Italian coffee machine with ice making function
By integrating a refrigeration system and ice-making mechanism into the espresso machine, the problem of users needing to prepare ice cubes separately is solved. The machine can make ice inside and automatically dispense ice cubes, saving space and costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing espresso machines cannot directly make frozen coffee; ice cubes are required, which increases space usage and cost.
The espresso machine integrates a refrigeration system, ice maker, and cold water tank, and is equipped with an ice-making mechanism and ice storage chamber. Ice cubes are pushed out of the ice outlet by an ice-pushing component, and the ice churn and drive motor work together to achieve automatic ice output.
It enables the coffee machine to make ice and automatically dispense ice cubes, saving space and costs, and eliminating the need for users to purchase an additional ice maker.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to an espresso machine with an ice-making function. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, coffee can generally be prepared in three ways: room temperature, warm, and iced. However, an iced coffee can only be made by adding ice water or ice. To make an iced coffee, users need to prepare ice cubes themselves. Most espresso machines on the market can make both room temperature and warm coffee. When making iced coffee, ice water or ice cubes need to be added, so users need to prepare ice cubes separately. Currently, ice makers are commonly used to make ice cubes. However, when ice makers and coffee machines are installed together, they take up a lot of space and have a high operating cost.
[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to make further improvements. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, the purpose of this invention is to provide an espresso machine with an ice-making function.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides an espresso machine with an ice-making function. The coffee machine is equipped with a refrigeration system, an ice-making shell, and a cold water tank. The ice-making shell contains an ice-making mechanism and an ice storage chamber. The cold water tank is used to supply water to the ice-making mechanism for ice making. The refrigeration system includes an evaporator, at least a portion of which is located on the ice-making mechanism and the cold water tank. The front of the coffee machine is equipped with a working head, which has a coffee extraction component and an ice outlet. The ice storage chamber is connected to the ice outlet, and an ice-pushing component is provided in the ice storage chamber to push ice cubes toward the ice outlet.
[0006] In one or more embodiments, the ice-pushing assembly includes an ice-stirring component and a drive motor. The ice-stirring component is disposed in the ice storage chamber, and the drive motor is disposed outside the ice storage chamber. One end of the ice-stirring component is rotatably connected to the ice storage chamber, and the other end extends out of the ice storage chamber and is connected to the shaft of the drive motor.
[0007] In one or more embodiments, the ice storage chamber has an ice outlet, and the ice outlet is connected to the ice discharge port via an ice guide shell.
[0008] In one or more embodiments, the coffee machine is provided with a water tank and a heater, the heater has a water passage, and the water tank is connected to the water passage of the heater through a pipe.
[0009] In one or more embodiments, the coffee machine is provided with a first cooling fan for dissipating heat from the heater.
[0010] In one or more embodiments, the coffee machine has a water tray on the front side, which is located below the working head.
[0011] In one or more embodiments, the coffee machine has a frame, a cold water tank is located on top of the frame, an ice maker is located on top of the cold water tank, and the refrigeration system includes a compressor, a condenser, a de-icing solenoid valve, a dryer filter, and an evaporator, wherein the compressor, condenser, de-icing solenoid valve, and dryer filter are located inside the frame.
[0012] In one or more embodiments, a second cooling fan is provided inside the frame, the second cooling fan corresponding to the condenser, and a first ventilation grille and a second ventilation grille are provided on the outer casing of the coffee machine, the first ventilation grille corresponding to the second cooling fan.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are: the Italian coffee machine is equipped with an ice-making function, the coffee machine can make and store ice inside, and can provide ice cubes for the user when needed; after integrating the ice maker and the coffee machine into one unit, the user does not need to purchase an ice maker separately, and the space occupied by a single unit is more space-saving than the coffee machine and ice maker existing separately. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the espresso machine in this embodiment;
[0015] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A structural diagram from another angle;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the espresso machine in this embodiment;
[0017] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A structural diagram from another angle;
[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of each component mounted on the frame in this embodiment. Detailed Implementation
[0019] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.
[0020] See appendix Figure 1-5This application provides an espresso machine with an ice-making function. The coffee machine is equipped with a refrigeration system, an ice-making shell 1, and a cold water tank 2. The ice-making shell 1 contains an ice-making mechanism 3 and an ice storage chamber 4. The ice cubes produced by the ice-making mechanism are stored in the ice storage chamber. The cold water tank 2 is used to supply water to the ice-making mechanism 3 for ice making. The ice-making mechanism uses cold water to make ice, which can greatly shorten the ice-making time and improve the ice-making efficiency. The refrigeration system includes an evaporator, at least part of which is located on the ice-making mechanism 3 and the cold water tank 2. Specifically, the ice-making mechanism is a bullet ice-making mechanism currently on the market. The front of the coffee machine is equipped with a working head 5, which is equipped with a coffee extraction component 6 and an ice outlet 7. For user convenience, a control panel is provided on the front of the working head. The ice storage chamber 4 is connected to the ice outlet 7. The ice storage chamber 4 is equipped with an ice-pushing component, which is used to push the ice cubes towards the ice outlet 7. When making coffee drinks, users can directly use the ice cubes in the ice storage chamber.
