Water storage structure

Abstract

The utility model provides a water storage structure which comprises a water storage cylinder, a top cover is fixedly arranged at the top end of the water storage cylinder, a funnel is fixedly arranged at the bottom end of the water storage cylinder, a sealing piece is arranged at the top end of the top cover, a limiting assembly is arranged at the top end of the sealing piece, a fixing assembly is arranged at the top end of the limiting assembly, and a connecting assembly is arranged in the water storage cylinder. Mounting assemblies are arranged on the two sides of the connecting assembly, cleaning pieces are arranged on the mounting assemblies, and a control assembly is arranged at the bottom end of the funnel. By means of the connecting assembly and the cleaning part, the mounting pipe is connected to the recycled water pipe through the control assembly, the motor is started, the cleaning part is driven by the connecting assembly to wash the inner wall of the water storage barrel, the water valve is opened after washing is completed so that cleaned dirt can be washed away along with water flow, and then the inner wall of the water storage barrel can be cleaned up. Influence of scale and other impurities on water quality is prevented, and sanitary quality of coffee is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of water storage devices for self-service coffee machines, and more specifically, to a water storage structure. Background Art

[0002] With the popularization of coffee culture and the wide application of self-service equipment, self-service coffee machines have become an indispensable part of modern life. As one of the core components, the internal water storage structure directly affects the overall performance, hygiene condition and user experience of the coffee machine;

[0003] Due to their convenience, efficiency and unattended features, self-service coffee machines are widely used in public places such as airports, stations, office areas and commercial areas, etc. However, traditional coffee machines face a significant problem: scale and other impurities are likely to accumulate inside the water storage structure, affecting the taste and hygiene quality of coffee. To solve this problem, regular manual cleaning is usually adopted, but this increases the operation cost and it is difficult to ensure the timeliness of cleaning.

[0004] Therefore, we make improvements on this and propose a water storage structure. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to address the problem that scale and other impurities are likely to accumulate inside the existing water storage structure, affecting the taste and hygiene quality of coffee.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned invention purpose and improve the above problems, the utility model provides a water storage structure, which includes a water storage cylinder. A top cover is fixedly arranged at the top end of the water storage cylinder, a funnel is fixedly arranged at the bottom end of the water storage cylinder, a closing member is arranged at the top end of the top cover, a limiting component is arranged at the top end of the closing member, a fixing component is arranged at the top end of the limiting component, a connecting component is arranged inside the water storage cylinder, mounting components are arranged on both sides of the connecting component, cleaning members are arranged on the mounting components, and a control component is arranged at the bottom end of the funnel.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of this application, a connection port is opened at the top end of the top cover. The closing member includes two sealing plates slidably connected inside the connection port, and semi-circular grooves are opened on one side of the two sealing plates close to each other.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the limiting component includes two limiting frames symmetrically fixed at the top end of the top cover. The two limiting frames are respectively located on both sides outside the connection port. A limiting block is arranged inside the limiting frame, and two connection holes are opened at the top end of the two limiting blocks.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the fixing component includes a fixing plate fixed to the top end of the limiting block. Bolts are threadedly provided at the four corners of the fixing plate. The end of the bolt passes through the fixing plate and is threadedly connected to the connection hole. A motor is fixedly provided at the top end of the fixing plate.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the connection component includes a driving rod located inside the water storage cylinder. The top end of the driving rod passes through the limiting block and the fixing plate and is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor. A plurality of first connecting rods are fixedly provided on both sides of the driving rod. Second connecting rods are fixedly provided on both sides of the bottom end of the driving rod.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the installation component includes two second mounting plates respectively fixedly connected to both sides at the top ends of the first connecting rods. A first mounting plate is fixedly provided below the side of the second mounting plate away from the driving rod. The first mounting plate is fixedly connected to the closest reinforcing rod. A third mounting plate is fixedly provided at the bottom end of the first mounting plate. The third mounting plate is fixedly connected to the closest second connecting rod.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the cleaning member includes a cleaning brush fixed to the sides of the second mounting plate, the first mounting plate, and the third mounting plate away from the first connecting rod.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the control component includes a mounting pipe fixedly communicated with the bottom end of the funnel. A water valve is provided inside the mounting pipe. The bottom end of the mounting pipe is fixedly communicated with a first branch pipe and a second branch pipe. A double switching valve is provided below the inside of the mounting pipe.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a reinforcing rod is fixedly provided at the bottom end of the second mounting plate. The bottom end of the reinforcing rod passes through a plurality of first connecting rods and is fixedly connected to the third mounting plate. The reinforcing rod is fixedly connected to a plurality of first connecting rods.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0016] In the solution of the present application:

[0017] 1. By providing the connection component and the cleaning member, it is realized that the mounting pipe is connected to the recycled water pipe through the control component, and the motor is started. Thus, the cleaning member is driven by the connection component to wash the inner wall of the water storage cylinder. After the washing is completed, the water valve is opened so that the dirt cleaned out is washed away along with the water flow. Furthermore, the inner wall of the water storage cylinder can be cleaned, preventing scale and other impurities from affecting the water quality and improving the hygienic quality of coffee. It solves the problem that the inner part of the water storage structure in the prior art is prone to accumulate scale and other impurities, affecting the taste and hygienic quality of coffee.

