Milk tea machine material box and milk tea machine
By designing a multi-layered stepped frame structure and an obstacle avoidance structure for the milk tea machine's feed box, the problems of low space utilization and insufficient structural strength were solved, achieving efficient space utilization and stability, expanding applicability, and reducing production costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HUNAN XIANGMING BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-08
AI Technical Summary
Existing milk tea machine ingredient boxes suffer from low space utilization, poor applicability, and insufficient structural strength, leading to high production costs.
Design a milk tea machine feed box, which adopts a multi-layer stepped frame structure, sets a clearance structure to accommodate the discharge pipe connector, enhances the structural strength of the side wall frame, and improves the discharge efficiency through the inclined bottom plate and the material collection trough. Combined with the slot and sealing structure of the box lid, it enhances the sealing and stability.
It improves the utilization rate of the internal space of the milk tea machine, expands the application range of the material box, enhances the structural strength, reduces material waste and production costs, and improves the discharge efficiency and stability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of milk tea machine technology, and in particular to a milk tea machine ingredient box and milk tea machine. Background Technology
[0002] Milk tea machines can replace manual ingredient addition, effectively improving order processing efficiency and standardizing milk tea drinks. Typically, milk tea machines are equipped with ingredient containers to store the materials needed to make milk tea, such as tea, milk, and syrup. These containers also have discharge ports that connect to a discharge pipe, allowing for convenient dispensing of the ingredients.
[0003] Currently, commercially available milk tea machine ingredient containers are typically square in shape. When the container's outlet connects to the milk tea machine's discharge pipe, the connector structure used for this connection occupies a certain amount of external space. This results in wasted space above the connector structure inside the milk tea machine, leading to low space utilization. Furthermore, square containers have the same top and bottom dimensions, typically only suitable for milk tea machines of matching size, resulting in poor applicability. Additionally, square containers have weaker structural strength, making them prone to deformation from heat or pressure, and frequent container replacements increase production costs.
[0004] Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a material box with high space utilization, good applicability, and high structural strength to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a milk tea machine ingredient box, which can improve the internal space utilization of the milk tea machine, and has good applicability and high structural strength.
[0006] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] A milk tea machine ingredient box is used to insert into the feeding compartment of the milk tea machine body. The milk tea machine ingredient box includes: a box body, the box body including a bottom plate and a side wall frame arranged circumferentially around the bottom plate. The side wall frame is a stepped frame with at least two outer stepped surfaces spaced apart along its insertion direction. The outer stepped surfaces are used to overlap the milk tea machine body. A discharge hole is opened on the side wall frame near the bottom plate. The lower end of the milk tea machine ingredient box forms a clearance structure at the discharge hole.
[0008] Optionally, the base plate is inclined within the side wall frame, with the end of the base plate near the discharge hole lower than the end away from the discharge hole.
[0009] Optionally, the bottom plate is provided with a material collection groove at one end near the discharge hole, and the material collection groove is located below the discharge hole.
[0010] Optionally, a first reinforcing structure is provided between the end of the sidewall frame near the bottom plate and the bottom plate.
[0011] Optionally, the sidewall frame is also provided with a handle structure.
[0012] Optionally, the milk tea machine ingredient box also includes a lid, the lid having a slot, and the open end of the side wall frame being able to be inserted into the slot.
[0013] Optionally, a sealing structure is provided between the inner wall of the card slot and the side wall frame.
[0014] Optionally, the lid is also provided with a vent hole, which is used to balance the air pressure inside and outside the milk tea machine's ingredient box.
[0015] Optionally, the lid is also provided with a second reinforcing structure.
[0016] Another objective of this utility model is to provide a milk tea machine that uses the milk tea machine ingredient box described above, and the milk tea machine further includes:
[0017] The main body of the milk tea machine is equipped with a feeding compartment, and the milk tea machine's ingredient box is placed in the feeding compartment.
[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0019] This utility model proposes a milk tea machine ingredient box. By setting the side wall frame as a multi-layered stepped frame structure, it not only improves the structural strength of the milk tea machine ingredient box, but also makes the milk tea machine ingredient box suitable for different sizes of feeding bins, thus increasing the applicability of the milk tea machine ingredient box. By setting an avoidance structure at the discharge hole, the avoidance structure can accommodate the connector structure for connecting the discharge pipe, so that the connector structure does not occupy other space inside the milk tea machine body, thereby improving the space utilization rate inside the milk tea machine.
