Filter assembly for milk warmer or milk shaking device, milk warmer and milk shaking device

Abstract

The utility model relates to a milk warmer and a milk shaking device, in particular to a filter assembly for the milk warmer or the milk shaking device, the milk warmer and the milk shaking device, and aims to solve the problem that airflow for heating a milk bottle in the prior art contains dust. In order to achieve the purpose, the filtering assembly for the milk warmer or the milk shaking device comprises a shell and a filtering piece, a first air inlet hole is formed in the shell, the filtering piece is detachably arranged outside the first air inlet hole, and the filtering piece covers the first air inlet hole. According to the utility model, the shell is provided with the first air inlet hole, and the first air inlet hole is covered with the detachable filtering piece, so that dust in airflow entering the equipment can be effectively filtered, and the air cleanliness is obviously improved, thereby preventing the dust from polluting milk liquid in the heating or shaking process, and ensuring the sanitation and safety of the milk liquid. Meanwhile, the filter part is detachable, so that a user can replace or clean the filter part regularly, the service life of the equipment is prolonged, and the use convenience and maintainability are improved. The overall structure is simple, and installation and operation are convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to bottle warmers and bottle shakers, specifically providing a filter component for a bottle warmer or bottle shaker, a bottle warmer, and a bottle shaker. Background Technology

[0002] In existing technologies, bottle warmers and shakers are typically equipped with heating functions to regulate the temperature of the bottle and the liquid inside. These devices usually generate a hot airflow through an internal heating element and guide this airflow to the outer surface of the bottle, thereby heating the liquid inside. While this heating method meets the need for rapid heating, it still has some significant technical drawbacks. In particular, the hot airflow may carry dust, suspended particles, and other impurities from the air during transmission. These impurities easily adhere to the outer surface of the bottle during heating, especially at the nipple. Considering that the nipple is the part that infants directly suck on, if dust particles remain on its surface, it can easily become a breeding ground for bacteria, posing a risk of bacterial transmission or cross-infection. This not only poses a potential threat to the health of infants but also reduces the hygiene and safety of the product during actual use. Therefore, how to improve heating efficiency while effectively preventing dust particles in the hot airflow from contaminating the bottle, especially the nipple, has become a problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need in the field for a filter assembly for a bottle warmer or a bottle shaker, as well as a bottle warmer and a bottle shaker, to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned technical problem, namely, to solve the problem of dust in the airflow of existing heated baby bottles.

[0005] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a filter assembly for a bottle warmer or a bottle shaker. The filter assembly includes a housing and a filter element. The housing is provided with a first air inlet. The filter element is detachably disposed at the first air inlet and is used to filter the gas flowing through the first air inlet.

[0006] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned filter assembly, a receiving groove is provided on the outer wall of the housing, and the filter element is disposed in the receiving groove.

[0007] In a specific embodiment of the above-described filter assembly, the filter assembly further includes a snap-fit ​​member that snaps into the receiving groove, thereby closing the receiving groove and allowing the filter assembly to be detachably disposed in the receiving groove.

[0008] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned filter component, the snap-fit ​​component is plate-shaped, with a protrusion on one side and a spring sheet on the other side, and a protrusion on the spring sheet.

[0009] The outer casing is provided with a first slot and a second slot. The protrusion can extend into the first slot, and the protrusion can extend into the second slot, so that the snap-fit ​​member closes the receiving groove.

[0010] The spring can be elastically deformed, allowing the protrusion to extend into or disengage from the second slot, so that the snap-fit ​​can connect to or detach from the housing.

[0011] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned filter assembly, the snap-fit ​​component is provided with a second air inlet. When the snap-fit ​​component closes the receiving groove, the second air inlet can connect the outside of the outer shell and the receiving groove.

[0012] In a specific embodiment of the above-described filter assembly, the filter assembly further includes a connector that connects the filter element and the housing, so that the filter element can be detachably connected to the housing.

[0013] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned filter assembly, the connector is a screw, the filter assembly includes a connecting part, the connecting part is provided with a through hole, the outer shell is provided with a threaded hole, the screw passes through the through hole, and the screw is screwed into the threaded hole.

