A cold beverage manufacturing apparatus and a cold beverage device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of cold drink manufacturing, especially a cold drink manufacturing device and cold drink equipment, including material bucket and gas supply mechanism, be equipped with the material cavity in the material bucket, the one end of material bucket is equipped with the vent that communicates with material cavity, the gas supply mechanism communicates with material cavity through vent to supply gas to material cavity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cold drink manufacturing, and in particular to a cold drink manufacturing apparatus and cold drink equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Cold beverage equipment typically includes smoothie machines for making smoothies and ice cream machines for making ice cream. Smoothie machines and ice cream machines operate on similar principles, both condensing ingredients to form smoothies or ice cream. The biggest difference lies in the process: ice cream requires the addition of air to aid expansion and dispensing. This difference leads to the development of different structural designs for smoothie and ice cream machines. Although the manufacturing principles of smoothies and ice cream are similar, the separate equipment undoubtedly increases production costs and hinders efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a cold drink manufacturing device that is suitable for manufacturing different cold drink products and reduces manufacturing costs.

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a cold drink equipment including the cold drink making device.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a cold drink making device, including a material barrel and a gas supply mechanism. The material barrel is provided with a material preparation chamber, and one end of the material barrel is provided with a vent that communicates with the material preparation chamber.

[0006] The air supply mechanism is connected to the material preparation chamber through an air inlet to supply air into the material preparation chamber.

[0007] As an improvement to the above solution, an installation base is also included. The material bucket and the air supply mechanism are both installed on the installation base. The air vent is correspondingly provided with the installation base. The air supply mechanism is connected to the material preparation chamber through the installation base.

[0008] As an improvement to the above solution, the mounting base is provided with a mounting plate; the mounting plate is provided with an air inlet, and the air supply mechanism, the air inlet, the air vent and the material preparation chamber are connected in sequence;

[0009] The other end of the material barrel is provided with a discharge port, which is connected to the material preparation chamber.

[0010] As an improvement to the above solution, the top of the material barrel is provided with a feeding port, which is connected to the material preparation chamber;

[0011] It also includes a sealing assembly for sealing the feed inlet.

[0012] As an improvement to the above solution, the sealing assembly includes a sealing cap and a sealing element, wherein the sealing cap covers the feed inlet and is connected to the material barrel;

[0013] The sealing element is arranged along the outer periphery of the feed inlet; the sealing element is located between the sealing cover and the material barrel, and the sealing cover abuts against the material barrel through the sealing element.

[0014] As an improvement to the above solution, the gas supply mechanism is connected to the air inlet via a gas pipe.

[0015] As an improvement to the above solution, the air supply mechanism is an air pump.

[0016] As an improvement to the above solution, a pressure sensor is also included, which is used to detect the gas pressure inside the material preparation chamber; the pressure sensor is located inside the material preparation chamber.

[0017] As an improvement to the above solution, it also includes a motor, a condenser, and a scraper, wherein the motor is installed in the mounting base, and the condenser and the scraper are both installed in the material preparation chamber;

[0018] The scraper is fitted outside the condenser and is connected to the motor.

[0019] Accordingly, this utility model also provides a cold drink equipment, including a body and the above-mentioned cold drink making device, wherein the cold drink making device is installed on the body.

[0020] The following are the beneficial effects of implementing this utility model:

[0021] This utility model relates to a cold drink manufacturing apparatus equipped with a gas supply mechanism. One end of the material tank has a vent that communicates with the material preparation chamber inside the tank. The gas supply mechanism connects to the material preparation chamber through this vent, allowing gas to be introduced into the chamber. When making smoothies, the gas supply mechanism is closed; when making ice cream, it is opened to introduce gas into the chamber, aiding in the expansion of the ice cream. Furthermore, gas can be introduced during ice cream dispensing to increase the pressure within the chamber and assist in dispensing. Therefore, this utility model is suitable for manufacturing both smoothies and ice cream, and can be used to manufacture various cold drink products, avoiding the need for separate equipment and reducing manufacturing costs. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cold drink manufacturing device of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the material hopper;

[0024] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A sectional view;

[0025] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A;

[0026] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the internal structure of the mounting base and the material hopper

[0027] Figure 6 This is a structural schematic diagram of the cold drink equipment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following will describe this utility model in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is hereby declared that the terms "up," "down," "left," "right," "front," "back," "inner," and "outer," etc., appearing or about to appear in this document, are based solely on the accompanying drawings and are not intended to specifically limit this utility model.

