Mobile seat locking system and beverage preparation machine

Abstract

The application discloses a mobile seat locking system and a beverage preparation machine. The mobile seat locking system comprises a fixed seat, a mobile seat and a cover body. The mobile seat is movably arranged on the fixed seat and at least partially extends into the fixed seat. The mobile seat is provided with a containing cavity for containing components. The cover body is detachably arranged on the mobile seat and covers the containing cavity. One of the fixed seat and the mobile seat is provided with a locking mechanism, and the other is provided with a locking position. In the state that the mobile seat moves to a first position, the cover body is exposed to the fixed seat, and the locking mechanism is locked with the locking position, so that the mobile seat is in a locked state.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the field of component mounting structure technology, specifically relating to a movable seat locking system and a beverage preparation machine. Background Technology

[0002] To prevent external contamination, components used for processing ingredients are typically installed inside the equipment, making them inconvenient to disassemble and clean. For example, in a coffee machine with a milk frother, the frother needs to be frequently removed for cleaning, but because it's inside the machine, disassembly and reassembly are difficult. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the technical problem of inconvenient disassembly and assembly of components installed inside equipment, this application provides a movable seat locking system and a beverage preparation machine.

[0004] In a first aspect of this application, a movable seat locking system is provided, comprising:

[0005] Fixed base;

[0006] A movable seat is movably disposed on the fixed seat and extends at least partially into the fixed seat, the movable seat having a receiving cavity for accommodating the component;

[0007] The cover is detachably mounted on the movable seat and covers the receiving cavity;

[0008] The fixed seat and the movable seat are provided with a locking mechanism and a locking position. When the movable seat is moved to the first position, the cover is exposed outside the fixed seat, and the locking mechanism is locked with the locking position so that the movable seat is in a locked state.

[0009] In some embodiments, the locking mechanism is configured such that when the movable seat is moved to a first position and the cover is separated from the movable seat, the locking mechanism engages with the lock position to lock the movable seat.

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

[0011] In some embodiments, the locking mechanism is located on the movable seat, and the locking position is located on the fixed seat; the cover is provided with an action part that acts on the locking mechanism.

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

[0013] In some embodiments, the locking mechanism includes a locking member with a latch; the locking position is slotted, and the latch extends movably into the locking position.

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

[0015] In some embodiments, the movable seat has a communicating lock cavity and an end stop hole, the lock and the elastic element are both disposed 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, which is connected to the movable seat by fasteners and covers the locking cavity.

[0017] In some embodiments, the movable seat is provided with a guide groove; the locking member is provided with a guide portion that extends movably into the guide groove.

[0018] In some embodiments, the movable base is provided with a retaining claw so that the component located in the receiving cavity is at least partially embedded between the retaining claw and the body of the movable base.

[0019] In some embodiments, the cover and the movable seat are detachably connected by one of the following: magnet, hook and loop fastener, snap fastener, fastener, or lock.

[0020] In a second aspect of this application, a beverage preparation machine is provided, including a component for dispensing a beverage and a movable seat locking system, the component being located in the receiving 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 the milk frother's milk foam outlet extends outside the receiving cavity.

[0022] In some embodiments, the milk frother is provided with a milk pipe, an air pipe, a steam pipe, a milk frothing chamber, and a milk frothing outlet. The milk pipe, the air pipe, the steam pipe, and the milk frothing outlet are all connected to the milk frothing chamber. The milk inlet of the milk pipe is close to the milk frothing outlet. Both the milk inlet and the milk frothing outlet are exposed outside the movable base and the cover.

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

[0024] The milk frother's outer frame, used to connect the movable base, is provided with the air duct and the steam duct;

[0025] A milk frothing component is detachably connected to the outer frame of the milk frother and is provided with the milk pipe and the milk frothing chamber;

[0026] The components are detachably connected to the outer frame of the milk frother and / or the milk frothing component, and are provided with the milk frothing outlet.

