Cabinet assembly and beverage making apparatus
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- CAYE TECHNOLOGY (SUZHOU) CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-02
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-12
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of beverage making equipment technology, specifically to a housing component and beverage making equipment. Background Technology
[0002] Existing beverage making equipment generally includes a main unit housing, end caps, a control panel, and at least one functional module. The functional module can usually be housed within the main unit housing. However, to increase the functionality of the beverage making equipment and to make its structure more compact, existing technologies integrate at least one functional module into the control panel, forming a single control panel module.
[0003] When it is necessary to disassemble or maintain the functional modules inside the main unit housing and / or the functional modules on the panel module, the panel module can be opened to expose the internal space of the main unit housing, the internal space of the panel module, and the rear space of the panel module.
[0004] In existing technologies, panel modules are typically rotatably mounted on the main housing. The axis of rotation of the panel module is usually located on the upper front side of the main housing. To open it, the panel module needs to be flipped upwards. However, the top of the main housing usually has an end cap. This end cap can seal and cover the top of the main housing and provide sufficient surface area for external containers.
[0005] If the end cap is sized just enough to seal and cover the top of the main unit, but because enough space needs to be reserved inside the panel module for the installation of functional modules, the overall size of the panel module is too thick. This causes structural interference between the panel module and the end cap when the panel module is flipped upwards.
[0006] Conversely, if the size of the end cap is reduced to allow for clearance between the end cap and the panel module, the sealing effect of the top of the main unit casing will be poor. Utility Model Content
[0007] The main purpose of this utility model is to propose a housing assembly and a beverage making device, which aims to solve the problem of easy interference between the panel module and the end cap in traditional technology.
[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a housing assembly for use in beverage making equipment, comprising:
[0009] The main unit housing has an internal mounting cavity, and the mounting cavity has a first opening;
[0010] A panel module is rotatably mounted to the main unit housing, having an open position for opening the first opening and a closed position for closing the first opening; and,
[0011] An end cap is disposed on the main housing and located on one side of the panel module in its opening direction. The end cap includes at least two cover plates connected sequentially in directions close to and away from the panel module.
[0012] Each of the cover plates includes a first cover plate near the panel module. The first cover plate is movable relative to the main housing to have a stop disposed at a first position on one side of the panel module in its opening direction and a second position moved away from the first position. After moving to the first position, the first cover plate restricts the panel module from moving to the opening position.
[0013] Optionally, the first cover plate is detachably installed on the main housing, and after being removed, the first cover plate moves to the second position.
[0014] Optionally, each of the cover plates further includes a second cover plate located away from the panel module;
[0015] After being removed, the first cover plate can be placed in place of the second cover plate.
[0016] Optionally, each of the cover plates further includes a second cover plate located away from the panel module, the second cover plate being fixed relative to the main housing;
[0017] The first cover plate is translatably positioned in the direction of approaching and moving away from the second cover plate, so that it can switch to the second position after being folded with the second cover plate, and switch to the first position after being unfolded.
[0018] Optionally, each of the cover plates further includes a second cover plate located away from the panel module;
[0019] One end of the first cover plate is rotatably connected to the second cover plate, so that it can be switched to the second position after being flipped to fold with the second cover plate, and to the first position after being flipped to unfold.
[0020] Optionally, the second cover is fixed relative to the main housing, and the first cover can be flipped to fold onto the side of the second cover that is opposite to the main housing.
[0021] Optionally, each of the cover plates further includes a second cover plate away from the panel module, the second cover plate being movable relative to the main housing so that the second cover plate can be placed at the main housing, and the portion of the second cover plate connected to the first cover plate can be raised to be spaced apart from the main housing;
[0022] One end of the first cover plate is rotatably connected to the second cover plate, so that after the second cover plate is partially raised, the first cover plate can be flipped to be supported between the second cover plate and the main housing, and switched to the second position; after the second cover plate is placed on the main housing, the first cover plate can be flipped open and switched to the first position.
