A vertical ice blender

Abstract

This utility model relates to a vertical smoothie maker, including a main unit with a refrigeration device inside; a dispensing seat formed at the front of the main unit; an ice maker cylinder vertically installed inside the dispensing seat; a scraper sleeved on the outside of the ice maker cylinder and driven by a driving component to rotate relative to the ice maker cylinder around axis L; and an ice cup installed on the dispensing seat, completely covering the ice maker cylinder and forming a beverage making chamber with the dispensing seat. Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are: the core components such as the ice maker cylinder and scraper are vertically installed, which significantly reduces the floor space occupied by the device on the table compared to the traditional horizontal evaporator structure, making it more suitable for use in small spaces, and no additional horizontal space is required for storage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of ice-making equipment, and in particular to a vertical slush machine. Background Technology

[0002] A slush machine, also known as a slush machine, snow slush machine, snow slush machine, or snow-melting juice machine, is what we commonly call a freezing machine. It is used to process frozen dessert slushies, snow slushies, and other cold drinks. These drinks are suitable for all ages and are an excellent choice for cooling down in the hot summer.

[0003] Existing smoothie machines typically employ a horizontal evaporator structure with a spiral scraper on the outside of the evaporator structure. The smoothie condensed on the outer wall of the evaporator is scraped off and guided to the discharge port through the spiral structure.

[0004] However, horizontally positioned smoothie machines take up a lot of table space and are inconvenient to store; in addition, the spiral-shaped scraper cannot guide the smoothie that falls to the bottom of the beverage container, resulting in smoothie residue.

[0005] Chinese invention patent application CN120585209A discloses a beverage machine, including a storage tank, a refrigeration device, a dispensing support, a dispensing control mechanism, and a heat preservation component. The storage tank contains at least one liquid. The refrigeration device includes an evaporator tube for cooling the liquid in the storage tank. The dispensing support is located at the dispensing end of the storage tank and has a heat preservation cavity and a material passage. The dispensing control mechanism is located at the bottom of the material passage and controls the liquid dispensing volume from the storage tank. The heat preservation component is located within the heat preservation cavity and insulates the dispensing support. In this beverage machine, the dispensing support is insulated by the heat preservation component. Even if the dispensing support comes into contact with the liquid in the storage tank and cools down, the heat preservation component reduces the probability of condensation forming on the dispensing support, thus improving aesthetics and hygiene. Simultaneously, a dispensing control mechanism is located at the bottom of the dispensing end of the material passage of the dispensing support, facilitating installation and maintenance by the user.

[0006] The beverage machine's storage cylinder and insulation components are vertically arranged, and the dispensing control mechanism is located at the bottom of the filter channel, meaning that dispensing occurs from the bottom of the storage cylinder. This design necessitates ensuring a tight seal between the storage cylinder and the main unit to prevent gaps that could allow melted ice water to leak out. Simultaneously, the main unit must be installed correctly before starting to ensure safety during the ice-making process.

[0007] Furthermore, during the process of making chilled beverages, the slush machine cools the storage cylinder outside the refrigeration unit, causing the air inside and outside the cylinder to condense on the inner and outer walls, forming condensate. This condensate flows down the cylinder wall and accumulates on the main unit, making it damp. Additionally, a large amount of condensate seeps into the main unit's interior, affecting the normal operation of other internal components. Utility Model Content

[0008] In order to solve the above-mentioned problems in the existing technology, this utility model provides a vertical smoothie machine.

[0009] The above-mentioned problems of this utility model are solved by the following technical solution: A vertical smoothie machine includes, The main unit is equipped with a refrigeration device; a discharge seat is formed at the front of the main unit. An ice-making cylinder is vertically installed inside the discharge seat; The scraper is fitted around the outside of the ice-making cylinder and is driven by the drive component to rotate relative to the ice-making cylinder around axis L; An ice cup is installed on the dispensing seat, completely covering the ice maker, and together with the dispensing seat, forms a beverage making chamber.

[0010] A further provision of the above technical solution is that the ice cup and the dispensing seat are locked together, and an activation device is provided to control the power supply of the circuit system in the host. The activation device includes a micro switch installed inside the main unit, and an activation component passes through the discharge seat.

[0011] A further configuration of the above technical solution is as follows: the upper end of the activation component extends above the dispensing seat and is located on the installation path of the ice cup; the lower end of the activation component corresponds to the activation button of the micro switch.

[0012] A further provision of the above technical solution is that: multiple guide blocks extend from the outer periphery of the bottom of the ice cup, and a guide groove is provided on the inner wall of the dispensing seat to accommodate the guide blocks sliding in.

[0013] A further configuration of the above technical solution is as follows: the discharge seat includes a discharge base and a discharge cover, the upper end surface of the discharge base forms an ice-receiving surface for receiving ice shavings, and the discharge cover has a barrier that defines the boundary of the ice-receiving surface. The discharge seat is provided with a discharge channel, and the discharge port of the discharge channel is formed on the ice receiving surface; the discharge channel is provided with baffles. A guide area is provided on the ice receiving surface at the outer periphery of the material inlet. The guide area is arranged as an inclined surface that radiates outward from the material inlet as the lowest point. A temperature control probe is also installed on the ice-receiving surface; A distributor is provided at the output end of the discharge channel.

[0014] A further provision of the above technical solution is that the discharge seat is provided with an external water discharge structure and an internal water discharge structure. The external water discharge structure is located inside the discharge seat and discharges the condensate that has liquefied on the outer wall of the ice cup. The internal water discharge structure is located inside the main unit and discharges the condensate that has liquefied at the bottom of the discharge seat. The external water discharge structure includes a first condensate channel formed on the discharge seat, the first condensate channel being located around the ice cup; and a first drain outlet is provided in the first condensate channel, the first drain outlet being connected to the drain outlet of the main unit through a drain pipe (10).

[0015] A further provision of the above technical solution is that the internal water supply structure includes a water receiving seat located below the discharge seat and inside the main unit, for receiving condensate dripping from the bottom of the discharge seat; The water receiving base is equipped with a second drain outlet and is connected to the drain pipe.

[0016] A further provision of the above technical solution is that the scraper includes an ice scraping strip extending along the axial direction of the ice-making cylinder, and an ice shovel is provided at the lower end of the ice scraping strip, with the ice shovel and the ice-receiving surface of the slush machine forming an acute angle.

