An ice slurry machine with an additive

Abstract

The utility model discloses an add supplementary material integral type ice -shaking machine, including the casing, be provided with ice making cylinder and the material receiving area on the casing, be provided with the evaporimeter of fixed connection with the casing in the ice making cylinder, the evaporimeter is provided with the stirring scraper head in the circumference, be provided with the first discharge passageway on the ice making cylinder, be provided with the supplementary material cavity of containing supplementary material on the casing, and the supplementary material cavity is connected with the second discharge passageway, and the discharge port of first discharge passageway and the discharge port of second discharge passageway all are located in the projection plane of material receiving area. The utility model integrates ice making, scraping, supplementary material addition and discharge in one equipment, has the effect of improving production efficiency, convenient operation and stable product quality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processing equipment technology, and in particular to an integrated blender for adding auxiliary materials. Background Technology

[0002] Smoothies, a popular cold drink, are typically made by crushing and scrambling ice into a slushy consistency, and then mixing it with fruit juice, milk, syrup, or other flavorings. The traditional smoothie making process usually involves two separate steps: first, an ice maker or shaver is used to prepare the smoothie base; then, the smoothie base is manually removed, transferred to another container, and the desired toppings are manually added and mixed.

[0003] However, the above-mentioned step-by-step operation involves a complicated and time-consuming production process, especially during peak hours when it is difficult to produce quickly, which cannot meet the efficiency requirements of commercial scenarios. Moreover, the need for operators to frequently switch between multiple devices or workstations increases the labor intensity.

[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need in this field for an integrated slush machine that can integrate ice making, scraping, adding auxiliary materials and discharging into a coherent and automated process to improve production efficiency, ensure food hygiene and stabilize product quality. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide an integrated ice smoothie machine that combines ice making, scraping, adding auxiliary materials, and discharging into one device, which improves production efficiency, makes operation convenient, and ensures stable product quality.

[0006] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: an integrated slush machine with auxiliary materials, comprising a casing, an ice-making cylinder and a receiving area on the casing, an evaporator fixedly connected to the casing inside the ice-making cylinder, a stirring scraper circumferentially arranged on the evaporator, a first discharge channel on the ice-making cylinder, an auxiliary material cavity for receiving auxiliary materials on the casing, a second discharge channel connected to the auxiliary material cavity, and the discharge ports of the first and second discharge channels both located within the projection plane of the receiving area.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the ice and auxiliary materials can be received simultaneously or sequentially in the receiving area without moving the container for receiving the ice and smoothie. This simplifies user operation, improves production efficiency, and stabilizes product quality. In addition, the auxiliary material chamber is integrated into the ice and smoothie machine, eliminating the need for additional auxiliary material adding equipment, reducing the space occupied by the equipment, and making the structure more compact.

[0008] A further feature of this invention is that the material discharge trajectory of the first discharge channel and the material discharge trajectory of the second discharge channel are independent of each other, but intersect at the receiving area.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, it is ensured that the smoothie and the auxiliary ingredients are independent of each other before falling into the receiving area, preventing them from mixing in advance, which would affect the shape and taste of the smoothie, and ensuring the consistency and uniformity of the smoothie product.

[0010] A further feature of this invention is that the second discharge channel includes an inclined section, which is inclined toward the receiving area.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, gravity-assisted flow of auxiliary materials is used to make the discharge of auxiliary materials smoother, reducing the risk of residue or blockage in the second discharge channel, and optimizing the discharge direction to ensure that the auxiliary materials fall accurately into the receiving area, thereby improving the reliability of discharge.

[0012] A further feature of this invention is that the auxiliary material chamber is composed of several independently arranged sub-chambers, and each of the sub-chambers is connected to the second discharge channel.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, users can store multiple different types of toppings (such as jam, sugar granules, etc.) in different sub-chambers at the same time, which not only increases the diversity and personalized choices of smoothies, but also avoids cross-contamination between different toppings and improves hygiene.

[0014] A further feature of this invention is that the second discharge channel includes a connecting section located below the sub-chamber, the connecting section being connected to the inclined section, the connecting section having a first inclined surface inclined toward the inclined section, and the inclined section having a second inclined surface inclined toward the receiving area.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, a smooth transition of excipients from the sub-chamber to the receiving area is achieved, the excipients are guided to flow along a predetermined path, the flow resistance is reduced, the excipients are prevented from accumulating or clogging, and the discharge is ensured to be continuous and efficient.

