Vertical cold drink machine

Abstract

The vertical cold drink machine comprises the mounting base, the stirring barrel and the refrigerating mechanism, the stirring barrel is used for storing liquid and comprises a barrel body and a barrel cover, the barrel cover is detachably connected to one end of the barrel body, and the other end of the barrel body is detachably connected to the mounting base, so that a user can easily detach the stirring barrel from the mounting base, and the stirring barrel is convenient to detach and wash; the barrel body comprises an inner barrel and an outer barrel which are coaxially arranged, a heat insulation layer is formed between the inner barrel and the outer barrel, and the heat insulation layer can play a role in heat preservation and reduce heat loss, so that heat in the stirring barrel cannot be transferred to the outside, external heat cannot be subjected to heat exchange with the inside of the stirring barrel, and condensed water cannot be generated outside the stirring barrel; therefore, the whole beverage dispenser does not need to be additionally provided with a condensed water drainage structure, and the structure is simple; the refrigerating mechanism is used for refrigerating the liquid in the stirring barrel to form drinks such as cold drinks, ice shavings or ice creams.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of cold drink equipment technology, specifically to a vertical cold drink machine. Background Technology

[0002] In modern life, when people need slushies, they often crush ice cubes to make them. This process requires first turning liquid into ice cubes, then crushing the ice cubes with an ice crusher. When people want cold drinks, they usually add ice cubes to room-temperature beverages. These methods of making cold drinks and slushies are relatively complex and inefficient.

[0003] The existing cold drink makers have a refrigeration mechanism to cool beverages and make them into cold drinks. However, the connection between the mixing tank and the refrigeration mechanism is complicated, the disassembly process is complicated, and the mixing tank is not easy to clean. In addition, the insulation effect of the mixing tank is poor, and the outer wall of the mixing tank is in contact with the external environment, which easily causes condensation to form on the outer wall. Therefore, an additional drainage system for condensation is required. As a result, the overall structure of the cold drink maker is more complicated and more difficult to disassemble and clean.

[0004] Therefore, there is room for improvement in existing cold drink machines. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, and in response to the technical problem that the existing cold drink machines require a condensate drainage structure, which makes the cold drink machine complex and difficult to disassemble and clean, this application provides a vertical cold drink machine that does not produce condensate on the outside of the mixing tank. Therefore, it does not require an additional condensate drainage structure, so that the mixing tank and the mounting seat can be detachably connected, making it easy to disassemble and clean the mixing tank.

[0006] This application provides a vertical beverage cooler, comprising:

[0007] Mounting base;

[0008] A mixing tank, whose length extends parallel to the vertical direction, is used to store liquids. It includes a cylinder and a lid. The lid is detachably connected to one end of the cylinder, and the other end of the cylinder is detachably connected to a mounting base.

[0009] The cylinder includes an inner cylinder and an outer cylinder, which are coaxially arranged, and a heat insulation layer is formed between the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder;

[0010] A refrigeration mechanism used to cool the liquid inside the mixing tank.

[0011] Compared with existing technologies, the vertical beverage machine of this application features a double-layered mixing tank, comprising an inner and outer cylinder arranged coaxially, with a space between them to form an insulation layer. This insulation layer effectively maintains heat and reduces heat loss, preventing heat transfer from the inside of the mixing tank to the outside and preventing heat exchange between the outside and inside of the mixing tank. Consequently, condensation is prevented on the outside of the mixing tank, eliminating the need for an additional condensate drainage system and simplifying the overall design. Furthermore, the mixing tank is detachably connected to the mounting base, allowing users to easily remove it for cleaning. The refrigeration mechanism cools the liquid inside the mixing tank to create a cold beverage.

[0012] Furthermore, the mixing tank is set vertically, so that both the feeding and discharging of the mixing tank are set vertically. Since the feeding port is located vertically above the discharging port, it is convenient for feeding and discharging. Moreover, under the action of gravity, the liquid in the mixing tank will be automatically pressed down to avoid residual liquid in the mixing tank.

[0013] Preferably, the refrigeration mechanism includes:

[0014] An evaporator, located inside a stirring tank, is used to keep the liquid inside the stirring tank at a low temperature.

[0015] The compressor's projection in the horizontal direction does not overlap with that of the mixing tank;

[0016] The condenser is vertically positioned above the compressor.

