Tea bar machine with water volume monitoring function

Abstract

The utility model discloses a tea bar machine with a water volume monitoring function, which comprises a cabinet body, the cabinet body is provided with a base used for placing a water storage container, the base comprises a lower shell, an upper cover connected to the top of the lower shell in a sliding manner and an elastic supporting piece connected between the lower shell and the upper cover in an abutting manner, and the lower shell is further provided with a plurality of weighing assemblies abutting against the upper cover. The multiple weighing assemblies are distributed around the center of the base and electrically connected to the control device, and the control device determines the real-time water amount in the water storage container based on weight data of the weighing assemblies. Weight data of the water storage container can be monitored in real time through the weighing assembly, a user can know the real-time water volume of the water storage container, the water volume in the water storage container can be supplemented in advance or the water storage container to be replaced (such as barreled water) can be purchased, the water storage container can be replaced in time, and the user experience is improved. The situation that a user discovers water shortage only when the water storage container is evacuated is avoided, and then damage to a diaphragm in a water pump caused by empty pumping of the water pump of the tea bar machine is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of drinking water equipment, specifically relating to a tea bar machine with water volume monitoring function. Background Technology

[0002] With the improvement of living standards, tea bar machines have begun to enter thousands of households in recent years. The tea bar machine has a built-in water tank and a kettle on top, which has replaced the traditional water dispenser. The water in the tank flows through the water circuit component to the kettle above for heating or direct drinking, making it more convenient for consumers to use.

[0003] Because the water bucket is placed inside the cabinet of the tea bar machine, users cannot see it directly during use. This prevents them from knowing the remaining water level in the bucket in real time. Users only realize the water shortage when the water bucket is pumped dry and makes an abnormal noise, which prevents them from replacing the water bucket in time. At the same time, the pumping dry into the water bucket can easily damage the pump diaphragm. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a tea bar machine with water volume monitoring function, so as to solve the problem that users cannot know the real-time water volume in the water tank.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: a tea bar machine with water volume monitoring function, including a cabinet, the cabinet having a base for placing a water storage container, the base including a lower shell, an upper cover slidably connected to the top of the lower shell, and an elastic support member abutting between the two, the lower shell also having multiple weighing components abutting against the upper cover, the multiple weighing components being distributed around the center of the base, the weighing components being electrically connected to a control device, the control device determining the real-time water volume in the water storage container based on the weight data of the weighing components. This technical solution has the following technical effects:

[0006] This invention features a base for holding a water storage container within the cabinet. The base is designed with a lower shell, an upper cover, and an elastic support. This allows the upper cover to move vertically as the water level in the container changes, propelled by the elastic support. Because the lower shell houses a weighing component, the pressure exerted on the weighing component changes with the upper cover's movement. This allows the weighing component to monitor the water container's weight in real time and transmit this data to the control device inside the tea bar machine. The control device then converts the weight data into real-time water volume and displays it on the tea bar machine's display panel. Users can check the display panel to see the real-time water level in the container and adjust the water level accordingly. The water level can be replenished or a replacement water container (such as bottled water) can be purchased to ensure timely replacement. This prevents users from discovering a water shortage only when the water container is empty, thus avoiding damage to the water pump's internal diaphragm caused by dry running. Furthermore, because multiple weighing components are arranged around the center of the base, they can acquire multiple sets of weight data during operation. These data can be cross-calibrated, making the weight monitoring of the water container more accurate and reliable. Simultaneously, the multiple weighing components can distribute the force evenly, ensuring accurate weight monitoring even if the water container is not placed in the center of the base. This reduces the difficulty of placing the water container and enhances the user experience.

[0007] In the aforementioned tea bar machine with water volume monitoring function, the weighing component includes a sensor mounted on the lower housing and a load-bearing component mounted on the sensor. The upper cover has a force-bearing column. The upper cover, through the force-bearing column, pushes the load-bearing component to compress the sensor, causing elastic deformation, thereby detecting the weight of the water storage container. The force-bearing column concentrates the force applied by the upper cover to the weighing component on the force-bearing column. The load-bearing component ensures that when it presses against the sensor, there is only one pressure point, preventing the weighing component from shifting under force. This allows the weighing component to accurately detect pressure, thereby improving its accuracy.

