Ice block adding structure with splash-proof function

Abstract

The ice block adding structure with the splash-proof function comprises an assembling component, a funnel is arranged at the front end of the assembling component, a limiting assembly is arranged at the bottom end of the funnel, mounting assemblies are arranged on the two sides of the limiting assembly, a connecting assembly is arranged at the top end of each mounting assembly, and a driving assembly is arranged at the top end of each connecting assembly. A conveying piece is arranged at the top end of the funnel, and a collecting piece is arranged at the bottom end of the limiting assembly. According to the self-service coffee machine, the limiting assembly and the funnel cover the top end of the coffee cup through the arranged limiting assembly and the collecting part, so that sputtered coffee liquid is blocked by the limiting part and the funnel, then the coffee liquid is moved upwards through the driving part, the coffee liquid on the limiting assembly and the funnel can drip into the collecting part to be collected, and the sanitation in the self-service coffee machine is improved; and internal parts of the self-service coffee machine are not easy to pollute, so that the frequency and difficulty of cleaning and maintenance are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of self-service coffee machines, and more specifically, to an ice adding structure with a splash-proof function. Background Art

[0002] With the growth of consumers' demand for coffee quality and personalized experience, the technology of self-service coffee machines focuses on efficient production and precise presentation. In the preparation of traditional iced coffee, ice cubes are directly put into coffee, often causing liquid to splash into the interior of the self-service coffee machine. However, the traditional splash-proof function only prevents coffee liquid from splashing out. However, during use, due to the lack of a function to collect the coffee liquid splashed on the splash-proof structure, the coffee liquid on the splash-proof structure will still drip into the interior of the self-service coffee machine, affecting hygiene.

[0003] For example: The "electric control water inlet and outlet coffee machine" disclosed in the utility model patent (application number: 01215345.1), its specification discloses: including a water receiving basin, a splash-proof nozzle, a water inlet button, a heat pump, a relay, a solenoid valve, and low and high water level float switches. It is characterized in that: the high water level float switch is connected to the relay through a wire, the relay is connected to the solenoid valve through a wire, the solenoid valve is connected to a water connection pipe, the water connection pipe is connected to the splash-proof nozzle in the water receiving basin, a communication pipe is led out from the bottom of the water receiving basin, the communication pipe is connected to the heat pump, the heat pump is respectively connected to the low water level float switch and the relay through wires, and the relay is connected to the water inlet button through a wire. It has a simple structure, reliable performance, and is easy to use; the above patent can prove the defects existing in the prior art.

[0004] Therefore, we make improvements on this and propose an ice adding structure with a splash-proof function. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to address the current lack of a function to collect the coffee liquid splashed on the splash-proof structure in the traditional splash-proof function.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned invention purpose and improve the above problems, the utility model provides an ice adding structure with a splash-proof function, including an assembly component. A funnel is provided at the front end of the assembly component, a limiting component is provided at the bottom end of the funnel, mounting components are provided on both sides of the limiting component, a connecting component is provided at the top end of the mounting component, a driving component is provided at the top end of the connecting component, a transmission member is provided at the top end of the funnel, and a collecting member is provided at the bottom end of the limiting component.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the assembly component includes a fixing plate. A communication port is opened on the fixing plate, sliding connection plates are fixedly provided on both sides of the communication port, a through port is opened in the sliding connection plate, a sliding cylinder is fixedly provided inside the through port, and a connecting frame fixedly connected to the fixing plate is provided above the communication port.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the limiting component includes a mounting disc, an installation opening is provided at the top end of the mounting disc, the installation opening is fixedly connected to the funnel, the bottom end of the funnel extends to the bottom end of the mounting disc, and a limiting groove is provided at the bottom end of the mounting disc.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the installation component includes two mounting plates respectively fixed on both sides of the mounting disc, a sliding rod is fixedly provided at the top end of the mounting plate, and the sliding rod is slidably connected to the inside of the sliding cylinder and extends above the sliding cylinder.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the driving component includes a motor fixedly connected to the inside of the connecting frame, and a connecting cylinder is fixedly provided at the output end of the motor.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the connecting component includes the same connecting plate fixedly connected to the top ends of the two sliding rods, and a threaded rod threadedly connected to the connecting cylinder is fixedly provided at the top end of the connecting plate.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the transmission member includes a connecting pipe, and one end of the connecting pipe is fixedly connected to the top end of the funnel.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the collecting member includes a collecting groove fixed to the bottom end of the fixing plate.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0015] In the solution of the present application:

