A coffee machine water tank structure

Abstract

This utility model discloses a water tank structure for a coffee machine, including a coffee machine main unit and a water receiving base. The water receiving base is provided with a water tank. A recessed hole is provided on the rear side wall of the coffee machine main unit. Sliding grooves are provided on the two opposite side walls of the top of the water tank. A sliding insert plate is slidably arranged in the sliding groove. One end of the sliding insert plate is provided with a clamping block that can be inserted into the recessed hole. Fixed shafts are connected to the side walls of the two sliding insert plates. A movable handle is rotatably connected to the two fixed shafts. The movable handle can pull the sliding insert plate to move through the fixed shafts. With this utility model, users can easily install the water tank onto or remove it from the coffee machine main unit. This design simplifies the operation steps. The movable handle allows users to control the movement of the sliding insert plate with a simple pulling action, so that the clamping block can be inserted into or pulled out of the recessed hole, thereby realizing the quick installation and removal of the water tank.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of coffee machine technology, specifically to a coffee machine water tank structure. Background Technology

[0002] A coffee machine is a device used to make coffee, typically consisting of a water tank, a water heater, and a nozzle. Depending on the type, coffee machines can make different kinds of coffee, such as drip coffee, espresso, and Americano.

[0003] Currently, many existing coffee machines use a separate water tank design. This separate water tank requires a locking mechanism for fixation or is simply placed in place. For example, Chinese patent CN221533509U discloses a coffee machine water tank structure, including a coffee machine main unit and a plug plate. The plug plate is fixedly connected to the rear wall of the coffee machine main unit, and a water inlet pipe is fixedly connected to the top rear surface of the main unit. This invention, through the arrangement of a round tube, a movable shell, a spring, a vertical tube, a filter element, and a water inlet pipe, allows the water inlet pipe to push the vertical tube during use. The vertical tube then drives the movable tube, causing the second through hole on the movable tube to be concentrically aligned with the first through hole on the round shell. This invention's water tank has the advantages of filtration and good stability; however, its installation and fixation method, using a slot and plug plate connection, while stable, is not easy to install. It requires lifting the water tank above the plug plate and then inserting the plug plate into the slot, making installation relatively laborious. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to solve the problems existing in the above-mentioned background art.

[0005] This utility model achieves the above-mentioned objective through the following technical solution: It provides a coffee machine water tank structure, including a coffee machine main unit and a water receiving base. A water tank is disposed on the water receiving base. A recessed hole is provided on the rear side wall of the coffee machine main unit. Sliding grooves are provided on two opposite side walls of the top of the water tank. A sliding insert plate is slidably disposed within the sliding groove. One end of the sliding insert plate is provided with a clamping block that can be inserted into the recessed hole. Fixed shafts are connected to the side walls of the two sliding insert plates. A movable handle is rotatably connected to the two fixed shafts. The movable handle can pull the sliding insert plate to move through the fixed shafts. When the sliding insert plate moves to the end of the groove, the movable handle is exactly located in the middle position of the top of the water tank.

[0006] Furthermore, limiting parts are provided on both ends of the slide groove, and the limiting parts limit the sliding of the sliding plate.

[0007] Furthermore, the outer wall of the water tank is provided with a placement surface for receiving the movable handle, and a notch is provided at the placement surface located on the back of the water tank.

[0008] Furthermore, the top surface of the water receiving base is provided with a water inlet connector, which is inserted into the bottom of the water tank to receive water.

[0009] Furthermore, the outer side of the water receiving base is provided with a stepped surface, and the bottom of the water tank is provided with a boss that matches the stepped surface.

[0010] Furthermore, the water tank is equipped with a water tank cover.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0012] 1. Users can easily install or remove the water tank from the coffee machine main unit. This design simplifies the operation steps. The movable handle allows users to control the movement of the sliding plate with a simple pulling action, so that the insert block can be inserted into or pulled out of the recess, thereby achieving quick installation and removal of the water tank.

[0013] 2. The limiting part design in the slide groove can effectively prevent the sliding plate from accidentally sliding out during use; the design of the insertion block into the concave hole further enhances the fixing effect of the water tank, avoiding the risk of the water tank becoming loose or falling off during the operation of the coffee machine.

[0014] 3. When the sliding plate moves to the end away from the main unit of the coffee machine in the slide, the movable handle is located in the middle of the water tank. When the water tank is being filled and installed, the movable handle located in the middle of the water tank can balance the water tank and prevent the water tank from tilting. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the coffee machine main unit and water tank in this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is an exploded view of the water tank in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram showing the movable handle located in the middle of the water tank in this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1-Coffee machine main unit, 2-Water inlet base, 3-Water tank, 4-Recessed hole, 5-Slide groove, 6-Sliding insert plate, 7-Securing block, 8-Fixed shaft, 9-Modible handle, 10-Placement surface, 11-Recess, 12-Water inlet connector, 13-Stepped surface, 14-Water tank cover, 21-Protrusion, 51-Limiting part. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0022] Combination Figures 1 to 4 The coffee machine water tank structure shown includes a coffee machine main unit 1 and a water receiving base 2. A water tank 3 is provided on the water receiving base 2. A recessed hole 4 is provided on the rear side wall of the coffee machine main unit 1. A sliding groove 5 is provided on two opposite side walls of the top of the water tank 3. A sliding insert plate 6 is slidably provided in the sliding groove 5. One end of the sliding insert plate 6 is provided with a clamping block 7 that can be inserted into the recessed hole 4. A fixed shaft 8 is connected to the side wall of the two sliding insert plates 6. A movable handle 9 is rotatably connected to the two fixed shafts 8. The movable handle 9 can pull the sliding insert plate 6 to move through the fixed shaft 8. When the sliding insert plate 6 moves to the end of the groove 5, the movable handle 9 is exactly in the middle position of the top of the water tank 3.

