Vehicle-mounted beverage preparation device

Abstract

The present application relates to liquid outlet equipment technical field, especially a kind of vehicle-mounted beverage preparation device including rack, liquid processing component, liquid outlet component, the central armrest box of car includes at least part of the rack, the rack has first accommodating site, the liquid outlet component at least has first state and second state, when the liquid outlet component is located in the first state, the liquid outlet box of the liquid outlet component is stretched out the first accommodating site, when the liquid outlet component is located in the second state, the liquid outlet box of the liquid outlet component is retracted the first accommodating site.Liquid outlet component has the first state of stretching out first accommodating site and the second state of retracting first accommodating site, so that liquid outlet component can be telescopic and stored in first accommodating site when not in use, do not occupy the external space of car central armrest box.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of beverage preparation equipment technology, and in particular to a vehicle-mounted beverage preparation device. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, the dispensing components of in-vehicle beverage preparation devices typically adopt a fixed structure, with the dispensing nozzle fixed to the outside of the equipment or a specific workstation, occupying external space for extended periods. For example, in space-constrained installation environments such as vehicles, fixed dispensing components can take up valuable space in areas like the armrest, affecting the rationality and aesthetics of the vehicle's interior layout. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to solve one of the problems pointed out in the background art, and to provide an in-vehicle beverage preparation device.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A vehicle-mounted beverage preparation device for use in a car, the vehicle-mounted beverage preparation device includes a frame, a liquid handling component, and a liquid dispensing component, the center console of the car includes at least a portion of the frame, the frame has a first receiving position, the liquid dispensing component has at least a first state and a second state, when the liquid dispensing component is in the first state, the liquid dispensing box of the liquid dispensing component extends out of the first receiving position, and when the liquid dispensing component is in the second state, the liquid dispensing box of the liquid dispensing component retracts into the first receiving position.

[0006] The present invention proposes an in-vehicle beverage preparation device, which has the following advantages: the liquid dispensing component has a first state of extending out of the first receiving position and a second state of retracting into the first receiving position, so that the liquid dispensing component can be retracted and stored in the first receiving position when not in use, without occupying the external space of the car's center armrest box, thus saving interior space. Attached Figure Description

[0007] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a partial three-dimensional structure of the frame according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0008] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram showing the distribution of the frame, liquid outlet assembly, and liquid inlet cylinder according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0009] Figure 3 This is a top view schematic diagram of the distribution of the frame, liquid outlet assembly, and liquid inlet cylinder according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0010] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the liquid inlet cylinder structure according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0011] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the liquid outlet assembly structure according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0012] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the liquid outlet assembly structure according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0013] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a pipeline accommodating groove structure according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of a limiting block structure according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting wall position structure according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the liquid collection assembly structure according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the lower shell structure according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 12 This is a half-section exploded view of the liquid inlet cylinder according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of a half-section of the liquid inlet cylinder according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of a half-section of the second adapter structure according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 15 This is a partial anatomical view of the liquid inlet cylinder according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the elastic support member cooperating with the inner and outer cylinders according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of an elastic support structure according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of the inner cylinder according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Liquid outlet assembly; 3. Bottom wall; 4. First side wall; 5. Second side wall; 6. First guide section; 7. Second guide section; 8. Liquid inlet cylinder; 9. First receiving position; 10. Insertion interface; 11. Liquid outlet box; 12. First protrusion; 13. Second protrusion; 14. First channel; 15. Second channel; 16. First guide cylinder; 17. Second guide cylinder; 18. First guide rod; 19. Second guide rod; 20. Drive unit; 21. Drive motor; 22. Connecting part; 23. Transmission part; 24. Screw; 25. Nut. 5. Bottom end portion 26, First limiting wall 27, Second limiting wall 28, Pipeline receiving groove 29, Trumpet mouth 30, Limiting block 31, First hole 32, Second hole 33, Mounting wall 34, Lower shell 35, Upper cover 36, Liquid inlet 39, Liquid drain chamber 40, Liquid drain port 41, Barrier part 43, Vacuum chamber 44, Connecting part 45, Vacuum port 46, First liquid collection chamber 47, Outer cylinder 54, Inner cylinder 53, First side wall part 55, First bottom end portion 57, First opening 56, First main body part 5 8. First extension 59, receiving cavity 60, first adapter 64, second adapter 65, connector body 82, bottle connection head 83, drain channel 84, air inlet channel 85, one-way drain valve 86, one-way air inlet valve 87, insertion part 88, upper part 66, lower part 67, first cylindrical shell part 71, first groove part 72, outer edge 70, ear part 68, annular groove 78, mounting base 77, sealing ring 69, first contraction part 73, second cylindrical shell part 74, second groove part 75, connecting pipe Part 76, Third cylindrical shell part 79, Second contraction part 80, Fourth cylindrical shell part 81, Notch part 89, Elastic support member 90, First main cylinder part 91, Second main cylinder part 92, Mounting port 93, Assembly part 94, First abutting rib 95, Second abutting rib 96, First flexible guide part 97, Second flexible guide part 98, Extension part 99, Strip body 100, First limiting rib 101, Second limiting rib 102, First strip opening 103, Second strip opening 104, Clamping wall part 105. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of them. Other technical solutions obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are all within the protection scope of the present invention. Furthermore, it should be understood that terms indicating orientation or positional relationships, such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "longitudinal," "lateral," "inner," "outer," "vertical," "level," "top," and "bottom," are based solely on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are used only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the device / component referred to must have a specific orientation or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0027] refer to Figures 1-11A vehicle-mounted beverage preparation device for automobiles includes a frame 1, a liquid handling assembly, and a dispensing assembly 2. The center console of the automobile includes at least a portion of the frame 1. The frame 11 has a first receiving position 9. A first side wall 4 and a second side wall 5 have a first guide portion 6 and a second guide portion 7, respectively. The dispensing assembly 2 is displaceable along the first guide portion 6 and the second guide portion 7. The dispensing assembly 2 has at least a first state and a second state. When the dispensing assembly 2 is in the first state, the dispensing box 11 of the dispensing assembly 2 extends out of the first receiving position 9. When the dispensing assembly 2 is in the second state, the dispensing box 11 of the dispensing assembly 2 retracts into the first receiving position 9.

