Housing assembly and beverage making apparatus

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of shell assembly and beverage making equipment, shell assembly includes shell, panel device and top cover. Shell forms open mouth;Panel device is rotatably installed in shell, to open open mouth in its rotating process, and cover open mouth;Top cover is movably installed in the top of shell, to have first position and second position removed from first position;After moving to first position, partial top cover extends to laminated panel device along longitudinal direction, to limit panel device to open open mouth actively. The utility model when moving to first position, top cover and panel device form overlapping part in vertical direction, on the one hand, can effectively enhance the sealing strength between top cover and panel device;On the other hand, can effectively enhance the connecting strength and blocking strength between top cover and panel device. Top cover is laminated in the top of panel device, facilitate user to operate top cover activity. The present application has the characteristics of simple structure, convenient operation.

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 preparation equipment generally includes a housing, a top cover, a panel, and at least one functional device. The functional device is typically housed within the housing. However, to enhance the functionality of beverage preparation equipment and to make its structure more compact, existing technology integrates at least one functional device into the panel, forming a single panel assembly.

[0003] When it is necessary to disassemble or maintain the functional devices inside the housing and / or the functional devices on the panel, the panel can be opened to expose the internal space of the housing, the internal space of the panel, and the rear space of the panel.

[0004] In existing technologies, panel devices are typically rotatably mounted on the housing. Furthermore, the axis of rotation of the panel device is usually located on the upper front side of the housing. To open it, the panel device needs to be flipped upwards. However, the top of the housing is usually covered by a top cover.

[0005] Before the control panel can be rotated, the top cover must first be moved aside to create sufficient space for the panel to rotate into place. However, for the purpose of facilitating the operation of the top cover, existing technologies may leave a certain operating gap between the top cover and the control panel, resulting in a poor sealing effect at the top of the housing. Utility Model Content

[0006] The main purpose of this invention is to provide a housing assembly and beverage making equipment, which aims to solve the problem that the top of the housing has a poor sealing effect due to the operating gap between the top cover and the panel device in the traditional technology.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a housing assembly, comprising:

[0008] The outer casing has an opening on one longitudinal side;

[0009] A panel assembly, rotatably mounted on the housing about a laterally extending axis, is such that the opening can be opened and closed during rotation; and,

[0010] A top cover is movably mounted on the top of the housing to have a first position and a second position removed from the first position;

[0011] Wherein, after being moved to the first position, a portion of the top cover extends longitudinally to overlap the panel device to restrict the panel device from opening the opening.

[0012] Optionally, the rotation axis of the panel device is located near the top of the housing;

[0013] The portion of the panel device that is overlapped by the top cover is spaced apart from its own axis of rotation.

[0014] Optionally, the top cover extends longitudinally to cover the rotation axis of the panel device before stacking the panel device.

[0015] Optionally, the top cover and the panel assembly are spaced apart except at the overlapping portion.

[0016] Optionally, a section of the top cover near the panel assembly forms a stacking surface, and a section of the panel assembly near the top cover forms a supporting surface;

[0017] The overlapping surface is superimposed on the supporting surface, and the overlapping surface and the supporting surface extend inclinedly in the same direction.

[0018] Optionally, one of the top cover and the panel device is provided with a locking part, and the other is provided with a mating part;

[0019] The top cover is overlapped with the mating part by the locking part, and after overlapping, the locking part and the mating part are locked together.

[0020] Optionally, one of the locking part and the mating part is an abutting protrusion, and the other is an abutting groove. After being moved to the first position, the abutting protrusion and the abutting groove are connected in a concave-convex manner.

[0021] Optionally, the abutting protrusion and / or the abutting groove are arranged to extend laterally.

[0022] Optionally, the panel device includes a first shell plate disposed near the top of the outer casing. The first shell plate is plate-shaped, and a section of the first shell plate near the top cover is bent in sequence along the vertical, longitudinal and vertical directions to form the abutment groove.

[0023] The top cover is plate-shaped, and a section of the top cover near the first shell plate is bent and extended vertically to form the abutting protrusion.

