Shelf and beverage preparation device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a rest stand which comprises two guide rails arranged in parallel, and the guide rails can be fixed in place and are provided with C-shaped cross sections. The two side parts of the tray are respectively inserted into the openings of the corresponding guide rails, so that the tray can move between an extending position and a retracting position relative to the guide rails; wheels are arranged on the bottom faces and / or the top faces of the two side portions, inserted into the guide rails, of the tray. The utility model further discloses a beverage preparation device comprising the rest stand. The shelf has the advantages of being simple in structure, convenient to push and pull and high in bearing capacity. According to the beverage preparation device disclosed by the utility model, the placement and replacement of the material box can be more convenient through the extension and retraction of the tray capable of bearing larger weight, and the structure of the beverage preparation device can be further optimized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of ready-made beverages, and more particularly to a shelf for storing material boxes and a beverage preparation device with the shelf. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of living standards, the demand for beverages and the level of consumption are also increasing, making freshly brewed beverage shops one of the fastest-growing industries. Most freshly brewed beverage shops use beverage preparation equipment to save labor and beverage preparation time.

[0003] Due to the wide variety of beverages and the fact that each beverage requires multiple raw materials, a beverage preparation device needs to be equipped with multiple tanks containing different liquids. However, each tank is quite heavy, making it difficult to store and replace multiple tanks in the beverage preparation device. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to solve or at least partially alleviate the above problems by providing a shelf and a beverage preparation device having the shelf.

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, a shelf is provided, which includes two parallel guide rails that can be fixed in place and have a C-shaped cross-section; and a tray, whose two side portions are respectively inserted into the openings of the corresponding guide rails so that they can move between an extended position and a retracted position relative to the guide rails; wherein rollers are provided on the bottom and / or top surfaces of the two side portions of the tray inserted into the guide rails.

[0006] In the solution provided by the present invention, a shelf includes a tray that slides back and forth inward and outward of the shelf, guided by guide rails. The guide rails have a C-shaped cross-section. When secured in place, the openings of the two guide rails face each other, allowing the two sides of the tray to be directly inserted into the guide rail openings, allowing it to slide under the guidance of the guide rails. Rollers are provided on the bottom and / or top surfaces of the sides of the tray that insert into the guide rails, which not only makes the tray slide more smoothly, but also improves its load-bearing capacity and stability.

[0007] Preferably, the rotating shaft of the roller is positioned inside the pallet. Such an arrangement enables the roller to only partially protrude from the bottom surface or the top surface of the pallet, which is protective for the pallet on which heavier objects are placed.

[0008] Preferably, the shelf is further provided with a quick lock fixed to the rear of the tray, so that when the tray is pushed to the retracted position, further pushing backward can lock it in the quick lock, and pushing the tray backward again can unlock the quick lock. The quick lock can prevent the tray from accidentally sliding off the guide rail.

[0009] Preferably, a gap is left between the top surface of the side of the tray inserted into the guide rail and the upper wall of the C-shaped opening of the guide rail. The setting of such a gap can facilitate the sliding of the tray on the guide rail and reduce friction.

[0010] Furthermore, the gap is arranged so that the roller on the top surface forms point contact with the upper wall of the C-shaped opening of the guide rail.

[0011] Preferably, an inverted L-shaped reinforcement is provided on the bottom surface of the side of the pallet insertion guide rail, one panel of the L-shaped reinforcement is fixed on the bottom surface of the side of the pallet insertion guide rail, and the other panel hangs down from the bottom surface of the pallet and is positioned adjacent to the guide rail to increase the strength of the side of the pallet insertion guide rail.

[0012] According to another aspect of the present invention, a beverage preparation device is provided, comprising the shelf as described above, wherein the shelf is fixed in place on a frame of the beverage preparation device.

[0013] Preferably, the tray of the shelf is provided with a plurality of positioners for placing the material boxes, which are used to receive the material boxes. This arrangement facilitates the placement of the material boxes in the tray and the removal of the material boxes from the tray.

[0014] Preferably, the material box is placed on the positioner of the tray with its discharge port facing the outside of the device, so that it is convenient to connect the material delivery pipe to the discharge port of the material box, thereby delivering various material liquids as needed.

