Frozen drink machine having water-washable freezing cylinder

Abstract

A frozen drink machine having a water-washable freezing cylinder (2). The frozen drink machine comprises a housing (1), the freezing cylinder (2), a feed assembly (3), a discharge assembly (4), a driver mount (5), a driver (6), an auger (7), and a refrigeration assembly (8); the freezing cylinder (2), the feed assembly (3), the driver mount (5), the driver (6), the auger (7) and the refrigeration assembly (8) are all arranged inside the housing (1); the discharge assembly (4) is arranged outside the housing (1); the freezing cylinder (2) is arranged in a front-back direction, and is integrally formed; the feed assembly (3) is arranged on the rear end of the freezing cylinder (2); the discharge assembly (4) is detachably arranged on the front end of the freezing cylinder (2); the driver mount (5) is arranged on the feed assembly (3); the driver (6) is mounted on the driver mount (5); and the auger (7) is mounted on a driving end of the driver (6). The frozen drink machine solves the problem that in a conventional frozen drink machine, a freezing cylinder fabricated by welding a plurality of parts inevitably has welding seams on its surface, in which frozen drink mix is easily trapped, making it difficult for workers to thoroughly clean the freezing cylinder.

Description

A beverage cooler with a washable freezing tank Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cold drink machine technology, specifically a cold drink machine with a washable freezing cylinder. Background Technology

[0002] Cold drink machines, generally including smoothie machines or ice cream machines, are used to make desserts such as smoothies or ice cream. These machines contain a freezing tank, which, as the direct container for making frozen products, is crucial in terms of performance and structure. Traditional freezing tanks often use a welded construction, meaning multiple components are welded together to form a complete freezing space. However, this welded construction inevitably leaves tiny weld gaps on the surface of the freezing tank. During the production process, these gaps become potential hiding places for frozen drink ingredients. Since these ingredients contain various components such as fats and sugars, they easily condense and remain in these gaps, making it difficult for workers to thoroughly clean the freezing tank afterwards, thus increasing the difficulty and cost of cleaning.

[0003] Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned shortcomings, this utility model proposes a beverage cooler with a washable freezing cylinder. The purpose is to solve the problem that the surface of the freezing cylinder, which is made of multiple welded parts in traditional beverage coolers, inevitably has welding gaps. These gaps are prone to leaving beverage ingredients, making it difficult for staff to thoroughly clean the freezing cylinder during subsequent cleaning processes, thus increasing the difficulty of cleaning.

[0005] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A beverage cooler with a washable freezing cylinder includes a housing, a freezing cylinder, a feeding assembly, a discharging assembly, a drive mounting bracket, a drive, a stirrer, and a refrigeration assembly;

[0007] The freezing cylinder, the feeding assembly, the driver mounting bracket, the driver, the stirring paddle, and the refrigeration assembly are all disposed inside the housing, while the discharging assembly is disposed outside the housing. The freezing cylinder is arranged along the front-to-back direction and is integrally formed. The feeding assembly is disposed at the rear end of the freezing cylinder and is used to feed the raw materials for cold drinks into the freezing cylinder. The discharging assembly is detachably disposed at the front end of the freezing cylinder and is used to deliver the frozen finished product outside the freezing cylinder. The driver mounting bracket is disposed on the feeding assembly, the driver is mounted on the driver mounting bracket, the stirrer is mounted on the drive end of the driver, the stirrer is located inside the freezing cylinder, and the refrigeration assembly is used to lower the temperature inside the freezing cylinder to the required temperature for producing the frozen finished product.

[0008] Preferably, the feeding assembly includes a conveying pipe, a first mounting bracket, and a first sealing ring. The rear end of the freezing cylinder has a first opening. The conveying pipe has an input end and an output end. The top of the housing has a feeding port. The first sealing ring is disposed at the first opening. The first mounting bracket is installed at the rear end of the freezing cylinder. The conveying pipe is fixed to the first mounting bracket. The input end of the conveying pipe is connected to the feeding port, and the output end of the conveying pipe is connected to the first opening.

[0009] Preferably, the feeding assembly further includes a second sealing ring, and the rear end of the freezing cylinder is provided with a second opening; the second sealing ring is disposed in the second opening, the driver mounting bracket is mounted on the first mounting bracket, and the driving end of the driver passes through the second opening.

[0010] Preferably, the discharge assembly includes a discharge tray, a second mounting bracket, an operating handle, a rotating shaft, a torsion spring, a linkage arm, and a stop block; the front end of the freezing cylinder has a third opening; the front side of the housing has a first discharge port; and the discharge tray has a second discharge port.

