A cold drink machine with a condensed water collecting structure

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of cold drink machine, propose a kind of cold drink machine with collection condensate structure, including body, body is equipped with ice making component, the body is also equipped with: water-collecting cavity, the water-collecting cavity is used to receive the condensate of ice making component;Collecting box, the collecting box is connected water-collecting cavity to collect condensate, and collecting box detachably installs on body;Drainage channel, the drainage channel is used to guide the condensate on water-collecting cavity into collecting box;The water-collecting cavity, drainage channel and collecting box are sequentially connected to form condensate discharge channel. Collecting box can be conveniently detached from body and pour water cleaning, compared with some condensate direct discharge design through pipeline, the technical scheme cancels relevant pipeline structure, solves the technical problem that the existing pipeline structure exists and occurs blockage, and pipeline is not convenient to detach maintenance cleaning and other technical problems.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of cold drink machines, specifically to a cold drink machine with a condensate collection structure. Background Technology

[0002] Chinese Patent Publication No. CN222954811U discloses a water collection structure for a slush machine. The slush machine includes a bracket located below the evaporator, with a drain hole on the bracket for connecting a drain pipe (connecting pipe). One end of the drain pipe extends to a water collection tray. Condensate generated during evaporator operation drips onto the bracket, and the condensate flows along the drain hole and drain pipe into the water collection tray. However, the connecting pipe in this structure is prone to blockage due to the accumulation of slush or ice cream residue; prolonged water accumulation in the pipe makes cleaning difficult, easily leading to mold and bacteria growth, affecting hygiene; and the overall structure lacks a design for easy disassembly and maintenance, making cleaning the connecting pipe inconvenient during use. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention proposes a cold drink maker with a condensate collection structure. By incorporating a collection box and a water collection chamber on the machine body to collect condensate from the ice-making component, and with the ice-making component installed within a support, along with a drainage channel on the machine body to guide the condensate into the collection box, effective collection of condensate generated by the ice-making component is achieved. The collection box can be easily removed from the machine body for emptying and cleaning. Compared to some designs where condensate is directly discharged through pipes, this technical solution eliminates the associated pipe structure, solving the technical problems of blockage and inconvenience of disassembly, maintenance, and cleaning associated with existing pipe structures.

[0004] A beverage cooler with a condensate collection structure designed for this purpose includes a body, the body being equipped with an ice-making component, and the body further comprising:

[0005] A water collection chamber for collecting condensate from the ice-making assembly;

[0006] A collection box, which is connected to a water collection chamber to collect condensate, and the collection box is detachably installed on the machine body;

[0007] A drainage channel is provided to guide condensate from the water collection chamber into the collection box.

[0008] The water collection chamber, drainage channel, and collection box are connected in sequence to form a condensate discharge channel.

[0009] The collection box is located on the side of the machine body, which includes a side plate with a cavity. The collection box is detachably installed on the cavity, and an avoidance notch is provided at the upper part of the cavity corresponding to the outlet of the drainage channel.

[0010] The machine body is also provided with a support component, and the water collection chamber is set on the support component and located at the lower part of the ice-making component;

[0011] The water collection chamber is provided with a guide surface for guiding the liquid to the drainage channel.

[0012] The guiding surface is a guiding inclined surface or a guiding arc surface.

[0013] The support member is provided with a water receiving groove, and a drainage channel is provided on the water receiving groove. The drainage channel extends downward along the lower part of the water receiving groove and is located at the upper part of the collection box. The water collection cavity is connected to the water receiving groove.

[0014] A step is provided between the water collection cavity and the water receiving groove, and the water collection cavity and the water receiving groove are connected by the step. The inner bottom wall of the water receiving groove is lower than the inner bottom wall of the water collection cavity.

[0015] The support includes a front baffle and a rear baffle that are spaced apart from each other. The bottom wall of the support, the front baffle, the rear baffle, and the left and right sides of the support form an open cavity with an open top to collect condensate.

[0016] The body includes a base, a front support and a rear support mounted on the base. The front support and the rear support are fixedly connected to a support member, and the support member is fixed to the body through the front support and the rear support.