[0017] A further provision of the above technical solution is that: the inner wall of the ice cup is provided with ribs extending along its axial direction for scraping off the ice layer covering the ribs; the width of the ribs is gradually reduced along the ice outlet direction of the ice-making cylinder, so that the outer surface of the ribs gradually moves away from the central axis of the ice-making cylinder.

[0018] A further provision of the above technical solution is that the ice-making cylinder includes an inner cylinder and an outer cylinder sleeved outside the inner cylinder, and a refrigeration chamber is formed between the inner cylinder and the outer cylinder; The inner cylinder is axially provided with annular baffles, which divide the refrigeration chamber into an input chamber and an output chamber. The input chambers are connected to each other via a flow port.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: the core components such as the ice maker and scraper are installed vertically, which significantly reduces the area occupied by the device on the table compared with the traditional horizontal evaporator structure. It is more suitable for use in small spaces and does not require additional horizontal space to be reserved when storing. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is an exploded structural diagram of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2This is an exploded view of the dispensing station and ice cup.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the separation structure of the activation device and the discharge seat.

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Enlarged structural diagram of part A in the middle.

[0024] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the discharge seat and distributor.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure for contacting the ice surface.

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the discharge pipe section.

[0027] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the material discharge seat.

[0028] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the drainage system.

[0029] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the first drain outlet.

[0030] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the scraper's structure.

[0031] Figure 12 This is an enlarged structural diagram of the ice-scraping edge area.

[0032] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of another scraper structure.

[0033] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram showing the exploded structure of the ice cup and its lid.

[0034] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of an ice cup.

[0035] Figure 16 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of an ice-making cylinder.

[0036] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the distributor. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by this utility model in order to achieve the intended utility model purpose, the following detailed description of the specific implementation methods, structure, features and effects of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.

[0038] like Figure 1-16As shown in the figure, this embodiment discloses a vertical smoothie machine.

[0039] Specific reference Figure 1 As shown, a vertical smoothie machine includes, The host 100 is equipped with a refrigeration device; a discharge seat 110 is formed at the front of the host 100. An ice-making cylinder 1 is vertically installed inside the discharge seat 110; The scraper 2 is sleeved on the outside of the ice-making cylinder 1 and is driven by the driving component to rotate relative to the ice-making cylinder 1 around the axis L. An ice cup 200 is installed on the dispensing seat 110, completely covering the ice-making cylinder 1, and together with the dispensing seat 110, forms a beverage making chamber.

[0040] The above is the basic scheme of this utility model.

[0041] The refrigeration unit mainly consists of a compressor and an evaporator, which are integrated into the internal structure of the main unit 100. The compressor compresses the gaseous refrigerant into a high-temperature, high-pressure state, and then transports it to the evaporator through pipelines. The evaporator converts the refrigerant into a low-temperature liquid state through heat exchange. This low-temperature refrigerant is then transported to the ice-making cylinder 1 inside the discharge seat 110 through a dedicated pipeline, where heat conduction causes the overall temperature of the ice-making cylinder 1 to drop rapidly.

[0042] During the ice-making process, the pre-mixed beverage concentrate is poured into the ice cup 200 and then evenly sprayed onto the outer wall of the ice-making cylinder 1. When the temperature of the ice-making cylinder 1 drops below freezing point under the action of the refrigeration device, the beverage concentrate adhering to the outer wall rapidly undergoes a phase change, transforming from a liquid state into a solid ice layer. Simultaneously, a transmission component driven by a motor rotates the scraper 2 around axis L. The blade of the scraper 2 maintains appropriate contact pressure with the outer wall of the ice-making cylinder 1, completely scraping away the solidified ice layer. The scraped ice layer naturally breaks apart under gravity, forming fine slush particles, which gradually accumulate on the discharge seat 110. During its rotation, the scraper 2 continuously pushes the accumulated slush to the discharge port of the discharge seat, ultimately completing the automated output of the slush product.

[0043] In this embodiment, the ice-making method and ice-scraping method of the slush machine are the same as those of the horizontally arranged slush machines in the prior art, and will not be described in detail here.

[0044] Before turning on the main unit 100, the user needs to install the ice cup 200 onto the dispensing seat 110, which isolates the beverage making chamber, so that the ice maker 1 and the scraper 2 are both located inside the ice cup 200, thus isolating and protecting the ice maker 1 and the scraper 2.

[0045] To confirm whether the ice cup 200 is installed in place, in this embodiment, the ice cup 200 and the dispensing seat 110 are locked together, and an activation device is provided to control the power supply of the circuit system in the host 100. The activation device includes a micro switch 13 installed in the host 100, and an activation component 14 passing through the discharge seat 110.

[0046] The upper end of the activation component 14 extends above the dispensing seat 110 and is located on the installation path of the ice cup 200; the lower end of the activation component 14 corresponds to the activation button 13.1 of the micro switch 13.

[0047] Specific reference Figure 3 As shown, the micro switch 13 is mounted inside the main unit 100 via a bracket and is located below the dispensing seat 110. Meanwhile, in order to ensure that the micro switch 13 can be driven, the activation button 13.1 of the micro switch 13 is located directly below the installation path of the ice cup 200.

[0048] The dispensing base 100 has a clearance hole 101.1 located above the activation button 13.1. An activation component 14 is disposed within the clearance hole 101.1, extending through it to the top of the dispensing base 110 and making contact with the ice cup 200. When the ice cup 200 is installed on the dispensing base 110, it drives the activation component 14 downwards, causing its lower end to press the activation button 13.1, thereby activating the micro switch 13 and connecting the circuit within the main unit 100.

[0049] Preferably, in this embodiment, the clearance hole 101.1 is disposed within the guide groove 101, and is preferably located at the end of the guide groove 101. During the installation of the ice cup 200, the guide block 210 on the ice cup 200 slides smoothly along the track of the guide groove 101. When the guide block 210 slides to the end position of the guide groove 101, the guide block 210 contacts the activation component 14 and applies a certain pressure, thereby driving the activation component 14. Only at this specific position will the activation component 14 receive sufficient driving force to trigger the micro switch 13. This design ensures that the circuit is only connected and started when the ice cup 200 is fully installed, thereby effectively avoiding the problem of circuit mis-start due to improper installation, greatly reducing potential safety hazards, and fully demonstrating the high importance that the product design places on safety.

[0050] Preferably, in this embodiment, an inclined driving surface is provided at the upper end of the activation component 14 so that the guide block 210 can smoothly drive the activation component 14.

