Steam output device, tray and beverage making apparatus

Abstract

The utility model discloses a steam output device, tray and beverage making equipment, steam output device includes steam pole and first barrier. The inside of steam pole is equipped with passageway, and the outer wall of steam pole is equipped with the steam hole of intercommunication passageway, to supply steam to outwardly discharge after passing through passageway, through steam hole, first barrier can be installed in steam pole to have first shielding position and first avoiding position of moving away from first shielding position. The utility model discloses before the steam output device starts, can operate first barrier to move to first shielding position in advance. This makes after the steam output device starts, and the residual liquid and / or steam that spouts outward through steam hole will be blocked by first barrier, and will not directly spout to the body of user, thereby effectively prevents user from being soiled or being scalded. And, the residual liquid and / or steam that spouts to first barrier will be condensed into water, and more easily be guided and flow into water collecting tank.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of beverage preparation equipment technology, specifically to a steam output device, a tray, and beverage preparation equipment. Background Technology

[0002] As people's demands for quality of life increase, various beverage machines are widely used in home and commercial settings. Beverage machines include coffee machines. The steam wand in a coffee machine is one of its core components. The steam wand is mainly used to froth milk and create milk foam, directly affecting the quality of specialty coffees (such as lattes and cappuccinos).

[0003] In practical applications, after the steam wand completes the milk frothing process, the internal negative pressure draws some milk into the steam wand through the steam holes. This can easily cause the steam holes to become clogged. Furthermore, if not cleaned for a long time, the milk can spoil, leading to contamination during subsequent uses. Additionally, some steam remains inside the steam wand after each use, condensing into water stains.

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, existing technologies typically require pre-starting the steam rod before each use to purge any residual water and milk, ensuring the dryness and cleanliness of the steam. However, the steam rod is internally connected to the output pipe of a high-pressure steam boiler. To ensure normal operation, the steam boiler usually needs to maintain a pressure of 2 to 4 bar. Therefore, upon starting the steam rod, residual water and / or milk, or even steam, can be propelled out by the significant pressure, potentially causing the operator to become soiled or even scalded, thus reducing the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0005] The main purpose of this utility model is to propose a steam output device, tray, and beverage making equipment, which aims to solve the problem that the steam rod in traditional beverage machines is easy to get dirty or burn users after starting, resulting in a reduced user experience.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a steam output device, comprising:

[0007] A steam rod has an internal channel, and its outer wall has steam holes communicating with the channel, allowing steam to flow through the channel and then exit through the steam holes; and...

[0008] A first partition is movably mounted on the steam rod to have a first blocking position that blocks at least one side of each of the steam holes, and a first clearance position that moves away from the first blocking position.

[0009] Optionally, the first partition extends in a sheet-like shape along a local circumferential direction of the steam rod;

[0010] The first baffle is movable along the axial and / or circumferential direction of the steam rod so as to be able to switch between the first blocking position and the first avoidance position.

[0011] Optionally, the first partition extends in a ring shape along the entire circumference of the steam rod;

[0012] The first baffle is movable along the axial direction of the steam rod so as to be able to switch between the first blocking position and the first avoidance position.

[0013] Optionally, the first partition is at least partially made of an elastic material, and / or the first partition is mounted on the outside of the steam rod by an elastic element, such that the first partition can move to one of the first blocking position and the first avoidance position under the drive of an external force, and reset to the other of the first blocking position and the first avoidance position after the external force is removed.

[0014] In addition, to achieve the above objectives, this utility model also provides a tray for use in beverage preparation equipment, the tray comprising:

[0015] The main body of the basin is equipped with a water collection trough; and,

[0016] The second partition is movably mounted on the main body of the tray to have a second blocking position that is movable to at least block one side of the opening of the water collection tank, and a second clearance position that is moved away from the second blocking position.

[0017] Optionally, the second baffle extends in a sheet-like shape along a partial circumferential direction of the water collection tank;

[0018] The second baffle is movable along the depth direction and / or circumferential direction of the water collection tank so as to be able to switch between the second blocking position and the second avoidance position.

[0019] Optionally, the second baffle extends in a ring shape along the entire circumference of the water collection tank;

[0020] The second baffle is movable along the depth of the water collection tank so that it can switch between the second blocking position and the second avoidance position.

[0021] In addition, to achieve the above objectives, this utility model also provides a beverage preparation device, comprising:

[0022] Main unit casing;

[0023] A tray, protruding forward from the front side of the main unit housing, the tray being provided with a water collection trough; and...

