Compact snow melting machine

Abstract

This utility model discloses a compact slush machine, belonging to beverage making equipment. Existing slush machines are relatively large. This utility model achieves a compact structure and minimizes the size of the slush machine by rationally arranging the refrigeration system, material tank, reamer, power system, and cooling fan within the machine body. Furthermore, the compressor is located below the support and material tank, aligning the material tank and the beverage inside with the compressor vertically. The weight of the compressor lowers the center of gravity of the slush machine, maintaining its stability. Since the compressor generates heat during operation, the surrounding air rises due to the heat. Therefore, the cooling fan dissipates heat from the condenser while simultaneously expelling the hot air generated by the compressor from the installation space, facilitating cooling of the slush machine's interior.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model pertains to beverage production equipment, specifically relating to a compact snow melting machine. Background Technology

[0002] Snow melting machines are used to make slush and other cold drinks. In addition to holding the beverage in a container, they also need a refrigeration system to cool the beverage. Therefore, snow melting machines have a complex structure and a large size. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention addresses the drawback of existing snow melting machines being too bulky by providing a compact snow melting machine.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the compact snow melting machine of this utility model is characterized by comprising: The fuselage includes a support section and a head section. The head section is located behind the support section and protrudes upward. An installation space is formed inside the fuselage. The fuselage is provided with an air inlet channel and an air outlet channel for heat dissipation of the installation space. A refrigeration system, comprising a compressor, an evaporator, and a condenser connected in a refrigeration circuit via refrigerant pipes, wherein the compressor is located in the installation space of the unit body and below the support, the evaporator is cylindrical and extends forward from the head of the unit body to the top of the support, and the condenser is located in the installation space of the unit body and above and behind the compressor. The material barrel has a through hole at its rear end and is fitted over the evaporator through the through hole. The material barrel is located on the support part of the machine body and is locked to the head of the machine body. The reamer is located inside the feed tank and fitted around the evaporator; The power system includes a motor and a shaft. The motor is located in the internal space of the head, and the shaft runs laterally through the evaporator. The rear end of the shaft is connected to the motor drive, and the front end of the shaft is connected to a reamer. The cooling fan is located in the installation space of the unit and is attached to the back of the condenser. The cooling fan is used to draw air into the installation space from the air intake channel and exhaust air out of the installation space from the air outlet channel. The electrical control box is located below the condenser and serves as a support component for the condenser.

[0005] This snow melting machine rationally arranges the refrigeration system, material tank, reamer, power system, and cooling fan within the machine body, resulting in a compact structure and a small size. Furthermore, the compressor is located below the support and material tank, aligning the material tank and the beverage inside with the compressor vertically. The compressor's weight lowers the machine's center of gravity, ensuring stability. Since the compressor generates heat during operation, the surrounding air rises. Therefore, the cooling fan dissipates heat from the condenser while simultaneously expelling the hot air from the compressor into the machine's installation space, facilitating internal cooling of the snow melting machine.

[0006] Preferably, the air inlet duct is located on the left and / or right side cover of the unit body, and the air outlet duct is located on the rear cover of the unit body, with the air inlet duct facing the side of the compressor and condenser. This facilitates the entry of external air into the installation space to cool the compressor and condenser.

[0007] Preferably, the motor is located above the condenser. This allows the motor, condenser, and control box to be stacked, reducing the volume occupied.

[0008] Preferably, the electrical control box contains a PCB control board, which provides installation space for the PCB control board and protects it.

[0009] Preferably, the rear cover of the machine body has a multi-purpose socket located above the air outlet duct and a cable winder located below the air outlet duct for winding and storing electrical wires. Preferably, the head of the machine body has a micro switch, and the slush dispenser has a triggering part. The triggering part activates the micro switch to put the slush dispenser into standby mode only when the slush dispenser is installed in place. This ensures the beverage machine operates correctly and prevents malfunctions caused by the slush dispenser operating when the slush dispenser is not installed in place.

