An electronic scale component

Abstract

This invention discloses an electronic scale assembly, including an electronic scale and a base. The electronic scale includes a housing and a control mechanism disposed on the housing. The housing includes a main body and a carrier plate disposed on one side of the main body. The control mechanism is mounted on the main body. Drainage holes penetrating the upper and lower ends of the carrier plate are provided. The main body is connected to the base and located above the base. This invention has a simple and reasonable structure, is easy to use, and by integrating the carrier plate and the electronic scale into a single design, it makes weighing more convenient, observation of weighing data easier, and less likely to obstruct the view. Furthermore, it allows for easy handling without needing to move the scale separately, making it more convenient to remove and place. It also allows users to clean coffee machines without removing the electronic scale, improving cleaning efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of electronic scale technology, and more specifically to an electronic scale component. Background Technology

[0002] The principle of an electronically controlled espresso machine is to use a mixture of high-pressure steam and water to quickly pass through the coffee layer and extract the coffee instantly.

[0003] Currently, electronically controlled espresso machines typically consist of a brew head, a portafilter for holding ground coffee beans, and a water reservoir located directly below the portafilter, containing a water tank. During use, a scale is placed on the water reservoir, and then the coffee cup is placed on the scale. This allows the extracted coffee to be poured into the cup during extraction, and the scale is used to weigh the coffee. However, this system has some drawbacks. For example, due to the water pressure during extraction, ground coffee beans may adhere to the vicinity of the brew head. Therefore, after extraction, the machine is usually cleaned using water from the brew head. However, because the scale is located below the brew head, it must be removed before water can be dispensed for cleaning to avoid damage. This removal process is cumbersome and time-consuming, reducing cleaning efficiency.

[0004] To address the aforementioned problems, existing technologies have also developed a cup stand, such as the one disclosed in patent publication number CN208755799U. This cup stand is used to support one or more cups relative to a brewing device. The cup stand is placed on a measuring device (electronic scale), which measures the weight of the liquid (solution) inside the cup, thereby accurately controlling the quality of the liquid. The cup stand includes a base, a carrier, and a positioning mechanism. The base includes a bottom plate connected to a first connecting portion; the carrier includes a carrier plate connected to a second connecting portion. The second connecting portion is coupled to the first connecting portion. The positioning mechanism connects the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion. The carrier plate of the carrier is a mesh plate component. The mesh plate component is composed of several metal strips arranged together, with a through-structure between adjacent metal strips. The aforementioned cup stand's base plate has a perforated structure, and since the cup stand is used to rest on an electronic scale, it can be cleaned directly during coffee machine cleaning without needing to be removed. Water from the brewing head can flow down through this perforated structure. However, this design also has some drawbacks. For example, because the electronic scale is located below the cup stand and is separate from it, it is not very convenient to use. Furthermore, removing and placing the cup stand and the electronic scale separately is cumbersome, resulting in inconvenience in its use.

[0005] Therefore, improvements to existing technologies are necessary. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To address the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this invention is to provide an electronic scale assembly with a simple and reasonable structure, convenient use, and an integrated design of the carrier plate and the electronic scale, making it easier to weigh, observe the weighing data, and avoid obstructing the view. Furthermore, it can be handled as a whole without needing to be separated, making it more convenient to handle. It also allows users to keep the electronic scale in place even when cleaning a coffee machine, improving cleaning efficiency.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution of the present invention is as follows:

[0008] An electronic scale assembly includes an electronic scale and a base; the electronic scale includes a housing and a control mechanism disposed on the housing; the housing includes a main body and a carrier plate disposed on one side of the main body; the control mechanism is mounted on the main body; a drainage hole is provided on the carrier plate, penetrating the upper and lower ends of the carrier plate; the main body is connected to the base and located above the base.

[0009] Additional structures for the above technical solutions also include the following:

[0010] In one specific embodiment, the carrier plate is connected to the upper end of the side of the main body.

[0011] In one specific embodiment, the main body is slidably connected to the base via a telescopic mechanism.

[0012] Furthermore, the telescopic mechanism includes a fixed tube, a sliding rod, and a locking assembly; the lower end of the fixed tube is fixed to the base; the sliding rod is slidably inserted into the fixed tube and its upper end is connected to the main body; the locking assembly is installed on the fixed tube and is used to lock the sliding rod.

