A temperature-adjustable milk frother

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of household appliances and discloses a temperature-adjustable milk frother, comprising a milk frother body, wherein the milk frother body comprises a heat-conducting water storage component, and further comprises a temperature-adjusting fan, wherein the temperature-adjusting fans are arranged at the periphery of the water storage component and are arranged at a distance from each other, so as to form a temperature-adjusting setting for the water temperature in the water storage component, so that the temperature-adjusting fan can at least blow out cold air to the peripheral surface of the water storage component, and effectively increase the heat dissipation area and the heat exchange area, thereby quickly taking away the heat of the boiling water in the water storage component, so as to realize the rapid adjustment of the water temperature in the water storage component to the temperature required for brewing milk powder, so as to facilitate the user to brew milk powder in a shorter waiting time, so as to enhance the user experience of the milk frother.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of household appliances, in particular to a temperature-adjustable milk foaming machine. Background Art

[0002] The main function of a milk frother is to provide warm water at 40 to 45°C as a water source for making milk powder.

[0003] One type of milk frother currently on the market uses a heating method such as a hot pot or electric kettle to boil water, which is then naturally cooled to the temperature required for mixing milk powder and kept warm. However, the natural cooling speed is slow, resulting in a long waiting time, which brings certain inconveniences to users. Utility Model Content

[0004] Therefore, in order to solve the above problems, the utility model provides a temperature-adjustable milk frother, which can quickly cool boiled water to the temperature required for brewing milk powder, so as to facilitate users to brew milk powder in a shorter waiting time.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution provided by the utility model is as follows:

[0006] The utility model provides a temperature-adjustable milk frother, comprising a milk frother body, wherein the milk frother body comprises a heat-conducting water storage component and a temperature-adjusting fan; the temperature-adjusting fans are arranged on the periphery of the water storage component and are arranged at intervals from each other to form a temperature-adjusting setting for the water temperature in the water storage component.

[0007] Furthermore, the milk frother body also includes a temperature control system and a heating unit that cooperates with the water storage component for heating, and the output end of the temperature control system is respectively connected to the temperature control fan and the input end of the heating unit.

[0008] Furthermore, the temperature-regulating fan is a cooling fan for cooling the water in the water storage assembly.

[0009] Furthermore, the milk frother body also includes a shell, a receiving groove with a notch is provided on one side of the shell, the water storage component is detachably arranged in the receiving groove, the temperature-controlled fan is arranged on the side groove wall of the receiving groove, the side groove wall of the receiving groove is provided with an air outlet cooperating with the temperature-controlled fan to discharge air, the outer peripheral surface of the water storage component and the air outlet are arranged at a distance, and the air outlet corresponds to the outer peripheral surface of the water storage component; the heating unit is arranged between the water storage component and the shell.

[0010] Furthermore, the water storage assembly includes a heat-conducting water storage bottle and a detachable bottle cap that covers the water storage bottle; the temperature-regulating fan is located on the periphery of the water storage bottle.

[0011] Furthermore, the temperature control system includes a temperature control board and a temperature sensor for real-time monitoring of the water temperature in the water storage assembly, and an input end of the temperature sensor is connected to an input end of the temperature control board.

[0012] Furthermore, the temperature-adjusting fan includes a matching blowing fan and a heating element, and the milk frother body also includes a temperature control system, and the temperature control system controls the on or off of the heating element so that the blowing fan forms corresponding hot air or cold air.

[0013] Furthermore, the milk frother body includes a water supply component and a water outlet pipe for supplying warm water, the water supply component includes a water supply pipe and a water pump unit, the water storage component has a water outlet, the water outlet of the water storage component and the water inlet of the water outlet pipe are connected through the water supply pipe, and the water pump unit is arranged on the water supply pipe.

[0014] Furthermore, the water pump unit includes a first water pump and a second water pump, the first water pump corresponds to the water outlet of the water storage assembly, and the second water pump corresponds to the water outlet pipe.

[0015] Furthermore, the milk frother body also includes a waste water tank for accommodating residual water discharged from the water pipe, and the waste water tank is arranged in a drawer type.

