Moving seat locking system and beverage preparation machine

Abstract

The invention discloses a moving seat locking system and a beverage preparation machine. The movable seat locking system comprises a fixed seat, a movable seat and a cover body, the movable seat is movably arranged on the fixed seat, at least part of the movable seat extends into the fixed seat, a containing cavity used for containing parts is formed in the movable seat, the cover body is detachably arranged on the movable seat and covers the containing cavity, and the cover body is provided with a locking device. One of the fixed seat and the movable seat is provided with a locking mechanism, the other one of the fixed seat and the movable seat is provided with a locking position, and when the movable seat moves to the first position, the cover body is exposed out of the fixed seat, and the locking mechanism is locked with the locking position, so that the movable seat is in a locked state.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of component installation structures, and in particular relates to a movable seat locking system and a beverage preparation machine. Background Art

[0002] In order to avoid external contamination, the parts used to process food are generally installed inside the equipment, which makes it inconvenient to disassemble and clean the parts. For example, a coffee machine with a milk frother needs to be removed frequently for cleaning, but since the milk frother is installed inside the coffee machine, it is inconvenient to disassemble and assemble. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to solve the technical problem that components installed inside the equipment are currently inconvenient to assemble and disassemble, the present application provides a movable seat locking system and a beverage preparation machine.

[0004] In a first aspect of the present application, a mobile seat locking system is provided, comprising:

[0005] Fixed seat;

[0006] A movable seat, movably disposed on the fixed seat and at least partially extending into the fixed seat, wherein the movable seat is provided with an accommodating cavity for accommodating components;

[0007] A cover body, detachably disposed on the movable seat and covering the accommodating cavity;

[0008] Among them, one of the fixed seat and the movable seat is provided with a locking mechanism, and the other is provided with a locking position. When the movable seat moves to the first position, the cover body is exposed from the fixed seat, and the locking mechanism is locked with the locking position to put the movable seat in a locked state.

[0009] In some embodiments, the locking mechanism is configured such that when the movable seat moves to the first position and the cover body is separated from the movable seat, the locking mechanism is locked with the locking position to put the movable seat in a locked state.

[0010] In some embodiments, when the cover body is assembled with the movable seat, the cover body applies a force to the locking mechanism away from the locking position, so that the locking mechanism is disengaged from the locking position, and the movable seat is in an unlocked state.

[0011] In some embodiments, the locking mechanism is disposed on the movable seat, and the locking position is disposed on the fixed seat; the cover body is provided with an acting portion that acts on the locking mechanism.

[0012] In some embodiments, the movable seat moves and switches between the first position and the second position. When the movable seat moves to the second position, the locking mechanism disengages from the locking position, a portion of the cover body is located in the fixed seat, and the remaining portion of the cover body is exposed from the fixed seat and is flush with at least a portion of the outer surface of the fixed seat.

[0013] In some embodiments, the locking mechanism includes a locking element, and the locking element is provided with a locking tongue; the locking position is in a groove shape, and the locking tongue is movably extended into the locking position.

[0014] In some embodiments, the locking mechanism further includes an elastic member, and the locking tongue extends into the locking position under the action of the elastic member.

[0015] In some embodiments, the movable seat is provided with a communicating lock cavity and an end stop hole, the lock element and the elastic element are both provided in the lock cavity, and the lock tongue extends out of the movable seat through the end stop hole.

[0016] In some embodiments, the movable seat is provided with a fixing plate, and the fixing plate is connected to the movable seat via a fastener and covers the locking cavity.

[0017] In some embodiments, the movable seat is provided with a guide groove; the locking element is provided with a guide portion, and the guide portion is movably extended into the guide groove.

[0018] In some embodiments, a fixing claw is provided on the movable seat, so that the component located in the accommodating cavity is at least partially embedded between the fixing claw and the body of the movable seat.

[0019] In some embodiments, the cover body and the movable base are detachably connected via one of a magnet, a Velcro, a buckle, a fastener, and a lock.

[0020] In a second aspect of the present application, a beverage preparation machine is provided, comprising a component for outputting a beverage and a movable seat locking system according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the component is located in the accommodating cavity of the movable seat locking system.

[0021] In some embodiments, the beverage preparation machine is a coffee machine or a milk tea machine; the component is a milk frother, and a milk froth outlet of the milk frother extends out of the accommodating cavity.

[0022] In some embodiments, the milk frother is provided with a milk duct, an air duct, a steam duct, a milk froth generating chamber and a milk froth outlet, the milk duct, the air duct, the steam duct and the milk froth outlet are all connected to the milk froth generating chamber, the milk inlet of the milk duct is close to the milk froth outlet, and the milk inlet of the milk duct and the milk froth outlet are both exposed from the movable seat and the cover body.