[0027] A movable seat locking system according to one or more embodiments of this application includes a fixed seat, a movable seat, and a cover. The fixed seat is used for fixed connection to a device or is part of the device. The movable seat is movably disposed on the fixed seat and has a receiving cavity for accommodating components. The components are installed through the movable seat locking system. The cover is used to cover the receiving cavity and is detachable from the movable seat. When the cover is removed, the components can be taken out of the receiving cavity. The movable seat partially extends into the fixed seat. One of the fixed seat and the movable seat has a locking mechanism, and the other has a locking position. When the movable seat is moved to a first position, the cover is exposed outside the fixed seat and can be removed from the movable seat. The locking mechanism and the locking position are engaged, and the movable seat is in a locked state, preventing relative movement with the fixed seat. This ensures that the user can disassemble the internal components of the movable seat for cleaning or replacement when the movable seat is fixed and does not move. It also prevents the movable seat from moving and hindering disassembly or assembly when components are removed without the movable seat being fixed. Attached Figure Description

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

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

[0030] Figure 3 It shows Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the movable seat locking system when the cover is removed.

[0031] Figure 4 It shows Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the movable seat in the movable seat locking system.

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

[0033] Figure 6 It shows Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the milk frother of a beverage preparation machine in its second state.

[0034] Figure 7 It shows Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a beverage preparation machine with the milk frother in the second state and the cover removed.

[0035] Figure 8 It shows Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the milk frother in a beverage preparation machine.

[0036] Figure 9 It shows Figure 8 A cross-sectional view of a milk frother at the air duct.

[0037] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1000-Beverage preparation machine; 1100-Main body of the equipment; 1200-Milk inlet pipe; 100-Milk frother; 101-Milk pipe; 102-Air pipe; 103-Steam pipe; 104-Milk frothing chamber; 105-Milk frothing outlet; 106-Milk inlet; 110-Milk frother outer frame; 120-Milk frothing component; 130-Distributor; 200-Fixed base; 201-Locking position; 300-Moving base; 301-Receiving cavity; 302-Locking cavity; 303-End stop hole; 304-Guide groove; 310-Fixed plate; 320-Fastener; 330-Fixed claw; 340-First magnet; 400-Cover body; 410-Actuating part; 420-Second magnet; 500-Locking mechanism; 510-Locking element; 511-Locking tongue; 520-Elastic element. Detailed Implementation

[0038] To enable those skilled in the art to more clearly understand this application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0039] To prevent external contamination, components used for processing ingredients are typically installed inside the equipment, making them inconvenient to disassemble and clean. For example, in a coffee machine with a milk frother 100, the frother 100 needs frequent removal for cleaning, but because it's installed inside the machine, disassembly and reassembly are difficult. This application provides a movable seat locking system and a beverage preparation machine 1000, which at least partially solves the technical problem of inconvenient disassembly and reassembly of components installed inside the equipment.

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

[0041] According to a first aspect of this application, a movable seat locking system is provided. This movable seat locking system is used to install components, which facilitates the installation and removal of the components, and to a certain extent solves the technical problem that it is inconvenient to install and remove components installed inside the equipment.

[0042] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The diagram illustrates 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 400. The movable seat 300 is movably mounted on the fixed seat 200 and at least partially extends into the fixed seat 200. The movable seat 300 has a receiving cavity 301 for accommodating components. The cover 400 is detachably mounted on the movable seat 300 and covers the receiving 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 400 is exposed outside the fixed seat 200, and the locking mechanism 500 engages with the locking position 201, thus locking the movable seat 300.

[0043] The movable base 300 has a receiving cavity 301 for accommodating components. A cover 400 is detachably mounted on the movable base 300 and covers the receiving cavity 301. By mounting the cover 400 on the movable base 300, the receiving cavity 301 of the movable base 300 is closed, thereby protecting the components disposed within the receiving cavity 301. When it is necessary to disassemble or assemble the components, the cover 400 must be removed to remove the components from the receiving cavity 301, or the components must be installed into the receiving cavity 301. The fixed base 200 is used for fixed connection to the equipment or is part of the equipment. The movable base 300 is movably disposed on the fixed base 200 and at least partially extends into the fixed base 200. The cover 400 may extend at least partially into the fixed base 200 along with the movable base 300, or the cover 400 may always be exposed outside the fixed base 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, such as Figure 1As shown, the cover 400 also extends at least partially into the fixed base 200 to prevent the cover 400 from being accidentally disassembled. Since the cover 400 is not removable, the components inside the movable base 300 are also not removable. Therefore, the second position can be used as the working position of the equipment. When it is necessary to remove the cover 400, the movable base 300 needs to be moved to a position that allows the cover 400 to be exposed outside the fixed base 200, i.e., the first position, in order to remove the cover 400 and prevent the fixed base 200 from obstructing the cover 400.