[0023] Among them, such as Figure 3 As shown, limiting parts 51 are provided on both ends of the slide groove 5. The limiting parts 51 limit the sliding of the sliding insert 6, so that it always slides in the slide groove 5, thereby effectively preventing the sliding insert 6 from accidentally sliding out during use.

[0024] like Figure 1-3As shown, the outer wall of the water tank 3 is provided with a placement surface 10 for accommodating the movable handle 9, and a notch 11 is provided at the placement surface 10 located on the back of the water tank 3. After water is added to the water tank 3 and it is installed on the coffee machine main unit 1, the movable handle 9 is rotated so that its side is attached to the placement surface 10. Then the movable handle 9 can be pushed to drive the insertion block 7 at one end of the sliding insert 6 into the recess 4. Then the movable handle 9 is stored on the placement surface 10, thus completing the installation of the water tank 3. When it is necessary to disassemble the water tank 3 to add water, the movable handle 9 can be pulled outward through the notch 11 to pull the insertion block 7 out of the recess 4.

[0025] like Figure 2-3 As shown, the top surface of the water receiving base 2 is provided with a water inlet connector 12, which is inserted into the bottom of the water tank 3 to collect water. The outer side of the water receiving base 2 is provided with a stepped surface 13, and the bottom of the water tank 3 is provided with a protrusion 21 that matches the stepped surface 13. When installing the water tank 3, the stepped surface 13 can help the water tank 3 to complete the docking at the bottom position more smoothly, thereby assisting the insertion and connection between the water tank 3 and the water inlet connector 12, so that the coffee machine can normally draw water from the water tank 3. When the water tank 3 is removed from the water receiving base 2, the connection between the water inlet connector 12 and the water tank 3 will be broken, but due to the existence of the sealing structure, the water in the water tank 3 will not leak from the connection. This connection method and sealing structure are existing technologies and will not be described in detail here. The water tank 3 is provided with a water tank cover 14.

[0026] Working principle: During use, when the water tank 3 is low on water, the movable handle 9 is pulled outward through the recess 11, causing the sliding plate 6 to pull the locking block 7 out of the recess 4. Then, the movable handle 9 is rotated upward, lifting the water tank 3 from the water receiving base 2 for water filling. After water filling is complete, pulling the movable handle 9 moves the sliding plate 6 to one end of the slide groove 5, as shown. Figure 4 As shown, move the movable handle 9 to the middle position of the water tank 3, and then use the movable handle 9 to lift the water tank 3. Under the gravity of the water in the water tank 3, the water tank 3 can maintain its balance. Then, the stepped surface 13 can help the water tank 3 to connect more smoothly at the bottom position, thereby assisting the water tank 3 to the water inlet connector 12 for insertion. Finally, rotate the movable handle 9 and let its side stick to the placement surface 10. Then, push the movable handle 9 to drive the insertion block 7 at one end of the sliding insert plate 6 into the recessed hole 4. Then, put the movable handle 9 back on the placement surface 10, thus completing the installation of the water tank 3.

[0027] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0028] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A coffee machine water tank structure, comprising a coffee machine main machine (1) and a water receiving seat (2), a water tank (3) is arranged on the water receiving seat (2), characterized in that: The coffee machine main unit (1) has a recessed hole (4) on its rear side wall. The water tank (3) has two opposite side walls on its top, each with a sliding groove (5). A sliding insert plate (6) is slidably installed in the sliding groove (5). One end of the sliding insert plate (6) is provided with a clamping block (7) that can be inserted into the recessed hole (4). Fixed shafts (8) are connected to the side walls of the two sliding insert plates (6). A movable handle (9) is rotatably connected to the two fixed shafts (8). The movable handle (9) can pull the sliding insert plate (6) to move through the fixed shaft (8). When the sliding insert plate (6) moves to the end of the groove (5), the movable handle (9) is exactly in the middle position of the top of the water tank (3).

2. The coffee machine water tank structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both ends of the slide groove (5) are provided with limiting parts (51), which limit the sliding of the sliding plate (6).

3. The coffee machine water tank structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer wall of the water tank (3) is provided with a placement surface (10) for storing the movable handle (9), and a notch (11) is provided at the placement surface (10) located on the back of the water tank (3).

4. The coffee machine water tank structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top surface of the water receiving base (2) is provided with a water inlet connector (12), which is inserted into the bottom of the water tank (3) to receive water.

5. The coffee machine water tank structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The water receiving base (2) has a stepped surface (13) on its outer side, and the bottom of the water tank (3) has a boss (21) that matches the stepped surface (13).

6. The coffee machine water tank structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The water tank (3) is provided with a water tank cover (14).

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