Funnel assembly with replaceable hanging lugs

By designing a funnel assembly with replaceable ear loops and utilizing a detachable retaining ring and snap-fit ​​structure, the applicability problem of the fixed number of funnel ear loops in existing coffee machines is solved, enabling multi-model compatibility and rapid assembly of the funnel assembly.

CN223489532UActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31GUANGDONG XINBAO ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES HLDG CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423002650.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-06
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-06

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Technical Problem

The number of bag loops in existing coffee machine funnels is fixed, which cannot be adapted to coffee machines with different numbers of bag loops, thus limiting their applicability.

Method used

Design a funnel assembly with interchangeable ear loops, which allows for flexible adjustment of the number of ear loops through a detachable retaining ring and snap-fit ​​structure, adapting to different numbers of coffee machines.

Benefits of technology

This invention enables a single funnel assembly to be compatible with multiple coffee machines, improving the versatility and applicability of the funnel, and allowing for quick and stable assembly.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a funnel component with replaceable hangers, which comprises a funnel main body, a plurality of hangers and a fixing ring, the hangers are fixed on the outer side wall of the fixing ring, and the fixing ring is detachably and fixedly sleeved on the funnel main body. Through the structural arrangement, the funnel can be matched with a plurality of fixing rings, each fixing ring is used for fixing different numbers of hanging lugs, the fixing rings are detachably assembled on the funnel main body, and the funnel can be matched with different coffee machines by replacing the fixing rings.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of coffee machine technology, and in particular to a funnel assembly with replaceable hanging ears. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, coffee machine funnels on the market generally have hanging ears to secure them to the coffee machine. For example, Chinese utility model patent CN216854492U discloses a connection structure between a coffee grinder and a funnel, including a coffee machine and a funnel. The coffee machine includes a base and a body mounted on the base. A coffee powder outlet is located on the body. A detachable funnel holder is located on the base, and a support portion is provided on the funnel holder. The funnel is detachably mounted below the coffee powder outlet and supported on the support portion of the funnel holder. The support portion includes side support bosses on both sides of the funnel holder, and side lugs (equivalent to hanging ears) are provided on both sides of the funnel, supporting the side support bosses. However, the hanging ears in this utility model are integrally formed with the funnel, and there are three hanging ears, a fixed number, making it only suitable for coffee machines with three hanging ears, not for coffee machines with two hanging ears.

[0003] Therefore, existing technologies still need improvement and development. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings and deficiencies of existing technologies by providing a funnel assembly with replaceable ear loops. The assembly includes a funnel body, a retaining ring, and several ear loops. The ear loops are fixed to the outer wall of the retaining ring, which is detachably fitted onto the funnel body. Through this structural design, this invention can be equipped with multiple retaining rings, each holding a different number of ear loops. The retaining rings are detachably assembled onto the funnel body, allowing for adaptation to different coffee machines by replacing the retaining rings.

[0005] According to the above scheme, there are two hanging ears, which are symmetrically distributed on the outer side wall of the fixing ring. With the above structural configuration, when using a coffee machine adapted for a double-hanging-ear funnel, the fixing ring with two hanging ears can be assembled onto the funnel body and then assembled with the coffee machine.

[0006] According to the above scheme, three loops are provided, and the three loops are evenly distributed on the outer side wall of the fixing ring. With the above structural configuration, when using a coffee machine adapted to a three-loop funnel, the fixing ring of the three loops can be assembled onto the funnel body and then assembled with the coffee machine.

[0007] According to the above scheme, the inner wall of the fixing ring and the outer wall of the funnel body are fixedly connected by a snap-fit ​​structure.

[0008] According to the above scheme, the snap-fit ​​structure includes a groove, a slot, an elastic element, and a slider. The groove is located on the funnel body, the elastic element is located within the groove, the first end of the elastic element abuts against the bottom of the groove, and the second end of the elastic element abuts against the slider. The slot is located on the inner sidewall of the fixing ring, and the slot engages with the slider for a quick snap-fit. With this structural design, a quick snap-fit ​​between the fixing ring and the funnel body can be achieved.

[0009] According to the above scheme, the snap-fit ​​structure also includes a mounting cylinder, which is fixedly disposed within the groove. The mounting cylinder has a through hole, the first end of which corresponds to the snap-fit ​​groove, and the second end of which corresponds to the bottom of the groove. The slider and the elastic element are slidably disposed within the through hole. The first end of the elastic element abuts against the slider, and the second end of the elastic element abuts against the bottom of the groove. With this structural arrangement, when assembling the snap-fit ​​structure, the slider is first placed into the first end of the through hole, then the elastic element is placed in, and finally the mounting cylinder is inserted and fixed. At this time, the first end of the elastic element abuts against the slider, the second end of the elastic element abuts against the bottom of the groove, and the end of the slider away from the elastic element extends out of the port of the first end of the through hole. The snap-fit ​​structure has simple parts and is quick to assemble.

