Light-transmitting indication assembly and beverage equipment
By designing the structure of the light-shielding and light-transmitting components in the light-transmitting indicator component, color mixing is avoided, the problem of poor pattern brightness in the prior art is solved, and a clearer working mode pattern display is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422850590.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-21
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-21
AI Technical Summary
In existing beverage heating equipment, the pattern carrier is embedded in the light guide, causing the light to mix with the color of the pattern carrier, which affects the brightness of the pattern.
Design a light-transmitting indicator component, including a light-shielding component, a light-transmitting component, and a working mode pattern display layer. The light-shielding component has a through groove in front, and the protrusion of the light-transmitting component is embedded in the through groove. The working mode pattern display layer is located at the front end of the protrusion, and the protrusion guides the indicator light to the pattern display area to avoid color mixing.
The brightness of the pattern in the working mode has been enhanced, the surrounding brightness has been reduced, and the clarity of the pattern has been improved.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of indicator components and beverage equipment, and in particular to a light-transmitting indicator component and beverage equipment. Background Technology
[0002] An existing indicator component for beverage heating equipment displays the operating status of the equipment using a unique pattern to help users understand its status. The indicator component includes a light guide and a pattern carrier. The light guide is made of transparent material. One end of the pattern carrier is embedded in the light guide, and the other end of the pattern carrier is engraved with the pattern to be displayed. The pattern carrier is set to the same color as the pattern. An indicator light shines on the light guide, and the light from the indicator light is transmitted through the light guide to the pattern carrier, thus illuminating the pattern and allowing users to understand the operating status of the beverage heating equipment. However, in this structure, the pattern carrier is embedded in the light guide to fix it in place. This causes the light transmitted from the light guide to be mixed with the color carried by the pattern carrier. In other words, the color carried by the pattern carrier is mixed into the light guide, thus affecting the brightness of the pattern. Utility Model Content
[0003] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a light-transmitting indicator component, including a working mode indicator component. The working mode indicator component includes a first indicator light, a light-shielding member, a light-transmitting member, and a working mode pattern display layer. The light-shielding member is located in front of the first indicator light and has a first through groove extending through it in the front-back direction. The light-transmitting member is made of transparent material and includes a boss. The boss is embedded in the first through groove and protrudes forward from the light-shielding member. The front end face of the boss is set as a working mode pattern setting area. The working mode pattern display layer is used to identify the working mode and is located in the working mode pattern setting area.
[0004] As an improvement to the light-transmitting indicator component of this utility model, the light-shielding member includes a shielding part, which shields the front of the first indicator light. A first enclosure extends forward from the shielding part corresponding to the boss, and the first enclosure is arranged outside the side wall of the boss.
[0005] As an improvement to the light-transmitting indicator component of this utility model, the working mode pattern display layer and the working mode pattern setting area are mated surface to surface.
[0006] As an improvement to the light-transmitting indicator component of this utility model, the working mode pattern display layer is formed by printing a pattern in the working mode pattern setting area; or the working mode pattern display layer is formed by laser-etching a pattern in the working mode pattern setting area.
[0007] As an improvement to the light-transmitting indicator component of this utility model, the working mode pattern display layer includes a transparent PET layer and a printed pattern layer printed on the transparent PET layer. The printed pattern layer is located on the back side of the transparent PET layer, and the working mode pattern display layer is formed in the working mode pattern setting area by in-mold injection molding process.
[0008] As an improvement to the light-transmitting indicator component of this utility model, the working mode indicator component further includes a lampshade, the lampshade having a light-guiding channel, the light-guiding channel extending from the first indicator light to the light-transmitting component, and along the front-back direction, the projection of the boss is located within the projection of the light-guiding channel.
[0009] As an improvement of the light-transmitting indicator component of this utility model, the working mode indicator component includes multiple working mode pattern display layers arranged at intervals. Each working mode pattern display layer corresponds to an identification of a working mode. Each working mode pattern display layer is provided with a first indicator light, a protrusion, and a light guide channel. Adjacent protrusions are connected by a first connecting rib, which is located on the rear side of the light-shielding member.
