Switching mechanism and coffee machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a switching mechanism and a coffee maker, the switching mechanism comprises a sealing element, a driving element and a control element, the sealing element is movably arranged, the driving element and the sealing element are correspondingly arranged, and the driving element is configured to be movably arranged. When the driving piece moves, the driving piece drives the sealing piece to move so as to change the position of the sealing piece. The control part is connected with the driving part, so that the control part can transmit the motion state or force to the driving part. The control part is configured to be capable of being switched between a first state and a second state, the control part drives the driving part to move in the switching process between the first state and the second state, then the sealing part is pushed to move, and therefore the switching mechanism is switched between the on state and the off state. The switching mechanism has the advantages of being simple in structure, low in cost and convenient to operate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of coffee machines, and in particular to a switching mechanism and a coffee machine. Background Technology

[0002] The main purpose of a coffee machine is to make coffee. In the current technology, the switch components of coffee machines have a complex structure, which leads to problems such as redundant structure, high cost, and complicated operation, which is not conducive to the widespread application of coffee machines. Utility Model Content

[0003] This utility model provides a switching mechanism and a coffee machine, which aims to solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides a switching mechanism, comprising:

[0005] The seal is movable.

[0006] A driving element is provided corresponding to the sealing element, and the driving element is configured to be movable to change the position of the sealing element;

[0007] A control element, connected to the drive element, is configured to switch between a first state and a second state; wherein the control element drives the drive element to move during the switching between the first state and the second state.

[0008] Optionally, the control element includes:

[0009] The connecting part is connected to the driving component;

[0010] A first control unit is connected to one side of the connecting unit;

[0011] The second control unit is connected to the other side of the connecting unit, and the second control unit and the first control unit have a preset angle.

[0012] Optionally, the preset angle between the second control unit and the first control unit is an acute angle.

[0013] Optionally, the preset angle is between 10° and 80°.

[0014] Optionally, the control unit drives the drive unit to rotate during the switching between the first state and the second state.

[0015] Optionally, the drive member has a protrusion corresponding to the seal, and the protrusion drives the seal to move during the switching of the control member between the first state and the second state.

[0016] Another technical solution adopted by this utility model is to provide a coffee machine, including a switching mechanism as described in any of the above.

[0017] Optionally, the coffee machine further includes a funnel with a liquid outlet, and the seal is located at the liquid outlet.

[0018] The beneficial effects of the embodiments of this application are as follows: Unlike the prior art, the switching mechanism in this application includes a seal, a drive member, and a control member. The seal is movably disposed, and the drive member is correspondingly disposed with the seal. The drive member is configured to be movably disposed. When the drive member moves, it drives the seal to move, thereby changing the position of the seal. The control member is connected to the drive member; therefore, the control member can transmit motion state or force to the drive member. The control member is configured to switch between a first state and a second state. During the switching process between the first state and the second state, the control member drives the drive member to move, thereby pushing the seal to move, so that the switching mechanism switches between open and closed states. The switching mechanism provided by this application has the advantages of simple structure, low cost, and ease of operation. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to actual scale.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the switching mechanism in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Side view;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the switching mechanism in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a coffee machine according to one embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of a coffee machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0026] 1000, Coffee machine;

[0027] 100. Switching mechanism; 10. Seal; 20. Drive component; 210. Protrusion; 30. Control component; 310. Connecting part; 320. First control part; 330. Second connecting part;

[0028] 200, funnel; 2010, liquid outlet. Detailed Implementation

[0029] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more detailed description is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that when an element is described as being "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. When an element is described as being "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this specification are for illustrative purposes only.

[0030] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The term "and / or" as used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0031] This application provides a switching mechanism 100 for controlling the opening and closing of object conveying. When the switching mechanism 100 is in the open state, an object can be directionally conveyed to a designated location through the switching mechanism 100. When the switching mechanism 100 is in the closed state, the switching mechanism 100 prevents the object from passing through. The state of the object conveyed by the switching mechanism 100 can be solid, liquid, gaseous, or a mixture (any two or three of the solid, liquid, and gaseous states). Solid states include, but are not limited to, granular or powdery forms, while liquid states include, but are not limited to, suspensions, emulsions, and homogeneous solutions. It is understood that this application does not limit the type or state of the object conveyed by the switching mechanism 100.

[0032] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The switching mechanism 100 includes a seal 10, a drive member 20, and a control member 30. The seal 10 is an actuator, and changes in the position of the seal 10 allow the switching mechanism 100 to switch between open and closed states. The drive member 20 drives the seal 10 to change its position. The control member 30 controls the opening and closing of the switching mechanism 100.

[0033] The seal 10 is movably configured so that the switching mechanism 100 switches between open and closed states when the position of the seal 10 changes. For example, when the seal 10 is in a certain position, the switching mechanism 100 is in the open state, allowing objects to be directionally conveyed to a designated location via the switching mechanism 100; when the position of the seal 10 changes, the switching mechanism 100 is in the closed state, preventing objects from passing through. The specific form of the seal 10 includes, but is not limited to, ball bearings, sheets, blocks, columns, and irregular shapes.