[0023] In some embodiments, the milk frother comprises:

[0024] The outer frame of the milk frother is used to connect with the movable seat and is provided with the air duct and the steam duct;

[0025] A milk frothing component, detachably connected to the outer frame of the milk frothing device, provided with the milk conduit and the milk frothing cavity;

[0026] The sub-assembly is detachably connected to the outer frame of the milk frother and / or the milk frothing generating component, and is provided with the milk frothing outlet.

[0027] According to one or more embodiments of the present application, a mobile seat locking system is provided, including a fixed seat, a mobile seat and a cover body, wherein the fixed seat is used to be fixedly connected to the device or is a part of the device, and the mobile seat is movably arranged on the fixed seat, and a receiving cavity for receiving components is provided in the mobile seat, and the components are installed through the mobile seat locking system. The cover body is used to cover the receiving cavity, and the cover body and the mobile seat are detachable. When the cover body is removed, the components can be taken out of the receiving cavity. The mobile seat partially extends into the fixed seat, and one of the fixed seat and the mobile seat is provided with a locking mechanism, and the other is provided with a locking position. When the mobile seat moves to the first position, the cover body is exposed from the fixed seat and can be removed from the mobile seat, and the locking mechanism is locked with the locking position, and the mobile seat is in a locked state and will not move relative to the fixed seat. It is ensured that the user disassembles the components inside the mobile seat for cleaning or replacement when the mobile seat is fixed and does not move. It is prevented that the components are removed when the mobile seat is not fixed, and the movement of the mobile seat hinders the disassembly and assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0028] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of a moving seat locking system in one or more embodiments of the present application when the moving seat is in the second position is shown.

[0029] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of a moving seat locking system in one or more embodiments of the present application when the moving seat is in a first position is shown.

[0030] Figure 3 Shows Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the structure of the movable seat locking system when the cover body is removed.

[0031] Figure 4 Shows Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the moving seat in the moving seat locking system.

[0032] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of a milk frother of a beverage preparation machine in one or more embodiments of the present application when the milk frother is in a first state is shown.

[0033] Figure 6 Shows Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of a milk frother of a beverage preparation machine when being in a second state.

[0034] Figure 7 Shows Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of a milk frother of a beverage preparation machine in a second state with a cover removed.

[0035] Figure 8 Shows Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the structure of a milk frother of a beverage preparation machine.

[0036] Fig. 9 Shows Figure 8 Cross-sectional view of the milk frother at the air duct.

[0037] Description of reference numerals: 1000 - beverage preparation machine; 1100 - device body; 1200 - milk inlet pipe. 100-milk frother; 101-milk pipeline; 102-air pipeline; 103-steam pipeline; 104-milk frothing chamber; 105-milk frothing outlet; 106-milk inlet; 110-milk frother frame; 120-milk frothing member; 130-distribution member; 200-fixed seat; 201-locking position; 300-movable seat; 301-accommodating chamber; 302-locking chamber; 303-end stop hole; 304-guide groove; 310-fixing plate; 320-fastener; 330-fixing claw; 340-first magnet; 400-cover body, 410-acting part, 420-second magnet; 500-locking mechanism; 510-locking member; 511-locking tongue; 512-guide part; 520-elastic member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] In order to make the technical personnel in the technical field to which the present application belongs to understand the present application more clearly, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0039] In order to avoid external contamination, the components used to process food are generally installed inside the device, which makes it inconvenient to disassemble and clean the components. Taking a coffee machine with a milk frother 100 as an example, the milk frother 100 needs to be removed frequently for cleaning, but since the milk frother 100 is installed inside the coffee machine, it is inconvenient to disassemble and assemble. The embodiment of the present application provides a movable seat locking system and a beverage preparation machine 1000, which at least to a certain extent solves the technical problem that the components installed inside the device are inconvenient to disassemble and assemble.

[0040] The present application is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0041] The first aspect of the present application provides a movable seat locking system, which is used to install components and facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the installed components, thereby solving the technical problem of the inconvenience of disassembly and assembly of components installed inside the equipment to a certain extent.

[0042] See also Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 , showing a schematic diagram of the structure of the movable seat locking system in different positions. The movable seat locking system includes a fixed seat 200, a movable seat 300 and a cover body 400. The movable seat 300 is movably arranged on the fixed seat 200 and at least partially extends into the fixed seat 200. The movable seat 300 is provided with a receiving cavity 301 for accommodating components. The cover body 400 is detachably arranged on the movable seat 300 and covers the receiving cavity 301. Among them, one of the fixed seat 200 and the movable seat 300 is provided with a locking mechanism 500, and the other is provided with a locking position 201. When the movable seat 300 moves to the first position, the cover body 400 is exposed from the fixed seat 200, and the locking mechanism 500 is locked with the locking position 201, so that the movable seat 300 is in a locked state.

