A standing straight drinking type smoothie preparation device

Abstract

The application provides a vertical direct-drinking smoothie preparation device. The vertical direct-drinking smoothie preparation device comprises a machine body, a direct-drinking smoothie cup, a refrigeration assembly and a stirring assembly. The direct-drinking smoothie cup has a vertical state with the cup mouth upward, and the direct-drinking smoothie cup is detachably arranged on the machine body in the vertical state. The refrigeration assembly comprises a condenser, a compressor and an evaporator, the condenser and the compressor are arranged in the machine body, and the evaporator is located outside the machine body. The stirring assembly comprises a stirring member located outside the machine body, the stirring member is sleeved on the evaporator, and when the direct-drinking smoothie cup is arranged on the machine body, the evaporator and the stirring member are both located in the direct-drinking smoothie cup. In this way, the purpose of quickly preparing smoothies can be achieved, and the user can directly drink through the direct-drinking smoothie cup after preparing the smoothies, so that the functions of direct drinking and portability are realized, which is convenient for the user to use and also convenient for the user to clean the direct-drinking smoothie cup after use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of smoothie preparation technology, and in particular to a vertical direct-drinking smoothie preparation device. Background Technology

[0002] A smoothie maker, also known as a slush machine, is a beverage freezing device that turns liquid drinks such as coffee, soda water, juice, and milk into a refreshing, slushy beverage. Current smoothie makers are generally large in size. They work by freezing a total of more than 2 liters of beverage solution at once. Freezing such a large volume of solution at once results in a long freezing time, and the overall size is very large, making them unsuitable for small home use. For example, Chinese patent CN119901100A describes a smoothie preparation device, including: a shell with a smoothie preparation area and an air inlet; cold air enters the smoothie preparation area through the air inlet; the smoothie preparation area has an outlet; and an ice-making roller is driven and connected to a drive mechanism and located within the smoothie preparation area. As can be seen from the accompanying drawings, this smoothie preparation device is large and lacks features such as direct drinking and portability, making it very unsuitable for small home use. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems in the existing technology, this application provides a vertical direct-drinking smoothie preparation device. Users can directly drink the smoothie through the direct-drinking smoothie cup after preparation, thus achieving the functions of direct drinking and portability. It is convenient for users to use and also convenient for users to clean the direct-drinking smoothie cup after use, making it very suitable for small household use.

[0004] This application provides a vertical, direct-drinking smoothie preparation device, comprising a body, a smoothie cup, a refrigeration component, and a stirring component. The smoothie cup is positioned vertically with its opening facing upwards, and is detachably mounted on the body in this vertical position. The refrigeration component includes a condenser, a compressor, and an evaporator connected to each other. The condenser and compressor are located within the body, while the evaporator is located outside the body. The condenser and compressor are used to allow refrigerant to flow through the evaporator. The stirring component includes a stirring element located outside the body, fitted around the evaporator. When the smoothie cup is mounted on the body, both the evaporator and the stirring element are located inside the smoothie cup. The evaporator is used to cool the inner cavity of the smoothie cup, and the stirring element is used to rotate and stir the liquid food inside the smoothie cup. In this way, the smoothie can be drunk directly from the direct-drinking smoothie cup after preparation, thus achieving the functions of direct drinking and portability. It is not only convenient for users to use, but also convenient for users to clean the direct-drinking smoothie cup after use, making it very suitable for small household use.

[0005] For example, the stirring element has a perforated portion on the side facing the evaporator. The perforated portion is used to allow the liquid food in the evaporator and the direct-drinking smoothie cup to come into contact, effectively ensuring the preparation efficiency and effect of the upright direct-drinking smoothie preparation device.

[0006] For example, the stirring element has an annular sidewall surrounding the evaporator, on which a spiral first stirring body is formed. The hollow portion is located on the annular sidewall. Through the first stirring body formed on the annular sidewall, the liquid food in the inner cavity of the direct-drinking smoothie cup can be stirred, effectively improving the effect and efficiency of smoothie preparation.

[0007] For example, the stirring element also has a bottom wall, which is positioned relative to the annular side wall and close to the bottom of the direct-drinking smoothie cup. The bottom wall of the stirring element forms an impeller-shaped second stirring body, ensuring that liquid food can flow fully in the inner cavity of the direct-drinking smoothie cup, further improving the effect and efficiency of smoothie preparation.

[0008] For example, the direct-drinking smoothie cup is detachably mounted on the body through the cup opening, and the detachable connection can greatly improve the convenience of assembling and disassembling the direct-drinking smoothie cup.