[0029] See Figure 1-6 This utility model discloses a cold drink making device, including a material barrel 1, a mounting base 2 and a gas supply mechanism 3. The material barrel 1 is provided with a material preparation chamber 11, and one end of the material barrel 1 is provided with a vent 14 communicating with the material preparation chamber 11.

[0030] The air supply mechanism 3 is connected to the material preparation chamber 11 through the air inlet 14 to supply air into the material preparation chamber 11.

[0031] This utility model relates to a cold drink manufacturing apparatus equipped with a gas supply mechanism. One end of the material tank has a vent that communicates with the material preparation chamber inside the tank. The gas supply mechanism connects to the material preparation chamber through this vent, allowing gas to be introduced into the chamber. When making smoothies, the gas supply mechanism is closed; when making ice cream, it is opened to introduce gas into the chamber, aiding in the expansion of the ice cream. Furthermore, gas can be introduced during ice cream dispensing to increase the pressure within the chamber and assist in dispensing. Therefore, this utility model is suitable for manufacturing both smoothies and ice cream, and can be used to manufacture various cold drink products, avoiding the need for separate equipment and reducing manufacturing costs.

[0032] Specifically, such as Figure 1 , 5 As shown, this utility model also includes a mounting base 2, on which the material bucket 1 and the air supply mechanism 3 are both mounted. The air vent 14 is correspondingly provided with the mounting base 2, and the air supply mechanism 3 is connected to the material preparation chamber 11 through the mounting base 2. The material bucket and the air supply mechanism are both mounted on the mounting base, allowing for efficient use of space and a compact, small-sized machine.

[0033] The mounting base 2 includes a mounting plate 22; the mounting plate 22 has an air inlet 21, and the air supply mechanism 3, air inlet 21, vent 14, and material preparation chamber 11 are sequentially connected. The material bucket is fitted onto the mounting plate through the vent, thus fixing the material bucket on the mounting base. Simultaneously, the mounting plate's separation ensures that the material bucket and the equipment inside it do not interfere with or affect the air supply mechanism, guaranteeing the normal operation of the entire machine. The air inlet on the mounting plate also ensures that the air supply mechanism can communicate with the material preparation chamber. When air needs to be supplied to the material preparation chamber to assist in material preparation, the air supply mechanism can introduce gas into the chamber through the air inlet. This structure is simple, compact, and reasonable.

[0034] It should be noted that, as Figure 5 As shown, this utility model also includes a motor (not shown), a condenser 8, and a scraper 9. The motor is installed inside the mounting base 22, and both the condenser 8 and the scraper 9 are installed inside the material preparation chamber 11. The scraper 9 is sleeved outside the condenser 8 and is connected to the motor. The raw material is condensed by the condenser in the material preparation chamber and forms a slush or ice cream under the action of the scraper. The output end of the motor passes through the mounting plate and connects to the scraper. The specific structure can adopt existing technology and will not be described in detail here.

[0035] In addition, the gas supply mechanism can be installed on the mounting base, on the body of the cold drink equipment, or externally on the mounting base and body. There are no restrictions, as long as the purpose of connecting the gas supply mechanism and the material preparation chamber can be achieved.

[0036] Among them, such as Figure 1-3 As shown, the other end of the material container 1 is provided with a discharge port 13, which is connected to the material preparation chamber 11. When dispensing, the air supply mechanism is activated, and gas enters the material preparation chamber. Using air pressure, the ice cream is pushed towards the discharge port, causing the ice cream to move automatically towards the discharge port, assisting the discharge port and making the dispensing process easier and faster. Due to the high viscosity of ice cream, under the action of air pressure, the ice cream is easier to dispense and less likely to clog the discharge port.

[0037] Furthermore, such as Figure 4 As shown, the top of the material barrel 1 is provided with a feed inlet 12, which is connected to the material preparation chamber 11; the present invention also includes a sealing component, which is used to seal the feed inlet 12.

[0038] Raw materials are injected into the mixing chamber through the feed inlet and condensed to produce smoothies or ice cream. To prevent gas leakage from the feed inlet and affect the gas pressure changes inside the mixing chamber, this invention employs a sealing assembly to seal the feed inlet when no feeding is required.

