Tea dripping and foaming device

Abstract

According to the technical scheme, the tea dripping and foaming device is characterized by comprising a base, a lifting mechanism is arranged on the base, a whipping mechanism is connected to the lifting mechanism, the whipping mechanism is driven to ascend and descend through the lifting mechanism, a sealing mechanism is connected to the whipping mechanism and comprises an upper shell and a lower shell, the upper shell is fixed to the bottom of the whipping mechanism, and the lower shell is fixed to the bottom of the whipping mechanism. The lower shell is in sliding connection with the upper shell in the vertical direction, a spring is connected between the upper shell and the lower shell, the whipping mechanism comprises a whipping rod, the whipping rod penetrates out of the bottom of the lower shell, and when the whipping rod stretches into the teacup, the bottom of the lower shell is attached to the teacup; according to the utility model, the teacup forms a closed cavity through the sealing mechanism, so that tea water and puff strips can not splash everywhere in the beating process, the pollution to the surrounding environment is avoided, the loss is reduced, the pressure intensity in the closed cup is increased, the tea water and air can be better fused in the beating process, and the puff strips with richer and more dense puff strips can be beaten.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of tea-making devices, and more particularly to a tea-making and foaming device. Background Art

[0002] Tea brewing, a crucial art form of Chinese tea culture, boasts a rich historical and cultural heritage. The process involves placing ground tea powder into a teacup, adding an appropriate amount of water, and then whisking with a tea whisk to produce a dense, fine foam. This technique requires not only skill and experience but also considerable time and effort. Consequently, with the advancement of technology, various automatic foaming devices have emerged on the market, aiming to simplify the tea brewing process and improve production efficiency.

[0003] However, due to the lack of a sealing mechanism in the existing automatic foaming device, the liquid in the tea cup can easily splash out during the foaming process, which not only affects the foaming effect, but also pollutes the operator's clothes and working environment. Therefore, it is necessary to design a new foaming device to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0005] A tea-making and frothing device comprises a base, wherein a lifting mechanism is provided on the base, a whipping mechanism is connected to the lifting mechanism, the lifting mechanism drives the whipping mechanism to rise and fall, the whipping mechanism is connected to a sealing mechanism, the sealing mechanism comprises an upper shell and a lower shell, the upper shell is fixed to the bottom of the whipping mechanism, the lower shell is slidably connected to the upper shell in a vertical direction, a spring is connected between the upper and lower shells, the whipping mechanism comprises a whipping rod, the whipping rod extends from the bottom of the lower shell, and when the whipping rod is extended into a teacup, the bottom of the lower shell fits against the teacup.

[0006] The utility model is further configured as follows: a silicone pad is provided at the bottom of the lower shell.

[0007] The utility model is further configured as follows: a connecting tube is vertically provided on the top of the lower shell, a connecting column is protruded from the bottom of the upper shell, and the connecting column penetrates into the connecting tube and is slidably connected to the connecting tube.

[0008] The utility model is further configured as follows: a plurality of guide posts are vertically arranged at the bottom of the upper shell, the guide posts penetrate into the lower shell and are slidably connected to the lower shell, a plurality of springs are provided, and the plurality of springs are respectively sleeved on the outside of the guide posts.

[0009] The utility model is further configured as follows: the lifting mechanism includes a vertically arranged guide rod and a screw rod, the guide rod is slidably connected to a mounting plate, the mounting plate is provided with a driving block threadedly connected to the screw rod, and also includes a lifting motor for driving the screw rod to rotate, and the firing mechanism is fixed on the mounting plate.

[0010] The utility model is further configured as follows: two position sensors are arranged on the base at intervals along the vertical direction, the position sensors are connected to the lifting motor through wires, and a convex piece for triggering the position sensor is protruded from the back of the mounting plate.

[0011] The present invention is further configured as follows: the whipping mechanism includes a shell, the shell is fixed to a mounting plate by a plurality of screws, a baffle is protruded around the edge of the mounting plate, and the baffle is in contact with the peripheral side wall of the shell.

