Ice-making mechanism and cold drink device

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an ice-making mechanism and a cold drink device. The ice-making mechanism comprises a machine body, an inner container, a liquid supply mechanism, and an evaporator, wherein the inner container is mounted on the machine body; the liquid supply mechanism comprises a liquid supply body and side sealing plates arranged on side surfaces of the liquid supply body, the liquid supply body is mounted in the inner container, and the evaporator is arranged above the liquid supply body; the inner container is provided with notches, and the side sealing plates and the inner container define shaft connecting holes by means of the notches; a rotating shaft of the evaporator passes through the shaft connecting holes and can rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft; the rotating shaft is sealingly connected to the side sealing plates and the inner container, separately; and the liquid supply body comprises a liquid supply tray, the liquid supply tray is detachably connected to the inner container or the machine body, the liquid supply tray is provided with a liquid discharge portion for discharging liquid in the liquid supply tray, and the liquid discharge portion is configured to be capable of being closed or opened. The ice-making mechanism is easy to clean, and leakage can be avoided, thereby improving the safety of food.

Description

Ice-making equipment and cold drink equipment

[0001] Cross-reference to related applications

[0002] This disclosure claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202520526891.8, filed on March 24, 2025, entitled "A liquid supply mechanism for easy drainage and a shaved ice machine";

[0003] Priority to Chinese patent application No. 202520526920.0, filed with the Chinese Patent Office on March 24, 2025, entitled "A Liquid Supply Device and a Snowflake Ice Maker";

[0004] Priority to Chinese patent application No. 202521404474.2 filed with the Chinese Patent Office on July 11, 2025, entitled "An ice-making mechanism and a cold drink device";

[0005] Priority is given to Chinese Patent Application No. 202521573638.4, filed on July 25, 2025, entitled “A Feeding Device for a Cold Drink Equipment”, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0006] This disclosure relates to the technical field of ice making, and particularly to an ice-making mechanism and a cold drink device. Background Technology

[0007] A shaved ice machine is a device used to make ice. It rotates a cylinder driven by an evaporation mechanism, with part of the cylinder immersed in liquid in a storage pan below. As the cylinder rotates, it lifts the liquid, causing it to freeze on the surface. A blade located on one side of the cylinder contacts the cylinder and scrapes off the ice, thus forming shaved ice.

[0008] The main body of a shaved ice machine contains multiple components, and there may be tiny gaps between these components in the confined space. If liquid gets directly onto the main body, it is difficult to clean and cannot be completely removed, easily leading to bacterial growth and threatening food safety. Furthermore, because the edge of the liquid collection tray is located between the evaporation mechanism and the main body, tiny gaps remain between them. Liquid can leak through these gaps, potentially affecting the normal operation of the equipment and causing liquid contamination, thus compromising food safety. Summary of the Invention

[0009] This disclosure provides an ice-making mechanism, including a body, an inner liner, a liquid supply mechanism, and an evaporator. The inner liner is mounted on the body. The liquid supply mechanism includes a liquid supply body and a side sealing plate disposed on the side of the liquid supply body. The liquid supply body is installed inside the inner liner, and the evaporator is disposed above the liquid supply body; alternatively, the liquid supply body is adjacent to or close to the lower part of the inner liner. A shaft connection hole is formed between the side sealing plate and the inner liner, and the rotating shaft of the evaporator is adapted to the shaft connection hole so that the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the side sealing plate and the inner liner respectively. The liquid supply body includes a liquid supply tray, which is detachably connected to the inner liner or the body. The liquid supply tray is provided with a drain section for draining liquid from the liquid supply tray, and the drain section is configured to be able to be closed or opened.

[0010] Furthermore, a notch is provided at the connection between the side sealing plate and the inner liner, and the side sealing plate and the inner liner form a shaft connection hole through the notch.

[0011] Furthermore, the notch is provided on the inner liner and / or the side sealing plate, and the notch is adjacent to or close to the bottom of the inner liner.

[0012] Furthermore, the notch also includes a seal, through which the rotating shaft is sealed to the side sealing plate and the inner liner respectively.

[0013] Furthermore, the notch includes a first shaft interface, and the side sealing plate is provided with a second shaft interface, the first shaft interface and the second shaft interface forming a shaft connection hole.

[0014] Furthermore, the rotating shaft is fitted with a sealing element, and the rotating shaft is sealed to the side sealing plate and the inner liner respectively through the sealing element; the notch includes a first shaft interface and a liquid supply interface, the side sealing plate is provided with a second shaft interface, the side sealing plate is disposed in the liquid supply interface, and the first shaft interface and the second shaft interface form a shaft connection hole; the sealing element is disposed in the shaft connection hole.

[0015] Furthermore, the seal is located on the circumference of the rotating shaft and can form a circular structure.

[0016] Furthermore, the first shaft interface is provided with a first seal, and the second shaft interface is provided with a second seal, with the first seal and the second seal respectively arranged around the outer periphery of the rotating shaft.

[0017] Furthermore, the inner wall of the first shaft interface is provided with a first sealing groove, and the inner wall of the second shaft interface is provided with a second sealing groove; the first sealing member is disposed in the first sealing groove and abuts against the rotating shaft; the second sealing member is disposed in the second sealing groove and abuts against the rotating shaft; the first sealing member and the second sealing member together form a sealing area adapted to the rotating shaft.

[0018] Furthermore, the inner liner is provided with a splicing groove along the edge of the liquid supply interface, and the side sealing plate is provided with a splicing strip, which is placed in the splicing groove.

[0019] Furthermore, the inner wall of the inner liner is provided with a receiving groove, and the outer wall of the liquid supply body is provided with a support block. The support block is embedded in the receiving groove to fix the liquid supply body.

[0020] Furthermore, the receiving groove includes a guide groove and a supporting groove, wherein the guide groove extends downward from the supporting groove.

[0021] Furthermore, it also includes a cutting tool, the inner liner is provided with a cutting tool groove, and the cutting tool is inserted into the cutting tool groove; the inner liner and the body are detachably connected.

[0022] The embodiments of this disclosure also provide a feeding device for a cold beverage equipment, including a feeding tray, a disassembly mechanism and a switching mechanism, wherein the disassembly mechanism and the switching mechanism are both installed on the outer side wall of the feeding tray;

[0023] The disassembly and assembly mechanism includes an elastic element and a snap-fit ​​assembly. The elastic element is elastically pressed against the inner side of the snap-fit ​​assembly. The elastic element extends and retracts to connect or separate the snap-fit ​​assembly from the machine body, thereby realizing the disassembly and installation of the feed tray.

[0024] The feeding tray is provided with a drain section for discharging liquid from the feeding tray. The switching mechanism is provided corresponding to the drain section and is used to close or open the outlet of the drain section.

[0025] Furthermore, the bottom of the feeding tray is provided with a sliding cavity for the snap-fit ​​assembly to slide, and the snap-fit ​​assembly is slidably installed in the sliding cavity;

[0026] The sliding cavity is provided with a retaining plate. One end of the elastic member abuts against the snap-fit ​​assembly, and the other end abuts against the retaining plate. The extension and retraction of the elastic member causes the snap-fit ​​assembly to slide along the length direction of the sliding cavity, so that the end of the snap-fit ​​assembly away from the elastic member can selectively extend to the outside of the feed tray or retract into the sliding cavity.

[0027] Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​assembly includes a snap-fit ​​member and a toggle member. The toggle member is vertically disposed at the bottom of the snap-fit ​​member and protrudes outside the sliding cavity. One end of the elastic member abuts against the toggle member.

[0028] The latching component includes a latching part and a limiting part, and the actuating component is vertically disposed at the bottom of the limiting part;

[0029] The side of the feeding tray is provided with a connecting seat, the connecting seat is provided with a movable hole, and the machine body is provided with a slot that mates with the snap-fit ​​part. The position of the movable hole and the position of the slot correspond to each other.

[0030] The width of the limiting part is greater than the width of the movable hole;

[0031] The snap-fit ​​portion passes through the movable hole; the elastic element extends and retracts to allow the snap-fit ​​portion to extend outside the movable hole or retract inside the movable hole, so that the snap-fit ​​portion can be inserted into or disengaged from the slot.

[0032] Furthermore, the feeding tray is provided with symmetrically arranged disassembly and assembly mechanisms on both sides, and the feeding tray is provided with connecting seats that cooperate with the disassembly and assembly mechanisms on both the left and right sides.

[0033] Furthermore, a guide ridge protrudes downward within the sliding cavity. The guide ridge is arranged in a straight line, and the distribution direction of the guide ridge is consistent with the sliding direction of the snap-fit ​​component.

[0034] The snap-fit ​​component has a guide groove recessed inward on the side facing the feed tray, and the guide groove and the guide protrusion slide and guide each other.

[0035] Furthermore, the actuating member has a mounting protrusion on the side facing the abutment plate, and the elastic member is sleeved on the outside of the mounting protrusion and abuts against the actuating member on the side facing the actuating member;

[0036] The sliding cavity has an elastic element limiting groove on the side away from the actuating element, which is the same size as the elastic element. The side of the elastic element away from the actuating element is installed in the elastic element limiting groove and abuts against the abutting plate.

[0037] Furthermore, the feeding device for the cold beverage equipment also includes a fixing base, which is detachably installed below the feeding tray, and the two sides of the fixing base abut against the connecting base;

[0038] The bottom of the feeding tray is provided with several limiting plates, and the fixing seat is covered on the outside of the limiting plates. The bottom surface of the feeding tray, the inner surface of the fixing seat and the several limiting plates form the sliding cavity.

[0039] The fixed base is provided with a sliding limiting hole, and the lower part of the actuating member extends out of the fixed base through the sliding limiting hole.

[0040] Furthermore, the switching mechanism is installed at the bottom of the fixed base, and the outlet of the drain section extends out of the fixed base;

[0041] The switching mechanism is equipped with a sealing element. By inserting the sealing element into the outlet of the drain section or covering the outside of the outlet of the drain section, the outlet of the drain section is kept in a closed state. By removing the sealing element from the outlet of the drain section, the outlet of the drain section is kept in an open state.

