Evaporator water outlet structure applied to ice drink machine

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of electric appliances, and particularly relates to an evaporator water outlet structure applied to an ice drink machine. Comprising an ice drink machine body and a material barrel detachably installed on the ice drink machine body, and an installation position matched with the material barrel is arranged on the ice drink machine body; a condensation stirring assembly is further arranged on the ice drink machine body and comprises a condensation barrel and a stirring assembly which is arranged on the outer side of the condensation barrel and can rotate relative to the condensation barrel. The material barrel is provided with a stirring cavity, when the material barrel is installed on the ice drink machine body, the condensation barrel is located in the stirring cavity, and the installation position is located on the lower side of the material barrel; the condensation barrel is provided with an inner cavity with an opening facing the rear side, the ice drink machine body is provided with a flow guide groove located in the periphery of the opening in the rear side of the condensation barrel, condensate water in the inner cavity of the condensation barrel can be drained through the reasonable design of the flow guide groove and the installation position, and therefore the sanitation problem caused by accumulated water is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of electrical appliances, and in particular relates to an evaporator water outlet structure for use in ice drink machines. Background Technology

[0002] An ice drink machine is a device used to make soft ice cream and smoothies. Its material tank is equipped with a condenser tank and a stirring component. The stirring component cools the material in the material tank down to below 0 degrees Celsius. In addition to having condensing components or condensing media for cooling, the condenser tank is also connected to a drive shaft. The drive shaft passes through its inner cavity and connects to the stirring component outside the condenser tank for operation. Because the overall temperature of the condenser tank is low during operation, its outer surface is the stirring chamber of the material tank, while its inner cavity is in contact with air, which will also produce condensation water. This condensation water cannot be cleaned and will become dirty and smelly over time. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an evaporator water outlet structure for use in iced beverage machines. Through the reasonable design of the guide channel and the installation position, the condensate in the inner cavity of the condenser can be discharged, thereby avoiding hygiene problems caused by water accumulation.

[0004] Based on this, the present invention provides an evaporator water outlet structure for an iced beverage machine, including an iced beverage machine body and a material tank that can be detachably installed on the iced beverage machine body, wherein the iced beverage machine body is provided with an installation position adapted to the material tank;

[0005] The ice drink machine body is also equipped with a condensing and stirring assembly, which includes a condensing tank and a stirring assembly located outside the condensing tank and rotatable relative to the condensing tank.

[0006] The material tank has a stirring chamber. When the material tank is installed on the body of the ice drink machine, the condenser tank is located inside the stirring chamber, and the mounting position is located on the lower side of the material tank.

[0007] The condenser has an inner cavity with an opening facing the rear, and the body of the ice drink machine has a guide groove located on the outer periphery of the rear opening of the condenser. The guide groove is connected to the installation position, and the condensed water in the inner cavity of the condenser can flow into the installation position from the rear opening through the guide groove.

[0008] As described above, in an evaporator water outlet structure for an iced beverage machine, a flow guiding structure is provided on the mounting position to guide the condensate water on the mounting position to the outside of the mounting position.

[0009] As described above, the evaporator water outlet structure for an iced beverage machine includes an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder, with a condensation interlayer formed between the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder. The rear side of the outer cylinder is a radially outwardly extending mounting edge, and the rear side of the inner cylinder is a connecting edge that bends to the inner wall of the outer cylinder. A flow guide step is formed between the connecting edge and the mounting edge.

[0010] As described above, in an evaporator water outlet structure for an iced beverage machine, the guide channel is located below the rear opening of the condenser tank, and one side wall of the guide channel is a stop step opposite to the mounting edge.

[0011] As described above, in an evaporator water outlet structure for an iced beverage machine, the step is arc-shaped, and its outline matches the opening of the condenser tank. The inner side of the step facing the guide groove is also provided with a guide recess, which is a guide opening with a gradually decreasing width from the upper side to the lower side of the step.

