Grinding module and beverage preparation equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a grinding module and drink preparation equipment, the grinding module is used for grinding and producing powder, the grinding module comprises an installation part, a grinding assembly and a damping mechanism, the installation part is used for installing the grinding assembly and is connected to a rack of the drink preparation equipment through the damping mechanism, and the installation part is used for installing the grinding assembly. The damping mechanism can effectively absorb and isolate vibration energy generated when the grinding assembly works by utilizing physical characteristics and / or structural design of materials of the damping mechanism, so that impact on the rack and transmission of noise in the working process of the damping mechanism are reduced, adverse effects caused by vibration of the grinding assembly are effectively reduced, and the service life of the grinding assembly is prolonged. The working noise of the beverage preparation equipment is reduced, the stability of the beverage preparation equipment is improved, and the service life is prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of beverage manufacturing, in particular to a grinding module and beverage preparation equipment. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, beverage preparation equipment is widely used in commercial and home environments to prepare various finished beverages, such as coffee, tea, juice, etc., or to prepare semi-finished beverages, such as ground coffee powder, etc. The beverage preparation equipment generally includes a frame for carrying the beverage preparation equipment and a grinding assembly, and the grinding assembly is used to grind the material into powder so that the powder can be extracted and brewed in the subsequent beverage preparation process.

[0003] However, the grinding assembly may generate vibrations during the beverage preparation process, especially when grinding at high speeds. These vibrations not only increase the noise of the beverage preparation equipment, affecting the user experience, but long-term vibrations may also have a negative impact on the stability and durability of the equipment. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to provide a beverage preparation device which can effectively reduce the adverse effects caused by the vibration of the grinding component, reduce the working noise of the device, and improve the stability and service life of the device.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a grinding module, comprising:

[0006] The mounting member has a first side and a second side which are arranged opposite to each other, and has a material passing port which passes through the first side and the second side;

[0007] a grinding assembly mounted on the mounting member, the grinding assembly comprising a grinding cylinder disposed on the first side, the grinding cylinder having a grinding chamber; and

[0008] A shock absorbing mechanism is arranged on the second side, the mounting member is connected to the frame of the beverage preparation device through the shock absorbing mechanism, and the grinding assembly is arranged to be connected only to the mounting member and spaced from other components of the beverage preparation device.

[0009] Optionally, the shock absorbing mechanism includes a plurality of buffer members, and the plurality of buffer members are distributed at intervals on the second side.

[0010] Optionally, each of the buffer members is a rubber ring, each of the rubber rings is axially penetrated with a through hole, and each of the rubber rings is connected to the mounting member on one side in the axial direction and connected to the frame on the other side in the axial direction.

[0011] Optionally, the grinding assembly also includes a grinding tool, a motor and a transmission member, the grinding tool is arranged in the grinding chamber and is coaxially connected with a rotating shaft extending out of the grinding cylinder, the motor includes a main body and a driving shaft, the main body is installed on the first side and is arranged on one side of the grinding cylinder in the radial direction, the rotating shaft and the driving shaft respectively pass through the mounting member and extend to the second side, and the rotating shaft and the driving shaft are connected by the transmission member arranged on the second side.

[0012] Optionally, the grinding cylinder and the end side of the main body away from the mounting member are arranged flush.

[0013] Optionally, the transmission member includes a first gear coaxially connected to the driving shaft, a second gear coaxially linked to the rotating shaft, and a transmission belt sleeved between the first gear and the second gear.

[0014] Optionally, the first gear and the second gear are arranged flush with each other at the end sides away from the mounting member.

[0015] Optionally, the grinding module also includes a discharge piece, which is suspended and connected to the peripheral side of the grinding cylinder and forms a discharge cavity, the discharge cavity is connected to the grinding cavity, the discharge piece is provided with a discharge port connected to the discharge cavity, the discharge port is located above the feed port, or the discharge piece passes through the feed port, and the discharge port coincides with the projection of the feed port in the upper and lower directions.

[0016] Optionally, the grinding components are provided in a plurality of groups, each group of the grinding components is distributed at intervals in the circumferential direction of the discharge piece, each of the grinding cylinders is respectively connected to the discharge piece, and each of the grinding chambers is respectively connected to the discharge chamber.

[0017] Optionally, the motor drive powers of the multiple groups of grinding components are different; and / or the specifications of the grinding tools of the multiple groups of grinding components are different.

