KR102835620B1 - Syrup mixing device for ice cream dispenser - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser, which is coupled to a discharge port of an ice cream dispenser through which ice cream is discharged by a user's manipulation of an operation lever, and mixes syrup into ice cream, the device comprising: a main case having a discharge connection pipe coupled to an upper portion thereof so as to be coupled with the discharge port, and an operating portion formed on one side thereof that can be manipulated by a user; a mixing body having a mixing chamber formed therein, the discharge connection pipe connected to an upper portion of the mixing chamber, and an open hole formed at a lower portion of the mixing chamber through which ice cream can be discharged; mixing blades rotatably disposed within the mixing chamber; a mixing driving module that rotatably drives the mixing blades; a syrup supply module that operates to pump and supply syrup from a plurality of syrup storage containers to the mixing chamber; a mixing cooling device that comes into contact with the mixing body and cools the mixing body through heat conduction; And the present invention provides a syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser, comprising a control unit that receives an operation signal from the operation unit and controls the operation of the mixing drive module, the syrup supply module, and the mixing cooling device, wherein the ice cream discharged through the discharge port is mixed with the syrup supplied by the syrup supply module inside the mixing chamber and discharged through the open hole.

Description

{SYRUP MIXING DEVICE FOR ICE CREAM DISPENSER}

The present invention relates to a syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser. More specifically, the present invention relates to a syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser which is coupled to a discharge port of an ice cream dispenser and mixes and discharges various combinations of syrups into the ice cream according to a user's operation, thereby providing ice cream with a greater variety of flavors.

Soft serve ice cream is a popular dessert around the world, and dispensers that offer basic flavors like vanilla are commonly used.

These ice cream dispensers have become widely popular due to their simple structure and ease of use, but they have the disadvantage of being limited in the types of flavors they can provide. In particular, they lack the ability to mix and match the flavors and colors of ice cream to suit the customer's preferences, making it difficult to meet the market's demand for increased customer satisfaction.

Recently, devices that can combine various flavors of ice cream have been developed, but most of them have a structure that adds syrup in stripes on the outside of the ice cream.

This method of adding syrup to the outside of the ice cream has the disadvantage that the syrup is not evenly mixed with the ice cream, so it cannot produce a uniform taste, and after eating all the syrup on the outside, the syrup cannot be tasted. In addition, the syrup flows out of the ice cream, making it difficult to eat and causing problems such as contaminating the surrounding area.

To solve these problems, methods are being used in which the ice cream base is manufactured by mixing syrup and the ice cream mixed with syrup is dispensed through a dispenser. However, in this case, only one flavor can be realized using pre-mixed syrup in one dispenser, and there is a disadvantage in that a variety of flavor combinations cannot be made according to customer demand.

Domestic registration patent No. 10-1735753

The present invention has been made to solve the problems of the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to provide a syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser, which is coupled to a discharge port of an ice cream dispenser that manufactures and discharges soft ice cream, and can mix and discharge various combinations of syrup into the ice cream according to a user's operation, thereby providing ice cream with a wider variety of flavors.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser, which cools a syrup connection line and a mixing chamber through a cooling device during the process of mixing ice cream and syrup, thereby preventing ice cream from melting during the process of mixing ice cream and syrup, and providing ice cream that is more delicious and has a superior texture.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser, which can prevent waste of syrup by supplying syrup to a mixing chamber simultaneously with the operation lever of the ice cream dispenser, and can accurately control the mixing amount of syrup to provide ice cream of better quality.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser, which can automatically turn on/off the cooling device of a mixing chamber and a syrup connection line as needed, thereby performing the mixing process of ice cream and syrup more accurately and minimizing energy consumption due to the operation of the cooling device.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser, which can evenly mix different types of syrup with ice cream in a mixing chamber to provide ice cream with more uniform taste and quality.