[0042] Furthermore, the switching mechanism includes a rotating base and a flipping component; the rotating base is fixedly installed on the bottom of the fixed base, and the flipping component is rotatably installed on the rotating base.

[0043] The flipping component includes a pressing part and a driven part connected to each other; the sealing element is an elastic sealing element, which is installed on the side of the driven part facing the draining part. The installation position of the sealing element corresponds to the position of the draining part's outlet. By rotating the pressing part, the driven part is driven to rotate, so that the sealing element closes the draining part's outlet or disengages from the draining part's outlet.

[0044] Furthermore, the switching mechanism also includes a torsional elastic element, which includes a main body and a first torsional portion and a second torsional portion disposed on both sides of the main body and arranged at an angle. The main body is mounted on the rotating seat, the first torsional portion abuts against the bottom surface of the fixed seat, and the second torsional portion abuts against the pressing portion.

[0045] When the outlet of the drainage part is blocked by the seal, the angle between the pressing part and the bottom surface of the fixing seat is smaller than the angle between the first torsion part and the second torsion part, so that the cooperation of the first torsion part and the second torsion part provides the seal with a continuous upward pressing force.

[0046] Furthermore, the driven part is provided with a sealing element mounting protrusion on the side facing the drain part, and the sealing element is fitted onto the outside of the sealing element mounting protrusion;

[0047] The size of the sealing element is matched with the size of the outlet of the drainage section, so that the sealing element can block the outlet of the drainage section through its own elastic deformation.

[0048] The embodiments of this disclosure also provide a liquid supply mechanism for easy drainage, including a liquid supply tray and an opening mechanism disposed on the liquid supply tray. The liquid supply tray is provided with a drain port, and the drain port and the opening mechanism are correspondingly disposed. The opening mechanism includes an installation component and an opening component.

[0049] The installation assembly includes a sealing seat and a drain pipe, with the drain port, sealing seat, and drain pipe connected in sequence; the unsealing assembly includes a valve control and a sealing element, with the sealing element disposed on the valve control, the valve control and the drain pipe being movably connected, and the sealing element disposed within the sealing seat; by driving the valve control, the sealing element is moved to connect or disconnect the sealing seat and the drain pipe, thereby opening and closing the drain port.

[0050] Furthermore, a support frame is provided inside the drain pipe, and the valve control and the support frame are movably connected.

[0051] Furthermore, the cross-sectional area of ​​the sealing seat is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the drain pipe.

[0052] Furthermore, the sealing seat is provided with a sealing groove, and the opening of the sealing groove is a drain outlet;

[0053] The inner wall of the sealing groove is provided with a drainage groove, which is connected to the drainage port.

[0054] Furthermore, the valve control includes a valve stem, one end of which is provided with a mounting groove and the other end with a valve control handle; the seal is embedded in the mounting groove.

[0055] Furthermore, the side wall of the drain pipe is provided with a clearance notch, and the valve control handle is inserted through the clearance notch and can move along the clearance notch.

[0056] Furthermore, the valve control handle includes a connecting part, a limiting part, and a grip part, and the valve stem, the connecting part, the limiting part, and the grip part are connected in sequence, with the connecting part passing through the clearance notch;

[0057] The height of the connecting part is lower than the height of the grip part.

[0058] Furthermore, the liquid supply tray is provided with a connected drain area and a liquid supply area, the bottom of the drain area is lower than the bottom of the liquid supply area, and the drain outlet is located at the bottom of the drain area.

[0059] Furthermore, the bottom of the drainage area and the bottom of the supply area are connected by a guide arc surface.

[0060] Accordingly, the present disclosure also provides a shaved ice machine, which is provided with the above-mentioned liquid supply mechanism for easy drainage.

[0061] The embodiments of this disclosure also provide a liquid supply device, including a body, a liquid storage tank, a liquid supply tray, a self-starting mechanism, and a disassembly and assembly mechanism. The liquid storage tank and the liquid supply tray are both installed on the body, and the liquid storage tank is located above the liquid supply tray.

[0062] The bottom of the liquid storage tank is provided with a liquid outlet; the self-starting mechanism includes a self-starting component and a self-starting platform. The self-starting component is located at the bottom of the liquid storage tank to close the liquid outlet, and the self-starting platform is located on the liquid supply tray. The self-starting platform and the self-starting component abut against each other to allow the self-starting component to move and open the liquid outlet.

[0063] The disassembly and assembly mechanism includes a disassembly and assembly component installed on the liquid supply tray. The disassembly and assembly component includes a disassembly and assembly part, which extends and retracts to connect or separate from the machine body, thereby realizing the disassembly and assembly of the liquid supply tray.

[0064] Furthermore, the bottom of the storage tank is provided with a liquid outlet pipe that communicates with the liquid outlet, and the self-starting component is installed inside the liquid outlet pipe;

[0065] The self-starting component includes a first control rod movably connected to the liquid outlet pipe and a first sealing member disposed on the top of the first control rod. The first sealing member is disposed on the liquid outlet to close the liquid outlet.

[0066] The liquid supply tray is provided with a liquid supply chamber, and the self-starting platform is located in the liquid supply chamber and below the first control lever;

[0067] The self-starting platform and the first control rod abut against each other to move the first sealing element and open the liquid outlet.

[0068] Furthermore, the liquid supply tray is provided with an overflow port and an overflow pipe, the overflow pipe is located inside the liquid supply chamber and communicates with the overflow port; the height of the top of the overflow pipe is lower than the height of the four perimeters of the liquid supply tray;

[0069] The machine body is provided with a flow guide groove, which is located below the overflow port.

[0070] Furthermore, the flow channel includes a connected receiving part and a flow guiding part, wherein the receiving part is located below the overflow port;

[0071] The receiving part is inclined downwards from the direction away from the guiding part towards the guiding part.

[0072] Furthermore, the machine body is provided with an ice-making tank, and the liquid supply tray is installed in the ice-making tank; the top of the machine body is provided with a liquid storage tank communicating with the ice-making tank, and the liquid storage tank is placed in the liquid storage tank and inserted into the ice-making tank.

[0073] Furthermore, the disassembly and assembly mechanism also includes a support block located on the outer wall of the liquid supply tray, the support block being secured to the machine body;

[0074] The support block is located at one end of the liquid supply tray, and the disassembly assembly is located at the other end of the liquid supply tray.

[0075] Furthermore, the inner wall of the ice-making tank is provided with a fixing groove and a guide groove;

[0076] The disassembly / assembly component can be inserted into the fixing slot to connect the disassembly / assembly component to the machine body;

[0077] The guide groove includes an inlet and a positioning part, the height of the inlet being lower than the height of the positioning part; the support block enters the positioning part through the inlet.

[0078] Furthermore, the assembly / disassembly component includes a fixed part and a movable part, the fixed part and the liquid supply tray are relatively fixed in position; the movable part includes a telescopic part and a snap-fit ​​part, the fixed part, the telescopic part and the snap-fit ​​part are connected in sequence, and the snap-fit ​​part is connected or separated from the machine body by telescopic extension and retraction of the telescopic part;

[0079] The telescopic section is made of elastic material.

[0080] Furthermore, the movable part also includes a receiving portion and a handrail portion disposed on the receiving portion, and the telescopic portion is connected to the fastening portion through the receiving portion;

[0081] The disassembly assembly also includes a mounting component, which is mounted on the liquid supply tray via the mounting component.

[0082] The mounting component has a fastening opening and a handrail opening. The fastening portion passes through the fastening opening, and the handrail portion passes through the handrail opening.

[0083] Accordingly, embodiments of this disclosure also provide a shaved ice machine, including the liquid supply device described above.

[0084] The above-disclosed technical solution has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0085] In this embodiment, the ice-making mechanism has an inner liner installed inside the machine body, a liquid supply body installed inside the inner liner, and an evaporator located on the liquid supply body, meaning the inner liner covers the inner wall of the machine body. During ice making, the liquid only adheres to the inner liner and not to the machine body, making cleaning easier and improving food safety. Furthermore, the side of the liquid supply body has a side sealing plate, which, together with the inner liner, forms a shaft connection hole. The evaporator's rotating shaft passes through this hole and connects to the drive mechanism on the machine body. In other words, the side sealing plate and the inner liner of the liquid supply mechanism cooperate to limit and support the rotating shaft, preventing gaps and leakage. Moreover, the rotating shaft is sealed to both the side sealing plate and the inner liner, ensuring a tight seal between the rotating shaft and both, preventing leakage. Attached Figure Description

[0086] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ice-making mechanism according to the first embodiment of this disclosure;

[0087] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view AA of Figure 1;

[0088] Figure 3 is an enlarged view of the first embodiment of the seal and its mounting structure at point B in Figure 2;

[0089] Figure 4 is an enlarged view of the second embodiment of the seal and its mounting structure at point B in Figure 2;

[0090] Figure 5 is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the ice-making mechanism according to the second embodiment of this disclosure;

[0091] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the inner liner and the liquid supply mechanism according to the third embodiment of this disclosure;

[0092] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the inner liner in Figure 6;

[0093] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of the liquid supply mechanism in Figure 6;

[0094] Figure 9 is a structural schematic diagram of a feeding device for a cold beverage equipment according to the fourth embodiment of this disclosure;

[0095] Figure 10 is a partial structural diagram of the bottom of the feeding device shown in Figure 9;

[0096] Figure 11 is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the feeding device shown in Figure 10 after the fixed base and the switching mechanism have been removed;

[0097] Figure 12 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first disassembly and assembly mechanism, the switching mechanism and the fixed base in the feeding device shown in Figure 9.