[0017] The support member has a positioning groove on its inner side, and the ice-making component has a positioning block that is inserted into the positioning groove. The ice-making component is suspended on the inner side of the support member through the positioning block and the positioning groove.

[0018] The ice-making assembly includes a shell and an evaporator for supplying refrigerant flow. The shell covers the evaporator, and a heat exchange chamber for heat exchange with the refrigerant is formed between the inner side of the shell and the outer side of the evaporator.

[0019] A support plate is provided between the rear of the evaporator and the inner side of the machine body. The rear of the evaporator passes through the support plate, and a seal is provided at the joint between the evaporator and the support plate to prevent liquid leakage.

[0020] The rear of the housing is open and abuts against the support plate.

[0021] The beneficial technical effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0022] By incorporating a collection box and a water collection chamber on the machine body to collect condensate from the ice-making components, and installing the ice-making components within a support, while also providing a drainage channel on the machine body to guide the condensate into the collection box, effective collection of condensate generated by the ice-making components is achieved. The collection box can be easily removed from the machine body for emptying and cleaning. Compared to some designs where condensate is directly discharged through pipes, this technical solution eliminates the related pipe structure, solving the technical problems of blockage and inconvenience of disassembly, maintenance, and cleaning associated with existing pipe structures. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional structural diagram of a cold drink machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a collection box disassembled from a beverage cooler according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the assembly structure of the ice-making component and the support component according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional structural diagram of a cold drink machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional cross-sectional structural diagram of a support member according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the side panel structure of a cold drink machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a cold drink machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present application more apparent and understandable, many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without departing from the spirit of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0031] See Figures 1-7 The system includes a body 1, which is equipped with an ice-making assembly 6. The body 1 also includes:

[0032] Water collection chamber 7, which is used to collect condensate from ice-making component 6;

[0033] Collection box 2, which is connected to water collection chamber 7 to collect condensate, and collection box 2 is detachably installed on body 1;

[0034] Drainage channel 4 is used to guide the condensate on the water collection chamber 7 into the collection box 2;

[0035] The water collection chamber 7, the drainage channel 4, and the collection box 2 are connected in sequence to form a condensate discharge channel.

[0036] By installing a collection box 2 and a water collection chamber 7 on the body 1 to collect condensate from the ice-making component 6, and installing the ice-making component 6 inside the support 3, while the body 1 has a drainage channel 4 to guide the condensate into the collection box 2, effective collection of condensate generated by the ice-making component 6 is achieved. The collection box 2 can be easily removed from the body 1 for emptying and cleaning. Compared to some designs where condensate is directly discharged through pipes, this technical solution eliminates the related pipe structure, solving the technical problems of blockage caused by existing pipe structures and the inconvenience of disassembling, maintaining, and cleaning the pipes.

[0037] The collection box 2 is located on the side of the body 1. The body 1 includes a side plate 17 with a cavity 5. The collection box 2 is detachably installed on the cavity 5. The upper part of the cavity 5 is provided with an avoidance notch 18 corresponding to the liquid outlet of the drainage channel 4.

[0038] The collection box 2 is equivalent to a drawer, which is stably placed in the cavity 5 in a pending state.

[0039] By utilizing the cavity 5 within the side panel 17 of the main body 1, the collection box 2 is cleverly concealed without occupying additional external space, resulting in a cleaner and more aesthetically pleasing overall appearance. The collection box 2 is detachably mounted on the cavity 5, allowing users to easily remove it for cleaning; operation is simple and convenient. The outlet of the drain channel 4 is aligned with the clearance notch 18, ensuring that condensate flows smoothly from the drain channel 4 into the collection box 2. The collection box 2 can be made of transparent material, allowing users to easily observe the liquid level within it.

[0040] The collection box 2 is installed in the cavity 5 by a pull-out mechanism.

[0041] The body 1 is also provided with a support 3, and the water collection chamber 7 is arranged on the support 3 and located at the lower part of the ice-making component 6;

[0042] The water collection cavity 7 is provided with a guide surface 8 for guiding the liquid to the drainage channel 4.

