Milk foaming device and coffee machine
By setting up the main channel and milk inflow channel connected to the mixing chamber on the milk container, the existing milk foaming device has solved the problem of many parts and complicated disassembly and washing, achieving convenient cleaning and reducing parts.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421896792.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-07
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-07
AI Technical Summary
The existing milk foaming device has many parts, disassembly and cleaning is complicated, with many sanitary dead corners and milk stains are prone to odor, and special tools are needed to clean the straw.
A milk foaming device is designed. The milk container is equipped with a main channel and a milk inflow channel that communicate with the mixing chamber. The outer ends of the main channel and the milk inflow channel are open, which is easy to clean after disassembly, and can be closed and reduced parts after assembly.
Simplifies the disassembly and cleaning process, reduces parts, eliminates milk straws, improves cleaning convenience and sealing, and avoids odor from milk stains.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of milk foaming, in particular to a milk foaming device and a coffee machine. Background Art
[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards, fragrant and delicious coffee has become an essential item in people's lives. In particular, Italian coffee with milk foam is extremely popular among people. Currently, the existing coffee machines are equipped with milk foaming devices, which are configured to transport milk and introduce steam into the milk to mix into milk foam.
[0003] However, the existing milk foaming devices have many components. All the parts that the milk passes through need to be disassembled for cleaning. Disassembly and cleaning are very cumbersome. After drying, they need to be reassembled before use. There are many sanitary dead corners, which are not easy to clean thoroughly, and milk stains are prone to stink. Moreover, the milk is sucked up by a straw, and the straw requires special tools to be cleaned thoroughly. The entire structure has many parts, and disassembly and cleaning are cumbersome. Summary of the Utility Model
[0004] (1) Technical Problems to be Solved
[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a milk foaming device and a coffee machine. A main channel communicating with a mixing chamber and a milk inflow channel communicating with the main channel are provided on a milk container. The outer ends of the main channel and the milk inflow channel are open. After the milk container is removed from the milk bracket, the main channel and the milk inflow channel can be easily cleaned. After the milk container is assembled to the milk bracket, the main channel and the milk inflow channel can be closed, thus reducing many parts. Disassembly and cleaning are very convenient, and the milk straw is also eliminated.
[0006] (2) Technical Solutions
[0007] The solution adopted by the utility model to solve the above technical problems is a milk foaming device, which includes a milk bracket and a milk container assembled on the milk bracket for containing milk. Wherein, the milk container is provided with a mixing chamber and a main channel communicating with the mixing chamber. The two ends of the main channel along its flow direction are respectively provided with a mixing inlet communicating with the mixing chamber and a steam inlet communicating with a steam inflow channel. A milk inflow channel communicating with the main channel is provided downstream between the steam inlet and the mixing inlet of the main channel, and an air inlet is provided upstream between the steam inlet and the mixing inlet of the main channel. Moreover, the outer ends of the main channel and the milk inflow channel are open and can cooperate with the milk bracket to form the closed main channel and milk inflow channel. The milk bracket includes the steam inflow channel.
[0008] In some embodiments, the main channel and the milk inflow channel are integrally in a T-shape on the milk container.
[0009] Specifically, steam enters the steam inlet of the main channel through the steam inflow channel on the milk bracket. And on the path from the main channel to the mixing chamber, the rapid passage of steam will form a negative pressure area near the main channel in the milk inflow channel, so as to suck milk from the milk container and flow along the milk inflow channel towards the main channel, enabling the milk and steam to mix and flow towards the mixing chamber, where the air entering through the air inlet can be mixed, so that the steam, milk and air are fully and evenly mixed, thus forming delicate milk foam.
[0010] With the above solution, a main channel communicating with the mixing chamber and a milk inflow channel communicating with the main channel are provided on the milk container; the outer ends of the main channel and the milk inflow channel are open. After the milk container is disassembled from the milk bracket, the main channel and the milk inflow channel can be easily cleaned; and after the milk container is assembled to the milk bracket, the main channel and the milk inflow channel can be closed, thus reducing many parts, making disassembly and cleaning very convenient, and also eliminating the milk straw.
