Slush Machine Tank Assembly With Sliding Locking Support Arms
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Solution Overview
Problem
Slush machines suffer from time-consuming and labor-intensive disassembly and assembly of the material tank, poor assembly stability, component deformation due to concentrated stress, and cumbersome removal of the drip tray, leading to suboptimal performance.
Innovation Solution
A slush machine design featuring double support arms, tracks, and lock buckles for precise material tank positioning, a fixed bracket to disperse operation loads, an elastic buckle drip tray for easy cleaning, and a three-blade propeller connected to the condenser for uniform mixing, along with sealed bearings and flat key transmission to prevent slippage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the material tank is secured using conventional fixed methods, then the assembly stability is improved, but the disassembly and assembly process becomes time-consuming and labor-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The support bracket is designed to slide along the track within the support arm, transitioning from a static fixed position to a dynamic adjustable position. This allows the material tank to be easily inserted and removed by simply sliding the support bracket along the track, significantly reducing disassembly and assembly time while maintaining stability when locked in place
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure is divided into separable components: the support bracket, the track, and the lock buckle. This segmentation allows the support bracket to be independently moved along the track and locked at different positions, enabling quick disassembly and assembly without moving the entire support structure
2Stability of the object's composition
If the material tank is firmly fixed to ensure stability, then the assembly stability is improved, but the concentrated stress causes component deformation
Solution Approach 1:
The load-bearing function is localized to the fixed bracket at the bottom of the material tank, which contacts the refrigeration component to bear the weight. The support arms and support brackets provide positioning and stability without bearing the full operational load, distributing stress to different components based on their optimal functional qualities
Solution Approach 2:
The support structure is segmented into the support arms for positioning and the fixed bracket for load-bearing. This separation ensures that the fixed bracket, designed for strength, handles the concentrated operational loads, while the support arms, designed for positioning, handle the positioning function without excessive stress
3Stability of the object's composition
If the drip tray is securely attached to maintain stability, then the assembly stability is improved, but the removal process becomes cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The drip tray is designed with movable connection to the refrigeration component, allowing it to be easily detached and reattached. The elastic buckle provides a dynamic connection that maintains stability during operation but allows simple removal when needed, such as for cleaning or maintenance
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Improves assembly accuracy and operation stability, simplifies cleaning, ensures uniform mixing, and maintains fine texture of slush melt, enhancing overall performance and user satisfaction.
Implementation Method 1
a fixed bracket disposed at a bottom of one end of the material tank; wherein a bottom of the fixed bracket contacts the top of the refrigeration component and is configured to transmit an operation load to the refrigeration component
Implementation Method 2
The processing includes cooling, often transforming the beverage product from a pure liquid (or a combination of liquid and ice) into a frozen or semi-frozen product
Implementation Method 3
an agitator component including a body upper shell, wherein one side of the body upper shell is provided with an agitator of which one end extends into an interior of the material tank
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure belongs to the technical field of refrigeration equipment, and in particular to a slush machine, comprising a material tank of which two sides are provided with a support bracket, respectively; an agitator component including a body upper shell, wherein one side of the body upper shell is provided with an agitator of which one end extends into an interior of the material tank and a driving mechanism for driving the agitator. The present disclosure achieves sliding positioning and precise locking of the material tank using the structure of double support arms, tracks and lock buckles, which improves the assembly accuracy and operation stability.