A smoothie container and a smoothie maker

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of ice slush production, especially an ice slush container and ice slush machine, which comprise a water tank, an ice slush outlet and a food material inlet are arranged on the water tank, a blocking prevention grid is arranged in the ice slush outlet, a faucet assembly is arranged corresponding to the ice slush outlet, and the faucet assembly is used to open or close the ice slush outlet. In this way, the ice slush outlet and the food material inlet are arranged on the water tank, and the structure is simple. The blocking prevention grid arranged in the ice slush outlet can effectively reduce the influence of ice pieces on discharging, thereby preventing the occurrence of the blocking phenomenon, making the ice slush discharge more smooth, and achieving better effects. When ice is made, the ice slush outlet can be closed through the faucet assembly, thereby effectively preventing the overflow of cold air and ice slush. When the ice slush is discharged, the ice slush outlet can be opened through the faucet assembly, thereby achieving convenient use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of shaved ice making technology, specifically to a shaved ice container and a shaved ice machine. Background Technology

[0002] Current smoothie machines use a container to store icy ingredients and refrigerate it. When the container needs to dispense smoothies, an internal stirring assembly pushes the smoothies out through the outlet. Currently, the outlet gap of smoothie machines on the market is relatively small. When the stirring assembly pushes the smoothies out, a small amount of smoothies remains at the outlet. This retained smoothies are compressed under the pushing force, forming harder ice flakes, which affects the smoothie output.

[0003] For example, utility model patent CN118949740A discloses a stirring mechanism and a cold drink machine, including an ice storage container and a spiral stirring paddle. The spiral stirring paddle is rotatably installed inside the ice storage container. The ice storage container includes an ice storage shell and an ice outlet cover. The ice outlet cover is installed at one end of the ice storage shell. The ice storage shell has an ice storage cavity, and the ice outlet cover has an ice outlet cavity. The ice outlet cavity has an ice outlet, and the ice outlet cavity has multiple mutually spaced grid plates. The ice outlet of this prior art is set on the ice outlet cover, which is installed at one end of the ice storage shell. The structure is relatively complex and inconvenient to assemble. The ice outlet does not have a sealing structure, so cold air and ice shavings will overflow during ice making, resulting in poor ice making effect. The gap of the ice outlet is small, so the ice shavings are not smooth enough and are prone to blockage.

[0004] Therefore, there is still room for improvement and development in existing technologies. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the problems of existing technologies where the ice outlet is located on the ice outlet cover, which is installed at one end of the ice storage shell, resulting in a complex ice storage container structure and inconvenient assembly; the lack of a sealing structure at the ice outlet leads to the overflow of cold air and ice shavings during ice making, resulting in poor ice making effect; and the small gap at the ice outlet makes it prone to material blockage, this utility model provides an ice shaving container and ice shaving machine.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution applied in this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A smoothie container includes a water tank with a smoothie outlet and a food inlet, the smoothie outlet having an anti-clogging grille; and a faucet assembly corresponding to the smoothie outlet, used to open or close the smoothie outlet. This design, with the smoothie outlet and food inlet on the water tank, is structurally simple; the anti-clogging grille inside the smoothie outlet effectively reduces the impact of ice flakes on the discharge, preventing blockages and resulting in smoother and better smoothie dispensing; during ice making, the smoothie outlet can be closed using the faucet assembly to effectively prevent cold air and smoothie from overflowing, improving ice-making efficiency; and during smoothie dispensing, the smoothie outlet can be opened using the faucet assembly for convenient use.

[0008] According to the above scheme, the anti-clogging grid includes at least one horizontal grid and multiple vertical grids. The horizontal grid is horizontally fixed to the inner wall of the slush outlet, dividing the slush outlet into an upper opening and a lower opening. The multiple vertical grids are evenly spaced and vertically fixed inside the upper opening. The upper ends of the multiple vertical grids are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the upper opening, and the lower ends of the multiple vertical grids are fixedly connected to the horizontal grid. This configuration maximizes the ice discharge gap at the slush outlet while meeting safety requirements, effectively reducing the impact of ice flakes on the discharge and thus preventing clogging.