[0012] As described above, an evaporator water outlet structure is used in an ice drink machine. The ice drink machine body includes an upper shell and a rear shell mounted on the upper shell, with the mounting position located on the upper shell.

[0013] The rear housing is provided with an installation port for the condenser barrel to pass through and be installed. The outer side of the installation port is an installation recess that matches the installation edge. The guide groove is provided on the rear housing and is located below the installation recess.

[0014] As described above, in an evaporator water outlet structure for an iced beverage machine, a dispensing mechanism is provided on the front side of the material tank, and an overflow plate is also provided on the front side of the iced beverage machine body. The overflow plate is located below the dispensing mechanism, and the flow guiding structure is used to guide the condensate on the installation position to the overflow plate.

[0015] As described above, an evaporator water outlet structure for an iced beverage machine includes a guide pipe inside the machine body that is connected to the guide channel, and the guide pipe extends to the overflow tray.

[0016] As described above, the evaporator water outlet structure applied to an ice drink machine is provided with a front panel. The lower side of the front panel has a notch for inserting an overflow tray. The inner side of the front panel is also provided with a water outlet that extends through the notch. The water outlet is opposite to the upper side of the overflow tray. One end of the guide pipe is installed on the water outlet.

[0017] As described above, the evaporator water outlet structure for an ice drink machine includes an overflow plate comprising a plate body and an upper cover disposed on the plate body. The upper cover is provided with a plurality of water leakage holes, and the upper cover is also provided with a through hole with a diameter greater than or equal to that of the water outlet at the location opposite to the water outlet.

[0018] Implementing the embodiments of this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. This utility model provides an evaporator water outlet structure for use in iced beverage machines. It adds a guide channel to the rear side of the condenser tank and a guide structure to the installation position where the iced beverage machine body and the feed cylinder are adapted. During operation, the condensate generated in the inner cavity of the condenser tank can flow into the installation position through the guide channel. This avoids the problem of water accumulation inside the condenser tank and also facilitates the collection and cleaning of the discharged condensate.

[0020] 2. The evaporator water outlet structure for ice drink machines provided by this utility model also has a flow guiding structure at the installation position. The flow guiding structure allows the condensate that falls into the installation position to be discharged, thus avoiding the problem of water accumulation at the installation position and eliminating the need for manual wiping by the user. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an iced beverage machine;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of an iced beverage machine from another perspective.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation location;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the positions of the material tank and condenser tank before they are combined.

[0026] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of part A;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the rear housing;

[0028] Figure 7 A schematic diagram showing the drainage of condensate from the inner cavity of the condenser tank;

[0029] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the interior of an iced beverage machine;

[0030] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the overflow tray and the front panel. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0032] like Figures 1 to 9 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides an evaporator water outlet structure for an iced beverage machine, including an iced beverage machine body 1 and a material tank 2 detachably mounted on the iced beverage machine body 1. The iced beverage machine body 1 is provided with a mounting position 101 adapted to the material tank 2. The iced beverage machine body 1 is also provided with a condensing and stirring assembly, which includes a condensing tank 61 and a stirring component located outside the condensing tank 61 and rotatable relative to the condensing tank 61. The material tank 2 has a stirring chamber 201. When the material tank 2 is mounted on the iced beverage machine body 1, the condensing tank 61 is located inside the stirring chamber 201, and the mounting position 101 is located on the lower side of the material tank 2. During operation, the outer periphery of the condensing tank 61 is located inside the stirring chamber 201 to cool the material inside the stirring chamber, while the stirring component is rotatably mounted on the outer periphery of the condensing tank 61 to stir the material.