[0017] In this embodiment, the compressor and condenser are arranged horizontally on the side of the mixing tank, with the condenser positioned above the compressor. This separates the compressor and mixing tank, facilitating maintenance and repair. It also reduces the impact of vibrations and heat generated by the compressor on the mixing tank. The compressor, evaporator, and condenser work together to turn room-temperature liquid in the mixing tank into smoothies or cold drinks. The overall layout is also compact, reducing the vertical space occupied by the equipment, making it suitable for environments with limited space.

[0018] Preferably, it also includes a heat exchange cylinder and a stirring assembly, wherein the heat exchange cylinder and the stirring tank are coaxially arranged in the vertical direction;

[0019] The stirring tank is fitted outside the heat exchange cylinder, and a receiving cavity is formed between the outer wall of the heat exchange cylinder and the inner wall of the stirring tank, the receiving cavity being used to store liquid;

[0020] The stirring assembly is used to stir the liquid in the receiving cavity;

[0021] The evaporator is located inside the heat exchange cylinder.

[0022] In this embodiment, the heat exchange cylinder is coaxially arranged inside the stirring tank, and the evaporator is located inside the heat exchange cylinder. The heat is concentrated inside the stirring tank, which can improve the heat exchange efficiency and reduce heat loss. At the same time, it can also exchange heat with the liquid in the stirring tank to the maximum extent, improve the heat exchange efficiency, and speed up the preparation of various beverages.

[0023] Preferably, the mounting base further includes a mounting housing and a discharge support, the discharge support being connected to the side end of the mounting housing;

[0024] The compressor and condenser are housed inside the mounting housing, and the mixing tank is threadedly connected to the discharge support.

[0025] The mixing tank is made of borosilicate glass or transparent plastic.

[0026] In this embodiment, the separate installation housing and discharge support can effectively house the compressor and condenser within the installation housing, while the mixing tank is installed separately on the discharge support, allowing each component to have its own assembly space. The mixing tank is made of high borosilicate glass, which provides good insulation, high temperature resistance, and environmental safety.

[0027] Preferably, the stirring assembly includes stirring blades and a driving component, wherein the stirring blades are sleeved on the outside of the heat exchange cylinder;

[0028] The driving component is connected to the stirring blade, and the driving component is used to drive the stirring blade to rotate.

[0029] The evaporator includes an evaporation tube, which is wound inside the heat exchange cylinder.

[0030] In this embodiment, the stirring blades are arranged around the heat exchange cylinder, and the driving component is placed inside the heat exchange cylinder, resulting in a reasonable layout and compact structure.

[0031] Preferably, the driving component includes a drive motor and a transmission screw, the drive motor is disposed in the discharge support, and the transmission screw is disposed axially in the heat exchange cylinder;

[0032] The transmission screw has two ends that extend out of the heat exchange cylinder and are connected to the drive motor and the stirring blade, respectively.

[0033] In this embodiment, the drive screw serves as a transmission component, effectively driving the stirring blades to rotate; and the drive screw is housed inside the heat exchange cylinder, resulting in a compact structure.

[0034] Preferably, at least one end of the cylinder is provided with a connecting part, wherein at least one connecting part is connected to the discharge support, and the other connecting part is connected to the cylinder cover, and the cylinder body is threadedly connected to the cylinder cover;

[0035] It also includes a discharge cylinder, the cylinder body is connected to the discharge support through the discharge cylinder, and the discharge cylinder is provided with a discharge port.

[0036] In this embodiment, when both ends of the mixing tank are provided with connecting parts, the mixing tank can be set in both directions, and either end can be connected to the mounting base, thereby improving the applicability of the mixing tank; the discharge cylinder is used to install the mixing tank, and the discharge support and discharge cylinder are designed separately, which simplifies the structure of the discharge support and saves manufacturing costs.

[0037] Preferably, there is at least one mixing tank, and the mixing tanks are arranged side by side with intervals between them;

[0038] It also includes a connector, through which the stirring blade is detachably connected to the drive screw.

[0039] In this embodiment, multiple mixing tanks are provided, allowing different flavored liquids to be placed in different mixing tanks to create different flavored smoothies; the drive screw and mixing blades are detachably connected by a connector, making it convenient for users to disassemble and clean the mixing blades.

