Milk foam device and coffee machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a milk frother, including milk frother main part, be equipped with milk outlet subassembly and conduit subassembly in the milk frother main part, milk outlet subassembly includes mounting seat, fixed seat and lock catch, the mounting seat is equipped with the plug that blocks the conduit subassembly and with the intake subassembly that communicates with the conduit subassembly. The detachable milk foam device is designed, so that the milk foam device can be detached from the coffee machine to be cleaned; a horn-shaped plug is designed, so that the air can be better blocked and isolated; due to the fact that the milk frother is detachably connected and the plug is designed, the milk sucking direction can be freely selected according to the requirements of a user, and greater convenience is provided for the user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of coffee machines, in particular to a milk frother and a coffee machine. Background Art

[0002] There are many kinds of coffee machines on the market, which use a variety of frothing devices. However, when assembling, the milk frother must be assembled in a specific direction in the coffee machine to smoothly froth the milk. However, usually the milk inlet pipe can only be installed on one side of the coffee machine, and it is impossible to suck milk from the other side in some cases, which brings great inconvenience to the user.

[0003] In order to solve the above problems, the Chinese utility model patent "A coffee machine milk frothing device" (application number: CN201610569693.5) with publication number CN106108663B discloses a structure that adopts a plug design. The plug design of the above structure allows the milk frother to be disassembled and re-directed for use, but the plug and the air pipe adopt the same structure, which will lead to poor sealing after long-term use, resulting in leakage and other problems, causing inconvenience to the user. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a milk frother and a coffee machine in view of the current status of the prior art.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve the above technical problems is:

[0006] A milk frother comprises a milk frother body, in which a milk outlet assembly and a conduit assembly are arranged, the milk outlet assembly comprises a mounting seat, a fixing seat and a lock buckle, and is characterized in that a plug for blocking the conduit assembly and an air intake assembly connected to the conduit assembly are arranged on the mounting seat.

[0007] Preferably, the plug is arranged in a trumpet shape.

[0008] Preferably, the air intake assembly includes an air pipe and a steam pipe; the steam pipe is arranged between the air pipe and the plug.

[0009] Preferably, the catheter assembly comprises:

[0010] A first conduit is cooperatively connected to the air pipe and / or the plug;

[0011] A second conduit is cooperatively connected to the steam pipe;

[0012] The third conduit is cooperatively connected to the air pipe and / or the plug.

[0013] Preferably, a milk inlet pipe is arranged on a side of the mounting seat away from the plug; and a milk pipe opening corresponding to the milk inlet pipe is arranged on the lock buckle.

[0014] Preferably, the mounting seat is arranged inside the fixing seat; a milk outlet pipe is arranged at the bottom of the mounting seat; and at least one milk foam outlet for use in conjunction with the milk outlet pipe is arranged at the bottom end of the fixing seat.

[0015] Preferably, a coffee machine comprises a milk frother as described above

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the utility model are: by designing a detachable milk frother, the milk frother can be removed from the coffee machine for cleaning; a trumpet-shaped plug is designed to better block and isolate the air; because the milk frother is detachably connected and is designed with a plug, the milk suction direction can be arbitrarily selected according to the user's needs, providing greater convenience for the user. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 It is a structural exploded view of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional view of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the milk outlet assembly structure of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the catheter assembly of the utility model.

[0021] Figure numerals: 1, milk frother body; 2, milk outlet assembly; 2-1, mounting seat; 2-11, milk inlet pipe; 2-12, milk outlet pipe; 2-2, fixing seat; 2-21, milk froth outlet; 2-3, lock buckle; 2-31, milk pipe outlet; 3, catheter assembly; 3-1, first catheter; 3-2, second catheter; 3-3, third catheter; 4, air intake assembly; 4-1, air pipe; 4-2, steam pipe; 5, plug; 6, spring; 7, bottom plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] The following will disclose multiple embodiments of the present invention with drawings. For the purpose of clear description, many practical details will be described together in the following description. However, it should be understood that these practical details should not be used to limit the present invention. In other words, in some embodiments of the present invention, these practical details are not necessary. In addition, in order to simplify the drawings, some conventional structures and components will be depicted in a simple schematic manner in the drawings.

[0023] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of the present invention, such as up, down, left, right, front, back... are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0024] Moreover, some of the above-mentioned terms may be used to express other meanings besides indicating orientation or positional relationships. For example, the term "on" may also be used to indicate a certain dependency or connection relationship in certain circumstances. A person skilled in the art may understand the specific meanings of these terms in the present utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0025] In addition, the terms "install", "set", "provided with", "connect", "connected", and "socketed" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral structure; it can be a mechanical connection, or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or it can be an internal connection between two devices, elements, or components. The connection methods involved in this article are prior arts, without any improvement, and are all common knowledge of those skilled in the art. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0026] In addition, in the present utility model, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes, and do not specifically refer to the order or sequence, nor are they used to limit the present utility model. They are only used to distinguish components or operations described with the same technical terms, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but they must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present utility model.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the utility model provides

[0028] A milk frother and a coffee machine, comprising a milk frother body 1, in which a milk outlet assembly 2 and a conduit assembly 3 are arranged, the milk outlet assembly 2 is used to mix milk and steam, and the conduit assembly 3 is used to intake air, the milk outlet assembly 2 comprises a mounting seat 2-1, a fixing seat 2-2 and a lock 2-3, and a plug 5 for blocking the conduit assembly and an air intake assembly 4 connected to the conduit assembly 3 are arranged on the mounting seat 2-1.

[0029] The plug 5 is arranged in a trumpet shape, which can better play an isolating role.

