Assist discharge structure and snow melting machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of power-assisted discharge structure and snow melting machine, belong to beverage manufacturing equipment, the beverage containing lump located discharge port and interfering discharge port opening and closing is obtained by existing beverage machine, the utility model is configured by discharging structure on material cylinder, discharging structure includes with the discharging passage of discharge port and is configured in the sliding plug for opening or closing discharge port by sliding in discharging passage in discharging passage, the elastic power-assisted structure that moves with sliding plug is configured on the sliding plug, when elastic power-assisted structure corresponds discharge port, block in discharge port is blocked to flow to discharging passage. Make lump and sliding plug keep distance, sliding plug moves and with elastic power-assisted structure away from discharge port to open discharge port, avoid lump barrier sliding plug movement, make sliding plug slide smoothly, power-assisted sliding plug movement to open discharge port discharge.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model pertains to beverage manufacturing equipment, specifically relating to an assistive discharge structure and a snow melting machine. Background Technology

[0002] When a beverage machine dispenses a drink from its outlet, if the drink contains lumps such as fruit pieces or ice, these lumps, if located at the outlet, will interfere with its opening and closing. Similarly, a slush machine, which cools a beverage through an evaporator during operation, will form ice, resulting in the same problem. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention addresses the defect in existing beverage processing machines where lumps may be located at the discharge port, interfering with the opening and closing of the discharge port. It provides an assistive discharge structure and a snow melting machine.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides an assistive discharge structure, comprising a material cylinder with a discharge port, and a discharge structure disposed on the material cylinder. The discharge structure comprises a discharge channel communicating with the discharge port and a sliding plug disposed within the discharge channel for opening or closing the discharge port by sliding within the discharge channel. The sliding plug is provided with an elastic assistive structure that moves with the sliding plug. When the elastic assistive structure corresponds to the discharge port, it blocks the blocky material in the discharge port from flowing into the discharge channel.

[0005] This assisted discharge structure prevents the blocky material inside the discharge port from flowing into the discharge channel when the elastic assist structure is in contact with the discharge port, keeping the blocky material at a distance from the slide block. When the slide block moves and carries the elastic assist structure away from the discharge port to open the discharge port, the blocky material is prevented from obstructing the movement of the slide block, allowing the slide block to slide smoothly and assisting the movement of the slide block to open the discharge port to discharge material.

[0006] Among them, the elastic support structure has the ability to deform elastically. When it is squeezed, it can produce elastic deformation. After the squeeze is removed, it can restore its original shape and maintain its function through its own elasticity.

[0007] Preferably, the elastic assist structure is a protrusion facing the discharge port. This facilitates the elastic assist structure blocking the flow of blocky material inside the discharge port into the discharge channel when it aligns with the discharge port.

[0008] Preferably, the protrusions are multiple axially extending protruding ribs distributed circumferentially. Accordingly, different ribs can block lumps from different directions. Multiple axially extending protruding ribs can maintain good elastic deformation capacity, thus fulfilling their function.

[0009] Preferably, the protrusion has a guide surface on its upper and / or lower side. When the protrusion leaves the discharge port, the guide surface helps to push away any blocks in the movement path, preventing blocks from getting stuck and obstructing the sliding of the plug.

[0010] Preferably, the radial profile of the protrusion is larger than the discharge channel, allowing the protrusion to extend towards the discharge port when it corresponds to the discharge port. Accordingly, blocks in the discharge port can be pushed away from the discharge channel, ensuring smooth sliding of the plug.

[0011] Preferably, the discharge port is arranged horizontally, and the discharge channel is arranged vertically, intersecting with the discharge port. This structural layout allows the pressure at the discharge port to remain stable, ensures reliable sealing, and guides the beverage downwards rather than horizontally when it is discharged, making it easier to receive the beverage in a container.