[0018] 2. Through the provided closure, limiting component, and fixing component, by opening the closure and then separating the fixing component from the limiting component, the connecting component and the cleaning component can be taken out from the water storage cylinder, facilitating the subsequent replacement or cleaning of the cleaning component, and solving the problem in the prior art that it is rather troublesome to take out the cleaning component from the water storage cylinder.

[0019] 3. Through the provided funnel, the shape of the funnel enables the water to flow out faster when it needs to flow out of the water storage cylinder, and at the same time avoids the situation where water is likely to accumulate inside the water storage cylinder, solving the problem in the prior art that due to installation or terrain inclination, the water storage cylinder tilts, and thus the last part of the water remains in the water storage cylinder. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the water storage structure provided by this application;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the closure in the water storage structure provided by this application;

[0022] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the fixing component in the water storage structure provided by this application;

[0023] Figure 4 It is a schematic side sectional structural diagram of the water storage cylinder in the water storage structure provided by this application;

[0024] Figure 5 It is a schematic side structural diagram of the connecting component in the water storage structure provided by this application.

[0025] Labels in the figure:

[0026] 1. Water storage cylinder; 2. Limiting component; 21. Limiting frame; 22. Limiting block; 3. Fixing component; 31. Fixing plate; 32. Bolt; 4. Motor; 5. Control component; 51. Installation pipe; 52. Water valve; 53. First branch pipe; 54. Second branch pipe; 601. Sealing plate; 602. Connection port; 701. Cleaning brush; 8. Connecting component; 81. Driving rod; 82. First connecting rod; 83. Second connecting rod; 84. Reinforcing rod; 9. Installation component; 91. First installation plate; 92. Second installation plate; 93. Third installation plate; 10. Top cover; 11. Funnel; 12. Water inlet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0027] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the present utility model, the following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the present utility model, the following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0029] It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments in the present utility model and the features and technical solutions in the embodiments may be combined with each other.

[0030] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar 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.

[0031] Embodiment 1

[0032] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 、 Figure 4 and Figure 5 , a water storage structure, which includes a water storage cylinder 1. A top cover 10 is fixedly provided at the top end of the water storage cylinder 1. An inlet 12 is communicated with the top end of the top cover 10. The inlet 12 is used to connect an external water pipe to allow water to enter the inside of the water storage cylinder 1. A funnel 11 is fixedly provided at the bottom end of the water storage cylinder 1. A closing member is provided at the top end of the top cover 10. The closing member is used to seal the top end of the top cover 10 and is convenient for disassembly. A limiting component 2 is provided at the top end of the closing member. A fixing component 3 is provided at the top end of the limiting component 2. The limiting component 2 and the fixing component 3 are used to quickly remove the cleaning member when the cleaning member needs to be replaced and cleaned. A connecting component 8 is provided inside the water storage cylinder 1. Mounting components 9 are provided on both sides of the connecting component 8. A cleaning member is provided on the mounting component 9. The cleaning member is used to clean the dirt inside the water storage cylinder 1, the top cover 10 and the funnel 11. A control component 5 is provided at the bottom end of the funnel 11.

[0033] Further, as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, a connection port 602 is provided at the top end of the top cover 10. Two sealing plates 601 are slidably connected inside the connection port 602. The sealing plates 601 are used to seal the top end of the top cover 10 and can be quickly opened when needed. Semi-circular grooves are provided on the sides of the two sealing plates 601 that are close to each other. When the sealing plates 601 and the connection port 602 need to seal the top end of the top cover 10 and need to be fixed, they are detachably fixed by screws and screw holes.

[0034] Further, as Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, the limiting component 2 includes two limiting frames 21 symmetrically fixed to the top end of the top cover 10. The two limiting frames 21 are respectively located on both sides outside the connection port 602. A limiting block 22 is provided inside the limiting frame 21. The limiting block 22 is used to connect with the fixing component 3. Two connection holes are provided at the top ends of the two limiting blocks 22.

