A vertical ice cream and smoothie machine
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522460189.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-10-16
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-11-20
AI Technical Summary
由于料桶和蒸发器水平放置，出料时仅能够通过螺旋刮刀挤压出料，料桶内始终会有残留，需要频繁拆卸料桶清洗，并且料桶的后端部开口，其密封面部分被液态饮料覆盖，当密封胶圈老化或安装不当均会导致漏液，以致于损坏压缩机等电器设备
[0016]采用上述结构后，本实用新型和现有技术相比所具有的优点是：通过凸出于箱体的安装凸部安装搅拌装置，料桶竖直安装在安装凸部的下部，从而使料桶的上部开口且下部相对封闭，仅设置出料口，从而使料桶的密封面位于上方，液体饮料不会覆盖密封面，从而降低漏液风险，由于驱动机构位于料桶上方，料桶下方并无电子元件，即便发生漏液也不会造成损坏，并且在出料时不仅依靠螺旋刮刀的挤压力，还能够依靠重力使冰淇淋或沙冰向下流出，避免发生残留；
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cold drink processing equipment technology, and in particular to a vertical ice cream and smoothie dual-purpose machine. Background Technology
[0002] The ice cream / slushie dual-purpose machine is a cold beverage processing equipment used to turn liquid beverages into snow-like ice cream or slushie-like drinks. It includes a housing, evaporator, condenser, compressor, spiral scraper, material tank, and motor. The evaporator is horizontally mounted on the housing, while the material tank is horizontally slidably mounted on the housing and surrounds the evaporator. The motor drives the spiral scraper to rotate around the evaporator. The compressor and condenser cool the evaporator. After the liquid beverage is poured into the material tank, it cools and crystallizes through the evaporator. Simultaneously, the spiral scraper continuously scrapes away the ice crystals on the evaporator, repeatedly squeezing and agitating them until the liquid beverage forms a snow-like ice cream or slushie-like drink.
[0003] For ease of cleaning, the container is typically mounted horizontally on the housing. The rear end of the container is secured to the housing via a locking mechanism. A discharge port is located at the front end of the container. A spiral scraper forces ice cream or smoothies forward to the discharge port, which is then opened and closed by a discharge device. Because the container and evaporator are horizontally positioned, discharge is only possible through the spiral scraper, leaving residue inside the container. This necessitates frequent disassembly and cleaning. Furthermore, the rear opening of the container allows the sealing surface to be partially covered by liquid beverage. Aging of the sealing ring or improper installation can lead to leakage, potentially damaging the compressor and other electrical equipment.
[0004] In existing vertical beverage processing equipment, the motor is often located below the evaporator, and the bottom end of the container is open, with its sealing surface completely covered by the liquid beverage, which increases the risk of leakage. Furthermore, the outlet is located on the side wall of the container, and the spiral scraper cannot cover the outlet, so residue will still be generated. Therefore, it is necessary to improve this design. Utility Model Content
[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a vertical ice cream and smoothie dual-purpose machine that avoids residue buildup in the mixing tank, eliminates the need for repeated disassembly and cleaning of the mixing tank, and reduces the risk of leakage.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a vertical ice cream and smoothie dual-purpose machine, including a box, a material tank, a refrigeration device, and a stirring device. The upper part of the front side of the box is provided with a forward-protruding mounting protrusion, and the upper part of the material tank is connected to the lower part of the mounting protrusion. The refrigeration unit includes an evaporator, a condenser, and a compressor connected by pipes to form a refrigeration cycle. The upper part of the evaporator is fixedly installed on the lower part of the mounting protrusion and located inside the material tank. The condenser and compressor are respectively fixedly installed inside the housing. The stirring device includes a spiral scraper and a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is located inside the mounting protrusion, and the spiral scraper is rotatably mounted on the periphery of the evaporator. The drive mechanism is connected to the spiral scraper via a transmission mechanism. A feed inlet is provided on one side of the upper part of the material barrel, and a discharge cylinder is provided on one side of the lower part of the material barrel. An inclined discharge channel connects the discharge cylinder and the material barrel.
[0007] In a further technical solution, a feeding hopper is formed on one side of the upper part of the material barrel. The feeding hopper protrudes from the outer side of the mounting protrusion. Multiple feeding ports are opened on the outer side of the material barrel, and each feeding port is connected to the feeding hopper.