[0033] In this design, the condenser tank 61 has an inner cavity 601 with an opening facing the rear, and the beverage machine body 1 has a guide channel 611 located on the outer periphery of the rear opening of the condenser tank 61. The guide channel 611 communicates with the mounting position 101, allowing condensate in the inner cavity 601 of the condenser tank 61 to flow into the mounting position 101 from the rear opening through the guide channel 611. By adding a guide channel to the rear of the condenser tank and a guide structure to the mounting position where the beverage machine body and the container are fitted, the condensate generated inside the condenser tank during operation can flow into the mounting position through the guide channel. This avoids the problem of water accumulation inside the condenser tank and facilitates the collection and cleaning of the discharged condensate.

[0034] Generally, to improve refrigeration efficiency, the condenser tank 61 is mostly made of stainless steel, which has good heat conduction properties. The internal cavity of the condenser tank 61 is designed to facilitate the rear drive components—such as motors. The output shaft of the motor passes axially to the front of the condenser tank 61 and is installed with the stirring assembly, thereby driving the stirring assembly to rotate relative to the condenser tank 61. Since the overall temperature of the condenser tank 61 is low during operation, condensation will inevitably occur in its internal cavity due to contact with air. To solve this problem, some existing methods involve sealing the rear opening of the internal cavity. However, because this requires the drive shaft to pass through and the drive shaft needs to rotate during operation, it is difficult to achieve a complete seal—that is, the internal cavity cannot be completely isolated from the outside air. Therefore, even with long-term use, condensation will still occur inside the internal cavity, and it cannot be cleaned. Relying on natural evaporation after a long period of non-use not only leaves water stains but also easily causes odors, affecting hygiene. Moreover, the structure of sealing the rear opening of the internal cavity also makes disassembly and maintenance difficult after installation. This solution abandons the traditional method of preventing condensation and adopts an open installation structure, which not only makes the structure simpler and easier to install, but also solves the above problems by allowing condensation to be generated normally and setting up drainage channels through reasonable design.

[0035] Specifically, the condenser 61 includes an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder, and a condensation jacket 6011 is formed between the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder. Generally, a condensing medium is set in the condensation jacket 6011 to achieve the cooling effect of the condenser. In most cases, copper tubes containing condensing medium are wound in the condensation jacket 6011.

[0036] To better achieve the aforementioned drainage effect, this design features a radially outward extending mounting edge 6021 on the rear side of the outer cylinder and a connecting edge 6031 bent to the inner wall of the outer cylinder on the rear side. A guide step 604 is formed between the connecting edge 6031 and the mounting edge 6021. This means that condensate generated in the inner cavity 601, when flowing towards the rear, first passes through the connecting edge 6031 to the guide step 604, and then flows out along the guide step 604 to the mounting edge 6021, thereby reducing the problem of condensate retention or water accumulation near the opening. Preferably, the guide step 604 in this design is designed with a rounded corner structure, which is more conducive to drainage and prevents the aforementioned problems.

[0037] In this embodiment of the utility model, the outer cylinder, inner cylinder, mounting edge, connecting edge and guide step are integrally formed structures, which are simple in structure and easy to manufacture.

[0038] Furthermore, the guide channel 611 described in this solution is located below the opening on the rear side of the condenser tank 61, and one side wall of the guide channel 611 is a stop step 6110 opposite to the mounting edge 6021. Since condensate mainly flows out by gravity, the guide channel 611 is located below the opening to facilitate its flow into the mounting position. Moreover, the stop step 6110 reduces the height of condensate dripping—that is, when dripping, it first falls onto the nearest stop step 6110, thus preventing splashing and water ingress into the connection gaps near that location on the machine body. In addition, the other side wall of the guide channel 611 also has an upwardly extending baffle, which can prevent condensate from splashing outside the guide channel 611 when dripping.

[0039] Specifically, to ensure that the condensate dripping onto the baffle step 6110 flows better into the guide channel 611, the baffle step 6110 is arc-shaped, its outline matching the opening of the condensate tank 61. The baffle step 6110 also has a guide recess 6111 on its inner side facing the guide channel 611. The guide recess 6111 has a gradually decreasing width from the upper to the lower side of the baffle step 6110. Preferably, the guide recess 6111 is located at the lowest point of the arc of the baffle step 6110. This arc shape allows the condensate dripping onto the baffle step 6110 to naturally flow downwards along it.