[0024] A steam output device is located on the front side of the main housing and vertically above the tray;

[0025] Wherein, the steam output device is the steam output device as described above; and / or the tray is the tray as described above.

[0026] Optionally, after being moved to the first blocking position, the first barrier is located in front of each of the steam holes; and / or,

[0027] After moving to the second blocking position, the second partition is located on the front side of the tray.

[0028] Optionally, a gap is maintained between the steam hole and the opening of the water collection tank;

[0029] After moving to the first blocking position, the first barrier blocks the interval area; and / or, after moving to the second blocking position, the second barrier blocks the interval area.

[0030] In the technical solution provided by this utility model, before the steam output device is started, the first baffle can be pre-operated to the first blocking position, that is, at least blocking the side of each steam hole facing the user. This ensures that after the steam output device is started, residual liquid and / or steam splashing out through the steam holes will be blocked by the first baffle, preventing it from directly splashing onto the user, thus effectively preventing the user from being soiled or scalded. Furthermore, residual liquid and / or steam splashed onto the first baffle will condense into water, which is more easily guided and flows into the water collection tank, where it is ultimately collected. This application helps to significantly reduce the occurrence of users being splashed by the steam rod, improving the quality of use of the steam rod. Attached Figure Description

[0031] 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.

[0032] Figure 1 A perspective view of the first embodiment of the beverage making equipment provided by this utility model;

[0033] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the first partition component in the first avoidance position;

[0034] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the first partition component in the first blocking position;

[0035] Figure 4 A perspective view of the second embodiment of the steam output device provided by this utility model when the first partition is in the first clearance position;

[0036] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the first partition component in the first avoidance position;

[0037] Figure 6 A perspective view of the third embodiment of the steam output device provided by this utility model when the first partition is in the first clearance position;

[0038] Figure 7 A perspective view of the fourth embodiment of the beverage preparation equipment provided by this utility model;

[0039] Figure 8 for Figure 7 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the second partition member in the second avoidance position;

[0040] Figure 9 for Figure 8 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the second partition member in the second blocking position;

[0041] Figure 10 A perspective view of the fifth embodiment of the tray provided by this utility model when the second partition is in the second clearance position;

[0042] Figure 11 for Figure 10 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the middle tray when the second partition is in the second blocking position.

[0043] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0044] 100 Main casing; 200 Tray; 210 Tray body; 211 Water collection tank; 220 Second partition; 300 Steam output device; 310 Steam rod; 311 Steam hole; 320 First partition.

[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 11 This utility model provides a beverage making device.

[0050] For ease of understanding, the following embodiments will be described using a beverage preparation device with two roughly perpendicular horizontal, vertical, and longitudinal axes. In a specific application, the vertical axis roughly corresponds to the direction of gravity. The beverage preparation device has an upper and lower side located in the direction of gravity. The longitudinal axis roughly corresponds to the front-to-back direction. The front of the beverage preparation device is generally the direction primarily facing the user. The horizontal axis roughly corresponds to the left-to-right direction.

[0051] Specifically, the beverage making equipment includes a main unit housing 100, a tray 200, and a steam output device 300.

[0052] The tray 200 protrudes forward from the front side of the main housing 100. The tray 200 is provided with a water collection trough 211.

[0053] The steam output device 300 is located on the front side of the main housing 100 and is vertically above the tray 200.

[0054] It is understood that the interior of the main unit housing 100 forms a cavity. In order to enclose and define the cavity, the main unit housing 100 generally includes a bottom shell plate located at the bottom end, a top shell plate located at the top end, and at least one side shell plate connecting the bottom shell plate and the top shell plate. Among the various side shell plates, the one located on the front side of the main unit housing 100 is the front shell plate.

[0055] Beverage preparation equipment generally includes at least one functional module. The specific type and number of functional modules depend on the type and number of operating modes pre-integrated into the beverage preparation equipment. For example, when the beverage preparation equipment has a grinding mode for grinding granular raw materials into powder, at least one functional module can be a grinding module. When the beverage preparation equipment has a mode for extracting powder into beverage, at least one functional module can be a brewing module. In conjunction with the equipment, each functional module may also include, for example, a steam boiler assembly, a liquid supply module, a milk supply module, and a cleaning module. Functional modules can be completely housed within the cavity, partially housed within the cavity, or externally located outside the cavity.

[0056] The tray 200 is detachably connected to the main housing 100. The tray 200 is mainly assembled at the lower part of the front housing.

