A support structure for an inverted beverage keg
By combining a handle frame and retractable support feet, the design solves the problems of unstable placement and inconvenient operation of inverted beverage buckets, achieving stable support and height adjustment of the beverage buckets, and improving ease of use.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TALOS TECH CORP
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-29
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-09
AI Technical Summary
Existing inverted beverage containers have problems with unstable placement and inconvenient operation, especially when it is necessary to raise the faucet height or avoid prolonged bending over. Existing solutions, such as adding pads, are not very effective.
A support structure for an inverted beverage barrel was designed, which combines a handle frame and retractable support legs. The handle frame serves as the force application point and support base, while the support legs are connected through slots and plug-in blocks and can be extended and retracted along the length direction to ensure stable support and height adjustment of the beverage barrel.
It achieves stable placement and convenient operation of beverage containers, avoiding the inconvenience of using pads, and ensuring stability and convenience under different height requirements.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of beverage equipment technology and relates to a support structure for an inverted beverage barrel. Background Technology
[0002] Beverage barrels are very common beverage storage containers in existing technology. Currently, there are various types of beverage barrel equipment on the market. The inverted beverage barrel, as one of them, is used in an inverted state, which allows the liquid in the barrel to be drawn out directly through the tap under the action of gravity. Unlike other types of beverage barrels, it does not require a gas source to draw out the liquid. It requires fewer accessories and has lower operating costs, so it is favored by many consumers.
[0003] However, in order to ensure hygiene and convenience, beverage barrels are generally equipped with supports to support and lift them. For example, a wine rack for placing wine barrels is disclosed in Chinese Patent (authorization announcement number: CN203182388U), which specifically includes a base and a support. The base includes an upper plate and a lower plate. The upper plate can rotate around its central vertical axis, and the support is located on the upper plate to support the wine barrel.
[0004] However, in actual use, there are often many factors that require raising the position of the barrel, such as the height of the tap being lower than the height of the wine glass, or the barrel requiring the operator to bend over for a long time to operate, making it very strenuous to draw wine. Based on the comparison documents, the current solution is generally to add pads to the bottom of the wine rack. Although this can also achieve the purpose of raising the height of the barrel, it is more inconvenient to operate and the stability of the barrel is also poor. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to address the aforementioned problems in the existing technology by proposing a support structure for an inverted beverage barrel. The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is: how to ensure the stability of the beverage barrel while maintaining ease of operation.
[0006] The purpose of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solution: a support structure for an inverted beverage barrel, including a handle frame for connecting the beverage barrel, characterized in that the handle frame includes a ring-shaped handle portion, and the handle portion has several slots vertically opened along its upper edge. The support structure for the inverted beverage barrel also includes several elongated support legs, each of which can be extended and retracted along its length and positioned, and one end of each of the support legs is correspondingly engaged in one of the slots.
[0007] The support structure of this inverted beverage can uses a handle to connect and secure the beverage can. When moving the can, the operator can use the handle as a leverage point to lift and transfer it, achieving convenient handling. Secondly, the handle includes a ring-shaped handle portion, which also serves as a support for the beverage can during use, achieving the purpose of lifting the can. In addition, the support structure of this inverted beverage can also include several support legs. Each support leg is inserted into a slot on the handle portion through one end. It is worth mentioning that these slots on the handle portion are vertically arranged, so after assembly and connecting the beverage can... After the handle frame fixed on the beverage bucket is inverted, several support legs are used to support the beverage bucket and the handle frame, thereby raising the height of the beverage bucket. As a further solution, the support legs disclosed in this application are telescopic along their own length and can be positioned after telescopic adjustment, so that each support leg always remains at that height. In this way, the placement height of the beverage bucket can be further adjusted using the support legs. Under the premise of ensuring the stability of the support by using the original structure to support the beverage bucket, there is no need to find additional pads, and there is no need to repeatedly adjust during the raising process, ensuring the convenience of operation.