The present invention relates to a syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser, which is coupled to a discharge port of an ice cream dispenser through which ice cream is discharged by a user's manipulation of an operation lever, and mixes syrup into ice cream, the device comprising: a main case having a discharge connection pipe coupled to an upper portion thereof so as to be coupled with the discharge port, and an operating portion formed on one side thereof that can be manipulated by a user; a mixing body having a mixing chamber formed therein, the discharge connection pipe connected to an upper portion of the mixing chamber, and an open hole formed at a lower portion of the mixing chamber through which ice cream can be discharged; mixing blades rotatably disposed within the mixing chamber; a mixing driving module that rotatably drives the mixing blades; a syrup supply module that operates to pump and supply syrup from a plurality of syrup storage containers to the mixing chamber; a mixing cooling device that comes into contact with the mixing body and cools the mixing body through heat conduction; And the present invention provides a syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser, comprising a control unit that receives an operation signal from the operation unit and controls the operation of the mixing drive module, the syrup supply module, and the mixing cooling device, wherein the ice cream discharged through the discharge port is mixed with the syrup supplied by the syrup supply module inside the mixing chamber and discharged through the open hole.

At this time, the syrup supply module may include a syrup transfer pump that is respectively connected to a syrup connection line connected from each of the plurality of syrup storage containers to the mixing chamber and pumps and transfers syrup; and a syrup cooling device that contacts a portion of a section connecting the syrup transfer pump to the mixing chamber in the syrup connection line and cools the syrup connection line by heat conduction.

In addition, the main case is equipped with a lever detection sensor capable of detecting whether the operating lever of the ice cream dispenser is in a dispensing operation, and the control unit can control the syrup delivery pump to operate when a dispensing operation detection signal for the operating lever is generated by the lever detection sensor.

In addition, the control unit can control the operation of the syrup cooling device and the mixing cooling device according to the generation of a recipe operation signal for selecting the type and mixing ratio of syrup by the operation unit.

In addition, the mixing body is coupled with an adapter module capable of connecting a plurality of the syrup connection lines and the mixing body, and syrup supplied from each of the plurality of the syrup connection lines can be supplied to the mixing chamber in a first mixed state through the adapter module.

In addition, the adapter module includes a connection block coupled to one surface of the mixing body and having a concavely sunken receiving groove formed in the center thereof; and a support block that is inserted into the receiving groove of the connection block and securely supports the ends of a plurality of the syrup connection lines in a form that simultaneously wraps around them, and a supply pipe that penetrates the mixing body and extends into the internal space of the mixing chamber is formed in the connection block, and syrup supplied from each of the plurality of syrup connection lines can be supplied into the mixing chamber through the supply pipe in a state of being first mixed in the internal space of the receiving groove.

In addition, the mixing wing includes a central axis arranged in a vertical direction; a plurality of wing parts coupled to the central axis so as to be arranged spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal direction of the central axis; and a wing connecting part connecting outer ends of the plurality of wing parts to each other, and the plurality of wing parts can be arranged to be misaligned by a certain angle along the circumferential direction.

In addition, the mixing drive module includes a ring gear coupled to the lower end of the mixing chamber and having an inner diameter larger than the open hole of the mixing chamber, having gear teeth formed on an outer circumferential surface and an insertion groove formed on an inner circumferential surface; a driving gear that gear-meets the ring gear; and a driving motor that rotates the driving gear, wherein the mixing wing has a plurality of coupling support portions formed spaced apart from each other along the circumferential direction and protruding radially from the central axis of the mixing wing, and the mixing wing can rotate together with the ring gear by inserting and engaging the coupling support portions into the insertion grooves of the ring gear.

Additionally, a height adjustment means capable of adjusting the height of the main case may be mounted on the lower portion of the main case.

According to the present invention, a device is coupled to an outlet of an ice cream dispenser that manufactures and dispenses soft ice cream, and can mix and dispense various combinations of syrup into the ice cream according to the user's operation, thereby providing ice cream with a wider variety of flavors.

