Automatic foaming milk box device and beverage dispenser

Abstract

The utility model provides an automatic foaming milk box device and a beverage dispenser, and relates to the technical field of beverage preparation devices. The automatic foaming milk box device comprises a milk foaming assembly, an air conditioning connector, a steam connector, a milk suction pipe, a milk outlet connector and a milk storage part. The milk foam assembly is provided with a mixed foaming cavity, and the mixed foaming cavity is provided with an air conditioning connector, a steam connector, a milk suction connector and a milk outlet connector which are communicated with one another. And one end of the air conditioning joint is detachably mounted on the air conditioning interface through a first clamping structure. And one end of the steam joint is detachably connected with the steam interface through a second clamping structure. One end of the milk suction pipe is detachably connected with the milk suction connector through a third clamping structure. One end of the milk outlet connector is detachably connected with the milk outlet connector through a fourth clamping structure. The milk storage part is installed on the milk foam assembly, and the other end of the milk suction pipe extends into the milk storage part. All the parts can be independently disassembled and washed, and disassembly and assembly are more convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of beverage preparation equipment technology, specifically to an automatic milk foaming box device and a beverage machine. Background Technology

[0002] Coffee machines equipped with an automatic milk frothing tank have an automatic milk frothing system that uses steam technology to quickly froth milk into dense foam, making it easier to make milk coffee.

[0003] Because milk residue is prone to spoilage, automatic milk foaming containers need to be cleaned after use. Some existing automatic milk foaming containers are equipped with a self-cleaning function. However, due to the complex structure of the automatic milk foaming container, the self-cleaning function cannot completely clean it, and regular manual disassembly and cleaning are still necessary to prevent the accumulation of dirt.

[0004] However, the existing automatic milk foaming box devices have a complex structure, making them inconvenient for users to disassemble and clean, resulting in a poor user experience. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic milk foaming box device and a beverage machine, which allows users to easily disassemble and clean the automatic milk foaming box device.

[0006] The embodiments of this utility model can be implemented as follows:

[0007] In a first aspect, this utility model provides an automatic milk foaming box device, comprising:

[0008] A milk frothing assembly, wherein the milk frothing assembly is provided with a mixing and foaming chamber, the mixing and foaming chamber having an air conditioning interface, a steam interface, a milk suction interface and a milk dispensing interface that are interconnected;

[0009] An air conditioning connector, one end of which is plugged into the air conditioning interface, and which can be detachably installed and connected to the air conditioning interface via a first snap-fit ​​structure;

[0010] A steam connector, one end of which is inserted into the steam interface, and is detachably connected to the steam interface via a second snap-fit ​​structure;

[0011] A breast pump tube, one end of which is inserted into the breast pump interface, and is detachably connected to the breast pump interface via a third snap-fit ​​structure;

[0012] The milk outlet connector has one end inserted into the milk outlet port and can be detachably connected to the milk outlet port via a fourth snap-fit ​​structure.

[0013] A milk storage unit is installed in the milk foam assembly, and the other end of the milk suction tube extends into the milk storage unit.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the first snap-fit ​​structure includes a first protrusion protruding from the side wall of the air conditioning connector and a first snap-fit ​​groove disposed on the side wall of the air conditioning interface, wherein the first snap-fit ​​groove is provided with a first clearance opening in the insertion and removal direction of the air conditioning connector.

[0015] The first protrusion, which is aligned with the first clearance opening, can move from the first clearance opening to the first snap-fit ​​groove as the air conditioning connector is inserted, and then snap into the first snap-fit ​​groove as the air conditioning connector rotates.

[0016] The first protrusion, which aligns with the first clearance opening, can be moved out of the first locking slot as the air conditioning connector is pulled out.

[0017] In an optional embodiment, the second snap-fit ​​structure includes a second protrusion protruding from the side wall of the steam connector and a second snap-fit ​​groove disposed on the side wall of the air conditioning interface, wherein the second snap-fit ​​groove is provided with a second clearance opening in the insertion and removal direction of the steam connector;

[0018] The second protrusion, which aligns with the second clearance opening, can move from the second clearance opening to the second snap-fit ​​groove as the steam connector is inserted, and then snap into the second snap-fit ​​groove as the steam connector rotates;

[0019] The second protrusion, which aligns with the second clearance opening, can be moved out of the second locking groove from the second clearance opening as the steam connector is pulled out.

[0020] In an optional embodiment, the third snap-fit ​​structure includes a third protrusion protruding from the side wall of the breast pump tube and a third snap-fit ​​groove disposed in the breast pump interface, wherein the third snap-fit ​​groove is provided with a third clearance opening in the insertion and removal direction of the breast pump tube.

