An improved tea tray

Abstract

The utility model discloses an improved tea tray, comprising a first base, wherein the first base is provided with a first inner cavity, and an external water inlet and an external water outlet are arranged on the first base; further comprising a hot water module arranged in the first inner cavity, and the hot water module is used to heat the liquid flowing through the hot water module; further comprising a hinge and a second base, and the second base is rotatably connected to the first base through the hinge so that the tea tray can have a folded state and an unfolded state; by placing the hot water module in the first base of the tea tray, the placement utilization rate of the upper wall surface of the first base is improved, and the folded and unfolded base structure is convenient for storing and moving the tea tray.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field related to tea trays, and in particular to an improved tea tray. Background Art

[0002] The tea tray is a common tea set accessory. The traditional tea tray can only be used to support teapots and teacups, and has a single function. It is necessary to add accessories such as electric kettles to make tea. In addition, the size and weight of the traditional tea tray are large, which is not convenient to move and carry. In order to improve the convenience of use, people have integrated the tea tray with the tea-making utensils. For example, the utility model patent with the publication number CN209269290U discloses a multifunctional tea tray, which includes the main body of the tea tray and the bottom cover arranged below the main body. The left end of the main body is a tea trough, and the right side of the tea trough is provided with an electric kettle. The electric kettle is provided with a faucet on the rear side and a controller on the front side. The faucet and the controller are both arranged on the main body. The utility model realizes the multifunctional combination of tea making and tea brewing by adding an electric kettle and an upper faucet to the tea tray, which makes it convenient to use. However, this tea tray is not only large in size, but also adds an electric kettle, which is only suitable for being placed in a fixed position for use, and is very inconvenient to move and carry when going out. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the above-mentioned prior art, the present invention is an improved tea tray, comprising a first base in the shape of a flat disk, the first base is provided with a first inner cavity, and an outer water inlet and an outer water outlet are also provided on the upper wall of the first base; it also includes a hot water module, a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe arranged in the first inner cavity, the hot water module includes an inner water inlet and an inner water outlet, the water inlet pipe is used to connect the outer water inlet with the inner water inlet of the hot water module, the water outlet pipe is used to connect the inner water outlet of the hot water module with the outer water outlet, and the hot water module is used to heat the liquid flowing through the hot water module; it also includes a hinge and a second base in the shape of a flat disk, the second base is rotatably connected to the first base through the hinge so that the tea tray can have a folded state and a flattened state, in the folded state, the first base and the second base are stacked up and down, in the flattened state, the first base and the second base are connected left and right, and the upper wall of the second base is flush with the upper wall of the first base and connected together.

[0004] Furthermore, the second base is provided with a second inner cavity, the second inner cavity has a water collection port, and the water collection port of the second inner cavity is lower than the surface of the upper wall of the first base when flattened. The second inner cavity is a space formed by the bottom wall and side walls of the second base, and the water collection port is an opening arranged on the side wall of the second base.

[0005] Furthermore, a drainage groove is provided on the upper wall of the first base, and the drainage groove is arranged along the periphery of the upper wall of the first base. The drainage groove is provided with at least one water groove outlet at one end close to the second base. The liquid in the drainage groove can be discharged to the outside of the first base through the water groove outlet. When in the flattened state, the water collection port of the second inner cavity is lower than the drainage groove.

[0006] Furthermore, a water collecting trough is provided on the upper wall of the second base, and the water collecting trough is arranged along the periphery of the upper wall of the second base. A water trough inlet is provided at one end of the water collecting trough close to the first base. The water collecting trough is also arranged around the second inner cavity, and the water collecting port of the second inner cavity is connected to the water collecting trough; in a flattened state, the water trough inlet is aligned and connected with the water trough outlet, and the liquid flowing out of the drainage trough flows into the water collecting trough through the water trough outlet and the water trough inlet, and the liquid in the water collecting trough then flows into the second inner cavity through the water collecting port.

[0007] In order to allow liquid to flow from the drainage trough to the sump, the trough inlet is not higher than the trough outlet.

[0008] Furthermore, the bottom of the water collecting trough is arranged inclined, and the depth of the water collecting trough gradually increases from an end close to the first base to an end away from the first base.