[0011] The third opening is connected to the first discharge port, the discharge plate is disposed at the first discharge port, the second mounting bracket is mounted on the discharge plate, the operating handle is mounted on the second mounting bracket and can swing up and down via the rotating shaft, one end of the torsion spring is connected to the rotating shaft, the other end of the torsion spring is connected to the stop block, one end of the linkage arm is connected to the operating handle, and the other end of the linkage arm is connected to the stop block;

[0012] When the operating handle is swung upward, the stop block can block the second discharge port; when the operating handle is swung downward, the stop block can move away from the second discharge port.

[0013] Preferably, the device further includes a support frame disposed inside the housing, and the lower part of the drive is mounted on the support frame.

[0014] Preferably, it further includes a support plate, which is installed on the front outer side of the housing and located below the discharge assembly.

[0015] The technical solution provided by this utility model can include the following beneficial effects:

[0016] This solution utilizes a one-piece molded freezing cylinder housed within the casing. With the cooperation of the driver, stirrer, and refrigeration components, the raw materials for frozen beverages within the freezing cylinder can be processed into frozen finished products. The freezing cylinder in this solution is integrally molded through stamping. Compared to traditional freezing cylinders made by welding multiple parts, the one-piece molding avoids the problem of welding gaps on the surface of the freezing cylinder, which could lead to residue of frozen beverage materials. This facilitates thorough cleaning of the freezing cylinder, reducing the difficulty and cost of cleaning. Cleaning is simply a matter of disassembling the dispensing component from the front end of the freezing cylinder. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 is a partial structural diagram of a beverage cooler with a washable freezing cylinder;

[0018] Figure 2 is an exploded view of one embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 is an exploded view of one embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 is an exploded view of one embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 5 is an exploded view of one embodiment of this utility model.

[0022] The components are as follows: 1. Housing; 2. Freezing cylinder; 3. Feeding assembly; 4. Discharging assembly; 5. Driver mounting bracket; 6. Driver; 7. Agitator; 8. Refrigeration assembly; 9. Support frame; 10. Carrying plate; 11. Feed inlet; 12. First discharge port; 21. First opening; 22. Second opening; 23. Third opening; 31. Conveying pipe; 32. First mounting bracket; 33. First sealing ring; 34. Second sealing ring; 41. Discharging plate; 42. Second mounting bracket; 43. Operating handle; 44. Rotating shaft; 45. Torsion spring; 46. Linkage arm; 47. Stop block; 81. Compressor; 82. Condenser; 83. Evaporator; 311. Input end of conveying pipe; 312. Output end of conveying pipe; 410. Second discharge port. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "middle", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to 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.

[0025] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "assembly," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection 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 based on the specific circumstances.

[0027] A beverage cooler with a washable freezing cylinder includes a housing 1, a freezing cylinder 2, a feeding assembly 3, a discharging assembly 4, a drive mounting bracket 5, a drive 6, a stirrer 7, and a refrigeration assembly 8.

[0028] The freezing cylinder 2, the feeding assembly 3, the driver mounting bracket 5, the driver 6, the stirring paddle 7, and the refrigeration assembly 8 are all disposed inside the housing 1, and the discharging assembly 4 is disposed outside the housing 1. The freezing cylinder 2 is arranged in a front-to-back direction and is integrally formed. The feeding assembly 3 is disposed at the rear end of the freezing cylinder 2 and is used to feed the raw materials for cold drinks into the freezing cylinder 2. The discharging assembly 4 is detachably disposed at the front end of the freezing cylinder 2 and is used to discharge the frozen products to the outside of the freezing cylinder 2. The driver mounting bracket 5 is disposed on the feeding assembly 3, the driver 6 is mounted on the driver mounting bracket 5, the stirrer 7 is mounted on the driving end of the driver 6 and is located inside the freezing cylinder 2. The refrigeration assembly 8 is used to reduce the temperature inside the freezing cylinder 2 to the required temperature for producing the frozen products.

[0029] This solution provides a beverage cooler with a washable freezing cylinder. In this embodiment, the beverage cooler is an ice cream machine or a smoothie machine. As shown in Figures 1-2, when making a cold beverage, the operator first feeds the beverage ingredients into the freezing cylinder 2 through the feeding assembly 3, and then starts the drive 6. In this embodiment, the drive 6 is a motor. The drive 6 drives the stirrer 7 to rotate, and simultaneously, under the action of the refrigeration assembly 8, the temperature inside the freezing cylinder 2 drops to the required temperature for making the cold product. The rotation of the stirrer 7 ensures that the beverage ingredients in the freezing cylinder 2 are fully mixed and uniformly cooled, forming the cold product. Finally, the cold product is discharged from the freezing cylinder 2 through the discharging assembly 4. Further, the drive mounting bracket 5 facilitates the installation and fixation of the drive 6.

