Slushie machine

Abstract

A slushie machine comprising an outer housing (1), characterized in that a cup inner housing (2) and a cooling unit that interacts with the cup inner housing (2) are provided inside the outer housing (1); that the top of the outer housing (1) is provided with a first opening (101), the top of the cup inner housing (2) is provided with a second opening (201), the second opening (201) interacts with the first opening (101), a slushie machine cup (3) is provided inside the cup inner housing (2), and the slushie machine cup (3) is removable from the cup inner housing (2) through the second opening (201) and the first opening (101);that a rotary head (4) is provided on the bottom of the cup inner housing (2), a stirring tool (5) is provided inside the slushie machine cup (3), a first rotary opening (302) is provided on the bottom of the slushie machine cup (3), and a connecting head (6) is provided on the underside of the stirring tool (5), which leads through the first rotary opening (302), wherein the connecting head (6) is connected to the rotary head (4), and the rotary head (4) can drive the stirring tool (5) to rotate.;

Description

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of slushie machines, in particular to a slushie machine.

[0002] Slushie machines are widely used in ice cream shops and can produce cool and refreshing slushie drinks from various fruit juices. Currently, most slushie machines on the market use an external material cylinder. The raw materials are first stirred and cooled in the material cylinder and then discharged from an outlet nozzle on the side of the material cylinder to form a slushie drink. This means that the slushie machine can cool liquid and transform it into a snow-like smoothie.

[0003] A problem with the state of the art described above is that the interior of the material cylinder of the slushie machine cannot be easily cleaned.

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide a slushie machine that can solve the technical problem that the inside of the material cylinder of the conventional slushie machine cannot be easily cleaned.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a slushie machine comprising an outer casing provided internally with a cup inner casing and a cooling unit that cooperates with the cup inner casing; the top of the outer casing is provided with a first opening, the top of the cup inner casing is provided with a second opening, the second opening cooperates with the first opening, a slushie machine cup is provided inside the cup inner casing, and the slushie machine cup can be removed from the cup inner casing through the second opening and the first opening;A rotating head is provided at the bottom of the cup inner housing, a stirring tool is provided inside the slushie machine cup, a first rotating opening is provided at the bottom of the slushie machine cup, and a connecting head is provided at the bottom of the stirring tool, which is passed through the first rotating opening, wherein the connecting head is connected to the rotating head, and the rotating head can drive the stirring tool to rotate.;

[0006] In addition, a limiting groove is provided on the top of the rotary head and a limiting block is provided on the bottom of the connecting head. The limiting block is inserted downward into the limiting groove to form a limiting fit.

[0007] Furthermore, the connection head is rotatably connected to the first rotary opening by a bearing. An upper sleeve is provided above the first rotary opening, and a lower sleeve is provided below the first rotary opening. The bearing is located between the upper sleeve and the lower sleeve.

[0008] In addition, the top of the slushie machine cup features a third opening equipped with a cup lid. The top of the stirring tool is rotatably connected to the center of the cup lid, and the top of the connecting head is screwed to the bottom of the stirring tool.

[0009] In addition, the edge of the first opening is provided with a support groove. The upper side wall of the slushie machine cup is equipped with a cup handle, which is positioned downwards into the support groove.

[0010] In addition, the bottom of the inner cup housing is provided with a guide hole in which the rotary head is arranged. A gear mounting plate is provided below the inner cup housing, and a second rotary hole is provided in the center of the gear mounting plate. The lower part of the rotary head passes through the second rotary hole. A motor and a gear set are provided below the gear mounting plate. The motor is connected to the lower part of the rotary head via the gear set.

[0011] In addition, the center of the gear mounting plate is provided with an upwardly projecting fluid collection cylinder, with the second rotary opening located in the center of the fluid collection cylinder. The edge of the fluid collection cylinder is provided with a downwardly projecting drain pipe. The fluid collection cylinder interacts with the guide opening; a collecting box is provided below the drain pipe, which can be pulled outward.

