Detachable frozen dessert discharging apparatus and frozen dessert dispenser

Abstract

Provided are a detachable frozen dessert discharging apparatus and a frozen dessert dispenser. The frozen dessert discharging apparatus comprises a discharge head (1), a housing (2), and a handle (3); the housing (2) is provided with a first discharge port (21), the discharge head (1) is provided with a second discharge port (11), the discharge head (1) is detachably mounted on an outer side of the first discharge port (21) of the housing (2), the first discharge port (21) is in communication with the second discharge port (11), and the discharge head (1) is configured for sealing the first discharge port (21); and the handle (3) is mounted on the discharge head (1) and configured for controlling the opening and closing of the second discharge port (11). Since the discharge head is a separately replaceable and maintainable structure, workers can replace or clean the discharge head separately, thereby making the discharge head less difficult to replace, and addressing the problem of equipment cleaning challenges caused by the difficult disassembly of conventional discharge heads.

Description

A detachable cold drink dispensing device and cold drink machine Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cold drink machine technology, specifically a detachable cold drink dispensing device and a cold drink machine. Background Technology

[0002] Cold drink machines generally include ice cream machines or smoothie machines, used to make ice cream or smoothies. Traditional cold drink machine designs often have the dispensing tray fixed inside the machine casing. While this design ensures a compact structure and operational stability to some extent, it also directly leads to a major challenge in daily operation and maintenance—cleaning the dispensing tray. Because the dispensing tray comes into direct contact with the finished ice cream or smoothie and often retains various ingredients and flavorings, it inevitably accumulates dirt, bacteria, and other microorganisms over time, posing a potential threat to food safety.

[0003] Specifically, when changing to different flavors of ice cream or smoothies, the non-removable dispensing tray often requires staff to take complicated steps or use additional tools for cleaning. This is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but may also affect the hygiene, quality, and taste of subsequent ice cream or smoothies due to incomplete cleaning. Similarly, the non-removable dispensing tray increases the difficulty and cost of the overall cleaning work during regular equipment cleaning and maintenance.

[0004] Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned shortcomings, this utility model proposes a detachable cold beverage dispensing device and a cold beverage machine. Since the dispensing tray is a replaceable and maintainable structure, it allows workers to replace or clean the dispensing tray independently, reducing the difficulty of replacing the dispensing tray and solving the problem that traditional dispensing trays are difficult to disassemble, leading to difficult equipment cleaning.

[0006] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] A detachable cold beverage dispensing device and a cold beverage machine include a dispensing tray, a housing, and a handle; the housing is provided with a first dispensing port, the dispensing tray is provided with a second dispensing port, the dispensing tray is detachably installed on the outside of the first dispensing port of the housing, the first dispensing port and the second dispensing port are connected, and the dispensing tray is used to seal the first dispensing port.

[0008] The handle is installed on the discharge plate and is used to control the opening and closing of the discharge port.

[0009] The housing is recessed inward at the first discharge port to form an annular groove, and the sidewall of the annular groove is provided with a plurality of first snap-fit ​​blocks;

[0010] The discharge plate has a ring on the side near the housing, and a plurality of second locking blocks are provided on the outer side of the ring. The first locking blocks and the second locking blocks are locked together, and the plurality of first locking blocks and the plurality of second locking blocks correspond one-to-one.

[0011] The first snap-fit ​​block includes a first vertical portion and a first horizontal portion that are perpendicular to each other. The end of the first vertical portion away from the first horizontal portion is connected to the inner wall of the annular groove, and the first horizontal portion is flush with the outer surface of the housing.

[0012] The second snap-fit ​​block includes a second vertical part and a second horizontal part that are perpendicular to each other. The end of the second vertical part away from the second horizontal part is connected to the inner wall of the discharge plate, and the first horizontal part is flush with the end of the ring.

[0013] The length directions of both the first vertical section and the second vertical section are consistent with the axial direction of the first discharge port.

[0014] The second horizontal portion has a second inclined sub-portion and a recessed sub-portion on its side near the first horizontal portion, and the two ends of the recessed sub-portion are respectively connected to the two second inclined sub-portions;

[0015] The first horizontal portion has a first inclined sub-portion and a protruding sub-portion on its side near the second horizontal portion, and the two ends of the protruding sub-portion are respectively connected to the two first inclined sub-portions;

[0016] The recessed sub-part engages with the protruding sub-part, and the first inclined sub-part abuts against the second inclined sub-part.

