Blender

Abstract

The utility model belongs to cold product preparation equipment technical field, specifically provides a kind of ice blender.The utility model aims at solving the problem that condensate water in the existing ice blender is easy to overflow due to user forgetting to pour out. To this end, the ice blender of the utility model includes a body, a barrel mounted on the body, a refrigeration device for cooling the material in the barrel, a water receiving container arranged at the bottom side of the barrel, and a capacitor liquid level detection module mounted on the body. The barrel is used to hold the material. The water receiving container is used to receive the condensate water generated by the barrel. The capacitor liquid level detection module is used to detect the highest liquid level in the water receiving container, so that the ice blender sends a reminder message that the water receiving container is full, allowing the user to pour out the condensate water in the water receiving container in time, preventing the condensate water from overflowing. Therefore, the utility model overcomes the above technical problems.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of cold product preparation equipment, and specifically provides a smoothie machine. Background Technology

[0002] Blenders, as common cold product preparation equipment, typically consist of a machine body, a mixing drum, a refrigeration unit, and a water collection container. The refrigeration unit cools the materials (such as water, juice, milk, cream, etc.) inside the mixing drum. During this process, condensation forms on the outer wall of the mixing drum due to the temperature difference. The condensation flowing down or dripping from the mixing drum is collected in the water collection container to prevent leakage and contamination of the machine's interior or surrounding environment, thus affecting the user experience.

[0003] However, during continuous use of the smoothie machine, users often forget to empty the condensate in the water container, which can easily cause the condensate to overflow and contaminate the inside of the machine or the surrounding environment. Utility Model Content

[0004] One objective of this invention is to solve the problem of condensate water overflowing from existing slush machines because users forget to empty it.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a smoothie machine, comprising: body; A material cylinder, installed on the machine body, is used to hold materials; A refrigeration device is used to cool the material inside the barrel; A water receiving container is disposed on the bottom side of the material cylinder to receive the condensate generated by the material cylinder; A capacitor-based liquid level detection module, installed on the machine body, is used to detect the highest liquid level in the water receiving container, so that the smoothie machine can issue a reminder message that the water receiving container is full.

[0006] Optionally, the housing includes a mounting base defining a cavity, and the refrigeration device is disposed within the cavity of the mounting base; the water receiving container is removably mounted within the cavity of the mounting base; the capacitor level detection module is mounted on the side of the mounting base away from the water receiving container to prevent condensate from wetting the capacitor level detection module.

[0007] Optionally, the water receiving container is detachably installed into the mounting base by a push-pull mechanism; the capacitor level detection module is located on the rear side of the water receiving container to detect whether the water receiving container is installed in place.

[0008] Optionally, side plates are provided on the left and right sides of the body; the capacitor liquid level detection module is located on the left or right side of the mounting base so that the capacitor liquid level detection module is exposed after the side plate near it is removed.

[0009] Optionally, the capacitive liquid level detection module includes a circuit board and a capacitor disposed on the circuit board, the circuit extending substantially in a vertical direction.

[0010] Optionally, the circuit board is snapped, screwed, or glued to the mounting base.

[0011] Optionally, the reminder information includes at least one of the following: The light information emitted by the light source on the smoothie machine; The sound information emitted by the sound source on the smoothie machine; and The text or graphic information displayed on the smoothie machine.

[0012] Optionally, the refrigeration device includes a cylinder and an evaporator tube disposed within the cylinder.

[0013] Optionally, the smoothie machine further includes a stirring blade fitted around the outside of the cylinder and rotatable relative to the cylinder to agitate the material inside the cylinder.

[0014] Optionally, the smoothie machine is suitable for making at least one of smoothies and ice cream.

[0015] Based on the foregoing description, those skilled in the art will understand that in the aforementioned technical solution of this utility model, by installing a capacitor liquid level detection module on the machine body, the highest liquid level in the water receiving container is detected, so that the smoothie machine issues a reminder message that the water receiving container is full, allowing the user to promptly empty the condensate in the water receiving container and preventing condensate overflow.

[0016] Furthermore, by allowing the water receiving container to be detachably installed into the mounting base via a push-pull mechanism, and by positioning the capacitive liquid level detection module at the rear of the water receiving container, the module can also detect whether the water receiving container is properly installed. This effectively prevents the smoothie machine from starting operation if the water receiving container is not properly installed, thus avoiding condensate flowing into the machine's interior or the surrounding environment.

[0017] Other beneficial effects of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that those skilled in the art can more clearly understand the improvement purpose, features and advantages of this utility model. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, some embodiments of this utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that the same reference numerals may indicate the same or similar components or parts in different drawings; the drawings of this utility model are not necessarily drawn to scale. In the drawings: Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the structure of the smoothie machine in some embodiments of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the smoothie machine in some embodiments of this utility model; Figure 3 This is another perspective view of the smoothie machine in some embodiments of this utility model (side panels are hidden); Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the working principle of the capacitive liquid level detection module in some embodiments of this utility model.