[0045] When there is no locking structure between the movable seat 300 and the fixed seat 200, relative movement will occur between the movable seat 300 and the fixed seat 200 during the removal of the cover 400 and the assembly / disassembly of components in the receiving cavity 301, making it inconvenient to remove the cover 400 and assemble / disassemble the components in the receiving cavity 301. By providing a locking mechanism 500 in one of the fixed seat 200 and the movable seat 300, and a locking position 201 in the other, when the locking mechanism 500 and the locking position 201 are engaged, the movable seat 300 is in the first position. In the state where the movable seat 300 is moved to the first position, the cover 400 is exposed outside the fixed seat 200. At this time, the locking mechanism 500 and the locking position 201 are engaged, that is, the movable seat 300 and the fixed seat 200 are in a relatively locked state, and no relative movement will occur between the movable seat 300 and the fixed seat 200. This facilitates the removal of the cover 400 from the movable seat 300 and the assembly / disassembly of components in the receiving cavity 301. This ensures that the user can disassemble the internal components of the movable base 300 for cleaning or replacement when the movable base 300 is fixed in place. It also prevents the movable base 300 from being moved and hindering disassembly or assembly when components are removed without it being fixed in place.

[0046] In some embodiments, the locking mechanism 500 can be located on the fixed base 200, and the locking position 201 can be located on the movable base 300; alternatively, the locking mechanism 500 can be located on the movable base 300, and the locking position 201 can be located on the fixed base 200. This application does not limit the specific implementation of the locking mechanism 500. The locking mechanism 500 can be a mechanical lock or an electronic lock, such as a lock tongue and lock box on a door, using a mechanical limiting method for locking; for example, an electromagnet can be magnetically attracted when energized, locking through magnetic force. This application does not limit the specific structure of the locking mechanism 500.

[0047] In some implementations, such as Figure 3As shown, the locking mechanism 500 is configured such that when the movable seat 300 moves to the first position and the cover 400 is separated from the movable seat 300, the locking mechanism 500 engages with the locking position 201 to lock the movable seat 300. Compared to removing the cover 400 from the movable seat 300 and disassembling the components in the receiving cavity 301, which is more likely to cause relative movement between the movable seat 300 and the fixed seat 200, the locking mechanism 500 is designed to engage with the locking position 201 primarily when the movable seat 300 is moved to the first position and the cover 400 is separated from the movable seat 300. This ensures that the assembled state of the cover 400 and the movable seat 300 is one of the necessary conditions for the locking mechanism 500 to engage with the locking position 201. In other words, the movable seat 300 is only locked after the cover 400 is removed, thus preventing accidental locking when the movable seat 300 is moved to the first position without the need for disassembly or cleaning.

[0048] The disassembly of the cover 400 and the locking mechanism 500 can be achieved through mechanical or electrical linkage. When the movable base 300 moves to the first position and the cover 400 and the movable base 300 are in a disassembled state, the locking mechanism 500 engages with the lock position 201. In some embodiments, the force exerted on the disassembly of the cover 400 is the same as, or has the same component force as, the locking or unlocking force of the locking mechanism 500, thus forming a mechanical linkage between the cover 400 and the locking mechanism. In some embodiments, sensors or microswitches can also be used to detect the disassembly state of the cover 400 and feed it back to the controller, which then controls the locking mechanism 500 to operate.