[0020] The present invention provides a milk tea machine that, by adopting the aforementioned milk tea machine ingredient box, can improve the internal space utilization of the machine body, thereby making the internal structure of the milk tea machine more compact. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the milk tea machine ingredient box provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the milk tea machine ingredient box provided in another embodiment of the present utility model;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the milk tea machine ingredient box body and the lid when separated according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 This is a top view of the milk tea machine ingredient box provided in this embodiment of the utility model;
[0025] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A cross-sectional view along the AA direction;
[0026] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A magnified view of a portion of region B in the middle.
[0027] In the picture:
[0028] 1. Box body; 11. Base plate; 111. Material collection trough; 12. Side wall frame; 121. Material discharge hole; 122. Handle structure; 13. First reinforcing structure;
[0029] 2. Lid; 21. Slot; 22. Sealing structure; 23. Breathing hole; 24. Second reinforcing structure. Detailed Implementation
[0030] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present invention and not intended to limit it. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present invention, not the entire structure.
[0031] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical 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 based on the specific circumstances.
[0032] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0033] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for distinction in description and have no special meaning.
[0034] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment proposes a milk tea machine ingredient box, which is used to insert into the feeding compartment of the milk tea machine body. The milk tea machine ingredient box includes a box body 1, which includes a bottom plate 11 and a side wall frame 12 arranged circumferentially around the bottom plate 11. The side wall frame 12 is a stepped frame with at least two layers of outer stepped surfaces spaced apart along its insertion direction. The outer stepped surfaces are used to overlap the milk tea machine body. The outer stepped surfaces of different layers have different sizes. The outer stepped surfaces of different sizes can overlap the milk tea machine body with feeding compartments of different specifications. A discharge hole 121 is opened on the side wall frame 12 near the bottom plate 11. The lower end of the milk tea machine ingredient box has an avoidance structure at the discharge hole 121.
[0035] By providing a clearance structure at the discharge port 121, a connector structure for connecting the discharge pipe can be accommodated, eliminating the need for the connector structure to occupy other space within the main body of the milk tea machine and improving the utilization rate of the internal space. Furthermore, designing the side wall frame 12 as a multi-layered stepped frame structure not only improves the structural strength of the milk tea machine's ingredient box but also allows for frame structures of different sizes above and below its stepped surfaces, thus enabling it to be used with different sized feeding bins and expanding the applicability of the milk tea machine's ingredient box.
[0036] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5As shown, the sidewall frame 12 is a stepped frame with two outer stepped surfaces spaced apart along its insertion direction. These outer stepped surfaces are the first and second outer stepped surfaces, respectively. The section from the base plate 11 to the first outer stepped surface (excluding the first outer stepped surface) is the first frame section; the section from the first outer stepped surface to the second outer stepped surface (excluding the second outer stepped surface) is the second frame section; and the section from the second outer stepped surface to the opening of the sidewall frame 12 is the third frame section. When the material box is inserted into the feeding compartment of different milk tea machine bodies, if the frame opening in the feeding compartment can accommodate the first frame section but not the second frame section, the first frame section of the material box can be inserted into the feeding compartment and supported on the frame by the first outer stepped surface. If the frame opening can accommodate both the first and second frame sections but not the third frame section, both the first and second frame sections of the material box can be inserted into the feeding compartment and supported on the frame by the second outer stepped surface. Of course, in other embodiments, the number of outer stepped surfaces can be increased as needed, and their positions can also be adjusted.
[0037] Optionally, friction pads can be provided on the end face of the outer stepped surface that contacts the frame. When the outer stepped surface is supported on the frame, the friction pads increase the friction between the outer stepped surface and the frame, making it less likely for the milk tea machine's ingredient box to slide when placed on the frame, thus making it more stable.
[0038] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the clearance structure is formed by an inwardly recessed sidewall frame 12 near the discharge hole 121. Within this recessed structure, an inclined connecting portion is formed between the upper side of the discharge hole 121 and the first outer step surface of the side plate. This inclined connecting portion facilitates downward movement of the material. In other embodiments, the clearance structure can be a clearance groove, clearance hole, or similar structure.
[0039] Furthermore, to prevent material residue from remaining inside box 1, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the bottom plate 11 is inclinedly arranged inside the side wall frame 12, and the end of the bottom plate 11 near the discharge hole 121 is lower than the end away from the discharge hole 121. This arrangement makes the material inside the box 1 tend to move towards the discharge hole 121, which not only facilitates the material to be discharged from the discharge hole 121, but also reduces the amount of residual material in the box 1 and avoids waste.