[0043] The accommodating cavity 301 of the movable seat 300 is used to accommodate components, and the cover body 400 is detachably mounted on the movable seat 300, and the cover body 400 covers the accommodating cavity 301 of the movable seat 300. By installing the cover body 400 on the movable seat 300, the accommodating cavity 301 of the movable seat 300 is closed, thereby protecting the components arranged in the accommodating cavity 301. When it is necessary to disassemble and assemble the components, it is necessary to remove the cover body 400 to remove the components from the accommodating cavity 301, or to install the components into the accommodating cavity 301. The fixed seat 200 is used to be fixedly connected to the device or is a part of the device, and the movable seat 300 is movably arranged on the fixed seat 200, and at least partially extends into the fixed seat 200. The cover body 400 can at least partially extend into the fixed seat 200 along with the movable seat 300, or the cover body 400 is always exposed to the fixed seat 200.

[0044] In some embodiments, the cover 400 is mounted on the movable base 300 and can extend at least partially into the fixed base 200 along with the movable base 300. When the movable base 300 is in the second position, Figure 1 As shown, the cover body 400 is also at least partially extended into the fixed seat 200 to prevent the cover body 400 from being accidentally disassembled. At this time, since the cover body 400 cannot be disassembled, the components inside the movable seat 300 cannot be disassembled either, so the second position can be used as the working position of the device. When it is necessary to remove the cover body 400, the movable seat 300 needs to be moved to a position where the cover body 400 can be exposed to the fixed seat 200, that is, the first position, so that the cover body 400 can be removed to avoid the fixed seat 200 blocking the cover body 400.

[0045] When there is no locking structure between the movable seat 300 and the fixed seat 200, in the process of removing the cover body 400 and disassembling the components in the accommodating cavity 301, relative movement will occur between the movable seat 300 and the fixed seat 200, which makes it inconvenient to remove the cover body 400 and disassemble the components in the accommodating cavity 301. By providing a locking mechanism 500 on one of the fixed seat 200 and the movable seat 300, and providing a locking position 201 on the other, when the locking mechanism 500 is locked with the locking position 201, the position of the movable seat 300 is the first position. When the movable seat 300 moves to the first position, the cover body 400 is exposed to the fixed seat 200, and the locking mechanism 500 is locked with the locking position 201 at this time, that is, the movable seat 300 and the fixed seat 200 are in a relatively locked state, and there will be no relative movement between the movable seat 300 and the fixed seat 200. Thereby, it is convenient to remove the cover body 400 from the movable seat 300, and it is convenient to disassemble and assemble the components in the accommodating cavity 301. This ensures that the user can remove the components inside the mobile base 300 for cleaning or replacement when the mobile base 300 is fixed and does not move. This prevents the components from being removed when the mobile base 300 is not fixed, and the mobile base 300 is moved to prevent disassembly and assembly.

[0046] In some embodiments, the locking mechanism 500 can be disposed on the fixed seat 200, and the locking position 201 can be disposed on the movable seat 300, or the locking mechanism 500 can be disposed on the movable seat 300, and the locking position 201 can be disposed on the fixed seat 200, and the embodiments of the present application are not limited to this. The locking mechanism 500 can be a mechanical lock or an electronic lock, for example, applied to a lock tongue and a lock box on a door, and locked by a mechanical limit; for example, an electromagnet is magnetically attracted after being energized, and locked by magnetic attraction. The specific structure of the locking mechanism 500 is not limited in the present application.

[0047] In some embodiments, Figure 3As shown, the locking mechanism 500 is configured as follows: when the movable seat 300 moves to the first position and the cover body 400 is separated from the movable seat 300, the locking mechanism 500 is locked with the locking position 201, so that the movable seat 300 is in a locked state. Compared with removing the cover body 400 from the movable seat 300, disassembling and assembling the components in the accommodating cavity 301 is more likely to cause relative movement between the movable seat 300 and the fixed seat 200, so that the locking mechanism 500 is mainly configured to be locked with the locking position 201 when the movable seat 300 moves to the first position and the cover body 400 is separated from the movable seat 300, so as to make the assembly state of the cover body 400 and the movable seat 300 as one of the necessary conditions for the locking mechanism 500 to be locked with the locking position 201. In other words, the movable seat 300 will be locked only after the cover body 400 is removed, thereby avoiding the movable seat 300 from being accidentally locked when it is moved to the first position when there is no need to disassemble or clean the components.

[0048] The cover body 400 is disassembled and locked with the locking mechanism 500, and mechanical linkage or electrical linkage can be adopted, so that the movable seat 300 moves to the first position, and when the cover body 400 and the movable seat 300 are in the disassembled state, the locking mechanism 500 is locked with the locking position 201. In some embodiments, the force of disassembling and assembling the cover body 400 is the same as the force of locking or unlocking the locking mechanism 500, or has the same component force, then the cover body 400 and the locking mechanism form a mechanical linkage. In some embodiments, a sensor or a micro switch can also be used to detect the disassembly state of the cover body 400, and feedback is sent to the controller, and the controller controls the action of the locking mechanism 500.