[0010] Preferably, the left and / or right cover of the machine body is provided with a bracket that can be unfolded and retracted by flipping it. This is used to place food such as cakes and ice cream, expanding the food placement space of the slush machine. Moreover, when not in use, such as when storing the slush machine, the bracket can be folded up to avoid taking up space.

[0011] Preferably, the front left and front right corners of the machine body have recessed sections where the front cover transitions to the left and right side covers. This allows the user to conveniently take food from the tray when facing the slush machine.

[0012] Preferably, a detachable water tray is attached to the bottom front of the machine body. When storing the snow melter, the water tray can be folded up to avoid taking up space.

[0013] Preferably, the container and the support section are provided with ribs and grooves, with the ribs located within the grooves when the container is installed. When the container is in place, the cooperation between the ribs and the grooves prevents the container from shaking, stabilizing it on the support and resisting agitation from the agitator, the surge of the beverage, and the compression from the ice. The ribs and grooves also serve a guiding function during the installation and removal of the container.

[0014] This invention achieves a compact structure and minimizes the size of the snow melting machine by rationally arranging the refrigeration system, material tank, reamer, power system, and cooling fan within the machine body. Furthermore, the compressor is located below the support and material tank, aligning the material tank and the beverage inside with the compressor vertically. The weight of the compressor lowers the center of gravity, ensuring stability. Since the compressor generates heat during operation, the surrounding air rises. Therefore, the cooling fan dissipates heat from the condenser while simultaneously expelling the hot air from the compressor into the machine's installation space, facilitating internal cooling of the snow melting machine. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the compact snow melting machine of this utility model from one perspective; Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of another perspective of the compact snow melting machine shown; Figure 3 for Figure 1-2 An exploded view of the hopper, cutter head, and body of the compact snow melting machine shown. Figure 4 for Figure 1-2 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of a compact snow melting machine is shown. Figure 5 for Figure 1-2 A schematic diagram of the airflow direction of a compact snow melting machine; Explanation of the labels in the diagram: 100 Body, 110 Support, 111 Rib, 120 Head, 121 Lock, 130 Left Side Cover, 131 Air Inlet Channel, 132 Bracket, 140 Rear Cover, 141 Multi-purpose Socket, 142 Winding Bracket, 143 Air Outlet Channel, 150 Recessed Part; 210 compressor, 220 evaporator, 230 condenser, 240 refrigerant pipe; 300 Material bucket, 301 Feed port, 302 Discharge port, 303 Trigger, 304 Slot; 400 reamer; 510 motor, 520 shaft; 600 cooling fan; 700 electrical control box; 800 micro switch; 900 water tray. Detailed Implementation

[0016] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0017] The terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification and claims of this utility model are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such as a method or product that includes a series of technical features, not limited to those technical features explicitly listed, but also including other technical features that may be included in the method or product but not explicitly listed.

[0018] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," and "rear," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Among them, "upper" and "lower," "left" and "right," and "front" and "rear" are opposite directions.

[0019] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0020] like Figure 1-5 As shown, the compact snow melting machine includes a body 100, a refrigeration system 200, a material hopper 300, a reamer 400, a power system, a cooling fan 600, and an electrical control box 700.

[0021] like Figure 3 As shown, the body 100 includes a support part 110 and a head 120. The support part 110 is in the shape of an arc groove, and the head 120 is located behind the support part 110 and protrudes upward. An installation space is formed inside the body. The body is provided with an air inlet channel 131 and an air outlet channel 143 for heat dissipation of the installation space.

[0022] like Figure 4 As shown, the refrigeration system includes a compressor 210, an evaporator 220, and a condenser 230 connected in the refrigeration circuit via a refrigerant pipe 240. The compressor 210 is located in the installation space of the unit body and is located below the support 110. The evaporator 220 is cylindrical and extends forward from the head 120 of the unit body to the top of the support 110. The condenser 230 is located in the installation space of the unit body and is located above and behind the compressor 210.