[0040] Furthermore, such as Figure 5As shown, in this embodiment, the bottom plate 11 is also provided with a material collection trough 111 at one end near the discharge hole 121, and the material collection trough 111 is located below the discharge hole 121. By setting the material collection trough 111, when no material is discharged, the material can be collected at the discharge hole 121, so that when the material is discharged, the discharge pipeline can transport the collected material away more quickly, thereby improving the discharge efficiency.
[0041] When box 1 is full of material, the pressure on box 1 is relatively large. To further improve the deformation resistance of box 1, such as... Figure 2 As shown, a first reinforcing structure 13 is also provided between the end of the side wall frame 12 near the bottom plate 11 and the bottom plate 11. By providing the first reinforcing structure 13, the structural strength of the box body 1 can be further improved, the risk of deformation of the box body 1 when subjected to heat and pressure can be reduced, thereby extending the service life of the milk tea machine's ingredient box.
[0042] Optionally, the first reinforcing structure 13 is a reinforcing rib disposed between the end of the side wall frame 12 near the bottom plate 11 and the bottom plate 11. The reinforcing rib has a simple structure and low cost, and can enhance the structural strength of the box body 1 without incurring high production costs.
[0043] It is understood that in some other embodiments, other reinforcing structures may also be used, such as welding reinforcement between the base plate 11 and the side wall frame 12, which is not limited here.
[0044] To facilitate operators in accessing the milk tea machine's ingredient containers, such as Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, a handle structure 122 is also provided on the side wall frame 12. Optionally, in this embodiment, the handle structure 122 is an L-shaped structure, with one end horizontally fixed on the side wall frame 12 and the other end facing the bottom plate 11. Thus, a handle groove with an opening facing the bottom plate 11 is formed between the handle structure 122 and the side wall frame 12. When the operator picks up the milk tea ingredient box, he only needs to hold the handle groove with both hands to easily lift the milk tea machine ingredient box.
[0045] It is understood that in some other embodiments, the handle structure 122 can also be set in other forms. Of course, an inwardly recessed groove can also be opened on the side wall frame 12 as a handle groove, which can also facilitate the operator to take the milk tea machine material box. There is no limitation here.
[0046] like Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the milk tea machine's ingredient box also includes a lid 2, which sits on the box body 1. Specifically, as... Figure 6As shown, in this embodiment, the lid 2 is provided with a slot 21, and the open end of the side frame 12 can be inserted into the slot 21. By setting the lid 2 to be placed on the box body 1, not only can dust in the air be prevented from entering the box body 1, but also the materials inside the box body 1 can be prevented from spilling out. At the same time, the slot insertion method not only makes the lid 2 more stable, but also prevents the lid 2 from running out from the open end of the box body 1.
[0047] Furthermore, such as Figure 6 As shown, a sealing structure 22 is also provided between the inner wall of the slot 21 and the side frame 12. By providing the sealing structure 22, the sealing performance of the milk tea machine's ingredient box can be further improved, preventing dust in the air from entering the box body 1. At the same time, the sealing structure 22 also makes the connection between the lid 2 and the box body 1 more stable.
[0048] Optionally, the sealing structure 22 is a sealing strip disposed between the inner sidewall of the sidewall frame 12 and one inner sidewall of the slot 21, thereby sealing the gap between the inner sidewall of the sidewall frame 12 and the inner sidewall of the slot 21. Of course, it is understood that in some other embodiments, the sealing structure 22 may also be disposed between the outer sidewall of the sidewall frame 12 and the other inner sidewall of the slot 21, or the sealing structure 22 may be disposed between both the inner and outer sides of the sidewall frame 12 and the inner sidewall of the slot 21, without limitation; it is also understood that the sealing structure 22 may be of other types, such as a sealing ring, without limitation.
[0049] Furthermore, due to the good seal between the lid 2 and the box body 1, when the material inside the box body 1 decreases, the air pressure inside the box body 1 will be lower than the air pressure outside the box body 1. To prevent the box body 1 from deforming due to excessive air pressure difference between the inside and outside of the box body 1, such as... Figure 4 As shown, in this embodiment, a vent 23 is also provided on the lid 2 to balance the air pressure inside and outside the milk tea machine's feed box.