[0021] The third protrusion, which is aligned with the third clearance opening, can move from the third clearance opening to the third locking groove as the breast tube is inserted, and then lock into the third locking groove as the breast tube rotates.

[0022] The third protrusion, which aligns with the third clearance opening, can be moved out of the third locking groove from the third clearance opening as the breast tube is pulled out.

[0023] In an optional embodiment, the fourth snap-fit ​​structure includes a fourth protrusion protruding from the side wall of the milk outlet connector and a fourth snap-fit ​​groove disposed in the milk outlet, wherein the fourth snap-fit ​​groove is provided with a fourth clearance opening in the insertion and removal direction of the milk outlet connector.

[0024] The fourth protrusion, which is aligned with the fourth clearance opening, can move from the fourth clearance opening to the fourth locking groove as the milk outlet connector is inserted, and then lock into the fourth locking groove as the milk outlet connector rotates.

[0025] The fourth protrusion, which aligns with the fourth clearance opening, can be moved out of the fourth locking slot as the milk outlet connector is pulled out.

[0026] In an optional embodiment, the milk frothing assembly includes an upper cover, a lower cover, and a milk frother;

[0027] The mixing and foaming chamber is located in the milk frother;

[0028] The upper cover has a mounting cavity and is provided with a first opening, a second opening and a third opening communicating with the mounting cavity;

[0029] The lower cover is provided with a fourth opening;

[0030] The milk frother is installed in the mounting cavity, and the air conditioning interface corresponds to the first opening, the steam interface corresponds to the second opening, and the milk outlet interface corresponds to the third opening;

[0031] The lower cover can be detachably installed on the upper cover via a snap-fit ​​structure, and the milk suction port corresponds to the fourth opening.

[0032] In an optional embodiment, the first snap-fit ​​structure includes a first protrusion, a first snap-fit ​​groove, and a first clearance opening. The first protrusion protrudes from the side wall of the air conditioning connector. The milk frother is provided with a first arc-shaped notch at one end of the air conditioning interface and at the outer periphery of the air conditioning interface. The portion of the upper cover located at the outer periphery of the first opening covers the end of the first arc-shaped notch, enclosing the first arc-shaped notch to form the first snap-fit ​​groove. The first clearance opening is located at the position of the upper cover corresponding to the first arc-shaped notch and communicates with the first opening.

[0033] The second snap-fit ​​structure includes a second protrusion, a second snap-fit ​​groove, and a second clearance opening. The second protrusion protrudes from the side wall of the steam connector. The milk frother is provided with a second arc-shaped notch at one end of the steam interface and at the outer periphery of the steam interface. The upper cover, located at the outer periphery of the second opening, covers the end of the second arc-shaped notch and surrounds the second arc-shaped notch to form the second snap-fit ​​groove. The second clearance opening is located at the position of the upper cover corresponding to the second arc-shaped notch and communicates with the second opening.

[0034] The third snap-fit ​​structure includes a third protrusion, a third snap-fit ​​groove, and a third clearance opening. The third protrusion protrudes from the side wall of the milk outlet connector. The milk frother has a third arc-shaped notch recessed at one end of the milk outlet and at the outer periphery of the milk outlet. The upper cover, located at the outer periphery of the third opening, covers the end of the third arc-shaped notch and surrounds the third arc-shaped notch to form the third snap-fit ​​groove. The third clearance opening is located on the upper cover at the position corresponding to the third arc-shaped notch and communicates with the third opening.

[0035] The fourth snap-fit ​​structure includes a fourth protrusion, a fourth snap-fit ​​groove, and a fourth clearance opening. The fourth protrusion protrudes from the side wall of the milk suction tube. The milk frother has a fourth arc-shaped notch recessed at one end of the milk suction interface and at the outer periphery of the milk suction interface. The lower cover, located at the outer periphery of the fourth opening, covers the end of the fourth arc-shaped notch and surrounds the fourth arc-shaped notch to form the fourth snap-fit ​​groove. The fourth clearance opening is located at the position of the lower cover corresponding to the fourth arc-shaped notch and communicates with the fourth opening.

[0036] In an optional embodiment, the lower cover is provided with a through-hole for drainage.

[0037] In an optional embodiment, the air conditioning connector, the steam connector, the milk suction tube, and the milk outlet connector are all provided with a sealing part.

[0038] Secondly, this utility model provides a beverage machine, including the automatic milk foaming box device described in any of the foregoing embodiments.