[0040] Furthermore, the beverage machine body 1 described in this solution includes an upper housing 111 and a rear housing 112 mounted on the upper housing 111. The mounting position 101 is located on the upper housing 111. The rear housing 112 has a mounting opening for the condenser tank 61 to pass through and be installed. The outer side of the mounting opening is a mounting recess 1121 that mates with the mounting edge 6021. The guide groove 611 is located on the rear housing 112 and below the mounting recess 1121. Its structure is simple and easy to install.

[0041] The installation position 101 described in this solution is equipped with a flow guiding structure 5, which is used to guide the condensate on the installation position 101 to the outside of the installation position 101. The flow guiding structure on the installation position allows the condensate that falls into the installation position to be drained, avoiding the problem of water accumulation at the installation position and eliminating the need for manual wiping by the user.

[0042] Of course, since the installation position of the iced beverage machine body is compatible with the dispensing cylinder, a flow guiding structure has been added. Because condensation will also occur on the outer wall of the dispensing cylinder during operation, this solution uses the flow guiding structure to provide a channel for the condensation that falls onto the installation position, thus avoiding the problem of condensation accumulation and eliminating the need for manual wiping by the user. The flow guiding structure 5 is used to guide the condensation on the installation position 101 to the outside of the installation position 101.

[0043] Of course, this solution uses a flow guide structure 5 to drain the condensate from the mounting position 101. The condensate can be directly guided to the outside of the machine through the flow guide structure 5, or connected to a water collection tank outside the machine, thus facilitating collection and cleaning. Preferably, the flow guide structure 5 is a flow guide channel located on the mounting position 101, with one end being a flow inlet on the mounting position 101 and the other end extending into the body 1 of the ice drink machine. By guiding the water into the interior of the machine, it avoids the need for additional external components. Of course, when cleaning is required, one side panel can be directly removed to clean the internal condensate collection area, such as by installing an internal collection tank.

[0044] To further extend the discharge range, the beverage machine body 1 is equipped with a guide pipe connected to the guide channel, which is used to discharge condensate from the installation position 101. Furthermore, in scenarios with greater demands, a booster pump can be added to achieve active extraction and drainage.

[0045] In this embodiment of the invention, to prevent condensate from dripping from the outer periphery of the container onto the machine body, the mounting position 101 is an arc-shaped recess adapted to the surface of the container 2. When the container 2 is installed on the body 1 of the beverage machine, the mounting position 101 is positioned in a wrapping manner on the lower outer periphery of the container 2. This allows condensate generated on the outer periphery of the container to enter the mounting position 101 when it falls naturally. Furthermore, the arc-shaped recess design of the mounting position 101 allows for better collection of condensate.

[0046] Preferably, to better facilitate the dripping of condensate, a gap is left between the lower peripheral wall of the material tank 2 and the mounting position 101 when the material tank 2 is installed on the body 1 of the ice drink machine. This allows condensate dripping from both sides onto the mounting position 101 to flow into the bottom of the mounting position through this gap and then be discharged through the guide structure 5. Furthermore, to facilitate flow convergence, the two side walls of the mounting position 101 form guide sides with gradually decreasing widths, which are used to guide the condensate to the bottom surface of the guide.

[0047] Specifically, the bottom of the mounting position 101 is an inclined guide surface, and the guide inlet of the guide structure 5 is located at the lowest point of the guide surface. The guide surface slopes from the left and right sides and the front and back sides towards the center. Through the inclined guide surface, water droplets fall into the mounting position and, as they accumulate, naturally flow towards the lowest point and are discharged from the guide structure 5.

