A beverage machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of beverage machines, including: cabinet, its inside is equipped with the working cavity for making beverage;For conveying beverage beverage pipeline, its inlet end is communicated the working cavity, its outlet end is downward;The position of the cabinet corresponding beverage pipeline output end is equipped with the cleaning bin that beverage pipeline output end is surrounded in it, the lower wall of the cleaning bin is located the lower of the beverage pipeline output end, and is equipped with the first through-hole corresponding beverage pipeline output end, to make beverage pipeline output end and the space in cleaning bin with outside communication;Meanwhile, the cleaning bin has water inlet for water source to enter;The beverage machine further includes: switch piece, is located at the first through-hole of the cleaning bin, to open or close the first through-hole;Ultrasonic wave generating module can make bubble in the water in cleaning bin.The utility model is convenient for cleaning beverage outlet.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of kitchen appliance technology, specifically relating to a beverage machine. Background Technology

[0002] Existing beverage machines include, but are not limited to, blenders and soy milk makers, such as the structures disclosed in Chinese invention patent application number CN201210030256.8, authorization announcement number CN102578938B, "An Embedded Multifunctional Food Processor", and Chinese utility model patent application number CN202420759213.1, announcement number CN222367526U, "A Beverage Machine".

[0003] The liquid beverages produced by the beverage machine are mostly output through the beverage outlet on the machine. After multiple uses, the beverage often solidifies near the beverage outlet, which is not only unsightly but also breeds bacteria. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a beverage machine that facilitates cleaning of the beverage outlet, based on the current state of the technology.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is: a beverage machine, comprising:

[0006] The casing has an internal working chamber for making beverages;

[0007] A beverage pipeline for conveying beverages, with its inlet end connected to the working chamber and its outlet end facing downwards;

[0008] Its features are:

[0009] The casing is provided with a cleaning chamber that surrounds the beverage pipe outlet at the position corresponding to the beverage pipe outlet. The lower wall of the cleaning chamber is located below the beverage pipe outlet and has a first through hole corresponding to the beverage pipe outlet, so that the beverage pipe outlet and the space inside the cleaning chamber are connected to the outside. At the same time, the cleaning chamber has a water inlet for supplying water.

[0010] The beverage machine also includes:

[0011] A switch is provided at the first through hole of the cleaning chamber to open or close the first through hole;

[0012] An ultrasonic generator module that can produce bubbles in the water inside the cleaning chamber.

[0013] This invention, through the design of the cleaning chamber and the inclusion of a switch and ultrasonic generator module, allows for the following: When cleaning the outlet end of the beverage tubing, the first through-hole of the cleaning chamber can be closed, allowing water to be introduced into the cleaning chamber through the inlet until the outlet end of the beverage tubing is submerged. Then, the ultrasonic generator module is activated to perform ultrasonic cleaning on the outlet end of the beverage tubing. After cleaning, the first through-hole can be opened to drain the wastewater from the cleaning chamber, or a separate drain outlet can be provided within the cleaning chamber to drain the wastewater. When normal beverage dispensing is required, the first through-hole can be opened, allowing the beverage in the working chamber to be discharged through the beverage tubing and the first through-hole. Simultaneously, when the first through-hole is closed, this invention protects the outlet end of the beverage tubing, preventing foreign objects from entering the beverage tubing.

[0014] Preferably, it also includes a water source pipeline for conveying water, with its inlet connected to an external water source and its first outlet facing downwards, extending into the cleaning chamber as the water inlet; the lower wall of the cleaning chamber is provided with a second through hole that can be opened or closed at the position corresponding to the water inlet. When the second through hole is open, water can be directly output through the water source pipeline and the second through hole; when the second through hole and the first through hole are closed, the water output from the water source pipeline can be stored in the cleaning chamber as clean water, and clean the outlet end of the beverage pipeline under the action of the ultrasonic generating module.

[0015] Furthermore, the switching element acts on the first through hole and the second through hole to simultaneously open or close the first through hole and the second through hole.

[0016] Preferably, the switching component includes a baffle, which can move along the lower wall of the cleaning chamber under the action of the driving mechanism to block or expose the first through hole and the second through hole.

[0017] Furthermore, the cleaning chamber is located on the front side of the housing, and the first through hole and the second through hole are arranged side by side, one on the left and one on the right.

[0018] Furthermore, the baffle can move back and forth under the action of the driving mechanism, and when the first through hole and the second through hole are open, the baffle is located in front of the first through hole and the second through hole. Of course, in addition to this, the baffle can also move left and right, or up and down, or rotate (such as rotating around an axis extending vertically; when the baffle rotates to the left and right extension state, the baffle closes the first and second through holes; when the baffle rotates to the front and back extension state and is located between the first and second through holes, the baffle opens the first and second through holes).

[0019] Preferably, the second output end of the water source pipeline is connected to the working chamber to supply water to the working chamber.

[0020] Preferably, the bottom of the cleaning chamber is provided with a drain outlet that can be opened or closed, and the drain outlet is connected to the external sewer pipe through a drain pipe.