[0049] In order to disengage the locking mechanism 500 from the locking position 201, in some embodiments, such as Figure 2As shown, when the cover 400 and the movable seat 300 are assembled, the cover 400 applies a force away from the locking position 201 to the locking mechanism 500, causing the locking mechanism 500 to disengage from the locking position 201, and the movable seat 300 is in an unlocked state. This allows the cover 400 to unlock the locking mechanism 500 when the movable seat 300 is in the first position and locked onto the fixed seat 200. It should be understood that when the cover 400 is installed onto the movable seat 300, the cover 400 applies a force away from the locking position 201 to the locking mechanism 500, causing the locking mechanism 500 to disengage from the locking position 201. Conversely, when the movable seat 300 is moved to the first position and the cover 400 is removed from the movable seat 300, the locking mechanism 500 loses the force applied by the cover 400 away from the locking position 201, causing the locking mechanism 500 to lock onto the locking position 201. The locking mechanism 500 and the locking position 201 are engaged and disengaged by assembling and disassembling the cover 400 when the movable seat 300 moves to the first position. The cover 400 applies a force to the locking mechanism 500 away from the locking position 201. This force can be a force that maintains the assembled state of the cover 400 and the movable seat 300 or a component of that force.

[0050] Specifically, in some implementation methods, such as Figure 3 As shown, the locking mechanism 500 is located on the movable base 300, the locking position 201 is located on the fixed base 200, and the cover 400 has an actuating part 410 that acts on the locking mechanism 500. Since the cover 400 is located on the movable base 300, placing the locking mechanism 500 on the movable base 300 makes it easier for the actuating part 410 of the cover 400 to act on the locking mechanism 500. When the movable base 300 moves to the first position, by detaching and reattaching the bell cover 400 from the movable base 300, the actuating part 410 of the cover 400 acts on the locking mechanism 500, causing the locking mechanism 500 to engage and disengage from the locking position 201.

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

[0052] The portion of the movable seat 300 extending into the fixed seat 200 in the second position is greater than the portion extending into the fixed seat 200 in the first position. In some embodiments, when the movable seat 300 is in the second position, it can be completely embedded inside the fixed seat 200. Correspondingly, the cover 400 can also be completely embedded inside the fixed seat 200 when the movable seat 300 is in the second position. A portion of the cover 400 is located inside the fixed seat 200, and the fixed seat 200 obstructs the cover 400, preventing it from being removed from the movable seat 300.

[0053] It should be noted that a damping element can be provided between the movable seat 300 and the fixed seat 200. The static friction between the movable seat 300 and the fixed seat 200 is greater than the weight of the movable seat 300, so that the movable seat 300 can be held in the working position. As the movable seat 300 moves out of the fixed seat 200, the connection area between the movable seat 300 and the fixed seat 200 decreases, and the static friction between the movable seat 300 and the fixed seat 200 is insufficient to overcome the weight of the movable seat 300. Therefore, a locking mechanism 500 and a locking position 201 are provided. The locking mechanism 500 and the locking position 201 are locked together to resist the weight of the movable seat 300. In other embodiments, when the movable seat 300 moves to the working position, the movable seat 300 and the fixed seat 200 can be relatively fixed by means of magnets, hooks and loops, snaps, fasteners 320, locks, etc.

[0054] Regarding the specific configuration of the locking mechanism 500 and the locking position 201, in some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the locking mechanism 500 includes a locking member 510, which has a locking tongue 511. The locking position 201 is groove-shaped, and the locking tongue 511 extends movably into the locking position 201. When the movable seat 300 moves to the first position, the locking tongue 511 extends into the locking position 201 to lock the movable seat 300, thereby facilitating the disassembly and assembly of components inside the movable seat 300. When the locking tongue 511 disengages from the locking position 201, the movable seat 300 is unlocked from the fixed seat 200, and the movable seat 300 can move on the fixed seat 200.

[0055] To improve the locking stability of the locking mechanism 500 and the locking position 201, in some embodiments, the locking mechanism 500 further includes an elastic element 520. The elastic element 520 can be a spring, rubber, or other elastic component, and this application embodiment does not limit this. The locking tongue 511 extends into the locking position 201 under the action of the elastic element 520, so that when the moving seat 300 moves to the first position, the locking mechanism 500 is operated, causing the locking tongue 511 of the locking member 510 to extend into the locking position 201 under the action of the elastic element 520, and maintaining the locking state of the locking member 510 and the locking position 201. Furthermore, the locking tongue 511 is always pressed against the locking position 201 under the action of the elastic element 520, so that the locking tongue 511 is stably positioned within the locking position 201, thereby improving the locking stability of the locking mechanism 500 and the locking position 201, and thus improving the locking stability of the moving seat 300 and the fixed seat 200.