[0034] The driving element 20 is correspondingly arranged with the sealing element 10, and the driving element 20 is configured to be movable. When the driving element 20 moves, it drives the sealing element 10 to move to change the position of the sealing element 10. That is, when the driving element 20 moves, the sealing element 10 is forced to move under the action of the driving element 20, thereby changing the position of the sealing element 10.

[0035] The control element 30 is connected to the drive element 20, thus the control element 30 can transmit motion or force to the drive element 20. The control element 30 is configured to switch between a first state and a second state. During the switching process, the control element 30 drives the drive element 20 to move, thereby pushing the seal 10 to move, so that the switching mechanism 100 switches between open and closed states. That is, when the control element 30 switches between the first and second states once, the switching mechanism 100 switches between open and closed states once. Therefore, the first state of the control element 30 corresponds to any one of the open and closed states of the switching mechanism 100, and the second state of the control element 30 corresponds to the other one of the open and closed states of the switching mechanism 100. The switching mechanism 100 provided in this application can control the opening and closing of the switching mechanism 100 by controlling the control element 30 to switch between the first and second states. Therefore, the switching mechanism 100 provided in this application has the advantages of simple structure, low cost, and easy operation.

[0036] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the drive element 20 and the control element 30 are an integral structure, that is, the integral structure of the drive element 20 and the control element 30 is also within the protection scope of this application.

[0037] The types of motion performed by the drive member 20 under the action of the control member 30 include, but are not limited to, translation and rotation. For example, the drive member 20 can perform translation (including movement along the horizontal, vertical, or inclined directions, etc.) under the action of the control member 30 and drive the seal member 10 to move; the drive member 20 can also perform rotation (including full rotation, rotation by a preset angle (0-360°, for example, 50°, 80°, 100°, etc.)) under the action of the control member 30 and drive the seal member 10 to move.

[0038] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the drive member 20 is connected to the seal member 10. When the control member 30 switches between the first state and the second state, the control member 30 drives the drive member 20, and the drive member 20 moves, thereby moving the seal member 10. In this manner, when the control member 30 switches between the first state and the second state again, the seal member 10 can be reset by the drive member 20.

[0039] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the drive member 20 is separated from the seal member 10 (the two are not physically connected). When the control member 30 switches between the first state and the second state, the control member 30 drives the drive member 20. The drive member 20 can drive the seal member 10 to move when it moves. The drive member 20 can drive the seal member 10 in the following ways: impact (including frontal impact and oblique impact), knocking, plucking, pushing, vibration, magnetic force, electromagnetic force, etc. In this way, when the control member 30 switches between the first state and the second state again, the seal member 10 can be reset by means of gravity, magnetic force, electromagnetic force, vibration, etc.

[0040] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the control member 30 includes a connecting portion 310, a first control portion 320, and a second control portion 330. The first control portion 320 is used to connect to the drive member 20. The first control portion 320 is connected to one side of the connecting portion 310, and the second control portion 330 is connected to the other side of the connecting portion 310. The second control portion 330 and the first control portion 320 have a preset angle α. Therefore, when either the first control portion 320 or the second control portion 330 is in a horizontal or nearly horizontal state, the other one of the first control portion 320 and the second control portion 330 is in a raised state, so as to facilitate pressing the raised one of the first control portion 320 and the second control portion 330.

[0041] When the raised component of the first control unit 320 and the second control unit 330 is pressed, the generated torque drives the drive member 20, which in turn moves the seal 10, thereby changing the switching state of the switch mechanism 100. During this process, the previously raised component of the first control unit 320 and the second control unit 330 becomes horizontal, and vice versa. When the raised component of the first control unit 320 and the second control unit 330 is pressed again, the generated torque drives the drive member 20, which in turn moves the seal 10, thereby changing the switching state of the switch mechanism 100 again. In other words, pressing the raised component of the first control unit 320 and the second control unit 330 allows the switch mechanism 100 to switch between on and off states.

[0042] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 3In some embodiments, the preset angle A between the second control unit 330 and the first control unit 320 is an acute angle, so that the operator can press the raised part of the first control unit 320 and the second control unit 330. Further, the preset angle A between the second control unit 330 and the first control unit 320 satisfies: 10°≤A≤80°, preferably A=30°, A=35°, A=40°, A=45°, A=50°.

[0043] In some embodiments, during the switching between the first state and the second state, the control member 30 drives the drive member 20 to rotate, and the drive member 20 drives the seal member 10 to move during the rotation. The manner in which the drive member 20 drives the seal member 10 can be found above.

[0044] Please see Figures 1 to 3 In some embodiments, the drive member 20 has a protrusion 210, which is provided corresponding to the seal member 10. Due to the presence of the protrusion 210, during the switching process between the first state and the second state of the control member 30, the drive member 20 performs translation or rotation, and the protrusion 210 of the drive member 20 can push and lift the seal member 10, so that the seal member 10 performs forced movement.