[0009] For example, the direct-drinking smoothie cup has one opening, and the opening is provided with a first snap-fit ​​structure. The body is provided with a second snap-fit ​​structure that is adapted to the first snap-fit ​​structure. This ensures the ease of assembling and disassembling the direct-drinking smoothie cup while also ensuring the firmness of the connection between the direct-drinking smoothie cup and the body.

[0010] For example, the stirring assembly further includes a drive unit disposed within the machine body and above the evaporator. The output shaft of the drive unit passes through the evaporator and connects to the bottom wall of the stirring component to drive the stirring component to rotate. This allows for a reasonable and compact structural layout of the stirring assembly, avoiding excessive volume within the machine body and facilitating the miniaturization of the vertical direct-drinking smoothie preparation device.

[0011] For example, the upright direct-drinking smoothie preparation device further includes a control component. The refrigeration component and the stirring component are electrically connected to the control component. The control component is used to control the operation of the refrigeration component while controlling the rotation of the stirring element of the stirring component, so as to achieve coordinated operation of the refrigeration component and the stirring element during the preparation of the smoothie.

[0012] For example, the upright direct-drinking smoothie preparation device further includes an identification component electrically connected to the control component. The identification component is disposed on the body and is used to generate positioning information indicating that the direct-drinking smoothie cup is installed in place. The control component is used to receive the positioning information and control the operation of the refrigeration component and the stirring component respectively. In this way, the smoothie can be prepared after ensuring that the direct-drinking smoothie cup is installed in place, which greatly improves the reliability of the upright direct-drinking smoothie preparation device.

[0013] For example, the condenser is located above the compressor, and the control components are arranged side by side with the compressor to make full use of the space inside the machine body, resulting in a compact and reasonable structure.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the embodiments of this application are as follows: By using a direct-drinking smoothie cup and installing the direct-drinking smoothie cup in an upright state on the machine body, the liquid food in the direct-drinking smoothie cup can be directly cooled by the operation of the evaporator set in the direct-drinking smoothie cup. The capacity of the direct-drinking smoothie cup is small, so the purpose of making smoothies can be achieved quickly, which is very suitable for small household use. In addition, the stirring component stirs directly in the direct-drinking smoothie cup, which can make a finer smoothie more efficiently. Users can drink directly through the direct-drinking smoothie cup after making the smoothie, thus realizing the functions of direct drinking and portability. It is convenient for users to use and also convenient for users to clean the direct-drinking smoothie cup after use. Attached Figure Description

[0015] In drawings that are not necessarily drawn to scale, the same reference numerals may describe similar parts in different views. The drawings generally illustrate various embodiments by way of example rather than limitation and are used, together with the description and claims, to illustrate the disclosed embodiments. Where appropriate, the same reference numerals are used in all drawings to refer to the same or similar parts. Such embodiments are illustrative and not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive embodiments of the apparatus or method.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the vertical direct-drinking smoothie preparation device according to an embodiment of this application, showing a direct-drinking smoothie cup mounted on the device body.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the vertical direct-drinking smoothie preparation device according to an embodiment of this application, in which the direct-drinking smoothie cup is detached from the device body.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the vertical direct-drinking smoothie preparation device according to an embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the stirring component of the vertical direct-drinking smoothie preparation device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0020] The components indicated by the reference numerals in the figure:

[0021] 1. Body; 2. Direct-drinking smoothie cup; 21. Cup mouth; 3. Refrigeration component; 31. Condenser; 32. Compressor; 33. Evaporator; 4. Stirring component; 41. Stirring element; 42. Hollowed-out part; 43. First stirring body; 44. Second stirring body; 45. Drive component; 46. Output shaft; 47. Connecting hole; 5. Control component. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this application, the application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0023] This application provides a vertical, direct-drinking smoothie preparation device. For example... Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the upright direct-drinking smoothie preparation device includes a body 1, a direct-drinking smoothie cup 2, a refrigeration component 3, and a stirring component 4. The direct-drinking smoothie cup 2 is in an upright position with its opening 21 facing upwards, and is detachably mounted on the body 1 in this upright position. The refrigeration component 3 includes a condenser 31, a compressor 32, and an evaporator 33 connected to each other. The condenser 31 and compressor 32 are located inside the body 1, while the evaporator 33 is located outside the body 1. The condenser 31 and compressor 32 are used to allow refrigerant to flow through the evaporator 33. The stirring component 4 includes a stirring element 41 located outside the body 1. The stirring element 41 is fitted over the evaporator 33. When the direct-drinking smoothie cup 2 is mounted on the body 1, both the evaporator 33 and the stirring element 41 are located inside the direct-drinking smoothie cup 2. The evaporator 33 is used to cool the inner cavity of the direct-drinking smoothie cup 2, and the stirring element 41 is used to rotate and stir the liquid food in the inner cavity of the direct-drinking smoothie cup 2.