[0013] Furthermore, the locking assembly includes a locking block and a knob; a vertically extending locking groove is provided on the side of the slide rod, and the locking block is slidably engaged in the locking groove; the inner end of the knob passes through a through hole in the fixing tube and is threadedly connected to the locking block.

[0014] Furthermore, the cross-sections of both the lock block and the lock groove are correspondingly "T" shaped.

[0015] Furthermore, the locking groove extends through both the upper and lower end faces of the slide rod; a stop block for securing the lower end of the locking groove is also provided at the bottom of the slide rod.

[0016] Furthermore, the lower end of the fixing tube is connected to one side of the top surface of the base.

[0017] In one specific embodiment, the main body includes an upper shell and a bottom plate disposed below the upper shell; the carrier plate is disposed on one side of the upper shell; the control mechanism includes a pressure sensor and a display screen; the pressure sensor is located inside the upper shell, with the top surface of one end of the pressure sensor connected to the upper shell and the bottom surface of the other end of the pressure sensor connected to the bottom plate; the display screen is disposed on the upper shell; and the bottom plate is connected to the base.

[0018] Furthermore, the upper shell and the carrier plate are integrally formed.

[0019] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0020] This invention features a simple and reasonable structure, making it easy to use. The integrated design of the carrier plate and electronic scale facilitates weighing and operation. Because the scale is connected above the base, the weighing data is easily observed and less likely to be obstructed by obstacles. Furthermore, when removing or placing the scale, the carrier plate and base can be removed simultaneously without needing to be separated, making it more convenient. The housing is divided into a main body and a carrier plate, with a drain hole on the carrier plate. This allows the carrier plate to be placed above the water reservoir of the coffee machine while the main body is placed outside the reservoir. This prevents the water from the brewing head from interfering with the control mechanisms on the main body, thus avoiding damage to the scale. Water from the brewing head impacting the carrier plate is drained into the water reservoir through the drain hole. Of course, leaked coffee can also be drained through the drain hole. Therefore, this design greatly facilitates use and removal, and also allows users to clean the coffee machine without removing the scale, improving cleaning efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention in use.

[0026] Figure label:

[0027] 1. Shell; 11. Main body; 111. Upper shell; 112. Base plate; 12. Carrier plate; 13. Drain hole; 2. Base; 3. Fixing tube; 4. Slide rod; 41. Locking groove; 5. Locking block; 6. Knob; 7. Stop block; 8. Pressure sensor; 9. Display screen; 10. Connecting plate; 100. Coffee machine; 101. Water reservoir; 102. Brewing head. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The following description is merely exemplary and does not limit the scope of protection of the invention.

[0029] like Figures 1-4 As shown, an electronic scale assembly includes an electronic scale and a base 2; the electronic scale includes a housing 1 and a control mechanism disposed on the housing 1; the housing 1 includes a main body 11 and a carrier plate 12 disposed on one side of the main body 11; the control mechanism is mounted on the main body 11; the carrier plate 12 is provided with drainage holes 13 penetrating the upper and lower end faces of the carrier plate 12, preferably, a plurality of drainage holes 13 are evenly distributed; the main body 11 is connected to the base 2 and is located above the base 2. This invention features a simple and reasonable structure, making it easy to use. By integrating the carrier plate 12 with the electronic scale, the electronic scale becomes convenient for weighing and operation. Furthermore, since the electronic scale is connected above the base, the observation of weighing data is more convenient and less likely to be obstructed by obstacles. Moreover, when taking the electronic scale out, the carrier plate 12 and base 2 can be taken out simultaneously without needing to be taken out separately, making it more convenient. By dividing the housing 1 into a main body 11 and a carrier plate 12, and providing a drain hole 13 on the carrier plate 12, the carrier plate 12 can be placed above the water reservoir of the coffee machine while the main body 11 is placed outside the water reservoir. This prevents the water from the brewing head from affecting the control mechanism on the main body 11, thus avoiding damage to the electronic scale. The water from the brewing head, when impacting the carrier plate 12, will drain into the water reservoir through the drain hole 13. Of course, leaked coffee from the coffee cup can also be drained through the drain hole 13. Therefore, the design of this invention greatly facilitates use and handling, and also makes it convenient for users to clean the coffee machine without having to remove the electronic scale during the cleaning process, thus improving cleaning efficiency.