[0028] The center console of the car includes at least a portion of the frame, that is, at least a portion of the frame of the in-vehicle beverage preparation device. As at least a portion of the center console of the car, the in-vehicle beverage preparation device is integrated into the car by making reasonable use of the internal components of the car.

[0029] In one embodiment, the frame 11 includes a bottom wall 3, a first side wall 4, and a second side wall 5. The first side wall 4 and the second side wall 5 are located on both sides of the bottom wall 3, and the bottom wall 3, the first side wall 4, and the second side wall 5 form a first receiving position 9.

[0030] In a further embodiment, the first sidewall and the second sidewall serve as the two side supports of the central armrest box, and the bottom wall serves as the bottom of the central armrest box, thus forming the basic outline structure of the central armrest box. The first sidewall, the second sidewall, and the bottom wall form a first receiving position, which can accommodate the internal components of the vehicle-mounted beverage preparation device, effectively and rationally utilizing the internal space.

[0031] The liquid dispensing component 2 has a first state of extending out of the first receiving position 9 and a second state of retracting into the first receiving position 9, so that the liquid dispensing component 2 can be retracted and stored in the first receiving position 9 when not in use, without occupying the external space of the car's center armrest box, thus saving interior space; at the same time, the structural design of the frame 1, the first guide part 6, the second guide part 7 and the liquid dispensing component 2 is reasonable, which is conducive to the miniaturization of the entire in-vehicle beverage preparation device and improves the utilization rate of interior space.

[0032] It should be noted that the liquid processing component can be a heating component, a cooling component, or a liquid processing component such as a coffee extraction component. The heating component may include a heating element, the cooling component may include a semiconductor cooling chip, and the coffee extraction component may use a conventional coffee preparation component. The liquid processing component can utilize conventional techniques in the art; those skilled in the art can employ specific conventional methods according to different needs, and these are not the inventive points of this application, therefore they will not be elaborated upon further.

[0033] The vehicle-mounted beverage preparation device is used for beverage processing, including drinking liquids such as coffee, milk, and drinking water. Specifically, the vehicle-mounted beverage preparation device can be used as a beverage preparation device such as a coffee machine or milk frother, or as a drinking water heating or cooling device, or as an integrated device that integrates at least two beverages. The water inlet component is used to place the water source and provide water for beverage processing.

[0034] In one embodiment, the frame 1 has a guide section, and the liquid dispensing assembly 2 can extend or retract into the first receiving position 9 by moving along the guide section. The guide section guides the movement of the liquid dispensing assembly 2, making the movement of the liquid dispensing assembly 2 more stable.

[0035] In one embodiment, the frame 1 includes a bottom wall 3, a first side wall 4, and a second side wall 5. The first side wall 4 and the second side wall 5 are located on both sides of the bottom wall 3, and the bottom wall 3, the first side wall 4, and the second side wall 5 form a first receiving position 9. The guide portion includes a first guide portion 6 and a second guide portion 7. The first side wall 4 and the second side wall 5 have the first guide portion 6 and the second guide portion 7, respectively. The liquid dispensing assembly 2 can extend or retract into the first receiving position 9 by displacing along the first guide portion 6 and the second guide portion 7.

[0036] In this embodiment, the first and second side walls serve as the two side supports of the central armrest box, and the bottom wall serves as the bottom of the central armrest box, thus forming the basic outline structure of the central armrest box. The first, second, and bottom walls form a first receiving position, which can accommodate the internal components of the vehicle-mounted beverage preparation device, effectively and rationally utilizing the internal space. By setting the first guide part 6 and the second guide part 7 on the first side wall 4 and the second side wall 5 respectively, they serve to guide the liquid dispensing component 2.

[0037] In one embodiment, the frame 1 includes a bottom wall 3, a first side wall 4, and a second side wall 5. The first side wall 4 and the second side wall 5 are located on both sides of the bottom wall 3, and the bottom wall 3, the first side wall 4, and the second side wall 5 form a first receiving position 9. The guide part is located on the bottom wall, and the liquid dispensing assembly 2 can extend or retract into the first receiving position 9 by moving along the guide part.

[0038] In this embodiment, the guide is located on the bottom wall, and the liquid dispensing component moves stably by using a bottom-guided method.

[0039] refer to Figure 2 The vehicle-mounted beverage preparation device includes a liquid inlet cylinder 8, which is fixed to the frame 1 and at least a portion of the liquid inlet cylinder 8 is located in the first receiving position 9. The bottom of the liquid inlet cylinder 8 has an insertion interface 10, which can communicate with the liquid outlet nozzle of the liquid outlet assembly 2.