[0012] The utility model is further configured as follows: a beating generator is provided in the outer shell, an eccentric wheel is fixed on the output shaft of the beating generator, a connecting rod is hinged on the protruding portion of the eccentric wheel, the other end of the connecting rod is hinged to the beating rod, the beating rod is vertically arranged, the beating generator drives the beating rod to move up and down through the cooperation of the eccentric wheel and the connecting rod, and the bottom of the beating rod is connected to a beating net.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following advantages:

[0014] 1. During the whipping process, the lifting mechanism drives the whipping mechanism to move downward so that the whipping rod extends into the teacup. The lower shell of the sealing mechanism seals the opening of the teacup. The elastic force of the spring generates a greater force between the lower shell and the cup, and the lower shell can slide up and down to ensure the stability of the machine during the up and down movement of the whipping rod. The advantage of the sealed teacup is that during the whipping process, tea and foam will not splash everywhere, avoiding pollution of the surrounding environment and reducing loss. After being sealed, the internal pressure of the cup increases, which can allow the tea and air to better blend during the whipping process, so as to produce richer and denser foam.

[0015] 2. The upper shell and the lower shell are connected by a connecting column and a connecting pipe to guide the movement of the lower shell and enhance the stability of the sealing mechanism. In addition, the guide column is vertically arranged and the spring is sleeved on the outside of the guide column to prevent the spring from bending.

[0016] 3. There are two position sensors on the base. When the mounting plate moves, it triggers the position sensors to control the opening and closing of the lifting motor, so that the lifting mechanism can accurately drive the firing mechanism to move to the specified height. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 1 is an overall schematic diagram of this embodiment;

[0018] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the sealing mechanism;

[0019] Figure 3 is a three-dimensional cross-sectional view of the sealing mechanism;

[0020] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the dispatch mechanism;

[0021] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the lower shell;

[0022] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the lifting mechanism;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a rear view of the mounting plate.

[0024] Description of reference numerals:

[0025] 1. Lifting mechanism; 101. Mounting plate; 102. Guide rod; 103. Screw rod; 104. Drive block; 105. Lifting motor; 106. Position sensor; 107. Lug;

[0026] 2. Beating mechanism; 201. Housing; 202. Beating generator; 203. Eccentric wheel; 204. Connecting rod; 205. Beating rod; 206. Beating net; 207. Clamping block;

[0027] 3. Sealing mechanism; 301. Upper shell; 302. Lower shell; 303. Spring; 304. Connecting pipe; 305. Connecting column; 306. Guide column;

[0028] 4. Base; 5. Silicone pad; 6. Baffle; 7. Teacup. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more clear, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings of the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Generally, the components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the drawings herein can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0030] It should also be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "disposed," "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections; direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, and internal connections between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0031] A tea-making and foaming device, such as Figures 1 to 4 As shown, it includes a base 4, a lifting mechanism 1 is provided on the base 4, and a whipping mechanism 2 is connected to the lifting mechanism 1. The lifting mechanism 1 drives the whipping mechanism 2 to rise and fall. When whipping, the whipping mechanism 2 needs to be moved downward and extended into the teacup 7. After whipping is completed, the whipping mechanism 2 is raised and separated from the teacup 7.

[0032] The whipping mechanism 2 is connected to a sealing mechanism 3, which includes an upper shell 301 and a lower shell 302. The upper shell 301 is fixed to the bottom of the whipping mechanism 2, and the lower shell 302 is slidably connected to the upper shell 301 along the vertical direction. A spring 303 is connected between the upper shell 301 and the lower shell 302. The whipping mechanism 2 includes a whipping rod 205, which passes through the bottom of the lower shell 302. When the whipping rod 205 is inserted into the teacup 7, the bottom of the lower shell 302 fits with the teacup 7, so that the teacup 7 forms a sealed cavity, and tea and foam will not splash out during whipping.