[0098] Figure 13 is a schematic diagram of the liquid supply device according to the fifth embodiment of this disclosure;

[0099] Figure 14 is a CC sectional view of Figure 13;

[0100] Figure 15 is a cross-sectional view of the body in Figure 14;

[0101] Figure 16 is an enlarged view of point D in Figure 14;

[0102] Figure 17 is a cross-sectional view of the liquid supply tray according to the sixth embodiment of this disclosure;

[0103] Figure 18 is a structural schematic diagram of the disassembly and assembly components according to the seventh embodiment of this disclosure;

[0104] Figure 19 is a schematic diagram of the liquid supply mechanism for easy drainage according to the eighth embodiment of this disclosure;

[0105] Figure 20 is a cross-sectional view of EE in Figure 19;

[0106] Figure 21 is a top view of Figure 19;

[0107] Figure 22 is a cross-sectional view of Figure 21 (FF);

[0108] Figure 23 is a schematic diagram of the structure at the drain port of the liquid supply tray in Figure 21;

[0109] Figure 24 is a structural schematic diagram of a liquid supply mechanism for easy drainage according to the ninth embodiment of this disclosure;

[0110] Figure 25 is a schematic diagram of the structure at the drain port of the liquid supply tray in Figure 24;

[0111] Figure 26 is a structural schematic diagram of the valve control according to the tenth embodiment of this disclosure.

[0112] Reference numerals: 1. Body; 2. Inner liner; 21. Notch; 211. First shaft interface; 2111. First sealing groove; 212. Liquid supply interface; 213. Splicing groove; 22. Receiving groove; 221. Guide groove; 222. Supporting groove; 23. Knife joint groove; 3. Liquid supply mechanism; 31. Liquid supply body; 32. Side sealing plate; 321. Second shaft interface; 3211. Second sealing groove; 322. Splicing strip; 33. Support block; 4. Evaporator; 41. Rotating shaft; 42. Shaft connection hole; 5. Knife; 7. Seal; 71. First seal; 72. Second seal; 61. Liquid supply tray; 611. Drain outlet; 612. Drainage area; 613. Liquid supply area; 614. Guide arc surface; 62. Drain pipe; 621. Drainage chamber; 623. Clearance notch; 63. Support frame; 631. Liquid passage; 64. Sealing seat; 641. Sealing groove; 642. Drain groove; 65. Valve control unit; 651. Valve stem; 6511. Mounting groove; 652. Valve control handle; 6521. Connecting part; 6522. Limiting part; 6523. Hand grip; 66. Third seal; 81. Feeding tray; 82. First disassembly / assembly mechanism; 83. Switching mechanism; 84. Fixed base; 85. Connecting base; 86. Support block; 811. Drainage part; 812. Sliding cavity; 813. Pressing plate; 814. Limiting plate; 821. Elastic element; 822. Snap-fit ​​assembly; 831. Rotating base; 832. Flipping element; 833. Torsional elastic element; 834. Fourth sealing element; 841. Sliding limiting hole; 851. Movable hole; 8121. Guide protrusion; 8122. Elastic element limiting groove; 8221. Snap-fit ​​element; 8222. Actuating element; 8223. Guide groove; 8224. Mounting protrusion; 8321. Pressing part; 8322. Driven part; 82211. Snap-fit ​​part; 82212. Limiting part; 83221. Sealing element mounting protrusion; 11. Ice maker; 12. Liquid storage tank; 13. Flow guide; 131. Flow receiving part; 132. Flow guide; 14. Fixing groove; 15. Guide groove; 151. Inlet; 152. Positioning part; 92. Liquid storage tank; 921. Liquid outlet; 922. Liquid outlet pipe; 923. First control rod; 924. First sealing element; 93. Liquid supply tray; 931. Liquid supply chamber; 932. Self-opening platform; 933. Overflow port; 934. Overflow pipe; 94. Assembly / disassembly part; 941. Fixing part; 942. Telescopic part; 943. Snap-fit ​​part; 944. Receiving part; 945. Handrail part; 95. Support block; 96. Mounting part; 961. Snap-fit ​​opening; 962. Handrail opening. Detailed Implementation

[0113] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this disclosure clearer, the disclosure will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these descriptions are exemplary only and are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known structures and technologies are omitted in the following description to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the concepts of this disclosure. In this document, terms such as first, second, and third are used only to distinguish one feature from another and are not intended to claim or imply any order or relationship between these features.

[0114] Referring to Figures 1-8, an embodiment of this disclosure provides an ice-making mechanism, including a body 1, an inner liner 2, a liquid supply mechanism 3, and an evaporator 4, wherein the inner liner 2 is mounted on the body 1.

[0115] The liquid supply mechanism 3 includes a liquid supply body 31 and a side sealing plate 32 disposed on the side of the liquid supply body 31. The liquid supply body 31 is installed inside the inner liner 2, and the evaporator 4 is disposed above the liquid supply body 31.

[0116] A shaft connection hole 42 is formed between the side sealing plate 32 and the inner liner 2; the rotating shaft 41 of the evaporator 4 is adapted to and rotatably connected to the shaft connection hole 42, and the evaporator 4 is configured to rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft.

[0117] In this embodiment, the ice-making mechanism has an inner liner installed inside the machine body, a liquid supply body installed inside the inner liner, and an evaporator located on the liquid supply body, meaning the inner liner covers the inner wall of the machine body. During the ice-making process, the liquid only adheres to the inner liner and not to the machine body, making cleaning easier and improving food safety. The liquid supply body can be configured as a liquid supply tray, which can store a certain amount of liquid. The liquid in the liquid supply tray can be supplied by a storage tank. The bottom of the evaporator 4 cylinder is immersed in the liquid in the liquid supply tray, driving the evaporator to rotate. The evaporator rotates around its axis to achieve ice making.

[0118] In addition, the liquid supply body has a side sealing plate on its side. The side sealing plate and the inner liner are joined together to form a shaft connection hole. The evaporator's rotating shaft passes through the shaft connection hole and connects to the drive mechanism on the machine body. That is, the side sealing plate and the inner liner of the liquid supply mechanism cooperate to limit and support the rotating shaft, preventing gaps and leakage. Moreover, the rotating shaft is sealed to both the side sealing plate and the inner liner, ensuring the sealing of the rotating shaft with both the side sealing plate and the inner liner, and preventing leakage.

[0119] In other embodiments, the outer contour dimensions of the liquid supply body can be set to be slightly smaller than the inner cavity of the inner liner. When the liquid supply body is installed on the machine body, the liquid supply body can be adjacent to or close to the bottom of the inner liner. The side sealing plate and the inner liner are joined to form a shaft connection hole. The inner liner can cover the top part of the liquid supply body contour, that is, the top part of the liquid supply body contour is located inside the inner cavity of the inner liner. Therefore, during the ice making process, the liquid is prevented from sticking to the machine body by the cover of the inner liner, which facilitates cleaning and improves food safety.

[0120] In some embodiments, a notch is provided at the connection between the side sealing plate and the inner liner, and the side sealing plate and the inner liner form a shaft connection hole through the notch. For example, the notch is provided on the inner liner, near the bottom of the inner liner; and the side sealing plate 32 is correspondingly provided with the notch 21. Alternatively, the notch is provided on the side sealing plate, adjacent to or close to the inner liner. In this way, the corresponding notch is formed near the bottom of the inner liner through the relative cooperation between the liquid supply body and the inner liner. The side sealing plate and the inner liner form a shaft connection hole through the notch, and the rotating shaft is inserted into the shaft connection hole. The side sealing plate and the inner liner of the liquid supply mechanism cooperate to limit and support the rotating shaft, so that the rotating shaft 41 is rotatably connected to the side sealing plate 32 and the inner liner 2 respectively.

[0121] In some embodiments, the rotating shaft 41 is fitted with a sealing element, which seals the rotating shaft 41 to the side sealing plate 32 and the inner liner 2 respectively. The sealing element is made of silicone or rubber. The sealing element can be, for example, an integral structure fitted onto the rotating shaft 41; or, the sealing element can be located at the notch 21, or it can be a two-part annular structure formed by dividing a single annular seal. When the sealing element is a semi-circular seal, it can be placed on the liquid supply body, and correspondingly, no semi-circular seal is placed on the inner liner; alternatively, the semi-circular seal can be placed on the inner liner, and correspondingly, no semi-circular seal is placed on the liquid supply body. Therefore, the structural form of the sealing element is not strictly limited here. When the evaporator rotates around the axis of the rotating shaft, the side sealing plate and the inner liner of the liquid supply mechanism cooperate to limit and support the rotating shaft, while the sealing element prevents gaps, achieving a seal between the rotating shaft and the side sealing plate and the inner liner respectively during rotation, thus preventing leakage.

[0122] Specifically, as shown in Figure 7, a notch 21 is provided on the inner liner. The notch 21 includes a first shaft interface 211 and a liquid supply interface 212. The side sealing plate 32 has a second shaft interface 321 and is located inside the liquid supply interface 212. The first shaft interface 211 and the second shaft interface 321 form a shaft connection hole 42. The sealing element is located inside the shaft connection hole 42. The side sealing plate is inserted into the liquid supply interface, so that the first shaft interface and the second shaft interface are positioned opposite each other and form a shaft connection hole. The rotating shaft of the evaporator passes through the shaft connection hole. The side sealing plate supports the rotating shaft, while the inner liner limits the rotation of the rotating shaft. The side sealing plate and the inner liner work together to position the rotating shaft and ensure that the rotating shaft rotates normally. The side sealing plate 32 extends upward from the side of the liquid supply body 31, that is, the side sealing plate 32 and the liquid supply body 31 are integrally formed without gaps, which prevents liquid from leaking out when it spreads along the gap between the evaporator and the side sealing plate.

[0123] The sealing element and its mounting structure include two embodiments.

[0124] The first embodiment is shown in Figure 3: the sealing element 7 is disposed on the periphery of the rotating shaft 41 and can form a circular structure. Specifically, the outer wall of the rotating shaft 41 is provided with a sealing groove, and the sealing element 7 is installed in the sealing groove. The sealing element 71 abuts against the side sealing plate 32 and the inner liner 2 respectively, preventing liquid from leaking out from the gaps between the side sealing plate and the rotating shaft, and between the inner liner and the rotating shaft.