[0040] In this embodiment, the liquid inlet cylinder 8 is fixedly installed in the first receiving position 9 of the frame 1, and is connected to the liquid outlet nozzle of the liquid outlet assembly 2 through the bottom insertion interface 10, so as to realize the delivery of liquid from the liquid inlet cylinder 8 to the liquid outlet assembly 2. The structure is simple.

[0041] The inlet cylinder is used to hold containers such as water bottles that contain liquid. The liquid flows through the inlet into the liquid processing component for processing, and finally flows out from the outlet, realizing the heating or cooling of the liquid or the preparation of beverages.

[0042] Containers such as mineral water bottles can be placed directly into the liquid inlet cylinder, or they can be detachably placed into the liquid inlet cylinder via an adapter.

[0043] refer to Figures 12-18 In one embodiment, the inlet cylinder is defined as the outer cylinder 54 and the adapter cylinder as the inner cylinder 53. The outer cylinder 54 is fixed to the frame 1 and at least a portion of the outer cylinder 54 is located in the first receiving position 9. The inner cylinder 53 is detachably installed inside the outer cylinder 54 and can communicate with the liquid handling assembly.

[0044] The outer cylinder 54 is pre-installed as a fixed base in the first receiving position 9 of the frame 1, providing a stable mounting foundation for the inner cylinder 53. The inner cylinder 53 is installed inside the outer cylinder 54 as a detachable liquid storage container, and the liquid stored inside is connected to the liquid handling assembly for transportation through the bottom structure. The detachable design of the inner cylinder 53 makes it easy for users to remove, clean, disinfect, or replace, solving the hygiene problem of traditional fixed liquid inlet containers being difficult to clean thoroughly, and adapting to diverse vehicle usage scenarios.

[0045] In one embodiment, the outer cylinder 54 includes a first sidewall portion 55 and a first bottom end portion 57, the first bottom end portion 57 having a first opening 56, the inner cylinder 53 includes a first main body portion 58 and a first extension portion 59, the first main body portion 58 being inserted into the first sidewall portion 55 and at least a portion of the first extension portion 59 passing through the first opening 56, the first extension portion 59 having a receiving cavity 60 capable of communicating with a liquid handling assembly.

[0046] The inner cylinder 53 is quickly positioned and installed by the sleeve engagement between the first side wall portion 55 and the first main body portion 58. The user only needs to vertically insert the inner cylinder 53 into the outer cylinder 54 to complete the assembly, which is simple and intuitive. The first extension portion 59 extends through the first opening 56 and out of the bottom of the outer cylinder 54, extending the liquid flow channel to the area below the outer cylinder 54, which facilitates docking with downstream pipelines or adapters, shortens the liquid flow path, and reduces liquid residue and pipeline complexity.

[0047] In one embodiment, the vehicle-mounted liquid inlet assembly includes a first adapter 64, which is located on the side of the first bottom end 57 opposite to the first side wall portion 55 and is fixed to the first bottom end 57. The receiving cavity 60 of the first extension portion 59 can communicate with the liquid treatment assembly through the first adapter 64. At least a portion of the first extension portion 59 can pass through the first opening 56 and be inserted into one end of the first adapter 64. The other end of the first adapter 64 is connected to the liquid treatment assembly through a water pipe.

[0048] The first adapter 64 is fixed below the first bottom end 57 of the outer cylinder 54. When the inner cylinder 53 is inserted into the outer cylinder 54, the first extension 59 passes through the first opening 56 and is inserted and sealed with one end of the first adapter 64; the other end of the first adapter 64 is connected to the liquid treatment assembly through a water pipe, forming a complete liquid supply passage. By assembling the first adapter 64 and the outer cylinder separately, the outer cylinder, which does not come into contact with water, can be made of cheaper materials, while the first adapter 64, which comes into contact with water, can be made of food-grade materials, such as PP, PE, PET, TPE, or stainless steel, aluminum alloy, titanium, or titanium alloy, thus reducing the overall manufacturing cost.

[0049] In one embodiment, the vehicle-mounted liquid inlet assembly includes a second adapter 65, one end of which can be detachably connected to external water, and the other end of which can be inserted into the first extension 59.

[0050] The second adapter 65 serves as an extension interface for the vehicle-mounted liquid inlet assembly to access external water sources. One end of the adapter is detachably connected to the mouth of an external water bottle, and the other end is inserted into the first extension 59 of the inner cylinder 53, allowing the user to invert the bottled water and connect it to the liquid inlet system.

[0051] In one embodiment, the second adapter 65 includes a connector body 82. The top of the connector body 82 has a bottle connector head 83 for connecting to the bottle mouth of a bottle of water. The connector body 82 is provided with a drain channel 84 and an air inlet channel 85 that can communicate with bottled water. A one-way drain valve 86 is provided in the drain channel 84, and a one-way air inlet valve 87 is provided in the air inlet channel 85. An insertion part 88 is provided at the bottom of the connector body 82. The insertion part 88 has a drain channel 84 and is at least partially inserted and sealed with the first extension part 59.

[0052] The bottle connection head 83 of the second adapter 65 is mechanically fixed by threaded or snap-fit ​​connection with the bottle mouth of the water bottle; the drain channel 84 and the air inlet channel 85 are set independently. The drain channel is responsible for guiding water to the inner cylinder, and the air inlet channel introduces external air to balance the air pressure inside the bottle during the draining process; the one-way drain valve 86 ensures that the water flows only in the direction of liquid discharge and does not backflow, and the one-way air inlet valve 87 ensures that external air can only enter the bottle and that the liquid does not overflow from the air inlet channel; the insertion part 88 and the first extension part 59 are inserted and sealed to complete the water circuit connection.