[0057] Beverage preparation equipment typically also includes a grille cover. The grille cover is installed over the opening of the water collection tank 211. This allows the grille cover to form a stable receiving platform, where external containers can be placed securely. The grille cover also forms multiple grille holes. Beverages, milk, steam, or waste liquid discharged from the main housing 100 can directly enter the water collection tank 211 through pre-set through-holes, or through the grille holes.

[0058] The grating cover can be integrally formed with the tray 200. Alternatively, the grating cover and the tray 200 can be formed separately and then connected in a detachable or non-detachable manner.

[0059] The steam output device 300 includes at least a steam rod 310. The steam rod 310 has an internal channel. The outer wall of the steam rod 310 has a steam hole 311 communicating with the channel. Steam flowing through the channel is discharged outwards through the steam hole 311.

[0060] The steam hole 311 can be located at any position on the steam rod 310. However, generally, for ease of use, such as to facilitate the insertion of the steam hole 311 into the interior of an external container, the steam hole 311 is usually located at the bottom end of the steam rod 310. Multiple steam holes 311 can be spaced apart. Each steam hole 311 can be arranged around the periphery of the central axis of the steam rod 310.

[0061] In addition, the outer wall of the steam rod 310 is provided with an air inlet for connecting the channel. The steam output device 300 also includes a pipe. The pipe connects the air inlet and the steam source so that steam supplied by the steam source can be introduced into the channel through the air inlet.

[0062] The steam source can be a steam boiler assembly pre-installed within the main housing 100. The steam boiler assembly heats and pressurizes a room-temperature liquid to obtain high-temperature steam. Alternatively, the steam source can be externally located within the beverage preparation equipment and set up independently of it.

[0063] Based on the above embodiments, it can be understood that the steam output device 300 has a working state and a draining state after its startup. In the working state, the steam source introduces high-temperature, high-pressure steam into the channel of the steam rod 310 via a pipeline, and finally discharges it outward through the steam hole 311. Using this high-temperature, high-pressure steam, operations such as making milk foam can be performed.

[0064] The draining state typically occurs before the operating state and almost instantly after the steam output device 300 is started. In the draining state, residual liquid that may remain in the channel of the steam rod 310, as well as some high-temperature and high-pressure steam connected to the steam source, will be splashed out.

[0065] Of course, the steam output device 300 can also have an initial state. This initial state mainly corresponds to the state when the steam output device 300 is not running and is normally stored in the front of the main housing 100. At this time, the steam rod 310 can hang down naturally vertically.

[0066] To prevent residual liquid and / or steam splashed out during the draining state from adversely affecting users, this application may make the following improvements to the steam output device 300 and / or tray 200.

[0067] First, please combine Figures 1 to 6 The following section will focus on the structural improvements of the steam output device 300.

[0068] In this design, the steam output device 300 includes the steam rod 310 as described above, and an additional first baffle 320.

[0069] The first partition 320 is movably mounted on the steam rod 310 to have a first blocking position that blocks at least one side of each steam hole 311, and a first clearance position that moves away from the first blocking position.

[0070] In the technical solution provided by this utility model, before the steam output device 300 is started, the first baffle 320 can be pre-operated to the first blocking position, that is, at least blocking the side of each steam hole 311 facing the user. This ensures that after the steam output device 300 is started, the residual liquid and / or steam sprayed outward through the steam holes 311 will be blocked by the first baffle 320, and will not directly spray onto the user, thereby effectively preventing the user from being soiled or burned.

[0071] Furthermore, residual liquid and / or vapor splashed onto the first baffle 320 will condense into water, which is more easily guided and flows into the water collection tank 211, and is eventually collected by the water collection tank 211.

[0072] This application helps to significantly reduce the occurrence of users being splashed by the steam rod 310, and improves the quality of use of the steam rod 310.

[0073] Based on the above, when the steam output device 300 is assembled into the beverage preparation equipment, the axis of the steam rod 310 (e.g., in the initial state) roughly corresponds to the vertical direction. The user is highly likely to be located at the front of the main housing 100, that is, at the front of each steam hole 311 in the steam output device 300. Therefore, after moving to the first blocking position, the first baffle 320 is also positioned at least at the front of each steam hole 311 to prevent residual liquid and / or steam from splashing onto the user.

[0074] For this purpose, please refer to Figures 4 to 6 In one specific embodiment, the first partition 320 can extend in a sheet-like shape along a local circumferential direction of the steam rod 310. That is, after moving to the first blocking position, the first partition 320 only blocks the front side of the steam rod 310 and does not block the rear side of the steam rod 310.