[0009] Furthermore, it also includes a controller arranged on the first base and a control panel connected to the controller, and a first trigger and a first trigger switch are respectively arranged on the first base and the second base, and the first trigger switch is connected to the controller. When the first base and the second base are in a flattened state, the first trigger approaches or touches the first trigger switch, and the first trigger switch sends a flattening signal to the controller, and the controller can receive and process the signal from the control panel.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes a first cover plate, which is movably connected to the upper wall of the first base, and a second trigger and a second trigger switch are respectively provided on the first cover plate and the upper wall of the first base, and the second trigger switch signal is connected to the controller, when the first cover plate moves to the water outlet to block the water outlet, the second trigger switch sends a closing signal to the controller, and the controller controls the circuit of the hot water module to be disconnected according to the received closing signal; when the first cover plate moves to one side of the water outlet and opens the water outlet, the second trigger switch sends an opening signal to the controller, and the controller controls the circuit of the hot water module to be connected according to the received opening signal.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a water tank and a water outlet. The water tank is detachably connected to the external water inlet, and the water outlet is detachably connected to the external water outlet.

[0012] Furthermore, it also includes a water pump, which is arranged upstream of the hot water module and is used to pump liquid in the water tank and transport it to the hot water module.

[0013] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: first, by placing the hot water module for heating liquid into the first base of the tea tray, the external electric kettle accessories are reduced without increasing the overall size of the tea tray, and cold water supply can be achieved by connecting the external water tank or bucket through the external water inlet, and hot water output can be achieved by connecting the water outlet through the external water outlet, which not only simplifies the tea tray accessories, but also greatly improves the placement utilization rate of the upper wall surface of the first base;

[0014] Second, by hingedly connecting the second base to one side of the first base, the first base is connected to the second base in a flattened state, so that the placement area of ​​the tea tray can be multiplied, and in a folded state, the storage length of the tea tray can be greatly reduced, which is convenient for storage and movement of the tea tray;

[0015] Third, by providing the second inner cavity and the water collection port on the second base, and making the water collection port lower than the surface of the upper wall of the first base, the liquid dripping onto the surface of the upper wall of the first base can flow into the second inner cavity, thereby reducing the pollution of the surrounding area of ​​the tea tray by the droplets;

[0016] Fourth, by arranging a drainage groove on the first base, the liquid dripping onto the upper wall surface of the first base can be collected, and the collected liquid can be discharged to the outside along the water tank outlet of the drainage groove; and by arranging a water collecting groove on the second base, the liquid discharged from the water tank outlet can be received, and the liquid can flow into the second inner cavity through the water collecting port, thereby improving the collection effect of droplets and further reducing the pollution of the droplets to the surrounding area of ​​the tea tray. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the tea tray;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of the tea tray;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the tea tray when viewed from above;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the cross-section structure in the AA direction;

[0021] Figure 5for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the partially enlarged structure at K in the middle;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of the first base;

[0023] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the first base body;

[0024] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the explosion structure of the second base. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The tea tray using the technical solution of the utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0026] As attached Figure 1 to Figure 6 As shown, an improved tea tray is shown, the tea tray includes a first base 1 in the shape of a flat disk, the first base 1 is provided with a first inner cavity 10, and an outer water inlet 11 and an outer water outlet 12 are also provided on the upper wall of the first base 1; it also includes a hot water module 2, a water inlet pipe 13 and a water outlet pipe 14 arranged in the first inner cavity 10, the hot water module 2 includes an inner water inlet 21 and an inner water outlet 22, the water inlet pipe 13 is used to connect the outer water inlet 11 with the inner water inlet 21 of the hot water module 2, and the water outlet pipe 14 is used to connect the inner water outlet 22 of the hot water module 2 The water inlet 22 and the outgoing water outlet 12, the hot water module 2 is used to heat the liquid flowing through the hot water module 2; it also includes a hinge 3 and a second base 4 in the shape of a flat disc, the second base 4 is rotatably connected to the first base 1 through the hinge 3 so that the tea tray can have a folded state and a flattened state. In the folded state, the first base 1 and the second base 4 are stacked up and down, and in the flattened state, the first base 1 and the second base 4 are arranged in a left-right fit, and the upper wall of the second base 4 is flush with the upper wall of the first base 1 and connected together.