[0056] In some implementations, such as Figure 3 As shown, the movable base 300 has a locking cavity 302 and an end stop hole 303, which are connected. The locking member 510 and the elastic member 520 are both located in the locking cavity 302, and the bolt 511 extends out of the movable base 300 through the end stop hole 303. The locking cavity 302 of the movable base 300 provides space for the locking member 510 and the elastic member 520. The locking member 510 can move within the locking cavity 302, and the elastic member 520 can be compressed by moving the locking member 510. The end stop hole 303 of the movable base 300 is connected to the locking cavity 302, allowing the bolt 511 to extend out of the movable base 300 through the end stop hole 303. Simultaneously, the end stop hole 303 limits the bolt 511, maintaining a certain extension amount and ensuring that the bolt 511 can be stably positioned in the lock position 201.

[0057] In some implementations, such as Figure 3 As shown, the movable base 300 is provided with a fixing plate 310, which is connected to the movable base 300 by fasteners 320 and covers the lock cavity 302. Since the end stop hole 303 limits the locking tongue 511, the locking member 510 cannot be placed inside the lock cavity 302 when it is a closed cavity. Therefore, the lock cavity 302 is set as a semi-closed cavity. After the elastic member 520 and the locking member 510 are placed in the lock cavity 302, the fixing plate 310 covers the lock cavity 302, and then the fixing plate 310 is connected to the movable base 300 by fasteners 320, thereby closing the lock cavity 302 and allowing the locking member 510 to be placed inside 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 base 300 is provided with a guide groove 304, and the locking member 510 is provided with a guide portion, which extends movably into the guide groove 304. By providing the guide portion on the locking member 510, the guide portion moves within the guide groove of the movable base 300, and the guide groove guides the guide portion, thereby guiding the locking member 510. When the movable base 300 moves to the first position, the locking tongue 511 can accurately extend into the locking position 201, thereby improving the locking accuracy of the locking mechanism 500 and the locking position 201, and thus enabling the movable base 300 to be accurately locked in the first position.

[0059] To improve the fixation effect of the component within the movable seat 300, in some embodiments, such as Figure 4 As shown, the movable base 300 is provided with a fixing claw 330 so that the component located in the receiving cavity 301 is at least partially embedded between the fixing claw 330 and the body of the movable base 300, and the fixing claw 330 fixes at least part of the component in the receiving cavity 301. Of course, the movable base 300 is also provided with other structures for fixing the component in the receiving cavity 301, so that the component can be stably placed in the receiving cavity 301 of the movable base 300 as a whole.

[0060] To enable the cover 400 to be detachably mounted on the movable base 300, the cover 400 and the movable base 300 can be detachably connected by means of magnets, hooks and loops, snaps, fasteners, locks, etc. This application embodiment does not impose limitations on this. Please refer to... Figure 1 In some embodiments, the movable base 300 is provided with a first magnet 340 and the cover 400 is provided with a second magnet 420. The first magnet 340 and the second magnet 420 are positioned opposite each other. When the cover 400 is installed on the movable base 300, the first magnet 340 and the second magnet 420 attract each other, so that the cover 400 and the movable base 300 are stably connected, and the cover 400 is easy to disassemble.

[0061] In a second aspect of the embodiments of this 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 a beverage, or other devices used for preparing beverages. The embodiments of this application do not limit this.

[0062] Please see Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7The diagrams show the structural schematics of the beverage preparation machine 1000 in different states. The beverage preparation machine 1000 includes a component for dispensing beverages and the aforementioned movable seat locking system. The component is located in the receiving cavity 301 of the movable seat locking system. The movable seat locking system can be integrally installed 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 equipped with an operation screen and a controller, and the movable seat locking system is integrally installed in the device body 1100 as one of its components. In some embodiments, the device body 1100 acts as the fixed seat 200, meaning that the device body 1100 and the fixed seat 200 are of the same structure.