In addition, by cooling the syrup connection line and the mixing chamber through a cooling device during the process of mixing the ice cream and syrup, it is possible to prevent the ice cream from melting during the process of mixing the ice cream and syrup, thereby providing ice cream that is more delicious and has a better texture.

In addition, by simultaneously operating the operating lever of the ice cream dispenser and supplying syrup to the mixing chamber, it is possible to prevent waste of syrup and precisely control the mixing amount of syrup, thereby providing ice cream of better quality.

In addition, by automatically turning the cooling device of the mixing chamber and the syrup connection line on and off as needed, the mixing process of ice cream and syrup can be performed more accurately, and energy consumption due to the operation of the cooling device can be minimized.

In addition, by ensuring that different types of syrup are evenly mixed with the ice cream in the mixing chamber, it is possible to provide ice cream with a more uniform taste and quality.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view exemplarily illustrating the usage form of a syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a side view exemplarily illustrating a usage form of a syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a partially exploded perspective view schematically illustrating the configuration of a syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a front view schematically illustrating the internal configuration of a syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram functionally classifying the control-related configuration of a syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a configuration related to a mixing chamber of a syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a bottom perspective view schematically illustrating a configuration related to a mixing chamber of a syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view schematically illustrating a configuration related to a mixing chamber of a syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating the internal structure of a mixing chamber of a syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating the shape and joint structure of a mixing blade and a ring gear according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, specific embodiments for implementing the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

First, when adding reference signs to components of each drawing, it should be noted that identical components are given the same signs as much as possible even if they are shown on different drawings. In addition, when describing the present invention, if it is determined that a specific description of a related known configuration or function may obscure the gist of the present invention, the detailed description is omitted.

Additionally, when it is mentioned that a component is 'connected', 'supported', 'connected', 'supplied', 'transmitted' or 'in contact with' another component, it should be understood that while it may be directly connected, supported, connected, supplied, transmitted or in contact with that other component, there may also be other components present in between.

The terminology used in this specification is only used to describe specific embodiments and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention. The singular expression includes the plural expression unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

In addition, it is to be noted in advance that the expressions such as top, bottom, side, etc. in this specification are explained based on the illustration in the drawing and may be expressed differently if the direction of the object is changed. For the same reason, some components in the attached drawing are exaggerated, omitted, or schematically illustrated, and the size of each component does not entirely reflect the actual size.

Additionally, terms that include ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but the components are not limited by such terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one component from another.

The word "comprising" as used in the specification means specifying a particular characteristic, region, integer, step, operation, element, and/or component, but does not exclude the presence or addition of any other particular characteristic, region, integer, step, operation, element, component, and/or group.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view exemplarily illustrating a usage form of a syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a side view exemplarily illustrating a usage form of a syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a partially exploded perspective view schematically illustrating a configuration of a syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 4 is a front view schematically illustrating an internal configuration of a syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a block diagram functionally classifying a control-related configuration of a syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention.

First, the ice cream dispenser (10) is a device that manufactures ice cream and discharges the ice cream through the discharge port (11) according to the user's operation. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the ice cream dispenser (10) is equipped with an operating lever (12) adjacent to the discharge port (11), and when the user pulls the operating lever (12), the discharge port (11) opens and the ice cream is discharged to the outside through the discharge port (11). The user can receive the ice cream discharged from the discharge port (11) by placing a container such as a cup under the discharge port (11) in a state where the operating lever (12) is pulled and operated. When the operating lever (12) is released and the operating lever (12) returns to its original state, the dispensing of the ice cream stops.

A syrup mixing device (20) for an ice cream dispenser according to one embodiment of the present invention is a device that is coupled to a discharge port (11) of an ice cream dispenser (10) and mixes syrup into ice cream discharged through the discharge port (11), and is configured to include a main case (100), a mixing body (200), a mixing blade (300), a mixing drive module (400), a syrup supply module (500), a mixing cooling device (600), and a control unit (700).

