Beverage machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of beverage machines including shell, tray and steam device. Tray is protruded to the front side of shell, and tray is provided with water collecting tank;Steam device includes steam rod arranged at the front side of shell, channel is formed in the inside of steam rod, and the outer wall of steam rod is provided with steam hole being communicated with channel, so as to be discharged outward after steam flows through channel via steam hole;At least steam hole can be extended into water collecting tank.In the technical scheme provided by the utility model, since steam hole is extended into water collecting tank, when steam device is started, residual liquid and / or steam spattered via steam hole are blocked by side groove wall of water collecting tank, to avoid being directly sprayed to user, so as to effectively prevent user from being soiled or scalded.Moreover, residual liquid and / or steam spattered at the side groove wall of water collecting tank can be condensed into water, and more easily flow into the depth of water collecting tank by tendency, collected by water collecting tank.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of beverage machine assembly technology, specifically to a beverage machine. 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 invention is to propose a beverage machine that aims to solve the problem that the steam wand in traditional beverage machines is prone to getting dirty or scalding users after startup, thus reducing the user experience.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model proposes a beverage machine, comprising:

[0007] chassis;

[0008] A tray, protruding forward from the front side of the housing, the tray being provided with a water collection trough; and...

[0009] A steam device is provided in the housing. The steam device includes a steam rod located on the front side of the housing. The steam rod has a channel inside and a steam hole on the outer wall of the steam rod that communicates with the channel, so that steam can flow through the channel and then be discharged outward through the steam hole.

[0010] At least the steam hole can extend into the water collection tank.

[0011] Optionally, the steam hole is located at the bottom end of the steam rod; and / or,

[0012] The steam vent is positioned so that its opening faces downwards.

[0013] Optionally, the steam rod is vertically telescopically adjustable, and during the extension adjustment, it can drive the steam hole to extend into the water collection tank.

[0014] Optionally, at least a portion of the steam rod is designed to be vertically extensible and deformable.

[0015] Optionally, the steam rod can be flipped and the extension direction of the rotation axis of the steam rod intersects the vertical direction, so that when it is flipped to extend vertically, the steam hole is driven into the water collection tank.

[0016] Optionally, the housing includes a mounting plate for the steam rod to protrude and be mounted. The mounting plate is vertically movable relative to the tray so that when it moves toward the tray, it can drive the steam hole to extend into the water collection tank.

[0017] Optionally, the tray is vertically movable, and when moved upwards, the steam hole extends into the water collection tank.

[0018] Optionally, the tray includes a first tray located directly below the steam rod and a second tray located beside the first tray;

[0019] The second disc is fixed relative to the housing, while the first disc is movable relative to the housing.

[0020] Optionally, the water collection tank includes a first trough section formed at the first plate body;

[0021] The vertical projection of each steam hole falls within the first trough section.

[0022] In addition, to achieve the above objectives, this utility model also provides a beverage machine, which includes:

[0023] chassis;

[0024] A tray, protruding forward, is disposed on the front side of the housing; the tray is provided with a water collection trough; and...

[0025] A steam device is provided in the housing. The steam device includes a steam rod, the interior of which forms a channel. The outer wall of the steam rod is provided with a steam hole that communicates with the channel, so that steam flows through the channel and is discharged outward through the steam hole.

[0026] The steam rod is located vertically above the tray, the steam hole faces downwards, and the steam hole is positioned near the opening of the water collection tank.

[0027] In the technical solution provided by this utility model, since the steam hole extends into the water collection tank, when the steam device is started, the residual liquid and / or steam splashed out through the steam hole will be blocked by the side wall of the water collection tank, preventing it from being sprayed directly onto the user, thereby effectively preventing the user from being soiled or scalded. Furthermore, the residual liquid and / or steam splashed on the side wall of the water collection tank will condense into water, which will more easily flow into the depths of the water collection tank and be collected there. 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

[0028] 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.

[0029] Figure 1 A perspective view of an embodiment of the beverage machine provided by this utility model in its first state;

[0030] Figure 2 For example Figure 1 A 3D schematic diagram of the beverage machine in its second state;

[0031] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;

[0032] Figure 4 For example Figure 1 A 3D diagram of the beverage machine in its third state;

[0033] Figure 5 For example Figure 1 A 3D diagram of the beverage machine in its fourth state;

[0034] Figure 6 For example Figure 1 A 3D diagram of the beverage machine in its fifth state;

[0035] Figure 7 For example Figure 1 A 3D diagram of the beverage machine in its sixth state;

[0036] Figure 8 For example Figure 1A 3D diagram of the beverage machine in its seventh state;

[0037] Figure 9 For example Figure 8 A magnified structural diagram at point B in the middle.

