Water tank and beverage equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water tank and a beverage device, the beverage device is provided with a water tank installation position, and the water tank is detachably arranged in the water tank installation position. The water tank comprises a tank body, the tank body is provided with a cavity used for containing liquid, and a groove is formed in the outer side of the tank body; the handle is movably arranged on the box body and located on the outer side of the cavity, and the handle can be switched between a hidden position and a lifting position; when the handle is located at the hidden position, at least part of the handle is contained in the groove. When the handle is located at the lifting position, at least part of the handle is exposed out of the groove so that a user can grasp the handle. The water tank cover can prevent a user from being scratched by the water tank cover or polluting the water tank.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of beverage equipment technology, and in particular to a water tank and beverage equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Beverage equipment refers to the mechanical equipment used for the preparation, storage, and distribution of various beverages. It plays a crucial role in the beverage industry, not only improving the efficiency and quality of beverage production but also providing consumers with more convenient and diverse beverage choices.

[0003] Currently, most beverage equipment on the market features detachable water tanks for easy refilling. When the water level is low, users can remove the tank to add water before reinstalling it. To protect the water from external dust contamination, a tank lid is typically installed. However, due to limited installation space and aesthetic requirements, the tank handle is located inside the tank. When users want to add or change water, they need to reach inside the tank and grasp the handle. During this process, hands are easily cut by the tank lid. Furthermore, if hands are contaminated with foreign matter or not properly cleaned, there is a significant hygiene risk. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a water tank and beverage equipment that can prevent users from being scratched or contaminated by the water tank lid.

[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] A water tank, comprising:

[0007] A housing having a cavity for holding liquid, and a groove formed on the outer side of the housing;

[0008] A handle is movably mounted on the housing and located outside the cavity; the handle can be switched between a concealed position and a raised position.

[0009] When the handle is in the concealed position, the handle is at least partially accommodated in the groove;

[0010] When the handle is in the lifted position, the handle is at least partially exposed outside the groove for the user to grip.

[0011] Furthermore, a pin is provided at the end of the handle, and a pin hole is provided on the housing to mate with the pin, so that the handle can rotate around the axis of the pin.

[0012] Furthermore, the pin hole is elongated, and the axial direction of the pin hole is consistent with the radial direction of the housing. The pin can reciprocate between the first end and the second end of the pin hole.

[0013] Furthermore, the handle includes a pair of connecting rods respectively disposed on both sides of the housing and a gripping rod disposed between the pair of connecting rods, wherein one end of the connecting rod is provided with the pin and the other end is fixedly connected to the gripping rod;

[0014] When the handle is in the hidden position, the pin is at the first end position, at which time at least a portion of the connecting rod and the grip rod are accommodated in the groove;

[0015] When the handle is in the lifted position, the pin is at the second end position, and at this time both the connecting rod and the grip rod are exposed outside the groove.

[0016] Furthermore, the connecting rod is L-shaped and includes a first rod and a second rod. One end of the first rod is perpendicularly connected to the end of the second rod and fixedly connected, while the other end has a mounting hole, and the pin passes through the mounting hole.

[0017] Furthermore, when the pin is at the second end, the rotation angle of the first rod is 0° to 90°. When the first rod rotates 90°, the handle is in the lifted position, at which time the gripping rod is offset from directly above the opening of the cavity.

[0018] Furthermore, the groove includes a pair of second grooves symmetrically arranged on both sides of the box body and a first groove disposed between the pair of second grooves;

[0019] When the handle is in the hidden position, the grip rod is accommodated in the first groove, and the pair of connecting rods are respectively accommodated in the pair of second grooves.

[0020] Furthermore, the groove also includes a third groove disposed above the first groove, and when the handle is in the hidden position, the user can reach into the third groove to access the grip rod.

[0021] Furthermore, a limiting block is protruding on the bottom wall forming the second groove. When the handle is in the hidden position, the first surface of the limiting block abuts against the movable rod; when the handle is in the lifted position, the second surface of the limiting block abuts against the movable rod.

