A milk frother that is easy to clean

By designing a detachable stirring rod and stirring paddle structure, combined with a food-grade hydrophobic coating and magnetic groove, the problems of inconvenient cleaning and milk residue in electric milk frothers are solved, achieving a convenient cleaning effect.

CN224369670UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-19YUYAO WENTIAN PLASTIC MOLD CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
YUYAO WENTIAN PLASTIC MOLD CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-25
Publication Date
2026-06-19

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing electric milk frothers are troublesome to clean, and the motor is prone to water ingress because the stirring rod and drive rod are integrated. Also, milk residue is easily left after frothing.

Method used

A milk frother that is easy to clean has been designed. It adopts a detachable stirring rod and stirring stick structure, combined with a food-grade hydrophobic coating and magnetic groove, so as to realize the independent disassembly and cleaning of the stirring rod and stirring stick, avoiding milk residue.

Benefits of technology

It enables easy disassembly and thorough cleaning of the stirring rod and stirring paddle, avoiding milk residue and improving cleaning efficiency and convenience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a milk frother convenient to clean relates to food processing equipment technical field, and the utility model discloses a storage container, the top of storage container is detachably provided with the cylinder cover, and the top middle part of cylinder cover is provided with the driver, and the output shaft end of driver is fixedly connected with the rotating shaft, and the bottom middle part of rotating shaft is provided with the magnetic attraction groove, and the magnetic attraction groove is magnetically attracted with the stirring rod, and the sidewall of rotating shaft is provided with the first jack, and the sidewall of stirring rod is provided with the second jack, and the first jack is corresponding with the second jack and the aperture is same, and the one side of stirring rod is provided with the plugboard, and the plugboard is corresponding with the first jack and the second jack and is matched, the utility model discloses, can be convenient to pour out the milk from the storage container completely, to avoid the milk remaining in the storage container, to make the cleaning more convenient, and the stirring rod and stirring rod that setting can dismantle, to clean thoroughly after beating bubble.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food processing equipment technology, specifically to a milk frother that is easy to clean. Background Technology

[0002] A milk frother is a household appliance used to make milk foam. Electric milk frothers are one type. This solution focuses on improving electric milk frothers. Electric milk frothers use a motor to drive a high-speed rotating agitator or foaming rod, agitating the protein and fat molecules in milk into the air to create a smooth milk foam. However, currently, cleaning electric milk frothers after frothing is often cumbersome because the agitator is integrated with the motor's drive rod. This can easily cause water to enter the motor, affecting its operation. Furthermore, milk residue can remain when pouring the frothed milk. To address these issues, the inventor proposes an easy-to-clean milk frother. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve the problem of the troublesome cleaning of electric milk frothers, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a milk frother that is easy to clean.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a milk frother that is easy to clean, comprising a storage cylinder, a cylinder cover detachably provided on the top surface of the storage cylinder, a driver provided in the middle of the top surface of the cylinder cover, a rotating shaft fixedly connected to the output shaft end of the driver, a magnetic groove provided in the middle of the bottom surface of the rotating shaft, a stirring rod magnetically attracted in the magnetic groove, a first insertion hole provided through the side wall of the rotating shaft, a second insertion hole provided through the side wall of the stirring rod, the first insertion hole and the second insertion hole corresponding to each other and having the same diameter, an insertion plate provided on one side of the stirring rod, the insertion plate corresponding to and cooperating with the first insertion hole and the second insertion hole, a second external thread provided on the lower part of the side wall of the stirring rod, a stirring rod provided below the stirring rod, a connecting cylinder fixedly connected to the middle of the top surface of the stirring rod, the connecting cylinder being detachably connected to the stirring rod.

[0005] Preferably, the storage cylinder includes an electrically heated base, the inner wall of the storage cylinder is coated with a food-grade hydrophobic coating, and the top surface of the cylinder cover has a through-hole, which is offset from the driver. The storage cylinder is used to store milk to be foamed. A first external thread is provided on the upper part of the outer wall of the storage cylinder, and an internal thread is provided on the inner wall of the cylinder cover. The internal thread mates with the first external thread, and the cylinder cover is threadedly connected to the storage cylinder through the first external thread and the internal thread. The vent allows gas to circulate during milk foaming. The hydrophobic coating contains nano-silica and perfluoroalkylsilane modifiers to prevent milk residue from remaining in the storage container when pouring milk, thus improving the ease of cleaning the storage container. The housing of the driver is fixedly connected to the top surface of the storage container. The rotating shaft passes through the container cover and is rotatably connected to the container cover. A protruding handle is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the container cover. Activating the driver causes the rotating shaft to rotate, which in turn causes the stirring rod to rotate, thereby foaming the milk in the storage container.

