Control connector and beverage equipment

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of beverage equipment, and particularly relates to a control connector and beverage equipment. According to the control connector, the insertion end is inserted into the inner cavity of the other control connector, the access end is communicated with the outlet of the container in advance, when the control connector moves, the abutting part of the other control connector makes contact with the force application end, the force application end rotates under the action of external force, and the control end is driven to rotate synchronously through the transmission assembly. And the rotation of the control end further drives the valve plate to be converted from a closed state to an open state, so that a circulation channel is formed between the access end and the insertion end of the main body pipeline, fluid communication between the two control joints is realized, and fluid can enter the other control joint. According to the technical scheme, fluid communication of the two control connectors is directly achieved in the butt joint and insertion process, the step that connection can be completed only through manual operation in the prior art is effectively avoided, and therefore the fluid control efficiency is remarkably improved, and the operation complexity is reduced.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of beverage equipment, and particularly relates to a control connector and a beverage equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the actual application of the beverage equipment, it is usually necessary to realize the fluid circulation between two containers. The prior art mainly connects the containers through the connection pipeline to realize the fluid transmission, or completes the fluid flow control through the manual operation of the valve body or the pressing of the push piece. However, these methods need manual connection of the pipeline or operation of the valve body, resulting in low efficiency of the fluid control process. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0003] One of the purposes of the present application is to provide a control connector, when the control connector is inserted into another control connector, a pressing part of the other control connector can press the force applying end, and through the transmission assembly, the governing end drives the valve piece to rotate, so as to realize the automatic opening or closing of the fluid passage, and improve the efficiency of the fluid control.

[0004] According to the embodiment of the present application, the first aspect provides a control connector, which comprises:

[0005] A main pipeline, one end of the main pipeline is formed with an insertion end, and the other end is formed with an access end;

[0006] A valve piece control assembly, the valve piece control assembly is arranged between the insertion end and the access end, and the valve piece control assembly comprises a transmission assembly and a valve piece, wherein:

[0007] The transmission assembly comprises a force applying end and a governing end, the force applying end and the governing end are connected through transmission, so that the force applying end can drive the governing end to rotate synchronously when the force applying end is driven by external force;

[0008] The force applying end is located outside the main pipeline, the governing end is located inside the main pipeline, and the valve piece is arranged at the side of the governing end towards the main pipeline;

[0009] When the insertion end is inserted into the inner cavity of one end of another control connector, the pressing part of the other control connector presses the force applying end, so as to drive the governing end to rotate, and make the valve piece open, so as to connect the circulation passage between the access end and the insertion end.

[0010] In an embodiment, the transmission assembly comprises a torsional spring and a lever structure, the torsional spring is arranged to provide support and resilience for the lever structure, one end of the lever structure is the force applying end, and the other end of the lever structure is the governing end.

[0011] In an embodiment, the torsion spring comprises a first torsion spring segment, the lever structure comprises a first support segment and an extension segment, the first support segment is arranged in the first torsion spring segment, one end of the extension segment is configured as the force applying end, and the other end of the extension segment is configured as the governing end.

[0012] In an embodiment, the torsion spring further comprises a connecting segment and a second torsion spring segment, the second torsion spring segment is coaxial with the first torsion spring segment, the connecting segment is arranged on one side of the axis of the first torsion spring segment and the second torsion spring segment, and connects the first torsion spring segment and the second torsion spring segment; the lever structure further comprises a second support segment, the second support segment is arranged in the second torsion spring segment, and the extension segment is connected between the first support segment and the second support segment.

[0013] In an embodiment, the valve piece control assembly further comprises a support plate, the support plate is provided with opposite support grooves, and a through hole is arranged on the support plate; the torsion spring is arranged on the support plate, the first support segment and the second support segment are arranged in the support grooves respectively, and the extension segment passes through the through hole.

[0014] In an embodiment, the control joint further comprises a receiving cavity, the receiving cavity is used for accommodating the valve piece control assembly, and the support plate is arranged on the upper side of the receiving cavity and is fixedly connected with the receiving cavity.

