Milk mixing device base and milk mixing device thereof

Abstract

The utility model discloses a milk mixing device base and a milk mixing device thereof.The milk mixing device base comprises a base plate part, the base plate part is provided with a top face, and a heating plate is arranged in the middle area of the top face and used for bearing and heating a kettle; the plurality of boss parts protrude upwards from the top surface and surround the periphery of the heating disc; a first sensing piece is arranged on the upper end face of the boss part so as to monitor the temperature of water in the kettle; the water outlet part is connected to one side of the base plate part, a water outlet is formed in the upper end of the water outlet part, and the water outlet is suitable for being communicated with the kettle so that liquid in the kettle can flow out of the water outlet part. The water temperature in the kettle can be monitored through the first induction piece located on the upper end face of the boss part, and then the temperature control function of the full-glass kettle is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of household appliances, and in particular to a milk mixer base and a milk mixer. Background Art

[0002] Currently, the most common milk mixer consists of a kettle and a base. The kettle is usually a stainless steel kettle or a semi-glass kettle. The kettle is connected to the base through a coupler provided on its bottom surface, so as to realize automatic water discharge, heating, temperature control and other functions.

[0003] However, whether it is a stainless steel kettle or a semi-glass kettle, there are metal parts that come into contact with water when boiling water. Since the metal parts are difficult to clean, scale, tea stains and other stains are easily accumulated on the metal parts, which indirectly leads to bacterial growth and affects the health of infants and young children.

[0004] Glass's physical properties are stable, safe, and clean, and it's not prone to chemical reactions with heated food. Therefore, safe and lightweight all-glass kettles are becoming a mainstream feature of the market. However, all-glass kettles are typically heated by placing them on a heating plate rather than connecting them to the base via a coupler. Furthermore, installing sensors on the glass makes it difficult, creating a pressing issue for temperature control in all-glass kettles. Summary of the Invention

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a milk mixer base for heating a full-glass kettle and monitoring the temperature of water in the kettle.

[0006] Another object of the present invention is to provide a milk mixer that has a temperature control function and a kettle that is suitable for being made of a full glass body.

[0007] In order to achieve at least one of the above purposes, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a milk mixer base, comprising: a chassis portion, the chassis portion having a top surface, and a heating plate provided in the middle area of the top surface for receiving and heating a kettle; a plurality of boss portions protruding upward from the top surface and surrounding the outer circumference of the heating plate; a first sensing element provided on the upper end surface of the boss portion for monitoring the water temperature in the kettle; a water outlet portion, the water outlet portion being connected to one side of the chassis portion, the upper end of the water outlet portion having a water outlet, the water outlet being suitable for communicating with the kettle so that the liquid in the kettle flows out from the water outlet portion.

[0008] As a preference, the bottom plate portion further has a guide groove, the guide groove is located between two adjacent boss portions, the guide groove extends from the heating plate to the outer edge of the bottom plate portion, and the guide groove is suitable for allowing a kettle to pass through.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, the chassis portion further includes a limit member, which is movably located in the guide groove so that the limit member can switch between a closed position and an open position, and a accommodating space is defined between the limit member and the boss portion, and the accommodating space is located above the heating plate; when the limit member is in the closed position, the limit member protrudes from the groove wall of the guide groove to separate the accommodating space and the guide groove, so that the kettle remains in the accommodating space; when the limit member is in the open position, the limit member sinks into the groove wall of the guide groove to communicate with the guide groove, so that the kettle is suitable for moving between the accommodating space and the guide groove.

[0010] As a preference, the limit member is located on the bottom surface of the guide groove, and the limit member is suitable for moving up and down relative to the bottom surface of the guide groove so that the limit member switches between the closed position and the open position; the limit member has a stop wall and a guide wall, and when the limit member is in the closed position, the stop wall protrudes upward from the bottom surface of the guide groove, and the accommodating space is defined between the stop wall and the inner side wall of the boss portion, and the guide wall extends obliquely downward from the upper end of the stop wall in a direction away from the accommodating space, so as to be suitable for guiding the kettle to move from the guide groove to the accommodating space.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the boss portion includes a first boss portion and two second boss portions, the first boss portion protruding from the side of the base portion connected to the water outlet portion, one of the second boss portions protruding from the side of the first boss portion, and the other second boss portion protruding from the other side of the first boss portion, and the two second boss portions are arranged opposite to each other; the second boss portion includes a base portion and a guide portion integrally connected to the base portion, the base portion is arc-shaped, the base portion and the first boss portion are located on the outer periphery of the heating plate, the guide portion extends from an end of the base portion away from the first boss portion in a direction away from the water outlet portion, and the guide portions of the two second boss portions define the guide groove between them.