[0030] To further explain, the refrigeration assembly 8 is a prior art structure, consisting of a compressor 81, a condenser 82, and an evaporator 83. The evaporator 83 is mounted on the surface of the freezing cylinder 2. The compressor 81, the condenser 82, and the evaporator 83 work together to reduce the temperature inside the freezing cylinder 2 by circulating refrigerant among them.

[0031] In this design, a one-piece frozen cylinder 2 is installed inside the casing 1. With the cooperation of the driver 6, the stirrer 7, and the refrigeration component 8, the raw materials for frozen drinks within the frozen cylinder 2 can be processed into frozen finished products. The frozen cylinder 2 in this design is integrally formed through stamping. Compared to traditional frozen cylinders made by welding multiple parts, the one-piece design avoids the problem of welding gaps on the surface of the frozen cylinder, which could lead to raw material residue. This facilitates thorough cleaning of the frozen cylinder, reducing the difficulty and cost of cleaning. During cleaning, the dispensing component 4 can be removed from the front end of the frozen cylinder 2 for cleaning.

[0032] Preferably, the feeding assembly 3 includes a conveying pipe 31, a first mounting bracket 32, and a first sealing ring 33. The rear end of the freezing cylinder 2 has a first opening 21. The conveying pipe 31 is provided with an input end 311 and an output end 312. The top of the housing 1 has a feeding port 11. The first sealing ring 33 is disposed in the first opening 21. The first mounting bracket 32 ​​is installed at the rear end of the freezing cylinder 2. The conveying pipe 31 is fixed to the first mounting bracket 32. The input end 311 of the conveying pipe 31 is connected to the feeding port 11, and the output end 312 of the conveying pipe 31 is connected to the first opening 21.

[0033] In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 1-4, the first sealing ring 33 ensures the sealing of the first opening 21, preventing the cold beverage ingredients from leaking to the outside of the freezing cylinder 2 or external impurities from entering the interior of the freezing cylinder 2. It also prevents cleaning water from leaking from the first opening 21 to the outside of the freezing cylinder 2 during cleaning. The first mounting bracket 32 ​​supports and fixes the conveying pipe 31, ensuring its stable installation on the freezing cylinder 2. Furthermore, since the input end 311 of the conveying pipe 31 is connected to the feed inlet 11 and the output end 312 is connected to the first opening 21, the conveying pipe 31 can transport the cold beverage ingredients from the feed inlet 11 into the freezing cylinder 2.

[0034] Preferably, the feeding assembly 3 further includes a second sealing ring 34, and the rear end of the freezing cylinder 2 is provided with a second opening 22; the second sealing ring 34 is disposed in the second opening 22, the driver mounting bracket 5 is mounted on the first mounting bracket 32, and the driving end of the driver 6 passes through the second opening 22.

[0035] In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 2-3, the second sealing ring 34 ensures the sealing of the connection between the drive end of the actuator 6 and the freezing cylinder 2, preventing leakage of cold beverage ingredients. Simultaneously, it prevents cleaning water from leaking from the second opening 22 during cleaning of the freezing cylinder 2, thus preventing any impact on the actuator 6. Furthermore, since the actuator mounting bracket 5 is mounted on the first mounting bracket 32, the first mounting bracket 32 ​​also provides support for the actuator mounting bracket 5.

[0036] Preferably, the discharge assembly 4 includes a discharge plate 41, a second mounting bracket 42, an operating handle 43, a rotating shaft 44, a torsion spring 45, a linkage arm 46, and a stop block 47. The front end of the freezing cylinder 2 is provided with a third opening 23, the front side of the housing 1 is provided with a first discharge port 12, and the discharge plate 41 is provided with a second discharge port 410.

[0037] The third opening 23 is connected to the first discharge port 12. The discharge plate 41 is disposed at the first discharge port 12. The second mounting bracket 42 is mounted on the discharge plate 41. The operating handle 43 is mounted on the second mounting bracket 42 and can swing up and down through the rotating shaft 44. One end of the torsion spring 45 is connected to the rotating shaft 44, and the other end of the torsion spring 45 is connected to the stop block 47. One end of the linkage arm 46 is connected to the operating handle 43, and the other end of the linkage arm 46 is connected to the stop block 47.

[0038] When the operating handle 43 swings upward, the stop block 47 can block the second discharge port 410; when the operating handle 43 swings downward, the stop block 47 can move away from the second discharge port 410.