[0009] According to the above scheme, the horizontal grid is fixed at 1 / 3 of the slush outlet. This arrangement ensures that the size of the lower opening is equal to 1 / 3 of the slush outlet size, and the size of the upper opening is equal to 2 / 3 of the slush outlet size.

[0010] According to the above scheme, the anti-clogging grid includes multiple elongated grids, which are evenly spaced and inclinedly fixed to the inner wall of the slush outlet. Each elongated grid has an outwardly curved arc-shaped portion. This design results in a larger ice discharge gap within the slush outlet. Combined with the rotation direction of the stirring assembly, this increases the discharge kinetic energy, effectively reducing the impact of ice flakes on the discharge and thus preventing clogging.

[0011] According to the above scheme, the vertical centerline section of the slush outlet is set as Y, and the horizontal centerline section of the slush outlet is set as X; an angle a is formed between the first elongated grid and Y; an angle b is formed between the first elongated grid and X; an angle c is formed between the first arc-shaped part of the first elongated grid and the opening end face of the slush outlet; and an angle d is formed between the first arc-shaped part of the first elongated grid and X.

[0012] According to the above scheme, the anti-clogging grid includes multiple elongated grid strips and multiple guide ribs, with the guide ribs and elongated grid strips correspondingly arranged. The multiple elongated grid strips are evenly spaced and laterally fixed to the inner wall of the slush outlet. Each elongated grid strip has an outwardly curved arc-shaped portion, and its upper and lower surfaces are inclined downwards. This arrangement results in a larger ice discharge gap within the slush outlet. Combined with the rotation direction of the stirring assembly, this increases the discharge kinetic energy, effectively reducing the impact of ice flakes on the discharge and thus preventing clogging.

[0013] According to the above scheme, the vertical center line section of the slush outlet is set as Y, and the horizontal center line section of the slush outlet is set as X; an angle h is formed between the second long strip grid and Y; an angle i is formed between the second long strip grid and X; an angle j is formed between the second arc-shaped part of the second long strip grid and the opening end face of the slush outlet; and an angle k is formed between the second arc-shaped part of the second long strip grid and X.

[0014] According to the above scheme, the faucet assembly includes a handle, a torsion spring, a rocker arm, and a seal. The rocker arm is hinged to the water tank, and its lower end is fixedly connected to the seal. The seal is positioned corresponding to the smoothie outlet. The upper end of the rocker arm is positioned corresponding to the handle, which is hinged to the water tank. The torsion spring is installed between the rocker arm and the water tank. With this configuration, when opening the smoothie outlet from its closed position, pulling the handle outward causes the upper end of the rocker arm to rotate, and its lower end, when rotating, drives the seal to open the smoothie outlet. When closing the smoothie outlet from its open position, releasing the handle causes the rocker arm to return to its original position under the rebound force of the torsion spring, thus closing the smoothie outlet again.

[0015] According to the above scheme, the handle has holes one and two, the rocker arm has holes three and four, and the water tank has holes five and six. Holes one and five are hinged together by shaft two, holes two and three are hinged together by shaft three, and holes four and six are hinged together by shaft one. This arrangement facilitates assembly.

[0016] The present invention provides a smoothie maker, which includes the smoothie container described above.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] This invention features a simple structure with an ice slush outlet and a food inlet on the water tank. An anti-clogging grille inside the ice slush outlet effectively reduces the impact of ice flakes on the discharge, preventing blockages and ensuring smoother, more efficient ice slush dispensing. During ice making, the ice slush outlet can be closed via the faucet assembly to prevent cold air and ice slush from overflowing, resulting in better ice-making performance. The outlet can also be opened via the faucet assembly for convenient use. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1This is an exploded view of the water tank and faucet assembly of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the shaved ice outlet in Example 1;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the water tank in Example 1;

[0022] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a smoothie machine;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the shaved ice outlet in Example 2;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the water tank in Example 2;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the shaved ice outlet in Example 3;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the water tank in Example 3.

