A driving device of a cold drink manufacturing machine, a smoothie machine and an ice cream machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of electrical equipment, especially a kind of driving device of cold drink manufacturing machine, slush machine and ice cream machine. Including the refrigeration bucket in the stirring cavity of cold drink body, the driving motor in the cold drink body, rotating shaft, the rotating shaft rotatable is arranged in the refrigeration bucket, and the front end of the rotating shaft is the output connecting end that the refrigeration bucket front end projects, the output connecting end is used to install stirring part and drive stirring part to rotate in the refrigeration bucket periphery, the other end of the rotating shaft is the mounting end directly connected with the output shaft of the driving motor. It is through optimization driving motor and rotating shaft, so that overall volume is small, cost is low, it is favorable to improve efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electrical equipment, and in particular to a drive device for a cold drink making machine, a smoothie machine, and an ice cream machine. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional cold drink preparation equipment, such as smoothie machines and ice cream machines, uses stirring blades to stir raw materials at low temperatures in the stirring chamber, causing them to solidify into cold drinks or smoothies during the stirring process. However, the existing stirring blade drive devices have motors connected to the rotating shaft through a gearbox, which results in high cost, large size, and low motor efficiency, which is not conducive to the trend of miniaturization of equipment design. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a drive device for a cold drink making machine, which optimizes the drive motor and rotating shaft to achieve a small overall size, low cost, and improved efficiency.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following solution:

[0005] A driving device for a cold drink making machine includes a refrigeration tank disposed in the stirring chamber of the cold drink machine body, a drive motor disposed in the cold drink machine body, and a rotating shaft. The rotating shaft is rotatably inserted into the refrigeration tank, and the front end of the rotating shaft is an output connection end extending from the front end of the refrigeration tank. The output connection end is used to install a stirring component and drive the stirring component to rotate around the outer circumference of the refrigeration tank. The other end of the rotating shaft is an installation end directly connected to the output shaft of the drive motor.

[0006] As described above, in the driving device of a cold drink making machine, the mounting end is sleeved with the output shaft, and the output shaft is also provided with a limiting pin installed radially.

[0007] As described above, in the driving device of a cold drink making machine, the output shaft is provided with a positioning hole for the mounting end to be inserted, the positioning hole has a polygonal cross-section, and the mounting end has a mounting portion whose outer contour matches the cross-section of the positioning hole.

[0008] As described above, in the driving device of a cold drink making machine, the front end of the refrigeration barrel is further provided with a rotating connector, and the output connection end of the rotating shaft passes through the rotating connector and extends to the front side of the refrigeration barrel.

[0009] As described above, the driving device for a cold drink making machine includes a front cover and an inner seat. The front end of the refrigeration barrel has an installation port, the inner seat is located inside the refrigeration barrel, the front cover covers the front side of the installation port and is connected to the inner seat, and the front cover and the inner seat are also provided with through holes for the rotating shaft to pass through.

[0010] As described above, in the driving device of a cold drink making machine, the front cover is provided with a rearwardly extending positioning connection part, and the inner seat is provided with a groove for the positioning connection part to be inserted and installed.

[0011] As described above, in the driving device of a cold drink making machine, a first sealing element is provided between the front cover and the rotating shaft, and a second sealing element is provided between the front cover and the refrigeration tank.

[0012] As described above, in the drive device of a cold drink making machine, the output connection end of the rotating shaft has a polygonal cross-section.

[0013] This utility model also provides a smoothie maker, which is equipped with the drive device of the above-mentioned cold drink making machine.

[0014] This utility model also provides an ice cream machine, characterized in that the ice cream machine is a drive device of the above-mentioned cold drink making machine.

[0015] In summary, the advantages of this utility model over the prior art are:

[0016] 1. This utility model provides a drive device for a cold drink making machine. Through a simple structural design, it ensures that the rotating shaft can rotate stably relative to the refrigeration tank, thereby driving the stirring blades on its output connection end to rotate and complete the stirring drive work. Moreover, the mounting end of the rotating shaft in this solution is directly connected to the output shaft of the drive motor, eliminating the need for a traditional gearbox, thus making the structure simpler, smaller in size, more efficient, and cost-saving.

