A tea bar machine refrigerator

Abstract

The utility model discloses a tea bar machine refrigerator adopts upper and lower split structure, including upper tea bar machine area and lower refrigeration area. The upper tea bar machine area is equipped with water supply and water taking unit, upper storage unit and drying and sterilization unit, and wherein the water supply and water taking unit includes water storage tank, quick heating module and water outlet nozzle, and water can be heated quickly, the drying and sterilization unit adopts UV sterilization and hot air drying double technology, and the health of tea set is ensured. The lower refrigeration area is equipped with direct cooling type refrigerating system and temperature adjustable control module, and is used for food preservation. The utility model realizes tea bar, sterilization and drying and refrigeration integration through function integration, saves space and is energy -conserving and efficient, and is applicable to family and office scene.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of household appliance technology, and in particular to a tea bar refrigerator. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional tea bar machines typically employ a split design, with the upper section housing the heating module and water outlet for boiling water and brewing tea, while the lower section provides open storage space, primarily for storing water containers. Traditional refrigerators, on the other hand, are mainly used for refrigerating and preserving food, offering limited functionality and making them unsuitable for integration with other household appliances (such as tea bar machines). This leads to the following drawbacks in existing technology:

[0003] Limited functionality: Traditional tea bar machines mostly only have the functions of boiling water and brewing tea. They lack the ability to disinfect teaware and preserve the freshness of tea and beverages. The cleaning and drying of teaware mostly rely on manual or natural air drying, resulting in a high rate of bacterial and viral residues, and mold is more likely to grow, especially in humid environments.

[0004] Low functional integration: Traditional tea bar machines only heat water and provide drinking functions, while traditional refrigerators only have refrigeration functions. They cannot work together with tea bar machines and do not form a complete tea set usage-storage-drying-sterilization-refrigeration chain. Users still need to frequently switch between different devices.

[0005] Hygiene risks: The water tanks of traditional tea bar machines are exposed and easily contaminated.

[0006] Low space utilization: Traditional tea bar machines and refrigerators are usually independent devices that take up a lot of space and cannot meet the needs of small apartments or families with limited space.

[0007] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention integrates a refrigerator refrigeration system, an ultraviolet sterilization module, and a drying device, enabling coordinated operation of tea preparation and food refrigeration. This design not only solves the problems of limited functionality and hygiene concerns associated with traditional products but also significantly improves space utilization and user experience. Utility Model Content

[0008] The purpose of this section is to outline some aspects of embodiments of the present invention and to briefly describe some preferred embodiments. Simplifications or omissions may be made in this section, as well as in the abstract and title of this application, to avoid obscuring the purpose of these documents; however, such simplifications or omissions should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

[0009] Therefore, in order to solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a tea bar refrigerator, which adopts an upper and lower split structure, mainly including an upper tea bar area and a lower refrigeration area;

[0010] The upper tea bar area includes a water supply and dispensing unit, an upper storage unit, and a drying and sterilization unit.

[0011] The water supply and intake unit includes a water storage tank arranged in the upper tea bar area. The water storage tank is connected to a rapid heating module through pipes and a water pump. The rapid heating module is connected to a water outlet through pipes. The water outlet is arranged in the water intake area.

[0012] The upper storage unit includes a shelf, which is arranged on one side of the water storage tank and is used to place items.

[0013] The drying and sterilization unit is arranged on one side of the shelf. The drying and sterilization unit includes a UV sterilization module and a hot air dryer. The working ends of the UV sterilization module and the hot air dryer are both arranged facing the shelf. They are used to sterilize and dry the items placed on the shelf, respectively, to achieve drying-UV dual sterilization and improve the hygiene level.

[0014] The lower refrigerated area includes a refrigeration and control unit and a lower storage unit;

[0015] The refrigeration module adopts a direct-cooling refrigeration system, which includes a refrigeration circuit consisting of a compressor, a condenser, a capillary tube, and an evaporator. The compressor is located in the compressor compartment at the bottom of the lower refrigeration area, the condenser is located in the side pipes on both sides of the lower refrigeration area, and the evaporator is attached to the inner wall of the refrigeration area.