[0027] In the picture:

[0028] 2. Stirring assembly; 3. Compressor; 4. Condenser; 5. Control panel; 11. Handle; 111. Hole 1; 112. Hole 2; 12. Torsion spring; 13. Rocker arm; 131. Hole 3; 132. Hole 4; 14. Seal; 15. Water tank; 151. Hole 5; 152. Hole 6; 153. Smoothie outlet; 154. Food inlet; 16. Shaft 1; 17. Shaft 2; 18. Shaft 3; 101. Vertical grid; 102. Horizontal grid; 201. Long grid 1; 301. Long grid 2. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The technical solution of this utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0030] Example 1:

[0031] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, the present invention provides a smoothie container, including a water tank 15, which has a smoothie outlet 153 and a food inlet 154. An anti-clogging grille is provided inside the smoothie outlet 153. A faucet assembly is also included, corresponding to the smoothie outlet 153, and is used to open or close the smoothie outlet 153. This design, with the smoothie outlet 153 and food inlet 154 on the water tank 15, results in a simple structure. The anti-clogging grille inside the smoothie outlet 153 effectively reduces the impact of ice flakes on the discharge, preventing blockages and ensuring smoother, more effective smoothie dispensing. During ice making, the smoothie outlet 153 can be closed using the faucet assembly to prevent cold air and smoothie from overflowing, resulting in better ice-making. The smoothie outlet 153 can be opened using the faucet assembly to facilitate dispensing smoothies.

[0032] Furthermore, the anti-clogging grille includes at least one horizontal grille 102 and multiple vertical grilles 101. The horizontal grille 102 is horizontally fixed to the inner wall of the slush outlet 153, dividing the slush outlet 153 into an upper opening and a lower opening. The multiple vertical grilles 101 are evenly spaced and vertically fixed inside the upper opening. The upper ends of the multiple vertical grilles 101 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the upper opening, and the lower ends of the multiple vertical grilles 101 are fixedly connected to the horizontal grille 102. This configuration maximizes the ice discharge gap of the slush outlet 153 while meeting safety requirements, effectively reducing the impact of ice flakes on the discharge and thus preventing clogging.

[0033] Preferably, the vertical grid 101 consists of three bars.

[0034] Furthermore, the horizontal grid 102 is fixed horizontally at 1 / 3 of the width of the slush outlet 153. This arrangement ensures that the size of the lower opening is equal to 1 / 3 of the size of the slush outlet 153, and the size of the upper opening is equal to 2 / 3 of the size of the slush outlet 153.

[0035] Furthermore, the faucet assembly includes a handle 11, a torsion spring 12, a rocker arm 13, and a seal 14. The rocker arm 13 is hinged to the water tank 15, and its lower end is fixedly connected to the seal 14. The seal 14 is correspondingly positioned to the smoothie outlet 153. The upper end of the rocker arm 13 is correspondingly positioned to the handle 11, which is also hinged to the water tank 15. The torsion spring 12 is installed between the rocker arm 13 and the water tank 15. With this configuration, when the smoothie outlet 153 is opened from its closed position, pulling the handle 11 outward causes the upper end of the rocker arm 13 to rotate. As the rocker arm 13 rotates, its lower end drives the seal 14 to open the smoothie outlet 153. When the smoothie outlet 153 is closed from its open position, releasing the handle 11 causes the rocker arm 13 to reset under the rebound force of the torsion spring 12, thus closing the smoothie outlet 153 again.

