Fluid buffering device

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of intelligent tea drinking equipment, and particularly discloses a fluid buffering device. The first connector, the second connector and the containing cavity are formed in the guiding body, and the buffering mechanism is arranged between the first connector and the second connector in the containing cavity in the flowing direction of materials, so that the materials can be conveniently buffered in the process of moving from the first connector to the second connector under the driving of a fluid pump, pressure pulses are reduced, and the service life of the materials is prolonged. The flowing condition of the materials is improved, the problem that the materials splash when flowing out of the discharging port of the intelligent tea drink equipment is solved, and the phenomena that the materials are tainted by other odors and even food safety occurs when the taste of the next cup of tea drink is affected by the materials are avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of intelligent tea drink equipment, and particularly relates to a fluid buffer device. Background Art

[0002] In recent years, more and more tea drink shops use intelligent tea drink equipment to prepare tea drinks such as milk tea and fruit tea. By using intelligent tea drink equipment for making new-style tea drinks, not only can the process of making tea drinks be standardized, making the production of tea drinks more stable, but also the cost can be effectively reduced and the production efficiency can be improved.

[0003] In intelligent tea drink equipment, various fluid pumps are often used as power equipment to participate in the process of making tea drinks. Specifically, tea drink materials are sucked by a fluid pump, and then the tea drink materials are transported to a cup placed at a corresponding discharge port through a conveying container such as a hose.

[0004] However, when a fluid pump with a large pulse, such as a peristaltic pump or a diaphragm pump, is selected to participate in the production of tea drinks, a large number of pressure pulses will be generated on the tea drink materials, resulting in a splashing phenomenon at the discharge port. And some splashed tea drink materials will hang on the discharge port and drip into the next cup of tea drink, resulting in flavor mixing and even possible food safety problems. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] Therefore, the utility model provides a fluid buffer device to solve the problem that material splashing easily occurs at the discharge port of an intelligent tea drink equipment when a fluid pump with a large pulse is selected in the prior art.

[0006] Specifically, the utility model provides a fluid buffer device applied to an intelligent tea drink equipment, including:

[0007] A guiding main body, the guiding main body is provided with a first interface, a second interface and a receiving chamber. The first interface is communicated with the discharge port of a fluid pump through a first connector and a material pipe, the second interface is communicated with the discharge port of the intelligent tea drink equipment through a second connector and a material pipe, and the receiving chamber communicates the first interface and the second interface;

[0008] A buffer mechanism, the buffer mechanism is installed in the receiving chamber, and the buffer mechanism is arranged between the first interface and the second interface along the flowing direction of the material. The buffer mechanism is used for reducing the pressure pulse of the material and guiding the material to the second interface under the action of the guiding structure.

[0009] Optionally, for the above fluid buffer device, the buffer mechanism includes:

[0010] The first guiding baffle, the first guiding baffle at least includes two first connecting segments and two second connecting segments. The end portions of the two first connecting segments close to each other are connected and bent to form a flow splitting portion near the first interface and a first confluence portion near the second interface. The end portions of the two first connecting segments away from each other are respectively connected to the two second connecting segments and are both bent to form a second confluence portion near the first interface.

[0011] Optionally, for the above-mentioned fluid buffer device,

[0012] the two first connecting segments are symmetrically arranged along the connecting line direction of the first interface and the second interface; and / or

[0013] the two second connecting segments are symmetrically arranged along the connecting direction of the first interface and the second interface.

[0014] Optionally, for the above-mentioned fluid buffer device, the buffer mechanism further includes:

[0015] A second guiding baffle, the second guiding baffle is arranged near the second interface. One end of the second guiding baffle is connected to the inner wall of the accommodating chamber, and the other end of the second guiding baffle extends towards the direction of the first confluence portion for guiding the material to the second confluence portion.

[0016] Optionally, for the above-mentioned fluid buffer device,

[0017] There are two second guiding baffles, and the two second guiding baffles are symmetrically arranged along the connecting direction of the first interface and the second interface.

[0018] Optionally, for the above-mentioned fluid buffer device,

[0019] The first guiding baffle, the second guiding baffle and the inner wall surface of the accommodating chamber form a guiding structure.