[0015] In an embodiment, the valve piece is a spherical structure, and the size of the spherical structure is matched with the channel of the main pipeline.

[0016] In an embodiment, the valve piece control assembly further comprises a sealing sleeve, the sealing sleeve is arranged on the governing end and is matched with the shape of the valve piece, and the cross-sectional area of the sealing sleeve is greater than the cross-sectional area of the channel of the main pipeline.

[0017] In an embodiment, the sealing sleeve is made of elastic material.

[0018] According to the embodiments of the present application, a second aspect provides a beverage device, the beverage device comprising the control joint.

[0019] The control connector of this application inserts its insertion end into the cavity of another control connector. The access end is pre-connected to the container outlet. When the control connector moves, the pressure part of the other control connector contacts the force-applying end. The force-applying end rotates under external force, and drives the control end to rotate synchronously through a transmission assembly. The rotation of the control end further drives the valve plate from a closed state to an open state, thereby forming a flow channel between the access end and the insertion end of the main pipeline, realizing fluid communication between the two control connectors, and allowing fluid to enter the other control connector. The technical solution of this application directly realizes fluid communication between the two control connectors during the docking insertion process, avoiding the manual operation required to complete the connection in the prior art, thus significantly improving the efficiency of fluid control and reducing operational complexity. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the control connector in one embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the control joint in one embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the control connector in one embodiment of this application.

[0023] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0024] 100. Main pipeline; 110. Insertion end; 120. Connection end;

[0025] 200. Valve plate control assembly; 210. Transmission assembly; 211. Force application end; 212. Control end;

[0026] 213. Torsion spring; 2131. First torsion spring segment; 2132. Connecting segment; 2133. Second torsion spring segment;

[0027] 214. Lever structure; 2141. First support section; 2142. Extension section;

[0028] 2143. Second support section;

[0029] 220. Valve plate; 230. Support plate; 231. Support groove; 232. Through hole; 240. Sealing sleeve;

[0030] 300. Reception cavity;

[0031] 400. Pressing part. Detailed Implementation

[0032] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the present application clearer, the present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present application and not to limit the present application.

[0033] It should be noted that the diagrams provided in the embodiments only schematically illustrate the basic concept of the present application.

[0034] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. shown in the drawings attached to the present specification are only used to cooperate with the content disclosed in the present specification, to be understood and read by those skilled in the art, and are not used to limit the limiting conditions that can be implemented by the present application. Any modification of structure, change of proportion relationship or adjustment of size, which does not affect the effects that can be produced by the present application and the purposes that can be achieved, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed by the present application.

[0035] The orientations or positional relationships indicated by terms such as "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "intermediate", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", "radial", "circumferential", etc. in the present specification are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only used to facilitate the description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0036] As described in the background, in the actual application of the beverage equipment, it is usually necessary to realize the fluid circulation between two containers. The prior art mainly connects the containers through the connection pipeline to realize the fluid transmission, or completes the flow control of the fluid through the manual operation of the valve body or the pressing of the push piece. However, these methods need manual connection of the pipeline or operation of the valve body, resulting in low efficiency of the fluid control process. Therefore, the researchers in the present application propose a control connector. When the control connector is inserted into another control connector, the pressing part of the other control connector can press the force applying end, and through the transmission assembly, the dominant end drives the valve piece to rotate, so as to realize the automatic opening or closing of the fluid passage, and improve the efficiency of the fluid control.