[0053] The combination of dual flow channels and dual one-way valves ensures a continuous and stable liquid supply even when the bottled water is inverted. During drainage, the air inlet valve automatically opens to replenish air, keeping the air pressure inside the bottle balanced and preventing liquid flow interruption caused by "air resistance". The one-way anti-backflow design ensures hygiene and safety, preventing liquid from flowing back into the bottled water and causing contamination. The bottle connector head is compatible with commercially available standard bottled water, so it can be used immediately after purchase.

[0054] In one embodiment, the inner cylinder 53 includes an upper part 66 and a lower part 67, the lower part 67 including a first extension 59;

[0055] The upper part 66 and the lower part 67 are injection molded as a single piece, with the lower part 67 made of food-grade plastic material such as PP, PE, PET, TPE, etc.; or, the lower part 67 is made of stainless steel, aluminum alloy, titanium, or titanium alloy, and the upper part 66 and the lower part 67 are injection molded as inserts. The upper part 66 can be made of lower-cost non-food-grade plastic, such as CPPS, HIPS, etc.

[0056] When the lower part 67 is made of food-grade plastic, it is integrally injection molded with the upper part, which is simple and low-cost. When the lower part 67 is made of metal such as stainless steel, aluminum alloy or titanium alloy, the upper part 66 is wrapped around the outside of the metal by insert injection molding. This ensures the hygiene, safety and corrosion resistance of the liquid contact parts, and also takes advantage of the good formability and low cost of the plastic upper part to reduce manufacturing costs while ensuring hygiene.

[0057] In one embodiment, the first adapter 64 includes a first cylindrical shell portion 71, the first cylindrical shell portion 71 having a first groove portion 72, the top end of the first cylindrical shell portion 71 having an outer edge 70 extending outward to the periphery, the periphery of the outer edge 70 having a plurality of ears 68, the first bottom end portion 57 having an annular groove 78 at a position corresponding to the outer edge 70 and a mounting seat 77 at a position corresponding to the ears 68, the mounting seat 77 being connected to the ears 68 by fasteners, a sealing ring 69 being sandwiched between the annular groove 78 and the outer edge 70, and at least a portion of the first extension portion 59 being limited and engaged with the first groove portion 72.

[0058] During assembly, the sealing ring 69 is installed into the annular groove 78, and then the mounting base 77 is connected to the ear 68 with screws to complete the fixing of the first adapter 64 to the outer cylinder.

[0059] Furthermore, the first cylindrical shell portion 71 extends inward from the end away from the first bottom end portion 57 to form a first contraction portion 73. The first contraction portion 73 extends into a second cylindrical shell portion 74 from the end away from the first cylindrical shell portion 71. The second cylindrical shell portion 74 has a second groove portion 75. The end of the second cylindrical shell portion 74 away from the first cylindrical shell portion 71 is provided with a connecting pipe portion 76 communicating with the second groove portion 75. The first extension portion 59 has a third cylindrical shell portion 79, a second contraction portion 80, and a fourth cylindrical shell portion 81 integrally formed. The third cylindrical shell portion 79 is at least partially radially limited to the first groove portion 72. The second contraction portion 80 is at least partially radially and axially limited to the first contraction portion 73. The fourth cylindrical shell portion 81 is radially limited to the second groove portion 75, and the two are sealed together.

[0060] The first adapter 64 has a stepped flow channel inside, with the first shell section 71, the first contraction section 73, the second shell section 74, and the connecting pipe section 76 sequentially connected. The first extension section 59 of the inner cylinder 53 is correspondingly provided with the third shell section 79, the second contraction section 80, and the fourth shell section 81. During insertion, the third shell section 79 is radially limited by the first groove section 72, the second contraction section 80 and the first contraction section 73 form a double limit of radial and axial forces, and the fourth shell section 81 and the second groove section 75 are radially limited and sealed together. The radial limit ensures concentric alignment, the axial limit controls the insertion depth, and the sealed fit ensures airtightness. The multi-stage stepped insertion fit forms a gradually transitioning positioning and sealing structure.

[0061] In one embodiment, the inner cylinder 53 has a notch 89 located at the bottom end of the inner cylinder 53.

[0062] When the bottled water is small, it may be completely contained within the inner cylinder 53, making it difficult to remove. In this case, the bottled water can be removed by inserting a finger through the notch 89, which solves the problem of small-sized bottled water being difficult to remove after sinking into the inner cylinder 53, thus improving the convenience of use.

[0063] The liquid inlet cylinder includes an elastic support 90, which is arranged circumferentially along the inner cylinder 53. A portion of the elastic support 90 extends out of the outer wall of the inner cylinder 53 and abuts against the outer cylinder, while another portion of the elastic support 90 extends out of the inner wall of the inner cylinder 53.

[0064] The elastic support 90 is arranged around the inner cylinder 53. The part of it extending out of the outer wall of the inner cylinder 53 elastically abuts against the inner wall of the outer cylinder 54, filling the assembly gap between the inner cylinder 53 and the outer cylinder 54, and preventing the inner cylinder 53 from shaking under the action of external force.

[0065] The outer cylinder 54 includes a first main cylinder portion 91, and the inner cylinder 53 has a second main cylinder portion 92. The second main cylinder portion 92 is equipped with an elastic support member 90 arranged radially thereon. After the inner cylinder 53 and the outer cylinder 54 are assembled, the elastic support member 90 at least partially abuts against the inner peripheral wall of the first main cylinder portion 91.