[0022] Furthermore, the movable rod has a first plane and a second plane that are arranged opposite to each other. The first plane abuts against the limiting cap of the pin, and the second plane abuts against the bottom wall.

[0023] A beverage device comprising a water tank as described in any of the preceding claims.

[0024] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this utility model are:

[0025] 1. By placing the handle on the outside of the cavity, this utility model allows users to remove the water tank without having to put their hands into the cavity, thus avoiding contamination of the liquid inside the cavity and also preventing users from being cut by the water tank lid in the beverage equipment.

[0026] 2. This utility model features an irregularly shaped handle, particularly an L-shaped one, that fits into a groove. In the hidden state, the handle does not take up extra space, making the water tank installation position in the beverage equipment more compact and convenient to use.

[0027] 3. This utility model, by setting a pin and a long strip-shaped pin hole on the water tank, ensures that the part of the user's hand that grips the handle is never directly above the opening of the cavity at any time, thereby preventing foreign objects that may be on the user's hand from falling into the cavity and causing contamination. It also allows the handle to be moved and hidden in the groove on the outside of the water tank when not in use, and when the handle is lifted during use, the contact point between the handle and the water tank can be located at the center of the water tank in the horizontal direction (thickness direction). Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the hidden handle position of a water tank according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the handle pull-out position structure of a water tank according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the handle lifting position of a water tank according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a front view of the handle of a water tank in a hidden position according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of a water tank according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of the box body according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0034] Labeling Explanation: 1. Housing; 10. Cavity; 100. Opening; 101. Front; 11. Groove; 111. First Groove; 112. Second Groove; 113. Third Groove; 12. Pin Hole; 121. First End; 122. Second End; 13. Bottom Wall; 131. Limiting Block; 131a. First Surface; 131b. Second Surface; 2. Handle; 20. Grip Rod; 21. Connecting Rod; 211. First Rod; 212. Second Rod; 211a. Mounting Hole; 211b. First Plane; 211c. Second Plane; 3. Pin; 30. Limiting Cap; Detailed Implementation

[0035] The following detailed, non-limiting description of the utility model's technical solution, in conjunction with preferred embodiments and accompanying drawings, is provided. 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," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. 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 indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0036] One embodiment of this utility model provides a water tank and a beverage device. The beverage device is provided with a water tank mounting position, in which the water tank is detachably installed. This allows the user to easily remove the water tank when the beverage device needs to be refilled.

[0037] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the water tank includes a tank body 1 and a handle 2. The tank body 1 has a cavity 10 for holding liquid, and a groove 11 is formed on the outer side of the tank body 1. The handle 2 is movably mounted on the tank body 1 and located outside the cavity 10, and the handle 2 can switch between a concealed position and a raised position. (See attached image.) Figure 1 When handle 2 is in the concealed position, handle 2 is at least partially received in groove 11. (See attached image) Figure 3When the handle 2 is in the lifted position, at least part of the handle 2 is exposed outside the groove 11 for the user to grip. By placing the handle 2 on the outside of the cavity 10, this utility model allows the user to remove the water tank without having to put their hand into the cavity 10, thus avoiding contamination of the liquid inside the cavity 10 and also preventing the user from being cut by the water tank lid in the beverage device.

[0038] Specifically, refer to Figure 5 The handle 2 has a pin 3 at its end, and the housing 1 has a pin hole 12 that mates with the pin 3. The handle 2 can rotate around the axis of the pin 3. The pin hole 12 is elongated, and its axial direction is consistent with the radial direction of the housing 1. The pin 3 can reciprocate between the first end 121 and the second end 122 of the pin hole 12. By setting the pin 3 and the elongated pin hole 12 that mates with the pin 3, this utility model allows the handle 2 to first move linearly along the axial direction of the pin hole 12, and then rotate around the axis of the pin 3, thereby switching between a hidden position and a raised position.

