A multi-functional beverage machine

Abstract

This application provides a multifunctional beverage machine, including a liquid storage tank, a heat exchange tank, a refrigeration mechanism, a heating mechanism, and a controller. The refrigeration and heating mechanisms can cool or heat the liquid in the storage tank to form cold or hot drinks. A stirring mechanism is installed inside the storage tank to agitate the liquid, ensuring uniform heating or cooling. When making smoothies or ice cream, the stirring mechanism can agitate and break up the liquid in the storage tank, preventing it from solidifying into ice clumps, thus forming smoothies or ice cream to meet the needs of different types of drinks. The heat exchange tank is located inside the storage tank, where the refrigeration and heating mechanisms are situated, concentrating heat inside the storage tank to improve heat exchange efficiency and accelerate the preparation of various drinks. The controller is used to control the stirring, refrigeration, and heating mechanisms to prepare different types of drinks.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of beverage machine technology, specifically to a multi-functional beverage machine. Background Technology

[0002] With the advancement of living standards, people have a demand for beverages at various temperatures in their daily lives. Different equipment is needed to make hot and cold drinks. In the process of making cold drinks, most of the time ice cubes are made and added to room temperature beverages to make cold drinks. The ice cubes are then crushed to make ice cream or slush. The production process is complicated and extremely inefficient. For some places that need to provide beverages, multiple machines need to be set up to meet the demand for hot drinks, cold drinks, slush, and ice cream, which is costly and takes up a lot of space.

[0003] Therefore, there is room for further improvement in the existing beverage machines. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, and considering that the beverage machines in the prior art cannot simultaneously produce cold and hot drinks, this application provides a multi-functional beverage machine that can produce both cold and hot drinks, as well as smoothies and ice cream, thereby improving the applicability of the beverage machine and meeting the needs of different types of beverages.

[0005] This application provides a multi-functional beverage machine, including:

[0006] A liquid storage tank, used to store liquids, is equipped with a stirring mechanism inside;

[0007] A heat exchange cylinder is installed inside a liquid storage tank;

[0008] A refrigeration mechanism used to cool the liquid inside the storage tank;

[0009] Heating mechanism, used to heat the liquid in the storage tank;

[0010] The controller is used to control the stirring mechanism, the refrigeration mechanism, and the heating mechanism.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the multi-functional beverage machine of this application is equipped with a refrigeration mechanism and a heating mechanism, which can heat or cool the liquid in the storage tank so that the liquid in the storage tank can be made into hot or cold drinks; wherein, the storage tank is equipped with a stirring mechanism, which can stir the liquid in the storage tank to make the liquid heat or cool evenly; on the other hand, when making drinks such as smoothies or ice cream, the stirring mechanism can stir and break up the liquid in the storage tank to prevent the liquid in the storage tank from solidifying into ice clumps, thereby forming smoothies or ice cream to meet the needs of different types of drinks;

[0012] In addition, the heat exchange cylinder is coaxially arranged inside the liquid storage cylinder, and the cooling and heating mechanisms are located inside the heat exchange cylinder. The heat is concentrated inside the liquid storage cylinder, which can improve heat exchange efficiency and reduce heat loss. At the same time, it can also exchange heat with the liquid in the liquid storage cylinder to the maximum extent, improve heat exchange efficiency, and speed up the preparation of various beverages. By setting up a controller, the stirring mechanism, heating mechanism, and cooling mechanism can be connected to control the working mode of the beverage machine, so as to realize the linkage and coordination between the stirring mechanism, heating mechanism, and cooling mechanism to prepare different types of beverages.

[0013] Preferably, the refrigeration mechanism includes an evaporator, a condenser, and a compressor, wherein the evaporator is disposed inside the heat exchange cylinder;

[0014] The compressor is arranged horizontally on the side of the liquid storage tank, and the condenser is arranged vertically above the compressor;

[0015] The liquid storage cylinder is arranged vertically, and at least one end of it has an opening for feeding or discharging.