[0012] Preferably, a retaining portion is provided between the adjacent first boss portion and the second boss portion, the retaining portion protruding upward from the top surface of the base and surrounding the outer circumference of the heating disk, the inner circumferential wall of the retaining portion is conical, and the radial dimension of the inner circumferential wall gradually increases from one end close to the heating disk to the end away from the heating disk.

[0013] As a preference, the upper end surface of the boss portion is further provided with a second sensing element to monitor the water level in the kettle.

[0014] As a preference, the first sensing member and the second sensing member both protrude from the upper end surface of the boss portion and are adapted to float relative to the upper end surface of the boss portion so as to come into contact with the kettle.

[0015] As a preference, the milk maker base further comprises an anti-scalding cover, which is suitable for being placed in the middle area of the bottom plate to separate the heating plate and the kettle.

[0016] In order to achieve at least one of the above purposes, the technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a milk mixer, comprising: a milk mixer base as described in any of the above; a kettle, comprising a kettle body for holding water, the kettle body having a sensor control surface, when the kettle is placed on the milk mixer base, the sensor control surface is opposite to the upper end surface of the boss portion of the milk mixer base, and the first sensing element of the upper end surface is in contact with the sensor control surface to monitor the water temperature in the kettle.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] The water temperature in the kettle can be monitored by the first sensing element located on the upper end surface of the boss portion, thereby realizing the temperature control function of the all-glass kettle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a milk mixer according to some embodiments of the present application.

[0020] Figure 2 is a top view of a milk maker base according to some embodiments of the present application.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the milk mixer base according to some embodiments of the present application.

[0022] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view of a milk maker base according to some embodiments of the present application.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the kettle of a milk mixer according to some embodiments of the present application.

[0024] In the figure: 1. milk mixer base; 10. water outlet; 11. water outlet; 20. chassis; 21. top surface; 22. boss; 221. upper end surface; 222. inner side wall; 223. first boss; 224. second boss; 2241. base; 2242. guide; 23. first sensor; 24. second sensor; 25. auxiliary; 26. enclosure; 261. inner wall; 27. accommodating space; 28. heating plate; 30. guide groove; 31. bottom surface; 40. limiter; 41. stop wall; 42. guide wall; 50. anti-scalding cover; 2. kettle; 61. kettle body; 611. sensor control surface; 612. placement surface. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The present invention will be further described below in conjunction with specific implementation methods. It should be noted that, under the premise of no conflict, the various embodiments or technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.

[0026] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, for directional words, such as the terms "center", "horizontal", "longitudinal", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise" and the like, indicating directions and positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and cannot be understood as limiting the specific scope of protection of the present invention.

[0027] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the description and claims of this application are used to distinguish similar objects, and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence.

[0028] The terms "comprises" and "having" and any variations thereof in the specification and claims of this application are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions. For example, a process, method, system, product or apparatus that includes a series of steps or elements is not necessarily limited to those steps or elements expressly listed, but may include other steps or elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, product or apparatus.

[0029] A milk mixer base 1, such as Figures 1-4As shown, it includes: a bottom plate portion 20 and a water outlet portion 10, the bottom plate portion 20 has a top surface 21, and a heating plate 28 is provided in the middle area of the top surface 21 for receiving and heating the kettle 2; a plurality of boss portions 22 protrude upward from the top surface 21 and surround the outer periphery of the heating plate 28; the upper end surface 221 of the boss portion 22 is provided with a first sensor 23 to monitor the water temperature in the kettle 2, and the water outlet portion 10 is connected to one side of the bottom plate portion 20, and the upper end of the water outlet portion 10 has a water outlet 11, which is suitable for communicating with the kettle 2 so that the liquid in the kettle 2 can flow out from the water outlet portion 10.

[0030] It can be understood that the first sensing element 23 for monitoring the water temperature is arranged on the boss portion 22 of the chassis portion 20, so that the temperature control function can be achieved while avoiding the installation of sensing devices on the kettle 2, thereby making the kettle 2 suitable for being a full glass body, that is, the lid and the body 61 of the kettle 2 are both made of glass, so as to avoid metal parts coming into contact with water and producing chemical reactions, which is beneficial to reducing the risk of heavy metals entering drinking water, so that the boiled water is safer and cleaner.

