Electric bottle opener
By introducing a switch assembly and a limiting sleeve into the electric bottle opener, precise control of the cork depth is achieved, solving the problem of parts damage caused by excessive cork insertion and improving the product's durability and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHUHAI KELITONG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing electric bottle openers cannot accurately control the depth of the cork inside the opener, which can easily cause the cork to damage internal parts.
The design employs a switch assembly, a limit sleeve, and a limit switch sliding plate. Through the cooperation between the limit switch sliding plate and the switch contacts, precise control of the motor is achieved, preventing the bottle stopper from being inserted too deeply.
It improves the durability and reliability of electric bottle openers, reduces maintenance costs and product scrap rates, enhances safety and stability, and improves the user experience.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bottle opener technology, and in particular to an electric bottle opener. Background Technology
[0002] As people's living standards continue to improve, the market demand for wine is increasing. Wine bottles are mostly sealed with corks, requiring a special corkscrew to open. With the growing consumption of wine and spirits, electric corkscrews are becoming increasingly popular due to their ease and convenience.
[0003] While existing electric bottle openers can solve the shortcomings of manual bottle opening, they can only control the motor to start or stop via a switch. The depth of the bottle stopper inside the electric bottle opener cannot be accurately measured, which can easily lead to the bottle stopper damaging the internal parts of the electric bottle opener. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an electric bottle opener to solve the aforementioned problems in the prior art.
[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0006] This utility model discloses an electric bottle opener, comprising a housing, a switch assembly, a bottle opener sleeve, a limiting sleeve, and a limiting switch sliding plate. The switch assembly is installed on the side wall of the housing. Two switch contacts are fixedly installed inside the housing, corresponding to the switch assembly. A motor, a gearbox assembly, and a spiral hook are sequentially installed inside the housing from top to bottom. The bottle opener sleeve is movably fitted inside the housing and outside the spiral hook. The limiting sleeve is movably connected to the gearbox assembly. The bottle opener sleeve can lift the limiting sleeve after the bottle stopper moves upward. The limiting sleeve is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the limiting switch sliding plate. The top end of the limiting switch sliding plate is positioned between the switch assembly and one of the switch contacts. A clearance hole is formed on the limiting switch sliding plate, corresponding to the switch contact. A return spring connects the limiting switch sliding plate and the switch assembly.
[0007] Furthermore, the switch assembly includes a connecting base and a first button and a second button installed sequentially from bottom to top on the connecting base. The connecting base is fixedly connected to the housing. The first button and the second button extend outward from the side wall of the housing. The top end of the limit switch sliding plate is disposed between the first button and the switch contact located on the lower side. The return spring is connected between the limit switch sliding plate and the connecting base.
[0008] Furthermore, a mounting plate is fixedly connected inside the housing, and the two switch contacts are respectively mounted on the mounting plate.
[0009] Furthermore, a threaded connection end is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting seat near the mounting plate, and a threaded rod is correspondingly provided on the mounting plate, with the threaded connection end threadedly connected to the threaded rod.
[0010] Furthermore, a first limiting plate is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting seat near the mounting plate. The first limiting plate is disposed in the lower part of the connecting seat. A second limiting plate is fixedly connected to the upper part of the limit switch sliding plate away from the mounting plate. The first limiting plate and the second limiting plate are correspondingly arranged, and the return spring is connected between the first limiting plate and the second limiting plate.
[0011] Furthermore, the inner wall of the bottle opener sleeve is provided with a ring array of several clamping ribs, and each clamping rib is fixedly connected to a driving block at its top end. The driving block is correspondingly arranged with the bottom wall of the limiting sleeve.
[0012] Furthermore, the cross-section of the clamping rib is triangular.
[0013] Furthermore, the limiting sleeve includes a sleeve body, a connecting rod, and limiting claws. The connecting rod and two limiting claws are fixedly connected to the top of the sleeve body. The connecting rod is fixedly connected to the sliding plate of the limiting switch. Two limiting plates are provided on the outer wall of the gearbox assembly. The limiting claws extend into the corresponding limiting plates and can move up and down relative to the limiting plates.