[0006] Preferably, a magnetic plate is embedded and fixedly connected to the center of the top surface of the stirring rod. The magnetic plate corresponds to and attracts the magnetic groove. A sealing ring is fitted on the upper part of the outer side wall of the stirring rod. The sealing ring corresponds to and cooperates with the bottom surface of the rotating shaft. A pull ring is fixedly connected to the end face of the insert plate. When assembling the stirring rod and the rotating shaft, the stirring rod is inserted into the magnetic groove, and the first insertion hole corresponds to the second insertion hole. Through the cooperation of the magnetic plate and the magnetic groove, the stirring rod can be initially attracted and fixed. The sealing ring can prevent liquid from seeping into the magnetic groove during foaming. After the initial fixing of the stirring rod is completed, the pull ring is held and the insert plate is inserted into the first insertion hole and the second insertion hole. The first and second insertion holes are damping inserts to re-secure the stirring rod, so that the stirring rod can be rotated when the rotating shaft rotates. After foaming is completed, the operation is reversed to remove the stirring rod from the rotating shaft for thorough cleaning. A threaded hole is provided in the center of the top surface of the connecting cylinder, and the second external thread corresponds to and engages with the threaded hole. A knob is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting cylinder. The stirring rod is spiral-shaped and gradually increases in size from top to bottom. Turning the knob causes the connecting cylinder to rotate. Through the engagement of the second external thread and the threaded hole, the connecting cylinder can be disassembled, and the stirring rod can be removed separately for cleaning.

[0007] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: after the milk foaming operation is completed, the milk can be easily poured out completely from the storage cylinder to avoid milk residue in the storage cylinder, thus making cleaning more convenient. The stirring rod can be disassembled so that it can be removed after foaming for thorough cleaning without having to move the driver together during cleaning, which is more convenient. The stirring rod can also be removed separately from the stirring rod for thorough cleaning or timely replacement. Attached Figure Description

[0008] 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 these drawings without creative effort.

[0009] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0010] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the cylindrical body of this utility model.

[0011] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cylindrical cover structure of this utility model.

[0012] Figure 4 This is an enlarged view of section A of this utility model.

[0013] Figure 5 This is an enlarged view of section B of this utility model.

[0014] In the diagram: 1. Storage cylinder; 2. Electric heating base; 3. Cylinder cover; 4. Protruding handle; 5. Air hole; 6. Driver; 7. First external thread; 8. Rotating shaft; 9. Magnetic groove; 10. First insertion hole; 11. Stirring rod; 12. Magnetic plate; 13. Second insertion hole; 14. Sealing ring; 15. Insert plate; 16. Pull ring; 17. Second external thread; 18. Connecting cylinder; 19. Threaded hole; 20. Knob; 21. Stirring rod. Detailed Implementation

[0015] 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.

[0016] Example: Figure 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides a milk frother that is easy to clean, including a storage cylinder 1. The top surface of the storage cylinder 1 is detachably provided with a cylinder cover 3. A driver 6 is provided in the middle of the top surface of the cylinder cover 3. A rotating shaft 8 is fixedly connected to the output shaft end of the driver 6. A magnetic groove 9 is provided in the middle of the bottom surface of the rotating shaft 8. A stirring rod 11 is magnetically attracted in the magnetic groove 9. A first insertion hole 10 is provided through the side wall of the rotating shaft 8. A second insertion hole 13 is provided through the side wall of the stirring rod 11. The first insertion hole 10 and the second insertion hole 13 correspond to each other and have the same diameter. An insertion plate 15 is provided on one side of the stirring rod 11. The insertion plate 15 corresponds to and cooperates with the first insertion hole 10 and the second insertion hole 13. A second external thread 17 is provided on the lower part of the side wall of the stirring rod 11. A stirring rod 21 is provided below the stirring rod 11. A connecting cylinder 18 is fixedly connected to the middle of the top surface of the stirring rod 21. The connecting cylinder 18 is detachably connected to the stirring rod 11.