[0016] In this embodiment, the liquid storage cylinder is placed vertically, so that both the inlet and outlet of the liquid storage cylinder are set in the vertical direction. Since the inlet is located vertically above the outlet, it is convenient for feeding and discharging. Furthermore, under the action of gravity, the liquid in the liquid storage cylinder will automatically be pressed down to avoid residual liquid in the liquid storage cylinder. The overall layout is also relatively compact, reducing the space occupied by the equipment in the height direction, and is suitable for environments with limited space.

[0017] Preferably, a housing is provided for mounting the compressor and condenser;

[0018] A discharge support is provided on the side of the mounting housing for mounting a liquid storage cylinder and a heat exchange cylinder, wherein the liquid storage cylinder is threadedly connected to the discharge support;

[0019] The heat dissipation holes are located on the mounting housing, around the condenser.

[0020] In this embodiment, the separate mounting housing and discharge support can effectively house the compressor and condenser within the mounting housing, while the liquid storage tank is mounted separately on the discharge support, allowing each component to have its own assembly space; the heat dissipation holes can assist the condenser in dissipating heat.

[0021] Preferably, the heating mechanism includes a heating tube, which is wound vertically inside the heat exchange cylinder;

[0022] The evaporator includes an evaporation tube, which is wound vertically inside a heat exchange cylinder;

[0023] The heating tube and the evaporation tube are arranged alternately at intervals.

[0024] In this embodiment, the heating tube and the evaporation tube are arranged alternately to reduce interference between them and improve working accuracy.

[0025] Preferably, the stirring mechanism includes stirring blades, a transmission screw, and a drive motor, wherein the transmission screw is disposed inside the heat exchange cylinder, and the drive motor is disposed on the discharge support;

[0026] The stirring blades are located inside the liquid storage cylinder and are arranged around the outside of the heat exchange cylinder;

[0027] One end of the transmission screw passes through the heat exchange cylinder and is connected to the drive motor, while the other end passes through the heat exchange cylinder and is connected to the stirring blades.

[0028] In this embodiment, the stirring blades are arranged around the outside of the heat exchange cylinder, and the drive screw is located inside the heat exchange cylinder. The structure of the heat exchange cylinder is rationally utilized so that the heat exchange cylinder can be equipped with the refrigeration mechanism, the heating mechanism, and the drive screw at the same time. The layout is reasonable and the structure is compact.

[0029] Preferably, it also includes a sleeve, which is disposed vertically inside the heat exchange cylinder;

[0030] The drive screw is located inside the sleeve, and the evaporator tube and the heating tube are wound around the drive screw.

[0031] The connecting member allows the stirring blades to be detachably connected to the transmission screw.

[0032] In this embodiment, the sleeve serves a protective function, preventing the evaporator tube, heating tube, and drive screw from coming into contact.

[0033] Preferably, the discharge cylinder is mounted on the discharge support and is used to install the liquid storage cylinder;

[0034] The discharge cylinder is provided with a discharge port, which is used to discharge the liquid in the storage cylinder.

[0035] The liquid storage cylinder has a connecting part at its end, and the discharge cylinder has a mounting part for cooperating with the connecting part.

[0036] In this embodiment, the discharge cylinder is used to install the liquid storage cylinder, which simplifies the discharge support structure and saves manufacturing costs.

[0037] Preferably, the liquid storage cylinder includes a cylinder cover and a cylinder body, and the cylinder cover is threadedly connected to the feed end of the cylinder body;

[0038] And / or,

[0039] The liquid storage cylinder has a double-layer structure, comprising an inner cylinder and an outer cylinder, which are coaxially arranged and have a gap between them.

[0040] The liquid storage cylinder is made of borosilicate glass or transparent plastic.

[0041] In this embodiment, by setting the liquid storage cylinder to a double-layer structure, it can achieve a heat preservation effect, reduce heat loss, and prevent the outside of the liquid storage cylinder from heating up, thus preventing the generation of condensate. Therefore, the entire beverage machine does not need to be equipped with an additional condensate drainage structure, making the structure simple. The cylinder cover makes it convenient for users to add ingredients. In addition, the liquid storage cylinder is made of high borosilicate glass material, which gives the liquid storage cylinder a good heat preservation effect, and it is also high temperature resistant, environmentally friendly and safe.