[0075] The first partition 320 is generally arranged in an arc-shaped plate, that is, it conforms as closely as possible to the outer periphery of the steam rod 310 and its own thickness is minimized. This helps to reduce the space occupied by the first partition 320 and avoids excessively protruding outward from the radial side of the steam rod 310. This ensures that, especially after moving to the first clearance position, the first partition 320 does not cause excessive changes to the outline of the steam rod 310, thereby avoiding interference with the normal use of the steam rod 310.

[0076] Since the main purpose of the first baffle 320 is to block the residual liquid and / or steam splashed outward from each steam hole 311, the above-mentioned blocking is set on the same side of each steam hole 311. This can be mainly reflected in the fact that the forward projection of each steam hole 311 coincides with the first baffle 320, or falls within the setting range of the first baffle 320.

[0077] When the steam holes 311 are spaced apart around the central axis of the steam rod 310, the circumferential arc angle of the first baffle 320 can be set to not less than 180°. This ensures that the first baffle 320 extends at least to half the circumference of the steam rod 310, which is sufficient to substantially completely block the residual liquid and / or steam splashed forward from all the steam holes 311.

[0078] Following this, the movement of the first partition 320 is not restricted:

[0079] like Figures 4 to 5 As shown, the first partition 320 can extend and retract along the axial direction (e.g., vertically) of the steam rod 310.

[0080] The telescopic movement can be translational. For example, the first partition 320 can be made of a rigid material to provide sufficient structural strength. Under external force, the first partition 320 can move upwards to overlap the outer periphery of the steam rod 310, reaching a first clearance position. This helps to better compress the space occupied by the first partition 320, thereby achieving the purpose of accommodating the first partition 320 without affecting the normal use of the steam rod 310. Conversely, the first partition 320 can move downwards to protrude downwards from the bottom end of the steam rod 310, reaching a first blocking position.

[0081] Alternatively, the telescopic movement can be a localized movement resulting from elastic telescopic deformation. For example, the first partition 320 itself is made of an elastic material. Or, the first partition 320 can be elastically and movably mounted on the outside of the steam rod 310 via an elastic element. Under external force, the elastic material or elastic element elongates and deforms, causing at least a portion of the first partition 320 to protrude downwards from the bottom end of the steam rod 310, reaching the first blocking position. Conversely, when the external force is removed, the elastic material or elastic element elastically resets, causing the first partition 320 to retract upwards to overlap the outer periphery of the steam rod 310, reaching the first clearance position.

[0082] Of course, depending on actual needs, the first partition 320 can be moved to the first avoidance position under the drive of external force, and can be elastically reset to the first blocking position after the external force is removed.

[0083] like Figures 5 to 6 As shown, the first partition 320 can also extend and retract along the circumference of the steam rod 310.

[0084] Similarly, the telescopic movement can be a translation. Alternatively, it can be a localized movement resulting from elastic telescopic deformation. Under external force, when the first partition 320 rotates to the front of the steam rod 310, it switches to the first blocking position. Conversely, when the first partition 320 rotates to the left, right, or rear of the steam rod 310, it switches to the first avoidance position.

[0085] In addition, please see Figures 1 to 3 In another specific embodiment, the first partition 320 may also extend in a ring shape along the entire circumference of the steam rod 310. That is, after moving to the first blocking position, the first partition 320 will block the entire outer circumference of the steam rod 310.

[0086] At this time, the first partition 320 extends and retracts along the axial direction (e.g., vertically) of the steam rod 310 to switch between a first blocking position and a first clearance position. Similarly, this extension and retraction can be a translation. Alternatively, the extension and retraction can also be a localized movement resulting from elastic expansion and contraction.

[0087] As can be seen from the above, the first partition 320 is movable relative to the steam rod 310. However, after the steam output device 300 is assembled into the beverage making equipment, this does not constitute a limitation on the assembly scheme of the first partition 320 and the steam rod 310 relative to the main housing 100.

[0088] In other words, in practical applications (taking the liquid discharge state as an example), the position of the steam rod 310 relative to the main housing 100 can be fixed, while the first partition 320 relative to the main housing 100 can be movable, so as to switch between the first blocking position and the first avoidance position.

[0089] Alternatively, the first partition 320 may be fixed in position relative to the main housing 100, while the steam rod 310 may be movable relative to the main housing 100 (e.g., telescopically movable along its axial direction), so that the first partition 320 can be switched between a first blocking position and a first avoidance position.

