Liquid outlet structure of beverage dispenser

Abstract

The liquid outlet structure of the beverage dispenser comprises a hollow base and a liquid outlet box, the base is fixedly connected to a machine body of the beverage dispenser, a first opening is formed in the front face of the base, a baffle is arranged on the outer edge of the first opening, and a second opening opposite to the first opening is formed in the back face of the liquid outlet box. A sliding groove for the baffle to slide is formed in the side wall of the second opening, a positioning hole is formed in the sliding groove, a positioning seat is arranged in the liquid outlet box, a spring and a positioning ball are arranged in the positioning seat, and the positioning ball extends into the positioning hole under the action of the spring and is embedded in a wave-shaped groove in the surface of the baffle, so that the liquid outlet box can move relative to the base and keep static. The liquid outlet box is matched with the baffle of the first opening of the base through the sliding groove of the second opening, so that the liquid outlet box moves relative to the base, and the positioning ball in the positioning seat in the liquid outlet box is embedded and pressed in the wave-shaped groove in the surface of the baffle under the action of the spring, so that the liquid outlet box is accurately and stably positioned after being static; and after long-term use, the positioning effect is still good.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of beverage machines, and particularly to a liquid outlet structure of a beverage machine. Background Art

[0002] Beverage machines such as coffee machines and instant hot water dispensers, as machines that can conveniently and quickly provide beverages, are currently widely used in multiple places such as homes and offices. Users can obtain different beverages such as hot water and coffee that they need by operating the beverage machine according to their own preferences. Moreover, users can directly use their own cups to hold the beverages, without the need to use uniformly standard cups like commercial beverage machines. However, since the cups used by each person are different, the beverage machine needs to be able to hold beverages with cups of different heights.

[0003] CN201520931590.X, a coffee outlet structure of a coffee machine, includes a machine shell and a coffee outlet assembly. The coffee outlet assembly includes a water outlet sliding seat connected to the machine shell and a housing covering the outside of the water outlet sliding seat. The water outlet sliding seat is slidably connected to the machine shell up and down, and mutually cooperating chutes and sliding strips are provided on the relative sliding surfaces of the water outlet sliding seat and the machine shell. In addition, an arc-shaped elastic support piece in a potential energy state is provided along the sliding direction. In the present utility model, when the water outlet sliding seat is stationary, the elastic support piece plays a certain limiting role on the water outlet sliding seat, which is beneficial to the positioning of the water outlet sliding seat. In this technical solution, elastic friction between the elastic support piece and the water outlet sliding seat is used for limiting, and the accuracy and stability of positioning are insufficient. After long-term use, wear and reduced elasticity of the elastic support piece will further affect the limiting effect. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the present utility model is to provide a liquid outlet structure of a beverage machine, to solve the problem that in the prior art, elastic friction between an elastic support piece and a water outlet sliding seat is used for limiting, and the accuracy and stability of positioning are insufficient, and after long-term use, wear and reduced elasticity of the elastic support piece will further affect the limiting effect, so as to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art.

[0005] The present utility model provides a liquid outlet structure of a beverage machine through the following technical solutions, which includes a hollow base and a liquid outlet box. The base is fixedly connected to the body of the beverage machine. The front surface of the base has a first opening, and a baffle is provided at the outer edge of the first opening. The back surface of the liquid outlet box has a second opening opposite to the first opening, and a chute for the baffle to slide is provided on the side wall of the second opening. A positioning hole is opened on the chute. A positioning seat is provided in the liquid outlet box, and a spring and a positioning bead are provided in the positioning seat. The positioning bead extends into the positioning hole under the action of the spring and is pressed into a corrugated groove on the surface of the baffle, so that the liquid outlet box moves relative to the base when an external force is applied, and remains stationary after the external force is removed.

[0006] Further, the liquid outlet box includes a panel, and the positioning seat is arranged on the inner wall of the panel.

[0007] Further, a closed chamber is provided at the lower part of the liquid outlet box, and the inlet of the chamber is connected to the liquid outlet pipeline of the beverage machine.

[0008] Further, a liquid outlet nozzle is provided at the bottom of the liquid outlet box, and the liquid outlet nozzle is connected to the outlet of the chamber.

[0009] Further, the chamber includes a coffee liquid chamber and a hot water chamber.

[0010] Further, an exhaust port is provided at the top of the coffee liquid chamber.

[0011] The utility model has the following beneficial effects: The liquid outlet box is matched with the baffle of the first opening of the base through the sliding groove of the second opening, realizing the relative movement of the liquid outlet box with respect to the base. The positioning beads in the positioning seat in the liquid outlet box are pressed on the corrugated groove on the surface of the baffle under the action of the spring, making the positioning accurate and stable after the liquid outlet box stops. After long-term use, it still has a good positioning effect. Description of the Drawings

[0012] Figure 1 is an overall schematic diagram of the liquid outlet structure of a beverage machine according to the utility model.

[0013] Figure 2 is an exploded schematic diagram of the liquid outlet structure of a beverage machine according to the utility model.

[0014] Figure 3 is Figure 1 a vertical sectional view in the A direction of

[0015] Figure 4 is Figure 1 a vertical sectional view in the B-B direction of

[0016] Among them, Figures 1 to 4 the corresponding relationship between the reference numerals in the drawings and the component names is:

[0017] 1 base, 2 liquid outlet box, 3 first opening, 4 baffle, 5 second opening, 6 sliding groove, 7 positioning hole, 8 positioning seat, 9 spring, 10 positioning bead, 11 corrugated groove, 12 panel, 13 liquid outlet nozzle, 14 coffee liquid chamber, 15 hot water chamber, 16 exhaust port. Detailed Embodiments

[0018] Next, the technical solutions of the present application will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all of the embodiments.