[0020] Optionally, for the above-mentioned fluid buffer device,

[0021] The guiding main body is further provided with a through hole, and the through hole is communicated with the accommodating chamber;

[0022] The fluid buffer device further includes a breathable cover, and the breathable cover is covered at the through hole;

[0023] The buffer mechanism further includes an elastic buffer member, the elastic buffer member is arranged between the through hole and the breathable cover, and the elastic buffer member is used to separate the through hole from the breathable cover;

[0024] Among them, the ventilation cover is provided with ventilation holes. When the elastic buffer member deforms close to the accommodation chamber, the air outside the fluid buffer device flows through the ventilation holes to between the elastic buffer member and the ventilation cover; when the elastic buffer member deforms close to the ventilation cover, the air between the elastic buffer member and the ventilation cover flows through the ventilation holes to the outside of the fluid buffer device.

[0025] Optionally, for the above-mentioned fluid buffer device,

[0026] One side of the ventilation cover close to the elastic buffer member protrudes outward away from the elastic buffer member to form a ventilation chamber.

[0027] Optionally, for the above-mentioned fluid buffer device,

[0028] The ventilation holes are provided in plurality.

[0029] Optionally, for the above-mentioned fluid buffer device,

[0030] The ventilation cover is connected to the guiding main body by fasteners.

[0031] The technical solution provided by the present utility model has the following advantages:

[0032] 1. The fluid buffer device provided by the present utility model includes a guiding main body and a buffer mechanism. Among them, the guiding main body is provided with a first interface, a second interface and an accommodation chamber. The first interface is communicated with the discharge port of the fluid pump through a first joint and a material pipe, and the second interface is communicated with the discharge port of the intelligent tea beverage device through a second joint and a material pipe. The accommodation chamber communicates the first interface and the second interface; the buffer mechanism is installed in the accommodation chamber, and the buffer mechanism is arranged between the first interface and the second interface along the flowing direction of the material. The buffer mechanism is used for reducing the pressure pulse of the material and guiding the material to the second interface under the action of the guiding structure.

[0033] For the fluid buffer device with this structure, by providing a first interface, a second interface and an accommodation chamber at the guiding main body, and arranging the buffer mechanism between the first interface and the second interface along the flowing direction of the material in the accommodation chamber, it is convenient for the material to be buffered during the process of moving from the first interface to the second interface driven by the fluid pump, reduce the pressure pulse, improve the flowing condition of the material, solve the problem of splashing when the material flows out at the discharge port of the intelligent tea beverage device, and avoid the occurrence of flavor mixing or even food safety phenomena when the material affects the taste of the next cup of tea beverage.

[0034] 2. The fluid buffer device provided by the present utility model, through the settings of the first guiding baffle and the second guiding baffle, enables the material to pass through the shunt part and then through the first confluence part and the second confluence part for two confluences during the process of entering the accommodation chamber from the first interface and flowing out from the second interface. This slows down the flow of the material, realizes buffering, improves the flow condition of the material, and solves the problem of splashing when the material flows out at the discharge port of the intelligent tea drink device.

[0035] 3. The fluid buffer device provided by the present utility model, by providing a through hole communicating with the accommodation chamber in the guiding main body, adding a breathable cover with breathable holes, and an elastic buffer member arranged between the through hole and the breathable cover, enables the pulse formed during the two confluences of the material to act on the elastic buffer member, causing the elastic buffer member to deform, further reducing the pressure pulse generated during the material flow, and further making the material flow smoothly and gently. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the present utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0037] Figure 1 An exploded view of the fluid buffer device provided in the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0038] Figure 2 A top view of the fluid buffer device provided in the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0039] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the fluid flow direction of the fluid buffer device provided in the embodiment of the present utility model;

[0040] Figure 4 For Figure 3 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of part A in

[0041] Description of the reference numerals:

[0042] 1 - guiding main body; 111 - first interface; 112 - second interface; 113 - accommodation chamber;

[0043] 211 - first joint; 212 - second joint;

[0044] 3 - Buffer mechanism; 31 - First guiding baffle; 311 - First connecting section; 312 - Second connecting section; 313 - Shunt section; 314 - First confluence section; 315 - Second confluence section; 32 - Second guiding baffle; 33 - Elastic buffer

[0045] 4 - Vent cap; 411 - Vent hole Detailed implementation mode

[0046] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative work shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0047] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present 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 of the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0048] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "installation", "connection", "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 directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations.