[0016] 1. By providing the limiting component and the collecting member, it is realized that the coffee cup is covered by the limiting component and the funnel at the top end, so that the splashed coffee liquid is blocked by the limiting member and the funnel. The coffee liquid on the limiting component and the funnel will drip into the collecting member for collection. While preventing the coffee liquid from splashing inside the self-service coffee machine, the blocked coffee liquid can be collected, improving the hygiene inside the self-service coffee machine, making the internal components of the self-service coffee machine less likely to be contaminated, and reducing the frequency and difficulty of cleaning and maintenance, solving the problem in the prior art that the traditional anti-splash function lacks the function of collecting the coffee liquid splashed on the anti-splash structure;

[0017] 2. By providing the funnel, it is realized that due to the design of the funnel with a large inlet and a small outlet, the ice cubes can fall on the inner wall of the funnel, slowing down the falling speed of the ice cubes, thereby reducing the force of the ice cubes falling on the coffee cup, solving the problem in the prior art that due to the too large impact force of the ice cubes falling downward, too much coffee liquid splashes out;

[0018] 3. By means of the provided limiting component, it is possible to position the limiting component and the funnel cover at the top of the coffee cup, thereby better intercepting the splashing coffee liquid and solving the problem of poor interception effect in the prior art. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 FIG. is a schematic structural diagram of the ice adding structure with splash-proof function provided by the present application;

[0020] Figure 2 FIG. is a schematic structural diagram of the funnel in the ice adding structure with splash-proof function provided by the present application;

[0021] Figure 3 FIG. is a schematic structural diagram of the connecting component in the ice adding structure with splash-proof function provided by the present application;

[0022] Figure 4 FIG. is a schematic structural diagram of the assembling component in the ice adding structure with splash-proof function provided by the present application;

[0023] Figure 5 FIG. is a schematic structural diagram of the limiting component in the ice adding structure with splash-proof function provided by the present application.

[0024] Reference numerals in the figures:

[0025] 1. Funnel; 2. Mounting component; 21. Mounting plate; 22. Slide bar; 3. Connecting component; 31. Connecting plate; 32. Threaded rod; 4. Driving component; 41. Motor; 42. Connecting cylinder; 5. Assembling member; 51. Fixed plate; 52. Sliding plate; 53. Slide cylinder; 54. Connecting frame; 55. Communication port; 6. Connecting pipe; 7. Limiting component; 71. Mounting disc; 72. Limiting groove; 8. Collection tank. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0026] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0027] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the present invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments and the features and technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0029] It should be noted that like reference numerals and letters refer to like items in the following drawings. Therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.

[0030] Embodiment 1

[0031] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 , an ice cube adding structure with a splash-proof function, which includes an assembly member 5 for connecting to a self-service coffee machine. A funnel 1 is provided at the front end of the assembly member 5 for dropping ice cubes into the coffee cup. The design with a large inlet and a small outlet allows the ice cubes to fall on the inner wall of the funnel 1, slowing down the falling speed of the ice cubes, thereby reducing the force of the ice cubes falling on the coffee cup. A limiting component 7 is provided at the bottom end of the funnel 1 for stably restricting the coffee cup, enabling the ice cubes inside the funnel 1 to accurately fall into the coffee cup while preventing coffee liquid from splashing. Mounting components 2 are provided on both sides of the limiting component 7. A connecting component 3 is provided at the top end of the mounting component 2. A driving component 4 is provided at the top end of the connecting component 3 for moving the funnel 1 and the limiting component 7 up and down. A transmission member is provided at the top end of the funnel 1 for connecting to an ice bucket on the self-service coffee machine. A collecting member is provided at the bottom end of the limiting component 7 for collecting the coffee liquid that falls from the funnel 1 and the limiting component 7.

