Refrigeration assembly and ice food cooking machine
By installing a drain outlet and drain pipe on the cooling plate of the ice food processor, the problem of manual water cleaning is solved, achieving a convenient cleaning experience without the need for manual water emptying.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHENZHEN INTELLIROCKS TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-29
AI Technical Summary
The cooling trays of existing ice food processors require users to manually empty or scoop out the water after cleaning, which affects the user experience.
A drain outlet is installed on the cooling plate and a drain pipe is connected to it. The first and second ends of the drain pipe form an angle greater than 90 degrees to ensure smooth drainage.
This eliminates the need for manual emptying of the cooling trays after cleaning, improving the user experience and enhancing drainage smoothness.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of ice food processor technology, and more particularly to a refrigeration component and an ice food processor. Background Technology
[0002] An ice cream maker, also known as a shaved ice machine, is characterized by its main operating space being a refrigeration plate. The working surface of the refrigeration plate typically operates below 0°C. Users pour liquids such as water or milk onto the refrigeration plate and stir it. After a certain period of cooling, the desired smoothies, ice cream, or other food products are formed. Ice cream makers generally require an evaporator connected to a refrigeration system to cool the refrigeration plate within the refrigeration component. During normal operation, a low-temperature, low-pressure gas-liquid mixture of cooling medium flows through its pipes.
[0003] After preparing the food, users need to remove it from the freezer. Most freezer machines offer a defrosting function to quickly reheat the food frozen on the cooling tray, making it easier to remove. However, in this case, users need to rinse the cooling tray with water to remove food residue. Currently, most freezer trays on the market lack drainage, requiring users to manually pour water out or repeatedly scoop out the water after cleaning, significantly impacting the user experience. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of the above problems, embodiments of this application provide a refrigeration component and an ice food processor, which overcome the above problems or at least partially solve the above problems.
[0005] According to one aspect of the embodiments of this application, a refrigeration assembly is provided, including: a refrigeration plate and a drain pipe; the refrigeration plate is provided with a drain outlet, and the drain pipe has a first end and a second end, the first end being connected to the drain outlet; the second end is bent toward the refrigeration plate, and a preset angle is formed between the first end and the second end, the preset angle being greater than 90 degrees.
[0006] In one alternative approach, the preset included angle is greater than 93 degrees.
[0007] In one alternative, the cooling coil extends toward the drain pipe at the drain outlet to form a flange, the flange being disposed around the drain outlet, and the first end being connected to the flange.
[0008] In one alternative embodiment, the first end is recessed circumferentially toward the drain pipe to form a flared portion, which is fitted onto the flange.
[0009] In one alternative approach, the flared portion and the flange are welded together.
[0010] In one alternative embodiment, the cooling plate has a working plane with a corner, and the drain outlet is located at the corner.
[0011] In one alternative approach, the angle between the working plane and the first end is greater than 90 degrees.
[0012] In one alternative embodiment, the cooling plate further includes a sidewall that surrounds the working plane, and a receiving cavity is formed between the sidewall and the working plane.
[0013] According to one aspect of the embodiments of this application, an ice food processor is provided, including a housing, a refrigeration system, an electronic control system, an evaporator, and the refrigeration assembly disposed in the housing; the electronic control system is connected to the refrigeration system, the evaporator is respectively connected to the refrigeration plate of the refrigeration assembly and the refrigeration system, and the refrigeration system is used to supply a cooling medium to the evaporator.
[0014] In one alternative, the evaporator is disposed against the back of the cooling coil, and the evaporator has a clearance notch that avoids the drain outlet.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this application embodiment include: the provided refrigeration component has a drainage function due to the drain outlet, so users do not need to manually pour water out of the refrigeration tray or scoop it out multiple times after cleaning, thus improving the user experience. In addition, since the preset angle between the first end and the second end of the drain pipe is greater than 90 degrees, when the first end of the drain pipe is placed vertically, the angle between the second end of the drain pipe and the horizontal direction is greater than zero degrees, thereby facilitating smooth drainage. Attached Figure Description
[0016] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference numerals in the accompanying drawings. These illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are denoted as similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings are not to be limited by scale.
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cooling plate provided in the embodiments of this application.
[0018] Figure 2 The embodiments of this application provide the following: Figure 1 A sectional view of P.
[0019] Figure 3 This is an exploded schematic diagram of the ice food processor provided in the embodiments of this application.
[0020] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the connection relationship between the refrigeration system and the evaporator provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of an evaporator disposed in a refrigeration assembly according to an embodiment of this application.