[0037] As Figure 1 shown, Figure 1Figure 1 is a schematic view of a cross-sectional structure of a control joint according to an embodiment of the present application. The control joint comprises a main pipe 100 and a valve control assembly 200. The main pipe 100 has an insertion end 110 at one end and an access end 120 at the other end. The valve control assembly 200 comprises a transmission assembly 210 and a valve plate 220. The transmission assembly 210 comprises a force applying end 211 and a governing end 212. When the insertion end 110 is inserted into the inner cavity of another control joint, the pressing part 400 of the other control joint contacts the force applying end 211. The force applying end 211 rotates under the action of external force and synchronously drives the governing end 212 to rotate through the transmission assembly 210. The rotation of the governing end 212 further drives the valve plate 220 to change from a closed state to an open state, thereby forming a flow passage between the access end 120 and the insertion end 110 of the main pipe 100, realizing the fluid communication between the two control joints and enabling the fluid to enter the other control joint.

[0038] Specifically, the main pipe 100 has an insertion end 110 at one end and an access end 120 at the other end. The valve control assembly 200 is arranged between the insertion end 110 and the access end 120. The valve control assembly 200 comprises a transmission assembly 210 and a valve plate 220. The transmission assembly 210 comprises a force applying end 211 and a governing end 212. The force applying end 211 and the governing end 212 are connected through transmission to enable the force applying end 211 to drive the governing end 212 to rotate synchronously when the force applying end 211 is driven by external force. The force applying end 211 is located outside the main pipe 100, and the governing end 212 is located inside the main pipe 100. The valve plate 220 is arranged at the side of the governing end 212 facing the main pipe 100. When the insertion end 110 is inserted into the inner cavity of the other control joint, the pressing part 400 of the other control joint presses the force applying end 211, thereby driving the governing end 212 to rotate and enabling the valve plate 220 to open to connect the flow passage between the access end 120 and the insertion end 110.

[0039] In the embodiment, when fluid flow between two containers needs to be achieved, the direct access end 120 of the control joint in the embodiment is pre-installed and docked with a container, and then the insertion end 110 is docked with another control joint arranged in another container, and it is to be noted that the type of the other control joint is different from that of the control joint in the embodiment, and it has a pressing portion 400. When the insertion end 110 in the embodiment is inserted into the inner cavity of the other control joint, the insertion end 110 continues to move in the inner cavity of the other control joint, so that the pressing portion 400 of the other control joint gradually approaches and presses the force applying end 211 in the embodiment, the force applying end 211 rotates under the external force of the pressing portion 400, and drives the governing end 212 to rotate synchronously through the transmission assembly 210. The rotation of the governing end 212 causes the driving valve plate 220 to change from the closed state to the open state, thereby forming a flow passage between the insertion end 110 of the main pipeline 100 and the insertion end 110, and achieving fluid communication between the two control joints, so that the fluid can enter the other control joint.

[0040] The technical solution in the embodiment can directly achieve fluid communication between two control joints during docking and insertion, avoiding the step of manual operation to complete the connection in the prior art, thereby significantly improving the efficiency of fluid control and reducing the operation complexity.

[0041] In an embodiment, referring to Figure 2 The transmission assembly 210 includes a torsional spring 213 and a lever structure 214, the torsional spring 213 is arranged to provide support and resilience for the lever structure 214, one end of the lever structure 214 is the force applying end 211, and the other end of the lever structure 214 is the governing end 212.

[0042] In the embodiment, the torsional spring 213 and the lever structure 214 are arranged in the transmission assembly 210, the torsional spring 213 is arranged to provide support and resilience for the lever structure 214, so that the force applying end 211 can quickly return to the initial position after being subjected to the external force applied by the pressing portion 400 of the other control joint. One end of the lever structure 214 is the force applying end 211, which is in contact with the pressing portion 400 of the other control joint, and the other end is the governing end 212, which is connected with the valve plate 220. When the force applying end 211 is driven by the external force, the lever structure 214 drives the governing end 212 to move synchronously through the transmission action, thereby achieving the opening action of the valve plate 220. After the external force is removed, the resilience of the torsional spring 213 drives the lever structure 214 to reset, and the valve plate 220 returns to the closed state, thereby quickly closing the fluid passage. This design effectively improves the fluid control efficiency while achieving automatic opening and closing of the fluid passage.