[0017] The second horizontal portion of the second latching block is positioned close to the second vertical portion of the adjacent second latching block;

[0018] The first horizontal portion of the first snap-fit ​​block is positioned close to the first vertical portion of the adjacent first snap-fit ​​block.

[0019] The second discharge port is equipped with a vertical grid.

[0020] The grip is a frustum structure that gradually tapers from bottom to top.

[0021] A beverage dispenser that uses a detachable beverage dispensing device.

[0022] The technical solution of this utility model can include the following beneficial effects:

[0023] 1. Because the discharge plate is a replaceable and maintainable structure, the staff can replace or clean the discharge plate separately, reducing the difficulty of replacing the discharge plate and solving the problem that the traditional discharge plate is difficult to disassemble, resulting in difficult equipment cleaning.

[0024] 2. Users only need to align the ring on the discharge plate with the annular groove, and then gently rotate or push it to lock or unlock the interlocking blocks. This not only improves work efficiency, but also reduces the difficulty of operation and the error rate. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a cold drink machine according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 is an exploded view of a cold drink machine according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of the discharge tray of one embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the casing of one embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the discharge tray of another embodiment of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the casing according to another embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 7 is an enlarged view of point A in Figure 5;

[0032] Figure 8 is an enlarged view of point B in Figure 6;

[0033] Among them, 1. discharge plate; 11. second discharge port; 12. ring; 13. second locking block; 131. second vertical part; 132. second horizontal part; 133. second inclined sub-part; 134. recessed sub-part; 14. grid; 2. machine housing; 21. first discharge port; 22. annular groove; 23. first locking block; 231. first vertical part; 232. first horizontal part; 233. first inclined sub-part; 234. protruding sub-part; 3. handle. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] The following description, in conjunction with Figures 1 to 8, describes a detachable cold drink dispensing device and a cold drink machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Example 1

[0040] A detachable cold beverage dispensing device includes a dispensing tray 1, a housing 2, and a handle 3; the housing 2 is provided with a first dispensing port 21, the dispensing tray 1 is provided with a second dispensing port 11, the dispensing tray 1 is detachably installed on the outside of the first dispensing port 21 of the housing 2, the first dispensing port 21 is connected to the second dispensing port 11, and the dispensing tray 1 is used to seal the first dispensing port 21;

[0041] The handle 3 is installed on the discharge plate 1, and the handle 3 is used to control the opening and closing of the discharge port.

[0042] This solution provides a detachable cold drink dispensing device. The dispensing tray 1 is detachably installed inside the housing 2, which can seal the first dispensing port 21 inside the housing 2. Then, the handle 3 is activated, so that the ice cream or shaved ice inside the housing 2 is discharged from the second dispensing port 11, thereby completing the dispensing of ice cream or shaved ice.

[0043] It is worth noting that the discharge plate 1 inside the housing 2 can be detachably installed via the handle 3, making equipment maintenance and cleaning extremely convenient. When cleaning or replacing the discharge plate 1, the user does not need to disassemble the entire equipment; simple operation allows for quick disassembly and assembly, greatly saving time and labor costs and improving work efficiency. At the same time, this design also facilitates the adjustment or replacement of discharge plates 1 of different specifications and materials according to production needs, enhancing the flexibility and adaptability of the equipment.

[0044] Because the discharge plate 1 is a replaceable and maintainable structure, the staff can replace or clean the discharge plate 1 separately, reducing the difficulty of replacing the discharge plate 1 and solving the problem that the traditional discharge plate 1 is difficult to disassemble, resulting in a large difficulty in cleaning the equipment.

[0045] The housing 2 is recessed inward at the first discharge port 21 to form an annular groove 22, and the side wall of the annular groove 22 is provided with a plurality of first snap-fit ​​blocks 23;

[0046] The discharge plate 1 is provided with a ring 12 on the side near the housing 2. A plurality of second locking blocks 13 are provided on the outer side of the ring 12. The first locking block 23 and the second locking block 13 are locked together, and the plurality of first locking blocks 23 correspond one-to-one with the plurality of second locking blocks 13.