[0023] Optionally, the section of the first cover plate near the panel module is tilted back towards the second cover plate to form a folded edge;
[0024] After moving to the first position, the folded edge overlaps the panel module;
[0025] After moving to the second position, the bending angle of the folded edge is equivalent to the folding angle of the first cover plate, so that the folded edge overlaps the main body housing.
[0026] Optionally, the first cover plate has an interference structure at one end near the panel module. After being moved to the second position, the interference structure and the main housing make interference contact.
[0027] Optionally, a sealing structure is provided at the connection between each of the cover plates.
[0028] Optionally, the mounting cavity is further provided with a second opening, which is located on one side of the panel module in its opening direction and communicates with the first opening;
[0029] The rotation axis of the panel module is located at the first opening and / or the second opening, and after being rotated to the open position, a portion of the panel module extends into the second opening;
[0030] After moving to the first position, the first cover closes the second opening.
[0031] Optionally, the panel module has a storage cavity inside, which can accommodate at least one functional module of the beverage making device; and / or,
[0032] The panel module facing the mounting cavity can accommodate at least one functional module of the beverage making device.
[0033] In addition, to achieve the above objectives, this utility model also provides a beverage making device, including the housing assembly as described above, and at least one functional module;
[0034] The functional module is installed into the mounting cavity and / or the panel module.
[0035] Optionally, the functional module includes a brewing module;
[0036] The end cap is disposed adjacent to the brewing module, and the end cap can be used to house an external container.
[0037] In the technical solution provided by this utility model, when the first cover plate is in the first position, it can stop the rotation of the panel module, restricting the panel module from rotating to the open position, and can also effectively cover the location of the main unit housing. When it is necessary to flip the panel module, the first cover plate is first moved to the second position, that is, sufficient space is made for the panel module to flip to the open position without obstruction, so that the first opening is exposed, which facilitates the user to maintain the inside of the mounting cavity, the inside of the panel module, or the back of the panel module. Since the end cap in this application is set as at least two cover plates, the required number of first cover plates can be moved to make way according to actual needs, forming a variety of flexibly selectable arrangement schemes. Moreover, not all end caps need to be moved, which has the characteristics of simpler and less effort in operation. Attached Figure Description
[0038] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art 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 the structures shown in these drawings without creative effort.
[0039] Figure 1 A perspective view of an embodiment of the beverage making device provided by this utility model after the first cover plate has been moved to the first position;
[0040] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the beverage making equipment after the first cover plate has moved to the second position, in which the panel module has been detached;
[0041] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the end cap provided by this utility model at the first and second positions respectively;
[0042] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the third embodiment of the end cap provided by this utility model at the first and second positions respectively;
[0043] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the fourth embodiment of the end cap provided by this utility model at the first and second positions respectively;
[0044] Figure 6 The fifth embodiment of the end cap provided by this utility model is shown in schematic diagrams at the first and second positions respectively.
[0045] Explanation of icon numbers:
[0046] 100 Main unit housing; 110 Front side panel; 111 First opening; 120 Supporting shell plate; 121 Second opening; 130 Enclosure shell plate; 200 Panel module; 300 End cover; 310 First cover plate; 311 Folded edge; 320 Second cover plate.
[0047] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of this utility model will be further explained in conjunction with the embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. Detailed Implementation
[0048] 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.
[0049] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.
[0050] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the meaning of "and / or" throughout the text includes three parallel solutions; for example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution where both A and B are satisfied simultaneously. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.
[0051] Please see Figures 1 to 6 This utility model provides a housing component and its applicable beverage making equipment.
[0052] Besides the housing components, beverage making equipment generally includes at least one functional module. The specific type and number of functional modules depend on the type and number of operating modes pre-integrated into the beverage making equipment. For example, when the beverage making equipment has a grinding mode for grinding granular raw materials into powder, at least one functional module can be a grinding module. When the beverage making equipment has a mode for extracting powder into beverages, at least one functional module can be a brewing module. Furthermore, each functional module may also include, for example, a boiler assembly, a liquid supply module, a milk supply module, and a cleaning module.