[0010] According to the above scheme, the outer wall of the mounting cylinder is provided with external threads, and the inner wall of the groove is provided with internal threads. The mounting cylinder and the groove are connected by a threaded engagement. This structural design facilitates the threaded connection between the mounting cylinder and the groove.

[0011] According to the above scheme, the diameter of the slider is larger than the port diameter of the first end of the through hole, and the slider is spherical. This structural arrangement facilitates the reciprocating movement of the slider within the through hole, and the slider can extend out of the through hole to engage with the slot.

[0012] According to the above scheme, the outer wall of the funnel body is provided with a guide limiting rib or a guide limiting groove, and the inner wall of the fixing ring is provided with a guide limiting groove or a guide limiting rib. The guide limiting rib works in conjunction with the guide limiting groove. With the above structural arrangement, the guide limiting rib slides into the guide limiting groove, which can guide the slider to enter the slot in the correct direction to complete the fastening.

[0013] According to the above scheme, the slot is an annular groove horizontally distributed along the circumference of the fixing ring, and both the guide limiting rib and the guide limiting groove are perpendicular to the slot. This structural design prevents the fixing ring from detaching from the funnel body. Furthermore, for systems with multiple sliders, it eliminates the need for precise machining of multiple slots. The cooperation between the guide limiting rib and the guide limiting groove also restricts relative movement between the fixing ring and the funnel body in the circumferential direction.

[0014] According to the above scheme, the buckle structure has three sets. This structural arrangement makes the combination of the fixing ring and the funnel body more stable.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] With this invention, when using a coffee machine that is compatible with a three-ear funnel, consumers can assemble the fixing ring of the three-ear funnel onto the funnel body and then assemble it with the coffee machine. When using a coffee machine that is compatible with a two-ear funnel, the fixing ring of the two-ear funnel can be replaced and assembled onto the funnel body and then assembled with the coffee machine. This allows one funnel assembly to be compatible with multiple coffee machines. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is an exploded structural diagram of Example 1;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Example 1;

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure;

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the fixed ring structure described in Example 1;

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the funnel body described in Example 1;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of Example 2.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Funnel body; 2. Hanging lug; 3. Fixing ring; 4. Elastic element; 5. Sliding block; 6. Mounting cylinder; 11. Groove; 12. Guide limiting rib; 31. Slot; 32. Guide limiting groove. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solution of this utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0026] Example 1

[0027] like Figure 1-6As shown, this utility model provides a funnel assembly with replaceable ear loops, including a funnel body 1, a fixing ring 3, and three ear loops 2. The three ear loops 2 are evenly fixed to the outer side wall of the fixing ring 3, and the fixing ring 3 is detachably fixedly sleeved on the funnel body 1. With the above structural configuration, when using a coffee machine adapted to a funnel with three ear loops 2, the fixing ring 3 of the three ear loops 2 can be assembled onto the funnel body 1 and then assembled with the coffee machine.

[0028] Furthermore, the inner wall of the fixing ring 3 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the funnel body 1 via a snap-fit ​​structure. The snap-fit ​​structure includes a groove 11, a slot 31, an elastic element 4, and a slider 5. The groove 11 is located on the funnel body 1, and the elastic element 4 is located within the groove 11. The first end of the elastic element 4 abuts against the bottom of the groove 11, and the second end of the elastic element 4 abuts against the slider 5. The slot 31 is located on the inner wall of the fixing ring 3, and the slot 31 engages with the slider 5. Through this structural design, the fixing ring 3 and the funnel body 1 can be quickly snapped together.

[0029] Furthermore, the buckle structure also includes a mounting cylinder 6, which is fixedly disposed within the groove 11. The mounting cylinder 6 has a through hole, the first end of which corresponds to the slot 31, and the second end of which corresponds to the bottom of the groove 11. The slider 5 and the elastic element 4 are slidably disposed within the through hole. The first end of the elastic element 4 abuts against the slider 5, and the second end of the elastic element 4 abuts against the bottom of the groove 11. The outer side wall of the mounting cylinder 6 has an external thread, and the inner side wall of the groove 11 has an internal thread. The mounting cylinder 6 and the groove 11 are threadedly connected. The diameter of the slider 5 is larger than the port diameter of the first end of the through hole, and the slider 5 is spherical. With the above structural design, when assembling the snap-fit ​​structure, first place the spherical slider into the first end of the through hole, then place the elastic element 4, and then rotate the mounting cylinder 6 to fix the mounting cylinder 6 in the groove 11. At this time, the first end of the elastic element 4 abuts against the spherical slider, the second end of the elastic element 4 abuts against the bottom of the groove 11, and the end of the spherical slider away from the elastic element 4 extends out of the port of the first end of the through hole. The snap-fit ​​structure has simple parts and is quick to assemble.