[0008] In a further technical solution, a feed cover plate is hinged to the opening of the feed hopper.
[0009] In a further technical solution, the material barrel includes a tumbling section and an extrusion section from top to bottom. The tumbling section is connected to the mounting protrusion. There is a tumbling gap between the spiral scraper and the inner wall of the tumbling section, and there is an extrusion gap between the spiral scraper and the inner wall of the extrusion section. The tumbling gap is larger than the extrusion gap.
[0010] In a further technical solution, the discharge cylinder is formed on the outer side of the material barrel. The lower part of the discharge cylinder is provided with an inlet on the side facing the material barrel, and the lower end face of the material barrel is provided with an outlet. The vertical height of the inlet is lower than the vertical height of the outlet. The upper end of the discharge channel is connected to the outlet, and the lower end of the discharge channel is connected to the inlet.
[0011] In a further technical solution, the discharge cylinder is equipped with a discharge assembly, which includes a sealing piston, a discharge handle, and a reset torsion spring. The sealing piston is slidably installed inside the discharge cylinder and seals against the inlet. The middle part of the discharge handle is hinged to the outside of the discharge cylinder, and the lower end of the discharge handle extends into the discharge cylinder and abuts against the sealing piston. The reset torsion spring is located at the pivot of the discharge handle to keep the sealing piston sealing the inlet.
[0012] In a further technical solution, a slide is provided on the front side of the upper part of the box, and a slide groove is vertically opened on the front side of the slide. The material bucket is slidably installed in the slide groove, and a locking component is provided on the mounting protrusion. The locking component locks with the upper part of the material bucket.
[0013] In a further technical solution, the locking assembly includes a connecting rod and two locking knobs. The connecting rod is rotatably mounted on the mounting protrusion and passes through the mounting protrusion in the lateral direction. The two locking knobs are rotatably mounted on both ends of the connecting rod. An arc-shaped locking groove is provided on the inner side of the locking knob. One end of the locking groove passes through the outer periphery of the locking knob. Locking protrusions are provided on both sides of the material barrel. The locking grooves are locked and connected to the corresponding locking protrusions.
[0014] In a further technical solution, the drive mechanism includes a drive motor, a gearbox, and a transmission rod. The drive motor and the gearbox are respectively installed inside the mounting protrusion. The output shaft of the drive motor is connected to the input end of the gearbox. The transmission rod is rotatably installed inside the evaporator. The upper end of the transmission rod extends out of the upper part of the evaporator and is connected to the output end of the gearbox. The lower end of the transmission rod extends out of the lower part of the evaporator and is connected to the lower part of the spiral scraper.
[0015] In a further technical solution, the spiral scraper includes an upper mounting ring, a lower mounting sleeve, two spiral blades, two discharge plates, and at least two support rods. The upper ends of the two spiral blades are respectively formed on the lower part of the upper mounting ring, the outer surfaces of the two discharge plates are respectively formed on the lower ends of the two spiral blades, the inner surfaces of the two discharge plates are respectively integrally formed with the outer surfaces of the lower mounting sleeve, the upper ends of each support rod are respectively spaced along the circumferential direction on the upper mounting ring, the lower ends of each support rod extend downward and are integrally formed with each spiral blade, the upper mounting ring is sleeved on the upper part of the evaporator, the lower mounting sleeve is set below the evaporator, and the lower end of the transmission rod is fixedly connected to the lower mounting sleeve. A scraper is also connected between the lower ends of the two spiral blades. The scraper protrudes downward from the lower mounting sleeve and abuts against the bottom wall inside the material bucket.