[0016] The technical solution provided by the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] By arranging the temperature-adjusting fan on the periphery of the water storage component and at a distance from each other, the temperature-adjusting fan can at least blow cold air to the outer peripheral surface of the water storage component and effectively increase the heat dissipation area and heat exchange area, thereby quickly taking away the heat of the boiling water in the water storage component, so as to achieve rapid adjustment of the water temperature in the water storage component to the temperature required for brewing milk powder, making it convenient for users to brew milk powder in a shorter waiting time, thereby improving the user experience of the milk maker. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the temperature-adjustable milk frother in the first embodiment at the first position;

[0019] Figure 2 The figure shows a schematic diagram of the temperature-adjustable milk frother in the first embodiment;

[0020] Figure 3 The figure shows an exploded view of the temperature-adjustable milk frother in the first embodiment;

[0021] Figure 4 Shown is a cross-sectional view of a water storage assembly provided with a heating portion in Embodiment 1;

[0022] Figure 5 Shown is a schematic diagram of the wastewater tank in Example 1;

[0023] Figure 6 The figure shows a cross-sectional view of the temperature-adjustable milk frother in the first embodiment at a second position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] To further illustrate the various embodiments, the present invention provides drawings. These drawings are part of the disclosure of the present invention, which are mainly used to illustrate the embodiments and can be used in conjunction with the relevant descriptions in the specification to explain the operating principles of the embodiments. With reference to these contents, a person of ordinary skill in the art should be able to understand other possible implementations and advantages of the present invention. The components in the figures are not drawn to scale, and similar component symbols are generally used to represent similar components.

[0025] The utility model is now further described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0026] Embodiment 1

[0027] Reference Figures 1 to 3 As shown, embodiment 1 provides a temperature-adjustable milk frother (hereinafter referred to as the milk frother), which includes a milk frother body, wherein the milk frother body includes a heat-conducting water storage component 1, and also includes a temperature-adjusting fan 2. The temperature-adjusting fans 2 are arranged on the periphery of the water storage component 1 and are arranged at a distance from each other to form a temperature-adjusting setting for the water temperature in the water storage component 1.

[0028] In this embodiment, Figure 3 and Figure 4 The water storage assembly 1 shown includes a heat-conducting water storage bottle 11 and a bottle cap 12 detachably covered on the water storage bottle 11. The temperature-control fan 2 is located on the periphery of the water storage bottle 11 to ensure that the wind formed by the temperature-control fan 2 can blow to the outer peripheral surface of the water storage bottle 11 to increase the contact area between the water storage bottle 11 and the external wind, thereby ensuring the heat dissipation area and the heat exchange area.

[0029] The temperature regulating fan 2 is a cooling fan for cooling the hot water in the water storage bottle 11 to ensure that the cold wind formed by the cooling fan quickly takes away the heat of the boiled water or hot water in the water storage bottle 11, that is, quickly cools or cools down the boiled water or hot water.

[0030] The milk frother body also includes a temperature control system and a heating unit 4 for heating in cooperation with the water storage assembly 1. The output end of the temperature control system is respectively connected to the input end of the temperature control fan 2 and the heating unit 4. The temperature control system is used to realize the coordinated work of the temperature control fan 2 and the heating unit 4, that is, the newly added cold water or drinking water in the water storage bottle 11 is first heated to a boiling state by the heating unit 4, and then the boiled water in the water storage bottle 11 is quickly cooled or cooled to the temperature required for brewing milk powder (such as within the water temperature range of 40 to 45°C) by the temperature control fan 2.

[0031] By arranging the temperature-adjusting fan 2 on the periphery of the water storage component 1 and at a distance from each other, the temperature-adjusting fan 2 can blow cold air to the outer peripheral surface of the water storage component 1, and effectively increase the heat dissipation area and the heat exchange area, thereby quickly taking away the heat of the boiling water in the water storage component 1, so as to achieve rapid adjustment of the water temperature in the water storage component 1 to the temperature required for brewing milk powder, making it convenient for users to brew milk powder in a shorter waiting time, thereby improving the user experience of the milk maker.

[0032] Of course, in other embodiments, the number of temperature-control fans 2 may be multiple or more than 2, and multiple temperature-control fans 2 may be distributed on the periphery of the water storage bottle 11 to achieve a larger air volume, heat dissipation area, and heat exchange area. This can also achieve rapid cooling of the boiled water in the water storage bottle 11 to the temperature required for brewing milk powder.

[0033] In another preferred embodiment, Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the milk frother body also includes a shell 5, a temperature-adjusting fan 2 is arranged on the shell 5, a heating unit 4 is arranged between the water storage component 1 and the shell 5, and the shell 5 is provided with a fan 2 for cooperating with the temperature-adjusting fan 2 to discharge air. Figure 3 As shown in the air outlet 51 , the outer circumferential surface of the water storage bottle 11 of the water storage assembly 1 and the air outlet 51 are spaced apart to form a heat dissipation channel, and the air outlet 51 corresponds to the outer circumferential surface of the water storage bottle 11 of the water storage assembly 1 .

[0034] In specific implementation, the rear side of the housing 5 has an upper notch and a rear notch. Figure 3 As shown in the receiving groove 52, the temperature control fan 2 is arranged on the side groove wall of the receiving groove 52, and the air outlet 51 is also arranged on the side groove wall of the receiving groove 52 of the shell 5. The side groove wall of the receiving groove 52 is located in the middle of the shell 5. The water storage component 1 can be detachably placed in the receiving groove 52 to facilitate the user to take and put.

