Easily-replaced liquid supply device and beverage machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of food equipment, and particularly discloses an easy-to-replace liquid supply device and a beverage machine. The easy-to-replace liquid supply device comprises a machine body; the liquid container is provided with a liquid outlet pipe, and the liquid container is detachably combined to the machine body; the fluid mixing device is fixedly connected to the machine body and is provided with a first liquid inlet pipe extending upwards; the first liquid inlet pipe is arranged at the position suitable for being communicated with the liquid outlet pipe in a butt joint mode so that the liquid outlet pipe can be connected with the first liquid inlet pipe in a butt joint mode in the process of assembling the liquid container to a machine body. And the liquid outlet pipe can advance to a position which is butted, communicated and sealed with the first liquid inlet pipe under the action of gravity of the liquid container or only under the condition of operating the liquid container.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of food equipment, in particular to an easily replaceable liquid supply device and a beverage machine. Background Art

[0002] Existing water dispensers or beverage machines generally include a machine body and a liquid container for holding water or other beverages. This liquid container often adopts a detachable connection method to facilitate cleaning and replacement during use. After the beverage in the container is used up, the user needs to remove the container from the machine body and refill it with beverages, and then install the container filled with beverages back into the machine body. The connection method between the machine body and the liquid container is mostly based on silicone tubes or a quick connection method similar to a water purification connector. For example, a Chinese utility model patent with a publication number of CN213046539U discloses a water circuit assembly for connecting a drinking water device and a bucket. This water circuit assembly includes a water circuit conversion joint and a water inlet pipe with adjustable length. The user needs to place the water inlet pipe in the bucket, and then connect the water circuit conversion joint to the bucket to transport the water in the bucket to the drinking water device.

[0003] Since the silicone tube connection requires two hands to plug and unplug, if the connection is not good, it will cause the beverage to leak, dirty the operating table and the workplace, and increase the cleaning work. Therefore, even operators with certain operating experience have to spend a certain amount of time to carefully operate to ensure a tight connection, which is too troublesome for busy operators. When disassembling the water purification connector, you need to press down to remove it, which requires two hands to operate. The installation operation is more troublesome and requires a certain amount of experience and time.

[0004] In view of this, it is necessary to propose an interface technology that is easy to assemble and disassemble, which can reduce the complexity of operation, simplify the operation process and improve work efficiency while ensuring a stable connection. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art and provide an easily replaceable liquid supply device and a beverage machine.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows:

[0007] An easily replaceable liquid supply device, comprising:

[0008] a body; a liquid container having a liquid outlet pipe, the liquid container being detachably coupled to the body; and a fluid mixing device fixedly coupled to the body, the fluid mixing device having a first liquid inlet pipe extending upward;

[0009] Wherein, the first liquid inlet pipe is arranged at a position suitable for docking and connecting with the liquid outlet pipe, so that during the process of assembling the liquid container to the body, the liquid outlet pipe can move to the position where it is docked, connected and sealed with the first liquid inlet pipe under the action of the gravity of the liquid container or only under the condition of operating the liquid container.

[0010] Furthermore, an extension portion is formed downward at the end of the liquid outlet pipe, and the extension portion is configured to be inserted into the first liquid inlet pipe and sleeved with the first liquid inlet pipe.

[0011] Furthermore, a sealing member is disposed on the liquid outlet pipe, and the sealing member is used to seal the internal passage when the liquid outlet pipe is connected to the first liquid inlet pipe.

[0012] Furthermore, the sealing member is a silicone ring sleeved on the outside of the liquid outlet pipe.

[0013] Furthermore, the liquid outlet pipe is interference connected with the first liquid inlet pipe.

[0014] Furthermore, the liquid outlet pipe and the first liquid inlet pipe are hard pipes.

[0015] Furthermore, the liquid outlet pipe is located at the bottom of the liquid container, and a liquid stop valve is disposed in the middle section of the liquid outlet pipe to control the opening or closing of the liquid outlet pipe.

[0016] Furthermore, the liquid outlet pipe is detachably mounted to the bottom of the liquid container.

[0017] Furthermore, the bottom of the liquid container has a protruding threaded portion, and the top end of the liquid outlet pipe has an internal thread matched with the threaded portion.

