Modular Slush Machine Housing with Integrated Condenser Support Frame
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing commercial slush machines have structural weaknesses due to integrated housings, leading to deformation and disassembly challenges, and installation is complex and inefficient, affecting stability and service life.
Innovation Solution
A modular housing design for slush machines, comprising a base, front and rear panels, side panels, and a support frame, with separate components, and a modular design, which enhances structural stability and reduces installation challenges.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If an integrated frame design is used for the housing, then the number of installation steps is reduced, but the structural strength decreases and deformation occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is divided into multiple independent components including base panel, front panel, rear panel, left side panel, right side panel, support frame, motor frame, and cover. Each component is manufactured separately and then assembled together, which distributes structural loads more effectively and prevents deformation while maintaining reasonable assembly complexity through standardized connection interfaces
2Ease of manufacture
If an integrated frame design is used for the housing, then the initial assembly is simplified, but the service life decreases due to deformation and cracking
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the housing into multiple panels and frames that are pre-manufactured to precise specifications, each component maintains its structural integrity independently. The modular design allows for easier replacement of worn or damaged parts, extending the overall service life of the slush machine while keeping assembly procedures standardized and simple
3Volume of moving object
If an integrated structure is used for the housing, then the overall structure is compact, but installation and disassembly become complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The housing components are designed as separable modules with standardized connection interfaces. During installation, panels and frames can be assembled in any logical sequence without requiring complete disassembly of previous sections. The support frame and motor frame can be installed independently, and panels can be attached separately, significantly reducing installation and disassembly time while maintaining compact overall dimensions
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AI summary
This application discloses a reinforced housing for a slush machine and the machine incorporating it. The housing's key innovation is a supporting frame consisting of a first and second bracket mounted on the machine's base. The first bracket connects the front of the base to the main support frame, while the second bracket connects the rear of the base to the frame. Critically, the second bracket is also designed to house the condenser for the refrigeration system. This integrated design, where a core component is nested within a structural support, significantly enhances overall strength, improves the stability of connections, and extends the machine's service life.