Beverage machine

By introducing a limit structure and magnetic design into the beverage machine, the problem of cumbersome screw connection between the handle and the brewing mechanism is solved, quick installation and disassembly are achieved, the operating convenience is improved and the maintenance cost is reduced.

CN223350018UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-19CINO TECHNOLOGY (SHENZHEN) LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422659800.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-10-31
Publication Date
2025-09-19
Estimated Expiration
2034-10-31

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Technical Problem

In existing beverage machines, the detachable connection between the handle and the brewing mechanism is usually achieved by screwing, which makes the disassembly and assembly process complicated, especially when there are multiple screws.

Method used

The handle assembly is designed with a limiting structure and magnetic parts, and cooperates with the driving socket of the brewing mechanism through a connector to achieve quick installation and disassembly, eliminating the need for screw-tightening steps.

Benefits of technology

The handle assembly and the brewing mechanism can be quickly connected and disassembled, which is simple and quick to operate, reduces maintenance costs and improves user experience.

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Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model relates to the technical field of beverage processing, and particularly discloses a beverage machine which comprises a shell, a brewing mechanism and a handle assembly, the shell is provided with a cavity and an opening, and the opening is communicated with the cavity; the brewing mechanism is arranged in the cavity and comprises a brewing mechanism body and a driving part arranged on the brewing mechanism body, the driving part is provided with a driving insertion hole, and the driving part is provided with a first limiting structure on the inner wall of the driving insertion hole; the handle assembly comprises a handle rod and an inserting piece, one end of the handle rod is fixed to one end of the inserting piece, the handle rod and the inserting piece are arranged in an included angle mode, a second limiting structure is arranged on the side wall of the other end of the inserting piece, and the other end of the inserting piece is used for penetrating through the opening to be inserted into the driving inserting hole. And the second limiting structure is matched with the first limiting structure to limit the plug connector to rotate relative to the driving jack. According to the embodiment of the utility model, the handle can be quickly disassembled and assembled.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiment of the utility model relates to the technical field of beverage processing, and in particular to a beverage machine. Background Art

[0002] A capsule beverage machine is a device that places capsules into a capsule compartment, then drives a handle to move the puncture component of the brewing mechanism to puncture the placed capsule, and then controls the heated liquid to flow through the capsule to dissolve the beverage powder in the capsule to obtain a beverage.

[0003] During the process of realizing the present invention, the inventors of the present invention found that different users are accustomed to different handles. Therefore, the brewing mechanism and the handle are usually set to be detachable. Currently, the brewing mechanism and the handle are mostly detachably connected by screwing. However, the detachable connection achieved by screwing requires screwing during both disassembly and installation. Especially when multiple screws are used for the detachable connection, multiple screws need to be screwed, which is very troublesome. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main technical problem solved by the embodiments of the utility model is to provide a beverage machine that can realize the rapid disassembly and assembly of the handle.

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, a technical solution adopted by the present invention is: to provide a beverage machine, including a shell, a brewing mechanism and a handle assembly, the shell is provided with a cavity and an opening, and the opening is connected to the cavity; the brewing mechanism is arranged in the cavity, the brewing mechanism includes a brewing mechanism body and a driving part arranged on the brewing mechanism body, the driving part is provided with a driving socket, and the driving part is provided with a first limiting structure on the inner wall of the driving socket; the handle assembly includes a handle rod and a connector, one end of the handle rod is fixed to one end of the connector, the handle rod and the connector are arranged at an angle, and the side wall of the other end of the connector is provided with a second limiting structure, and the other end of the connector is used to pass through the opening and be plugged into the driving socket. When the other end of the connector passes through the opening and is plugged into the driving socket, the second limiting structure cooperates with the first limiting structure to limit the rotation of the connector relative to the driving socket.

[0006] Optionally, the brewing mechanism also includes a first magnetic part, and the handle assembly also includes a second magnetic part. The first magnetic part is arranged on the driving part, and the second magnetic part is arranged on the plug-in part. When the other end of the plug-in part passes through the opening and is inserted into the driving socket, the first magnetic part and the second magnetic part are adsorbed.

[0007] Optionally, the first limiting structure is a first plane formed on the inner wall of the driving socket; the second limiting structure is a second plane formed on the side wall of the other end of the connector. When the other end of the connector passes through the opening and is inserted into the driving socket, the first plane and the second plane fit together.

