Water outlet structure and milk foaming machine
By using a gravity-fed water-feeding component and switch structure design, the problem of bacterial growth in the water dispenser is solved, achieving zero stagnant water and full hot water output, making it suitable for baby formula makers in maternal and infant products.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423135544.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-18
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-19
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-18
AI Technical Summary
Existing kettles leave liquid in the pump body and pipes, which can easily breed bacteria and cannot achieve full hot water output.
It adopts a gravity-fed water discharge component and a switch structure. Through the design of the drain pipe and the cut-off of the water flow in the drain pipe, the liquid flows out under gravity, avoiding the retention of liquid. Combined with the heating component, it ensures full hot water output.
It achieves zero residual water in the water outlet container, ensuring that there is no residual liquid in the water outlet structure, and can directly output hot water, avoiding bacterial growth, and is suitable for formula makers.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of maternal and child products, more exactly, to a water outlet structure and milk frothing machine. BACKGROUND
[0002] In the related art, some water outlet kettles pump out the liquid in the kettle body by using a pump body and pipeline, and the pump body and pipeline will always store liquid independently in addition to the liquid in communication with the kettle body, and the stored liquid is prone to bacterial growth if not used for a certain period of time, and the stored liquid in the pump body and pipeline cannot be heated, so that cold water will be discharged when hot water is discharged, and it is difficult to directly discharge hot water. SUMMARY
[0003] The utility model solves the technical problem that a water outlet container does not store liquid and realizes zero stale water.
[0004] The technical solution of the utility model is to provide a water outlet structure, which comprises a kettle body and further comprises a gravity water falling assembly arranged below the kettle body, the gravity water falling assembly comprises a water falling pipe, a projection of the water falling pipe to a central axis of the kettle body is arranged in a gravity direction, the water falling pipe comprises an upper water inlet hole and a lower water outlet hole, the upper water inlet hole is in communication with the bottom of the kettle body, and the water outlet structure further comprises a switch structure for cutting off the water flow in the water falling pipe.
[0005] As an improvement of the utility model, the switch structure comprises a stop block for opening or closing the water falling pipe.
[0006] As an improvement of the utility model, when the stop block closes the water falling pipe, the stop block seals the upper water inlet hole.
[0007] As an improvement of the utility model, the switch structure is arranged at a connection position of the water falling pipe and the kettle body.
[0008] As an improvement of the utility model, the switch structure is arranged on the water falling pipe.
[0009] As an improvement of the utility model, the central axis of the water falling pipe is vertically arranged in the gravity direction.
[0010] As an improvement of the utility model, the bottom of the kettle body is provided with a communication hole opposite to the upper water inlet hole, and a sealing rubber sleeve is arranged between the communication hole and the upper water inlet hole.
[0011] As an improvement of the utility model, an outer shell for accommodating the gravity water falling assembly is connected to the lower part of the kettle body, and the bottom of the outer shell is provided with a first water outlet opening matched with the lower water outlet hole.
[0012] As an improvement of the utility model, a base containing the kettle body is further included, and a second water outlet matched with the lower water outlet is arranged on the base.
[0013] After the above structure is adopted, compared with the prior art, the water outlet container has the following advantages: by directly arranging the downpipe and the switch structure for cutting off the water flow in the downpipe, when the water flow in the downpipe is cut off, the liquid in the downpipe flows out under the gravity, that is, except for the liquid existing in the kettle body and the upper water inlet communicated with the kettle body, no liquid exists in the rest of the downpipe or other parts, and the water outlet container is zero stagnant water.
[0014] Another technical solution of the utility model is to provide a milk frothing machine comprising the water outlet structure.
[0015] As an improvement of the utility model, an outer shell connected with the lower part of the kettle body is further included, a heating assembly for heating the liquid in the kettle body is arranged in the outer shell, and the heating assembly comprises a coupling connector extending to the outside of the outer shell.
[0016] As an improvement of the utility model, the lower end surface of the coupling connector is higher than the lower bottom surface of the outer shell.
[0017] As an improvement of the utility model, a base containing the kettle body and the outer shell is further included, a second water outlet matched with the lower water outlet is arranged on the base, and a coupling base matched with the coupling connector is arranged on the base.
[0018] After the above structure is adopted, compared with the prior art, the water outlet container has the following advantages: by directly arranging the downpipe and the switch structure for cutting off the water flow in the downpipe, when the water flow in the downpipe is cut off, the liquid in the downpipe flows out under the gravity, that is, except for the liquid existing in the kettle body and the upper water inlet communicated with the kettle body, no liquid exists in the rest of the downpipe or other parts, and the water outlet container is zero stagnant water, that is, the milk frothing machine has no stagnant water and can directly output hot water. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0019] Figure 1 is a structural schematic view of the milk frothing machine.
[0020] Figure 2 is Figure 1 is a sectional view along A-A in FIG.
[0021] Figure 3 is Figure 2 is an enlarged view of B in FIG.
