Ice discharging control structure of ice crusher

Abstract

The utility model discloses an ice outlet control structure of an ice crusher, comprising: a water cup, the bottom of which is provided with an ice outlet; the control structure comprises a valve, a control handle, a transmission block and an elastic reset element, the valve and the control handle are connected through the transmission block, the valve, the control handle and the transmission block can rotate relative to each other, and the control handle and the valve are rotationally arranged at the bottom of the water cup; the elastic reset element is arranged on a rotating point of the valve and the extension part, the ice outlet is blocked by the valve through the elastic reset element in a normal state, and the control handle is rotated to drive the valve to rotate and open the ice outlet. After smoothie is made in the water cup of the smoothie machine, the smoothie can be stored in the water cup, at the moment, the water cup does not need to be taken down from the smoothie machine, the control handle can drive the valve to be opened and closed under the action of the transmission block by shifting the control handle, and after the valve is opened and closed, the smoothie can flow out of the ice outlet under the action of gravity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of slush machine technology, and in particular to an ice dispensing control structure for a slush machine. Background Technology

[0002] A smoothie maker, also known as a smoothie blender or smoothie maker, is a small appliance widely used for making smoothies, cocktails, chilled drinks, ice cream, milkshakes, and other iced beverages.

[0003] Existing slush machines, such as some with built-in evaporators, rapidly cool and freeze water by absorbing heat from the water cup or mixing area, and then blend it to make slush. However, in some commercial applications where the amount of slush used needs to be controlled, some lower-cost slush machines directly pour the slush from the matching water cup into the serving container. However, it is difficult for users to control the amount of slush poured, and users need to put the water cup back into the slush machine after use. Therefore, some businesses use slush machines with precision electronic components to electronically control the amount of ice dispensed. However, such slush machines with precision electronic components are often more expensive. Therefore, how to solve the above problems is the purpose of this application.

[0004] The above content is only used to help understand the technical solution of this application and does not represent an admission that the above content is the closest prior art to this application. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Based on this, this application provides an ice dispensing control structure for a slush machine to solve one of the aforementioned technical problems.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this application to solve its technical problem is an ice dispensing control structure for a slush machine, including: a water cup with an ice dispensing port at the bottom; and a control structure including a valve, a control handle, a transmission block, and an elastic reset element. The valve and the control handle are connected through the transmission block and can rotate relative to each other. The control handle and the valve are rotatably disposed at the bottom of the water cup. The elastic reset element is disposed at the rotation point between the valve and the second extension. Under normal conditions, the valve is blocked from dispensing ice by the elastic reset element, and the valve is driven to rotate and open the ice dispensing port by rotating the control handle.

[0007] In some embodiments, an abutment portion extends from the outer periphery of the bottom of the ice outlet, and a sealing plate that mates with the abutment portion is provided on the valve.

[0008] In some embodiments, the cross-section of the abutment portion is designed as a slope.

[0009] In some embodiments, the sealing plate normally completely covers the cross-section of the abutment portion.

[0010] In some embodiments, the water cup further includes a handle, and the outer edges of the bottom of the water cup and the handle extend into a first extension and a second extension, respectively. The first extension is disposed at the bottom of the water cup, and the second extension is disposed at the bottom of the handle. The control structure is rotatably disposed between the second extensions.

[0011] In some embodiments, one end of the control handle is provided with a toggle portion, which extends beyond the second extension portion.

[0012] In some embodiments, the rotation point on the control handle connected to the second extension is located at one end near the transmission block.

[0013] In some embodiments, a limiting block is provided between the second extensions to limit the rotation range of the control handle.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: After the slush is made in the water cup of the slush machine, the slush will be stored in the water cup. At this time, there is no need to remove the water cup from the slush machine. By turning the control handle, the control handle will drive the valve to open and close under the action of the transmission block. After the valve opens and closes, the slush will flow out from the ice outlet under the action of gravity. The user can accurately control the amount of ice dispensed from the water cup by controlling the pressing angle of the handle. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the usage state structure of this application.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the water cup in this application.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the control structure installation of this application.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the control structure of this application.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the water cup in this application.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the control handle being pressed in this application.

[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Water cup; 11. Ice outlet; 111. Abutting part; 12. First extension part; 13. Handle; 131. Second extension part; 132. Limiting block; 2. Control structure; 21. Valve; 211. Sealing plate; 22. Control handle; 221. Actuating part; 23. Transmission block; 24. Elastic reset element. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application. In addition, the technical solutions of various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those of ordinary skill in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection of this application.

[0024] In the embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 1-6 As shown, this application provides an ice dispensing control structure 2 for a slush machine, mainly including: a water cup 1, with an ice outlet 11 at the bottom of the water cup 1; and a control structure 2, including a valve 21, a control handle 22, a transmission block 23, and an elastic reset element 24. The valve 21 and the control handle 22 are connected by the transmission block 23 and can rotate relative to each other. The control handle 22 and the valve 21 are rotatably disposed at the bottom of the water cup 1. The elastic reset element 24 is disposed at the rotation point between the valve 21 and the second extension 131. Under normal conditions, the valve 21 is blocked from dispensing ice 11 by the elastic reset element 24, and the valve 21 is driven to rotate and open the ice outlet 11 by rotating the control handle 22.