[0053] For ease of understanding, the following embodiments are described using the example of a housing assembly and its applied beverage-making device having two generally perpendicular horizontal, vertical, and longitudinal directions. In a specific application, the vertical direction roughly corresponds to the direction of gravity. The housing assembly and beverage-making device have upper and lower sides located in the direction of gravity. The longitudinal direction roughly corresponds to the front-to-back direction. The front of the housing assembly and beverage-making device is generally the direction primarily facing the user. The horizontal direction roughly corresponds to the left-to-right direction.
[0054] In light of the above, please refer to the specific details. Figures 1 to 2 The housing assembly provided by this utility model includes a main housing 100, a panel module 200, and an end cap 300.
[0055] A mounting cavity is formed inside the main unit housing 100. The mounting cavity has a first opening 111;
[0056] The panel module 200 is rotatably mounted on the main unit housing 100. During rotation, the panel module 200 has an open position with the first opening 111 open and a closed position with the first opening 111 closed.
[0057] End cap 300 is disposed on main housing 100. End cap 300 is located on one side of panel module 200 in its opening direction. End cap 300 includes at least two cover plates connected sequentially in directions close to and away from panel module 200.
[0058] Each cover includes a first cover 310 located near the panel module 200. The first cover 310 is movable relative to the main housing 100, having a first position with a stop disposed on one side of the panel module 200 in its opening direction, and a second position moved away from the first position. After being moved to the first position, the first cover 310 restricts the panel module 200 from moving to the open position.
[0059] In the technical solution provided by this utility model, when the first cover plate 310 is in the first position, it can stop the rotation of the panel module 200, restrict the panel module 200 from rotating to the open position, and can provide good coverage of the position where the main body shell 100 is located.
[0060] When it is necessary to flip the panel module 200, the first cover plate 310 is first moved to the second position, that is, enough space is made for the panel module 200 to be flipped to the open position without obstruction, so that the first opening 111 is exposed, which makes it convenient for the user to maintain the inside of the mounting cavity, the inside of the panel module 200, or the back of the panel module 200.
[0061] Because the end cap 300 in this application is configured with at least two caps, the required number of first caps 310 can be moved to make way for each other as needed, resulting in a variety of moving options that can be flexibly selected. Furthermore, not all end caps 300 need to be moved, making operation simpler and less labor-intensive.
[0062] For the main unit housing 100, a relatively large number of functional modules are located in the main unit housing 100. Specifically, the functional modules can be completely housed in the mounting cavity, partially housed in the mounting cavity, or externally placed outside the mounting cavity.
[0063] To enclose and define the mounting cavity, the main housing 100 generally includes a bottom end shell plate at the bottom, a support shell plate 120 at the top, and at least one side shell plate connecting the bottom end shell plate and the support shell plate 120. Among the various side shell plates, the one located at the front of the main housing 100 is the front side plate 110.
[0064] The panel module 200 is generally oriented towards the user. Therefore, the panel module 200 is generally located on the front side of the main unit housing 100. That is, the first opening 111 is located on the front side of the main unit housing 100. More specifically, the first opening 111 is located on the front side panel 110. In practical applications, the first opening 111 can be located on the entire surface of the front side panel 110, or a portion of the front side panel 110 may have the first opening 111. When the first opening 111 is located on a portion of the front side panel 110, it should be positioned as high as possible in the upper part of the front side panel 110 to better suit the user's comfortable operation.
[0065] Similarly, the functional modules installed on the panel module 200 can be completely housed inside the panel module 200, partially housed inside the panel module 200, or externally placed on the panel module 200.
[0066] When at least one functional module is at least partially housed within the panel module 200, the panel module 200 is generally configured to have a certain thickness (i.e., the longitudinal dimension), which allows sufficient installation space to be reserved inside the panel module 200.
