Charging barrel lock catch structure and beverage making machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to a charging barrel lock catch structure and a beverage maker, the charging barrel lock catch structure is applied to the beverage maker, the beverage maker comprises a first shell, a second shell and a stirring refrigeration assembly, the stirring refrigeration assembly is arranged on the first shell, the second shell is arranged on the first shell, and the stirring refrigeration assembly is arranged on the second shell. The first end of the stirring and refrigerating assembly is arranged on the second shell; the charging barrel lock catch structure comprises a charging barrel and a lock catch assembly, and the charging barrel is used for being connected with a stirring refrigeration assembly in a sleeving mode. The lock catch assembly is arranged on the second shell and used for rotating in the first direction so as to lock the charging barrel. The lock catch assembly is further used for rotating in the second direction so as to be separated from the charging barrel, and convenient disassembly and assembly of the charging barrel are achieved. According to the charging barrel, the lock catch assembly is arranged on the second shell, the charging barrel is connected with the stirring and refrigerating assembly in a sleeving manner, and the charging barrel can be locked or separated by rotating the lock catch assembly, so that disassembly and assembly of the charging barrel are simplified, the charging barrel is conveniently cleaned, and the convenience of cleaning the charging barrel is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of beverage manufacturing machine technology, and in particular to a barrel locking structure and a beverage manufacturing machine. Background Technology

[0002] Beverage making machines, also known as frozen beverage making machines, crushed ice beverage making machines, or smoothie making machines, typically include a mixing drum for mixing and temperature control of raw materials, transforming them into frozen or semi-frozen products such as smoothies, creams, ice cream, or other frozen or semi-frozen products. The mixing drum usually needs to be cleaned to prevent residues of raw materials, semi-finished products, or finished products from contaminating subsequent beverage production.

[0003] The existing beverage making machines are cumbersome to disassemble and assemble, and the cleaning of the material cylinders is inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on this, a barrel locking structure and a beverage manufacturing machine are provided.

[0005] In a first aspect, this application provides a barrel locking structure applied to a beverage manufacturing machine. The beverage manufacturing machine includes a first housing, a second housing, and a stirring and cooling assembly. The stirring and cooling assembly is disposed on the first housing, and the second housing is disposed on the first housing, with a first end of the stirring and cooling assembly disposed on the second housing. The barrel locking structure includes:

[0006] The material cylinder is used to connect the stirring and cooling components;

[0007] A locking assembly is disposed in the second housing and is used to rotate in a first direction to lock the material cylinder; the locking assembly is also used to rotate in a second direction to disengage from the material cylinder.

[0008] In one embodiment, the barrel is provided with an output port and a connection port;

[0009] The connection port is used to pass through the second end of the stirring and cooling component and fits against the second housing; the output port is used to output the finished beverage; when the connection port fits against the second housing, the output port is close to the second end of the stirring and cooling component.

[0010] In one embodiment, the outer wall of the barrel is provided with a rib assembly, which is located near the connection port;

[0011] The locking assembly and the rib assembly are detachably connected.

[0012] In one embodiment, the rib assembly includes a first rib and a second rib, the first rib and the second rib being disposed opposite to each other; the latch assembly includes a first latch and a second latch, the first rib and the second rib being disposed opposite to each other;

[0013] The first latch is used to lock or release the first protruding rib; the second latch is used to lock or release the second protruding rib.

[0014] In one embodiment, the latch assembly further includes a connecting rod; the first latch is provided with a first limiting port, and the second latch is provided with a second limiting port; the second housing is provided with a first through hole and a second through hole, the first through hole and the second through hole being disposed opposite to each other;

[0015] The connecting rod is used to pass through the first through hole and the second through hole, and the first end of the connecting rod is inserted into the first limiting port, and the second end of the connecting rod is inserted into the second limiting port, so as to coordinate with the rotation of the first lock and the second lock.

[0016] In one embodiment, the first latch is further provided with a first guide groove, and the second latch is further provided with a second guide groove;

[0017] When the first latch rotates in the first direction, the first protruding rib enters along the first guide groove to lock the first protruding rib in the first guide groove; when the first latch rotates in the second direction, the first protruding rib moves out of the first guide groove to disengage the first protruding rib from the first guide groove.