[0039] Furthermore, the handle 2 includes a pair of connecting rods 21 respectively disposed on both sides of the housing 1 and a gripping rod 20 disposed between the pair of connecting rods 21. One end of each connecting rod 21 is provided with a pin 3, and the other end is fixedly connected to the gripping rod 20. When the handle 2 is in the hidden position, the pin 3 is at the first end 121 position, at which time at least a portion of the connecting rod 21 and the gripping rod 20 are accommodated in the groove 11. When the handle 2 is in the raised position, the pin 3 is at the second end 122 position, at which time both the connecting rod 21 and the gripping rod 20 are exposed outside the groove 11. In this embodiment, the gripping rod 20 is fixed by providing a pair of connecting rods 21, making its structure stable and reliable. It is understood that in other alternative embodiments, one or more connecting rods 21 may also be provided.

[0040] The grip bar 20 is for the user to hold and is set parallel to the tank body 1, so that the user can easily exert force when lifting the water tank and move the water tank more conveniently.

[0041] In other alternative embodiments, the pin 3 can be fixed to the housing 1, and an elongated pin hole 12 can be opened on the connecting rod 21. This also enables the handle 2 to move linearly along the axial direction of the pin hole 12 first, and then rotate around the axis of the pin 3.

[0042] Further reference Figure 5The connecting rod 21 is L-shaped and includes a first rod 211 and a second rod 212. One end of the first rod 211 is perpendicularly connected to the end of the second rod 212, and the other end has a mounting hole 211a. The pin 3 passes through the mounting hole 211a. The first rod 211, the second rod 212, and the grip rod 20 are sequentially fixedly connected, which can be by welding, riveting, screw connection, or integral molding, etc., and this embodiment does not limit it further. By setting an irregularly shaped, especially L-shaped, handle 2, which fits into the groove 11, the handle 2 does not occupy extra space in the hidden state, so that the water tank installation position in the beverage equipment is more compact.

[0043] Optional, please refer to. Figure 3 When the pin 3 is at the second end 122, the rotation angle of the first rod 211 is 0° to 90°. When the first rod 211 rotates 90°, the handle 2 is in the lifted position, at which time the grip rod 20 is offset from directly above the opening 100 of the cavity 10. At the same time, during the process of the handle 2 moving from the hidden position to the lifted position, the handle 2 first moves linearly along the axial direction of the pin hole 12, so that the pin 3 moves from the first end 121 to the second end 122. At this time, the handle 2 is in the pull-out position. Then the handle 2 rotates 90° around the axis of the pin 3 to the lifted position. This design ensures that the part of the user's hand that is gripping, i.e., the grip rod 20, is never directly above the opening 100 of the cavity 10, thereby preventing foreign objects that may be on the user's hand from falling into the cavity 10 and causing contamination.

[0044] Further reference Figure 6 The groove 11 includes a pair of second grooves 112 symmetrically arranged on both sides of the housing 1 and a first groove 111 disposed between the pair of second grooves 112. When the handle 2 is in the hidden position, the grip rod 20 is accommodated in the first groove 111, and a pair of connecting rods 21 are respectively accommodated in the pair of second grooves 112. The shapes of the first groove 111 and the second groove 112 are matched with the grip rod 20 and the connecting rod 21 respectively, so that the handle 2 does not occupy additional space in the hidden state, making the beverage device structure more compact.

[0045] Optionally, the groove 11 also includes a third groove 113 disposed above the first groove 111. When the handle 2 is in the hidden position, the user can reach into the third groove 113 to access the grip rod 20. In this embodiment, both the third groove 113 and the first groove 111 are disposed in the front 101 direction of the tank 1. The third groove 113 is provided so that when the user needs to remove the water tank, he / she can reach into the third groove 113 to grasp the grip rod 20, thereby facilitating the lifting of the grip rod 20 to the lifting position.