[0040] Preferably, it also includes a coaster, which is attached to the side of the mounting housing;

[0041] The coaster is arranged parallel to and spaced apart from the discharge support, and the coaster is used to place a water cup;

[0042] The coaster has drainage holes.

[0043] In this embodiment, the coaster makes it convenient to place the cup, and the drainage holes on the coaster make it easy to collect any leaks.

[0044] Preferably, the mounting housing is provided with heat dissipation holes, which are located on the periphery of the condenser;

[0045] The top of the mounting housing is provided with a storage trough, which is recessed towards the bottom of the mounting housing;

[0046] The discharge support is equipped with a control panel, which is located on the side of the discharge support away from the mounting housing.

[0047] In this embodiment, the storage trough can conveniently hold items such as cups, increasing storage space; the control panel allows for convenient user operation. Attached Figure Description

[0048] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a vertical beverage cooler provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 1 ;

[0049] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a vertical beverage cooler provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2;

[0050] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a vertical beverage cooler provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0051] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of a vertical beverage cooler provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0052] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of part A.

[0053] Attached label: 1. Vertical beverage cooler;

[0054] 11. Mixing tank; 12. Evaporator; 13. Compressor; 14. Condenser; 15. Mounting housing; 16. Discharge support; 17. Coaster; 18. Control panel; 19. Expansion valve;

[0055] 111. Heat exchange cylinder; 112. Cylinder body; 113. Stirring blades; 114. Drive motor; 115. Transmission screw; 116. Cylinder cover;

[0056] 1121. Inner cylinder; 1122. Outer cylinder; 1123. Connecting part;

[0057] 151. Heat dissipation hole; 152. Material storage tank; 161. Mounting part; 162. Discharge cylinder; 171. Drain hole. Detailed Implementation

[0058] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this disclosure, the following detailed, clear, and complete description of this disclosure is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of this disclosure and are not intended to limit it.

[0059] In the description of this application, the use of "first" and "second" is for the purpose of distinguishing technical features only, and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated or the order of the technical features indicated.

[0060] Those skilled in the art should understand that in the disclosure of this application, the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "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 application 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, the above terms should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0061] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, see below. Figures 1 to 5 illustrate.

[0062] This application provides a vertical beverage cooler 1 for making slushies or cold drinks from room temperature liquids; such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, it includes a mounting base, a refrigeration mechanism, and a stirring tank 11. The refrigeration mechanism and the stirring tank 11 are mounted on the mounting base. The stirring tank 11 is used to store liquid, and the refrigeration mechanism is used to refrigerate the liquid in the stirring tank 11 so that the liquid in the stirring tank 11 is kept at a low temperature. At the same time, the liquid in the stirring tank 11 can be stirred to prevent the liquid from freezing into ice and forming slush. In addition, the stirring tank 11 can feed and discharge, so that liquid can be poured into it and slush can be poured out.

[0063] Specifically, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the mixing tank 11 includes a cylinder 112 and a cover 116. Both ends of the cylinder 112 are threadedly connected to the cover 116 and the mounting base, respectively. The cover 116 is detachably connected to one end of the cylinder 112, and the other end of the cylinder 112 is detachably connected to the mounting base, so that the mixing tank 11 can be easily removed from the mounting base for easy cleaning by the user. The cover 116 is detachably connected to the cylinder 112 and is located at the end of the cylinder 112 away from the mounting base. The cover 116 can be quickly removed from the cylinder 112 to facilitate the user adding the liquid to be processed into the mixing tank 11 for convenient use.

[0064] The cylinder 112 includes an inner cylinder 1121 and an outer cylinder 1122, which are coaxially arranged. The outer cylinder 1122 is sleeved on the outside of the inner cylinder 1121. The outer diameter of the inner cylinder 1121 is smaller than the inner diameter of the outer cylinder 1122, so that there is a gap between the inner cylinder 1121 and the outer cylinder 1122. This gap forms a heat insulation layer, which can effectively keep the heat insulated and reduce heat loss. This prevents the heat inside the mixing tank 11 from being transferred to the outside, and the heat outside the mixing tank 11 from exchanging heat with the inside of the mixing tank 11. As a result, no condensate will be generated on the outside of the mixing tank 11. Therefore, the entire beverage machine does not need to be equipped with an additional condensate drainage structure, and the structure is simple.

