Slush ice machine

Abstract

Slush ice machine, characterized in that it comprises the following: a body (100) comprising a support section (110) and a head (120), wherein the head (120) is arranged at the rear of the support section (110) and projects upwards, a mounting space is formed in the body (100) and the body is provided with an air inlet channel (131) and an air outlet channel (143) for heat dissipation from the mounting space; a cooling system comprising a compressor (210), an evaporator (220) and a condenser (230) connected to each other in a cooling circuit via a refrigerant line (240), wherein the compressor (210) is located in the mounting space of the body and below the support section (110), wherein the evaporator (220) is cylindrical and extends forward from the head (120) of the body to beyond the support section (110), and wherein the condenser (230) is located in the mounting space of the body and behind and above the compressor (210); a material container (300) whose rear end is provided with a through-hole and which is placed over the through-hole on the outside of the evaporator (220), wherein the material container (300) sits on the support section (110) of the body and is locked or coupled to the head (120) of the body by a locking bolt (121); a cutting blade (400) which is arranged in the material container (300) and is mounted on the outside of the evaporator (220); a drive system comprising an electric motor (510) and a rotating shaft (520), wherein the electric motor (510) is arranged in the interior of the head (120), the rotating shaft (520) runs transversely through the evaporator (220), the rear end of the rotating shaft (520) is connected to the electric motor (510) for drive purposes, and the front end of the rotating shaft (520) is connected to the cutting blade (400); a cooling fan (600) which is arranged in the assembly space of the body and is located at the rear of the condenser (230), wherein the cooling fan (600) is designed to draw air from the air inlet duct (131) into the assembly space and to blow air from the air outlet duct (143) out of the assembly space; an electrical control box (700) which is located below the capacitor (230) and serves as a support component for the capacitor.

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

[0001] The present utility model relates to equipment for beverage production and specifically concerns a compact slush ice machine. STATE OF THE ART

[0002] Slush machines are used to produce cool drinks such as granita. Besides a container to hold the drink, they require a cooling system to chill the beverage, which is why slush machines have a complex structure and a relatively large volume. CONTENTS OF THE PRESENT USE SAMPLE

[0003] The present utility model addresses the disadvantage of the large volume of existing slush ice machines and offers a compact slush ice machine.

[0004] To achieve the above objective, the compact slush ice machine of the present utility model is characterized by the fact that it comprises the following: a body comprising a support section and a head, wherein the head is arranged at the rear of the support section and projects upwards, a mounting space is formed in the body and the body is provided with an air inlet channel and an air outlet channel for heat dissipation from the mounting space; a cooling system comprising a compressor, an evaporator and a condenser connected in a cooling circuit via a refrigerant line, wherein the compressor is located in the mounting space of the body and below the support section, wherein the evaporator is cylindrical and extends from the head of the body forward to beyond the support section, and wherein the condenser is located in the mounting space of the body and behind and above the compressor; a material container whose rear end is provided with a through-hole and which is placed over the through-hole on the outside of the evaporator, the material container sitting on the support section of the body and being locked to the head of the body by a locking bolt; a cutting blade located in the material container and mounted on the outside of the evaporator; a drive system comprising an electric motor and a rotating shaft, wherein the electric motor is located inside the head and the rotating shaft runs transversely through the evaporator, the rear end of the rotating shaft being driven by the electric motor and the front end of the rotating shaft being connected to the cutting blade; a cooling fan located in the mounting space of the body and positioned at the rear of the condenser, the cooling fan being used to draw air from the air inlet duct into the mounting space and to blow air from the air outlet duct out of the mounting space; an electrical control box located below the capacitor, serving as a support component for the capacitor.

[0005] In this slushie machine, the cooling system, material hopper, cutting blade, drive system, cooling fan, and other components are rationally arranged within the body, resulting in a compact design and minimal volume. Furthermore, the compressor is located below the support section and material hopper, ensuring that the hopper and its contents are vertically aligned with the compressor. The compressor's weight is used to lower the slushie machine's center of gravity, enhancing stability. Since the compressor generates heat during operation, warming and rising the air around it, the cooling fan not only utilizes the heat dissipation from the condenser but also exhausts the hot air generated by the compressor from the machine's assembly area, thus cooling the interior of the slushie machine.

[0006] Preferably, the air inlet duct is arranged in the left and / or right cover of the body, the air outlet duct is arranged in the rear cover of the body, and the air inlet duct is directed towards the side surface of the compressor and condenser. This facilitates the entry of air from the outside of the slush machine into the assembly space for cooling the compressor and condenser.

[0007] Preferably, the electric motor is located above the capacitor. This allows the electric motor, capacitor, and electrical control box to be arranged one above the other, thus reducing the required installation space.

