A sealing structure of a smoothie maker

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical fields of ice -shaking machine, propose a kind of sealing structure of ice -shaking machine, ice -shaking machine includes body and rotatablely detachable barrel body installed on body, the detector is equipped in body inside corresponding barrel body installation place, to detect the installation state of barrel body;Open slot and sealing element for blocking foreign matter into the inside of body are equipped in the cooperation place of barrel body and detector on body, sealing element is arranged in open slot, sealing element is equipped with deformation groove in the cooperation place between barrel body and detector;When barrel body is installed on body, the deformation groove of sealing element is in the open state, when barrel body is detached from body, barrel body is separated from detector and sealing element, deformation groove is elastically deformed reset to the folding state of blocking foreign matter into the inside of body, can effectively block foreign matter, such as dust, moisture etc. into the inside of body, avoid internal electrical components to be damaged due to foreign matter invasion, prolong the service life of ice -shaking machine, improve the reliability and stability of complete machine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of smoothie machines, and specifically to a sealing structure for a smoothie machine. Background Technology

[0002] Blenders typically have an evaporator built into their mixing tank, with stirring blades surrounding the evaporator. The core function of the evaporator is to stir the materials and promote the gradual formation of slush. For ease of cleaning after use, the mixing tank and the main unit are generally detachable. However, many existing slush machine products lack a detection device in the main unit to identify whether the mixing tank is correctly installed. For example, Chinese invention patent publication number CN120078259A discloses an evaporator outlet structure for a beverage machine, including a beverage machine main unit and a mixing tank detachably mounted on the main unit. The main unit has an assembly station adapted to the mixing tank and is equipped with a condensing and stirring assembly. This assembly consists of a condensing cylinder and a stirring mechanism located outside the condensing cylinder and capable of relative rotation. The inside of the mixing tank forms a stirring space. When the mixing tank is installed on the main unit, the condensing cylinder is located within this stirring space, and the assembly station is located at the bottom of the mixing tank. In the proposed solution, the main unit does not integrate any sensors or mechanisms that can detect the installation status of the material bucket in the material bucket assembly area. Therefore, it is impossible to determine whether the material bucket has been correctly installed in actual operation, which not only affects the convenience of user operation, but may also cause safety hazards due to misoperation.

[0003] Given the shortcomings of the existing technology, it is necessary to further improve the sealing performance of the detection opening based on the existing testing mechanism. Testing mechanisms typically require the creation of detection openings or slots on the machine body to facilitate the interaction between the triggering element and the sensor. However, this also introduces the problem of moisture and liquid easily entering the machine body through the opening, affecting electrical safety and equipment lifespan. Therefore, this application, while providing the detection function, adds a sealing structure to the detection opening, thereby effectively preventing external moisture from entering while achieving installation status detection, thus improving the overall sealing performance and reliability of the machine. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model proposes a sealing structure for a smoothie machine. An opening groove and a sealing element are provided on the machine body at the mating point between the bucket and the detector. The sealing element is disposed within the opening groove, and a deformation groove is provided at the mating point between the bucket and the detector. When the bucket is installed on the machine body, the deformation groove opens without affecting the mating of the bucket and the detector. When the bucket is removed from the machine body, the deformation groove elastically deforms and returns to its closed state, effectively preventing foreign objects, such as dust and moisture, from entering the machine body. This avoids damage to internal electrical components due to foreign object intrusion, extends the service life of the smoothie machine, and improves the overall reliability and stability of the machine.

[0005] A sealing structure for a smoothie machine designed for this purpose includes a body and a barrel that is rotatably assembled and disassembled with the body. The body is equipped with a detector for detecting the installation status of the barrel. The machine body is provided with an opening groove, and a sealing element is provided on the opening groove. A deformation groove is provided at the mating point between the sealing element and the detector. During the assembly of the barrel and the machine body, the deformation groove is opened, and the barrel rotates along the deformation groove to trigger the detector. When the barrel is removed from the machine body, the barrel is separated from the detector and the sealing element, and the deformation groove elastically deforms and resets to the closed state to prevent foreign objects from entering the machine body.

[0006] The deformation groove is arc-shaped and matches the rotational trajectory of the barrel on the machine body.

[0007] The seal includes a sealing protrusion embedded in an opening groove, and the outer end face of the sealing protrusion has an opening slit; The barrel end is provided with a trigger part for triggering the detector. When the barrel is installed on the machine body, the trigger part is inserted into the seal through the opening and expands the deformation groove.