The main case (100) forms the outer case of the entire device, and has an accommodation space formed inside, and can be formed in a form in which left and right sides extend downward centered on a central area coupled to the discharge port (11). A discharge connection pipe (140) can be coupled to the upper portion of the central area so as to be coupled to the discharge port (11). The discharge connection pipe (140) can be connected to the discharge port (11) through a separate connecting member (141). A collection part (160) that can collect residual ice cream, etc. of the mixing chamber (210) can be formed at the lower portion of the central area coupled to the discharge port (11).

The main case (100) may be formed separately as a case body (110) with an open front surface as shown in Fig. 3, and a case cover (120) coupled to the front surface of the case body (110). An opening/closing door (130) may be formed on one side of the case cover (120) so as to open/close the internal space of the main case (100). By opening the opening/closing door (130), the syrup storage tank (510) of the syrup supply module (500) placed inside the main case (100) may be replaced or inspected.

A user-operable operation unit (150) is formed on the front surface of the main case (100), and the operation unit (150) can be configured to enable information output and touch input operation in the form of a touch screen. A recipe for setting the type and mixing ratio of syrup, etc. can be operated through the operation unit (150), and the control unit (700) can control the operation of the syrup supply module (500) so that the type and mixing ratio of syrup are adjusted according to the recipe operation signal of the operation unit (150).

A height adjustment means (170) for adjusting the height of the main case (100) may be provided at the bottom of the main case (100). The height adjustment means (170) may be a height adjustment bolt or the like that is coupled to the bottom of the main case (100). By adjusting the height of the main case (100) through the height adjustment means (170), various types of ice cream dispensers (10) having different heights of the discharge ports (11) can be stably coupled to the corresponding discharge ports (11).

The mixing body (200) is arranged in the inner space of the main case (100) so as to be located vertically below the discharge port (11), and a mixing chamber (210) is formed inside. A discharge connection pipe (140) is connected to the upper end of the mixing chamber (210), and an open hole (211) is formed at the lower end of the mixing chamber (210) so that ice cream can be discharged (see FIGS. 6 to 10). A mixing wing (300) is rotatably arranged inside the mixing chamber (210), and a mixing drive module (400) rotates the mixing wing (300). The detailed structures of the mixing body (200), the mixing wing (300), and the mixing drive module (400) will be described later with reference to FIGS. 6 to 10.

In this mixing chamber (210), ice cream discharged through the discharge port (11) flows into the discharge connection pipe (140) and syrup supplied by the syrup supply module (500) flows into the mixing chamber (210). In this state, the ice cream and syrup can be mixed through the rotation of the mixing blade (300), and the mixed ice cream is discharged to the outside through the open hole (211) of the mixing chamber (210).

The syrup supply module (500) operates to pump syrup from a plurality of syrup storage containers (510) arranged inside the main case (100) to the mixing chamber (210).

The syrup supply module (500) may include a plurality of syrup transfer pumps (520) each connected to a syrup connection line (501) connected from a plurality of syrup storage containers (510) to a mixing chamber (210) to pump and transfer syrup, and a syrup cooling device (530) that contacts a portion of a section connecting the syrup transfer pumps (520) to the mixing chamber (210) in the syrup connection line (501) and cools the syrup connection line (501) by heat conduction.

The syrup transfer pump (520) may be a quantitative transfer pump capable of quantitatively transferring syrup. The syrup cooling device (530) may be configured to include a thermoelectric element (531) that contacts a portion of a syrup connection line (501) to cool it in a heat conduction manner, and a duct (532) for emitting heat generated from the thermoelectric element (531) to the outside. The syrup connection line (501) may be arranged so that a portion of the syrup connection line passes through the heat conduction block, and the thermoelectric element (531) may be arranged so as to be in contact with the heat conduction block.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the syrup storage tanks (510) and the syrup transfer pumps (520) may be arranged in groups of, for example, four, and each syrup storage tank (510) is connected to a syrup transfer pump (520) through a syrup connection line (501). In addition, the syrup transfer pump (520) is connected to the mixing body (200) through the syrup connection line (501). A syrup cooling device (530) is provided in the section connecting the syrup transfer pump (520) and the mixing body (200) among the syrup connection lines (501).