[0125] The second embodiment is shown in Figure 4: The sealing element includes a first sealing element 71 disposed in the first shaft interface 211 and a second sealing element 72 disposed in the second shaft interface 321. The first sealing element 71 and the second sealing element 72 are respectively disposed around the outer periphery of the rotating shaft 41. That is, the first sealing element 71 and the second sealing element 72 respectively wrap around the outside of the rotating shaft 41. The side of the first sealing element 71 and the second sealing element 72 facing the rotating shaft 41 is a concave arc-shaped structure. This arc-shaped structure is the same as the outer shape of the rotating shaft, ensuring that the first sealing element and the second sealing element fit snugly against the outer periphery of the rotating shaft, thereby ensuring the sealing between the inner liner and the rotating shaft, and between the liquid supply body and the rotating shaft, preventing leakage.

[0126] Specifically, the inner wall of the first shaft interface 211 is provided with a first sealing groove 2111, and the inner wall of the second shaft interface 321 is provided with a second sealing groove 3211. The first sealing element 71 is disposed in the first sealing groove 2111 and abuts against the rotating shaft 41; the second sealing element 72 is disposed in the second sealing groove 3211 and abuts against the rotating shaft 41. More specifically, the first sealing element 71 is embedded in the first sealing groove 2111, thereby fixing the first sealing element to the inner liner; the second sealing element 72 is embedded in the second sealing groove 3211, thereby fixing the second sealing element to the side sealing plate. The first and second sealing elements together form a sealing area adapted to the rotating shaft. The shape of the sealing area is the same as the cross-sectional shape of the rotating shaft, and the area of ​​the sealing area is equal to or slightly smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the rotating shaft to ensure a sealing effect.

[0127] In some embodiments, the inner liner 2 and the body 1 are detachably connected, allowing the inner liner to be removed from the body for easy cleaning.

[0128] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 7-8, the inner liner 2 is provided with a splicing groove 213 along the edge of the liquid supply port 212, and the side sealing plate 32 is provided with a splicing strip 322 along its edge, the splicing strip 322 being placed within the splicing groove 213. The cooperation of the splicing groove and the splicing strip ensures a reliable and compact connection between the side sealing plate and the inner liner.

[0129] In some embodiments, the bottom of the liquid supply body 31 is provided with a disassembly and assembly mechanism, which includes a telescopic arm (not shown in the figure) that is movably connected to the liquid supply body 31; the body 1 is provided with a positioning groove (not shown in the figure), and the telescopic arm can be inserted into the positioning groove.

[0130] The disassembly and assembly mechanism allows the liquid supply unit to be detachably installed inside the inner tank, facilitating cleaning and disassembly. Specifically, the telescopic arm and the liquid supply unit are movably connected; the telescopic arm is extendable. When extended, it inserts into a positioning slot, fixing the relative positions of the inner tank and the liquid supply unit. This ensures a fixed-shape and size shaft connection hole between the side sealing plate and the inner tank, guaranteeing the reliability of the connection between the evaporator and the main body. When the telescopic arm retracts, it leaves the positioning slot, allowing the liquid supply mechanism to be removed from the main body, separating it for easy cleaning.

[0131] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 7-8, the inner wall of the inner liner 2 is provided with a receiving groove 22, and the outer wall of the liquid supply body 31 is provided with a support block 33. The support block 33 is embedded in the receiving groove 22 to fix the liquid supply body 31. The receiving groove allows the support block to be mounted on the inner liner, thereby providing support for the liquid supply body.

[0132] It should be noted that, as shown in Figure 8, the disassembly and assembly mechanism is located at the front end of the liquid supply body 31, while the support block 33 is located at the rear end of the liquid supply body 31, thereby achieving two-point support for the liquid supply body, so that the liquid supply body can be stably and reliably installed on the machine body, thus making the positions of the liquid supply body and the evaporator relatively fixed, ensuring that the bottom of the evaporator can always be immersed in the liquid in the liquid supply body, and realizing ice making.

[0133] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG7, the receiving groove 22 includes a guide groove 221 and a supporting groove 222. The guide groove 221 extends downwardly from the supporting groove 222, that is, one end of the guide groove 221 is provided with the supporting groove 222, and the other end is provided with an opening. The height of one end of the guide groove 221 is higher than that of the other end. The supporting block enters the guide groove through the opening and enters the supporting groove under the guidance of the guide groove. The supporting groove is horizontally arranged so that the supporting block placed in the supporting groove can be effectively supported, and it also facilitates the supporting block to enter the guide groove from the supporting groove.

[0134] The receiving tank facilitates the installation of the rear end of the liquid supply body onto the rear end of the inner tank, and allows the bottom of the evaporator to be placed inside the liquid supply body, ensuring that the liquid in the liquid supply body can soak the bottom of the evaporator, that is, the evaporator can contact the liquid in the liquid supply body.

[0135] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 5-7, this disclosure also includes a cutting tool 5. The inner liner 2 is provided with a cutting tool groove 23, and the cutting tool 5 is inserted into the cutting tool groove 23. The cutting tool groove allows the cutting tool to be reliably and stably installed on the inner liner and achieves reliable contact between the cutting tool and the evaporator, thereby achieving effective ice making.

[0136] It should be noted that there are two notches 21, two receiving grooves 22, and two knife-joint grooves 23, all symmetrically arranged on both sides of the inner liner 2. There are two side sealing plates 32 and two supporting blocks 33, all symmetrically arranged on both sides of the liquid supply body 31. The receiving grooves 22 and the supporting blocks 33 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, and the notches 21 and the side sealing plates 32 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0137] Accordingly, the present disclosure also provides a cold drink device, which is equipped with the ice-making mechanism described above. The specific structure of the ice-making mechanism is as described above and will not be repeated here.

[0138] In summary, the embodiments of this disclosure also provide an ice-making mechanism and a cold drink device that are easy to clean and prevent leakage.

[0139] As shown in Figures 9 to 12, an embodiment of this disclosure also provides a feeding device for a cold beverage equipment, including a feeding tray 81, a first disassembly mechanism 82 and a switching mechanism 83, wherein the first disassembly mechanism 82 and the switching mechanism 83 are both installed on the outer side wall of the feeding tray 81.

[0140] The first disassembly and assembly mechanism 82 includes an elastic element 821 and a snap-fit ​​assembly 822. The elastic element 821 elastically abuts against the inner side of the snap-fit ​​assembly 822. The elastic element 821 extends and retracts to connect or separate the snap-fit ​​assembly 822 from the machine body, thereby realizing the disassembly and installation of the feed tray 81.

[0141] The feeding tray 81 is provided with a drain section 811 for discharging liquid from the feeding tray. A switching mechanism 83 is correspondingly provided with the drain section 811, and the switching mechanism 83 is used to close or open the outlet of the drain section 811. Preferably, the outlet of the drain section 811 can extend outside the feeding tray 81. The feeding tray can be defined as a liquid feeding tray.

[0142] Firstly, regarding the disassembly and assembly of the feeding tray 81, the feeding device of this embodiment achieves the disassembly and assembly of the feeding tray 81 through a first disassembly and assembly mechanism 82. Furthermore, the first disassembly and assembly mechanism 82 is designed as a combination structure of an elastic element 821 and a snap-fit ​​assembly 822, replacing the one-piece molded disassembly and assembly parts in the prior art. The elastic element 821 provides the extension and retraction power, while the snap-fit ​​assembly 822 is responsible for connecting or separating from the machine body; their functions are clearly defined. When the elastic element 821 suffers irreversible deformation or damage due to long-term repeated extension and retraction, only the elastic element 821 needs to be replaced, without replacing the entire first disassembly and assembly mechanism 82, significantly reducing replacement costs. Simultaneously, the elastic element 821 can be a common, highly versatile elastic element, unrestricted by differences in beverage equipment models. Even with equipment upgrades, compatible elastic elements 821 can be easily purchased, greatly simplifying the replacement and maintenance process and solving the problems of high replacement costs and difficulty in finding spare parts for existing one-piece molded disassembly and assembly parts.

[0143] Secondly, regarding the opening and closing of the drain section 811, the feeding device installs the switching mechanism 83 outside the feeding tray 81 to close or open the outlet of the drain section 811 located outside the feeding tray 81, instead of setting the self-starting component inside the drain section 811. This design completely avoids the problem of material residue caused by the complex structure and numerous gaps in the parts of the self-starting component. Since the switching mechanism 83 is located outside the drain section 811, its surface and the mating parts with the drain section 811 are easier to clean. Daily cleaning can thoroughly remove residual materials, especially viscous materials, which are less likely to accumulate, effectively preventing bacterial growth and ensuring the hygienic quality of smoothies or ice cream. This solves the problem of difficult cleaning and hygiene issues associated with the existing self-starting component located inside the drain section.

[0144] In summary, the feeding device of this embodiment not only reduces the maintenance cost and difficulty of disassembling and assembling the feeding tray 81, but also improves the cleaning convenience and hygiene safety of the drainage structure, and has significant practical value.

[0145] In some embodiments, the elastic element 821 is made of metal, which provides better long-term stability. In existing disassembly parts for feeding devices, the fixing part, telescopic part, and fastening part are integrally molded structures, typically made of plastic. The plastic telescopic part is prone to creep under repeated stress over long periods, leading to permanent deformation and preventing the feeding tray from being properly secured. Furthermore, since the feeding device is used in beverage equipment to prepare smoothies, the telescopic part of the disassembly part is constantly exposed to low temperatures. Low temperatures reduce the flexibility of the plastic telescopic part, making it difficult to produce the expected elastic deformation under stress. A larger force is required to compress the telescopic part to disassemble the feeding device, and in severe cases, the increased brittleness of the telescopic part can cause it to crack, rendering the entire disassembly part unusable.

[0146] In some embodiments, the elastic element 821 is a metal compression spring. Metal compression springs are mature and common products; various sizes of metal compression springs are available on the market, readily available, and very inexpensive. If the elastic element 821 is damaged, the user only needs to replace the elastic element 821 to ensure the normal operation of the first disassembly and assembly mechanism 82, resulting in low maintenance costs.

