A new water storage structure
By installing a partition and a water storage tank in the slush machine, the problems of internal water ingress and operational insensitivity caused by condensation dripping are solved, thus improving safety and operability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521848334.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-28
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-25
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-08-28
AI Technical Summary
During operation, condensation dripping from existing slush machines onto the outside of the water tank can cause water to enter the machine, potentially leading to a short circuit and fire. Furthermore, the dripping water may flow onto the touch display panel, causing it to become unresponsive.
A partition and a water storage tank are installed in the slush machine. The partition is located below the water tank, and the bottom front side is recessed to form a water storage tank. Combined with the sloping surface for drainage, the dripping water is collected and discharged through the drainage component, preventing water from entering the machine and touching the display panel.
It effectively collects and drains dripping water, preventing water from entering the machine and damaging components, avoiding problems with insensitive operation, and improving the safety and user experience of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of slush machine, and in particular to a novel water storage structure. Background Technology
[0002] A slush machine is an electrical device that uses a high-speed motor (usually with a speed of over 20,000 rpm) to drive sharp blades to crush ice and food (such as fruits, beans, milk, etc.) into a fine slush.
[0003] When a slush machine is operating, the container temperature drops, and condensation may drip onto the outside of the water tank. When the container or water tank is removed, water may overflow and spill onto areas outside the water tank. Currently, existing technology lacks a barrier below the water tank, allowing water to enter the slush machine and potentially cause a short circuit or fire. While some existing slush machines have a barrier, water droplets falling onto the barrier's partition can flow out towards the front of the machine, potentially damaging the touchscreen display and causing operational insensitivity. Utility Model Content
[0004] This invention provides a novel water storage structure to address the lack of technical solutions for collecting and storing water that drips onto the outside of a water tank.
[0005] This utility model solves the above-mentioned technical problems through the following technical solutions: This utility model provides a novel water storage structure, including a water tank installed on the body of a slush machine; the water tank is located below the container of the slush machine; it also includes a partition plate, which is fixedly installed on the outer shell of the slush machine body and is located below the water tank; the bottom front side of the partition plate is recessed downward to form a water storage trough.
[0006] Preferably, a sloping surface is provided on the bottom inner wall of the partition plate, the sloping surface is located on the rear side of the water storage tank, and the height of the sloping surface gradually increases in the direction away from the water storage tank.
[0007] Preferably, the water storage tank is connected to a drainage assembly, and the outlet end of the drainage assembly extends to the outside of one side of the slush machine body.
[0008] Preferably, the drainage component includes a connecting hole that communicates with the bottom of the water storage tank, the connecting hole is connected to a connecting pipe, and the end of the connecting pipe away from the connecting hole is located on the outside of one side of the slush machine body.
[0009] Preferably, the bottom of the water storage tank is provided with an interface, which is connected to a connecting hole, and the interface is fixedly inserted into one end of a connecting pipe.
[0010] Preferably, a drain bend is fixedly installed at one end of the connecting pipe located on the outside of the slush machine body, and the drain bend is L-shaped.
[0011] Preferably, the end of the drain bend away from the connecting pipe is bent downwards, and an opening and closing component is provided at the end of the drain bend away from the connecting pipe. The opening and closing component is used to control the opening or closing of the end of the drain bend away from the connecting pipe.
[0012] Preferably, the opening and closing component is a cover, the inner wall of the cover is provided with an internal thread, the outer wall of the drain bend away from the connecting pipe is provided with an external thread, and the cover is connected to the external thread of the drain bend through the internal thread.
[0013] Preferably, a sealing gasket is provided inside the cover, and a ring of anti-slip texture is provided on the outer wall of the cover.
[0014] Preferably, the opening and closing component is a valve, and one end of the valve is fixedly connected to the end of the drain bend away from the connecting pipe.
[0015] Based on common knowledge in the field, the above-mentioned preferred conditions can be combined arbitrarily to obtain various preferred embodiments of this utility model.
[0016] The positive and progressive effects of this utility model are as follows: The novel water storage structure proposed above, by adding a middle partition and setting a water storage tank at the bottom front of the middle partition, can collect water that drips onto the outside of the water tank, preventing water from entering the interior of the slush machine and damaging the internal components. At the same time, it can also prevent water from flowing directly onto the touch display panel, thus preventing the touch display panel from becoming unresponsive. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the partition and water storage tank in this utility model.
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the partition plate of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the partition and water tank in this utility model.
