Quick plugging device for injecting gas into beverage device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a quick plugging device for injecting gas into a beverage device. The device comprises a connecting piece and a plug-in air inlet cover, at least two plug-in protrusions are evenly formed on the inner wall of the plug-in air inlet cover along the circumference, plug-in screwing positioning grooves corresponding to the plug-in protrusions are formed in the outer circumference of the plug-in end of the connecting piece, and each plug-in screwing positioning groove comprises a plug-in inlet, a spiral sliding groove and a positioning opening. The inserting end of the connecting piece is sleeved with the inserting air inlet cover, and the inserting protrusion is inserted from the inserting inserting opening inserted into the screwing positioning groove and then is rotated to the positioning opening through the spiral sliding groove to be positioned. With the adoption of the structure, the plug-in connector has the remarkable characteristics of being quick to plug, convenient to maintain and clean, capable of enhancing the sealing performance and the like.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of gas injection beverage equipment, and specifically to a quick-connect and disconnect device for a gas injection beverage device that is easy to install, disassemble, clean, and maintain. Background Technology

[0002] In people's daily lives, carbonated water, which is created by adding gas to beverages, has many health benefits, such as balancing the body's pH, relieving heat and summer heat, promoting blood circulation, boosting metabolism, eliminating constipation, controlling appetite, and relieving morning sickness, and is therefore highly sought after.

[0003] Most existing gas-injecting beverage dispensers use gas cartridges installed inside to aerate the beverage. However, since the gas cartridges have a limited capacity and are disposable, they are unsuitable for establishments like milk tea shops and coffee shops that require a long-term gas supply. Therefore, a device that directly injects gas into the dispenser is a product that needs to be developed and developed. The key technical problem is how to quickly inject gas from the gas cartridge into the dispenser using a quick-connect device. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention addresses the above shortcomings by providing a quick-release device for gas-injecting beverage dispensers that allows for rapid assembly, disassembly, cleaning, and maintenance.

[0005] This utility model provides a quick insertion and removal device for a gas-injecting beverage dispenser, comprising: a connector and an insertion air inlet cover. At least two insertion protrusions are evenly formed along the circumference on the inner wall of the insertion air inlet cover. An insertion and engagement positioning groove corresponding to the insertion protrusions is formed on the outer circumference of the insertion end of the connector. The insertion and engagement positioning groove includes an insertion inlet, a spiral groove, and a positioning port. During insertion assembly, the insertion air inlet cover is sleeved on the insertion end of the connector, and the insertion protrusion is inserted from the insertion inlet of the insertion and engagement positioning groove and then rotated to the positioning port for positioning through the spiral groove.

[0006] The connector includes a connector housing, a metal air inlet core, and an air nozzle docking block. The connector housing is formed with a large internal thread cavity and a small internal thread cavity that are connected. The metal air inlet core is threaded into the small internal thread cavity of the connector housing and the air nozzle docking block is positioned at the top opening of the connector housing. After assembly, the connector housing is threaded to the external threaded bottle mouth of the gas-injecting beverage device through the large internal thread cavity.

[0007] The insertable air inlet cover includes: a cover body, an air inlet pipe, an air inlet pipe sleeve, an air inlet pipe sleeve housing, and an air inlet pipe insert. The air inlet pipe sleeve housing is installed inside the cover body. The air inlet pipe sleeve is threaded into the inner thread cavity of the air inlet pipe sleeve housing, and the air inlet pipe sleeve pushes the air inlet pipe insert against the air outlet front end of the air inlet pipe sleeve. After the air inlet pipe is inserted from the air inlet pipe sleeve, it is sleeved on the air inlet pipe insert.

[0008] After the connector and the plug-in air inlet cover are plugged in, the mating end of the air inlet pipe sleeve is fitted into the mating annular groove on the air nozzle mating block, so that the air passages of the two are connected.

[0009] The annular groove on the nozzle docking block is also provided with an annular sealing groove for the sealing ring to be embedded.

[0010] The connector housing is an injection molded part, and is formed into the shape of a hexagonal nut on the outside of the connector housing. The metal air inlet core and the air nozzle docking block are both metal parts.

[0011] The cover is an injection molded part, and the air intake pipe sleeve, air intake pipe housing, and air intake pipe insert are all metal parts.

