Detachable scale module support and beverage equipment
By designing a detachable weighing module bracket, the problems of simple weighing module structure and insufficient limit protection in existing smart beverage equipment are solved. This enables quick plugging and unplugging of weighing components and easy cleaning, improving the stability and ease of maintenance of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-24
AI Technical Summary
In existing smart beverage equipment, the weighing module has a simple structure and lacks limiting protection for the upper edge of the container, which makes the container prone to tilting or dislodging during the weighing process. The module has poor reusability, making it difficult to quickly replace or upgrade the limiting components, affecting the stability and accuracy of weighing, and the maintenance cost is high.
Design a detachable scale module bracket, including a support frame, a cup holder assembly, and a limiting clamp assembly. Quick insertion and removal are achieved through the snap-fit structure of the limiting slot and the weighing slot. Combined with elastic clamping parts and a guide structure, stable connection and easy cleaning are ensured.
It achieves rapid adaptation, stability, and easy cleaning of weighing components, improves equipment operating efficiency and maintenance convenience, reduces maintenance costs, and improves weighing accuracy.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the field of beverage equipment technology, specifically to a detachable scale module bracket and beverage equipment. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, weighing modules are widely used in smart beverage equipment as key detection units to sense the weight of the beverage inside the container in real time. To achieve container positioning and support, a cup holder structure is usually installed above the weighing module. However, the quick-connect weighing module structures currently on the market generally have the following problems: a simple structure, only equipped with a cup holder component, lacking limiting protection for the upper edge of the container, causing the container to easily tilt or dislodge during weighing; poor module reusability: the cup holder is highly integrated with the weighing module, making it difficult to quickly replace or upgrade the limiting components according to different container heights and diameters; although the cup holder is detachable, the upper structure, such as the limiting components (if present), still requires tools for disassembly and assembly, failing to achieve quick-connect and disassembly of the entire structure; poor installation stability of the cup holder, with some plug-in structures becoming loose, affecting weighing stability and accuracy; lack of standardized component design, poor interoperability between different models, and high maintenance and replacement costs. Therefore, a weighing module support structure with a complete structure, rich functions, complete quick-connect and disassembly capability, and good stability is needed. Utility Model Content
[0003] This application provides a detachable scale module bracket and beverage equipment, which can enhance the adaptability, stability and ease of cleaning of the weighing components, improve the overall operating efficiency and maintenance convenience of the equipment, and solve the technical problems of the current quick-connect scale module structure requiring tools to disassemble and assemble the cup holder, the cup holder being highly integrated with the weighing module, making it difficult to quickly replace or upgrade the limiting components according to different container heights and diameters, and the cup holder's poor installation stability after disassembly, affecting the weighing stability and accuracy.
[0004] A detachable scale module bracket includes:
[0005] The support frame has at least one row of limiting slots at its upper end and at least one row of weighing slots at its lower end. The bottom of the support frame forms a handle structure for a plug-in scale.
[0006] The cup holder assembly includes a container tray and a first insert structure. The first insert structure is located on one side edge of the container tray and has at least one first insert slot. The number of first insert slots is the same as the number of weighing slots. The first insert slots can extend into the weighing slots and engage with the support frame.
[0007] The limiting clamping ring assembly is provided with a C-shaped retaining ring and a second insert structure. The second insert structure is located on one side edge of the C-shaped retaining ring and engages with the limiting slot.
[0008] Furthermore, the detachable scale module bracket also includes a horizontal mounting base, which is connected to the bottom of the support frame. The horizontal mounting base is perpendicular to the support frame and forms the scale handle structure of the plug-in scale.
[0009] Furthermore, the container tray is provided with a central container groove, which is recessed in the middle of the container tray, and the sidewall of the central container groove is integrally formed with the container tray.
[0010] Furthermore, the container tray is provided with multiple drainage holes, and multiple drainage holes are provided at intervals at the connection between the side wall of the central container groove and the bottom surface of the groove, and the drainage holes extend circumferentially along the side wall of the groove.
[0011] Furthermore, the cup holder assembly and the limiting clamping ring assembly are available in various sizes. Each size of the cup holder assembly and the limiting clamping ring assembly are used together. The central container groove size is different in the cup holder assembly of various sizes, and the C-shaped retaining ring size is different in the limiting clamping ring assembly of various sizes. The central container groove size and the C-shaped retaining ring size are compatible for the same size.