[0023] like Figure 1-4 As shown, the material tank 300 has a through hole at the rear end and is fitted over the evaporator 220 through the through hole. The material tank 300 is located on the support part 110 of the machine body and is locked to the head 120 of the machine body by the latch 121. The material tank 300 has a feeding port 301 and a discharging port 302.

[0024] like Figure 3 As shown, the reamer 400 is located inside the material bucket 300 and is fitted around the evaporator 220.

[0025] like Figure 3-4 As shown, the power system includes a motor 510 and a rotating shaft 520. The motor 510 is located in the internal space of the head, and the rotating shaft 520 is transversely inserted through the evaporator 220. The rear end of the rotating shaft 520 is connected to the motor 510 for transmission, and the front end of the rotating shaft 520 is connected to the reamer 400.

[0026] The cooling fan 600 is located within the mounting space of the chassis and is attached to the rear side of the condenser 230. The cooling fan 600... Figure 5 The air inlet duct 131 is used to draw air into the installation space, and the air outlet duct 143 is used to exhaust air out of the installation space. The electrical control box 700 is located below the condenser 230 and serves as a support component for the condenser. The electrical control box houses the PCB control board, providing mounting space and protecting the PCB control board.

[0027] This snow melting machine rationally arranges the refrigeration system, material tank, reamer, power system, and cooling fan within the machine body, resulting in a compact structure and a small size. Furthermore, the compressor is located below the support and material tank, aligning the material tank and the beverage inside with the compressor vertically. The compressor's weight lowers the machine's center of gravity, ensuring stability. Since the compressor generates heat during operation, the surrounding air rises. Therefore, the cooling fan dissipates heat from the condenser while simultaneously expelling the hot air from the compressor into the machine's installation space, facilitating internal cooling of the snow melting machine.

[0028] In the illustrated structure, the air inlet duct 131 is located on the left side cover 130 and / or the right side cover of the unit, and the air outlet duct 143 is located on the rear cover 140 of the unit. The air inlet duct 131 faces the side of the compressor 210 and the condenser 230. This facilitates the entry of external air into the installation space to cool the compressor and condenser. In other embodiments, changing the direction of the cooling fan 600 can alter the airflow direction, as if the air inlet and outlet ducts were interchanged.

[0029] In the illustrated structure, the motor 510 is located above the condenser 230. This allows the motor, condenser, and control box to be stacked, reducing the volume occupied.

[0030] In the illustrated structure, the rear cover 140 of the body is provided with a multi-purpose socket 141 located on the upper side of the air outlet duct 143 and a cable winder 142 located on the lower side of the air outlet duct. The multi-purpose socket is used to connect the electrical plug of the wire, and the cable winder is used to wind and store the wire.

[0031] In the illustrated structure, a microswitch 800 is installed at the head 120 of the machine body, and a trigger 303 is installed at the rear end of the material tank 300. The trigger 303 activates the microswitch only when the material tank is properly installed, putting the slush machine into standby mode and allowing it to start working. This ensures the beverage machine operates correctly and prevents malfunctions caused by starting the slush machine before the material tank is properly installed.

[0032] In the illustrated structure, the left side cover 130 and / or the right side cover of the machine body are provided with a bracket 132 that can be unfolded and retracted by flipping. This is used to place food such as cakes and ice cream, expanding the food placement space of the slush machine. Moreover, when not in use, such as when storing the slush machine, the bracket can be folded up to avoid taking up space.

[0033] In the illustrated structure, the discharge port 302 is located at the front end of the material container 300, and the front left and front right corners of the machine body 100 are provided with recessed portions 150 that transition from the front cover to the left and right covers. These recessed portions 150 shorten the distance between the discharge port 302 and the bracket 132, allowing the user to conveniently switch positions between the bracket and the discharge port to retrieve food when facing the slush machine.