[0024] The aforementioned body 1 can be constructed as a frame structure, thereby allowing components such as the condenser 31 and compressor 32 to be housed within the body 1 and providing structural support for these components, effectively ensuring the overall stability of the upright direct-drinking smoothie preparation device.

[0025] The evaporator 33 converts the refrigerant from a liquid to a gaseous state, thereby absorbing heat from the surrounding environment and reducing the ambient temperature. The condenser 31 converts the refrigerant from a gaseous state to a liquid state, thereby releasing the heat carried by the refrigerant. The compressor 32 provides the power for the refrigerant to flow, allowing the refrigerant to circulate between the evaporator 33 and the condenser 31.

[0026] The aforementioned direct-drinking smoothie cup 2 can be installed on the body 1 in an upright position. Specifically, the upright position can be described as the direct-drinking smoothie cup 2 being placed vertically, with the cup opening 21 of the direct-drinking smoothie cup 2 facing the same direction.

[0027] A handle can be provided on the outer wall of the aforementioned direct-drinking smoothie cup 2 for easy handling and carrying. The capacity of the direct-drinking smoothie cup 2 can be similar to that of a common drinking cup, specifically ranging from 200 ml to 2000 ml, to meet the needs of different usage scenarios.

[0028] When making a smoothie, liquid food can be poured into the smoothie cup 2 through the spout 21 and attached to the main body 1. After starting the evaporator 33, condenser 31, and compressor 32, the evaporator 33 lowers the temperature inside the smoothie cup 2, and the stirring element 41 continuously rotates, transforming the liquid food into a solid-liquid mixture smoothie. After preparation, the user can detach the smoothie cup 2 from the main body 1 and drink directly without the need for an additional container, significantly improving user convenience and ensuring the freshness and hygiene of the smoothie.

[0029] This application utilizes a direct-drinking smoothie cup 2, which is mounted upright on the body 1. The evaporator 33 within the cup directly cools the liquid food inside. The cup's small capacity allows for rapid smoothie preparation, making it ideal for small home use. Furthermore, the stirring element 41 stirs directly within the cup, resulting in a finer smoothie. Users can drink directly from the cup after preparation, achieving both direct drinking and portability. This design is convenient for both user operation and easy cleaning.

[0030] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the stirring element 41 has a perforated portion 42 on the side facing the evaporator 33. The perforated portion 42 is used to allow the liquid food in the evaporator 33 and the direct drinking smoothie cup 2 to come into contact.

[0031] In the above embodiment, when the stirring element 41 is fitted onto the evaporator 33, the liquid food can directly contact the evaporator 33 through the perforated portion 42, thereby quickly and efficiently transferring the heat from the liquid food to the evaporator 33. The evaporator 33 then rapidly cools the liquid, effectively ensuring the preparation efficiency and effect of the vertical direct-drinking smoothie preparation device. Furthermore, the perforated portion 42 can reduce the overall weight of the stirring element 41, thus effectively improving the convenience and practicality of the vertical direct-drinking smoothie preparation device.

[0032] The stirring element 41 can be barrel-shaped, and the inner contour of the barrel-shaped stirring element 41 can be adapted to the outer contour of the evaporator 33, so that the stirring element 41 can be fitted onto the outside of the evaporator 33.

[0033] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the stirring element 41 has an annular sidewall surrounding the evaporator 33, and a spiral first stirring body 43 is formed on the annular sidewall, with a hollow portion 42 located on the annular sidewall.

[0034] In the above embodiment, the first stirring body 43 formed on the annular sidewall can stir the liquid food in the inner cavity of the direct drinking smoothie cup 2, effectively improving the effect and efficiency of smoothie preparation.

[0035] In some embodiments, such as Figures 2 to 4 As shown, the stirring component 41 also has a bottom wall, which is positioned relative to the annular side wall and close to the bottom of the direct-drinking smoothie cup 2. The bottom wall of the stirring component 41 forms an impeller-shaped second stirring body 44.

[0036] In the above embodiment, the second stirring body 44 formed on the bottom wall can stir the liquid food located at the bottom of the cavity in the inner cavity of the direct drinking smoothie cup 2, ensuring that the liquid food can flow fully in the inner cavity of the direct drinking smoothie cup 2, further improving the effect and efficiency of smoothie preparation.