[0049] In order to disengage the locking mechanism 500 from the locking position 201, in some embodiments, as Figure 2As shown, when the cover body 400 and the movable seat 300 are assembled, the cover body 400 applies a force away from the locking position 201 to the locking mechanism 500, so that the locking mechanism 500 is disengaged from the locking position 201, and the movable seat 300 is in an unlocked state. When the movable seat 300 is located at the first position and the movable seat 300 is locked on the fixed seat 200, the locking mechanism 500 is unlocked by the cover body 400. It should be understood that when the cover body 400 is installed on the movable seat 300, the cover body 400 applies a force away from the locking position 201 to the locking mechanism 500, so that the locking mechanism 500 is disengaged from the locking position 201. Conversely, when the movable seat 300 moves to the first position, when the cover body 400 is removed from the movable seat 300, the locking mechanism 500 loses the force applied by the cover body 400 to be away from the locking position 201, so that the locking mechanism 500 is locked with the locking position 201. The locking and disengagement between the locking mechanism 500 and the locking position 201 is achieved by disassembling the cover body 400 when the movable seat 300 moves to the first position. The cover body 400 applies a force to the locking mechanism 500 away from the locking position 201, and the force can be a force to maintain the assembly state of the cover body 400 and the movable seat 300 or a component of the force.

[0050] Specifically, in some embodiments, Figure 3 As shown, the locking mechanism 500 is arranged on the movable seat 300, the locking position 201 is arranged on the fixed seat 200, and the cover body 400 is provided with an acting part 410 acting on the locking mechanism 500. Since the cover body 400 is arranged on the movable seat 300, the locking mechanism 500 is arranged on the movable seat 300, so that it is more convenient for the acting part 410 of the cover body 400 to act on the locking mechanism 500. When the movable seat 300 moves to the first position, by disassembling the bell cover body 400 on the movable seat 300, the acting part 410 of the cover body 400 acts on the locking mechanism 500, so that the locking mechanism 500 is locked and disengaged with the locking position 201.

[0051] In some embodiments, Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the movable seat 300 switches between the first position and the second position. When the movable seat 300 moves to the second position, the locking mechanism 500 is disengaged from the locking position 201, a portion of the cover body 400 is located in the fixed seat 200, and the remaining portion of the cover body 400 is exposed to the fixed seat 200 and is flush with at least part of the outer surface of the fixed seat 200, so as to meet the requirements of the overall appearance. The second position of the movable seat 300 can be a working position of the components in the movable seat 300, that is, the first position of the movable seat 300 can be regarded as a maintenance position, and the second position of the movable seat 300 can be regarded as a working position.

[0052] The portion of the movable seat 300 extending into the fixed seat 200 when the movable seat 300 is in the second position is greater than the portion of the movable seat 300 extending into the fixed seat 200 when the movable seat 300 is in the first position. In some embodiments, when the movable seat 300 is in the second position, the movable seat 300 can be completely embedded in the fixed seat 200. Accordingly, the cover body 400 can also be completely embedded in the fixed seat 200 when the movable seat 300 is in the second position. A portion of the cover body 400 is located in the fixed seat 200, and the fixed seat 200 blocks the cover body 400, so that the cover body 400 cannot be removed from the movable seat 300.

[0053] It should be noted that a damping member may be provided between the movable seat 300 and the fixed seat 200, and the static friction between the movable seat 300 and the fixed seat 200 is greater than the gravity of the movable seat 300, so that the movable seat 300 can be maintained in the working position. As the movable seat 300 is moved out of the fixed seat 200, the connection area between the movable seat 300 and the fixed seat 200 is reduced, and the static friction between the movable seat 300 and the fixed seat 200 is not sufficient to overcome the gravity of the movable seat 300, so that the locking mechanism 500 and the locking position 201 are provided, and the locking mechanism 500 is locked with the locking position 201 to resist the gravity of the movable seat 300. In other embodiments, when the movable seat 300 is moved to the working position, the movable seat 300 and the fixed seat 200 may be relatively fixed by means of magnets, hook and loop fasteners, buckles, fasteners 320, locks, etc.

[0054] In the specific configuration of the locking mechanism 500 and the locking position 201, in some embodiments, as Figure 3 As shown, the locking mechanism 500 includes a locking member 510, and the locking member 510 is provided with a locking tongue 511. The locking position 201 is groove-shaped, and the locking tongue 511 is movably inserted into the locking position 201. When the movable seat 300 moves to the first position, the operating locking tongue 511 is inserted into the locking position 201, thereby locking the movable seat 300, so as to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the components in the movable seat 300. The operating locking tongue 511 is disengaged from the locking position 201, and the movable seat 300 is unlocked from the fixed seat 200, and the movable seat 300 can move on the fixed seat 200.