[0067] The end cap 300 is generally located at the top of the main housing 100. In practical applications, the end cap 300 and the aforementioned support shell plate 120 can be integrally formed. That is, the end cap 300 constitutes the support shell plate 120 of the main housing 100. The first cover plate 310 is movable. When the first cover plate 310 is moved to the first position, the top of the mounting cavity is closed. When the first cover plate 310 is moved to the second position, the top of the mounting cavity is opened and exposed.
[0068] Generally, the end cap 300 and the support shell 120 are separate components. In this case, the support shell 120 is basically fixedly installed between the side plates. The first cover plate 310 is movably installed at the support shell 120. This ensures that even if the first cover plate 310 is moved to the second position, the top of the mounting cavity will not form an excessively large opening, which helps to better shield and protect the functional modules housed in the mounting cavity.
[0069] With the end cap 300 positioned at the top of the main unit housing 100, a larger, exposed platform area is formed, making it more convenient for user operation. In practical applications, this platform area can stably hold external containers such as coffee cups, facilitating the proper storage of these containers.
[0070] Furthermore, when each functional module includes a brewing module, the end cap 300 can be specifically positioned adjacent to the brewing module. It is understood that, especially in coffee machines, the brewing module requires high-temperature hot water to brew coffee grounds during normal operation. Therefore, the brewing module may generate considerable heat during continuous operation. By positioning the end cap 300 adjacent to the brewing module, the significant heat generated by the brewing module can be effectively utilized. This heat can be directed to heat the external container located at the end cap 300. This allows for, for example, drying of the external container with residual water after washing, or preheating of, for example, a container with relatively cold walls.
[0071] Furthermore, the end cap 300 is made of a thermally conductive material, specifically, for example, a metal. This ensures that the end cap 300 can easily and quickly conduct more heat generated by the brewing module to the external container, while also giving the end cap 300 relatively higher structural strength.
[0072] Next, a second opening 121 may be vertically provided in a portion of the supporting shell plate 120. The second opening 121 connects to the first opening 111. When moved to the second position, the second opening 121 is at least partially opened. However, generally, the second opening 121 can be fully opened and exposed, forming sufficient clearance space. When moved to the first position, the end cap 300 can completely cover the second opening 121.
[0073] The second opening 121 serves two purposes. First, when the first cover plate 310 is moved to the first position, the heat from the brewing module in the mounting cavity can be better conducted to the end cap 300 through the second opening 121, as described above. Second, when the first cover plate 310 is moved to the second position, the second opening 121 provides sufficient clearance for the panel module 200 to rotate to the open position more smoothly and efficiently.
[0074] Correspondingly, the rotation axis of the panel module 200 can be located at the first opening 111, but as close as possible to the second opening 121. Alternatively, the rotation axis of the panel module 200 can be located at the second opening 121, but as close as possible to the first opening 111. Or, the rotation axis of the panel module 200 can be located at the junction between the first opening 111 and the second opening 121. This contributes to a compact overall structure.
[0075] In view of the above, the end cover 300 includes multiple cover plates. The number of cover plates can be two or more. It is understandable that when the number of cover plates is large, the number of first cover plates 310 can also increase accordingly. Therefore, by having one or at least two first cover plates 310 work together, different degrees of obstruction and avoidance of the panel module 200 can be achieved. Conversely, when the number of cover plates is small, the overall structure of the end cover 300 becomes simpler.
[0076] Therefore, in the following embodiments, the example mainly focuses on having two cover plates, namely a first cover plate 310 closer to the panel module 200 and a second cover plate 320 farther away from the panel module 200.
[0077] When in the first position, the first cover plate 310 acts as a stop on the side of the panel module 200 facing its opening direction. The opening direction of the panel module 200 is the direction in which the panel module 200 rotates from its closed position to its open position.
[0078] For ease of understanding, let's define the end cap 300 and the panel module 200 as having proximal ends that are close to each other and distal ends that are far from each other. Then, regarding the orientation of the first cover plate 310, it not only needs to satisfy the requirement that the first cover plate 310 is located on one side of the panel module 200 in its opening direction, but also, to achieve the stopping purpose, at least the proximal end of the first cover plate 310 must be located on the rotation trajectory of the proximal end of the panel module 200. Furthermore, the proximal end of the first cover plate 310 must be located upstream of the open position of the proximal end of the panel module 200 within this rotation trajectory.