[0008] In the aforementioned tea bar machine with water volume monitoring function, the sensing element is a plate-shaped structure, including a fixed frame and a deformation plate. The deformation plate includes a first deformation part connected to the fixed frame at one end and two second deformation parts arranged parallel to both sides of the first deformation part. The second deformation parts are connected to the free ends of the first deformation parts, and a load-bearing component is connected to the second deformation parts. By setting the sensing element as a plate-shaped structure and setting the deformation plate for deformation as a combination of the first and second deformation parts, the second deformation part has a larger deformation range. This allows the weighing component to accurately detect slight weight changes in the water storage container through the elastic deformation of the second deformation part, improving detection accuracy.

[0009] In the aforementioned tea bar machine with water volume monitoring function, the load-bearing component is equipped with a pressing rib and a stop buckle. The pressing rib abuts against the top surface of the second deformable part, and the stop buckle abuts against the bottom surface of the second deformable part to hold the second deformable part tightly. The load-bearing component holds the second deformable part tightly through the pressing rib and the stop buckle, thereby achieving a tight connection between the load-bearing component and the second deformable part. This prevents the formation of gaps between the load-bearing component and the second deformable part that could affect the detection results. This allows even slight displacement of the load-bearing component to cause elastic deformation of the second deformable part, meaning that even small weight changes in the water storage container can be accurately detected by the sensor.

[0010] In the aforementioned tea bar machine with water monitoring function, the lower housing is equipped with a limiting buckle and a supporting rib that abuts against the bottom of the fixed frame. The limiting buckle abuts against the top of the fixed frame to press the fixed frame firmly against the supporting rib. The limiting buckle presses the fixed frame firmly against the supporting rib to ensure that the deformation plate is firmly fixed in the set position of the lower housing, preventing the weighing component from shifting horizontally or vertically between the lower housing and the upper cover, ensuring that the weighing component is always aligned with the force-bearing column, and thus ensuring stable monitoring of the weight of the water storage container by the weighing component.

[0011] In the aforementioned tea bar machine with water monitoring function, a trigger is provided on one of the upper cover and the lower casing, and a detection switch is provided on the other. When the water storage container is placed on the base, the trigger closes the detection switch; when the water storage container is detached from the base, the detection switch opens, allowing the weighing component to zero out. When the user removes the water storage container from the cabinet, the container detaches from the base, the trigger opens the detection switch, and the weighing component stops real-time monitoring of the water storage container's weight, achieving zeroing out. When the user replaces the water storage container with a new one, the weighing component automatically monitors the weight of the new container without requiring manual zeroing out, simplifying operation and improving the user experience.

[0012] In the aforementioned tea bar machine with water monitoring function, the detection switch and trigger are located at the center of the base, with multiple weighing components arranged around them. This ensures that even if the user shifts the water container when placing it, and the center of the water container is not accurately aligned with the center of the base, the detection switch and trigger remain below the water container to accurately detect whether the water container is placed on the base, thus guaranteeing the accurate operation of the weighing components.

[0013] In the aforementioned tea bar machine with water monitoring function, the trigger is a trigger rod located at the bottom of the upper cover, and the detection switch is a micro switch located at the top of the lower housing. A trigger spring is located on one side of the micro switch, and a clearance hole is provided on the lower housing to allow the trigger rod to avoid closing the trigger spring. When the user places the water container on the base, the trigger rod moves down with the upper cover to push the trigger spring to close the micro switch. When the user removes the water container from the cabinet, the water container detaches from the base, and the upper cover moves up under the push of the elastic support. The trigger rod moves up with the upper cover and no longer pushes the trigger spring to close the micro switch, thus disengaging the micro switch. Using a micro switch as the detection switch gives it advantages such as small size and sensitive triggering, reduces the space occupied by the detection switch between the lower housing and the upper cover, and allows the detection switch to be quickly triggered when the water container is placed on the base.

[0014] In the aforementioned tea bar machine with water monitoring function, the bottom of the trigger rod is provided with an inclined trigger surface. When the trigger rod moves down with the top cover, it pushes the trigger spring through the trigger surface to close the micro switch. The inclined trigger surface makes the trigger rod push the trigger spring more smoothly, preventing jamming between the trigger spring and the trigger rod.

