Coffee liquid thawing apparatus for production of a flavored coffee beverage

Abstract

The application discloses a coffee liquid unfreezing equipment for flavor coffee beverage production and belongs to the technical field of coffee liquid production equipment. Mainly includes: an unfreezing barrel, a material distributing assembly which is installed in the unfreezing barrel, the material distributing assembly comprises two special-shaped racks which are installed in the unfreezing barrel, the two ends of the special-shaped racks are respectively provided with springs, and one end of each spring is provided with an umbrella-shaped material distributing plate. The coffee liquid unfreezing equipment for flavor coffee beverage production has the advantages that the unfreezing barrel, the material distributing assembly and the vibration assembly are arranged, the material distributing assembly can uniformly distribute coffee liquid ice blocks in the unfreezing barrel, meanwhile, the springs can buffer the impact of the ice blocks and reduce the damage of the barrel bottom, the vibration assembly makes the cam extrude the vibration seat by means of gear transmission, the umbrella-shaped material distributing plate is vibrated, the ice block accumulation is prevented, meanwhile, part of the ice blocks can be vibrated and broken, thereby, the unfreezing speed is accelerated, the unfreezing time is shortened, the energy consumption is reduced, the unfreezing efficiency and the service life of the equipment are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of coffee liquid production equipment, specifically to coffee liquid thawing equipment for flavored coffee beverage production. Background Technology

[0002] In the production of coffee beverages, high-quality coffee beans are first ground into components, which are then extracted and concentrated into coffee liquid using professional equipment. Syrups, creamer, and other ingredients are then added according to flavor requirements. To fully preserve the original aroma and rich flavor of the coffee, the extracted concentrate is quickly transported to an ultra-low temperature freezer at -50°C. This quick-freezing process locks in the flavor components, preventing flavor loss due to high temperatures or prolonged storage, and ensuring the stability of the taste of the final product during subsequent thawing and processing.

[0003] However, in some existing coffee defrosting equipment, when defrosting coffee, the staff usually pour the frozen coffee directly into the defrosting bucket, causing the ice to damage the bottom of the defrosting bucket under the action of gravity and impact, forming pits; Meanwhile, if the ice is not broken up in time, the clumped coffee liquid tends to accumulate at the bottom of the container, resulting in the outer layer melting and the inner layer freezing during thawing. This prolongs thawing time and increases energy consumption. Therefore, it is necessary to provide coffee liquid thawing equipment for flavored coffee beverage production to solve the above problems. It should be noted that the information disclosed in this background section is only for understanding the background technology of this application and therefore may include information that does not constitute prior art. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on the aforementioned problems in the existing technology, the problem to be solved by this application is to provide a coffee liquid thawing device for the production of flavored coffee beverages, which solves the problems of existing coffee liquid thawing devices causing damage to the bottom of the thawing tank due to ice being poured directly into it, and ice accumulating at the bottom of the tank, resulting in the outer layer melting and the inner layer freezing during thawing, thus prolonging the thawing time and increasing energy consumption.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this application to solve its technical problem is: a coffee liquid thawing device for flavored coffee beverage production, comprising: Defrosting container; The material dispensing assembly is installed inside the thawing barrel. The material dispensing assembly includes two irregularly shaped frames installed inside the thawing barrel. Springs are installed at both ends of the irregularly shaped frames. An umbrella-shaped material dispensing plate is installed at one end of each spring. Multiple material dispensing cones are installed on each umbrella-shaped material dispensing plate. A vibration assembly is mounted on the irregular frame. The vibration assembly includes an assembly frame mounted on the irregular frame, a rotating rod driven by power and rotating on the assembly frame, a first bevel gear mounted at one end of the rotating rod, an intermediate rod rotatably connected to the assembly frame, a second bevel gear that meshes with the first bevel gear mounted on the body of the intermediate rod, two cams mounted on the body of the intermediate rod, and a vibration seat that matches the cams mounted at the bottom of the umbrella-shaped material distribution plate.