[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the partition plate and the body of the slush machine in this utility model.
[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water tank and the slush machine body of this utility model.
[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the partition and the body of the slush machine in this utility model.
[0023] Figure 7 This utility model Figure 6 Enlarged structural diagram of section A in the middle.
[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the slush machine body of this utility model.
[0025] Figure 9 This utility model Figure 8 Enlarged structural diagram of section B in the middle.
[0026] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 1. Partition plate; 2. Water tank; 3. Connecting hole; 4. Interface; 5. Sloping surface; 6. Smoothie machine body; 601. Evaporator stainless steel shell; 602. Touch display panel; 603. Smoothie machine container; 7. Water tank; 8. Connecting pipe; 9. Drain bend; 10. Opening and closing components. Detailed Implementation
[0027] The present invention will be further described below by way of embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to the scope of the embodiments described herein.
[0028] like Figures 1-9 As shown, a novel water storage structure includes a water tank 7 mounted on the body 6 of a slush machine; the water tank 7 is positioned below the container 603 of the slush machine; and further includes: The partition 1 is fixedly installed on the outer shell of the slush machine body 6, and the partition 1 is located below the water tank 7; The bottom front side of the partition 1 is recessed downward to form a water storage tank 2.
[0029] The slush machine body 6 has an installation position for the slush machine container 603. The water storage structure consisting of the water tank 7 and the middle partition 1 is located below the installation position, that is, below the slush machine container 603. A touch display panel 602 is provided on the front side of the slush machine body 6, and the touch display panel 602 is located below the installation position of the slush machine container 603.
[0030] When the slush machine container 603 is working, the temperature is around 0℃. Condensation will be generated on the outer shell of the slush machine container 603. Most of the water will flow into the water tank 7, but some may drip onto the outside of the water tank 7. At the same time, when removing the slush machine container 603 or the water tank 7, water may overflow or spill. By setting up a partition 1, water is prevented from entering the slush machine body 6 and damaging the internal components. Furthermore, a water storage tank 2 is set up, and the water storage tank 2 is located at the lowest position of the partition 1 to facilitate water flow and storage, and to prevent water from flowing directly from the front of the partition 1 and entering the touch display panel 602, which would cause the operation to become unresponsive.
[0031] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 4 As shown, the water storage tank 2 is located on the front side, making it convenient for users to clean with their hands.
[0032] like Figures 1-2 As shown, the partition 1 is arc-shaped, that is, concave downwards, and the water storage tank 2 is formed by the concave bottom of the partition 1, so that the water storage tank 2 is located at the lowest and most concave position of the partition 1.
[0033] Furthermore, in addition to collecting water that drips onto the outside of the water tank 7, the water storage tank 2 increases the clearance between the bottom front side of the evaporator's stainless steel outer shell 601 and the partition plate 1, making it easier to reach inside and clean the bottom front side of the evaporator's stainless steel outer shell 601. Because the partition plate 1 must maintain a certain distance from the compressor inside the slush machine body 6, the water storage tank 2 structure, partially designed into the partition plate 1, satisfies both the requirement for convenient cleaning of the bottom of the evaporator's stainless steel shell and the requirement for sufficient clearance between the partition plate 1 and the compressor, thereby reducing the overall design height of the machine.
[0034] like Figure 2 As shown, a sloping surface 5 is provided on the bottom inner wall of the partition 1. The sloping surface 5 is located behind the water storage tank 2, and its height gradually increases in the direction away from the water storage tank 2. Water entering the partition 1 gathers at the bottom of the partition 1, and is then guided by the sloping surface 5 to facilitate its flow into the water storage tank 2 for storage. In summary, the sloping surface 5 serves to facilitate the collection of water from the partition 1.
[0035] The water storage tank 2 is connected to a drainage component, and the outlet of the drainage component extends to the outside of one side of the slush machine body 6.
[0036] The drainage assembly includes a connecting hole 3 that communicates with the bottom of the water storage tank 2. A connecting pipe 8 is connected to the connecting hole 3, and the end of the connecting pipe 8 away from the connecting hole 3 is located on the outside of one side of the slush machine body 6. Water in the water storage tank 2 is discharged outward through the connecting hole 3 and the connecting pipe 8.
[0037] The bottom of the water storage tank 2 is provided with an interface 4, which communicates with the connecting hole 3 and is fixedly inserted into one end of the connecting pipe 8. The interface 4 connects the connecting hole 3 and the connecting pipe 8.