[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the evaporator provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0023] The labels in the attached diagram are as follows:
[0024] 30. Refrigeration components;
[0025] 5. Refrigeration plate; 501. Flanged edge; 51. Working plane; 52. Side wall; 511. Corner position; 51s. Receiving cavity;
[0026] 5s, drain outlet;
[0027] 6. Drain pipe; 61. First end; 62. Second end; 611. Flared end;
[0028] 10. Evaporator; 10s. Clearance gap;
[0029] 20. Ice food processor;
[0030] 3. Housing; 4. Refrigeration system;
[0031] 31. First shell; 32. Base plate; 33. Second shell; 34. Third shell; 35. Fourth shell; 36. Fifth shell;
[0032] 41. Compressor; 42. Condenser; 43. Throttling device; 44. Solenoid valve; 45. Connecting pipe; 46. Air supply component. Detailed Implementation
[0033] To facilitate understanding of this application, a more detailed description is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that when an element is described as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly attached to the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. When an element is described as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," and similar expressions used in this specification are for illustrative purposes only.
[0034] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application belongs. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the application. The term "and / or" as used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0035] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The refrigeration assembly 30 provided in this embodiment includes a refrigeration plate 5 and a drain pipe 6. The refrigeration plate 5 is provided with a drain outlet 5s, and the drain pipe 6 has a first end 61 and a second end 62. The first end 61 is connected to the drain outlet 5s, and the second end 62 is bent toward the refrigeration plate 5. There is a preset angle α between the first end 61 and the second end 62, which is greater than 90 degrees. The refrigeration assembly 30 has a drainage function because it has a drain outlet 5s. After cleaning the refrigeration plate 5, the user does not need to manually pour water out of the refrigeration plate 5 or scoop it out multiple times, thus improving the user experience. In addition, since the preset angle α between the first end 61 and the second end 62 of the drain pipe 6 is greater than 90 degrees, when the first end 61 of the drain pipe 6 is placed vertically, the angle between the second end 62 of the drain pipe 6 and the horizontal direction is greater than zero degrees, thereby facilitating smooth drainage.
[0036] Please refer to Figure 2 The preset angle α between the first end 61 and the second end 62 of the drain pipe 6 refers to the angle between the axis o1 of the first end 61 and the axis o2 of the second end 62 of the drain pipe 6.
[0037] In some embodiments, the preset included angle is greater than 93 degrees to further improve the smoothness of drainage.
[0038] In some embodiments, the cooling plate 5 extends toward the drain pipe 6 at the drain outlet 5s to form a flange 501, the flange 501 is arranged around the drain outlet 5s, and the first end 61 is connected to the flange 501. The flange 501 facilitates the connection between the drain pipe 6 and the drain outlet 5s on the cooling plate 5.
[0039] In some embodiments, the first end 61 is recessed circumferentially toward the drain pipe 6 to form a flared portion 611, which is fitted onto the flange 501. By providing the flared portion 611, which is fitted onto the flange 501, the risk of liquid leakage from the joint between the flared portion 611 and the flange 501 is reduced.
[0040] In some embodiments, the flared portion 611 and the flange 501 are welded together.
[0041] In some embodiments, the refrigeration plate 5 has a working plane 51, the working plane 51 has a corner position 511, and the drain outlet 5s is located at the corner position 511. By defining the specific position of the drain outlet 5s, the interference of the setting of the drain outlet 5s on the space for food processing on the working surface of the refrigeration plate 5 is reduced.
[0042] It is understandable that when the working plane 51 of the refrigeration plate 5 has multiple corners 511, the drain outlet 5s is located at any one of the corners 511.
[0043] In some embodiments, the angle b between the working plane 51 and the first end 61 is greater than 90 degrees. When the first end 61 of the drain pipe 6 is placed vertically, the working plane 51 of the refrigeration plate 5 is inclined relative to the horizontal direction, which facilitates the flow of liquid in the refrigeration plate 5 to the drain outlet 5s and the discharge from the drain pipe 6.
[0044] Please refer to Figure 2 The angle b between the working plane 51 and the first end 61 of the drain pipe 6 refers to the angle between the working plane 51 and the axis o1 of the first end 61 of the drain pipe 6.
[0045] In some embodiments, the refrigeration tray 5 further includes a sidewall 52, which surrounds the working plane 51, and a receiving cavity 51s is formed between the sidewall 52 and the working plane 51. The receiving cavity 51s is used to hold the food to be processed.