[0039] The beneficial effects of the automatic milk maker and beverage machine provided in this embodiment of the invention include:

[0040] This application features an air conditioning connector that is detachably attached to an air conditioning interface via a first snap-fit ​​structure. A steam connector is also detachably attached to a steam interface via a second snap-fit ​​structure. A breast pump tube is detachably attached to a breast pump interface via a third snap-fit ​​structure. Finally, a milk dispensing connector is detachably attached to a milk dispensing interface via a fourth snap-fit ​​structure. This overall design allows users to easily remove the air conditioning connector, steam connector, breast pump tube, and milk dispensing connector from the milk frothing assembly without tools during disassembly and cleaning. This exposes the air conditioning interface, steam interface, breast pump interface, and milk dispensing interface of the mixing and foaming chamber, facilitating cleaning. Furthermore, the milk frothing assembly, air conditioning connector, steam connector, breast pump tube, milk dispensing connector, and milk storage container can be cleaned separately, making disassembly and cleaning more convenient and thorough. Attached Figure Description

[0041] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0042] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the automatic milk foaming box device provided in this embodiment;

[0043] Figure 2 This embodiment provides an exploded structural diagram of the automatic milk foaming box device;

[0044] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the automatic milk foaming box device provided in this embodiment;

[0045] Figure 4 This is a partial exploded view of the automatic milk foaming box device provided in this embodiment;

[0046] Figure 5 A top-view schematic diagram of the milk foam assembly of the automatic milk foaming box device provided in this embodiment;

[0047] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the air conditioning connector of the automatic milk foaming box device provided in this embodiment;

[0048] Figure 7 A schematic diagram from the left side of the milk foam assembly of the automatic milk foaming box device provided in this embodiment;

[0049] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the steam connector of the automatic milk frying box device provided in this embodiment;

[0050] Figure 9 A right-side view of the milk foam assembly of the automatic milk foaming box device provided in this embodiment;

[0051] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the milk dispensing connector of the automatic milk foaming box device provided in this embodiment;

[0052] Figure 11 A bottom view of the milk foam assembly of the automatic milk foaming box device provided in this embodiment;

[0053] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the milk suction tube of the automatic milk foaming box device provided in this embodiment;

[0054] Figure 13This is a schematic diagram of the milk frother of the automatic milk frother device provided in this embodiment.

[0055] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the milk frother from another perspective of the automatic milk frother device provided in this embodiment.

[0056] Icons: 100-Automatic milk frother; 110-Milk frother assembly; 111-Mixing and frothing chamber; 112-Air conditioning interface; 113-Steam interface; 114-Milk suction interface; 115-Milk dispensing interface; 116-Top cover; 117-Bottom cover; 118-Milk frother; 119-First opening; 120-Second opening; 121-Third opening; 122-Fourth opening; 123-Drain hole; 130-Air conditioning connector; 131-First snap-fit ​​structure; 132-First protrusion; 133-First snap-fit ​​groove; 134-First clearance opening; 135- 140 - Steam connector; 141 - Second snap-fit ​​structure; 142 - Second protrusion; 143 - Second snap-fit ​​groove; 144 - Second clearance opening; 145 - Second arc-shaped notch; 150 - Milk suction tube; 151 - Third snap-fit ​​structure; 152 - Third protrusion; 153 - Third snap-fit ​​groove; 154 - Third clearance opening; 155 - Third arc-shaped notch; 160 - Milk outlet connector; 161 - Fourth snap-fit ​​structure; 162 - Fourth protrusion; 163 - Fourth snap-fit ​​groove; 164 - Fourth clearance opening; 165 - Fourth arc-shaped notch; 170 - Milk storage component. Detailed Implementation

[0057] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0058] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0059] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0060] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer" are used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed during use, they are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0061] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be interpreted as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0062] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other.

[0063] The following describes in detail the overall structure, working principle, and technical effects of the automatic milk foaming box device and beverage machine provided by this utility model through embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0064] Please refer to Figures 1 to 14 This utility model provides a beverage machine that can be used to make coffee, milk, etc. The beverage machine includes an automatic milk frothing tank device 100. This automatic milk frothing tank device 100 can quickly froth milk into dense milk foam using steam technology, thus making it more convenient to make milk coffee.

[0065] The automatic milk frother 100 includes a milk frothing assembly 110, an air conditioning connector 130, a steam connector 140, a milk suction tube 150, a milk dispensing connector 160, and a milk storage unit 170. The milk frothing assembly 110 has a mixing and frothing chamber 111. The mixing and frothing chamber 111 has interconnected air conditioning ports 112, steam ports 113, milk suction ports 114, and milk dispensing ports 115. One end of the air conditioning connector 130 is inserted into the air conditioning port 112 and is detachably connected to the air conditioning port 112 via a first snap-fit ​​structure 131. One end of the steam connector 140 is inserted into the steam port 113 and is detachably connected to the steam port 113 via a second snap-fit ​​structure 141. One end of the milk suction tube 150 is inserted into the milk suction port 114 and is detachably connected to the milk suction port 114 via a third snap-fit ​​structure 151. One end of the milk outlet connector 160 is inserted into the milk outlet 115 and is detachably connected to the milk outlet 115 via the fourth snap-fit ​​structure 161. The milk storage unit 170 is installed on the milk frothing assembly 110, and the other end of the milk suction tube 150 extends into the milk storage unit 170.