[0025] Specifically, after the ice slush is produced in the water cup 1, the ice slush will automatically fall from the ice outlet 11 under the action of gravity. The valve 21 in the control structure 2 can always block the ice outlet 11 under the action of elastic reset elements such as torsion springs and compression springs 24 to prevent the ice slush from leaking out of the ice outlet 11 and causing waste. When the control handle 22 is turned, the control handle 22 can drive the valve 21 to rotate under the action of the transmission block 23. One corner of the valve 21 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the water cup 1, and the other corner is rotatably connected to the transmission component. When the valve 21 opens and closes, the ice slush in the water cup 1 will flow out from the ice outlet 11.

[0026] The following will continue to describe some preferred / improved embodiments based on the above embodiments. Any one of the following embodiments can be selected, or multiple embodiments can be combined.

[0027] Reference Figure 2-3 As shown, an abutment portion 111 extends from the outer periphery of the bottom of the ice outlet 11, and a sealing plate 211 that mates with the abutment portion 111 is provided on the valve 21. The abutment portion 111 has a beveled cross-section. This design reduces the stroke required for the valve 21 to open and close, facilitating user control of the ice output. Furthermore, after the ice shavings slide out of the ice outlet 11, they naturally fall onto the sealing plate 211 and slide out, preventing the ice shavings from falling vertically and splashing.

[0028] Reference Figure 3 As shown, in order to prevent the slush from leaking out of the sealing plate 211, the sealing plate 211 completely covers the cross-section of the contact portion 111 under normal conditions.

[0029] Specifically, the water cup 1 also includes a handle 13. The outer edges of the bottom of the water cup 1 and the handle 13 extend into a first extension 12 and a second extension 131, respectively. The first extension 12 is disposed at the bottom of the water cup 1, and the second extension 131 is disposed at the bottom of the handle 13. The control structure 2 is rotatably disposed between the second extensions 131. The first extension 12 and the second extension 131 enable the water cup 1 to be placed on a flat surface without being affected by the abutment part 111 and the control structure 2. At the same time, the second extension 131 can serve as a base for the control handle 22 and the valve 21 to be rotatably disposed.

[0030] Preferably, in order to facilitate user operation of the control handle 22, one end of the control handle 22 is provided with a toggle part 221, which extends beyond the second extension part 131.

[0031] Specifically, the rotation point on the control handle 22 that is connected to the second extension 131 is located at one end near the transmission block 23. This arrangement reduces the force required to turn the control handle 22 and also reduces the rotation stroke of the valve 21, making it easier for the user to control the amount of ice dispensed.

[0032] Reference Figure 5-6 As shown, in order to prevent damage to the internal components of the control handle 22 due to excessive rotation, a limiting block 132 is provided between the second extensions 131 to limit the rotation range of the control handle 22.

[0033] The various embodiments of this application have now been described in detail. To avoid obscuring the concept of this application, some details known in the art have not been described. Those skilled in the art can fully understand how to implement the technical solutions disclosed herein based on the above description.

[0034] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of this application. The foregoing embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application and are not intended to limit it. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. These modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. An ice dispensing control structure for a slush machine, characterized in that, include: A water cup, wherein an ice outlet is provided at the bottom of the water cup, and the water cup also includes a handle, wherein a first extension and a second extension extend from the outer edge of the bottom of the water cup and the handle, respectively; The control structure includes a valve, a control handle, a transmission block, and an elastic reset element. The valve and the control handle are connected by the transmission block and can rotate relative to each other. The control handle and the valve are rotatably mounted at the bottom of the water cup. The elastic reset element is located at the rotation point between the valve and the second extension. Under normal conditions, the elastic reset element blocks the ice outlet of the valve, and rotating the control handle drives the valve to rotate and open the ice outlet.

2. The ice dispensing control structure for a slush machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, An abutment portion extends from the outer periphery of the bottom of the ice outlet, and a sealing plate that mates with the abutment portion is provided on the valve.

3. The ice dispensing control structure for a slush machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cross-section of the abutment part is designed with an inclined plane.

4. The ice dispensing control structure for a slush machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sealing plate completely covers the cross-section of the contact portion under normal conditions.

5. The ice dispensing control structure for a slush machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first extension is disposed at the bottom of the water cup, the second extension is disposed at the bottom of the handle, and the control structure is rotatably disposed between the second extensions.

6. The ice dispensing control structure for a slush machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, One end of the control handle is provided with a toggle part, which extends beyond the second extension part.

7. The ice dispensing control structure for a slush machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rotation point on the control handle that is connected to the second extension is located at one end near the transmission block.

8. The ice dispensing control structure for a slush machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, A limiting block is provided between the second extensions to limit the rotation range of the control handle.

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