[0051] Multiple guide blocks 210 extend from the bottom outer periphery of the ice cup 200, and the inner wall of the dispensing seat 110 is provided with a guide groove 101 that can accommodate the guide blocks 210 sliding in.

[0052] At the same time, refer to Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the guide groove 101 is disposed on the inner end face of the enclosure 111.2 of the discharge seat 110. An arc-shaped groove capable of accommodating the guide block 210 is formed on the end face of the enclosure 111.2 by arc-shaped ribs 120. Multiple raised ribs 120 are evenly distributed along the circumferential direction of the inner wall of the enclosure 111.2, and an inlet 102 of the guide groove 101 is formed between two adjacent ribs 120. During installation, the guide block 210 is aligned with the inlet 102 and pushed downwards into the guide groove 101 along the axial direction until the bottom end face of the ice cup 200 is completely in contact with the contact surface of the discharge seat 110. The bottom edges of these ribs 120 and the end face of the discharge seat 110 together constitute the guide groove 101. After the guide block 210 is initially inserted, the ice cup 200 is rotated to move the guide block 210 along the path of the guide groove 101, eventually moving it into the locking position below the rib 120. In this state, due to the blocking effect of the upper rib 120, the guide block 210 is firmly restricted in the groove below the rib 120, thereby effectively preventing the ice cup 200 from accidentally coming out of the discharge seat 110 in the axial direction, ensuring stability and safety during use.

[0053] Preferably, the guide block 210 has an inclined guide surface 212 at its starting end along the rotation direction, and the guide groove 101 has an inlet surface 121 that cooperates with the guide surface 212 at its inlet end.

[0054] When the guide block 210 is slowly inserted into the inlet 102 and positioned at the beginning of the guide groove 101, the ice cup 200 is gently rotated at a small angle. At this point, the two inclined surfaces, the inlet surface 121 and the guide surface 212, will interact to form an interaction surface with a specific inclination angle. As the ice cup 200 continues to rotate, the inlet surface 121 gradually applies a downward compressive force perpendicular to the guide surface 212. This compressive force can be decomposed into two components: one component is a downward force, which effectively pushes the guide block 210 smoothly downward along the guide groove 101, thereby ensuring a tight fit between the lower end face of the ice cup 200 and the end face of the outlet seat 110, minimizing any potential assembly gaps between them. Based on this configuration, a reliable seal is ensured between the ice cup 200 and the outlet seat 110, preventing liquid leakage.

[0055] To ensure the ice cup 200 is locked, in this embodiment, a locking protrusion may be provided on the end face of the guide block 210, and a locking groove that cooperates with the locking protrusion may be provided on the discharge seat 110.

[0056] In this embodiment, the discharge seat 110 includes a discharge base 111 and a discharge cover 112. The upper end surface of the discharge base 111 forms an ice-receiving surface a for receiving ice shavings, and the discharge cover 112 has a barrier 111.2 that defines the boundary of the ice-receiving surface a. The discharge seat 110 is provided with a discharge channel, and the discharge port b of the discharge channel is formed on the ice receiving surface a; the discharge channel is provided with baffle 111.4; A guide area a' is provided on the ice receiving surface a around the material inlet b. The guide area a' is arranged as an inclined surface that radiates outward from the material inlet b as the lowest position. A temperature control probe 7 is also installed on the ice-receiving surface a; A distributor 300 is provided at the output end of the discharge channel.

[0057] Specific reference Figures 5-6 As shown, a discharge pipe 111.3 for conveying slush is formed at the bottom of the discharge seat 110. The scraper 2 pushes the prepared slush along a preset trajectory to the upper inlet b of the discharge pipe 111.3. A distributor 300 is sealed at the lower outlet of the discharge pipe 111.3, precisely controlling the output of the slush. Finally, after this series of conveying processes, the slush is evenly and stably output to the designated container through the outlet of the distributor 300. The entire discharge system is rationally designed, with all components working closely together, ensuring a smooth and efficient process from slush preparation to output.

[0058] The edge of the discharge base 111 is located inside the main unit 100, and only the ice-receiving surface a is exposed to the upper end face of the main unit 100; at the same time, the discharge cover 112 is the end face of the main unit 100, and has an annular structure that encloses the discharge base 111.

[0059] The feed inlet b is directly positioned on the plane of the ice-receiving surface a, at least flush with it. Simultaneously, the entire movement trajectory of the lower end of the scraper 2 is confined within the area of ​​the ice-receiving surface a. When the scraper begins to rotate and applies a rotational thrust to the ice and sand, its movement path naturally passes through the opening of feed inlet b, drawing the ice and sand into it. The ice and sand entering feed inlet b, guided by gravity and the channel, smoothly enters the discharge channel, completing the entire discharge process. This mechanical structure design ensures both the continuity of ice and sand transport and the automation of the discharge process.

[0060] Preferably, in this embodiment, the discharge channel is configured as a through hole. To effectively prevent potential safety hazards caused by children inserting their fingers or other small objects into the interior through the through hole out of curiosity, a baffle 111.4 is provided inside the discharge channel in this embodiment. Through physical barrier, the possibility of operators accidentally inserting their fingers or other foreign objects into the equipment from the discharge port b direction is effectively prevented.

[0061] Furthermore, a guide area a' is set on the outer periphery of the feed inlet b. This guide area a' is an inclined surface that is distributed radially in all directions, showing obvious slope changes: the inner part near the feed inlet b is set at a relatively low position, while the height of the guide area a' gradually increases as it moves away from the feed inlet b, forming a continuous slope from low to high.

[0062] Based on the above setup, when the ice shovel pushes the ice sand into the guide area a', due to the physical characteristics of the inclined surface of the guide area a', the ice sand will naturally tend to slide down under the action of gravity. This guiding effect allows the ice sand to slide smoothly along the inclined surface, thereby causing a large amount of ice sand to automatically and continuously gather and move towards the feed inlet b, effectively improving the efficiency and uniformity of ice sand conveying.

[0063] In this embodiment, in order to control the temperature inside the beverage making chamber and better produce low-temperature beverages that meet the requirements, a temperature control probe 7 is also provided on the ice receiving surface a, and the detection surface of the temperature control probe 7 is flush with the ice receiving surface a.

[0064] Preferably, in this embodiment, the temperature control probe 7 is located outside the guide area a'.