[0042] Preferably, the control panel is located at the end of the discharge support away from the mounting housing, and is used to control the working mode;

[0043] A dustproof plate is provided at the discharge end of the discharge support, and the dustproof plate has an opening corresponding to the discharge port;

[0044] A guide block is provided at the discharge end of the discharge support and is used to install a dustproof plate, which can slide along the guide block.

[0045] In this embodiment, when the beverage machine is not in use, the dust cover can shield the dispensing port, improving hygiene; the dust cover can slide along the guide block, improving the ease of use of the dust cover.

[0046] Preferably, a coaster is disposed on the side of the mounting housing, and the coaster is arranged parallel to each other below the discharge support for placing water cups;

[0047] The coaster is provided with a drainage hole, which is an opening on the coaster facing the discharge support.

[0048] 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. Attached Figure Description

[0049] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a multi-functional beverage machine provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 1 ;

[0050] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a multi-functional beverage machine provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 ;

[0051] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a multifunctional water-blocking strip provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0052] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural schematic diagram of a vertical beverage cooler provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0053] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A magnified view of part A;

[0054] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of part B;

[0055] Figure 7 yes Figure 4 A magnified view of a portion of C.

[0056] Attached label: 1. Multifunctional beverage machine;

[0057] 101. Liquid storage tank; 102. Heat exchanger tank; 103. Compressor; 104. Condenser; 105. Evaporator tube; 106. Heating tube; 107. Mounting housing; 108. Discharge support; 109. Coaster; 110. Stirring blade; 111. Drive screw; 112. Drive motor; 113. Control panel; 114. Discharge cylinder; 115. Sleeve; 116. Dustproof plate; 117. Guide block; 118. Connector; 119. Expansion valve;

[0058] 101.1 Inner cylinder; 101.2 Outer cylinder; 101.3 Cylinder cover; 107.1 Heat dissipation hole; 107.2 Material storage tank; 109.1 Drain hole. Detailed Implementation

[0059] 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.

[0060] 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.

[0061] 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.

[0062] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, see below. Figures 1 to 7 illustrate.

[0063] This application provides a multi-functional beverage machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as beverage machine 1) for making cold drinks, hot drinks, shaved ice or ice cream from room temperature liquids. It can meet the needs of making a variety of beverages, and is versatile and highly applicable.

[0064] Specifically, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the beverage machine 1 includes a refrigeration mechanism, a heating mechanism, a liquid storage tank 101, and a heat exchange tank 102. The heat exchange tank 102 and the liquid storage tank 101 are coaxially arranged in the vertical direction. The heat exchange tank 102 is disposed inside the liquid storage tank 101 and is sealed to the liquid storage tank 101. The outer diameter of the heat exchange tank 102 is smaller than the inner diameter of the liquid storage tank 101. An annular cavity for containing liquid is formed between the heat exchange tank 102 and the liquid storage tank 101. The refrigeration mechanism and the heating mechanism are disposed inside the heat exchange tank 102. When the refrigeration mechanism and the heating mechanism are running, their heat diffuses in all directions. The heat emitted from the heat exchange tank 102 can fully exchange heat with the liquid in the liquid storage tank 101 in the vertical and horizontal directions, thereby reducing heat loss and improving heat exchange efficiency, thus improving the working efficiency of the beverage machine 1.

[0065] The liquid storage cylinder 101 is equipped with a stirring mechanism, which can stir the liquid in the liquid storage cylinder 101. On the one hand, it can stir the liquid in the liquid storage cylinder 101 to make the liquid heat or cool evenly. On the other hand, when making drinks such as slushies or ice cream, the stirring mechanism can stir and break up the liquid in the liquid storage cylinder 101 to prevent the liquid in the liquid storage cylinder 101 from solidifying into ice clumps, thereby forming slushies or ice cream to meet the needs of different types of drinks.