[0016] The advantages of this utility model compared with the prior art after adopting the above structure are as follows: the stirring device is installed by the mounting protrusion protruding from the box body, and the material bucket is vertically installed at the lower part of the mounting protrusion, so that the upper part of the material bucket is open and the lower part is relatively closed, with only the discharge port set, so that the sealing surface of the material bucket is located at the top, and the liquid beverage will not cover the sealing surface, thereby reducing the risk of leakage. Since the driving mechanism is located above the material bucket and there are no electronic components below the material bucket, even if leakage occurs, it will not cause damage. Moreover, when discharging, it not only relies on the squeezing force of the spiral scraper, but also relies on gravity to make the ice cream or shaved ice flow downward, avoiding residue. Ice cream or smoothies are discharged into the discharge cylinder through an inclined discharge channel, and then the ice cream or smoothies are released through the discharge component. The spiral scraper scrapes the bottom wall of the container, thereby pushing the residue at the bottom of the container into the discharge channel, and then flowing into the discharge cylinder by gravity, thereby further avoiding residue in the container and reducing the frequency of container disassembly and cleaning. The inlet is located on the side of the container. Liquid beverages are poured into the container through the inlet via the feeding hopper. There is no need to set an opening on the container body. The structure is simple and low-cost. It avoids liquid passing through the mounting protrusion, reducing the risk of liquid entering the container body and further preventing leakage. The liquid beverages enter the container from the side, which also has a buffering effect, preventing direct vertical impact on the container and causing the container to fall off accidentally, thus improving reliability and stability. Attached Figure Description
[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram showing the state of the material bucket during disassembly. Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the spiral scraper of this utility model.
[0019] In the picture: 1. Housing; 11. Mounting protrusion; 12. Slide; 2. Material bucket, 21. Feed hopper, 22. Feed inlet, 23. Feed cover plate, 24. Tumbling section, 241. Tumbling gap, 25. Extrusion section, 251. Extrusion gap, 26. Discharge port, 27. Locking protrusion; 3. Discharge cylinder, 31. Inlet, 32. Discharge assembly, 321. Sealing piston, 322. Discharge handle, 323. Reset torsion spring, 33. Discharge channel; 41 Evaporator, 42 Condenser, 43 Compressor; 5. Spiral scraper, 51. Upper mounting ring, 52. Lower mounting sleeve, 53. Spiral blade, 54. Discharge plate, 55. Support rod, 56. Scraper; 61 Drive motor, 62 Gearbox, 63 Transmission rod; 71 Connecting rod, 72 Locking knob, 721 Locking groove. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The following are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not limit the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0021] A vertical ice cream and smoothie maker, such as Figures 1 to 2As shown, the device includes a housing 1, a material tank 2, a refrigeration unit, and a stirring unit. The upper part of the front side of the housing 1 is provided with a forward-protruding mounting protrusion 11. The upper part of the material tank 2 is connected to the lower part of the mounting protrusion 11. The refrigeration unit includes an evaporator 41, a condenser 42, and a compressor 43 connected by pipes to form a refrigeration cycle. The upper part of the evaporator 41 is fixedly installed on the lower part of the mounting protrusion 11 and located inside the material tank 2. The condenser 42 and the compressor 43 are respectively fixedly installed inside the housing 1. The stirring unit includes a spiral scraper 5 and a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is located inside the mounting protrusion 11. The spiral scraper 5 is rotatably installed on the periphery of the evaporator 41. The drive mechanism is connected to the spiral scraper 5 in a transmission manner. A feed inlet 22 is provided on one side of the upper part of the material tank 2, and a discharge cylinder 3 is provided on one side of the lower part of the material tank 2. An inclined discharge channel 33 is connected between the discharge cylinder 3 and the material tank 2. Traditional ice cream and smoothie maker machines place the drive mechanism below the material tank 2, with the bottom of the tank 2 open and the sealing surface of the tank 2 located at the bottom. Liquid beverages can completely cover the sealing surface, leading to a high risk of leakage. Furthermore, if leakage occurs, it can easily seep into the drive mechanism, causing damage. Additionally, the outlet is located on the side of the material tank 2 and directly connects to the outlet cylinder 3, making it difficult for ice cream or smoothies to flow completely out, resulting in residue. Frequent disassembly of the material tank 2 for cleaning is required, making it inconvenient to use. This invention, however, uses a mounting protrusion 11 protruding from the housing 1 to install the stirring device. The material tank 2 is vertically installed below the mounting protrusion 11, thus making the upper part of the material tank 2 open and the lower part relatively closed, allowing for… The sealing surface of the container 2 is located at the top, so the liquid beverage will not cover the sealing surface, thus reducing the risk of leakage. Since the drive mechanism is located above the container 2 and there are no electronic components below the container 2, even if leakage occurs, it will not cause damage. Furthermore, during dispensing, the ice cream or slush can flow downwards not only by the squeezing force of the spiral scraper 5 but also by gravity, avoiding residue. The ice cream or slush is discharged into the dispensing cylinder 3 through the inclined dispensing channel 33. The lower part of the spiral scraper 5 scrapes the bottom wall inside the container 2, thereby pushing the residue at the bottom of the container 2 into the dispensing channel 33, and then flowing into the dispensing cylinder 3 by gravity, thus further avoiding residue in the container 2 and reducing the frequency of disassembly and cleaning of the container 2.
