An ice cream machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of ice cream machine, especially an ice cream machine, including host assembly, be equipped with fixed bolster and lifting support in host assembly, fixed bolster has the driving arrangement fixedly, lifting support sliding is located on fixed bolster, be equipped with lifting spring between lifting support and host assembly, stirring cup subassembly, stirring cup subassembly can be detachably installed on host assembly, and stirring cup subassembly is in abutment with lifting support, knife subassembly, the knife subassembly includes sword shaft and blade, and the blade is fixed on the sword shaft, and the blade is located in stirring cup subassembly, and the sword shaft passes out stirring cup subassembly and is detachably connected with the driving arrangement. Set up like this, realize driving blade rotation through a driving arrangement, and then cooperate manual pressing host assembly to realize driving sword shaft and blade to move down relative stirring cup subassembly, make the blade rotate and lift on one side, and its simple structure saves the cost, and the volume is small.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ice cream machine technology, and specifically to an ice cream machine. Background Technology

[0002] An ice cream machine is an appliance used to make ice cream. Currently, ice cream machines on the market use two motors to control the rotation and lifting of the blade assembly to shred the ingredients layer by layer. Due to the presence of two motors and transmission gears, the machine has a complex structure, high cost, and large overall size, taking up a lot of space.

[0003] Utility model patent CN219563271U discloses a fully automatic ice cream machine, which includes a machine body and a detachably connected mixing cup. The machine body includes a fixed housing and a lifting assembly mounted on the fixed housing. The lifting assembly includes a lifting housing, a motor, and an external threaded ring mounted on the lifting housing. The motor's shaft is driven by a rotating blade, which is placed inside the mixing cup. The shaft is driven by the external threaded ring and drives the external threaded ring to rotate along its own circumference. The fixed housing has a spiral groove corresponding to the external threaded ring. This prior art achieves the function of simultaneously lifting and rotating the rotating blade using a single motor, saving costs and reducing size. However, the prior art uses a threaded connection to achieve unstable lifting and lowering of the rotating blade. After a period of use, the external threaded ring will wear and lose teeth due to rotation, requiring replacement of the external threaded ring after a period of use, resulting in a poor user experience.

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

[0005] To address the problems of existing technologies, this utility model provides an ice cream machine that uses a drive device to rotate the blades. In conjunction with manually pressing the main unit assembly, the blade shaft and blades are moved downward relative to the mixing cup assembly, allowing the blades to rotate and rise simultaneously. This design is simple in structure, saves costs, and is compact in size.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution applied in this utility model is as follows: An ice cream machine includes a main unit assembly with a fixed bracket and a lifting bracket inside. A drive device is fixed on the fixed bracket, and the lifting bracket is slidably positioned on the fixed bracket. A lifting spring is provided between the lifting bracket and the main unit assembly. A mixing cup assembly is detachably mounted on the main unit assembly and abuts against the lifting bracket. A blade assembly includes a blade shaft and blades. The blades are fixed on the blade shaft and located inside the mixing cup assembly. The blade shaft extends out of the mixing cup assembly and is detachably connected to the drive device. This configuration allows the blades to rotate via a single drive device, and manual pressing of the main unit moves the blade shaft and blades downward relative to the mixing cup assembly, enabling the blades to rotate and rise simultaneously. This design is simple, cost-effective, and compact.

[0007] According to the above scheme, the lifting bracket is slidably located outside the fixed bracket. Multiple sliders are vertically arranged on the inner wall of the lifting bracket, and multiple grooves are vertically arranged on the side wall of the fixed bracket. The sliders pass through the grooves and abut against the mixing cup assembly, with the sliders and grooves slidably connected. In this configuration, initially, the sliders are located at the lower end of the groove. After the mixing cup assembly is assembled, it is located inside the lower part of the fixed bracket. When the top of the main unit is pressed, the main unit drives the blade shaft and blades to move downwards relative to the mixing cup assembly. During this downward movement, the mixing cup assembly remains in contact with the sliders, causing the sliders to move from the lower end of the groove to the upper end. At this time, the lifting spring is in a compressed state. When the main unit is released, the rebound force of the lifting spring pushes the lifting bracket and the main unit back to their original positions, and the sliders move downwards from the upper end of the groove to the lower end.

[0008] According to the above solution, the mixing cup assembly includes a mixing cup and a lid, which are detachably connected, and a second sealing ring is provided between the mixing cup and the lid. When the mixing cup assembly is installed on the main unit assembly, the lid abuts against the slider. This design facilitates the addition and removal of ingredients, and also makes cleaning the mixing cup easier. Under the action of the second sealing ring, ingredients will not leak out from between the mixing cup and the lid during mixing.