[0008] In the aforementioned support structure of the inverted beverage barrel, each of the supporting legs includes an inner support rod and an outer support rod in the shape of a long strip. A cavity is formed on the side wall of the outer support rod along the length direction. One end of the outer support rod has an insertion port and the other end has a plug-in block. The outer support rod is engaged with the slot through the plug-in block. The inner support rod is slidably connected in the insertion port and inserted into the cavity. Several spaced limiting blocks are provided on the inner bottom wall of the cavity along the length direction. The side wall of the end of the inner support rod that is inserted into the insertion port has a protrusion. The top of the protrusion can abut against the lower side of any of the limiting blocks. Specifically, the inner and outer support rods that make up the support foot are connected through a cavity and an insertion port. The sliding engagement of the inner and outer support rods allows for adjustment of the overall length of the support foot. Furthermore, the top of the protrusion and the lower side of the limiting block abut against each other ensure that the support foot remains positioned when adjusted to the desired length, guaranteeing stability for the beverage container. Several limiting blocks can be provided, spaced apart along the length of the cavity. This combination of limiting blocks and the protrusion allows for multiple adjustment levels of the support foot's length, enabling the operator to adjust it according to their needs, thus increasing its versatility.
[0009] In the aforementioned support structure of the inverted beverage barrel, one end of the outer support rod has a limiting plate disposed opposite to the bottom wall of the recessed cavity. The insertion port is formed between the limiting plate and the inner wall of the recessed cavity. The protrusion is formed on the outer wall of the inner support rod facing the bottom wall of the recessed cavity, and the other outer wall of the inner support rod abuts against the limiting plate. This arrangement guides the sliding direction of the inner support rod, ensuring smooth adjustment.
[0010] In the aforementioned inverted beverage barrel support structure, each of the limiting blocks is inclined toward the end of the outer support rod with the insertion port. Each limiting block has a beveled guide surface and a limiting surface. The guide surface faces the end of the outer support rod with the insertion block, and the limiting surface faces the end of the outer support rod with the insertion port. The top of the protrusion rests against the limiting surface. When adjusting the length of the support leg, the guide surface allows the protrusion to easily pass over the guide surface of the limiting block as the inner support rod is continuously pulled out. After adjusting to the desired length, the limiting surface of the limiting block provides limiting support for the protrusion, thereby ensuring that the support leg remains at that height.
[0011] In the aforementioned support structure of the inverted beverage barrel, the inner bottom wall of the concave cavity has several deformation openings extending to the outer wall of the outer support rod. These deformation openings are spaced apart along the length of the outer support rod. Each deformation opening has a deformation plate on one side of its inner wall, and several limiting blocks are correspondingly formed on these deformation plates. This design allows the limiting blocks to separate from the protruding parts by shifting the deformation plates within the deformation openings. This allows the support legs to be shortened for storage after use, or adjusted and corrected if the length is too long during adjustment.
[0012] In the aforementioned support structure for the inverted beverage barrel, the end of the inner support rod extending from the insertion port has a horizontally arranged support plate. This ensures a larger contact surface, thereby dispersing pressure and guaranteeing higher support stability.
[0013] In the aforementioned support structure of the inverted beverage barrel, the outer support rod has a positioning plate at one end of the plug-in block, which is positioned opposite to the bottom wall of the recess. The positioning plate has a positioning rib protruding towards the bottom wall of the recess. The inner support rod has a limiting opening at one end of its protruding portion, which faces the limiting plate. When the inner support rod extends into the recess and abuts against the upper end of the outer support rod, the positioning rib engages with the limiting opening, thus positioning the inner support rod. This design ensures that the inner and outer support rods are effectively positioned together without the need for length adjustment or storage of the support legs, thanks to the engaging action of the positioning rib and the limiting opening.