[0010] As an improvement to the light-transmitting indicator component of this utility model, it also includes a function button and a second indicator light. The function button includes a mounting part and a pressing part that protrudes forward from the mounting part. The mounting part is movably mounted between the lampshade and the light-shielding member. The light-transmitting member includes a light-transmitting sleeve. The light-shielding member has a second through groove extending through it in the front-back direction. The light-transmitting sleeve is fitted inside the second through groove and protrudes forward from the light-shielding member. The pressing part passes through the light-transmitting sleeve and protrudes forward from the light-shielding member. The second indicator light is located on the rear side of the light-transmitting sleeve.
[0011] As an improvement to the light-transmitting indicator component of this utility model, the blocking part blocks the front of the second indicator light, and a second surrounding edge protrudes forward from the blocking part, the second surrounding edge surrounding the side wall of the pressing part.
[0012] As an improvement to the light-transmitting indicator component of this utility model, the light-transmitting component includes a second connecting rib, which is disposed on the rear side of the light-shielding component. One end of the second connecting rib is connected to any one of the bosses, and the other side of the second connecting rib is connected to the light-transmitting sleeve.
[0013] As an improvement of the light-transmitting indicator component of this utility model, the working mode indicator component includes multiple working mode pattern display layers. Each working mode pattern display layer identifies a function. Each working mode pattern display layer is provided with a first indicator light, a protrusion, and a light guide channel. Adjacent protrusions are separated from each other.
[0014] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model provides a beverage device, including a housing, a beverage device body, and a light-transmitting indicator component. The light-transmitting indicator component is disposed within the housing. The housing is an opaque component. The housing has a first mounting groove and a second mounting groove extending horizontally through it. The working mode pattern display layer is disposed within the first mounting groove and exposed outside the housing. The light-transmitting sleeve is inserted into the second mounting groove. The light-transmitting sleeve and the pressing part are exposed outside the housing through the second mounting groove.
[0015] As an improvement to the beverage equipment of this utility model, it also includes a control circuit board, on which the first indicator light and the second indicator light are disposed. The control circuit board is provided with a spring switch, which is located on the rear side of the mounting part. The function button can move back and forth in the front and back direction. The light-shielding part and the light-transmitting part are assembled together and then injection molded with the outer shell.
[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model's light-transmitting indicator component and beverage equipment are as follows: By setting the front face of the protrusion as the working mode pattern setting area, and the working mode pattern display layer located in the working mode pattern setting area, compared to the working mode pattern display layer being partially inserted into the protrusion, it avoids the color carried by the working mode pattern display layer from entering the protrusion when the first indicator light is turned on, causing the light transmitted from the protrusion to be mixed with the color carried by the working mode pattern display layer, affecting the light transmission effect of the protrusion, and thus affecting the brightness of the pattern in the working mode pattern display layer; by setting the protrusion to be embedded in the first through groove, the light emitted by the first indicator light can only be guided to the front side of the light shield through the protrusion, ensuring that the light of the first indicator light is only guided to the working mode pattern setting area, reducing the brightness around the working mode pattern setting area, and enhancing the brightness effect of the pattern in the working mode pattern display layer. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a preferred embodiment of the light-transmitting indicator component and beverage equipment of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded view;
[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A sectional view along the left-side view;
[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A;
[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 1A cross-sectional view taken from above;
[0022] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point B;
[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the light-transmitting component and the working mode pattern display assembly of a preferred embodiment of the light-transmitting indicator component and beverage equipment of this utility model.
[0024] Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of the light-transmitting component, the working mode pattern display assembly, and the light-shielding component assembly of a preferred embodiment of the light-transmitting indicator component and beverage equipment of this utility model.