[0030] The air intake assembly 4 includes an air pipe 4 - 1 and a steam pipe 4 - 2 ; the steam pipe 4 - 2 is arranged between the air pipe 4 - 1 and the plug 5 ; the air intake assembly 4 is used to introduce air and steam into the milk outlet assembly 2 .

[0031] The catheter assembly 3 comprises:

[0032] The first conduit 3-1 is connected to the air pipe 4-1 and / or the plug 5. The first conduit 3-1 cooperates with the air pipe 4-1 to introduce air into the milk outlet assembly 2. The first conduit 3-1 can also cooperate with the plug 5 to play an isolation role.

[0033] The second conduit 3-2 is connected to the steam pipe 4-2, and the second conduit 3-2 cooperates with the steam pipe 4-2 to introduce steam into the milk outlet assembly 2;

[0034] The third conduit 3-3 is connected to the air pipe 4-1 and / or the plug 5. The third conduit 3-3 cooperates with the air pipe 4-1 to introduce air into the milk outlet assembly 2; the third conduit 3-3 can also cooperate with the plug 5 to play an isolation role.

[0035] A milk inlet pipe 2-11 is arranged on the side of the mounting seat 2-1 away from the plug 5, and the milk inlet pipe 2-11 is used to suck milk into the milk outlet assembly 2; a milk pipe opening 2-31 corresponding to the milk inlet pipe 2-11 is arranged on the lock buckle 2-3, and the milk inlet pipe 2-11 cooperates with the milk pipe opening 2-31 to limit and guide the milk when it is sucked into the milk outlet assembly 2.

[0036] The mounting seat 2-1 is arranged in the fixing seat 2-2; a milk outlet pipe 2-12 is arranged at the bottom of the mounting seat 2-1; at least one milk foam outlet 2-21 used in conjunction with the milk outlet pipe 2-12 is arranged at the bottom of the fixing seat 2-2. After working in the mounting seat 2-1, the milk foam flows out from the milk outlet pipe 2-12 and then flows out through the milk foam outlet 2-21.

[0037] A spring 6 is provided at the connection between the fixing seat 2-2 and the lock buckle 2-3, which can be used for disassembly or installation after being pressed. The user can disassemble or install the milk outlet assembly 2 by pressing the lock buckle 2-3, which is convenient for changing the direction or cleaning. Example

[0038] When the user chooses to suck milk from the right side, the milk pipe opening 2-31 and the milk inlet pipe 2-11 of the milk outlet assembly 2 can be arranged to the right side, and the first conduit 3-1 is connected to the air pipe 4-1, the second conduit 3-2 is connected to the steam pipe 4-2, and the third conduit 3-3 is connected to the plug 5. Because the plug 5 isolates the air intake in the third conduit 3-3, only the first conduit 3-1 and the second conduit 3-2 will cooperate with the air intake assembly 4 to work; milk is sucked into the milk outlet assembly 2 through the milk inlet pipe 2-11 and the milk pipe opening 2-31, and after mixing in the milk outlet assembly 2, milk foam flows out from the milk outlet pipe 2-12 and then flows out through the milk foam outlet 2-21. Example

[0039] When the user chooses to suck milk from the left side, the milk pipe opening 2-31 and the milk inlet pipe 2-11 of the milk outlet assembly 2 can be arranged to the left side, and the third conduit 3-3 is connected to the air pipe 4-1, the second conduit 3-2 is connected to the steam pipe 4-2, and the first conduit 3-1 is connected to the plug 5. Because the plug 5 isolates the air intake in the first conduit 3-1, only the third conduit 3-3 and the second conduit 3-2 will cooperate with the air intake assembly 4 to work; milk is sucked into the milk outlet assembly 2 through the milk inlet pipe 2-11 and the milk pipe opening 2-31, and after mixing in the milk outlet assembly 2, milk foam flows out from the milk outlet pipe 2-12 and then flows out through the milk foam outlet 2-21.

[0040] The bottom plate 7 is a conventional component in the art and will not be described in detail here, but has been marked in the drawings.

[0041] In the description of this specification, reference is made to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "examples", "specific examples", etc.

[0042] The description of "example" or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in combination with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0043] The standard parts used in the present invention can all be purchased from the market, and special-shaped parts can be customized according to the description in the specification and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional means such as mature bolts, rivets, welding, and bonding in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here.

[0044] The above contents are only preferred embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, various changes and variations can be made in the specific implementation methods and application scopes based on the ideas of the present invention. The content of this specification should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A milk frother, comprising a milk frother body, wherein a milk outlet assembly and a conduit assembly are arranged in the milk frother body, wherein the milk outlet assembly comprises a mounting seat, a fixing seat and a locking buckle, and wherein: The mounting seat is provided with a plug for blocking the conduit assembly and an air intake assembly connected with the conduit assembly.

2. A milk frother according to claim 1, characterized in that: The plug is arranged in a trumpet shape.

3. The milk frother according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air intake assembly comprises an air pipe and a steam pipe; the steam pipe is arranged between the air pipe and the plug.

4. A milk frother according to claim 3, characterized in that: The catheter assembly comprises, A first conduit is cooperatively connected to the air pipe and / or the plug; A second conduit is cooperatively connected to the steam pipe; The third conduit is cooperatively connected to the air pipe and / or the plug.

5. The milk frother according to claim 1, characterized in that: A milk inlet pipe is arranged on one side of the mounting seat away from the plug; and a milk pipe opening corresponding to the milk inlet pipe is arranged on the lock buckle.

6. The milk frother according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting seat is arranged in the fixing seat; a milk outlet pipe is arranged at the bottom of the mounting seat; and at least one milk foam outlet used in conjunction with the milk outlet pipe is arranged at the bottom end of the fixing seat.

7. A coffee machine, characterized in that: A milk frother comprising the milk frother according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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