[0016] A further feature of this invention is that a first guide baffle is inclinedly provided on the connecting section, and the first guide baffle cooperates with the first inclined surface to displace the auxiliary material on the connecting section toward the inclined section.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the guiding effect of the auxiliary materials is further optimized, preventing the auxiliary materials from deviating or lingering in the connecting section, ensuring that the auxiliary materials move smoothly toward the inclined section, and improving the stability and efficiency of the auxiliary material transfer.

[0018] A further feature of this invention is that a second guide baffle is inclinedly provided on the inclined section, and the second guide baffle cooperates with the second inclined surface to displace the auxiliary material on the inclined section toward the receiving area.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the guiding nature of the excipient flow in the inclined section is enhanced, preventing the excipient from adhering or stagnating in the inclined section, ensuring that the excipient is accurately and quickly displaced towards the receiving area, and improving the stability and efficiency of excipient transfer.

[0020] A further feature of this invention is that a control valve is provided between the auxiliary material cavity and the second discharge channel, and the control valve extends to the outside of the auxiliary material cavity and is formed with a knob, which controls the knob to connect or close the auxiliary material cavity and the second discharge channel.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, users can accurately control the amount of excipients added as needed, avoiding waste or accidental spillage of excipients. The operation is simple and convenient, improving user experience and product controllability.

[0022] A further feature of this invention is that a control valve is provided between each of the sub-chambers and the second discharge channel, and each control valve has a knob formed outside the sub-chamber, which controls the corresponding sub-chamber to connect or close with the second discharge channel.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, users can choose single or multiple combinations of auxiliary ingredients according to their taste preferences to achieve customized smoothie making while maintaining ease of operation.

[0024] A further feature of this invention is that a support frame is provided inside the housing, the ice maker and the auxiliary material chamber are mounted on the support frame and arranged along the length of the support frame, the auxiliary material chamber extends along the width of the support frame, the receiving area is vertically arranged below the ice maker, a protrusion protruding from the surface of the housing is formed on the support frame, the protrusion is inclined and corresponds to the position of the receiving area, and the second discharge channel passes through the protrusion.

[0025] By adopting the above technical solutions, the overall structure is stable and the layout is reasonable. The auxiliary material discharge path is optimized, ensuring the equipment is compact, reducing space occupation, and ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of ice smoothie and auxiliary material output.

[0026] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects: 1. The ice maker has a first discharge channel on its ice-making cylinder and an auxiliary material cavity on its casing to hold auxiliary materials. The auxiliary material cavity is connected to the outline of the casing and is connected to a second discharge channel. The discharge ports of the first and second discharge channels are both located within the projection plane of the receiving area. Without moving the container for receiving the ice slush, ice slush and auxiliary materials can be received simultaneously or sequentially in the receiving area. This simplifies user operation, improves production efficiency, and stabilizes product quality. In addition, the auxiliary material cavity is integrated into the ice slush machine, eliminating the need for additional auxiliary material adding equipment, reducing the space occupied by the equipment, and making the structure more compact.

[0027] 2. The discharge trajectories of the first and second discharge channels are independent of each other and intersect at the receiving area. This ensures that the smoothie and auxiliary materials are independent of each other before falling into the receiving area, preventing them from mixing in advance and affecting the shape and taste of the smoothie, thus ensuring the consistency and uniformity of the smoothie product.

[0028] 3. The auxiliary material chamber is composed of several independently set sub-chambers, each of which is connected to the second discharge channel. This allows users to store multiple different types of auxiliary materials in different sub-chambers at the same time, which not only increases the diversity and personalized selection of smoothies, but also avoids cross-contamination between different auxiliary materials and improves hygiene. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional representation of the present invention. Figure 1 .

[0030] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional representation of the present invention. Figure 2 .

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention with part of the casing omitted.

[0032] Figure 4 This is a half-sectional view of the present invention used to illustrate the first discharge channel and the second discharge channel.

[0033] Figure 5 This is a top view of the auxiliary material cavity of this utility model after omitting the sealing cover.

[0034] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the second discharge channel of this utility model.

