Detachable bean bin structure
By designing a detachable bean hopper structure, and utilizing the combination of limiting grooves, insertion holes, rotating grooves, and locking blocks, the problems of the bean hopper being difficult to remove completely and the beans falling out are solved, enabling quick and safe disassembly of the bean hopper and proper activation of the grinding function.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423206213.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-24
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-24
AI Technical Summary
When repairing existing coffee machines and grinding devices, it is difficult to completely remove coffee beans from the bean hopper, and removing the bean hopper can easily cause beans to fall out, making the operation cumbersome and inefficient.
Design a detachable bean hopper structure. Through the cooperation of limiting grooves, insertion holes, rotating grooves and locking blocks, controllable connection and staggered separation of the discharge port can be achieved. Combined with micro switches, ensure that the bean hopper can be installed correctly before the bean grinding function can be activated to prevent bean grains from falling out.
It enables quick and easy removal of the bean hopper, preventing coffee beans from falling out, improving operational efficiency and safety, and ensuring the correct activation of the grinding function.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of soybean storage, and in particular to a detachable soybean storage structure. Background Technology
[0002] Most coffee machines and grinders are equipped with a bean hopper. The bean hopper supplies coffee beans to the internal grinding mechanism for grinding. The bean hopper is usually detachably connected to the top cover of the coffee machine or the top cover of the grinder. When the grinder or the coffee machine malfunctions and the bean hopper needs to be removed for repair, the coffee beans inside must be removed first. However, not all of them can be removed; a small amount will remain. When removing the bean hopper, coffee beans will fall from the outlet, making the process of removing the bean hopper cumbersome, prone to dropping beans, and slow. Utility Model Content
[0003] In order to overcome the existing technical defects, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a detachable bean hopper structure to solve the above-mentioned technical problems.
[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the technical problem is as follows:
[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, a detachable bean hopper structure is designed, comprising: an upper cover, a limiting groove and an insertion hole, wherein the side wall of the insertion hole is provided with an insertion groove and a first rotating groove located below and communicating with the insertion groove;
[0006] The bean hopper is equipped with a locking block, a first discharge port, and a baffle that is rotatably connected to the lower end. The baffle is equipped with a limit block and a second discharge port.
[0007] When the lower end of the bean hopper is inserted into the insertion hole, the limiting block can be inserted into the limiting groove, and the locking block is inserted from the insertion groove into the first rotating groove. At this time, the first discharge port and the second discharge port are misaligned. When the bean hopper is rotated, the first discharge port and the second discharge port can be connected, and the locking block can be slid into the first rotating groove. When the bean hopper is rotated in the opposite direction, the first discharge port and the second discharge port can be misaligned.
[0008] Using the above technical solution, this bean hopper structure is applied to coffee machines or bean grinding devices. When the lower end of the bean hopper is inserted into the insertion hole and the limiting block is inserted into the limiting groove, the locking block is inserted from the insertion groove into the first rotating groove. Rotating the bean hopper allows the first outlet to connect with the second outlet, and the coffee beans in the bean hopper can fall through the first and second outlets. When the bean hopper needs to be removed from the top cover, the bean hopper is rotated in the opposite direction. When the locking block moves to one end of the first rotating groove and the locking block aligns with the insertion groove, the first outlet and the second outlet are misaligned. The baffle prevents the coffee beans in the bean hopper from falling out. Then, the bean hopper can be removed by moving it upwards. Thus, when removing the bean hopper, the coffee beans in the bean hopper can be prevented from falling out. The operation is relatively simple and the bean hopper can be removed quickly, resulting in good performance.
[0009] To better address the aforementioned technical deficiencies, this utility model also offers a superior technical solution:
[0010] In some embodiments, the limiting groove extends vertically through the upper cover, and a micro switch is installed at the bottom of the upper cover. The trigger end of the micro switch is located at the lower part of the limiting groove. When the limiting block is inserted into the limiting groove, it abuts against the trigger end. The micro switch is used to electrically connect to the control circuit board on the coffee machine or grinding device. When the bean hopper is connected to the upper cover, the limiting block abuts against the trigger end of the micro switch, triggering the micro switch and sending feedback information to the control circuit board. Only when the micro switch is triggered can the grinding function be activated by the control circuit board, preventing the grinding function from being activated when the bean hopper is not installed.