[0066] In this embodiment, one end of the air conditioning connector 130 is inserted into the air conditioning interface 112 and is detachably connected to the air conditioning interface 112 via a first snap-fit ​​structure 131. One end of the steam connector 140 is inserted into the steam interface 113 and is detachably connected to the steam interface 113 via a second snap-fit ​​structure 141. One end of the breast pump tube 150 is inserted into the breast pump interface 114 and is detachably connected to the breast pump interface 114 via a third snap-fit ​​structure 151. One end of the milk outlet connector 160 is inserted into the milk outlet interface 115 and is detachably connected to the milk outlet interface 115 via a fourth snap-fit ​​structure 161. With this overall design, users can easily remove the air conditioning connector 130, steam connector 140, milk suction tube 150, and milk outlet connector 160 from the milk frothing assembly 110 without tools during disassembly and cleaning. This exposes the air conditioning interface 112, steam interface 113, milk suction interface 114, and milk outlet connector 115 of the mixing and foaming chamber 111, making cleaning easier. Furthermore, the milk frothing assembly 110, air conditioning connector 130, steam connector 140, milk suction tube 150, milk outlet connector 160, and milk storage component 170 can be cleaned separately, making disassembly and cleaning more convenient and comprehensive.

[0067] It should be noted that the automatic milk foaming device 100 provided in this embodiment generates milk foam through the Venturi effect. Specifically, steam is injected at high speed into the mixing and foaming chamber 111 through the steam connector 140, creating a negative pressure zone within the mixing and foaming chamber 111. This draws milk and air into the mixing and foaming chamber 111 from the milk suction tube 150 and the air conditioning connector 130, respectively. The steam, milk, and air collide and mix violently within the mixing and foaming chamber 111, forming fine milk foam, which is then discharged through the milk outlet connector 160.

[0068] Furthermore, the milk storage component 170 can be a baby bottle, milk box, etc. The milk storage component 170 can be assembled with the foaming assembly through a structure that is easy to disassemble and assemble, such as a threaded structure or a snap-fit ​​structure.

[0069] Please refer to Figures 1 to 14 In this embodiment, the first snap-fit ​​structure 131 includes a first protrusion 132 protruding from the side wall of the air conditioning connector 130 and a first snap-fit ​​groove 133 disposed on the side wall of the air conditioning interface 112. The first snap-fit ​​groove 133 is provided with a first clearance opening 134 in the insertion and removal direction of the air conditioning connector 130. The first protrusion 132, which is aligned with the first clearance opening 134, can move from the first clearance opening 134 to the first snap-fit ​​groove 133 as the air conditioning connector 130 is inserted, and then can be snapped into the first snap-fit ​​groove 133 as the air conditioning connector 130 rotates. The first protrusion 132, which is aligned with the first clearance opening 134, can move out of the first snap-fit ​​groove 133 as the air conditioning connector 130 is pulled out.

[0070] In other words, when installing the air conditioning connector 130, first align the first protrusion 132 with the first clearance opening 134, then insert the air conditioning connector 130 into the air conditioning interface 112. During the insertion process, the first protrusion 132, aligned with the first clearance opening 134, will extend from the first clearance opening 134 into the first snap-fit ​​groove 133. Afterward, rotating the air conditioning connector 130 will allow the first protrusion 132 to be misaligned with the first clearance opening 134 and snap into the first snap-fit ​​groove 133, making overall assembly and snap-fit ​​more convenient. When disassembling and cleaning the air conditioning connector 130, first rotate the air conditioning connector 130 to align the first protrusion 132 with the first clearance opening 134 to release the snap-fit, and then pull the air conditioning connector 130 outward.

[0071] In this embodiment, the first snap-fit ​​structure 131 is configured as a rotary snap-fit, which makes installation and disassembly more convenient. Furthermore, when snap-fitted, the air conditioning connector 130 can be rotated to adjust the cross-sectional area of ​​the air inlet, thereby regulating the air intake volume. This is also more convenient for assembly and disassembly compared to a spring-loaded snap-fit ​​method.

[0072] Please refer to Figures 1 to 14 In this embodiment, the second snap-fit ​​structure 141 includes a second protrusion 142 protruding from the side wall of the steam connector 140 and a second snap-fit ​​groove 143 disposed on the side wall of the air conditioning interface 112. The second snap-fit ​​groove 143 is provided with a second clearance opening 144 in the insertion and removal direction of the steam connector 140. The second protrusion 142, which is aligned with the second clearance opening 144, can move from the second clearance opening 144 to the second snap-fit ​​groove 143 as the steam connector 140 is inserted, and then can be snapped into the second snap-fit ​​groove 143 as the steam connector 140 rotates. The second protrusion 142, which is aligned with the second clearance opening 144, can move out of the second snap-fit ​​groove 143 as the steam connector 140 is pulled out.