[0043] The water collection chamber 7 effectively collects the condensate generated during the operation of the ice-making component 6. The water collection chamber 7 is groove-shaped, which effectively increases the condensate collection volume. The design of the guide surface 8 allows the condensate to flow smoothly to the drainage channel 4 in a specific direction under the action of gravity, ensuring smooth drainage.

[0044] The guiding surface 8 is a guiding inclined surface or a guiding arc surface.

[0045] The guide surface 8 is designed as a slope or arc, allowing liquid to slide down along it onto the bottom wall of the water collection cavity 7, and then flow along the bottom wall to the drainage channel 4, preventing liquid accumulation in the water collection cavity 7. Under the influence of gravity, condensate flows along the inclined or arc-shaped guide surface 8 to the drainage channel 4. This guide method is simple and efficient, preventing liquid accumulation in the water collection cavity 7 and reducing the risk of water accumulation and bacterial growth.

[0046] The support member 3 is provided with a water receiving groove 9, and a drainage channel 4 is provided on the water receiving groove 9. The drainage channel 4 extends downward along the lower part of the water receiving groove 9 and is located at the upper part of the collection box 2. The water collection cavity 7 is connected to the water receiving groove 9.

[0047] The design of the water-receiving groove 9 further optimizes the condensate collection path. As a transitional structure between the water collection chamber 7 and the drainage channel 4, it better collects the condensate flowing from the water collection chamber 7. Since the drainage channel 4 is located below the water-receiving groove 9 and extends downwards, gravity allows the condensate to enter the collection box 2 along the drainage channel 4. The water collection chamber 7 and the water-receiving groove 9 are connected, ensuring the continuous flow of condensate throughout the collection system and preventing blockages or water accumulation. Because the inlet of the collection box 2 is located below the outlet of the drainage channel 4, and the height of the collection box 2 on the body 1 is lower than the height of the support 3 on the body 1, the condensate flows from the lower water level of the support 3 (water-receiving groove 9) to the collection box 2.

[0048] A step 10 is provided between the water collecting cavity 7 and the water receiving groove 9. The water collecting cavity 7 and the water receiving groove 9 are connected by the step 10, and the inner bottom wall of the water receiving groove 9 is lower than the inner bottom wall of the water collecting cavity 7.

[0049] When condensate drips into the water collection chamber 7, the condensate in the water collection chamber 7 passes over the step 10 and enters the water receiving groove 9. Finally, the condensate is directed into the collection box 2 through the drainage channel 4.

[0050] The support member 3 includes a front baffle 11 and a rear baffle 12 arranged at a distance from each other. The bottom wall of the support member 3, the front baffle 11, the rear baffle 12, and the left and right sides of the support member 3 form an open cavity with an open top to receive condensate.

[0051] The front baffle 11 and the rear baffle 12 prevent condensate from leaking to the outside of the support 3.

[0052] The body 1 includes a base 13, a front support 14 and a rear support 13 disposed on the base 13, the front support 14 and the rear support 14 are respectively fixedly connected to the support 3, and the support 3 is fixed inside the body 1 through the front support 14 and the rear support 13.

[0053] The bottoms of the front support member 14 and the rear support member are fixed to the base 13 by screws, and the tops of the front support member 14 and the rear support member are fixedly connected to the support member 3 by screws.

[0054] The support member 3 has a positioning groove 15 on its inner side, and the ice-making component 6 has a positioning block 16 that is inserted into the positioning groove 15. The ice-making component 6 is suspended on the inner side of the support member 3 through the positioning block 16 and the positioning groove 15.

[0055] The ice-making component 6 is suspended inside the support 3, so that the support 3 can support the condensate produced by the ice-making component 6 during operation.

[0056] The ice-making assembly 6 includes a shell 19 and an evaporator 20 for supplying refrigerant flow. The shell 19 covers the evaporator 20, and a heat exchange chamber 21 for exchanging heat with the refrigerant is formed between the inner side of the shell 19 and the outer side of the evaporator 20.

[0057] The outer casing 19 is provided with a sliding cover. After the sliding cover is opened, liquid can be added into the outer casing 9. The evaporator 20 cools the outer casing 9, and the liquid inside the outer casing 9 freezes.