[0048] Preferably, the material tank 2 in this design is provided with a dispensing mechanism 29 on its front side, and the beverage machine body 1 is also provided with an overflow tray 7 on its front side. The overflow tray 7 is located below the dispensing mechanism 29, and the guide structure 5 is used to guide the condensate on the mounting position 101 to the overflow tray 7. By adding a guide structure at the mounting position where the beverage machine body and the material tank are adapted, the condensate falling into the mounting position is guided and discharged into the overflow tray for collection, avoiding the problem of condensate accumulation on the machine body and eliminating the need for manual wiping by the user. Furthermore, the centralized collection using the overflow tray facilitates subsequent cleaning.

[0049] In this design, the overflow tray 7 is detachably installed on the body 1 of the ice drink machine for easy cleaning of accumulated water. Since the overflow tray 7 is located below the dispensing mechanism 29, it is originally intended to facilitate the user's connection of external ice drinks and prevent beverage dripping. However, this design, combined with the guide structure 5, collects condensate on the overflow tray 7, making the structure simpler and more convenient to use.

[0050] Preferably, the flow guiding structure 5 is a flow guiding channel located on the mounting position 101. One end of the flow guiding channel is a flow guiding inlet located on the mounting position 101, and the other end extends into the body 1 of the beverage machine. It guides the flow into the interior of the machine, and all related components are installed inside, thus avoiding the need for additional accessories on the outside. Of course, when cleaning is required, one side panel can be directly removed for internal cleaning. To further extend the discharge range, the beverage machine body 1 is provided with a flow guiding pipe connected to the flow guiding channel, which extends to the overflow tray 7. Furthermore, in scenarios with greater demands, a booster pump can be added to achieve active extraction and drainage.

[0051] For ease of use, the beverage dispenser body 1 in this design also includes a front panel 19. The lower side of the front panel 19 has a notch for inserting the overflow tray 7. The inner side of the front panel 19 also has a water outlet 191 extending through the notch. The water outlet 191 is opposite to the upper side of the overflow tray 7, and one end of the guide pipe is installed on the water outlet 191. This effectively secures the guide pipe via the front panel 19, ensuring that the position of the guide pipe is not affected during the disassembly and cleaning of the overflow tray 7, thus preventing displacement of the guide pipe and resulting in inconsistent condensate drainage locations.

[0052] Specifically, the overflow tray 7 includes a tray body 71 and an upper cover 72 disposed on the tray body 71. The upper cover 72 is provided with several drainage holes, and the upper cover 72 is also provided with a through hole with a diameter greater than or equal to that of the water outlet 191 at the position opposite to the water outlet 191. Considering that condensate water also drips when discharged, in order to prevent it from splashing everywhere when dripping, this solution optimizes the size of the through hole to be opposite to the water outlet 191, so that the dripping water can directly pass through the through hole and enter the interior of the tray body 71.

[0053] This utility model provides an evaporator water outlet structure for use in iced beverage machines. It adds a guide channel to the rear side of the condenser tank and a guide structure to the mounting position where the iced beverage machine body and the dispensing cylinder are adapted. During operation, the condensate generated inside the condenser tank can flow into the mounting position through the guide channel. This avoids the problem of water accumulation inside the condenser tank and also facilitates the collection and cleaning of the discharged condensate.

[0054] It should be understood that the terms "first," "second," etc., are used in this utility model to describe various information, but this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of this utility model, "first" information can also be referred to as "second" information, and similarly, "second" information can also be referred to as "first" information. In addition, the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0055] The above description is the preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An evaporator water outlet structure applied to an ice drink machine, characterized in that, The ice drink machine body (1), the material barrel (2) detachably installed on the ice drink machine body (1), the ice drink machine body (1) is equipped with the installation site (101) of the material barrel (2) is matched; The ice drink machine body (1) is also equipped with a condensing stirring assembly, and the condensing stirring assembly comprises a condensing barrel (61) and a stirring assembly arranged outside the condensing barrel (61) and rotatable relative to the condensing barrel (61); The material barrel (2) has a stirring cavity (201), and when the material barrel (2) is installed on the ice drink machine body (1), the condensing barrel (61) is located in the stirring cavity (201), and the installation site (101) is located on the lower side of the material barrel (2); The condensing barrel (61) has an inner cavity (601) with an opening facing the rear side, and the ice drink machine body (1) is provided with a flow guide groove (611) located on the outer periphery of the rear opening of the condensing barrel (61), the flow guide groove (611) is in communication with the installation site (101), and the condensing water in the inner cavity (601) of the condensing barrel (61) can flow into the installation site (101) from the rear opening through the flow guide groove (611).