[0018] When the second latch rotates in the first direction, the second protruding rib enters along the second guide groove to lock the second protruding rib in the second guide groove; when the second latch rotates in the second direction, the second protruding rib moves out of the second guide groove to disengage the second protruding rib from the second guide groove.

[0019] In one embodiment, the first guide groove includes a first guide segment and a first recessed portion, with the first guide segment connected to the first recessed portion; the second guide groove includes a second guide segment and a second recessed portion, with the second guide segment connected to the second recessed portion.

[0020] The first and second guide sections are in the shape of arc plates.

[0021] In one embodiment, the first latch is further provided with a first handle, and the second latch is further provided with a second handle.

[0022] In one embodiment, the outer wall of the barrel is provided with at least one limiting rib, and the inner wall of the first housing is provided with at least one limiting groove.

[0023] Each limiting rib is set to correspond one-to-one with each limiting groove.

[0024] Secondly, this application provides a beverage making machine, including a first housing, a second housing, a stirring and cooling assembly, and a barrel locking structure as described in any of the above.

[0025] The stirring and cooling assembly is mounted on the first housing, the second housing is mounted on the first housing, and the first end of the stirring and cooling assembly is mounted on the second housing; the barrel locking structure is used to engage the stirring and cooling assembly and to lock or disengage it from the second housing.

[0026] One of the above technical solutions has the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0027] The aforementioned cylinder locking structure is applied to a beverage manufacturing machine. The beverage manufacturing machine includes a first housing, a second housing, and a stirring and cooling assembly. The stirring and cooling assembly is disposed on the first housing, and the second housing is disposed on the first housing, with the first end of the stirring and cooling assembly disposed on the second housing. The cylinder locking structure includes a cylinder and a locking assembly. The cylinder is used to sleeve the stirring and cooling assembly. The locking assembly is disposed on the second housing and is used to rotate in a first direction to lock the cylinder. The locking assembly is also used to rotate in a second direction to disengage the cylinder, thus achieving convenient disassembly and assembly of the cylinder. This application, by providing a locking assembly on the second housing to sleeve the cylinder onto the stirring and cooling assembly, and by rotating the locking assembly, can lock or disengage the cylinder, simplifying cylinder disassembly and assembly, facilitating cylinder cleaning, and improving the convenience of cylinder cleaning. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a first exploded view of the barrel locking structure in an embodiment of this application;

[0029] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a second exploded view of the barrel locking structure in the embodiments of this application;

[0031] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point B;

[0032] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the beverage making machine in the embodiments of this application.

[0033] Figure label:

[0034] 10. First housing; 110. Limiting groove; 20. Second housing; 210. First through hole; 220. Second through hole; 30. Stirring and cooling assembly; 410. Barrel; 412. Output port; 414. Connection port; 416. Rib assembly; 4162. First rib; 4164. Second rib; 418. Limiting rib; 420. Locking assembly; 422. First lock; 424. First limiting port; 426. First guide groove; 4262. First guide section; 4264. First groove; 428. First handle; 432. Second lock; 434. Second limiting port; 436. Second guide groove; 4362. Second guide section; 4364. Second groove; 438. Second handle; 442. Connecting rod. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0036] It should be noted that the terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this application are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that such data can be used interchangeably where appropriate for the embodiments of this application described herein. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover inclusions not explicitly listed. For example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that comprises a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units explicitly listed, but may include other steps or units not explicitly listed or inherent to such processes, methods, products, or apparatus.

[0037] In this application, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "middle," "vertical," "horizontal," "lateral," and "longitudinal" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing this application and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0038] Furthermore, in addition to indicating location or positional relationship, some of the aforementioned terms may also have other meanings. For example, the term "above" may also be used in some cases to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of these terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0039] In addition, the term "multiple" should mean two or more.