[0058] A support plate 22 is provided between the rear part of the evaporator 20 and the inner side of the body 1. The rear part of the evaporator 20 passes through the support plate 22. A seal 23 for preventing liquid leakage is provided at the joint between the evaporator 20 and the support plate 22.

[0059] The rear of the outer casing 19 is open and abuts against the support plate 22. A sealing rib can be provided between the rear of the outer casing 19 and the support plate 22, so that the outer casing 19 and the support plate 22 form a sealed connection to prevent liquid from leaking out.

[0060] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A beverage cooler with a condensate collection structure, comprising a body (1), wherein the body (1) is provided with an ice-making component (6), characterized in that: The body (1) is also provided with: Water collection chamber (7), which is used to collect condensate from ice-making assembly (6); Collection box (2), which is connected to water collection chamber (7) to collect condensate, and collection box (2) is detachably installed on body (1); Drainage channel (4), the drainage channel (4) is used to guide the condensate on the water collection chamber (7) into the collection box (2); The water collection chamber (7), drainage channel (4) and collection box (2) are connected in sequence to form a condensate discharge channel.

2. The beverage cooler with a condensate collection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The collection box (2) is located on the side of the body (1). The body (1) includes a side plate (17) with a cavity (5). The collection box (2) is detachably installed on the cavity (5). The upper part of the cavity (5) has an avoidance notch (18) corresponding to the outlet of the drainage channel (4).

3. The cold drink maker with a condensate collection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The body (1) is also provided with a support (3), and the water collection chamber (7) is provided on the support (3) and located at the lower part of the ice-making assembly (6); The water collection cavity (7) is provided with a guide surface (8) for guiding the liquid to flow to the drainage channel (4).

4. The beverage cooler with a condensate collection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The guiding surface (8) is a guiding inclined surface or a guiding arc surface.

5. The beverage cooler with a condensate collection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The support member (3) is provided with a water receiving groove (9), and a drainage channel (4) is provided on the water receiving groove (9). The drainage channel (4) extends downward along the lower part of the water receiving groove (9), and the drainage channel (4) is located at the upper part of the collection box (2). The water collection cavity (7) is connected to the water receiving groove (9).

6. The beverage cooler with a condensate collection structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: A step (10) is provided between the water collection cavity (7) and the water receiving groove (9). The water collection cavity (7) and the water receiving groove (9) are connected by the step (10), and the inner bottom wall of the water receiving groove (9) is lower than the inner bottom wall of the water collection cavity (7).

7. The beverage cooler with a condensate collection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The support member (3) includes a front baffle (11) and a rear baffle (12) arranged at a distance from each other. The bottom wall of the support member (3), the front baffle (11), the rear baffle (12), and the left and right sides of the support member (3) form an open cavity with an open top to receive condensate.

8. The cold drink maker with a condensate collection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The body (1) includes a base (13), a front support (14) and a rear support on the base (13). The front support (14) and the rear support are fixedly connected to the support (3) respectively. The support (3) is fixed inside the body (1) through the front support (14) and the rear support.

9. The cold drink maker with a condensate collection structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The support member (3) has a positioning groove (15) on its inner side, and the ice-making component (6) has a positioning block (16) that is inserted into the positioning groove (15). The ice-making component (6) is suspended on the inner side of the support member (3) through the positioning block (16) and the positioning groove (15).

10. The beverage cooler with a condensate collection structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice-making assembly (6) includes a shell (19) and an evaporator (20) for supplying refrigerant flow. The shell (19) covers the evaporator (20), and a heat exchange chamber (21) for exchanging heat with the refrigerant is formed between the inner side of the shell (19) and the outer side of the evaporator (20). A support plate (22) is provided between the rear of the evaporator (20) and the inner side of the body (1). The rear of the evaporator (20) passes through the support plate (22). A seal (23) for preventing liquid leakage is provided at the joint between the evaporator (20) and the support plate (22). The rear of the outer casing (19) is open and the rear of the outer casing (19) abuts against the support plate (22).

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