An ice-making mechanism and a cold beverage apparatus

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of ice making, and particularly to an ice-making mechanism and a cold drink device. The ice-making mechanism includes a body, an inner liner, a liquid supply mechanism, and an evaporator. The inner liner is mounted on the body. The liquid supply mechanism includes a liquid supply body and a side sealing plate located on the side of the liquid supply body. The liquid supply body is installed inside the inner liner, and the evaporator is located above the liquid supply body. The inner liner has a notch, and the side sealing plate forms a shaft connection hole with the inner liner through the notch. The rotating shaft of the evaporator passes through the shaft connection hole and can rotate around its axis. The rotating shaft is sealed to both the side sealing plate and the inner liner. This utility model facilitates cleaning and prevents leakage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of evaporators, and in particular to an ice-making mechanism and a cold drink equipment. Background Technology

[0002] A shaved ice machine is a cold drink equipment used to make ice. It works by driving the evaporator cylinder to rotate, with part of the cylinder immersed in liquid in a supply pan below the cylinder. During this process, the cylinder lifts the liquid, causing it to freeze on the surface of the cylinder. Blades located on one side of the cylinder, in contact with the cylinder, scrape off the ice from the surface, thus forming shaved ice.

[0003] The machine body contains components and has small gaps and confined spaces. If liquid gets directly on the machine body, it is difficult to clean and cannot be completely removed, making it easy for bacteria to grow and threatening food safety. In addition, because the edge strip of the liquid supply tray is located between the evaporator and the machine body, there are small gaps between them. Liquid can leak out through these gaps, which may affect the normal operation of the machine and cause liquid contamination, affecting food safety. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an ice-making mechanism that is easy to clean and avoids leakage.

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a cold drink device equipped with the ice-making mechanism.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides an ice-making mechanism, including a body, an inner liner, a liquid supply mechanism and an evaporator, wherein the inner liner is installed on the body;

[0007] The liquid supply mechanism includes a liquid supply body and a side sealing plate located on the side of the liquid supply body. The liquid supply body is installed inside the inner liner, and the evaporator is located above the liquid supply body.

[0008] The inner liner has a notch, and the side sealing plate forms a shaft connection hole with the inner liner through the notch; the rotating shaft of the evaporator passes through the shaft connection hole and can rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft; the rotating shaft is sealed and connected to the side sealing plate and the inner liner respectively.

[0009] As an improvement to the above solution, the rotating shaft is fitted with a sealing element, and the rotating shaft is sealed to the side sealing plate and the inner liner respectively through the sealing element;

[0010] The notch includes a first shaft interface and a liquid supply interface. The side sealing plate is provided with a second shaft interface and is located inside the liquid supply interface. The first shaft interface and the second shaft interface form a shaft connection hole. The sealing element is located inside the shaft connection hole.

[0011] As an improvement to the above solution, the seal is located on the circumference of the rotating shaft and can form a circular structure.

[0012] As an improvement to the above solution, the sealing element includes a first sealing element disposed in the first shaft interface and a second sealing element disposed in the second shaft interface, wherein the first sealing element and the second sealing element are respectively disposed around the outer periphery of the rotating shaft.

[0013] As an improvement to the above solution, the inner wall of the first shaft interface is provided with a first sealing groove, and the inner wall of the second shaft interface is provided with a second sealing groove.

[0014] The first sealing element is disposed in the first sealing groove and abuts against the rotating shaft;

[0015] The second seal is disposed in the second sealing groove and abuts against the rotating shaft;

[0016] The first and second seals together form a sealing area that is compatible with the rotating shaft.

[0017] As an improvement to the above solution, the inner liner is provided with a splicing groove along the edge of the liquid supply interface, and the side sealing plate is provided with a splicing strip, which is placed in the splicing groove.

[0018] As an improvement to the above solution, the inner wall of the inner liner is provided with a receiving groove, and the outer wall of the liquid supply body is provided with a support block. The support block is embedded in the receiving groove to fix the liquid supply body.

[0019] As an improvement to the above solution, the receiving groove includes a guide groove and a support groove, wherein the guide groove extends downward from the support groove.

[0020] As an improvement to the above solution, it also includes a cutting tool, wherein the inner liner is provided with a cutting tool groove, and the cutting tool is inserted into the cutting tool groove;

[0021] The inner liner and the body are detachably connected.

[0022] Accordingly, this utility model also provides a cold drink device, which is equipped with the ice-making mechanism described above.