[0011] In some embodiments, the top of the cover is connected to an annular member, the upper end of the annular member is provided with an annular ring, the annular ring and the step on the cover form the first rotating groove, and the insertion groove is provided on the annular ring.
[0012] In some embodiments, the annular ring has a notch, and the upper cover has a through hole, with the notch and the through hole corresponding vertically to form the limiting groove.
[0013] In some embodiments, the upper end of the baffle extends with an annular protrusion, and a second rotating groove is provided on one of the inner sidewall of the annular protrusion and the outer sidewall of the lower end of the bean hopper, while a locking head is provided on the other side to engage and rotate with the second rotating groove. The baffle and the bean hopper are connected by a locking method, which facilitates assembly and improves assembly efficiency.
[0014] In some embodiments, at least two insertion slots are provided on the circumference of the sidewall of the insertion hole, and a first rotating slot is provided below each insertion slot. The number of locking blocks distributed on the lower circumference of the bean hopper is the same as the number of insertion slots, and they can slide and engage in a one-to-one correspondence.
[0015] In some embodiments, at least two second rotating grooves are distributed circumferentially, and the number of circumferentially distributed clamps is the same as the number of second rotating grooves, and they are engaged and rotated in a one-to-one correspondence.
[0016] In some embodiments, the insertion slot is located above the left end of the first rotating slot, and a snap-fit protrusion is provided at the right end of the first rotating slot. The snap-fit block is provided with a snap-fit groove. When the snap-fit block rotates to the right end of the first rotating slot, the snap-fit protrusion engages with the snap-fit groove. The snap-fit engagement between the snap-fit protrusion and the snap-fit groove can prevent the bean hopper from rotating during grinding, thus preventing the connection between the bean hopper and the top cover from becoming loose and generating noise.
[0017] In some embodiments, the top of the cover is rotatably fitted with an adjustment ring and a plurality of numerical protrusions or grooves, and rotating the adjustment ring can cause the indicator portion on it to face different protrusions or grooves. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a detachable bean hopper structure according to one embodiment of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A diagram from another perspective;
[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A cross-sectional schematic diagram;
[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 1 An explosion diagram, in which the top of the bean silo has been removed;
[0022] Figure 5 A schematic diagram showing the annular component and adjusting ring mounted on the top cover;
[0023] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the top cover;
[0024] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of a ring-shaped component;
[0025] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the baffle installed on the bean bin;
[0026] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of a soybean storage bin;
[0027] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the baffle.
[0028] Figure label:
[0029] 1. Top cover; 11. Limiting groove; 12. Insertion hole; 13. Insertion groove; 14. First rotating groove; 141. Snap-fit protrusion; 15. Step; 16. Through hole; 2. Bean hopper; 21. Locking block; 211. Snap-fit groove; 22. First discharge port; 23. Second rotating groove; 3. Baffle; 31. Annular protrusion; 311. Locking head; 32. Limiting block; 33. Second discharge port; 4. Micro switch; 41. Trigger end; 5. Annular component; 51. Annular ring; 511. Notch; 6. Adjusting ring; 61. Indicator part; 62. Connecting part. Detailed Implementation
[0030] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these descriptions are merely exemplary and not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known structures and technologies are omitted in the following description to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the concept of this utility model.
[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0032] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as setting, installing, connecting, and fixing should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.
[0033] refer to Figures 1 to 10 As shown, the present invention provides a detachable bean hopper structure, including: an upper cover 1 and a bean hopper 2. The upper cover 1 is the cover on the top of an existing coffee machine or the cover on the top of a bean grinding device. The bean hopper 2 can be used to store coffee beans, soybeans, mung beans, etc.