[0065] In this application, the mixing tank 11 is made of high borosilicate glass, which gives it resistance to both low and high temperatures. It can withstand temperatures from -20°C to -40°C and as high as 450°C, meeting the requirements for making both cold and hot beverages. Furthermore, the main components of high borosilicate glass are inorganic substances such as boron and silicon, and it does not contain heavy metals such as lead and mercury that are harmful to the human body. It does not release harmful substances during use, making it relatively safe for both the environment and human health.

[0066] Furthermore, the high borosilicate glass material is transparent, allowing users to clearly and directly observe the liquid condition inside the mixing tank 11, enabling them to quickly add materials or change the working mode.

[0067] In another optional embodiment of this application, the mixing tank 11 is made of transparent plastic material, preferably food-grade material; it has good drop and impact resistance, high chemical stability, and can improve the service life of the mixing tank 11.

[0068] Furthermore, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the mixing tank 11 is arranged vertically, so that both the feed and discharge of the mixing tank 11 are arranged vertically. Since the feed port is located vertically above the discharge port, it is convenient for feeding and discharging. Furthermore, under the action of gravity, the liquid in the mixing tank 11 will automatically be pressed down to avoid residual liquid in the mixing tank 11.

[0069] Among them, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the refrigeration mechanism includes a compressor 13, a condenser 14, an evaporator 12, and an expansion valve 19. The evaporator 12 is disposed inside the mixing tank 11. The compressor 13 is horizontally spaced on the side of the mixing tank 11, and the horizontal projections of the compressor 13 and the mixing tank 11 do not overlap, thereby avoiding direct contact between the compressor 13 and the evaporator 12. The condenser 14 is vertically spaced above the compressor 13, thereby avoiding direct contact between the condenser 14 and the compressor 13. The expansion valve 19 is located between the condenser 14 and the mixing tank 11, and is located at the upper end of the compressor 13. In this embodiment, the compressor 13 and the mixing tank 11 are separately provided, which is easy to maintain and repair. Furthermore, it reduces the impact of vibration generated by the compressor 13 during operation on the mixing tank 11 and the condenser 14, and also reduces the impact of heat generated by the compressor 13 during operation on the mixing tank 11 and the condenser 14.

[0070] By placing the compressor 13 and condenser 14 on the side of the mixing tank 11, the overall layout of the vertical cold drink machine 1 is more compact, reducing the space occupied by the vertical cold drink machine 1 in the height direction, making it suitable for environments with limited space, and convenient for placement and use.

[0071] In this application, the compressor 13, condenser 14, evaporator 12, and expansion valve 19 form a refrigeration cycle system, and the specific working process is as follows:

[0072] The refrigerant is drawn into the compressor 13 from the evaporator 12 in a low-temperature, low-pressure gaseous state, and after compression, it becomes a high-temperature, high-pressure gaseous state.

[0073] High-temperature and high-pressure gaseous refrigerant is discharged from compressor 13 and enters condenser 14;

[0074] The condenser 14 cools and liquefies the refrigerant, while simultaneously releasing heat.

[0075] The liquid refrigerant is throttled and depressurized through expansion valve 19, becoming a low-temperature, low-pressure liquid refrigerant;

[0076] Low-temperature, low-pressure liquid refrigerant enters the evaporator 12, absorbs heat in the evaporator 12 and evaporates into a gaseous state, thereby lowering the temperature around the evaporator 12 to achieve the effect of cooling the liquid in the mixing tank 11, thus enabling the production of slush, cold drinks or ice cream.

[0077] This application also includes a control mechanism, which is installed in the mounting base and connected to the refrigeration mechanism and the stirring assembly. The control mechanism is used to control the working mode of the vertical cold drink machine 1, including functions such as turning on, turning off, ice-making temperature, and fineness of slush, so as to make room temperature liquids into cold drinks, slush, or ice cream. By setting up the control mechanism, the slush making can be automated, and it is easy for users to operate, thus improving the ease of use.