[0147] In some embodiments, the bottom of the feed tray 81 is provided with a sliding cavity 812 for the snap-fit ​​assembly 822 to slide, and the snap-fit ​​assembly 822 is slidably installed in the sliding cavity 812;

[0148] The sliding cavity 812 is provided with a retaining plate 813. One end of the elastic member 821 abuts against the snap-fit ​​assembly 822, and the other end abuts against the retaining plate 813. The elastic deformation of the elastic member 821 can drive the snap-fit ​​assembly 822 to slide along the length of the sliding cavity 812. This allows the end of the snap-fit ​​assembly 822 away from the elastic member 821 to selectively extend to the outside of the feed tray 81 and snap-fit ​​with the machine body, or to retract into the sliding cavity 812 and disengage from the machine body. This enables the snap-fit ​​assembly 822 to connect or separate from the machine body, thereby realizing the disassembly and installation of the feed tray 81.

[0149] In some embodiments, the snap-fit ​​assembly 822 includes a snap-fit ​​member 8221 and a toggle member 8222. The toggle member 8222 is vertically disposed at the bottom of the snap-fit ​​member 8221 and protrudes outside the sliding cavity 812. One end of the elastic member 821 abuts against the toggle member 8222.

[0150] The latching member 8221 includes a latching part 82211 and a limiting part 82212, and the actuating member 8222 is vertically disposed at the bottom of the limiting part 82212;

[0151] The left and right sides of the feeding tray 81 are respectively provided with connecting seats 85, the connecting seats 85 are provided with movable holes 851, and the machine body is provided with slots (not shown in the figure) that cooperate with the snap-fit ​​part 82211. The positions of the movable holes 851 and the slots correspond to each other.

[0152] The width of the limiting part 82212 is greater than the width of the movable hole 851;

[0153] The snap-fit ​​part 82211 passes through the movable hole 851; the elastic member 821 extends and retracts to make the snap-fit ​​part 82211 extend out of the movable hole 851 or retract into the movable hole 851, so that the snap-fit ​​part 82211 can be inserted into or disengaged from the slot.

[0154] The snap-fit ​​assembly 822 includes a snap-fit ​​member 8221 and a toggle member 8222, which have clearly defined functions and work together seamlessly. The toggle member 8222 is vertically mounted at the bottom of the snap-fit ​​member 8221 and protrudes from the outside of the sliding cavity 812. This design allows users to operate it directly by hand without the need for tools, easily driving the snap-fit ​​member 8221 to complete the extension and retraction action, greatly simplifying the disassembly and assembly steps of the feed tray 81 and significantly improving the ease of operation.

[0155] The connector 85 is provided with a movable hole 851, and the locking part 82211 passes through the movable hole 851. The movable hole 851 can guide the sliding direction of the locking part 82211, ensuring that it accurately matches the slots on both sides of the machine body. When the elastic element 821 extends or retracts, the locking part 82211 can stably extend or retract from the movable hole 851, realizing reliable connection or separation with the machine body slot, avoiding connection instability caused by locking misalignment.

[0156] It is worth noting that the first disassembly and assembly mechanism 82 can be configured as one or two.

[0157] In some embodiments, the first disassembly and assembly mechanism 82 is provided, which can be set on one side of the bottom of the feeding tray 81, while other fasteners are provided on the other side for fixing. For example, a guide rib can be provided on the side opposite to the first disassembly and assembly mechanism, and the guide rib and the slot on the machine body are connected.

[0158] In other embodiments, the feeding tray 81 is provided with symmetrically arranged first disassembly and assembly mechanisms 82 on both sides, and the feeding tray 81 is provided with connecting seats 85 that cooperate with the first disassembly and assembly mechanisms 82 on both sides. The machine body is provided with slots (not shown in the figure) that cooperate with the locking parts 82211 on both sides. The feeding device of this embodiment realizes the disassembly and assembly of the feeding tray 81 by using two symmetrically arranged separate first disassembly and assembly mechanisms 82. Specifically, when disassembling the feeding device, it is only necessary to press the actuating parts 8222 of the two first disassembly and assembly mechanisms 82 to bring the actuating parts 8222 closer together, so that the locking parts 82211 can be disengaged from the slots, and the entire feeding device can be easily removed. When installing the feeding device, since there are support blocks 86 on both sides of the rear of the feeding tray 81, and the machine body has guide grooves that cooperate with the support blocks 86, the support blocks 86 of the feeding tray 81 are moved along the guide groove to the positioning part of the guide groove (not shown in the figure), which can fix the rear end position of the feeding tray 81. Then, the feeding device is moved close to the front of the first disassembly and assembly mechanism 82, and the two actuating parts 8222 of the first disassembly and assembly mechanism 82 are pressed at the same time, so that the feeding device can move inside the machine body. When the position of the movable hole 851 is aligned with the position of the slot, the actuating part 8222 is slowly released, so that the two snap-fit ​​components 822 move towards the slot respectively until the snap-fit ​​part 82211 is inserted into the slot, and the installation of the feeding device is completed.

[0159] In some embodiments, a guide ridge 8121 is provided protruding downward inside the sliding cavity 812. The guide ridge 8121 is arranged in a straight line, and the distribution direction of the guide ridge 8121 is consistent with the sliding direction of the snap-fit ​​member 8221.

[0160] The snap-fit ​​component 8221 has a guide groove 8223 recessed inward on the side facing the feed tray 81, and the guide groove 8223 and the guide protrusion 8121 are slidably guided together.

[0161] Through the sliding engagement of the guide protrusion 8121 and the guide groove 8223, when the elastic element 821 undergoes elastic deformation, the snap-fit ​​element 8221 can be guided to move in a straight line along the guide protrusion 8121, which avoids the snap-fit ​​element 8221 from deviating when sliding, enhances the stability of the snap-fit ​​element 8221 sliding, and ensures that it is accurately connected with the slot of the machine body.

[0162] In some embodiments, the actuating member 8222 is provided with a mounting protrusion 8224 on the side facing the abutment plate 813, and the elastic member 821 is sleeved on the outside of the mounting protrusion 8224 and abuts against the actuating member 8222.

[0163] The sliding cavity 812 has an elastic element limiting groove 8122 on the side away from the actuating element 8222, which is the same size as the elastic element 821. The side of the elastic element 821 away from the actuating element 8222 is installed in the elastic element limiting groove 8122 and abuts against the abutting plate 813.

[0164] By installing the protruding head 8224 and the elastic element limiting groove 8122, a bidirectional limiting is formed on the elastic element 821. This prevents the elastic element 821 from shifting, tilting, or falling off during extension and retraction, ensuring that it always exerts force stably in the preset direction, making the action of the locking piece 8221 more precise. At the same time, the two ends of the elastic element 821 abut against the actuating piece 8222 and the clamping plate 813 respectively, resulting in more even force distribution, reducing local wear, and extending service life. The stable elastic force also ensures the reliable fit between the locking piece 8221 and the machine body slot, further improving the stability and smoothness of the feeding tray 81's assembly and disassembly.

[0165] In some embodiments, the feeding device for the cold beverage equipment further includes a fixing seat 84, which is detachably installed below the feeding tray 81, and the two sides of the fixing seat 84 abut against the connecting seat 85.

[0166] The bottom of the feeding tray 81 is provided with several limiting plates 814, and the fixing seat 84 is covered on the outside of the limiting plates 814. The bottom surface of the feeding tray 81, the inner surface of the fixing seat 84 and the several limiting plates 814 form a sliding cavity 812.

[0167] The fixed base 84 is provided with a sliding limiting hole 841, and the lower part of the toggle member 8222 extends out of the fixed base 84 through the sliding limiting hole 841.

[0168] The fixed base 84 is detachably installed below the feeding tray 81, and together with the bottom surface of the feeding tray 81 and the limiting plate 814, forms a sliding cavity 812. This modular design allows for easy disassembly of the fixed base 84 when it is necessary to install or maintain components such as the snap-fit ​​assembly 822 and the elastic element 821 inside the sliding cavity 812, significantly reducing operational difficulty and improving assembly and maintenance efficiency. Furthermore, the fixed base 84 provides support for the snap-fit ​​assembly 822, preventing it from falling off.

[0169] The fixed base 84 abuts against the connecting base 85 on both sides, forming a stable support fit with the connecting base 85, effectively enhancing the rigidity and stability of the overall structure of the feeding tray 81 and reducing shaking during equipment operation. The sliding limit hole 841 provided on the fixed base 84 not only allows the actuating member 8222 to pass through, but also controls the sliding stroke of the actuating member 8222 by limiting the length of the sliding limit hole, thereby controlling the sliding stroke of the locking member 8221. This ensures that the extension or retraction distance of the locking member 8221 is just right, preventing insufficient stroke from causing a loose locking and excessive stroke from causing damage to the components, further improving the reliability and safety of the locking.

[0170] In some embodiments, the switching mechanism 83 is mounted on the bottom of the fixed base 84, and the outlet of the drain section 811 extends out of the fixed base 84.

[0171] The switching mechanism 83 is provided with a fourth sealing element 834. By inserting the fourth sealing element 834 into the outlet of the drain section 811 or covering the outside of the outlet of the drain section 811, the outlet of the drain section 811 is kept in a closed state. By removing the fourth sealing element 834 from the outlet of the drain section 811, the outlet of the drain section 811 is kept in an open state.

[0172] The fourth seal 834 of the switching mechanism 83 is located outside the outlet of the drain section 811. It is partially inserted into or covers the outlet of the drain section 811, effectively sealing the outlet. This method of concealing the drain section 811 eliminates the presence of small parts and hidden gaps. When cleaning is required, simply detach the fourth seal 834 from the outlet of the drain section 811 to thoroughly clean its surface and the inner and outer surfaces of the drain section 811. There are no cleaning dead zones due to complex structure or hidden components, allowing for easy removal of residual materials, especially highly viscous materials.