[0040] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0041] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, a barrel locking structure is provided for use in a beverage manufacturing machine. The beverage manufacturing machine includes a first housing 10, a second housing 20, and a stirring and cooling assembly 30. The stirring and cooling assembly 30 is disposed on the first housing 10, and the second housing 20 is disposed on the first housing 10. The first end of the stirring and cooling assembly 30 is disposed on the second housing 20. The barrel locking structure includes a barrel 410 and a locking assembly 420. The barrel 410 is used to sleeve the stirring and cooling assembly 30. The locking assembly 420 is disposed on the second housing 20 and is used to rotate in a first direction to lock the barrel 410. The locking assembly 420 is also used to rotate in a second direction to disengage from the barrel 410.

[0042] The beverage making machine can be, but is not limited to, a smoothie machine, an ice crusher, or an ice cream machine. It is used to mix and cool raw materials to form frozen or semi-frozen products. The beverage making machine may include a first housing 10 and a second housing 20, which can be connected by snap-fit, plug-in, or screw-fit methods. The first housing 10 has a first receiving cavity that can accommodate at least part of the main structure of the beverage making machine, such as a compressor, condenser, and a first fan. The compressor, condenser, and stirring refrigeration assembly 30 are interconnected. The first fan dissipates heat from the condenser to provide cooling to the stirring refrigeration assembly 30, thus enabling its cooling function. The second housing 20 is positioned above the first housing 10 and can accommodate a stirring drive assembly and a second fan. The stirring drive assembly drives the stirring refrigeration assembly 30 to rotate and stir, and the second fan dissipates heat from the stirring drive assembly.

[0043] A stirring and cooling assembly 30 is disposed on the first housing 10. For example, the stirring and cooling assembly 30 at least partially protrudes from the first housing 10 so that the barrel 410 can be sleeved on the stirring and cooling assembly 30. The stirring and cooling assembly 30 has a first end and a second end. The first end of the stirring and cooling assembly 30 can be fixedly disposed on the second housing 20, so that the stirring and cooling assembly 30 is suspended on the first housing 10. This facilitates the insertion of the barrel 410 from the second end of the stirring and cooling assembly 30, allowing the barrel 410 to be sleeved on the stirring and cooling assembly 30, thereby enabling the stirring and cooling assembly 30 to stir and cool the raw materials injected into the barrel 410. The stirring and cooling assembly 30 includes a stirring module and a cooling module. The stirring module is sleeved on the cooling module, and the stirring module and the cooling module are fitted together. For example, the cooling module can be an evaporator, which is connected to a compressor and a condenser. The stirring module is provided with several stirring blades, and the cooling module is used to conduct cold to the stirring module. Thus, when the stirring module rotates, it can stir and cool the raw materials injected into the barrel 410, thereby forming a frozen or semi-frozen product.

[0044] The material cylinder 410 can be made of metal or non-metal. The material cylinder 410 has a receiving cavity that can accommodate the stirring and cooling assembly 30 and also accommodate injected raw materials. A locking assembly 420 is movably mounted on the second housing 20. The locking assembly 420 can be rotated to lock or release the material cylinder 410 fitted onto the stirring and cooling assembly 30. For example, when installing the material cylinder 410, it is fitted onto the stirring and cooling assembly 30. By controlling the locking assembly 420 to rotate in a first direction, the material cylinder 410 is locked, preventing it from loosening and falling off during machine use. When the material cylinder 410 needs to be disassembled for cleaning, the locking assembly 420 is controlled to rotate in a second direction, thereby releasing the material cylinder 410 so that the user can remove it from the stirring and cooling assembly 30 for easy cleaning.

[0045] In the above embodiments, the beverage making machine is applied. The beverage making machine includes a first housing 10, a second housing 20, and a stirring and cooling assembly 30. The stirring and cooling assembly 30 is disposed on the first housing 10, and the second housing 20 is disposed on the first housing 10. The first end of the stirring and cooling assembly 30 is disposed on the second housing 20. The barrel locking structure includes a barrel 410 and a locking assembly 420. The barrel 410 is used to sleeve the stirring and cooling assembly 30. The locking assembly 420 is disposed on the second housing 20 and is used to rotate in a first direction to lock the barrel 410. The locking assembly 420 is also used to rotate in a second direction to disengage from the barrel 410, thereby enabling convenient disassembly and assembly of the barrel 410. This application provides a locking assembly 420 on the second housing 20 to connect the material cylinder 410 to the stirring and cooling assembly 30. By rotating the locking assembly 420, the material cylinder 410 can be locked or released, which simplifies the disassembly and assembly of the material cylinder 410, facilitates the cleaning of the material cylinder 410, and improves the convenience of cleaning the material cylinder 410.