[0017] The storage cylinder 1 includes an electric heating base 2. The inner wall of the storage cylinder 1 is coated with a food-grade hydrophobic coating. The top surface of the cylinder cover 3 is provided with an air hole 5, and the air hole 5 is offset from the driver 6.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution, the storage cylinder 1 is used to store milk to be foamed. The upper part of the outer wall of the storage cylinder 1 is provided with a first external thread 7, and the inner wall of the cylinder cover 3 is provided with an internal thread. The internal thread and the first external thread 7 are matched. The cylinder cover 3 is threadedly connected to the storage cylinder 1 through the first external thread 7 and the internal thread. The air hole 5 is used to allow gas to circulate when the milk is foamed. The food-grade hydrophobic coating contains nano-silica and perfluoroalkylsilane modifier to avoid milk residue in the storage cylinder 1 when the milk is poured, so as to improve the ease of cleaning the storage cylinder 1.

[0019] The housing of the driver 6 is fixedly connected to the top surface of the storage cylinder 1, the rotating shaft 8 passes through the cylinder cover 3, and the rotating shaft 8 is rotatably connected to the cylinder cover 3. A protruding handle 4 is fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the cylinder cover 3.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, starting the driver 6 can cause the rotating shaft 8 to rotate, which in turn causes the stirring rod 11 to rotate, so as to foam the milk in the storage cylinder 1 through the stirring rod 21.

[0021] A magnetic plate 12 is embedded and fixedly connected in the middle of the top surface of the stirring rod 11. The magnetic plate 12 corresponds to and attracts the magnetic groove 9. A sealing ring 14 is sleeved on the upper part of the outer side wall of the stirring rod 11. The sealing ring 14 corresponds to and cooperates with the bottom surface of the rotating shaft 8. A pull ring 16 is fixedly connected to the end face of the insert plate 15.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, when assembling the stirring rod 11 and the rotating shaft 8, the stirring rod 11 is inserted into the magnetic groove 9, and the first insertion hole 10 and the second insertion hole 13 correspond to each other. Through the mutual cooperation of the magnetic plate 12 and the magnetic groove 9, the stirring rod 11 can be initially attracted and fixed. The sealing ring 14 can prevent liquid from seeping into the magnetic groove 9 during foaming. After the initial fixing of the stirring rod 11 is completed, the pull ring 16 is held and the insertion plate 15 is inserted into the first insertion hole 10 and the second insertion hole 13. The insertion plate 15 and the first insertion hole 10 and the second insertion hole 13 are damped insertions to fix the stirring rod 11 again. Thus, when the rotating shaft 8 rotates, it can drive the stirring rod 11 to rotate. After foaming is completed, the operation is reversed to remove the stirring rod 11 from the rotating shaft 8 for thorough cleaning.

[0023] A threaded hole 19 is provided in the middle of the top surface of the connecting cylinder 18. The second external thread 17 corresponds to and fits with the threaded hole 19. A knob 20 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting cylinder 18. The stirring rod 21 is spiral and gradually increases in size from top to bottom.

[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, turning the knob 20 causes the connecting cylinder 18 to rotate. Through the mutual cooperation between the second external thread 17 and the threaded hole 19, the connecting cylinder 18 can be disassembled, and the stirring rod 21 can be removed separately for cleaning.

[0025] Working principle: When using this utility model, the milk to be foamed is placed in the storage cylinder 1, the cylinder cover 3 is closed, and the driver 6 is started to make the rotating shaft 8 rotate, which in turn makes the stirring rod 11 rotate, so as to foam the milk in the storage cylinder 1 through the stirring rod 21.

[0026] After the foaming operation is completed, open the lid 3 and pour out the foamed milk. The inner wall of the storage cylinder 1 is coated with a food-grade hydrophobic coating to prevent milk residue from remaining in the storage cylinder 1 when pouring the milk, thereby improving the ease of cleaning the storage cylinder 1.