[0034] The upper cover 1 is provided with a limiting groove 11 and a plug hole 12. The side wall of the plug hole 12 is provided with an insertion groove 13 and a first rotating groove 14 located below and communicating with the insertion groove 13. The side wall of the plug hole 12 is provided with one, two, three, four or more insertion grooves 13. In this embodiment, three insertion grooves 13 are evenly arranged on the side wall of the plug hole 12. A first rotating groove 14 is provided below each insertion groove 13. The left ends of the insertion groove 13 and the first rotating groove 14 are vertically aligned and connected. The right end of the first rotating groove 14 is provided with a snap-fit protrusion 141.
[0035] The lower end of the bean hopper 2 is provided with a locking block 21, a first discharge port 22, and a baffle 3 rotatably connected thereto. Furthermore, the number of locking blocks 21 at the lower end of the bean hopper 2 is the same as the number of insertion slots 13, that is, in this embodiment, three locking blocks 21 are evenly arranged around the circumference. Each locking block 21 has a locking groove 211. The bottom circumference of the bean hopper 2 is provided with one, two, three, or more first discharge ports 22. Preferably, in this embodiment, the bottom circumference of the bean hopper 2 is evenly arranged with three first discharge ports 22. The upper end of the baffle 3 extends with an annular protrusion 31, and the inner wall of the annular protrusion 31... One, two, three or more second rotating grooves 23 are provided on one of the outer side walls at the lower end of the bean hopper 2, and the other side is provided with a number of locking heads 311 that are the same as the number of second rotating grooves 23 and are engaged and rotated with the second rotating grooves 23. In this embodiment, three second rotating grooves 23 are evenly arranged on the circumference of the outer side wall at the lower end of the bean hopper 2, and three locking heads 311 are evenly arranged on the circumference of the inner side wall of the annular protrusion 31. The three locking heads 311 are engaged and fitted in the three second rotating grooves 23 and can move within the second rotating grooves 23.
[0036] The baffle 3 is provided with a limit block 32 and a second discharge port 33. The number of the second discharge ports 33 is the same as the number of the first discharge ports 22, and they are evenly distributed in a circle.
[0037] When the lower end of the bean hopper 2 is inserted into the insertion hole 12, and the three locking blocks 21 are simultaneously inserted from the three insertion slots 13 into the first rotating slot 14, the three first discharge ports 22 are offset from the three second discharge ports 33. The limiting block 32 is inserted into the limiting slot 11 to restrict the rotation of the baffle 3. When the bean hopper 2 is rotated clockwise, the first discharge port 22 at the bottom of the bean hopper 2 rotates and connects vertically with the second discharge port 33, causing the coffee beans stored in the bean hopper 2 to fall from the second discharge port 33. As the bean hopper 2 rotates, the three locking blocks 21 slide accordingly. The bean hopper 2 is inserted into the three first rotating slots 14 and engages with them. At this time, the bean hopper 2 cannot be removed by moving it upward. When the locking block 21 rotates to the right end of the first rotating slot 14, the locking protrusion 141 engages with the locking groove 211. When the bean hopper 2 is rotated counterclockwise so that the locking block 21 moves to the left end of the first rotating slot 14, the three first discharge ports 22 and the three second discharge ports 33 are misaligned. The baffle 3 can prevent the coffee beans stored in the bean hopper 2 from falling out. The three locking blocks 21 and the three insertion slots 13 correspond vertically. At this time, the bean hopper 2 can be removed by moving it upward.
[0038] Furthermore, the limiting groove 11 extends vertically through the upper cover 1, and a micro switch 4 is installed at the bottom of the upper cover 1. The trigger end 41 of the micro switch 4 is located at the lower part of the limiting groove 11. When the limiting block 32 is inserted into the limiting groove 11, it can abut against the trigger end 41, thereby triggering the micro switch 4.
[0039] The top of the cover 1 is connected to an annular part 5. The annular part 5 is fixed to the cover 1 by screws or fixed snap-fit. An annular ring 51 is provided inside the upper end of the annular part 5. The first rotating groove 14 is formed between the annular ring 51 and the step 15 on the cover 1. The insertion groove 13 is provided on the annular ring 51.
[0040] The annular ring 51 has a notch 511, and the upper cover 1 has a through hole 16. The notch 511 and the through hole 16 correspond vertically to form the limiting groove 11.