[0046] It is worth noting that, Figure 6The dotted lines are for illustrative purposes only, indicating the positions of the first groove 111, the second groove 112, and the third groove 113. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the second groove 112 is formed by an inwardly recessed portion of the surface of the housing 1. This design saves material and facilitates processing. It is understood that the second groove 112 could also be formed by the entire surface of the housing 1 being inwardly recessed, meaning the bottom wall 13 forming the second groove 112 could extend to be flush with the surface of the third groove 113. This embodiment does not impose such limitations.

[0047] Furthermore, a limiting block 131 protrudes from the bottom wall 13 forming the second groove 112. When the handle 2 is in the hidden position, the first surface 131a of the limiting block 131 abuts against the first rod 211; when the handle 2 is in the lifted position, the second surface 131b of the limiting block 131 abuts against the first rod 211. This invention, by setting the limiting block 131, restricts the rotation of the handle 2 when it is in the hidden position, preventing the user from directly rotating the handle 2 and causing the grip rod 20 to move above the opening 100 of the cavity 10, thus preventing dirt from contaminating the cavity 10. Simultaneously, when the handle 2 is in the lifted position, the limiting block 131 restricts further rotation of the handle 2, preventing the water tank from shaking when lifted by the user.

[0048] Optionally, the first rod 211 has a first plane 211b and a second plane 211c that are oppositely arranged. The first plane 211b abuts against the limiting cap 30 of the pin 3, and the second plane 211c abuts against the bottom wall 13. This arrangement increases the contact area between the first rod 211 and the housing 1 and the pin 3, making installation easier and the structure more stable.

[0049] Furthermore, the beverage device in this embodiment is also equipped with a micro switch. When the water tank is correctly installed in the water tank installation position, the limit block 131 can trigger the micro switch to ensure that the water tank has been installed in place.

[0050] Optionally, a connecting post extends outward from the bottom of the tank 1. The end of the connecting post has a water outlet, and the connecting post has a movable space containing a gravity ball. Specifically, the diameter of the gravity ball is larger than the diameter of the water outlet, and the gravity ball can block the water outlet under the action of gravity. The beverage device has a water inlet, and a connector is installed inside the water inlet. When the water tank is correctly installed in its mounting position, the connector passes through the water outlet and lifts the gravity ball, thus connecting the water outlet and the water inlet. When the user removes the water tank, the connector disengages from the gravity ball, and the gravity ball falls under the action of gravity, blocking the water outlet. A simple mechanism achieves communication between the water tank's water outlet and the beverage device's water inlet. Preferably, the gravity ball is a rubber ball or has an elastic layer on its outer surface, allowing it to better block the water outlet and prevent leakage.

[0051] Optionally, a water level probe is also provided inside the cavity 10. This water level probe is electrically connected to the beverage device, enabling the beverage device to detect the water level in the tank. It is understood that in other optional embodiments, other devices or sensors capable of detecting the liquid level, such as a water level float, may also be provided.

[0052] This application also provides a beverage device with the aforementioned water tank, such as an automatic water purifier, tea machine, beverage machine, or coffee machine. In use, when the user needs to remove the water tank from the beverage device, first open the water tank lid, then insert their hand into the third tank 113 and grasp the handle 20. Move the handle 2 linearly along the axial direction of the pin hole 12, causing the pin 3 to move to the second end 122 position. Then rotate the handle 2 90° around the axis of the pin 3 to the lifted position, thus lifting the water tank. When the user needs to reinstall the water tank, align the outlet with the inlet and lower the water tank. Then rotate the handle 2 90° around the axis of the pin 3 to the pull-out position, then move the handle 2 linearly along the axial direction of the pin hole 12 to the hidden position, and finally close the water tank lid. During this process, the part of the user's hand that grips the handle 20 is not directly above the opening 100 of the cavity 10, thus preventing any foreign objects that may be in the user's hand from falling into the cavity 10 and causing contamination. At the same time, since the handle 2 is located on the outside of the cavity 10, it can prevent the user from putting their hand into the cavity 10, thus preventing the user from contaminating the cavity 10 or being scratched by the water tank cap.