[0046] In one embodiment, such as Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the material cylinder 410 is provided with an output port 412 and a connection port 414; the connection port 414 is used to pass through the second end of the stirring and cooling assembly 30 and fit against the second housing 20; the output port 412 is used to output the finished beverage; when the connection port 414 fits against the second housing 20, the output port 412 is close to the second end of the stirring and cooling assembly 30.

[0047] The material cylinder 410 may be cylindrical, and its body may be horizontally mounted on the first housing 10. The output port 412 and the connection port 414 of the material cylinder 410 are positioned opposite each other. When the material cylinder 410 is fitted onto the stirring and cooling assembly 30, the output port 412 of the material cylinder 410 is close to the second end of the stirring and cooling assembly 30, and the connection port 414 of the material cylinder 410 is close to the first end of the stirring and cooling assembly 30.

[0048] For example, when the material cylinder 410 needs to be installed, the connection port 414 of the material cylinder 410 is inserted through the second end of the stirring and cooling assembly 30 until the connection port 414 is attached to the second housing 20. By controlling the locking assembly 420 to rotate in the first direction, the material cylinder 410 is locked onto the second housing 20, preventing the material cylinder 410 from loosening and falling off during machine use. This allows the stirring and cooling assembly 30 to operate, stirring and cooling the raw materials inside the material cylinder 410 to form the finished beverage product, which is then output through the output port 412. When the material cylinder 410 needs to be disassembled for cleaning, by controlling the locking assembly 420 to rotate in the second direction, the material cylinder 410 is unlocked, separating the connection port 414 of the material cylinder 410 from the second housing 20. This allows the user to remove the material cylinder 410 from the stirring and cooling assembly 30, facilitating cleaning and simplifying the disassembly and assembly of the material cylinder 410, thus improving the convenience of cleaning the material cylinder 410.

[0049] It should be noted that the finished beverage product can be a frozen product or a semi-frozen product.

[0050] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, the outer wall of the material cylinder 410 is provided with a rib assembly 416, which is located near the connection port 414; the locking assembly 420 is detachably connected to the rib assembly 416.

[0051] The rib assembly 416 and the material cylinder 410 are integrally formed. The rib assembly 416 may include several ribs, and the shape of the ribs may be, but is not limited to, cylindrical. When the locking assembly 420 rotates in the first direction, the rib assembly 416 is locked onto the locking assembly 420, thereby locking the material cylinder 410; when the locking assembly 420 rotates in the second direction, the rib assembly 416 disengages from the locking assembly 420, so that the material cylinder 410 can be removed.

[0052] Based on the fact that the rib assembly 416 is positioned near the connection port 414 of the material cylinder 410, when the material cylinder 410 needs to be installed, it is fitted onto the mixing and cooling assembly 30, with the connection port 414 of the material cylinder 410 fitting against the second housing 20. By controlling the locking assembly 420 to rotate in the first direction, the rib assembly 416 is locked onto the locking assembly 420, thus locking the material cylinder 410 onto the second housing 20 and preventing the material cylinder 410 from loosening and falling off during machine use. When the material cylinder 410 needs to be disassembled for cleaning, by controlling the locking assembly 420 to rotate in the second direction, the rib assembly 416 is disengaged from the locking assembly 420, thus unlocking the material cylinder 410 so that the user can remove the material cylinder 410 from the mixing and cooling assembly 30 for easy cleaning. This simplifies the disassembly and assembly process of the material cylinder 410 and improves the convenience of cleaning the material cylinder 410.