[0033] The bottom end of the lower shell 302 expands outward and has a larger area, so that it can adapt to tea cups 7 of different sizes. A through hole is opened at the bottom of the lower shell 302 for the whipping rod 205 to pass through. A silicone pad 5 is fixed to the bottom of the lower shell 302. The silicone pad 5 covers the bottom of the lower shell 302 except for the through hole. The setting of the silicone pad 5 makes the lower shell 302 more sealed when it is fitted with the tea cup 7. At the same time, the silicone pad 5 also has a buffering effect to prevent damage to the tea cup 7.

[0034] The lower shell 302 and the upper shell 301 are both cylindrical, with a connecting tube 304 vertically arranged on the top of the lower shell 302, and a connecting column 305 protruding from the bottom of the upper shell 301. The upper shell 301, the lower shell 302, the connecting tube 304 and the connecting column 305 are all coaxially arranged, and the connecting column 305 penetrates into the connecting tube 304 and is slidably connected to the connecting tube 304. The peripheral side wall of the connecting column 305 fits with the inner wall of the connecting tube 304, so the sliding connection between the lower shell 302 and the upper shell 301 is achieved through the cooperation of the connecting column 305 and the connecting tube 304, and the setting of the connecting column 305 and the connecting tube 304 can also guide the movement of the lower shell 302, thereby enhancing the stability of the sealing mechanism.

[0035] Several guide posts 306 are vertically mounted on the bottom of the upper shell 301. These posts extend downward from the top of the lower shell 302 and are slidably connected thereto. A number of springs 303 are positioned between the upper and lower shells 301 and 302, corresponding to the guide posts 306. These springs 303 are sleeved around the outsides of the guide posts 306 to prevent them from bending when compressed. In this embodiment, four springs 303 are provided. The connecting tube 304 is divided into several vertical plates equidistantly spaced along the axial direction. The spaces between the vertical plates provide space for the springs 303 to avoid interference.

[0036] The top cover of the lower shell 302 can be disassembled and fixed by screws. The bottom of the whipping rod 205 is connected to the whipping net 206, which is threadedly connected to the bottom of the whipping rod 205. The whipping net 206 is used to extend into the teacup 7 and is a leakage net.

[0037] like Figures 5 to 7 As shown, the lifting mechanism 1 includes a vertically arranged guide rod 102 and a screw rod 103, and a mounting plate 101 is slidably connected to the guide rod 102. There are specifically two guide rods 102. A linear bearing is fixed to the back of the mounting plate 101, and the linear bearing is sleeved on the guide rod 102 to realize the sliding of the mounting plate 101. A driving block 104 threadedly connected to the screw rod 103 is also fixed on the back of the mounting plate 101, and also includes a lifting motor 105 for driving the screw rod 103 to rotate. The lifting motor 105 is fixed on the base 4. When the lifting motor 105 drives the screw rod 103 to rotate, the driving block 104 will move up and down along the screw rod 103, thereby driving the mounting plate 101 to move up and down along the guide rod 102.

[0038] The whipping mechanism 2 is fixed on the mounting plate 101 and moves up and down with the mounting plate 101. The whipping mechanism 2 includes a shell 201, which is fixed to the mounting plate 101 by a number of screws. A baffle 6 is protruded around the edge of the mounting plate 101. The baffle 6 is perpendicular to the mounting plate 101. The baffle 6 fits into the peripheral side wall of the shell 201, which has a limiting effect on the shell 201 and can further improve the stability of the installation of the shell 201.

[0039] A beating generator 202 is mounted within the housing 201. An eccentric wheel 203 is fixed to the output shaft of the beating generator 202. The beating generator 202 drives the eccentric wheel 203 to rotate. A connecting rod 204 is hingedly connected to the protrusion of the eccentric wheel 203. The other end of the connecting rod 204 is hingedly connected to a whipping rod 205. The whipping rod 205 is arranged vertically. The beating generator 202 drives the whipping rod 205 up and down through the eccentric wheel 203 and the connecting rod 204. The reciprocating motion of the whipping net 206 replaces manual whipping, achieving automatic foaming. In this embodiment, the lifting motor 105 and the beating generator 202 are both indirectly output through a reducer.