[0011] In some embodiments, a first milk inlet and a second milk inlet are respectively arranged along the flowing direction of the milk inflow channel. The first milk inlet communicates with the milk container, and the second milk inlet communicates with the main channel; and the first milk inlet is relatively arranged downstream of the second milk inlet.
[0012] With the above solution, on the path of the steam flowing along the main channel towards the mixing chamber, due to the rapid passage of the steam, a negative pressure area will be formed near the second milk inlet in the milk inflow channel, sucking the milk in the milk container into the first milk inlet, flowing along the milk inflow channel towards the main channel, and entering the main channel through the second milk inlet to be mixed with the steam.
[0013] In some embodiments, the main channel is sequentially provided with a first channel, a second channel and a third channel along its flowing direction. The first channel communicates with the steam inflow channel, the second channel communicates with the milk inflow channel, and the third channel communicates with the air inlet; and, the size of the second channel in the width direction is smaller than the size of the first channel in the width direction, and the size of the third channel in the width direction gradually increases along the flowing direction.
[0014] In some embodiments, the second channel communicates with the second milk inlet.
[0015] With the above solution, since the path at the second channel and the second milk inlet suddenly becomes narrower compared to the first channel, the steam pressure passing through will increase and the speed will become faster. As a result, a negative pressure area will be formed near the second milk inlet in the milk inflow channel, and the milk can be sucked into the main channel and mixed with the steam. After the steam is mixed with the milk and enters the third channel, it will be mixed with the air entering from the air inlet in the third channel and then enter the mixing chamber, enabling the steam, milk, and air to be fully and evenly mixed, thereby forming delicate milk foam. At the same time, due to the large size of the first channel, the steam flowing into the channel will impact the outer wall of the milk container placed in the first channel, thereby reducing the impact force of the steam and making its flow smoother.
[0016] In some embodiments, the outer wall of the milk container bulges outward to form a protruding wall, and the main channel and the milk inflow channel are formed inside the protruding wall; moreover, the air inlet is provided on the protruding wall along its protruding direction.
[0017] In some embodiments, the protruding wall is in a T shape on the milk container.
[0018] In some embodiments, the outer wall of the milk container is recessed inward to form the mixing chamber, and the main channel communicates with the mixing chamber through the mixing inlet.
[0019] In some embodiments, the mixing chamber and the protruding wall are respectively provided on two side walls of the milk container, and the two side walls intersect. Then, by opening a mixing inlet at one end of the main channel, the main channel and the mixing chamber can be connected.
[0020] In some embodiments, a nozzle member is connected to one end of the mixing chamber away from the milk container.
[0021] In some embodiments, the outer wall of the milk container bulges outward along the periphery of the mixing chamber to form a mounting wall, and the nozzle member is rotatably connected to the mounting wall, so that the angle of the nozzle member can be adjusted to adapt to cup bodies of different heights.
[0022] With the above solution, the inside of the nozzle member communicates with the mixing chamber to discharge the mixed milk foam from the nozzle member.
[0023] In some embodiments, a sealing member is provided between the milk bracket and the milk container, and the sealing member can seal the main channel and the milk inflow channel; moreover, a perforation is provided on the sealing member to communicate the steam inflow channel and the main channel.
[0024] In some embodiments, the milk bracket is provided with a receiving groove for receiving the sealing member.
[0025] In some embodiments, the seal is T-shaped to fit the main channel and the milk inlet channel; then the receiving groove is also T-shaped to snap the seal onto the milk holder, making the seal between the milk container and the milk holder better.
[0026] With the above solution, the setting of the seal can improve the seal between the main channel and the milk inlet channel to prevent milk leakage.