[0063] During the use of the beverage preparation machine 1000, it is necessary to remove the beverage output component from the receiving cavity 301 for cleaning to ensure the quality of the beverage output. Therefore, the movable seat 300 can be moved to the first position, at which point the cover 400 is located outside the fixed seat 200, so that the cover 400 can be removed from the movable seat 300. Furthermore, the movable seat 300 is locked relative to the fixed seat 200 by the locking mechanism 500 and the locking position 201, thereby facilitating the removal of the component from the receiving cavity 301 for cleaning.

[0064] In some implementations, such as Figure 7 As shown, the beverage preparation machine 1000 is a device such as a coffee machine or milk tea machine that requires adding milk foam to beverages, and its component is a milk frother 100. The milk foam outlet 105 of the milk frother 100 extends outside the receiving cavity 301, so that the milk foam produced by the milk frother 100 located in the receiving cavity 301 can be discharged outside the receiving cavity 301 through the milk foam outlet. Beverages such as coffee and milk tea flow into a container through the beverage preparation equipment, and then milk foam is produced by the milk frother 100, allowing the milk foam to flow into the container to cover the surface of the beverage in the container, thereby meeting the usage requirement of adding milk foam to the beverage.

[0065] In some implementations, such as Figure 8 as well as Figure 9 As shown, the milk frother 100 is provided with a milk pipe 101, an air pipe 102, a steam pipe 103, a milk frothing chamber 104, and a milk frothing outlet 105. The milk pipe 101, air pipe 102, steam pipe 103, and milk frothing outlet 105 are all connected to the milk frothing chamber 104. The milk inlet 106 of the milk pipe 101 is close to the milk frothing outlet 105. The milk inlet 106 and the milk frothing outlet 105 of the milk pipe 101 are both exposed on the movable base 300 and the cover 400.

[0066] In the beverage preparation machine 1000 with a built-in milk frother 100, the milk frother 100 is integrated inside the main body 1100 of the beverage preparation machine 1000. Correspondingly, the milk inlet 106 of the milk pipe 101 is also located inside the main body 1100, resulting in the connection between the milk inlet pipe 1200 and the milk inlet 106 of the milk pipe 101 being located inside the machine. Furthermore, the connection between the milk inlet pipe 1200 and the milk inlet 106 of the milk pipe 101 has high requirements, necessitating a sealed connection. This makes it inconvenient to disassemble and assemble the milk inlet pipe 1200 and the milk inlet 106, leading to the technical problem of inconvenient disassembly and cleaning of the milk frother 100.

[0067] As milk is a high-protein food, if the milk frother 100 is not cleaned promptly after use, the milk residue inside the frother 100 will spoil, affecting its subsequent use. 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 placed close to the milk foam outlet 105. When the milk frother 100 is installed on the main body 1100 of the equipment, both the milk inlet 106 and the milk foam outlet 105 are exposed on the main body 1100 of the equipment. This means that the connection between the milk inlet pipe 1200 and the milk inlet 106 is located outside the equipment, which facilitates the disassembly and assembly of the milk inlet pipe 1200 and the milk inlet 106. This solves, to some extent, the technical problem of the milk frother 100 being inconvenient to disassemble and clean in related technologies.

[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 stability of the connection between the milk inlet 106 and the milk inlet pipe 1200, it is necessary to provide 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 that the fixed claw 330 can support the part of the milk pipe 101 located at the milk inlet 106, thus ensuring the stability of the connection between the milk inlet 106 and the milk inlet pipe 1200.

[0070] To achieve the specific structural configuration of the milk frother 100, in some embodiments, such as Figure 8 as well as Figure 9As shown, the milk frother 100 includes a milk frother frame 110, a milk frothing component 120, and a distributor 130. The milk frother frame 110 is used to connect to the main body 1100 of the device. The milk frother frame 110 is provided with an air pipe 102 and a steam pipe 103. The milk frothing component 120 is detachably connected to the milk frother frame 110. The milk frothing component 120 is provided with a milk pipe 101 and a milk frothing chamber 104. The distributor 130 is detachably connected to the milk frother frame 110 and / or the milk frothing component 120. The distributor 130 is provided with a milk frothing outlet 105.