[0014] Furthermore, the two limiting claws are symmetrically arranged at the top of the sleeve.
[0015] Furthermore, the outer casing includes a first housing and a second housing, the first housing and the second housing being detachably connected.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial technical effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0017] This utility model of an electric bottle opener, through the inclusion of a switch assembly, bottle opening sleeve, motor, gearbox assembly, spiral hook, limit sleeve, and limit switch sliding plate, enables a limit stop function, precisely controlling the depth of the bottle stopper within the outer casing. This prevents damage to internal parts due to excessively deep insertion of the bottle stopper, significantly improving the product's durability and reliability. It also reduces repair costs and product scrap rates caused by internal component damage, enhancing the overall safety and stability of the electric bottle opener. It reduces accidents caused by improper operation or product malfunction, making the bottle opening process more convenient and efficient, significantly improving the user experience, and better meeting consumer needs for bottle openers. The overall structure is compact, easy to use, and highly practical. Attached Figure Description
[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0019] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the electric bottle opener of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of the electric bottle opener of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure at point AA;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a bottom view of the electric bottle opener of this utility model.
[0023] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the electric bottle opener of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the electric bottle opener of this utility model in its initial state;
[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the electric bottle opener of this utility model in its initial state, with the switch assembly omitted.
[0026] Figure 8 This is a side view of the electric bottle opener of this utility model in its initial state.
[0027] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the electric bottle opener of this utility model when it is in working condition;
[0028] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the electric bottle opener of this utility model in working condition, with the switch assembly omitted.
[0029] Figure 11 This is a side view of the electric bottle opener of this utility model when it is in operation.
[0030] Figure 12 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the switch assembly in the electric bottle opener of this utility model;
[0031] Figure 13This is a rear view schematic diagram of the switch assembly in the electric bottle opener of this utility model;
[0032] Figure 14 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the bottle opening sleeve in the electric bottle opener of this utility model;
[0033] Figure 15 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the bottle opening sleeve in the electric bottle opener of this utility model;
[0034] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the limiting sleeve and the opening sleeve in the electric bottle opener of this utility model;
[0035] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the limit switch sliding plate in the electric bottle opener of this utility model.
[0036] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Outer shell; 11. First shell; 12. Second shell; 2. Switch assembly; 21. First button; 22. Second button; 23. Connecting seat; 24. Threaded connection end; 25. First limiting plate; 3. Bottle opener sleeve; 31. Drive block; 32. Clamping rib; 4. Spiral hook; 5. Motor; 6. Gearbox assembly; 7. Limiting sleeve; 71. Sleeve body; 72. Connecting rod; 73. Limiting claw; 8. Limit switch sliding plate; 81. Second limiting plate; 82. Clearing hole; 9. Return spring; 10. Switch contact. Detailed Implementation
[0037] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.
[0038] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length," "width," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, 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. 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 one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0039] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0040] like Figures 1 to 17 As shown, the electric bottle opener of this embodiment includes a housing 1, a switch assembly 2, a bottle opener sleeve 3, a limiting sleeve 7, and a limiting switch sliding plate 8. The housing 1 has an opening at its bottom. The switch assembly 2 is installed on the side wall of the housing 1. Two switch contacts 10 are fixedly installed inside the housing 1, and the two switch contacts 10 are corresponding to the switch assembly 2. The housing 1 contains a motor 5, a gearbox assembly 6, and a spiral hook 4, which are installed sequentially from top to bottom. The bottle opener sleeve 3 is movably fitted inside the housing 1 and outside the spiral hook 4. The limiting sleeve 7 is movably connected to the outside of the gearbox assembly 6. The bottle opener sleeve 3 can lift the limiting sleeve 7 after the bottle stopper moves upward. The limiting sleeve 7 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the limiting switch sliding plate 8. The top end of the limiting switch sliding plate 8 is located between the switch assembly 2 and one of the switch contacts 10. The limiting switch sliding plate 8 has a clearance hole 82, which is corresponding to the switch contact 10. A return spring 9 is connected between the limiting switch sliding plate 8 and the switch assembly 2.