[0039] Preferably, such as Figure 4As shown, the sealing assembly includes a sealing cover 5 and a sealing element 6. The sealing cover 5 covers the feed inlet 12 and is connected to the material barrel 1. The sealing element 6 is arranged along the outer periphery of the feed inlet 12. The sealing element 6 is located between the sealing cover 5 and the material barrel 1, and the sealing cover 5 abuts against the material barrel 1 through the sealing element 6.

[0040] Specifically, the sealing cap 5 and the material barrel 1 are threaded together. The sealing element 6 is a sealing ring. The sealing element is placed on the material barrel and wrapped around the inlet. The threaded connection between the sealing cap and the material barrel compresses the sealing element, thus achieving a good sealing effect.

[0041] Preferably, such as Figure 5 As shown, the gas supply mechanism 3 is connected to the air inlet 21 via the air pipe 4. The gas supply mechanism uses the air pipe to introduce gas into the air inlet, thereby injecting gas into the material preparation chamber. The air pipe also facilitates the installation of the gas supply mechanism within the mounting base.

[0042] Preferably, the air supply mechanism 3 is an air pump, but it is not limited thereto.

[0043] Furthermore, this invention also includes a pressure sensor (not shown in the figure), which is used to detect the gas pressure inside the material preparation chamber 11; the pressure sensor is disposed inside the material preparation chamber 11. Preferably, the pressure sensor is a pressure detection valve.

[0044] A pressure sensor continuously monitors changes in the air pressure within the material preparation chamber. When the pressure sensor detects that the air pressure is lower than a first preset pressure value, it sends a signal to the controller. The controller then activates the air supply mechanism to introduce gas into the chamber. Conversely, when the pressure sensor detects that the air pressure is higher than a second preset pressure value, it sends a signal to the controller. The controller then shuts off the air supply mechanism, stopping the flow of gas into the chamber, thus maintaining a specific pressure range within the material preparation chamber. It should be noted that the first preset pressure value is lower than the second preset pressure value.

[0045] Accordingly, see Figure 1-6 This utility model also discloses a cold drink device, including a body 7 and the aforementioned cold drink making device, wherein the cold drink making device is installed on the body 1. The specific structure of the cold drink making device is as described above and will not be repeated here.

[0046] In summary, this utility model provides a cold drink manufacturing apparatus and equipment, which are suitable for manufacturing different cold drink products and reduce manufacturing costs.

[0047] The above description is the preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications are also considered to be within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cold drink making apparatus, characterized in that, It includes a material barrel and an air supply mechanism. The material barrel is provided with a material preparation chamber, and one end of the material barrel is provided with an air vent that communicates with the material preparation chamber. The air supply mechanism is connected to the material preparation chamber through an air inlet to supply air into the material preparation chamber.

2. The cold drink manufacturing apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a mounting base, on which the material bucket and the air supply mechanism are both mounted. The air vent is correspondingly provided with the mounting base, and the air supply mechanism is connected to the material preparation chamber through the mounting base.

3. The cold drink manufacturing apparatus as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting base is provided with a mounting plate; the mounting plate is provided with an air inlet, and the air supply mechanism, the air inlet, the air vent and the material preparation chamber are connected in sequence; The other end of the material barrel is provided with a discharge port, which is connected to the material preparation chamber.

4. The cold drink manufacturing apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the material barrel is provided with a feeding port, which is connected to the material preparation chamber; It also includes a sealing assembly for sealing the feed inlet.

5. The cold drink manufacturing apparatus as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The sealing assembly includes a sealing cap and a sealing element. The sealing cap covers the feed inlet and is connected to the feed hopper. The sealing element is arranged along the outer periphery of the feed inlet; the sealing element is located between the sealing cover and the material barrel, and the sealing cover abuts against the material barrel through the sealing element.

6. The cold drink manufacturing apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The air supply mechanism is connected to the air inlet via an air pipe.

7. The cold drink manufacturing apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The gas supply mechanism is an air pump.

8. The cold drink manufacturing apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a pressure sensor, which is used to detect the gas pressure inside the material preparation chamber; the pressure sensor is located inside the material preparation chamber.

9. The cold drink manufacturing apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a motor, a condenser, and a scraper, wherein the motor is installed in a mounting base, and the condenser and scraper are both installed in the material preparation chamber; The scraper is fitted outside the condenser and is connected to the motor.

10. A cold drink equipment, characterized in that, It includes a body and a cold drink making apparatus as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the cold drink making apparatus is mounted on the body.

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