[0035] In the diagram: 1. Casing; 2. Ice maker; 21. First discharge channel; 3. Receiving area; 4. Evaporator; 5. Stirring scraper; 6. Auxiliary material chamber; 60. Sub-chamber; 61. Second discharge channel; 611. Inclined section; 612. Connecting section; 613. First inclined surface; 614. Second inclined surface; 615. First guide baffle; 616. Second guide baffle; 62. Sealing cover; 7. Control valve; 71. Knob; 8. Support frame; 81. Protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0037] A blender with integrated additives, such as Figure 1-6 As shown, the device includes a housing 1, on which an ice-making cylinder 2 and a receiving area 3 are mounted. The receiving area 3 is located below the ice-making cylinder 2. An evaporator 4, fixedly connected to the housing 1, is located inside the ice-making cylinder 2. A stirring scraper 5 is circumferentially mounted on the evaporator 4. A first discharge channel 21 is provided on the ice-making cylinder 2. An auxiliary material cavity 6, for receiving auxiliary materials, is located on the housing 1 and is connected to the contour of the housing 1. A sealing cover 62 is provided on the top of the auxiliary material cavity 6. Opening the sealing cover 62 allows the auxiliary material to be added to the auxiliary material cavity 6. The auxiliary material can be solid materials such as nuts and fruits, or liquid materials such as dairy products and honey; it can be powdered seasonings such as chocolate chips and icing, or solid-liquid mixtures such as jam and fruit puree. The auxiliary material cavity 6 is connected to a second discharge channel 61, located below the auxiliary material cavity 6. The discharge port of the discharge channel 21 and the discharge port of the second discharge channel 61 are both located within the projection plane of the receiving area 3. The working principle of ice dispensing is as follows: Water or other liquid beverages are added into the ice-making cylinder 2. When the ice slush machine is working, the temperature of the evaporator 4 drops rapidly to below zero. The inner wall of the ice-making cylinder 2 exchanges heat with the low-temperature evaporator 4, and the temperature of the inner wall of the ice-making cylinder 2 also drops sharply. The water or other liquid beverages in the ice-making cylinder 2 come into contact with the cold inner wall of the ice-making cylinder 2 and begin to gradually freeze into ice. Then, the drive mechanism (such as a motor) drives the stirring scraper head 5 to rotate around the fixed evaporator 4. The rotating stirring scraper head 5 scrapes the ice blocks off the inner wall of the ice-making cylinder 2. Finally, the ice chips are pushed to the first discharge channel 21 on the ice-making cylinder 2 and discharged into the receiving area 3 outside the cylinder. The auxiliary materials in the auxiliary material chamber 6 also fall into the receiving area 3 through the second discharge channel 61. With the above structural design, the ice and auxiliary materials can be received simultaneously or sequentially in the receiving area 3 without moving the container for receiving the ice smoothie. This simplifies user operation, improves production efficiency, and stabilizes product quality. In addition, the auxiliary material chamber 6 is integrated into the ice smoothie machine, eliminating the need for additional auxiliary material adding equipment, reducing the space occupied by the equipment, and making the structure more compact.

[0038] Preferably, the discharge trajectory of the first discharge channel 21 and the discharge trajectory of the second discharge channel 61 are independent of each other and intersect at the receiving area 3. The preferred discharge trajectory of the first discharge channel 21 is vertically downward, and the preferred discharge trajectory of the second discharge channel 61 is inclined downward, so that the discharge trajectories of the first discharge channel 21 and the second discharge channel 61 intersect at the receiving area 3. However, the discharge trajectories are not limited to the above-described scheme. Through the above structural design, it is ensured that the smoothie and auxiliary ingredients are independent of each other before falling into the receiving area 3, preventing premature mixing and thus affecting the style and taste of the smoothie, ensuring the consistency and uniformity of the smoothie product.

[0039] Preferably, the second discharge channel 61 includes an inclined section 611, which is inclined toward the receiving area 3. By setting the inclined section 611, gravity assists the flow of auxiliary materials, making the discharge of auxiliary materials smoother, reducing the risk of residue or blockage of auxiliary materials in the second discharge channel 61, and optimizing the discharge direction to ensure that the auxiliary materials fall accurately into the receiving area 3, thereby improving the reliability of discharge.