[0024] Optionally, the top of the outer casing is provided with an opening, which communicates with the vent.

[0025] The rotation axis of the panel device is located at the opening and / or the opening, and during the process of rotating to open the opening, a portion of the panel device extends into the opening;

[0026] After moving to the first position, the top cover closes the opening.

[0027] Optionally, the panel device has an internal storage cavity for housing at least one functional device of the beverage preparation equipment; and / or,

[0028] The inner side panel of the panel device can be used to install at least one functional device of the beverage preparation equipment.

[0029] 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 device;

[0030] The functional device is installed inside the housing and / or the panel device.

[0031] Optionally, the functional device includes a brewing device;

[0032] The top cover is disposed adjacent to the brewing device and is available for placement of an external container. The top cover is made of a thermally conductive material.

[0033] In the technical solution provided by this utility model, when the device is moved to the first position, a portion of the top cover overlaps the top of the panel device, thus creating a vertical overlap between the top cover and the panel device, forming a superimposed area. This superimposed area effectively enhances the sealing strength between the top cover and the panel device, preventing external liquids and impurities from entering the housing. Furthermore, this superimposed area effectively enhances the connection strength between the top cover and the panel device, thereby further strengthening the top cover's resistance to the panel device during rotational opening. In addition, since the top cover overlaps the top of the panel device, it allows the user to easily hold the top cover and switch between the first and second positions without requiring a pre-existing operating gap. This application features a simple structure and convenient operation. Attached Figure Description

[0034] 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.

[0035] Figure 1A perspective view of an embodiment of the housing assembly provided by this utility model;

[0036] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Exploded view of the main structure of the inner shell assembly;

[0037] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Top view of the middle outer shell assembly after removing the top cover;

[0038] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Assembly diagram of the middle panel assembly, top cover and top shell plate;

[0039] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged schematic diagram of the first embodiment at point A;

[0040] Figure 6 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the middle panel assembly;

[0041] Figure 7 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the top cover;

[0042] Figure 8 for Figure 4 Enlarged schematic diagram of the second embodiment at point A in the middle.

[0043] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0044] 100 Outer shell; 110 Front shell plate; 111 Opening; 120 Top shell plate; 121 Opening; 130 Side shell plate; 200 Panel assembly; 210 First shell plate; 211 Support surface; 220 Mating part; 221 Abutting groove; 300 Top cover; 310 Overlapping surface; 320 Locking part; 321 Abutting protrusion; T Rotation axis.

[0045] 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

[0046] 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.

[0047] 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.

[0048] 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.

[0049] Please see Figures 1 to 8 This utility model provides a housing component and its applicable beverage making equipment.

[0050] For ease of understanding, the following embodiments are described using the example of a housing assembly and the beverage preparation equipment to which it is applied 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 preparation equipment 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 preparation equipment is generally the direction primarily facing the user. The horizontal direction roughly corresponds to the left-to-right direction.

[0051] The beverage preparation equipment includes the housing assembly. Please refer to... Figures 1 to 8 The housing assembly provided by this utility model includes an outer shell 100, a panel device 200, and a top cover 300.

[0052] The interior of the outer casing 100 forms a cavity. The cavity forms an opening 111 on one longitudinal side of the outer casing 100.

[0053] The panel device 200 is rotatably mounted on the housing 100 about a laterally extending axis so that the opening 111 can be opened and closed during its rotation.

[0054] The top cover 300 is movably mounted on the top of the housing 100 to have a first position and a second position removed from the first position. In the first position, a portion of the top cover 300 extends longitudinally to the overlapping surface 310 plate assembly to restrict the panel assembly 200 from opening the opening 111.

[0055] In the technical solution provided by this utility model, when the device is moved to the first position, a portion of the top cover 300 overlaps the top of the panel device 200, thus forming a vertical overlap between the top cover 300 and the panel device 200, constituting an overlapping portion. This overlapping portion effectively enhances the sealing strength between the top cover 300 and the panel device 200, preventing external liquids and impurities from entering the housing 100. Furthermore, this overlapping portion effectively enhances the connection strength between the top cover 300 and the panel device 200, thereby further strengthening the blocking strength of the top cover 300 on the panel device 200 during the rotational opening of the opening 111.