[0016] The refrigerator control module includes button stickers, a main control board, and a light cover. The main control board is independently arranged at the top of the lower refrigeration area and is used to regulate the working status of the refrigeration module to maintain the temperature of the refrigeration area.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment of the tea bar refrigerator of this utility model, the upper tea bar area is mainly composed of a hollow top cover and an upper cabinet that are connected vertically. An upper door is hinged to one side of the upper cabinet. The water intake area is arranged on the upper door, the drying and sterilization unit is arranged in the upper cabinet, and the side of the hollow top cover is provided with an exhaust window for discharging hot and humid air from the upper cabinet.

[0018] As a preferred embodiment of the tea bar refrigerator of this utility model, the UV sterilization module adopts an ultraviolet lamp group, and the hot air dryer is arranged below the UV sterilization module for drying and sterilizing items including teaware and cups on the shelf.

[0019] As a preferred embodiment of the tea bar refrigerator of this utility model, a display and control area is also arranged on the outer shell of the upper tea bar area above the water dispensing area. The display and control area integrates temperature display, function selection, and status indication functions.

[0020] As a preferred embodiment of the tea bar refrigerator of this utility model, the lower storage unit includes shelves and racks for placing refrigerated items. The shelves are arranged inside the refrigerator door, and the racks are arranged in the inner cavity of the refrigerator.

[0021] As a preferred embodiment of the tea bar refrigerator of this utility model, the following features: multiple sets of shelves are provided, arranged at intervals from top to bottom on the refrigerator door; multiple sets of shelves are provided, arranged at intervals from top to bottom in the interior cavity of the refrigerator; the shelves and shelves are used for refrigerating and storing items including tea and food.

[0022] As a preferred embodiment of the tea bar refrigerator of this utility model, the refrigeration module adopts a direct cooling refrigeration system, which includes a refrigeration circuit composed of an evaporator, a condenser, a compressor and a capillary tube, and the evaporator is attached to the inner wall of the refrigeration area.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment of the tea bar refrigerator of this utility model, the refrigerator control module is physically isolated from the control system of the upper tea bar area, thereby realizing independent control of the upper and lower areas of the device.

[0024] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0025] 1. This utility model integrates a tea bar machine, drying, UV sterilization, and refrigeration functions into one through modular integrated design, meeting the diverse usage needs of users in different scenarios. Specifically, the tea bar machine and refrigeration function in this solution work together, allowing users to sterilize teaware or refrigerate tea leaves while brewing tea, thus improving efficiency. The drying-UV dual sterilization system significantly improves the hygiene level of teaware and items, solving the problem of traditional tea bar machines lacking sterilization functions.

[0026] 2. The upper tea bar area and the lower refrigeration area of ​​this utility model are arranged longitudinally, with a compact shape, which is especially suitable for small-sized users with limited kitchen space. It is also convenient for built-in installation or corner placement, which is in line with the trend of modern integrated kitchen design.

[0027] 3. This utility model adopts a built-in rapid heating module and water pump system to realize instant hot water output from stored water, which greatly shortens the heating waiting time and avoids energy waste caused by repeated heat preservation.

[0028] 4. The lower refrigeration area of ​​this utility model is equipped with multiple sets of shelves and racks, and the door and inner cavity can be flexibly divided to store various items such as food, tea, and beverages, thereby improving space utilization. At the same time, a direct-cooling evaporator arrangement is adopted, which makes the cold energy transfer more direct and the preservation effect better. Attached Figure Description

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of 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. Among them:

[0030] Figure 1 This is the front view of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 2 This is a rear view of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the refrigeration and control unit of this utility model.

[0033] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the structure of this utility model.