[0073] In other words, when installing the steam connector 140, first align the second protrusion 142 with the second clearance opening 144, then insert the air conditioning connector 130 into the steam interface 113. During the insertion process, the second protrusion 142, aligned with the second clearance opening 144, will extend from the second clearance opening 144 into the second locking groove 143. Afterward, rotating the steam connector 140 will allow the second protrusion 142 to shift away from the second clearance opening 144 and lock into the second locking groove 143, making overall assembly and locking more convenient. When disassembling and cleaning the steam connector 140, first rotate the steam connector 140 to align the second protrusion 142 with the second clearance opening 144 to release the locking, and then pull the steam connector 140 outward.

[0074] In this embodiment, the second snap-fit ​​structure 141 is configured as a rotary snap-fit, which makes installation and disassembly more convenient. It is also easier to install and remove compared to the snap-fit ​​method using elastic clips.

[0075] Please refer to Figures 1 to 14 In this embodiment, the third locking structure 151 includes a third protrusion 152 protruding from the side wall of the breast pump tube 150 and a third locking groove 153 disposed in the breast pump interface 114. The third locking groove 153 is provided with a third clearance opening 154 in the insertion and removal direction of the breast pump tube 150. The third protrusion 152, which is aligned with the third clearance opening 154, can move from the third clearance opening 154 to the third locking groove 153 as the breast pump tube 150 is inserted, and then can be locked in the third locking groove 153 as the breast pump tube 150 rotates. The third protrusion 152, which is aligned with the third clearance opening 154, can move out of the third locking groove 153 as the breast pump tube 150 is pulled out.

[0076] In other words, when installing the breast pump tube 150, first align the third protrusion 152 with the third clearance opening 154, then insert the breast pump tube 150 into the breast pump interface 114. During the insertion process, the third protrusion 152, aligned with the third clearance opening 154, will extend from the third clearance opening 154 into the third locking groove 153. Afterward, rotating the breast pump tube 150 will allow the third protrusion 152 to shift and lock into the third locking groove 153, making overall assembly and locking more convenient. When disassembling and cleaning the breast pump tube 150, first rotate the breast pump tube 150 to align the third protrusion 152 with the third clearance opening 154 to release the locking, and then pull the breast pump tube 150 outward.

[0077] In this embodiment, the third snap-fit ​​structure 151 is set as a rotary snap-fit, which makes installation and disassembly more convenient. It is also easier to assemble and disassemble compared to the snap-fit ​​method using elastic clips.

[0078] In this embodiment, the fourth locking structure 161 includes a fourth protrusion 162 protruding from the side wall of the milk dispensing connector 160 and a fourth locking groove 163 disposed in the milk dispensing interface 115. The fourth locking groove 163 is provided with a fourth clearance opening 164 in the insertion and removal direction of the milk dispensing connector 160. The fourth protrusion 162, which is aligned with the fourth clearance opening 164, can move from the fourth clearance opening 164 to the fourth locking groove 163 as the milk dispensing connector 160 is inserted, and then can be locked in the fourth locking groove 163 as the milk dispensing connector 160 rotates. The fourth protrusion 162, which is aligned with the fourth clearance opening 164, can move out of the fourth locking groove 163 as the milk dispensing connector 160 is removed.

[0079] In other words, when installing the milk outlet connector 160, first align the fourth protrusion 162 with the fourth clearance opening 164, then insert the milk outlet connector 160 into the milk suction interface 114. During the insertion process, the fourth protrusion 162, aligned with the fourth clearance opening 164, will extend from the fourth clearance opening 164 into the fourth locking groove 163. Afterward, rotating the milk outlet connector 160 will allow the fourth protrusion 162 to be misaligned with the fourth clearance opening 164 and locked into the third locking groove 153, making overall assembly and locking more convenient. When disassembling and cleaning the milk outlet connector 160, first rotate the milk outlet connector 160 to align the fourth protrusion 162 with the fourth clearance opening 164 to release the locking, and then pull the milk outlet connector 160 outward.

[0080] In this embodiment, the fourth snap-fit ​​structure 161 is set as a rotating snap-fit, which makes installation and disassembly more convenient. It is also easier to assemble and disassemble compared to the snap-fit ​​method using elastic clips.