[0056] Furthermore, since the top cover 300 is stacked on top of the panel device 200, it is convenient for the user to hold the top cover 300 and switch between the first and second positions even without leaving an operating gap. This application features a simple structure and convenient operation.

[0057] It is understood that beverage preparation equipment generally includes at least one functional device in addition to the housing components. The specific type and number of functional devices are related to the type and number of operating modes pre-integrated into the beverage preparation equipment. For example, when the beverage preparation equipment has a grinding mode for grinding granular raw materials into powder, at least one functional device can be a grinding module. When the beverage preparation equipment has a mode for extracting powder into beverage, at least one functional device can be a brewing module. Furthermore, in coordinated operation, each functional device may also include, for example, a boiler assembly, a liquid supply module, a milk supply module, a cleaning module, etc.

[0058] Of the various functional devices, a relatively larger number will be located in the housing 100. Specifically, when a cavity is formed inside the housing 100, the functional devices can be completely housed within the cavity, partially housed within the cavity, or placed outside the cavity.

[0059] To enclose and define the cavity, the outer shell 100 generally includes a bottom shell plate at the bottom end, a top shell plate 120 at the top end, and at least one side shell plate connecting the bottom shell plate and the top shell plate 120. Among the various side shell plates, the one located on the front side of the outer shell 100 is the front side shell plate 110.

[0060] The panel device 200 is generally oriented towards the user. Therefore, the panel device 200 is generally located on the front side of the housing 100. That is, the opening 111 is located on the front side of the housing 100. More specifically, the opening 111 is located on the front shell plate 110. In practical applications, the opening 111 can be provided on the entire surface of the front shell plate 110, or a portion of the front shell plate 110 can have an opening 111. When the opening 111 is provided on a portion of the front shell plate 110, the opening 111 is preferably located in the upper part of the front shell plate 110 to better suit the user's comfortable operation.

[0061] At least one of the functional devices may be optionally mounted on the panel device 200. Similarly, the functional devices mounted on the panel device 200 may be completely housed inside the panel device 200, partially housed inside the panel device 200, or externally mounted on the panel device 200.

[0062] When at least one functional device is at least partially housed within the panel device 200, the panel device 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 device 200.

[0063] In this way, when the control panel device 200 is rotated to close the opening 111, the functional devices housed in the cavity, inside the panel device 200, and on the back of the panel device 200 are neatly stored. When the control panel device 200 is rotated to open the opening 111, the functional devices housed in the cavity, inside the panel device 200, and on the back of the panel device 200 are exposed, making it easier to perform quality maintenance operations such as disassembly, replacement, etc., of the functional devices in the aforementioned locations.

[0064] The panel device 200 rotates around its own rotation axis T. During its rotation, it has a closed position where the opening 111 is fully covered, and an open position where the opening 111 is open. It should be noted that, in this application, the top cover 300, after moving to the first position, can restrict the panel device 200 from opening the opening 111. This can refer to any open position of the panel device 200, depending on actual needs. For example, it could be the fully open position when the opening 111 is fully open, or the half-open position when the opening 111 is partially open, etc.

[0065] The top cover 300 is generally located at the top of the outer casing 100. In practical applications, the top cover 300 and the aforementioned top shell plate 120 can be integrally formed. That is, the top cover 300 constitutes the top shell plate 120 of the outer casing 100. When the top cover 300 is installed in place, the top of the cavity is closed. When the top cover 300 is removed, the top of the cavity is open and exposed.

[0066] Generally, the top cover 300 and the top shell plate 120 are separate components. In this case, the top shell plate 120 is basically fixedly installed between the side plates. The top cover 300 is movably installed at the top shell plate 120. This ensures that regardless of whether the top cover 300 is removed, the top of the cavity will not form an excessively large opening 121, which helps to better shield and protect the functional devices housed within the cavity.