[0090] Alternatively, both the steam rod 310 and the first partition 320 can be movable relative to the main housing 100, but their movement speed, direction, or form may differ, so that the first partition 320 can switch between the first blocking position and the first avoidance position.

[0091] Then, please combine Figures 7 to 11 The following section will focus on the structural improvements of the pallet 200.

[0092] Specifically, the tray 200 includes a tray body 210 and a second partition 220.

[0093] The main body 210 is provided with a water collection trough 211 as described above. The second partition 220 is movably installed on the main body 210 to have a second blocking position that is movable to at least block one side outside the opening of the water collection trough 211, and a second clearance position that is moved away from the second blocking position.

[0094] Similarly, after moving to the second blocking position, the second baffle 220 also blocks at least the front side of each steam hole 311, so as to prevent residual liquid and / or steam from splashing to the user.

[0095] Therefore, such as Figures 8 to 11 As shown, in one specific embodiment, the second partition 220 can extend in a sheet-like shape along a partial circumferential direction of the disk body 210. That is, after moving to the second blocking position, the second partition 220 only blocks the front side of the disk body 210 and does not block the rear side. This ensures that the second partition 220 does not excessively interfere with the assembly of the disk body 210 relative to the main housing 100. The rear end of the disk body 210 can abut against the front surface of the front shell plate of the main housing 100. Alternatively, the rear section of the disk body 210 can pass through the front shell plate and be inserted inside the main housing 100 for a more secure connection.

[0096] The second spacer 220 is adapted to extend the outer periphery of the disc body 210, specifically it can be a flat sheet or a sheet that has been bent at least once. This sheet-like design ensures that the second spacer 220 conforms as closely as possible to the outer periphery of the disc body 210 and minimizes its own thickness. This helps reduce the space occupied by the second spacer 220 and avoids excessive outward protrusion from the radially outer side of the disc body 210. It ensures that, especially when moved to the second clearance position, the second spacer 220 does not cause excessive changes to the outline of the disc body 210, thereby avoiding interference with the normal use of the disc body 210.

[0097] Since the main purpose of the second baffle 220 is to block the residual liquid and / or steam splashed outward from each steam hole 311, the above-mentioned blocking is set on the same side of each steam hole 311. This can be mainly reflected in the fact that the forward projection of each steam hole 311 coincides with the second baffle 220, or falls within the setting range of the second baffle 220.

[0098] Following this, the movement of the second partition 220 is not restricted:

[0099] like Figures 8 to 11 As shown, the second partition 220 can extend and retract along the depth direction (e.g., vertically) of the water collection trough 211 in the main body of the disc 210.

[0100] The telescopic movement can be translational. For example, the second partition 220 can be made of a rigid material to provide sufficient structural strength. Under external force, the second partition 220 can move downwards to overlap the outer periphery of the disk body 210, reaching the second clearance position. This helps to better compress the space occupied by the second partition 220, thereby achieving the purpose of accommodating the second partition 220 without affecting the normal use of the disk body 210. Conversely, the second partition 220 can move upwards to protrude from the top of the disk body 210, reaching the second blocking position.

[0101] Alternatively, the telescopic movement can be a localized movement resulting from elastic telescopic deformation. For example, the second partition 220 itself is made of an elastic material. Or, the second partition 220 can be elastically and movably mounted on the outside of the disk body 210 via an elastic element. Under external force, the elastic material or elastic element elongates and deforms, causing at least a portion of the second partition 220 to protrude upwards from the top of the disk body 210, reaching the second blocking position. Conversely, when the external force is removed, the elastic material or elastic element elastically resets, causing the second partition 220 to retract downwards to the outer periphery of the disk body 210, reaching the second clearance position.

[0102] Of course, depending on actual needs, the second partition 220 can also be moved to the second avoidance position under the drive of external force, and elastically reset to the second blocking position after the external force is removed.

[0103] In another specific embodiment, the second partition 220 can also extend in a ring shape along the entire circumference of the disk body 210. That is, after moving to the second blocking position, the second partition 220 will block the entire outer circumference of the disk body 210.

[0104] At this time, the second partition 220 extends and retracts along the depth direction (e.g., vertically) of the water collection trough 211 in the main body 210, so as to be able to switch between the second blocking position and the second avoidance position. Similarly, this extension and retraction can be a translation. Alternatively, this extension and retraction can also be a local movement caused by elastic extension and retraction deformation.