[0025] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the light-shielding component of a preferred embodiment of the light-transmitting indicator component and beverage equipment of this utility model. Detailed Implementation
[0026] Below, in conjunction with Figures 1 to 9 The present invention will be further described in the figures and in preferred embodiments and other embodiments. It should be noted that, without conflict, the various technical features described below can be arbitrarily combined to form new embodiments.
[0027] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Figure 9In a preferred embodiment, this utility model provides a light-transmitting indicator component and a beverage device. In this embodiment, it is a milk frother, used to froth or heat milk or a milk mixture. It includes a housing 8, within which a heating chamber 20 and a heating component 30 are provided. The heating chamber 20 holds the milk or milk mixture to be frothed or heated. The heating component 30 provides heat to the heating chamber 20. A stirring device 40 is provided within the heating chamber 20 to froth the liquid within it. The housing 8 is opaque, and a first mounting groove 81 extends horizontally through it. The device also includes a light-transmitting indicator component disposed within the housing 8. The system includes a working mode indicator component 10, which comprises a first indicator light 5, a light shield 1, a light-transmitting component 2, a working mode pattern display layer 3, and a lampshade 4. The light shield 1 is located in front of the first indicator light 5 and has a first through slot 14 extending through it in the front-back direction. The light-transmitting component 2 is made of transparent material and includes a boss 21, which is embedded in the first through slot 14 and protrudes forward from the light shield 1. The front end of the boss 21 is designated as a working mode pattern setting area 211. The working mode pattern display layer 3 is located in the first mounting slot 81 and exposed outside the outer casing 8, and is used to indicate the working mode. In this configuration, the working mode pattern display layer 3 is located in the working mode pattern setting area 211. The lampshade 4 is located between the first indicator light 5 and the light shield 1. The lampshade 4 has a light guide channel 41 that extends from the first indicator light 5 to the light-transmitting element 2. Along the front-back direction, the projection of the protrusion 21 is located within the projection of the light guide channel 41. By setting the front end face of the protrusion 21 as the working mode pattern setting area 211, and the working mode pattern display layer 3 located in the working mode pattern setting area 211, the working mode pattern display layer 3 is partially inserted into the protrusion 21, thus preventing the working mode pattern from being displayed when the first indicator light 5 is turned on. The color carried by the display layer 3 is transferred to the protrusion 21, causing the light transmitted from the protrusion 21 to be mixed with the color carried by the working mode pattern display layer 3, affecting the light transmission effect of the protrusion 21, and thus affecting the brightness of the pattern in the working mode pattern display layer 3; by the protrusion 21 being embedded in the first through groove 81, the light emitted by the first indicator light 5 can only be guided to the front side of the light shield 1 through the protrusion 21, so as to ensure that the light of the first indicator light 5 is only guided to the working mode pattern setting area 211, reducing the brightness around the working mode pattern setting area 211, and enhancing the brightness effect of the pattern in the working mode pattern display layer 3. In other embodiments, the beverage equipment includes electric kettles, coffee machines, health pots, etc.
[0028] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 8 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the light-shielding member 1 of the light-transmitting indicator assembly of this utility model includes a shielding part 11, which shields the front of the first indicator light 5. A first enclosure 12 protrudes forward from the shielding part 11 corresponding to the protrusion 21. The first enclosure 12 is disposed outside the side wall of the protrusion 21. By distributing the first enclosure 12 outside the side wall of the protrusion 21, light dispersion from the periphery of the protrusion 21 is reduced, thus avoiding weakening the brightness effect of the working mode pattern display layer 3. Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the working mode pattern display layer 3 and the protrusion 21 of the light-transmitting indicator component of this utility model have a surface-to-surface mating relationship. Specifically, the working mode pattern display layer 3 includes a transparent PET layer 31 and a printed pattern layer 32 printed on the transparent PET layer 31. The printed pattern layer 32 is located on the rear side of the transparent PET layer 31. The working mode pattern display layer 3 is formed in the working mode pattern setting area 211 by in-mold injection molding. By placing the printed pattern layer 32 on the rear side of the transparent PET layer 31, it prevents foreign objects from directly contacting the printed pattern layer 32 and causing it to fall off. In other embodiments, the working mode pattern display layer 3 is formed by printing a pattern in the working mode pattern setting area 211; or the working mode pattern display layer 3 is formed by laser-etching a pattern in the working mode pattern setting area 211.