[0009] According to the above solution, the cup lid is equipped with a linear bearing and a sealing ring corresponding to the blade shaft. This design allows the blade shaft to slide more smoothly up and down using the linear bearing, and prevents the mixing cup assembly from rotating while the blade shaft rotates; the sealing ring prevents food from leaking between the cup lid and the blade shaft during mixing.

[0010] According to the above scheme, the cup lid includes an upper cup lid and a lower cup lid, which are fixedly connected. Both the upper and lower cup lids have through holes to facilitate the passage of the cutter shaft. This design is simple in structure and low in cost.

[0011] According to the above scheme, the driving device includes a motor and a gearbox. The motor is fixed to a fixed bracket via a motor bracket, and the motor output end is connected to the gearbox input end. The gearbox output end is detachably connected to the cutter shaft. The motor is electrically connected to a micro switch, and the main unit is equipped with a switch button corresponding to the micro switch. With this configuration, during operation, pressing the switch button starts the motor, which, after deceleration by the gearbox, drives the cutter shaft to rotate at a reduced speed, thus mixing the ingredients.

[0012] According to the above scheme, the output end of the gearbox is provided with connector one, and the upper end of the cutter shaft is provided with connector two. Connector one and connector two are inserted into each other. This arrangement makes it convenient to install and remove connector one and connector two.

[0013] According to the above scheme, a motor cover is fitted over the motor, and the motor cover is fixedly connected to the motor bracket. A micro switch is fixed to the motor cover. This configuration results in low noise during motor operation.

[0014] According to the above scheme, the cutter shaft is provided with a limiting groove, and the main unit is provided with a locking button, a locking rod, and a locking buckle. One end of the locking rod is corresponding to the locking button, and the other end of the locking rod is corresponding to the locking buckle. The locking buckle is corresponding to the limiting groove. With this configuration, after the cutter shaft is assembled, the locking buckle radially limits the cutter shaft, keeping the cutter shaft and the drive device in transmission, thus preventing the cutter shaft from disengaging from the drive device.

[0015] According to the above scheme, the host component includes an upper body and a lower body, which are fixedly connected. This configuration results in a simple structure and low cost.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: This invention is designed so that the blade is driven to rotate by a drive device, and the main unit is manually pressed to move the blade shaft and blade relative to the mixing cup assembly downwards. This allows the blade to rotate and rise at the same time. The structure is simple, saves costs, and is small in size. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a bottom view of the host component of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed bracket and the lifting bracket of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the stirring cup assembly and the blade assembly of this utility model; Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the stirring cup assembly and the blade assembly of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the initial shape of this utility model; Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the working shape of this utility model.

[0018] In the picture: 1. Main Unit Components; 11. Switch Button; 12. Micro Switch; 13. Motor Cover; 14. Motor; 15. Motor Bracket; 16. Gearbox; 17. Locking Button; 18. Locking Link; 19. Lock; 110. Fixed Bracket; 111. Lifting Bracket; 112. Lifting Spring; 113. Upper Body; 114. Lower Body; 115. Slider; 116. Slide; 117. Connector One; 2. Mixing Cup Assembly; 21. Mixing Cup; 22. Upper Cup Lid; 23. Lower Cup Lid; 24. Linear Bearing; 25. Sealing Ring One; 26. Sealing Ring Two; 27. Cup Lid; 3. Blade Assembly; 31. Blade Shaft; 32. Limiting Groove; 33. Blade; 34. Connector Two. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solution of this utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0020] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the ice cream machine of this utility model includes a main unit assembly 1, which has a fixed bracket 110 and a lifting bracket 111 inside. A driving device is fixed on the fixed bracket 110, and the lifting bracket 111 is slidably located on the fixed bracket 110. A lifting spring 112 is provided between the lifting bracket 111 and the main unit assembly 1. A mixing cup assembly 2 is detachably installed on the main unit assembly 1 and abuts against the lifting bracket 111. A blade assembly 3 includes a blade shaft 31 and a blade 33. The blade 33 is fixed on the blade shaft 31 and located inside the mixing cup assembly 2. The blade shaft 31 extends out of the mixing cup assembly 2 and is detachably connected to the driving device.

[0021] This configuration uses a drive device to rotate the blade 33, and then manually pressing the main unit 1 moves the blade shaft 31 and the blade 33 downward relative to the mixing cup assembly 2, so that the blade 33 rotates and rises and falls at the same time. Its structure is simple, saves costs, and has a small size.