[0036] In practical applications, when the slush outlet 153 is closed, the spring force of the torsion spring 12 causes the rocker arm 13 to drive the seal 14 to keep the slush outlet 153 closed, ensuring a reliable seal.

[0037] Furthermore, the handle 11 is provided with holes 111 and 112, the rocker arm 13 is provided with holes 131 and 132, and the water tank 15 is provided with holes 151 and 152. Holes 111 and 151 are hinged together by shaft 17, holes 112 and 131 are hinged together by shaft 18, and holes 132 and 152 are hinged together by shaft 16. This arrangement facilitates assembly.

[0038] like Figure 4 As shown, the slush machine of this utility model includes the slush container described above.

[0039] In practical applications, the smoothie machine is equipped with a stirring assembly 2, a refrigeration assembly (compressor 3 and condenser 4) and a control board 5. The stirring assembly 2 is located inside the water tank 15 and is used for scraping ice and rotating and pushing ice. The refrigeration assembly is used to provide cold air to the water tank 15.

[0040] Example 2:

[0041] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the anti-clogging grille includes multiple elongated grilles 201, which are evenly spaced and inclinedly fixed to the inner wall of the slush outlet 153. Each elongated grille 201 has an outwardly curved arc-shaped portion. This design results in a larger ice discharge gap within the slush outlet 153. Combined with the rotation direction of the stirring assembly 2, this increases the discharge kinetic energy, effectively reducing the impact of ice flakes on the discharge and thus preventing clogging.

[0042] Preferably, the elongated grid 201 consists of three strips.

[0043] Furthermore, the vertical centerline section of the slush outlet 153 is designated as Y, and the horizontal centerline section of the slush outlet 153 is designated as X; an angle a is formed between the elongated grid 201 and Y; an angle b is formed between the elongated grid 201 and X; an angle c is formed between the arcuate portion of the elongated grid 201 and the opening end face of the slush outlet 153; and an angle d is formed between the arcuate portion of the elongated grid 201 and X.

[0044] Preferably, the range of angles a, b, and c is 10-60 degrees; the range of angle d is 30-90 degrees; this allows for a larger ice discharge gap between the elongated grid 201 and the ice slush outlet 153, which, in conjunction with the rotation direction of the stirring assembly 2, increases the discharge kinetic energy.

[0045] The difference between this second embodiment and the first embodiment lies in the structure of the anti-blocking grille. The rest of the structure and principle are the same as those in the first embodiment, and will not be repeated.

[0046] Example 3:

[0047] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the anti-clogging grid includes multiple elongated grid bars 301 and multiple guide ribs 302, with the guide ribs 302 and the elongated grid bars 301 correspondingly arranged. The multiple elongated grid bars 301 are evenly spaced and horizontally fixed to the inner wall of the slush outlet 153. Each of the multiple elongated grid bars 301 has an outwardly curved arc-shaped portion, and the upper and lower surfaces of the multiple elongated grid bars 301 are inclined downwards. This arrangement results in a larger ice discharge gap within the slush outlet 153. Combined with the rotation direction of the stirring assembly 2, this increases the discharge kinetic energy, effectively reducing the impact of ice flakes on the discharge and thus preventing clogging.

[0048] Preferably, the elongated grid 301 consists of two strips.

[0049] Furthermore, the vertical centerline section of the slush outlet 153 is designated as Y, and the horizontal centerline section of the slush outlet 153 is designated as X; an angle h is formed between the elongated grid 301 and Y; an angle i is formed between the elongated grid 301 and X; an angle j is formed between the arcuate portion of the elongated grid 301 and the opening end face of the slush outlet 153; and an angle k is formed between the arcuate portion of the elongated grid 301 and X.

[0050] Preferably, the range of angle h and angle k is 30-90 degrees; the range of angle i and angle j is 10-60 degrees; this allows for a larger ice discharge gap between the elongated grid 301 and the ice sand outlet 153, which, in conjunction with the rotation direction of the stirring assembly 2, increases the discharge kinetic energy.