[0027] In some embodiments, the milk holder includes a main holder that can wrap part of the outer wall of the milk container, and a base provided at the bottom of the main holder to support the milk container; an opening is provided at the top of the milk container, and a lid is connected to the opening, and the lid can close or open the opening.
[0028] In some embodiments, a limiting portion for restricting the axial movement and radial movement of the milk container is provided at the top of the main holder, and a radial limiting portion for restricting the radial movement of the milk container is provided on the base.
[0029] In some embodiments, the limiting portion includes an inverted shaft body formed at the top of the main holder, and a recess is provided at the bottom of the shaft body. Correspondingly, a protrusion that can be adapted to the recess is provided at the top of the milk container; through the cooperation of the protrusion and the recess, the top of the milk container is locked on the main holder; the radial limiting portion includes a jack formed on the base, and correspondingly, a plug that can be adapted to the jack is provided at the bottom of the milk container; through the cooperation of the plug and the jack, the bottom of the milk container is locked on the base; thus, after the milk container is assembled to the milk holder, the fastening degree is high, it is not easy to separate, and the structure is simple, which is conducive to disassembly and assembly and convenient for subsequent cleaning.
[0030] The solution adopted by the present utility model to solve the above technical problems is a coffee machine, including the milk foaming device as described above.
[0031] In some embodiments, the coffee machine includes a machine body, a steam generator is provided in the machine body, and an outlet of the steam generator communicates with a steam inlet channel of the milk foaming device located on the milk holder to provide steam for milk foaming; the machine body is further provided with a coffee brewing device, and the coffee brewing device has a coffee liquid outlet, and an outlet of a nozzle member of the milk foaming device is arranged close to the coffee liquid outlet; and, since the nozzle member can rotate, the position of the outlet of the nozzle member can be adjusted according to the height of the cup body, so that the milk foam can better flow into the cup body and will not splash.
[0032] (III) Beneficial effects
[0033] Compared with the prior art, the utility model designs a milk foaming device and a coffee machine.
[0034] (1) The utility model is provided with a main channel communicating with the mixing chamber and a milk inflow channel communicating with the main channel on the milk container; the outer ends of the main channel and the milk inflow channel are open. After the milk container is disassembled from the milk bracket, the main channel and the milk inflow channel can be easily cleaned; and after the milk container is assembled to the milk bracket, the main channel and the milk inflow channel can be closed, thus reducing many parts, and the disassembly and cleaning are very convenient, and the milk straw is also cancelled.
[0035] (2) In the utility model, the path of the second channel and the second milk inlet is suddenly narrowed relative to the first channel, which will cause the steam pressure passing through to become larger and the speed to become faster, so that a negative pressure area is formed near the second milk inlet of the milk inflow channel, and then the milk can be sucked into the main channel to be mixed with the steam; after the steam is mixed with the milk and enters the third channel, it will be mixed with the air entering from the air inlet in the third channel and then enter the mixing chamber, so that the steam, milk and air are fully and evenly mixed, thus forming delicate milk foam; at the same time, due to the large size of the first channel, the steam flowing into the channel will impact the outer wall of the milk container placed in the first channel, thereby reducing the impact force of the steam and making its flow smoother.
[0036] (3) Through the setting of the sealing member, the utility model can improve the sealing performance of the main channel and the milk inflow channel to prevent milk leakage.
[0037] (4) The nozzle member of the utility model can rotate, so that the position of the outlet of the nozzle member can be adjusted according to the height of the cup body, so that the milk foam can better flow into the cup body without splashing. Description of the Drawings
[0038] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the drawings required to be used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained according to these drawings without creative efforts.