[0022] Specifically, before use, place the ingredients in the mixing cup assembly 2, then assemble the blade assembly 3 with the mixing cup assembly 2, and finally assemble the mixing cup assembly 2 with the main unit assembly 1. When in use, the drive device drives the blade shaft 31 to rotate the blade 33, and then press the top of the main unit assembly 1. The main unit assembly 1 drives the blade shaft 31 and the blade 33 to move down relative to the mixing cup assembly 2, so that the blade 33 descends in the mixing cup assembly 2 during rotation. When the main unit assembly 1 is released, the lifting support 111 and the main unit assembly 1 are pushed back to their original positions by the rebound force of the lifting spring 112. After resetting, it can be pressed again. This cycle is repeated to fully mix the ingredients.

[0023] Furthermore, the lifting bracket 111 is slidably located outside the fixed bracket 110. Multiple sliders 115 are vertically arranged on the inner wall of the lifting bracket 111, and multiple grooves 116 are vertically arranged on the side wall of the fixed bracket 110. The sliders 115 pass through the grooves 116 and abut against the stirring cup assembly 2, with the sliders 115 slidably connected to the grooves 116. This configuration, in its initial state (e.g., ...), ... Figure 6 As shown), slider 115 is located at the lower end of groove 116. After the mixing cup assembly 2 is assembled, it is located inside the lower part of the fixed bracket 110. When the top of the main unit assembly 1 is pressed, the main unit assembly 1 drives the cutter shaft 31 and the blade 33 to move downward relative to the mixing cup assembly 2. During the downward movement, the mixing cup assembly 2 is always in contact with slider 115, so that slider 115 moves from the lower end of groove 116 to the upper end of groove 116 (as shown). Figure 7 As shown), at this time, the lifting spring 112 is in a compressed state. When the main unit 1 is released, the lifting bracket 111 and the main unit 1 are pushed back to their original positions by the rebound force of the lifting spring 112, and the slider 115 moves from the upper end of the slide groove 116 to the lower end of the slide groove 116.

[0024] Furthermore, the mixing cup assembly 2 includes a mixing cup 21 and a lid 27, which are detachably connected. A second sealing ring 26 is provided between the mixing cup 21 and the lid 27. When the mixing cup assembly 2 is installed on the main unit assembly 1, the lid 27 abuts against the slider 115. This design facilitates the addition and removal of ingredients and makes it easy to clean the mixing cup 21. Under the action of the second sealing ring 26, ingredients will not leak from between the mixing cup 21 and the lid 27 during mixing.

[0025] Furthermore, the cup lid 27 is provided with a linear bearing 24 and a sealing ring 25 corresponding to the blade shaft 31. This arrangement allows the blade shaft 31 to slide more smoothly up and down by using the linear bearing 24, and the mixing cup assembly 2 will not rotate when the blade shaft 31 rotates; the sealing ring 25 prevents food from leaking out between the cup lid 27 and the blade shaft 31 during mixing.

[0026] Furthermore, the cup lid 27 includes an upper cup lid 22 and a lower cup lid 23, which are fixedly connected. The upper cup lid 22 and the lower cup lid 23 are provided with through holes to facilitate the passage of the cutter shaft 31. This design results in a simple structure and low cost.

[0027] Furthermore, the driving device includes a motor 14 and a reduction gearbox 16. The motor 14 is fixed to the fixed bracket 110 via a motor bracket 15. The output end of the motor 14 is connected to the input end of the reduction gearbox 16, and the output end of the reduction gearbox 16 is detachably connected to the cutter shaft 31. The motor 14 is electrically connected to a micro switch 12, and the main unit 1 is provided with a switch button 11 corresponding to the micro switch 12. With this configuration, during operation, pressing the switch button 11 starts the motor 14, which, after being decelerated by the reduction gearbox 16, drives the cutter shaft 31 to rotate at a reduced speed, thus mixing the ingredients.

[0028] A spring is provided between the switch button 11 and the main unit 1 to facilitate the reset of the switch button 11 after it is released.

[0029] Furthermore, the output end of the gearbox 16 is provided with a connector 117, and the upper end of the cutter shaft 31 is provided with a connector 34. Connectors 117 and 34 are inserted into each other. This arrangement makes it convenient to install and remove connectors 117 and 34.

[0030] Furthermore, the motor 14 is fitted with a motor cover 13, which is fixedly connected to the motor bracket 15, and the micro switch 12 is fixed to the motor cover 13. This arrangement results in low noise when the motor 14 is working.