[0021] In the above embodiments, preferably, the upper part of the working chamber is provided with a feed inlet for food ingredients to enter, and the working chamber is provided with a crushing component, which moves under the drive of a power component to crush the food ingredients entering from the feed inlet.

[0022] The aforementioned shredding components can be existing shredders, grinding discs, etc.

[0023] Preferably, the beverage machine is a built-in beverage machine whose casing can be embedded in a cabinet. Alternatively, the beverage machine can be a countertop machine placed on a kitchen countertop.

[0024] Compared with existing technologies, the advantages of this invention are as follows: Through the design of the cleaning chamber and the inclusion of a switch and ultrasonic generator module, when cleaning the outlet end of the beverage tubing is required, the first through-hole of the cleaning chamber can be closed, allowing water to be introduced into the cleaning chamber through the inlet until the outlet end of the beverage tubing is submerged. Then, the ultrasonic generator module is activated to perform ultrasonic cleaning on the outlet end of the beverage tubing. After cleaning, the first through-hole can be opened to drain the wastewater from the cleaning chamber, or a separate drain outlet can be provided in the cleaning chamber to drain the wastewater. When normal beverage dispensing is required, the first through-hole can be opened, allowing the beverage in the working chamber to be discharged through the beverage tubing and the first through-hole. Simultaneously, when the first through-hole is closed, it protects the outlet end of the beverage tubing, preventing foreign objects from entering the beverage tubing. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure of an embodiment of the present utility model (the cross-section is a vertical plane extending front and back, with the first and second through holes closed);

[0027] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of section A in the middle;

[0028] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure when the first and second through holes are open;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the structure of an embodiment of the present utility model (the cross-section is a vertical plane extending left and right, with the first and second through holes closed);

[0030] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of section B in the middle. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0032] like Figures 1-6 The image shows a preferred embodiment of a beverage machine according to the present invention. The beverage machine is an embedded beverage machine that can be installed in a cabinet, and includes a housing 1, a beverage pipeline 2, a switch 3, an ultrasonic generating module 4, a water source pipeline 5, and a crushing component 6.

[0033] With the side of the casing 1 facing the user as the front side, the interior of the casing 1 is provided with a working chamber 11 for making beverages. The upper part of the working chamber 11 has a feeding inlet for food ingredients, and the working chamber 11 contains a crushing component 6. The crushing component 6 moves under the drive of a power component to crush the food ingredients entering from the feeding inlet. In this embodiment, as... Figure 5 As shown, the pulverizing component 6 is a blade located at the lower part of the working chamber 11, and the power component is a motor located below the working chamber 11. The motor shaft extends upward and is connected to the blade, thereby driving the blade to rotate. In this embodiment, the working chamber 11 consists of an inner liner 111 and a lid 112. The inner liner 111 is hollow inside and has an open top. The lid 112 is placed on the inner liner 111 to open and close the open top of the inner liner 111. When the open top is open, ingredients can be added; when the open top is closed, the ingredients can be broken down and pulverized to produce a beverage.

[0034] The front side wall of the casing 1 is recessed to form a cavity 13 with an opening facing forward, so that cups and other utensils can be placed in it through the opening.

[0035] The beverage pipeline 2 is used to output beverages from the working chamber 11. The inlet end of the beverage pipeline 2 is connected to the working chamber 11, and the outlet end 21 of the beverage pipeline 2 faces downward and is located on the upper side of the cavity 13.

[0036] Water source pipe 5 is used to transport water. The input end of water source pipe 5 is connected to an external water source. The first output end 51 of water source pipe 5 faces downward and is located on the upper side of the cavity 13, arranged side by side with the outlet end 21 of beverage pipe 2. The second output end of water source pipe 5 is connected to the working cavity 11, thereby supplying water to the working cavity 11.

[0037] A cleaning chamber 12 is provided on the upper side of the cavity 13, corresponding to the beverage pipe outlet 21 and the first water source pipe output 51, which surrounds the beverage pipe outlet 21 and the first water source pipe output 51. The cleaning chamber 12 is independent of the working cavity 11. The lower wall of the cleaning chamber 12 is located below the beverage pipe outlet 21 and the first water source pipe output 51, and is provided with a first through hole 121 corresponding to the beverage pipe outlet 21 and a second through hole 122 corresponding to the first water source pipe output 51, so that the beverage pipe outlet 21, the first water source pipe output 51 and the space inside the cleaning chamber 12 are connected to the outside. At the same time, the first water source pipe output 51 serves as the water inlet of the cleaning chamber 12.