Accordingly, the syrup supplied to the mixing chamber (210) by the syrup delivery pump (520) is supplied to the mixing chamber (210) in a cooled state by the syrup cooling device (530) during the process of passing through the syrup connection line (501). As the syrup is supplied to the mixing chamber (210) in a cooled state in this way, the ice cream can be prevented from melting easily during the process of being mixed with the ice cream in the mixing chamber (210), thereby maintaining the quality of the ice cream in a good state. That is, the problem of the ice cream melting due to the syrup at room temperature during the process of mixing the syrup and the ice cream can be solved, and thereby, ice cream that is more delicious and has a superior texture can be provided.

A plurality of syrup storage containers (510) can store different types of syrup, and the control unit (700) can control the operation of the syrup delivery pump (520) to adjust the type and mixing ratio of syrup supplied from the syrup storage containers (510) to the mixing chamber (210).

The mixing cooling device (600) comes into contact with the mixing body (200) and cools the mixing body (200) in a heat conduction manner. The mixing cooling device (600) may be configured to include a thermoelectric element (610) that comes into contact with one side of the mixing body (200) and cools it in a heat conduction manner, and a duct (620) for discharging heat generated from the thermoelectric element (610) to the outside.

By cooling the mixing body (200) through the mixing cooling device (600) in this way, the space inside the mixing chamber (210) is cooled. Therefore, during the process of mixing the ice cream and syrup in the space inside the mixing chamber (210), the ice cream does not melt and can be maintained in a frozen state to a certain degree, so that delicious ice cream with excellent texture can be discharged through the open hole (211).

In particular, in the present invention, syrup is supplied to the mixing chamber (210) in a first-cooled state through a syrup cooling device (530) and the mixing chamber (210) is also cooled at the same time, so that the ice cream does not melt during the mixing process of ice cream and syrup inside the mixing chamber (210) but is mixed in a frozen state, and the state of the ice cream can be maintained in a frozen state during the syrup mixing process, thereby providing ice cream of even better quality.

The control unit (700) receives an operation signal from the operation unit (150) and controls the operation of the mixing drive module (400), the syrup supply module (500), and the mixing cooling device (600).

Looking at the control-related operations in more detail, as illustrated in FIG. 5, the control unit (700) receives an operation signal from the operation unit (150) and a detection signal from the lever detection sensor (720) to control the operation of the drive motor (430) of the mixing drive module (400), the syrup transfer pump (520) and syrup cooling device (530) of the syrup supply module (500), and the mixing cooling device (600).

The lever detection sensor (720) is mounted on the main case (100) to detect whether the operating lever (12) of the ice cream dispenser (10) is operating for dispensing, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. At this time, a sensing plate (13) is coupled to the operating lever (12), and the lever detection sensor (720) can be configured to detect the position of the sensing plate (13) that moves together with the movement of the operating lever (12).

When a discharge operation detection signal for the operating lever (12) is generated by the lever detection sensor (720), the control unit (700) receives the detection signal and controls the operation of the syrup transfer pump (520).

Since it is preferable that the time at which syrup is supplied to the mixing chamber (210) is at the same time as or after the time at which ice cream is supplied to the mixing chamber (210) through the discharge port (11), in one embodiment of the present invention, the discharge operation state of the operating lever (12) is detected through the lever detection sensor (720), and the syrup transfer pump (520) is controlled to operate at the same time. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent syrup from being discharged to the outside by preventing the syrup from being supplied to the mixing chamber (210) before the ice cream.

In addition, when a recipe operation signal for selecting the type and mixing ratio of syrup is generated by the operation unit (150), the control unit (700) controls the operation of the syrup cooling device (530) and the mixing cooling device (600).