[0014] In a specific embodiment of the above-mentioned filter assembly, the filter element is one of sponge, HEPA filter, non-woven fabric, and carbon mesh.

[0015] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a bottle warmer, which includes the aforementioned filter assembly, and the receiving slot is disposed at the bottom of the outer shell of the bottle warmer.

[0016] In a third aspect, the present invention provides a milk shaker, which includes the aforementioned filter assembly, and the receiving groove is disposed at the bottom of the outer shell of the milk shaker.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, this utility model provides a first air inlet on the outer shell and covers the first air inlet with a removable filter, which can effectively filter dust in the airflow entering the equipment, significantly improving air cleanliness and thus preventing dust contamination of the milk during heating or shaking, ensuring the hygiene and safety of the milk. At the same time, the removable filter design facilitates regular replacement or cleaning by the user, extending the service life of the equipment and improving ease of use and maintenance. The overall structure is simple, and installation and operation are convenient.

[0018] Furthermore, by setting a receiving groove on the outer wall of the housing to house the filter element, and using snap-fit ​​or connectors to achieve detachable fixation, the connection between the filter element and the housing is not only more secure, improving the continuity and reliability of the airflow filtration effect, but also makes it convenient for users to disassemble, clean or replace, improving ease of use and maintainability of the equipment.

[0019] Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​connector can effectively seal the receiving slot, allowing the filter element to be detachably installed in the receiving slot, facilitating subsequent cleaning, replacement, and maintenance, and improving ease of use and overall maintainability of the equipment.

[0020] Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​component adopts a plate-like structure, and achieves reliable snap-fit ​​fixation through the protrusion on one side and the first slot, and the protrusion on the spring piece on the other side and the second slot. It is easy to operate, and no tools are required for installation and disassembly, which can greatly improve assembly efficiency and user experience.

[0021] Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​component is equipped with a second air inlet, which ensures the flow of external air to the inside of the receiving groove while sealing it. This helps maintain the normal ventilation function of the filter assembly and further improves the stability and reliability of the device operation.

[0022] Furthermore, the receiving tank is located at the bottom of the casing, which effectively prevents external dust and impurities from falling directly into the tank, thereby extending the service life of the filter elements and improving the overall stability and reliability of the equipment. In addition, this bottom-mounted design facilitates maintenance or filter replacement, reducing cleaning frequency, lowering maintenance costs, and further enhancing the ease of use and user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The preferred embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the bottle warmer provided by this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal upper structure of the bottle warmer provided by this utility model, with the upper outer shell hidden in the diagram;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal cross-sectional structure of the bottle warmer provided by this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal bottom structure of the bottle warmer provided by this utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the external bottom structure of the bottle warmer provided by this utility model;

[0029] Figure 6This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the filter element and the air duct in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the filter element and the air duct in Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0031] List of reference numerals in the attached diagram:

[0032] 1. Outer shell; 11. First air inlet; 12. Receiving groove; 13. First slot; 14. Second slot; 15. Threaded hole; 16. Bracket;

[0033] 2. Filter element; 21. Connecting part; 22. Through hole;

[0034] 3. Snap-fit ​​component; 31. Protrusion; 32. Spring clip; 33. Protrusion; 34. Second air inlet;

[0035] 4. Connectors;

[0036] 5. Air duct; 6. Fixing component; 61. Receiving cavity; 62. Opening; 7. Fan; 8. Heating component. Detailed Implementation

[0037] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. Those skilled in the art should understand that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0038] It should be noted that in the description of this utility model, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," which indicate directional or positional relationships, are based on the directional or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. These are merely for ease of description and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on 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.

[0039] Furthermore, it should be noted that, in the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "setting," and "connection" 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, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or a connection within 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] To address the problem of dust in the airflow of existing heated baby bottles, this embodiment discloses a bottle warmer. The bottle warmer includes a filter assembly for supplying hot air to the bottle to heat the milk inside.

[0041] Regarding the filter component, it should be noted that although the filter component in this embodiment is used for a bottle warmer, this arrangement is not a limitation of the present invention. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art can use other arrangements in other embodiments. For example, this filter component can also be applied to a bottle shaker with a heating function, or to containers holding rice cereal, soy milk, or other liquids. Such modifications do not depart from the basic principles of the present invention and therefore fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0042] The filter assembly includes a housing, filter elements, air ducts, and fixtures.