[0071] The milk frother 100 is mainly composed of a milk frother frame 110, a milk frothing component 120, and a dispensing component 130. The milk frother frame 110, milk frothing component 120, and dispensing component 130 are manufactured separately, and are detachably connected to each other for easy disassembly and cleaning. Of course, in some embodiments, the milk frother frame 110, milk frothing component 120, and dispensing component 130 may also be manufactured as a single piece; this application does not limit this. In the beverage preparation machine 1000, the milk frother frame 110 is connected to the main body 1100, providing a mounting base for the milk frothing component 120 and the dispensing component 130. With the milk frothing component 120 installed on the milk frother frame 110, the distribution component 130 can be installed on the milk frother frame 110, or on the milk frothing component 120, or on both the milk frother frame 110 and the milk frothing component 120. This application embodiment 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 frothing component 120 is provided with a milk duct 101 and a milk frothing chamber 104. The distributor 130 is provided with a milk frothing outlet 105. With the milk duct 101, air duct 102, steam duct 103 and milk frothing outlet 105 all connected to the milk frothing chamber 104, milk enters the milk frothing chamber 104 of the milk frother 120 through the milk duct 101 of the milk frother 120, air enters through the air duct 102 of the outer frame 110 of the milk frother 110, and steam enters through the steam duct 103 of the outer frame 110 of the milk frother 120 to form milk foam. The milk foam in the milk frothing chamber 104 is discharged through the milk frothing outlet 105 of the distributor 130.

[0073] In some embodiments, please refer to 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 base 300 and covered by the cover 400. Both the movable base 300 and the cover 400 extend into the fixed base 200. The milk frothing outlet 105 and the milk inlet 106 are exposed outside the fixed base 200 and the main body 1100. When the milk frother 100 integrates a coffee channel, the coffee outlet is also exposed outside the fixed base 200 and the main body 1100, as shown in Figure 1. Figure 5 As shown.

[0075] When the milk frother 100 in the beverage preparation machine 1000 needs to be disassembled and cleaned, the movable base 300 is pulled down. At this time, the cover 400 descends together with the movable base 300. When it descends to the first position, the cover 400 is completely exposed. Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown.

[0076] When the cover 400 is opened, the force exerted by the cover 400 on the locking member 510 is eliminated. Under the action of the elastic member 520, the locking member 510 extends into the locking position 201, causing the locking mechanism 500 to lock with the locking position 201. At this time, the movable seat 300 is locked. Figure 1 and Figure 7 As shown. Since the cover 400 has been removed, the milk frother 100 is exposed, as shown. Figure 7 As shown, since the movable base 300 is locked and cannot be moved, the user can remove the milk frother 100, either entirely or partially, from the movable base 300 for cleaning or replacement.

[0077] When disassembling the milk frother 100, the entire milk frother 100 can be removed, or only a portion of the milk frother 100 can be removed. For example, the milk frother 100 may include a milk frother frame 110, a milk frothing component 120, and a dispensing component 130. The milk frother frame 110 and the milk frothing component 120 are fixedly connected to the movable base 300 and cannot be disassembled. The milk frothing component 120 is detachably connected to the dispensing component 130, in which case the dispensing component 130 can be removed from the movable base 300. In some embodiments, the milk frother frame 110 may be fixedly connected to the movable base 300 and cannot be disassembled, while the dispensing component 130 and the milk frothing component 120 may be disassembled for cleaning.