[0008] Preferably, a PCB control board is installed in the electrical control box; the electrical control box provides a mounting space for the PCB control board and protects this PCB control board.

[0009] Preferably, the rear cover of the body is provided with a multi-socket outlet on the top of the air outlet duct and a cable winder on the underside of the air outlet duct for winding and storing the cable. Preferably, the head of the body is provided with a microswitch, and the material container is provided with a trigger section. This trigger section activates the microswitch only when the material container is correctly mounted, thus placing the slush machine in a ready state. This ensures the correct operation of the beverage machine and prevents it from operating with an incorrectly mounted material container, which could lead to malfunctions.

[0010] Preferably, the left and / or right cover of the body is / are equipped with a holder that can be extended and retracted by turning it over. This serves to hold food items such as cakes or ice cream, expands the storage options for food at the slushie machine, and allows the holder to be folded away when not in use, for example, when storing the slushie machine, to save space.

[0011] Preferably, the left and right front corners of the body are provided with an inner recess extending from the front cover to the left and right covers, respectively. This allows the user to conveniently remove food from the holder when facing the slushie machine.

[0012] Preferably, a removable water collection disc is attached to the front of the unit. When storing the slushie machine, the water collection disc can be folded down to save space.

[0013] Preferably, the material container and the support section are each provided with ribs and grooves, with the ribs positioned within the grooves when the material container is correctly installed. When the material container is correctly installed, the interaction of the ribs and grooves prevents wobbling, ensuring that it remains stable within the support section and withstands the forces exerted by the cutting blade, the boiling of the beverage, and the pressure of the ice cubes. Furthermore, the ribs, in combination with the grooves, can serve a guiding function during the installation and removal of the material container.

[0014] In this utility model, the cooling system, material container, cutting blade, drive system, cooling fan, and other components are rationally arranged within the body, resulting in a compact slush machine with minimal volume. Furthermore, the compressor is located below the support section and the material container, ensuring that the container and its contents are vertically aligned with the compressor. The compressor's weight is used to lower the slush machine's center of gravity, thus ensuring stability. Since the compressor generates heat during operation, warming and rising the air around it, the cooling fan not only utilizes the heat dissipation from the condenser but also exhausts the hot air generated by the compressor from the machine's assembly area, thereby cooling the interior of the slush machine. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of a compact slush ice machine of the present utility model from one perspective; Fig. Figure 2 shows a schematic representation of the in Fig. 1. A compact slush ice machine shown from a different perspective; Fig. Figure 3 shows a schematic exploded view of the material container, the cutting blade, and the body of the [unclear text]. Fig. 1 to Fig. 2 compact slush ice machines shown; Fig. Figure 4 shows a schematic representation of the internal structure of the [unclear text]. Fig. 1 to Fig. 2 compact slush ice machines shown; Fig. Figure 5 shows a schematic representation of the direction of airflow into the Fig. 1 to Fig. 2 compact slush ice machines shown; Explanation of the reference symbols in the figures:

[0015] 100 Body, 110 Support section, 111 Rib, 120 Head, 121 Locking latch, 130 Left cover, 131 Air inlet duct, 132 Bracket, 140 Rear cover, 141 Multi-socket outlet, 142 Cable winder, 143 Air outlet duct, 150 Inner recess; 210 Compressor, 220 Evaporator, 230 Condenser, 240 Refrigerant line; 300 Material container, 301 Feed opening, 302 Output opening, 303 Trigger section, 304 Groove; 400 cutting blades; 510 Electric motor, 520 Rotary shaft; 600 cooling fans; 700 Electrical control box; 800 microswitches; 900 water collection disc. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] To clarify the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model are described below in detail, in conjunction with the drawings in those embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are some of the embodiments of this utility model, not all of them. All other embodiments that a person skilled in the art in this field could derive from the embodiments in this utility model without any creative activity are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0017] The terms "comprise" and "have" and all variations thereof in the description and claims of this utility model are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process or product comprising a set of technical features need not be limited to the clearly listed technical features, but may also include other technical features that are not clearly listed but may be contained in the process or product.

[0018] In the description of this utility model, it is understood that the orientations or positional relationships indicated by the terms "top," "bottom," "left," "right," "front," "back," and the like are orientations or positional relationships shown based on the drawings and serve only for the convenience and simplification of the description of this utility model, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element in question must have a particular orientation or be designed and operated in a particular orientation, and should therefore not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. The directions "top" and "bottom," "left" and "right," "front" and "back" are opposite.

[0019] The present utility model is described below in conjunction with specific embodiments and figures.

[0020] As in Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. As shown in Figure 5, the compact slush ice machine comprises a body 100, a cooling system 200, a material container 300, a cutting blade 400, a drive system, a cooling fan 600 and an electrical control box 700.