[0049] In addition, the technical features involved in different embodiments of the present utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0050] Embodiment

[0051] In this embodiment, a fluid buffer device is provided, which is applied to intelligent tea drinking equipment, such as Figures 1 to 4As shown in the figure, it includes a guiding body 1 and a buffer mechanism 3. Among them, the guiding body 1 is provided with a first interface 111, a second interface 112 and a receiving chamber 113. The first interface 111 is communicated with the discharge port of the fluid pump through a first connector 211 and a material pipe, and the second interface 112 is communicated with the discharge port of the intelligent tea beverage device through a second connector 212 and a material pipe. The receiving chamber 113 communicates the first interface 111 and the second interface 112; the buffer mechanism 3 is installed in the receiving chamber 113, and the buffer mechanism 3 is arranged between the first interface 111 and the second interface 112 along the flow direction of the material. The buffer mechanism 3 is used to reduce the pressure pulse of the material and divert the material to the second interface 112 under the action of the guiding structure.

[0052] For the fluid buffer device provided in the above embodiment, by providing a first interface 111, a second interface 112 and a receiving chamber 113 at the guiding body 1, and arranging the buffer mechanism 3 in the receiving chamber 113 between the first interface 111 and the second interface 112 along the flow direction of the material, it is convenient for the material to be buffered during the process of moving from the first interface 111 to the second interface 112 driven by the fluid pump, reduce the pressure pulse, improve the flow condition of the material, solve the problem of splashing when the material flows out at the discharge port of the intelligent tea beverage device, and avoid the phenomenon of flavor mixing or even food safety when the material affects the taste of the next cup of tea beverage.

[0053] It can be explained that for the fluid buffer device provided in this embodiment, the selection of the first connector 211 and the second connector 212 is not specifically limited. For example, the first connector 211 and the second connector 212 can be selected as bevel seat connectors, and the material can be composed of one or more of plastics such as PCTG or ABS, or stainless steel.

[0054] It can be explained that for the fluid buffer device provided in this embodiment, the connection method between the first connector 211 and the first interface 111 is selected as threaded connection, and the connection method between the second connector 212 and the second interface 112 is selected as threaded connection.

[0055] It can be explained that for the fluid buffer device provided in this embodiment, the buffer mechanism 3 is not specifically limited, as long as it can buffer the material once or multiple times.

[0056] As one of the implementation manners, the buffer mechanism 3 includes a first guiding baffle 31. At this time, the first guiding baffle 31 includes at least two first connecting segments 311 and two second connecting segments 312. The end portions of the two first connecting segments 311 close to each other are connected and bent to form a flow dividing portion 313 close to the first interface 111 and a first confluence portion 314 close to the second interface 112. The end portions of the two first connecting segments 311 away from each other are respectively connected to the two second connecting segments 312 and are both bent to form a second confluence portion 315 close to the first interface 111.

[0057] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the setting manners of the two first connecting segments 311 and the two second connecting segments 312 are not limited. For example, the two first connecting segments 311 are symmetrically arranged along the connection line direction of the first interface 111 and the second interface 112; and / or the two second connecting segments 312 are symmetrically arranged along the connection direction of the first interface 111 and the second interface 112. Therefore, in this embodiment, two second confluence portions 315 are formed.

[0058] Of course, in other optional implementation manners, a secondary buffering manner can be selected. At this time, the buffer mechanism 3 further includes a second guiding baffle 32. The second guiding baffle 32 is close to the second interface 112. One end of the second guiding baffle 32 is connected to the inner wall of the accommodation chamber 113, and the other end of the second guiding baffle 32 extends toward the direction of the first confluence portion 314 for guiding the material to the second confluence portion 315.

[0059] In the fluid buffer device provided in the above embodiment, through the settings of the first guiding baffle 31 and the second guiding baffle 32, during the process that the material enters the interior of the accommodation chamber 113 from the first interface 111 and flows out from the second interface 112, it will pass through the flow dividing of the flow dividing portion 313 and two confluences through the first confluence portion 314 and the second confluence portion 315, so that the speed of the material flow is reduced during the flow process, buffering is realized, the flow condition of the material is improved, and the problem of splashing when the material flows out at the discharge port of the intelligent tea drink device is solved.

[0060] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the first guiding baffle 31 as a whole presents a "W" shape, and the two second guiding baffles 32 as a whole present an "eight" shape.