[0019] The components of the embodiments of the present application that are usually described and shown in the accompanying drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed present application, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present application.

[0020] Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0021] In the description of the present application, 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 accompanying drawings. It is only for the convenience of describing the present application 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 thus should not be construed as a limitation of the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0022] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected" 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 application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0023] Next, refer to Figures 1 - 4 Describe the liquid outlet structure of a beverage machine according to some embodiments of the present application.

[0024] The present utility model provides a liquid outlet structure of a beverage machine through the following technical solutions, including a hollow base 1 and a liquid outlet box 2. The liquid pipeline of the beverage machine is arranged inside its hollow part, which can ensure the neat and beautiful appearance of the whole machine. Among them, the base 1 is fixedly connected to the body of the beverage machine. There is a first opening 3 on the front of the base 1, and baffles 4 extending to both sides are provided on the outer edge of the first opening 3. And there is a second opening 5 opposite to the first opening 3 on the back of the liquid outlet box 2. Sliding grooves 6 are opened on the two side walls of the second opening 5, and the baffles 4 can slide relatively in the sliding grooves, thus realizing the connection between the liquid outlet box 2 and the base 1, and at the same time, the liquid outlet box 2 can also move relative to the base 1.

[0025] The positioning seat 8 is disposed inside the liquid outlet box 2. Specifically, the positioning seat 8 is disposed on the inner wall of the panel 12 of the liquid outlet box 2. A spring 9 and a positioning bead 10 are provided inside the positioning seat 8. The fixed end of the spring 9 is located inside the positioning seat 8, and the free end of the spring 9 abuts against the positioning bead 10. A positioning hole 7 is formed on the chute 6, and the head of the positioning bead 10 is located inside the positioning hole 7; and a continuous corrugated groove 11 is provided on the surface of the baffle 4 located inside the chute 6, and the shape of the corrugated groove 11 matches the head of the positioning bead 10. When the positioning bead 10 extends into the chute 6 from the positioning hole 7 under the elastic force of the spring 9, the head of the positioning bead 10 is pressed into the corrugated groove 11, restricting the free movement of the liquid outlet box 2 relative to the base 1 and realizing the stable stillness of the liquid outlet box 2. And because the corrugated groove 11 is continuously provided, the liquid outlet box 2 can be stably stationary at multiple different positions, improving the range and accuracy of the position.

[0026] A closed chamber is provided at the lower part of the liquid outlet box 2. The inlet of the chamber is connected to the liquid outlet pipeline of the beverage machine, and a liquid outlet nozzle 13 is provided at the bottom of the liquid outlet box, and the liquid outlet nozzle is connected to the outlet of the chamber. The liquid generated by the beverage machine enters the chamber through the liquid outlet pipeline and then flows out from the outlet to the liquid outlet nozzle 13 for discharging. The user can use a cup to catch the liquid under the liquid outlet nozzle 13 and then drink it. By applying an external force, the liquid outlet box 2 can be moved up and down relative to the base 1 to change the height of the liquid outlet nozzle 13, so as to adapt to cups of different heights of the user; and when it is moved to a suitable position and the liquid outlet box 2 is released, it will still stably maintain the current position, improving the convenience of use.

[0027] In the embodiment of the present invention, the chamber inside the liquid outlet box 2 includes a coffee liquid chamber 14 and a hot water chamber 15; the coffee liquid chamber 14 is connected to the coffee outlet pipe of the beverage machine and the coffee is discharged from the coffee outlet nozzle; and the hot water chamber 15 is connected to the hot water pipe of the beverage machine and the hot water is discharged from the hot water outlet nozzle. In this way, a beverage machine can provide coffee for the user and also provide hot water. Of course, according to the types of beverages provided, the corresponding chamber can have only 1 or 3 or more.

[0028] Since certain gases and foams are additionally generated during coffee brewing, an exhaust port 16 is provided at the top of the coffee liquid chamber 14, which can release the corresponding gases, eliminate part of the foam, and improve the quality of the discharged coffee liquid.

[0029] Although the embodiments of the present utility model have been shown and described, those of ordinary skill in the art can understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principle and spirit of the present utility model. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A liquid outlet structure of a beverage machine, comprising a hollow base and a liquid outlet box, wherein the base is fixedly connected to the body of the beverage machine, characterized in that: The front side of the base has a first opening, the outer edge of the first opening is provided with a baffle, the back side of the liquid outlet box has a second opening opposite to the first opening, the side wall of the second opening is provided with a slide groove for the sliding of the baffle, the slide groove is provided with a positioning hole, a positioning seat is provided in the liquid outlet box, a spring and a positioning bead are provided in the positioning seat, and the positioning bead extends into the positioning hole under the action of the spring and is embedded in the corrugated groove on the surface of the baffle, so that the liquid outlet box moves relative to the base when an external force is applied, and remains stationary after the external force is removed.

2. The liquid outlet structure of a beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid outlet box comprises a panel, and the positioning seat is arranged on the inner wall of the panel.

3. The liquid outlet structure of a beverage machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: A closed chamber is provided at the lower part of the liquid outlet box, and an inlet of the chamber is connected to a liquid outlet pipeline of the beverage machine.

4. The liquid outlet structure of a beverage machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: A liquid outlet nozzle is provided at the bottom of the liquid outlet box, and the liquid outlet nozzle is connected to the outlet of the chamber.

5. A liquid outlet structure of a beverage machine according to any one of claims 3-4, characterized in that: The chamber comprises a coffee liquid chamber and a hot water chamber.

6. The liquid outlet structure of a beverage machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: An exhaust port is arranged on the top of the coffee liquid chamber.

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