[0022] Specifically, a feeding hopper 21 is formed on one side of the upper part of the material tank 2. The feeding hopper 21 protrudes from the outer side of the mounting protrusion 11. Multiple feeding ports 22 are opened on the outer side of the material tank 2, and each feeding port 22 is connected to the feeding hopper 21. The feeding ports 22 are located on the side of the material tank 2. Liquid beverages are poured into the material tank 2 through the feeding hopper 21 through the feeding ports 22. There is no need to set an opening on the box body 1. The structure is simple and the cost is low. It avoids liquid passing through the mounting protrusion 11, reduces the risk of liquid entering the box body 1, and further avoids leakage. The liquid beverages enter the material tank 2 from the side, which also has a buffering effect, avoiding direct vertical impact on the material tank 2 and preventing the material tank 2 from accidentally falling off, thus improving reliability and stability. The feeding ports 22 have a small diameter, and multiple feeding ports 22 form a filter structure to prevent large particles of impurities from entering the material tank 2 or to prevent large clumps of material from entering the material tank 2 and causing blockage.
[0023] Specifically, a feed cover plate 23 is hinged to the opening of the feed hopper 21. The feed cover plate 23 seals the feed hopper 21 to prevent impurities from entering the material tank 2 during the cold drink preparation process.
[0024] Specifically, the material container 2 includes a tumbling section 24 and an extrusion section 25 from top to bottom. The tumbling section 24 is connected to the mounting protrusion 11. There is a tumbling gap 241 between the spiral scraper 5 and the inner wall of the tumbling section 24, and there is an extrusion gap 251 between the spiral scraper 5 and the inner wall of the extrusion section 25. The tumbling gap 241 is larger than the extrusion gap 251. When making cold drinks, the greater the extrusion force on the material, the more it can crush clumps or ice crystals, resulting in a smoother texture. Especially when making ice cream, the greater the extrusion force, the smoother the texture of the ice cream. The relatively small extrusion gap 251 increases the extrusion force on the material, thereby improving the texture of the cold drink. The larger tumbling gap 241 accommodates the material and provides it with a larger tumbling space, allowing it to maintain continuous tumbling contact with the evaporator 41, thereby improving the uniformity of cooling.
[0025] Specifically, the discharge cylinder 3 is formed on the outer side of the material barrel 2. The lower part of the discharge cylinder 3 is provided with an inlet 31 facing the material barrel 2. The lower end face of the material barrel 2 is provided with an outlet 26. The vertical height of the inlet 31 is lower than the vertical height of the outlet 26. The upper end of the discharge channel 33 is connected to the outlet 26, and the lower end of the discharge channel 33 is connected to the inlet 31. Traditional ice cream and smoothie dual-purpose machines do not have a discharge channel 33 between the discharge cylinder 3 and the material tank 2. Instead, they only have a hole on the side of the material tank 2 for connection. Since there is a gap between the spiral scraper 5 and the inner wall of the material tank 2, ice cream or smoothie can easily remain in the gap. However, this utility model opens the discharge port 26 on the lower end face of the material tank 2. Under the action of gravity, the remaining ice cream and smoothie can enter the inclined discharge channel 33 and flow out of the discharge cylinder 3, avoiding the presence of residue. When cleaning the material tank 2, it is only necessary to pour clean water into the feed hopper 21 for rinsing, without the need for frequent disassembly of the material tank 2.