[0027] By placing the hot water module 2 for heating water into the first base 1 of the tea tray, the external electric kettle accessories are reduced without increasing the overall size of the tea tray. Cold water supply can be achieved by connecting the external universal water tank 51 or bucket through the external water inlet 11, and hot water output can be achieved by connecting the water outlet 52 through the external water outlet 12. This not only simplifies the tea tray accessories, but also greatly improves the placement utilization rate of the upper wall surface of the first base 1; in addition, by hingedly connecting the second base 4 on one side of the first base 1, when in a flattened state, the first base 1 is connected to the second base 4, which can multiply the placement area of ​​the tea tray. When in a folded state, the storage length of the tea tray can be greatly reduced, which is convenient for storing and moving the tea tray.

[0028] The specific implementation of the first base 1 to set the first inner cavity 10 is flexible and diverse, and two common structures are listed below. The first one is the structure used in this embodiment, such as Figure 2~Figure 7 As shown, the first base 1 includes a first base body 15 and a body cover plate 16. The middle part of the first base body 15 is a square first basin 151. The first basin 151 has an upward opening. The upper edge of the first basin 151 extends horizontally in the peripheral direction to form a square annular first ring top wall 152 (i.e., the outer ring part of the upper wall of the first base 1). A first annular side wall 153 extending downward is connected to the edge of the first ring top wall 152. The body cover plate 16 covers the opening of the first basin 151 and is flush with the first ring top wall 152. The body cover plate 16 is the central part of the upper wall of the first base 1. At this time, the square cavity enclosed by the first base body 15 and the body cover plate 16 is the first inner cavity 10. The second structure is another equivalent embodiment, which is not shown in the accompanying drawings. The difference from the first embodiment is that the first base body 15 is in the shape of an inverted basin with its opening facing downward, and the main body cover 16 covers the lower opening of the first base body 15. The square cavity formed by the first base body 15 and the main body cover 16 is the first inner cavity 10. In this embodiment, the upper wall of the first base body 15 is an integrated wall.

[0029] In this embodiment, if Figure 6 As shown, the hot water module 2 includes a bent hot water pipe 21 and a heating element 22. The heating element 22 is arranged in close contact with the hot water pipe 21. The inner water inlet and the inner water outlet of the hot water module 2 are respectively the two end pipe openings of the hot water pipe 21. When the liquid with a lower temperature flows into the hot water pipe 21 through the inner water inlet, the heating element 22 generates heat and heats the liquid in the hot water pipe 21 through heat transfer, so that the liquid with a higher temperature can be output from the inner water outlet.

[0030] Furthermore, it also includes a water tank 51 (or a water bottle) and a water outlet 52 . The water tank 51 is detachably connected to the external water inlet 11 , and the water outlet 52 is detachably connected to the external water outlet 12 .

[0031] Furthermore, it also includes a water pump 53, which is arranged upstream of the hot water module 2, and is used to suck the liquid in the water tank 51 and transport it to the hot water module 2. In this embodiment, the water pump 53 is arranged in the first inner cavity 10, and the water pump 53 is provided with a pump water inlet 531 and a pump water outlet 532, and the water inlet pipe 13 is divided into two sections, namely a first water inlet pipe 131 and a second water inlet pipe 132, wherein the first water inlet pipe 131 connects the external water inlet 11 and the pump water inlet 531, and the second water inlet pipe 132 connects the pump water outlet 532 and the internal water inlet 21 of the hot water module 2. In this way, the liquid in the water tank 51 can be sucked and transported to the hot water module 2 by the water pump 53, and finally output from the water outlet 52.