[0018] A beverage machine, comprising:

[0019] body; a liquid container having a liquid outlet pipe, the liquid container being detachably coupled to the body; and an easily replaceable liquid supply device as described above, which is fixedly connected to the body, the easily replaceable liquid supply device having a first liquid inlet pipe extending upward;

[0020] Wherein, the first liquid inlet pipe is arranged at a position suitable for docking and connecting with the liquid outlet pipe, so that during the process of assembling the liquid container to the body, the liquid outlet pipe can move to the position where it is docked, connected and sealed with the first liquid inlet pipe under the action of the gravity of the liquid container or only under the condition of operating the liquid container.

[0021] Due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. When the liquid supply device of the utility model is used, during the process of assembling the liquid container to the machine body, the liquid outlet pipe can move to a position where it is connected to and sealed with the first liquid inlet pipe under the action of the gravity of the liquid container or only under the condition of operating the liquid container, thereby ensuring a stable connection between the liquid container and the machine body and making the disassembly and assembly of the liquid container more convenient, effectively reducing the complexity of operation, simplifying the operation process, and improving work efficiency.

[0023] 2. The use of the liquid supply device described in the utility model enhances the convenience and sealing of docking and effectively avoids the problem of liquid leakage. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the drawings of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description only relate to some embodiments of the present utility model, rather than limiting the present utility model.

[0025] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the utility model being fixedly connected to a machine body.

[0026] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0027] Reference numerals:

[0028] 1. Liquid container; 2. Liquid outlet pipe; 2.1. Liquid stop valve; 2.2. Extension part; 2.3. Sealing element; 3. Fluid mixing device; 3.1. First liquid inlet pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the utility model will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The components of the embodiments of the utility model described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0030] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, further definition and explanation thereof is not required in subsequent drawings.

[0031] Unless otherwise defined, the technical terms or scientific terms used in this patent document shall be the common meanings understood by people with ordinary skills in the field to which the utility model belongs. The words "first", "second" and similar words used in the utility model patent specification and claims do not indicate any order, quantity or importance, but are only used to distinguish different components. Similarly, words such as "one", "one" or "the" do not indicate a quantity limit, but indicate the existence of at least one. Words such as "include" or "comprise" mean that the elements or objects appearing before "include" or "comprise" include the elements or objects listed after "include" or "comprise" and their equivalents, and do not exclude other elements or objects. "Center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside" and the like are only used to indicate relative positional relationships. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly. It is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model.

[0032] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0033] Some embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the absence of conflict, the features of the following embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0034] Embodiment 1:

[0035] See also Figure 1-2 , this embodiment provides an easily replaceable liquid supply device, comprising:

[0036] A body; a liquid container 1 having a liquid outlet pipe 2, the liquid container 1 being detachably coupled to the body, and the body obtaining liquid from the liquid container 1 when in use; and a fluid mixing device 3 fixedly coupled to the body, the fluid mixing device 3 having a first liquid inlet pipe 3.1 extending upward;

[0037] Wherein, the first liquid inlet pipe 3.1 is arranged at a position suitable for docking and connecting with the liquid outlet pipe 2, so that during the process of assembling the liquid container 1 to the body, the liquid outlet pipe 2 can move to the position where it is docked, connected and sealed with the first liquid inlet pipe 3.1 under the action of the gravity of the liquid container 1 or only under the condition of operating the liquid container 1.

[0038] During the process of assembling the liquid container 1 to the machine body, if the liquid outlet pipe 2 cannot be docked and connected with the first liquid inlet pipe 3.1 under the action of gravity of the liquid container 1, the liquid outlet pipe 2 can be docked and connected with the first liquid inlet pipe 3.1 by lightly tapping the upper part of the machine body or the upper part of the liquid container 1.

[0039] Furthermore, during the assembly process, the first liquid inlet pipe 3.1 does not need to be located directly below the liquid outlet pipe 2. Even if there is a certain inclination angle between the two during the assembly process, the assembly can be easily completed.

[0040] Therefore, when the liquid supply device described in the utility model is used, during the process of assembling the liquid container to the machine body, the liquid container can be more conveniently assembled and disassembled while ensuring a firm connection between the liquid container and the machine body, thereby effectively reducing the complexity of the operation, simplifying the operation process, and improving the work efficiency.