[0041] At this time, inside the outer casing 1, from top to bottom, are installed a motor 5, a gearbox assembly 6, and a spiral hook 4. The motor 5 serves as a power source, transmitting power to the spiral hook 4 through the gearbox assembly 6. The spiral hook 4 rotates under the drive of the motor 5, and then drills into the bottle stopper.
[0042] In this embodiment, a bottle opener sleeve 3 is movably sleeved inside the outer shell 1 and outside the spiral hook 4. When the spiral hook 4 drives the bottle stopper to move upward, the bottle opener sleeve 3 also rises. A limit sleeve 7 is movably connected to the gearbox assembly 6. When the bottle opener sleeve 3 moves upward with the bottle stopper to a certain height, it will lift the limit sleeve 7. The limit sleeve 7 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the limit switch sliding plate 8. When the limit sleeve 7 rises, it will drive the limit switch sliding plate 8 to rise together.
[0043] Specifically, the switch assembly 2 includes a connecting base 23 and a first button 21 and a second button 22 installed sequentially from bottom to top on the connecting base 23. The connecting base 23 is fixedly connected to the outer shell 1 to ensure structural stability. The first button 21 and the second button 22 extend outward from the side wall of the outer shell 1 for easy user operation. At this time, the top of the limit switch sliding plate 8 is located between the first button 21 and the switch contact 10 located on the lower side. The return spring 9 is connected between the limit switch sliding plate 8 and the connecting base 23. The two switch contacts 10 are respectively set to correspond to the first button 21 and the second button 22. The first button 21 is the forward rotation button, and the second button 22 is the reverse rotation button. The user only needs to press the first button 21 or the second button 22 to press down the corresponding switch contact 10 to energize it, which will start the motor 5 to rotate forward or reverse. When rotating forward, the motor 5 drives the spiral hook 4 to drill into the bottle stopper to open the bottle. When rotating in reverse, the bottle stopper is removed from the spiral hook 4. The operation is simple and quick.
[0044] At this time, the top of the limit switch sliding plate 8 is positioned between the first button 21 and the switch contact 10 located on the lower side, as shown below. Figure 17 As shown, the limit switch sliding plate 8 has a clearance hole 82. After the limit sleeve 7 moves the limit switch sliding plate 8 upward, the clearance hole 82 aligns with the position of the switch contact 10 located on the lower side. A return spring 9 connects the limit switch sliding plate 8 and the connecting seat 23. Through the cooperation of the limit sleeve 7, the limit switch sliding plate 8, and the switch contact 10, precise control of the motor 5 is achieved, avoiding damage to the bottle stopper or electric bottle opener due to excessive rotation.
[0045] A mounting plate is fixedly connected inside the outer casing 1, and two switch contacts 10 are respectively mounted on the mounting plate. The mounting plate provides a stable mounting base for the switch contacts 10, and, as... Figure 12 , Figure 13 As shown, a threaded connection end 24 is fixedly connected to the side of the connector 23 near the mounting plate. A threaded rod is correspondingly provided on the mounting plate. The threaded connection end 24 is threadedly connected to the threaded rod, which facilitates the installation and disassembly of the switch assembly 2 and ensures the stability of the connection.
[0046] Specifically, such as Figure 12 , Figure 13 As shown, a first limiting plate 25 is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting base 23 near the mounting plate. The first limiting plate 25 is located in the lower part of the connecting base 23, as shown. Figure 17 As shown, a second limit plate 81 is fixedly connected to the upper side of the limit switch sliding plate 8 away from the mounting plate. The first limit plate 25 is correspondingly set with the second limit plate 81, and the return spring 9 is connected between the first limit plate 25 and the second limit plate 81.
[0047] And, as Figure 14 , Figure 15 As shown, the inner wall of the bottle opener sleeve 3 is provided with a ring array of clamping ribs 32. The clamping ribs 32 are used to clamp the wine bottle cork, preventing the rotation of the screw hook 4 from being canceled out during the opening process due to the rotation of the cork, thus ensuring the cork can be pulled out. At the same time, a driving block 31 is fixedly connected to the top of each clamping rib 32. The driving block 31 is correspondingly set to the bottom wall of the limiting sleeve 7. When the bottle opener sleeve 3 rises, the driving block 31 pushes the bottom wall of the limiting sleeve 7, thereby driving the limiting sleeve 7 to rise. Preferably, the cross-section of the clamping rib 32 is triangular, which can enhance the friction between the clamping rib 32 and the bottle cork and improve the clamping effect.
