Detachable rotary valve for milk box foaming structure

By designing a detachable rotary valve structure, the problem of difficulty in cleaning the foam structure of the milk box is solved, and it is easy to clean and improve the user experience.

CN223143287UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-25ZHONGSHAN CITY O BEKO ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422335785.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-24
Publication Date
2025-07-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-24

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The switching components of the existing milk box foam structure cannot be detached, which leads to difficulty in cleaning and can easily lead to residual and moldy milk, affecting the user experience.

Method used

A removable rotating valve is designed, including a knob, a rotating shaft, a fixing ring and an assembly shell, and is removable installation through a snap and retaining ring structure, combining a positioning column and a limiting block to ensure stable installation of the knob.

Benefits of technology

It realizes the easy cleaning of the milk foam device, reduces the residual mold of milk liquid, and improves the ease of use of the product.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of coffee making equipment, in particular to a detachable rotary valve for a foaming structure of a milk box, which comprises a knob, a rotating shaft, a fixing ring and an assembling shell, a hollow channel is axially arranged on the fixing ring, a buckle is arranged at the inner end of the fixing ring, and the rotating shaft is arranged in the assembling shell. A mounting hole for mounting the fixing ring is formed in the assembly shell, the inner end of the fixing ring is fixed by hooking the periphery of the mounting hole through a buckle when being inserted into the mounting hole, a mounting stop block is arranged on the rotating shaft, a circle of baffle ring is arranged in a hollow channel at the outer end of the fixing ring, a notch is formed in the baffle ring, and when the rotating shaft is inserted into the hollow channel, the mounting stop block penetrates through the notch. Then the knob is rotated, the mounting stop block and the notch are staggered, and the knob is mounted on the fixing ring. According to the utility model, the switching assembly is designed to be detachable, so that the switching assembly can be detached and cleaned after milk foam is whipped by a customer, the situation that residual milk is mildewed due to incomplete cleaning is reduced, and the usability of the product is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of coffee brewing equipment, in particular to a detachable rotary valve used for a milk box foaming structure. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of people's living standards, coffee has become one of the indispensable drinks in life, especially Italian coffee with whipped milk. Different proportions of whipped milk can be added to make different varieties of Italian coffee. At present, the switching component in the existing milk whipping device is fixed and cannot be disassembled. This will cause the milk to flow back into the internal pipe after being whipped, which will make cleaning very difficult, resulting in incomplete cleaning and moldy pipes, affecting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide a detachable rotary valve of a milk box foaming structure which can be disassembled and cleaned.

[0004] The above purpose is achieved in this way.

[0005] A detachable rotary valve for a milk box foaming structure comprises a knob, a rotating shaft, a fixing ring and an assembly shell, wherein the fixing ring is axially provided with a hollow channel, the inner end of the fixing ring is provided with a buckle, the assembly shell is provided with a mounting hole for mounting the fixing ring, when the inner end of the fixing ring is inserted into the mounting hole, the buckle is hooked around the mounting hole to achieve fixation, the rotating shaft is provided with a mounting block, a circle of retaining rings is provided in the hollow channel at the outer end of the fixing ring, the retaining ring is provided with a notch, when the rotating shaft is inserted into the hollow channel, the mounting block passes through the notch, and then the knob is rotated, the mounting block is staggered with the notch, and the knob is installed on the fixing ring.

[0006] The purpose of the utility model can also be optimized by adopting the following technical measures.

[0007] Preferably, a cavity is provided on the end face of the knob close to one end of the rotating shaft, the cavity is higher than the end face, a positioning column is provided in the cavity, a spring is passed through the positioning column, the head of the positioning column can protrude out of the cavity to a limited extent, and the retaining ring is provided with a concave surface corresponding to the head of the positioning column and a limit block for supporting the protruding surface of the cavity. When the rotating shaft is inserted into the hollow channel and the knob is rotated to achieve installation on the fixed ring, the positioning column enters into the concave surface as the rotating shaft rotates, and the protruding part of the cavity is limited by the limit block and cannot continue to rotate.

[0008] Preferably, when the rotary valve is mounted on the assembly shell, a spacing is provided between the knob and the assembly shell.

[0009] Preferably, the installation blocks are symmetrically arranged, and a slope is provided on a portion of an end surface of the installation block close to the knob.

[0010] After adopting the above technical solution, the switching component of the utility model is designed to be detachable, which allows customers to remove and clean it after whipping the milk foam, reducing the situation of mildew caused by incomplete cleaning of the remaining milk liquid and improving the usability of the product. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the cooperation between the rotary valve and the fixed ring.