[0012] Preferably, the slide stopper includes a first sealing section, a second sealing section, and a neck located between the first and second sealing sections. The elastic assist structure is disposed in the neck. When the slide stopper opens the outlet, the first sealing section, the second sealing section, and the elastic assist structure of the neck are located on the same side of the outlet. When the slide stopper closes the outlet, the first and second sealing sections are located on opposite sides of the outlet, and the elastic assist structure of the neck faces the outlet. Therefore, when the outlet is closed, it ensures that the beverage will not leak from the outlet channel. When the outlet is opened, it allows for smooth beverage discharge.

[0013] Preferably, the slide is slid by the handle, and the discharge port is opened or closed by operating the handle, which increases convenience.

[0014] Preferably, the handle is connected to the barrel via a pin, and a rocker arm extends from the handle. The rocker arm engages with the slide block to actuate it, causing the slide block to slide when the handle is flipped. This structure simplifies assembly, prevents the slide block from tilting, and ensures smooth sliding of the slide block.

[0015] This utility model relates to a snow melting machine, which is equipped with a assisted discharge structure. The assisted movement of the sliding stopper opens the discharge port to release material.

[0016] This invention features a discharge structure on a material cylinder. The discharge structure includes a discharge channel communicating with a discharge port and a sliding plug disposed within the discharge channel. This sliding plug opens or closes the discharge port. The sliding plug is equipped with an elastic assist structure that moves with it. When the elastic assist structure is aligned with the discharge port, it prevents lumps from flowing into the discharge channel. This keeps the lumps at a distance from the sliding plug. When the sliding plug moves, carrying the elastic assist structure away from the discharge port to open it, the lumps prevent obstruction of the sliding plug's movement, allowing for smooth sliding and assisting in opening the discharge port to release material. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the position of the handle when the outlet of the snow melting machine of this utility model is closed; Figure 2This is a schematic diagram showing the position of the handle when the discharge port of the snow melting machine of this utility model is opened; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the sliding plug and the discharge port when the discharge port of this utility model is closed. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the sliding plug and the discharge port when the discharge port of this utility model is opened; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing another positional relationship between the sliding plug and the discharge port when the discharge port of this utility model is closed; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing another positional relationship between the sliding plug and the discharge port when the discharge port of this utility model is opened; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the slide plug of this utility model; Explanation of the labels in the diagram: 100mm material cylinder, 101mm discharge port; 200 discharge structure, 210 discharge channel, 220 Sliding plug, 221 First sealing section, 222 Second sealing section, 223 Neck 230 elastic assist structure, 231 guide surface, 240 Handle, 241 Pin, 242 Rocker; 300 fuselage. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0019] The terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification and claims of this utility model are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such as a method or product that includes a series of technical features, not limited to those technical features explicitly listed, but also including other technical features that may be included in the method or product but not explicitly listed.

[0020] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the technical features defined by terms such as "first" and "second" which have a sequential concept are only for the purpose of clearly describing the defined technical features and making the defined technical features clearly distinguishable from other technical features, and do not represent that they are named in this way in actual implementation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0021] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings.

[0022] Figure 1 , Figure 2 A slush machine is shown. This slush machine includes a body 300, on which a removable feed cylinder 100 is mounted. The feed cylinder 100 has a discharge port 101. During operation, the raw materials inside the feed cylinder are cooled to form ice cubes, or the raw materials may contain fruit pieces. The discharge port switches from a closed state to an open state to discharge beverages, and switches from an open state to a closed state to stop discharging beverages.

[0023] Figure 1 , Figure 2 The snow melting machine shown is equipped with an auxiliary discharge structure. For example... Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the assisted discharge structure includes a cylinder 100 with a discharge port 101, and a discharge structure 200 disposed on the cylinder 100. The discharge structure 200 includes a discharge channel 210 communicating with the discharge port 101 and a sliding plug 220 disposed within the discharge channel, which is used to open or close the discharge port by sliding within the discharge channel. The sliding plug 220 is provided with an elastic assist structure 230 that moves with the sliding plug. When the elastic assist structure 230 corresponds to the discharge port 101, it blocks the flow of blocky material in the discharge port into the discharge channel. This assisted discharge structure keeps the blocky material at a distance from the sliding plug. When the sliding plug moves and carries the elastic assist structure away from the discharge port to open the discharge port, it avoids the blocky material from obstructing the movement of the sliding plug, allowing the sliding plug to slide smoothly and assisting the movement of the sliding plug to open the discharge port for material discharge.