[0015] Preferably, a plurality of channels are arranged in parallel in the tray of the shelf, and the openings of the plurality of channels face the outside of the device. Such an arrangement can save the internal space of the device and optimize the structure of the device.

[0016] By placing the material boxes uniformly in a tray and utilizing the extension and retraction of the tray that can bear a large weight, the placement and replacement of the material boxes can be facilitated, and the structure of the beverage preparation device can be further optimized. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Other features, objects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the detailed description of the non-limiting embodiments with reference to the following drawings:

[0018] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a shelf for use on a beverage preparation apparatus.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a diagram of the shelving unit with the rack removed.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a diagram of a shelf with one side rail removed.

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A in FIG.

[0022] Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Schematic diagram of a shelf viewed from the bottom.

[0023] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 An enlarged schematic diagram of part B in FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely for the purpose of explaining the relevant utility model and are not intended to limit the utility model. It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only the portions relevant to the utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0025] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram showing a shelf for use on a beverage preparation device. Figure 2 This is a diagram of the shelving unit with the rack removed. Figure 3 This is a diagram of a shelf with one side rail removed.

[0026] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A in FIG. Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Schematic diagram of a shelf viewed from the bottom. Figure 6 yes Figure 5 FIG1 is an enlarged schematic diagram of part B in FIG1 . Reference numeral 1 denotes a shelf, reference numeral 2 denotes a rack, reference numeral 3 denotes a container, reference numeral 5 denotes a guide rail, reference numeral 6 denotes a tray, reference numeral 7 denotes a channel, reference numeral 8 denotes rollers on the top surface of the tray, reference numeral 9 denotes rollers on the bottom surface of the tray, and reference numeral 10 denotes a positioner for the container.

[0027] The shelf of the present invention can hold a variety of items, but is particularly suitable for placing heavy items. In particular, it is used in the beverage preparation device of the present invention to place multiple material boxes to facilitate the unified placement of the material boxes, thereby providing convenient conditions for the placement and replacement of the material boxes.

[0028] Figure 1 A shelf for a beverage preparation device is shown. Figure 1As shown, the shelf is fixed in place on the frame of the beverage preparation device, that is, the shelf 1 is fixed to the frame 2 of the beverage preparation device, and the material boxes are uniformly placed on the shelf 1. For ease of understanding, the entire beverage preparation device is not shown, and only the frame 2 for fixing the shelf 1 is shown. In the example shown, the frame 2 and the shelf 1 form a box-shaped structure with a side opening, and the side opening is open to the outside of the beverage preparation device. A plurality of material boxes 3 are placed on the shelf 1, and by pulling out the tray 6 of the shelf 1 (see Figure 3 ), the tray 6 can be pulled out from the rack to place a material box or replace the material box placed on the tray.

[0029] As a preferred solution, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the tray 6 of the shelf 1 can be equipped with multiple positioners 10 for receiving the bins 3. The positioners 10 serve to position and space adjacent bins. When the tray 6 is pulled out to place or replace a bin 3, the placement or replacement can be accomplished by simply inserting the positioners. Furthermore, the positioners also prevent the bins from sliding as the tray 6 slides.

[0030] Multiple bins 3 are positioned so that their outlets are located at the openings of the frame 2, that is, the outlets of the bins face the outside of the apparatus. This facilitates connecting feed pipes (not shown) to the outlets of the bins 3, thereby conveying various liquids as needed to prepare various beverages. Furthermore, positioning the bins in this manner makes it easier to clean any liquid that leaks from the outlets, compared to conventional arrangements where the outlets face inwardly of the frame.

[0031] As a preferred solution, multiple channels 7 can be arranged side by side within the tray 6 of the shelf, with the openings of the channels facing the exterior of the device. These channels can be used, for example, to guide liquid for cleaning the device. Pipes can be connected to the channel openings to circulate the cleaning liquid. This arrangement optimizes the piping configuration of the beverage preparation device and also optimizes the overall structural configuration.

[0032] The structure of the shelf of the present invention is further described below.