[0006] Furthermore, the spring causes the umbrella-shaped material distribution plate to maintain a downward movement trend.

[0007] Furthermore, the bottom of the umbrella-shaped material distribution plate is equipped with multiple support rods that can slide along the irregular frame body.

[0008] Furthermore, each of the support rods is equipped with a limiting ring, and the bottom of the limiting ring is tightly fitted to the irregular frame.

[0009] Furthermore, a drive motor is installed at the bottom of the defrosting bucket, and the output end of the drive motor extends into the defrosting bucket and is coaxially connected to the rotating rod.

[0010] Furthermore, the rotating rod is equipped with crushing blades.

[0011] Furthermore, the umbrella-shaped material distribution plate is made of stainless steel.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: The coffee liquid thawing equipment for flavored coffee beverage production provided by this application, by setting up a thawing tank, a dispensing component, and a vibration component, allows the coffee liquid ice cubes to be evenly distributed in the thawing tank. Simultaneously, the springs buffer the impact of the ice cubes, reducing damage to the tank bottom. The vibration component, through gear transmission, causes a cam to press against the vibrating seat, causing the umbrella-shaped dispensing plate to vibrate. This prevents ice accumulation and also breaks up some of the ice cubes, thereby accelerating thawing, shortening thawing time, reducing energy consumption, and improving thawing efficiency and equipment lifespan. In addition to the objectives, features, and advantages described above, this application also has other objectives, features, and advantages. A more detailed description of this application will follow with reference to the figures below. Attached Figure Description

[0013] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of this application. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain this application and do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings: Figure 1 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a coffee liquid thawing device for flavored coffee beverage production according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of a coffee liquid thawing device for producing flavored coffee beverages according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the umbrella-shaped material distribution plate according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 4 is an assembly diagram of the material distribution assembly and the vibration assembly according to an embodiment of this application; Figure 5 is an embodiment according to this application. Figure 4 Enlarged schematic diagram of point A in the middle.

[0014] The following are the labeling elements in the figure: 1. Thawing assembly; 11. Thawing bucket; 12. Top cover; 13. Feeding gate; 14. Electric heating wire; 2. Material distribution assembly; 21. Irregular frame; 22. Spring; 23. Umbrella-shaped material distribution plate; 24. Material distribution cone; 25. Support rod; 26. Limiting ring; 3. Vibration assembly; 31. Assembly frame; 32. Rotating rod; 33. Drive motor; 34. Crushing blade; 35. First bevel gear; 36. Intermediate rod; 37. Second bevel gear; 38. Cam; 39. Vibration seat. Detailed Implementation

[0015] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. This application will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0016] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present application, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0017] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this application provides a coffee liquid thawing device for flavored coffee beverage production, including a thawing component 1, which is used to hold coffee liquid to be thawed and to thaw coffee liquid that has frozen into ice cubes. The thawing component 1 includes a thawing tank 11, which serves as the main container of the device and is used to hold coffee liquid ice cubes to be thawed. A top cover 12 is bolted to the top of the defrosting tank 11. The top cover 12 seals the defrosting tank 11, reducing heat loss during defrosting and also reducing dust from the outside environment from falling into the defrosting tank 11. A feeding door 13 is hinged to the top cover 12. The feeding door 13 can be opened or closed on the top cover 12, making it convenient for staff to put coffee liquid ice cubes into the defrosting tank 11. An electric heating wire 14 is installed on the side wall of the defrosting tank 11. The electric heating wire 14 generates heat when energized, providing the required temperature for defrosting the coffee liquid.