[0012] In addition, the cooling unit comprises an evaporation tube, a compressor and a drying tube, wherein the evaporation tube is wrapped around the cup inner casing and is connected to the compressor and the drying tube.

[0013] In addition, a cup outer casing is provided inside the outer casing, which is attached to the inner casing. The compressor and the drying tube are located outside the outer casing. A heat-insulating foam adhesive is wrapped inside the outer casing.

[0014] In addition, a heat sink and a fan are provided above the compressor, with the heat sink interacting with the compressor.

[0015] In summary, the technical solution of the invention has the following advantageous effects: The structural design of the invention is reasonable, (1) The cup inner casing and the cooling unit are provided inside the outer casing, and the cooling unit cooperates with the cup inner casing; Thus, the cooling unit provides a cooling effect for the cup inner casing. (2) The top of the outer casing is provided with the first opening, the top of the cup inner casing is provided with the second opening, the second opening cooperates with the first opening, the slushie machine cup is provided inside the cup inner casing, and the slushie machine cup can be detached from the cup inner casing through the second opening and the first opening; Thus, the cup inner casing can transmit the cooling effect to the slushie machine cup during operation.If cleaning is desired, the slushie machine cup can also be removed from the second opening and the first opening for easier cleaning. (3) The rotating head is provided at the bottom of the cup inner casing, the stirring tool is provided inside the slushie machine cup, the first rotating opening is provided at the bottom of the slushie machine cup, and the connecting head is provided at the bottom of the stirring tool, which passes through the first rotating opening. The connecting head is connected to the rotating head, and the rotating head can drive the stirring tool to rotate; thus, the connecting head drives the stirring tool to rotate under the drive of the rotating head, so that the stirring tool can stir various juices in the slushie machine cup.From this analysis, it can be seen that the slushie machine cup of the slushie machine according to the invention is removable, which is not only convenient for cleaning but also meets the needs of a single person for a small amount of drink. During use, the drink can be poured out or a spoon can be used.

[0016] The invention will now be described in detail in preferred embodiments with reference to the drawings. The drawings show: Fig. 1 shows a schematic perspective view of the slushie machine according to the invention; Fig. 2 shows a schematic perspective view of the outer casing of the slushie machine according to the invention; Fig. 3 shows a schematic perspective view of the slushie machine according to the invention without the outer housing; Fig. 4 in another schematic perspective view the slushie machine according to the invention without the outer housing; Fig. 5 shows a schematic perspective view of the slushie machine according to the invention without the outer housing and the cup outer housing; Fig. 6 shows a schematic exploded view of the slushie machine according to the invention; Fig. 7 shows a schematic sectional view of the slushie machine according to the invention; Fig. 8 shows another schematic sectional view of the slushie machine according to the invention; Fig. 9 an enlarged view of area A from Fig. 8; and Fig. 10 in a schematic perspective view the fit of the connection head and the rotating head of the slushie machine according to the invention.

[0017] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention are described clearly and completely below. However, this does not constitute a limitation on the scope of the present invention.

[0018] To better clarify the present invention, the following explanation is given: The observer looks at Fig. 1, wherein the top side of the viewer is defined as the top and the bottom side of the viewer is defined as the bottom. It should be noted that the positions or positional relationships described by terms such as "front," "rear," "left," "right," "center," "top," "bottom," and the like are based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are merely for the convenience of clearly describing the invention. They do not indicate or imply that the structure or component in question must necessarily assume a particular position or be formed in a particular position, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the present invention.Furthermore, the terms “first,” “second,” “third,” and “fourth” are used solely for the purpose of clarity or ease of description and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or quantity.