[0066] The elastic support 90 is installed on the second main cylinder 92. After the inner cylinder 53 is assembled to the outer cylinder 54, the elastic support 90 abuts against the inner circumferential wall of the first main cylinder 91 of the outer cylinder 54. It applies radial support to the inner cylinder 53 through elastic force, fills the assembly gap between the inner cylinder 53 and the outer cylinder 54, prevents the inner cylinder 53 from shaking under conditions such as vehicle vibration, and improves the stability and reliability of the inner cylinder 53 installation.

[0067] The inner cylinder 53 has an installation port 93. The elastic support member 90 includes an integrally formed assembly part 94, a first abutment rib 95, and a second abutment rib 96. The first abutment rib 95 and the second abutment rib 96 are respectively located on both sides of the assembly part 94. The assembly part 94 is installed in the installation port 93. At least a portion of the first abutment rib 95 protrudes from the outer side wall of the inner cylinder 53, and at least a portion of the second abutment rib 96 protrudes from the inner side wall of the inner cylinder 53.

[0068] With the integrated structure design of the elastic support member 90, after the assembly part 94 is installed in the mounting port 93, the first abutment rib 95 and the second abutment rib 96 extend from the inner and outer sides of the inner cylinder 53, respectively. The first abutment rib 95 elastically abuts against the inner circumferential wall of the outer cylinder 54, filling the assembly gap between the inner cylinder 53 and the outer cylinder 54, and preventing the inner cylinder 53 from shaking under conditions such as vehicle vibration; the second abutment rib 96 elastically limits the inner container, preventing the container from shifting inside the inner cylinder. This integrated elastic support member has a compact structure, can be installed without additional fasteners, reduces assembly complexity, and improves assembly efficiency.

[0069] The first abutment rib 95 includes a first flexible guide portion 97 whose thickness gradually decreases in the direction away from the outer wall of the inner cylinder 53.

[0070] The thickness tapering structure of the first flexible guide 97 forms a guide slope. When the inner cylinder 53 is inserted into the outer cylinder 54, the guide slope guides the first abutment rib 95 to be smoothly compressed and slide into the inner peripheral wall of the outer cylinder 54, reducing assembly resistance, avoiding hard jamming or scratching of the inner wall of the outer cylinder 54, and improving the smoothness of the assembly of the inner cylinder 53.

[0071] The second abutment rib 96 includes a second flexible guide portion 98 whose thickness gradually decreases in the direction away from the inner wall of the inner cylinder 53.

[0072] The thickness tapering structure of the second flexible guide 98 forms a guide slope. When a container, which can be bottled water, is placed into the inner cylinder, the guide slope guides the container to smoothly insert into the inner side of the second abutment rib 96, reducing the frictional resistance between the container and the second abutment rib 96, making the container placement smoother, and preventing the container edge from getting stuck or scratching the inner wall of the inner cylinder 53.

[0073] The second abutment rib 96 includes an extension 99, which is located between the assembly portion 94 and the second flexible guide portion 98.

[0074] The extension 99 moves the main body of the second abutment 96 further away from the assembly part 94, increasing the length and elastic deformation space of the second abutment 96, thereby improving the elastic clamping range and adaptability of the container, and enabling the elastic support 90 to adapt to containers of different sizes.

[0075] The assembly part 94 includes a strip body 100, a first limiting rib 101 located on one side of the strip body 100, and a second limiting rib 102 located on the other side of the strip body 100. The side of the first limiting rib 101 close to the second limiting rib 102 abuts against the inner peripheral wall of the inner cylinder 53, and the side of the second limiting rib 102 close to the first limiting rib 101 abuts against the outer peripheral wall of the inner cylinder 53. The second abutting rib 96 is located on the side of the first limiting rib 101 away from the second limiting rib 102, and the first abutting rib 95 is located on the side of the second limiting rib 102 away from the first limiting rib 101.

[0076] By clamping the wall portion of the mounting opening 93 from the inner and outer sides of the inner cylinder 53 with the first limiting rib 101 and the second limiting rib 102 respectively, the elastic support 90 is reliably positioned at the mounting opening 93, preventing the elastic support 90 from deflecting or falling off when subjected to radial pressure, thus ensuring the reliability of the elastic support 90 for long-term use and the ease of assembly.

[0077] Along the axial direction of the inner cylinder 53, the width of the first limiting rib 101 is less than the width of the second limiting rib 102, and the width of the first limiting rib 101 is greater than at least part of the width of the mounting opening 93.

[0078] Through this width difference design, the first limiting rib 101 can pass through the wider part of the mounting opening 93 and enter the inner cylinder 53, while the second limiting rib 102, due to its larger width, cannot exit simultaneously, forming an anti-fall-off locking structure to ensure that the elastic support 90 will not fall off by itself after installation.

[0079] In another embodiment, along the axial direction of the inner cylinder 53, the width of the second limiting rib 102 is smaller than the width of the first limiting rib 101, and the width of the second limiting rib 102 is larger than at least part of the width of the mounting opening 93.

[0080] Similarly, the anti-fall-off locking structure is formed by the difference in width. The second limiting rib 102 passes through the wider part of the mounting opening 93 and is located on the outside. The first limiting rib 101 cannot exit synchronously due to its larger width, thus realizing the reliable locking of the elastic support 90 and ensuring the installation stability of the elastic support 90 during use.