[0018] like Figures 2-4 As shown, a dispensing assembly 2 is installed inside the defrosting bucket 11. This dispensing assembly 2 ensures that the coffee ice cubes to be defrosted are evenly distributed within the defrosting bucket 11, while also acting as a buffer to reduce damage to the bottom of the defrosting bucket 11 caused by the coffee ice cubes. The dispensing assembly 2 includes two irregularly shaped frames 21 fixed to the inner wall of the defrosting bucket 11. These irregularly shaped frames 21 are made of stainless steel and provide support and a mounting base for other components of the dispensing assembly 2. Springs 22 are fixed to both ends of the irregularly shaped frames 21, and umbrella-shaped dispensing plates 23 are fixed to one end of each spring 22. The umbrella-shaped dispensing plates 23 are arranged in an umbrella shape. When the ice cubes fall, they impact the plate surface and disperse in all directions. The slope of the plate surface causes the coffee ice cubes to slide down the inclined surface and be evenly distributed in different areas of the bucket. The springs 22 keep the umbrella-shaped dispensing plates 23 moving downwards. Multiple dispensing cones 24 are fixed on each umbrella-shaped dispensing plate 23. The raised structure of the dispensing cone 24 enhances the impact and dispersion effect on the ice, breaking large ice blocks into smaller ones and accelerating thawing. When coffee ice is added, the spring 22 absorbs the impact energy through elastic deformation, reducing damage to the bottom of the thawing tank 11 and extending its service life. At the same time, it keeps the umbrella-shaped dispensing plate 23 moving downwards, cooperating with the vibration. Multiple support rods 25 that can slide along the frame of the irregular frame 21 are fixed at the bottom of the umbrella-shaped material distribution plate 23. Limiting rings 26 are fixed on the body of each support rod 25. The bottom of the limiting ring 26 is tightly fitted to the irregular frame 21. The support rod passes through the guide hole of the irregular frame 21 to restrict the movement trajectory of the material distribution plate, ensure its vertical up and down vibration, and avoid deviation. At the same time, the limiting ring 26 effectively prevents the umbrella-shaped material distribution plate 23 from being excessively pressed down, protecting the spring 22 and the structural safety.

[0019] like Figures 2-5As shown, a vibration assembly 3 is installed on the irregular frame 21. The vibration assembly 3 is used to break up coffee ice cubes and provide driving force to the dispensing assembly 2, causing the umbrella-shaped dispensing plate 23 to vibrate. The vibration assembly 3 includes an assembly frame 31 fixed on the two irregular frames 21. The assembly frame 31 provides support and mounting base for other components of the vibration assembly 3. A rotating rod 32 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the assembly frame 31. A drive motor 33 is bolted to the bottom of the defrosting tank 11. The output end of the drive motor 33 extends into the defrosting tank 11 and is coaxially connected to the rotating rod 32. A crushing blade 34 is fixed to the lower part of the rotating rod 32. The drive motor 33 is started by an external power supply and a corresponding controller, causing the drive motor 33 to drive the rotating rod 32 to rotate. The rotating rod 32 then drives the crushing blade 34 to stir the coffee ice cubes at the bottom of the defrosting tank 11 and break up the coffee ice cubes, effectively improving the defrosting efficiency of the coffee ice cubes. A first bevel gear 35 is fixed to one end of the rotating rod 32. An intermediate rod 36 is rotatably connected to the assembly frame 31. A second bevel gear 37 that meshes with the first bevel gear 35 is fixed to the body of the intermediate rod 36. The gear meshing converts the vertical rotation of the rotating rod 32 into the horizontal rotation of the intermediate rod 36, changing the direction of power transmission. Two symmetrically distributed cams 38 are fixed to the body of the intermediate rod 36. Two vibration seats 39 that can be adapted to the cams 38 are fixed to the bottom of the umbrella-shaped dispensing plate 23. The cams 38 rotate with the intermediate rod 36, and their eccentric contours squeeze the vibration seats 39, causing the umbrella-shaped dispensing plate 23 to vibrate. The vibration causes the ice on the umbrella-shaped dispensing plate 23 to continuously loosen, thereby improving the efficiency of coffee liquid crushing.