[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures: 001. Blender; 100. Fuselage; 110. Mounting base; 111. Cavity; 120. Side panel; 200. Material cylinder; 310. Refrigeration unit; 311. Cylinder; 312. Evaporator tube; 320. Stirring blade; 400. Water receiving container; 500. Capacitive liquid level detection module; 510. Circuit board; 520. Capacitor; 610. Compressor; 620. Condenser. Detailed Implementation

[0020] Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments described below are merely some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments of the present invention. These embodiments are intended to explain the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Based on the embodiments provided by the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should still fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "top," "bottom," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," which indicate direction or positional relationships, are based on the direction or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are used merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the corresponding device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0022] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections or electrical connections; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances. For example, unless otherwise specified, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing" can specifically refer to any feasible connection form such as bolt connection, screw connection, welding, insertion, riveting, fusion welding, or snap-fit.

[0023] Furthermore, it should be noted that in the description of this utility model, mm represents millimeter, cm represents centimeter, and m represents meter.

[0024] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the smoothie machine 001 includes a machine body 100, a material cylinder 200, a refrigeration device 310, a stirring blade 320, a water receiving container 400, and a capacitor liquid level detection module 500.

[0025] The material cylinder 200 is located at the top of the machine body 100 and is used to hold materials (fruits, juices, milk, cream, etc.). Furthermore, the top of the material cylinder 200 has a feeding port (not marked in the figure) for adding materials into the material cylinder 200. The material cylinder 200 is also connected to a discharge nozzle (not marked in the figure) on the front side of the top of the machine body 100, allowing the smoothie inside the material cylinder 200 to be discharged through this discharge nozzle.

[0026] The refrigeration device 310 is used to cool the material in the barrel 200 so as to cool the material in the barrel 200 from a liquid state to a solid state.

[0027] The water receiving container 400 is located on the bottom side of the material cylinder 200 and is used to receive the condensate generated by the material cylinder 200.

[0028] The capacitor liquid level detection module 500 is installed on the machine body 100 and is used to detect the highest liquid level in the water receiving container 400 so that the slush machine 001 can issue a reminder message that the water receiving container 400 is full.

[0029] In some embodiments of this utility model, the reminder information includes at least one of the following: light information emitted by the light source on the smoothie machine 001, sound information emitted by the sound source on the smoothie machine 001, and text or graphic information displayed on the smoothie machine 001.

[0030] Those skilled in the art will understand that the reminder message from the slush machine 001 indicating that the water container 400 is full serves as a reminder to the user to empty the condensate in a timely manner, thus preventing condensate overflow.

[0031] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the body 100 includes a mounting base 110 defining a cavity 111, and the cooling device 310 is disposed in the cavity 111 of the mounting base 110.

[0032] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the material cylinder 200 is removably mounted on the machine body 100 along the front-back direction of the smoothie machine 001, specifically on the mounting base 110, so that the user can remove the material cylinder 200 from the machine body 100 and clean it.

[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the water receiving container 400 is removably installed in the cavity 111 of the mounting base 110. The capacitor level detection module 500 is installed on the side of the mounting base 110 away from the water receiving container 400 to prevent condensate from wetting the capacitor level detection module 500.

[0034] Furthermore, the water receiving container 400 is detachably installed into the mounting base 110 by a push-pull mechanism. The capacitive liquid level detection module 500 is located at the rear of the water receiving container 400 to detect whether the water receiving container 400 is properly installed.

[0035] If the water container 400 is not installed in place, the slush machine 001 may not perform any operation after receiving the start command from the user, or may remind the user that the water container 400 is not installed in place.

[0036] It should be noted that the electrical signals of the capacitor liquid level detection module 500 for detecting whether the water receiving container 400 is installed in place, and the electrical signals for detecting the highest liquid level in the water receiving container 400, were obtained through experimental testing before the slush machine 001 left the factory.

[0037] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, side plates 120 are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the body 100. The capacitor liquid level detection module 500 is located on the left or right side of the mounting base 110, so that the capacitor liquid level detection module 500 is exposed after the side plate 120 near it is removed.

[0038] Those skilled in the art will understand that by exposing the capacitor level detection module 500 after the side plate 120 is removed, it is convenient for operators to disassemble, replace and install the capacitor level detection module 500, thereby reducing the replacement cost of the capacitor level detection module 500.