[0033] like Figure 3-Figure 6 As shown, the shelf of the present invention is shown, for the purpose of clarity, wherein Figure 3 This is a diagram of a shelf with one side rail removed. Figure 4 yes Figure 3 An enlarged schematic diagram of part A in FIG. Figure 5 yes Figure 3 Schematic diagram of a shelf viewed from the bottom. Figure 6 yes Figure 5 An enlarged schematic diagram of part B in FIG.

[0034] The shelf 1 includes: two parallel guide rails 5, which can be fixed in place and have a C-shaped cross-section; and a tray 6, whose two side portions are respectively inserted into the openings of the corresponding guide rails, so that it can move between an extended position and a retracted position relative to the guide rails 5; wherein, the tray 6 is inserted into the bottom surface and / or the top surface of the two side portions of the guide rails 5 with rollers.

[0035] The two guide rails 5 are arranged in parallel and have, for example, a C-shaped cross section. The two side portions of the tray 6 are respectively inserted into the openings of the corresponding guide rails 5 so as to be movable between an extended position and a retracted position relative to the guide rails.

[0036] In the example shown, the openings of the two guide rails 5 are arranged opposite to each other, providing an insertion port for the side of the tray 6. The two side portions of the tray 6 can be respectively inserted into the openings of the guide rails 5 and, under the guidance of the guide rails 5, slide in and out relative to the guide rails.

[0037] Rollers 8 may be provided on the bottom surface of the side of the tray 6 inserted into the guide rail 5 to reduce the friction between the tray 6 and the guide rail 5 when the tray 6 slides, so that the tray 6 slides more smoothly, allowing the operator to pull out or push the tray 6 with less effort. In the example shown, two rollers 8 are included on the bottom surface of each side of the tray 6. As shown in the figure, the two rollers 8 can be provided on the bottom surface of the side of the tray near both ends to evenly distribute the pressure of the tray on the guide rail. Of course, the number of rollers on the bottom surface of each side of the tray 6 can also be three or four, etc., to properly distribute the gravity of the tray and the objects placed on the tray.

[0038] Alternatively, rollers 9 may be provided on the top surface of the side of the tray 6 inserted into the guide rail 5. The function of the rollers 9 is to prevent the tray from tilting during the sliding process, especially to prevent the top surface of the side of the tray 6 from causing dry friction with the guide rail 5 when the tray 6 is tilted. For ease of operation, the center of gravity of the objects placed on the tray is mostly offset toward the rack outlet. When the tray 6 loaded with objects (especially objects with relatively large weight, such as the material box of a beverage preparation device) slides on the guide rail, it is possible that a small angle of tilt may occur. Therefore, the top surface of the side of the tray may contact the upper wall of the guide rail opening, forming dry friction. This problem is overcome by providing rollers 9 on the top surface of the side of the tray 6 inserted into the guide rail 5, so that the top surface of the side of the tray forms rolling friction with the upper wall of the guide rail opening.

[0039] In this example, there is one roller 9, for example, located near the innermost end of the top surface of the side portion of the pallet. Of course, in other examples, the roller 9 may also be located near the outermost end of the top surface of the side portion of the pallet, or two or three rollers 9 may be provided. Providing rollers on the top surface of the side portion of the pallet prevents dry friction between the top surface and the guide rails when a heavy object is placed on the pallet and the object's center of gravity is offset, thereby reducing wear on the pallet and the guide rails.

[0040] Alternatively, rollers 8 may be provided on the bottom surface of the side of the tray 6 inserted into the guide rail 5, and rollers 9 may also be provided on the top surface of the side of the tray 6 inserted into the guide rail 5. This arrangement allows the tray to slide smoothly without causing dry friction with the guide rail, making pushing and pulling the tray more labor-saving, while also ensuring the stability of the tray and being able to bear heavier weights.

[0041] Preferably, an inverted L-shaped reinforcement member may be provided on the bottom surface of the side portion where the tray is inserted into the guide rail. One panel of the L-shaped reinforcement member is fixed to the bottom surface of the side portion where the tray is inserted into the guide rail, while the other panel is suspended from the bottom surface of the tray and positioned adjacent to the guide rail. The L-shaped reinforcement member can strengthen the side portion where the tray is inserted into the guide rail when a heavy object is placed on the pallet, and can also, to a certain extent, prevent the pallet from deflecting during sliding.