[0066] Among them, such as Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the refrigeration mechanism includes a compressor 103, a condenser 104, an evaporator, and an expansion valve 119. The evaporator is disposed inside the heat exchange cylinder 102. The compressor 103 is horizontally spaced on the side of the liquid receiver 101 to avoid direct contact between the compressor 103 and the evaporator. The condenser 104 is vertically spaced above the compressor 103 to avoid direct contact between the condenser 104 and the compressor 103. The expansion valve 119 is located between the condenser 104 and the liquid receiver 101, and is located at the upper end of the compressor 103. In this embodiment, the compressor 103 and the liquid receiver 101 are separately provided, which facilitates maintenance and repair. Furthermore, it reduces the impact of vibration generated by the compressor 103 during operation on the liquid receiver 101 and the condenser 104, and also reduces the impact of heat generated by the compressor 103 during operation on the liquid receiver 101 and the condenser 104.

[0067] By placing the compressor 103 and condenser 104 on the side of the liquid storage tank 101, the overall layout of the beverage machine 1 is more compact, reducing the space occupied by the beverage machine 1 in the height direction, making it suitable for environments with limited space, and convenient for placement and use.

[0068] In this application, the compressor 103, condenser 104, evaporator, and expansion valve 119 form a refrigeration cycle system, and the specific working process is as follows:

[0069] The refrigerant is drawn into the compressor 103 from the evaporator in a low-temperature, low-pressure gaseous state, and after compression, it becomes a high-temperature, high-pressure gaseous state.

[0070] High-temperature and high-pressure gaseous refrigerant is discharged from compressor 103 and enters condenser 104;

[0071] The condenser 104 cools and liquefies the refrigerant, while simultaneously releasing heat.

[0072] The liquid refrigerant is throttled and depressurized through the expansion valve 119, becoming a low-temperature, low-pressure liquid refrigerant;

[0073] Low-temperature, low-pressure liquid refrigerant enters the evaporator, absorbs heat in the evaporator and evaporates into a gaseous state, thereby lowering the temperature around the evaporator and achieving the effect of cooling the liquid in the liquid storage tank 101, thus enabling the production of cold drinks, shaved ice, ice cream and other cold beverages.

[0074] Among them, such as Figure 4 , Figure 6 As shown, the heating mechanism includes a heating tube 106, which is vertically wound inside the heat exchange cylinder 102. Both the heating tube 106 and the evaporator tube 105 are spirally wound. The heating tube 106 and the evaporator tube 105 are staggered to reduce interference between them and improve working accuracy.

[0075] The heating element 106 can be configured as a heating wire.

[0076] It should be noted that this application also includes a controller, which is electrically connected to the compressor 103 of the refrigeration mechanism and the heating mechanism, and the stirring mechanism. By controlling the linkage between the stirring mechanism, the heating mechanism and the compressor 103, the controller is used to control the working mode of the beverage machine 1, including selecting and controlling functions such as turning on the beverage machine 1, turning off the beverage machine, water temperature, and the coarseness of the slush, so as to make room temperature liquids into hot drinks, cold drinks, slush or ice cream.

[0077] Furthermore, the beverage machine 1 will be described in more detail; such as... Figures 1 to 4As shown, the beverage machine 1 also includes a mounting housing 107 and a dispensing support 108. The mounting housing 107 has a box-like structure, and the compressor 103, condenser 104, and expansion valve 119 are located inside the mounting housing 107. The mounting housing 107 includes a base plate and a cover. The compressor 103 and condenser 104 are stably connected to the base plate. The cover covers the compressor 103, condenser 104, and expansion valve 119 to prevent the condenser 104, compressor 103, and expansion valve 119 from being exposed to the external environment, and also to prevent the user from being burned by contact with the compressor 103 during use. The cover and the base plate are detachably connected, which can be easily disassembled for maintenance.

[0078] Furthermore, such as Figures 1 to 2 As shown, the mounting housing 107 is provided with heat dissipation holes 107.1. The heat dissipation holes 107.1 are located around the condenser 104. The heat dissipation holes 107.1 are open on the inside and outside of the mounting housing 107 so that the heat dissipated by the condenser 104 can be discharged to the outside of the mounting housing 107 through the heat dissipation holes 107.1, thereby avoiding high temperature inside the mounting housing 107.