[0012] Furthermore, the weighing slots are provided in two rows, and the second insert slots are provided in two layers, the minimum distance between the two layers of the second insert slots being equal to the minimum distance between the two rows of weighing slots; and / or
[0013] The limiting slot has two rows, and the first insert card slot has two layers. The minimum distance between the two layers of the first insert card slot is equal to the minimum distance between the two rows of the limiting slot.
[0014] Furthermore, the support frame is provided with a positioning guide structure at the bottom corresponding to the limiting slot and the weighing slot. The positioning guide structure includes a positioning groove, a guide surface and a limiting shoulder. The first insert slot and the second insert slot are provided with an assembly guide structure corresponding to the positioning guide structure. The assembly guide structure includes a positioning block, a mating surface and a limiting strip.
[0015] Furthermore, both the first insert slot and the second insert slot are inverted U-shaped. The support frame is provided with a first elastic clamping member at the top corresponding to the limiting slot. The first elastic clamping member is used to clamp the first insert slot that is locked in the limiting slot. The support frame is provided with a second elastic clamping member at the top corresponding to the weighing slot. The second elastic clamping member is used to clamp the second insert slot that is locked in the weighing slot.
[0016] This application also provides a beverage device, which includes the detachable scale module bracket described above.
[0017] The detachable scale module bracket and beverage equipment provided in this application embodiment have at least one row of limiting slots at the upper end of the support frame and at least one row of weighing slots at the lower end of the support frame. The cup holder assembly has a container tray and a first insert ear structure, and the limiting clamping ring assembly has a C-shaped retaining ring and a second insert ear structure. Both the cup holder assembly and the limiting clamping ring assembly can be detachably engaged with the limiting slots and weighing slots of the support frame, respectively, and are easy to lock, disassemble, and clean. This allows for quick plug-and-play assembly, enhances the adaptability, stability, and ease of cleaning of the weighing components, and improves the overall operating efficiency and maintenance convenience of the equipment. Attached Figure Description
[0018] The technical solution and other beneficial effects of this application will become apparent from the following detailed description of specific embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0019] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the detachable scale module bracket provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0020] Figure 2 This is an exploded structural diagram of the detachable scale module bracket provided in the embodiments of this application.
[0021] Figure 3 A cross-sectional view of the detachable scale module bracket provided in an embodiment of this application.
[0022] The markings in the diagram are as follows:
[0023] Support frame 1, limiting slot 11, weighing slot 12, cup holder assembly 2, container tray 21, central container groove 211, drain hole 212, first insert ear structure 22, first insert slot 23, limiting clamping ring assembly 3, C-shaped retaining ring 31, second insert ear structure 32, second insert slot 33, horizontal mounting base 4. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.
[0025] In the description of this application, it should be understood that 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. Therefore, features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0026] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" 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, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.
[0027] For details, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 This application provides a detachable scale module bracket, comprising:
[0028] The support frame 1 has at least one row of limiting slots 11 at its upper end and at least one row of weighing slots 12 at its lower end.
[0029] The cup holder assembly 2 is provided with a container tray 21 and a first insert structure 22. The first insert structure 22 is provided on one side edge of the container tray 21. The first insert structure 22 is provided with at least one layer of first insert slots 23. The number of first insert slots 23 is the same as the number of weighing slots 12. The first insert slots 23 can extend into the weighing slots 12 and engage with the support frame 1.
[0030] The limiting clamping ring assembly 3 is provided with a C-shaped retaining ring 31 and a second insert structure 32. The second insert structure 32 is located on one side edge of the C-shaped retaining ring 31 and is engaged with the limiting slot 11.
[0031] Preferably, the interval between two adjacent layers of the first insert slot 23 is equal to the interval between two adjacent rows of the weighing slots 12.
[0032] The C-shaped retaining ring 31 facilitates the placement and removal of the container. The materials of the first and second insert structures 22 and 32 possess sufficient elasticity and strength to ensure stability even after repeated insertions and removals. The slot positions are uniformly aligned, facilitating automated assembly.
[0033] The cup holder assembly 2 is used to limit the position of the upper edge of the container to prevent it from shaking or falling off during use.
[0034] Furthermore, the detachable scale module bracket also includes a horizontal mounting base 4, which is connected to the bottom of the support frame 1. The horizontal mounting base 4 is perpendicular to the support frame 1 and forms the handle structure of the plug-in scale. The horizontal mounting base 4 facilitates connection with the plug-in scale via a plug-in method.
[0035] Furthermore, the container tray 21 is provided with a central container groove 211, which is recessed in the middle of the container tray 21, and the groove sidewall of the central container groove 211 is integrally formed with the container tray 21.