[0026] Specifically, the discharge cylinder 3 is provided with a discharge assembly 32, which includes a sealing piston 321, a discharge handle 322, and a reset torsion spring 323. The sealing piston 321 is slidably installed inside the discharge cylinder 3 and is sealed to the inlet 31. The middle part of the discharge handle 322 is hinged to the outside of the discharge cylinder 3, and the lower end of the discharge handle 322 extends into the discharge cylinder 3 and abuts against the sealing piston 321. The reset torsion spring 323 is located at the pivot of the discharge handle 322 to keep the sealing piston 321 sealing the inlet 31. Traditional dispensing components 32 rely on a return torsion spring 323 to press the cover plate against the lower part of the dispensing cylinder 3 for sealing. Under the action of the spiral scraper 5 and gravity, ice cream and shaved ice easily overcome the elastic potential energy of the return torsion spring 323, causing overflow. However, this invention seals the lateral inlet 31 with a sealing piston 321, so the return torsion spring 323 does not need to bear the squeezing force of the ice cream and shaved ice, avoiding overflow and making the seal more reliable. In addition, when making ice cream, it is also convenient to install a baffle with a star-shaped opening at the lower end of the dispensing cylinder 3, thereby shaping the ice cream during dispensing and improving the appearance of the ice cream.
[0027] Specifically, a slide block 12 is provided on the front side of the upper part of the housing 1. A vertical groove is provided on the front side of the slide block 12. The material tank 2 is slidably installed in the groove. A locking component is provided on the mounting protrusion 11, which locks in conjunction with the upper part of the material tank 2. During long-term use, or when deep cleaning of the spiral scraper 5 and evaporator 41 is required, the material tank 2 can be disassembled to expose the spiral scraper 5 and evaporator 41 for easy deep cleaning. During installation, the material tank 2 is slidably installed on the slide block 12 from bottom to top, and then the material tank 2 is connected and fixed by the locking component. The groove limits and fixes the material tank 2, which not only improves the connection strength, but also facilitates the positioning of the material tank 2 during installation, avoiding sealing failure caused by misalignment of the material tank 2.
[0028] Specifically, the locking assembly includes a connecting rod 71 and two locking knobs 72. The connecting rod 71 is rotatably mounted on the mounting protrusion 11 and passes through the mounting protrusion 11 in the transverse direction. The two locking knobs 72 are rotatably mounted on both ends of the connecting rod 71. An arc-shaped locking groove 721 is provided on the inner side of the locking knob 72. One end of the locking groove 721 passes through the outer periphery of the locking knob 72. Locking protrusions 27 are provided on both sides of the material barrel 2. The locking groove 721 is locked and connected to the corresponding locking protrusion 27. Two locking knobs 72 are connected by a connecting rod 71, allowing them to rotate synchronously. Each knob locks the locking protrusion 27 through a locking groove 721. During locking, the locking protrusion 27 enters the locking groove 721 through its opening. The center of the locking groove 721 is eccentrically positioned with respect to the axis of rotation of the locking knob 72, driving the locking protrusion 27 towards the axis of rotation until it engages with the inner end of the locking groove 721, thus completing the locking. During unlocking, the locking knob 72 is rotated downwards, causing the locking protrusion 27 to move out of the opening of the locking groove 721, thus completing the unlocking. The simultaneous action of the two locking knobs 72 distributes the locking force, improving the stability and sealing of the material bucket 2 installation.
[0029] Specifically, the drive mechanism includes a drive motor 61, a reduction gearbox 62, and a transmission rod 63. The drive motor 61 and the reduction gearbox 62 are respectively installed inside the mounting protrusion 11. The output shaft of the drive motor 61 is connected to the input end of the reduction gearbox 62. The transmission rod 63 is rotatably installed inside the evaporator 41. The upper end of the transmission rod 63 extends out of the upper part of the evaporator 41 and connects to the output end of the reduction gearbox 62. The lower end of the transmission rod 63 extends out of the lower part of the evaporator 41 and connects to the lower part of the spiral scraper 5. The upper part of the transmission rod 63 is connected to the reduction gearbox 62, and the lower part of the reduction gearbox 62 is connected to the spiral scraper 5. A bearing is provided between the transmission rod 63 and the evaporator 41 to improve the coaxiality of the transmission rod 63 during rotation, prevent the transmission rod 63 from shifting, and prevent the spiral scraper 5 from vibrating when driving it to rotate. The transmission rod 63 directly passes through the inside of the evaporator 41 and connects to the spiral scraper 5, reducing energy loss and improving stirring efficiency. The drive motor 61, gearbox 62 and transmission rod 63 are centrally installed inside the mounting protrusion 11, while the compressor 43 and condenser 42 are installed inside the housing 1. The compressor 43 is located below the condenser 42, thereby reducing the lateral space occupied and making the equipment structure neater. The drive mechanism is located on top, which is easy to inspect and replace, while avoiding contact with liquid and extending service life.