[0018] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a beverage preparation device, comprising:

[0019] rack; and,

[0020] A grinding module as described above.

[0021] Optionally, the frame includes two side panels spaced apart in a horizontal direction, and a top panel mounted on the top ends of the two side panels, the two side panels and the top panel define a cavity, the beverage preparation device also includes a brewing component, the brewing component is disposed in the cavity, the second side faces the top panel, and there is a gap between the top panels, the shock absorbing mechanism is disposed in the gap, and connects the mounting member and the top panel.

[0022] Optionally, the top plate has a through hole extending along the up-down direction, and the grinding module also includes a discharge piece, which is suspended and connected to the peripheral side of the grinding cylinder and forms a discharge cavity, which is connected to the grinding cavity. The discharge piece is provided with a discharge port connected to the discharge cavity, and the discharge port coincides with the projection of the through hole in the up-down direction.

[0023] Optionally, the frame further comprises a back plate connecting the sides of the two side plates, a weighing module is fixed on the back plate, and the weighing module is used to weigh the weight of the material transported from the discharge port to the brewing component.

[0024] The technical solution provided by the utility model has the following advantages:

[0025] The utility model provides a grinding module and a beverage preparation device, wherein the grinding module is used for grinding and producing powder materials, comprises a mounting piece, a grinding assembly and a shock absorbing mechanism, wherein the mounting piece is used for installing the grinding assembly and is connected to a frame of the beverage preparation device through the shock absorbing mechanism, and the shock absorbing mechanism can utilize the physical properties and / or structural design of its material to effectively absorb and isolate the vibration energy generated by the grinding assembly when it is working, thereby reducing the impact on the frame and the propagation of noise during its work, thereby effectively reducing the adverse effects of the vibration of the grinding assembly, reducing the working noise of the beverage preparation device, and improving the stability and service life of the beverage preparation device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0027] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of an embodiment of a grinding module provided by the utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the grinding module from another perspective;

[0029] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the grinding module from another perspective;

[0030] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the installation structure of the grinding assembly, the shock absorbing mechanism and part of the frame;

[0031] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the grinding assembly, the shock absorbing mechanism and part of the frame from another perspective;

[0032] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structural breakdown of the middle grinding assembly, shock absorbing mechanism and part of the frame.

[0033] Description of reference numerals:

[0034] 10-frame; 11-side panel; 12-top panel; 121-gap; 122-through hole; 13-back panel; 101-chamber; 20-grinding module; 21-grinding assembly; 211-grinding cylinder; 212-motor; 213-transmission member; 2131-first gear; 2132-second gear; 2133-transmission belt; 30-shock absorbing mechanism; 31-mounting member; 311-first side; 312-second side; 310-feeding port; 32-buffer member; 40-discharging member; 41-discharging port; 50-brewing assembly; 60-weighing module. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The technical solution of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all of the embodiments. The utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and in conjunction with the embodiments. It should be noted that the embodiments of the utility model and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0036] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the utility model and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.

[0037] The present invention provides a beverage preparation device, which is used to prepare beverages, and specifically includes a grinding component 21. The beverage preparation device can be a coffee machine, a soybean milk machine, a juicer, etc. with a grinding and brewing function. In this case, the beverage preparation device includes a grinding component 21 and a brewing component 50. The grinding component 21 is used to grind raw materials such as coffee beans to produce powder provided to the brewing component 50. The beverage preparation device can also be a bean grinder that processes raw materials to prepare semi-finished beverages, and in this case, the grinding component 21 can include a grinding component 21. During the beverage preparation process, the grinding component 21 generates vibrations when working. For the convenience of explanation, the beverage preparation device is taken as an example of a coffee machine with a grinding and brewing function in the present invention.

[0038] The beverage preparation device further comprises a frame 10 , which serves as a load-bearing structure to support the beverage preparation device as a whole on a workbench. Generally speaking, the frame 10 may have a leveling function. The grinding assembly 21 is connected to the frame 10 via a specially designed shock absorbing mechanism 30 .