[0029] like Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the working mode indicator component 10 of the light-transmitting indicator component of this utility model includes multiple working mode pattern display layers 3 arranged at intervals. Each working mode pattern display layer 3 corresponds to an identification of a working mode. In this embodiment, the three working mode pattern display layers 3 are arranged from left to right, respectively corresponding to the heating milk frothing working mode, the heating working mode, and the room temperature milk frothing working mode. The heating milk frothing working mode is to start the stirring device 40 to froth milk while simultaneously starting the heating component 30 to heat it. That is, milk frothing is performed while the milk or milk mixture is heated. The heating working mode is to only start the heating component 30 to heat the milk or milk mixture. The room temperature milk frothing working mode is to only start the stirring device 40. 0. For milk or milk mixture, each working mode pattern display layer 3 is provided with a first indicator light 5, a protrusion 21, and a light guide channel 41. Adjacent protrusions 21 are connected by a first connecting rib 22. The first connecting rib 22 is located on the rear side of the light shield 1 so that each first indicator light 5 illuminates the corresponding protrusion 21 along the corresponding light guide channel 41, thereby making the corresponding working mode pattern display layer 3 bright and preventing the light of the first indicator light 5 from scattering to the adjacent protrusions 21 and causing interference. By setting the first connecting rib 22, multiple protrusions 21 are connected together, which facilitates the simultaneous positioning of multiple protrusions 21 during the production process and simplifies the molding process.
[0030] like Figure 1 , 2 As shown in Figures 5 and 6, in a preferred embodiment, the light-transmitting indicator assembly of this utility model further includes a function button 6 and a second indicator light 7. The function button 6 includes a mounting part 61 and a pressing part 62 protruding forward from the mounting part 61. The mounting part 61 is movably mounted between the lampshade 4 and the light-shielding member 1. The light-transmitting member 2 includes a light-transmitting sleeve 24. The light-shielding member 1 has a second through groove 15 extending in the front-back direction. The light-transmitting sleeve 24 is fitted inside the second through groove 15 and protrudes forward from the light-shielding member 1. The pressing part 62 passes through the light-transmitting sleeve 24 and protrudes forward from the light-shielding member 1. The second indicator light 7 is located on the rear side of the light-transmitting sleeve 24. The outer shell 8 has a second mounting groove 82 extending horizontally. The light-transmitting sleeve 24 is inserted into the second mounting groove 82. The light-transmitting sleeve 24 and the pressing part 62 are exposed on the outer shell 8 through the second mounting groove 82. By setting the light-transmitting sleeve 24, when working, the second indicator light 7 illuminates the light-transmitting sleeve 24 to indicate to the user that the milk maker is working.
[0031] like Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9In a preferred embodiment, the blocking part 11 of the light-transmitting indicator component of this utility model blocks the front of the second indicator light 7, and a second surrounding edge 13 protrudes forward from the blocking part 11. The second surrounding edge 13 surrounds the side wall of the pressing part 62. By surrounding the side wall of the light-transmitting sleeve 24 with the second surrounding edge 13, the light scattering from the surrounding of the light-transmitting sleeve 24 is reduced, and the brightening effect of the light-transmitting sleeve 24 is avoided.