[0043] Reference Figure 1 The outer shell 1 is specifically the outer shell 1 of a bottle warmer. The structure of the outer shell 1 in this embodiment is the same as that of the outer shell 1 of a bottle warmer in the prior art, and its specific structure will not be described in detail here. (Refer to...) Figure 2 and Figure 3 The outer wall of the outer casing 1 is provided with a first air inlet 11, through which external air flows into the interior of the outer casing 1. Further, a receiving groove 12 is provided on the outer wall of the outer casing 1, for accommodating the filter element 2. The first air inlet 11 is specifically located on the inner wall of the receiving groove 12. Specifically, the receiving groove 12 is located at the bottom of the outer casing 1. Even further, a support 16 is provided at the bottom of the outer casing 1, for supporting the outer casing 1, so that a gap is formed between the bottom of the outer casing 1 and the contact surface of the support 16, through which external air can flow into the first air inlet 11.

[0044] Regarding the receiving groove 12, it should be noted that although the receiving groove 12 in this embodiment is disposed at the bottom of the outer shell 1, this arrangement is not a limitation of the present invention. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, those skilled in the art can use other arrangements in other embodiments. For example, the receiving groove 12 can also be disposed at the top, side or other position of the outer shell 1. This does not depart from the basic principle of the present invention and therefore will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0045] Reference Figure 4The filter element 2 is made of one or more of the following materials: sponge, HEPA filter, non-woven fabric, carbon mesh, or other functional materials capable of effectively adsorbing and purifying odors and particulate matter in the air. The filter element 2 is positioned at the first air inlet 11 to filter the gas flowing through it. Specifically, the filter element 2 covers the first air inlet 11; furthermore, when the outer casing 1 has multiple first air inlets 11, the filter element 2 covers all of them. This arrangement ensures that all air entering the outer casing 1 is filtered by the filter element 2, effectively removing dust, impurities, and odor molecules. On one hand, this effectively prevents dust particles from entering the outer casing 1 with the airflow, avoiding contamination of the bottle surface and improving overall hygiene and safety; on the other hand, it further purifies the air odor, improves the working environment of the equipment, and enhances the user experience.

[0046] The filter element 2 is detachably connected to the housing 1. This detachable connection structure allows users to easily disassemble, replace, or clean the filter element 2 as needed after a period of use, thus ensuring the continuity of the filtration effect and the overall stability of the equipment operation. This design not only improves the ease of maintenance of the filter element 2 and extends the service life of the device, but also enhances the working efficiency of the air filtration system, preventing problems such as decreased heating efficiency or bottle contamination caused by aging or clogging of the filter element 2, further strengthening the reliability of the equipment and the user experience.

[0047] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 In this embodiment, the filter element 2 is disposed in the receiving groove 12. The filter assembly also includes a snap-fit ​​element 3, which is plate-shaped. A protrusion 31 is provided on one side of the snap-fit ​​element 3, and a spring piece 32 is provided on the other side. The spring piece 32 is U-shaped and can elastically deform. A protrusion 33 is provided on the outer wall of the spring piece 32. A first slot 13 and a second slot 14 are provided on the inner wall of the receiving groove 12. The protrusion 31 can extend into the first slot 13, and the protrusion 33 can extend into the second slot 14, so that the snap-fit ​​element 3 is snapped onto the outer shell 1. The spring piece 32 elastically deforms so that the protrusion 33 can extend into or disengage from the second slot 14, thereby allowing the snap-fit ​​element 3 to snap onto or disengage from the outer shell 1. When the snap-fit ​​element 3 is snapped onto the outer shell 1, it can close the receiving groove 12, so that the filter element 2 is fixedly disposed within the receiving groove 12. When the filter element 2 needs to be replaced, the snap-fit ​​part 3 can be disassembled to remove the filter element 2 from or insert it into the receiving cavity 61. Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​part 3 is provided with a third vent hole, through which external air can enter the receiving groove 12.