[0065] The temperature control probe 7 is primarily used to monitor the temperature change of the slush mixture falling from the ice maker onto the ice-receiving surface a in real time. This setup ensures that the sensing end of the temperature control probe 7 remains completely flush with the ice-receiving surface a, thus avoiding measurement errors caused by height differences. Furthermore, since the temperature control probe 7 is located outside the guide area a', it can contact the slush mixture about to be dispensed, thereby enabling real-time monitoring of the beverage temperature closest to the actual output temperature. This installation location not only complies with equipment installation specifications but also provides the most accurate temperature data, offering reliable assurance for beverage quality control.

[0066] To ensure a seal between the distributor 300 and the discharge pipe 111.3, in this embodiment, specific reference is made. Figure 7As shown, a sealing ring 400 is provided between the discharge pipe 111.3 and the inlet b of the distributor 300. The sealing ring 400 covers the outer periphery of the discharge pipe 111.3 and abuts against the edge of the inlet b of the distributor 300. When the ice sand is output from the discharge channel and enters the inlet b of the distributor 300, it is always in a completely sealed channel, effectively preventing ice sand leakage or the entry of external contaminants. The design of the entire sealing system takes into account both the convenience of installation and the sealing reliability during use.

[0067] This embodiment also provides an automatic reset structure for the distributor 300, as detailed in the following reference. Figure 17 As shown, the distributor 300 is located below the discharge seat 110 and includes an operating handle 310 and a valve body 320 driven by the operating handle 310. The valve body 320 has a through hole connecting the discharge channel and the discharge port 105 on the main unit 100. The operating handle 310 drives the valve body 320 to rotate, misaligning the through hole and the discharge port 105, thus preventing the distributor 300 from discharging material. A torsion spring 330 is provided on the valve body 320. The torsion spring 330 is sleeved on the connecting rod on the side of the valve body 320, and its two torsion feet abut against the discharge seat 110 and the valve body 320 respectively. When the user rotates the operating handle 310, the through hole in the valve body 320 connects the discharge channel and the discharge port 105, allowing the shaved ice to be discharged. At this time, the torsion spring 330 is in a torsional state. After the external force on the operating handle 310 is removed, the torsional force of the torsion spring 330 resets, causing the valve body 320 and the operating handle 310 to reset, so that the valve body 320 is in the state of closing the discharge port 105, thus preventing the slush from falling outside the container if the distributor 300 is not closed after use.

[0068] In this embodiment, the discharge seat 110 is provided with an external water discharge structure and an internal water discharge structure. The external water discharge structure is located inside the discharge seat 110 and discharges the condensed water liquefied on the outer wall of the ice cup 200. The internal water discharge structure is located inside the main unit 100 and discharges the condensed water liquefied at the bottom of the discharge seat 110.

[0069] Specifically, the external water discharge structure includes a first condensate channel 103 formed on the discharge seat 110, the first condensate channel 103 being located around the ice cup 200; and a first drain outlet 103.1 is provided in the first condensate channel 103, the first drain outlet 103.1 being connected to the drain outlet 501 of the main unit 100 through the drain pipe 10.

[0070] Specific reference Figures 8-10As shown, the dispensing base 110 is equipped with two drainage systems: an internal drainage system and an external drainage system. The external drainage system primarily handles condensation on the outer surface of the ice cup 200, efficiently guiding and draining water droplets condensed on the outer wall of the ice cup 200, preventing condensation from flowing along the outer wall of the main unit. Meanwhile, the internal drainage system is specifically designed to handle condensation inside the main unit 100. Its location is at the bottom of the dispensing base 110. When the dispensing base 110 receives ice slush, it cools rapidly. The air inside the main unit 100 below the dispensing base 110 encounters the low-temperature bottom surface of the dispensing base 110 and quickly liquefies, forming water droplets that condense at the bottom of the dispensing base 110. When excessive condensation occurs, the condensate drips onto the internal drainage structure under gravity. The internal drainage structure collects and drains the dripping condensate, effectively preventing the condensate from flowing arbitrarily inside the main unit 100. This avoids the potential adverse effects of moisture on the precision components inside the main unit 100 and ensures the long-term stable operation of the refrigeration system.

[0071] The dispensing seat 110 is provided with an ice-receiving surface a for collecting condensate. When the ice cup 200 completely covers the dispensing seat 110, this ice-receiving surface a is naturally divided into an inner area and an outer area by the bottom of the ice cup 200. The inner area is located directly below the ice cup 200 and is mainly used to collect the finished shaved ice product cut off from the outside of the ice-making cylinder 1; while the outer area is a complete annular structure formed around the outer edge of the ice cup 200, and this annular space constitutes the first condensate channel 103.

[0072] During the ice-making process, the interior of the ice cup 200 maintains an extremely low temperature due to the continuous production of ice slush, creating a significant temperature difference with the ambient air outside the ice cup 200. This temperature difference effect causes water vapor in the air surrounding the outer wall of the ice cup 200 to continuously condense upon cooling, forming a large number of condensation droplets on the outer surface of the ice cup 200. These condensations slide down naturally under gravity and are completely collected by the first condensation channel 103.

[0073] To ensure effective drainage of condensate, the first condensate channel 103 is specially equipped with a first drain outlet 103.1, which guides the collected condensate into the drain pipe 10. The drain pipe 10 is vertically arranged and utilizes the principle of gravity flow to smoothly guide the condensate to the drain outlet 501 at the bottom of the main unit 100 for centralized discharge, thereby keeping the surrounding environment of the equipment dry and clean.

[0074] In this embodiment, when ice making is complete, the user removes the ice cup 200 from the dispensing seat 110. At this time, a small amount of condensate in the internal area of ​​the dispensing seat 110 will flow outward and can also be collected through the first drain 103.1.

[0075] During the ice-making process, the user puts the ingredients into the ice cup 200. When a small amount of ingredients splashes out of the ice cup 200, it can be collected through the first condensate channel 103.

[0076] Preferably, an inclined water guiding surface 103.11 is provided on the inner side of the first drain outlet 103.1.

[0077] The opening of the first drain outlet 103.1 is located at the bottom of the first condensate channel 103. The water guiding surface 103.11 is formed in the internal space of the first drain outlet 103.1 and adopts a gradually sloping manner from the outer edge of the opening to the central area to form a smooth transition slope extending downward, which can effectively capture and guide the condensate flowing down from the edge area of ​​the opening.