[0030] In this embodiment, the carrier plate 12 is connected to the upper end of the side of the main body 11, thereby ensuring that when the present invention is in use, the distance between the bottom surface of the carrier plate 12 and the upper surface of the water storage base is small enough, and the distance between the carrier plate 12 and the brewing head is large enough, so that coffee cups of different sizes can be conveniently placed on the carrier plate 12.

[0031] The main body 11 is connected to the base 2 in a vertically slidable manner through a telescopic mechanism. With the above arrangement, the stability of the electronic scale can be improved, and the height of the electronic scale can be conveniently adjusted to facilitate use and adapt to different scenarios.

[0032] The telescopic mechanism includes a fixed tube 3, a sliding rod 4 and a locking component; the lower end of the fixed tube 3 is fixed on the base 2; the sliding rod 4 is vertically slidably disposed within the fixed tube 3 and the upper end of the sliding rod 4 is connected to the main body 11. Specifically, the upper end of the sliding rod 4 is connected to the bottom of the main body 11; the locking component is installed on the fixed tube 3 and is used to lock the sliding rod 4. With the above arrangement, the sliding rod 4 can be conveniently slid up and down, synchronously driving the electronic scale to slide up and down to adjust the position of the electronic scale. Moreover, the above design can also facilitate the taking and placing of the electronic scale, and the electronic scale can be moved after holding the fixed tube 3.

[0033] As Figure 3 shown, the locking component includes a lock block 5 and a knob 6; a vertically extending locking groove 41 is provided on the side surface of the sliding rod 4; the lock block 5 is vertically slidably clamped in the locking groove 41; the inner end of the knob 6 is inserted into a through hole of the fixed tube 3 and is threadedly connected to the lock block 5. With the above arrangement, the sliding rod 4 can be conveniently locked. During use, simply rotating the knob outwards or inwards can loosen or tighten the knob 6 and the fixed tube 3, thereby completing the loosening or tightening of the sliding rod 4.

[0034] In order to enable the lock block 5 to slide stably within the locking groove 41, the cross-sections of the lock block 5 and the locking groove 41 are correspondingly in a "T" shape. However, those skilled in the art should know that the shapes of the lock block 5 and the locking groove 41 can also be set in other shapes. For example, the cross-sections of the lock block 5 and the locking groove 41 can also be set in an isosceles trapezoid shape.

[0035] In order to increase the movement range of the lock block 5, the locking groove 41 penetrates through the upper and lower end faces of the sliding rod 4; and in order to prevent the lock block 5 from disengaging from the sliding rod 4, a stopper 7 for blocking the lower end of the locking groove 41 is further provided at the bottom of the sliding rod 4.

[0036] In this embodiment, the lower end of the fixed tube 3 is connected to one side edge of the top surface of the base 2, so as to form a "C" - shaped structure among the housing 1, the fixed rod 3, the sliding rod 4 and the base 2, thereby facilitating the use of the present invention.

[0037] As Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, in this embodiment, the main body 11 includes an upper shell 111 and a bottom plate 112 disposed below the upper shell 111; the carrier plate 12 is disposed on one side of the upper shell 111; the control mechanism includes a pressure sensor 8 and a display screen 9; the pressure sensor 8 is located inside the upper shell 111, with the top surface of one end of the pressure sensor 8 connected to the upper shell 111 and the bottom surface of the other end of the pressure sensor 8 connected to the bottom plate 112; the display screen 9 is disposed on the upper shell 111, specifically on the top surface of the upper shell 111; the bottom plate 112 is connected to the base 2 via a telescopic mechanism. Specifically, the sensing position of the pressure sensor 8 is located on its bottom surface, and this sensing position cooperates with the bottom plate 112. In use, by placing a coffee cup on the carrier plate 12 or the upper shell 111, the weight of the coffee cup causes the upper shell 111 and one end of the pressure sensor 8 to move downwards, simultaneously causing the sensing position to move downwards and contact the bottom plate 112, thus measuring the weight of the coffee cup and the liquid inside, and displaying it on the display screen 9.

[0038] To facilitate production, the upper shell 111 and the carrier plate 12 are integrally formed.