[0015] In the aforementioned tea bar machine with water monitoring function, the lower housing is further provided with a guide hole adjacent to the clearance hole, and the bottom of the upper cover is provided with a guide rod slidably connected to the guide hole. A trigger rod is located on the outer wall of the guide rod. The guide rod is slidably connected to the guide hole. When the upper cover moves up and down, the guide rod is slidably connected in the guide hole to guide and limit the upper cover. The trigger rod is located on the outer wall of the guide rod, which ensures stable linkage between the two while enhancing the strength of the trigger rod and the guide rod, preventing breakage and extending the service life of the trigger rod and the guide rod.

[0016] The features and advantages of this utility model will be disclosed in detail in the following specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a partial exploded view of the tea bar machine;

[0019] Figure 2 A 3D view of the load-bearing component;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional view of the sensor.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a partial sectional view of the base;

[0022] Figure 5This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the weighing component and the lower housing;

[0023] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional view of the lower shell;

[0024] Figure 7 This is a 3D view of the top cover;

[0025] Figure 8 A schematic diagram showing the micro switch being closed by the trigger lever;

[0026] Figure 9 A schematic diagram showing how the trigger lever disconnects the micro switch.

[0027] Figure label:

[0028] 100. Water storage container;

[0029] 300. Lower housing; 310. Limiting buckle; 320. Support rib; 330. Clearance hole; 340. Guide hole;

[0030] 400. Top cover; 410. Load-bearing column; 420. Guide rod;

[0031] 500. Elastic support components;

[0032] 600 Weighing component; 610 Sensing element; 611 Fixing frame; 612 Deformation plate; 6121 First deformation part; 6122 Second deformation part; 620 Load-bearing component; 621 Pressing rib; 622 Stop buckle;

[0033] 700, trigger lever; 710, trigger surface;

[0034] 800, micro switch; 810, trigger spring. Detailed Implementation

[0035] This utility model proposes a tea bar machine with water volume monitoring function, including a cabinet. The cabinet has a base for placing a water storage container. The base includes a lower shell, an upper cover slidably connected to the top of the lower shell, and an elastic support member abutting between the two. The lower shell is also provided with multiple weighing components that abut against the upper cover. The multiple weighing components are distributed around the center of the base. The weighing components are electrically connected to a control device. The control device determines the real-time water volume in the water storage container based on the weight data of the weighing components. This invention features a base for holding a water storage container within the cabinet. The base is designed with a lower shell, an upper cover, and an elastic support. This allows the upper cover to move vertically as the water level in the container changes, propelled by the elastic support. Because the lower shell houses a weighing component, the pressure exerted on the weighing component changes with the upper cover's movement. This allows the weighing component to monitor the water container's weight in real time and transmit this data to the control device inside the tea bar machine. The control device then converts the weight data into real-time water volume and displays it on the tea bar machine's display panel. Users can check the display panel to see the real-time water level in the container and adjust the water level accordingly. The water level can be replenished or a replacement water container (such as bottled water) can be purchased to ensure timely replacement. This prevents users from discovering a water shortage only when the water container is empty, thus avoiding damage to the water pump's internal diaphragm caused by dry running. Furthermore, because multiple weighing components are arranged around the center of the base, they can acquire multiple sets of weight data during operation. These data can be cross-calibrated, making the weight monitoring of the water container more accurate and reliable. Simultaneously, the multiple weighing components can distribute the force evenly, ensuring accurate weight monitoring even if the water container is not placed in the center of the base. This reduces the difficulty of placing the water container and enhances the user experience.

[0036] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be explained and described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the following embodiments are only preferred embodiments of the present utility model and not all of them. Other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments in the implementation methods without creative effort are all within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation 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.

[0038] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise expressly defined.

[0039] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0041] Example 1:

[0042] A tea bar machine with water volume monitoring function, such as Figures 1 to 9As shown, the device includes a cabinet and a back panel mounted on top of the cabinet. The cabinet contains a cavity in which a water storage container 100 is placed. A base is also located within the cavity, on which the water storage container 100 rests. The base includes a lower housing 300, an upper cover 400, and an elastic support 500. The upper cover 400 is slidably connected to the top of the lower housing 300. The elastic support 500 is positioned between the upper cover 400 and the lower housing 300 and abuts against both, providing support for the upper cover 400 and the water storage container 100 placed on it. Multiple weighing components 600 are also located on the top of the lower housing 300 facing the upper cover 400, distributed around the center of the base. Each weighing component 600 is electrically connected to a control device located inside the tea bar machine. The control device determines the real-time water volume in the water storage container 100 based on the weight data obtained from the weighing components 600. Preferably, the elastic force of the elastic support 500 is the same as the weight of the top cover 400, so that the elastic force of the elastic support 500 can offset the weight of the top cover 400. When the water storage container 100 is placed on the top cover 400, the weight detected by the weighing component 600 is only the weight of the water storage container 100, and does not include the weight of the top cover 400.