[0048] Reference Figure 6In another embodiment, the filter element 2 includes a connecting portion 21. The filter assembly also includes a connector 4 that connects the connecting portion 21 and the housing 1, so that the filter element 2 is detachably connected to the housing 1. Specifically, the connector 4 is a screw, the connecting portion 21 has a through hole 22, and the housing 1 has a threaded hole 15. The screw passes through the through hole 22 and is screwed into the threaded hole 15, so that the filter element 2 is connected to the housing 1.

[0049] Reference Figure 7 The outer casing 1 also includes an air duct 5 and a fixing member 6. The fixing member 6 has a receiving cavity 61 for accommodating the baby bottle. Furthermore, the fixing member 6 has an opening 62 on its surface, which connects to the receiving cavity 61, allowing the user to place the baby bottle into or remove it from the cavity. One end of the air duct 5 has a second air inlet 34, and the other end connects to the receiving cavity 61, with the second air inlet 34 connecting to a first air inlet 11. External air flows sequentially through the first air inlet 11, the second air inlet 34, the air duct 5, and the receiving cavity 61. Furthermore, a fan 7 is installed within the air duct 5, driving air to flow along the aforementioned air duct. Furthermore, a heating element 8 is also installed within the air duct 5, heating the air within the air duct 5 so that the hot air contacts the baby bottle in the receiving cavity 61, thereby heating the baby bottle.

[0050] The working principle of this filter assembly is as follows: the fan 7 drives external air to flow sequentially through the first air inlet 11, the second air inlet 34, the air duct 5, and the receiving cavity 61. The heating element 8 heats the air in the air duct 5, so that the hot air enters the receiving cavity 61 and heats the baby bottle in the receiving cavity 61. The filter element 2 filters the air entering the first air inlet 11, removing impurities and odors from the air.

[0051] The technical solution of this utility model has been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the protection scope of this utility model is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of this utility model, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A filter assembly for a bottle warmer or bottle shaker, characterized in that, It includes a housing (1) and a filter element (2). The housing (1) is provided with a first air inlet (11). The filter element (2) is detachably disposed at the first air inlet (11). The filter element (2) is used to filter the gas flowing through the first air inlet (11).

2. The filter assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the outer shell (1) is provided with a receiving groove (12), and the filter element (2) is disposed in the receiving groove (12).

3. The filter assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The filter assembly further includes a snap-fit ​​member (3), which snaps into the receiving groove (12) to close the receiving groove (12) so that the filter element (2) can be detachably disposed in the receiving groove (12).

4. The filter assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​component (3) is plate-shaped. One side of the snap-fit ​​component (3) is provided with a protrusion (31) and the other side is provided with a spring piece (32). The spring piece (32) is provided with a protrusion (33). The outer shell (1) is provided with a first slot (13) and a second slot (14). The protrusion (31) can extend into the first slot (13), and the protrusion (33) can extend into the second slot (14) so ​​that the snap-fit ​​member (3) closes the receiving groove (12). The spring (32) can be elastically deformed so that the protrusion (33) extends into or disengages from the second slot (14) so ​​that the snap-fit ​​(3) connects to or disengages from the outer shell (1).

5. The filter assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​component (3) is provided with a second air inlet (34). When the snap-fit ​​component (3) closes the receiving groove (12), the second air inlet (34) can connect the outside of the outer shell (1) and the receiving groove (12).

6. The filter assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The filter assembly further includes a connector (4) that connects the filter element (2) and the housing (1) so that the filter element (2) is detachably connected to the housing (1).

7. The filter assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that, The connector (4) is a screw, the filter element (2) includes a connecting part (21), the connecting part (21) is provided with a through hole (22), the outer shell (1) is provided with a threaded hole (15), the screw passes through the through hole (22), and the screw is screwed into the threaded hole (15).

8. The filter assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, The filter element (2) is one of sponge, HEPA, non-woven fabric, or carbon mesh.

9. A bottle warmer, characterized in that, Includes the filter assembly as described in any one of claims 2-8, wherein the receiving groove (12) is disposed at the bottom of the outer shell (1) of the bottle warmer.

10. A breast shaker, characterized in that, Includes the filter assembly as described in any one of claims 2-8, wherein the receiving groove (12) is disposed at the bottom of the housing (1) of the milk shaker.

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