[0039] In this embodiment, as shown in Figures 2 and 4-5, the discharge tray 41 is positioned at the first discharge port 12, ensuring the airtightness of the freezing cylinder 2. Initially, the stop block 47 completely blocks the second discharge port 410. When a frozen product needs to be extruded, the operating handle 43 can be swung downwards, causing the linkage arm 46 to move upwards. Simultaneously, this provides an upward elastic force to the torsion spring 45, causing the stop block 47 to move upwards, thus removing the second discharge port 410. At the same time, the driver 6 is activated, starting the stirrer 7 to stir the cold beverage ingredients in the freezing cylinder 2. During the stirring process, the stirrer 7 pushes the cold beverage ingredients towards the second discharge port 410 of the discharge tray 41, allowing the final frozen product to exit from the second discharge port 410.

[0040] Preferably, the device further includes a support frame 9, which is disposed inside the housing 1, and the lower part of the driver 6 is mounted on the support frame 9. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG1, the support frame 9 provides support for the driver 6, further making the driver 6 more stably mounted.

[0041] Preferably, it also includes a support tray 10, which is installed on the front outer side of the housing 1 and located below the discharge assembly 4. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG1, the support tray 10 not only facilitates the placement of containers for receiving cold-processed products by workers, but also prevents the cold-processed products from dripping onto the ground.

[0042] The technical principles of this utility model have been described above with reference to specific embodiments. These descriptions are merely for explaining the principles of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this utility model in any way. Based on this explanation, those skilled in the art can readily conceive of other specific embodiments of this utility model without any inventive effort, and these embodiments will all fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A beverage cooler with a washable freezing tank, characterized in that: Includes housing, freezing cylinder, feeding assembly, discharging assembly, drive mounting bracket, drive, agitator, and refrigeration assembly; The freezing cylinder, the feeding assembly, the driver mounting bracket, the driver, the stirring paddle, and the refrigeration assembly are all disposed inside the housing, while the discharging assembly is disposed outside the housing. The freezing cylinder is arranged along the front-to-back direction and is integrally formed. The feeding assembly is disposed at the rear end of the freezing cylinder and is used to feed the raw materials for cold drinks into the freezing cylinder. The discharging assembly is detachably disposed at the front end of the freezing cylinder and is used to deliver the frozen finished product outside the freezing cylinder. The driver mounting bracket is disposed on the feeding assembly, the driver is mounted on the driver mounting bracket, the stirrer is mounted on the drive end of the driver, the stirrer is located inside the freezing cylinder, and the refrigeration assembly is used to lower the temperature inside the freezing cylinder to the required temperature for producing the frozen finished product.

2. A beverage cooler with a washable freezing tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly includes a conveying pipe, a first mounting bracket and a first sealing ring. The rear end of the freezing cylinder has a first opening. The conveying pipe is provided with an input end and an output end. The top of the housing has a feeding port. The first sealing ring is disposed at the first opening, the first mounting bracket is installed at the rear end of the freezing cylinder, the conveying pipe is fixed to the first mounting bracket, the input end of the conveying pipe is connected to the feed port, and the output end of the conveying pipe is connected to the first opening.

3. A beverage cooler with a washable freezing cylinder according to claim 2, characterized in that: The feeding assembly also includes a second sealing ring, and the rear end of the freezing cylinder is provided with a second opening; The second sealing ring is disposed in the second opening, the driver mounting bracket is mounted on the first mounting bracket, and the driving end of the driver passes through the second opening.

4. A beverage cooler with a washable freezing tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge assembly includes a discharge plate, a second mounting bracket, an operating handle, a rotating shaft, a torsion spring, a linkage arm, and a stop block. The front end of the freezing cylinder has a third opening, the front side of the casing has a first discharge port, and the discharge plate has a second discharge port. The third opening is connected to the first discharge port, the discharge plate is disposed at the first discharge port, the second mounting bracket is mounted on the discharge plate, the operating handle is mounted on the second mounting bracket and can swing up and down via the rotating shaft, one end of the torsion spring is connected to the rotating shaft, the other end of the torsion spring is connected to the stop block, one end of the linkage arm is connected to the operating handle, and the other end of the linkage arm is connected to the stop block; When the operating handle is swung upward, the stop block can block the second discharge port; when the operating handle is swung downward, the stop block can move away from the second discharge port.

5. A beverage cooler with a washable freezing tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a support frame disposed inside the housing, and the lower part of the drive is mounted on the support frame.

6. A beverage cooler with a washable freezing cylinder according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a support plate, which is installed on the front outer side of the housing and located below the discharge assembly.

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