A feeding structure for an ice cube insulated container

Abstract

This application provides a feeding structure for an ice cube insulated container, relating to the field of self-service coffee machines. It includes a storage compartment with a support member at its bottom. The support member houses an installation component, which in turn houses a connector. The connector has several reinforcing members at its top and a transmission component inside. The transmission component has a blocking member at its top, a pushing member at its front end, and a piercing and actuating member at its front end. This application, through the connector and piercing member, achieves the effect of breaking up ice cubes in the middle and discharging ice cubes from designated positions during ice dispensing by the cooperation of the sharp teeth on the connector and the piercing member. This prevents ice cubes from getting stuck in the inlet and causing equipment damage, making the equipment more stable and improving ice dispensing efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of self-service coffee machines, and more specifically, to a feeding structure for an ice cube insulated container. Background Technology

[0002] In the self-service coffee machine industry, ice cube warming containers play a crucial role as key components for storing and supplying ice cubes. Traditional ice cube warming container feeding structures typically use a spiral conveyor to drive the ice cubes out. However, this feeding method can easily cause ice cubes to get stuck in the spiral blades and the inner wall of the feeding cylinder. Forced rotation can damage the blades, which not only prevents the normal supply of ice cubes but may also interfere with the normal operation of the self-service coffee machine and cause equipment failure.

[0003] For example, the Chinese invention patent (application number: 202011540044.5) discloses "An ice-making device for a smart coffee machine". The specification states that it includes a refrigeration chamber and a weighing bucket located below the discharge port at the bottom of the refrigeration chamber. An ice-making mold is inclinedly arranged inside the refrigeration chamber. A drive motor is fixedly installed on the refrigeration chamber. The output shaft of the drive motor is inserted into the refrigeration chamber and fixedly connected to the higher end of the ice-making mold. A support plate is arranged below the ice-making mold. One end of the support plate is hinged to the lower end of the ice-making mold. A pressure rod is vertically fixedly arranged on the bottom plate and inserted into the mold groove of the ice-making mold. A silicone plug is fixedly arranged on the end of the pressure rod inserted into the mold groove. The device works by feeding water onto an inclined plate, which then flows into the mold groove of the ice-making mold. Once the water freezes, the ice-making mold is flipped over, causing the support plate to flip above the ice-making mold. Gravity then causes the pressure rod to insert into the mold groove, pushing the ice ball out of the mold. This method has a good anti-sticking effect and ensures smooth ice dispensing. The aforementioned patent can corroborate the shortcomings of the existing technology.

[0004] Therefore, we made improvements and proposed a feeding structure for an ice block insulated container. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to address the problem that the existing ice block insulated bucket feeding structure easily causes ice blocks to get stuck in the discharge port during the discharge process.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives and improve the above-mentioned problems, this utility model provides a feeding structure for an ice cube insulated container, including a storage chamber. The bottom of the storage chamber is provided with a support member. The support member is provided with an installation component inside. The installation component is provided with a connector inside. The top of the connector is provided with several reinforcing members. The connector is provided with a transmission component inside. The top of the transmission component is provided with a blocking member. The front end of the blocking member is provided with a pushing member. The front end of the pushing member is provided with a piercing member and a triggering member.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the support member includes a support frame fixed to the bottom of the storage compartment, the support frame being used to support the storage compartment;