According to this structure, when the user starts to operate the operating unit (150) to combine syrup mixed into ice cream, the syrup cooling device (530) and the mixing cooling device (600) operate at the same time, thereby pre-cooling the syrup connection line (501) and the mixing body (200) before syrup and ice cream are supplied into the syrup connection line (501) and the mixing chamber (210). By pre-cooling the syrup connection line (501) and the mixing body (200) in this way, the cooling performance of the syrup connection line (501) and the mixing chamber (210) can be quickly improved during the process of mixing ice cream and syrup.

In addition, when the control unit (700) detects that the operating lever (12) changes from the discharging operation state to the discharging stop state while the syrup cooling device (530) and the mixing cooling device (600) are in operation, the control unit (700) can control the operation of the syrup cooling device (530) and the mixing cooling device (600) to stop operation. In this way, by automatically performing the on/off operation states of the syrup cooling device (530) and the mixing cooling device (600), energy consumption due to the operation of the cooling devices can be minimized.

As shown in Fig. 5, the present invention may be provided with a separate syrup monitoring unit (710) capable of monitoring the syrup storage amount of the syrup storage tank (510). If the syrup monitoring unit (710) determines that the syrup storage amount of any one of the plurality of syrup storage tanks (510) is below a reference value, the control unit (700) may generate a replacement notification signal for the corresponding syrup. The replacement notification signal may be provided in a manner such that the corresponding information is displayed on the screen of the operating unit (150), and may be changed in various ways, such as by various alarm methods.

The syrup monitoring unit (710) may be configured to include a load cell (not shown) capable of measuring weight at the bottom of the syrup storage tank (510). In addition, the syrup monitoring unit (710) may be configured to measure the operating time of the syrup delivery pump (520) and calculate the syrup usage amount based on the total operating time to calculate the remaining amount of syrup, and may be implemented in various ways.

Meanwhile, although not shown, the control unit (700) may be connected to a user terminal (not shown) through a separate communication unit (not shown). A separate management program app may be installed on the user terminal, and the user may select and input a recipe through the app on the user terminal. When the recipe input signal of the user terminal is transmitted to the control unit (700) through the communication unit, the control unit (700) may control the operation of the syrup transfer pump (520) according to the signal. In addition, it may be configured to allow various operations through the user terminal.

Below, the configuration related to the mixing body (200) will be examined in more detail.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view schematically illustrating a configuration related to a mixing chamber of a syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 7 is a bottom perspective view schematically illustrating a configuration related to a mixing chamber of a syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view schematically illustrating a configuration related to a mixing chamber of a syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view schematically illustrating an internal structure related to a mixing chamber of a syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 10 is a drawing illustrating a shape and a coupling structure of a mixing blade and a ring gear according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The mixing body (200) may be formed as an integral body with a mixing chamber (210) formed inside, and may be formed of a material such as aluminum with excellent thermal conductivity.

The mixing chamber (210) is formed in a top-bottom open form, and a discharge connection pipe (140) connected to the discharge port (11) of the ice cream dispenser (10) is coupled to the top of the mixing chamber (210), and an open hole (211) is formed at the bottom of the mixing chamber (210) to discharge mixed ice cream.

Inside the mixing chamber (210), a mixing blade (300) is rotatably positioned to mix ice cream and syrup, and a mixing drive module (400) rotates the mixing blade (300).

The mixing drive module (400) may be configured to include a ring gear (410) coupled to the lower end of the mixing chamber (210) and having an inner diameter larger than the opening hole (211) of the mixing chamber (210), having gear teeth formed on an outer circumference thereof and an insertion groove (411) formed on an inner circumference thereof, a drive gear (420) that engages with the ring gear (410), and a drive motor (430) that rotates the drive gear (420).

A plurality of coupling support members (340) protruding radially from the central axis (310) of the mixing wing (300) may be formed in the mixing wing (300) and spaced apart along the circumferential direction. The mixing wing (300) may be configured such that the coupling support members (340) are inserted and coupled into the insertion groove (411) of the ring gear (410) and rotate together with the ring gear (410).