[0014] Compared with existing technologies, the support structure of this inverted beverage barrel has the following advantages: the handle frame provided for the beverage barrel serves as the base during use, and the handle and the support feet that are engaged with it support the beverage barrel, thereby achieving support and positioning of the beverage barrel. Furthermore, the extension and positioning of each support foot ensures that the height of the beverage barrel can be raised as needed. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the support structure for this inverted beverage barrel.
[0016] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the handle frame.
[0017] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view and a partial enlarged view of any one of the support legs before length adjustment.
[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure after any of the supporting legs has been adjusted in length.
[0019] Figure 5 It is a cross-sectional view and a magnified view of any one of the support legs after length adjustment.
[0020] In the diagram, 1 is the handle frame; 11 is the handle part; 111 is the slot; 2 is the support foot; 3 is the inner support rod; 31 is the protrusion; 32 is the support plate; 33 is the limiting port; 4 is the outer support rod; 41 is the cavity; 411 is the limiting block; 4111 is the guide surface; 4112 is the limiting surface; 412 is the deformation port; 4121 is the deformation plate; 42 is the insertion port; 43 is the insertion block; 44 is the limiting plate; 45 is the positioning plate; and 451 is the positioning rib. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The following are specific embodiments of the present invention, which are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments.
[0022] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the support structure of this inverted beverage bucket includes a handle frame 1. The handle frame 1 and the beverage bucket are connected by a threaded engagement and a screw connection. The handle frame 1 has two functions: firstly, it serves as the main force point when moving the beverage bucket to ensure that the operator can lift it. Specifically, the handle frame 1 includes a ring-shaped handle part 11 and a ring-shaped connecting part. The outer diameter of the connecting part is smaller than the outer diameter of the handle part 11, and both the connecting part and the handle part 11 are arranged parallel to each other in the transverse direction. Several fixed parts are integrally injection molded between the connecting part and the handle part 11, and these fixed parts are spaced apart along their circumference. Through the above structural arrangement, the handle frame 1 as a whole maintains high structural strength, and the handle frame 1 is specifically connected to the beverage bucket through the connecting part.
[0023] A plurality of slots 111 are provided on the handle portion 11, facing away from the connecting portion, and the plurality of slots 111 are spaced apart along the circumference of the handle portion 11, in combination with Figure 3-5 The support structure of this inverted beverage barrel also includes several long strip-shaped support legs 2. Each support leg 2 can extend and retract along its own length direction, and can maintain its position under the condition of that length after the extension and retraction adjustment is completed.
[0024] like Figure 3-5 As shown, each support leg 2 includes an inner support rod 3 and an outer support rod 4 in the shape of a long strip. Both are curved in an arc shape along the width direction. A cavity 41 is opened on one side of the outer support plate 32 along the length direction. A limiting plate 44 is provided at one end of the outer support rod 4 by injection molding and is disposed opposite to the inner bottom wall of the cavity 41. The limiting plate 44 and the inner wall of the cavity 41 cooperate to form an insertion port 42 of the outer support rod 4 to connect the slot 111. A plug-in block 43 is provided at the other end of the outer support rod 4.
[0025] like Figure 3-5 As shown, the inner bottom wall of the slot 111 has several deformation openings 412 along its length. Each deformation opening 412 has a deformation plate 4121 on one side of its inner wall. A deformation gap is left between the deformation plate 4121 and the deformation opening 412. A limiting block 411 is provided on the side of the deformation plate 4121 facing the cavity 41. It is worth mentioning that the deformation opening 412 and the deformation plate 4121 are rectangular or square. The limiting block 411 extends from one edge of the deformation plate 4121 to the other edge of the deformation plate 4121. The limiting block 411 is specifically inclined towards the side of the outer support rod 4 with the insertion port 42, so that a guide surface 4111 and a limiting surface 4112 with a slope are formed on the limiting block 411. The guide surface 4111 is set towards the end of the outer support rod 4 with the insertion block 43, and the limiting surface 4112 is set towards the end of the outer support rod 4 with the insertion port 42.