[0039] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of a milk foaming device according to Embodiment 1;
[0040] Figure 2 For Figure 1 The enlarged schematic diagram at A in
[0041] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of a milk foaming device according to Embodiment 1;
[0042] Figure 4 Another perspective structural schematic diagram of the milk foaming device of Example 1;
[0043] Figure 5 is Figure 4 The cross-sectional view taken along line B-B in
[0044] Figure 6 is Figure 5 The enlarged schematic diagram at position D in
[0045] Figure 7 is Figure 4 The cross-sectional view taken along line C-C in
[0046] Figure 8 is Figure 7 The enlarged schematic diagram at position E in
[0047] Figure 9 is Figure 7 The enlarged schematic diagram at position F in
[0048] Figure 10 is Figure 7 The enlarged schematic diagram at position G in
[0049] Figure 11 Structural schematic diagram of the milk container of Example 1;
[0050] Figure 12 is Figure 11 The enlarged schematic diagram at position H in
[0051] Figure 13 Structural schematic diagram of the coffee machine of Example 2.
[0052] The corresponding component names for the respective reference numerals in the figure are: 100, milk foaming device; 101, milk bracket; 1011, steam inlet channel; 1012, main bracket; 1013, base; 1014, cover body; 1015, restricting portion; 1015a, shaft body; 1015b, recessed portion; 1016, radial restricting portion; 1016a, jack; 1017, receiving groove; 102, milk container; 1021, raised wall; 1022, opening portion; 1023, mounting wall; 1024, raised portion; 1025, plug-in member; 103, mixing chamber; 104, main channel; 1041, mixing inlet; 1042, steam inlet; 1043, air inlet; 1044, first channel; 1045, second channel; 1046, third channel; 105, milk inlet channel; 1051, first milk inlet; 1052, second milk inlet; 1053, negative pressure area; 106, nozzle member; 107, sealing member; 1071, perforation; 200, machine body. Detailed implementation manners
[0053] The specific embodiments of the present utility model will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present utility model, but cannot be used to limit the scope of the present utility model.
[0054] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly defined 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 directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two components. 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 situations.
[0055] The following illustrates the implementation manners of the present application through specific examples. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present application from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. The present application can also be implemented or applied through other different specific implementation manners. Various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present application. It should be noted that, without conflict, the following embodiments and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts belong to the scope of protection of the present application.
[0056] It should also be noted that the following describes various aspects of the embodiments within the scope of the appended claims. It should be obvious that the aspects described herein can be embodied in a wide variety of forms, and any specific structure and / or function described herein is illustrative only. Based on the present application, those skilled in the art should understand that one aspect described herein can be implemented independently of any other aspect, and two or more of these aspects can be combined in various ways. For example, any number and aspects described herein can be used to implement the device and / or practice the method. In addition, this device and / or this method can be implemented using other structures and / or functions in addition to one or more of the aspects described herein.
[0057] It should also be noted that the drawings provided in the following embodiments only illustrate the basic concept of the present application schematically. The drawings only show the components related to the present application, rather than being drawn according to the number, shape, and size of the components in actual implementation. The types, quantities, and proportions of the components in actual implementation can be arbitrarily changed, and the component layout type may also be more complex.
[0058] In addition, in the following description, specific details are provided to facilitate a thorough understanding of the examples. However, those skilled in the art will understand that the examples can be practiced without these specific details.
[0059] The following describes, with reference to the accompanying drawings, the technical solutions provided by the embodiments of the present application.