[0017] 2. This utility model provides a drive device for a cold drink making machine, which uses a DC drive motor directly connected to the rotating shaft for drive, making the control more precise, the speed adjustment more convenient, the speed variation range wider, and the forming state of the slush (ice cream) can be judged by the torque change. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the drive device for the cold drink making machine of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A half-section view;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Exploded view;

[0022] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the rotating connector. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model 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 utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0024] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this utility model provides a driving device for a cold drink making machine, including a refrigeration tank 3 disposed in the stirring chamber of the cold drink machine body, a drive motor 2 disposed in the cold drink machine body 1, and a rotating shaft 4. The rotating shaft 4 is rotatably inserted into the refrigeration tank 3, and the front end of the rotating shaft 4 is an output connection end 41 extending from the front end of the refrigeration tank 3. The output connection end 41 is used to install a stirring component and drive the stirring component to rotate around the outer periphery of the refrigeration tank 3. During operation, the refrigeration tank 3 is used to install a condensation system, which lowers the temperature of the refrigeration tank 3 itself. The outer periphery of the refrigeration tank 3 is the stirring chamber. The material is cooled by contacting the outer periphery of the refrigeration tank 3, reaching the temperature of a cold drink. The rotating shaft 4 is connected to the stirring blades through the output connection end 41 of the refrigeration tank 3, driving the stirring blades to rotate, thereby preventing the material from accumulating and condensing on the refrigeration tank 3. Through a simple structural design, this design ensures that the rotating shaft can rotate stably relative to the refrigeration tank, thereby driving the stirring blades on its output connection end to rotate and complete the stirring operation. Furthermore, the other end of the rotating shaft 4 in this design is a mounting end 42 directly connected to the output shaft 21 of the drive motor 2. The direct connection of the rotating shaft's mounting end to the drive motor's output shaft eliminates the need for a traditional gearbox, resulting in a simpler structure, smaller size, higher efficiency, and cost savings.

[0025] The drive motor 2 described in this solution is preferably a DC drive motor. DC motors have the advantage of high efficiency, with an efficiency of over 90% in converting electrical energy into mechanical energy. This is because the electromagnet coil of a DC motor only needs to be excited once to maintain magnetic flux, unlike AC motors which frequently reverse the magnetic flux, thus consuming less energy. Furthermore, DC motors offer higher control precision, achieving accurate speed control by adjusting current and voltage. In addition, DC motors can achieve more precise position control through feedback control systems. This makes DC motors widely used in industrial automation, robotics, and other fields. Moreover, compared to other types of motors, DC motors have lower noise levels. This is because the friction between the rotor and stator of a DC motor is relatively small, and the control system of a DC motor can reduce motor noise through PWM modulation.

[0026] Furthermore, DC motors are relatively simple to control; speed control can be achieved by adjusting current and voltage. In addition, DC motors can achieve more precise position control through a feedback control system. Therefore, this solution uses a DC drive motor directly connected to the rotating shaft, resulting in more precise control, more convenient speed adjustment, a wider speed range, and the ability to determine the smoothie's (ice cream's forming state) through torque changes.

[0027] Specifically, in this design, the mounting end 42 is sleeved with the output shaft 21, and the output shaft 21 is also provided with a radially mounted limiting pin. After sleeved, the connection between the mounting end 42 and the output shaft 21 is more stable through the insertion of the limiting pin, facilitating synchronous rotation.

[0028] Furthermore, preferably, the output shaft 21 is provided with a positioning hole for the mounting end 42 to be inserted. The positioning hole has a polygonal cross-section, and the mounting end 42 has a mounting portion whose outer contour matches the cross-section of the positioning hole. The polygonal positioning hole and the matching mounting portion achieve alignment and rotational transmission connection, and the aforementioned limiting pin further achieves axial locking, facilitating synchronous rotation and resulting in higher feedback accuracy.

[0029] In this embodiment of the invention, to further improve the stable rotation of the rotating shaft, a rotating connector 5 is provided at the front end of the refrigeration tank 3. The output connection end 41 of the rotating shaft 4 passes through the rotating connector 5 and extends to the front side of the refrigeration tank 3. Its structure is simple and easy to assemble.

[0030] Specifically, the rotating connector 5 has the following structure: It includes a front cover 51 and an inner seat 52. The front end of the refrigeration tank 3 has an installation opening. The inner seat 52 is located inside the refrigeration tank 3. The front cover 51 covers the front side of the installation opening and is connected to the inner seat 52. Both the front cover 51 and the inner seat 52 have through holes for the rotating shaft 4 to pass through. Furthermore, the front cover 51 has a rearwardly extending positioning connection part 510, and the inner seat 52 has a groove for the positioning connection part 510 to be inserted and installed. Its structure is simple, easy to install, and ensures stable rotation of the rotating shaft.