[0173] In some embodiments, the switching mechanism 83 includes a rotating base 831 and a flipping member 832; the rotating base 831 is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the fixed base 84, and the flipping member 832 is rotatably mounted on the rotating base 831.

[0174] The flipping member 832 includes a pressing part 8321 and a driven part 8322 connected to each other; the fourth sealing member 834 is an elastic sealing member, which is installed on the side of the driven part 8322 facing the drain part 811. The installation position of the fourth sealing member 834 corresponds to the position of the drain outlet of the drain part 811. By rotating the pressing part 8321, the driven part 8322 is driven to rotate, so that the fourth sealing member 834 can close the drain outlet of the drain part 811 or disengage from the drain outlet of the drain part 811.

[0175] The pressing part 8321 and the driven part 8322 of the flipping part 832 are linked. By rotating the pressing part 8321, the fourth seal 834 on the driven part 8322 can be disengaged from the outlet of the drain part 811, making the operation simple and labor-saving. Moreover, the raw material in the feeding tray 81 only contacts the surface of the fourth seal 834 and basically does not come into contact with the rotating seat 831 and the flipping part 832. When cleaning, only the surface of the fourth seal 834 needs to be cleaned, which is simple and can thoroughly clean the material without leaving any residue.

[0176] In some embodiments, the switching mechanism 83 further includes a torsional elastic element 833, which includes a main body (not shown in the figure) and a first torsional portion (not shown in the figure) and a second torsional portion (not shown in the figure) disposed on both sides of the main body and arranged at an angle. The main body is mounted on the rotating seat 831, the first torsional portion abuts against the bottom surface of the fixed seat 84, and the second torsional portion abuts against the pressing portion 8321.

[0177] When the outlet of the drain section 811 is blocked by the fourth seal 834, the angle between the pressing part 8321 and the bottom surface of the fixing seat 84 is smaller than the angle between the first torsion part and the second torsion part. This allows the cooperation of the first and second torsion parts to provide a continuous upward pressing force for the fourth seal 834. This design ensures that the fourth seal 834 can tightly block the outlet of the drain section 811, effectively preventing raw material leakage during the preparation process and improving the reliability of the seal. At the same time, thanks to the elastic properties of the torsion elastic member 833, the pressing force is stable and durable, unaffected by long-term use, further ensuring the stability of the sealing effect. Furthermore, when it is necessary to open the outlet of the drain section 811, simply rotate the pressing part 8321 away from the drain section 811 to reduce the angle between the first twisting part and the second twisting part, so that the fourth sealing member 834 can be disengaged from the outlet of the drain section 811. Due to the elastic action of the first twisting part and the second twisting part, releasing the hand or reducing the force on the pressing part 8321 can cause the fourth sealing member 834 to reseal the outlet of the drain section 811.

[0178] Preferably, the torsion elastic element 833 is a torsion spring.

[0179] In some embodiments, the driven part 8322 has a sealing element mounting protrusion 83221 on the side facing the drain part 811, and the fourth sealing element 834 is fitted onto the outside of the sealing element mounting protrusion 83221. In some embodiments, the volume of the sealing element mounting protrusion 83221 near the driven part 8322 is smaller, forming a locking groove. The side of the fourth sealing element 834 near the driven part 8322 engages with the locking groove, which can effectively prevent the fourth sealing element 834 from shifting or falling off during use, and ensure the stability of the engagement between the fourth sealing element 834 and the outlet of the drain part 811.

[0180] The size of the fourth seal 834 is matched with the size of the outlet of the drainage section 811, allowing the fourth seal 834 to block the outlet of the drainage section 811 through its own elastic deformation. This design not only achieves a tight seal to prevent material leakage, but also accommodates minor dimensional deviations that may exist at the outlet, improving the adaptability and reliability of the seal. Preferably, the size of the end of the fourth seal 834 facing the drainage section 811 is slightly smaller than the size of the outlet of the drainage section 811, while the size of the side of the fourth seal 834 away from the drainage section 811 is larger than the size of the outlet of the drainage section 811, so that one end of the fourth seal 834 can be partially inserted into the outlet, while the other end is stuck outside the outlet, achieving a good sealing effect.

[0181] Referring to Figures 13-18, an embodiment of this disclosure also provides a liquid supply device, including a body 1, a liquid storage tank 92, a liquid supply tray 93, a self-starting mechanism, and a disassembly and assembly mechanism. The liquid storage tank 92 and the liquid supply tray 93 are both installed on the body 1, and the liquid storage tank 92 is located above the liquid supply tray 93.

[0182] The bottom of the liquid storage tank 92 is provided with a liquid outlet 921; the self-starting mechanism includes a self-starting component and a self-starting platform 932. The self-starting component is located at the bottom of the liquid storage tank 92 to close the liquid outlet 921, and the self-starting platform 932 is located on the liquid supply tray 93; the self-starting platform 932 and the self-starting component abut against each other to allow the self-starting component to move and open the liquid outlet 921.

[0183] The disassembly and assembly mechanism includes a disassembly and assembly component installed on the liquid supply tray 93. The disassembly and assembly component includes a disassembly and assembly part 94, which can extend and retract to connect or separate from the body 1, thereby realizing the disassembly and assembly of the liquid supply tray 93.

[0184] The liquid supply device in this embodiment is equipped with a self-starting mechanism, which includes a self-starting component and a self-starting platform, respectively mounted on the liquid storage tank and the liquid supply tray. When both the liquid storage tank and the liquid supply tray are installed on the machine body, the self-starting platform and the self-starting component abut against each other, pushing the self-starting component that closes the liquid outlet, thereby opening the liquid outlet. The liquid in the liquid storage tank flows into the liquid supply tray through the liquid outlet, realizing automatic liquid addition to the liquid supply tray without manual start-up, reducing labor intensity and eliminating the need for a pump, thus reducing costs. Moreover, since both the liquid storage tank and the liquid supply tray are mounted on the machine body, the shaved ice machine occupies a small area, has a simple and compact structure, and reduces the possibility of liquid leakage.

[0185] Furthermore, in this embodiment, a disassembly and assembly mechanism is provided on the liquid supply device. The disassembly and assembly component is installed on the liquid supply tray. When the component extends, it connects to the body, for example, by locking onto the body, thus fixing the liquid supply tray to the body. When the user moves the component to retract it, the component separates from the body, allowing the liquid supply tray to be removed, thus disassembling the tray. During installation, simply extend the component again and lock it onto the body. The structure is simple, requires no tools, is easy to operate, and is convenient to assemble and disassemble, resulting in high efficiency.

[0186] Specifically, as shown in Figure 16, the bottom of the liquid storage tank 92 is provided with a liquid outlet pipe 922 communicating with the liquid outlet 921, and the self-starting component is installed inside the liquid outlet pipe 922. The liquid outlet pipe 922 has a cavity extending through both ends, and the self-starting component is installed inside the cavity and movably connected to the liquid outlet pipe 922. The liquid outlet pipe 922 extends downward from the edge of the liquid outlet 921. The liquid outlet pipe is used to install the self-starting component and also serves to guide the liquid flowing out of the liquid storage tank from the liquid outlet.

[0187] The self-starting assembly includes a first control rod 923 movably connected to the liquid outlet pipe 922 and a first sealing member 924 disposed on the top of the first control rod 923. The first sealing member 924 is disposed on the liquid outlet 921 to close the liquid outlet 921. The first sealing member 924 is made of an elastic material, such as rubber or silicone. The edge of the first sealing member 924 abuts against the liquid outlet 921. Under hydraulic action, the first sealing member tightly adheres to the liquid outlet, thereby closing the liquid outlet and preventing liquid from flowing into it. Therefore, when liquid is filled into the storage tank, the liquid will not flow out from the liquid outlet.

[0188] As shown in Figures 16-17, the liquid supply tray 93 has a liquid supply chamber 931, and the self-opening platform 932 is located inside the liquid supply chamber 931 and below the first control rod 923. The self-opening platform 932 and the first control rod 923 abut against each other, causing the first sealing element 924 to move and opening the liquid outlet 921. The liquid storage tank and the liquid supply tray are respectively installed on the machine body. At this time, the self-opening platform and the first control rod abut against each other, pushing the first control rod upward, driving the first sealing element to move upward, separating the first sealing element from the liquid outlet, thereby opening the liquid outlet, allowing the liquid in the liquid storage tank to flow into the liquid outlet, and then into the liquid supply chamber through the liquid outlet pipe, realizing the delivery of liquid to the liquid supply tray.

[0189] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 14 and 17, the liquid supply tray 93 is provided with an overflow port 933 and an overflow pipe 934. The overflow pipe 934 is located inside the liquid supply chamber 931 and communicates with the overflow port 933. The height of the top of the overflow pipe 934 is lower than the height of the four perimeters of the liquid supply tray 93. The overflow port is located on the bottom wall of the liquid supply tray, that is, at the bottom of the liquid supply chamber. When the liquid level in the liquid supply chamber is higher than the top of the overflow pipe, the liquid overflows over the top of the overflow pipe and flows into the overflow pipe, and is discharged out of the liquid supply chamber through the overflow port. At the same time, in order to prevent liquid from overflowing through the four perimeters of the liquid supply tray, the height of the top of the overflow pipe must be lower than the height of the four perimeters of the liquid supply tray, always ensuring that the liquid level does not exceed the height of the four perimeters of the liquid supply tray. Therefore, the overflow port and overflow pipe prevent excessive liquid in the liquid supply tray from overflowing to the perimeters of the liquid supply tray, collect the liquid centrally, avoid contaminating the machine body and other equipment, and reduce cleaning work.

[0190] To prevent liquid from overflowing from contaminating the entire machine body and its components, preferably, as shown in Figures 14-15, the machine body 1 is provided with a guide channel 13, which is located below the overflow port 933, so that the liquid flows into the guide channel and flows along the guide channel into a designated container for collection.