[0078] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 4 As shown, the mounting base includes a mounting housing 15 and a discharge support 16. The mounting housing 15 is a box-shaped structure, and the compressor 13, condenser 14, and expansion valve 19 are located inside the mounting housing 15. The mounting housing 15 includes a base plate and a cover. The compressor 13 and condenser 14 are stably connected to the base plate. The cover covers the compressor 13, condenser 14, and expansion valve 19 to prevent the condenser 14, compressor 13, and expansion valve 19 from being exposed to the external environment, and also to prevent the user from being burned by contact with the compressor 13 during use.

[0079] like Figures 1 to 2 , Figure 5 As shown, the discharge support 16 is connected to the side of the mounting housing 15 and communicates with the mounting housing 15 so that the pipe between the expansion valve 19 and the evaporator 12 can pass from the mounting housing 15 into the discharge support 16. The discharge support 16 is used to install the mixing tank 11 and the evaporator 12. The mixing tank 11 is threadedly connected to the discharge support 16 so that the evaporator 12 and the mixing tank 11 can be placed stably. The control mechanism includes a control panel 18, which is located on the side of the discharge support 16 away from the mounting housing 15 for direct operation.

[0080] Furthermore, such as Figures 1 to 2As shown, the mounting housing 15 is provided with heat dissipation holes 151. The heat dissipation holes 151 are located around the condenser 14. The heat dissipation holes 151 are open inside and outside the mounting housing 15 so that the heat dissipated by the condenser 14 can be discharged to the outside of the mounting housing 15 through the heat dissipation holes 151, thus avoiding high temperature inside the mounting housing 15.

[0081] It should be noted that the side of the mounting housing 15 closest to the mixing tank 11 does not have heat dissipation holes 151. The shape and number of heat dissipation holes 151 can be selected according to actual needs, and there are no restrictions here.

[0082] Based on any of the above embodiments, the mounting base also includes a coaster 17, which is connected to the side of the mounting housing 15. The discharge support 16 is located in the middle of the mounting housing 15, and the bottom of the mixing tank 11 is connected to the top of the discharge support 16. The coaster 17 is located at the bottom of the mounting housing 15, and the coaster 17 and the discharge support 16 are arranged parallel to each other. There is a space between the coaster 17 and the discharge support 16 for placing a water cup, and the water cup is placed on the coaster 17. The discharge support 16 is provided with a discharge port, and the bottom of the mixing tank 11 is a slush discharge port. The opening of the water cup is directly opposite the discharge port, and the slush from the mixing tank 11 can flow out from the discharge port into the water cup for easy collection.

[0083] Furthermore, the coaster 17 is provided with drainage holes 171. The drainage holes 171 open in the direction of the coaster 17 towards the dispensing support 16, but do not penetrate the coaster 17. There are multiple drainage holes 171, which are spaced apart. The drainage holes 171 can easily collect the liquid splashed during the dispensing of the slush, preventing it from splashing directly onto the table. The coaster 17 is detachably connected to the mounting housing 15, so that the coaster 17 can be removed from the mounting housing 15 at any time for the user to clean the coaster 17.

[0084] In another optional embodiment of this application, the discharge support 16 is disposed on the top of the mounting housing 15, the top of the mixing tank 11 is connected to the bottom of the discharge support 16, and the discharge and feed of the mixing tank 11 are both at the same opening.

[0085] Based on any of the above embodiments, the top of the mounting housing 15 is provided with a storage trough 152, and the storage box is recessed towards the bottom of the mounting housing 15. The storage trough 152 is used to store items such as straws, spoons or cups, so that the vertical cold drink machine 1 has storage space, which makes it convenient for users to place water cups or condiments, and improves the functionality of the vertical cold drink machine 1.

[0086] A cover can be installed on the storage tank 152 to cover it and prevent external impurities from entering the storage tank 152.

[0087] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5As shown, it also includes a heat exchange cylinder 111 and a stirring assembly. The stirring tank 11 is sleeved outside the heat exchange cylinder 111, and the heat exchange cylinder 111 and the stirring tank 11 are coaxially arranged. There is a receiving cavity between the heat exchange cylinder 111 and the stirring tank 11. The liquid to be made into a beverage is located in the receiving cavity. The stirring assembly can stir the liquid in the receiving cavity, which can make the liquid heat exchange uniformly and prevent the liquid in the receiving cavity from freezing into ice clumps to form slush or shaved ice. The evaporator 12 is arranged inside the heat exchange cylinder 111, and the receiving cavity is arranged around the outside of the heat exchange cylinder 111, so that the liquid in the receiving cavity can be fully cooled by the evaporator 12.