[0008] Optionally, the cross-sectional shape of the driving socket and the cross-sectional shape of the other end of the connector are both polygonal, and the number of the first plane and the second plane are both multiple. When the other end of the connector is inserted into the driving socket through the opening, a first plane and a second plane fit together.

[0009] Optionally, the cross-sectional shape of the driving socket and the cross-sectional shape of the other end of the connector are both square, triangle or pentagon.

[0010] Optionally, the driving portion is provided with a guide slope at the opening of the driving socket, and the guide slope is used to guide the connector to be inserted into the driving socket.

[0011] Optionally, the driving portion is provided with a plurality of recesses on the inner wall of the driving socket.

[0012] Optionally, the connector includes a post and a platform, one end of the post is set on the platform, the handle rod is connected to the platform, and the second limiting structure is set on the side wall of the other end of the post; when the other end of the post passes through the opening and is inserted into the driving socket, the platform blocks the opening.

[0013] Optionally, the socket is provided with a first mounting hole and a second mounting hole, the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole are connected, and the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole are set at an angle; a fixing hole is provided at one end of the plug column, one end of the plug column is inserted into the first mounting hole, the fixing hole is aligned with the second mounting hole, and one end of the handle rod passes through the second mounting hole and is inserted into the fixing hole.

[0014] Optionally, the handle assembly includes a third magnetic part, which is arranged at one end of the handle rod; the plug-in part includes a fourth magnetic part, which is arranged on the plug-in platform. When one end of the handle rod passes through the second mounting hole and is plugged into the fixing hole, the third magnetic part and the fourth magnetic part are adsorbed and fixed.

[0015] The beneficial effects of the embodiments of the present invention are as follows: Different from the prior art, the embodiments of the present invention provide a beverage machine, comprising a housing, a brewing mechanism, and a handle assembly, wherein the housing comprises a cavity and an opening, the opening being in communication with the cavity. The brewing mechanism is disposed in the cavity, and comprises a brewing mechanism body and a driving unit disposed in the brewing mechanism body, the driving unit being provided with a driving socket, and the driving unit being provided with a first limiting structure on the inner wall of the driving socket. The handle assembly comprises a handle rod and a connector, one end of the handle rod being fixed to one end of the connector, and the other end of the connector being provided with a second limiting structure, the first limiting structure matching the second limiting structure. When the handle assembly needs to be installed, the other end of the connector is passed through the opening and inserted into the driving socket until the first limiting structure and the second limiting structure are attached to limit the rotation of the connector relative to the driving socket. When the driving handle rod rotates, the handle rod drives the driving part to rotate under the cooperation of the first limiting structure and the second limiting structure; when the handle assembly needs to be disassembled, the handle assembly can be directly pulled out from the driving socket, that is, the connection and disassembly of the handle assembly and the brewing mechanism can be achieved only by inserting the connector toward the driving socket or pulling out the connector in the opposite direction. There is no need to tighten bolts, and the operation is simple and quick. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the drawings without creative work.

[0017] Figure 1 It is an exploded view of the beverage machine of the present utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 It is an exploded view of the handle assembly of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the driving part of the brewing mechanism of the present invention.

[0020] The accompanying drawings in the specific implementation manner are as follows:

[0021] 1. Shell; 11. Opening;

[0022] 2. Brewing mechanism; 21. Driving unit; 211. Driving jack; 2111. First limiting structure; 212. Recess; 213. Guide slope;

[0023] 3. Handle assembly; 31. Handle rod; 32. Connector; 321. Insert column; 3211. Second limiting structure; 3212. Fixing hole; 322. Insert platform; 3221. First mounting hole; 3222. Second mounting hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, the present invention is described in more detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that when an element is described as "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element, or there can be one or more centered elements therebetween. When an element is described as "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or there can be one or more centered elements therebetween. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions used in this specification are for illustrative purposes only.

[0025] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meanings as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which this utility model belongs. The terms used in this specification and in the description of this utility model are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the utility model. The term "and / or" used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the relevant listed items.

[0026] See also Figure 1 The beverage machine includes a housing 1, a brewing mechanism 2, and a handle assembly 3. The brewing mechanism 2 is disposed inside the housing 1. The handle assembly 3 extends through the housing 1 and into the housing 1 and is connected to the brewing mechanism 2. When a capsule is placed in the brewing mechanism 2, the handle assembly 3 is rotated to drive the brewing mechanism 2 to puncture the capsule, brewing the capsule to obtain a beverage.