According to the structure of the mixing blade (300) and the mixing drive module (400), the ice cream and syrup can be smoothly mixed in the internal space of the mixing chamber (210) while the open hole (211) of the mixing chamber (210) is open. During the mixing process, as the ice cream continues to flow into the mixing chamber (210) from the discharge port (11), the ice cream goes through the mixing process and is continuously discharged downward through the open hole (211) of the mixing chamber (210).

At this time, a discharge cover (220) having a discharge hole (221) formed in the center can be combined at the bottom of the mixing body (200) so as to form a discharge cross-section shape of ice cream discharged externally.

The mixing wing (300) may include a central axis (310) arranged in a vertical direction as shown in FIG. 10, a plurality of wing parts (320) coupled to the central axis (310) so as to be spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal direction of the central axis (310), and a wing connecting part (330) connecting the outer ends of the plurality of wing parts (320) to each other.

In this way, the mixing blade (300) can mix ice cream and syrup more efficiently in the entire space of the mixing chamber (210) by arranging the plurality of wing parts (320) to form a multi-stage structure spaced apart in the vertical direction. At this time, the plurality of wing parts (320) connected through the wing connecting parts (330) can be arranged to be misaligned by a certain angle along the circumferential direction. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 10, the wing part (320) located at the top can be arranged to be located at the frontmost position based on the rotational direction. In addition, the plurality of wing parts (320) connected through the wing connecting parts (330) can be mounted in multiple numbers spaced apart along the circumferential direction about the central axis (310).

Meanwhile, a plurality of syrup connection lines (501) and an adapter module (800) capable of connecting the mixing body (200) are combined in the mixing body (200), and syrup supplied from each of the plurality of syrup connection lines (501) can be configured to be supplied to the mixing chamber (210) in a first mixed state through the adapter module (800).

The adapter module (800) may include a connection block (810) that is coupled to one side of a mixing body (200) and has a concave receiving groove (811) formed in the center thereof, and a support block (820) that is inserted into the receiving groove (811) of the connection block (810) and supports and fixes the ends of a plurality of syrup connection lines (501) while simultaneously wrapping around them.

A supply pipe (812) is formed in the connecting block (810) that penetrates the mixing body (200) and extends into the internal space of the mixing chamber (210), and syrup supplied from each of the plurality of syrup connecting lines (501) can be supplied into the mixing chamber (210) through the supply pipe (812) in a first mixed state in the internal space of the receiving groove (811).

In this way, the syrup supplied from each of the plurality of syrup connection lines (501) is first mixed in the adapter module (800) before being introduced into the mixing chamber (210), so that the plurality of syrups can be more uniformly mixed into the ice cream in the mixing chamber (210), thereby providing a more uniform taste to the ice cream.

The above description is merely an illustrative description of the technical idea of the present invention, and those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications and variations may be made without departing from the essential characteristics of the present invention. Accordingly, the embodiments disclosed in the present invention are not intended to limit the technical idea of the present invention but to explain it, and the scope of the technical idea of the present invention is not limited by these embodiments. The protection scope of the present invention should be interpreted by the following claims, and all technical ideas within a scope equivalent thereto should be interpreted as being included in the scope of the rights of the present invention.

10: Ice Cream Dispenser
11: outlet
12: Operating lever
13: Sensing Plate
100: Main Case
140: Discharge connector
150: Control panel
160: Collection Department
170: Height adjustment means
200: Mixing Body
210: Mixing chamber
211: Open Hall
220: Discharge cover
300: Mixing Wings
400: Mixing Drive Module
410: Ring Gear
411: Insert Home
420: Drive Gear
430: Drive motor
500: Syrup supply module
501: Syrup connection line
510: Syrup storage tank
520: Syrup transfer pump
530: Syrup Cooling Unit
600: Mixing Cooling Unit
700: Control Unit
720: Lever detection sensor
800: Adapter Module
810: Connection block
820: Support Block