[0046] According to one aspect of the embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 3 A food processor 20 is provided, comprising a housing 3, a refrigeration system 4, an electronic control system (not shown), a refrigeration component 30, and an evaporator 10 disposed in the housing 3; the electronic control system is connected to the refrigeration system 4, and the evaporator 10 is connected to a refrigeration plate 5 and the refrigeration system 4, respectively; the refrigeration system 4 is used to supply a cooling medium to the evaporator 10. The specific structure and function of the refrigeration component 30 can be found in the foregoing description and will not be repeated here.
[0047] The evaporator 10 can be connected to the refrigeration plate 5 by welding or gluing.
[0048] The housing 3 includes a first housing 31 and a bottom plate 32 disposed opposite to each other, a second housing 33 and a third housing 34 disposed opposite to each other on both sides of the first housing 31, and a fourth housing 35 and a fifth housing 36 disposed opposite to each other on the other two sides of the first housing 31. The second housing 33, the fourth housing 35, the third housing 34 and the fifth housing 36 are connected in sequence.
[0049] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The refrigeration system 4 includes a compressor 41, a condenser 42, a throttling device 43, a solenoid valve 44, and a connecting pipe 45. The output end of the compressor 41 is connected to the input end of the condenser 42. The output end of the condenser 42 is connected to one end of the throttling device 43. The other end of the throttling device 43 is connected to the input end of the evaporator 10 through the connecting pipe 45 and the solenoid valve 44. The output end of the evaporator 10 is connected to the input end of the compressor 41.
[0050] When the refrigeration system 4 is working, the compressor 41 performs work, transferring the high-temperature and high-pressure gaseous cooling medium to the condenser 42. Due to the large heat exchange area of the condenser 42, the high-temperature and high-pressure gaseous cooling medium becomes a medium-temperature and high-pressure liquid cooling medium after heat exchange inside it and flows out. After being depressurized by the throttling device 43, it becomes a low-temperature and low-pressure gas-liquid mixture and enters the evaporator 10. At this time, because the refrigeration plate 5 is in close contact with the evaporator 10, heat exchange occurs between the two, causing the surface temperature of the refrigeration plate 5 to drop rapidly.
[0051] The throttling device 43 can be a capillary tube.
[0052] In some embodiments, the refrigeration system 4 further includes an air supply component 46, which is disposed adjacent to the condenser 42 and is used to dissipate heat from the condenser 42. In this embodiment, the air supply component 46 is a fan.
[0053] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The evaporator 10 is set to fit against the back of the cooling plate 5. The evaporator 10 has a clearance notch 10s that avoids the drain outlet 5s.
[0054] It should be noted that while preferred embodiments of this application are provided in the specification and accompanying drawings, this application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. These embodiments are not intended to impose additional limitations on the content of this application; their purpose is to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosure of this application. Furthermore, the above-described technical features can be combined with each other to form various embodiments not listed above, all of which are considered to be within the scope of this application's specification. Moreover, those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.
Claims
1. A cooling component, characterized in that, include: Refrigeration coil and drain pipe; The refrigeration plate is provided with a drain outlet, and the drain pipe has a first end and a second end, with the first end connected to the drain outlet. The second end is bent toward the refrigeration plate, and there is a preset angle between the first end and the second end, the preset angle being greater than 90 degrees.
2. The refrigeration component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The preset included angle is greater than 93 degrees.
3. The refrigeration component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cooling plate extends toward the drain pipe at the drain outlet to form a flange, the flange is arranged around the drain outlet, and the first end is connected to the flange.
4. The refrigeration component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first end is recessed circumferentially toward the drain pipe to form a flared portion, which is fitted onto the flange.
5. The refrigeration component according to claim 4, characterized in that, The flared section and the flange are welded together.
6. The refrigeration component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The refrigeration plate has a working plane, the working plane has a corner, and the drain outlet is located at the corner.
7. The refrigeration component according to claim 6, characterized in that, The angle between the working plane and the first end is greater than 90 degrees.
8. The refrigeration component according to claim 6, characterized in that, The refrigeration plate also includes a side wall, which is arranged around the working plane, and a receiving cavity is formed between the side wall and the working plane.
9. An ice food processor, characterized in that, It includes a housing, a refrigeration system, an electronic control system, an evaporator, and a refrigeration component as described in any one of claims 1-8, all disposed within the housing; The electronic control system is connected to the refrigeration system, and the evaporator is connected to the refrigeration plate of the refrigeration component and the refrigeration system respectively. The refrigeration system is used to supply cooling medium to the evaporator.
10. The ice food processor according to claim 9, characterized in that, The evaporator is disposed against the back of the refrigeration plate, and the evaporator has an avoidance notch that avoids the drain outlet.