[0008] The deformation groove consists of a shrinking part and an expanding part. The groove width L between the shrinking part and the expanding part gradually decreases along the outer end face of the sealing protrusion. The opening slit, the shrinking part and the expanding part are arranged on the sealing protrusion from the outside to the inside. When the barrel is installed on the machine body, the trigger part of the barrel is inserted into the opening slit, the shrinking part and the expanding part in sequence.

[0009] The seal has a sealing groove, and a sealing protrusion is set on the sealing groove. When the seal is assembled with the machine body, the sealing protrusion is inserted into the opening groove, and the inner side of the opening groove abuts against the sealing groove, so that the seal seals the opening groove.

[0010] The body has a mounting protrusion corresponding to the opening groove, and a first sealing groove is provided in the mounting protrusion. The sealing element has a sealing edge that is embedded in the first sealing groove.

[0011] The detector is a micro switch. The body has a protective shell for fixing the detector. The protective shell has a second sealing groove. The sealing edge is embedded in the second sealing groove so that the mounting protrusion and the protective shell clamp and fix the sealing element.

[0012] The seal is also provided with a positioning groove, and the protective shell is positioned and installed on the positioning groove.

[0013] The protective shell includes a cover and a housing. The cover is fixed inside the machine body. The cover has a first clearance opening corresponding to the detection end of the detector, and the first clearance opening corresponds to the deformation groove. The housing has a second clearance opening corresponding to the conductive electrode of the detector.

[0014] The cover is provided with a first connector and a first connecting post; The inner side of the machine body is provided with a second connecting post. The protective shell is assembled with the machine body. The second connecting post is inserted into the first connecting piece, and the two are fixedly connected by fasteners. The housing is provided with a second connector. The housing and the cover are assembled together. The first connecting post is inserted into the second connector and the two are fixedly connected by fasteners. The beneficial technical effects of this utility model are as follows: A detector is installed inside the machine body at the corresponding mounting point of the bucket to check if the bucket is installed correctly. The machine can only be powered on and operated after the bucket is properly installed, preventing machine malfunction or failure due to improper bucket installation, thus improving operational convenience and safety. Simultaneously, an opening groove and a seal are provided on the machine body at the mating point between the bucket and the detector. The seal is located within the opening groove, and a deformation groove is provided at the mating point between the bucket and the detector. When the bucket is installed on the machine body, the deformation groove opens, not affecting the mating of the bucket and the detector; when the bucket is removed from the machine body, the deformation groove elastically deforms and returns to its closed state, effectively preventing foreign objects such as dust and moisture from entering the machine body, avoiding damage to internal electrical components due to foreign object intrusion, extending the service life of the smoothie machine, and improving the overall reliability and stability of the machine. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the machine body and the barrel body during installation according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the barrel body according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the body of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the assembly and disassembly of the internal body, protective shell, seal and detector of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a sealing element according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a sealing element according to an embodiment of the present invention from another perspective.

[0022] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of a sealing element according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the protective shell cover of an embodiment of the present utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present application more apparent and understandable, many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without departing from the spirit of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0025] See Figures 1-9 A sealing structure for a smoothie machine, the smoothie machine includes a body 1 and a bucket 2 that is rotatably and detachably installed on the body 1. A detector 3 is provided inside the body 1 at the installation location of the bucket 2 to detect the installation status of the bucket 2. The body 1 has an opening groove 101 at the mating point between the barrel 2 and the detector 3, and a sealing element 4 for preventing foreign objects from entering the body 1. The sealing element 4 is set in the opening groove 101, and the sealing element 4 has a deformation groove 401 at the mating point between the barrel 2 and the detector 3. When the barrel 2 is installed on the machine body 1, the deformation groove 401 of the seal 4 is in an open state. When the barrel 2 is removed from the machine body 1, the barrel 2 is separated from the detector 3 and the seal 4, and the deformation groove 401 elastically deforms and resets to the closed state to prevent foreign objects from entering the machine body 1.

[0026] A detector 3 is installed inside the machine body 1 at the mounting point of the container 2 to detect whether the container 2 is installed correctly. Only after the container 2 is properly installed can the machine body 1 be powered on and operate, preventing machine malfunction or failure due to improper installation of the container 2, thus improving operational convenience and safety. Simultaneously, an opening groove 101 and a seal 4 are provided on the machine body 1 at the mating point between the container 2 and the detector 3. The seal 4 is located within the opening groove 101, and a deformation groove 401 is provided at the mating point between the container 2 and the detector 3. When the container 2 is installed on the machine body 1, the deformation groove 401 expands without affecting the mating of the container 2 and the detector 3. When the container 2 is removed from the machine body 1, the deformation groove 401 elastically deforms and returns to its closed state, effectively preventing foreign objects such as dust and moisture from entering the machine body 1, avoiding damage to internal electrical components due to foreign object intrusion, extending the service life of the smoothie machine, and improving the overall reliability and stability of the machine.