[0027] For handle assembly 3 above, see Figure 1 and 2 , including a handle rod 31 and a connector 32. The handle rod 31 is connected to the connector 32, and the handle rod 31 and the connector 32 are arranged at an angle. Optionally, the angle between the handle rod 31 and the connector 32 is a right angle, so that the handle rod 31 is parallel to the shell 1. The connector 32 is provided with a second limiting structure 3211. The connector 32 is used to pass through the shell 1 and be connected to the brewing mechanism 2. The second limiting structure 3211 cooperates with the brewing mechanism 2 to limit the rotation of the connector 32 relative to the brewing mechanism 2. The handle rod 31 is provided on the outside of the shell 1. The handle rod 31 is used for the user to rotate to drive the brewing mechanism 2. The other end of the handle rod 31 away from the connector 32 is provided with an anti-slip structure. On the one hand, it can prevent the user from slipping during operation and improve the user's operating feel; on the other hand, different anti-slip structures can bring different appearances, thereby improving the richness and aesthetics of the appearance of the handle rod 31.

[0028] In some embodiments, the connector 32 includes a post 321 and a platform 322. The platform 322 is provided with a first mounting hole 3221 and a second mounting hole 3222. The first mounting hole 3221 and the second mounting hole 3222 are connected. The axis of the first mounting hole 3221 and the axis of the second mounting hole 3222 are arranged at an angle. Optionally, the angle between the axis of the first mounting hole 3221 and the axis of the second mounting hole 3222 is a right angle. One end of the post 321 is provided with a fixing hole 3212. One end of the post 321 is inserted into the first mounting hole 3221, and the fixing hole 3212 is aligned with the second mounting hole 3222. One end of the handle 31 passes through the second mounting hole 3222 and is inserted into the fixing hole 3212, thereby connecting the handle 31 and the connector 32. When the handle 31 rotates, it can drive the connector 32 to rotate. The handle 31 and the plug 321, as well as the plug 321 and the insert 322, are all detachably connected. This allows for easy replacement of any component of the handle 31, the plug 321, or the insert 322 if damaged, eliminating the need for replacing the entire handle assembly. This reduces future repair costs. The other end of the plug 321 is provided with a second retaining structure 2211. The other end of the plug 321 is designed to pass through the housing 1 and connect with the brewing mechanism 2.

[0029] In some embodiments, the fixing hole is configured as a threaded hole, and one end of the handle 31 for inserting into the fixing hole is provided with an external thread matching the threaded hole, and the handle 31 is screwed into the threaded hole. Thus, by rotating the handle 31 along its circumference, the handle 31 can be connected to and disconnected from the threaded hole, thereby enabling quick replacement of the handle 31, the plug post 321, and the inserting platform 322, and also facilitating the user to select the plug post 321 and inserting platform 322 that they prefer.

[0030] In some embodiments, the handle assembly 3 includes a third magnetic member, which is arranged at one end of the handle rod 31 for connecting to the plug-in platform 322. The plug-in component 32 includes a fourth magnetic member, which is arranged on the plug-in platform 322. When the handle rod 31 passes through the second mounting hole and is plugged into the fixing hole, the third magnetic member and the fourth magnetic member are adsorbed and fixed, which helps to reduce the risk of natural separation of the handle rod 31 and the plug-in component 32. When it is necessary to separate the handle rod 31 and the plug-in component 32, the handle rod 31 can be detached from the fixing hole by applying an external force to overcome the attraction between the third magnetic member and the fourth magnetic member. The third magnetic member and the fourth magnetic member can both be magnets, or one of the third magnetic member and the fourth magnetic member can be a magnet, and the other of the third magnetic member and the fourth magnetic member can be a metal that can be attracted by a magnet, such as iron, cobalt, or nickel.

[0031] It can be understood that the connector 32 is not limited to the above-mentioned structure, but can also be other structures. For example, the plug post 321 and the plug platform 322 are integrally formed, and the side wall of the other end of the connector 32 is provided with a second limiting structure 3211. The other end of the connector 32 is used to pass through the opening 11 and be plugged into the driving socket 211.