[0031] In some embodiments, as Figure 2-Figure 4 As shown, the bottom plate 20 further has a guide groove 30 located between two adjacent bosses 22. The guide groove 30 extends from the heating plate 28 to the outer edge of the bottom plate 20 and is suitable for allowing the kettle 2 to pass through. It is understood that since the water outlet 10 may block the user's view, it is difficult for the user to directly align the kettle 2 with the heating plate 28. The guide groove 30 guides the kettle 2 from the edge of the bottom plate 20 toward the heating plate 28, making it easier for the user to move the kettle 2 onto the heating plate 28 via the guide groove 30, thereby improving the convenience of using the milk mixer.

[0032] In some embodiments, as Figure 2-Figure 4 As shown, the chassis portion 20 also includes a limit member 40, which can be movably located in the guide groove 30 so that the limit member 40 can switch between a closed position and an open position. The limit member 40 and the boss portion 22 define an accommodating space 27, and the accommodating space 27 is located above the heating plate 28.

[0033] Specifically, when the stopper 40 is in the closed position, the stopper 40 protrudes from the groove wall of the guide groove 30 to separate the accommodating space 27 from the guide groove 30, allowing the kettle 2 to remain in the accommodating space 27 and, in turn, to remain placed on the heating plate 28. This helps prevent the kettle 2 from accidentally moving and becoming detached from or tipping over the milk mixer base 1, thereby improving the safety of the milk mixer. When the stopper 40 is in the open position, the stopper 40 sinks into the groove wall of the guide groove 30, connecting the accommodating space 27 and the guide groove 30. This allows the kettle 2 to move between the accommodating space 27 and the guide groove 30, making it easier for the user to move the kettle 2 along the guide groove 30 onto the heating plate 28, thereby improving the convenience of operating the milk mixer. It is worth mentioning that the stopper 40 can be set on the bottom wall or side wall of the guide groove 30.

[0034] In some embodiments, as Figure 4 As shown, the limit member 40 is located on the bottom surface 31 of the guide groove 30, and the limit member 40 is suitable for moving up and down relative to the bottom surface 31 of the guide groove 30 so that the limit member 40 can switch between the closed position and the open position; the limit member 40 has a stop wall 41 and a guide wall 42. When the limit member 40 is in the closed position, the stop wall 41 protrudes upward from the bottom surface 31 of the guide groove 30, and the stop wall 41 and the inner side wall 222 of the boss portion 22 define an accommodating space 27. The guide wall 42 extends downward from the upper end of the stop wall 41 in a direction away from the accommodating space 27, so as to be suitable for guiding the kettle 2 to move from the guide groove 30 to the accommodating space 27.

[0035] It is understood that when the limiting member 40 is in the closed position, the stop wall 41 and the inner side wall 222 of the boss portion surround the circumference of the heating tray 28, allowing the limiting member 40 to pass through the stop wall 41 to prevent the kettle 2 from sliding from the heating tray 28 into the guide groove 30, thereby facilitating the kettle 2 to remain placed on the heating tray 28. The guide wall 42 extends downwardly from the upper end of the stop wall 41 in a direction away from the accommodating space 27. As the kettle 2 moves from the guide groove 30 toward the heating tray 28, the kettle 2 can press down on the guide wall 42, causing the limiting member 40 to move downward relative to the bottom surface 31 and gradually embed into the bottom wall of the guide groove 30, thereby connecting the guide groove 30 with the accommodating space 27 and allowing the kettle 2 to move along the guide groove 30 onto the heating tray 28.

[0036] In at least one embodiment, the bottom plate 20 further includes a reset member, which provides an upward force to the limiting member 40 so that the limiting member 40 automatically returns from the open position to the closed position and remains in the closed position.

[0037] In some embodiments, as Figure 2-Figure 4As shown, the boss portion 22 includes a first boss portion 223 and two second boss portions 224. The first boss portion 223 protrudes from the side of the base portion 20 connected to the water outlet portion 10. In at least one embodiment, the first boss portion 223 is bonded to or integrally formed with the water outlet portion 10 to make the structure of the milk maker base 1 more compact. One of the second boss portions 224 protrudes from one side of the first boss portion 223, and the other second boss portion 224 protrudes from the other side of the first boss portion 223, with the two second boss portions 224 being arranged opposite each other.

[0038] Further, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the second boss portion 224 includes a base portion 2241 and a guide portion 2242 integrally connected to the base portion 2241. The base portion 2241 is arc-shaped. The base portion 2241 and the first boss portion 223 are located on the periphery of the heating plate 28. In at least one embodiment, the first boss portion 223 and the base portions 2241 of the two second boss portions 224 extend in a cocircular direction, thereby surrounding the heating plate 28.

[0039] Furthermore, the guide portion 2242 extends from one end of the base portion 2241 away from the first boss portion 223 in a direction away from the water outlet portion 10, and the guide portions 2242 of the two second boss portions 224 define a guide groove 30 between them. In other words, the kettle 2 is suitable for moving between the guide portions 2242 of the two second boss portions 224 to the heating plate 28.