[0012] The length of the metal air inlet insert protrudes from the bottom of the connector housing. After installation, the bottom of the metal air inlet insert is inserted into the inner cavity of the gas-injecting beverage dispenser.

[0013] With the above structure, the device of this utility model has the following characteristics:

[0014] 1. Through its unique plug-in design, users can easily and quickly connect and disconnect gas devices, saving time and enhancing operational flexibility;

[0015] 2. The structural design of this device allows for easy disassembly of each component, facilitating cleaning and maintenance by users and ensuring the hygiene and long-term stability of the equipment.

[0016] 3. Compared with traditional gas cartridge devices, this device can directly inject gas into the beverage dispenser, avoiding the problem of limited gas cartridge capacity. It is suitable for high-demand commercial venues such as milk tea shops and coffee shops, ensuring a continuous supply of beverage bubbles.

[0017] 4. The device is equipped with a sealing ring and an annular sealing groove to ensure that the gas does not leak during transmission, thus improving the safety and reliability of use;

[0018] 5. The connectors and the plug-in air inlet cover are all made of metal, which enhances the durability of the device and enables it to withstand high usage frequency and pressure.

[0019] This novel quick-plug device has significant benefits in improving beverage gas injection efficiency, facilitating maintenance and cleaning, and enhancing sealing, thus meeting the market demand for efficient and hygienic beverage gas injection equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional exploded view of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional assembly structure schematic diagram of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional exploded structural diagram of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural view of the present invention in practice. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-4 The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail.

[0025] This embodiment provides a quick plug-in / plug-out device for injecting gas into a beverage dispenser, including: a connector 10 and a plug-in air inlet cover 20. At least two plug-in protrusions 21 are evenly formed along the circumference on the inner wall of the plug-in air inlet cover 20. An insertion and engagement positioning groove 12 corresponding to the plug-in protrusions 21 is formed on the outer circumference of the plug-in end 11 of the connector 10. The insertion and engagement positioning groove 12 includes a plug-in inlet 121, a spiral groove 122, and a positioning port 123. During plug-in assembly, the plug-in air inlet cover 20 is sleeved on the plug-in end 11 of the connector 10, and the plug-in protrusions 21 are inserted from the plug-in insertion inlet 121 of the insertion and engagement positioning groove 12 and then rotated to the positioning port 123 for positioning through the spiral groove 122.

[0026] The connector 10 includes a connector housing 13, a metal air inlet 14, and an air nozzle docking block 15. The connector housing 13 is formed with a large internal thread cavity and a small internal thread cavity that are connected. The metal air inlet 14 is threaded into the small internal thread cavity of the connector housing 13 and the air nozzle docking block 15 is positioned at the top opening of the connector housing 13. After assembly, the connector housing 13 is threaded to the external thread bottle mouth 31 of the gas injection beverage dispenser 30 through the large internal thread cavity.

[0027] The insertable air inlet cover 20 includes: cover body 22, air inlet pipe 23, air inlet pipe sleeve 24, air inlet pipe housing 25, and air inlet pipe insert 26. The air inlet pipe housing 26 is installed inside the cover body 22. The air inlet pipe sleeve 24 is threaded into the internal thread cavity of the air inlet pipe housing 26, and the air inlet pipe sleeve 24 pushes the air inlet pipe insert 25 against the air outlet front end of the air inlet pipe sleeve 26. The air inlet pipe 23 is inserted from the air inlet pipe sleeve 24 and then sleeved on the air inlet pipe insert 25.

[0028] After the connector 10 and the plug-in air inlet cover 20 are plugged in, the mating end of the air inlet pipe sleeve 26 is fitted into the mating annular groove 151 on the air nozzle mating block 15, so that the air passages of the two are connected.

[0029] The annular groove 151 on the nozzle docking block 15 is also provided with an annular sealing groove 152 for the sealing ring to be embedded.

[0030] The connector housing 13 is an injection molded part, and is formed into the shape of a hexagonal nut on the outside of the connector housing 13. The metal air inlet core 14 and the air nozzle docking block 15 are both metal parts.

[0031] The cover 22 is an injection molded part, and the air inlet pipe sleeve 24, air inlet pipe shell 26, and air inlet pipe insert 25 are all metal parts.