[0043] This invention features a base for housing a water storage container 100 within the cabinet. The base is configured with a lower housing 300, an upper cover 400, and an elastic support 500. This allows the upper cover 400 to move vertically as the water level in the storage container 100 changes, propelled by the elastic support 500. Because the lower housing 300 is equipped with a weighing component 600, the pressure exerted by the upper cover 400 on the weighing component 600 changes simultaneously with the upper cover's displacement. This allows the weighing component 600 to monitor the weight of the water storage container 100 in real time and transmit this data to the control device inside the tea bar machine. The control device then converts the weight data into real-time water volume and transmits it to the tea bar machine's display panel. Users can view the display panel to see the real-time water volume in the storage container 100 and adjust the water level in advance as needed. The water in the water storage container 100 can be replenished, or a replacement water storage container 100 (such as bottled water) can be purchased to ensure timely replacement. This prevents users from discovering the water shortage only when the water storage container 100 is empty, thus avoiding damage to the water pump diaphragm caused by dry running. Furthermore, because multiple weighing components 600 are arranged around the center of the base, they can acquire multiple sets of weight data during operation. These data can be cross-calibrated, making the weight monitoring of the water storage container 100 more accurate and reliable. Simultaneously, the multiple weighing components 600 can distribute the force evenly, ensuring accurate weight monitoring even if the water storage container 100 is not precisely placed in the center of the base. This reduces the difficulty of placing the water storage container 100 and improves the user experience.

[0044] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the weighing assembly 600 includes a sensor 610 and a load-bearing component 620. The sensor 610 is mounted on the lower housing 300, and the load-bearing component 620 is mounted on the sensor 610. A force-bearing column 410 is provided at the bottom of the upper cover 400. The force-bearing column 410 abuts against the load-bearing component 620, so that by pushing the load-bearing component 620 downward, the sensor 610 undergoes elastic deformation under the compression of the load-bearing component 620 to generate a weight signal for detecting the weight of the water storage container 100. The setting of the force-bearing column 410 can concentrate the force applied by the upper cover 400 to the weighing assembly 600 on the force-bearing column 410. The setting of the load-bearing component 620 ensures that when the load-bearing component 620 compresses the sensor 610, only one pressure point is generated, ensuring that the weighing assembly 600 will not be misaligned when subjected to force, so that the weighing assembly 600 can accurately detect pressure, thereby improving the accuracy of the weighing assembly 600.

[0045] like Figure 3As shown, the sensing element 610 has a plate-like structure, including a fixed frame 611 and a deformation plate 612. The fixed frame 611 is U-shaped and is mounted on the lower housing 300. The deformation plate 612 includes a first deformation part 6121 and two second deformation parts 6122. The two second deformation parts 6122 are arranged parallel to each other on both sides of the first deformation part 6121. One end of the first deformation part 6121 is a mounting end, and the other end is a free end. The mounting end is connected to the fixed frame 611, and the free end is connected to the second deformation part 6122. A deformation gap is formed between the first deformation part 6121 and the second deformation part 6122 to allow the second deformation part 6122 to deform. The second deformation part 6122 deforms, and the load-bearing member 620 is connected to the second deformation part 6122 so that the first deformation part 6121 and the second deformation part 6122 are deformed by squeezing the second deformation part 6122. By setting the sensing member 610 as a plate structure and setting the deformation plate 612 for deformation as a structure combining the first deformation part 6121 and the second deformation part 6122, the second deformation part 6122 has a larger deformation range. This allows the weighing component 600 to accurately detect slight weight changes in the water storage container 100 through the deformation of the second deformation part 6122, thereby improving the detection accuracy.