[0079] The proximal end of the first cover plate 310 can be spaced apart from the proximal end of the panel module 200. The gap between them facilitates manual operation of the first cover plate 310 by the user. However, the gap between them should be minimized to prevent external impurities from entering the mounting cavity through this gap.
[0080] Therefore, in one embodiment, the first cover plate 310 may abut against the panel module 200. Specifically, for example, the proximal end of the first cover plate 310 and the proximal end of the panel module 200 abut against each other.
[0081] Alternatively, the proximal section of the first cover plate 310 extends toward the direction of the panel module 200 and overlaps with the proximal section of the panel module 200. In this way, the first cover plate 310 and the panel module 200 not only abut against each other, but also partially overlap each other, which further helps to achieve the purpose of sealing.
[0082] When the proximal section of the first cover plate 310 and the proximal section of the panel module 200 partially overlap, in the first position, the first cover plate 310 has a first protrusion near the panel module 200. The panel module 200 has a first recess at the corresponding position. The first protrusion is inserted into the first recess. That is, the first protrusion can be specifically formed in the proximal section of the first cover plate 310. More specifically, when the first cover plate 310 is made of sheet metal, the first protrusion can be directly formed by folding the proximal section of the first cover plate 310. The first recess can be specifically formed in the proximal section of the panel module 200. Therefore, when installed in place, the proximal section of the first cover plate 310 and the proximal section of the panel module 200 overlap, and the first protrusion and the first recess are inserted. The insertion of the first protrusion and the first recess helps to improve the sealing performance and also helps to achieve mutual longitudinal positioning between the first cover plate 310 and the panel module 200.
[0083] The second cover plate 320 can be integrally formed with the main housing 100, such as the support housing plate 120 mentioned above. Alternatively, the second cover plate 320 and the support housing plate 120 can be detachably or non-detachably connected and fixed after being separately formed.
[0084] In one embodiment, when the second cover plate 320 and the supporting shell plate 120 are detachably connected and fixed, a second protrusion is provided on the part of the second cover plate 320 away from the panel module 200 after installation. The supporting shell plate 120 is recessed at the corresponding position to form a second recess. The second protrusion is inserted into the second recess. Similarly, when the second cover plate 320 is made of sheet metal, the second protrusion can be directly formed by folding the distal section of the second cover plate 320. After installation, the distal section of the second cover plate 320 overlaps with the supporting shell plate 120, causing the second protrusion and the second recess to insert into each other. The insertion of the second protrusion and the second recess helps to improve the sealing performance and also helps to achieve mutual longitudinal positioning between the second cover plate 320 and the supporting shell plate 120.
[0085] In addition, the main housing 100 also includes at least one enclosure shell plate 130. The enclosure shell plate 130 is erected beside the support shell plate 120. One end of the first cover plate 310 near the enclosure shell plate 130 is bent toward the support shell plate 120 to form a flange. The housing assembly also includes at least one abutment. One end of the abutment is connected and fixed to the flange, and the other end protrudes toward the enclosure shell plate 130. In a first position, the surface of the protruding end of the abutment interferes with and abuts against the surface of the enclosure shell plate 130.
[0086] The abutment can fill any assembly gap that may exist between the flange and the enclosure shell 130, ensuring that when moved to the first position, the first cover plate 310 can maintain a firm abutment with the enclosure shell 130.
[0087] Specifically, the protruding end surface of the abutment is provided with a convex arc surface. The convex arc surface helps to reduce the abutment area between the abutment and the enclosure shell 130, resulting in less frictional resistance when the first cover plate 310 is removed outward from the main body shell 100. In addition, the convex arc surface can provide smooth guidance, which further facilitates the smooth removal and installation of the first cover plate 310.