[0078] Based on the above configuration, the condensate scattered at the edge of the opening will gradually converge and eventually flow to the center of the first drain 103.1 through the guiding effect of the inclined plane, thus realizing an orderly and centralized drainage function. This not only improves drainage efficiency but also prevents condensate from accumulating at the edge, ensuring the stable operation of the entire drainage system.

[0079] In order to prevent condensate in the first condensate channel 103 from seeping into the beverage making chamber through the gap between the bottom of the ice cup 200 and the ice receiving surface a, in this embodiment, a sealing gasket 9 is provided between the bottom of the ice cup 200 and the dispensing seat 110, and the sealing gasket 9 is flush with the first drain outlet 103.1.

[0080] In other embodiments, the sealing gasket 9 may also be positioned slightly above the first drain outlet 103.1 to ensure that the sealing gasket 9 and the lower end of the ice cup 200 can fit tightly together.

[0081] The discharge seat 110 is provided with a sealing groove 111.3, and the sealing gasket 9 is embedded in the sealing groove 111.3 and is flush with the opening of the sealing groove 111.3; The lower end of the ice cup 200 abuts against the upper surface of the sealing gasket 9. In this embodiment, anti-slip ribs 111.31 are provided at the bottom of the sealing groove 111.3 to limit the radial movement of the sealing gasket 9 within the sealing groove 111.31, ensuring that the sealing gasket 9 maintains stable sealing performance during long-term use.

[0082] In this embodiment, the specific implementation of the internal drainage structure is as follows: The internal drainage structure includes a water receiving seat 12 located below the discharge seat 110 and inside the main unit 100, for receiving condensate dripping from the bottom of the discharge seat 110; The water receiving base 12 is provided with a second drain outlet 12.2 and is connected to the drain pipe 10.

[0083] Specifically, a water receiving seat 12 is provided inside the discharge seat to collect the condensate formed on the bottom surface of the water receiving surface a.

[0084] In this embodiment, the discharge seat 110 includes a discharge base 111 and a discharge cover 112. The upper end surface of the discharge base 111 forms an ice-receiving surface a for receiving ice shavings, and the discharge cover 112 has a discharge wall 112.1 that defines the boundary of the ice-receiving surface a.

[0085] The water receiving base 110 is located below the discharge base 111, that is, below the ice receiving surface a, and a water receiving groove 12.2 is formed between it and the lower end face of the discharge base 111.

[0086] The water receiving base 12 is installed directly below the discharge base 110, and its structural design ensures that it can completely cover the area below the ice receiving surface a. The water receiving trough 111.61 is formed on the upper surface of the water receiving base, and the bottom of the second drain outlet 12.2 is formed with a water pipe interface. The drain pipe 10 is connected to the water pipe interface to form a complete drainage channel.

[0087] Based on the above settings, the condensate discharged from both drains can smoothly enter the drain pipe, effectively preventing the problem of condensate leakage.

[0088] Ice receiving surface a is located on the upper end face of the discharge base 111. During the ice-making process, ice shavings fall onto ice receiving surface a, causing the discharge cover to cool down rapidly. The air below the discharge base 111 encounters the cooled discharge base 111 and condenses into water droplets, which adhere to the lower end face of the discharge base 111. When the water droplets condense to a certain amount, they drip onto the water receiving seat 12 under the action of gravity, where they are collected and discharged through the second drain outlet 12.2.

[0089] Preferably, in this embodiment, a second condensate channel 104 is provided around the first condensate channel 103. The second condensate channel 104 is an arc-shaped groove, and a third drain outlet 104.1 is provided inside the second condensate channel 104.

[0090] In this embodiment, the upper part of the main unit 100 adopts a stepped structure, with the ice-receiving surface a located at the lower step. A vertical sidewall, called the discharge wall 112.1, extends from the side of the discharge seat 110 and connects to the upper surface of the main unit 100. This discharge wall 112.1 is located adjacent to the ice cup 200. Due to this structural layout, as the temperature of the ice cup 200 gradually decreases under the cooling effect of the ice-making cylinder 1, the air layer between the outer wall of the ice cup 200 and the discharge wall 112.1 undergoes continuous heat exchange, causing the outer surface temperature of the discharge wall 112.1 to also decrease. The inner side of the discharge wall 112.1 is directly connected to the internal space of the main unit 100. When water vapor in the air inside the main unit 100 encounters the cooler discharge wall 112.1, it liquefies, forming condensation droplets. Under the influence of gravity, this condensate slides down the inner surface of the discharge wall 112.1 and eventually drips into the main unit 100, which may cause moisture damage to the electronic components inside the main unit 100, thereby affecting the normal operation and service life of the equipment.

[0091] Therefore, in order to collect the condensate on the inner surface of the discharge wall 112.1, the structure of the arc-shaped groove is consistent with the structure of the side wall, and the lower end of the discharge wall 112.1 is connected to the arc-shaped groove. The condensate formed on the inner surface of the discharge wall 112.1 is collected along the inner surface into the arc-shaped groove.

[0092] Based on the above configuration, the external drainage structure can collect condensate from the outer wall of the ice cup 200 as well as condensate from the outer wall of the discharge wall 112.1.

[0093] In order to enable the first drain outlet 103.1 and the second drain outlet 12.2 to be connected to the drain pipe 10, in this embodiment, a water guide pipe extends from the first drain outlet 103.1 toward the second drain outlet 12.2, and a gap is formed between the water guide pipe and the edge of the second drain outlet 12.2.

[0094] Preferably, in order to ensure that the condensate in the water receiving base 12 can enter the second drain outlet 12.2, in this embodiment, the size of the second drain outlet 12.2 is larger than the size of the lower end of the water guide pipe, so that there is a gap between the second drain outlet 12.2 and the water guide pipe, so that the condensate in the water receiving base 12 can enter the second drain outlet 12.2 and be discharged.

[0095] In this embodiment, a water receiving box 500 is provided at the front end of the host 100, and the drain outlet 501 is provided on the water receiving box 500.

[0096] In this embodiment, the scraper 2 is specifically implemented as follows: the scraper 2 includes an ice scraping strip 2.1 extending along the axial direction of the ice-making cylinder 1, and an ice shovel 2.2 is provided at the lower end of the ice scraping strip 2.1. The ice shovel 2.2 and the ice receiving surface a of the slush machine are arranged at an acute angle.