[0036] Furthermore, the container tray 21 is provided with a plurality of drainage holes 212, and the drainage holes 212 are spaced apart at the junction of the sidewall and bottom surface of the central container groove 211, extending circumferentially along the sidewall. The drainage holes 212 prevent liquid accumulation and facilitate cleaning.
[0037] Furthermore, the cup holder assembly 2 and the limiting clamping ring assembly 3 are available in various sizes. Each size of the cup holder assembly 2 and the limiting clamping ring assembly 3 is used in conjunction with the other. The central container groove 211 in the cup holder assembly 2 has a different size, and the C-shaped retaining ring 31 in the limiting clamping ring assembly 3 has a different size. The size of the central container groove 211 and the size of the C-shaped retaining ring 31 are compatible for the same size. This allows it to be used with different sized containers such as small, medium, and large cups.
[0038] Furthermore, the second insert structure 32 is provided with at least one second insert slot 33, the number of the second insert slot 33 is the same as the number of the limiting slots 11, and the second insert slot 33 can extend into the limiting slots 11 and engage with the support frame 1.
[0039] Preferably, the interval between two adjacent layers of the second insert slot 33 is equal to the interval between two adjacent rows of the limiting slot 11.
[0040] Furthermore, the weighing slot 12 has two rows, the second insert slot 33 has two layers, and the minimum distance between the two layers of the second insert slot 33 is equal to the minimum distance between the two rows of the weighing slot 12; and / or, the limiting slot 11 has two rows, the first insert slot 23 has two layers, and the minimum distance between the two layers of the first insert slot 23 is equal to the minimum distance between the two rows of the limiting slot 11.
[0041] Furthermore, the support frame 1 has a positioning guide structure at the bottom corresponding to the limiting slot 11 and the weighing slot 12. The positioning guide structure includes a positioning groove, a guide surface, and a limiting shoulder. The first insert slot 23 and the second insert slot 33 have an assembly guide structure corresponding to the positioning guide structure. The assembly guide structure includes a positioning block, a mating surface, and a limiting strip. The insertion action has a "front-guided and rear-locked" feature, automatically guiding during insertion and automatically locking after the final positioning point is reached.
[0042] Furthermore, the support frame 1 is also provided with an elastic clamping member, which is correspondingly provided on the top of the limiting slot 11 and the weighing slot 12.
[0043] Specifically, both the first insert slot 23 and the second insert slot 33 are inverted U-shaped. The support frame 1 is provided with a first elastic clamping member at the top corresponding to the limiting slot 11. The first elastic clamping member is used to clamp the first insert slot 23 that is locked in the limiting slot 11. The support frame 1 is provided with a second elastic clamping member at the top corresponding to the weighing slot 12. The second elastic clamping member is used to clamp the second insert slot 33 that is locked in the weighing slot 12.
[0044] This application also provides a beverage device, which includes the detachable scale module bracket described above.
[0045] Compared to existing quick-connect scale modules that only include a cup holder, the structure of this embodiment offers fundamental improvements in terms of functional completeness, modularity, and maintainability, primarily as follows:
[0046] 1. The structure is more complete and the functions are more abundant.
[0047] Compared to the traditional quick-connect structure with only a cup holder, the present invention adds a limiting clamping ring assembly 3 to prevent container displacement and improve operational stability and safety.
[0048] The upper limit and lower tray work together to effectively protect weighing accuracy.
[0049] 2. Fully realize quick installation and disassembly.
[0050] All support structures, including the cup holder and the limiting ring, adopt a tool-free plug-in design;
[0051] Disassembly and assembly can be performed with one hand, greatly improving maintenance efficiency and making it suitable for high-frequency maintenance scenarios.
[0052] 3. Easy to clean, with fewer hard-to-reach areas.
[0053] The cup holder and clip can be removed and cleaned as a whole to avoid liquid residue or odor buildup.
[0054] The open structure with no screws or gaps makes it easy to wipe and rinse with a high-pressure water gun.
[0055] 4. Highly versatile, supports module reuse
[0056] Each component is designed with standardization to adapt to different scenarios;
[0057] Manufacturing, inventory, and subsequent operation and maintenance costs have been significantly reduced.
[0058] 5. Improve the overall quality and stability of the machine.
[0059] Precision snap-fit structure and guide design ensure a secure and non-loose connection;
[0060] The support frame is rigid, has uniform stress distribution, and good stability, ensuring consistent weighing.
[0061] 6. Adaptable to various usage scenarios
[0062] Suitable for use in coffee machines, beverage dispensers, self-service beverage terminals, food weighing stations, laboratory equipment, and other similar applications.