[0031] In addition, the rotating connector 5 not only makes the rotating shaft more stable to install, but also ensures a sealing effect. A first sealing element 61 is provided between the front cover 51 and the rotating shaft 4, and a second sealing element 62 is provided between the front cover 51 and the refrigeration tank 3. This ensures that the gaps between the rotating shaft 4 and the front cover 51, and between the front cover 51 and the refrigeration tank 3, are filled by the first sealing element 61 and the second sealing element 62, so as to better ensure the dry environment inside the refrigeration tank 3 and prevent materials from remaining in the gaps or entering the interior and causing damage.

[0032] In this design, for ease of installation, the output connection end 41 of the rotating shaft 4 has a polygonal cross-section. This facilitates its installation with the stirring blades, enabling the stirring blades to rotate.

[0033] This utility model also provides a smoothie machine, which is equipped with the aforementioned drive device, and thus the smoothie machine also has the same beneficial effects.

[0034] This utility model also provides an ice cream machine with the aforementioned driving device, thus the ice cream machine also has the same beneficial effects.

[0035] This utility model provides a drive device for a cold drink making machine. Through a simple structural design, it ensures that the rotating shaft can rotate stably relative to the refrigeration tank, thereby driving the stirring blades on its output connection end to rotate and complete the stirring drive work. Moreover, the mounting end of the rotating shaft in this solution is directly connected to the output shaft of the drive motor, eliminating the need for a traditional gearbox, thus making the structure simpler, smaller, more efficient, and cost-effective.

[0036] It should be understood that the terms "first," "second," etc., are used in this utility model to describe various information, but this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of this utility model, "first" information can also be referred to as "second" information, and similarly, "second" information can also be referred to as "first" information. In addition, the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are 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.

[0037] The above description is the preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A drive device for a cold beverage maker, characterized in that, The device includes a refrigeration barrel (3) located in the stirring chamber of the beverage machine body, a drive motor (2) located in the beverage machine body (1), and a rotating shaft (4). The rotating shaft (4) is rotatably inserted into the refrigeration barrel (3), and the front end of the rotating shaft (4) is an output connection end (41) extending from the front end of the refrigeration barrel (3). The output connection end (41) is used to install the stirring component and drive the stirring component to rotate around the refrigeration barrel (3). The other end of the rotating shaft (4) is an installation end (42) directly connected to the output shaft (21) of the drive motor (2).

2. A drive device for a cold beverage maker according to claim 1, characterized in that The mounting end (42) is sleeved with the output shaft (21), and the output shaft (21) is also provided with a limiting pin installed radially.

3. The drive apparatus of a cold beverage maker according to claim 2, wherein The output shaft (21) is provided with a positioning hole for the mounting end (42) to be inserted. The positioning hole has a polygonal cross-section, and the mounting end (42) has a mounting portion whose outer contour matches the cross-section of the positioning hole.

4. The drive apparatus of a cold beverage maker according to claim 3, wherein The front end of the refrigeration barrel (3) is also provided with a rotating connector (5), and the output connection end (41) of the rotating shaft (4) passes through the rotating connector (5) and extends to the front side of the refrigeration barrel (3).

5. The drive apparatus of a cold beverage maker according to claim 4, wherein The rotating connector (5) includes a front cover (51) and an inner seat (52). The front end of the refrigeration barrel (3) has an installation port. The inner seat (52) is located inside the refrigeration barrel (3). The front cover (51) covers the front side of the installation port and is connected to the inner seat (52). The front cover (51) and the inner seat (52) are also provided with through holes for the rotating shaft (4) to pass through.

6. The drive apparatus of a cold beverage maker according to claim 5, wherein The front cover (51) is provided with a rearwardly extending positioning connection part (510), and the inner seat (52) is provided with a groove for the positioning connection part (510) to be inserted and installed.

7. The drive apparatus of a cold beverage maker according to claim 6, wherein A first seal (61) is provided between the front cover (51) and the rotating shaft (4), and a second seal (62) is provided between the front cover (51) and the refrigeration barrel (3).

8. The driving device for a cold drink making machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The output connection end (41) of the rotating shaft (4) has a multi-deformable structure.

9. A smoothie maker, characterized in that, The smoothie machine is equipped with a drive device for the cold drink making machine as described in any one of claims 1-8.

10. An ice cream machine characterized in that, The ice cream machine is equipped with a drive device for the cold drink making machine as described in any one of claims 1-8.

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