[0046] like Figure 2 As shown, a pressing rib 621 and a stop buckle 622 are provided at the bottom of the load-bearing component 620. The pressing rib 621 abuts against the top surface of the second deformation part 6122, and the stop buckle 622 passes through the deformation gap between the first deformation part 6121 and the second deformation part 6122 and is engaged with the bottom surface of the second deformation part 6122. This allows the load-bearing component 620 to hold the second deformation part 6122 tightly through the pressing rib 621 and the stop buckle 622, thereby achieving a tight connection between the load-bearing component 620 and the second deformation part 6122. This avoids the formation of a gap between the load-bearing component 620 and the second deformation part 6122 that could affect the detection results. This allows even a slight displacement of the load-bearing component 620 to cause the second deformation part 6122 to deform. In other words, a small change in the weight of the water storage container 100 can be accurately detected by the sensing element 610.

[0047] In order to securely fix the weighing component 600 to the lower housing 300, such as Figure 4As shown, in this embodiment, a limiting buckle 310 and a supporting rib 320 are provided on the top surface of the lower housing 300. The fixing frame 611 is located on the top of the supporting rib 320 and abuts against the top surface of the supporting rib 320. The limiting buckle 310 extends upward from the outside of the fixing frame 611 and is engaged with the top of the fixing frame 611. The limiting buckle 310, which abuts against the top of the fixing frame 611, presses the fixing frame 611 tightly onto the supporting rib 320 to ensure that the deformation plate 612 is firmly fixed in the set position of the lower housing 300, thereby preventing the weighing component 600 from shifting horizontally or vertically between the lower housing 300 and the upper cover 400, ensuring that the weighing component 600 and the force-bearing column 410 are always aligned, and thus ensuring the stable monitoring of the weight of the water storage container 100 by the weighing component 600.

[0048] In this embodiment, a trigger is provided on the upper cover 400, and a detection switch is provided on the lower housing 300. When the user places the water storage container 100 on the base, the trigger moves down with the upper cover 400 to close the detection switch, allowing the weighing component 600 to monitor the weight of the water storage container 100 in real time. When the user removes the water storage container 100 from the cabinet, the water storage container 100 detaches from the base, and the upper cover 400 moves up under the push of the elastic support 500. The trigger moves up with the upper cover 400 to disconnect the detection switch, causing the weighing component 600 to stop monitoring the weight of the water storage container 100 in real time, thus achieving zeroing and resetting the detected weight. When the user replaces the water storage container 100 with a new one, the weighing component 600 can automatically monitor the weight of the new water storage container 100 without the user having to manually zero and reset the weighing component 600, making the operation simpler and improving the user experience. Of course, it is understood that in another embodiment, the positions of the trigger and the detection switch can be interchanged, that is, the detection switch can be placed at the bottom of the upper cover and the trigger can be placed at the top of the lower housing.

[0049] In this embodiment, the preferred embodiment is as follows: Figure 7 As shown, the trigger is a trigger rod 700 located at the bottom of the upper cover 400, and the trigger rod 700 extends downward in the vertical direction, as shown. Figure 5 As shown, the detection switch is a microswitch 800 located on the top of the lower housing 300. A trigger spring 810 is provided on one side of the microswitch 800. A clearance hole 330 is provided on the lower housing 300, which can allow the trigger rod 700 to be cleared when it moves down to close the trigger spring 810. Figure 8 As shown, when the user places the water storage container 100 on the base, the trigger rod 700 moves down with the upper cover 400 to push the trigger spring 810 to close the micro switch 800; Figure 9As shown, when the user removes the water storage container 100 from the cabinet, the water storage container 100 detaches from the base. The upper cover 400 moves upward under the push of the elastic support 500. The trigger rod 700 moves upward with the upper cover 400 and no longer pushes the trigger spring 810 to close the micro switch 800, causing the micro switch 800 to open. Using a micro switch 800 as a detection switch gives it advantages such as small size and sensitive triggering, reduces the space occupied by the detection switch between the lower housing 300 and the upper cover 400, and allows the detection switch to be quickly triggered when the water storage container 100 is placed on the base.