[0027] Next, pull the insert plate 15 to remove it from the first insertion hole 10 and the second insertion hole 13. Then, pull the stirring rod 11 down to disengage the magnetic plate 12 from the magnetic groove 9. The stirring rod 11 can then be removed for thorough cleaning. Then, turn the knob 20 to rotate the connecting cylinder 18. Through the interaction of the second external thread 17 and the threaded hole 19, the connecting cylinder 18 can be disassembled, and the stirring rod 21 can be removed separately for cleaning.

[0028] When assembling the stirring rod 11 and the rotating shaft 8, the stirring rod 11 is inserted into the magnetic groove 9, with the first insertion hole 10 corresponding to the second insertion hole 13. Through the cooperation of the magnetic plate 12 and the magnetic groove 9, the stirring rod 11 can be initially attracted and fixed. The sealing ring 14 can prevent liquid from seeping into the magnetic groove 9 during foaming. After the initial fixing of the stirring rod 11 is completed, the pull ring 16 is held and the insert plate 15 is inserted into the first insertion hole 10 and the second insertion hole 13. The insert plate 15 and the first insertion hole 10 and the second insertion hole 13 are damped insertions to fix the stirring rod 11 again.

[0029] All standard parts used in this invention can be purchased from the market, and irregular parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the prior art, and the circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here.

[0030] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, if these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this utility model and their equivalents, this utility model also intends to include these modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A milk frother that is easy to clean, comprising a reservoir (1), characterized in that: The top surface of the storage cylinder (1) is detachably provided with a cylinder cover (3). A driver (6) is provided in the middle of the top surface of the cylinder cover (3). A rotating shaft (8) is fixedly connected to the output shaft end of the driver (6). A magnetic groove (9) is provided in the middle of the bottom surface of the rotating shaft (8). A stirring rod (11) is magnetically attracted in the magnetic groove (9). A first insertion hole (10) is provided through the side wall of the rotating shaft (8). A second insertion hole (13) is provided through the side wall of the stirring rod (11). The first insertion hole (10) Corresponding to the second insertion hole (13) and having the same diameter, a plate (15) is provided on one side of the stirring rod (11). The plate (15) corresponds to and cooperates with the first insertion hole (10) and the second insertion hole (13). A second external thread (17) is provided on the lower part of the side wall of the stirring rod (11). A stirring rod (21) is provided below the stirring rod (11). A connecting cylinder (18) is fixedly connected to the middle of the top surface of the stirring rod (21). The connecting cylinder (18) is detachably connected to the stirring rod (11).

2. A milk frothing machine for ease of cleaning as claimed in claim 1 wherein, The storage cylinder (1) includes an electric heating base (2), and the inner wall of the storage cylinder (1) is coated with a food-grade hydrophobic coating.

3. A milk frothing machine for ease of cleaning as claimed in claim 1 wherein, The top surface of the cylinder cover (3) is provided with an air hole (5), and the air hole (5) is misaligned with the driver (6).

4. A milk frothing machine for ease of cleaning as claimed in claim 1 wherein, The outer shell of the driver (6) is fixedly connected to the top surface of the storage cylinder (1), the rotating shaft (8) passes through the cylinder cover (3), and the rotating shaft (8) is rotatably connected to the cylinder cover (3). A protruding handle (4) is fixedly connected to the outer side wall of the cylinder cover (3).

5. A milk frothing machine for ease of cleaning as claimed in claim 1 wherein, A magnetic plate (12) is embedded and fixedly connected in the middle of the top surface of the stirring rod (11). The magnetic plate (12) corresponds to and attracts the magnetic groove (9).

6. A milk frothing machine for ease of cleaning as claimed in claim 1 wherein, A sealing ring (14) is fitted on the upper part of the outer side wall of the stirring rod (11). The sealing ring (14) corresponds to and cooperates with the bottom surface of the rotating shaft (8). A pull ring (16) is fixedly connected to the end face of the insert plate (15).

7. A milk frothing machine for ease of cleaning as claimed in claim 1 wherein, The connecting cylinder (18) has a threaded hole (19) in the middle of its top surface. The second external thread (17) corresponds to and cooperates with the threaded hole (19). A knob (20) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the connecting cylinder (18).

8. A milk frothing machine for ease of cleaning as claimed in claim 1 wherein, The stirring rod (21) is spiral-shaped and gradually increases in size from top to bottom.