[0022] Figure 4 is a structural schematic view of the water outlet structure.
[0023] Figure 5is Figure 4 Enlarged view at C in the figure.
[0024] As shown in the figure: 100, kettle body; 110, communication hole; 200, gravity water falling assembly; 210, water falling pipe; 211, upper water inlet hole; 212, lower water outlet hole; 300, switch structure; 310, stop block; 400, outer shell; 410, first water outlet; 500, heating assembly; 510, coupling joint; 600, sealing rubber sleeve; 700, base; 710, second water outlet; 720, coupling base. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] The utility model will be further explained in connection with the drawings and specific embodiments.
[0026] Refer to the drawings Figures 1-5 A water outlet structure, comprising a kettle body 100, further comprising a gravity water falling assembly 200 arranged below the kettle body 100, the gravity water falling assembly 200 comprising a water falling pipe 210, the projection of the water falling pipe 210 to the central axis of the kettle body 100 is arranged along the direction of gravity, the water falling pipe 210 comprising an upper water inlet hole 211 and a lower water outlet hole 212, the upper water inlet hole 211 is in communication with the bottom of the kettle body 100, further comprising a switch structure 300 for cutting off the water flow in the water falling pipe 210, by directly arranging the water falling pipe 210 and the switch structure 300 for cutting off the water flow in the water falling pipe 210, the water flow in the water falling pipe 210 is cut off, and the liquid in the water falling pipe 210 flows out under the action of gravity, that is, except for the liquid existing in the kettle body 100 and the upper water inlet hole 211 in communication with the kettle body 100, there is no liquid remaining in the water falling pipe 210 or other parts, realizing zero residual water of the water outlet container. The projection of the water falling pipe 210 to the central axis of the kettle body 100 is arranged along the direction of gravity, that is, the water falling pipe 210 can be arranged obliquely or vertically, or the water falling pipe 210 can be arranged in a curve, such as a spiral, that is, a structure in which the liquid in the water falling pipe 210 can flow out under the action of gravity, in the embodiment, the water falling pipe 210 is arranged vertically along the direction of gravity, the flow rate is the fastest and the distance is short.
[0027] Refer to the drawings Figures 4-5The switch structure 300 is arranged in the downpipe 210, and the switch structure 300 comprises a block 310 for opening or closing the downpipe 210. The switch structure 300 can also be arranged in the kettle body 100 to cut off the liquid of the kettle body 100 to the upper water inlet hole 211, or arranged between the upper water inlet hole 211 and the kettle body 100 to cut off the water flow in the downpipe 210. When the switch structure 300 is arranged in the downpipe 210, the bottom of the kettle body 100 is provided with a communication hole 110 opposite to the upper water inlet hole 211, and a sealing rubber sleeve 600 is arranged between the communication hole 110 and the upper water inlet hole 211 to realize the communication between the kettle body 100 and the upper water inlet hole 211. The switch structure 300 is arranged in the downpipe 210 to control the conduction of the downpipe 210. In order to ensure that there is no liquid in the downpipe 210 when cutting off the water flow in the downpipe 210, and to reduce the liquid connected with the kettle body 100 as much as possible, the block 310 seals the upper water inlet hole 211.
[0028] The switch structure 300 can be a block 310 in sealing cooperation with the downpipe 210, and further comprises an actuator. The actuator operates to make the block 310 close to or away from the downpipe 210. When the block 310 is in sealing cooperation with the downpipe 210, the actuator does not need to operate all the time, and the block 310 can maintain sealing cooperation with the downpipe 210. The switch structure 300 can also be a flap structure, etc., which can realize liquid flow cutting. That is, the switch structure 300 can be a knife gate valve or a solenoid valve.
[0029] Referring to the accompanying drawings Figures 4-5 The lower part of the kettle body 100 is connected with an outer shell 400 for accommodating the gravity water falling assembly 200. The bottom of the outer shell 400 is provided with a first water outlet 410 matched with the lower water outlet hole 212. The outer shell 400 can accommodate the external parts of the kettle body 100 as a whole, facilitate the synchronous movement and use of the kettle body 100 and the outer shell 400, and can be waterproof. The bottom of the outer shell 400 is provided with a first water outlet 410 matched with the lower water outlet hole 312 to realize smooth liquid flow.
[0030] Referring to the accompanying drawings Figures 2-3 The base 700 can also accommodate the kettle body 100, or the base 700 can accommodate the kettle body 100 and the outer shell 400. The base 700 is provided with a second water outlet 710 matched with the lower water outlet hole 212 to realize smooth liquid flow.