[0021] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 3, the body 100 comprises a support section 110 and a head 120, wherein the support section 110 is in the form of an arc-shaped groove, the head 120 is arranged on the rear side of the support section 110 and projects upwards, a mounting space is formed in the body and the body is provided with an air inlet channel 131 and an air outlet channel 143 for heat dissipation from the mounting space.

[0022] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 4, the cooling system comprises a compressor 210, an evaporator 220 and a condenser 230, which are connected in a cooling circuit via a refrigerant line 240, wherein the compressor 210 is located in the mounting space of the body and below the support section 110, wherein the evaporator 220 is cylindrical and extends from the head 120 of the body forward to beyond the support section 110, and wherein the condenser 230 is located in the mounting space of the body and behind and above the compressor 210.

[0023] As in the Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3 to Fig. As shown in Figure 4, the rear end of the material container 300 is provided with a through-hole and is placed over the through-hole on the outside of the evaporator 220, the material container 300 sitting on the support section 110 of the body and being locked to the head 120 of the body by a locking bolt 121, the material container 300 has a feed opening 301 and an outlet opening 302.

[0024] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 3, the cutting blade 400 is located in the material container 300 and is mounted on the outside of the evaporator 220.

[0025] As in Fig. 3 to Fig. As shown in Figure 4, the drive system comprises an electric motor 510 and a rotating shaft 520, wherein the electric motor 510 is located inside the head and the rotating shaft 520 runs transversely through the evaporator 220, the rear end of the rotating shaft 520 is connected to the electric motor 510 for drive purposes and the front end of the rotating shaft 520 is connected to the cutting blade 400.

[0026] The cooling fan 600 is located in the mounting space of the body and rests against the back of the condenser 230. As shown in Fig. As shown in Figure 5, the cooling fan 600 serves to draw air from the air inlet duct 131 into the assembly room and to discharge air from the air outlet duct 143 out of the assembly room;

[0027] The electrical control box 700 is located below the capacitor 230 and serves as a support component for the capacitor. A PCB control board is installed inside the electrical control box, which provides a mounting space for the PCB control board and protects it.

[0028] In this slushie machine, the cooling system, material hopper, cutting blade, drive system, cooling fan, and other components are rationally arranged within the body, resulting in a compact design and minimal volume. Furthermore, the compressor is located below the support section and material hopper, ensuring that the hopper and its contents are vertically aligned with the compressor. The compressor's weight is used to lower the slushie machine's center of gravity, enhancing stability. Since the compressor generates heat during operation, warming and rising the air around it, the cooling fan not only utilizes the heat dissipation from the condenser but also exhausts the hot air generated by the compressor from the machine's assembly area, thus cooling the interior of the slushie machine.

[0029] In the illustrated structure, the air inlet duct 131 is located in the left cover 130 and / or right cover of the body, the air outlet duct 143 is located in the rear cover 140 of the body, and the air inlet duct 131 is directed towards the side surface of the compressor 210 and the condenser 230. This facilitates the entry of air from the outside of the slush machine into the assembly space for cooling the compressor and the condenser. In other embodiments, the direction of airflow can be reversed by changing the direction of rotation of the cooling fan 600, which is equivalent to swapping the positions of the air inlet duct and the air outlet duct.

[0030] In the illustrated structure, the electric motor 510 is located above the capacitor 230. This means that the electric motor, the capacitor, and the electrical control box are arranged one above the other, which reduces the required installation space.

[0031] In the illustrated structure, the rear cover 140 of the body is provided with a multiple socket 141 on the top of the air outlet duct 143 and a cable winder 142 on the bottom of the air outlet duct; the multiple socket is used to connect the electrical plug of the cable, and the cable winder is used to wind and store the cable.

[0032] In the illustrated structure, the head 120 of the body is equipped with a microswitch 800, the rear end of the material container 300 is equipped with a trigger section 303, and the trigger section 303 triggers the microswitch only when the material container is correctly mounted, thereby placing the slush machine in a ready state and making it ready to start. This ensures the correct operation of the beverage machine and prevents the slush machine from starting if the material container is not correctly mounted, thus preventing malfunctions.

[0033] In the illustrated structure, the left cover 130 and / or the right cover of the body is / are equipped with a holder 132 that can be extended and retracted by turning it over. This serves to place food items such as cakes or ice cream, expands the storage options for food at the slushie machine, and allows the holder to be folded down when not in use, for example when storing the slushie machine, to save space.