[0079] It should be noted that the side of the mounting housing 107 closest to the liquid storage cylinder 101 does not have heat dissipation holes 107.1. The shape and number of heat dissipation holes 107.1 can be selected according to actual needs, and there are no restrictions here.

[0080] like Figures 1 to 4 , Figure 6 As shown, the discharge support 108 is connected to the side of the mounting housing 107. The discharge support 108 has a box-shaped structure. The side of the discharge support 108 is connected to the mounting housing 107 so that the pipe between the expansion valve 119 and the evaporator can pass from the mounting housing 107 into the discharge support 108. The discharge support 108 has an opening at the top for the liquid storage cylinder 101 to be inserted. The discharge support 108 is threadedly connected to the liquid storage cylinder 101. The opening of the discharge support 108 is closed on all sides, thereby preventing external impurities from entering the discharge support 108 and ensuring the hygiene of the beverage machine 1.

[0081] like Figure 6 As shown, the discharge support 108 has an installation space for installing the discharge cylinder 114. The discharge cylinder 114 has an installation part, and the two ends of the liquid storage cylinder 101 have connecting parts. With the cooperation of the connecting parts and the installation parts, the discharge cylinder 114 and the liquid storage cylinder 101 are threadedly connected. The discharge cylinder 114 has a through hole for the heat exchange cylinder 102 to pass through, and the heat exchange cylinder 102 is sealed to the side wall of the through hole of the discharge cylinder 114. A retaining ring is located around the through hole and is located at the lower end of the liquid storage cylinder 101 to seal the bottom of the liquid storage cylinder 101. The bottom of the retaining ring has a discharge channel, which corresponds to the discharge port of the discharge support 108. The liquid in the liquid storage cylinder 101 can flow out through the discharge channel.

[0082] In this embodiment, the mounting part is vertically connected to the retaining ring, and the mounting part is located on the outer side above the retaining ring.

[0083] It should be noted that the liquid storage cylinder 101 is arranged vertically, and at least one end of the liquid storage cylinder 101 is provided with an opening, which is connected to the discharge cylinder 114. If the liquid storage cylinder 101 is provided with only one opening, the opening is located at the top of the liquid storage cylinder 101, the discharge support 108 is connected to the top of the mounting housing 107, and the bottom of the liquid storage cylinder 101 is closed. The discharge cylinder 114 is not provided with a discharge channel and discharge port. The entire liquid storage cylinder 101 needs to be removed from the discharge support 108 before feeding and discharging can be performed.

[0084] The controller includes a control panel 113, which is located on the side of the discharge support 108 away from the mounting housing 107, so as to facilitate direct operation via the control panel 113. The control panel 113 can be configured as a button, a knob, or a touch screen.

[0085] In another optional embodiment, the liquid storage cylinder 101 has openings at both its upper and lower ends. The lower end of the liquid storage cylinder 101 is connected to the discharge support 108, which is located in the middle of the mounting housing 107. The discharge cylinder 114 has a discharge channel and a discharge port. The liquid storage cylinder 101 discharges through the lower opening and receives material through the upper opening. The advantage of this design is that the orientation of the liquid storage cylinder 101 does not need to be considered when placing it, and either end can be connected to the discharge support 108, making it convenient to use.

[0086] In addition, the height of the liquid storage cylinder 101 can be selected according to actual needs to meet different usage requirements.

[0087] Furthermore, such as Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the beverage machine 1 is also equipped with a dustproof plate 116 and a guide block 117. The guide block 117 is located at the end of the discharge support 108 away from the liquid storage cylinder 101, and the guide block 117 is fixedly connected to the discharge support 108. Two guide blocks 117 are provided on both sides of each discharge port. The guide block 117 has an L-shaped structure. The bottom plate of the guide block 117 and the discharge support 108 form a vertical limiting space for the dustproof plate 116 to be inserted and vertically limited. At the same time, the side plates of the two guide blocks 117 form a horizontal limiting space for the dustproof plate 116 on the left and right sides, preventing the guide blocks 117 from coming out from the left and right sides.