[0081] The mounting port 93 includes a first port 103 and a second port 104 arranged circumferentially along the inner cylinder 53. Along the axial direction of the inner cylinder 53, the width of the first port 103 is greater than the width of the second port 104. A clamping wall portion 105 is provided between the first port 103 and the second port 104. The width of the first limiting rib 101 is greater than the width of the second port 104 and less than or equal to the width of the first port 103. The width of the second limiting rib 102 is greater than the width of the second port 104 and less than or equal to the width of the first port 103. The thickness of the second limiting rib 102 along the radial direction of the inner cylinder 53 is less than or equal to the thickness of the first port 103.

[0082] By designing the mounting port 93 as a double-strip stepped structure with a first port 103 and a second port 104, the first limiting rib 101 and the second limiting rib 102 are positioned relative to the clamping wall 105. During installation, the first limiting rib 101 passes through the first port 103 and the second port 104 in sequence, and finally the first limiting rib 101 and the second limiting rib 102 are clamped on both sides of the clamping wall 105 to assemble the elastic support member with the inner cylinder. By using the method that the width of the first limiting rib 101 is smaller than the width of the second limiting rib 102, the elastic support member can be installed onto the inner cylinder more easily.

[0083] The liquid inlet cylinder includes at least two elastic support members 90, and the at least two elastic support members 90 are evenly arranged around the inner cylinder 53.

[0084] By uniformly arranging at least two elastic support members 90 around the inner cylinder 53, a multi-point and balanced radial support force is formed on the inner cylinder 53, avoiding the off-center loading or tilting caused by a single elastic support member 90, so that the inner cylinder 53 always remains in a centered state within the outer cylinder 54, thereby improving the stability and reliability of the installation of the inner cylinder 53.

[0085] In a further embodiment, the inlet cylinder has a accommodating space that is adapted to a mineral water bottle. Once the mineral water bottle is placed inside the inlet cylinder, it is not easily shaken or detached, making it very suitable for situations where the car is in motion.

[0086] In another embodiment, the liquid inlet is adapted to the adapter tube, and the internal space of the adapter tube is adapted to the mineral water bottle.

[0087] refer to Figure 3 The liquid inlet cylinder 8 is located between the first guide section 6 and the second guide section 7. The side of the liquid inlet cylinder 8 facing the liquid outlet box 11 is further away from the liquid outlet box 11 than the two flat parts of the first guide section 6 and the second guide section 7 facing the liquid outlet box 11.

[0088] The side of the inlet cylinder 8 facing the outlet box 11 is further recessed and farther away from the outlet box 11 than the flat parts of the first guide part 6 and the second guide part 7. This provides sufficient space for the outlet box 11 to be stored when the outlet assembly 2 retracts to the second state, allowing the outlet box 11 to be completely retracted into the first receiving position 9, thereby further improving the structural compactness of the equipment.

[0089] refer to Figure 1 The first guide portion 6 includes a first protrusion 12 protruding from the first sidewall 4, the first protrusion 12 having a through first channel 14, the first guide portion 6 includes a first guide cylinder 16, at least a portion of the first guide cylinder 16 being located in the first channel 14, the liquid dispensing assembly 2 includes a first guide rod 18, the first guide cylinder 16 being sleeved on the first guide rod 18, the first guide rod 18 being able to extend and retract along the first guide cylinder 16;

[0090] Through the sliding engagement between the first guide cylinder 16 and the first guide rod 18, the first guide rod 18 can reciprocate along the first guide cylinder 16, thereby guiding the liquid dispensing assembly 2 to move smoothly along the first guide part 6, making the extension and retraction process smooth.

[0091] refer to Figure 1 In one embodiment, the second guide portion 7 includes a second protrusion 13 protruding from the second sidewall 5, the second protrusion 13 having a through second channel 15, the second guide portion 7 includes a second guide cylinder 17, at least a portion of the second guide cylinder 17 being located in the second channel 15, the liquid dispensing assembly 2 includes a second guide rod 19, the second guide cylinder 17 being sleeved on the second guide rod 19, and the second guide rod 19 being able to extend and retract along the second guide cylinder 17.

[0092] Through the sliding engagement of the second guide cylinder 17 and the second guide rod 19, the second guide rod 19 can reciprocate and extend along the second guide cylinder 17, together with the first guide part 6, to guide the liquid outlet assembly 2 to achieve a smooth extension and retraction displacement, ensuring that the liquid outlet assembly 2 remains balanced and stable during the extension and retraction process.

[0093] refer to Figure 5 The vehicle-mounted beverage preparation device includes a drive unit 20, at least a portion of which is located in the first receiving position 9. The liquid dispensing assembly 2 includes a connecting part 22 and a transmission part 23 fixed to the connecting part 22. The transmission part 23 is connected to the drive unit 20 in a transmission manner. The connecting part 22 is located between the first guide part 6 and the second guide part 7. The connecting part 22 is fixed to the liquid dispensing box 11.

[0094] The drive unit 20 is connected to the connecting unit 22 via the transmission unit 23. The drive unit 20 provides power, which is transmitted to the connecting unit 22 via the transmission unit 23. The connecting unit 22 then drives the liquid outlet box 11 to reciprocate along the first guide unit 6 and the second guide unit 7, thereby realizing the automatic extension and retraction control of the liquid outlet assembly 2.

[0095] The drive unit 20 includes a drive motor 21 and a screw 24 connected to the output shaft of the drive motor 21. The transmission unit 23 includes a nut 25 fixed to the connecting part 22, and the nut 25 is connected to the screw 24 in a transmission connection.