[0055] In order to improve the locking stability between the locking mechanism 500 and the locking position 201, in some embodiments, the locking mechanism 500 further includes an elastic member 520, which may be a spring, rubber or other elastic member, which is not limited in the present application. The locking tongue 511 extends into the locking position 201 under the action of the elastic member 520, so that when the movable seat 300 moves to the first position, the locking mechanism 500 is operated to make the locking tongue 511 of the locking member 510 extend into the locking position 201 under the action of the elastic member 520, and maintain the state of the locking member 510 and the locking position 201. Moreover, the locking tongue 511 always presses against the locking position 201 under the action of the elastic member 520, so that the locking tongue 511 is stably arranged in the locking position 201, thereby improving the locking stability between the locking mechanism 500 and the locking position 201, thereby improving the locking stability between the movable seat 300 and the fixed seat 200.

[0056] In some embodiments, Figure 3 As shown, the movable seat 300 is provided with a lock cavity 302 and an end stop hole 303, the lock cavity 302 and the end stop hole 303 are connected, the lock element 510 and the elastic element 520 are both arranged in the lock cavity 302, and the lock tongue 511 extends out of the movable seat 300 through the end stop hole 303. The lock cavity 302 of the movable seat 300 provides a setting space for the lock element 510 and the elastic element 520, the lock element 510 can move in the lock cavity 302, and the elastic element 520 can be compressed by moving the lock element 510. The end stop hole 303 of the movable seat 300 is connected with the lock cavity 302, so that the lock tongue 511 can extend out of the movable seat 300 through the end stop hole 303. At the same time, the lock tongue 511 is limited by the end stop hole 303, so that the lock tongue 511 maintains a certain extension amount, ensuring that the lock tongue 511 can be stably set in the lock position 201.

[0057] In some embodiments, Figure 3 As shown, the movable seat 300 is provided with a fixed plate 310, which is connected to the movable seat 300 through a fastener 320 and covers the lock cavity 302. Since the end stop hole 303 limits the lock tongue 511, when the lock cavity 302 is a closed cavity, the lock element 510 cannot be set in the lock cavity 302. Therefore, the lock cavity 302 is set as a semi-closed cavity. After the elastic member 520 and the lock element 510 are set in the lock cavity 302, the fixed plate 310 is covered in the lock cavity 302, and then the fixed plate 310 is connected to the movable seat 300 through the fastener 320, so as to close the lock cavity 302, thereby realizing the setting of the lock element 510 in the lock cavity 302.

[0058] In order to guide the locking element 510 and improve the locking accuracy of the locking mechanism 500 and the locking position 201, in some embodiments, such as Figure 4As shown, the movable seat 300 is provided with a guide groove 304, and the lock member 510 is provided with a guide portion 512, and the guide portion 512 is movably inserted into the guide groove 304. By arranging the guide portion 512 on the lock member 510, the guide portion 512 is moved in the guide groove of the movable seat 300, and the guide groove guides the guide portion 512, thereby guiding the lock member 510. When the movable seat 300 moves to the first position, the lock tongue 511 can accurately extend into the lock position 201, thereby improving the locking accuracy of the locking mechanism 500 and the lock position 201, and further enabling the movable seat 300 to be accurately locked in the first position.

[0059] In order to improve the fixing effect of the components in the mobile seat 300, in some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the movable seat 300 is provided with a fixing claw 330, so that the component located in the accommodating cavity 301 is at least partially embedded between the fixing claw 330 and the body of the movable seat 300, and at least part of the component in the accommodating cavity 301 is fixed by the fixing claw 330. Of course, other structures for fixing the component in the accommodating cavity 301 are also provided in the movable seat 300, so that the component can be stably arranged in the accommodating cavity 301 of the movable seat 300 as a whole.

[0060] In order to realize that the cover body 400 is detachably arranged on the movable base 300, the cover body 400 and the movable base 300 can be detachably connected by means of magnets, hooks, buckles, fasteners, locks, etc., which are not limited in the embodiment of the present application. Figure 1 In some embodiments, a first magnet 340 is provided on the movable seat 300, and a second magnet 420 is provided on the cover body 400. The positions of the first magnet 340 and the second magnet 420 correspond to each other. When the cover body 400 is installed on the movable seat 300, the first magnet 340 and the second magnet 420 are attracted to each other, so that the cover body 400 and the movable seat 300 are stably connected, and the cover body 400 is convenient to disassemble.

[0061] In a second aspect of an embodiment of the present application, a beverage preparation machine 1000 is provided. The beverage preparation machine 1000 is a device such as a coffee machine or a milk tea machine that requires adding milk foam to the beverage, or other equipment for preparing beverages, which is not limited by the embodiment of the present application.