[0034] In the illustrated structure, the dispensing opening 302 is located at the front end of the material container 300, and the left and right front corners of the body 100 are provided with an inner recess 150 that extends from the front cover to the left and right covers, respectively. This inner recess 150 reduces the distance between the dispensing opening 302 and the holder 132, allowing the user, when facing the slush machine, to easily move between the holder and the dispensing opening to remove food.

[0035] In the illustrated structure, a removable water collection disc 900 is connected to the front base of the body. When storing the slushie machine, the water collection disc can be folded down to save space.

[0036] In the illustrated structure, the material container 300 and the support section 110 are each provided with ribs 111 and grooves 304, with the ribs 111 being located in the grooves 304 when the material container is correctly mounted. When the material container is correctly mounted, the interaction of the ribs and grooves prevents wobbling, ensuring that it remains stable in the support section and withstands the forces of the cutting blade, the boiling of the beverage, and the pressure of the ice cubes. During installation and removal of the material container, the rib, in combination with the groove, can also provide a guide function.

[0037] In summary, the present utility model discloses a compact slush machine that is part of beverage production equipment. Existing slush machines have a large volume, whereas in the present utility model, the cooling system, the material container, the cutting blade, the drive system, the cooling fan, and other components are rationally arranged within the machine's body, resulting in a compact structure and minimal volume. Furthermore, the compressor is located below the support section and the material container, so that the container and the beverage it holds are vertically aligned with the compressor. The weight of the compressor is used to lower the center of gravity of the slush machine and ensure its stability.Since the compressor generates heat during operation and the air around the compressor is heated and rises, the cooling fan not only utilizes the heat dissipation of the condenser, but also removes the hot air generated by the compressor from the assembly space of the body, thus helping to cool the interior of the slush ice machine.

Claims

Slush ice machine, characterized in that it comprises: a body (100) comprising a support section (110) and a head (120), wherein the head (120) is arranged at the rear of the support section (110) and projects upwards, a mounting space is formed in the body (100) and the body is provided with an air inlet channel (131) and an air outlet channel (143) for heat dissipation from the mounting space;a cooling system comprising a compressor (210), an evaporator (220) and a condenser (230) connected to each other in a cooling circuit via a refrigerant line (240), wherein the compressor (210) is arranged in the mounting space of the body and below the support section (110), wherein the evaporator (220) is cylindrical and extends forward from the head (120) of the body to beyond the support section (110), and wherein the condenser (230) is arranged in the mounting space of the body and behind and above the compressor (210); a material container (300) having a through-hole at its rear end and being placed over the through-hole on the outside of the evaporator (220), wherein the material container (300) sits on the support section (110) of the body and is locked or coupled to the head (120) of the body by a locking bolt (121);a cutting blade (400) arranged in the material container (300) and mounted on the outside of the evaporator (220); a drive system comprising an electric motor (510) and a rotating shaft (520), wherein the electric motor (510) is arranged inside the head (120), the rotating shaft (520) extends transversely through the evaporator (220), the rear end of the rotating shaft (520) is driven by the electric motor (510), and the front end of the rotating shaft (520) is connected to the cutting blade (400); a cooling fan (600) arranged in the assembly space of the body and located at the rear of the condenser (230), wherein the cooling fan (600) is designed to draw air from the air inlet duct (131) into the assembly space and to blow air from the air outlet duct (143) out of the assembly space; an electrical control box (700), which is located below the capacitor (230) and serves as a support component for the capacitor.; Slush ice machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the air inlet channel (131) is arranged in the left cover (130) and / or right cover of the body, the air outlet channel (143) is arranged in the rear cover (140) of the body and the air inlet channel (131) is directed towards the side surface of the compressor (210) and the condenser (230). Slush ice machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the electric motor (510) is arranged above the capacitor (230). Slush ice machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the electrical control box (700) is provided with a PCB control board. Slush ice machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rear cover (140) of the body is provided with a multiple socket outlet (141) on the top of the air outlet duct (143) and a cable winder (142) on the underside of the air outlet duct. Slush ice machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the head (120) of the body is provided with a microswitch (800) and the material container (300) is provided with a trigger section (303), and wherein the trigger section (303) only triggers the microswitch (800) when the material container (300) is correctly mounted, thereby placing the slush ice machine in the ready state. Slush ice machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the left cover (130) and / or the right cover of the body is / are provided with a holder (132) that can be extended and retracted by turning it over. Slush ice machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the left front corner and the right front corner of the body (100) is provided with an inner recess (150) which extends from the front cover to the left cover and right cover, respectively. Slush ice machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a removable water collection disc (900) is connected to the front bottom of the body (100). Slush ice machine according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the material container (300) and the support section (110) are each provided with ribs (111) and grooves (304), wherein the ribs (111) are located in the grooves (304) when the material container (300) is correctly mounted.

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