[0012] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of installing the rotary valve into the fixed ring.

[0013] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of rotating and locking after the rotary valve is installed into the fixed ring.

[0014] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the fixed ring.

[0015] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram when the rotary valve is limited when rotated to a certain angle.

[0016] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the cooperation among the assembly shell, the rotary valve and the fixed ring.

[0017] Figure 7 It is an exploded view of the milk box foaming structure.

[0018] In the figure: 1. Milk box; 2. Top cover; 3. Rotary valve; 31. Knob; 32. Rotary shaft; 321. Cavity; 322. Positioning post; 323. Spring; 33. Installation block; 6. Assembly shell; 61. Retaining ring; 611. Concave surface; 612. Limiting block; 613. Installation hole; 13. Fixed ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0019] The present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with the drawings and specific embodiments.

[0020] Combined with Figure 6 , a detachable rotary valve 3 for the milk box foaming structure includes a knob 31, a rotary shaft 32, a fixed ring and an assembly shell 6. The fixed ring is axially provided with a hollow channel, and the inner end of the fixed ring is provided with a buckle. The assembly shell 6 is provided with an installation hole 613 for installing the fixed ring. When the inner end of the fixed ring is inserted into the installation hole 613, it is fixed by hooking the buckle around the installation hole 613. The rotary shaft 32 is provided with installation blocks 33, the installation blocks 33 are symmetrically arranged, and a bevel is provided on the upper part of one end surface of the installation block 33 close to the knob 31.

[0021] Combined with Figures 1 to 3A retaining ring 61 is provided in the hollow channel at the outer end of the fixed ring. The retaining ring 61 is provided with a notch. When the rotating shaft 32 is inserted into the hollow channel, the mounting block 33 passes through the notch. Then the knob 31 is rotated. The mounting block 33 is staggered with the notch to achieve the installation of the knob 31 on the fixed ring. When the rotary valve 3 is installed on the assembly shell 6, a certain distance is provided between the knob 31 and the assembly shell 6.

[0022] Combination Figure 5 A cavity 321 is provided on the end surface of the knob 31 close to one end of the rotating shaft 32, and the cavity 321 is higher than the end surface. A positioning column 322 is provided in the cavity 321, and a spring 323 is passed through the positioning column 322. The head of the positioning column 322 can protrude out of the cavity 321 to a limited extent. The retaining ring 61 is provided with a concave surface 611 corresponding to the head of the positioning column 322 and a limit block 612 supporting the protruding surface of the cavity 321. When the rotating shaft 32 is inserted into the hollow channel, the knob 31 is rotated to realize that the knob 31 is installed on the fixed ring. The positioning column 322 enters into the concave surface 611 as the rotating shaft 32 rotates, and the protruding part of the cavity 321 is limited by the limit block 612 and cannot continue to rotate.

Claims

1. A detachable rotary valve for the foaming structure of a milk box, comprising a knob, a rotary shaft, a fixing ring and an assembly shell. The fixing ring is axially provided with a hollow channel, and a buckle is arranged at the inner end of the fixing ring. An installation hole for installing the fixing ring is arranged on the assembly shell. When the inner end of the fixing ring is inserted into the installation hole, it is fixed by the buckle hooking the periphery of the installation hole. It is characterized in that: The rotating shaft is provided with an installation block, and a circle of retaining ring is provided in the hollow channel at the outer end of the fixed ring. The retaining ring is provided with a notch. When the rotating shaft is inserted into the hollow channel, the installation block passes through the notch, and then the knob is rotated so that the installation block and the notch are staggered to achieve the installation of the knob on the fixed ring.

2. The detachable rotary valve for the foaming structure of the milk box according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cavity is provided on the end face of the knob close to one end of the rotating shaft, and the cavity is higher than the end face. A positioning column is provided in the cavity, and a spring is passed through the positioning column. The head of the positioning column can protrude out of the cavity to a limited extent. The retaining ring is provided with a concave surface corresponding to the head of the positioning column and a limit block for supporting the protruding surface of the cavity. When the rotating shaft is inserted into the hollow channel and the knob is rotated to achieve installation on the fixed ring, the positioning column enters into the concave surface as the rotating shaft rotates, and the protruding part of the cavity is limited by the limit block and cannot continue to rotate.

3. The detachable rotary valve for the foaming structure of the milk box according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the rotary valve is installed on the assembly shell, a distance is provided between the knob and the assembly shell.

4. The detachable rotary valve for the foaming structure of the milk box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation blocks are symmetrically arranged, and a slope is arranged on a portion of an end surface of the installation block close to the knob.