[0035] Further, as Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, the fixing component 3 includes a fixing plate 31 fixed to the top end of the limiting block 22. Bolts 32 are threadedly provided at the four corners of the fixing plate 31. The fixing plate 31 is fixed to the limiting frame 21 by the bolts 32. At the same time, by rotating the bolts 32 to separate them from the connection holes, the fixing of the fixing plate 31 and the limiting frame 21 is released. The end of the bolt 32 passes through the fixing plate 31 and is threadedly connected to the connection hole. A motor 4 is fixed to the top end of the fixing plate 31.

[0036] Further, as Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, the connection component 8 includes a driving rod 81 located inside the water storage cylinder 1. The driving rod 81 is used to connect with the installation component 9. The top end of the driving rod 81 passes through the limiting block 22 and the fixing plate 31 and is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 4. When the motor 4 is started, it drives the driving rod 81 to rotate. A number of first connecting rods 82 are fixedly provided on both sides of the driving rod 81. Second connecting rods 83 are fixedly provided on both sides of the bottom end of the driving rod 81.

[0037] Further, as Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the installation component 9 includes two second mounting plates 92 located at the top of the first connecting rod 82 and fixedly connected to both sides respectively. The second mounting plates 92 are arranged horizontally. Below the side of the second mounting plate 92 away from the driving rod 81, a first mounting plate 91 is fixedly provided. The first mounting plate 91 is arranged vertically and is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the second mounting plate 92. The first mounting plate 91 is fixedly connected to the closest reinforcing rod 84. At the bottom end of the first mounting plate 91, a third mounting plate 93 is fixedly provided. The third mounting plate 93 is arranged obliquely and is used to clean the inside of the funnel 11 through a cleaning member. The third mounting plate 93 is fixedly connected to the closest second connecting rod 83.

[0038] Further, as Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, the cleaning member includes two cleaning brushes 701 fixed to the same side of the second mounting plate 92, the first mounting plate 91, and the third mounting plate 93 away from the first connecting rod 82. The cleaning brushes 701 are connected to the second mounting plates 92, the first mounting plate 91, and the third mounting plates 93 on both sides and are used to clean the inside of the water storage cylinder 1, the top cover 10, and the funnel 11.

[0039] Embodiment 2

[0040] Further optimize the water storage structure provided in Embodiment 1. Specifically, as Figure 1 shown, the control component 5 includes an installation pipe 51 fixedly connected to the bottom outlet of the funnel 11. Inside the installation pipe 51, a water valve 52 is provided. The water valve 52 is used to control whether the water inside the water storage cylinder 1 flows from the outlet of the funnel 11 into the inside of the installation pipe 51. When the water valve 52 is opened, the water inside the water storage cylinder 1 and the funnel 11 will flow into the inside of the installation pipe 51. At the bottom end of the installation pipe 51, a first branch pipe 53 and a second branch pipe 54 are fixedly connected. The first branch pipe 53 is used to connect to a water pipe or area for recycling sewage, such as a sewer, etc. The second branch pipe 54 is used for the supply of common water inside the self-service coffee machine, such as for adding heated and cooled water. Below the inside of the installation pipe 51, a double switching valve is provided. The double switching valve and the water valve 52 are electric, and by controlling the double switching valve, the inside of the installation pipe 51 is switched to communicate with the inside of the first branch pipe 53 or the inside of the second branch pipe 54.

[0041] Embodiment 3

[0042] Further optimize the water storage structure provided in Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 2. As Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, at the bottom end of the second mounting plate 92, a reinforcing rod 84 located between the first mounting plate 91 and the driving rod 81 is fixedly provided. The bottom end of the reinforcing rod 84 passes through several first connecting rods 82 and is fixedly connected to the third mounting plate 93. The reinforcing rod 84 is fixedly connected to the several first connecting rods 82 it passes through. The reinforcing rod 84 is used to increase the stability of the overall support of the connecting component 8.

[0043] The usage process of the water storage structure provided by the present utility model is as follows:

[0044] When it is necessary to clean the interiors of the water storage cylinder 1, the top cover 10, and the funnel 11, the second branch pipe 54 originally connected to the installation pipe 51 is switched to connect the installation pipe 51 with the first branch pipe 53 through the double switching valve. Then, the motor 4 is started, and the cleaning brush 701 is driven by the connection assembly 8 and the installation assembly 9 to brush on the inner walls of the water storage cylinder 1, the top cover 10, and the funnel 11, brushing off the scale and impurities on their inner walls. After the cleaning is completed, the water valve 52 is opened, so that the scale and impurities brushed off flow along with the water flow from the installation pipe 51 and the first branch pipe 53 to the recovery area connected to the first branch pipe 53;

[0045] When it is necessary to take out the cleaning brush 701, the two sealing plates 601 are pulled apart to open the top of the top cover 10. Then, the four bolts 32 are rotated to separate them from the connection holes, so that the fixing plate 31 is separated from the contact with the limiting frame 21. Then, the fixing plate 31 and the limiting block 22 are pulled upward, so that the connection assembly 8, the installation assembly 9, and the cleaning brush 701 at the bottom come out of the water storage cylinder 1 through the connection port 602.