[0078] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0079] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", and "counterclockwise" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0080] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0081] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this application is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

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

Claims

1. A mobile seat locking system, characterized in that, include: Fixture (200); A movable seat (300) is movably disposed on the fixed seat (200) and extends at least partially into the fixed seat (200), wherein the movable seat (300) is provided with a receiving cavity (301) for accommodating the component. The cover (400) is detachably mounted on the movable seat (300) and covers the receiving cavity (301). One of the fixed base (200) and the movable base (300) is provided with a locking mechanism (500), and the other is provided with a locking position (201). When the movable base (300) is moved to the first position, the cover (400) is exposed outside the fixed base (200), and the locking mechanism (500) is locked with the locking position (201) so that the movable base (300) is in a locked state. The locking mechanism (500) is configured such that when the movable seat (300) moves to the first position and the cover (400) is separated from the movable seat (300), the locking mechanism (500) engages with the lock position (201) to lock the movable seat (300). When the cover (400) and the movable seat (300) are assembled, the cover (400) applies a force away from the lock position (201) to the locking mechanism (500) so that the locking mechanism (500) disengages from the lock position (201) and the movable seat (300) is in an unlocked state. 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) disengages from the lock position (201), a portion of the cover (400) is located inside the fixed seat (200), and the remaining portion of the cover (400) is exposed outside the fixed seat (200) and flush with at least a portion of the outer surface of the fixed seat (200).

2. The movable seat locking system according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking mechanism (500) is located on the movable seat (300), and the locking position (201) is located on the fixed seat (200); the cover (400) is provided with an action part (410) that acts on the locking mechanism (500).

3. The movable seat locking system according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that, The locking mechanism (500) includes a lock (510) with a latch (511); the locking position (201) is groove-shaped and the latch (511) is movably inserted into the locking position (201).

4. The movable seat locking system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The locking mechanism (500) further includes an elastic element (520), and the locking tongue (511) extends into the locking position (201) under the action of the elastic element (520).

5. The movable seat locking system according to claim 4, characterized in that, The movable seat (300) is provided with a communicating lock cavity (302) and an end stop hole (303). The lock (510) and the elastic element (520) are both provided in the lock cavity (302). The lock tongue (511) extends out of the movable seat (300) through the end stop hole (303).

6. The movable seat locking system according to claim 5, characterized in that, The movable seat (300) is provided with a fixing plate (310), which is connected to the movable seat (300) by fasteners (320) and covers the locking cavity (302).

7. The movable seat locking system according to claim 3, characterized in that, The movable seat (300) is provided with a guide groove (304); the locking member (510) is provided with a guide portion, which extends movably into the guide groove (304).

8. The movable seat locking system according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that, The movable seat (300) is provided with a fixing claw (330) so that the component located in the receiving cavity (301) is at least partially embedded between the fixing claw (330) and the body of the movable seat (300).

9. The movable seat locking system according to any one of claims 1-2, characterized in that, The cover (400) and the movable seat (300) are detachably connected by one of the following: magnet, hook and loop fastener, snap fastener, fastener, or lock.

10. A beverage preparation machine, characterized in that, Includes a component for dispensing beverages and a movable seat locking system according to any one of claims 1-9, the component being located in the receiving cavity (301) of the movable seat locking system.

11. The beverage preparation machine according to claim 10, 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 frothing outlet (105) of the milk frother (100) extends out of the receiving cavity (301).

12. The beverage preparation machine according to claim 11, characterized in that, The milk frother (100) is provided with a milk pipe (101), an air pipe (102), a steam pipe (103), a milk frothing chamber (104), and a milk frothing outlet (105). The milk pipe (101), the air pipe (102), the steam pipe (103), and the milk frothing outlet (105) are all connected to the milk frothing chamber (104). The milk inlet (106) of the milk pipe (101) is close to the milk frothing outlet (105). The milk inlet (106) of the milk pipe (101) and the milk frothing outlet (105) are both exposed on the movable base (300) and the cover (400).

13. The beverage preparation machine according to claim 12, characterized in that, The milk frother (100) includes: The milk frother frame (110) is used to connect the movable base (300) and is provided with the air pipe (102) and the steam pipe (103). The milk foam generator (120) is detachably connected to the outer frame (110) of the milk frother and is provided with the milk pipe (101) and the milk foam generating chamber (104). The sub-component (130) is detachably connected to the outer frame (110) of the milk frother and / or the milk frothing component (120), and is provided with the milk frothing outlet (105).

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