[0053] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, the rib assembly 416 includes a first rib 4162 and a second rib 4164, with the first rib 4162 and the second rib 4164 disposed opposite to each other; the latch assembly 420 includes a first latch 422 and a second latch 432, with the first rib 4162 and the second rib 4164 disposed opposite to each other; the first latch 422 is used to lock or release the first rib 4162; the second latch 432 is used to lock or release the second rib 4164.

[0054] The first rib 4162 and the second rib 4164 can be symmetrically arranged based on the body of the barrel 410, and the shape and size of the first rib 4162 are the same as those of the second rib 4164. The first latch 422 and the second latch 432 can be symmetrically arranged based on the second housing 20, and the shape and size of the first latch 422 are the same as those of the second latch 432.

[0055] When the material cylinder 410 needs to be installed, the material cylinder 410 is fitted onto the stirring and cooling assembly 30, and the connection port 414 of the material cylinder 410 is fitted into the second housing 20. By controlling the first latch 422 to rotate in the first direction, the first protruding rib 4162 is locked onto the first latch 422. By controlling the second latch 432 to rotate in the first direction, the second protruding rib 4164 is locked onto the second latch 432, thereby locking the material cylinder 410 onto the second housing 20 and preventing the material cylinder 410 from loosening and falling off during machine use. When the material cylinder 410 needs to be disassembled for cleaning, the first locking buckle 422 is controlled to rotate in the second direction, causing the first protruding rib 4162 to disengage from the first locking buckle 422; the second locking buckle 432 is controlled to rotate in the second direction, causing the second protruding rib 4164 to disengage from the second locking buckle 432, thereby unlocking the material cylinder 410 so that the user can remove the material cylinder 410 from the stirring and cooling assembly 30, making it convenient to clean the material cylinder 410, simplifying the disassembly and assembly process of the material cylinder 410, and improving the convenience of cleaning the material cylinder 410.

[0056] It should be noted that the first direction and the second direction are opposite directions. For example, if the first direction is clockwise, then the second direction is counterclockwise.

[0057] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the locking assembly 420 also includes a connecting rod 442; the first locking buckle 422 is provided with a first limiting port 424, and the second locking buckle 432 is provided with a second limiting port 434; the second housing 20 is provided with a first through hole 210 and a second through hole 220, the first through hole 210 and the second through hole 220 being arranged opposite to each other; the connecting rod 442 is used to pass through the first through hole 210 and the second through hole 220, and the first end of the connecting rod 442 is inserted into the first limiting port 424, and the second end of the connecting rod 442 is inserted into the second limiting port 434, so as to coordinate with the rotation of the first locking buckle 422 and the second locking buckle 432.

[0058] The first latch 422 has opposing first and second surfaces, and a first limiting opening 424 is located on the first surface of the first latch 422. The first limiting opening 424 has a hollow columnar structure. The second latch 432 has opposing first and second surfaces, and a second limiting opening 434 is located on the first surface of the second latch 432. The second limiting opening 434 has a hollow columnar structure. The first end of the connecting rod 442 can be inserted into the first limiting opening 424 by interference fit, and the second end of the connecting rod 442 can be inserted into the second limiting opening 434 by interference fit. In another example, the first end of the connecting rod 442 can also be inserted into the first limiting opening 424 by screw connection, and the second end of the connecting rod 442 can also be inserted into the second limiting opening 434 by screw connection.

[0059] Based on the connecting rod 442 passing through the first through hole 210 and the second through hole 220, and with the first end of the connecting rod 442 inserted into the first limiting port 424 and the second end of the connecting rod 442 inserted into the second limiting port 434, the locking assembly 420 and the second housing 20 are movably connected. When it is necessary to install the material cylinder 410, the material cylinder 410 is sleeved on the stirring and cooling assembly 30. Based on the linkage action of the connecting rod 442, the first locking buckle 422 and the second locking buckle 432 are controlled to rotate simultaneously in the first direction, thereby locking the first protruding rib 4162 onto the first locking buckle 422 and the second protruding rib 4164 onto the second locking buckle 432, thereby locking the material cylinder 410 onto the second housing 20 and preventing the material cylinder 410 from loosening and falling off during machine use. When the material cylinder 410 needs to be disassembled for cleaning, the first latch 422 and the second latch 432 are controlled to rotate simultaneously in the second direction, so that the first protrusion 4162 disengages from the first latch 422 and the second protrusion 4164 disengages from the second latch 432, thereby unlocking the material cylinder 410 so that the user can remove the material cylinder 410 from the stirring and cooling assembly 30, making it convenient to clean the material cylinder 410, simplifying the disassembly and assembly process of the material cylinder 410, and improving the convenience of cleaning the material cylinder 410.