[0038] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0039] 100 Housing; 110 Mounting plate; 200 Tray; 201 Water collection trough; 210 First tray; 220 Second tray; 300 Steam rod; 310 Steam hole; 400 Grille cover.

[0040] 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

[0041] 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.

[0042] 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.

[0043] 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.

[0044] Please see Figures 1 to 7 This utility model provides a beverage machine.

[0045] For ease of understanding, the following embodiments are described using an example where the beverage machine has two roughly perpendicular horizontal, vertical, and longitudinal axes. In a specific application, the vertical axis roughly corresponds to the direction of gravity. The beverage machine 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 machine is generally the direction primarily facing the user. The horizontal axis roughly corresponds to the left-to-right direction.

[0046] Specifically, the beverage machine includes a housing 100, a tray 200, and a steaming device.

[0047] The tray 200 protrudes forward from the front side of the housing 100, and the tray 200 is provided with a water collection trough 201.

[0048] The steam device is located in the housing 100. The steam device includes a steam rod 300 located on the front side of the housing 100. The interior of the steam rod 300 forms a channel, and the outer wall of the steam rod 300 is provided with a steam hole 310 that connects to the channel, so that steam can flow through the channel and be discharged outward through the steam hole 310.

[0049] At least the steam hole 310 can extend into the water collection tank 201.

[0050] In the technical solution provided by this utility model, since the steam hole 310 extends into the water collection tank 201, when the steam device is started, the residual liquid and / or steam splashed out through the steam hole 310 will be blocked by the side wall of the water collection tank 201, preventing it from being sprayed directly onto the user, thereby effectively preventing the user from being dirty or scalded.

[0051] Furthermore, residual liquid and / or vapor splashed on the side wall of the water collection tank 201 will condense into water, which will more easily flow into the depths of the water collection tank 201 and be collected by the water collection tank 201.

[0052] This application helps to significantly reduce the occurrence of users being splashed by the steam bar 300, and improves the quality of use of the steam bar 300.

[0053] It is understood that the interior of the housing 100 forms a cavity. To enclose and define the cavity, the housing 100 generally includes a bottom shell plate at the bottom end, a top shell plate 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 housing 100 is the front shell plate.

[0054] Beverage machines typically include 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 machine. For example, when a beverage machine has a grinding mode for grinding granular raw materials into powder, at least one functional module can be a grinding module. When a beverage machine has a mode for extracting powder into beverages, at least one functional module can be a brewing module. In conjunction with these modules, 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.

[0055] The tray 200 is detachably connected to the housing 100. The tray 200 is mainly assembled at the lower part of the front housing.

[0056] Beverage machines typically also include a grille cover 400. The grille cover 400 is installed over the opening of the water collection tank 201. This allows the grille cover 400 to form a stable receiving platform. This receiving platform allows external containers to be placed securely. The grille cover 400 also forms multiple grille holes. Beverages, milk, steam, or waste liquid discharged from the machine casing 100 can directly enter the water collection tank 201 through pre-set through holes, or through the grille holes.

[0057] The grating cover 400 can be integrally formed with the tray 200. Alternatively, the grating cover 400 and the tray 200 can be formed separately and then connected in a detachable or non-detachable manner.

[0058] The outer wall of the steam rod 300 is also provided with an air inlet for connecting the channel. The steam device also includes a pipeline. The pipeline 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.

[0059] The steam source can be a steam boiler assembly pre-installed within the casing 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 machine and set up independently of it.

[0060] Steam holes 310 are generally located at the bottom end of the steam rod 300, which naturally causes the openings of the steam holes 310 to face downwards. Multiple steam holes 310 can be spaced apart. Each steam hole 310 can be arranged around the periphery of the central axis of the steam rod 300.

[0061] It should be noted that, as mentioned above, at least the steam hole 310 of the steam rod 300 can extend into the water collection tank 201, but this does not constitute a restriction on the movement of the steam rod 300, the housing 100, and the tray 200. That is, it is not required that the steam hole 310 be always extended into the water collection tank 201.

[0062] For ease of understanding, in the following embodiments, the steam rod 300 is defined to have an initial state, a working state, and a draining state.

[0063] In operation, the steam unit starts and runs normally, performing operations such as frothing milk. During operation, the steam rod 300 generally needs to be kept at a distance from the tray 200; that is, the steam hole 310 is outside the water collection tank 201. This prevents interference between the steam rod 300 and the tray 200.