[0023] The following are the beneficial effects of implementing this utility model:

[0024] This novel ice-making mechanism has an inner liner installed inside the machine body, a liquid supply body installed inside the inner liner, and an evaporator located on the liquid supply body, meaning the inner liner covers the inner wall of the machine body. During the ice-making process, the liquid only adheres to the inner liner and not to the machine body, making cleaning easier and improving food safety.

[0025] In addition, the liquid supply body has a side sealing plate on its side. The side sealing plate and the inner liner are joined together to form a shaft connection hole. The evaporator's rotating shaft passes through the shaft connection hole and connects to the drive mechanism on the machine body. That is, the side sealing plate and the inner liner of the liquid supply mechanism cooperate to limit and support the rotating shaft, preventing gaps and leakage. Moreover, the rotating shaft is sealed to both the side sealing plate and the inner liner, ensuring the sealing of the rotating shaft with both the side sealing plate and the inner liner, and preventing leakage. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a front view of the ice-making mechanism of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Sectional view along line AA;

[0028] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of the seal at point B and its mounting structure in the first embodiment;

[0029] Figure 4 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of the seal at point B and its mounting structure in the second embodiment

[0030] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional image;

[0031] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the connection structure between the inner tank and the liquid supply mechanism;

[0032] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 Schematic diagram of the inner liner;

[0033] Figure 8 yes Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the liquid supply mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following will describe this utility model in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is hereby declared that the terms "up," "down," "left," "right," "front," "back," "inner," and "outer," etc., appearing or about to appear in this document, are based solely on the accompanying drawings and are not intended to specifically limit this utility model.

[0035] See Figure 1-8 This utility model discloses an ice-making mechanism, including a body 1, an inner liner 2, a liquid supply mechanism 3 and an evaporator 4, wherein the inner liner 2 is installed on the body 1.

[0036] The liquid supply mechanism 3 includes a liquid supply body 31 and a side sealing plate 32 disposed on the side of the liquid supply body 31. The liquid supply body 31 is installed inside the inner liner 2, and the evaporator 4 is disposed above the liquid supply body 31.

[0037] The inner liner 2 has a notch 21, and the side sealing plate 32 forms a shaft connection hole 6 with the inner liner 2 through the notch 21; the rotating shaft 41 of the evaporator 4 passes through the shaft connection hole 6 and can rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft; the rotating shaft 41 is sealed and connected to the side sealing plate 32 and the inner liner 2 respectively. The side sealing plate 32 is provided correspondingly to the notch 21.

[0038] This novel ice-making mechanism has an inner liner installed inside the machine body, a liquid supply body installed inside the inner liner, and an evaporator located on the liquid supply body, meaning the inner liner covers the inner wall of the machine body. During the ice-making process, the liquid only adheres to the inner liner and not to the machine body, making cleaning easier and improving food safety.

[0039] In addition, the liquid supply body has a side sealing plate on its side. The side sealing plate and the inner liner are joined together to form a shaft connection hole. The evaporator's rotating shaft passes through the shaft connection hole and connects to the drive mechanism on the machine body. That is, the side sealing plate and the inner liner of the liquid supply mechanism cooperate to limit and support the rotating shaft, preventing gaps and leakage. Moreover, the rotating shaft is sealed to both the side sealing plate and the inner liner, ensuring the sealing of the rotating shaft with both the side sealing plate and the inner liner, and preventing leakage.

[0040] Furthermore, a sealing element is provided on the outer sleeve of the rotating shaft 41, and the rotating shaft 41 is sealed to the side sealing plate 32 and the inner liner 2 respectively through the sealing element. The sealing element is made of silicone or rubber.

[0041] Specifically, such as Figure 6 As shown, the notch 21 includes a first shaft interface 211 and a liquid supply interface 212. The side sealing plate 32 is provided with a second shaft interface 321 and is disposed within the liquid supply interface 212. The first shaft interface 211 and the second shaft interface 321 form a shaft connection hole 6. The sealing element is disposed within the shaft connection hole 6. The side sealing plate is inserted into the liquid supply interface, so that the first shaft interface and the second shaft interface are positioned opposite each other and form a shaft connection hole. The rotating shaft of the evaporator passes through the shaft connection hole. The side sealing plate supports the rotating shaft, while the inner liner limits the rotation of the rotating shaft. The side sealing plate and the inner liner work together to position the rotating shaft and ensure that the rotating shaft rotates normally. The side sealing plate 32 extends upward from the side of the liquid supply body 31, that is, the side sealing plate 32 and the liquid supply body 31 are integrally formed without gaps, preventing liquid from leaking out when it spreads along the gap between the evaporator and the side sealing plate.