[0062] See also Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7, respectively show the structural schematic diagrams of the beverage preparation machine 1000 in different states. The beverage preparation machine 1000 includes a component for outputting a beverage and the above-mentioned movable seat locking system, and the component is located in the accommodating chamber 301 of the movable seat locking system. The movable seat locking system can be installed as a whole in the device body 1100 of the beverage preparation machine 1000, the fixed seat 200 is fixedly connected to the device body 1100, the device body 1100 is provided with an operation screen and a controller, and the movable seat locking system is installed as one of the components in the device body 1100. In some embodiments, the device body 1100 acts as the fixed seat 200, that is, the device body 1100 and the fixed seat 200 have the same structure.

[0063] During the use of the beverage preparation machine 1000, it is necessary to remove the component that outputs the beverage from the accommodating chamber 301 to clean the component, thereby ensuring the quality of the beverage output by the component. Therefore, the movable seat 300 can be moved to the first position, and the cover body 400 is located outside the fixed seat 200 at this time, so that the cover body 400 can be removed from the movable seat 300, and the movable seat 300 is locked relative to the fixed seat 200 through the locking mechanism 500 and the locking position 201, so that the component can be removed from the accommodating chamber 301 to clean the component.

[0064] In some embodiments, Figure 7 As shown, the beverage preparation machine 1000 is a device such as a coffee machine or a milk tea machine that needs to add milk foam to the beverage, and the component is a milk frother 100. The milk foam outlet 105 of the milk frother 100 extends out of the accommodating cavity 301, so that the milk foam produced by the milk frother 100 disposed in the accommodating cavity 301 can be discharged out of the accommodating cavity 301 through the milk foam outlet. Beverages such as coffee and milk tea flow into the container through the beverage making device, and then the milk foam is made by the milk frother 100, so that the milk foam flows into the container to cover the surface of the beverage in the container, thereby meeting the use demand of adding milk foam to the beverage.

[0065] In some embodiments, Figure 8 as well as Fig. 9 As shown, the milk frother 100 is provided with a milk duct 101, an air duct 102, a steam duct 103, a milk froth generating chamber 104 and a milk froth outlet 105. The milk duct 101, the air duct 102, the steam duct 103 and the milk froth outlet 105 are all connected to the milk froth generating chamber 104. The milk inlet 106 of the milk duct 101 is close to the milk froth outlet 105. The milk inlet 106 of the milk duct 101 and the milk froth outlet 105 are both exposed to the movable seat 300 and the cover body 400.

[0066] In the beverage preparation machine 1000 with a milk frother 100 in the related art, the milk frother 100 is integrated inside the device body 1100 of the beverage preparation machine 1000, and accordingly, the milk inlet 106 of the milk pipeline 101 is also arranged inside the device body 1100, so that the connection between the milk inlet pipe 1200 of the beverage preparation machine 1000 and the milk inlet 106 of the milk pipeline 101 is located inside the device. In addition, the milk inlet pipe 1200 and the milk inlet 106 of the milk pipeline 101 have high connection requirements, and the milk inlet pipe 1200 and the milk inlet 106 need to be sealed and connected. As a result, it is not convenient to disassemble and assemble the milk inlet pipe 1200 and the milk inlet 106, which leads to the technical problem that it is not convenient to disassemble and clean the milk frother 100.

[0067] Milk is a high-protein food. If the milk frother 100 is not cleaned in time after use, the milk remaining in the milk frother 100 will become corrupt, thereby affecting the subsequent use of the milk frother 100. Therefore, the milk frother 100 in the beverage preparation machine 1000 needs to be disassembled and cleaned.

[0068] In order to facilitate the disassembly and cleaning of the milk frother 100 in the beverage preparation machine 1000, the milk inlet 106 of the milk pipe 101 is moved close to the milk froth outlet 105, so that when the milk frother 100 is installed on the device body 1100, the milk inlet 106 and the milk froth outlet 105 are exposed to the device body 1100, that is, the connection between the milk inlet pipe 1200 and the milk inlet 106 is located outside the device, thereby facilitating the disassembly and assembly between the milk inlet pipe 1200 and the milk inlet 106, thereby solving the technical problem of the inconvenience of disassembly and cleaning of the milk frother 100 in the related art to a certain extent.

[0069] It should be noted that, since the milk inlet 106 of the milk pipe 101 needs to be connected to the milk inlet pipe 1200 of the beverage preparation machine 1000, in order to ensure the connection stability between the milk inlet 106 and the milk inlet pipe 1200, it is necessary to provide a certain support for the part of the milk pipe 101 located at the milk inlet 106. Therefore, the milk inlet 106 of the milk pipe 101 can be embedded between the fixed claw 330 and the body of the movable seat 300, so as to support the part of the milk pipe 101 located at the milk inlet 106 through the fixed claw 330, thereby ensuring the connection stability between the milk inlet 106 and the milk inlet pipe 1200.