[0097] Specific reference Figures 11-12 As shown, the ice-making cylinder 1 adopts a vertical arrangement design, with its axis L perpendicular to the horizontal plane and installed vertically. The scraper 2 is located in the external space of the ice-making cylinder 1, and the scraping strip 2.1 is arranged parallel to the extension direction of the axis L of the ice-making cylinder 1, with its inner end face maintaining a very small gap distance from the outer wall surface of the ice-making cylinder 1. When the motor drives the scraper 2 to rotate, the cutting edge of the scraping strip 2.1 will generate a continuous frictional action with the ice layer frozen on the outer wall surface of the ice-making cylinder 1. Through this mechanical scraping action, the ice sand attached to the outer wall of the ice-making cylinder 1 can be effectively peeled off.

[0098] The ice slush particles scraped off by the ice scraper 2.1 fall freely under gravity and eventually reach the specially designed ice-receiving surface a at the bottom of the ice slush machine. During this process, the ice shovel 2.2, which operates synchronously with the ice scraper 2.1, also rotates coaxially around the axis L. The shovel surface of the ice shovel 2.2 applies a continuous lateral pushing force to the ice slush falling onto the ice-receiving surface a. This pushing force can gradually push the loose ice slush particles along the inclined direction of the ice-receiving surface a towards the discharge port located at the edge of the ice-receiving surface a, completing the entire ice slush collection and transportation process.

[0099] In this embodiment, the motor is a brushless motor.

[0100] When the scraper 2 structure rotates clockwise, an acute-angle space is formed between the blade of the ice shovel 2.2 and the ice-receiving surface a in the forward direction of the rotation. The ice-sweeping space formed by this structure can effectively drive the ice particles in a directional manner in a mechanical motion similar to "sweeping".

[0101] When scraper 2 rotates counterclockwise, an obtuse angle is formed between the blade of ice shovel 2.2 and the ice-receiving surface a. In this configuration, the tip of the blade can cut into the ice surface, prying up the ice. The end face of ice shovel 2.2 pushes the loosened ice particles forward through continuous rotation, achieving a highly efficient ice surface cleaning effect. This design cleverly utilizes the mechanical properties generated by rotational motion, enabling ice shovel 2.2 to maintain stable contact while continuously removing ice particles, effectively improving ice-breaking efficiency.

[0102] The advantage of tilting the ice shovel 2.2 is that its acute angle allows it to contact the ice surface at the optimal cutting angle, ensuring both ice-breaking force and avoiding unnecessary energy loss. This combination of drive method and angle design helps push the ice and sand towards the discharge port, accelerating discharge and ensuring the stability and efficiency of the equipment in de-icing operations.

[0103] To improve ice scraping efficiency, in this embodiment, an ice scraper 2.3 is provided on one side of the ice scraper 2.1 along the circumferential direction, and the inner end face of the ice scraper 2.3 is configured as a protruding ice scraping surface 2.31 that is attached to the surface of the ice making cylinder 1.

[0104] In this embodiment, the inner end face of the ice scraper 2.1 is set as a working surface 2.13 that matches the surface contour of the ice-making cylinder 1. The working surface 2.13 is curved to ensure optimal contact with the ice-making cylinder 1. Simultaneously, to ensure safety and flexibility during the de-icing process, a buffer gap is intentionally reserved between the working surface 2.13 and the ice-making cylinder 1 to prevent direct contact between the working surface 2.13 and the ice-making cylinder 1, which could cause the working surface 2.13 to directly scratch the surface of the ice-making cylinder 1. The ice scraper 2.3 is integrally formed on one side of the ice scraper 2.1, and its inner end face is designed as a scraping surface 2.31 that protrudes relative to the working surface 2.13. This stepped height difference design reduces resistance, improves work efficiency, and ensures effective ice removal during ice scraping, while also preventing damage to the surface of the ice-making cylinder 1.

[0105] Preferably, in order to increase the cutting efficiency of the ice scraper 2.3 on the ice layer, in this embodiment, the side of the ice scraper 2.3 away from the ice scraper strip 2.1 is provided as an ice scraper edge 2.32 with a blade structure.

[0106] In this embodiment, one side of the ice scraper 2.1 is designed as a sharp blade-like structure, which significantly enhances the mechanical strength of the ice scraper 2.1, enabling it to withstand and overcome greater ice scraping resistance. Furthermore, it allows the ice scraping edge 2.32 to form a sharper contact angle with the cylindrical surface of the ice-making cylinder 1, making its ice scraping end more pointed and protruding compared to the traditional flat ice scraper 2.1. This optimized geometry ensures that the ice scraper 2.1 and the surface of the ice-making cylinder 1 form the best contact state, thereby greatly improving the efficiency of ice removal and achieving a more ideal overall ice scraping effect.

[0107] During the rotation of the scraper 2, the ice scraper 2.1 generates a large amount of fine ice sand when cutting the ice layer. Most of this ice sand falls off naturally, but a small amount adheres to the surface of the ice scraper 2.1 due to surface tension. As the cutting operation continues, this adhered ice sand gradually accumulates to form a thin layer. If the accumulation exceeds a critical value, in a low-temperature environment, this loose ice sand will re-condense and solidify, eventually forming a hard ice block. This ice block not only increases the running resistance of the ice scraper 2.1 but also significantly reduces the contact pressure between the ice scraper 2.1 and the ice layer, thus seriously affecting the scraping efficiency and service life of the ice scraper 2.1 on the surface of the ice cylinder 1. Therefore, in this embodiment, the outer end face of the ice scraper 2.1 is set as a stepped structure.

[0108] Based on the above setup, when ice shavings accumulate on the end face of the ice scraper 2.1 and reach a critical adhesion amount, the end face of the ice scraper 2.1 is completely covered by ice shavings and reaches saturation, so its surface cannot continue to bear and adhere to more ice shavings. At this point, the adhesion between the ice shavings and the ice scraper 2.1 has reached its limit, and under the combined influence of gravity and mechanical vibration, the ice shavings will naturally fall off the surface of the ice scraper 2.1. By designing the ice scraper 2.1 as a stepped structure with a significant height difference, the actual width of the upper part of the ice scraper 2.1 can be significantly reduced. This structural design can effectively reduce the contact area and adhesion area of ​​ice shavings on the upper part of the ice scraper 2.1. At the same time, the lower part of the ice scraper 2.1 adopts a relatively large width design. This structural configuration not only ensures the overall structural stability of the ice scraper 2.1, but also ensures that the ice scraper 2.1 has sufficient mechanical support strength and anti-deformation ability during operation, thereby meeting the requirements for long-term stable operation of the equipment.