[0050] A trigger surface 710 is provided at the bottom of the trigger rod 700. The trigger surface 710 is inclined towards the micro switch 800. When the trigger rod 700 moves down with the upper cover 400, the trigger rod 700 pushes the trigger spring 810 through the trigger surface 710 to close the detection switch. The inclined trigger surface 710 makes the trigger rod 700 push the trigger spring 810 more smoothly, avoiding jamming between the trigger spring 810 and the trigger rod 700. Figure 6 As shown, a guide hole 340 is also provided on the lower housing 300. The guide hole 340 is arranged adjacent to the clearance hole 330. A guide rod 420 is provided at the bottom of the upper cover 400. The guide rod 420 is slidably connected to the guide hole 340. When the upper cover 400 moves up and down, the guide rod 420 is slidably connected in the guide hole 340 to guide and limit the upper cover 400. The trigger rod 700 is provided on the outer wall of the guide rod 420 to ensure stable linkage between the two, enhance the strength of the trigger rod 700 and the guide rod 420, prevent the two from breaking, and extend the service life of the trigger rod 700 and the guide rod 420.

[0051] In this embodiment, the trigger rod 700 and the micro switch 800 are located at the center of the base, and multiple weighing components 600 are arranged around the micro switch 800. By placing the trigger rod 700 and the micro switch 800 at the center of the base, even if the user shifts the water container 100 when placing it and the center of the water container 100 is not accurately aligned with the center of the base, the trigger rod 700 and the micro switch 800 can always be located below the water container 100 to accurately detect whether the water container 100 is placed on the base, thereby ensuring that the weighing components 600 can work accurately.

[0052] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of this utility model's concept are protected. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of this utility model should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A tea bar machine with water volume monitoring function, comprising a cabinet, the cabinet having a base for placing a water storage container, the base comprising a lower shell, an upper cover slidably connected to the top of the lower shell, and an elastic support member abutting between the two, characterized in that: The lower housing is also provided with multiple weighing components that abut against the upper cover. The multiple weighing components are distributed around the center of the base. The weighing components are electrically connected to a control device, and the control device determines the real-time water volume in the water storage container based on the weight data of the weighing components.

2. A tea bar machine with water monitoring function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The weighing assembly includes a sensor mounted on the lower housing and a load-bearing component mounted on the sensor. The upper cover is provided with a force-bearing column. The upper cover pushes the load-bearing component through the force-bearing column to deform the sensor, thereby detecting the weight of the water storage container.

3. A tea bar machine with water monitoring function according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sensing element is a plate-shaped structure, including a fixed frame and a deformation plate. The deformation plate includes a first deformation part connected to the fixed frame at one end and two second deformation parts arranged parallel to both sides of the first deformation part. The second deformation parts are connected to the free ends of the first deformation parts, and the load-bearing member is connected to the second deformation parts.

4. A tea bar machine with water monitoring function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The load-bearing component is provided with a pressing rib and a stop buckle. The pressing rib abuts against the top surface of the second deformable part, and the stop buckle abuts against the bottom surface of the second deformable part to hold the second deformable part tightly.

5. A tea bar machine with water monitoring function according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lower housing is provided with a limiting buckle and a supporting rib that abuts against the bottom of the fixing frame. The limiting buckle abuts against the top of the fixing frame to press the fixing frame tightly against the supporting rib.

6. A tea bar machine with water monitoring function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A trigger is provided on one of the upper cover and the lower housing, and a detection switch is provided on the other. When the water storage container is placed on the base, the trigger closes the detection switch; when the water storage container is detached from the base, the detection switch opens to enable the weighing component to achieve zero weight reset.

7. A tea bar machine with water monitoring function according to claim 6, characterized in that: The detection switch and the trigger are located at the center of the base so that multiple weighing components are arranged around them.

8. A tea bar machine with water monitoring function according to claim 6, characterized in that: The trigger is a trigger rod located at the bottom of the upper cover, and the detection switch is a micro switch located at the top of the lower housing. A trigger spring is provided on one side of the micro switch, and an avoidance hole is provided on the lower housing to avoid the trigger rod that closes the trigger spring.

9. A tea bar machine with water monitoring function according to claim 8, characterized in that: The bottom of the trigger rod is provided with an inclined trigger surface. When the trigger rod moves down with the upper cover, the trigger rod pushes the trigger spring through the trigger surface to close the micro switch.

10. A tea bar machine with water monitoring function according to claim 8, characterized in that: The lower housing is also provided with a guide hole adjacent to the clearance hole, and the bottom of the upper cover is provided with a guide rod that is slidably connected to the guide hole. The trigger rod is located on the outer side wall of the guide rod.

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