[0081] Please refer to Figures 1 to 14 In this embodiment, the milk frothing assembly 110 includes an upper cover 116, a lower cover 117, and a milk frother 118. A mixing and frothing chamber 111 is disposed in the milk frother 118. The upper cover 116 has a mounting cavity and is provided with a first opening 119, a second opening 120, and a third opening 121 communicating with the mounting cavity. The lower cover 117 is provided with a fourth opening 122. The milk frother 118 is correspondingly installed in the mounting cavity, and the air conditioning interface 112 corresponds to the first opening 119, the steam interface 113 corresponds to the second opening 120, and the milk dispensing interface 115 corresponds to the third opening. The lower cover 117 is detachably installed on the upper cover 116 by a snap-fit ​​structure, and the milk suction interface 114 corresponds to the fourth opening 122.

[0082] In this embodiment, the lower cover 117 is detachably installed on the upper cover 116 via a snap-fit ​​structure, which makes it easy to disassemble and clean the milk frother 118.

[0083] It should be noted that the snap-fit ​​structure is similar to the first snap-fit ​​structure 131, the second snap-fit ​​structure 141, the third snap-fit ​​structure 151, and the fourth snap-fit ​​structure 161, that is, one of the upper cover 116 and the lower cover 117 is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove and a clearance opening, and the other is provided with a boss, and the two can be fixedly connected together by rotation snap-fit. Of course, in other embodiments of this application, the upper cover 116 and the lower cover 117 can also be connected by a spring-loaded structure or fasteners such as screws.

[0084] In detail, the milk frother 118 is roughly in the shape of a cross, with an air conditioning interface 112 at the top, a steam interface 113 on the right, a milk suction interface 114 at the bottom, and a milk dispensing interface 115 on the left.

[0085] Of course, in some other embodiments of this application, the milk frother 118 may also be integrally formed with the upper cover 116 and the lower cover 117.

[0086] Please refer to Figures 1 to 14 Furthermore, the milk frother 118 has a first arc-shaped notch 135 recessed at one end of the air conditioning interface 112 and at the outer periphery of the air conditioning interface 112. A portion of the upper cover 116 located at the outer periphery of the first opening 119 covers the end of the first arc-shaped notch 135, enclosing the first arc-shaped notch 135 to form a first snap-fit ​​groove 133. A first clearance opening 134 is located at the position of the upper cover 116 corresponding to the first arc-shaped notch 135 and communicates with the first opening 119. The milk frother 118 has a second arc-shaped notch 145 recessed at one end of the steam interface 113 and at the outer periphery of the steam interface 113. A portion of the upper cover 116 located at the outer periphery of the second opening 120 covers the end of the second arc-shaped notch 145, enclosing the second arc-shaped notch 145 to form a second snap-fit ​​groove 143. A second clearance opening 144 is located at the position of the upper cover 116 corresponding to the second arc-shaped notch 145 and communicates with the second opening 120. The milk frother 118 has a third arc-shaped notch 155 recessed at one end of the milk outlet 115 and on the outer periphery of the milk outlet 115. A portion of the upper cover 116, located on the outer periphery of the third opening 121, covers the end of the third arc-shaped notch 155, forming a third locking groove 153. A third clearance opening 154 is located on the upper cover 116 at the position corresponding to the third arc-shaped notch 155 and communicates with the third opening 121. The milk frother 118 also has a fourth arc-shaped notch 165 recessed at one end of the milk suction outlet 114 and on the outer periphery of the milk suction outlet 114. A portion of the lower cover 117, located on the outer periphery of the fourth opening 122, covers the end of the fourth arc-shaped notch 165, forming a fourth locking groove 163. A fourth clearance opening 164 is located on the lower cover 117 at the position corresponding to the fourth arc-shaped notch 165 and communicates with the fourth opening 122.

[0087] This design of the milk frother 118 makes it easier to clean hard-to-reach areas and also facilitates processing.

[0088] In this embodiment, the lower cover 117 is provided with a through-hole 123. The through-hole 123 allows water that enters the milk foam assembly 110 during cleaning to leak out through the through-hole 123.

[0089] Furthermore, the air conditioning connector 130, steam connector 140, milk suction tube 150, and milk outlet connector 160 are all equipped with sealing parts.

[0090] In this embodiment, sealing parts are provided at the air conditioning connector 130, steam connector 140, milk suction tube 150 and milk outlet connector 160 to improve the sealing of the connection and prevent leakage.

[0091] It should be noted that the sealing part can be a sealing ring or a silicone sleeve.

[0092] Secondly, the milk frother 118 can be installed inside the upper cover 116 via a snap-fit ​​structure and screws, and is fixedly connected to the upper cover 116. To further facilitate the rotation of the air conditioning connector 130 and the steam connector 140, a rotating part can be provided on the outer periphery, thereby increasing the diameter and making rotation easier.