[0040] It can be understood that the guide groove is defined by the guide portion 2242 of the second boss portion 224, which is conducive to making the structure of the milk maker base 1 more compact.

[0041] In some embodiments, as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a retaining portion 26 is provided between adjacent first and second boss portions 223, 224. The retaining portion 26 protrudes upward from the top surface 21 of the base and surrounds the outer circumference of the heating plate 28. In other words, a receiving space 27 located above the heating plate 28 is formed between each retaining portion 26 and each boss portion 22. The inner peripheral wall 261 of the retaining portion 26 is conical, and the radial dimension of the inner peripheral wall 261 gradually increases from the end closest to the heating plate 28 to the end farther away from the heating plate 28. This facilitates heat dissipation and prevents heat from accumulating in the receiving space 27. This prevents the side of the bottom plate 20 facing the heating plate 28 from being exposed to high temperatures for extended periods of time, thereby extending the service life of the bottom plate 20. Furthermore, the height of the retaining portion 26 is lower than that of the boss portion 22, which helps reduce the volume of the bottom plate 20, thereby saving material and lowering manufacturing costs.

[0042] In some embodiments, as Figure 2-Figure 4As shown, the upper end surface 221 of the boss portion 22 is further provided with a second sensor 24 to monitor the water level in the kettle 2, thereby realizing the anti-dry-boiling function of the milk maker. Specifically, the second sensor 24 is located on the upper end surface 221 of the boss portion 22. When the water level in the kettle body 61 falls below the sensing surface 611, the second sensor 24 will detect that there is no liquid in the kettle body 61, which helps to further control the heating plate 28 to stop heating, thereby preventing the kettle 2 from drying out and causing a rapid temperature increase. This helps reduce the risk of cracking or even exploding the all-glass kettle 2, further improving the safety of the milk maker during use.

[0043] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the first and second sensors 23, 24 both protrude from the upper end surface 221 of the boss portion 22 and are adapted to float relative to the upper end surface 221 of the boss portion 22 to contact the kettle 2. It will be appreciated that when the first and second sensors 23, 24 are in close contact with the kettle body 61, air gap interference is avoided, thereby making the water temperature and water level measured by the first and second sensors 23, 24 more accurate, thereby improving the reliability of the temperature control and dry-boiling prevention functions of the milk maker.

[0044] In some implementations, such as Figure 3 As shown, the upper end surface 221 of the boss portion 22 is further provided with an auxiliary member 25. The auxiliary member 25 is adapted to float relative to the upper end surface 221 of the boss portion 22 so as to contact the sensing surface 611 of the kettle body 61. In other words, the upper end surface 221 of each boss portion 22 is provided with a first sensing member 23, a second sensing member 24, or an auxiliary member 25, so that the appearance of each boss portion 22 is similar, thereby improving the symmetry of the appearance of each boss portion 22 on the base portion 20.

[0045] In some embodiments, as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the milk maker base 1 also includes a scald shield 50, which is suitable for placement in the middle area of the base 20 to separate the heating plate 28 from the kettle 2, thereby slowing down the heat exchange between the kettle body 61 and the heating plate 28. It is worth noting that placing the scald shield 50 above the heating plate 28 prevents burns from accidental contact between the user's limbs and the heating plate 28 after the kettle 2 is removed. This is particularly helpful in preventing infants and young children from accidentally or out of curiosity touching the heating plate 28, thereby improving the safety of the milk maker during use.

[0046] A milk mixer, such as Figure 1-Figure 5As shown, it includes: the above-mentioned milk mixer base 1; a kettle 2, including a kettle body 61 for holding water, the kettle body 61 having a sensing surface 611. When the kettle 2 is placed on the milk mixer base 1, the sensing surface 611 is opposite to the upper end surface 221 of the boss portion 22 of the milk mixer base 1, and the first sensing element 23 of the upper end surface 221 is in contact with the sensing surface 611 to monitor the water temperature in the kettle 2.

[0047] It can be understood that the first sensing element 23 for monitoring the water temperature is arranged on the boss portion 22 of the chassis portion 20, so that the temperature control function can be achieved while avoiding the installation of sensing devices on the kettle 2, thereby making the kettle 2 suitable for being a full glass body, that is, the lid and the body 61 of the kettle 2 are both made of glass, so as to avoid metal parts coming into contact with water and producing chemical reactions, which is beneficial to reducing the risk of heavy metals entering drinking water, so that the boiled water is safer and cleaner.