[0020] Working principle: First, the staff opens the feeding door 13 on the top cover 12 and puts the coffee ice cubes into the defrosting bucket 11. When the ice cubes fall, they hit the umbrella-shaped distribution plate 23. Since the umbrella-shaped distribution plate 23 is arranged in an umbrella shape, the ice cubes disperse in all directions after hitting the plate surface and slide down the slope to different areas in the bucket, thus achieving initial distribution. At the same time, the spring 22 absorbs the impact energy of the ice cubes through elastic deformation, reducing damage to the bottom of the defrosting bucket 11. The electric heating wire 14 on the side wall of the defrosting bucket 11 generates heat when energized, providing the required temperature for defrosting the coffee ice cubes; The drive motor 33 starts, driving the rotating rod 32 to rotate. The crushing blades 34 at the bottom of the rotating rod 32 stir the coffee ice at the bottom of the defrosting bucket 11, breaking up the clumps and accelerating defrosting. When the rotating rod 32 rotates, the first bevel gear 35 on it meshes with the second bevel gear 37 on the intermediate rod 36, converting the vertical rotation of the rotating rod 32 into the horizontal rotation of the intermediate rod 36. The cam 38 on the intermediate rod 36 rotates with it. Since the cam 38 has an eccentric profile, it will squeeze the vibrating seat 39 at the bottom of the umbrella-shaped distributing plate 23 during the rotation, causing the umbrella-shaped distributing plate 23 to vibrate. The vibration of the umbrella-shaped distribution plate 23 causes the ice blocks on it to continuously loosen, while the distribution cone 24 further breaks the large ice blocks into smaller pieces, so that the outer and inner layers of the ice blocks are heated evenly, shortening the thawing time and reducing energy consumption. During the vibration, the support rod 25 slides along the guide hole of the irregular frame 21, and the limiting ring 26 restricts the movement trajectory of the umbrella-shaped distribution plate 23 to prevent it from being pressed down excessively, thus protecting the spring 22 and the structural safety.

[0021] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A coffee liquid thawing device for flavored coffee beverage production, characterized in that: include: Defrosting container (11); The material distribution assembly (2) is installed inside the thawing barrel (11). The material distribution assembly (2) includes two irregularly shaped frames (21) installed inside the thawing barrel (11). Springs (22) are installed at both ends of the irregularly shaped frames (21). An umbrella-shaped material distribution plate (23) is installed at one end of each spring (22). Multiple material distribution cones (24) are installed on each umbrella-shaped material distribution plate (23). Vibration assembly (3), which is mounted on the irregular frame (21), includes an assembly frame (31) mounted on the irregular frame (21), a rotating rod (32) driven by power and rotating on the assembly frame (31), a first bevel gear (35) mounted on one end of the rotating rod (32), an intermediate rod (36) rotatably connected to the assembly frame (31), a second bevel gear (37) that can mesh with the first bevel gear (35) mounted on the rod body of the intermediate rod (36), two cams (38) mounted on the rod body of the intermediate rod (36), and a vibration seat (39) that can be adapted to the cams (38) mounted on the bottom of the umbrella-shaped material distribution plate (23).

2. The coffee liquid thawing equipment for flavored coffee beverage production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spring (22) keeps the umbrella-shaped material distribution plate (23) moving downward.

3. The coffee liquid thawing device for flavored coffee beverage production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the umbrella-shaped material distribution plate (23) is equipped with multiple support rods (25) that can slide along the frame of the irregular frame (21).

4. The coffee liquid thawing equipment for flavored coffee beverage production according to claim 3, characterized in that: Each of the support rods (25) is equipped with a limiting ring (26), and the bottom of the limiting ring (26) is in close contact with the irregular frame (21).

5. The coffee liquid thawing device for flavored coffee beverage production according to claim 1, characterized in that: A drive motor (33) is installed at the bottom of the defrosting bucket (11), and the output end of the drive motor (33) extends into the defrosting bucket (11) and is coaxially connected to the rotating rod (32).

6. The coffee liquid thawing device for flavored coffee beverage production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating rod (32) is equipped with a crushing blade (34).

7. The coffee liquid thawing device for flavored coffee beverage production according to claim 1, characterized in that: The umbrella-shaped material distribution plate (23) is made of stainless steel.

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