[0034] Figure 5 This is a partial sectional view of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 6 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0036] In the diagram: 100. Upper tea bar area; 101. Water supply and dispensing unit; 1011. Water storage tank; 1012. Water dispensing area; 1013. Display and control area; 1014. Rapid heating module; 102. Upper storage unit; 1021. Storage rack; 103. Drying and sterilization unit; 1031. UV sterilization module; 1032. Hot air dryer; 104. Hollow top cover; 105. Upper cabinet; 106. Upper door; 107. Exhaust window;

[0037] 200. Lower refrigeration area; 201. Refrigeration and control unit; 2011. Refrigeration module; 2012. Refrigerator control module; 202. Lower storage unit; 2021. Shelf; 2022. Shelf unit. Detailed Implementation

[0038] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0039] Many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present invention. However, the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Those skilled in the art can make similar extensions without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0040] Secondly, the term "an embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The phrase "in one embodiment" appearing in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a single or selective embodiment that excludes other embodiments.

[0041] Secondly, this utility model is described in detail with reference to the schematic diagrams. When describing the embodiments of this utility model, for ease of explanation, the cross-sectional views illustrating the device structure may be partially enlarged, not adhering to the usual scale. Furthermore, the schematic diagrams are merely examples and should not limit the scope of protection of this utility model. In addition, actual manufacturing should include the three-dimensional spatial dimensions of length, width, and depth.

[0042] Reference Figures 1-6 This invention provides a tea bar refrigerator, featuring an innovative split-type structure that perfectly integrates multiple functions including tea bar, drying, UV sterilization, and refrigeration, aiming to meet diverse user needs in different scenarios. The tea bar refrigerator mainly comprises an upper tea bar area 100 and a lower refrigeration area 200. Through this high degree of functional integration, it not only significantly saves space, making it particularly suitable for small apartments or families with limited space, but also effectively reduces energy consumption and raw material consumption, demonstrating its energy-saving and environmentally friendly characteristics.

[0043] Upper tea bar area 100:

[0044] The upper tea bar area 100 is mainly used for water and tea set management. Specifically, the upper tea bar area 100 consists of a hollow top cover 104 and an upper box 105. An upper door 106 is installed on one side of the upper box 105 via a hinge. The upper door 106 is connected to the upper box 105 via a hinge, which facilitates opening and maintenance.

[0045] Water supply and intake unit 101 includes:

[0046] Water storage tank 1011 is built inside the upper box 105 and is used for water storage;

[0047] A water pump is connected to the water storage tank 1011 and the rapid heating module 1014 via a pipeline, and is used to pump water from the water storage tank 1011 to the rapid heating module 1014.

[0048] Water intake area 1012: Located on the upper door body 106, the water intake area 1012 is connected to the fast heating module 1014. The water outlet is designed to prevent scalding and supports quantitative water dispensing.

[0049] The rapid heating module 1014 can preferably use an instant electric heating element with a power of 2000W, which can quickly respond to the instant water temperature requirements of different modes according to the user's selection. For example, in the boiling water mode, it can heat room temperature water to 100℃ in 3 seconds; in the herbal tea mode, it can heat it to 90℃; in the coffee mode, it can heat it to 85℃; in the goji berry mode, it can heat it to 65℃; in the milk preparation mode, it can heat it to 45℃; and in the room temperature mode, it maintains room temperature, achieving precise adjustment of water temperature within the range of 40℃ to 95℃ according to different preset modes.

[0050] Display control area 1013: Integrated on the outer surface of the upper door body 106, including an LED display screen (displaying water temperature and water volume) and touch buttons (controlling functions such as heating, water dispensing, and sterilization).

[0051] Upper storage unit 102 includes:

[0052] The shelf 1021 is located on the side of the water tank 1011. It is made of stainless steel or food-grade plastic and can hold commonly used items such as teacups, teapots, and spoons.

[0053] The drying and sterilization unit 103 includes:

[0054] The UV sterilization module 1031 is fixed above one side of the shelf 1021 and uses dual ultraviolet lamp groups to irradiate towards the shelf 1021.