[0191] More preferably, the guide channel 13 includes a receiving portion 131 and a guide portion 132 that are connected to each other. The receiving portion 131 is located below the overflow port 933. The receiving portion 131 is inclined downwards from the direction away from the guide portion 132 towards the direction of the guide portion 132. When liquid falls into the receiving portion, the liquid generates kinetic energy due to the inclination of the receiving portion, and automatically flows in the direction of the guide portion. No machine drive is required, the structure is simple, and the cost is low.

[0192] In addition, as shown in Figures 13-16, the body 1 is provided with an ice-making tank 11, and the liquid supply tray 93 is installed in the ice-making tank 11; the top of the body 1 is provided with a liquid storage tank 12 that communicates with the ice-making tank 11, and the liquid storage tank 92 is placed in the liquid storage tank 12 and inserted into the ice-making tank 11.

[0193] The liquid storage tank is placed inside the liquid storage tank, and the shape and size of the tank and tank are matched to each other, which serves to limit the movement of the tank. At the same time, the bottom of the tank is inserted into the ice-making tank, causing the first control lever to abut against the self-starting platform, automatically opening the liquid outlet and automatically delivering the liquid from the tank to the supply chamber. The structure is simple and the operation is convenient.

[0194] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG18, the disassembly and assembly mechanism further includes a support block 95 disposed on the outer wall of the liquid supply tray 93, the support block 95 being snapped onto the body 1; the support block 95 is disposed at one end of the liquid supply tray 93, and the disassembly and assembly component is disposed at the other end of the liquid supply tray 93. The two ends of the liquid supply tray are respectively connected to the body through the support block and the disassembly and assembly component, achieving two-point support and making the connection between the liquid supply tray and the body reliable and stable.

[0195] In some embodiments, as shown in Figure 15, the inner wall of the ice-making tank 11 is provided with a fixing groove 14 and a guide groove 15; the disassembly / assembly component 94 can be inserted into the fixing groove 14 to connect the disassembly / assembly component 94 to the machine body 1. When the disassembly / assembly component extends, it inserts into the fixing groove and locks onto the machine body, thus fixing the liquid supply tray. When the disassembly / assembly component retracts, it separates from the fixing groove, allowing the liquid supply tray to be removed from the ice-making tank. Its structure is simple and its disassembly / assembly is easy.

[0196] The guide groove 15 includes an inlet 151 and a positioning part 152, with the height of the inlet 151 being lower than the height of the positioning part 152. The support block 95 enters the positioning part 152 through the inlet 151. Since the end of the liquid supply tray with the support block is located at the rear of the evaporator cylinder, a guide groove is provided in this embodiment to allow for insertion of the bottom end of the cylinder into the liquid supply chamber without disassembling the cylinder. The support block enters the positioning part from the inlet and is supported and fixed by the positioning part. The height of the inlet is lower than the height of the positioning part, allowing the support block to pass around the cylinder from below and enter the positioning part located at the rear of the cylinder, ensuring that the installation of the liquid supply tray does not interfere with the cylinder and that disassembly of the cylinder is unnecessary. After the support block is placed in the positioning part, the other end of the liquid supply tray is lifted upwards until the disassembly part is secured in the fixing groove. Disassembling the liquid supply tray is performed by reversing the above steps. The structure is simple, the operation is simple, disassembly and assembly are convenient, and the efficiency is high.

[0197] In some embodiments, as shown in Figures 17-18, the disassembly / assembly component 94 includes a fixed part 941 and a movable part. The fixed part 941 and the liquid supply tray 93 are positioned relatively fixed. The movable part includes a telescopic portion 942 and a fastening portion 943. The fixed part 941, the telescopic portion 942, and the fastening portion 943 are connected sequentially. The fastening portion 943 is connected to or separated from the body 1 by extending and retracting the telescopic portion 942. Preferably, the telescopic portion 942 is made of an elastic material. One end of the telescopic portion is fixed to the liquid supply tray by the fixed part, and the other end is connected to the fastening portion. The fastening portion is inserted into or removed from the fixed slot by extending and retracting the telescopic portion, thereby connecting and separating the liquid supply tray from the body. When the liquid supply tray is separated from the body, it can be directly removed from the ice-making tank.

[0198] In some embodiments, the movable part further includes a receiving portion 944 and a handrail portion 945 disposed on the receiving portion 944. The telescopic portion 942 is connected to the fastening portion 943 through the receiving portion 944. The receiving portion serves to receive the telescopic portion and the fastening portion. The handrail portion allows the user to move the handrail portion to move the receiving portion, thereby compressing the telescopic portion and separating the fastening portion from the machine body. When the handrail portion is released, the telescopic portion returns to its original shape, resetting the fastening portion, allowing it to be reinserted into the fixing slot, and the liquid supply tray is re-fixed to the machine body.

[0199] In some embodiments, the number of movable parts is at least two, and they are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the fixed part 941. The number of support blocks 95 is at least two, and they are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the liquid supply tray 93. Correspondingly, the number of fixed grooves 14 and guide grooves 15 are two each, and they are symmetrically arranged on the inner sidewall of the ice-making tank 11. Therefore, the liquid supply tray has four points for connection with the machine body, which is reliable and stable.

[0200] In some embodiments, as shown in FIG17, the disassembly assembly further includes a mounting member 96, and the disassembly assembly 94 is mounted on the liquid supply tray 93 via the mounting member 96. The mounting member 96 has a snap-fit ​​opening 961 and a handrail opening 962. The snap-fit ​​portion 943 passes through the snap-fit ​​opening 961, and the handrail portion 945 passes through the handrail opening 962. The disassembly assembly is mounted on the bottom of the liquid supply tray via the mounting member. The snap-fit ​​portion and the handrail portion extend out of the mounting member, allowing the snap-fit ​​portion to connect with the machine body. When the user moves the handrail portion, the telescopic portion is compressed, causing the snap-fit ​​portion to retract.

[0201] Accordingly, referring to Figures 13-18, the embodiments of this disclosure also provide a shaved ice machine, including the liquid supply device described above. The specific structure of the liquid supply device is as described above and will not be repeated here.

[0202] In summary, the embodiments of this disclosure also provide a liquid supply device and a shaved ice machine, which realize automatic liquid addition and are easy to assemble and disassemble.

[0203] Referring to Figures 19-26, embodiments of this disclosure also provide a liquid supply mechanism for easy drainage, including a liquid supply tray 61 and an opening mechanism disposed on the liquid supply tray 61. The liquid supply tray 61 is provided with a drain port 611, and the drain port 611 and the opening mechanism are correspondingly disposed. The opening mechanism includes an installation component and an opening component.

[0204] The installation assembly includes a sealing seat 64 and a drain pipe 62, with the drain port 611, sealing seat 64, and drain pipe 62 connected in sequence. The unsealing assembly includes a valve control 65 and a third sealing element 66, with the third sealing element 66 disposed on the valve control 65. The valve control 65 and drain pipe 62 are movably connected, and the third sealing element 66 is disposed within the sealing seat 64. By driving the valve control 65 to move the third sealing element 66, the sealing seat 64 and drain pipe 62 are connected or disconnected, thereby opening and closing the drain port 611.

[0205] In the embodiments of this disclosure, a drain port and an opening mechanism are provided on the liquid supply tray. The opening mechanism includes an installation component and an opening component. The installation component includes a sealing seat and a drain pipe, with the drain port, sealing seat, and drain pipe sequentially connected. The opening component includes a valve control and a seal, with the seal mounted on the valve control. The valve control and drain pipe are movably connected, and the seal is located within the sealing seat. The sealing seat and drain pipe respectively support and limit the seal and valve control, ensuring that the sealing seat and drain pipe move in a predetermined direction without deviation, resulting in a reliable and stable structure. Initially, the seal is pressed against the bottom of the sealing seat under hydraulic pressure, preventing communication between the sealing seat and drain pipe. When the user drives the valve control to move the seal against the hydraulic pressure, the sealing seat and drain pipe connect, allowing the liquid in the liquid supply tray to flow sequentially through the drain port, sealing seat, and drain pipe, thus draining the liquid from the supply tray. The structure is simple, easy to operate, and highly efficient.

[0206] Specifically, as shown in Figures 20 and 22-26, a support frame 63 is provided inside the drain pipe 62, and the valve control 65 is movably connected to the support frame 63. A drain cavity 621 is provided inside the drain pipe 62, extending through both ends of the drain pipe 62. The support frame 63 is located within the drain cavity 621 and has a liquid passage 631. The drain port 611 communicates with the drain cavity 621 through the liquid passage 631. The valve control 65 passes through the support frame 63, and a third sealing element 66 is mounted on the support frame 63. The third sealing element 66 covers the liquid passage 631, preventing communication between the drain port and the liquid passage, thus sealing the drain port. When the valve control moves the sealing element upwards, the liquid passage is opened, allowing liquid in the supply tray to flow sequentially through the drain port, the liquid passage, and the drain cavity, finally being discharged through the outlet at the bottom of the drain pipe. The support frame provides support for the opening assembly. Its structure is simple, easy to operate, and highly efficient.

[0207] Preferably, as shown in FIG26, the valve control device 65 includes a valve stem 651, one end of which is provided with a mounting groove 6511, and the other end is provided with a valve control handle 652; the third sealing element 66 is embedded in the mounting groove 6511. The third sealing element 66 is sleeved on the valve stem 651 and fixed to the valve stem 651 by the mounting groove 6511. The valve control handle is provided so that the user can push the valve control handle to push the valve stem, thereby driving the sealing element.

[0208] To reduce the space occupied by the valve control and decrease its overall size, and to ensure stable and reliable movement of the valve control, as shown in Figures 22 and 24, the side wall of the drain pipe 62 is provided with a clearance notch 623. The valve control handle 652 passes through the clearance notch 623 and can move along the clearance notch 623. This not only saves space for the valve control handle to move, but also limits the movement of the valve control handle, ensuring that the valve control handle moves in a predetermined direction, thereby ensuring the accuracy of opening or closing the drain port of the seal.