[0060] Embodiment 1:
[0061] As Figures 1 - 12As shown, this embodiment provides a milk foaming device, including a milk bracket 101 and a milk container 102 assembled on the milk bracket 101 for containing milk. Among them, the milk container 102 is provided with a mixing chamber 103 and a main channel 104 communicating with the mixing chamber 103. At both ends of the main channel 104 along its flow direction, there are respectively a mixing inlet 1041 communicating with the mixing chamber 103 and a steam inlet 1042 communicating with a steam inflow channel 1011. Downstream of the main channel 104 between the steam inlet 1042 and the mixing inlet 1041, there is a milk inflow channel 105 communicating with the main channel 104. Upstream of the main channel 104 between the steam inlet 1042 and the mixing inlet 1041, there is an air inlet 1043. And the outer ends of the main channel 104 and the milk inflow channel 105 are open, and can cooperate with the milk bracket 101 to form the closed main channel 104 and milk inflow channel 105. The milk bracket 101 includes the steam inflow channel 1011. In some embodiments, the main channel 104 and the milk inflow channel 105 are integrally in a T shape on the milk container 102. Specifically, steam enters the steam inlet 1042 of the main channel 104 through the steam inflow channel 1011 on the milk bracket 101. And on the path from the main channel 104 flowing towards the mixing chamber 103, the rapid passage of steam will form a negative pressure area 1053 near the main channel 104 in the milk inflow channel 105, so as to suck milk from the milk container 102 and flow along the milk inflow channel 105 towards the main channel 104 direction, making the milk and steam mix, and flow towards the mixing chamber 103 direction, and can mix the air entering from the air inlet 1043, so that the steam, milk and air are fully and evenly mixed, thus forming delicate milk foam. Adopting the above scheme, on the milk container 102, there are provided a main channel 104 communicating with the mixing chamber 103 and a milk inflow channel 105 communicating with the main channel 104. The outer ends of the main channel 104 and the milk inflow channel 105 are open. After disassembling the milk container 102 from the milk bracket 101, the main channel 104 and the milk inflow channel 105 can be easily cleaned. And after assembling the milk container 102 to the milk bracket 101, the main channel 104 and the milk inflow channel 105 can be closed, thus reducing a lot of parts, and the disassembly and cleaning are very convenient, and the milk straw is also cancelled.
[0062] In some embodiments, a first milk inlet 1051 and a second milk inlet 1052 are respectively arranged along the flowing direction of the milk inflow channel 105. The first milk inlet 1051 communicates with the milk container 102, and the second milk inlet 1052 communicates with the main channel 104; and the first milk inlet 1051 is relatively arranged downstream of the second milk inlet 1052. With the above solution, on the path where the steam flows along the main channel 104 towards the mixing chamber 103, due to the rapid passage of the steam, a negative pressure area 1053 will be formed near the second milk inlet 1052 of the milk inflow channel 105, sucking the milk in the milk container 102 into the first milk inlet 1051, flowing along the milk inflow channel 105 towards the main channel 104, and entering the main channel 104 through the second milk inlet 1052 to be mixed with the steam.
[0063] In some embodiments, a first channel 1044, a second channel 1045 and a third channel 1046 are sequentially arranged along the flowing direction of the main channel 104. The first channel 1044 communicates with the steam inflow channel 1011, the second channel 1045 communicates with the milk inflow channel 105, and the third channel 1046 communicates with the air inlet 1043; and, the size of the second channel 1045 in the width direction is smaller than the size of the first channel 1044 in the width direction, and the size of the third channel 1046 in the width direction gradually increases along the flowing direction. In some embodiments, the second channel 1045 communicates with the second milk inlet 1052. With the above solution, since the path at the second channel 1045 and the second milk inlet 1052 suddenly becomes narrower compared to the first channel 1044, the steam pressure passing through will increase and the speed will become faster, thereby forming a negative pressure area 1053 near the second milk inlet 1052 of the milk inflow channel 105, so that the milk can be sucked into the main channel 104 to be mixed with the steam; and after the steam is mixed with the milk and enters the third channel 1046, it will be mixed with the air entering through the air inlet 1043 in the third channel 1046 and then enter the mixing chamber 103, making the steam, milk and air fully and evenly mixed, thereby forming delicate milk foam; at the same time, since the size of the first channel 1044 is large, the steam entering from the steam inflow channel 1011 will impact the outer wall of the milk container 102 placed in the first channel 1044, thereby reducing the impact force of the steam and making its flow smoother.