[0088] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the stirring assembly includes stirring blades 113 and a driving component. The stirring blades 113 are located inside the receiving cavity and are spiral-shaped, sleeved on the outside of the heat exchange cylinder 111. The driving component includes a drive motor 114 and a transmission screw. The drive motor 114 is located in the installation space formed by the discharge cylinder 162 and the discharge support 16. The transmission screw 115 is axially arranged inside the heat exchange cylinder 111. Both ends of the transmission screw 115 extend out of the heat exchange cylinder 111 and are respectively connected to the drive motor 114 and the stirring blades 113. The bottom of the transmission screw 115 is connected to the drive motor 114, and the top end is connected to the stirring blades 113. When the drive motor 114 operates, it drives the screw to rotate, and the transmission screw 115 drives the stirring blades 113 to rotate, thereby stirring the ice-liquid mixture in the receiving cavity to form beverages such as slushies or ice cream.

[0089] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 As shown, the top of the transmission screw 115 is connected to the stirring blade 113. A connector is provided at the top of the transmission screw 115, and a mounting hole for the connector to pass through is provided at the top of the stirring blade 113. The connector is threadedly connected to the transmission screw 115. The outer diameter of the upper end of the connector is larger than the diameter of the mounting hole, thereby limiting the vertical movement of the stirring blade 113 and the transmission screw 115. At the same time, the stirring blade 113 is detachably connected to the transmission screw 115 through the connector. Therefore, users can easily separate the transmission screw 115 from the stirring blade 113, thereby removing and cleaning the stirring blade 113, which improves the convenience of daily cleaning and maintenance.

[0090] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, both ends of the mixing tank 11 are provided with openings. The bottom opening end of the mixing tank 11 is inserted into the discharge support 16 and is detachably connected to the discharge support 16. The top opening end of the mixing tank 11 is detachably connected to the cylinder cover 116. The discharge support 16 is provided with a discharge cylinder 162, which is used to install the mixing tank 11. The discharge cylinder 162 is provided with a discharge channel, and the outlet of the discharge channel corresponds to the discharge port of the discharge support 16.

[0091] The mixing tank 11 has connecting parts 1123 at both ends, with external threads on the outer side of each connecting part 1123. The inner wall of the discharge cylinder 162 has a mounting part 161 that mates with the connecting parts 1123, with internal threads on the mounting part 161, allowing the mixing tank 11 and the discharge cylinder 162 to be connected by threads. The cylinder cover 116 has internal threads and is threadedly connected to the connecting parts 1123. The connecting parts 1123 are located on the cylinder body 112.

[0092] Among them, such as Figure 4 As shown, the evaporator 12 includes an evaporation tube, which is vertically wound inside the heat exchange cylinder 111 and sleeved outside the drive screw 115; wherein, a sleeve is provided outside the drive screw 115 to prevent the evaporation tube from contacting the drive screw 115.

[0093] In this embodiment, at least one mixing tank 11 is provided; in this embodiment, two mixing tanks 11 are provided, and the two mixing tanks 11 are arranged side by side with intervals. By providing multiple mixing tanks 11, beverages with different flavors and tastes can be made. Furthermore, the height of the mixing tanks 11 in different mixing tanks 11 can also be set differently to meet the usage needs of different capacities and save costs.

[0094] Based on any of the above embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 2 , Figure 4 As shown, the top of the mounting housing 15 is provided with a storage trough 152. The storage trough 152 is located on the side near the mixing tank 11 and is offset from the condenser 14. The storage box is recessed towards the bottom of the mounting housing 15. The storage trough 152 is used to store items such as straws, spoons or cups, so that the beverage machine has storage space, which is convenient for users to place water cups or condiments, and improves the functionality of the vertical cold beverage machine 1.

[0095] A cover can be installed on the storage tank 152 to cover it and prevent external impurities from entering the storage tank 152.

[0096] It should be noted that the various embodiments of this application can be arbitrarily combined into new embodiments, provided that the solutions do not conflict and the technical solutions can coexist.