[0055] Hot air dryer 1032 is installed below UV sterilization module 1031. It has a built-in fan and ceramic heating element and blows hot air toward shelf 1021 through air duct.

[0056] The drying and sterilization unit 103 can directly adopt existing mature related technologies, enabling it to start automatically or manually according to user settings, realizing a closed-loop process of "teaware after use - placed on rack 1021 - automatic drying and sterilization", effectively avoiding the growth of bacteria due to moisture;

[0057] Exhaust window 107: Located on the side of the hollow top cover 104, it is connected to the internal air duct of the hollow top cover 104 (hollow structure) to form an air guide channel, which is used to exhaust the hot and humid air generated during the drying process and prevent condensation and water accumulation.

[0058] Lower refrigerated area 200:

[0059] The lower section is an independent refrigeration chamber for storing perishable items such as food, tea, and beverages. It is 100% physically isolated from the upper tea bar area to prevent heat exchange from affecting refrigeration efficiency. Specifically, it includes:

[0060] Refrigeration and control unit 201, wherein:

[0061] The refrigeration module 2011 adopts a direct cooling refrigeration system, which includes a refrigeration circuit consisting of a compressor, a condenser, a capillary tube, and an evaporator. The compressor is located in the compressor compartment at the bottom of the lower refrigeration area 200 and can be a low-noise and energy-saving model. The condenser is located in the side pipes on both sides of the lower refrigeration area 200 and the evaporator is attached to the inner wall of the refrigeration area.

[0062] The refrigerator control module 2012 includes button stickers, a main control board, and a lamp cover. The main control board is independently arranged at the top of the lower refrigeration area 200 and is used to regulate the working status of the refrigeration module 2011 to maintain the temperature of the refrigeration area.

[0063] The refrigerator control module 2012 is physically isolated from the control system of the upper tea bar area 100, including:

[0064] An independent refrigerator temperature sensor monitors only the temperature of the lower refrigeration compartment;

[0065] A dedicated control circuit is connected separately to the compressor of the refrigeration module 2011;

[0066] The control system of the rapid heating module 1015 is integrated into the display and control area 1013 of the upper tea bar area 100, and includes an independent water temperature sensor and heating control circuit.

[0067] The working logic of the 2011 refrigeration module is as follows: When the sensor detects that the temperature is higher than the set value, the control circuit starts the compressor to run, so that the evaporator absorbs heat and cools down; when the temperature reaches the lower limit, the compressor automatically shuts down and enters the heat preservation state.

[0068] The lower storage unit 202 includes:

[0069] Shelf 2021, located inside the refrigerator door, has three layers and is used to store condiment bottles, tea canisters, etc.

[0070] The 2022 shelf is installed in the support groove on the inner wall of the cavity. The number of shelves is adjustable and can hold boxed meals, fruits, bottled beverages, etc.

[0071] All shelves 2021 and racks 2022 can be made of food-grade transparent plastic material with rounded edges for easy cleaning, disassembly and replacement, improving ease of use and hygiene.

[0072] Through the above structural design, this utility model achieves the following technical effects:

[0073] Functional integration and space optimization: The tea bar function is integrated with the refrigeration function, solving the problems of traditional equipment separation and large footprint;

[0074] Intelligent control and one-button operation: The upper and lower functional modules are controllable respectively, and users can complete all operations through a unified panel, improving the user-friendliness of the interaction;

[0075] High efficiency and rapid heating, energy-saving temperature control: It adopts an instant heating structure and a direct cooling refrigeration system, which can quickly raise the temperature, keep the temperature stable, and make the compressor start and stop reasonably, effectively reducing energy consumption;

[0076] Teaware hygiene management: Equipped with a UV sterilization and hot air drying system to form an efficient cleaning closed loop and enhance health protection;

[0077] Reliable structure and easy maintenance: The split design facilitates independent maintenance and component replacement, and the exhaust window 107 effectively prevents heat and moisture accumulation.

[0078] In summary, this utility model achieves a multifunctional, compact, and intelligent home appliance system through the organic integration of structure and function, and has good promotional value and market prospects.