[0070] In order to realize the specific structural setting of the milk frother 100, in some embodiments, as Figure 8 as well as Fig. 9As shown, the milk frother 100 includes a milk frother frame 110, a milk frothing generating member 120 and a dispensing member 130, wherein the milk frother frame 110 is used to connect to the device body 1100, the milk frother frame 110 is provided with an air duct 102 and a steam duct 103, the milk frothing generating member 120 is detachably connected to the milk frother frame 110, the milk frothing generating member 120 is provided with a milk duct 101 and a milk frothing generating chamber 104, the dispensing member 130 is detachably connected to the milk frother frame 110 and / or the milk frothing generating member 120, and the dispensing member 130 is provided with a milk frothing outlet 105.

[0071] The milk frother 100 is mainly composed of a milk frother outer frame 110, a milk frother generating member 120 and a dispensing member 130. The milk frother outer frame 110, the milk frother generating member 120 and the dispensing member 130 are formed separately. The milk frother outer frame 110, the milk frother generating member 120 and the dispensing member 130 are all connected in a detachable manner to facilitate disassembly and cleaning. Of course, in some embodiments, the milk frother outer frame 110, the milk frother generating member 120 and the dispensing member 130 can also be formed in an integrated manner, which is not limited in the embodiments of the present application. In the beverage preparation machine 1000, the milk frother outer frame 110 is connected to the device body 1100 to provide a mounting base for the milk frother generating member 120 and the dispensing member 130. On the basis that the milk frothing component 120 is installed on the milk frothing device outer frame 110, the distribution component 130 can be installed on the milk frothing device outer frame 110, can also be installed on the milk frothing component 120, can also be installed on the milk frothing device outer frame 110 and the milk frothing component 120 at the same time, and the embodiment of the present application does not limit this.

[0072] The outer frame 110 of the milk frother is provided with an air duct 102 and a steam duct 103, the milk frother 120 is provided with a milk duct 101 and a milk frother 104, and the distributing member 130 is provided with a milk frother outlet 105. Under the condition that the milk duct 101, the air duct 102, the steam duct 103 and the milk frother outlet 105 are all connected to the milk frother 104, milk liquid passes through the milk duct 101 provided in the milk frother 120, air passes through the air duct 102 provided in the outer frame 110 of the milk frother, and steam passes through the steam duct 103 provided in the outer frame 110 of the milk frother to form milk foam, and the milk foam in the milk frother 104 is discharged through the milk frother outlet 105 of the distributing member 130.

[0073] In some embodiments, see Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 , the working process of the beverage preparation machine 1000 is as follows:

[0074] During normal operation, the milk frother 100 is installed in the movable seat 300 and covered by the cover 400. The movable seat 300 and the cover 400 are both inserted into the fixed seat 200. The milk froth outlet 105 and the milk inlet 106 are exposed to the fixed seat 200 and the device body 1100. In the case where the milk frother 100 is integrated with a coffee channel, the coffee outlet is also exposed to the fixed seat 200 and the device body 1100. Figure 5 shown.

[0075] When the milk frother 100 in the beverage preparation machine 1000 needs to be disassembled and cleaned, the movable seat 300 is pulled downward, and the cover body 400 is lowered together with the movable seat 300. When it is lowered to the first position, the cover body 400 is completely exposed to the outside. Figure 2 and Figure 6 shown.

[0076] The cover body 400 is opened, and the force of the cover body 400 on the lock member 510 is eliminated. The lock member 510 extends into the lock position 201 under the action of the elastic member 520, so that the locking mechanism 500 is locked with the lock position 201. At this time, the movable seat 300 is locked. Figure 1 and Figure 7 As shown in FIG. 4 , since the cover 400 has been removed, the milk frother 100 is exposed to the outside. Figure 7 As shown, since the movable seat 300 is locked and cannot move, the user can remove the milk frother 100 in whole or in part from the movable seat 300 for cleaning or replacement.

[0077] When disassembling the milk frother 100, the milk frother 100 may be taken out as a whole, or a part of the structure of the milk frother 100 may be taken out. For example, the milk frother 100 includes a milk frother frame 110, a milk frother generating member 120, and a dispensing member 130. The milk frother frame 110 and the milk frother generating member 120 are both fixedly connected to the movable seat 300 and cannot be disassembled, and the milk frother generating member 120 and the dispensing member 130 are detachably connected, and the dispensing member 130 can be taken out from the movable seat 300. In some embodiments, the milk frother frame 110 and the movable seat 300 may be fixedly connected and cannot be disassembled, and the dispensing member 130 and the milk frother generating member 120 may be disassembled for cleaning.