[0096] The drive motor 21 drives the screw 24 to rotate. The screw 24 is threadedly engaged with the nut 25, which converts the rotational motion into linear motion. The nut 25 drives the connecting part 22 and the liquid outlet box 11 to reciprocate along the axis of the screw 24. The transmission accuracy is high and the response is fast. In addition, the screw and nut mechanism has a self-locking function, which can prevent the liquid outlet assembly 2 from being displaced unexpectedly under the action of external force.

[0097] refer to Figure 5 , Figure 7 The connecting part 22 includes a bottom end 26, and a first limiting wall 27 and a second limiting wall 28 located on both sides of the bottom end 26. The bottom end 26, the first limiting wall 27, and the second limiting wall 28 form a pipeline receiving groove 29.

[0098] The pipeline receiving groove 29 is used to accommodate and organize the water pipes and wires connected to the liquid outlet box 11, so as to prevent the pipelines from getting tangled, interfering or wearing during the extension and retraction of the liquid outlet assembly 2, thereby improving the operational reliability and service life of the device.

[0099] refer to Figure 8 The end of the pipeline receiving groove 29 has a flared mouth 30, and the flared mouth 30 is equipped with a limiting block 31. The limiting block 31 has a first hole 32 and a second hole 33. One of the first hole 32 and the second hole 33 is used for water pipes to pass through, and the other is used for electrical wires to pass through.

[0100] The limiting block 31 allows the water pipe and the wire to pass through the first hole 32 and the second hole 33 respectively, separating and positioning the water pipe and the wire to prevent the pipes from getting tangled or shifting during the expansion and contraction process. At the same time, the structural design of the flared mouth 30 can better position the limiting block.

[0101] refer to Figure 9 The vehicle-mounted beverage preparation device includes a mounting wall 34, at least a portion of which is located in the first receiving position 9. The two ends of the mounting wall 34 are fixed to the first side wall 4 and the second side wall 5, respectively. The drive unit 20 is fixed to the mounting wall 34. The first guide unit 6, the second guide unit 7, the liquid inlet cylinder 8, and the drive unit 20 are located on the side of the mounting wall 34 facing the liquid outlet box 11.

[0102] Mounting wall 34 uniformly mounts the first guide part 6, the second guide part 7, the liquid inlet cylinder 8 and the drive part 20 on the same side, forming an overall layout of functional components, so that the components fit together closely, making full use of the space of the first receiving position 9, and realizing the overall compact design of the device.

[0103] refer to Figure 10, Figure 11 The liquid collection box 11 includes a liquid collection assembly, which includes a lower shell 35 and an upper cover 36. At least one first liquid collection chamber 47 is provided between the lower shell 35 and the upper cover 36. The first liquid collection chamber 47 is divided into a drain chamber 40 and a vent chamber 44 by a blocking part 43. The upper part of the blocking part 43 has a connecting part 45 that can connect the drain chamber 40 and the vent chamber 44. The lower shell 35 is provided with a liquid inlet 39 and a liquid outlet 41 in the drain chamber 40, and a vent outlet 46 in the vent chamber 44.

[0104] When hot water enters the drain chamber 40 through the inlet 39, the liquid is discharged from the drain port 41, while the steam generated by the liquid flow enters the steam exhaust chamber 44 through the connecting part 45 and is finally discharged from the steam exhaust port 46, thus realizing vapor-liquid separation. This structure effectively avoids the problems of liquid jetting and unstable liquid discharge caused by steam accumulation, making the liquid discharge more stable and smooth.

[0105] The above are merely typical specific embodiments of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any technical solutions, concepts, and designs obtained by those skilled in the art by making equivalent substitutions or changes to the technical solutions and inventive concepts of the present invention within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A vehicle-mounted beverage preparation device for use in a car, characterized in that, The in-vehicle beverage preparation device includes a frame (1), a liquid processing component, and a liquid dispensing component (2). The center armrest box of the car includes at least a portion of the frame (1). The frame (1) has a first receiving position (9). The liquid dispensing component (2) has at least a first state and a second state. When the liquid dispensing component (2) is in the first state, the liquid dispensing box (11) of the liquid dispensing component (2) extends out of the first receiving position (9). When the liquid dispensing component (2) is in the second state, the liquid dispensing box (11) of the liquid dispensing component (2) retracts into the first receiving position (9).

2. The vehicle-mounted beverage preparation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame (1) has a guide section, and the liquid dispensing assembly (2) can extend or retract into the first receiving position (9) by displacing along the guide section.

3. The vehicle-mounted beverage preparation device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The frame (1) includes a bottom wall (3), a first side wall (4), and a second side wall (5). The first side wall (4) and the second side wall (5) are located on both sides of the bottom wall (3). The bottom wall (3), the first side wall (4), and the second side wall (5) form a first receiving position (9). The guide portion includes a first guide portion (6) and a second guide portion (7). The first side wall (4) and the second side wall (5) have the first guide portion (6) and the second guide portion (7) respectively. The liquid dispensing assembly (2) can extend or retract into the first receiving position (9) by moving along the first guide portion (6) and the second guide portion (7); or, The frame (1) includes a bottom wall (3), a first side wall (4), and a second side wall (5). The first side wall (4) and the second side wall (5) are located on both sides of the bottom wall (3). The bottom wall (3), the first side wall (4), and the second side wall (5) form a first receiving position (9). The guide part is located on the bottom wall. The liquid dispensing assembly (2) can extend or retract into the first receiving position (9) by moving along the guide part.