[0064] In some embodiments, an outwardly protruding raised wall 1021 is formed on the outer wall of the milk container 102, and the main channel 104 and the milk inflow channel 105 are formed within the raised wall 1021; moreover, an air inlet 1043 is provided along the protruding direction of the raised wall 1021. In some embodiments, the raised wall 1021 is in a T shape on the milk container 102. In some embodiments, an inwardly concave mixing chamber 103 is formed on the outer wall of the milk container 102, and the main channel 104 communicates with the mixing chamber 103 through the mixing inlet 1041. In some embodiments, the mixing chamber 103 and the raised wall 1021 are respectively provided on two side walls of the milk container 102, and the two side walls intersect. Then, by opening a mixing inlet 1041 at one end of the main channel 104, the main channel 104 and the mixing chamber 103 can be connected.
[0065] In some embodiments, a nozzle member 106 is connected to one end of the mixing chamber 103 away from the milk container 102. In some embodiments, an installation wall 1023 is formed on the outer wall of the milk container 102 to protrude outward along the periphery of the mixing chamber 103, and the nozzle member 106 is rotatably connected to the installation wall 1023, so that the angle of the nozzle member 106 can be adjusted to adapt to cups of different heights. With the above solution, the interior of the nozzle member 106 communicates with the mixing chamber 103 to allow the mixed milk foam to flow out from the nozzle member 106.
[0066] In some embodiments, a seal 107 is provided between the milk holder 101 and the milk container 102, and the seal 107 can seal the main channel 104 and the milk inflow channel 105; moreover, a perforation 1071 is provided on the seal 107 to communicate the steam inflow channel 1011 and the main channel 104. In some embodiments, the milk holder 101 is provided with a receiving groove 1017 for receiving the seal 107. In some embodiments, the seal 107 is in a T shape to fit the main channel 104 and the milk inflow channel 105; then the receiving groove 1017 is also in a T shape to snap the seal 107 onto the milk holder 101, making the seal between the milk container 102 and the milk holder 101 better. With the above solution, the provision of the seal 107 can improve the seal of the main channel 104 and the milk inflow channel 105 to prevent milk from leaking out.
[0067] In some embodiments, the milk holder 101 includes a main holder 1012 capable of covering an outer wall of a part of the milk container 102, and a base 1013 provided at a bottom end of the main holder 1012 for supporting the milk container 102; an opening 1022 is provided at a top end of the milk container 102, and a cover 1014 is connected to the opening 1022, and the cover 1014 can close or open the opening 1022. In some embodiments, a limiting part 1015 for restricting axial movement and radial movement of the milk container 102 is provided at a top end of the main holder 1012, and a radial limiting part 1016 for restricting radial movement of the milk container 102 is provided on the base 1013. In some embodiments, the limiting part 1015 includes an inverted shaft body 1015a formed at the top end of the main holder 1012, and a recessed part 1015b is provided at a bottom end of the shaft body 1015a. Correspondingly, a protruding part 1024 capable of being adapted to the recessed part 1015b is provided at the top end of the milk container 102; through the cooperation of the protruding part 1024 and the recessed part 1015b, the top end of the milk container 102 is locked on the main holder 1012; the radial limiting part 1016 includes a socket 1016a formed on the base 1013. Correspondingly, a plug 1025 capable of being adapted to the socket 1016a is provided at the bottom of the milk container 102; through the cooperation of the plug 1025 and the socket 1016a, the bottom end of the milk container 102 is locked on the base 1013; thus, after the milk container 102 is assembled to the milk holder 101, the fastening degree is high, it is not easy to separate, and the structure is simple, which is beneficial to disassembly and assembly and convenient for subsequent cleaning.
[0068] Embodiment Two:
[0069] As Figures 1 - 13 shown, this embodiment provides a coffee machine, including the milk foaming device 100 as in Embodiment One above. In some embodiments, the coffee machine includes a machine body 200, a steam generator is provided in the machine body 200, and an outlet of the steam generator communicates with a steam inlet channel 1011 of the milk foaming device 100 located on the milk holder 101 to provide steam for milk foaming; the machine body 200 is further provided with a coffee brewing device which has a coffee liquid outlet, and an outlet of a nozzle member 106 of the milk foaming device 100 is arranged close to the coffee liquid outlet; and, since the nozzle member 106 can rotate, the position of the outlet of the nozzle member 106 can be adjusted according to the height of the cup body, so that the milk foam can better flow into the cup body and will not splash.