[0043] In an embodiment, referring to Figure 2As shown, the torsion spring 213 comprises a first torsion spring segment 2131, the lever structure 214 comprises a first support segment 2141 and an extension segment 2142, the first support segment 2141 is arranged in the first torsion spring segment 2131, and one end of the extension segment 2142 is configured as the force applying end 211, and the other end of the extension segment 2142 is configured as the control end 212.

[0044] In the embodiment, by arranging the first torsion spring segment 2131 and the first support segment 2141 in the transmission assembly 210, the first support segment 2141 is arranged in the first torsion spring segment 2131, and the support and resilience provided by the first torsion spring segment 2131 to the extension segment 2142, so that when the force applying end 211 is pressed by the pressing part 400 of another control joint, the first support segment 2141 in the extension segment 2142 rotates around the first torsion spring segment 2131, so that the control end 212 in the extension segment 2142 drives the valve plate 220 to rotate, thereby opening the communication passage between the access end 120 and the insertion end 110 in the main pipeline 100. When the external force is removed, the resilience of the first torsion spring segment 2131 drives the extension segment 2142 to reset, and the valve plate 220 returns to the closed state.

[0045] Further, in an embodiment, referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the torsion spring 213 further comprises a connecting segment 2132 and a second torsion spring segment 2133, the axis of the second torsion spring segment 2133 coincides with the axis of the first torsion spring segment 2131, the connecting segment 2132 is arranged on one side of the axis of the first torsion spring segment 2131 and the second torsion spring segment 2133, and connects the first torsion spring segment 2131 and the second torsion spring segment 2133; the lever structure 214 further comprises a second support segment 2143, the second support segment 2143 is arranged in the second torsion spring segment 2133, and the extension segment 2142 is connected between the first support segment 2141 and the second support segment 2143.

[0046] In the embodiment, by arranging the connecting segment 2132 and the second torsion spring segment 2133 in the transmission assembly 210, the axis of the second torsion spring segment 2133 coincides with the axis of the first torsion spring segment 2131, the connecting segment 2132 is arranged on one side of the axis of the first torsion spring segment 2131 and the second torsion spring segment 2133, and connects the first torsion spring segment 2131 and the second torsion spring segment 2133, thereby realizing the linkage of the first torsion spring segment 2131 and the second torsion spring segment 2133, and providing support force and resilience to the extension segment 2142. By arranging the connecting segment 2132, a space region is formed between the first torsion spring segment 2131 and the second torsion spring segment 2133, so that the extension segment 2142 can be arranged between the first torsion spring segment 2131 and the second torsion spring segment 2133.

[0047] When the force applying end 211 is driven by external force, the extension section 2142 rotates around the first torsion spring section 2131 through the first support section 2141 and rotates around the second torsion spring section 2133 through the second support section 2143, and the rotation of the extension section 2142 further drives the governing end 212 to rotate synchronously, so that the governing end 212 drives the valve disc 220 to change from the state of closing the main pipeline 100 to the state of opening the main pipeline 100, so as to realize the flow of fluid between the access end 120 and the insertion end 110 of the main pipeline 100. After the external force is removed, the first torsion spring section 2131 and the second torsion spring section 2133 reset under the linkage action of the connecting section 2132, and drive the extension section 2142 to rotate in the opposite direction, so that the governing end 212 drives the valve disc 220 to reset to the closed state, thereby realizing the closing of the fluid passage between the access end 120 and the insertion end 110 of the main pipeline 100.

[0048] In an embodiment, referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the valve disc control assembly 200 further comprises a support plate 230, the support plate 230 is provided with opposite support grooves 231, and the support plate 230 is provided with a through hole 232; the torsion spring 213 is arranged on the support plate 230, the first support section 2141 and the second support section 2143 are arranged in the support grooves 231 respectively, and the extension section 2142 passes through the through hole 232.