[0019] As in Fig.1 to 10, this embodiment provides a slushie machine comprising an outer casing 1 provided internally with a cup inner casing 2 and a cooling unit that cooperates with the cup inner casing 2; the top of the outer casing 1 is provided with a first opening 101, the top of the cup inner casing 2 is provided with a second opening 201, the second opening 201 cooperates with the first opening 101, a slushie machine cup 3 is provided inside the cup inner casing 2, and the slushie machine cup 3 can be removed from the cup inner casing 2 through the second opening 201 and the first opening 101;A rotating head 4 is provided at the bottom of the cup inner casing 2, a stirring tool 5 is provided inside the slushie machine cup 3, a first rotating hole 302 is provided at the bottom of the slushie machine cup 3, and a connecting head 6 is provided at the bottom of the stirring tool 5, which passes through the first rotating hole 302. The connecting head 6 is connected to the rotating head 4, and the rotating head 4 can drive the stirring tool 5 to rotate. Function: (1) The cup inner casing and the cooling unit are provided inside the outer casing, and the cooling unit cooperates with the cup inner casing;Thus, the cooling unit provides a cooling effect for the cup inner casing. (2) The top of the outer casing is provided with the first opening, the top of the cup inner casing is provided with the second opening, the second opening cooperates with the first opening, the slushie machine cup is provided inside the cup inner casing, and the slushie machine cup can be removed from the cup inner casing through the second opening and the first opening.Thus, the cup inner casing can transfer the cooling effect to the slushie machine cup during operation. When cleaning is desired, the slushie machine cup can also be removed from the second opening and the first opening to facilitate cleaning. (3) The rotary head is provided at the bottom of the cup inner casing, the stirring tool is provided inside the slushie machine cup, the first rotating opening is provided at the bottom of the slushie machine cup, and the connecting head is provided at the bottom of the stirring tool, which passes through the first rotating opening. The connecting head is connected to the rotating head, and the rotating head can drive the stirring tool to rotate.The connecting head, driven by the rotary head, drives the stirring tool to rotate, allowing the stirring tool to stir various juices in the slushie machine cup. From this analysis, it can be seen that the slushie machine cup of the slushie machine according to the invention is removable, which is not only convenient for cleaning but also meets the needs of a single person for a small amount of beverage. During use, the beverage can be poured out or a spoon can be used.

[0020] Specifically, limiting grooves 401 are provided on the top of the rotary head 4, and limiting blocks 601 are provided on the bottom of the connecting head 6. The limiting blocks 601 are inserted downward into the limiting grooves 401 to form a limiting fit. Function: The rotary head 4 can rotate the stirring tool 5 through the limiting fit of the limiting grooves 401 and the limiting blocks 601, and the limiting fit can be easily released. Preferably, a plurality of limiting grooves 401 are provided on the upper edge of the rotary head 4, and a limiting block 601 is provided on each side of the lower edge of the connecting head 6 to enable quick alignment.

[0021] Specifically, the connecting head 6 is rotatably mounted in the first rotational opening 302 by a bearing 7. An upper sleeve 8 is provided above the first rotational opening 302, and a lower sleeve 9 is provided below the first rotational opening 302. The bearing 7 is located between the upper sleeve 8 and the lower sleeve 9. Function: The bearing 7 facilitates the rotation of the connecting head 6, while the upper sleeve 8 and the lower sleeve 9 support stable mounting of the bearing 7, the stirring tool 5, etc.

[0022] Specifically, the top of the slushie machine cup 3 is provided with a third opening 301, which is equipped with a cup lid 10. The top of the stirring tool 5 is rotatably connected to the center of the cup lid 10, and the top of the connecting head 6 is screwed to the bottom of the stirring tool 5. Function: The cup lid can not only cover the slushie machine cup 3, but also assist the rotation of the stirring tool 5, thus improving rotation stability. Preferably, the cup lid 10 is made of plastic and is provided with a silicone sealing ring; the stirring tool and the other parts in the slushie machine cup 3 are made of stainless steel, that is, the material in contact with food is made of food-grade stainless steel.

[0023] In particular, the edge of the first opening 101 is provided with a support groove 102. The upper side wall of the slushie machine cup 3 is provided with a cup handle 303, which is positioned downwards in the support groove 102. Function: The cup handle 303 facilitates the upward lifting of the slushie machine cup 3.