[0048] It is understandable that if Figure 5 As shown, the kettle body 61 also has a placement surface 612 suitable for contacting the upper surface of the heating plate 28. That is to say, when the kettle 2 is placed on the bottom plate 20, the placement surface 612 of the kettle body 61 is suitable for contacting the heating plate 28 for heat conduction, and the sensing surface 611 of the kettle body 61 is suitable for being opposite to the upper end surface 221 of the boss portion 22, so that the first sensing element 23 can monitor the water temperature in the kettle body 61.

[0049] The above describes the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the foregoing embodiments. The foregoing embodiments and description merely illustrate the principles of the present invention. Various changes and modifications may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Such changes and modifications are intended to fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection claimed by the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A milk mixer base, characterized in that: include: A bottom plate portion, the bottom plate portion having a top surface, a heating plate being provided in a middle area of the top surface for receiving and heating the kettle; A plurality of bosses protrude upward from the top surface and surround the outer periphery of the heating plate; a first sensor is provided on the upper end surface of the boss to monitor the water temperature in the kettle; The water outlet is connected to one side of the bottom plate, and the upper end of the water outlet is provided with a water outlet, and the water outlet is suitable for being connected to the kettle so that the liquid in the kettle flows out from the water outlet.

2. The milk mixer base according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom plate portion further comprises a guide groove, wherein the guide groove is located between two adjacent boss portions and extends from the heating plate to the outer edge of the bottom plate portion. The guide groove is suitable for allowing a kettle to pass through.

3. The milk mixer base according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom plate portion further includes a limiting member, which is movably located in the guide groove so as to switch the limiting member between a closed position and an open position. An accommodating space is defined between the limiting member and the boss portion, and the accommodating space is located above the heating plate. When the limiting member is in the closed position, the limiting member protrudes from the groove wall of the guide groove to separate the accommodating space and the guide groove, so that the kettle is kept in the accommodating space; When the limiting member is in the open position, the limiting member sinks into the groove wall of the guide groove, so that the accommodating space and the guide groove are connected, so that the kettle is suitable for moving between the accommodating space and the guide groove.

4. The milk mixer base according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting member is located on the bottom surface of the guide groove, and the limiting member is suitable for moving up and down relative to the bottom surface of the guide groove so that the limiting member switches between the closed position and the open position; The limiting member has a stop wall and a guide wall. When the limiting member is in the closed position, the stop wall protrudes upward from the bottom surface of the guide groove, and the accommodating space is defined between the stop wall and the inner side wall of the boss portion. The guide wall extends downward and obliquely from the upper end of the stop wall in a direction away from the accommodating space, so as to be suitable for guiding the kettle to move from the guide groove to the accommodating space.

5. The milk mixer base according to claim 2, characterized in that: The boss portion includes a first boss portion and two second boss portions, wherein the first boss portion protrudes from a side of the bottom plate portion connected to the water outlet portion, one of the second boss portions protrudes from one side of the first boss portion, and the other second boss portion protrudes from the other side of the first boss portion, and the two second boss portions are arranged opposite to each other; The second boss portion includes a base portion and a guide portion integrally connected to the base portion, the base portion is arc-shaped, the base portion and the first boss portion are located on the outer periphery of the heating plate, the guide portion extends from one end of the base portion away from the first boss portion in a direction away from the water outlet portion, and the guide groove is defined between the guide portions of the two second boss portions.

6. The milk mixer base according to claim 5, characterized in that: A retaining portion is provided between the adjacent first boss portion and the second boss portion, and the retaining portion protrudes upward from the top surface of the base and surrounds the outer circumference of the heating disk. The inner circumferential wall of the retaining portion is conical, and the radial dimension of the inner circumferential wall gradually increases from one end close to the heating disk to the end away from the heating disk.

7. The milk mixer base according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The upper end surface of the boss portion is further provided with a second sensing element for monitoring the water level in the kettle.

8. The milk mixer base according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first sensing member and the second sensing member both protrude from the upper end surface of the boss portion and are adapted to float relative to the upper end surface of the boss portion so as to come into contact with the kettle.

9. The milk mixer base according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The utility model further comprises a scalding protection cover which is suitable for being placed in the middle area of the bottom plate to separate the heating plate and the kettle.

10. A milk mixer, characterized in that: include: The milk mixer base according to any one of claims 1 to 9; The kettle includes a kettle body for holding water, the kettle body having a sensor control surface. When the kettle is placed on the milk maker base, the sensor control surface is opposite to the upper end surface of the boss portion of the milk maker base, and the first sensing element on the upper end surface is in contact with the sensor control surface to monitor the water temperature in the kettle.

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