[0032] The length of the metal air inlet 14 extends beyond the bottom of the connector housing 13. After installation, the bottom of the metal air inlet 14 is inserted into the inner cavity of the gas pumping beverage dispenser 30.

[0033] After installation, the plug-in air inlet cap 20 is fitted onto the plug-in end 11 of the connector 10, and the plug-in protrusion 21 is inserted into the plug-in insertion port 121 of the insertion screw-in positioning groove 12 and then rotated to the positioning port 123 for positioning via the spiral slide groove 122. Gas is introduced from the gas generator 40 through the air inlet pipe 23, passes through the air inlet pipe insert 25, and is then fed into the metal air inlet insert 14 through the docking end of the air inlet pipe sleeve 26. The gas is then injected into the beverage container 30 to aerate the beverage and form sparkling water. After aeration is complete, the plug-in air inlet cap 22 can be easily removed by reverse screwing, which facilitates cleaning and allows the sparkling water to be poured out of the beverage container. Thus, this utility model has significant advantages in terms of quick insertion and removal, easy maintenance and cleaning, and enhanced sealing.

[0034] Of course, there may be other embodiments of this utility model. Without departing from the spirit and essence of this utility model, those skilled in the art can make various corresponding changes and modifications based on this utility model. However, these corresponding changes and modifications should all fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A quick-plug device for injecting gas into a beverage dispenser, characterized in that: It includes: a connector and a plug-in air intake cover. At least two plug-in protrusions are evenly formed along the circumference on the inner wall of the plug-in air intake cover. An insertion and engagement positioning groove corresponding to the plug-in protrusion is formed on the outer circumference of the plug-in end of the connector. The insertion and engagement positioning groove includes a plug-in inlet, a spiral groove, and a positioning port. During plug-in assembly, the plug-in air intake cover is sleeved on the plug-in end of the connector, and the plug-in protrusion is inserted from the plug-in inlet of the insertion and engagement positioning groove and then rotated to the positioning port through the spiral groove for positioning.

2. The quick-plug device for gas injection into a beverage dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connector includes a connector housing, a metal air inlet core, and an air nozzle docking block. The connector housing is formed with a large internal thread cavity and a small internal thread cavity that are connected. The metal air inlet core is threaded into the small internal thread cavity of the connector housing and the air nozzle docking block is positioned at the top opening of the connector housing. After assembly, the connector housing is threaded to the external threaded bottle mouth of the gas-injecting beverage device through the large internal thread cavity.

3. The quick-plug device for injecting gas into a beverage dispenser according to claim 2, characterized in that: The insertable air inlet cover includes: a cover body, an air inlet pipe, an air inlet pipe sleeve, an air inlet pipe sleeve housing, and an air inlet pipe insert. The air inlet pipe sleeve housing is installed inside the cover body. The air inlet pipe sleeve is threaded into the inner thread cavity of the air inlet pipe sleeve housing, and the air inlet pipe sleeve pushes the air inlet pipe insert against the air outlet front end of the air inlet pipe sleeve. After the air inlet pipe is inserted from the air inlet pipe sleeve, it is sleeved on the air inlet pipe insert.

4. The quick-release device for injecting gas into a beverage dispenser according to claim 3, characterized in that: After the connector and the plug-in air inlet cover are plugged in, the mating end of the air inlet pipe sleeve is fitted into the mating annular groove on the air nozzle mating block, so that the air passages of the two are connected.

5. The quick-plug device for injecting gas into a beverage dispenser according to claim 4, characterized in that: The annular groove on the nozzle docking block is also provided with an annular sealing groove for the sealing ring to be embedded.

6. The quick-plug device for gas injection into a beverage dispenser according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connector housing is an injection molded part, and is formed into the shape of a hexagonal nut on the outside of the connector housing. The metal air inlet core and the air nozzle docking block are both metal parts.

7. A quick-release device for injecting gas into a beverage dispenser according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cover is an injection molded part, and the air intake pipe sleeve, air intake pipe housing, and air intake pipe insert are all metal parts.

8. A quick-plug device for injecting gas into a beverage dispenser according to claim 7, characterized in that: The length of the metal air inlet insert protrudes from the bottom of the connector housing. After installation, the bottom of the metal air inlet insert is inserted into the inner cavity of the gas-injecting beverage dispenser.

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