[0024] Specifically, the bottom of the cup inner casing 2 is provided with a guide hole 202 in which the rotating head 4 is arranged. A gear fixing plate 11 is provided below the cup inner casing 2, and a second rotating hole 1101 is provided in the center of the gear fixing plate 11, and the bottom of the rotating head 4 passes through the second rotating hole 1101. A motor 12 and a gear set 13 are provided below the gear fixing plate 11. The motor 12 is connected to the bottom of the rotating head 4 via the gear set 13. Function: Since the cup inner casing 2 is held stationary, the cup inner casing can stably transmit cold temperatures to the slushie machine cup. The motor 12 can sequentially drive the rotating head 4, the connecting head 6, and the stirring tool 5 to rotate via the gear set 13, thereby stirring and cooling snow and juice, etc., simultaneously.

[0025] Specifically, the center of the gear mounting plate 11 is provided with an upwardly projecting liquid collection cylinder 1102, and the second rotary hole 1101 is located at the center of the liquid collection cylinder 1102. The edge of the liquid collection cylinder 1102 is provided with a downwardly projecting drain pipe 1103. The liquid collection cylinder 1102 cooperates with the guide hole 202; below the drain pipe 1103, a drain box 14 is provided that can be pulled outward. Function: To prevent water from dripping onto the table, a drain box 14 is added. That is, the liquid in the cup inner casing 2 (i.e., condensate and accidentally spilled water) can flow into the drain box 14 through the guide hole 202, the liquid collection cylinder 1102, and the drain pipe 1103 in sequence. The collecting box 14 can then be pulled out and emptied.

[0026] In particular, the cooling unit comprises an evaporation tube 15, a compressor 16, and a drying tube 17, wherein the evaporation tube 15 is wound around the cup inner casing 2 and connected to the compressor 16 and the drying tube 17. Function: This combination achieves a cooling effect. The functional principle of the cooling is known from the prior art. Reference is made to refrigerator principles for this purpose and is not described here. Preferably, one end of the evaporation tube 15 is connected to one end of the compressor 16 by a copper line 22, the other end of the compressor 16 is connected to one end of the drying tube 17 by a copper line 22, and the other end of the drying tube 17 is connected to the other end of the evaporation tube 15 by a copper line 22.

[0027] In particular, a cup outer casing 18 is also provided inside the outer casing 1, which is attached to the cup inner casing 2. The compressor 16 and the drying tube 17 are arranged outside the cup outer casing 18. A heat-insulating foam adhesive is wrapped in the cup outer casing 18. Function: The heat-insulating foam adhesive is wrapped in the cup outer casing 18 to enable heat insulation and fixation.

[0028] In particular, a heat sink 19 and a fan 20 are provided above the compressor 16, with the heat sink 19 interacting with the compressor 16. Function: The heat sink 19 can dissipate heat for the compressor; for example, the two can be connected by a copper line.

[0029] Preferably, the front side wall of the outer casing 1 is provided with a touch panel 21 having an inclination angle relative to the outer casing 1 so that the operating surface angle is convenient for human-computer interaction; A plurality of foot pads 23 are provided on the bottom of the outer casing 1 to provide stable upward support.

[0030] Therefore, the slushie machine of the present invention is easy to clean because the slushie machine cup can be easily removed.

[0031] The preferred embodiments of the present invention described above are merely examples. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that modifications and adaptations may be made, which should also be considered within the scope of the present invention, without departing from the principles of the present invention. LIST OF REFERENCE SYMBOLS 1 outer casing 2 cup inner housings 3 slushie machine cups 4 rotating head 5 Stirring tool 6 connection head 7 camps 8 upper sleeve 9 lower sleeve 10 cup lids 11 Gear mounting plate 12 Engine 13 Gear set 14 Collection box 15 Evaporator tube 16 Compressor 17 Drying tube 18 Cup outer casing 19 Cooling sink 20 blowers 21 Touch panel 22 copper cables 23 foot pads 101 first opening 102 Installation groove 201 second opening 202 guide opening 301 third opening 302 first rotary opening 303 Cup handle 401 Limiting groove 601 boundary block 1101 second rotary opening 1102 Liquid collection cylinder 1103 drainpipe