[0093] In summary, in this embodiment, one end of the air conditioning connector 130 is inserted into the air conditioning interface 112 and is detachably connected to the air conditioning interface 112 via the first snap-fit ​​structure 131. One end of the steam connector 140 is inserted into the steam interface 113 and is detachably connected to the steam interface 113 via the second snap-fit ​​structure 141. One end of the breast pump tube 150 is inserted into the breast pump interface 114 and is detachably connected to the breast pump interface 114 via the third snap-fit ​​structure 151. One end of the milk outlet connector 160 is inserted into the milk outlet interface 115 and is detachably connected to the milk outlet interface 115 via the fourth snap-fit ​​structure 161. With this overall design, users can easily remove the air conditioning connector 130, steam connector 140, milk suction tube 150, and milk outlet connector 160 from the milk frothing assembly 110 without tools during disassembly and cleaning. This exposes the air conditioning interface 112, steam interface 113, milk suction interface 114, and milk outlet connector 115 of the mixing and foaming chamber 111, making cleaning easier. Furthermore, the milk frothing assembly 110, air conditioning connector 130, steam connector 140, milk suction tube 150, milk outlet connector 160, and milk storage component 170 can be cleaned separately, making disassembly and cleaning more convenient and comprehensive.

[0094] The above description is only a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic milk foaming box device, characterized in that, include: Milk foaming assembly (110), wherein the milk foaming assembly (110) is provided with a mixing foaming chamber (111), wherein the mixing foaming chamber (111) has an air conditioning interface (112), a steam interface (113), a milk suction interface (114) and a milk dispensing interface (115) that are interconnected. An air conditioning connector (130) is inserted into the air conditioning interface (112) at one end and can be detachably installed and connected to the air conditioning interface (112) via a first snap-fit ​​structure (131). A steam connector (140) is inserted into the steam interface (113) at one end and can be detachably connected to the steam interface (113) via a second snap-fit ​​structure (141). A breast pump tube (150) is inserted into the breast pump interface (114) at one end and can be detachably connected to the breast pump interface (114) via a third snap-fit ​​structure (151). The milk outlet connector (160) is inserted into the milk outlet (115) at one end and can be detachably connected to the milk outlet (115) via the fourth snap-fit ​​structure (161). A milk storage unit (170) is installed in the milk foam assembly (110), and the other end of the milk suction tube (150) extends into the milk storage unit (170).

2. The automatic milk foaming box device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first snap-fit ​​structure (131) includes a first protrusion (132) protruding from the side wall of the air conditioning connector (130) and a first snap-fit ​​groove (133) disposed on the side wall of the air conditioning interface (112). The first snap-fit ​​groove (133) is provided with a first clearance opening (134) in the insertion and removal direction of the air conditioning connector (130). The first protrusion (132) that aligns with the first clearance opening (134) can move from the first clearance opening (134) to the first snap-fit ​​groove (133) as the air conditioning connector (130) is inserted, and then snap-fit ​​into the first snap-fit ​​groove (133) as the air conditioning connector (130) rotates; The first protrusion (132) that aligns with the first clearance opening (134) can be moved out of the first snap-fit ​​groove (133) from the first clearance opening (134) as the air conditioning connector (130) is pulled out.

3. The automatic milk maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second snap-fit ​​structure (141) includes a second protrusion (142) protruding from the side wall of the steam connector (140) and a second snap-fit ​​groove (143) provided on the side wall of the air conditioning interface (112). The second snap-fit ​​groove (143) is provided with a second clearance opening (144) in the insertion and removal direction of the steam connector (140). The second protrusion (142) that aligns with the second clearance opening (144) can move from the second clearance opening (144) to the second snap-fit ​​groove (143) as the steam connector (140) is inserted, and then snap-fit ​​into the second snap-fit ​​groove (143) as the steam connector (140) rotates; The second protrusion (142) that aligns with the second clearance opening (144) can be moved out of the second snap-fit ​​groove (143) from the second clearance opening (144) as the steam connector (140) is pulled out.

4. The automatic milk maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The third snap-fit ​​structure (151) includes a third protrusion (152) protruding from the side wall of the milk suction tube (150) and a third snap-fit ​​groove (153) provided in the milk suction interface (114). The third snap-fit ​​groove (153) is provided with a third clearance opening (154) in the insertion and removal direction of the milk suction tube (150). The third protrusion (152) aligned with the third clearance opening (154) can move from the third clearance opening (154) to the third locking groove (153) as the breast pump (150) is inserted, and then can be locked in the third locking groove (153) as the breast pump (150) rotates; The third protrusion (152) aligned with the third clearance opening (154) can be moved out of the third locking groove (153) from the third clearance opening (154) as the breast pump (150) is pulled out.