[0039] See also Figures 1 to 6 The present invention further provides a grinding module 20. Specifically, the beverage preparation device includes a frame 10 and a grinding module 20. The grinding module 20 includes a mounting member 31, a grinding assembly 21 and a shock absorbing mechanism 30. The mounting member 31 has a first side 311 and a second side 312 that are oppositely arranged, and has a material passage 310 that passes through the first side 311 and the second side 312. It can be understood that the material passage 310 is for the powder produced by the grinding assembly 21 to pass through. The specific shape of the mounting member 31 can be designed according to the specific type and installation conditions of the grinding assembly 21. In this embodiment, the mounting member 31 is designed in a plate shape.

[0040] The grinding assembly 21 is mounted on the mounting member 31, specifically, connected and fixed to the mounting member 31, so as to be mounted on the frame 10 through the mounting member 31. The grinding assembly 21 includes a grinding cylinder 211 disposed on the first side 311, and the grinding cylinder 211 has a grinding chamber.

[0041] The shock absorbing mechanism 30 is installed on the second side 312, the mounting member 31 is connected to the frame 10 of the beverage preparation device through the shock absorbing mechanism 30, and the grinding assembly 21 is configured to be connected only to the mounting member 31 and spaced from other components of the beverage preparation device. In this way, the grinding module can be connected to the frame 10 as a separate component, which is convenient for assembly and isolates the vibration caused by the grinding module 21, preventing the vibration from being transmitted to the frame 10 and other components of the beverage preparation device, thereby reducing noise and extending the service life of the beverage preparation device.

[0042] The specific structural material of the shock-absorbing mechanism 30 can be set as needed, so that the physical properties and / or structural design of the material can be used to effectively absorb and isolate the vibration energy generated by the grinding component 21 during operation, thereby reducing the impact on the frame 10 and the spread of noise during its operation, thereby effectively reducing the adverse effects of the vibration of the grinding component 21, reducing the working noise of the beverage preparation equipment, and improving the stability and service life of the beverage preparation equipment.

[0043] In an optional embodiment, the shock absorbing mechanism 30 includes a plurality of buffer members 32, and the plurality of buffer members 32 are distributed at intervals on the second side. In this way, the vibration is evenly absorbed, and the load of the grinding module 20 is evenly distributed, and the force transmission is reasonable. In this embodiment, the mounting member 31 is used to fix the grinding assembly 21, and the mounting member 31 is connected to the frame 10 through the buffer member 32. The specific type of the buffer member 32 is not limited, for example, it can be a shock absorbing spring, a rubber pad, a shock absorbing cylinder, etc. with a shock absorbing effect. This structure can effectively absorb the vibration generated when the grinding assembly 21 is working, reduce the impact on the frame 10, thereby reducing noise and improving the stability of the overall beverage preparation equipment.

[0044] Based on the previous embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4 The buffer members 32 are rubber rings, each of which is provided with a through hole in the axial direction. One side of each rubber ring in the axial direction is connected to the mounting member 31, and the other side in the axial direction is connected to the frame 10. In this embodiment, the elastic recovery characteristics of the rubber ring are used to absorb vibration energy, the structure is simple and reliable, and a quieter and more stable operating environment is provided for the beverage preparation device.

[0045] In a preferred embodiment, see Figures 4 to 6 The grinding assembly 21 also includes a grinding tool, a motor 212 and a transmission member 213. The grinding tool is arranged in the grinding chamber of the grinding cylinder 211 and is coaxially connected with a rotating shaft extending from the grinding cylinder 211. The specific shape and specification of the grinding tool are not limited. For example, it can be a milling cutter disc, a conical cutter disc, a flat disc cutter disc, etc., which is driven to rotate by the rotating shaft to grind the material. The motor 212 is connected to the rotating shaft through the transmission member 213. Specifically, the motor 212 includes a main body and a drive shaft. The main body is arranged on the first side 311 and arranged on one side of the grinding cylinder 211 in the radial direction. The rotating shaft and the drive shaft respectively penetrate the mounting member 31 and extend to the second side 312 thereof. The rotating shaft and the drive shaft are connected through the transmission member arranged on the second side. This arrangement makes the grinding module 20 compact and easy to assemble. The existence of the shock absorbing mechanism 30 ensures the stability of the grinding assembly 21 during the grinding process, avoids uneven grinding caused by vibration, and reduces grinding noise.