[0088] The abutment can be at least partially made of an elastic material. In this way, the abutment can be adapted to different assembly gaps that may exist between the flange and the enclosure shell 130 by means of the local elastic expansion and contraction deformation.
[0089] The movement of the first cover relative to the main casing 100 is not restricted:
[0090] In the first embodiment (not shown in the figures), the first cover plate 310 is detachably mounted to the main unit housing 100. Therefore, when the first cover plate 310 is installed in place on the main unit housing 100, it is in a first position. When the first cover plate 310 is removed from the main unit housing 100, it moves to a second position. Since the first cover plate 310 can be completely detached from the main unit housing 100, the second position of the first cover plate 310 can have multiple possibilities. For example, in the second position, the first cover plate 310 can rest on the second cover plate 320, can be attached to a side panel of the main unit housing 100, or can be placed beside the main unit housing 100.
[0091] When the first cover plate 310 is placed on the second cover plate 320, it helps to properly position the first cover plate 310 with the help of the second cover plate 320. This ensures that the first cover plate 310 is in a position that does not obstruct the panel module 200, while also preventing the first cover plate 310 from being too far away from the main body housing 100, thus avoiding the situation where the first cover plate 310 is lost or dropped.
[0092] Or please see Figure 3 In the second embodiment, the first cover plate 310 is translatably disposed in directions approaching and away from the second cover plate 320, so that it can switch to a second position after being folded with the second cover plate 320, and switch to a first position after being unfolded. In this case, the first cover plate 310 forms a drawer structure relative to the second cover plate 320. In the second position, the first cover plate 310 can be folded and disposed below the second cover plate 320. Specifically, it can be located between the second cover plate 320 and the support shell plate 120. Alternatively, it can be located below the support shell plate 120. Or, in the second position, the first cover plate 310 can be folded and disposed above the second cover plate 320. This makes the movement of the first cover plate 310 easier to visually observe and easier to operate.
[0093] In practical applications, when in the first position, the first cover plate 310 and the second cover plate 320 can be positioned on planes at different heights. For example, the first cover plate 310 can be positioned higher than the second cover plate 320. This facilitates the transition of the first cover plate 310 to the second position by folding it directly below or above the second cover plate 320.
[0094] Alternatively, in the first position, the first cover plate 310 and the second cover plate 320 are substantially on the same plane, and their upper surfaces are substantially flush. This contributes to the overall flatness and aesthetics of the end cover 300. In this case, the first cover plate 310 can be configured to move along a longitudinally and vertically inclined trajectory during the transition to the second position. For example, it can gradually tilt upwards in the longitudinal direction away from the panel module 200 so that the first cover plate 310 can fold above the second cover plate 320. Or it can gradually tilt downwards so that the first cover plate 310 can fold below the second cover plate 320.
[0095] Or please see Figure 4 In the third embodiment, one end of the first cover plate 310 is rotatably connected to the second cover plate 320, so that it can be switched to a second position after being flipped up and folded with the second cover plate 320, and to a first position after being flipped up and unfolded. In this case, the axis of rotation of the first cover plate 310 extends approximately laterally. The rotational movement of the first end cap 300 helps to maximize the proximal travel of the first cover plate 310. The travel of the portion further away from the proximal end of the first cover plate 310 tends to decrease.
[0096] After the first cover 310 is rotated to the second position, the first cover 310 can be flipped and folded onto the side of the second cover 320 facing away from the main housing 100. That is, it can be flipped and folded above the second cover 320. Alternatively, the first cover 310 can also be flipped and folded onto the side of the second cover 320 facing the main housing 100. That is, it can be flipped and folded below the second cover 320.
[0097] Or please see Figure 5 In the fourth embodiment, the second cover plate 320 is movable relative to the main housing 100, allowing it to be positioned on the main housing 100, and the portion of the second cover plate 320 connected to the first cover plate 310 can be raised to a distance from the main housing 100. One end of the first cover plate 310 is rotatably connected to the second cover plate 320. After the second cover plate 320 is partially raised, the first cover plate 310 can be flipped to support itself between the second cover plate 320 and the main housing 100, switching to a second position. After the second cover plate 320 is positioned on the main housing 100, the first cover plate 310 can be flipped open, switching to a first position.