[0079] It is worth noting that the entire device is controlled by a controller. Since the controller is a common device and belongs to existing mature technology, its electrical connection relationship and specific circuit structure will not be described in detail here.

[0080] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solution of this utility model without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, and all such modifications or substitutions should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A tea bar refrigerator, characterized in that: It adopts a split structure, mainly including an upper tea bar area (100) and a lower refrigeration area (200); The upper tea bar area (100) includes a water supply and dispensing unit (101), an upper storage unit (102), and a drying and sterilization unit (103); The water supply and intake unit (101) includes a water storage tank (1011) arranged in the upper tea bar machine area (100). The water storage tank (1011) is connected to a fast heating module (1014) through a pipe and a water pump. The fast heating module (1014) is connected to a water outlet through a pipe. The water outlet is arranged in the water intake area (1012). The upper storage unit (102) includes a shelf (1021), which is arranged on one side of the water storage tank (1011) and is used to place items on the shelf (1021); The drying and sterilization unit (103) is arranged on one side of the shelf (1021). The drying and sterilization unit (103) includes a UV sterilization module (1031) and a hot air dryer (1032). The working ends of the UV sterilization module (1031) and the hot air dryer (1032) are both arranged facing the shelf (1021) and are used to sterilize and dry the items placed on the shelf (1021) respectively, so as to achieve drying-UV dual sterilization. The lower refrigerated area (200) includes a refrigeration and control unit (201) and a lower storage unit (202); The refrigeration and control unit (201) includes: The refrigeration module (2011) adopts a direct cooling refrigeration system, including a refrigeration circuit consisting of a compressor, a condenser, a capillary tube and an evaporator. The compressor is arranged in the compressor compartment at the bottom of the lower refrigeration area (200), the condenser is arranged in the side pipes on both sides of the lower refrigeration area (200) box, and the evaporator is attached to the inner wall of the refrigeration area. The refrigerator control module (2012) includes button stickers, a main control board and a lamp cover. The main control board is independently arranged at the top of the lower refrigeration area (200) and is used to regulate the working status of the refrigeration module (2011) to maintain the temperature of the refrigeration area.

2. The tea bar refrigerator as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The upper tea bar area (100) is mainly composed of a hollow top cover (104) and an upper box (105) that are connected vertically. An upper door (106) is hinged to one side of the upper box (105). The water intake area (1012) is arranged on the upper door (106), and the drying and sterilization unit (103) is arranged inside the upper box (105). The side of the hollow top cover (104) is provided with an exhaust window (107) for discharging the hot and humid air inside the upper box (105).

3. The tea bar refrigerator as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The UV sterilization module (1031) uses an ultraviolet lamp group, and the hot air dryer (1032) is arranged below the UV sterilization module (1031) to dry and sterilize items including teaware and cups on the shelf (1021).

4. The tea bar refrigerator as described in claim 3, characterized in that: A display control area (1013) is also arranged on the outer shell of the upper tea bar area (100) above the water intake area (1012). The display control area (1013) integrates temperature display, function selection and status indication functions.

5. The tea bar refrigerator as described in claim 4, characterized in that: The lower storage unit (202) includes a shelf (2021) and a shelf (2022) for placing refrigerated items. The shelf (2021) is arranged inside the refrigerator door, and the shelf (2022) is arranged in the interior of the refrigerator.

6. The tea bar refrigerator as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The shelves (2021) are provided in multiple sets, and the multiple sets of shelves (2021) are arranged at intervals from top to bottom on the refrigerator door of the lower refrigeration area (200); the shelves (2022) are provided in multiple sets, and the multiple sets of shelves (2022) are arranged at intervals from top to bottom in the refrigerator interior cavity of the lower refrigeration area (200); the shelves (2021) and shelves (2022) are used for refrigerating and storing items including tea and food.

7. The tea bar refrigerator as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The refrigerator control module (2012) and the control system of the upper tea bar area (100) are both independently designed.

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