[0109] In this embodiment, to further enhance the strength of the ice scraper 2.1 and ensure the pushing efficiency of the ice shovel 2.2, a reinforcing ring 2.4 is provided at the lower end of the ice scraper 2.1. The reinforcing ring 2.4 is located on the inner side of the ice shovel 2.2 and is used to connect multiple ice scrapers 2.1.

[0110] In this embodiment, the scraper 2 further includes a drive shaft 2.5 connected to the motor, and a connecting rib 2.6 extending radially from the circumference of the drive shaft 2.5, and the ice scraper strip 2.1 is connected to the outer end of the connecting rib 2.6; The connecting rib 2.6 is configured as an arc-shaped structure, and the bending direction of multiple connecting ribs 2.6 is consistent.

[0111] Reference Figure 13 As shown, in other embodiments, the outer end of the connecting rib 2.6 is connected to a spiral scraper 2.7; the ice scraper 2.1 is connected to the connecting rib 2.6 or the spiral scraper 2.7.

[0112] In this embodiment, the spiral scraper 2.7 maintains a very small gap with the surface of the ice-making cylinder 1, and the two are in near-zero-distance contact, enabling the spiral scraper 2.7 to efficiently and precisely cut the ice layer formed on the surface of the ice-making cylinder 1. The cut ice shavings will rotate and slide down the specially designed spiral surface of the spiral scraper 2.7, and will eventually be smoothly guided to the ice-receiving surface a below.

[0113] Preferably, the number of ice scrapers 2.1 is the sum of the number of connecting ribs 2.6 and the number of spiral scrapers 2.7.

[0114] In this embodiment, an ice cup with good stirring effect is also provided, and the specific implementation method is as follows: The inner wall of the ice cup is provided with ribs extending along its axis for scraping off the ice layer covering the ribs. The width of the ribs gradually decreases along the ice discharge direction of the ice-making cylinder, so that the outer surface of the ribs gradually moves away from the central axis of the ice-making cylinder.

[0115] In this embodiment, the ice cup can be set as a transparent cup, and, referring to... Figure 14 As shown, the upper end of the ice cup 200 is recessed to form a feeding groove 201, and the bottom of the feeding groove 201 is provided with a feeding hole 201.1; The feed trough 201 is covered with a cup lid 6.

[0116] Specific reference Figure 15 As shown, the ribs 220 extend radially on the inner wall of the ice cup 200. The rotation path of the scraper 2 corresponds to the outer surface of the ribs 220. The width of the ribs 220 gradually decreases along the ice outlet direction of the ice-making cylinder 1 and along the direction of the opening end of the ice-making cylinder 1, so that the outer surface of the ribs 220 gradually moves away from the central axis of the ice-making cylinder 1. The ribs 220 form a structure that is narrow at the top and wide at the bottom (viewed from the open end of the ice cylinder 1) to facilitate the demolding of ice blocks. Because the ribs 220 are composed of wide and narrow structures, when the ice layer shrinks slightly due to low temperature or is stressed due to scraping, it will be easier to loosen and detach from the wider part to the narrower part. In particular, when the ribs 220 are set in the vertical direction, the ice layer is more likely to loosen and fall off due to gravity. This reduces the gripping effect of the ice layer on the inner wall of the ice cylinder 1, which reduces the torque and resistance required for scraping ice by the scraper 2. This makes it easier for the ice layer to be scraped off by the scraper 2, and also reduces the load on the motor and makes the operation more stable.

[0117] Preferably, in this embodiment, the ribs 220 are distributed in a stepped shape, forming multiple discontinuous stepped segments. The stepped shape creates abrupt changes in width at the corners of the steps. When the ice layer freezes and envelops the steps, a huge stress concentration occurs at the corners of the steps. After the scraper 2 applies force, the ice layer will preferentially break from these discontinuous step corners and the top of the ribs 220, thus naturally breaking into small ice flakes of uniform size, making it easier for the ice layer to be scraped off by the scraper 2. In addition, the discontinuous small ice flakes produced by the stepped segments have better fluidity and are easier to be transported and discharged by the scraper 2, preventing the phenomenon that the ice shavings cannot be scraped off by the stirring head due to the synchronous rotation of the ice-making cylinder 1 along the concentric circle. Moreover, the ice shavings of this shape have higher fluffiness and a texture closer to the ideal "snowflake" shape, avoiding the problem of clumping or compaction caused by excessively long ice shavings, effectively improving the uniformity of ice mixing, and making the final ice product more delicate.

[0118] Preferably, the transition between the stepped sections is an inclined surface. This design transforms the abrupt break point into a gradual transition point. The smooth inclined transition eliminates abrupt changes in working resistance, resulting in more stable motor torque, significantly reduced noise and vibration, and reduced impact wear on components, thus improving the overall reliability and lifespan of the machine. Furthermore, it guides the smooth tearing of the ice layer and assists in the lifting of ice chips, thereby achieving a more stable and efficient operating state.

[0119] In this embodiment, the ice-making cylinder 1 includes an inner cylinder 1.1 and an outer cylinder 1.2 sleeved outside the inner cylinder 1.1, and a refrigeration chamber is formed between the inner cylinder 1.1 and the outer cylinder 1.2; The inner cylinder 1.1 is axially provided with annular baffles 1.3, which divide the refrigeration chamber into an input chamber c and an output chamber d; The input cavity c and the input cavity c are connected through the flow port 1.21.

[0120] Specific reference Figure 16 As shown, the annular baffle 1.3, the inner cylinder 1.1, and the outer cylinder 1.2 together define the input cavity c and the output cavity d located on both sides of the annular baffle 1.3. The input cavity c is provided with a liquid inlet, and the output cavity d is provided with a gas outlet. An overflow port 1.21 is provided between the input cavity c and the output cavity d. The input cavity c and the output cavity d are only fluidly connected through the overflow port 1.21, so that the refrigerant has a first flow path of entering the input cavity c through the liquid inlet and then diffusing circumferentially along the outer wall of the inner cylinder 1.1 and the inner wall of the outer cylinder 1.2, and a second flow path of entering the input cavity c through the liquid inlet, entering the output cavity d through the overflow port 1.21, and being discharged through the gas outlet after evaporation.