[0048] In this embodiment, as Figure 16 As shown, the limiting sleeve 7 includes a sleeve body 71, a connecting rod 72, and limiting claws 73. The top of the sleeve body 71 is fixedly connected to the connecting rod 72 and two limiting claws 73. The connecting rod 72 is fixedly connected to the limit switch sliding plate 8, as shown. Figures 6 to 11 As shown, the outer wall of the gearbox assembly 6 is provided with two limiting plates. Limiting claws 73 extend into the corresponding limiting plates and can move up and down relative to them. During the upward movement of the sleeve 71, the limiting plates effectively guide the limiting claws 73. When the sleeve 71 descends, the limiting claws 73 engage with the limiting plates, thus limiting the movement of the sleeve 71. Preferably, the two limiting claws 73 are symmetrically arranged at the top of the sleeve 71.
[0049] The outer casing 1 includes a first casing 11 and a second casing 12. The first casing 11 and the second casing 12 are detachably connected, which facilitates the maintenance of the equipment and the replacement of internal components.
[0050] When the electric bottle opener in this embodiment is not in operation, such as Figures 6 to 8 As shown, the limit switch sliding plate 8, limit sleeve 7, and spiral hook 4 are all in their original positions. The switch contact 10 is not aligned with the clearance hole 82 on the limit switch sliding plate 8, and the motor 5 is not powered. In use, when the user presses the first button 21, the limit switch sliding plate 8 presses against the switch contact 10, triggering the switch. At this time, the motor 5 starts to rotate forward, driving the spiral hook 4 to rotate via the gearbox assembly 6, thus starting the bottle opening process. Figures 9 to 11 As shown, as the spiral hook 4 rotates, the bottle stopper is gradually pulled out and rises. During the rise of the bottle stopper, the bottle opening sleeve 3 is driven to rise, which in turn lifts the limiting sleeve 7. When the limiting sleeve 7 rises, it drives the limit switch sliding plate 8 to move upward together through the connecting rod 72. When the limit switch sliding plate 8 moves to a certain position, the clearance hole 82 is aligned with the switch contact 10, and the switch contact 10 falls into the clearance hole 82, causing the switch contact 10 to pop up, the switch is de-energized, and the motor 5 stops working. At this time, the electric bottle opener realizes the limit stop function, and the bottle stopper is successfully pulled out.
[0051] When the bottle stopper reaches the predetermined depth inside the bottle opener, even if the user accidentally presses the first button 21, the circuit will not be energized due to the effect of the clearance hole 82, and the motor 5 will not rotate, thus posing no risk to the user. At this time, only the second button 22 can be pressed. The motor 5 reverses, causing the bottle stopper to move downwards. The bottle opening sleeve 3 no longer squeezes the limiting sleeve 7. Under the action of the return spring 9, the limit switch sliding plate 8 returns to its original position. When the limiting sleeve 7 descends to the point where the limiting claw 73 engages with the limiting plate, the limiting sleeve 7 and the limit switch sliding plate 8 stop descending. At this time, only the bottle opening sleeve 3 continues to descend to the initial position, and the spiral hook 4 continues to rotate to remove the bottle stopper, completing the entire bottle opening and stopper removal operation.
[0052] This utility model's electric bottle opener achieves automatic bottle stopper removal through the transmission of a motor, gearbox, and spiral hook, improving the automation level of bottle opening. At the same time, through the cooperation of a limit sleeve, limit switch sliding plate, and switch contacts, precise control of the motor's operation is achieved, enabling a limit stop function. When the bottle stopper rises to a certain height, the motor automatically cuts off power and stops, avoiding damage to the bottle stopper or the electric bottle opener due to excessive rotation, thus improving the user experience.