[0060] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, the first latch 422 is further provided with a first guide groove 426, and the second latch 432 is further provided with a second guide groove 436. When the first latch 422 rotates in the first direction, the first protruding rib 4162 enters along the first guide groove 426 to lock the first protruding rib 4162 in the first guide groove 426. When the first latch 422 rotates in the second direction, the first protruding rib 4162 moves out of the first guide groove 426 to disengage from the first guide groove 426. When the second latch 432 rotates in the first direction, the second protruding rib 4164 enters along the second guide groove 436 to lock the second protruding rib 4164 in the second guide groove 436. When the second latch 432 rotates in the second direction, the second protruding rib 4164 moves out of the second guide groove 436 to disengage from the second guide groove 436.

[0061] The first guide groove 426 is used to lock or unlock the first protruding rib 4162 during the rotation of the first latch 422; the second guide groove 436 is used to lock or unlock the second protruding rib 4164 during the rotation of the second latch 432.

[0062] When it is necessary to install the material cylinder 410, the material cylinder 410 is fitted onto the stirring and cooling assembly 30. The first locking buckle 422 and the second locking buckle 432 are controlled to rotate in the first direction, so that the first protruding rib 4162 enters along the first guide groove 426 to lock the first protruding rib 4162 in the first guide groove 426. The second protruding rib 4164 enters along the second guide groove 436 to lock the second protruding rib 4164 in the second guide groove 436, thereby locking the material cylinder 410 onto the second housing 20 and preventing the material cylinder 410 from loosening and falling off during machine use. When the material cylinder 410 needs to be disassembled for cleaning, the first latch 422 and the second latch 432 are controlled to rotate in the second direction, so that the first protruding rib 4162 moves out of the first guide groove 426, thereby disengaging the first protruding rib 4162 from the first guide groove 426; the second protruding rib 4164 moves out of the second guide groove 436, thereby disengaging the second protruding rib 4164 from the second guide groove 436, thereby unlocking the material cylinder 410 so that the user can remove the material cylinder 410 from the stirring and cooling assembly 30, making it convenient to clean the material cylinder 410, simplifying the disassembly and assembly process of the material cylinder 410, and improving the convenience of cleaning the material cylinder 410.

[0063] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the first guide groove 426 includes a first guide section 4262 and a first groove portion 4264, with the first guide section 4262 connected to the first groove portion 4264; the second guide groove 436 includes a second guide section 4362 and a second groove portion 4364, with the second guide section 4362 connected to the second groove portion 4364; the first guide section 4262 and the second guide section 4362 are arc-shaped plates.

[0064] The first guide segment 4262 is used to guide the first protruding rib 4162 into or out of the first groove 4264, and the second guide segment 4362 is used to guide the second protruding rib 4164 into or out of the second groove 4364. The first guide segment 4262 can be an arc-shaped plate, and the first guide segment 4262 and the first groove 4264 are integrally formed; the second guide segment 4362 can be an arc-shaped plate, and the second guide segment 4362 and the second groove 4364 are integrally formed.