[0032] like Figure 7 , 8 9. In a preferred embodiment, the light-transmitting component 2 of the light-transmitting indicator assembly of this utility model includes a second connecting rib 23. The second connecting rib 23 is disposed on the rear side of the light-shielding component 1. One end of the second connecting rib 23 is connected to any one of the bosses 21. In this embodiment, one end of the second connecting rib 23 is connected to the boss 21 located in the middle. The other side of the second connecting rib 23 is connected to the light-transmitting sleeve 24. By setting the second connecting rib 23, the light-transmitting sleeve 24 and multiple bosses 21 are connected together, so as to facilitate the simultaneous positioning of the light-transmitting sleeve 24 and multiple bosses 21 during the production process, thereby simplifying the assembly process of the light-transmitting component 2.
[0033] In other embodiments (not illustrated), the difference from the preferred embodiment lies in the structure of the light-transmitting element 2. Specifically, the working mode indicator component 10 of the light-transmitting indicator component of this utility model includes multiple working mode pattern display layers 3. Each working mode pattern display layer 3 identifies a function. Each working mode pattern display layer 3 is provided with a first indicator light 5, a protrusion 21, and a light guide channel 41. Adjacent protrusions 21 are separated. By separating adjacent protrusions 21, light from one protrusion 21 is prevented from passing to the adjacent protrusion 21, causing interference and weakening the brightness effect of the pattern in the corresponding working mode pattern display layer 3.
[0034] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in a preferred embodiment, the present invention further includes a control circuit board 9, on which the first indicator light 5 and the second indicator light 7 are disposed. The control circuit board 9 is provided with a spring switch 91, which is located on the rear side of the mounting part 61. The function button 6 can move back and forth in the front-back direction. When the mounting part 61 is pressed, the function button 6 slides backward to trigger the spring switch 91 and start the beverage equipment.
[0035] In a preferred embodiment, the light-shielding component 1 and the light-transmitting component 2 of the beverage equipment of this utility model are assembled together and then injection molded together with the outer shell 8.
[0036] The working principle of this utility model's light-transmitting indicator component and beverage equipment is as follows: When using the beverage equipment, pressing the pressing part 62 activates the spring switch 91, and the control circuit board 9 controls the second indicator light 7 to turn on. The light-transmitting sleeve 24 transmits light, indicating to the user that the beverage equipment is working and in working condition. At this time, the beverage equipment operates in a preset working mode among three working modes, such as the heating and milk frothing working mode. The control circuit board 9 controls the first indicator light 5 corresponding to this working mode to turn on. The light from the first indicator light 5 passes through the protrusion 21 to make the pattern in the working mode pattern display layer 3 at the front end of the protrusion 21 bright, indicating to the user that the beverage equipment is working in the corresponding working mode. When a working mode selection is required, pressing the pressing part 62 makes the pattern in the working mode pattern display layer 3 of the corresponding working mode bright, and the beverage equipment changes to the corresponding working mode.
[0037] The beneficial effects of this utility model's light-transmitting indicator component and beverage equipment are as follows: By setting the front face of the protrusion as the working mode pattern setting area, and the working mode pattern display layer located in the working mode pattern setting area, compared to the working mode pattern display layer being partially inserted into the protrusion, it avoids the color carried by the working mode pattern display layer from entering the protrusion when the first indicator light is turned on, causing the light transmitted from the protrusion to be mixed with the color carried by the working mode pattern display layer, affecting the light transmission effect of the protrusion, and thus affecting the brightness of the pattern in the working mode pattern display layer; by setting the protrusion in the first through groove, the light emitted by the first indicator light can only be guided to the front side of the light shield through the protrusion, ensuring that the light of the first indicator light is only guided to the working mode pattern setting area, reducing the brightness around the working mode pattern setting area, and enhancing the brightness effect of the pattern in the working mode pattern display layer.
[0038] The present invention has been described in detail above. The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. All equivalent changes and modifications made in accordance with the scope of this application should still fall within the scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A light-transmitting indicator component, characterized in that, The device includes a working mode indicator component, which comprises a first indicator light, a light-shielding component, a light-transmitting component, and a working mode pattern display layer. The light-shielding component is located in front of the first indicator light and has a first through slot extending through it in the front-back direction. The light-transmitting component is made of transparent material and includes a boss. The boss is embedded in the first through slot and protrudes forward from the light-shielding component. The front end face of the boss is set as a working mode pattern setting area. The working mode pattern display layer is used to identify the working mode and is located in the working mode pattern setting area.