[0045] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 3 In some embodiments, the protrusion 210 may be configured as a non-flat polygonal structure, that is, the protrusion 210 is a curved polygonal structure with a hollow portion S in the middle. This allows the conveyed object to pass through with minimal obstruction. Furthermore, the protrusion 210 can hold the seal 10, preventing it from falling off. Because the protrusion 210 is a non-planar structure, during the movement of the drive member 20 (including but not limited to translation and rotation), the protrusion 210 can lift the seal 10 to drive the seal 10.

[0046] The protrusion 210 can also be configured as a non-flat mesh structure, that is, the protrusion 210 is a curved mesh structure, so that the hollow part can allow the conveyed object to pass through. Furthermore, the protrusion 210 can hold the seal 10, preventing the seal 10 from falling off. Because the protrusion 210 is a non-planar structure, during the movement of the drive member 20 (including but not limited to translation and rotation), the protrusion 210 can lift the seal 10 to drive the seal 10.

[0047] In summary, the seal 10 is movably configured, and the drive member 20 is correspondingly configured to be movably configured. When the drive member 20 moves, it drives the seal 10 to move, thereby changing the position of the seal 10. The control member 30 is connected to the drive member 20, thus the control member 30 can transmit motion state or force to the drive member 20. The control member 30 is configured to switch between a first state and a second state. During the switching process between the first state and the second state, the control member 30 drives the drive member 20 to move, thereby pushing the seal 10 to move, so that the switching mechanism 100 switches between the open and closed states. The switching mechanism 100 provided in this application has the advantages of simple structure, low cost, and ease of operation.

[0048] Please see Figure 4 and Figure 5 This application also provides a coffee machine 1000, which includes the aforementioned switch mechanism 100. The switch mechanism 100 is used to deliver coffee liquid. The specific structure of the switch mechanism 100 can be found above and will not be repeated here.

[0049] When the control element 30 of the switching mechanism 100 is in either the first state or the second state, coffee liquid can be discharged from the coffee machine 1000; when the control element 30 of the switching mechanism 100 is in the other state, the switching mechanism 100 prevents coffee liquid from being discharged from the coffee machine 1000. That is, the control element 30 of the switching mechanism 100 can control whether the coffee machine 1000 discharges coffee liquid.

[0050] Please see Figure 5 In some embodiments, the coffee machine 1000 further includes a funnel 200 for holding coffee liquid. The funnel 200 has a liquid outlet 2010, and a seal 10 is provided at the liquid outlet 2010, which can be used to block the liquid outlet 2010.

[0051] For example, when the control element 30 of the switching mechanism 100 is in the first state, the sealing element 10, driven by the driving element 20, presses against the liquid outlet 2010 to block the liquid outlet 2010 and prevent coffee liquid from being discharged. When the control element 30 of the switching mechanism 100 is in the second state, the sealing element 10 separates from the liquid outlet 2010, and the coffee liquid is discharged outward through the liquid outlet 2010.

[0052] It is worth mentioning that the coffee machine 1000 provided in this application can be used to brew coffee and also to brew tea. That is, the coffee machine 1000 provided in this application can be used to brew various kinds of things, and its use is not limited to brewing coffee.

[0053] It should be noted that while the preferred embodiments of this utility model are provided in the specification and accompanying drawings, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. These embodiments are not intended to impose additional limitations on the content of this utility model; their purpose is to provide a more thorough and comprehensive understanding of the disclosure of this utility model. Furthermore, the above-described technical features can be combined with each other to form various embodiments not listed above, all of which are considered to be within the scope of this utility model specification. Moreover, those skilled in the art can make improvements or modifications based on the above description, and all such improvements and modifications should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A switching mechanism, characterized by include: The seal is movable. A driving element is provided corresponding to the sealing element, and the driving element is configured to be movable to change the position of the sealing element; A control element, connected to the drive element, is configured to switch between a first state and a second state; wherein the control element drives the drive element to move during the switching between the first state and the second state.

2. The switch mechanism of claim 1, wherein The control component includes: The connecting part is connected to the driving component; A first control unit is connected to one side of the connecting unit; The second control unit is connected to the other side of the connecting unit, and the second control unit and the first control unit have a preset angle.

3. The switch mechanism of claim 2, wherein The preset angle between the second control unit and the first control unit is an acute angle.

4. The switch mechanism of claim 3, wherein The preset angle is between 10° and 80°.

5. A switching mechanism according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that The control unit drives the drive unit to rotate during the switching between the first state and the second state.

6. A switching mechanism according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that The drive component has a protrusion that corresponds to the seal. During the switching between the first state and the second state, the protrusion drives the seal to move.

7. A coffee maker, characterized in that Includes the switching mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-6.

8. The coffee maker of claim 7, wherein, The coffee machine also includes a funnel with a liquid outlet, and a seal is provided at the liquid outlet.

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