[0041] Furthermore, the end of the liquid outlet pipe 2 forms an extension portion 2.2 downward, and the extension portion 2.2 is configured to be inserted into the first liquid inlet pipe 3.1 and sleeved with the first liquid inlet pipe 3.1. The extension portion 2.2 is inserted into the first liquid inlet pipe 3.1, which increases the contact area of ​​the connection, makes the connection more stable, and prevents liquid from leaking from the connection during use of the machine.

[0042] In order to further improve the stability of the connection, reduce the difficulty of installation and disassembly, and further improve the sealing to prevent liquid from leaking from the connection, the liquid outlet pipe 2 is interference-connected with the first liquid inlet pipe 3.1.

[0043] In the prior art, the connection between the machine body and the liquid container is mostly based on silicone tubes or quick-connect methods similar to water purification joints. Since the silicone tube connection requires two-handed operation for plugging and unplugging, if the connection is not good, it will cause the beverage to leak, dirty the operating table and workplace, etc., thereby increasing the cleaning work. Therefore, even operators with certain operating experience have to spend a certain amount of time to carefully operate to ensure a tight connection, which is too troublesome for the already busy operators. When disassembling the water purification joint, you need to press down to remove it, which requires two-handed operation. The installation operation is more troublesome and requires certain experience and time.

[0044] Therefore, in this embodiment, the liquid outlet pipe 2 and the first liquid inlet pipe 3.1 are both hard pipes. Since the liquid outlet pipe and the first liquid inlet pipe are both hard pipes, during the process of assembling the liquid container to the body, the first liquid inlet pipe does not need to be located directly below the liquid outlet pipe, and even if there is a certain inclination angle between the first liquid inlet pipe and the liquid outlet pipe during the assembly process, the assembly can be easily completed, which further facilitates the installation and disassembly work of the operator and improves the work efficiency.

[0045] In order to prevent foreign matter such as dust and bacteria from entering the fluid mixing device 3 through the joint of the liquid outlet pipe 2 and the first liquid inlet pipe 3.1, a sealing member 2.3 for sealing the internal passage when the liquid outlet pipe 2 and the first liquid inlet pipe 3.1 are connected is arranged on the liquid outlet pipe 2. In order to facilitate replacement and cleaning while ensuring the sealing performance, the sealing member 3.1 is an "O"-shaped silicone ring sleeved on the outside of the liquid outlet pipe.

[0046] Furthermore, in order to facilitate cleaning and replacement of the liquid outlet tube 2 during use, the liquid outlet tube 2 is detachably mounted to the bottom of the liquid container 1. Specifically, the bottom of the liquid container 1 has a protruding threaded portion, and the top of the liquid outlet tube 2 has an internal thread adapted to the threaded portion, and the liquid outlet tube 2 can be firmly connected to the liquid container 2 and conveniently replaced by rotating it. At the same time, in order to facilitate installation, the liquid container 1 can be configured as a narrow and long box body suitable for holding with one hand.

[0047] In the specific installation process, when the liquid container 1 needs to be assembled to the body, the liquid container 1 only needs to be lifted to a certain height and placed below the liquid outlet pipe 2, so that the liquid outlet pipe 2 can move to a position where it is connected and sealed with the first liquid inlet pipe 31 under the gravity of the liquid container 1 or simply by operating the liquid container 1. At this time, the extension part 2.2 is inserted into the first liquid inlet pipe 3.1 and sleeved with the first liquid inlet pipe 31, and the sealing member 2.3 is tightly fitted on the inner wall of the first liquid inlet pipe 3.1, achieving a good sealing effect.

[0048] Embodiment 2:

[0049] In order to prevent liquid from leaking from the connection between the liquid outlet pipe 2 and the first liquid inlet pipe 3.1 during the assembly process, in this embodiment, the middle section of the liquid outlet pipe 2 is provided with a liquid stop valve 2.1 for controlling the opening or closing of the liquid outlet pipe 2. The other parts are the same as those in the first embodiment and will not be described in detail here.

[0050] Before the liquid outlet pipe 2 is firmly connected to the first liquid inlet pipe 3.1, the liquid outlet pipe 2 is closed by the liquid stop valve 2.1 to prevent liquid from leaking from the connection during the assembly process. When it is confirmed that the assembly is completed and the connection is firm, the liquid outlet pipe 2 is opened by the liquid stop valve 2.1 to replenish the liquid in the liquid container 1.