[0030] Specifically, the spiral scraper 5 includes an upper mounting ring 51, a lower mounting sleeve 52, two spiral blades 53, two discharge plates 54, and at least two support rods 55. The upper ends of the two spiral blades 53 are respectively formed on the lower part of the upper mounting ring 51, the outer surfaces of the two discharge plates 54 are respectively formed on the lower ends of the two spiral blades 53, and the inner surfaces of the two discharge plates 54 are integrally formed with the outer surfaces of the lower mounting sleeve 52. The upper ends of each support rod 55 are respectively spaced along the circumferential direction on the upper mounting ring 51, and the lower ends of each support rod 55 extend downward and are integrally formed with each spiral blade 53. The upper mounting ring 51 is sleeved on the upper part of the evaporator 41, and the lower mounting sleeve 52 is located below the evaporator 41. The lower end of the transmission rod 63 is fixedly connected to the lower mounting sleeve 52. A scraper 56 is also connected between the lower ends of the two spiral blades 53. The scraper 56 protrudes downward from the lower mounting sleeve 52 and abuts against the bottom wall inside the material barrel 2. The upper mounting ring 51 and lower mounting sleeve 52 ensure that the spiral scraper 5 rotates stably around the evaporator 41, while the spiral blades 53 promote downward movement and tumbling of the material, improving mixing uniformity. The scraper 56 abuts against the bottom wall of the material tank 2, effectively scraping away bottom deposits, and works with the discharge plate 54 to push the material into the discharge channel 33, achieving zero residue. The support rod 55 connects the upper mounting ring 51 and the spiral blades 53, enhancing overall rigidity, preventing deformation, and ensuring long-term reliable operation.
[0031] It is important to understand that the terms "front," "back," "left," and "right," etc., indicate directions or positional relationships based on... Figure 1 The orientations or positional relationships shown, with "longitudinal" along the front-back direction and "lateral" along the left-right direction, are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0032] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation method and application scope based on the idea of this utility model. The content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.
Claims
1. A vertical ice cream and smoothie dual-purpose machine, comprising a housing (1), a material container (2), a refrigeration device, and a stirring device, characterized in that: The upper part of the front side of the box (1) is provided with a forward-protruding mounting protrusion (11), and the upper part of the material bucket (2) is connected to the lower part of the mounting protrusion (11). The refrigeration unit includes an evaporator (41), a condenser (42), and a compressor (43) connected by pipes to form a refrigeration cycle. The upper part of the evaporator (41) is fixedly installed on the lower part of the mounting protrusion (11) and located inside the material tank (2). The condenser (42) and the compressor (43) are respectively fixedly installed inside the housing (1). The stirring device includes a spiral scraper (5) and a drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is located inside the mounting protrusion (11). The spiral scraper (5) is rotatably mounted on the periphery of the evaporator (41). The drive mechanism is connected to the spiral scraper (5) in a transmission manner. A feed inlet (22) is provided on one side of the upper part of the material barrel (2), and a discharge cylinder (3) is provided on one side of the lower part of the material barrel (2). An inclined discharge channel (33) is connected between the discharge cylinder (3) and the material barrel (2).
2. The vertical ice cream and smoothie dual-purpose machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper side of the material barrel (2) is formed with a feeding hopper (21), which protrudes from the outer side of the mounting protrusion (11). The outer side of the material barrel (2) is provided with multiple feeding ports (22), and each feeding port (22) is connected to the feeding hopper (21).
3. The vertical ice cream and smoothie dual-purpose machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The feed hopper (21) is hinged to a feed cover plate (23) at its opening.