[0032] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 4 , the assembly member 5 includes a fixing plate 51 with a communication port 55 opened thereon for allowing the transmission member to connect to the ice bucket on the self-service coffee machine through the communication port 55. Slide connection plates 52 are fixedly provided on both sides of the communication port 55 with through ports opened thereon for connecting to the mounting components 2. A sliding cylinder 53 is fixedly provided inside the through ports. A connecting frame 54 fixedly connected to the fixing plate 51 is provided above the communication port 55 for connecting to the driving component 4.

[0033] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 5 , the limiting component 7 includes a mounting disc 71 with a mounting opening opened at the top end thereof. The mounting opening is fixedly connected to the funnel 1, and the bottom end of the funnel 1 extends to the bottom end of the mounting disc 71, enabling the bottom end of the funnel 1 to extend into the coffee cup, reducing the falling distance of the ice cubes. A limiting groove 72 is opened at the bottom end of the mounting disc 71 for contacting the edge at the top end of the coffee cup, enabling the edge at the top end of the coffee cup to be located inside the limiting groove 72, and positioning the funnel 1 inside the coffee cup.

[0034] Further, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the installation component 2 includes two mounting plates 21 respectively fixed on both sides of the mounting disc 71. At the top of the mounting plate 21, a sliding rod 22 is fixedly provided. The sliding rod 22 is used to cooperate with the activation of the driving component 4 to move the limiting component 7 and the funnel 1 up and down. The sliding rod 22 is slidably connected to the inside of the sliding cylinder 53 and extends above the sliding cylinder 53.

[0035] Further, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 3 , the driving component 4 includes a motor 41 fixedly connected to the inside of the connecting frame 54. At the output end of the motor 41, a connecting cylinder 42 is fixedly provided. The rotation of the connecting cylinder 42 causes the funnel 1 and the limiting component 7 to move up and down through the connecting component 3, so as to contact the top end of the coffee cup.

[0036] Further, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 3 , the connecting component 3 includes the same connecting plate 31 fixedly connected to the top ends of the two sliding rods 22. At the top of the connecting plate 31, a threaded rod 32 threadedly connected to the connecting cylinder 42 is fixedly provided. Through the threaded connection between the threaded rod 32 and the connecting cylinder 42, when the motor 41 starts, it drives the connecting cylinder 42 to rotate, thereby driving the threaded rod 32 and the connecting plate 31 to move up and down.

[0037] Embodiment 2

[0038] The ice adding structure with splash-proof function provided in Embodiment 1 is further optimized. Specifically, as shown in Figure 1 , the transmission member includes a connecting pipe 6. One end of the connecting pipe 6 is fixedly connected to the top end of the funnel 1, and the other end of the connecting pipe 6 is used to connect to an ice bucket on a self-service coffee machine.

[0039] Further, as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 4 , the collecting member includes a collecting groove 8 fixed to the bottom end of the fixing plate 51. The collecting groove 8 is used to collect the coffee liquid dripping from the funnel 1 and the mounting disc 71. By providing a pipeline communicated with the inside of the collecting groove at the bottom end of the collecting groove 8, the coffee liquid inside the collecting groove then flows to the recycling place on the self-service coffee machine. The recycled coffee liquid can be used for further processing and utilization, such as being used as a plant fertilizer.