[0024] in, Figure 3 This diagram shows a view from inside the barrel 100 towards the discharge port when the discharge port 101 is closed. Figure 5 A schematic diagram is shown from a side view of the material cylinder when the discharge port is closed. Figure 4 This diagram shows a view from inside the barrel towards the discharge port when the discharge port is open. Figure 6 A schematic diagram is shown from a side view of the material cylinder when the discharge port is open.

[0025] Among them, the elastic support structure has the ability to deform elastically. When it is squeezed, it can produce elastic deformation. After the squeeze is removed, it can restore its original shape and maintain its function through its own elasticity.

[0026] The above structure embodies the basic concept of this utility model, enabling the realization of its technical solution. To further improve this technical solution, based on the above structure, the following preferred technical means can be selected to obtain better embodiments.

[0027] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the elastic assist structure 230 is a protrusion facing the discharge port. This is to facilitate the elastic assist structure blocking the flow of blocky material inside the discharge port into the discharge channel when it is aligned with the discharge port.

[0028] like Figure 7 As shown, the protrusions are multiple axially extending ribs distributed circumferentially. Accordingly, different ribs can block lumps from different directions. The multiple axially extending ribs maintain good elastic deformation capacity, thus fulfilling their function.

[0029] like Figure 7 As shown, the protrusion has a guide surface 231 on its upper and / or lower sides. When the protrusion leaves the discharge port, the guide surface helps to push away any blocks in the movement path, preventing the blocks from getting stuck and obstructing the sliding of the plug.

[0030] like Figure 5 As shown, the radial profile of the protrusion is larger than the discharge channel, allowing the protrusion to extend towards the discharge port 101 when it corresponds to the discharge port. Accordingly, the block in the discharge port can be pushed away from the discharge channel, ensuring smooth sliding of the slide block.

[0031] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the discharge port 101 is arranged horizontally, and the discharge channel 210 is arranged vertically, intersecting with the discharge port 101. This structural layout allows the pressure at the discharge port to remain stable, ensuring reliable sealing. Furthermore, it guides the beverage downwards rather than horizontally when discharging, making it easier to receive the beverage in a container.

[0032] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown, the slide plug 220 includes a first sealing section 221, a second sealing section 222, and a neck 223 located between the first sealing section and the second sealing section. An elastic assist structure 230 is disposed in the neck 223. When the slide plug 220 opens the discharge port 101, the first sealing section 221, the second sealing section 222, and the elastic assist structure 230 of the neck are located on the same side of the discharge port 101, as shown. Figure 6As shown, it is located above the discharge port. When the sliding plug 220 closes the discharge port 101, the first sealing section 221 and the second sealing section 222 are located on both sides of the discharge port 101, as shown. Figure 5 The first sealing section 221 is located above the outlet 101, and the second sealing section 222 is located below the outlet 101. The elastic support structure 230 of the neck faces the outlet 101. Therefore, when the outlet is closed, it ensures that the beverage will not leak from the outlet channel. When the outlet is open, it allows the beverage to flow smoothly.

[0033] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the slide plug 220 is slidable by the handle 240, and the discharge port 101 is opened or closed by operating the handle, increasing convenience. Furthermore, the handle 240 is connected to the material cylinder 100 via a pin 241, and a rocker arm 242 extends from the handle 240. The rocker arm 242 engages with the slide plug 220 to rock the slide plug when the handle is flipped. The rocker arm engages with the slide plug by having a recess in the slide plug, into which the end of the rocker arm is inserted. Therefore, from... Figure 5 As shown, turn the handle counterclockwise to 240. Figure 6 In the indicated state, the rocker arm 242 causes the slide block 220 to move upward, opening the discharge port. Conversely, from... Figure 6 As shown, turn the handle clockwise to 240. Figure 5 As shown, the rocker arm 242 causes the slide block 220 to move downwards, closing the discharge port. This structure allows for simple assembly, prevents the slide block from tilting, and ensures smooth sliding.