[0098] In this embodiment, both the first cover plate 310 and the second cover plate 320 are movable relative to the main housing 100. The distal end of the second cover plate 320 is rotatably mounted on the support housing 120 about a first axis extending laterally. The distal end of the first cover plate 310 is rotatably mounted on the proximal end of the second cover plate 320 about a second axis extending laterally.
[0099] When the proximal end of the second cover plate 320 rotates upward around the first axis, it simultaneously causes the distal end of the first cover plate 310 to move upward around the first axis. After the second cover plate 320 is rotated into position, the proximal end of the first cover plate 310 can then be rotated downward around the second axis until the proximal end of the first cover plate 310 is supported on the support shell plate 120. At this time, the first cover plate 310 constitutes the support structure after the second cover plate 320 is flipped into position, which can maintain the second cover plate 320 in its current rotation position, and at the same time, it can also fully deviate the proximal end of the first cover plate 310 from the panel module 200.
[0100] Before the proximal end of the second cover plate 320 rotates downward around the first axis, the proximal end of the first cover plate 310 is first rotated upward around the second axis until the proximal end of the first cover plate 310 moves off the support shell plate 120. Then, the proximal end of the second cover plate 320 is rotated downward around the first axis, causing the distal end of the first cover plate 310 to move downward around the first axis simultaneously until the proximal end of the first cover plate 310 forms an obstruction to the panel module 200.
[0101] Further, please refer to Figure 6 In the fifth embodiment, the section of the first cover plate 310 near the panel module 200 is tilted back towards the second cover plate 320 to form a folded edge 311. After moving to the first position, the folded edge 311 overlaps with the panel module 200, which helps to increase the overlap area between the first cover plate 310 and the panel module 200, thereby improving the tightness of their connection.
[0102] After moving to the second position, the bending angle of the folded edge 311 is approximately the same as the folding angle of the first cover plate 310, so that the folded edge 311 overlaps with the main housing 100. That is, when in the second position, the folded edge 311 and the support housing plate 120 are almost completely in contact. This helps to increase the contact area between the first cover plate 310 and the main housing 100, i.e., the support housing plate 120, by means of the folded edge 311, thereby improving the supporting stability of the first cover plate 310 relative to the main housing 100.
[0103] In one embodiment, the first cover plate 310 is provided with an interference structure at one end near the panel module 200. After moving to the second position, the interference structure and the main housing 100 make interference contact. The interference structure can increase the amount of contact interference between the first cover plate 310 and the support housing 120, ensuring that the first cover plate 310 will not have relative displacement with respect to the support housing 120 after moving to the second position.
[0104] At this point, the amount of contact interference can specifically be frictional resistance. That is, the interference structure can specifically be a rough protrusion structure between the first cover plate 310 and / or the support shell plate 120.
[0105] Alternatively, one of the first cover plate 310 and the support shell plate 120 may be provided with a slot, and the other with a protrusion. By inserting the protrusion into the slot, the purpose of hindering the movement of the first cover plate 310 can also be achieved.
[0106] Alternatively, one of the first cover plate 310 and the supporting shell plate 120 can be provided with a magnetic attracting element, and the other can be provided with a magnetic mating element. By magnetically attracting the magnetic attracting element and the magnetic mating element, the purpose of hindering the movement of the first cover plate 310 can also be achieved.
[0107] Alternatively, one of the first cover plate 310 and the supporting shell plate 120 can be equipped with a vacuum adsorption component, while the other is equipped with an adsorption mating component. By applying negative pressure to the vacuum adsorption component and the adsorption mating component, the purpose of hindering the movement of the first cover plate 310 can also be achieved.