[0032] Part of the liquid output from the water outlet 52 will be collected and dripped onto the upper wall of the first base 1 to reduce the pollution of the liquid to the surrounding environment. Figure 1 , Figure 2 as well as Figure 8 As shown, the second base 4 is provided with a second inner cavity 40, and the second inner cavity 40 has a water collection port 41. When in a flattened state, the water collection port 41 of the second inner cavity 40 is lower than the surface of the upper wall of the first base 1. In this embodiment, the second base 4 includes a second base body 42, and a sunken pit 43 is provided on the second base body 42. The space in the pit 43 is the second inner cavity 40, and the upper edge of the sunken pit 43 forms the water collection port 41. In order to facilitate the flow of liquid into the second inner cavity 40, the water collection port 41 is slightly lower than the surface of the upper wall of the first base 1 when in a flattened state.

[0033] Furthermore, in order to collect and discharge the liquid dripping onto the first base 1, a drainage groove 17 is provided on the upper wall of the first base 1. The drainage groove 17 is arranged along the periphery of the upper wall of the first base 1. The drainage groove 17 is provided with at least one water tank outlet 18 at one end of the drainage groove 17 close to the second base 4. The liquid in the drainage groove 17 can be discharged to the outside of the first base 1 through the water tank outlet 18. When the drainage groove 17 is flattened, the water collection port 41 of the second inner cavity 40 is lower than the drainage groove 17, which is conducive to the collection of liquid. By providing the drainage groove 17 on the first base 1, the liquid dripping onto the surface of the upper wall of the first base 1 can be collected, and the collected liquid can be discharged to the outside along the water tank outlet 18 of the drainage groove 17; and the water collection groove 44 provided on the second base 4 can receive the liquid discharged from the water tank outlet 18, and allow the liquid to flow into the second inner cavity 40 through the water collection port 41.

[0034] Furthermore, a water collecting trough 44 is provided on the upper wall of the second base 4, and the water collecting trough 44 is arranged along the periphery of the upper wall of the second base 4. A water trough inlet 45 is provided at one end of the water collecting trough 44 close to the first base 1. The water collecting trough 44 is also arranged around the second inner cavity 40, and the water collecting port 41 of the second inner cavity 40 is connected to the water collecting trough 44; in the flattened state, the water trough inlet 45 is aligned and connected with the water trough outlet 18, or part of the drainage trough 17 extends into the water collecting trough 44, so that the liquid flowing out of the drainage trough 17 flows into the water collecting trough 44 through the water trough outlet 18 and the water trough inlet 45, and the liquid in the water collecting trough 44 then flows into the second inner cavity 40 through the water collecting port 41. Furthermore, in order to allow the liquid in the drainage trough 17 to flow into the water collecting trough 44, the bottom end of the water trough inlet 45 is not higher than the bottom end of the water trough outlet 18. By arranging the second inner cavity 40 and the water collection port 41 on the second base 4, and making the water collection port 41 lower than the surface of the upper wall of the first base 1, the liquid dripping onto the surface of the upper wall of the first base 1 can flow into the second inner cavity 40, thereby reducing pollution to the surrounding area of ​​the tea tray.

[0035] Furthermore, the bottom of the water collecting trough 44 is arranged inclined, and the depth of the water collecting trough 44 gradually increases from an end close to the first base 1 to an end away from the first base 1 .

[0036] Furthermore, it also includes a controller 6 arranged on the first base 1 and a control panel 60 connected to the controller 6. A first trigger 61 and a first trigger switch 62 are respectively arranged on the first base 1 and the second base 4. The first trigger switch 62 is connected to the controller 6. When the first base 1 and the second base 4 are in a flattened state, the first trigger 61 approaches or touches the first trigger switch 62, and the first trigger switch 62 sends a flattening signal to the controller 6. The controller 6 can receive and process the signal of the control panel 60.

[0037] Further, such as Figure 2 and Figure 6As shown, it also includes a first cover plate 19, which is movably connected to the main body cover plate 16, and a second trigger 63 and a second trigger switch 64 are respectively provided on the first cover plate 19 and the main body cover plate 16, and the second trigger switch 64 signal is connected to the controller 6. When the first cover plate 19 moves to the water outlet to block the water outlet, the second trigger switch 64 sends a closing signal to the controller 6, and the controller 6 controls the circuit of the heating element 22 of the hot water module 2 to be disconnected according to the received closing signal; when the first cover plate 19 moves to one side of the water outlet and opens the water outlet, the second trigger switch 64 sends an opening signal to the controller 6, and the controller 6 controls the circuit of the heating element 22 of the hot water module 2 to be connected according to the received opening signal.