[0034] Reference Figure 5 , Figure 6 The dotted line marked with an arrow indicates the flow direction of the beverage inside the container when the dispensing spout is opened. Figure 5 In the indicated state, the discharge port 101 is closed by the sliding plug 220, and the elastic assist structure 230 extending into the discharge port pushes the block away from the discharge port. During the opening of the discharge port, as the sliding plug 220 slides upward, the elastic assist structure 230, through its guide surface 231, pushes the block away from its movement path. The elastic assist structure 230 is deformed by the pressure of the block and the wall of the discharge channel and enters the discharge channel until the second sealing section 222 moves to the upper side of the discharge port, thus opening the discharge port 101. During this movement, although the radial profile of the protrusion is larger than the discharge channel, due to its elastic deformation capability, it is compressed and its shape shrinks while pushing away the block, assisting the sliding plug in moving to open the discharge port and discharge material. Figure 6In the indicated state, the outlet 101 is opened by the sliding stopper 220, and the beverage will be discharged from the outlet 101. Figure 6 During the process of closing the discharge port 101 as shown, as the slide plug 220 slides downwards, the elastic assist structure 230, corresponding to the discharge port 101, relies on its own elasticity to restore its original shape, extends into the discharge port 101, and pushes away the block located at the discharge port until the second sealing section 222 moves to the lower side of the discharge port 101, thus closing the discharge port. This allows the slide plug to slide smoothly within the discharge channel.

Claims

1. A material discharge structure, comprising a material cylinder (100) with a discharge port (101) and a material discharge structure (200) configured on the material cylinder (100), characterized in that: The discharge structure (200) includes a discharge channel (210) communicating with the discharge port (101) and a sliding plug (220) disposed in the discharge channel (210) for opening or closing the discharge port by sliding in the discharge channel. The sliding plug (220) is provided with an elastic assist structure (230) that moves with the sliding plug. When the elastic assist structure (230) corresponds to the discharge port (101), it blocks the blocky material in the discharge port from flowing into the discharge channel (210).

2. The assisted discharge structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic assist structure (230) is a protrusion facing the discharge port (101).

3. The assistive discharge structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The protrusions are multiple axially extending protruding ribs distributed circumferentially.

4. The assisted discharge structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The protrusion has a guide surface (231) on its upper and / or lower sides.

5. The assisted discharge structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The radial profile of the protrusion is larger than the discharge channel, so that the protrusion can extend toward the discharge port (101) when it corresponds to the discharge port.

6. The assistive discharge structure according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The discharge port (101) is arranged horizontally, and the discharge channel (210) is arranged vertically, intersecting with the discharge port (101).

7. The assistive discharge structure according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: a sliding... The plug (220) includes a first sealing section (221), a second sealing section (222), and a neck (223) located between the first sealing section and the second sealing section. The elastic assist structure (230) is disposed in the neck (223). When the plug (220) opens the outlet (101), the first sealing section (221), the second sealing section (222), and the elastic assist structure (230) of the neck are located on the same side of the outlet (101). When the plug (220) closes the outlet (101), the first sealing section (221) and the second sealing section (222) are located on opposite sides of the outlet (101), and the elastic assist structure (230) of the neck is directly opposite the outlet (101).

8. The assistive discharge structure according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The slider (220) is slid by the handle (240).

9. The assistive discharge structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The handle (240) is connected to the barrel (100) via a pin (241). A rocker arm (242) extends from the handle (240). The rocker arm (242) engages with the slide plug (220) to rock the slide plug when the handle is turned.

10. Snow melting machine, characterized by: Configure the material discharge assist structure as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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