[0040] The usage process of the ice adding structure with splash-proof function provided by the present utility model is as follows:

[0041] When adding ice cubes by moving the coffee cup under the limiting component 7 through the mobile device in the self-service coffee machine, start the motor 41 to drive the connecting cylinder 42 to rotate, so that the threaded rod 32 and the connecting plate 31 drive the sliding rod 22 to move downward, making the top of the coffee cup contact the top inside the limiting groove 72, placing the funnel 1 inside the coffee cup. Through the connecting pipe 6, the ice cubes fall on the inner wall of the funnel 1, and then through the outlet at the bottom of the funnel 1, the ice cubes fall into the coffee cup. The rapid contact and collision between the ice cubes and the liquid cause the coffee liquid to splash, and the coffee liquid is blocked by the limiting component 7 and the bottom of the funnel 1;

[0042] At this time, the ice cube addition is completed. Start the motor 41 to rotate in the reverse direction to drive the connecting component 3 and the mounting component 2 to move upward, so that the limiting component 7 and the funnel 1 move upward to separate from the coffee cup. Drive the coffee cup to move away through the mobile device, and the coffee liquid inside the limiting groove 72 will fall into the collection tank 8 below for collection.

[0043] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, terms such as "installation", "connection", "connection", "fixation", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or communicable with each other; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and can be the communication inside two components or the interaction relationship between two components, unless otherwise clearly limited. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0044] Obviously, the above-described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of them. The drawings show the preferred embodiments of the present invention, but do not limit the patent scope of the present invention. The present invention can be implemented in many different forms. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the understanding of the disclosed content of the present invention more thorough and comprehensive. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for those skilled in the art, they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing specific embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements for some of the technical features. Any equivalent structure directly or indirectly using the content of the specification and drawings of the present invention in other related technical fields is equally within the scope of the patent protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An ice adding structure with splash-proof function, characterized in that: The invention comprises an assembly component (5), wherein a funnel (1) is provided at the front end of the assembly component (5), a limit assembly (7) is provided at the bottom end of the funnel (1), mounting components (2) are provided on both sides of the limit assembly (7), a connection component (3) is provided at the top end of the mounting component (2), a drive component (4) is provided at the top end of the connection component (3), a transmission component is provided at the top end of the funnel (1), and a collecting component is provided at the bottom end of the limit assembly (7).

2. The ice adding structure with splash-proof function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The assembly component (5) comprises a fixing plate (51), a connecting opening (55) is provided on the fixing plate (51), sliding plates (52) are fixedly provided on both sides of the connecting opening (55), a through opening is provided on the sliding plate (52), a sliding cylinder (53) is fixedly provided inside the through opening, and a connecting frame (54) fixedly connected to the fixing plate (51) is provided above the connecting opening (55).

3. The ice adding structure with splash-proof function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting assembly (7) comprises a mounting plate (71), a mounting opening is provided at the top of the mounting plate (71), the mounting opening is fixedly connected to the funnel (1), the bottom end of the funnel (1) extends to the bottom end of the mounting plate (71), and a limiting groove (72) is provided at the bottom end of the mounting plate (71).

4. The ice adding structure with splash-proof function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mounting assembly (2) comprises two mounting plates (21) respectively fixed to two sides of the mounting plate (71), a sliding rod (22) being fixedly provided at the top of the mounting plate (21), the sliding rod (22) being slidably connected to the inside of the sliding cylinder (53) and extending to the top of the sliding cylinder (53).

5. The ice adding structure with splash-proof function according to claim 4, characterized in that: The driving assembly (4) comprises a motor (41) fixedly connected to the interior of the connecting frame (54), and a connecting cylinder (42) is fixedly provided at the output end of the motor (41).

6. The ice adding structure with splash-proof function according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connection assembly (3) comprises a common connection plate (31) fixedly connected to the top ends of the two sliding rods (22), and a threaded rod (32) threadedly connected to the connection tube (42) is fixedly provided at the top end of the connection plate (31).

7. The ice adding structure with splash-proof function according to claim 6, characterized in that: The transmission member comprises a connecting pipe (6), one end of the connecting pipe (6) being fixedly connected to the top end of the funnel (1).

8. The ice adding structure with splash-proof function according to claim 6, characterized in that: The collecting member comprises a collecting trough (8) fixed to the bottom end of the fixing plate (51).

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