[0040] Specifically, the discharge port of the first discharge channel 21 is vertically downward-opening, and the inclined section 611 is specifically located below the discharge port of the first discharge channel 21, with the extension line of the inclined section 611 intersecting the discharge trajectory of the first discharge channel 21. Preferably, the auxiliary material chamber 6 is composed of several independently arranged sub-chambers 60, each of which is connected to the second discharge channel 61. Through the above structural design, users can simultaneously store multiple different types of auxiliary materials (such as jam, sugar granules, etc.) in different sub-chambers 60, which not only increases the diversity and personalized selection of smoothies, but also avoids cross-contamination between different auxiliary materials, thus improving hygiene.

[0041] Preferably, the second discharge channel 61 includes a connecting section 612 located below the sub-chamber 60. The connecting section 612 is connected to the inclined section 611 and is used to receive the auxiliary material discharged from the sub-chamber 60 and move towards the inclined section 611. The connecting section 612 is provided with a first inclined surface 613, which is inclined towards the inclined section 611. The inclined section 611 is provided with a second inclined surface 614, which is inclined towards the receiving area 3. The auxiliary material discharged from the sub-chamber 60 first falls into the connecting section 612, moves along the first inclined surface 613 to the inclined section 611 under the action of gravity, and then moves towards the receiving area 3 via the second inclined surface 614. Through the above structural design, a smooth transition of the auxiliary material from the sub-chamber 60 to the receiving area 3 is achieved, guiding the auxiliary material to flow along a predetermined path, reducing flow resistance, preventing the accumulation or blockage of auxiliary material, and ensuring continuous and efficient discharge.

[0042] Preferably, a first guide baffle 615 is inclinedly provided on the connecting section 612. The first guide baffle 615 is inclined towards the discharge port of the second discharge channel 61. The first guide baffle 615 and the first inclined surface 613 work together to guide the auxiliary material on the connecting section 612 towards the inclined section 611. By setting the first guide baffle 615, the guiding effect of the auxiliary material is further optimized, preventing the auxiliary material from deviating or stagnating in the connecting section 612, ensuring that the auxiliary material moves smoothly towards the inclined section 611, and improving the stability and efficiency of the auxiliary material transfer.

[0043] Preferably, a second guide baffle 616 is inclinedly provided on the inclined section 611. The second guide baffle 616 is inclined towards the discharge port of the second discharge channel 61, and the inclination angle of the second guide baffle 616 is greater than that of the first guide baffle 615. The second guide baffle 616 and the second inclined surface 614 work together to guide the material on the inclined section 611 towards the receiving area 3. By providing the second guide baffle 616, the guiding nature of the material flow in the inclined section 611 is enhanced, preventing the material from adhering to or stagnating in the inclined section 611, ensuring that the material moves accurately and quickly towards the receiving area 3, and improving the stability and efficiency of the material transfer.

[0044] Preferably, a control valve 7 is provided between the auxiliary material chamber 6 and the second discharge channel 61. The control valve 7 is preferably a ball valve, and a knob 71 is formed extending from the auxiliary material chamber 6. The knob 71 is controlled to connect or close the auxiliary material chamber 6 and the second discharge channel 61. This structural design allows users to precisely control the amount of auxiliary material added as needed, avoiding waste or accidental spillage. The operation is simple and convenient, improving user experience and product controllability.

[0045] Preferably, a control valve 7 is provided between each of the sub-chambers 60 and the second discharge channel 61. The control valve 7 is preferably a ball valve. Each control valve 7 extends out of the sub-chamber 60 and has a knob 71 formed thereon. Controlling the knob 71 will connect or close the corresponding sub-chamber 60 with the second discharge channel 61. Through the above structural design, users can select single or multiple topping combinations according to their taste preferences to achieve customized smoothie making while maintaining ease of operation.

[0046] Preferably, a support frame 8 is fixedly connected inside the housing 1. The support frame 8 is arranged horizontally. The ice-making cylinder 2 and the auxiliary material chamber 6 are installed on the support frame 8 and arranged along the length direction of the support frame 8. The auxiliary material chamber 6 extends along the width direction of the support frame 8. Thus, each sub-chamber 60 in the auxiliary material chamber 6 also extends along the width direction of the support frame 8, avoiding the sub-chambers 60 from being too long as the overall ice blender would be, reducing the space occupied by the equipment, and making the structure more compact. Therefore, it is necessary to set a first guide baffle 615 and a second guide baffle 616 to guide the ice blender located far away in the width direction of the support frame 8. After the auxiliary material falls into the sub-chamber 60, it can be smoothly guided to the receiving area 3, preventing the accumulation or blockage of the auxiliary material and ensuring continuous and efficient output. The receiving area 3 is vertically arranged below the ice-making cylinder 2. The support frame 8 has a protrusion 81 formed on the surface of the housing 1. The protrusion 81 is inclined and corresponds to the position of the receiving area 3. The second discharge channel 61 passes through the protrusion 81. By setting the protrusion 81 to cover the second discharge channel 61, it not only provides support for the second discharge channel 61 and extends the service life of the second discharge channel 61, but also has a dustproof effect. Through the above structural design, the overall structure is stable and the layout is reasonable. It also optimizes the discharge path of the auxiliary material, ensures the compactness of the equipment, reduces space occupation, and at the same time ensures the accuracy and efficiency of ice smoothie and auxiliary material output.