[0038] The connecting pipe 8 is fixedly installed with a drain bend 9 at one end located on the outside of the slush machine body 6. The drain bend 9 is L-shaped.
[0039] The end of the drain bend 9 away from the connecting pipe 8 is bent downwards, and an opening and closing component 10 is provided at the end of the drain bend 9 away from the connecting pipe 8. The opening and closing component 10 is used to control the opening or closing of the end of the drain bend 9 away from the connecting pipe 8.
[0040] The opening and closing component 10 is a cover. The inner wall of the cover is provided with an internal thread, and the outer wall of the end of the drain bend 9 away from the connecting pipe 8 is provided with an external thread. The cover is connected to the external thread of the drain bend 9 through the internal thread. By using a threaded cover, the end of the drain bend 9 away from the connecting pipe 8 can be opened or closed. When opening, the cover can be unscrewed; when closing, the cover is tightened at the end of the drain bend 9 away from the connecting pipe 8.
[0041] The cover is equipped with a sealing gasket, and the outer wall of the cover is provided with a ring of anti-slip texture. With the sealing gasket, when the cover is used to seal and close the drain bend 9, the sealing gasket is pressed tightly between the cover and the drain bend 9 to ensure the sealing performance; while the anti-slip texture makes it easy to turn the cover.
[0042] The opening and closing component 10 is a valve, one end of which is fixedly connected to the end of the drain bend 9 away from the connecting pipe 8. The valve is used to control the opening or closing of the end of the drain bend 9 away from the connecting pipe 8.
[0043] When the water tank 2 needs to be drained, place the cup at the bottom of the drain bend 9 with one hand, and then open the drain bend 9 through the opening and closing component 10. The water in the water tank 2 will then flow into the cup through the connecting hole 3, the interface 4, the connecting pipe 8 and the drain bend 9 in sequence. After the drainage is completed, close the drain bend 9 through the opening and closing component 10.
[0044] This utility model is not limited to the above-described embodiments. Any changes in its shape or structure fall within the protection scope of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of this utility model, but all such changes and modifications fall within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A novel water storage structure, comprising a water tank (7) disposed on the body (6) of a slush machine; said water tank (7) being disposed below the slush machine container (603); characterized in that, Also includes: The partition (1) is fixedly installed on the outer shell of the slush machine body (6) and the partition (1) is located below the water tank (7); The bottom front side of the partition plate (1) is recessed downward to form a water storage tank (2).
2. The novel water storage structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A ramp (5) is provided on the bottom inner wall of the partition plate (1). The ramp (5) is located on the rear side of the water storage tank (2). The height of the ramp (5) gradually increases in the direction away from the water storage tank (2).
3. The novel water storage structure as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The water storage tank (2) is connected to a drainage component, the outlet of which extends to the outside of one side of the slush machine body (6).
4. The novel water storage structure as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The drainage assembly includes a connecting hole (3) that communicates with the bottom of the water storage tank (2), the connecting hole (3) is connected to a connecting pipe (8), and one end of the connecting pipe (8) away from the connecting hole (3) is located on the outside of one side of the slush machine body (6).
5. A novel water storage structure as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the water storage tank (2) is provided with an interface (4), which is connected to the connecting hole (3) and is fixedly inserted into one end of the connecting pipe (8).
6. A novel water storage structure as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The connecting pipe (8) is fixedly installed with a drain bend (9) at one end outside the body (6) of the slush machine. The drain bend (9) is L-shaped.
7. A novel water storage structure as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The drain bend (9) is bent downward at the end away from the connecting pipe (8), and an opening and closing component (10) is provided at the end of the drain bend (9) away from the connecting pipe (8). The opening and closing component (10) is used to control the opening or closing of the end of the drain bend (9) away from the connecting pipe (8).
8. A novel water storage structure as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The opening and closing component (10) is a cover. The inner wall of the cover is provided with an internal thread, and the outer wall of the drain bend (9) away from the connecting pipe (8) is provided with an external thread. The cover is connected to the drain bend (9) through the internal thread.
9. A novel water storage structure as described in claim 8, characterized in that: The cover is equipped with a sealing gasket, and the outer wall of the cover is provided with a ring of anti-slip texture.
10. A novel water storage structure as described in claim 7, characterized in that: The opening and closing component (10) is a valve, and one end of the valve is fixedly connected to the end of the drain bend (9) away from the connecting pipe (8).