[0008] The mounting assembly includes a support shell fixed to the top of the support frame. The top of the support shell has two protrusions that extend above the support frame. The top of the support shell has a discharge port located between the two protrusions. The top of the support frame is fixedly fitted with a mounting shell. The top of the mounting shell has a mounting groove located between the two protrusions. The bottom of the mounting shell is fixedly connected to a funnel, and the bottom of the funnel extends into the interior of the discharge port.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the connector includes a mounting frame fixed to one side of the storage chamber. One end of the mounting frame passes through the storage chamber and is fixedly connected to the inside of the mounting groove. The top of the mounting frame is provided with a lower ice groove communicating with the inside of the storage chamber. The bottom of the mounting frame is provided with an ice outlet groove communicating with the inside of the funnel. A baffle is hinged to the inside of the mounting frame near the ice outlet groove.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the transmission assembly includes a motor fixed to one side of the mounting frame, a gear rotatably provided on one side inside the mounting frame, the output end of the motor passing through the mounting frame and fixedly connected to the gear, and a rack meshing with the gear inside the mounting frame.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the blocking member includes a baffle plate fixed to one side of the top of the rack, the baffle plate being used to block ice blocks falling from above.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the pushing component includes a push plate fixed to one side of the baffle plate, the push plate being used to cooperate with the transmission component to push the ice blocks inside the mounting frame.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of this application, a plurality of sharp teeth are provided on one side of the interior of the lower ice tank, and the plurality of reinforcing parts include support bars respectively fixed to the top of the plurality of sharp teeth.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the piercing member includes a piercing plate fixed above one side of the push plate, and the front end of the piercing plate is provided with serrations.

[0015] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the ends of the sharp teeth and the side of the support bar near the ends of the sharp teeth are both provided with inclined surfaces.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the triggering element includes a contact strip fixed to the lower side of one side of the push plate.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0018] In the scheme of this application:

[0019] 1. By using the connecting parts and piercing parts, the ice blocks in the middle are pierced and sent out at the designated position when the ice blocks are discharged, through the cooperation of the sharp teeth on the connecting parts and the piercing parts. This prevents the ice blocks from getting stuck in the inlet and causing damage to the equipment, making the equipment more stable and improving the ice discharge efficiency. It also solves the problem that the existing ice block insulation tank feeding structure is prone to ice blocks getting stuck in the discharge port when discharging.

[0020] 2. By setting up a reinforcement component, the tip of the tooth is reinforced when piercing ice, preventing the tooth from tilting upwards due to deviation in the piercing angle. This increases its service life and operational stability, and solves the problem in the prior art where the tip tilts upwards due to angle deviation when piercing ice, affecting the piercing effect. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the material feeding structure of the ice block insulated bucket provided in this application;

[0022] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the installation components in the feeding structure of the ice block insulated bucket provided in this application;

[0023] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the mounting frame in the feeding structure of the ice block insulated bucket provided in this application;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of A in the middle;

[0025] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure below the mounting frame in the feeding structure of the ice block insulated bucket provided in this application;

[0026] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the transmission component in the feeding structure of the ice block insulated bucket provided in this application;

[0027] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the push plate in the feeding structure of the ice block insulated bucket provided in this application.

[0028] The image shows:

[0029] 1. Storage bin; 201. Support frame; 3. Mounting assembly; 202. Support shell; 203. Discharge port; 301. Mounting shell; 302. Mounting groove; 303. Funnel; 401. Mounting frame; 402. Lower ice trough; 403. Support bar; 404. Inclined surface; 5. Transmission assembly; 501. Motor; 502. Gear; 503. Rack; 601. Baffle; 701. Ice discharge trough; 801. Grid plate; 901. Push plate; 902. Puncture plate; 903. Contact bar. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0031] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features and technical solutions in the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0033] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0034] Example 1

[0035] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 An ice cube insulated bucket feeding structure includes a storage chamber 1 for storing ice cubes. The bottom of the storage chamber 1 is provided with a support member. The support member has an installation component 3 inside. The installation component 3 has a connector inside. The top of the connector has several reinforcing parts. The connector has a transmission component 5 inside. The top of the transmission component 5 has a blocking member for preventing ice cubes from falling into the installation frame 401. The front end of the blocking member has a pushing member for cooperating with the transmission component 5 to push the ice cubes. The front end of the pushing member has a piercing member and a triggering member.