[0035] The heating unit 4 adopts the heating method of the electric kettle belonging to the prior art, such as Figure 3 The heating unit 4 shown includes a matching heating part 41 and a power supply seat 42. The heating part 41 is assembled on the bottom of the water storage bottle 11 to form an integral body. The power supply seat 42 is fixedly assembled on the bottom of the receiving groove 52 of the shell 5. When the heating part 41 is sleeved on the power supply seat 42, the heating part 41 and the power supply seat 42 are electrically connected. At the same time, the water storage component 1 can also be detachably fixed on the power supply seat 42.

[0036] The temperature control system includes: Figure 1 The temperature control board 3 shown and the temperature sensor for real-time monitoring of the water temperature in the water storage assembly 1 , the temperature control board 3 is fixedly assembled on the front side of the shell 5 .

[0037] The input end of the temperature sensor is connected to the input end of the temperature control board 3, so that the temperature control board 3 controls the on and off of the temperature control fan 2 and the heating unit 4 according to the water temperature monitored in real time by the temperature sensor, so as to achieve coordinated work.

[0038] More specifically, Figure 1 As shown, the milk frother body includes a water delivery component 6 and a water outlet pipe 7 for supplying warm water. The water delivery component 6 includes a water delivery pipe 61 and a water pump unit. The water storage component 1 has a water outlet 111. The water outlet 111 is connected to the water inlet of the water outlet pipe 7 through the water delivery pipe 61. The water pump unit is arranged on the water delivery pipe 61, and the water outlet pipe 7 is installed on the front side of the shell 5.

[0039] In this specific embodiment, the water outlet of the water storage bottle 11 is the water outlet 111 of the water storage assembly 1 , and the temperature sensor is disposed at the water outlet 111 to monitor the water temperature in the water storage bottle 11 .

[0040] The temperature control panel 3 is provided with a water outlet switch 8 for the user to control the on and off of the water pump unit. The output end of the water outlet switch 8 is connected to the input end of the water pump unit to control the on and off of the water pump unit, thereby controlling the warm water in the water storage bottle 11 to flow out of the water outlet pipe 7.

[0041] When the water temperature in the water bottle 11 reaches the temperature required for brewing milk powder, the temperature sensor sends a first signal to the input end of the temperature control board 3, so that the milk frother displays an identification or indicator light indicating that the water temperature in the water bottle 11 is qualified. The user turns on the water outlet switch 8 according to the instruction to turn on the water pump unit, and draws out the warm water in the water bottle 11 and flows through the water pipe 61 until the warm water flows out of the water outlet pipe 7 so as to flow into the milk bottle placed on the front side of the shell 5. After the warm water in the milk bottle is sufficient, the water outlet switch 8 is turned off, and the water pump unit is also turned off.

[0042] When the water temperature in the water storage bottle 11 is not within the temperature range required for brewing milk powder and is close to room temperature, the temperature sensor sends a second signal to the input end of the temperature control board 3 to control the temperature control fan 2 to turn off. At this time, the water in the water storage bottle 11 cannot flow out, and the heating unit 4 is turned on synchronously to heat the water in the water storage bottle 11 to a boiling state.

[0043] When the temperature sensor senses that the water temperature is within the boiling water temperature range, the temperature sensor sends a third signal to the input end of the temperature control board 3 to control the heating unit 4 to turn off, and simultaneously turn on the temperature control fan 2 to quickly cool down the boiling water in the water storage bottle 11.

[0044] In another preferred embodiment, Figure 6The water pump unit shown includes a first water pump 62 and a second water pump 63 . The first water pump 62 corresponds to the water outlet 111 , and the second water pump 63 corresponds to the water outlet pipe 7 .

[0045] like Figure 1 The milk frother body shown in the figure also includes a water pipe 61 for accommodating the residual water discharged. Figure 5 The waste water tank 9 shown is a drawer-type arrangement, that is, a drawer slot for accommodating the waste water tank 9 is opened in the middle of the shell 5, and the waste water tank 9 can be slidably inserted in the drawer slot to facilitate timely pulling out of the waste water tank 9 from the shell 5 and pouring out the water in the waste water tank 9.

[0046] The first water pump 62 is used to extract water from the water storage bottle 11 , and the second water pump 63 is used to extract residual water in the water delivery pipe 61 between the water extraction pipe 7 and the first water pump 62 .

[0047] When the user turns on the water outlet switch 8, the temperature control board 3 first controls the second water pump 63 to turn on, so as to pump the cold water remaining in the water pipe 61 between the water outlet pipe 7 and the first water pump 62 into the waste water tank 9, so as to prevent the cold water remaining in the water pipe 61 between the water outlet pipe 7 and the first water pump 62 from affecting the water temperature required for making milk.