[0067] In addition, the side shell plates of the outer shell 100 may also include side shell plates 130 located on both lateral sides of the top shell plate 120. The two side shell plates 130 can effectively limit at least both lateral sides of the top cover 300.

[0068] Of course, the top shell plate 120 may have a stop protrusion on the longitudinal side of the top cover 300 away from the panel device 200. The stop protrusion can stop and limit the top cover 300 on the longitudinal side away from the panel device 200, so as to prevent the top cover 300 from moving longitudinally away from the panel device 200.

[0069] Alternatively, when each functional device includes a hopper, and the hopper protrudes from the top of the housing 100. Specifically, the hopper may protrude from the top shell plate 120 at a location on the longitudinal side of the top cover 300 away from the panel device 200. The hopper constitutes the aforementioned stop protrusion.

[0070] With the top cover 300 positioned at the top of the outer casing 100, a larger, exposed platform area is created, making it more convenient for user operation. In practical applications, this platform area can stably hold external containers such as coffee cups, facilitating proper storage of these containers.

[0071] Furthermore, when the functional devices include a brewing device, the top cover 300 can be specifically positioned adjacent to the brewing device. It is understood that, especially during normal operation, the brewing device of a coffee machine requires high-temperature hot water to brew the coffee grounds. Therefore, the brewing device may generate considerable heat during continuous operation. By positioning the top cover 300 adjacent to the brewing device, the significant heat generated by the brewing device can be effectively utilized. This heat can be directed to heat the external container placed at the top cover 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.

[0072] Furthermore, the top cover 300 is made of a thermally conductive material, specifically, for example, metal. This ensures that the top cover 300 can easily and quickly conduct more heat generated by the brewing device to the external container, while also giving the top cover 300 relatively higher structural strength.

[0073] Next, a portion of the top shell plate 120 may have a vertically penetrating opening 121. The opening 121 connects to the vent 111. Once installed in place, the top cover 300 can close the opening 121.

[0074] The opening 121 serves two purposes. First, after the top cover 300 is installed on the top shell 120, the heat from the brewing device inside the cavity can be better conducted to the top cover 300, as described above. Second, when the top cover 300 is removed from the top shell 120, the opening 121 provides sufficient clearance for the panel device 200 to rotate to the open position more easily and smoothly.

[0075] Correspondingly, the rotation axis T of the panel device 200 can be located at the opening 111, but as close as possible to the opening 121. Alternatively, the rotation axis T of the panel device 200 can be located at the opening 121, but as far open as possible to the opening 111. Alternatively, the rotation axis T of the panel device 200 can be located at the connection between the opening 111 and the opening 121. This contributes to the compact structure of the entire machine.

[0076] Since the rotation axis T of the panel device 200 extends laterally, the above-described arrangement allows the panel device 200 to move to its open position after being flipped upwards, and to its closed position after being flipped downwards. When moved to the open position, the panel device 200 is located primarily in the upper region of the opening 111, making it easier for the user to visually inspect and perform quality maintenance operations on the functional devices through the opening 111.

[0077] It should be noted that, at least in the first position, the top cover 300 extends generally in both the transverse and longitudinal directions. Therefore, in the longitudinal direction, the top cover 300 has a first proximal edge near the panel assembly 200 and a first distal edge away from the panel assembly 200. Similarly, since the panel assembly 200 is generally block-shaped, for ease of understanding, it can be defined that the panel assembly 200 has a first shell plate 210 located at its top. In the closed position, the first shell plate 210 also extends generally in both the transverse and longitudinal directions. Therefore, in the longitudinal direction, the first shell plate 210 has a second proximal edge near the top cover 300 and a second distal edge away from the top cover 300.

[0078] Based on this, after the panel device 200 is moved to the closed position and the top cover 300 is in the first position, the overlapping portion between the top cover 300 and the panel device 200 is located at least at the first proximal edge and / or the second proximal edge.