[0042] A gap can be left between the top surface of the side portion of the tray inserted into the guide rail and the upper wall of the guide rail opening. During sliding, if the tray does not tilt, the weight of the tray and the objects on it press against the lower wall of the guide rail opening. The gap between the top surface of the side portion of the tray inserted into the guide rail and the upper wall of the guide rail opening prevents friction between the upper wall of the guide rail opening and the tray, facilitating the sliding of the tray.

[0043] Furthermore, when a roller is provided on the top surface of the side of the guide rail where the tray is inserted, the gap is set so that the roller forms a point contact with the upper wall of the opening of the guide rail. Such a setting ensures that the tray slides smoothly.

[0044] Preferably, the axes of rotation of the rollers 8 and 9 are positioned inside the tray 6 so that only parts of the rollers protrude from the bottom and top surfaces of the sides of the tray, see Figure 4 and Figure 6 This type of roller arrangement is particularly suitable for pallets that carry heavy objects.

[0045] Preferably, the shelf is also equipped with a quick-release lock, secured behind the tray 6. When the tray is pushed to the retracted position, further pushing backward locks it into the quick-release lock, and further pushing backward unlocks the quick-release lock. The quick-release lock prevents the tray from accidentally sliding off the guide rails. Any quick-release lock capable of this function can be used in the present invention. The quick-release lock temporarily secures the tray 6 to the rack 2 to prevent it from accidentally sliding out. The quick-release lock can be located at the center of the rack behind the tray.

[0046] In addition, a device to prevent the pallet from being completely pulled out, such as a roller-type stop structure, can also be provided on the pallet to prevent the pallet loaded with heavy objects from being accidentally completely pulled out from the guide rail.

[0047] The shelf rack of the utility model has a simple structure and is labor-saving to operate, and is particularly suitable for carrying objects of relatively large weight.

[0048] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present application and an illustration of the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the utility model disclosed in this application is not limited to the technical solutions formed by the specific combination of the above-mentioned technical features, but also encompasses other technical solutions formed by any combination of the above-mentioned technical features or their equivalents without departing from the concept of the utility model. For example, a technical solution formed by replacing the above-mentioned features with (but not limited to) technical features with similar functions disclosed in this application.

Claims

1. A shelf, characterized in that: include: Two guide rails arranged in parallel, which can be fixed in place and have a C-shaped cross-section; as well as a tray, two side portions of which are respectively inserted into the openings of the corresponding guide rails so as to be movable between an extended position and a retracted position relative to the guide rails; Wherein, rollers are provided on the bottom surfaces and / or top surfaces of the two side portions of the tray insertion guide rail.

2. The shelf according to claim 1, wherein: The rotating shaft of the roller is positioned in the tray.

3. The shelf according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The shelf is also provided with a quick lock fixed to the rear of the tray, so that when the tray is pushed to the retracted position, it can be locked in the quick lock by pushing it further backward, and pushing the tray backward again can unlock the quick lock.

4. The shelf according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A gap is left between the top surface of the side portion of the tray inserted into the guide rail and the upper wall of the opening of the guide rail.

5. The shelf according to claim 4, characterized in that: The gap is set so that the roller on the top surface forms a point contact with the upper wall of the opening of the guide rail.

6. The shelf according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: An inverted L-shaped reinforcement is provided on the bottom surface of the side of the tray insertion guide rail, one panel of the L-shaped reinforcement is fixed on the bottom surface of the side of the tray insertion guide rail, and the other panel hangs down from the bottom surface of the tray and is positioned adjacent to the guide rail.

7. A beverage preparation device, characterized in that:

6. The beverage preparation apparatus comprising a shelf as claimed in claim 1, wherein the shelf is fixed in position on a frame of the beverage preparation apparatus.

8. The beverage preparation device according to claim 7, characterized in that The tray of the shelf is provided with a plurality of positioners for placing material boxes, which are used to receive the material boxes.

9. The beverage preparation device according to claim 8, characterized in that The bin is placed on the positioner of the tray with its discharge opening facing the outside of the device.

10. The beverage preparation device according to claim 7, characterized in that A plurality of channels are arranged in parallel in the tray of the shelf, and the openings of the plurality of channels face outside the device.

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