[0053] The above embodiments only illustrate several implementation methods of this utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A water tank characterized by, The utility model relates to a box with a handle, comprising: a box (1) having a cavity (10) for containing liquid, and a recess (11) formed on the outer side of the box (1); a handle (2) movably arranged on the box (1) and located outside the cavity (10), and switchable between a hidden position and a lifting position; when the handle (2) is in the hidden position, the handle (2) is at least partially accommodated in the recess (11); when the handle (2) is in the lifting position, the handle (2) is at least partially exposed outside the recess (11) for a user to grasp.

2. The water tank according to claim 1, characterized in that The end of the handle (2) is provided with a pin shaft (3), and the box (1) is provided with a pin hole (12) matched with the pin shaft (3), and the handle (2) can rotate around the axis direction of the pin shaft (3).

3. The water tank according to claim 2, characterized in that The pin hole (12) is in the shape of a long strip, and the axial direction of the pin hole (12) is consistent with the radial direction of the box (1), and the pin shaft (3) can reciprocate between the first end (121) and the second end (122) of the pin hole (12).

4. The water tank according to claim 3, characterized in that The handle (2) comprises a pair of connecting rods (21) arranged on both sides of the box (1) respectively and a holding rod (20) arranged between the pair of connecting rods (21), one end of the connecting rod (21) is provided with the pin shaft (3), and the other end is fixedly connected with the holding rod (20); when the handle (2) is in the hidden position, the pin shaft (3) is in the first end (121) position, at this time, at least part of the connecting rod (21) and the holding rod (20) are accommodated in the recess (11); when the handle (2) is in the lifting position, the pin shaft (3) is in the second end (122) position, at this time, the connecting rod (21) and the holding rod (20) are exposed outside the recess (11).

5. The water tank according to claim 4, characterized in that The connecting rod (21) is in the shape of L and comprises a first rod (211) and a second rod (212), one end of the first rod (211) is arranged perpendicularly and fixedly connected with the end of the second rod (212), the other end is provided with a mounting hole (211a), and the pin shaft (3) is arranged in the mounting hole (211a).

6. The water tank according to claim 5, characterized in that When the pin shaft (3) is in the second end (122), the rotation angle of the first rod (211) is 0-90 degrees, when the first rod (211) rotates by 90 degrees, the handle (2) is in the lifting position, at this time, the holding rod (20) deviates from the opening (100) of the cavity (10) directly above.

7. The water tank according to claim 5, characterized in that The recess (11) comprises a pair of second groove bodies (112) arranged symmetrically on both sides of the box (1) and a first groove body (111) arranged between the pair of second groove bodies (112); when the handle (2) is in the hidden position, the holding rod (20) is accommodated in the first groove body (111), and the pair of connecting rods (21) are respectively accommodated in the pair of second groove bodies (112).

8. The water tank according to claim 7, characterized in that The recess (11) further comprises a third groove (113) arranged above the first groove (111), when the handle (2) is in the hidden position, a user can reach into the third groove (113) to touch the holding rod (20).

9. The water tank according to claim 7, characterized in that A limiting block (131) is arranged on a bottom wall (13) forming the second groove (112), when the handle (2) is in the hidden position, a first surface (131a) of the limiting block (131) abuts against the first rod (211); when the handle (2) is in the lifted position, a second surface (131b) of the limiting block (131) abuts against the first rod (211).

10. The water tank according to claim 9, characterized in that The first rod (211) is formed with a first plane (211b) and a second plane (211c) arranged oppositely, the first plane (211b) abuts against a limiting cap (30) of the pin shaft (3), and the second plane (211c) abuts against the bottom wall (13).

11. A beverage apparatus, characterized by A water tank comprising any one of claims 1 to 10.

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