[0037] Optionally, the bottom wall of the stirring component 41, except for the area where the second stirring body 44 is located, can have a hollow area, thereby further reducing the overall weight of the stirring component 41 and increasing the contact area between the evaporator 33 and the liquid food in the direct drinking smoothie cup 2, thus ensuring the cooling effect.

[0038] In some embodiments, the direct-drinking smoothie cup 2 is detachably mounted on the body 1 via the cup opening 21.

[0039] In the above embodiments, the detachable connection can greatly improve the ease of assembly and disassembly of the direct drinking smoothie cup 2. When the smoothie preparation is completed or the direct drinking smoothie cup 2 needs to be cleaned, the direct drinking smoothie cup 2 can be easily and quickly detached, effectively improving the practicality of the upright direct drinking smoothie preparation device and the convenience of user use.

[0040] Specifically, the direct-drinking smoothie cup 2 and the body 1 can be connected by threaded connection, snap-fit ​​connection or magnetic connection, etc., and this application does not make specific limitations in this regard.

[0041] For example, the direct-drinking smoothie cup 2 and the body 1 are connected by a snap-fit ​​connection. The cup opening 21 of the direct-drinking smoothie cup 2 is a single cup opening 21, and a first snap-fit ​​structure (not shown in the figure) is provided at the cup opening 21. The body 1 is provided with a second snap-fit ​​structure (not shown in the figure) that is adapted to the first snap-fit ​​structure.

[0042] In the above embodiment, the direct-drinking smoothie cup 2 can be snapped into the body 1 via the cup opening 21. This ensures both ease of assembly and disassembly of the direct-drinking smoothie cup 2 and a secure connection between the cup 2 and the body 1, preventing the cup 2 from accidentally detaching due to external force during smoothie preparation. Furthermore, since the direct-drinking smoothie cup 2 has only one opening 21, it allows for both smoothie preparation and direct drinking, significantly reducing the manufacturing and operating costs of the upright direct-drinking smoothie preparation device and enhancing its practicality.

[0043] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the stirring assembly 4 also includes a driving component 45, which is disposed inside the body 1 and located above the evaporator 33. The output shaft 46 of the driving component 45 passes through the evaporator 33 and is connected to the bottom wall of the stirring component 41 to drive the stirring component 41 to rotate.

[0044] In the above embodiment, the output shaft 46 of the drive component 45 can pass through the evaporator 33 and connect to the stirring component 41. The drive component 45 can then drive the stirring component 41 to rotate. This makes the structure of the stirring assembly 4 more reasonable and compact, avoiding taking up too much volume in the body 1, and is conducive to the miniaturization of the vertical direct drinking smoothie preparation device.

[0045] A connecting hole 47 can be formed on the bottom wall of the aforementioned stirring component 41. When the stirring component 41 is fitted onto the evaporator 33, the output shaft 46 of the driving component 45 passes through the connecting hole 47 to connect the output shaft 46 to the stirring component 41.

[0046] In embodiments not shown, the output shaft 46 of the drive member 45 and the connection hole 47 of the stirring member 41 can be connected by a snap-fit ​​connection, and this application does not specifically limit this.

[0047] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the vertical direct-drinking smoothie preparation device also includes a control component 5, a refrigeration component 3 and a stirring component 4, which are electrically connected to the control component 5. The control component 5 is used to control the operation of the refrigeration component 3 while controlling the rotation of the stirring element 41 of the stirring component 4.

[0048] In the above embodiments, the control component 5 can simultaneously control the cooling component 3 and the stirring component 41 to achieve coordinated operation of the cooling component 3 and the stirring component 41 during the preparation of the shaved ice, thereby ensuring that the prepared shaved ice is relatively fine.

[0049] It should be noted that the control component 5 can be constructed using electronic components such as timers, comparators, registers, and digital logic circuits, or implemented using processor chips such as microcontrollers, microprocessors, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), digital signal processors (DSPs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), programmable logic arrays (PLAs), and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and their peripheral circuits.

[0050] In some embodiments, the upright direct-drinking smoothie preparation device further includes an identification component (not shown in the figure) electrically connected to the control component 5. The identification component is located on the body 1 and is used to generate positioning information indicating that the direct-drinking smoothie cup 2 is installed in place. The control component 5 is used to receive the positioning information and control the operation of the cooling component 3 and the stirring component 4 respectively.

[0051] In the above embodiments, the identification component can generate positioning information. After receiving the positioning information, the control component 5 can control the cooling component 3 and the stirring component 4 to work respectively. In this way, the preparation of slush can be carried out after ensuring that the direct drinking slush cup 2 is installed in place, which greatly improves the reliability of the upright direct drinking slush preparation device.