[0050] like Figure 4 As shown, a second reinforcing structure 24 is also provided on the lid 2. By providing the second reinforcing structure 24, the structural strength of the lid 2 can be improved.
[0051] Optionally, the second reinforcing structure 24 is a reinforcing protrusion provided on the lid 2, which prevents the lid 2 from deforming when heated or subjected to pressure. Of course, it is understood that in some other embodiments, other forms of reinforcing structures may also be provided, such as designing the lid surface of the lid 2 as a curved structure, which is not limited here.
[0052] The milk tea machine ingredient box provided by this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:
[0053] (1) By setting an avoidance structure at the discharge point, the joint structure does not need to occupy other space inside the main body of the milk tea machine, thus improving the utilization rate of the internal space of the main body of the milk tea machine.
[0054] (2) By setting the side wall frame 12 as a stepped frame with multiple external stepped surfaces, the structural strength and applicability of the box 1 are improved.
[0055] (3) By setting the bottom plate 11 at an angle inside the side wall frame 12 and setting the material collection trough 111 below the discharge hole 121, it is convenient to discharge materials while avoiding material waste.
[0056] (4) By setting a first reinforcing structure 13 between the side wall frame 12 and the bottom plate 11 at one end near the bottom plate 11, the structural strength of the box body 1 is further improved;
[0057] (5) By setting a handle structure 122 on the box body 1, it is easy for operators to pick up and take the material box;
[0058] (6) By designing a slot-type limiting mechanism between the box body 1 and the box lid 2, the material can be sealed very well;
[0059] (7) By setting a sealing structure 22 between the box body 1 and the box cover 2, the sealing performance of the box is further improved; and a vent 23 is opened on the box cover 2 to ensure sealing while avoiding deformation of the box.
[0060] (8) By setting a second reinforcing structure 24 on the lid 2, the structural strength of the lid is improved.
[0061] This utility model also proposes a milk tea machine, which includes a main body and the aforementioned milk tea ingredient container. The main body has an ingredient storage compartment, which is a square box structure. Inside the compartment, a frame formed by multiple perpendicular rods is arranged, on which the milk tea ingredient container can be placed. By using this ingredient container, the milk tea machine can improve the internal space utilization, thus making its internal structure more compact. The specific structure of the main body is prior art and will not be described in detail here.
[0062] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.
Claims
1. A milk tea machine ingredient box, characterized in that, The milk tea machine's feed box, which is used to insert into the feed compartment of the main body of the milk tea machine, includes: The box body (1) includes a base plate (11) and a side wall frame (12) arranged circumferentially around the base plate (11). The side wall frame (12) is a stepped frame with at least two outer stepped surfaces spaced apart along its insertion direction. The outer stepped surfaces are used to overlap the main body of the milk tea machine. A discharge hole (121) is opened on the side wall frame (12) near the base plate (11). The lower end of the milk tea machine's material box forms an avoidance structure at the discharge hole (121).
2. The milk tea machine ingredient box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom plate (11) is inclinedly disposed within the side wall frame (12), and the end of the bottom plate (11) near the discharge hole (121) is lower than the end away from the discharge hole (121).
3. The milk tea machine ingredient box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom plate (11) is provided with a material collection groove (111) at one end near the discharge hole (121), and the material collection groove (111) is located below the discharge hole (121).
4. The milk tea machine ingredient box according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first reinforcing structure (13) is provided between the end of the side wall frame (12) near the bottom plate (11) and the bottom plate (11).
5. The milk tea machine ingredient box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side wall frame (12) is also provided with a handle structure (122).
6. The milk tea machine ingredient box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The milk tea machine's ingredient box also includes a lid (2), on which a slot (21) is provided, and the open end of the side wall frame (12) can be inserted into the slot (21).
7. The milk tea machine ingredient box according to claim 6, characterized in that, A sealing structure (22) is provided between the inner wall of the slot (21) and the side wall frame (12).
8. The milk tea machine ingredient box according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lid (2) is also provided with a vent (23), which is used to balance the air pressure inside and outside the milk tea machine container.
9. The milk tea machine ingredient box according to claim 6, characterized in that, The lid (2) is also provided with a second reinforcing structure (24).
10. A milk tea machine, characterized in that, The invention includes a milk tea machine body and a milk tea machine ingredient box as described in any one of claims 1-9, wherein the milk tea machine body is provided with an ingredient dispensing compartment, and the milk tea machine ingredient box is placed in the ingredient dispensing compartment.