[0027] The deformation groove 401 is arc-shaped and matches the rotational trajectory of the barrel 2 on the body 1.

[0028] The deformation groove 401 is arc-shaped and matches the rotational trajectory of the barrel 2 on the machine body 1. This design allows the deformation groove 401 to be evenly stressed and smoothly opened during the installation and rotation of the barrel 2. The arc-shaped groove fits the movement trajectory of the barrel 2 more closely, reducing the risk of local damage to the seal 4 due to uneven stress. This ensures that the seal 4 can effectively prevent foreign objects from entering the machine body 1 during frequent installation and disassembly of the barrel 2, improving the durability of the seal 4 and further protecting the internal structure of the smoothie machine from interference by external foreign objects, thus maintaining the normal and stable operation of the machine.

[0029] The seal 4 includes a sealing protrusion 402 embedded in the opening groove 101, and the deformation groove 401 includes an opening slit 403 provided on the outer end face of the sealing protrusion 402. The barrel 2 has a trigger part 201 at its end for triggering the detector 3. When the barrel 2 is installed on the machine body 1, the trigger part 201 is inserted into the seal 4 along the opening slit 403 to open the deformation groove 401 of the seal 4.

[0030] When the barrel 2 is installed on the machine body 1, the trigger part 201 is inserted into the seal 4 along the opening slit 403 to open the deformation groove 401. After the barrel 2 is disassembled, the deformation groove 401 closes. This structural design realizes both the detection of the installation status of the barrel 2 and the sealing of the barrel 2 after disassembly.

[0031] The deformation groove 401 is composed of a tapering part 405 and an expanding part 406. The groove width L between the tapering part 405 and the expanding part 406 gradually decreases along the outer end face of the sealing protrusion 402. The opening slit 403, the tapering part 405 and the expanding part 406 are arranged on the sealing member 4 from the outside to the inside. When the barrel 2 is installed on the machine body 1, the trigger part 201 of the barrel 2 is inserted into the opening slit 403, the tapering part 405 and the expanding part 406 in sequence.

[0032] When the barrel 2 is installed onto the machine body 1, the trigger part 201 is inserted and first passes through the opening slit 403 into the seal 4. Then, the expansion part 406 of the seal 4 is further opened by the tapering part 405 to ensure that the trigger part 201 can be smoothly inserted. When the barrel 2 rotates, the trigger part 201 rotates in a block shape to the position of the trigger detector 3. After the barrel 2 is disassembled, foreign objects are difficult to enter the machine body 1 through this multi-stage gradual change and along the groove structure of the seal 4, effectively improving the sealing performance of the smoothie machine.

[0033] The sealing protrusion 402 protrudes outward from the seal 4. When the sealing protrusion 402 of the seal 4 is installed into the opening groove 101 of the body 1, a sealing groove 408 for sealing the opening groove 101 of the body 1 is formed between the sealing protrusion 402 and the sealing edge 407.

[0034] After the barrel 2 is removed, the sealing groove 408 can effectively block foreign objects from intruding from the periphery of the opening groove 101. When foreign objects such as dust and moisture approach the opening groove 101, they will be completely covered by the sealing groove 408, making it difficult for them to directly enter the machine body 1. At the same time, the protruding design of the sealing protrusion 402 enhances the tightness of the contact between the sealing element 4 and the opening groove 101, further improving the sealing effect of the opening groove 101, ensuring that the internal electrical components of the smoothie machine are not damaged by external foreign objects, and maintaining the normal operation and service life of the machine.

[0035] The body 1 has an installation protrusion 102 inside the corresponding opening groove 101, and a first sealing groove 103 is provided inside the installation protrusion 102. The first end of the sealing edge 407 of the sealing element 4 is embedded in the first sealing groove 103.

[0036] The first sealing groove 103 fits tightly with the first end of the sealing edge 407 of the sealing element 4, reducing the displacement and shaking of the sealing element 4 during use, ensuring that the sealing element 4 is always in the correct position, effectively preventing foreign objects from entering the machine body 1 from the connection between the opening groove 101 and the sealing element 4, improving the overall sealing performance of the smoothie machine, and ensuring that the internal structure of the machine is not disturbed by external foreign objects after the barrel 2 is disassembled, thus maintaining stable operation.