[0051] Embodiment three:

[0052] This embodiment provides a beverage machine, comprising:

[0053] body; a liquid container 1 having a liquid outlet pipe 2, the liquid container 1 being detachably coupled to the body; and an easily replaceable liquid supply device as described in the above embodiment fixedly connected to the body, the easily replaceable liquid supply device having a first liquid inlet pipe 3.1 extending upward;

[0054] Among them, the first liquid inlet pipe 3.1 is arranged at a position suitable for docking and connecting with the liquid outlet pipe 2, so that during the process of assembling the liquid container 1 to the body, the liquid outlet pipe 2 can move to the position where it is docked, connected and sealed with the first liquid inlet pipe under the action of the gravity of the liquid container 1 or only under the condition of operating the liquid container 1.

[0055] When the liquid in the liquid container of the beverage machine is used up, the old liquid container can be removed from the machine body, and then a new liquid container can be placed under the liquid outlet pipe, so that the liquid outlet pipe can move to a position where it is connected to and sealed with the first liquid inlet pipe under the gravity of the liquid container or by simply operating the liquid container. During assembly, the first liquid inlet pipe does not need to be located directly below the liquid outlet pipe, and even if there is a certain inclination angle between the liquid outlet pipe and the first liquid inlet pipe during assembly, the liquid container can be easily installed on the beverage machine body.

[0056] Therefore, using the easily replaceable liquid supply device as described in the above embodiment in the beverage machine can ensure a stable connection between the liquid container and the machine body while making the disassembly and assembly of the liquid container more convenient, effectively reducing the complexity of operation, simplifying the operation process, and improving work efficiency.

[0057] The above is only a specific implementation of the utility model, but the protection scope of the utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily thought of by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed by the utility model should be included in the protection scope of the utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of the utility model should be based on the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. An easily replaceable liquid supply device, characterized in that: include: Body; a liquid container having a liquid outlet pipe, wherein the liquid container is detachably coupled to the body; and A fluid mixing device fixedly connected to the body, the fluid mixing device having a first liquid inlet pipe extending upward; Wherein, the first liquid inlet pipe is arranged at a position suitable for docking and connecting with the liquid outlet pipe, so that during the process of assembling the liquid container to the body, the liquid outlet pipe can move to the position where it is docked, connected and sealed with the first liquid inlet pipe under the action of the gravity of the liquid container or only under the condition of operating the liquid container.

2. The easily replaceable liquid supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An extension portion is formed downwardly at the end of the liquid outlet pipe, and the extension portion is configured to be inserted into the first liquid inlet pipe and sleeved with the first liquid inlet pipe.

3. The easily replaceable liquid supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid outlet pipe is provided with a sealing member, and the sealing member is used to seal the internal passage when the liquid outlet pipe is connected to the first liquid inlet pipe.

4. The easily replaceable liquid supply device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sealing member is a silicone ring sleeved on the outside of the liquid outlet pipe.

5. The easily replaceable liquid supply device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The liquid outlet pipe is interference connected with the first liquid inlet pipe.

6. The easily replaceable liquid supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid outlet pipe and the first liquid inlet pipe are hard pipes.

7. The easily replaceable liquid supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid outlet pipe is located at the bottom of the liquid container, and a liquid stop valve is arranged in the middle section of the liquid outlet pipe to control the opening or closing of the liquid outlet pipe.

8. The easily replaceable liquid supply device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid outlet pipe is detachably mounted to the bottom of the liquid container.

9. The easily replaceable liquid supply device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The bottom of the liquid container has a protruding threaded portion, and the top of the liquid outlet pipe has an internal thread matched with the threaded portion.

10. A beverage machine, characterized in that: include: Body; a liquid container having a liquid outlet, wherein the liquid container is detachably coupled to the body; and An easily replaceable liquid supply device as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9 fixedly connected to the body, the easily replaceable liquid supply device having a first liquid inlet pipe extending upward; Wherein, the first liquid inlet pipe is arranged at a position suitable for docking and connecting with the liquid outlet pipe, so that during the process of assembling the liquid container to the body, the liquid outlet pipe can move to the position where it is docked, connected and sealed with the first liquid inlet pipe under the action of the gravity of the liquid container or only under the condition of operating the liquid container.

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