A tea bar machine with storage for tea utensils
By incorporating layered storage design, drainage structure, and heating and ventilation measures, the problem of unreasonable storage space in tea bar machines has been solved. This enables the classified storage of teaware, moisture prevention and dehumidification, and air circulation, thereby improving the storage quality and usage efficiency of teaware.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ANSHUN GUIZHE TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-17
AI Technical Summary
The existing tea bar machine has an unreasonable design for its lower storage space, lacking layering and zoning. Teaware is easily damaged when stored together, resulting in low space utilization. Furthermore, there is no dedicated drainage structure or air circulation, leading to teaware becoming damp and moldy, and poor hygiene.
The storage compartments are designed with a layered layout, including storage boxes and dividers, forming a single-layer tall container area and an upper and lower double-layer short container area. With a sliding track structure, it is easy to classify and store items. A drain rack and water storage box are set up to quickly guide water flow down and collect it in a centralized manner. The heating element transfers heat through the partition groove, and the ventilation vents promote air circulation and prevent odors.
It enables the orderly classification and storage of teaware, prevents moisture and mold, improves space utilization and ease of use, keeps teaware dry and hygienic, and extends its service life.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tea bar machine technology, specifically a tea bar machine with a function of storing tea utensils. Background Technology
[0002] A tea bar machine is a modern home or office appliance that integrates functions such as boiling water, brewing tea, storing tea, and organizing teaware. It is typically designed as a freestanding or countertop cabinet structure, with a control panel at the top (including a heating base, kettle placement area, and control panel) and a drinking water outlet (connecting to bottled water or a direct drinking water system). The lower section integrates storage space for storing tea leaves, teaware (such as teapots, teacups, tea scoops, tea towels, tea strainers, etc.), and related supplies. Its core purpose is to provide users with a convenient one-stop solution for obtaining, heating, and brewing tea, while maintaining the cleanliness and convenience of tea-related activities and enhancing the tea-drinking experience.
[0003] However, most tea bar machines on the market currently suffer from significant shortcomings in their lower storage space design. Their interiors are often simple, crude cabinet structures, providing only a single, undivided storage area. During use, teaware of various shapes and sizes (such as tall teapots, short cups, and irregularly shaped tea pets) are forced to be stacked haphazardly, resulting in: Inefficient space planning: lacking refined layering and partitioning, the mixing of tall and short teaware not only makes them difficult to access and prone to collisions and damage, but also significantly reduces space utilization; Lack of dedicated drainage structure: teaware with residual moisture after washing (such as wet teacups and tea filters) is placed directly into the enclosed space, causing water to drip and accumulate at the bottom, making it difficult to clean and leading to a damp cabinet and moldy teaware over time; Lack of hygiene protection: the storage space is usually completely enclosed, with poor air circulation and a lack of necessary ventilation, drying, and sterilization measures, making it extremely easy for bacteria to grow and produce odors, seriously affecting the hygiene and lifespan of the teaware.
[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, this application proposes a tea bar machine with a function for storing tea utensils. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a tea bar machine with a tea set storage function, so as to solve the problems of unreasonable space planning, lack of special drainage structure for tea set placement, and poor air circulation in the storage space in the prior art mentioned in the background.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a tea bar machine with a tea set storage function, comprising a cabinet, a bar counter installed at the upper end of the cabinet, a control panel at the upper end of the bar counter, and a water outlet pipe connected to the lower end of the control panel; the front end of the cabinet has a storage cavity and a water storage cavity sequentially opened from top to bottom, and the rear end has a core cavity for accommodating the control circuit board and water pump; a protective door is hinged to the front end of the water storage cavity, and a back panel is detachably installed at the rear end of the core cavity; a storage box is slidably connected inside the storage cavity, and a divider drawer is slidably connected inside the storage box; wherein, the length of the divider drawer is 1 / 2 of the width of the storage box, the height is 1 / 2 of the height of the storage box, and the divider drawer is located in the upper half of the storage box, so that the width space of the storage box not covered by the divider drawer forms a single-layer high container area, and the width space covered by the divider drawer forms a double-layer low container area.
[0007] Furthermore, the inner walls of both sides of the storage cavity are fixedly provided with a first outer rail, the outer walls of both sides of the storage box are fixedly provided with a first inner rail that mates with the first outer rail, and the front end of the storage box is provided with a first built-in handle.
[0008] Furthermore, the storage box has a second outer rail on the inner wall of the front and rear ends, the two outer walls of the divider drawer are fixed with a second inner rail that cooperates with the second outer rail, and the front end of the divider drawer is provided with a second built-in handle.