[0078] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" and "below" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0079] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise" and "counterclockwise" indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0080] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connection", "fixation", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "fixation" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0081] In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. in this application are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0082] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present application, and that the scope of the present application is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A mobile seat locking system, characterized in that: include: Fixed seat (200); A movable seat (300) is movably disposed on the fixed seat (200) and at least partially extends into the fixed seat (200); a receiving cavity (301) for receiving components is provided in the movable seat (300); A cover body (400) is detachably disposed on the movable seat (300) and covers the accommodating cavity (301); One of the fixed seat (200) and the movable seat (300) is provided with a locking mechanism (500), and the other is provided with a locking position (201); when the movable seat (300) is moved to a first position, the cover body (400) is exposed from the fixed seat (200), and the locking mechanism (500) is locked with the locking position (201), so that the movable seat (300) is in a locked state.

2. The mobile seat locking system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking mechanism (500) is configured such that when the movable seat (300) moves to the first position and the cover body (400) and the movable seat (300) are separated, the locking mechanism (500) is locked with the locking position (201) so that the movable seat (300) is in a locked state.

3. The mobile seat locking system according to claim 2, characterized in that: When the cover body (400) and the movable seat (300) are assembled, the cover body (400) applies a force to the locking mechanism (500) away from the locking position (201), so that the locking mechanism (500) is disengaged from the locking position (201), and the movable seat (300) is in an unlocked state.

4. The mobile seat locking system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The locking mechanism (500) is arranged on the movable seat (300), and the locking position (201) is arranged on the fixed seat (200); the cover body (400) is provided with an acting part (410) acting on the locking mechanism (500).

5. The mobile seat locking system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The movable seat (300) moves and switches between the first position and the second position. When the movable seat (300) moves to the second position, the locking mechanism (500) is disengaged from the locking position (201), a portion of the cover body (400) is located inside the fixed seat (200), and the remaining portion of the cover body (400) is exposed outside the fixed seat (200) and is flush with at least a portion of the outer surface of the fixed seat (200).

6. The mobile seat locking system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The locking mechanism (500) comprises a locking element (510), wherein the locking element (510) is provided with a locking tongue (511); the locking position (201) is in the shape of a groove, and the locking tongue (511) is movably extended into the locking position (201).

7. The mobile seat locking system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The locking mechanism (500) further comprises an elastic member (520), and the locking tongue (511) extends into the locking position (201) under the action of the elastic member (520).

8. The mobile seat locking system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The movable seat (300) is provided with a communicating lock cavity (302) and an end stop hole (303), the lock element (510) and the elastic element (520) are both arranged in the lock cavity (302), and the lock tongue (511) extends out of the movable seat (300) through the end stop hole (303).

9. The mobile seat locking system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The movable seat (300) is provided with a fixing plate (310), and the fixing plate 3 (10) is connected to the movable seat (300) via a fastener (320) and covers the locking cavity (302).

10. The mobile seat locking system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The movable seat (300) is provided with a guide groove (304); the locking element (510) is provided with a guide portion (512), and the guide portion (512) is movably extended into the guide groove (304).

11. The mobile seat locking system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The movable seat (300) is provided with a fixing claw (330) so that the component located in the accommodating cavity (301) is at least partially embedded between the fixing claw (330) and the body of the movable seat (300).

12. The mobile seat locking system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The cover body (400) and the movable seat (300) are detachably connected via one of a magnet, a hook and loop fastener, a buckle, a fastener, and a lock.

13. A beverage preparation machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises a component for outputting beverages and a movable seat locking system according to any one of claims 1 to 12, wherein the component is located in the accommodating cavity (301) of the movable seat locking system.

14. The beverage preparation machine according to claim 13, characterized in that The beverage preparation machine (1000) is a coffee machine or a milk tea machine; the component is a milk frother (100), and the milk froth outlet (105) of the milk frother (100) extends out of the accommodating cavity (301).

15. The beverage preparation machine according to claim 14, characterized in that The milk froth machine (100) is provided with a milk pipe (101), an air pipe (102), a steam pipe (103), a milk froth generating chamber (104) and a milk froth outlet (105); the milk pipe (101), the air pipe (102), the steam pipe (103) and the milk froth outlet (105) are all connected to the milk froth generating chamber (104); a milk inlet (106) of the milk pipe (101) is close to the milk froth outlet (105); and the milk inlet (106) of the milk pipe (101) and the milk froth outlet (105) are both exposed to the movable seat (300) and the cover body (400).

16. The beverage preparation machine according to claim 15, characterized in that The milk frother (100) comprises: A milk frother outer frame (110), used for connecting the movable seat (300), and provided with the air duct (102) and the steam duct (103); A milk frothing component (120) is detachably connected to the milk frothing device outer frame (110) and is provided with the milk conduit (101) and the milk frothing generating chamber (104); The sub-assembly (130) is detachably connected to the outer frame (110) of the milk frother and / or the milk frothing generating element (120), and is provided with the milk frothing outlet (105).

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