[0032] For the brewing mechanism 2 mentioned above, please refer to Figure 1 and 3 , including a brewing mechanism body (not shown in the figure) for puncturing the capsule and a driving part 21 arranged on the brewing mechanism body. When the driving part 21 rotates, it drives the brewing mechanism body to puncture the capsule. After the brewing is completed, when the driving part 21 rotates in the opposite direction, the capsule is allowed to fall. The driving part 21 is provided with a driving socket 211, and the driving part 21 is provided with a first limiting structure 2111 on the inner wall of the driving socket 211. When the pin 321 passes through the shell 1 and is inserted into the driving socket 211, the first limiting structure 2111 cooperates with the second limiting structure 3211 to limit the rotation of the pin 321 relative to the driving socket 211, so that the pin 321 can drive the driving part 21 to rotate. When the pin 321 passes through the shell 1 and is inserted into the driving socket 211, the insertion platform 322 blocks the opening 11 to prevent foreign matter from entering the cavity inside the shell 1 from the opening 11.

[0033] In some embodiments, the first limiting structure 2111 is a first plane formed on the inner wall of the drive socket 211, and the second limiting structure 3211 is a second plane formed on the side wall of the end of the plug 321 for connecting to the drive socket 211. When the plug 321 passes through the housing 1 and is inserted into the drive socket 211, the first plane aligns with the second plane to limit relative rotation between the plug 321 and the drive unit 21. Optionally, multiple first planes and multiple second planes are provided, so that the cross-sectional shapes of the drive socket 211 and the plug 321 are both polygonal. For example, the cross-sectional shapes of the drive socket 211 and the plug 321 can be square, triangular, pentagonal, etc. When the plug 321 is inserted into the drive socket 211, a first plane aligns with a second plane, thereby achieving multiple planes to limit the rotation of the plug 321 relative to the drive unit. Each edge of the plug 321 is chamfered to prevent the edges of the plug 321 from accidentally injuring the user during use.

[0034] In some embodiments, the drive unit 21 is provided with a plurality of recesses 212 on the inner wall of the drive socket 211. The provision of the recesses 212 reduces the precision requirements for assembling the drive socket 211 and the plug 321, as well as the difficulty in processing the drive socket 211 and the plug 321. This ensures that the plug 321 can be inserted into the drive socket 211 and reduces the production cost of the drive unit 21 and the plug 321. Optionally, the recesses 212 extend along the depth direction of the drive socket 211, the length of the recesses 212 being equal to the depth of the drive socket 211, each first plane being provided with at least one recess 212, and the recesses 212 being evenly distributed along the circumference of the drive socket 211.

[0035] In some embodiments, the beverage dispenser further includes a first magnetic member, which is disposed on the drive unit 21. The handle assembly further includes a second magnetic member, which is disposed on the plug-in member 32. When the plug-in member 321 passes through the housing 1 and is plugged into the drive socket 211, the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member are attracted to each other to secure the plug-in member 32 to the drive unit 21. It is understood that the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member can both be magnets, or one of the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member can be a magnet, and the other of the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member can be a metal that can be attracted by a magnet, such as iron, cobalt, or nickel.

[0036] In some embodiments, the driver 21 is provided with a guide bevel 213 at the opening of the drive socket 211. The guide bevel 213 is used to guide the insertion of the pin 321 into the drive socket 211. The guide bevel 213 is arranged along the circumference of the drive socket 211. The guide bevel 213 can be arranged in a circle around the drive socket 211, or a plurality of guide bevels 213 can be provided, each of which is evenly distributed along the circumference of the drive socket 211. The provision of the guide bevel 213 prevents the pin 321 from being difficult to align with the drive socket 211 when it is loose, thereby reducing assembly difficulty and improving the user experience.

[0037] In an embodiment of the present invention, the beverage dispenser includes a housing 1, a brewing mechanism 2, and a handle assembly 3. The housing includes a cavity and an opening 11, with the opening 11 communicating with the cavity. The brewing mechanism 2 is disposed in the cavity and includes a brewing mechanism body and a drive unit 21 disposed therein. The drive unit 21 is provided with a drive socket 211, and a first limiting structure 2111 is provided on the inner wall of the drive socket 211. The handle assembly 3 includes a handle rod 31 and a connector 32. One end of the handle rod 31 is fixed to one end of the connector 32, and the other end of the connector 32 is provided with a second limiting structure 3211. The first limiting structure 2111 matches the second limiting structure 3211. When the handle assembly 3 needs to be installed, the other end of the connector 32 is passed through the opening 11 and inserted into the driving socket 211 until the first limiting structure 2111 and the second limiting structure 3211 are attached to limit the rotation of the connector 32 relative to the driving socket 211. When the driving handle rod 31 rotates, the handle rod 31 drives the driving part 21 to rotate with the cooperation of the first limiting structure 2111 and the second limiting structure 3211; when the handle assembly 3 needs to be disassembled, the handle assembly 3 can be directly pulled out from the driving socket 211, that is, the connection and disassembly of the handle assembly 3 and the brewing mechanism 2 can be achieved only by inserting the connector 32 toward the driving socket 211 or pulling out the connector 32 in the opposite direction. There is no need to tighten the bolts, and the operation is simple and quick.