[0065] When it is necessary to install the material cylinder 410, the material cylinder 410 is fitted onto the stirring and cooling assembly 30. The first locking buckle 422 and the second locking buckle 432 are controlled to rotate in the first direction, so that the first protruding rib 4162 moves along the first guide section 4262 into the first groove 4264 to lock the first protruding rib 4162 into the first groove 4264. The second protruding rib 4164 moves along the second guide section 4362 into the second groove 4364 to lock the second protruding rib 4164 into the second groove 4364, thereby locking the material cylinder 410 onto the second housing 20 and preventing the material cylinder 410 from loosening and falling off during machine use. When the material cylinder 410 needs to be disassembled for cleaning, the first latch 422 and the second latch 432 are controlled to rotate in the second direction, so that the first protruding rib 4162 moves out from the first groove 4264 and the first guide section 4262 in sequence, thereby disengaging the first protruding rib 4162 from the first groove 4264; the second protruding rib 4164 moves out from the second groove 4364 and the second guide section 4362 in sequence, thereby disengaging the second protruding rib 4164 from the second groove 4364, thereby unlocking the material cylinder 410 so that the user can remove the material cylinder 410 from the stirring and cooling assembly 30, which facilitates the cleaning of the material cylinder 410, simplifies the disassembly and assembly process of the material cylinder 410, and improves the convenience of cleaning the material cylinder 410.

[0066] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the first latch 422 is also provided with a first handle 428, and the second latch 432 is also provided with a second handle 438.

[0067] The first handle 428 can be disposed on the second surface of the first latch 422, and the first handle 428 can be elongated; the second handle 438 can be disposed on the second surface of the second latch 432, and the second handle 438 can also be elongated. By providing the first handle 428 on the first latch 422 and the second handle 438 on the second latch 432, it is easier for the user to rotate the first latch 422 and the second latch 432.

[0068] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3As shown, the outer wall of the material cylinder 410 is provided with at least one limiting rib 418, and the inner wall of the first housing 10 is provided with at least one limiting groove 110; each limiting rib 418 and each limiting groove 110 are provided in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0069] The limiting rib 418 can be elongated and can be laterally disposed on the outer wall of the material cylinder 410. For example, the length direction of the limiting rib 418 is parallel to the length direction of the cylinder body of the material cylinder 410. The shape of the limiting groove 110 matches the shape of the limiting rib 418.

[0070] For example, the outer wall of the barrel 410 is provided with two limiting ribs 418, which are arranged opposite to each other; the inner wall of the first housing 10 is provided with two limiting grooves 110, which are arranged opposite to each other.

[0071] When the material cylinder 410 needs to be installed, the limiting protrusion 418 on the material cylinder 410 is aligned and inserted into the limiting groove 110 on the first housing 10, so that the material cylinder 410 is sleeved on the stirring and cooling assembly 30. By controlling the locking assembly 420 to rotate in the first direction, the material cylinder 410 is locked, which improves the fastening effect of the material cylinder 410 and prevents the material cylinder 410 from loosening and falling off during machine use. When the material cylinder 410 needs to be disassembled for cleaning, the locking assembly 420 is controlled to rotate in the second direction to unlock the material cylinder 410. By disengaging the limiting protrusion 418 on the material cylinder 410 from the limiting groove 110 on the first housing 10, the user can remove the material cylinder 410 from the stirring and cooling assembly 30 for easy cleaning.

[0072] In one embodiment, such as Figure 5 As shown, this application provides a beverage making machine, including a first housing 10, a second housing 20, a stirring and cooling assembly 30, and a barrel locking structure as described above; the stirring and cooling assembly 30 is disposed on the first housing 10, the second housing 20 is disposed on the first housing 10, and the first end of the stirring and cooling assembly 30 is disposed on the second housing 20; the barrel locking structure is used to engage the stirring and cooling assembly 30 and lock or disengage from the second housing 20.

[0073] The specific descriptions of the first housing 10, the second housing 20, the stirring and cooling assembly 30, and the barrel locking structure can be found in the above embodiments, and will not be repeated here.

[0074] A stirring and cooling assembly 30 is disposed on a first housing 10, and a second housing 20 is disposed on the first housing 10, with the first end of the stirring and cooling assembly 30 disposed on the second housing 20; a cylinder 410 with a cylinder locking structure is used to sleeve the stirring and cooling assembly 30; a locking assembly 420 of the cylinder locking structure is disposed on the second housing 20, and the locking assembly 420 is used to rotate in a first direction to lock the cylinder 410; the locking assembly 420 is also used to rotate in a second direction to disengage from the cylinder 410, thereby enabling convenient disassembly and assembly of the cylinder 410.