[0097] The present application has been described in detail above. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present application. The descriptions of the embodiments above are only for the purpose of helping to understand the present application and its core ideas. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make several improvements and modifications to the present application without departing from the principles of the present application, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the protection scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A vertical beverage cooler, characterized in that, include: Mounting base; A mixing tank (11) extends in a direction parallel to the vertical direction and is used to store liquid. It includes a cylinder (112) and a cover (116). The cover (116) is detachably connected to one end of the cylinder (112), and the other end of the cylinder (112) is detachably connected to a mounting base. The cylinder (112) includes an inner cylinder (1121) and an outer cylinder (1122), the inner cylinder (1121) and the outer cylinder (1122) are coaxially arranged, and a heat insulation layer is formed between the inner cylinder (1121) and the outer cylinder (1122); A refrigeration mechanism is used to cool the liquid inside the mixing tank (11).

2. The vertical beverage cooler according to claim 1, characterized in that, The refrigeration mechanism includes: An evaporator (12) is located inside a stirring tank (11) to keep the liquid inside the stirring tank (11) at a low temperature. The compressor (13) and the mixing tank (11) do not overlap in the horizontal direction; The condenser (14) is vertically positioned above the compressor (13).

3. The vertical beverage cooler according to claim 2, characterized in that, It also includes a heat exchange cylinder (111) and a stirring assembly, wherein the heat exchange cylinder (111) and the stirring tank (11) are coaxially arranged in the vertical direction; The stirring tank (11) is sleeved outside the heat exchange cylinder (111), and a receiving cavity is formed between the outer wall of the heat exchange cylinder (111) and the inner wall of the stirring tank (11), and the receiving cavity is used to store liquid; The stirring assembly is used to stir the liquid in the receiving cavity; The evaporator (12) is located inside the heat exchange cylinder (111).

4. The vertical beverage cooler according to claim 3, characterized in that, The mounting base also includes a mounting housing (15) and a discharge support (16), the discharge support (16) being connected to the side end of the mounting housing (15); The compressor (13) and condenser (14) are installed inside the mounting housing (15), and the mixing tank (11) is threadedly connected to the discharge support (16); The mixing tank (11) is made of high borosilicate glass or transparent plastic material.

5. The vertical beverage cooler according to claim 4, characterized in that, The stirring assembly includes stirring blades (113) and a driving component, wherein the stirring blades (113) are sleeved on the outside of the heat exchange cylinder (111); The driving component is connected to the stirring blade (113), and the driving component is used to drive the stirring blade (113) to rotate; The evaporator (12) includes an evaporation tube that is wound inside the heat exchange cylinder (111).

6. The vertical beverage cooler according to claim 5, characterized in that, The driving component includes a drive motor (114) and a transmission screw (115). The drive motor (114) is disposed in the discharge support (16), and the transmission screw (115) is disposed axially in the heat exchange cylinder (111). The transmission screw (115) extends through the heat exchange cylinder (111) at both ends and is connected to the drive motor (114) and the stirring blade (113) respectively.

7. The vertical beverage cooler according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cylinder (112) has a connecting part (1123) at at least one end, wherein at least one connecting part (1123) is connected to the discharge support (16), and the other connecting part (1123) is connected to the cylinder cover (116), and the cylinder (112) and the cylinder cover (116) are threaded together; It also includes a discharge cylinder (162), the cylinder body (112) is connected to the discharge support (16) through the discharge cylinder (162), and the discharge cylinder (162) is provided with a discharge port.

8. The vertical beverage cooler according to claim 5, characterized in that, There is at least one mixing tank (11), and the mixing tanks (11) are arranged side by side with intervals between them; It also includes a connector, through which the stirring blade (113) is detachably connected to the drive screw (115).

9. The vertical beverage cooler according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a coaster (17) which is attached to the side of the mounting housing (15); The coaster (17) is arranged parallel to and spaced apart from the discharge support (16), and the coaster (17) is used to place a water cup; The coaster (17) is provided with a drainage hole (171).

10. The vertical beverage cooler according to claim 4, characterized in that, The mounting housing (15) is provided with heat dissipation holes (151), which are located around the condenser (14); The top of the mounting housing (15) is provided with a storage trough (152), and the storage trough (152) is recessed toward the bottom of the mounting housing (15); The discharge support (16) is provided with a control panel (18), which is located on the side of the discharge support (16) away from the mounting housing (15).

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