[0088] The front and rear sides of the guide block 117 are not sealed, so that the dustproof plate 116 can slide back and forth along the guide block 117. The dustproof plate 116 is provided with an opening corresponding to the discharge port. When the opening corresponds to the discharge port, the beverage in the liquid storage cylinder 101 will flow out smoothly. When the beverage supply is not needed, the dustproof plate 116 is pushed to block the discharge port, so that external impurities will not enter the liquid storage cylinder 101 from the discharge port, thereby improving safety.

[0089] Based on any of the above embodiments, the beverage machine 1 is further extended; the beverage machine 1 also includes a coaster 109, which is connected to the side of the mounting housing 107 and located at the bottom of the mounting housing 107. The coaster 109 is arranged parallel to and spaced apart from the dispensing support 108. There is a space between the coaster 109 and the dispensing support 108 for placing a water cup. The water cup is placed on the coaster 109, and the opening of the water cup is directly opposite the dispensing port of the dispensing support 108. The beverage in the liquid storage cylinder 101 can flow out from the dispensing port into the water cup, which is convenient for collecting smoothies.

[0090] Furthermore, the coaster 109 is provided with drainage holes 109.1. The drainage holes 109.1 are openings on the coaster 109 facing the dispensing support 108, but do not penetrate the coaster 109. Multiple drainage holes 109.1 are provided, spaced apart, to facilitate the collection of liquid splashed during slush dispensing, preventing direct splashing onto the table. The coaster 109 is detachably connected to the mounting housing 107, allowing it to be removed from the housing at any time for easy cleaning.

[0091] Furthermore, the liquid storage cylinder 101 can be further expanded; for example... Figure 6 As shown, the liquid storage cylinder 101 includes a cylinder cover 101.3 and a cylinder body. The cylinder body is a cylindrical structure with openings at both ends. The cylinder body is provided with connecting parts at both ends. The cylinder body is connected to the mounting base and the cylinder cover 101.3 respectively through the two connecting parts. The cylinder cover 101.3 is connected to the end of the cylinder body away from the discharge support 108. The cylinder cover 101.3 is threadedly connected to the connecting part of the cylinder body. The cylinder cover 101.3 is provided to facilitate the user's addition of materials and also serves as a hygienic protection function.

[0092] In another optional embodiment of this application, such as Figure 6As shown, the liquid storage cylinder 101 has a double-layer structure, comprising an inner cylinder 101.1 and an outer cylinder 101.2. The inner cylinder 101.1 and the outer cylinder 101.2 are coaxially arranged, and the outer cylinder 101.2 is sleeved on the outside of the inner cylinder 101.1. The outer diameter of the inner cylinder 101.1 is smaller than the inner diameter of the outer cylinder 101.2, and there is a gap between the inner cylinder 101.1 and the outer cylinder 101.2. This gap forms a heat insulation layer on the outside of the inner cylinder 101.1, which can effectively achieve a heat preservation effect and reduce heat loss. Furthermore, due to the presence of the heat insulation layer, This design prevents heat transfer from the inside of the liquid storage cylinder 101 to the outside, and also prevents heat exchange between the outside and inside of the liquid storage cylinder 101, thus preventing condensation from forming on the outside of the liquid storage cylinder 101. Therefore, the entire beverage machine 1 does not require an additional condensate drainage structure, resulting in a simple structure. At the same time, the liquid storage cylinder 101 is detachably connected to the mounting base, allowing users to easily remove the liquid storage cylinder 101 from the mounting base for convenient cleaning. The connecting part is located on the inner cylinder 101.1.

[0093] In this application, the liquid storage cylinder 101 is made of high borosilicate glass, which gives it resistance to both low and high temperatures. It can operate at temperatures ranging from -20 to -40°C and up to 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 harmful heavy metals such as lead and mercury. It does not release harmful substances during use, making it relatively safe for both the environment and human health.

[0094] Furthermore, the high borosilicate glass material is transparent, allowing users to clearly and directly observe the liquid status inside the storage tank 101, enabling them to quickly add materials or change the operating mode.

[0095] In another optional embodiment of this application, the liquid storage cylinder 101 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 liquid storage cylinder 101.