5. The automatic milk foaming box device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fourth snap-fit ​​structure (161) includes a fourth protrusion (162) protruding from the side wall of the milk outlet connector (160) and a fourth snap-fit ​​groove (163) provided in the milk outlet (115). The fourth snap-fit ​​groove (163) is provided with a fourth clearance opening (164) in the insertion and removal direction of the milk outlet connector (160). The fourth protrusion (162) that is aligned with the fourth clearance opening (164) can move from the fourth clearance opening (164) to the fourth snap-fit ​​groove (163) as the milk outlet connector (160) is inserted, and then snap-fit ​​into the fourth snap-fit ​​groove (163) as the milk outlet connector (160) rotates; The fourth protrusion (162) aligned with the fourth clearance opening (164) can be moved out of the fourth snap-fit ​​groove (163) from the fourth clearance opening (164) as the milk outlet connector (160) is pulled out.

6. The automatic milk maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The milk frothing assembly (110) includes an upper cover (116), a lower cover (117), and a milk frother (118); The mixing and foaming chamber (111) is disposed in the milk frother (118); The upper cover (116) has a mounting cavity and is provided with a first opening (119), a second opening (120) and a third opening (121) communicating with the mounting cavity; The lower cover (117) is provided with a fourth opening (122); The milk frother (118) is installed in the mounting cavity, and the air conditioning interface (112) corresponds to the first opening (119), the steam interface (113) corresponds to the second opening (120), and the milk outlet interface (115) corresponds to the third opening (121). The lower cover (117) is detachably installed on the upper cover (116) via a snap-fit ​​structure, and the milk suction port (114) corresponds to the fourth opening (122).

7. The automatic milk maker according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first snap-fit ​​structure (131) includes a first protrusion (132), a first snap-fit ​​groove (133), and a first clearance opening (134). The first protrusion (132) protrudes from the side wall of the air conditioning connector (130). The milk frother (118) is provided with a first arc-shaped notch (135) at one end of the air conditioning interface (112) and at the outer periphery of the air conditioning interface (112). The upper cover (116) located at the outer periphery of the first opening (119) covers the end of the first arc-shaped notch (135) and surrounds the first arc-shaped notch (135) to form the first snap-fit ​​groove (133). The first clearance opening (134) is located at the position of the upper cover (116) corresponding to the first arc-shaped notch (135) and communicates with the first opening (119). The second snap-fit ​​structure (141) includes a second protrusion (142), a second snap-fit ​​groove (143), and a second clearance opening (144). The second protrusion (142) protrudes from the side wall of the steam connector (140). The milk frother (118) is provided with a second arc-shaped notch (145) at one end of the steam interface (113) and at the outer periphery of the steam interface (113). The upper cover (116) at the outer periphery of the second opening (120) covers the end of the second arc-shaped notch (145) and surrounds the second arc-shaped notch (145) to form the second snap-fit ​​groove (143). The second clearance opening (144) is located at the position of the upper cover (116) corresponding to the second arc-shaped notch (145) and communicates with the second opening (120). The third snap-fit ​​structure (151) includes a third protrusion (152), a third snap-fit ​​groove (153), and a third clearance opening (154). The third protrusion (152) protrudes from the side wall of the milk outlet connector (160). The milk frother (118) has a third arc-shaped notch (155) recessed at one end of the milk outlet (115) and at the outer periphery of the milk outlet (115). The upper cover (116) located at the outer periphery of the third opening (121) covers the end of the third arc-shaped notch (155) and surrounds the third arc-shaped notch (155) to form the third snap-fit ​​groove (153). The third clearance opening (154) is located at the position of the upper cover (116) corresponding to the third arc-shaped notch (155) and communicates with the third opening (121). The fourth snap-fit ​​structure (161) includes a fourth protrusion (162), a fourth snap-fit ​​groove (163), and a fourth clearance opening (164). The fourth protrusion (162) protrudes from the side wall of the milk suction tube (150). The milk frother (118) is provided with a fourth arc-shaped notch (165) at one end of the milk suction interface (114) and at the outer periphery of the milk suction interface (114). The lower cover (117) located at the outer periphery of the fourth opening (122) covers the end of the fourth arc-shaped notch (165) and surrounds the fourth arc-shaped notch (165) to form the fourth snap-fit ​​groove (163). The fourth clearance opening (164) is located at the position of the lower cover (117) corresponding to the fourth arc-shaped notch (165) and communicates with the fourth opening (122).

8. The automatic milk maker according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lower cover (117) is provided with a through-hole (123).

9. The automatic milk maker device according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The air conditioning connector (130), the steam connector (140), the milk suction tube (150), and the milk outlet connector (160) are all provided with sealing parts.

10. A beverage machine, characterized in that, Includes the automatic milk maker device according to any one of claims 1-9.

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