[0052] After the direct-drinking smoothie cup 2 is installed in place, the identification component can generate arrival information and transmit it to the control component 5. The control component 5 can coordinate and control the operation of the cooling component 3 and the stirring component 4 based on the arrival information.

[0053] The aforementioned identification components may include a Hall sensor mounted on the body 1, and a magnetic component may be mounted on the direct-drinking smoothie cup 2. The Hall sensor generates positioning information indicating that the direct-drinking smoothie cup 2 is in place by sensing the magnetic field of the magnetic component.

[0054] In some embodiments, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the condenser 31 is located above the compressor 32, and the control component 5 is arranged side by side with the compressor 32.

[0055] In the above embodiments, the condenser 31, control component 5 and compressor 32 can be reasonably arranged inside the body 1, making full use of the space inside the body 1, optimizing the layout of each component, and effectively improving the rationality and compactness of the layout of each component in the vertical direct drinking smoothie preparation device.

[0056] The above embodiments are merely exemplary embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications or equivalent substitutions to this application within the scope and nature of this application, and such modifications or equivalent substitutions should also be considered to fall within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A vertically positioned direct-drinking smoothie preparation device, characterized in that, include: Body (1); The direct-drinking smoothie cup (2) has an upright position with the cup mouth (21) facing upwards. The direct-drinking smoothie cup (2) is detachably mounted on the body (1) in the upright position. A refrigeration assembly (3) includes a condenser (31), a compressor (32), and an evaporator (33) connected to each other. The condenser (31) and the compressor (32) are located inside the housing (1), and the evaporator (33) is located outside the housing (1). The condenser (31) and the compressor (32) are used to operate so that refrigerant flows through the evaporator (33). The stirring assembly (4) includes a stirring element (41) located outside the body (1). The stirring element (41) is fitted outside the evaporator (33). When the direct-drinking smoothie cup (2) is installed on the body (1), the evaporator (33) and the stirring element (41) are both located inside the direct-drinking smoothie cup (2). The evaporator (33) is used to cool the inner cavity of the direct-drinking smoothie cup (2), and the stirring element (41) is used to rotate and stir the liquid food in the inner cavity of the direct-drinking smoothie cup (2).

2. The upright direct-drinking smoothie preparation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The stirring element (41) has a perforated portion (42) on the side facing the evaporator (33), and the perforated portion (42) is used to allow the liquid food in the evaporator (33) and the direct drinking smoothie cup (2) to come into contact.

3. The upright direct-drinking smoothie preparation device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The stirring element (41) has an annular sidewall surrounding the evaporator (33), on which a spiral first stirring body (43) is formed, and the hollow part (42) is located on the annular sidewall.

4. The upright direct-drinking smoothie preparation device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The stirring element (41) also has a bottom wall, which is located near the bottom of the direct-drinking smoothie cup (2) relative to the annular side wall, and the bottom wall of the stirring element (41) forms an impeller-shaped second stirring body (44).

5. The upright direct-drinking smoothie preparation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The direct-drinking smoothie cup (2) is detachably mounted on the body (1) through the cup opening (21).

6. The upright direct-drinking smoothie preparation device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The direct-drinking smoothie cup (2) has one cup opening (21), and a first snap-fit ​​structure is provided at the cup opening (21). The body (1) is provided with a second snap-fit ​​structure that is compatible with the first snap-fit ​​structure.

7. The upright direct-drinking smoothie preparation device according to claim 1 or 4, characterized in that, The stirring assembly (4) also includes a driving member (45), which is disposed inside the body (1) and located above the evaporator (33). The output shaft (46) of the driving member (45) passes through the evaporator (33) and is connected to the bottom wall of the stirring member (41) to drive the stirring member (41) to rotate.

8. The upright direct-drinking smoothie preparation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upright direct-drinking smoothie preparation device also includes a control component (5). The refrigeration component (3) and the stirring component (4) are electrically connected to the control component (5). The control component (5) is used to control the operation of the refrigeration component (3) while controlling the rotation of the stirring element (41) of the stirring component (4).

9. The upright direct-drinking smoothie preparation device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The upright direct-drinking smoothie preparation device also includes an identification component electrically connected to the control component (5). The identification component is located on the body (1) and is used to generate positioning information of the direct-drinking smoothie cup (2) in place. The control component (5) is used to receive the positioning information and control the operation of the refrigeration component (3) and the stirring component (4) respectively.

10. The upright direct-drinking smoothie preparation device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The condenser (31) is located above the compressor (32), and the control component (5) is arranged side by side with the compressor (32).

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