[0051] The difference between this embodiment three and embodiment one is that the structure of the anti-blocking grille is different. The rest of the structure and principle are the same as those of embodiment one, and will not be repeated.

[0052] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of the present utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and all of these forms are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A smoothie container, characterized in that, include: Water tank (15), the water tank (15) is provided with a slush outlet (153) and a food inlet (154), and the slush outlet (153) is provided with an anti-clogging grille; A tap assembly is provided corresponding to the smoothie outlet (153) and is used to open or close the smoothie outlet (153).

2. A smoothie container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-clogging grille includes at least one horizontal grille (102) and multiple vertical grilles (101). The horizontal grille (102) is horizontally fixed to the inner wall of the slush outlet (153). The horizontal grille (102) divides the slush outlet (153) into an upper opening and a lower opening. The multiple vertical grilles (101) are evenly spaced and vertically fixed inside the upper opening. The upper ends of the multiple vertical grilles (101) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the upper opening, and the lower ends of the multiple vertical grilles (101) are fixedly connected to the horizontal grille (102).

3. A smoothie container according to claim 2, characterized in that: The horizontal grid (102) is fixed horizontally at 1 / 3 of the ice slush outlet (153).

4. A smoothie container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-blocking grille includes multiple elongated grilles (201), which are evenly spaced and obliquely fixed to the inner wall of the slush outlet (153). Each elongated grille (201) has an outwardly curved arc-shaped portion.

5. A smoothie container according to claim 4, characterized in that: The vertical centerline section of the slush outlet (153) is defined as Y, and the horizontal centerline section of the slush outlet (153) is defined as X; an angle a is formed between the elongated grid one (201) and Y; an angle b is formed between the elongated grid one (201) and X; an angle c is formed between the arc-shaped part one of the elongated grid one (201) and the opening end face of the slush outlet (153); and an angle d is formed between the arc-shaped part one of the elongated grid one (201) and X.

6. A smoothie container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-blocking grille includes multiple elongated grilles (301) and multiple guide ribs (302), with the guide ribs (302) and elongated grilles (301) being arranged correspondingly. The multiple elongated grilles (301) are evenly spaced and horizontally fixed on the inner wall of the slush outlet (153). The multiple elongated grilles (301) are formed with outwardly curved arc-shaped portions, and the upper and lower surfaces of the multiple elongated grilles (301) are inclined downward.

7. A smoothie container according to claim 6, characterized in that: The vertical centerline of the slush outlet (153) is set as Y, and the horizontal centerline of the slush outlet (153) is set as X; the elongated grid (301) forms an angle h with Y; the elongated grid (301) forms an angle i with X; the arc-shaped part of the elongated grid (301) forms an angle j with the opening end face of the slush outlet (153); the arc-shaped part of the elongated grid (301) forms an angle k with X.

8. A smoothie container according to claim 1, characterized in that: The faucet assembly includes a handle (11), a torsion spring (12), a rocker arm (13), and a seal (14). The rocker arm (13) is hinged to the water tank (15). The lower end of the rocker arm (13) is fixedly connected to the seal (14). The seal (14) is correspondingly provided with the slush outlet (153). The upper end of the rocker arm (13) is correspondingly provided with the handle (11). The handle (11) is hinged to the water tank (15). The torsion spring (12) is installed between the rocker arm (13) and the water tank (15).

9. A smoothie container according to claim 8, characterized in that: The handle (11) is provided with hole one (111) and hole two (112), the rocker arm (13) is provided with hole three (131) and hole four (132), the water tank (15) is provided with hole five (151) and hole six (152), hole one (111) and hole five (151) are hinged together by shaft two (17), hole two (112) and hole three (131) are hinged together by shaft three (18), and hole four (132) and hole six (152) are hinged together by shaft one (16).

10. A smoothie maker, characterized in that, Includes the smoothie container as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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