[0036] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the support includes a support frame 201 fixed to the bottom of the storage compartment 1, and the support frame 201 is used to support the storage compartment 1;

[0037] Mounting assembly 3 includes a support shell 202 fixed to the top of the support frame 201. The top of the support shell 202 has two protrusions that extend above the support frame 201. The top of the support shell 202 has a discharge port 203 located between the two protrusions. The two protrusions are used to better connect with the mounting frame 401. The support shell 301 is connected to the mounting frame 401 through the mounting groove 302 on the mounting shell 301, increasing the contact area with the mounting frame 401 and making the installation more stable. The top of the support frame 201 is fixedly provided with the mounting shell 301. The top of the mounting shell 301 has a mounting groove 302 located between the two protrusions. The bottom of the mounting shell 301 is fixedly connected to a funnel 303. The funnel 303 is used to guide the ice cubes to a designated position to fall down. The bottom of the funnel 303 extends into the interior of the discharge port 203.

[0038] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the connector includes a mounting frame 401 fixed to one side of the storage chamber 1. The mounting frame 401 is used to connect with the transmission assembly 5. One end of the mounting frame 401 passes through the storage chamber 1 and is fixedly connected to the interior of the mounting groove 302. The top of the mounting frame 401 has a lower ice groove 402 that communicates with the interior of the storage chamber 1. Ice blocks inside the storage chamber 1 fall into the interior of the mounting frame 401 through the lower ice groove 402. The bottom of the mounting frame 401 has an ice outlet groove 701 that communicates with the interior of the funnel 303. The ice outlet groove 701 is used to allow ice blocks to fall into the interior of the funnel 303. A baffle 601 is hinged to the interior of the mounting frame 401 near the ice outlet groove 701. The baffle 601 blocks ice blocks falling from the lower ice groove 402 into the interior of the mounting frame 401, so that the ice blocks will not fall through the ice outlet groove 701 without the pusher.

[0039] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the transmission assembly 5 includes a motor 501 fixed to one side of the mounting frame 401. A gear 502 is rotatably provided on one side inside the mounting frame 401. When the motor 501 starts, it drives the gear 502 to rotate. The output end of the motor 501 passes through the mounting frame 401 and is fixedly connected to the gear 502. A rack 503 that meshes with the gear 502 is provided inside the mounting frame 401. When the gear 502 rotates, it drives the rack 503 to move, and pushes the ice block through the pusher.

[0040] Furthermore, such as Figure 6As shown, the blocking member includes a baffle plate 801 fixed to one side of the top of the rack 503. The baffle plate 801 is used to close the interior of the lower ice trough 402 when the pusher pushes the ice block, preventing the ice block above from falling.

[0041] Furthermore, such as Figure 6 As shown, the pushing component includes a push plate 901 fixed to one side of the baffle plate 801. The push plate 901 is used to cooperate with the transmission component 5 to push the ice block inside the mounting frame 401 so that it falls down through the ice outlet groove 701.

[0042] Example 2

[0043] The feeding structure of the ice insulated container provided in Example 1 has been further optimized, specifically, as follows: Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a number of sharp teeth are provided on one side inside the lower ice trough 402. Several reinforcing parts include support bars 403 that are fixed to the top of the sharp teeth respectively. The support bars 403 reinforce the sharp teeth to prevent them from tilting when crushing ice repeatedly.

[0044] Furthermore, such as Figure 7 As shown, the piercing component includes a piercing plate 902 fixed above one side of the push plate 901. The push plate 901 and the baffle plate 801 are slidably connected to the interior of the mounting frame 401. The front end of the piercing plate 902 is provided with serrations. By reducing the contact surface of the ice block in the middle through the sharp teeth and serrations, a greater force is applied to the local area of ​​the ice block, and the sharp teeth work together to pierce the ice block.

[0045] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 As shown, both the end of the sharp teeth and the side of the support bar 403 near the end of the sharp teeth are provided with inclined surfaces 404. The inclined surfaces 404 on the support bar 403 are connected to the inclined surfaces 404 on the sharp teeth. The inclined surfaces 404 make the serrations sharper and can more easily pierce the ice. Combined with the reinforcement of the support bar 403, it makes the ice crushing more stably.

[0046] Example 3

[0047] The feeding structure of the ice insulated bucket provided in Examples 1 and 2 has been further optimized, such as... Figure 7 As shown, the actuating element includes a contact strip 903 fixed to the lower side of the push plate 901. The contact strip 903 is used to open the baffle 601 in advance, so that the ice block can fall smoothly through the ice outlet 701 and avoid the ice block breaking the baffle 601 by its own hardness, thus increasing the service life of the baffle 601.