[0009] Furthermore, the storage box has support bars on both sides of its bottom, on which a drain rack is placed, and below the drain rack is a removable water storage box.
[0010] Furthermore, the drain rack is a V-shaped structure with both sides sloping downwards, and a horizontal drain net is provided on the top; the water storage box extends through the front end of the storage box, and a third built-in handle is provided at the front end of the water storage box.
[0011] Furthermore, the bar counter is equipped with multiple heating tubes, and a horizontal partition is located directly below the heating tubes. The partition is situated between the heating tubes and the storage box. A vertical groove penetrating the thickness of the partition is provided on the partition, and the groove extends perpendicularly to the plane of the partition. This groove is used to prevent physical contact between the heating tubes and the storage box and to provide a heat transfer channel.
[0012] Furthermore, a first ventilation opening and a second ventilation opening are respectively provided on one side wall of the storage box and the corresponding side wall of the cabinet. When the storage box is fully pushed into the storage cavity, the first ventilation opening and the second ventilation opening are coaxially aligned.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: This invention utilizes a specially designed storage box and divider drawers to create a single-layer tall container area and a double-layer short container area, allowing for the categorized storage of teaware of different heights. The sliding track structure facilitates easy pulling out and keeping teaware neatly organized, preventing clutter. This maximizes storage space, eliminating the need for users to rummage through containers and improving efficiency, while also maintaining a clean and organized appearance for the tea bar machine.
[0014] This invention utilizes a V-shaped drain rack and a horizontal draining net to quickly guide water from teaware down, while a water storage box below collects any accumulated water. The pull-out design of the water storage box facilitates cleaning, prevents water residue inside the storage box, avoids dampness and bacterial growth in the teaware, keeps the teaware dry and clean, and extends its lifespan.
[0015] This invention utilizes a heating element controlled via a control panel. Heat is channeled through a partition groove into the storage box, achieving heating, sterilization, and dehumidification of the teaware. Aligned ventilation openings promote air circulation, which, combined with the heating function, effectively prevents odors and ensures a dry, fresh storage environment for the teaware, guaranteeing hygienic use. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of a tea bar machine with a tea set storage function according to the present invention; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the cabinet in a tea bar machine that stores tea utensils, according to this utility model. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the back of a tea bar machine with a tea set storage function according to the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the front of a tea bar machine with a tea set storage function according to the present invention; Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the rear end of the storage box in a tea bar machine with a tea set storage function according to the present invention; Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the storage box in a tea bar machine that stores tea utensils, according to the present invention.
[0017] In the diagram: 1 Cabinet, 2 Bar counter, 3 Control panel, 4 Drain pipe, 5 Storage cavity, 6 Water storage cavity, 7 Core cavity, 8 Protective door, 9 Back panel, 10 Storage box, 11 Divider drawer, 12 First outer rail, 13 First inner rail, 14 First built-in handle, 15 Second outer rail, 16 Second inner rail, 17 Second built-in handle, 18 Support strip, 19 Drain rack, 20 Water storage box, 21 Third built-in handle, 22 Heating tube, 23 Partition, 24 First vent, 25 Second vent. Detailed Implementation
[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0019] Please see Figures 1-6 This utility model provides a technical solution: a tea bar machine with a tea set storage function, including a cabinet 1, a bar counter 2 installed at the upper end of the cabinet 1, a control panel 3 at the upper end of the bar counter 2, and a water outlet pipe 4 connected to the lower end of the control panel 3; the front end of the cabinet 1 has a storage cavity 5 and a water storage cavity 6 opened sequentially from top to bottom, and the rear end has a core cavity 7 for accommodating the control circuit board and water pump; the front end of the water storage cavity 6 is hinged with a protective door 8, and the rear end of the core cavity 7 is detachably installed with a back panel 9; a storage box 10 is slidably connected inside the storage cavity 5, and a divider drawer 11 is slidably connected inside the storage box 10; wherein, the length of the divider drawer 11 is 1 / 2 the width of the storage box 10, the height is 1 / 2 the height of the storage box 10, and the divider drawer 11 is located in the upper half of the storage box 10, so that the width direction space of the storage box 10 not covered by the divider drawer 11 forms a single-layer high container area, and the width direction space covered by the divider drawer 11 forms a double-layer low container area. The cabinet 1 features a layered layout. The upper bar counter 2, combined with the control panel 3 and water outlet pipe 4, forms the brewing area of the tea bar machine. Inside the cabinet 1, from top to bottom, are a storage cavity 5, a water storage cavity 6, and a core cavity 7. This layout clearly defines the functional areas and avoids mutual interference. The storage cavity 5, located at the top, facilitates easy access to teaware and forms an independent space with the lower water storage cavity 6 and core cavity 7, effectively protecting the teaware from the effects of water storage and the operation of core components. The protective door 8 of the water storage cavity 6 protects the internal water storage device, while the removable back panel 9 of the core cavity 7 facilitates maintenance of the control circuit board and water pump, among other core components. The storage box 10 and the internal divider drawer 11 are slidably connected within the storage cavity 5. The divider drawer 11 is designed with a length that is half the width of the storage box 10 and a height that is half the height of the storage box 10. It is located in the upper part of the storage box 10, so that the storage box 10 forms a single-layer tall container area and an upper and lower double-layer short container area. It can accommodate teaware of different heights and types. For example, tall cups and teapots can be placed in the single-layer tall container area, while teacups and saucers can be placed in the upper and lower double-layer short container area. This achieves the classified and orderly storage of teaware, making reasonable, standardized and full use of space, and greatly improving the convenience of teaware storage and space utilization.