[0031] Referring to the accompanying drawings Figures 1-3The milk frothing machine comprises the water outlet structure, a water outlet pipe 210 and a switch structure 300 for cutting off water flow in the water outlet pipe 210. When the water flow in the water outlet pipe 210 is cut off, liquid in the water outlet pipe 210 flows out by gravity. Except for the liquid in the kettle 100 and the upper water inlet hole 211 connected with the kettle 100, no liquid remains in the water outlet pipe 210 or other parts, so that the milk frothing machine can not have stale water and directly output hot water. The kettle 100 is connected with an outer shell 400. The outer shell 400 is provided with a heating assembly 500 for heating liquid in the kettle 100. The heating assembly 500 comprises a coupling connector 510 extending to the outside of the outer shell 400. The outer shell 400 contains the water outlet pipe 210 and the heating assembly 500, so that the kettle 100 can be taken out as a whole, and the kettle 100 is convenient to connect with water or clean. The lower end surface of the coupling connector 510 is higher than the lower bottom surface of the outer shell 400, so that the lower end surface of the coupling connector 510 is not in contact with a table or other table surface when the kettle 100 is placed alone, thereby avoiding pollution, especially avoiding contact with liquid.
[0032] The milk frothing machine comprises the water outlet structure, a water outlet pipe 210 and a switch structure 300 for cutting off water flow in the water outlet pipe 210. When the water flow in the water outlet pipe 210 is cut off, liquid in the water outlet pipe 210 flows out by gravity. Except for the liquid in the kettle 100 and the upper water inlet hole 211 connected with the kettle 100, no liquid remains in the water outlet pipe 210 or other parts, so that the milk frothing machine can not have stale water and directly output hot water. The kettle 100 is connected with an outer shell 400. The outer shell 400 is provided with a heating assembly 500 for heating liquid in the kettle 100. The heating assembly 500 comprises a coupling connector 510 extending to the outside of the outer shell 400. The outer shell 400 contains the water outlet pipe 210 and the heating assembly 500, so that the kettle 100 can be taken out as a whole, and the kettle 100 is convenient to connect with water or clean. The lower end surface of the coupling connector 510 is higher than the lower bottom surface of the outer shell 400, so that the lower end surface of the coupling connector 510 is not in contact with a table or other table surface when the kettle 100 is placed alone, thereby avoiding pollution, especially avoiding contact with liquid.
[0033] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present application, and the protection scope of the present application is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment. Any technical solution falling within the concept of the present application belongs to the protection scope of the present application. It should be noted that, for ordinary technical personnel in the technical field, some improvements and decorations without departing from the principle of the present application are also considered as the protection scope of the present application.
Claims
1. A water outlet structure comprising a kettle body (100), characterized in that: The gravity water falling assembly (200) is arranged below the kettle body (100), and the gravity water falling assembly (200) comprises a water falling pipe (210), a projection of the water falling pipe (210) to an axis of the kettle body (100) is arranged along a gravity direction, the water falling pipe (210) comprises an upper water inlet hole (211) and a lower water outlet hole (212), the upper water inlet hole (211) is communicated with a bottom of the kettle body (100), and the water falling structure further comprises a switch structure (300) for cutting off water flow in the water falling pipe (210).
2. A water outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switch structure (300) comprises a stop block (310) for opening or closing the water falling pipe (210).
3. A water outlet structure according to claim 2, wherein: When the stop block (310) closes the water falling pipe (210), the stop block (310) seals the upper water inlet hole (211).
4. The water outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switch structure (300) is arranged at a joint of the water falling pipe (210) and the kettle body (100).
5. The water outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switch structure (300) is arranged on the water falling pipe (210).
6. The water outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The axis of the water falling pipe (210) is vertically arranged along the gravity direction.
7. The water outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the kettle body (100) is provided with a communication hole (110) opposite to the upper water inlet hole (211), and a sealing rubber sleeve (600) is arranged between the communication hole (110) and the upper water inlet hole (211).
8. The water outlet structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the kettle body (100) is connected with an outer kettle body (400) for accommodating the gravity water falling assembly (200), and the bottom of the outer kettle body (400) is provided with a first water outlet (410) matched with the lower water outlet hole (212).
9. A water outlet structure according to claim 1 or 8, wherein: A base (700) for accommodating the kettle body (100) is further provided, and the base (700) is provided with a second water outlet (710) matched with the lower water outlet hole (212).
10. A milk frothing machine characterised in that: The water falling structure comprises the kettle body (100) and the water falling structure as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7.
11. The milk frothing machine according to claim 10, characterized in that: The outer kettle body (400) is further connected with the lower part of the kettle body (100), and the outer kettle body (400) is provided with a heating assembly (500) for heating liquid in the kettle body (100), and the heating assembly (500) comprises a coupling connector (510) extending to outside of the outer kettle body (400).
12. The milk frothing machine according to claim 11, characterized in that: The lower end surface of the coupling connector (510) is higher than the lower bottom surface of the outer kettle body (400).
13. The milk frothing machine according to claim 10, characterized in that: The base (700) for accommodating the kettle body (100) and the outer kettle body (400) is further provided, the base (700) is provided with the second water outlet (710) matched with the lower water outlet hole (212), and the base (700) is provided with a coupling base (720) matched with the coupling connector (510).