[0039] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the refrigeration device 310 includes a cylinder 311 and an evaporator tube 312 disposed inside the cylinder 311. The cylinder 311 is fixedly connected to the machine body 100, and the stirring blade 320 is sleeved on the outside of the cylinder 311 and rotatable relative to the cylinder 311 to agitate the material inside the material cylinder 200. Further, the machine body 100 is equipped with a stirring motor (not shown in the figure), and the rotating shaft of the stirring motor or a drive shaft coaxially fixed to the rotating shaft passes through the cylinder 311 and is coaxially fixedly connected to the stirring blade 320.

[0040] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments of this utility model, the smoothie machine 001 further includes a compressor 610 and a condenser 620 arranged within the machine body 100. The compressor 610, condenser 620, and evaporator 312 together constitute a refrigeration system, which uses refrigerant within the refrigeration system to cool the evaporator 312, thereby cooling the cylinder 311, and then using the cylinder 311 to cool the raw materials in the material cylinder 200. Since the technical means of refrigeration through a refrigeration system is common knowledge in the art and well known to those skilled in the art, it will not be described in detail here.

[0041] Furthermore, in other embodiments of this utility model, those skilled in the art can also configure the refrigeration device 310 in any other feasible form as needed. For example, the evaporator 312, compressor 610, and condenser 620 can be omitted, and a semiconductor refrigeration component can be arranged inside the cylinder 311, thereby using the semiconductor refrigeration component to cool the cylinder 311.

[0042] like Figure 4 As shown, the capacitor level detection module 500 includes a circuit board 510, a capacitor 520 arranged on the circuit board 510, and electronic components such as a resistor (not shown in the figure).

[0043] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the circuit extends basically in the vertical direction so that the capacitor liquid level detection module 500 can accurately detect the highest liquid level in the water receiving container 400.

[0044] Furthermore, the circuit board 510 and the mounting base 110 can be snap-fitted, screwed together, or glued together.

[0045] In summary, the slush machine 001 of this utility model can not only promptly remind the user to empty the container 400 when there is a lot of condensate in it, thus preventing the condensate from overflowing, but also remind the user when the container 400 is not installed properly, thus preventing condensate from entering the machine body 100 because the container 400 cannot receive all the condensate generated during the operation of the slush machine 001.

[0046] Finally, it should be noted that the slush machine 001 of this utility model can not only be used to make slushies, but also to make ice cream. Users can add ingredients such as fruits, juices, milk, and cream to the feed cylinder 200 as needed to produce the corresponding cold products.

[0047] The technical solution of this utility model has been described in conjunction with several embodiments above. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the protection scope of this utility model is not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the technical principles of this utility model, those skilled in the art can disassemble and combine the technical solutions in the above embodiments, and can also make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features. Any changes, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the technical concept and / or technical principles of this utility model will fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A smoothie maker, characterized in that, include: body; A material cylinder, installed on the machine body, is used to hold materials; A refrigeration device is used to cool the material inside the barrel; A water receiving container is disposed on the bottom side of the material cylinder to receive the condensate generated by the material cylinder; A capacitor-based liquid level detection module, installed on the machine body, is used to detect the highest liquid level in the water receiving container, so that the smoothie machine can issue a reminder message that the water receiving container is full.

2. The smoothie machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fuselage includes a mounting base defining a cavity, and the refrigeration device is disposed within the cavity of the mounting base; The water receiving container is removably installed within the cavity of the mounting base; The capacitor level detection module is installed on the side of the mounting base away from the water receiving container to prevent condensate from wetting the capacitor level detection module.

3. The smoothie machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water receiving container is detachably installed into the mounting base by a push-pull mechanism; The capacitor level detection module is located on the rear side of the water receiving container to detect whether the water receiving container is installed in place.

4. The smoothie machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, Side panels are provided on the left and right sides of the fuselage respectively; The capacitor level detection module is located on the left or right side of the mounting base so that it is exposed after the side plate near it is removed.

5. The smoothie machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The capacitive liquid level detection module includes a circuit board and capacitors arranged on the circuit board. The circuit extends primarily in a vertical direction.

6. The smoothie machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The circuit board is snapped, screwed, or glued to the mounting base.

7. The smoothie machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The reminder information includes at least one of the following: The light information emitted by the light source on the smoothie machine; The sound information emitted by the sound source on the smoothie machine; and The text or graphic information displayed on the smoothie machine.

8. The smoothie machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The refrigeration device includes a cylinder and an evaporator tube disposed inside the cylinder.

9. The smoothie machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The smoothie machine also includes a stirring blade fitted on the outside of the cylinder and rotatable relative to the cylinder to agitate the material inside the cylinder.

10. The smoothie machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The smoothie machine is suitable for making at least one of smoothies and ice cream.

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