[0049] In the embodiment, the support plate 230 can bear the torsion spring 213, the opposite support grooves 231 in the support plate 230 can support and limit the first support section 2141 and the second support section 2143, so as to ensure that the extension section 2142 can stably rotate around the support plate 230 through the first support section 2141 and the second support section 2143. The through hole 232 in the support plate 230 is arranged, so that the extension section 2142 can pass through the support plate 230 and extend to the inner cavity of the main pipeline 100 on the one hand, and the valve disc 220 arranged in the governing end 212 of the extension section 2142 can open or close the flow passage between the access end 120 and the insertion end 110 of the main pipeline 100, and on the other hand, the extension section 2142 can provide a movement space for rotating around the support plate 230.

[0050] In an embodiment, referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the control joint further comprises a receiving cavity 300 for accommodating the valve disc control assembly 200, and the support plate 230 is arranged on the upper side of the receiving cavity 300 and is fixedly connected with the receiving cavity 300.

[0051] In the embodiment, the accommodating cavity 300 is arranged in the control joint, and is used for accommodating the valve piece control assembly 200, so that the valve piece control assembly 200 is isolated and protected, and interference of the external environment on the valve piece control assembly 200 is avoided. The supporting plate 230 is arranged on the upper side of the accommodating cavity 300, and is reliably connected with the accommodating cavity 300 in a fixed connection mode, for example, in a threaded connection mode, so that the supporting plate 230 can be in a stable state during use. The fixed arrangement of the supporting plate 230 provides reliable support and limitation for the extension section 2142 in the valve piece control assembly 200, so that the extension section 2142 can keep a stable motion track during operation of the transmission assembly 210.

[0052] In an embodiment, the valve piece 220 is a spherical structure, and the size of the spherical structure is matched with the channel of the main pipeline 100.

[0053] In the embodiment, the valve piece 220 is arranged in the valve piece control assembly 200, and is a spherical structure. The size of the spherical structure is matched with the channel of the main pipeline 100. The valve piece 220 rotates under the driving action of the governing end 212, and the spherical structure can form surface contact with the channel boundary of the main pipeline 100, so that effective sealing of the fluid channel is realized.

[0054] In an embodiment, referring to FIG. 2, the valve piece control assembly 200 further includes a sealing sleeve 240. The sealing sleeve 240 is arranged in the governing end 212, and is matched with the shape of the valve piece 220. The cross-sectional area of the sealing sleeve 240 is greater than that of the channel of the main pipeline 100. Figure 2

[0055] In the embodiment, the sealing sleeve 240 is arranged in the valve piece control assembly 200, and is matched with the shape of the valve piece 220. The cross-sectional area of the sealing sleeve 240 is greater than that of the channel of the main pipeline 100. When the valve piece 220 realizes opening and closing operation under the driving action of the governing end 212, the sealing sleeve 240 can form a circumferential sealing structure with the channel boundary of the main pipeline 100, so that the fluid leakage path is blocked, and the sealing effect of the fluid channel is further enhanced. The sealing sleeve 240 can be made of elastic material, for example, silica gel.

[0056] The application further provides a beverage equipment. The beverage equipment includes the control joint.

[0057] ​In the embodiment, the control joint is arranged in the beverage equipment, and the automatic opening and closing of the fluid channel between the two containers can be realized, so as to solve the problem of low fluid control efficiency caused by manual operation of the valve body or the connecting pipeline in the prior art. When the control joint in the beverage equipment is connected with another control joint, the pressing portion 400 of the other control joint presses the force applying end 211, the transmission assembly 210 is driven to synchronously rotate the dominated end 212, the dominated end 212 further drives the valve plate 220 to change from the closed state to the open state, so that the fluid channel is formed between the access end 120 and the insertion end 110 of the main pipeline 100. When the external force is removed, the valve plate 220 is reset to the closed state under the action of the transmission assembly 210, so that the fluid channel is closed.

[0058] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any manner. In order to make the description simple, all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are not described, but as long as the combinations of the technical features do not exist contradictory, they should be considered as the scope of the present application.