[0047] The one-to-one correspondence between the first locking block 23 and the second locking block 13 makes the installation and disassembly process simple and quick. Users only need to align the ring 12 on the discharge tray 1 with the annular groove 22, and then gently rotate or push it to lock or unlock the locking blocks. This not only improves work efficiency, but also reduces the difficulty of operation and the error rate.

[0048] The first snap-fit ​​block 23 includes a first vertical portion 231 and a first horizontal portion 232 that are perpendicular to each other. The end of the first vertical portion 231 that is away from the first horizontal portion 232 is connected to the inner wall of the annular groove 22. The first horizontal portion 232 is flush with the outer surface of the housing.

[0049] The second snap-fit ​​block 13 includes a second vertical part 131 and a second horizontal part 132 that are perpendicular to each other. The end of the second vertical part 131 that is away from the second horizontal part 132 is connected to the inner wall of the discharge plate 1. The first horizontal part 232 is flush with the end of the ring 12.

[0050] The length directions of the first vertical part 231 and the second vertical part 131 are both consistent with the axial direction of the first discharge port.

[0051] Since both the first locking block 23 and the second locking block 13 are L-shaped, the strength and hardness of the ring 12 and the annular groove 22 can be increased. The first vertical part 231 is firmly connected to the inner wall of the annular groove 22, and the second vertical part 131 is firmly installed on the inner wall of the discharge plate 1, which ensures that the first locking block 23 and the second locking block 13 are not easy to loosen or fall off under force. The first horizontal part 232 is flush with the outer surface of the housing, and the second horizontal part 132 is flush with the end of the ring 12, which further enhances the strength and stability of the connection, making the connection between the housing 2 and the discharge plate 1 more stable and reliable, and able to withstand greater external forces and impacts.

[0052] The L-shaped structure design allows the first locking block 23 and the second locking block 13 to achieve initial fixation not only through the relative positioning of the first vertical portion 231 and the second vertical portion 131, but also through the mutual abutment of the first horizontal portion 232 and the second horizontal portion 132 to form a more stable support surface. This dual effect significantly enhances the overall stability and load-bearing capacity of the connection, reducing the risk of loosening or deformation caused by external forces.

[0053] In addition, rotating the discharge plate 1 in the opposite direction causes the first locking block 23 and the second locking block 13 to move away from each other, thereby enabling the staff to quickly disassemble the discharge plate 1 when maintenance or replacement is needed, shortening maintenance time and improving the overall availability and operating efficiency of the equipment.

[0054] The second horizontal portion 132 of the second latching block 13 is disposed close to the second vertical portion 131 of the adjacent second latching block 13;

[0055] The first horizontal portion 232 of the first latching block 23 is disposed close to the first vertical portion 231 of the adjacent first latching block 23.

[0056] Referring to Figures 3 and 4, the first locking block 23 and the second locking block 13 are arranged clockwise, which greatly simplifies the assembly process of the discharge tray 1. Rotating the discharge tray 1 counterclockwise separates the first locking block 23 and the second locking block 13, allowing for quick disassembly of the discharge tray 1. Rotating the discharge tray 1 clockwise allows the first locking part to naturally and smoothly engage with the second locking part without additional adjustments or alignment steps, thus significantly improving work efficiency and reducing operation time.

[0057] The second discharge port 11 is provided with a vertical grid 14.

[0058] The vertical grille 14 effectively blocks large impurities or incompletely mixed ingredients that may be present in the ice cream or smoothie, ensuring the purity and safety of the output. Simultaneously, the design of the grille 14 helps control the flow rate of the ice cream or smoothie, making it more stable and uniform, avoiding waste or blockages caused by excessively rapid dispensing. This not only improves the efficiency of ice cream or smoothie production but also reduces downtime for cleaning due to improper operation, thus enhancing overall production efficiency.

[0059] The grip 3 is a frustum structure that gradually tapers from bottom to top. The frustum shape design makes the lower diameter of the grip 3 larger, providing a larger support area and helping to enhance the stability when the user holds the grip 3.

[0060] The beverage dispenser in this solution features a replaceable and maintainable dispensing device, allowing staff to easily replace or clean the dispensing tray 1. This reduces the difficulty of replacing the dispensing tray 1 and solves the problem of traditional dispensing trays being difficult to disassemble, which leads to significant cleaning challenges.