[0048] The process of using the feeding structure of the ice cube insulated bucket provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0049] When ice is needed, the motor 501 is started, which drives the rack 503 to move via the gear 502. This causes the pusher plate 901 to push the ice inside the mounting frame 401 to move. The ice in the middle is pierced by the serrations on the piercing plate 902 and the lower ice trough 402. The ice continues to move and pushes the baffle 601 open via the contact strip 903, allowing the ice to fall through the ice outlet trough 701, the funnel 303 and the discharge port 203.

[0050] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0051] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. The accompanying drawings show preferred embodiments of this utility model, but do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. This utility model can be implemented in many different forms; rather, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosure of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing specific embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any equivalent structures made using the content of this utility model specification and drawings, directly or indirectly applied to other related technical fields, are similarly within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A feeding structure for an ice cube insulated container, characterized in that, It includes a storage compartment (1), the bottom of which is provided with a support member, the inside of which is provided with an installation component (3), the inside of which is provided with a connector, the top of which is provided with several reinforcing members, the inside of which is provided with a transmission component (5), the top of which is provided with a blocking member, the front end of which is provided with a pushing member, and the front end of which is provided with a piercing member and a triggering member.

2. The ice dispensing structure of claim 1, wherein, The support includes a support frame (201) fixed to the bottom of the storage compartment (1), the support frame (201) being used to support the storage compartment (1). The mounting assembly (3) includes a support shell (202) fixed to the top of the support frame (201). The top of the support shell (202) has two protrusions that extend above the support frame (201). The top of the support shell (202) has a discharge port (203) located between the two protrusions. The top of the support frame (201) is fixedly provided with a mounting shell (301). The top of the mounting shell (301) has a mounting groove (302) located between the two protrusions. The bottom of the mounting shell (301) is fixedly connected to a funnel (303). The bottom of the funnel (303) extends into the interior of the discharge port (203).

3. The ice dispensing structure of claim 2, wherein, The connector includes a mounting frame (401) fixed to one side of the storage chamber (1). One end of the mounting frame (401) passes through the storage chamber (1) and is fixedly connected to the interior of the mounting groove (302). The top of the mounting frame (401) is provided with a lower ice groove (402) communicating with the interior of the storage chamber (1). The bottom of the mounting frame (401) is provided with an ice outlet groove (701) communicating with the interior of the funnel (303). A baffle (601) is hinged to the interior of the mounting frame (401) near the ice outlet groove (701).

4. The ice dispensing structure of claim 3, wherein, The transmission assembly (5) includes a motor (501) fixed to one side of the mounting frame (401). A gear (502) is rotatably provided on one side inside the mounting frame (401). The output end of the motor (501) passes through the mounting frame (401) and is fixedly connected to the gear (502). A rack (503) that meshes with the gear (502) is provided inside the mounting frame (401).

5. The ice dispensing structure of claim 4, wherein, The blocking element includes a baffle plate (801) fixed to one side of the top of the rack (503), the baffle plate (801) being used to block ice blocks falling from above.

6. The ice dispensing structure of claim 5, wherein, The pusher includes a push plate (901) fixed to one side of the baffle (801), the push plate (901) being used to cooperate with the transmission assembly (5) to push the ice block inside the mounting frame (401).

7. The ice dispensing structure of claim 6, wherein, The lower ice trough (402) has several sharp teeth on one side, and the several reinforcing parts include support bars (403) that are respectively fixed to the top of the several sharp teeth.

8. The ice dispensing structure of claim 7, wherein, The piercing component includes a piercing plate (902) fixed above one side of the push plate (901), and the front end of the piercing plate (902) is provided with serrations.

9. The ice dispensing structure of claim 8, wherein, The tip of the tooth and the support bar (403) both have a bevel (404) on the side near the tip of the tooth.

10. The ice dispensing structure of claim 9, wherein, The contact member comprises a contact strip (903) fixed to the lower side of one side of the push plate (901).

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