[0042] The sealing element and its mounting structure include two embodiments.

[0043] First implementation example Figure 3As shown: The sealing element 7 is located on the periphery of the rotating shaft 41 and can form a circular structure. Specifically, the outer wall of the rotating shaft 41 is provided with a sealing groove, and the sealing element 7 is installed in the sealing groove. The sealing element 71 abuts against the side sealing plate 32 and the inner liner 2 respectively, preventing liquid from leaking out from the gaps between the side sealing plate and the rotating shaft, and between the inner liner and the rotating shaft.

[0044] Second implementation example Figure 4 As shown: The sealing elements include a first sealing element 71 disposed within the first shaft interface 211 and a second sealing element 72 disposed within the second shaft interface 321. The first sealing element 71 and the second sealing element 72 are respectively arranged around the outer periphery of the rotating shaft 41. That is, the first sealing element 71 and the second sealing element 72 respectively wrap around the outside of the rotating shaft 41. The side of the first sealing element 71 and the second sealing element 72 facing the rotating shaft 41 both have a concave arc-shaped structure. This arc-shaped structure is the same as the outer shape of the rotating shaft, ensuring that the first sealing element and the second sealing element fit snugly against the outer periphery of the rotating shaft, thereby ensuring the sealing between the inner liner and the rotating shaft, and between the liquid supply body and the rotating shaft, preventing leakage.

[0045] Specifically, the inner wall of the first shaft interface 211 is provided with a first sealing groove 2111, and the inner wall of the second shaft interface 321 is provided with a second sealing groove 3211. The first sealing element 71 is disposed in the first sealing groove 2111 and abuts against the rotating shaft 41; the second sealing element 72 is disposed in the second sealing groove 3211 and abuts against the rotating shaft 41. More specifically, the first sealing element 71 is embedded in the first sealing groove 2111, thereby fixing the first sealing element to the inner liner; the second sealing element 72 is embedded in the second sealing groove 3211, thereby fixing the second sealing element to the side sealing plate. The first and second sealing elements together form a sealing area adapted to the rotating shaft. The shape of the sealing area is the same as the cross-sectional shape of the rotating shaft, and the area of ​​the sealing area is equal to or slightly smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the rotating shaft to ensure a sealing effect.

[0046] Preferably, the inner liner 2 and the body 1 are detachably connected, so that the inner liner can be removed from the body for easy cleaning.

[0047] Preferably, such as Figure 7-8 As shown, the inner liner 2 is provided with a splicing groove 213 along the edge of the liquid supply port 212, and the side sealing plate 32 is provided with a splicing strip 322 along its edge, the splicing strip 322 being placed within the splicing groove 213. The cooperation of the splicing groove and the splicing strip ensures a reliable and compact connection between the side sealing plate and the inner liner.

[0048] Preferably, the bottom of the liquid supply body 31 is provided with a disassembly and assembly mechanism, which includes a telescopic arm (not shown in the figure) that is movably connected to the liquid supply body 31; the body 1 is provided with a positioning groove (not shown in the figure), and the telescopic arm can be inserted into the positioning groove.

[0049] The disassembly and assembly mechanism allows the liquid supply unit to be detachably installed inside the inner tank, facilitating cleaning and disassembly. Specifically, the telescopic arm and the liquid supply unit are movably connected; the telescopic arm is extendable. When extended, it inserts into a positioning slot, fixing the relative positions of the inner tank and the liquid supply unit. This ensures a fixed-shape and size shaft connection hole between the side sealing plate and the inner tank, guaranteeing the reliability of the connection between the evaporator and the main body. When the telescopic arm retracts, it leaves the positioning slot, allowing the liquid supply mechanism to be removed from the main body, separating it for easy cleaning.

[0050] Furthermore, such as Figure 7-8 As shown, the inner wall of the inner liner 2 is provided with a receiving groove 22, and the outer wall of the liquid supply body 31 is provided with a supporting block 33. The supporting block 33 is embedded in the receiving groove 22 to fix the liquid supply body 31. The receiving groove allows the supporting block to be mounted on the inner liner, thereby providing support for the liquid supply body.

[0051] It should be noted that, as Figure 8 As shown, the disassembly and assembly mechanism is located at the front end of the liquid supply body 31, while the support block 33 is located at the rear end of the liquid supply body 31, thereby achieving two-point support for the liquid supply body and ensuring that the liquid supply body is stably and reliably installed on the machine body. This makes the positions of the liquid supply body and the evaporator relatively fixed, ensuring that the bottom of the evaporator is always immersed in the liquid in the liquid supply body, thus achieving ice making.