[0026] like Figure 3-5 As shown, the outer support rod 4 has a positioning plate 45 formed in the cavity 41 at one end of the plug block 43. The positioning plate 45 is specifically located close to the cavity opening of the cavity 41. A positioning rib 451 arranged along the width direction of the outer support rod 4 is integrally formed on the side surface facing the bottom wall of the cavity 41. The cross-sectional profile of the positioning rib 451 cut along the length direction of the outer support rod 4 is triangular.
[0027] like Figure 3-5 As shown, one end of the inner support rod 3 is slidably connected to the insertion port 42 and inserted into the cavity 41. This end of the inner support rod 3 has a protrusion 31, which is specifically formed on the side of the inner support rod 3 facing the bottom wall of the cavity 41, so that one side of the inner support rod 3 and the side of the limiting plate 44 facing the cavity 41 abut against each other. A limiting port 33 is opened at the end of the inner support rod 3 with the protrusion 31, and the limiting port 33 is opened on the side of the inner support rod 3 and the limiting plate 44 abutting against each other. At the other end of the inner support rod 3, there is a horizontally arranged support plate 32. The length of the support plate 32 is greater than the width of the inner support rod 3, and the width of the support plate 32 is greater than the thickness of the inner support rod 3.
[0028] Operating principle: Before inverting the beverage bucket, the operator secures the support legs 2 by engaging the insert block 43 on the outer support rod 4 and the slot 111 on the handle 11. There are two scenarios: If the height of the outer support rod 4 is sufficient, the operator does not need to adjust the height of the support legs 2. The inner support rod 3 and outer support rod 4 are secured by the positioning rib 451 into the limiting port 33, maintaining their length. The beverage bucket, along with the handle 1 and several support legs 2, is then inverted. The support plate 32 on the inner support rod 3 abuts against the table surface, allowing the beverage bucket to be lifted by the handle 1 and the support legs 2. If the height of the outer support rod alone is insufficient, the length of the support legs 2 needs to be adjusted and extended. In this case, the operator can grasp the inner support rod 3 and pull it outwards, causing the inner support rod 3 to be pulled outwards along the recess 41. During this process, one end of the inner support rod 3... The protrusion 31, guided by the guide surface 4111, passes over each limiting block 411 until it passes the guide surface 4111 of the limiting block 411 that needs to cooperate with it, and then abuts against the limiting surface 4112 of the support block. This makes the length of the support leg 2 meet the actual usage requirements. The limiting block 411 limits the protrusion 31 to ensure that the length of the support leg 2 is maintained. Then, the beverage bucket, along with the handle 1 and several support legs 2, is inverted. The support plate 32 on the inner support rod 3 abuts against the table surface, so that the beverage bucket is lifted by the handle 1 and several support legs 2. Of course, when the length of the support leg 2 is too long or the support leg 2 needs to be stored, the operator only needs to push the inner support rod 3 while pressing the deformation plate 4121 and swinging it towards the outer side wall of the outer support rod 4, so that the protrusion 31 and the limiting surface 4112 of the limiting block 411 are disengaged, thereby shortening the length of the support leg 2.
[0029] It should also be noted that, in the solution disclosed in this embodiment, Figure 3-5 The deformation port 412, deformation plate 4121 and limiting block 411 shown are only one structure, that is, they are positioned when the inner support rod 3 is pulled out to its maximum length. In order to achieve the purpose of multi-position control, it is only necessary to set two or more identical structures on the outer support rod 4 along the length direction.
[0030] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative examples illustrating the spirit of this utility model. Those skilled in the art to which this utility model pertains may make various modifications or additions to the described specific embodiments or use similar methods to substitute them, without departing from the spirit of this utility model or exceeding the scope defined by the appended claims.