[0105] Based on one or more of the above embodiments, it can be understood that the beverage making equipment may selectively include the improved steam output device 300 and / or tray 200.

[0106] If, in the initial state, a gap is formed between the bottom end of the steam rod 310 and the tray 200: then in one embodiment, the first partition 320 and / or the second partition 220 can be moved to exactly completely cover the entire gap. At this time, the first partition 320 and / or the second partition 220 are equivalent to a guide structure forming the opening connecting the steam hole 311 and the water collection tank 211. After acting as a partition, the residual liquid and / or steam splashed onto the first partition 320 and / or the second partition 220 will condense into water and be guided into the water collection tank 211 under the action of gravity.

[0107] Alternatively, in another embodiment, the first partition 320 can also be movable to partially block the interval area. That is, the bottom end of the first partition 320 can be located above the opening of the water collection tank 211, but sufficiently close to the opening of the water collection tank 211. It can be understood that when the first partition 320 blocks the residual liquid and / or steam, the further away from the steam hole 311 vertically from the plate surface, the greater the probability that the residual liquid and / or steam will be cooled and condensed into water. This is sufficient to prevent the residual liquid and / or steam from splashing onto the user. And since the first partition 320 extends substantially vertically, the condensate at the first partition 320 can be guided quite smoothly by gravity to fall into the water collection tank 211. This falling process is substantially independent of the guidance of the first partition 320. Therefore, especially at the bottom of the first partition 320, it can maintain a certain distance from the opening of the water collection tank 211, and is not limited to having to abut the top of the main body 210 or extend into the opening of the water collection tank 211.

[0108] Of course, in a further embodiment, in order to better guide the condensate into the collection tank 211, structures such as flow channels, flow ribs, inclined guide surfaces, and hydrophobic material surfaces can be provided on the surfaces of the first partition 320 and / or the second partition 220, which will help the condensate flow into the collection tank 211 more quickly, smoothly and with virtually no residue.

[0109] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A steam output device, characterized in that, include: A steam rod has an internal channel, and its outer wall has steam holes communicating with the channel, so that steam flows through the channel and is discharged outward through the steam holes; and, A first partition is movably mounted on the steam rod to have a first blocking position that blocks at least one side of each of the steam holes, and a first clearance position that moves away from the first blocking position.

2. The steam output device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first partition extends in a sheet-like shape along a local circumferential direction of the steam rod; The first baffle is movable along the axial and / or circumferential direction of the steam rod so as to be able to switch between the first blocking position and the first avoidance position.

3. The steam output device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first partition extends in a ring shape along the entire circumference of the steam rod; The first baffle is movable along the axial direction of the steam rod so as to be able to switch between the first blocking position and the first avoidance position.

4. The steam output device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first partition is at least partially made of an elastic material, and / or the first partition is mounted on the outside of the steam rod by an elastic element, such that the first partition can be moved to one of the first blocking position and the first avoidance position under the drive of an external force, and reset to the other of the first blocking position and the first avoidance position after the external force is removed.

5. A tray for use in beverage preparation equipment, characterized in that, The tray includes: The main body of the basin is equipped with a water collection trough; and, The second partition is movably mounted on the main body of the tray to have a second blocking position that is movable to at least block one side of the opening of the water collection tank, and a second clearance position that is moved away from the second blocking position.

6. The tray as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The second baffle extends in a sheet-like shape along a local circumferential direction of the water collection tank; The second baffle is movable along the depth direction and / or circumferential direction of the water collection tank so as to be able to switch between the second blocking position and the second avoidance position.

7. The tray as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The second baffle extends in a ring shape along the entire circumference of the water collection tank; The second baffle is movable along the depth of the water collection tank so that it can switch between the second blocking position and the second avoidance position.

8. A beverage preparation device, characterized in that, include: Main unit casing; The tray protrudes forward from the front side of the main unit housing, and the tray is provided with a water collection trough; as well as, A steam output device is located on the front side of the main housing and vertically above the tray; Wherein, the steam output device is the steam output device as described in any one of claims 1 to 4; and / or the tray is the tray as described in any one of claims 5 to 7.

9. The beverage preparation equipment as described in claim 8, characterized in that, After moving to the first blocking position, the first barrier is located in front of each of the steam holes; and / or, After moving to the second blocking position, the second partition is located on the front side of the tray.

10. The beverage preparation equipment as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The steam hole and the opening of the water collection tank are kept at a distance; After moving to the first blocking position, the first barrier blocks the interval area; and / or, after moving to the second blocking position, the second barrier blocks the interval area.

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