[0041] The top of the upper cover 1 is rotatably fitted with an adjusting ring 6. The annular part 5 is located inside the adjusting ring 6. Several number-shaped protrusions or grooves are distributed along the periphery of the adjusting ring 6 on the top of the upper cover 1. Rotating the adjusting ring 6 can make its indicator part 61 face different protrusions or grooves. The two connecting parts 62 at the lower end of the adjusting ring 6 pass through two arc-shaped through holes on the upper cover 1 and extend to the bottom of the upper cover 1. The connecting parts 62 can move within the arc-shaped through holes 16 as the adjusting ring 6 rotates. The connecting parts 62 are used to connect and cooperate with the grinding adjustment ring in the coffee grinder. The adjusting ring is threadedly engaged with the grinding wheel in the grinding device. Rotating the adjusting ring 6 clockwise or counterclockwise can drive the grinding adjustment ring to rotate (the grinding adjustment ring does not move up and down). Rotating the grinding adjustment ring clockwise or counterclockwise can drive the grinding wheel to rise and fall, adjust the grinding gap, and realize the adjustment of the grinding coarseness.
[0042] The above descriptions are merely some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, various modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the inventive concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A detachable bean hopper structure, characterized in that, include: The top cover is provided with a limiting groove and a plug hole. The side wall of the plug hole is provided with an insertion groove and a first rotating groove located below and communicating with the insertion groove. The bean hopper is equipped with a locking block, a first discharge port, and a baffle that is rotatably connected to the lower end. The baffle is equipped with a limit block and a second discharge port. When the lower end of the bean hopper is inserted into the insertion hole, the limiting block can be inserted into the limiting groove, and the locking block is inserted from the insertion groove into the first rotating groove. At this time, the first discharge port and the second discharge port are misaligned. When the bean hopper is rotated, the first discharge port and the second discharge port can be connected, and the locking block can be slid into the first rotating groove. When the bean hopper is rotated in the opposite direction, the first discharge port and the second discharge port can be misaligned.
2. The detachable bean hopper structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The limiting groove extends vertically through the upper cover, and a micro switch is installed at the bottom of the upper cover. The trigger end of the micro switch is located at the lower part of the limiting groove, and when the limiting block is inserted into the limiting groove, it can abut against the trigger end.
3. The detachable bean hopper structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top of the cover is connected to an annular component, and an annular ring is provided inside the upper end of the annular component. The first rotating groove is formed between the annular ring and the step on the cover, and the insertion groove is provided on the annular ring.
4. The detachable bean hopper structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The annular ring has a notch, and the upper cover has a through hole. The notch and the through hole correspond vertically to form the limiting groove.
5. The detachable bean hopper structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper end of the baffle has an annular protrusion. A second rotating groove is provided on one of the inner sidewall of the annular protrusion and the outer sidewall of the lower end of the bean hopper, and a locking head is provided on the other side to engage and rotate with the second rotating groove.
6. The detachable bean hopper structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least two insertion slots are provided on the circumference of the side wall of the insertion hole, and a first rotating slot is provided below each insertion slot. The number of locking blocks distributed on the lower circumference of the bean hopper is the same as the number of insertion slots, and they can slide and engage in a one-to-one correspondence.
7. The detachable bean hopper structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The second rotating groove has at least two circumferentially distributed grooves, and the number of the clamps circumferentially distributed grooves is the same as the number of the second rotating grooves, and they are clamped and rotated in a one-to-one correspondence.
8. The detachable bean hopper structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The insertion slot is located above the left end of the first rotating slot. The right end of the first rotating slot is provided with a snap-fit protrusion, and the snap-fit block is provided with a snap-fit groove. When the snap-fit block rotates to the right end of the first rotating slot, the snap-fit protrusion snaps into the snap-fit groove.
9. The detachable bean hopper structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the cover is rotatably fitted with an adjustment ring and a number of digital protrusions or grooves. Rotating the adjustment ring will cause the indicator on it to face different protrusions or grooves.