[0079] In one embodiment, the rotation axis T of the panel device 200 is positioned near the top of the housing 100 as described above. Specifically, for example, the rotation axis T of the panel device 200 is positioned in the upper region of the opening 111, at the opening 121, or at the junction of the opening 111 and the opening 121. In this case, the portion of the panel device 200 that is stacked by the top cover 300 may be positioned at a distance from its own rotation axis T.

[0080] It can be understood that the panel device 200 and the top cover 300 together constitute a lever mechanism. The rotation axis T serves as the fulcrum. The part of the panel device 200 that the user holds and operates (generally the lower front part of the panel device 200) constitutes the power point. The overlapping part constitutes the resistance point. The distance between the overlapping part and the rotation axis T is generally small, meaning the resistance arm is small. This allows the top cover 300 to overlap the panel device 200 with a small range of motion. Conversely, the top cover 300 only needs to move a small distance away from the first position to create sufficient space. Furthermore, due to the larger power arm, the panel device 200 can rotate and open the opening 111 with a relatively small external force.

[0081] There are several ways to maintain a gap between the overlapping parts and the rotation axis T:

[0082] For example, in one embodiment, the rotation axis T is sufficiently close to the second proximal edge, or directly forms the second proximal edge. In this case, the overlapping portion is located between the rotation axis T and the second distal edge. That is, the resistance point is located between the power point and the fulcrum.

[0083] Specifically, the first proximal edge of the top cover 300 overlaps the first shell plate 210 only after extending longitudinally past the rotation axis T. That is, the top cover 300 partially covers the rotation axis T of the panel assembly 200, shielding and protecting it. For example, when the panel assembly 200 is rotatably mounted to the outer shell 100 via a pivoting mechanism, this pivoting mechanism can be concealed by the top cover 300 and housed inside the outer shell 100, thus providing both protection and aesthetics.

[0084] In a further embodiment, the top cover 300 and the panel device 200 are spaced apart, except for the overlapping portion. That is, when the panel device 200 is in the closed position and the top cover 300 is in the first position, the top cover 300 and the panel device 200 only directly abut against each other through the overlapping portion. This helps to reduce the contact area between the top cover 300 and the panel device 200 to some extent, thereby concentrating the abutment force more at the overlapping portion. Ultimately, this helps to enhance the overlapping strength of the two at the overlapping portion.

[0085] The resistance point is set between the fulcrum and the power point, which means that the power arm and the resistance arm partially overlap. This helps to reduce the space occupied by the top cover 300 and the first shell plate 210 to a certain extent, making the overall structure more compact, at least in the longitudinal direction.

[0086] Of course, in other embodiments, the rotation axis T may also be spaced a certain distance from the second proximal edge. In this case, the overlapping portion is located at the point where the rotation axis T faces away from the second distal edge. The overlapping portion is sufficiently close to the second proximal edge. Alternatively, the second proximal edge directly constitutes the overlapping portion. In this case, the rotation axis T is located between the overlapping portion and the second distal edge. That is, the fulcrum is located between the resistance point and the power point.

[0087] Based on one or more of the above embodiments, there are various specific forms constituting the above-mentioned overlapping portion:

[0088] For example, in one embodiment, the top cover 300 and the panel device 200 are in direct surface contact. The surface contact portion constitutes an overlapping portion. Specifically, as shown... Figure 8 As shown, a section of the top cover 300 near the panel assembly 200 forms a laminating surface 310. A section of the panel assembly 200 near the top cover 300 forms a supporting surface 211. The laminating surface 310 is then stacked on the supporting surface 211. The laminating surface 310 and the supporting surface 211 define the aforementioned laminating portion.

[0089] Furthermore, the overlapping surface 310 and the supporting surface 211 can extend inclined in the same direction. For example, the overlapping surface 310 and the supporting surface 211 gradually extend upward in a longitudinal direction near the second distal edge. This causes a component force to be generated at the overlapping portion in a longitudinal direction near the first distal edge when the panel device 200 needs to be rotated to open, thus causing the top cover 300 to have a tendency to move longitudinally toward its distal end. However, since the top cover 300 and the top shell plate 120 remain connected and fixed, this tendency to move can be resisted by the connection and fixation between the top cover 300 and the top shell plate 120, thereby ensuring that the top cover 300 has a better stopping effect on the panel device 200.