[0039] In this embodiment, the upper end of the slide bar 4 is connected to the base plate 112 by a connecting plate 10; the carrier plate 12 is connected to the upper end of the side of the upper shell 111.

[0040] Combination Figure 5 The following describes the specific working principle of this invention to help you understand it:

[0041] After assembling all the parts of the present invention, place the base 2 directly on the outside of the water reservoir 101 of the coffee machine 100, with the carrier plate 12 extending above the water reservoir 101 and facing the brewing head 102. Then, by turning the knob 6 outward, the knob 6 is released, allowing the slide bar 4 to slide smoothly up and down within the fixed tube 3, simultaneously driving the electronic scale to slide up and down. After adjusting the carrier plate 12 to be close to the upper surface of the water reservoir 101, turn the knob 6 inward to press the knob 6 against the fixed tube 3, thus completing the positioning of the slide bar 4. Next, adjust the position of the electronic scale so that the side of the main body 11 is close to the side of the water reservoir 101, that is, the main body 11 and the control mechanism on the main body 11 are located outside the water reservoir 101. This completes the position setting of the present invention, and then normal weight weighing can be performed, with the weighing data displayed on the display screen 9. Finally, when the coffee machine 101 needs to be cleaned, the brewing head 102 can be opened directly to release water. After the water flows through the drain hole 13 on the carrier plate 12, it will fall directly into the water tank of the water storage base 101. It is not likely to affect the control mechanism located on the outside of the water storage base 101, and there is no need to remove the electronic scale, which greatly facilitates cleaning and improves cleaning efficiency. When it is necessary to take the invention out, it can be taken out and put in place as a whole.

[0042] This invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. If any modifications or variations to this invention do not depart from the spirit and scope of this invention, and if such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims and equivalent technologies of this invention, then this invention also intends to include such modifications and variations.

Claims

1. An electronic scale assembly, comprising an electronic scale and a base, characterized in that: The electronic scale includes a housing and a control mechanism mounted on the housing; the housing includes a main body and a carrier plate disposed on one side of the main body; the control mechanism is mounted on the main body; drainage holes penetrating the upper and lower ends of the carrier plate are provided on the carrier plate; the main body is connected to the base and located above the base; the main body includes an upper shell and a bottom plate disposed below the upper shell; the carrier plate is disposed on one side of the upper shell; the control mechanism includes a pressure sensor and a display screen; the pressure sensor is located inside the upper shell, with the top surface of one end of the pressure sensor connected to the upper shell and the bottom surface of the other end of the pressure sensor connected to the bottom plate; the display screen is disposed on the upper shell; the bottom plate is connected to the base; the sensing position of the pressure sensor is located on its bottom surface and the sensing position cooperates with the bottom plate; In use, by placing a coffee cup on the carrier plate or the upper shell, the weight of the coffee cup causes the upper shell and one end of the pressure sensor to move downwards, simultaneously causing the sensing position to move downwards and contact the bottom plate, thereby measuring the weight of the coffee cup and the liquid inside the coffee cup, and displaying the weight on the display screen.

2. The electronic scale assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The carrier plate is connected to the upper end of the side of the main body.

3. The electronic scale assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main body is slidably connected to the base via a telescopic mechanism.

4. The electronic scale assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The telescopic mechanism includes a fixed tube, a sliding rod, and a locking assembly; the lower end of the fixed tube is fixed to the base; the sliding rod is slidably inserted into the fixed tube and its upper end is connected to the main body; the locking assembly is installed on the fixed tube and is used to lock the sliding rod.

5. The electronic scale assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The locking assembly includes a locking block and a knob; a vertically extending locking groove is provided on the side of the slide rod, and the locking block can be slidably locked in the locking groove; the inner end of the knob passes through a through hole in the fixing tube and is threadedly connected to the locking block.

6. The electronic scale assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cross-sections of the lock block and the lock groove are both T-shaped.

7. The electronic scale assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: The locking groove extends through both the upper and lower ends of the slide rod; a stop block is also provided at the bottom of the slide rod to block the lower end of the locking groove.

8. The electronic scale assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lower end of the fixing tube is connected to one side of the top surface of the base.

9. The electronic scale assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper shell and the carrier plate are integrally formed.

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