[0037] The detector 3 is a micro switch. The body 1 is provided with a protective shell 5 for fixing the detector 3. The detector 3 is installed inside the protective shell 5. The protective shell 5 is fixed inside the body 1. The protective shell 5 is provided with a second sealing groove 501. The second end of the sealing edge 407 of the sealing element 4 is embedded in the second sealing groove 501 so that the mounting protrusion 102 inside the body 1 and the protective shell 5 clamp each other and fix the sealing element 4.

[0038] The protective shell 5 protects the micro switch from impacts and corrosion by foreign objects, extending the service life of the detector 3. Simultaneously, the cooperation between the second sealing groove 501 and the second end of the sealing edge 407 of the seal 4, along with the clamping and fixing of the seal 4 by the mounting protrusion 102, further enhances the installation stability and sealing effect of the seal 4. Foreign objects are unlikely to enter through the connection between the seal 4, the protective shell 5, and the machine body 1, comprehensively protecting the safety of the internal electrical components of the smoothie machine and ensuring stable machine operation.

[0039] A positioning groove 409 is provided between the second end of the sealing edge 407 of the seal 4 and the main body of the seal 4. One end of the protective shell 5 abuts against and is positioned relative to the positioning groove 409.

[0040] The design of the positioning groove 409 provides precise positioning for the installation of the protective shell 5, enabling the protective shell 5 to be accurately installed in the predetermined position. This ensures that the second sealing groove 501 on the protective shell 5 and the second end of the sealing edge 407 of the sealing element 4 are correctly matched, enhancing the sealing effect between the sealing element 4 and the protective shell 5. Positioning installation can avoid the sealing element 4 from shifting due to installation deviation of the protective shell 5, ensuring that the sealing structure can always effectively prevent foreign objects from entering the interior of the machine body 1 during long-term use of the slush machine.

[0041] The protective shell 5 includes a cover 502 and a housing 503 fixedly connected to the cover 502. One end of the cover 502 is fixedly connected to the inside of the body 1. The cover 502 is provided with a first clearance opening 504 corresponding to the detection end 301 of the detector 3. The first clearance opening 504 corresponds to the deformation groove 401 and the two are interconnected. The housing 503 is provided with a second clearance opening 505 corresponding to the conductive electrode 303 of the detector 3.

[0042] The separate design of the cover 502 and the housing 503 facilitates the installation and maintenance of the detector 3. The first clearance opening 504 ensures that the trigger part 201 of the barrel 2 can smoothly trigger the detection end 301 of the detector 3; the second clearance opening 505 provides space for the conductive electrode 303, ensuring normal electrical connection of the detector 3. The overall protective shell 5 structure protects the detector 3 while also securing the sealing element 4.

[0043] The cover 502 is provided with a first connector 506 for fixing to the inside of the body 1, and a first connecting post 507 for fixing to the housing 503; The inner side of the body 1 is provided with a second connecting post 104 that cooperates with the first connecting member 506. When the protective shell 5 is fixedly installed, the second connecting post 104 is inserted into the first connecting member 506, and a first fastening hole for inserting the first fastener is provided between the second connecting post 104 and the first connecting member 506. The housing 503 is provided with a second connector 508 that cooperates with the first connecting post 507. When the housing 503 and the cover 502 are fixedly installed, the first connecting post 507 is inserted into the second connector 508, and a second fastening hole for inserting a second fastener is provided between the first connecting post 507 and the second connector 508.

[0044] Both the first and second fasteners are screws.

[0045] The end of the trigger part 201 is provided with a guide bevel. When the material bucket 2 is rotated and installed, the contact of the micro switch first slides into contact with the guide bevel; as the material bucket 2 continues to rotate, after the contact of the micro switch passes the highest point of the bevel, it reliably abuts against the cylindrical surface or planar main body of the trigger part 201, thereby stably triggering the micro switch. The micro switch is limited between the cover 502 and the housing 503, and the micro switch will not deviate.

[0046] Alternatively, the housing 405 may contain an elastic element, such as a spring, with one end of the micro switch abutting against the elastic element. When the trigger 201 triggers the micro switch, it compresses the spring, thus ensuring that the micro switch can always effectively contact the trigger 201 of the material bucket 2 when it is installed in place.

[0047] A screw fastening assembly is provided between the machine body 1 and the material barrel 2. The screw fastening assembly includes several slots 202 that are circumferentially spaced on the inner circumferential side of the material barrel 2, and several protrusions 105 that are circumferentially spaced on the machine body 1. Each protrusion 105 corresponds to each slot 202. Each slot 202 has a communicating positioning groove 203 on one side, and the positioning groove 203 has an opening on one side. During installation, the protruding buckle 105 is embedded in the positioning groove 203 to achieve the initial positioning of the material bucket 2 on the machine body 1. The material bucket 2 rotates in the direction where the material bucket 2 is installed, and the protruding buckle 103 enters the slot 202 along the positioning groove 203 to achieve the locking of the buckle assembly, so that the material bucket 2 is fixed on the machine body 1.