[0046] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, terms such as "installation", "connection", "connection", "fixation", etc. shall 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 communication with each other; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and can be the internal communication of two components or the interaction relationship between two components, unless otherwise clearly defined. 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 circumstances.

[0047] Obviously, the above-described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. The drawings show the preferred embodiments of the present utility model, but do not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. The present utility model 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 utility model more thorough and comprehensive. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for those skilled in the art, they can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing specific embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements on some of the technical features. Any equivalent structures directly or indirectly using the content of the specification and drawings of the present utility model in other related technical fields are equally within the scope of the patent protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A water storage structure, characterized in that: The invention comprises a water storage cylinder (1), wherein a top cover (10) is fixedly provided at the top end of the water storage cylinder (1), a funnel (11) is fixedly provided at the bottom end of the water storage cylinder (1), a closing member is provided at the top end of the top cover (10), a limiting assembly (2) is provided at the top end of the limiting assembly (2), a fixing assembly (3) is provided at the top end of the limiting assembly (2), a connecting assembly (8) is provided inside the water storage cylinder (1), mounting assemblies (9) are provided on both sides of the connecting assembly (8), a cleaning member is provided on the mounting assembly (9), and a control assembly (5) is provided at the bottom end of the funnel (11).

2. A water storage structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connection opening (602) is provided at the top end of the top cover (10), and the closure member comprises two sealing plates (601) slidably connected to the inside of the connection opening (602), and semicircular grooves are provided on the sides of the two sealing plates (601) that are close to each other.

3. A water storage structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The limiting assembly (2) comprises two limiting frames (21) symmetrically fixed on the top of the top cover (10), the two limiting frames (21) being respectively located on two sides of the outside of the connecting port (602), and limiting blocks (22) are provided inside the limiting frames (21), and two connecting holes are provided at the tops of the two limiting blocks (22).

4. A water storage structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixing assembly (3) comprises a fixing plate (31) fixed to the top of the limit block (22), bolts (32) being threadedly provided at the four corners of the fixing plate (31), ends of the bolts (32) passing through the fixing plate (31) and being threadedly connected to the connecting holes, and a motor (4) being fixedly provided at the top of the fixing plate (31).

5. A water storage structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The connection assembly (8) comprises a driving rod (81) located inside the water storage cylinder (1); the top end of the driving rod (81) passes through a limit block (22) and a fixing plate (31) to be fixedly connected to an output end of the motor (4); a plurality of No. 1 connecting rods (82) are fixedly provided on both sides of the driving rod (81); and No. 2 connecting rods (83) are fixedly provided on both sides of the bottom end of the driving rod (81).

6. A water storage structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting assembly (9) comprises two No. 2 mounting plates (92) located at the top of the No. 1 connecting rod (82) and fixedly connected to both sides respectively; a No. 1 mounting plate (91) is fixedly provided below the No. 2 mounting plate (92) on a side away from the driving rod (81); the No. 1 mounting plate (91) is fixedly connected to the nearest reinforcement rod (84); a No. 3 mounting plate (93) is fixedly provided at the bottom end of the No. 1 mounting plate (91); the No. 3 mounting plate (93) is fixedly connected to the nearest No. 2 connecting rod (83).

7. A water storage structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cleaning member comprises a cleaning brush (701) fixed to a side of the second mounting plate (92), the first mounting plate (91), and the third mounting plate (93) away from the first connecting rod (82).

8. A water storage structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The control assembly (5) comprises a mounting pipe (51) fixedly connected to the bottom end of the funnel (11), a water valve (52) being provided inside the mounting pipe (51), a first branch pipe (53) and a second branch pipe (54) being fixedly connected at the bottom end of the mounting pipe (51), and a double switching valve being provided at the bottom of the mounting pipe (51).

9. A water storage structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: A reinforcing rod (84) is fixedly provided at the bottom end of the No. 2 mounting plate (92), the bottom end of the reinforcing rod (84) passes through a plurality of No. 1 connecting rods (82) and is fixedly connected to the No. 3 mounting plate (93), and the reinforcing rod (84) is fixedly connected to a plurality of No. 1 connecting rods (82).

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