[0090] Or in another embodiment, such as Figures 4 to 7 As shown, one of the top cover 300 and the panel device 200 is provided with a locking part 320, and the other is provided with a mating part 220. The top cover 300 overlaps with the mating part 220 through the locking part 320. After overlapping, the locking part 320 and the mating part 220 are locked together. That is, when the panel device 200 moves to the closed position and the top cover 300 moves to the first position, not only can the mating part 220 be overlapped by the locking part 320, but the locking connection between the locking part 320 and the mating part 220 can also lock and fix the overlapping state, which helps to further strengthen the stopping strength of the top cover 300 for the panel device 200.

[0091] Of course, there are multiple designs for the locking part 320 and the mating part 220:

[0092] For example, in one embodiment, the locking part 320 and the mating part 220 can be a combination of a magnetic attractor and a magnetic mating part. The magnetic attractor is, for example, a magnet or an electromagnet. The magnetic mating part is, for example, a structure containing iron, cobalt, and nickel. When the locking part 320 and the mating part 220 are stacked, they achieve a locking connection through magnetic attraction.

[0093] Alternatively, in one embodiment, the locking portion 320 and the mating portion 220 can be a combination of a suction cup and an adsorption mating component. The suction cup is, for example, an elastic suction cup. The adsorption mating component is, for example, a structure with a smooth adsorption surface. When the locking portion 320 and the mating portion 220 are stacked, they achieve a locking connection through negative pressure adsorption.

[0094] Or such as Figure 5 As shown, in one embodiment, one of the locking portion 320 and the mating portion 220 is an abutting protrusion 321, and the other is an abutting groove 221. After being moved to the first position, the abutting protrusion 321 and the abutting groove 221 are connected in a concave-convex manner.

[0095] The abutment protrusion 321 and the abutment groove 221 can be engaged. That is, the inner dimension of the abutment groove 221 is exactly the same as the outer dimension of the abutment protrusion 321. Alternatively, the inner dimension of the abutment groove 221 is slightly smaller than the outer dimension of the abutment protrusion 321. The engagement of the abutment protrusion 321 and the abutment groove 221 helps to completely restrict the movement of the top cover 300 relative to the panel device 200.

[0096] Alternatively, the abutment protrusion 321 and the abutment groove 221 can be connected with a certain degree of freedom. That is, the inner dimension of the abutment groove 221 is slightly larger than the outer dimension of the abutment protrusion 321. This helps the abutment protrusion 321 to be inserted more smoothly into the abutment groove 221. Specifically, the inner dimension of the abutment groove 221 along the longitudinal direction can be slightly larger than the outer dimension of the abutment protrusion 321. This facilitates the smooth insertion of the abutment protrusion 321 and the abutment groove 221, and can also effectively limit the excessive displacement of the top cover 300 along the longitudinal direction by means of the connection and fixation between the top cover 300 and the top shell plate 120 as described above.

[0097] The aforementioned abutting protrusions 321 and / or abutting grooves 221 are arranged to extend laterally, which helps to increase the overlapping surface area 310 of the overlapping parts in the lateral direction, thereby helping to effectively stop and limit the rotational opening of the panel device 200.

[0098] Specifically, the abutment groove 221 can be a single, elongated groove extending laterally. Alternatively, multiple abutment grooves 221 can be arranged sequentially at intervals laterally. The abutment protrusion 321 is adapted to the shape of the abutment groove 221. When multiple abutment grooves 221 are arranged sequentially at intervals laterally, multiple abutment protrusions 321 are adapted to fit them. When the abutment groove 221 is a single, elongated groove extending laterally, one abutment protrusion 321 can be adapted to fit it. Alternatively, multiple abutment protrusions 321 can be arranged sequentially at intervals laterally. There are no limitations.