[0075] In the above embodiments, by providing a locking assembly 420 on the second housing 20, the material cylinder 410 is sleeved onto the stirring and cooling assembly 30. By rotating the locking assembly 420, the material cylinder 410 can be locked or released, thereby simplifying the disassembly and assembly of the material cylinder 410, facilitating the cleaning of the material cylinder 410 of the beverage making machine, and improving the convenience of cleaning the material cylinder 410 of the beverage making machine.

[0076] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0077] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A cartridge lock catch structure, characterized by, The application is applied to a beverage manufacturing machine, which comprises a first shell, a second shell and a stirring refrigeration assembly, the stirring refrigeration assembly is arranged on the first shell, the second shell is arranged on the first shell, and a first end of the stirring refrigeration assembly is arranged in the second shell. The cartridge locking structure comprises: A cartridge for sleeving the stirring refrigeration assembly; A locking assembly arranged on the second shell, the locking assembly is used for rotating in a first direction to lock the cartridge, and the locking assembly is also used for rotating in a second direction to release the cartridge.

2. The cartridge lock catch structure of claim 1, wherein, The cartridge is provided with an output port and a connecting port; The connecting port is used for penetrating from a second end of the stirring refrigeration assembly and abutting against the second shell, the output port is used for outputting a beverage product, and when the connecting port abuts against the second shell, the output port is close to the second end of the stirring refrigeration assembly.

3. The cartridge lock catch structure of claim 2, wherein, An outer wall of the cartridge is provided with a rib assembly, and the rib assembly is arranged close to the connecting port; The locking assembly is detachably connected with the rib assembly.

4. The cartridge lock catch structure of claim 3, wherein, The rib assembly comprises a first rib and a second rib, the first rib is arranged opposite to the second rib, the locking assembly comprises a first lock and a second lock, and the first rib is arranged opposite to the second rib; The first lock is used for locking or releasing the first rib, and the second lock is used for locking or releasing the second rib.

5. The cartridge lock catch structure of claim 4, wherein, The locking assembly further comprises a connecting rod, the first lock is provided with a first limiting port, the second lock is provided with a second limiting port, the second shell is provided with a first through hole and a second through hole, and the first through hole is arranged opposite to the second through hole; The connecting rod is used for penetrating through the first through hole and the second through hole, a first end of the connecting rod is inserted into the first limiting port, and a second end of the connecting rod is inserted into the second limiting port, so as to link and cooperate the first lock and the second lock to rotate.

6. The cartridge lock catch structure of claim 4, wherein, The first lock is further provided with a first guide groove, and the second lock is further provided with a second guide groove; When the first lock rotates in the first direction, the first rib enters along the first guide groove, so as to lock the first rib in the first guide groove, and when the first lock rotates in the second direction, the first rib moves out of the first guide groove, so as to release the first rib from the first guide groove; When the second lock rotates in the first direction, the second rib enters along the second guide groove, so as to lock the second rib in the second guide groove, and when the second lock rotates in the second direction, the second rib moves out of the second guide groove, so as to release the second rib from the second guide groove.

7. The cartridge lock catch structure of claim 6, wherein, The first guide groove comprises a first guide section and a first recess part, and the first guide section connects the first recess part; the second guide groove comprises a second guide section and a second recess part, and the second guide section connects the second recess part; The first guide section and the second guide section are in the shape of arc plates.

8. The cartridge lock catch structure of claim 4, wherein, The first lock is further provided with a first handle, and the second lock is further provided with a second handle.

9. The cartridge lock catch structure of any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein, The outer wall of the barrel is provided with at least one limiting convex rib, and the inner wall of the first shell is provided with at least one limiting groove; Each limiting convex rib is provided in one-to-one correspondence with each limiting groove.

10. A beverage making machine characterized by, The first shell, the second shell, the stirring refrigeration assembly and the barrel locking structure as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9 are included. The stirring refrigeration assembly is arranged on the first shell, the second shell is arranged on the first shell, and the first end of the stirring refrigeration assembly is arranged in the second shell; the barrel locking structure is used for sleeving the stirring refrigeration assembly and locking or separating from the second shell.

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