[0020] The storage cavity 5 has first outer rails 12 fixedly installed on both inner walls, and the storage box 10 has first inner rails 13 fixedly installed on both outer walls to mate with the first outer rails 12. The storage box 10 has a first built-in handle 14 at the front end. The sliding fit structure allows the storage box 10 to be easily pulled out of the storage cavity 5, facilitating user access to and storage of teaware. The built-in handle 14 at the front end of the storage box 10 is easy to operate and does not take up extra space, maintaining the neat appearance of the tea bar machine.
[0021] The storage box 10 has second outer rails 15 on its front and rear inner walls, and second inner rails 16 that mate with the second outer rails 15 are fixed to the outer walls of both sides of the divider drawer 11. The divider drawer 11 has a second built-in handle 17 at its front end. The second outer rails 15 on the front and rear inner walls of the storage box 10 and the second inner rails 16 that mate with the second outer rails 15 on the outer walls of both sides of the divider drawer 11 allow the divider drawer 11 to slide flexibly within the storage box 10, enabling users to adjust the internal space according to the size and quantity of teaware. The second built-in handle 17 at the front end of the divider drawer 11 facilitates pulling and pulling operations while maintaining the overall compactness of the storage box 10 and not affecting the utilization of the internal space.
[0022] In this embodiment, as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the storage box 10 has support strips 18 on both sides of its bottom. A drain rack 19 is placed on the support strips 18, and a removable water storage box 20 is located below the drain rack 19. The drain rack 19 on the support strips 18 can hold washed teaware, allowing it to drain naturally. The removable water storage box 20 below the drain rack 19 can collect dripping water in a timely manner, preventing water accumulation inside the storage box 10, avoiding dampness or bacterial growth in the teaware, maintaining a dry and clean storage environment, and providing good storage conditions for the teaware.
[0023] The drain rack 19 has a V-shaped structure with both sides sloping downwards, and a horizontal drain net at the top. The water storage box 20 extends through the front of the storage box 10, and a third built-in handle 21 is located at the front of the water storage box 20. The drain rack 19 adopts a V-shaped structure with both sides sloping downwards. The horizontal drain net at the top can stably hold the teaware and allow water to flow smoothly down. The V-shaped structure guides water to gather on both sides, making it easy to flow into the water storage box 20 below. The water storage box 20 extends through the front of the storage box 10, and a third built-in handle 21 is located at the front of the water storage box 10, making it easy for users to pull out and empty the accumulated water. The operation is simple and convenient.
[0024] In this embodiment, as Figure 2As shown, the bar counter 2 has multiple heating tubes 22 inside. A horizontal partition 23 is located directly below each heating tube 22, between the heating tubes 22 and the storage box 10. A vertical groove penetrating the thickness of the partition 23 extends perpendicularly to its plane, preventing physical contact between the heating tubes 22 and the storage box 10 and providing a heat transfer channel. The heating tubes 22 can be controlled via the control panel 3 to adjust their temperature. The horizontal partition 23, located directly below the heating tubes 22 and between them and the storage box 10, prevents direct physical contact and avoids damage to the storage box 10 and its internal teaware from high temperatures. Simultaneously, the vertical groove on the partition 23 provides a heat transfer channel, allowing the heat generated by the heating tubes 22 to be transferred to the storage box 10, thereby heating, sterilizing, and dehumidifying the internal teaware, keeping it dry and hygienic.
[0025] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, a first ventilation opening 24 and a second ventilation opening 25 are respectively provided on one side wall of the storage box 10 and the corresponding side wall of the cabinet 1. When the storage box 10 is fully pushed into the storage cavity 5, the first ventilation opening 24 and the second ventilation opening 25 are coaxially aligned. This design promotes air circulation between the inside and outside of the storage box 10, speeds up the drying of teaware, and prevents odors from arising due to poor air circulation in the storage space, keeping the teaware storage environment dry and fresh.