[0040] The connecting rod 204 is connected to the whipping rod 205 by a clamping block 207. The connecting rod 204 and the clamping block 207 are hinged. The whipping rod 205 is clamped in the groove of the clamping block 207. The side wall of the clamping part of the whipping rod 205 is flat. The clamping block 207 is fixed to the whipping rod 205 by bolt locking.

[0041] Two position sensors 106 are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction on the base 4. The position sensors 106 are connected to the lifting motor 105 through wires. A protrusion 107 for triggering the position sensor 106 is protruded from the back of the mounting plate 101. When the protrusion 107 moves to the position sensor 106 to block the laser, the position sensor 106 is triggered to control the opening and closing of the lifting motor 105, so that the lifting mechanism 1 can accurately drive the firing mechanism 2 to move to the specified height.

[0042] The working process of this utility model is as follows:

[0043] Pour tea powder and water into the teacup 7 at the same ratio of 1g tea powder to 80mL water, and place the teacup 7 under the whipping mechanism 2. The lifting mechanism 1 drives the whipping mechanism 2 to move downward so that the whipping net 206 extends into the teacup 7. At this time, the bottom of the lower shell 302 presses on the opening of the teacup 7, so that the teacup 7 forms a closed cavity. Then the whipping generator 202 is turned on, and the whipping rod 205 drives the whipping net 206 to move up and down to foam the teacup 7. After the whipping is completed, the lifting mechanism 1 drives the whipping mechanism 2 to move upward to separate the whipping net 206 from the teacup 7, completing the tea-making process.

[0044] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the design concept of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A tea-making and frothing device, comprising a base, a lifting mechanism disposed on the base, a whipping mechanism connected to the lifting mechanism, the lifting mechanism driving the whipping mechanism to rise and fall, characterized in that: The whipping mechanism is connected to a sealing mechanism, which includes an upper shell and a lower shell. The upper shell is fixed to the bottom of the whipping mechanism, and the lower shell is slidably connected to the upper shell in a vertical direction. A spring is connected between the upper and lower shells. The whipping mechanism includes a whipping rod, which passes through the bottom of the lower shell. When the whipping rod is inserted into the teacup, the bottom of the lower shell fits against the teacup.

2. The tea-making and foaming device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A silicone pad is provided at the bottom of the lower shell.

3. The tea-making and foaming device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A connecting pipe is vertically provided on the top of the lower shell, and a connecting column is protruded from the bottom of the upper shell. The connecting column penetrates into the connecting pipe and is slidably connected to the connecting pipe.

4. The tea-making and foaming device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of guide posts are vertically arranged at the bottom of the upper shell. The guide posts penetrate into the lower shell and are slidably connected with the lower shell. A plurality of springs are provided, and the plurality of springs are respectively sleeved on the outside of the guide posts.

5. The tea-making and foaming device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism includes a vertically arranged guide rod and a screw rod, a mounting plate is slidably connected to the guide rod, a driving block is provided on the mounting plate that is threadedly connected to the screw rod, and a lifting motor is also included for driving the screw rod to rotate, and the firing mechanism is fixed on the mounting plate.

6. The tea-making and foaming device according to claim 5, characterized in that: Two position sensors are arranged on the base at intervals along the vertical direction. The position sensors are connected to the lifting motor through wires. A convex piece for triggering the position sensor is protruded from the back of the mounting plate.

7. The tea-making and frothing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The whipping mechanism includes a shell, which is fixed to a mounting plate by a plurality of screws. A baffle is protruded around the edge of the mounting plate, and the baffle is in contact with the peripheral side wall of the shell.

8. The tea-making and foaming device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A beating generator is provided in the outer shell, an eccentric wheel is fixed on the output shaft of the beating generator, a connecting rod is hinged on the protrusion of the eccentric wheel, the other end of the connecting rod is hinged to the beating rod, the beating rod is vertically arranged, and the beating generator drives the beating rod to move up and down through the cooperation of the eccentric wheel and the connecting rod, and the bottom of the beating rod is connected to the beating net.

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