[0063] It is especially suitable for commercial equipment applications that require frequent changes in beverage specifications or high-frequency cleaning.
[0064] The detachable scale module bracket and beverage equipment provided in this application embodiment have at least one row of limiting slots 11 at the upper end of the support frame 1 and at least one row of weighing slots 12 at the lower end of the support frame 1. The cup holder assembly 2 has a container tray 21 and a first insert ear structure 22. The limiting clamping ring assembly 3 has a C-shaped retaining ring 31 and a second insert ear structure 32. Both the cup holder assembly 2 and the limiting clamping ring assembly 3 can be detachably engaged with the limiting slots 11 and the weighing slots 12 of the support frame 1, respectively, and are easy to lock, disassemble and clean. This allows for quick plug-and-play assembly, enhances the adaptability, stability and easy cleaning of the weighing components, and improves the overall operating efficiency and maintenance convenience of the equipment.
[0065] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.
[0066] The above provides a detailed description of a detachable scale module bracket and beverage equipment provided in the embodiments of this application. Specific examples have been used to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of this application. The descriptions of the above embodiments are only for the purpose of helping to understand the technical solutions and core ideas of this application. Those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. These modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.
Claims
1. A detachable scale module bracket, characterized in that, include: A support frame, wherein the upper end of the support frame is provided with at least one row of limiting slots and the lower end of the support frame is provided with at least one row of weighing slots; The cup holder assembly includes a container tray and a first insert structure. The first insert structure is located on one side edge of the container tray and has at least one first insert slot. The number of first insert slots is the same as the number of weighing slots. The first insert slots can extend into the weighing slots and engage with the support frame. The limiting clamping ring assembly is provided with a C-shaped retaining ring and a second insert structure. The second insert structure is located on one side edge of the C-shaped retaining ring and engages with the limiting slot.
2. The detachable scale module bracket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The detachable scale module bracket also includes a horizontal mounting base, which is connected to the bottom of the support frame. The horizontal mounting base is perpendicular to the support frame and forms the scale handle structure of the plug-in scale.
3. The detachable scale module bracket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The container tray has a central container recess, which is recessed in the middle of the container tray, and the sidewall of the central container recess is integrally formed with the container tray.
4. The detachable scale module bracket as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The container tray is provided with multiple drainage holes. Multiple drainage holes are provided at intervals at the connection between the side wall of the central container groove and the bottom surface of the groove. The drainage holes extend circumferentially along the side wall of the groove.
5. The detachable scale module bracket as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The cup holder assembly and the limiting clamping ring assembly are available in various sizes. Each size of the cup holder assembly and the limiting clamping ring assembly are used together. The central container groove size is different in the cup holder assembly of various sizes. The C-shaped retaining ring size is different in the limiting clamping ring assembly of various sizes. The central container groove size and the C-shaped retaining ring size are adapted to each other for the same size.
6. The detachable scale module bracket as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The second insert structure has at least one layer of second insert slots, the number of which is the same as the number of limiting slots, and the second insert slots can extend into the limiting slots and engage with the support frame.
7. The detachable scale module bracket as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The weighing slots are arranged in two rows, and the second insert slots are arranged in two layers. The minimum distance between the two layers of the second insert slots is equal to the minimum distance between the two rows of weighing slots; and / or The limiting slots are arranged in two rows, and the first insert card slots are arranged in two layers. The minimum distance between the two layers of the first insert card slots is equal to the minimum distance between the two rows of the limiting slots, and the interval between two adjacent layers of the first insert card slots is equal to the interval between two adjacent rows of the weighing slots.
8. The detachable scale module bracket as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The support frame has a positioning guide structure at the bottom corresponding to the limiting slot and the weighing slot. The positioning guide structure includes a positioning groove, a guide surface and a limiting shoulder. The first insert slot and the second insert slot have an assembly guide structure corresponding to the positioning guide structure. The assembly guide structure includes a positioning block, a mating surface and a limiting strip.
9. The detachable scale module bracket as described in claim 8, characterized in that, Both the first insert slot and the second insert slot are inverted U-shaped. The support frame is provided with a first elastic clamping member at the top corresponding to the limiting slot. The first elastic clamping member is used to clamp the first insert slot that is locked in the limiting slot. The support frame is provided with a second elastic clamping member at the top corresponding to the weighing slot. The second elastic clamping member is used to clamp the second insert slot that is locked in the weighing slot.
10. A beverage equipment, characterized in that, Includes the detachable scale module bracket as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.