[0031] Although this document frequently uses terms such as handle frame 1, handle part 11, slot 111, support foot 2, inner support rod 3, protrusion 31, support plate 32, limiting port 33, outer support rod 4, cavity 41, limiting block 411, guide surface 4111, limiting surface 4112, deformation port 412, deformation plate 4121, insertion port 42, insertion block 43, limiting plate 44, positioning plate 45, and positioning rib 451, the possibility of using other terms is not excluded. The use of these terms is merely for the convenience of describing and explaining the essence of this utility model; interpreting them as any kind of additional limitation would contradict the spirit of this utility model.
Claims
1. A support structure for an inverted beverage barrel, comprising a handle bracket (1) for connecting the beverage barrel, characterized in that, The handle frame (1) includes a ring-shaped handle (11), and the handle (11) has several slots (111) vertically opened on the upper edge. The support structure of this inverted beverage barrel also includes several long strip-shaped support legs (2). Each support leg (2) can be extended and positioned along the length direction, and one end of each support leg (2) is correspondingly engaged in the slots (111).
2. The support structure for the inverted beverage barrel according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the support legs (2) includes an inner support rod (3) and an outer support rod (4) in the shape of a long strip. The outer support rod (4) has a cavity (41) along the length direction on its side wall. One end of the outer support rod (4) has a socket (42) and the other end has a plug block (43). The outer support rod (4) is engaged with the slot (111) through the plug block (43). The inner support rod (3) is slidably connected in the socket (42) and inserted into the cavity (41). The inner bottom wall of the cavity (41) has a number of spaced limiting blocks (411) along the length direction. The side wall of the end of the inner support rod (3) that is inserted into the socket (42) has a protrusion (31). The top of the protrusion (31) can abut against the lower side of any of the limiting blocks (411).
3. The support structure for the inverted beverage barrel according to claim 2, characterized in that, One end of the outer support rod (4) has a limiting plate (44) that is disposed opposite to the inner bottom wall of the cavity (41). The insertion port (42) is formed between the limiting plate (44) and the inner wall of the cavity (41). The protrusion (31) is formed on the outer wall of the inner support rod (3) facing the inner bottom wall of the cavity (41). The other outer wall of the inner support rod (3) abuts against the limiting plate (44).
4. The support structure for the inverted beverage barrel according to claim 3, characterized in that, Each of the limiting blocks (411) is inclined toward the end of the outer support rod (4) with the insertion port (42). Each of the limiting blocks (411) has a guide surface (4111) and a limiting surface (4112) in the shape of an inclined plane. The guide surface (4111) faces the end of the outer support rod (4) with the insertion block (43), and the limiting surface (4112) faces the end of the outer support rod (4) with the insertion port (42). The top of the protrusion (31) abuts against the limiting surface (4112).
5. The support structure for the inverted beverage barrel according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inner bottom wall of the cavity (41) is provided with a plurality of deformation openings (412) that penetrate to the outer wall of the outer support rod (4). The plurality of deformation openings (412) are spaced apart along the length direction of the outer support rod (4). Each deformation opening (412) has a deformation plate (4121) on one side of its inner wall. The plurality of limiting blocks (411) are formed on the plurality of deformation plates (4121) in a corresponding manner.
6. The support structure for the inverted beverage barrel according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that, The inner support rod (3) has a horizontally arranged support plate (32) at one end extending out of the socket (42).
7. The support structure for the inverted beverage barrel according to claim 6, characterized in that, The outer support rod (4) has a positioning plate (45) at one end of the plug block (43) that is opposite to the bottom wall of the cavity (41). The positioning plate (45) has a positioning rib (451) that protrudes towards the bottom wall of the cavity (41). The inner support rod (3) has a limiting opening (33) at one end of the protrusion (31) that faces the limiting plate (44). When the inner support rod (3) extends into the cavity (41) and abuts against the upper end of the outer support rod (4), the positioning rib (451) is inserted into the limiting opening (33) to position the inner support rod (3).