[0070] The same or similar parts among the various embodiments in this specification can be referred to each other, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments.
[0071] As described above, this is only the specific implementation manner of the present application, but the protection scope of the present application is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily thought of by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present application should be covered within the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the present application shall be subject to the protection scope of the claims.
Claims
1. A milk frothing device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a milk support (101) and a milk container (102) assembled on the milk support (101) for containing milk; wherein the milk container (102) is provided with a mixing chamber (103) and a main channel (104) communicating with the mixing chamber (103); the main channel (104) is provided with a mixing inlet (1041) communicating with the mixing chamber (103) and a steam inlet (1042) communicating with a steam inlet channel (1011) at both ends along the flow direction thereof; the main channel (104) is located between the steam inlet (1042) and the mixing inlet (1041). A milk inflow channel (105) communicating with the main channel (104) is arranged downstream between the steam inlet (1042) and the mixing inlet (1041); an air inlet (1043) is arranged upstream of the main channel (104) between the steam inlet (1042) and the mixing inlet (1041); and the outer ends of the main channel (104) and the milk inflow channel (105) are arranged to be open, and can cooperate with the milk support (101) to form the main channel (104) and the milk inflow channel (105) which are closed; and the milk support (101) includes the steam inflow channel (1011).
2. The milk frothing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The milk inlet channel (105) is provided with a first milk inlet (1051) and a second milk inlet (1052) along the flow direction thereof; the first milk inlet (1051) is communicated with the milk container (102), and the second milk inlet (1052) is communicated with the main channel (104); and the first milk inlet (1051) is relatively arranged downstream of the second milk inlet (1052).
3. The milk frothing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main channel (104) is provided with a first channel (1044), a second channel (1045) and a third channel (1046) in sequence along the flow direction thereof; the first channel (1044) is communicated with the steam inflow channel (1011); the second channel (1045) is communicated with the milk inflow channel (105); and the third channel (1046) is communicated with the air inlet (1043); and the size of the second channel (1045) in the width direction is smaller than the size of the first channel (1044) in the width direction, and the size of the third channel (1046) in the width direction gradually increases along the flow direction.
4. The milk frothing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the milk container (102) protrudes outward to form a protruding wall (1021), and the main channel (104) and the milk inflow channel (105) are formed in the protruding wall (1021); and the protruding wall (1021) is provided with the air inlet (1043) along its protruding direction.
5. The milk frothing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the milk container (102) is recessed inward to form the mixing chamber (103), and the main channel (104) is communicated with the mixing chamber (103) through the mixing inlet (1041).
6. The milk frothing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the mixing chamber (103) away from the milk container (102) is connected to a nozzle member (106).
7. The milk frothing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing member (107) is provided between the milk support (101) and the milk container (102), and the sealing member (107) is capable of closing the main channel (104) and the milk inflow channel (105); and the sealing member (107) is provided with a through hole (1071) capable of connecting the steam inflow channel (1011) and the main channel (104).
8. The milk frothing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The milk support (101) comprises a main support (1012) capable of covering a portion of the outer wall of the milk container (102), and a base (1013) arranged at the bottom end of the main support (1012) and capable of supporting the milk container (102); an opening (1022) is arranged at the top end of the milk container (102), and a cover (1014) is connected to the opening (1022), and the cover (1014) is capable of closing or opening the opening (1022).
9. The milk frothing device according to claim 8, characterized in that: A limiting portion (1015) capable of limiting the axial movement and radial movement of the milk container (102) is provided at the top end of the main support (1012), and a radial limiting portion (1016) capable of limiting the radial movement of the milk container (102) is provided on the base (1013).
10. A coffee machine, characterized in that: It comprises a milk frothing device (100) as described in any one of claims 1 to 9 above.