[0053] The embodiments described above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of the present utility model. Various modifications and improvements made to the technical solutions of the present utility model by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present utility model should fall within the protection scope defined by the claims of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An electric bottle opener, characterized in that, The system includes a housing (1), a switch assembly (2), a bottle opener sleeve (3), a limit sleeve (7), and a limit switch sliding plate (8). The switch assembly (2) is installed on the side wall of the housing (1). Two switch contacts (10) are fixedly installed inside the housing (1), and the two switch contacts (10) are correspondingly arranged with the switch assembly (2). A motor (5), a gearbox assembly (6), and a spiral hook (4) are installed sequentially from top to bottom inside the housing (1). The bottle opener sleeve (3) is movably fitted inside the housing (1) and outside the spiral hook (4). The gearbox assembly (5) 6) The limiting sleeve (7) is externally connected. The bottle opening sleeve (3) can lift the limiting sleeve (7) after moving upward with the bottle stopper. The limiting sleeve (7) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the limiting switch sliding plate (8). The top end of the limiting switch sliding plate (8) is located between the switch assembly (2) and one of the switch contacts (10). The limiting switch sliding plate (8) is provided with a clearance hole (82). The clearance hole (82) is correspondingly provided with the switch contact (10). A return spring (9) is connected between the limiting switch sliding plate (8) and the switch assembly (2).
2. An electric bottle opener according to claim 1, characterized in that The switch assembly (2) includes a connecting seat (23) and a first button (21) and a second button (22) installed sequentially from bottom to top on the connecting seat (23). The connecting seat (23) is fixedly connected to the outer shell (1). The first button (21) and the second button (22) extend outward from the side wall of the outer shell (1). The top of the limit switch sliding plate (8) is located between the first button (21) and the switch contact (10) located on the lower side. The return spring (9) is connected between the limit switch sliding plate (8) and the connecting seat (23).
3. An electric bottle opener according to claim 2, characterized in that An installation plate is fixedly connected inside the outer casing (1), and the two switch contacts (10) are respectively installed on the installation plate.
4. An electric bottle opener according to claim 3, characterized in that The connecting seat (23) is fixedly connected to a threaded connection end (24) on the side near the mounting plate. A threaded rod is correspondingly provided on the mounting plate, and the threaded connection end (24) is threadedly connected to the threaded rod.
5. An electric bottle opener according to claim 3, characterized in that A first limiting plate (25) is fixedly connected to the side of the connecting seat (23) near the mounting plate. The first limiting plate (25) is located in the lower part of the connecting seat (23). A second limiting plate (81) is fixedly connected to the upper part of the limit switch sliding plate (8) away from the mounting plate. The first limiting plate (25) and the second limiting plate (81) are correspondingly arranged, and the return spring (9) is connected between the first limiting plate (25) and the second limiting plate (81).
6. The electric bottle opener according to claim 1, characterized in that The inner wall of the bottle opener sleeve (3) is provided with a number of clamping ribs (32) arranged in a ring array. Each clamping rib (32) is fixedly connected to a driving block (31) at its top end. The driving block (31) is correspondingly arranged with the bottom wall of the limiting sleeve (7).
7. An electric bottle opener according to claim 6, characterized in that The cross-section of the clamping rib is triangular.
8. The electric bottle opener according to claim 1, characterized in that The limiting sleeve (7) includes a sleeve body (71), a connecting rod (72) and limiting claws (73). The top end of the sleeve body (71) is fixedly connected to the connecting rod (72) and two limiting claws (73). The connecting rod (72) is fixedly connected to the limit switch sliding plate (8). The outer wall of the gearbox assembly (6) is provided with two limiting plates. The limiting claws (73) extend into the corresponding limiting plates and can move up and down relative to the limiting plates.
9. An electric bottle opener according to claim 8, characterized in that The two limiting claws (73) are symmetrically arranged at the top of the sleeve (71).
10. An electric bottle opener according to any one of claims 1-9, characterized in that The outer shell (1) includes a first shell (11) and a second shell (12), wherein the first shell (11) and the second shell (12) are detachably connected.