[0061] Example 2

[0062] The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that: the second horizontal portion 132 is provided with a second inclined sub-portion 133 and a recessed sub-portion 134 on the side near the first horizontal portion 232, and the two ends of the recessed sub-portion 134 are respectively connected to the two second inclined sub-portions 133.

[0063] The first horizontal portion 232 has a first inclined sub-portion 233 and a protruding sub-portion 234 on its side near the second horizontal portion, and the two ends of the protruding sub-portion 234 are respectively connected to the two first inclined sub-portions 233;

[0064] The recessed sub-part 134 engages with the protruding sub-part 234, and the first inclined sub-part 233 abuts against the second inclined sub-part 133.

[0065] It is worth noting that the precise snap-fit ​​design of the recessed sub-part 134 and the raised sub-part 234 enables the first snap-fit ​​block 23 and the second snap-fit ​​block 13 to form a tighter lock, effectively preventing relative displacement caused by vibration or external force, thereby enhancing the stability and reliability of the overall structure.

[0066] The mutual contact between the first inclined sub-part 233 and the second inclined sub-part 133 not only increases the contact area, but also guides and disperses the stress generated during the snap-fit ​​process through the design of the inclined angle, effectively reducing the phenomenon of local stress concentration and extending the service life of the snap-fit ​​structure.

[0067] When the protruding part 234 is fully embedded in the recessed part 134, the presence of the inclined part creates a wedge-like locking effect. This self-locking mechanism allows the snap-fit ​​structure to generate greater resistance when subjected to reverse tension, further enhancing the stability of the connection.

[0068] 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 detachable cold beverage dispensing device, characterized in that, It includes a discharge tray, a housing, and a handle; the housing has a first discharge port, the discharge tray has a second discharge port, the discharge tray is detachably installed on the outside of the first discharge port of the housing, the first discharge port and the second discharge port are connected, and the discharge tray is used to seal the first discharge port; The handle is installed on the discharge plate and is used to control the opening and closing of the discharge port.

2. The detachable cold drink dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The housing is recessed inward at the first discharge port to form an annular groove, and the sidewall of the annular groove is provided with a plurality of first snap-fit ​​blocks; The discharge plate has a ring on the side near the housing, and a plurality of second locking blocks are provided on the outer side of the ring. The first locking blocks and the second locking blocks are locked together, and the plurality of first locking blocks and the plurality of second locking blocks correspond one-to-one.

3. The detachable cold drink dispensing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first snap-fit ​​block includes a first vertical portion and a first horizontal portion that are perpendicular to each other. The end of the first vertical portion away from the first horizontal portion is connected to the inner wall of the annular groove, and the first horizontal portion is flush with the outer surface of the housing. The second snap-fit ​​block includes a second vertical part and a second horizontal part that are perpendicular to each other. The end of the second vertical part away from the second horizontal part is connected to the inner wall of the discharge plate, and the first horizontal part is flush with the end of the ring. The length directions of both the first vertical section and the second vertical section are consistent with the axial direction of the first discharge port.

4. A detachable cold beverage dispensing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The second horizontal portion has a second inclined sub-portion and a recessed sub-portion on its side near the first horizontal portion, and the two ends of the recessed sub-portion are respectively connected to the two second inclined sub-portions; The first horizontal portion has a first inclined sub-portion and a protruding sub-portion on its side near the second horizontal portion, and the two ends of the protruding sub-portion are respectively connected to the two first inclined sub-portions; The recessed sub-part engages with the protruding sub-part, and the first inclined sub-part abuts against the second inclined sub-part.

5. A detachable cold drink dispensing device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second horizontal portion of the second latching block is positioned close to the second vertical portion of the adjacent second latching block; The first horizontal portion of the first snap-fit ​​block is positioned close to the first vertical portion of the adjacent first snap-fit ​​block.

6. The detachable cold drink dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second discharge port is equipped with a vertical grid.

7. A detachable cold drink dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The grip is a frustum structure that gradually tapers from bottom to top.

8. A cold drink machine, characterized in that, It is equipped with a detachable cold beverage dispensing device as described in any one of claims 1-7.

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