[0046] There can be many specific types of transmission members 213, such as meshing gears. In the present embodiment, the transmission member 213 includes a first gear 2131 coaxially connected to the drive shaft of the motor 212, a second gear 2132 coaxially connected to the rotating shaft, and a transmission belt 2133 sleeved between the first gear 2131 and the second gear 2132. In the present embodiment, a combination of the first gear 2131, the second gear 2132 and the transmission belt 2133 is used to realize the transmission between the motor 212 and the grinding tool. This transmission method can transmit power smoothly, reduce mechanical wear, and has a higher transmission efficiency.

[0047] Further, the grinding cylinder 211 and the end side of the main body away from the mounting member 31 are arranged flush. And / or, the end sides of the first gear 2131 and the second gear 2132 away from the mounting member 31 are arranged flush. In this way, the grinding module 20 has a compact structure and a minimum size in the height direction, which is helpful to reduce the overall height size when assembled inside the beverage preparation device.

[0048] Furthermore, the grinding module 20 also includes a discharge piece 40, which is suspended and connected to the peripheral side of the grinding cylinder 211 and forms a discharge cavity, and the discharge cavity is connected to the grinding cavity. The discharge piece 40 is provided with a discharge port 41 connected to the discharge cavity, and the mounting member 31 has a feed port 310 passing through the first side 311 and the second side 312, and the discharge port position 41 is above the feed port 310, or the discharge piece 40 passes through the feed port 310, and the discharge port 41 coincides with the projection of the feed port 310 in the up and down directions. In this embodiment, the powdered material formed by grinding from the grinding cylinder 211 can be conveyed to the discharge chamber, and then discharged from the discharge port 41 under the action of gravity, and fall into the brewing component 50 through the feed port 310. The cantilevered design of the discharge piece 40 allows it and the grinding component 21 to be supported by the buffer component 32 as a single module as a whole, thereby reducing the vibration transmission to the frame 10 and other components in the beverage preparation equipment. At the same time, the design of the discharge piece 40 allows the powdered material to fall smoothly into the brewing component 50 without being easily blocked.

[0049] In the preferred embodiment, please continue to refer to Figure 4 The grinding components 21 are provided with a plurality of groups, and the grinding components 21 of each group are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the discharge member 40, and the grinding cylinders 211 are respectively connected to the discharge member 40, and the grinding chambers are respectively connected to the discharge chamber. In this way, different materials can be ground by different grinding components 21, so that, for example, different flavors of coffee beans are ground in the same grinding component 21, which are mixed with each other and cause the coffee liquid to have a mixed taste, and the coffee machine is particularly suitable for commercial coffee machines.

[0050] Preferably, the motors 212 of the multiple grinding assemblies 21 have different driving powers; and / or the grinding cutters of the multiple grinding assemblies 21 have different specifications. In this way, suitable grinding feed and / or grinding cutters can be selected for grinding according to the type of raw materials, so that the brewed beverage has a better taste, thereby improving the flexibility and brewing quality of the beverage preparation device.

[0051] In an alternative embodiment, see Figures 1 to 3 The frame 10 includes two side panels 11 arranged at intervals in the horizontal direction, and a top panel 12 mounted on the top of the two side panels 11. The two side panels 11 extend in the up-down direction respectively, and play the role of bearing and stabilizing the grinding module 20. The two side panels 11 and the top panel 12 define a cavity 101. The beverage preparation device also includes a brewing component 50, which is arranged in the cavity 101. The second side 312 faces the top panel 12, and there is a gap 121 between the top panel 12. The shock absorbing mechanism 30 is arranged in the gap 121 and connects the mounting member 31 and the top panel 12. The structure of the frame 10 not only provides a solid support for the beverage preparation device, but also provides a suitable space for the arrangement of the brewing component 50, and reasonably utilizes the gap 121 between the top panel 12 and the mounting member 31 to place the transmission member 213, and the structure is compact and easy to install.

[0052] Furthermore, the top plate 12 has a through hole 122 extending in the vertical direction, and the lower end of the discharge member 40 is provided with a discharge port 41 connected to the discharge cavity, and the discharge port 41 coincides with the projection of the through hole 122 in the vertical direction. In this way, the ground powdered material can smoothly fall into the brewing component 50 from the discharge port 41.

[0053] Optionally, see Figure 3 The frame 10 further includes a back plate 13 connected to the sides of the two side plates 11, and a weighing module 60 is fixed on the back plate 13, and the weighing module 60 is used to weigh the weight of the material delivered from the discharge port 41 to the brewing component 50. In this way, the weighing module 60 provides a precise weighing function for the material delivered from the discharge port 41 to the brewing component 50, ensuring the accuracy and consistency of beverage preparation.