Claims

[1] Slushie machine comprising an outer casing (1), characterized bythat a cup inner housing (2) and a cooling unit which interacts with the cup inner housing (2) are provided inside the outer housing (1); that the top of the outer housing (1) is provided with a first opening (101), the top of the cup inner housing (2) is provided with a second opening (201), the second opening (201) interacts with the first opening (101), a slushie machine cup (3) is provided inside the cup inner housing (2), and the slushie machine cup (3) is removable from the cup inner housing (2) through the second opening (201) and the first opening (101);that a rotary head (4) is provided on the bottom of the cup inner housing (2), a stirring tool (5) is provided inside the slushie machine cup (3), a first rotary opening (302) is provided on the bottom of the slushie machine cup (3), and a connecting head (6) is provided on the underside of the stirring tool (5), which leads through the first rotary opening (302), wherein the connecting head (6) is connected to the rotary head (4), and the rotary head (4) can drive the stirring tool (5) to rotate.; [2] Slushie machine according to claim 1, characterized by that a limiting groove (401) is provided on the upper side of the rotary head (4), a limiting block (601) is provided on the lower side of the connecting head (6), and the limiting block (601) is inserted downwards into the limiting groove (401) to form a limiting fit. [3] Slushie machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized bythat the connection head (6) is rotatably connected to the first rotary opening (302) by a bearing (7), an upper sleeve (8) is provided above the first rotary opening (302), a lower sleeve (9) is provided below the first rotary opening (302), and the bearing (7) is located between the upper sleeve (8) and the lower sleeve (9). [4] Slushie machine according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by that the top of the slushie machine cup (3) is provided with a third opening (301) which is equipped with a cup lid (10), the top of the stirring tool (5) is rotatably connected to the center of the cup lid (10), and the top of the connecting head (6) is screwed to the bottom of the stirring tool (5). [5] Slushie machine according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized bythat the edge of the first opening (101) is provided with a setting-up groove (102), and the upper side wall of the slushie machine cup (3) is provided with a cup handle (303) which is positioned downwards in the setting-up groove (102). [6] Slushie machine according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by that the bottom of the cup inner housing (2) is provided with a guide opening (202) in which the rotary head (4) is arranged, a gear fastening plate (11) is provided below the cup inner housing (2), a second rotary opening (1101) is provided in the center of the gear fastening plate (11), and the lower part of the rotary head (4) passes through the second rotary opening (1101); a motor (12) and a gear set (13) are provided below the gear fastening plate (11), and the motor (12) is connected to the lower part of the rotary head (4) via the gear set (13). [7] Slushie machine according to claim 6, characterized bythat the center of the gear fixing plate (11) is provided with an upwardly projecting liquid collecting cylinder (1102), the second rotary opening (1101) is located in the center of the liquid collecting cylinder (1102), the edge of the liquid collecting cylinder (1102) is provided with a downwardly projecting drain pipe (1103), the liquid collecting cylinder (1102) cooperates with the guide opening (202); and below the drain pipe (1103) a collecting box (14) is provided which can be pulled outwards. [8] Slushie machine according to claim 6, characterized by in that the cooling unit comprises an evaporation tube (15), a compressor (16) and a drying tube (17), wherein the evaporation tube (15) is wound around the cup inner housing (2) and is connected to the compressor (16) and the drying tube (17). [9] Slushie machine according to claim 8, characterized bythat in the interior of the outer housing (1) there is further provided a cup outer housing (18) which is plugged onto the outside of the cup inner housing (2), the compressor (16) and the drying tube (17) are arranged outside the cup outer housing (18), and a heat-insulating foam adhesive is wrapped in the cup outer housing (18). [10] Slushie machine according to claim 8 or 9, characterized by that a heat sink (19) and a fan (20) are provided above the compressor (16), wherein the heat sink (19) interacts with the compressor (16).

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