[0038] The aforementioned switch 3 is located at the first through hole 121 and the second through hole 122 of the cleaning chamber 12, to simultaneously open or close the first through hole 121 and the second through hole 122. Specifically, the switch 3 includes a left-right extending baffle 31. Under the action of the drive mechanism 32, the baffle 31 can move back and forth along the lower wall of the cleaning chamber 12 to block or expose the first through hole 121 and the second through hole 122. When the first through hole 121 and the second through hole 122 are exposed, the baffle 31 is located in front of the first through hole 121 and the second through hole 122. The drive mechanism 32 can be an existing motor and a lead screw and nut assembly connected to the motor output shaft. The nut is connected to the baffle 31, and the lead screw rotates under the drive of the motor output shaft, causing the nut to move along the length of the lead screw. The drive mechanism 32 can also be an existing telescopic component such as an electric cylinder.

[0039] Meanwhile, in this embodiment, the bottom of the cleaning chamber 12 is provided with a drain outlet 123 that can be opened or closed. The drain outlet 123 is connected to the external sewer pipe through a drain pipe 124. The valve for closing the drain outlet 123 can refer to the structural design of the switch 3 described above, and will not be described in detail here.

[0040] The ultrasonic generating module 4 mentioned above is existing technology. It is located at the bottom of the cleaning chamber 12 and is used to generate bubbles in the water inside the cleaning chamber 12.

[0041] like Figure 3 As shown, when the outlet end 21 of the beverage pipe needs to be cleaned, the movable baffle 31 closes the first through hole 121 and the second through hole 122 of the cleaning chamber 12, and simultaneously closes the drain outlet 123, making the interior of the cleaning chamber 12 a closed chamber. Water is then introduced into the cleaning chamber 12 through the water supply pipe 5 for water storage. After the water submerges the outlet end 21 of the beverage pipe, the ultrasonic generator module 4 is activated to perform ultrasonic cleaning on the outlet end 21 of the beverage pipe. After cleaning, the drain outlet 123 can be opened to drain the wastewater from the cleaning chamber. Figure 4As shown, when a beverage needs to be dispensed normally, the baffle 31 can be moved to open the first through hole 121 and the second through hole 122.

[0042] In the specification and claims of this utility model, terms indicating direction, such as "front," "rear," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "side," "top," and "bottom," are used to describe various exemplary structural parts and elements of this utility model. However, the use of these terms is merely for the purpose of explanation and is based on the exemplary orientations shown in the accompanying drawings. Since the embodiments disclosed in this utility model can be arranged in different orientations, these terms indicating direction are for illustrative purposes only and should not be regarded as limitations. For example, "upper" and "lower" are not necessarily limited to directions opposite to or consistent with the direction of gravity.

Claims

1. A beverage machine, comprising: The casing (1) has a working chamber (11) inside for making beverages; A beverage pipeline (2) for conveying beverages, the inlet end of which is connected to the working chamber (11), and the outlet end (21) of which faces downward; Its features are: The housing (1) is provided with a cleaning chamber (12) that surrounds the beverage pipe outlet (21) at the position corresponding to the beverage pipe outlet (21). The lower wall of the cleaning chamber (12) is located below the beverage pipe outlet (21) and is provided with a first through hole (121) corresponding to the beverage pipe outlet (21) so that the beverage pipe outlet (21) and the space inside the cleaning chamber (12) are connected to the outside. At the same time, the cleaning chamber (12) has a water inlet for water to enter. The beverage machine also includes: A switch (3) is provided at the first through hole (121) of the cleaning chamber (12) to open or close the first through hole (121); An ultrasonic generator module (4) that can generate bubbles in the water inside the cleaning chamber (12).

2. The beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a water source pipeline (5) for conveying water, the input end of which is connected to an external water source, and the first output end (51) of which faces downward and extends into the cleaning chamber (12) as the water inlet; the lower wall of the cleaning chamber (12) is provided with a second through hole (122) that can be opened or closed at the position corresponding to the water inlet.

3. The beverage machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The switch (3) acts on the first through hole (121) and the second through hole (122) to simultaneously open or close the first through hole (121) and the second through hole (122).

4. The beverage machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The switch (3) includes a baffle (31), which can move along the lower wall of the cleaning chamber (12) under the action of the drive mechanism (32) to block the first through hole (121) and the second through hole (122) or expose the first through hole (121) and the second through hole (122).

5. The beverage machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cleaning chamber (12) is located on the front side of the housing (1), and the first through hole (121) and the second through hole (122) are arranged side by side, one on the left and one on the right.

6. The beverage machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The baffle (31) can move back and forth under the action of the driving mechanism (32), and when the first through hole (121) and the second through hole (122) are opened, the baffle (31) is in front of the first through hole (121) and the second through hole (122).

7. The beverage machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second output end of the water source pipeline (5) is connected to the working chamber (11).

8. The beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the cleaning chamber (12) is provided with a drain outlet (123) that can be opened or closed, and the drain outlet (123) is connected to the external sewer pipe through a drain pipe (124).

9. The beverage machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The upper part of the working chamber (11) is provided with a feed inlet for food ingredients to enter, and the working chamber (11) is provided with a crusher (6). The crusher (6) moves under the drive of the power component to crush the food ingredients entering from the feed inlet.

10. The beverage machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The beverage machine is an embedded beverage machine whose casing (1) can be installed in a cabinet.

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