[0209] More preferably, as shown in Figures 22 and 26, the valve control handle includes a connecting part 6521, a limiting part 6522, and a grip part 6523. The valve stem 651, connecting part 6521, limiting part 6522, and grip part 6523 are connected sequentially. The connecting part 6521 passes through the clearance notch 623. The height of the connecting part 6521 is lower than the height of the grip part 6523, making the valve control handle 652 form a Z-shaped structure. That is, the limiting part and the grip part are at a certain angle, and the user's fingers are placed between the limiting part and the grip part, which plays a role in preventing slippage and allowing for better valve control. The connecting part and the limiting part are also at a certain angle. When the valve control handle is pushed to the top of the clearance notch, the limiting part will abut against the outer wall of the drain pipe. That is, the connecting part and the limiting part cooperate to abut against the drain pipe from two different angles. In addition, the clearance notch limits the connecting part on both sides, effectively positioning the valve control handle in both the lateral and longitudinal directions. This further ensures that the valve control handle moves in the predetermined direction, thereby ensuring the accuracy of opening or closing the drain port of the seal.

[0210] Specifically, as shown in Figures 19 and 22, the sealing seat 64 is provided with a sealing groove 641, the opening of which is a drain port 611. That is, the drain port 611, the sealing groove 641, the through port 631, and the drain chamber 621 are connected in sequence. The valve stem 651 passes through the sealing groove 641 and the drain chamber 621. Specifically, the support frame 63 is provided on the bottom wall of the sealing groove 641. When the seal is subjected to hydraulic pressure, the seal is pressed tightly against the bottom wall of the sealing groove, covering the support frame and its through port, so that the sealing groove and the through port are not connected, thus preventing the liquid from being discharged through the drain pipe. When the drive valve controls the seal to move upward, the through port opens, and the sealing groove connects with the through port, allowing the liquid to flow into the through port, thus allowing the liquid in the supply tray to be discharged through the drain pipe.

[0211] Preferably, as shown in Figures 22-23, the inner wall of the sealing groove 641 is provided with a drain groove 642, which passes through the drain port 611. The third sealing element 66 is disposed in the sealing groove 641. Liquid flows into the sealing groove through the drain port and acts directly on the top of the sealing element. Most of the pressure acts on the top of the sealing element, pressing it downward. If the liquid volume is large and the hydraulic pressure is large, the force required for the user to push the sealing element upward through the valve control is greater, and it may even be difficult to push the sealing element upward, which is time-consuming and laborious. The drain groove allows some liquid to flow to the side of the sealing element, dispersing the force on the top of the sealing element and making it easier for the user to operate. During the process of the sealing element being lifted, the liquid can flow quickly into the drain port through the side of the sealing element, accelerating the draining speed and increasing the draining efficiency.

[0212] Preferably, the cross-sectional area of ​​the sealing seat 64 is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the drain pipe 62, that is, the cross-sectional area of ​​the sealing groove 641 is larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the drain cavity 621. The cross-sectional area of ​​the sealing element is designed to be slightly smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the sealing groove, ensuring that the coverage area of ​​the sealing element is larger than the area of ​​the liquid outlet on the support frame, while also increasing the contact area between the sealing element and the bottom wall of the sealing groove, thereby improving the sealing effect.

[0213] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 20-21, the liquid supply tray 61 is provided with a connected drain area 612 and a liquid supply area 613. The bottom of the drain area 612 is lower than the bottom of the liquid supply area 613, and the drain outlet 611 is located at the bottom of the drain area 612. The lower bottom of the drain area creates a height difference between the drain area and the liquid supply area, making it easier for the liquid to flow to the drain outlet of the drain area and facilitating drainage.

[0214] Preferably, as shown in Figures 20-21, the bottom of the draining area 612 and the bottom of the supply area 613 are connected by a guide arc surface 614. As the liquid flows from the bottom of the supply area to the bottom of the draining area, it flows along the guide arc surface, automatically guiding the liquid and allowing it to quickly flow into the draining area, thus accelerating the automatic draining speed.

[0215] Accordingly, referring to Figures 19-26, the embodiments of this disclosure also provide a shaved ice machine, which is equipped with the aforementioned liquid supply mechanism for easy drainage. The specific structure of the liquid supply mechanism for easy drainage is as described above and will not be repeated here.

[0216] In summary, the embodiments of this disclosure provide a liquid supply mechanism and a snow ice machine that facilitate drainage, and are easy to operate and highly efficient.

[0217] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative or explanatory of the principles of this disclosure and do not constitute a limitation thereof. Therefore, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure should be included within the protection scope of this disclosure. Furthermore, the appended claims are intended to cover all variations and modifications falling within the scope and boundaries of the appended claims, or equivalent forms of such scope and boundaries.

Claims

1. An ice-making mechanism, characterized in that, It includes a body, an inner liner, a liquid supply mechanism, and an evaporator, wherein the inner liner is installed on the body; The liquid supply mechanism includes a liquid supply body and a side sealing plate disposed on the side of the liquid supply body. The liquid supply body is installed inside the inner liner, and the evaporator is disposed above the liquid supply body; or, the liquid supply body is adjacent to or close to the bottom of the inner liner. A shaft connection hole is formed between the side sealing plate and the inner liner, and the rotating shaft of the evaporator is adapted to the shaft connection hole so that the rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the side sealing plate and the inner liner respectively; The liquid supply body includes a liquid supply tray, which is detachably connected to the inner liner or the body. The liquid supply tray is provided with a drain section for draining the liquid in the liquid supply tray, and the drain section is configured to be able to be closed or opened.

2. The ice-making mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The side sealing plate and the inner liner are provided with a notch, and the side sealing plate and the inner liner form a shaft connection hole through the notch.

3. The ice-making mechanism as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The notch is located on the inner liner and / or the side sealing plate, and the notch is adjacent to or close to the bottom of the inner liner.

4. The ice-making mechanism as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The notch also includes a seal, through which the rotating shaft is sealed to the side sealing plate and the inner liner respectively.

5. The ice-making mechanism as described in any one of claims 2-4, characterized in that, The notch includes a first shaft interface, and the side sealing plate is provided with a second shaft interface, the first shaft interface and the second shaft interface forming a shaft connection hole.

6. The ice-making mechanism as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The first shaft interface is provided with a first seal, and the second shaft interface is provided with a second seal. The first seal and the second seal are respectively arranged around the outer periphery of the rotating shaft.

7. The ice-making mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid supply mechanism further includes a first disassembly and assembly mechanism and a switching mechanism, both of which are installed on the outer side wall of the liquid supply tray. The switching mechanism is provided corresponding to the drain section, and the switching mechanism is used to close or open the outlet of the drain section. The first disassembly and assembly mechanism includes an elastic element and a snap-fit ​​assembly. The elastic element is elastically pressed against the inner side of the snap-fit ​​assembly. The elastic element extends and retracts to connect or separate the snap-fit ​​assembly from the machine body, thereby realizing the disassembly and installation of the liquid supply tray.

8. The ice-making mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the inner liner is provided with a receiving groove, and the outer wall of the liquid supply body is provided with a support block. The support block is embedded in the receiving groove to fix the liquid supply body.

9. The ice-making mechanism as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The receiving groove includes a guide groove and a support groove, wherein the guide groove extends downward from the support groove.

10. The ice-making mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a cutting tool, and the inner liner is provided with a cutting tool groove, in which the cutting tool is inserted; The inner liner and the body are detachably connected.

11. The ice-making mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid supply mechanism includes an opening mechanism disposed on a liquid supply tray, the liquid supply tray is provided with a drain port, and the drain port and the opening mechanism are correspondingly disposed; the opening mechanism includes an installation component and an opening component; The installation assembly includes a sealing seat and a drain pipe, with the drain port, sealing seat, and drain pipe connected in sequence. The unsealing assembly includes a valve control and a third sealing element, with the third sealing element disposed on the valve control. The valve control and the drain pipe are movably connected, and the third sealing element is disposed within the sealing seat. By driving the valve control, the third sealing element is moved to connect or disconnect the sealing seat and the drain pipe, thereby opening or closing the drain port.

12. The ice-making mechanism as described in claim 11, characterized in that, The liquid supply tray is provided with a connected drain area and a liquid supply area. The bottom of the drain area is lower than the bottom of the supply area, and the drain outlet is located at the bottom of the drain area. The bottom of the drainage area and the bottom of the supply area are connected by a guide arc surface.

13. The ice-making mechanism as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid supply mechanism also includes a liquid storage tank, a self-starting mechanism, and a second disassembly and assembly mechanism. Both the liquid storage tank and the liquid supply tray are installed on the machine body, with the liquid storage tank located above the liquid supply tray. The bottom of the liquid storage tank is provided with a liquid outlet; the self-starting mechanism includes a self-starting component and a self-starting platform. The self-starting component is located at the bottom of the liquid storage tank to close the liquid outlet, and the self-starting platform is located on the liquid supply tray. The self-starting platform and the self-starting component abut against each other to allow the self-starting component to move and open the liquid outlet. The second disassembly and assembly mechanism includes a disassembly and assembly component installed on the liquid supply tray. The disassembly and assembly component includes a disassembly and assembly part, which extends and retracts to connect or separate from the machine body, thereby realizing the disassembly and assembly of the liquid supply tray.

14. The ice-making mechanism as described in claim 13, characterized in that, The bottom of the storage tank is provided with a liquid outlet pipe that communicates with the liquid outlet, and the self-starting component is installed inside the liquid outlet pipe; The self-starting component includes a first control rod movably connected to the liquid outlet pipe and a first sealing member disposed on the top of the first control rod. The first sealing member is disposed on the liquid outlet to close the liquid outlet. The liquid supply tray is provided with a liquid supply chamber, and the self-starting platform is located in the liquid supply chamber and below the first control lever; The self-starting platform and the first control rod abut against each other to move the first sealing element and open the liquid outlet.

15. A cold drink equipment, characterized in that, The cold drink equipment is equipped with an ice-making mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-14.

16. The cold drink equipment as described in claim 15, characterized in that, The cold drink equipment includes a shaved ice machine.

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