Claims (9)

A syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser, which is connected to a discharge port of an ice cream dispenser through which ice cream is discharged by the user's operation lever, and mixes syrup into the ice cream.
A main case having a discharge connection pipe coupled to the upper portion to be combined with the discharge port and having an operating section formed on one side that can be operated by the user;
A mixing body having a mixing chamber formed inside, a discharge connection pipe connected to the upper part of the mixing chamber, and an open hole formed at the lower part of the mixing chamber to allow ice cream to be discharged;
A mixing blade rotatably positioned inside the mixing chamber;
A mixing drive module that rotates and drives the above mixing blade;
A syrup supply module having a syrup transfer pump, each of which is connected to a syrup connection line connected from each of a plurality of syrup storage containers to the mixing chamber, for pumping and transferring syrup;
A mixing cooling device that comes into contact with the mixing body and cools the mixing body by heat conduction; and
A control unit that receives an operation signal from the above operation unit and controls the operation of the mixing drive module, syrup supply module, and mixing cooling device.
and the ice cream discharged through the discharge port is mixed with the syrup supplied by the syrup supply module inside the mixing chamber and discharged through the open hole.
The above mixing body is combined with a plurality of the syrup connection lines and an adapter module capable of connecting the mixing body,
The above adapter module
A connecting block that is joined to one side of the above mixing body and has a concave receiving groove formed in the center; and
A support block that is inserted and connected into the receiving groove of the above-mentioned connection block and securely supports the ends of a plurality of the above-mentioned syrup connection lines by wrapping them simultaneously.
A syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser, wherein the connecting block has a supply pipe formed therein that penetrates the mixing body and extends into the internal space of the mixing chamber, and syrup supplied from each of the plurality of syrup connecting lines is supplied into the mixing chamber through the supply pipe in a state of being first mixed in the internal space of the receiving groove.
In paragraph 1,
The above syrup supply module
A syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser, comprising a syrup cooling device that contacts a portion of a section connecting the syrup transfer pump to the mixing chamber in the syrup connecting line and cools the syrup connecting line by heat conduction.
In the second paragraph,
The above main case is equipped with a lever detection sensor that can detect whether the operating lever of the above ice cream dispenser is in dispensing operation.
A syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser, wherein the control unit controls the operation of the syrup delivery pump so that the syrup delivery pump operates when a discharge operation detection signal for the operation lever is generated by the lever detection sensor.
In the second paragraph,
The above control unit
A syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser, which controls the operation of the syrup cooling device and the mixing cooling device according to a recipe operation signal for selecting the type and mixing ratio of syrup by the above operation unit.
In the second paragraph,
A syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser, wherein syrup supplied from each of the plurality of syrup connection lines is supplied to the mixing chamber in a first mixed state through the adapter module.
delete In paragraph 1,
The above mixing wing
A central axis arranged in a vertical direction;
A plurality of wing parts connected to the central axis so as to be spaced apart along the longitudinal direction of the central axis; and
A wing connecting member that connects the outer ends of a plurality of the above wing members to each other
A syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser, comprising a plurality of said wing sections arranged at a predetermined angle along the circumferential direction.
In paragraph 1,
The above mixing drive module
A ring gear coupled to the lower end of the mixing chamber and having an inner diameter larger than the open hole of the mixing chamber, having gear teeth formed on an outer circumference and an insertion groove formed on an inner circumference;
a driving gear meshed with the above ring gear; and
A drive motor that rotates the above drive gear
A syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser, comprising: a mixing blade having a plurality of coupling support members spaced apart along a circumferential direction and protruding radially from a central axis of the mixing blade; and the mixing blade having the coupling support members inserted and coupled into an insertion groove of the ring gear and rotating together with the ring gear.
In paragraph 1,
A syrup mixing device for an ice cream dispenser, wherein a height adjusting means capable of adjusting the height of the main case is mounted on the lower portion of the main case.