[0047] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes or modifications made to the structure, features and principles described in the claims of the present utility model patent application are included in the scope of the present utility model patent application.

Claims

1. A blender with integrated auxiliary materials, comprising a housing (1), wherein an ice-making cylinder (2) and a receiving area (3) are provided on the housing (1), and an evaporator (4) fixedly connected to the housing (1) is provided inside the ice-making cylinder (2), and a stirring scraper (5) is provided circumferentially on the evaporator (4), characterized in that: The ice-making cylinder (2) is provided with a first discharge channel (21), and the housing (1) is provided with an auxiliary material cavity (6) for receiving auxiliary materials. The auxiliary material cavity (6) is connected to a second discharge channel (61). The discharge port of the first discharge channel (21) and the discharge port of the second discharge channel (61) are both located within the projection plane of the receiving area (3).

2. The integrated blender with auxiliary ingredients as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The material drop trajectory of the first discharge channel (21) is independent of the material drop trajectory of the second discharge channel (61), and they intersect at the receiving area (3).

3. The integrated blender with auxiliary materials as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The second discharge channel (61) includes an inclined section (611) that is inclined toward the receiving area (3).

4. The integrated blender with auxiliary ingredients as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The auxiliary material chamber (6) is composed of several independently set sub-chambers (60), and each of the sub-chambers (60) is connected to the second discharge channel (61).

5. The integrated blender with auxiliary materials as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The second discharge channel (61) includes a connecting section (612) located below the sub-chamber (60), the connecting section (612) being connected to the inclined section (611), the connecting section (612) being provided with a first inclined surface (613), the first inclined surface (613) being inclined toward the inclined section (611), the inclined section (611) being provided with a second inclined surface (614), the second inclined surface (614) being inclined toward the receiving area (3).

6. The integrated blender with auxiliary ingredients as described in claim 5, characterized in that: A first guide baffle (615) is inclinedly provided on the connecting section (612). The first guide baffle (615) and the first inclined surface (613) cooperate to displace the auxiliary material on the connecting section (612) toward the inclined section (611).

7. The integrated blender with auxiliary ingredients as described in claim 5, characterized in that: A second guide baffle (616) is inclinedly provided on the inclined section (611). The second guide baffle (616) and the second inclined surface (614) work together to displace the auxiliary material on the inclined section (611) toward the receiving area (3).

8. The integrated blender with auxiliary ingredients as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A control valve (7) is provided between the auxiliary material cavity (6) and the second discharge channel (61). The control valve (7) extends to the outside of the auxiliary material cavity (6) and is formed with a knob (71). The knob (71) is controlled to make the auxiliary material cavity (6) connected or closed with the second discharge channel (61).

9. A blender with integrated auxiliary materials as described in claim 7, characterized in that: Each of the sub-chambers (60) is provided with a control valve (7) between it and the second discharge channel (61). Each control valve (7) extends to the outside of the sub-chamber (60) and is formed with a knob (71). The knob (71) is controlled to make the corresponding sub-chamber (60) connected to or closed with the second discharge channel (61).

10. The integrated blender with auxiliary ingredients as described in claim 1, characterized in that: A support frame (8) is provided inside the housing (1). The ice maker (2) and the auxiliary material cavity (6) are installed on the support frame (8) and arranged along the length of the support frame (8). The auxiliary material cavity (6) extends along the width of the support frame (8). The receiving area (3) is vertically arranged below the ice maker (2). A protrusion (81) protruding from the surface of the housing (1) is formed on the support frame (8). The protrusion (81) is inclined and corresponds to the position of the receiving area (3). The second discharge channel (61) passes through the protrusion (81).

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