Claims

1. An improved tea tray, characterized in that: The tea tray comprises a first base in the shape of a flat disk, the first base is provided with a first inner cavity, and an outer water inlet and an outer water outlet are also provided on the upper wall of the first base; the tea tray comprises a hot water module, a water inlet pipe and a water outlet pipe provided in the first inner cavity, the hot water module comprises an inner water inlet and an inner water outlet, the water inlet pipe is used to connect the outer water inlet with the inner water inlet of the hot water module, the water outlet pipe is used to connect the outer water outlet with the inner water outlet of the hot water module, and the hot water module is used to heat the liquid flowing through the hot water module; the tea tray comprises a hinge and a second base in the shape of a flat disk, the second base is rotatably connected to the first base through the hinge so that the tea tray can have a folded state and a flattened state, the first base and the second base are stacked up and down in the folded state, the first base and the second base are connected left and right in the flattened state, and the upper wall of the second base is flush with the upper wall of the first base and connected together.

2. The improved tea tray according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second base is provided with a second inner cavity, and the second inner cavity has a water collection port. In a flattened state, the water collection port of the second inner cavity is lower than the surface of the upper wall of the first base.

3. The improved tea tray according to claim 2, characterized in that: A drainage groove is provided on the upper wall of the first base, and the drainage groove is arranged along the periphery of the upper wall of the first base. The drainage groove is provided with at least one water groove outlet at one end close to the second base. The liquid in the drainage groove can be discharged to the outside of the first base through the water groove outlet. When in the flattened state, the water collection port of the second inner cavity is lower than the drainage groove.

4. The improved tea tray according to claim 3, characterized in that: A water collecting trough is provided on the upper wall of the second base, and the water collecting trough is arranged along the periphery of the upper wall of the second base. A water trough inlet is provided at one end of the water collecting trough close to the first base. The water collecting trough is also arranged around the second inner cavity, and the water collecting port of the second inner cavity is connected to the water collecting trough; in a flattened state, the water trough inlet is aligned and connected with the water trough outlet, and the liquid flowing out of the drainage trough flows into the water collecting trough through the water trough outlet and the water trough inlet, and the liquid in the water collecting trough then flows into the second inner cavity through the water collecting port.

5. The improved tea tray according to claim 4, characterized in that: The water tank inlet is not higher than the water tank outlet.

6. The improved tea tray according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the water collecting trough is arranged obliquely, and the depth of the water collecting trough gradually increases from an end close to the first base to an end away from the first base.

7. The improved tea tray according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: It also includes a controller arranged on the first base and a control panel connected to the controller. A first trigger and a first trigger switch are respectively arranged on the first base and the second base. The first trigger switch is connected to the controller. When the first base and the second base are in a flattened state, the first trigger approaches or touches the first trigger switch. The first trigger switch sends a flattening signal to the controller. The controller can receive and process the signal from the control panel.

8. The improved tea tray according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: It also includes a first cover plate and a controller, the first cover plate is movably connected to the upper wall of the first base, a second trigger and a second trigger switch are respectively provided on the first cover plate and the upper wall of the first base, the second trigger switch signal is connected to the controller, when the first cover plate moves to the water outlet to block the water outlet, the second trigger switch sends a closing signal to the controller, and the controller controls the circuit of the hot water module to be disconnected according to the received closing signal; when the first cover plate moves to one side of the water outlet and opens the water outlet, the second trigger switch sends an opening signal to the controller, and the controller controls the circuit of the hot water module to be connected according to the received opening signal.

9. The improved tea tray according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: It also includes a water tank and a water outlet. The water tank is detachably connected to the external water inlet, and the water outlet is detachably connected to the external water outlet.

10. The improved tea tray according to claim 9, characterized in that It also includes a water pump, which is arranged upstream of the hot water module and is used to pump liquid in the water tank and transport it to the hot water module.

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