[0048] The machine body 1 is provided with an annular positioning boss corresponding to the circular opening of the material barrel 2. The buckle 105 is set around the positioning boss. When the machine body 1 and the material barrel 2 are initially positioned, the material barrel 2 is fitted around the positioning boss.

[0049] During disassembly, the material barrel 2 rotates in the opposite direction, and the protruding buckle 105 rotates from the slot 202 to the positioning slot 203, thereby unlocking the screw fastener assembly. After the screw fastener assembly is unlocked, the material barrel 2 can be removed from the machine body 1.

[0050] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A sealing structure for a smoothie machine, comprising a body (1) and a barrel (2) that is rotatably assembled and disassembled with the body (1), characterized in that: The body (1) is equipped with a detector (3) for detecting the installation status of the barrel (2); The body (1) is provided with an opening groove (101), and a sealing element (4) is provided on the opening groove (101). The sealing element (4) is provided with a deformation groove (401) at the mating point between the barrel (2) and the detector (3). During the assembly process of the barrel (2) and the body (1), the deformation groove (401) is opened, and the barrel (2) rotates along the deformation groove (401) to trigger the detector (3). When the barrel (2) is removed from the body (1), the barrel (2) is separated from the detector (3) and the sealing element (4), and the deformation groove (401) elastically deforms and resets to the closed state to prevent foreign objects from entering the body (1).

2. The sealing structure of the smoothie machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The deformation groove (401) is arc-shaped and matches the rotational trajectory of the barrel (2) on the machine body (1).

3. The sealing structure of the smoothie machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sealing element (4) includes a sealing protrusion (402) embedded in the opening groove (101), and an opening slit (403) is provided on the outer end face of the sealing protrusion (402). The barrel (2) has a trigger part (201) at the end for triggering the detector (3). When the barrel (2) is installed on the machine body (1), the trigger part (201) is inserted into the seal (4) through the opening (403) and expands the deformation groove (401).

4. The sealing structure of the smoothie machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The deformation groove (401) is composed of a tapered part (405) and an expanded part (406). The groove width L between the tapered part (405) and the expanded part (406) gradually decreases along the outer end face of the sealing protrusion (402). The opening slit (403), the tapered part (405) and the expanded part (406) are arranged sequentially from the outside to the inside on the sealing protrusion (402). When the barrel (2) is installed on the machine body (1), the trigger part (201) of the barrel (2) is inserted into the opening slit (403), the tapered part (405) and the expanded part (406) in sequence.

5. The sealing structure of the smoothie machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sealing element (4) is provided with a sealing groove (408) and a sealing protrusion (402) protruding from the sealing groove (408). When the sealing element (4) is assembled with the body (1), the sealing protrusion (402) is inserted into the opening groove (101) and the inner side of the opening groove (101) abuts against the sealing groove (408) so that the sealing element (4) seals the opening groove (101).

6. The sealing structure of the smoothie machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The body (1) has an installation protrusion (102) corresponding to the opening groove (101), and a first sealing groove (103) is provided in the installation protrusion (102). The sealing element (4) has a sealing edge (407) embedded in the first sealing groove (103).

7. The sealing structure of the smoothie machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The detector (3) is a micro switch. The body (1) is provided with a protective shell (5) for fixing the detector (3). The protective shell (5) is provided with a second sealing groove (501). The sealing edge (407) is embedded in the second sealing groove (501).

8. The sealing structure of the smoothie machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The sealing element (4) is also provided with a positioning groove (409), and the protective shell (5) is positioned and installed on the positioning groove (409).

9. The sealing structure of the smoothie machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The protective shell (5) includes a cover (502) and a shell (503). The cover (502) is fixed inside the body (1). The cover (502) is provided with a first clearance opening (504) corresponding to the detection end (301) of the detector (3). The first clearance opening (504) corresponds to the deformation groove (401). The shell (503) is provided with a second clearance opening (505) corresponding to the conductive electrode (303) of the detector (3).

10. The sealing structure of the smoothie machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: The cover (502) is provided with a first connector (506) and a first connecting post (507); The inner side of the body (1) is provided with a second connecting post (104), the protective shell (5) is assembled with the body (1), the second connecting post (104) is inserted into the first connecting piece (506), and the two are fixedly connected by fasteners; The housing (503) is provided with a second connector (508). The housing (503) is assembled with the cover (502). The first connecting post (507) is inserted into the second connector (508), and the two are fixedly connected by fasteners.

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