[0054] Obviously, the above described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, ordinary technicians in this field can make other different forms of changes or modifications without creative work, which should fall within the scope of protection of the utility model.

Claims

1. A grinding module, characterized in that: include: The mounting member has a first side and a second side which are arranged opposite to each other, and has a material passing port which passes through the first side and the second side; A grinding assembly is mounted on the mounting member, the grinding assembly comprising a grinding cylinder disposed on the first side, the grinding cylinder having a grinding chamber; as well as, A shock absorbing mechanism is arranged on the second side, the mounting member is connected to the frame of the beverage preparation device through the shock absorbing mechanism, and the grinding assembly is arranged to be connected only to the mounting member and spaced from other components of the beverage preparation device.

2. The grinding module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shock absorbing mechanism includes a plurality of buffer members, and the plurality of buffer members are distributed at intervals on the second side.

3. The grinding module according to claim 2, characterized in that: Each of the buffer members is a rubber ring, each of the rubber rings is provided with a through hole along the axial direction, and each of the rubber rings is connected to the mounting member at one side in the axial direction and connected to the frame at the other side in the axial direction.

4. The grinding module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The grinding assembly also includes a grinding tool, a motor and a transmission member. The grinding tool is arranged in the grinding chamber and is coaxially connected to a rotating shaft extending out of the grinding cylinder. The motor includes a main body and a driving shaft. The main body is installed on the first side and is arranged on one side of the grinding cylinder in the radial direction. The rotating shaft and the driving shaft respectively penetrate the mounting member and extend to the second side. The rotating shaft and the driving shaft are connected in transmission via the transmission member arranged on the second side.

5. The grinding module according to claim 4, characterized in that: The grinding cylinder and the end side of the main body away from the mounting member are arranged flush.

6. The grinding module according to claim 5, characterized in that: The transmission member includes a first gear coaxially connected to the driving shaft, a second gear coaxially linked to the rotating shaft, and a transmission belt sleeved between the first gear and the second gear.

7. The grinding module according to claim 6, characterized in that: The end sides of the first gear and the second gear away from the mounting member are arranged flush.

8. The grinding module according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The grinding module also includes a discharge piece, which is suspended and connected to the peripheral side of the grinding cylinder and forms a discharge cavity, the discharge cavity is connected to the grinding cavity, the discharge piece is provided with a discharge port connected to the discharge cavity, the discharge port is located above the feed port, or the discharge piece passes through the feed port, and the discharge port coincides with the projection of the feed port in the upper and lower directions.

9. The grinding module according to claim 8, characterized in that: The grinding components are provided in a plurality of groups, and the grinding components of each group are distributed at intervals in the circumferential direction of the discharge piece, and each of the grinding cylinders is respectively connected to the discharge piece, and each of the grinding chambers is respectively connected to the discharge chamber.

10. The grinding module according to claim 9, characterized in that: The motor driving powers of the multiple groups of grinding components are different; and / or the specifications of the grinding tools of the multiple groups of grinding components are different.

11. A beverage preparation device, characterized in that: include: frame; as well as, A grinding module as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 10.

12. A beverage preparation device according to claim 11, characterized in that The frame includes two side panels spaced apart in a horizontal direction, and a top panel mounted on the top ends of the two side panels, the two side panels and the top panel define a cavity, the beverage preparation device also includes a brewing component, the brewing component is disposed in the cavity, the second side faces the top panel, and there is a gap between the top panels, the shock absorbing mechanism is disposed in the gap, and connects the mounting member and the top panel.

13. A beverage preparation device according to claim 12, characterized in that The top plate has a through hole extending in the up-down direction, and the grinding module also includes a discharge piece, which is suspended and connected to the peripheral side of the grinding cylinder and forms a discharge cavity, which is connected to the grinding cavity. The discharge piece is provided with a discharge port connected to the discharge cavity, and the discharge port coincides with the projection of the through hole in the up-down direction.

14. The beverage preparation device according to claim 12, characterized in that The frame also includes a back plate connecting the sides of the two side plates, and a weighing module is fixed on the back plate. The weighing module is used to weigh the weight of the material transported from the discharge port to the brewing component.

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