[0038] It should be noted that the preferred embodiments of the present invention are given in the specification and drawings of the present invention. However, the present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described in this specification. These embodiments do not serve as additional limitations on the content of the present invention. The purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the understanding of the disclosure of the present invention more thorough and comprehensive. In addition, the above-mentioned technical features continue to be combined with each other to form various embodiments not listed above, which are all considered to be within the scope of the description of the present invention; further, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that improvements or changes can be made based on the above description, and all such improvements and changes should fall within the scope of protection of the claims attached to the present invention.

Claims

1. A beverage machine, characterized in that: include: A housing having a cavity and an opening, wherein the opening is connected to the cavity; a brewing mechanism disposed in the cavity, the brewing mechanism comprising a brewing mechanism body and a driving portion disposed on the brewing mechanism body, the driving portion being provided with a driving socket, and the driving portion being provided with a first limiting structure on an inner wall of the driving socket; The handle assembly includes a handle rod and a connector, one end of the handle rod is fixed to one end of the connector, the handle rod and the connector are arranged at an angle, and the side wall of the other end of the connector is provided with a second limiting structure, and the other end of the connector is used to pass through the opening and be plugged into the drive socket. When the other end of the connector passes through the opening and is plugged into the drive socket, the second limiting structure cooperates with the first limiting structure to limit the rotation of the connector relative to the drive socket.

2. The beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that The brewing mechanism also includes a first magnetic part, and the handle assembly also includes a second magnetic part. The first magnetic part is arranged on the driving part, and the second magnetic part is arranged on the connector. When the other end of the connector passes through the opening and is inserted into the driving socket, the first magnetic part and the second magnetic part are attracted to each other.

3. The beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that The first limiting structure is a first plane formed on the inner wall of the driving socket; The second limiting structure is a second plane formed on the side wall of the other end of the connector. When the other end of the connector passes through the opening and is plugged into the driving socket, the first plane and the second plane fit together.

4. The beverage machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The shape of the cross section of the driving socket and the shape of the cross section of the other end of the connector are both polygonal, and the number of the first plane and the second plane are both multiple. When the other end of the connector passes through the opening and is inserted into the driving socket, one first plane and one second plane fit together.

5. The beverage machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cross-sectional shape of the driving socket and the cross-sectional shape of the other end of the connector are both square, triangle or pentagon.

6. The beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that The driving portion is provided with a guiding inclined surface at the opening of the driving socket, and the guiding inclined surface is used to guide the connector to be inserted into the driving socket.

7. The beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that The driving portion is provided with a plurality of recesses on the inner wall of the driving socket.

8. The beverage machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: The plug connector includes a plug post and a plug platform, one end of the plug post is arranged on the plug platform, the handle rod is connected to the plug platform, and the second limiting structure is arranged on the side wall of the other end of the plug post; When the other end of the plug passes through the opening and is inserted into the driving socket, the plugging platform blocks the opening.

9. The beverage machine according to claim 8, characterized in that The inserting platform is provided with a first mounting hole and a second mounting hole, the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole are connected, and the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole are arranged at an angle; One end of the plug post is provided with a fixing hole, one end of the plug post is inserted into the first mounting hole, the fixing hole is aligned with the second mounting hole, and one end of the handle rod passes through the second mounting hole and is inserted into the fixing hole.

10. The beverage machine according to claim 9, characterized in that The handle assembly includes a third magnetic member, and the third magnetic member is arranged at one end of the handle rod; The plug-in component includes a fourth magnetic component, and the fourth magnetic component is arranged on the insertion platform. When one end of the handle rod passes through the second mounting hole and is inserted into the fixing hole, the third magnetic component and the fourth magnetic component are adsorbed and fixed.