[0121] Based on the above configuration, the second flow path ensures that the refrigerant can directly and quickly enter the evaporation stage. The first flow path utilizes the fluid's own properties to guide some of the refrigerant to spread circumferentially to both sides along the outer wall of the inner cylinder 1.1 and the inner wall of the outer cylinder 1.2. This effectively activates the heat exchange surface that is prone to becoming a "dry burning zone" in traditional structures, allowing the refrigerant to cover a wider heat exchange area and greatly improving the uniformity of distribution, thereby improving the overall heat exchange efficiency of the evaporator. In addition, this dual-cavity structure can be achieved simply by arranging the inner cylinder 1.1, the outer cylinder 1.2, and the annular baffle 1.3. This not only simplifies the manufacturing and assembly process and reduces production costs, but also reduces potential failure points and flow resistance caused by complex internal structures, improving the reliability and service life of the product.

[0122] Preferably, the flow port 1.21 is the gap between the annular baffle 1.3 and the outer cylinder 1.2. Through the above structure, with a simple structure and low manufacturing cost, the distribution and flow of refrigerant between the two chambers are reliably achieved, providing a structural basis for efficient and uniform heat exchange in the evaporator.

[0123] In other embodiments, the flow port 1.21 may also be configured to have a notch on the annular baffle 1.3 to connect the input cavity c and the output cavity d.

[0124] Furthermore, in this embodiment, preferably, the input cavity c is located above the output cavity d, and the second flow path is a flow path that enters the output cavity d vertically downward from the overflow port 1.21. The annular baffle 1.3 is disposed in the upper region of the inner cylinder 1.1, making the volume of the input cavity c smaller than the volume of the output cavity d, and the vent is close to the annular baffle 1.3. The vertically distributed input cavity c and output cavity d allow the refrigerant in the input cavity c to fall to the output cavity d under the action of gravity, while the refrigerant that evaporates into gas after being heated expands in volume and decreases in density, thus generating buoyancy and flowing upward, thereby flowing out through the vent located above. The vent is positioned close to the annular baffle 1.3 to prevent insufficiently heated and liquid refrigerant from flowing out of the vent, ensuring efficient and uniform heat exchange of the refrigerant.

[0125] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any person skilled in the art can make some modifications or alterations to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments without departing from the scope of the present utility model. Any simple modifications, equivalent changes and alterations made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A vertical smoothie machine, characterized in that: include, The host (100) is equipped with a refrigeration device; a discharge seat (110) is formed at the front of the host (100); An ice-making cylinder (1) is vertically installed inside the discharge seat (110); The scraper (2) is fitted on the outside of the ice-making cylinder (1) and is driven by the driving component to rotate relative to the ice-making cylinder (1) around the axis L. An ice cup (200) is installed on the dispensing seat (110) to completely cover the ice maker (1) and together with the dispensing seat (110) forms a beverage making chamber.

2. The vertical smoothie machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice cup (200) and the dispensing seat (110) are locked together, and an activation device is provided to control the power supply of the circuit system in the host (100); The activation device includes a micro switch (13) installed in the host (100), and an activation component (14) passes through the discharge seat (110).

3. The vertical smoothie machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper end of the activation component (14) extends above the dispensing seat (110) and is located on the installation path of the ice cup (200); the lower end of the activation component (14) corresponds to the activation button (13.1) of the micro switch (13).

4. The vertical smoothie machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom outer periphery of the ice cup (200) is provided with a plurality of guide blocks (210), and the inner wall of the dispensing seat (110) is provided with a guide groove (101) that can accommodate the guide blocks (210) to slide into.

5. The vertical smoothie machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge seat (110) includes a discharge base (111) and a discharge cover (112). The upper surface of the discharge base (111) forms an ice-receiving surface (a) for receiving ice shavings. The discharge cover (112) has a barrier (111.2) that defines the boundary of the ice-receiving surface (a). The discharge seat (110) is provided with a discharge channel, and the discharge port (b) of the discharge channel is formed on the ice receiving surface (a); the discharge channel is provided with baffles (111.4); A guide area (a') is provided on the ice receiving surface (a) at the outer periphery of the feed inlet (b). The guide area (a') is arranged as an inclined surface that radiates outward from the feed inlet (b) as the lowest position. A temperature control probe (7) is also installed on the ice-receiving surface (a); A distributor (300) is provided at the output end of the discharge channel.

6. The vertical smoothie machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge seat (110) is provided with an external drainage structure and an internal drainage structure. The external drainage structure is located inside the discharge seat (110) and drains the condensate that has liquefied on the outer wall of the ice cup (200). The internal drainage structure is located inside the main unit (100) and drains the condensate that has liquefied at the bottom of the discharge seat (110). The external drainage structure includes a first condensate channel (103) formed on the discharge seat (110), the first condensate channel (103) being located around the ice cup (200); and a first drain outlet (103.1) is provided in the first condensate channel (103), the first drain outlet (103.1) being connected to the drain outlet (501) of the main unit (100) through a drain pipe (10).

7. The vertical smoothie machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The internal drainage structure includes a water receiving seat (12) located below the discharge seat (110) and inside the main unit (100) for receiving condensate dripping from the bottom of the discharge seat (110); The water receiving base (12) is provided with a second drain outlet (12.2) and is connected to the drain pipe (10).

8. The vertical smoothie machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The scraper (2) includes an ice scraping strip (2.1) extending along the axial direction of the ice-making cylinder (1). An ice shovel (2.2) is provided at the lower end of the ice scraping strip (2.1). The ice shovel (2.2) and the ice receiving surface (a) of the slush machine are arranged at an acute angle.

9. The vertical smoothie machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the ice cup (200) is provided with ribs (220) extending along its axial direction for scraping off the ice layer covering the ribs (220). The width of the ribs (220) is gradually reduced along the ice discharge direction of the ice-making cylinder (1), so that the outer surface of the ribs (220) gradually moves away from the central axis of the ice-making cylinder (1).

10. The vertical smoothie machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ice-making cylinder (1) includes an inner cylinder (1.1) and an outer cylinder (1.2) sleeved outside the inner cylinder (1.1), and a refrigeration chamber is formed between the inner cylinder (1.1) and the outer cylinder (1.2); The inner cylinder (1.1) is axially provided with annular baffles (1.3), which divide the refrigeration chamber into an input chamber (c) and an output chamber (d). The input cavity (c) and the input cavity (c) are connected through the flow port (1.21).

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