[0108] Furthermore, in the above embodiments, a sealing structure may be provided at the connection between the cover plates. The sealing structure may be, but is not limited to, a sealing strip. The sealing structure neither hinders, for example, the movement of the first cover plate 310 relative to the second cover plate 320, nor prevents the first cover plate 310 from being in the second position, thus achieving a sealed connection at the connection between the first cover plate 310 and the second cover plate 320. This avoids the formation of unnecessary assembly gaps between the cover plates.
[0109] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A housing assembly used in beverage making equipment, characterized in that, include: The main unit housing has an internal mounting cavity, and the mounting cavity has a first opening; The panel module is rotatably mounted on the main housing to have an open position for opening the first opening and a closed position for closing the first opening; as well as, An end cap is disposed on the main housing and located on one side of the panel module in its opening direction. The end cap includes at least two cover plates connected sequentially in directions close to and away from the panel module. Each of the cover plates includes a first cover plate near the panel module. The first cover plate is movable relative to the main housing to have a stop disposed at a first position on one side of the panel module in its opening direction and a second position moved away from the first position. After moving to the first position, the first cover plate restricts the panel module from moving to the opening position.
2. The housing assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The first cover plate is detachably installed on the main housing, and after being removed, the first cover plate moves to the second position.
3. The housing assembly as described in claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the cover plates further includes a second cover plate located away from the panel module; After being removed, the first cover plate can be placed in place of the second cover plate.
4. The housing assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the cover plates further includes a second cover plate located away from the panel module, the second cover plate being fixed relative to the main housing; The first cover plate is translatably positioned in the direction of approaching and moving away from the second cover plate, so that it can switch to the second position after being folded with the second cover plate, and switch to the first position after being unfolded.
5. The housing assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the cover plates further includes a second cover plate located away from the panel module; One end of the first cover plate is rotatably connected to the second cover plate, so that it can be switched to the second position after being flipped to fold with the second cover plate, and to the first position after being flipped to unfold.
6. The housing assembly as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that, The second cover is fixed relative to the main housing, and the first cover can be flipped up to fold onto the side of the second cover that is opposite to the main housing.
7. The housing assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the cover plates further includes a second cover plate away from the panel module, the second cover plate being movable relative to the main housing so that the second cover plate can be placed at the main housing, and the portion of the second cover plate connected to the first cover plate can be raised to be spaced apart from the main housing; One end of the first cover plate is rotatably connected to the second cover plate, so that after the second cover plate is partially raised, the first cover plate can be flipped to be supported between the second cover plate and the main housing, and switched to the second position; after the second cover plate is placed on the main housing, the first cover plate can be flipped open and switched to the first position.
8. The housing assembly as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, The section of the first cover plate near the panel module is tilted and folded back towards the second cover plate to form a folded edge; After moving to the first position, the folded edge overlaps the panel module; After moving to the second position, the bending angle of the folded edge is equivalent to the folding angle of the first cover plate, so that the folded edge overlaps the main body housing.
9. The housing assembly as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, The first cover plate has an interference structure at one end near the panel module. After being moved to the second position, the interference structure and the main housing make interference contact.
10. The housing assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, A sealing structure is provided at the connection between each of the cover plates.
11. The housing assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting cavity is further provided with a second opening, which is located on one side of the panel module in its opening direction and communicates with the first opening; The rotation axis of the panel module is located at the first opening and / or the second opening, and after being rotated to the open position, a portion of the panel module extends into the second opening; After moving to the first position, the first cover closes the second opening.
12. The housing assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The panel module has an internal storage cavity, which can accommodate at least one functional module of the beverage making device; and / or The panel module facing the mounting cavity can accommodate at least one functional module of the beverage making device.
13. A beverage preparation device, characterized in that, Includes the housing assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 12, and at least one functional module; The functional module is installed into the mounting cavity and / or the panel module.
14. The beverage preparation equipment as described in claim 13, characterized in that, The functional module includes a brewing module; The end cap is disposed adjacent to the brewing module, and the end cap can be used to house an external container.