[0034] In the illustrated structure, a detachable water tray 900 is connected to the bottom front of the machine body. When storing the snow melter, the water tray can be folded up to avoid taking up space.

[0035] In the illustrated structure, the container 300 and the support 110 are separately provided with ribs 111 and grooves 304. When the container is installed in place, the ribs 111 are located within the grooves 304. When the container is installed, the cooperation between the ribs and the grooves prevents the container from shaking, stabilizing it on the support and resisting the agitation from the shovel, the surge of the beverage, and the compression from the ice. The cooperation between the ribs and the grooves also serves as a guide during the installation and removal of the container.

Claims

1. A compact snow melter characterized by include: The body (100) includes a support (110) and a head (120), the head (120) is located behind the support (110) and protrudes upward, and an installation space is formed inside the body (100). The body is provided with an air inlet channel (131) and an air outlet channel (143) for heat dissipation of the installation space. The refrigeration system includes a compressor (210), an evaporator (220), and a condenser (230) connected in the refrigeration circuit via a refrigerant pipe (240). The compressor (210) is located in the mounting space of the body and below the support (110). The evaporator (220) is cylindrical and extends forward from the head (120) of the body to the top of the support (110). The condenser (230) is located in the mounting space of the body and above and behind the compressor (210). The material barrel (300) has a through hole at its rear end and is fitted over the evaporator (220) through the through hole. The material barrel (300) is located on the support part (110) of the machine body and is locked to the head (120) of the machine body by a latch (121). A reamer (400) is located inside the feed hopper (300) and fitted around the evaporator (220); The power system includes a motor (510) and a rotating shaft (520). The motor (510) is located in the internal space of the head (120). The rotating shaft (520) is transversely inserted through the evaporator (220). The rear end of the rotating shaft (520) is connected to the motor (510) for transmission, and the front end of the rotating shaft (520) is connected to the reamer (400). A cooling fan (600) is located in the mounting space of the chassis and is attached to the rear side of the condenser (230). The cooling fan (600) is used to draw air into the mounting space from the air intake channel (131) and exhaust air out of the mounting space from the air outlet channel (143). The electrical control box (700) is located below the condenser (230) as a support component for the condenser.

2. The compact snow melter of claim 1, characterized by: The air inlet channel (131) is located on the left side cover (130) and / or the right side cover of the body, and the air outlet channel (143) is located on the rear cover (140) of the body. The air inlet channel (131) faces the side of the compressor (210) and condenser (230).

3. The compact snow melter of claim 1, characterized by: The motor (510) is located above the condenser (230).

4. The compact snow melter of claim 1, characterized by: The electrical control box (700) contains a PCB control board.

5. The compact snow melter of claim 1, characterized by: The rear cover (140) of the unit has a multi-purpose socket (141) located on the upper side of the air outlet channel (143) and a winding rack (142) located on the lower side of the air outlet channel.

6. The compact snow melter of claim 1, characterized by: The head (120) of the machine body is equipped with a micro switch (800), and the material bucket (300) is equipped with a trigger (303). The trigger (303) triggers the micro switch (800) to put the snow melting machine into standby mode only when the material bucket (300) is installed in place.

7. The compact snow melter of claim 1, characterized by: The left side cover (130) and / or the right side cover of the fuselage are provided with a bracket (132) that can be unfolded and retracted by flipping.

8. The compact snow melting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fuselage (100) has recessed parts (150) at the left front corner and right front corner, where the front cover transitions to the left side cover and the right side cover.

9. The compact snow melter of claim 1, characterized by: A detachable water tray (900) is connected to the bottom front side of the body (100).

10. The compact snow melter of claim 1, characterized by: The bucket (300) is provided with a rib (111) and a groove (304) separately from the support part (110), and the rib (111) is located in the groove (304) when the bucket (300) is installed in place.

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