[0030] Furthermore, the elastic element 4 is a compression spring structure.

[0031] Furthermore, the outer wall of the funnel body 1 is provided with a guide limiting rib 12, and the inner wall of the fixing ring 3 is provided with a guide limiting groove 32. The guide limiting rib 12 and the guide limiting groove 32 are correspondingly arranged. With the above structural arrangement, the guide limiting rib 12 slides into the guide limiting groove 32, which can guide the slider 5 to enter the slot 31 in the correct direction to complete the fastening.

[0032] Furthermore, the slot 31 is an annular groove horizontally distributed along the circumference of the fixing ring 3, and both the guide limiting rib 12 and the guide limiting groove 32 are perpendicular to the slot. This structural design prevents the fixing ring 3 from detaching from the funnel body 1. Simultaneously, for devices with multiple sliders 5, it eliminates the need for precise machining of multiple slots. Furthermore, the cooperation between the guide limiting rib 12 and the guide limiting groove 32 also restricts relative movement between the fixing ring 3 and the funnel body 1 in the circumferential direction.

[0033] Furthermore, the buckle structure has three sets. This structural arrangement makes the combination of the fixing ring 3 and the funnel body 1 more stable.

[0034] Example 2

[0035] like Figure 7 As shown, this utility model provides a funnel assembly with replaceable ear loops, which is basically the same in structure as Embodiment 1, except that it includes two ear loops 2, which are symmetrically fixed to the outer side wall of the fixing ring 3. With the above structural configuration, when using a coffee machine adapted to a double-ear funnel, the fixing ring 3 of the two ear loops 2 can be assembled onto the funnel body 1 and then assembled with the coffee machine.

[0036] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes or modifications made to the structure, features and principles described in the claims of the present utility model patent application are included in the scope of the present utility model patent application.

Claims

1. A funnel assembly with replaceable loops, comprising a funnel body (1), characterized in that, It also includes a fixing ring (3) and several hanging ears (2), the several hanging ears (2) are fixed on the outer side wall of the fixing ring (3), and the fixing ring (3) is detachably fixed on the funnel body (1).

2. The funnel assembly with replaceable loops according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the fixing ring (3) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the funnel body (1) by a snap-fit ​​structure.

3. The funnel assembly with replaceable loops according to claim 2, characterized in that, The buckle structure includes a groove (11), a slot (31), an elastic element (4), and a slider (5). The groove (11) is formed on the outer side wall of the funnel body (1). The elastic element (4) is located in the groove (11). The first end of the elastic element (4) abuts against the bottom of the groove (11), and the second end of the elastic element (4) abuts against the slider (5). The slot (31) is located on the inner side wall of the fixing ring (3). The slot (31) and the slider (5) are engaged and fastened together.

4. The funnel assembly with replaceable loops according to claim 3, characterized in that, The buckle structure also includes a mounting cylinder (6), which is fixedly disposed in the groove (11). The mounting cylinder (6) has a through hole, the first end of which corresponds to the slot (31), and the second end of which corresponds to the bottom of the groove (11). The slider (5) and the elastic element (4) are slidably disposed in the through hole. The first end of the elastic element (4) abuts against the slider (5), and the second end of the elastic element (4) abuts against the bottom of the groove (11).

5. The funnel assembly with replaceable loops according to claim 4, characterized in that, The mounting cylinder (6) has an external thread on its outer side wall and the groove (11) has an internal thread on its inner side wall. The mounting cylinder (6) and the groove (11) are connected by a threaded engagement.

6. The funnel assembly with replaceable loops according to claim 5, characterized in that, The diameter of the slider (5) is larger than the port diameter of the first end of the through hole, and the slider (5) is spherical.

7. The funnel assembly with replaceable loops according to claim 5, characterized in that, The funnel body (1) has a guide limiting rib (12) or a guide limiting groove (32) on its outer side wall, and the fixing ring (3) has a guide limiting groove (32) or a guide limiting rib (12) on its inner side wall. The guide limiting rib (12) and the guide limiting groove (32) are respectively arranged.

8. The funnel assembly with replaceable loops according to claim 7, characterized in that, The slot (31) is an annular groove that is horizontally distributed along the circumferential direction of the inner sidewall of the fixing ring (3). The guide limiting rib (12) and the guide limiting groove (32) are both perpendicular to the slot (31).

9. The funnel assembly with replaceable loops according to any one of claims 2-8, characterized in that, The buckle structure has three sets.

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