4. The vertical ice cream and smoothie dual-purpose machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material barrel (2) includes a tumbling part (24) and an extrusion part (25) from top to bottom. The tumbling part (24) is connected to the mounting protrusion (11). There is a tumbling gap (241) between the spiral scraper (5) and the inner wall of the tumbling part (24), and there is an extrusion gap (251) between the spiral scraper (5) and the inner wall of the extrusion part (25). The tumbling gap (241) is larger than the extrusion gap (251).
5. A vertical ice cream and smoothie dual-purpose machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge cylinder (3) is formed on the outer side of the material barrel (2). The lower part of the discharge cylinder (3) is provided with an inlet (31) facing the material barrel (2). The lower end face of the material barrel (2) is provided with an outlet (26). The vertical height of the inlet (31) is lower than the vertical height of the outlet (26). The upper end of the discharge channel (33) is connected to the outlet (26), and the lower end of the discharge channel (33) is connected to the inlet (31).
6. A vertical ice cream and smoothie dual-purpose machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The discharge cylinder (3) is provided with a discharge assembly (32), which includes a sealing piston (321), a discharge handle (322), and a reset torsion spring (323). The sealing piston (321) is slidably installed inside the discharge cylinder (3) and is sealed to the inlet (31). The middle part of the discharge handle (322) is hinged to the outside of the discharge cylinder (3). The lower end of the discharge handle (322) extends into the discharge cylinder (3) and is abutted to the sealing piston (321). The reset torsion spring (323) is located at the pivot of the discharge handle (322) to keep the sealing piston (321) sealing the inlet (31).
7. A vertical ice cream and smoothie dual-purpose machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper front side of the box (1) is provided with a slide (12), and the front side of the slide (12) is vertically provided with a slide groove. The material bucket (2) is slidably installed in the slide groove. The mounting protrusion (11) is provided with a locking component, which locks and engages with the upper part of the material bucket (2).
8. A vertical ice cream and smoothie dual-purpose machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The locking assembly includes a connecting rod (71) and two locking knobs (72). The connecting rod (71) is rotatably mounted on the mounting protrusion (11) and passes through the mounting protrusion (11) in the transverse direction. The two locking knobs (72) are rotatably mounted on both ends of the connecting rod (71). An arc-shaped locking groove (721) is provided on the inner side of the locking knob (72). One end of the locking groove (721) passes through the outer periphery of the locking knob (72). Locking protrusions (27) are provided on both sides of the material barrel (2). The locking groove (721) is locked and connected to the corresponding locking protrusion (27).
9. A vertical ice cream and smoothie dual-purpose machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive mechanism includes a drive motor (61), a gearbox (62), and a transmission rod (63). The drive motor (61) and the gearbox (62) are respectively installed inside the mounting protrusion (11). The output shaft of the drive motor (61) is connected to the input end of the gearbox (62). The transmission rod (63) is rotatably installed inside the evaporator (41). The upper end of the transmission rod (63) extends out of the upper part of the evaporator (41) and is connected to the output end of the gearbox (62). The lower end of the transmission rod (63) extends out of the lower part of the evaporator (41) and is connected to the lower part of the spiral scraper (5).
10. A vertical ice cream / smoothie dual-purpose machine according to claim 9, characterized in that: The spiral scraper (5) includes an upper mounting ring (51), a lower mounting sleeve (52), two spiral blades (53), two discharge plates (54), and at least two support rods (55). The upper ends of the two spiral blades (53) are respectively formed on the lower part of the upper mounting ring (51). The outer surfaces of the two discharge plates (54) are respectively formed on the lower ends of the two spiral blades (53). The inner surfaces of the two discharge plates (54) are integrally formed with the outer surfaces of the lower mounting sleeve (52). The upper ends of each support rod (55) are respectively spaced along the circumferential direction on the upper mounting ring (51). The lower ends of each support rod (55) extend downward and are integrally formed with each spiral blade (53). The upper mounting ring (51) is sleeved on the upper part of the evaporator (41). The lower mounting sleeve (52) is set below the evaporator (41). The lower end of the transmission rod (63) is fixedly connected to the lower mounting sleeve (52). A scraper (56) is also connected between the lower ends of the two spiral blades (53). The scraper (56) protrudes downward from the lower mounting sleeve (52) and abuts against the bottom wall inside the material bucket (2).