[0096] Based on any of the above embodiments, the stirring mechanism will be further described; such as Figure 4 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown, the stirring mechanism includes stirring blades 110, transmission screws 111 and drive motors 112. The stirring blades 110 are located in the annular cavity formed between the outer wall of the heat exchange cylinder 102 and the inner wall of the liquid storage cylinder 101. The stirring blades 110 are spiral-shaped and are sleeved on the outside of the heat exchange cylinder 102, but there is a gap between them and the heat exchange cylinder 102.

[0097] The drive motor 112 is installed in the installation space formed by the discharge cylinder 114 and the discharge support 108. The transmission screw 111 is axially installed in the heat exchange cylinder 102. Both ends of the transmission screw 111 extend out of the heat exchange cylinder 102 and are connected to the drive motor 112 and the stirring blade 110, respectively. The bottom of the transmission screw 111 is connected to the drive motor 112, and the top end is connected to the stirring blade 110. When the drive motor 112 runs, it drives the transmission screw 111 to rotate. The transmission screw 111 drives the stirring blade 110 to rotate, thereby stirring the ice-liquid mixture in the containment cavity.

[0098] Furthermore, such as Figure 6 As shown, a sleeve 115 is provided inside the heat exchange cylinder 102. The sleeve 115 has a cylindrical structure and is arranged vertically. The sleeve 115 is fitted over the drive screw 111, so that the drive screw 111 is located inside the sleeve 115. The evaporator tube 105 and the heating tube 106 are wound around the drive screw 111, thereby separating the drive screw 111 from the evaporator tube 105 and the heating tube 106. The sleeve 115 has a protective function to prevent the evaporator tube 105 from contacting the drive screw 111 and affecting their respective operation.

[0099] like Figure 7 As shown, the top of the transmission screw 111 is connected to the stirring blade 110. A connector 118 is provided at the top of the transmission screw 111, and a mounting hole for the connector 118 to pass through is provided at the top of the stirring blade 110. The connector 118 is threadedly connected to the transmission screw 111. The outer diameter of the upper end of the connector 118 is larger than the diameter of the mounting hole, thereby limiting the vertical movement of the stirring blade 110 and the transmission screw 111. At the same time, the stirring blade 110 is detachably connected to the transmission screw 111 through the connector 118. Therefore, the user can easily separate the transmission screw 111 from the stirring blade 110, thereby removing and cleaning the stirring blade 110, which improves the convenience of daily cleaning and maintenance.

[0100] In this embodiment, the connector 118 is a screw.

[0101] In this application, at least one liquid storage cylinder 101 is provided, and each liquid storage cylinder 101 corresponds to one discharge position. Multiple liquid storage cylinders 101 can be arranged side by side with intervals. By providing multiple liquid storage cylinders 101, beverages with different flavors and tastes can be made. Furthermore, the height of different liquid storage cylinders 101 can also be set differently to meet the usage requirements of different capacity and save costs.

[0102] In this embodiment, two liquid storage cylinders 101 are provided, and the two liquid storage cylinders 101 are arranged side by side with intervals.

[0103] Based on any of the above embodiments, the top of the mounting housing 107 is provided with a storage trough, which is located on the side near the liquid storage cylinder 101 and offset from the condenser 104. The storage box is recessed towards the bottom of the mounting housing 107. The storage trough is used to store items such as straws, spoons or cups, so that the beverage machine 1 has storage space, which is convenient for users to place water cups or condiments, and improves the function of the cold drink machine.

[0104] A cover can be installed on the storage tank to cover it and prevent external impurities from entering the storage tank.

[0105] It should be noted that, in the beverage machine of this application, since a heating mechanism is provided, when cleaning the liquid storage cylinder 101, clean water can be added into the liquid storage cylinder 101, and then the heating mechanism and the stirring mechanism can be activated, so that the clean water in the liquid storage cylinder 101 can be heated. At the same time, the stirring mechanism stirs the clean water, thereby realizing automatic cleaning of the inside of the liquid storage cylinder 101. In particular, the heated clean water can more easily dissolve the residual sugar in the liquid storage cylinder 101, thereby improving the cleaning effect.

[0106] 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.