[0026] Working principle: When using this tea bar machine with teaware storage, the first step is to store the teaware. Simply hold the first built-in handle 14 and gently pull it outwards; the storage box 10 will slide smoothly out along the first outer rails 12 on both sides of the storage cavity 5 and the first inner rails 13 on its own two sides. Next, depending on the size of the teaware to be stored, use the second built-in handle 17 to pull out the divider drawer 11. The divider drawer 11 will slide flexibly along the second outer rails 15 on the front and rear inner walls of the storage box 10 and the second inner rails 16 on its own two sides. Taller teaware such as teapots and long-handled spoons can be placed in the single-layer tall container area of the storage box 10 not covered by the divider drawer 11; while shorter teaware such as teacups and saucers can be placed in the double-layer short container area covered by the divider drawer 11. This categorized storage method allows each type of teaware to have its own place, making it convenient to use and maximizing storage space. When the cleaned teaware needs to be placed, the drain rack 19, placed on the support bars 18 on both sides of the bottom of the storage box 10, has a downward-sloping V-shaped structure that guides the water on the teaware to flow to both sides. The water drips through the horizontal drain net at the top into the water storage box 20 below. When the water in the water storage box 20 needs to be cleaned, the user only needs to hold the third built-in handle 21, pull the water storage box 20 out from the front of the storage box 10, empty the water, and then put it back in its original position. The operation is very convenient. The multiple heating tubes 22 inside the bar counter 2 can be controlled by the control panel 3. After being turned on, the heat generated will be transferred to the storage box 10 through the vertical groove on the partition 23 located between the heating tubes 22 and the storage box 10, heating, sterilizing, and dehumidifying the teaware inside. At the same time, when the storage box 10 is fully pushed into the storage cavity 5, the first ventilation opening 24 on one side wall of the storage box 10 and the second ventilation opening 25 on the corresponding side wall of the cabinet 1 will be coaxially aligned, promoting air circulation between the inside and outside of the storage box 10. Combined with the heating function, this effectively keeps the teaware dry and fresh, and prevents odors from being generated due to poor air circulation.
[0027] Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A tea bar machine having a tea set, comprising a cabinet, characterized in that: A bar counter is installed at the top of the cabinet, and a control panel is located at the top of the bar counter. A water outlet pipe is connected to the bottom of the control panel. The front of the cabinet has a storage cavity and a water storage cavity from top to bottom, and the rear has a core cavity for accommodating the control circuit board and water pump. A protective door is hinged to the front of the water storage cavity, and a back panel is detachably installed at the rear of the core cavity. A storage box is slidably connected inside the storage cavity, and a divider drawer is slidably connected inside the storage box. The length of the divider drawer is half the width of the storage box, and the height is half the height of the storage box. The divider drawer is located in the upper half of the storage box, so that the width space of the storage box not covered by the divider drawer forms a single-layer high container area, and the width space covered by the divider drawer forms a double-layer low container area.
2. The tea bar machine with tea set according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage cavity has a first outer rail fixedly installed on both sides of its inner wall, and the storage box has a first inner rail fixedly installed on both sides of its outer wall to cooperate with the first outer rail. The storage box has a first built-in handle at the front end.
3. The tea bar machine with tea set according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage box has a second outer rail on the inner wall of the front and rear ends, and the two outer walls of the divider drawer are fixed with a second inner rail that cooperates with the second outer rail. The divider drawer has a second built-in handle at the front end.
4. The tea bar machine with tea set according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage box has support bars on both sides of its bottom, on which a drain rack is placed. Below the drain rack is a removable water storage box.
5. The tea bar machine with tea set according to claim 4, characterized in that: The drain rack is a V-shaped structure that slopes downwards on both sides, and a horizontal drain net is provided on the top; the water storage box extends through the front end of the storage box, and a third built-in handle is provided at the front end of the water storage box.
6. The tea bar machine with tea set according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bar counter is equipped with multiple heating tubes inside, and a horizontal partition is located directly below the heating tubes. The partition is situated between the heating tubes and the storage box. A vertical groove penetrating the thickness of the partition is provided on the partition. The groove extends perpendicularly to the plane of the partition and serves to prevent physical contact between the heating tubes and the storage box, while providing a heat transfer channel.
7. The tea bar machine with tea set according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage box has a first ventilation opening and a second ventilation opening on one side wall and the corresponding side wall of the cabinet, respectively. When the storage box is fully pushed into the storage cavity, the first ventilation opening and the second ventilation opening are aligned coaxially.