[0048] After the cold water remaining in the water pipe 61 between the water outlet pipe 7 and the first water pump 62 is extracted, the temperature control board 3 then controls the first water pump 62 to start, so as to pump the warm water in the water storage bottle 11 to the water outlet pipe 7, and then flow into the milk bottle to complete the milk making.

[0049] Of course, in other embodiments, the second water pump 63 may be omitted, and only the first water pump 62 is required, and milk frothing can also be completed in this way.

[0050] Embodiment 2

[0051] Embodiment 2 provides a temperature-adjustable milk frother. Embodiment 2 is substantially the same in structure as Embodiment 1, except that the temperature-adjustable fan includes a matching blowing fan and a heating element, and the milk frother body also includes a temperature control system. The temperature control system controls the on or off of the heating element so that the blowing fan generates corresponding hot air or cold air.

[0052] In this embodiment, the heating element and the heating unit are synchronously controlled by the temperature control system to first cool the boiling water to the temperature required for brewing milk powder and then keep it warm. This makes it convenient for users to brew milk powder in a shorter waiting time, thereby improving the user experience of the milk maker.

[0053] The working principle of this specific embodiment is to first heat the water in the water storage component to a boil through the heating unit, then cut off the power to the heating unit, and then turn on the blowing fan. The heating element is in a closed state at this time, and the cold wind blown by the blowing fan quickly takes away the boiling water in the water storage component until it is cooled to the temperature required for brewing milk powder. Then, the heating element is turned on to allow the hot air blown by the blowing fan to compensate for the heat naturally dissipated by the warm water in the water storage component, thereby achieving heat preservation, thereby ensuring that warm water is provided at any time to meet multiple milk brewing or water needs.

[0054] Although the present invention has been specifically demonstrated and described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that various changes may be made to the present invention in form and detail without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims, all of which are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A temperature-adjustable milk frother, comprising a milk frother body, wherein the milk frother body comprises a heat-conducting water storage component, characterized in that: Also includes temperature-controlled fans; The temperature regulating fans are arranged on the periphery of the water storage assembly and are arranged at intervals from each other to form a temperature regulating setting for the water temperature in the water storage assembly.

2. The temperature-adjustable milk frother according to claim 1, characterized in that: The milk frother body also includes a temperature control system and a heating unit that cooperates with the water storage component for heating. The output end of the temperature control system is respectively connected to the temperature control fan and the input end of the heating unit.

3. The temperature-adjustable milk frother according to claim 2, characterized in that: The temperature regulating fan is a cooling fan used to cool down the hot water in the water storage assembly.

4. The temperature-adjustable milk frother according to claim 2, characterized in that: The milk frother body also includes a shell, a receiving groove with a notch is provided on one side of the shell, the water storage component is detachably arranged in the receiving groove, the temperature-adjusting fan is arranged on the side groove wall of the receiving groove, the side groove wall of the receiving groove is provided with an air outlet cooperating with the temperature-adjusting fan to discharge air, the outer peripheral surface of the water storage component and the air outlet are arranged at a distance, and the air outlet corresponds to the outer peripheral surface of the water storage component; the heating unit is arranged between the water storage component and the shell.

5. The temperature-adjustable milk frother according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water storage assembly includes a heat-conducting water storage bottle and a detachable bottle cap covering the water storage bottle; the temperature-adjusting fan is located on the periphery of the water storage bottle.

6. The temperature-adjustable milk frother according to claim 2, characterized in that: The temperature control system includes a temperature control board and a temperature sensor for real-time monitoring of the water temperature in the water storage assembly, and an input end of the temperature sensor is connected to an input end of the temperature control board.

7. The temperature-adjustable milk frother according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature-adjusting fan includes a matching blowing fan and a heating element, and the milk frother body also includes a temperature control system, which controls the on or off of the heating element so that the blowing fan forms corresponding hot air or cold air.

8. The temperature-adjustable milk frother according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The milk frother body includes a water delivery component and a water outlet pipe for discharging warm water. The water delivery component includes a water delivery pipe and a water pump unit. The water storage component has a water outlet. The water outlet of the water storage component and the water inlet of the water outlet pipe are connected through the water delivery pipe. The water pump unit is arranged on the water delivery pipe.

9. The temperature-adjustable milk frother according to claim 8, characterized in that: The water pump unit includes a first water pump and a second water pump, the first water pump corresponds to the water outlet of the water storage assembly, and the second water pump corresponds to the water outlet pipe.

10. The temperature-adjustable milk frother according to claim 8, characterized in that: The milk frother body also includes a waste water tank for accommodating residual water discharged from the water delivery pipe, and the waste water tank is arranged in a drawer type.

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