2. The light-transmitting indicator component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The light-shielding component includes a shielding part that shields the front of the first indicator light. A first enclosure extends forward from the shielding part corresponding to the boss, and the first enclosure is arranged around the side wall of the boss.
3. The light-transmitting indicator component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The working mode pattern display layer and the working mode pattern setting area are surface-to-surface mating.
4. The light-transmitting indicator component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The working mode pattern display layer is formed by printing a pattern in the working mode pattern setting area; or the working mode pattern display layer is formed by laser-etching a pattern in the working mode pattern setting area.
5. The light-transmitting indicator component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The working mode pattern display layer includes a transparent PET layer and a printed pattern layer printed on the transparent PET layer. The printed pattern layer is located on the back side of the transparent PET layer. The working mode pattern display layer is formed in the working mode pattern setting area by in-mold injection molding process.
6. The light-transmitting indicator component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The working mode indicator component also includes a lampshade, which has a light guide channel that extends from the first indicator light to the light-transmitting element. Along the front-back direction, the projection of the boss is located within the projection of the light guide channel.
7. The light-transmitting indicator component according to claim 6, characterized in that, The working mode indicator component includes multiple working mode pattern display layers arranged at intervals. Each working mode pattern display layer corresponds to an identification mode. Each working mode pattern display layer is provided with a first indicator light, a protrusion, and a light guide channel. Adjacent protrusions are connected by a first connecting rib, which is located on the rear side of the light shield.
8. The light-transmitting indicator component according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes function buttons and a second indicator light. The function buttons include a mounting part and a pressing part that protrudes forward from the mounting part. The mounting part is movably mounted between the lampshade and the light-shielding member. The light-transmitting member includes a light-transmitting sleeve. The light-shielding member has a second through groove running through it in the front-back direction. The light-transmitting sleeve is fitted inside the second through groove and protrudes forward from the light-shielding member. The pressing part passes through the light-transmitting sleeve and protrudes forward from the light-shielding member. The second indicator light is located on the rear side of the light-transmitting sleeve.
9. The light-transmitting indicator component according to claim 8, characterized in that, The shielding part shields the front of the second indicator light, and a second surrounding edge extends forward from the shielding part, the second surrounding edge surrounding the side wall of the pressing part.
10. The light-transmitting indicator component according to claim 9, characterized in that, The light-transmitting component includes a second connecting rib, which is located on the rear side of the light-shielding component. One end of the second connecting rib is connected to any one of the bosses, and the other end of the second connecting rib is connected to the light-transmitting sleeve.
11. The light-transmitting indicator component according to claim 10, characterized in that, The working mode indicator component includes multiple working mode pattern display layers. Each working mode pattern display layer identifies a function. Each working mode pattern display layer is provided with a first indicator light, a protrusion, and a light guide channel. Adjacent protrusions are separated from each other.
12. A beverage equipment, characterized in that, The device includes a housing, a beverage equipment body, and a light-transmitting indicator component according to any one of claims 8-11. The light-transmitting indicator component is disposed inside the housing. The housing is an opaque component. The housing has a first mounting groove and a second mounting groove extending horizontally through it. The working mode pattern display layer is disposed in the first mounting groove and exposed outside the housing. The light-transmitting sleeve is inserted into the second mounting groove. The light-transmitting sleeve and the pressing part are exposed outside the housing through the second mounting groove.
13. The beverage equipment according to claim 12, characterized in that, It also includes a control circuit board, on which the first indicator light and the second indicator light are located. The control circuit board is equipped with a spring switch, which is located on the rear side of the mounting part. The function button can move back and forth in the front and back direction. The light-shielding component and the light-transmitting component are assembled together and then injection molded together with the outer shell.