[0059] The above embodiments only express several implementation manners of the present application, and the description is specific and detailed, but it should not be understood as the limitation of the scope of the utility model patent. It should be pointed out that for ordinary skilled in the art, some modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present application, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent of the present application should be subject to the appended claims.

Claims

1. A control joint, characterized by, The control joint comprises: a main pipe (100), one end of which is formed with an insertion end (110) and the other end is formed with an access end (120); a valve piece control assembly (200) arranged between the insertion end (110) and the access end (120), the valve piece control assembly (200) comprising a transmission assembly (210) and a valve piece (220), wherein: the transmission assembly (210) comprises a force applying end (211) and a dominated end (212), the force applying end (211) and the dominated end (212) are connected by transmission to enable the force applying end (211) to drive the dominated end (212) to rotate synchronously when the force applying end (211) is driven by external force; the force applying end (211) is located outside the main pipe (100), the dominated end (212) is located inside the main pipe (100), and the valve piece (220) is arranged at the dominated end (212) and located on the side of the dominated end (212) facing the main pipe (100); when the insertion end (110) is inserted into the inner cavity of one end of another control joint, the pressing part (400) of the other control joint presses the force applying end (211), thereby driving the dominated end (212) to rotate and enabling the valve piece (220) to open to connect the flow passage between the access end (120) and the insertion end (110).

2. The control sub according to claim 1, characterized in that: the transmission assembly (210) comprises a torsion spring (213) and a lever structure (214), the torsion spring (213) is arranged to provide support and resilience for the lever structure (214), one end of the lever structure (214) is the force applying end (211), and the other end of the lever structure (214) is the dominated end (212).

3. The control joint of claim 2, wherein: the torsion spring (213) comprises a first torsion spring segment (2131), the lever structure (214) comprises a first support segment (2141) and an extension segment (2142), the first support segment (2141) is arranged in the first torsion spring segment (2131), one end of the extension segment (2142) constitutes the force applying end (211), and the other end of the extension segment (2142) constitutes the dominated end (212).

4. The control sub according to claim 3, characterized in that: the torsion spring (213) further comprises a connecting segment (2132) and a second torsion spring segment (2133), the second torsion spring segment (2133) coincides with the axis of the first torsion spring segment (2131), the connecting segment (2132) is deviated to one side of the axis of the first torsion spring segment (2131) and the second torsion spring segment (2133) and connects the first torsion spring segment (2131) and the second torsion spring segment (2133); the lever structure (214) further comprises a second support segment (2143), the second support segment (2143) is arranged in the second torsion spring segment (2133), and the extension segment (2142) is connected between the first support segment (2141) and the second support segment (2143).

5. The control sub according to claim 4, characterized in that: The valve piece control assembly (200) further comprises a support plate (230) provided with opposite support grooves (231), and a through hole (232) is formed in the support plate (230); the torsion spring (213) is arranged on the support plate (230), and the first support section (2141) and the second support section (2143) are arranged in the support grooves (231) respectively, and the extension section (2142) passes through the through hole (232).

6. The control sub according to claim 5, characterized in that: The control joint further comprises a receiving cavity (300) for accommodating the valve piece control assembly (200), and the support plate (230) is arranged on the upper side of the receiving cavity (300) and fixedly connected with the receiving cavity (300).

7. The control sub according to claim 1, further comprising: The valve piece (220) is a spherical structure, and the size of the spherical structure is matched with the channel of the main pipeline (100).

8. The control sub according to claim 7, characterized in that: The valve piece control assembly (200) further comprises a sealing sleeve (240) arranged at the control end (212) and matched with the shape of the valve piece (220), and the cross-sectional area of the sealing sleeve (240) is greater than that of the channel of the main pipeline (100).

9. The control sub according to claim 8, characterized in that: The sealing sleeve (240) is made of elastic material.

10. A beverage apparatus characterized by: The beverage equipment comprises the control joint according to any one of claims 1-9.

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