[0107] 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 multi-functional beverage machine, characterized in that, include: A liquid storage cylinder (101) is used to store liquids and is equipped with a stirring mechanism inside. A heat exchange cylinder (102) is installed inside a liquid storage cylinder (101); A refrigeration mechanism is used to cool the liquid inside the liquid storage tank (101); A heating mechanism is used to heat the liquid in the storage tank (101); The controller is used to control the stirring mechanism, refrigeration mechanism, and heating mechanism.

2. The multi-functional beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The refrigeration mechanism includes an evaporator, a condenser (104), and a compressor (103), wherein the evaporator is disposed inside the heat exchange cylinder (102); The compressor (103) is arranged horizontally on the side of the liquid storage tank (101), and the condenser (104) is arranged vertically above the compressor (103); The liquid storage cylinder (101) is arranged vertically, and at least one end of it has an opening for feeding or discharging.

3. The multifunctional beverage machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, Mounting housing (107) for mounting the compressor (103) and condenser (104); The discharge support (108) is located on the side of the mounting housing (107) and is used to install the liquid storage cylinder (101) and the heat exchange cylinder (102). The liquid storage cylinder (101) is threadedly connected to the discharge support (108). The heat dissipation hole (107.1) is provided on the mounting housing (107) and located around the condenser (104).

4. The multifunctional beverage machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The heating mechanism includes a heating tube (106), which is wound vertically inside the heat exchange cylinder (102); The evaporator includes an evaporation tube (105) which is wound vertically inside a heat exchange cylinder (102); The heating tube (106) and the evaporation tube (105) are arranged alternately at intervals.

5. The multi-functional beverage machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The stirring mechanism includes stirring blades (110), a transmission screw (111) and a drive motor (112). The transmission screw (111) is located inside the heat exchange cylinder (102), and the drive motor (112) is located on the discharge support (108). The stirring blade (110) is located inside the liquid storage cylinder (101) and is arranged around the outside of the heat exchange cylinder (102); One end of the transmission screw (111) passes through the heat exchange cylinder (102) and is connected to the drive motor (112), and the other end passes through the heat exchange cylinder (102) and is connected to the stirring blade (110).

6. The multifunctional beverage machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The sleeve (115) is installed vertically inside the heat exchange cylinder (102); The drive screw (111) is located inside the sleeve (115), and the evaporation tube (105) and heating tube (106) are arranged around the drive screw (111). The connecting member (118) is used to detachably connect the stirring blade (110) to the transmission screw (111).

7. The multifunctional beverage machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The discharge cylinder (114) is located on the discharge support (108) and is used to install the liquid storage cylinder (101). The discharge cylinder (114) is provided with a discharge port, which is used to discharge the liquid in the storage cylinder (101); The liquid storage cylinder (101) has a connecting part at its end, and the discharge cylinder (114) has an installation part for cooperating with the connecting part.

8. The multifunctional beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid storage cylinder (101) includes a cylinder cover (101.3) and a cylinder body, wherein the cylinder cover (101.3) is threadedly connected to the feed end of the cylinder body; And / or, The liquid storage cylinder (101) has a double-layer structure. The liquid storage cylinder (101) includes an inner cylinder (101.1) and an outer cylinder (101.2). The inner cylinder (101.1) and the outer cylinder (101.2) are coaxially arranged, and there is a gap between the inner cylinder (101.1) and the outer cylinder (101.2). The liquid storage cylinder (101) is made of borosilicate glass or transparent plastic.

9. The multifunctional beverage machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The control panel (113) is located at the end of the discharge support (108) away from the mounting housing (107) and is used to control the working mode; A dustproof plate (116) is provided at the discharge end of the discharge support (108), and the dustproof plate (116) has an opening corresponding to the discharge port; A guide block (117) is provided at the discharge end of the discharge support (108) for installing a dustproof plate (116), which can slide along the guide block (117).

10. The multifunctional beverage machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, Coaster (109) is disposed on the side of the mounting housing (107). The coaster (109) is disposed parallel to each other below the discharge support (108) for placing water cups. The coaster (109) is provided with a drainage hole (109.1), which is an opening on the coaster (109) facing the discharge support (108).

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