[0099] There are various ways to form the abutment protrusion 321 and abutment groove 221 mentioned above. For example... Figures 4 to 7 As shown, in one embodiment, the first shell plate 210 is plate-shaped. A section of the first shell plate 210 near the top cover 300 is bent vertically, longitudinally, and then vertically again to form an abutment groove 221. Specifically, the abutment groove 221 can be defined by stamping or repeatedly bending the first shell plate 210. The abutment groove 221 is sufficiently close to the second proximal edge. The top cover 300 is plate-shaped. A section of the top cover 300 near the first shell plate 210 is bent vertically to form an abutment protrusion 321. The abutment protrusion 321 is sufficiently close to the first proximal edge.

[0100] Both the top cover 300 and the first shell plate 210 are specifically designed as sheet metal parts. Sheet metal parts facilitate the easy forming of the abutment protrusion 321 and the abutment groove 221. Furthermore, the sheet metal parts are relatively thin, allowing the top cover 300 to fully conform to the top shell plate 120 after moving to the first position, saving space and making it easier to dissipate heat from the brewing device. In addition, the abutment protrusion 321 and the abutment groove 221, directly formed from the sheet metal parts, possess a certain degree of elastic deformation capability, which helps in the elastic pressure between the top cover 300 and the first shell plate 210.

[0101] 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, characterized in that, include: The outer casing has an opening on one longitudinal side; A panel device is rotatably mounted on the housing about a laterally extending axis so that the opening can be opened and closed during its rotation; as well as, A top cover is movably mounted on the top of the housing to have a first position and a second position removed from the first position; Wherein, after being moved to the first position, a portion of the top cover extends longitudinally to overlap the panel device to restrict the panel device from opening the opening.

2. The housing assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The rotation axis of the panel device is located near the top of the housing; The portion of the panel device that is overlapped by the top cover is spaced apart from its own axis of rotation.

3. The housing assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, After a portion of the top cover extends longitudinally to cover the rotation axis of the panel device, it overlaps the panel device.

4. The housing assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, Except at the overlapping area, the top cover and the panel assembly are spaced apart.

5. The housing assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The top cover near the panel assembly forms a stacking surface, and the panel assembly near the top cover forms a supporting surface; The overlapping surface is superimposed on the supporting surface, and the overlapping surface and the supporting surface extend inclinedly in the same direction.

6. The housing assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, One of the top cover and the panel device is provided with a locking part, and the other is provided with a mating part; The top cover is overlapped with the mating part by the locking part, and after overlapping, the locking part and the mating part are locked together.

7. The housing assembly as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that, One of the locking part and the mating part is an abutting protrusion, and the other is an abutting groove. After moving to the first position, the abutting protrusion and the abutting groove are connected in a concave-convex manner.

8. The housing assembly as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, The abutting protrusions and / or abutting grooves are arranged to extend laterally.

9. The housing assembly as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that, The panel device includes a first shell plate disposed near the top of the outer casing. The first shell plate is plate-shaped. A section of the first shell plate near the top cover is bent in sequence along the vertical, longitudinal and vertical directions to form the abutment groove. The top cover is plate-shaped, and a section of the top cover near the first shell plate is bent and extended vertically to form the abutting protrusion.

10. The housing assembly as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The top of the outer shell is provided with an opening, which communicates with the vent. The rotation axis of the panel device is located at the opening and / or the opening, and during the process of rotating to open the opening, a portion of the panel device extends into the opening; After moving to the first position, the top cover closes the opening.

11. The housing assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, The panel device has an internal storage cavity, which can accommodate at least one functional device of the beverage preparation equipment; and / or The inner side panel of the panel device can be used to install at least one functional device of the beverage preparation equipment.

12. A beverage preparation device, characterized in that, Includes the housing assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 11, and at least one functional device; The functional device is installed inside the housing and / or the panel device.

13. The beverage preparation equipment as described in claim 12, characterized in that, The functional device includes a brewing device; The top cover is disposed adjacent to the brewing device and is available for placement of an external container. The top cover is made of a thermally conductive material.

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