2. The evaporator water outlet structure for an ice and beverage machine according to claim 1, wherein The installation site (101) is provided with a flow guide structure (5), and the flow guide structure (5) is used for guiding the condensing water on the installation site (101) out of the installation site (101).

3. The water outlet structure of the evaporator applied to the ice drinker according to claim 2, characterized in that, The condensing barrel (61) comprises an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder, a condensing interlayer (6011) is formed between the outer cylinder and the inner cylinder, the rear side of the outer cylinder is an installation edge (6021) extending radially outward, the rear side of the inner cylinder is a connecting edge (6031) bent to the inner wall surface of the outer cylinder, and a flow guide step (604) is formed between the connecting edge (6031) and the installation edge (6021).

4. The water outlet structure of the evaporator applied to the ice drinker according to claim 3, characterized in that, The flow guide groove (611) is located on the lower side of the rear opening of the condensing barrel (61), and one side groove wall of the flow guide groove (611) is a stop step (6110) opposite to the installation edge (6021).

5. The water outlet structure of the evaporator applied to the ice drink machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The stop step (6110) is arc-shaped, and the contour thereof matches the opening of the condensing barrel (61), the stop step (6110) is further provided with a flow guide recess (6111) on the inner side of the flow guide groove (611), and the flow guide recess (6111) is in the form of a drainage port with a gradually decreasing width from the upper side to the lower side of the stop step (6110).

6. The water outlet structure of the evaporator applied to the ice drink machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The ice drink machine body (1) comprises an upper shell (111) and a rear shell (112) installed on the upper shell (111), and the installation site (101) is arranged on the upper shell (111); The rear shell (112) is provided with a mounting opening through which the condensing barrel (61) passes and is installed, the outer side of the mounting opening is a mounting recess (1121) matched with the installation edge (6021), and the flow guide groove (611) is arranged on the rear shell (112) and located on the lower side of the mounting recess (1121).

7. The water outlet structure of an evaporator applied to an ice drink machine according to any one of claims 2-6, characterized in that, The barrel (2) is provided with a discharging mechanism (29) on the front side, the ice drinker body (1) is further provided with an overflow tray (7) on the front side, the overflow tray (7) is located on the lower side of the discharging mechanism (29), and the flow guide structure (5) is used for guiding the condensed water on the mounting position (101) to the overflow tray (7).

8. The water outlet structure of the evaporator applied to the ice drinker according to claim 7, characterized in that, The ice drinker body (1) is provided with a flow guide pipe connected with the flow guide structure (5), and the flow guide pipe extends to the overflow tray (7).

9. The water outlet structure of the evaporator applied to the ice drink machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The ice drinker body (1) is further provided with a front panel (19), the front panel (19) is provided with a gap for inserting the overflow tray (7) on the lower side, the inner side of the front panel (19) is further provided with a water outlet interface (191) penetrating to the gap, the water outlet interface (191) is opposite to the upper side of the overflow tray (7), and one end of the flow guide pipe is mounted on the water outlet interface (191).

10. The water outlet structure of the evaporator applied to the ice drinker according to claim 9, characterized in that, The overflow tray (7) comprises a tray body (71) and an upper cover (72) arranged on the tray body (71), a plurality of water leakage holes are arranged on the upper cover (72), and a through hole with a hole diameter greater than or equal to the water outlet interface (191) is further arranged on the upper cover (72) opposite to the water outlet interface (191).

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