Snow mud machine with drying function
By introducing a drying function into the slush machine and utilizing refrigerant path switching to achieve the heating and freezing functions of the evaporator, the problems of long cleaning time and incomplete cleaning of the slush machine are solved, improving user experience and equipment reliability.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing slush machines are time-consuming to clean and difficult to completely remove residues, making them prone to bacterial growth, especially when adding substances such as milk or cream. There is also a risk of beverage container deformation and leakage.
By introducing a drying function into the slush machine, the refrigerant path is switched through a control valve, enabling the evaporator to both cool and heat, thus achieving rapid cleaning and drying of the materials in the beverage container.
It achieves a fast and effective cleaning process, prevents bacterial growth, avoids beverage container deformation and leakage, and improves the user experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a slush machine with a drying function. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, most commercial and household slush machines on the market only have a refrigeration function for making slush. After the user makes slush and dispenses it through the dispensing port on the beverage container, some residual slush adheres to the inner wall of the container, the stirring paddle, and the evaporator, requiring cleaning. During the actual cleaning process, moisture remains on the inner wall of the beverage container, as well as on the surface of the stirring paddle and the evaporator's stainless steel cylinder. Over time, this can lead to bacterial growth. Users can wipe the stirring paddle, beverage container, and evaporator's stainless steel cylinder with a dry towel and let them air dry before reinstalling them to prevent mold growth due to residual moisture. This entire cleaning process is time-consuming and inconvenient for users, resulting in a poor user experience. If the user adds a large amount of milk or cream, which are difficult to clean, room temperature water alone is insufficient. Therefore, it is crucial to find a way to quickly and effectively clean these residues, prevent bacterial growth, and prevent the beverage container from deforming and leaking due to improper use, rendering the product unusable. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a slush machine that allows the evaporator to heat and dry water.
[0004] The above objectives are achieved in this way.
[0005] A slush machine with a drying function includes a base, an evaporator fixedly mounted on the base, a beverage tank movably mounted on the base, a condenser, and a compressor. The evaporator is connected to the condenser. The machine also includes a control valve. The condenser is connected to the compressor via the control valve, and the evaporator is connected to the compressor via the control valve. When refrigeration is required, the refrigerant is sequentially switched and circulated between the compressor, control valve, condenser, evaporator, and compressor. At this time, the evaporator refrigerates, freezing the material in the beverage tank.
[0006] When heating is required, the control valve changes the connection route between the compressor, condenser, and evaporator, causing the refrigerant to be switched and circulated sequentially between the compressor, control valve, evaporator, condenser, and compressor. The evaporator generates heat, which heats the material in the beverage container.
[0007] The objective of this utility model can also be optimized by the following technical measures.
[0008] Preferably, the control valve is a four-way directional valve.
[0009] Preferably, when heating is required, the control valve connects the condenser to the compressor and the compressor to the evaporator, changing the path from compressor, control valve, condenser, evaporator and compressor to compressor, control valve, evaporator, condenser and compressor.
[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, this utility model adds a heating function to the evaporator, which can heat the water used for cleaning when cleaning the beverage container, making the stains easier to remove. After cleaning, the evaporator can also dry the inside of the beverage container, ensuring its cleanliness and better meeting consumer needs. Attached Figure Description
[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a slush machine.
[0012] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the slush machine compressor, condenser, and control valve.
[0013] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal parts of a slush machine.
[0014] Figure 4 This is a flowchart of the heat conversion system for a slush machine.
[0015] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the refrigerant flow path within the heat conversion system of a slush machine during refrigeration.
[0016] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the refrigerant flow path within the heat conversion system of the slush machine during heating. Detailed Implementation
[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0018] Combination Figures 1 to 3 A slush machine with a drying function includes a base 1, an evaporator 2 fixedly mounted on the base 1, a beverage tank 3 movably mounted on the base 1, a condenser 4 and a compressor 5, wherein the evaporator 2 is connected to the condenser 4, and a control valve 6 is also included, wherein the control valve 6 is a four-way reversing valve.
[0019] Combination Figure 5 The condenser 4 is connected to the compressor 5 via the control valve 6, and the evaporator 2 is connected to the compressor 5 via the control valve 6. When refrigeration is required, the refrigerant is sequentially switched and circulated between the compressor 5, the control valve 6, the condenser 4, the evaporator 2, and the compressor 5. At this time, the evaporator 2 refrigerates, freezing the material in the beverage container 3.
[0020] Combination Figure 6When heating is required, control valve 6 changes the connection route between compressor 5, condenser 4, and evaporator 2, changing the path from compressor 5, control valve 6, condenser 4, evaporator 2, and compressor 5 to compressor 5, control valve 6, evaporator 2, condenser 4, and compressor 5. The refrigerant circulates sequentially between compressor 5, control valve 6, evaporator 2, condenser 4, and compressor 5, while evaporator 2 generates heat, heating the contents of beverage container 3.
Claims
1. A slush machine with a drying function, comprising a base, an evaporator fixedly mounted on the base, a beverage tank movably mounted on the base, a condenser, and a compressor, wherein the evaporator is connected to the condenser, characterized in that: It also includes control valves. The condenser is connected to the compressor through the control valves, and the evaporator is connected to the compressor through the control valves. When refrigeration is required, the refrigerant is switched and circulated back and forth between the compressor, control valve, condenser, evaporator and compressor in sequence. At this time, the evaporator refrigerates, freezing the material in the beverage container. When heating is required, the control valve changes the connection route between the compressor, condenser, and evaporator, causing the refrigerant to be switched and circulated sequentially between the compressor, control valve, evaporator, condenser, and compressor. The evaporator generates heat, which heats the material in the beverage container.
2. The slush machine with drying function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control valve is a four-way directional valve.
3. The slush machine with drying function according to claim 1, characterized in that: When heating is required, the control valve connects the condenser to the compressor and the compressor to the evaporator, changing the path from compressor, control valve, condenser, evaporator, compressor to compressor, control valve, evaporator, condenser, compressor.