[0031] Furthermore, the cutter shaft 31 is provided with a limiting groove 32, and the main unit 1 is provided with a locking button 17, a locking connecting rod 18, and a locking buckle 19. One end of the locking connecting rod 18 is correspondingly set with the locking button 17, and the other end of the locking connecting rod 18 is correspondingly set with the locking buckle 19. The locking buckle 19 is correspondingly set with the limiting groove 32. With this configuration, when the cutter shaft 31 is assembled, the locking buckle 19 radially limits the cutter shaft 31, keeping the cutter shaft 31 in transmission with the drive device, thus preventing the cutter shaft 31 from disengaging from the drive device.

[0032] The locking buckle 19 is located below the drive unit. When the cutter shaft 31 is assembled, it passes through the locking buckle 19 and connects to the drive unit. When the locking buckle button 17 is pressed, it drives the locking buckle connecting rod 18 to control the locking buckle 19 to open, facilitating the installation and removal of the cutter shaft 31. A spring is provided between the locking buckle 19 and the main unit 1 to facilitate the locking buckle 19 to return to its original position after the locking buckle button 17 is released. A spring is also provided between the locking buckle button 17 and the main unit 1 to facilitate the locking buckle button 17 to return to its original position after the locking buckle button 17 is released. After the locking buckle 19 is radially limited by the limiting groove 32, the cutter shaft 31 can still rotate, that is, there is a gap between the locking buckle 19 and the limiting groove 32. The locking buckle button 17 and the locking buckle connecting rod 18 can be an integral fixed structure.

[0033] Furthermore, the host component 1 includes an upper body 113 and a lower body 114, which are fixedly connected. This configuration results in a simple structure and low cost.

[0034] 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. An ice cream machine, characterized in that, include: The host component (1) is provided with a fixed bracket (110) and a lifting bracket (111). A driving device is fixed on the fixed bracket (110). The lifting bracket (111) slides on the fixed bracket (110). A lifting spring (112) is provided between the lifting bracket (111) and the host component (1). The stirring cup assembly (2) is detachably installed on the main unit assembly (1) and abuts against the lifting bracket (111); The blade assembly (3) includes a blade shaft (31) and a blade (33). The blade (33) is fixed on the blade shaft (31) and is located inside the mixing cup assembly (2). The blade shaft (31) extends out of the mixing cup assembly (2) and is detachably connected to the drive device.

2. An ice cream machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting bracket (111) is slidably located outside the fixed bracket (110). Multiple sliders (115) are vertically arranged on the inner wall of the lifting bracket (111). Multiple sliding grooves (116) are vertically arranged on the side wall of the fixed bracket (110). The slider (115) passes through the sliding groove (116) and abuts against the stirring cup assembly (2). The slider (115) is slidably connected to the sliding groove (116).

3. An ice cream machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mixing cup assembly (2) includes a mixing cup (21) and a cup lid (27). The mixing cup (21) and the cup lid (27) are detachably connected. A sealing ring (26) is provided between the mixing cup (21) and the cup lid (27). When the mixing cup assembly (2) is installed on the main unit assembly (1), the cup lid (27) abuts against the slider (115).

4. An ice cream machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cup lid (27) is provided with a linear bearing (24) and a sealing ring (25) corresponding to the cutter shaft (31).

5. An ice cream machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The cup lid (27) includes an upper cup lid (22) and a lower cup lid (23), which are fixedly connected. The upper cup lid (22) and the lower cup lid (23) are provided with through holes to facilitate the passage of the cutter shaft (31).

6. An ice cream machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive device includes a motor (14) and a gearbox (16). The motor (14) is fixed on a fixed bracket (110) by a motor bracket (15). The output end of the motor (14) is connected to the input end of the gearbox (16). The output end of the gearbox (16) is detachably connected to the cutter shaft (31). The motor (14) is electrically connected to a micro switch (12). The main unit (1) is provided with a switch button (11) corresponding to the micro switch (12).

7. An ice cream machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The output end of the gearbox (16) is provided with a connector one (117), and the upper end of the cutter shaft (31) is provided with a connector two (34). The connector one (117) and the connector two (34) are connected together.

8. An ice cream machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The motor (14) is covered with a motor cover (13), which is fixedly connected to the motor bracket (15). The micro switch (12) is fixed on the motor cover (13).

9. An ice cream machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cutter shaft (31) is provided with a limiting groove (32), and the main unit (1) is provided with a locking button (17), a locking link (18) and a lock (19). One end of the locking link (18) is corresponding to the locking button (17), and the other end of the locking link (18) is corresponding to the lock (19). The lock (19) is corresponding to the limiting groove (32).

10. An ice cream machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The host component (1) includes an upper body (113) and a lower body (114), which are fixedly connected.

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