[0052] Preferably, such as Figure 7 As shown, the receiving groove 22 includes a guide groove 221 and a supporting groove 222. The guide groove 221 extends downward at an angle from the supporting groove 222, meaning that one end of the guide groove 221 has the supporting groove 222, and the other end has an opening. The height of one end of the guide groove 221 is higher than the other end. The supporting block enters the guide groove through the opening and enters the supporting groove under the guidance of the guide groove. The supporting groove is horizontally positioned to effectively support the supporting block placed within it and to facilitate its entry into the guide groove.

[0053] The receiving tank facilitates the installation of the rear end of the liquid supply body onto the rear end of the inner tank, and allows the bottom of the evaporator to be placed inside the liquid supply body, ensuring that the liquid in the liquid supply body can soak the bottom of the evaporator, that is, the evaporator can contact the liquid in the liquid supply body.

[0054] Furthermore, such as Figure 5-7 As shown, this utility model also includes a blade 5. The inner liner 2 is provided with a blade groove 23, and the blade 5 is inserted into the blade groove 23. The blade groove allows the blade to be reliably and stably installed on the inner liner and achieves reliable contact between the blade and the evaporator, thereby achieving effective ice making.

[0055] It should be noted that there are two notches 21, two receiving grooves 22, and two knife-joint grooves 23, all symmetrically arranged on both sides of the inner liner 2. There are two side sealing plates 32 and two supporting blocks 33, all symmetrically arranged on both sides of the liquid supply body 31. The receiving grooves 22 and the supporting blocks 33 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, and the notches 21 and the side sealing plates 32 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0056] Accordingly, this utility model also discloses a cold drink device, which is equipped with the aforementioned ice-making mechanism. The specific structure of the ice-making mechanism is as described above and will not be repeated here.

[0057] In summary, this utility model provides an ice-making mechanism and a cold drink equipment that is easy to clean and prevents leakage.

[0058] The above description is the preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An ice-making mechanism, characterized in that, It includes a body, an inner liner, a liquid supply mechanism, and an evaporator, wherein the inner liner is installed on the body; The liquid supply mechanism includes a liquid supply body and a side sealing plate located on the side of the liquid supply body. The liquid supply body is installed inside the inner liner, and the evaporator is located above the liquid supply body. The inner liner has a notch, and the side sealing plate forms a shaft connection hole with the inner liner through the notch; the rotating shaft of the evaporator passes through the shaft connection hole and can rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft; the rotating shaft is sealed and connected to the side sealing plate and the inner liner respectively.

2. The ice-making mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating shaft is fitted with a sealing element, and the rotating shaft is sealed to the side sealing plate and the inner liner through the sealing element; The notch includes a first shaft interface and a liquid supply interface. The side sealing plate is provided with a second shaft interface and is located inside the liquid supply interface. The first shaft interface and the second shaft interface form a shaft connection hole. The sealing element is located inside the shaft connection hole.

3. The ice-making mechanism as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The seal is located on the circumference of the rotating shaft and can form a circular structure.

4. The ice-making mechanism as described in claim 2, characterized in that... The sealing element includes a first sealing element disposed in a first shaft interface and a second sealing element disposed in a second shaft interface, wherein the first sealing element and the second sealing element are respectively disposed around the outer periphery of the rotating shaft.

5. The ice-making mechanism as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The inner wall of the first shaft interface is provided with a first sealing groove, and the inner wall of the second shaft interface is provided with a second sealing groove; The first sealing element is disposed in the first sealing groove and abuts against the rotating shaft; The second seal is disposed in the second sealing groove and abuts against the rotating shaft; The first and second seals together form a sealing area that is compatible with the rotating shaft.

6. The ice-making mechanism as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The inner liner is provided with a splicing groove along the edge of the liquid supply interface, and the side sealing plate is provided with a splicing strip along its edge, with the splicing strip placed in the splicing groove.

7. The ice-making mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the inner liner is provided with a receiving groove, and the outer wall of the liquid supply body is provided with a support block. The support block is embedded in the receiving groove to fix the liquid supply body.

8. The ice-making mechanism as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The receiving groove includes a guide groove and a support groove, wherein the guide groove extends downward from the support groove.

9. The ice-making mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, It also includes a cutting tool, and the inner liner is provided with a cutting tool groove, in which the cutting tool is inserted; The inner liner and the body are detachably connected.

10. A cold drink equipment, characterized in that, The cold drink equipment is equipped with an ice-making mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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