[0061] It should be noted that in this embodiment, for the convenience of understanding, as Figure 4 shown, both the first confluence portion 314 and the second confluence portion 315 are marked with dotted arcs.

[0062] Similarly, in this embodiment, there are two second guiding baffles 32, and the two second guiding baffles 32 are symmetrically arranged along the connection direction of the first interface 111 and the second interface 112.

[0063] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the first guiding flap 31, the second guiding flap 32 and the inner wall surface of the accommodating chamber 113 form a guiding structure.

[0064] As Figures 1 to 3 shown, in the fluid buffer device provided in this embodiment, the guiding body 1 is further provided with a through hole, and the through hole communicates with the accommodating chamber 113; the fluid buffer device further includes a breathable cover 4, and the breathable cover 4 is covered at the through hole; the buffer mechanism 3 further includes an elastic buffer member 33, and the elastic buffer member 33 is disposed between the through hole and the breathable cover 4, and the elastic buffer member 33 is used to separate the through hole from the breathable cover 4; wherein, the breathable cover 4 is provided with a breathable hole 411, when the elastic buffer member 33 deforms close to the accommodating chamber 113, the air outside the fluid buffer device flows through the breathable hole 411 to between the elastic buffer member 33 and the breathable cover 4; when the elastic buffer member 33 deforms close to the breathable cover 4, the air between the elastic buffer member 33 and the breathable cover 4 flows through the breathable hole 411 to the outside of the fluid buffer device.

[0065] In the fluid buffer device provided in the above embodiment, by providing a through hole in the guiding body 1 that communicates with the accommodating chamber 113, adding a breathable cover 4 with a breathable hole 411, and an elastic buffer member 33 disposed between the through hole and the breathable cover 4, the pulse formed during the two - stage confluence of the material will act on the elastic buffer member 33, causing the elastic buffer member 33 to deform, reducing the pressure pulse generated during the material flow, enhancing the damping effect, and making the material flow smoothly; in addition, through the setting of the breathable cover 4, the elastic buffer member 33 is completely covered at the through hole, avoiding the overflow of the material inside the guiding body 1, and thus avoiding waste.

[0066] It can be explained that for the fluid buffer device provided in this embodiment, there is no specific limitation on the material selection of the elastic buffer member 33, and it can be selected as a food - grade soft rubber material. It can be composed of one or more of silicone, rubber (TPR), and vulcanized rubber (TPV).

[0067] Furthermore, in this embodiment, for the convenience of cleaning the elastic buffer member 33, a food - grade Teflon coating is applied to the side of the elastic buffer member 33 close to the accommodating chamber 113.

[0068] It can be explained that for the fluid buffer device provided in this embodiment, there is no specific limitation on the material selection of the breathable cover 4, and it can be composed of one or more of food - grade PCTC, ABS, or stainless steel.

[0069] It can be explained that for the convenience of ventilation, in the fluid buffer device provided in this embodiment, the side of the breathable cover 4 close to the elastic buffer member 33 protrudes outward away from the elastic buffer member 33 to form a ventilation chamber.

[0070] It should be noted that for the fluid buffer device provided in this embodiment, in order to facilitate rapid air exchange, a plurality of ventilation holes 411 are provided.

[0071] It should be noted that for the fluid buffer device provided in this embodiment, the ventilation cover 4 and the guiding main body 1 are connected by fasteners. Specifically, in this embodiment, the ventilation cover 4, the elastic buffer 33, and the guiding body are all provided with coaxially arranged connection holes. At this time, fasteners such as bolts are inserted through the connection holes and fastened by nuts. Of course, in other alternative embodiments, the ventilation cover 4 and the elastic buffer 33 are provided with connection holes, and the guiding body is provided with threaded holes. At this time, after fasteners such as bolts are inserted through the connection holes, they are screwed into the threaded holes, and thread glue is applied to the threaded connection part.