4. The vehicle-mounted beverage preparation device according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that, The vehicle-mounted beverage preparation device includes a liquid inlet cylinder (8), which is fixed to the frame (1) and at least a portion of the liquid inlet cylinder (8) is located in the first receiving position (9). The bottom of the liquid inlet cylinder (8) has an insertion interface (10) which can communicate with the liquid outlet nozzle of the liquid outlet assembly (2).

5. The vehicle-mounted beverage preparation device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The frame (1) includes a bottom wall (3), a first side wall (4), and a second side wall (5). The first side wall (4) and the second side wall (5) are located on both sides of the bottom wall (3). The bottom wall (3), the first side wall (4), and the second side wall (5) form a first receiving position (9). The frame (1) has a guide portion, which includes a first guide portion (6) and a second guide portion (7). The first side wall (4) and the second side wall (5) have the first guide portion (6) and the second guide portion (7) respectively. The liquid dispensing assembly (2) can extend or retract into the first receiving position (9) by moving along the first guide portion (6) and the second guide portion (7). The liquid inlet cylinder (8) is located between the first guide portion (6) and the second guide portion (7). The side of the liquid inlet cylinder (8) facing the liquid dispensing box (11) is further away from the liquid dispensing box (11) than the two planar portions of the first guide portion (6) and the second guide portion (7) facing the liquid dispensing box (11).

6. The vehicle-mounted beverage preparation device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first guide portion (6) includes a first protrusion (12) protruding from the first sidewall (4), the first protrusion (12) having a through first channel (14), and the liquid dispensing assembly (2) includes a first guide rod (18), a portion of the first guide rod (18) being located in the first channel (14) and being displaceable along the first channel (14). Or, the second guide (7) includes a second protrusion (13) protruding from the second sidewall (5), the second protrusion (13) having a through second channel (15), the liquid dispensing assembly (2) includes a second guide rod (19), a portion of the second guide rod (18) being located in the second channel (15) and being displaceable along the second channel (15).

7. The vehicle-mounted beverage preparation device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first guide portion (6) includes a first protrusion (12) protruding from the first sidewall (4), the first protrusion (12) having a through first channel (14), the first guide portion (6) includes a first guide cylinder (16), at least a portion of the first guide cylinder (16) being located in the first channel (14), the liquid dispensing assembly (2) includes a first guide rod (18), the first guide cylinder (16) being sleeved on the first guide rod (18), the first guide rod (18) being displaceable along the first guide cylinder (16); Alternatively, the second guide portion (7) includes a second protrusion (13) protruding from the second sidewall (5), the second protrusion (13) having a through second channel (15), the second guide portion (7) includes a second guide cylinder (17), at least a portion of the second guide cylinder (17) being located in the second channel (15), the liquid dispensing assembly (2) includes a second guide rod (19), the second guide cylinder (17) being sleeved on the second guide rod (19), the second guide rod (19) being capable of telescopic movement along the second guide cylinder (17).

8. The vehicle-mounted beverage preparation device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The vehicle-mounted beverage preparation device includes a drive unit (20), at least a portion of which is located in the first receiving position (9). The liquid dispensing assembly (2) includes a connecting part (22) and a transmission part (23) fixed to the connecting part (22). The transmission part (23) is connected to the drive unit (20) in a transmission manner. The connecting part (22) is located between the first guide part (6) and the second guide part (7). The connecting part (22) is fixed to the liquid dispensing box (11).

9. The vehicle-mounted beverage preparation device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The drive unit (20) includes a drive motor (21) and a screw (24) connected to the output shaft of the drive motor (21). The transmission unit (23) includes a nut (25) fixed to the connection unit (22). The nut (25) is connected to the screw (24) in a transmission manner.

10. The vehicle-mounted beverage preparation device according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that, The connecting part (22) includes a bottom end (26), and a first limiting wall (27) and a second limiting wall (28) located on both sides of the bottom end (26). The bottom end (26), the first limiting wall (27), and the second limiting wall (28) form a pipeline receiving groove (29).

11. The vehicle-mounted beverage preparation device according to claim 10, characterized in that, The end of the pipeline receiving groove (29) has a flared mouth (30), and the flared mouth (30) is fitted with a limiting block (31). The limiting block (31) has a first hole (32) and a second hole (33). One of the first hole (32) and the second hole (33) is used to pass through a water pipe, and the other is used to pass through an electric wire.

12. The vehicle-mounted beverage preparation device according to claim 8, 9, or 11, characterized in that, The vehicle-mounted beverage preparation device includes a mounting wall (34), at least a portion of which is located in the first receiving position (9). Both ends of the mounting wall (34) are fixed to the first side wall (4) and the second side wall (5), respectively. The driving part (20) is fixed to the mounting wall (34). The first guide part (6), the second guide part (7), the liquid inlet cylinder (8), and the driving part (20) are located on the side of the mounting wall (34) facing the liquid outlet box (11).

13. The vehicle-mounted beverage preparation device according to claim 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 11, wherein the liquid outlet box (11) includes a liquid collection assembly, the liquid collection assembly includes a lower shell (35) and an upper cover (36), and at least one first liquid collection chamber (47) is provided between the lower shell (35) and the upper cover (36), the first liquid collection chamber (47) is divided into a drain chamber (40) and a steam exhaust chamber (44) by a barrier portion (43), the upper part of the barrier portion (43) has a connecting portion (45) that can connect the drain chamber (40) and the steam exhaust chamber (44), the lower shell (35) is provided with a liquid inlet (39) and a liquid outlet (41) in the drain chamber (40), and the lower shell (35) is provided with a steam exhaust port (46) in the steam exhaust chamber (44).

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