[0021] The ice-pushing assembly includes an ice-stirring component 8 and a drive motor 9. The ice-stirring component is located in the ice storage chamber 4, and the drive motor is located outside the ice storage chamber. One end of the ice-stirring component 8 is rotatably connected to the ice storage chamber 4, and the other end extends out of the ice storage chamber and is connected to the rotating shaft of the drive motor 9. The drive motor drives the ice-stirring component to rotate, so that the ice blocks can be pushed out from the ice storage opening of the ice storage chamber by the ice-stirring component. The user only needs to catch the ice blocks at the ice outlet on the worktable.
[0022] The ice storage chamber 4 has an ice outlet, and the ice outlet is connected to the ice discharge port by an ice guide shell 10. By setting the ice guide shell, it can be ensured that the ice blocks output from the ice storage chamber enter the ice guide shell and are finally output from the ice discharge port.
[0023] The coffee machine is equipped with a water tank 11 and a heater 12. The heater has a water circuit, and the water tank is connected to the water circuit of the heater through a pipe. The heater can heat the water output from the water tank, so that users can directly use hot water to make coffee. The coffee machine is equipped with a first cooling fan to dissipate heat from the heater 12, so as to improve the heat dissipation speed of the heater.
[0024] The coffee machine is provided with a water tray 13 on the front side, which is located below the working head 5. The water tray can hold dripping coffee liquid or ice water.
[0025] The coffee machine has a frame 14 inside, a cold water tank 2 is located on the top of the frame, and an ice maker 1 is located on the top of the cold water tank. The refrigeration system includes a compressor 15, a condenser 16, a capillary tube, an ice removal solenoid valve 17, a dryer filter, and an evaporator. The compressor, condenser, ice removal solenoid valve, and dryer filter are located inside the frame. The heating components on the frame are concentrated in the frame, which can prevent heat from affecting the ice maker and the cold water tank.
[0026] The frame 14 is equipped with a second cooling fan 18, which corresponds to the condenser 16. The outer casing of the coffee machine is equipped with a first ventilation grille 19 and a second ventilation grille 20. The first ventilation grille 19 corresponds to the second cooling fan 18. The first ventilation grille and the second ventilation grille form convection. When the second cooling fan is working, it can quickly remove the heat from the condenser, keeping the condenser at a suitable temperature and preventing the temperature from being too high, which would affect ice making.
[0027] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. The protection scope of the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Any equivalent modifications or changes made by those skilled in the art based on the content disclosed in the present utility model should be included in the protection scope recorded in the claims.
Claims
1. An espresso coffee machine with ice-making function, characterized in that: The coffee machine is provided with a refrigeration system, an ice making shell (1) and a cold water tank (2). The ice making shell (1) is provided with an ice making mechanism (3) and an ice storage chamber (4). The cold water tank (2) is used for supplying water to the ice making mechanism (3) for ice making. The refrigeration system comprises an evaporator, at least a part of which is arranged on the ice making mechanism (3) and the cold water tank (2). The front side of the coffee machine is provided with a working head (5), which is provided with a coffee extraction assembly (6) and an ice outlet (7). The ice storage chamber (4) is connected with the ice outlet (7). The ice storage chamber (4) is provided with an ice pushing assembly, which is used for pushing ice blocks to the direction of the ice outlet (7).
2. An espresso coffee machine with ice cube production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice pushing assembly comprises an ice stirring part (8) and a driving motor (9). The ice stirring part (8) is arranged in the ice storage chamber (4), and the driving motor (9) is arranged outside the ice storage chamber. One end of the ice stirring part (8) is rotatably connected with the ice storage chamber (4), and the other end extends out of the ice storage chamber and is connected with the rotating shaft of the driving motor (9).
3. An espresso coffee machine with ice cube production according to claim 1, characterized in that: An ice outlet opening is formed on the ice storage chamber (4), and the ice outlet opening is connected with the ice outlet through an ice guide shell (10).
4. The espresso coffee machine with ice cube maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The coffee machine is provided with a water storage tank (11) and a heater (12). The heater (12) is provided with a water channel. The water storage tank (11) is connected with the water channel of the heater (12) through a pipeline.
5. An espresso coffee machine with ice cube production according to claim 4, characterized in that: The coffee machine is internally provided with a first heat dissipation fan for dissipating heat of the heater (12).
6. The espresso coffee machine with ice cube production function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front side of the coffee machine is provided with a water receiving tray (13), which is located below the working head (5).
7. The espresso coffee machine with ice cube production function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The coffee machine is internally provided with a machine frame (14). The cold water tank (2) is arranged on the top of the machine frame (14), and the ice making shell (1) is arranged on the top of the cold water tank (2). The refrigeration system comprises a compressor (15), a condenser (16), a deicing electromagnetic valve (17), a drying filter and an evaporator. The compressor (15), the condenser (16), the deicing electromagnetic valve (17) and the drying filter are arranged inside the machine frame (14).
8. An espresso coffee machine with ice cube production according to claim 7, characterized in that: The machine frame (14) is internally provided with a second heat dissipation fan (18), which corresponds to the condenser (16). The outer shell of the coffee machine is provided with a first ventilation grille (19) and a second ventilation grille (20). The first ventilation grille (19) corresponds to the second heat dissipation fan (18).