[0072] As Figures 1 to 4 shown, when the fluid buffer device provided in this embodiment is in use, under the action of the fluid pump, the material enters the first interface 111 through the hose from the first joint 211, and then enters the accommodation chamber 113. When passing through the diversion part 313 of the first guiding baffle 31, it is divided into two flows. Subsequently, each flow of material undergoes a first confluence at a second confluence part 315. During the first confluence, the elastic buffer 33 deforms close to the ventilation cover 4. At this time, the air between the ventilation cover 4 and the elastic buffer 33 flows to the external environment through the ventilation holes 411. Subsequently, the elastic buffer 33 naturally contracts through its own elastic ability, that is, the elastic buffer 33 relies on its own elastic force to approach the accommodation chamber 113 until it returns to the initial state. During this process, external air enters between the ventilation cover 4 and the elastic buffer 33 through the ventilation holes 411 to complete the first pulse mitigation; then the two flows of material flow to the first confluence part 314 for a second confluence. During the second confluence, the elastic buffer 33 deforms again towards the ventilation cover 4 and then returns again to complete the second pulse mitigation. During this process, the confluent material flows to the second joint 212 through the second interface 112, and flows to the discharge port of the intelligent tea drinking device through the hose, and finally enters the cup body.

[0073] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for clear illustration and not limitations on the implementation manners. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other different forms of changes or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all the implementation manners here. And the obvious changes or modifications derived therefrom are still within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fluid buffer device, applied to intelligent tea drinking equipment, characterized in that: include: A guide body (1), the guide body (1) being provided with a first interface (111), a second interface (112) and a receiving chamber (113), the first interface (111) being connected to a discharge port of a fluid pump via a first joint (211) and a material pipe, the second interface (112) being connected to a discharge port of an intelligent tea drinking device via a second joint (212) and a material pipe, and the receiving chamber (113) connecting the first interface (111) and the second interface (112); A buffer mechanism (3), the buffer mechanism (3) is installed in the accommodating chamber (113), and the buffer mechanism (3) is arranged between the first interface (111) and the second interface (112) along the flow direction of the material, and the buffer mechanism (3) is used to reduce the pressure pulse of the material and guide the material to the second interface (112) under the action of the guide structure.

2. The fluid buffer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The buffer mechanism (3) comprises: A first guide baffle (31), the first guide baffle (31) comprising at least two first connecting sections (311) and two second connecting sections (312), the ends of the two first connecting sections (311) close to each other being connected and bent to form a diversion section (313) arranged close to the first interface (111) and a first confluence section (314) arranged close to the second interface (112), and the ends of the two first connecting sections (311) far away from each other being respectively connected to the two second connecting sections (312) and both bent to form a second confluence section (315) arranged close to the first interface (111).

3. The fluid buffer device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The two first connecting sections (311) are symmetrically arranged along the connection direction of the first interface (111) and the second interface (112); and / or The two second connecting sections (312) are symmetrically arranged along the connection direction between the first interface (111) and the second interface (112).

4. The fluid buffer device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The buffer mechanism (3) further comprises: A second guide baffle (32), wherein the second guide baffle (32) is arranged close to the second interface (112), one end of the second guide baffle (32) is connected to the inner wall of the accommodating chamber (113), and the other end of the second guide baffle (32) extends toward the first confluence portion (314) to guide the material to the second confluence portion (315).

5. The fluid buffer device according to claim 4, characterized in that: Two second guide baffles (32) are provided, and the two second guide baffles (32) are symmetrically arranged along the connection direction between the first interface (111) and the second interface (112).

6. The fluid buffer device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first guide baffle (31), the second guide baffle (32) and the inner wall surface of the accommodating chamber (113) form a guide structure.

7. The fluid buffer device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The guide body (1) is also provided with a through hole, and the through hole is communicated with the accommodating chamber (113); The fluid buffer device further comprises a breathable cover (4), wherein the breathable cover (4) is arranged to cover the through hole; The buffer mechanism (3) further comprises an elastic buffer (33), wherein the elastic buffer (33) is arranged between the through hole and the breathable cover (4), and the elastic buffer (33) is used to separate the through hole from the breathable cover (4); The breathable cover (4) is provided with a breathable hole (411), and when the elastic buffer (33) is deformed close to the accommodating chamber (113), the air outside the fluid buffer device flows through the breathable hole (411) to between the elastic buffer (33) and the breathable cover (4); when the elastic buffer (33) is deformed close to the breathable cover (4), the air between the elastic buffer (33) and the breathable cover (4) flows through the breathable hole to the outside of the fluid buffer device.

8. The fluid buffer device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A side of the breathable cover (4) close to the elastic buffer (33) bulges outward in a direction away from the elastic buffer (33) to form a ventilation chamber.

9. The fluid buffer device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The ventilation holes (411) are provided in plurality.

10. The fluid buffer device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The air permeable cover (4) is connected to the guide body (1) via a fastener.

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