[0064] In the draining state, after the steam unit is started and running, it is necessary to discharge the residual waste liquid and / or the steam that was initially introduced into the channel. In the draining state, at least the steam hole 310 of the steam rod 300 extends into the water collection tank 201.

[0065] Initially, the steam unit was not activated. The steam rod 300 was hanging down naturally vertically.

[0066] To achieve the aforementioned goal of switching between the initial state and the drainage state:

[0067] Please combine Figures 1 to 5 In the first application example, the positions of the main housing 100 and the tray 200 can remain constant. At least a portion of the steam rod 300 can be adjusted. This allows for switching between an initial state and a draining state through the movement of at least a portion of the steam rod 300.

[0068] Among them, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the steam rod 300 can be adjusted vertically for extension and retraction. Specifically, as follows... Figure 1 As shown, when the steam rod 300 is shortened vertically upwards, it causes the steam hole 310 to extend upwards beyond the water collection tank 201. The steam rod 300 then switches to its initial state. Conversely, as shown... Figures 2 to 3 As shown, when the steam rod 300 is extended vertically downwards, it can also cause the steam hole 310 to extend downwards into the water collection tank 201. The steam rod 300 is switched to the liquid discharge state.

[0069] The steam rod 300 described above can extend and retract vertically as a whole. Alternatively, the steam rod 300 can also extend and retract vertically partially. This partial extension can be any part of the steam rod 300. Specifically, it can be at least one of the upper section, the middle section, and the lower section of the steam rod 300.

[0070] The telescopic movement of the steam rod 300 described above can be a translational movement at any point. For example, at least a portion of the steam rod 300 may include multiple rigid telescopic shells. Each pair of adjacent telescopic shells is inner and outer fitted together. Furthermore, each pair of adjacent telescopic shells can telescopically extend or retract vertically. Thus, when one telescopic shell folds back into another, it effectively shortens the steam rod 300 vertically. Conversely, when one telescopic shell extends outward from another, it effectively lengthens the steam rod 300 vertically.

[0071] Alternatively, the expansion and contraction of the steam rod 300 described above can also be an expansion and contraction deformation of an elastic part. In this case, for example, at least a portion of the steam rod 300 is made of an elastic material. After an external force stretches the steam rod 300 vertically downward, the steam rod 300 is stretched and undergoes elongation deformation, causing the steam hole 310 to extend into the water collection tank 201, switching to the drainage state. Conversely, when the external force is removed, the steam rod 300 elastically retracts and resets, causing the steam hole 310 to extend out of the water collection tank 201, switching back to the initial state.

[0072] In addition, such as Figures 2 to 4 As shown, in this embodiment, the steam rod 300 can also rotate around its own axis of rotation. Furthermore, the extension direction of the axis of rotation of the steam rod 300 intersects the vertical direction. This allows the steam hole 310 to extend into the water collection tank 201 when it rotates to extend vertically.

[0073] The upper end of the aforementioned steam rod 300 can be rotatably mounted on the housing 100. It should be noted that the number of rotational degrees of freedom of the steam rod 300 is not limited. For example, the upper end of the steam rod 300 can rotate about a fixed axis around a direction intersecting the vertical. Alternatively, the upper end of the steam rod 300 can also rotate in multiple directions around at least two different directions intersecting the vertical.

[0074] Since the tray 200 is generally positioned at least directly below the axis of rotation of the steam rod 300, therefore... Figures 2 to 3 As shown, when the steam rod 300 is flipped to extend vertically, the steam hole 310 at the bottom of the steam rod 300 is at its lowest point vertically. At this time, the design length of the steam rod 300 can be set to be long enough to extend the steam hole 310 into the water collection tank 201 to achieve the drainage state or the initial state.

[0075] Conversely, if Figure 4 As shown, when the steam rod 300 continues to rotate upward around its own axis of rotation, it can drive the steam hole 310 to be appropriately raised to be located outside the water collection tank 201, thus reaching the working state or the initial state.

[0076] As can be seen from the above, the initial state of the steam rod 300 in this embodiment can be as follows: Figures 2 to 3 The state shown is naturally hanging down vertically, or it can be like... Figure 4 The slightly elevated position shown. Of course. Figure 4 The indicated flip angle does not constitute a limitation on the flip angle of the steam rod 300 when it is in its initial or working state.

[0077] Depending on actual needs, the steam rod 300 can be arbitrarily set to rotate to either the initial state or the working state. For example, it can be set to rotate upwards to a first angle to be in the initial state, and then rotate upwards to a second angle to be in the working state. The first angle is non-zero and less than the second angle. This ensures that, during the rotation path, the steam rod 300 in the initial state is between the steam rod 300 in the draining state and the steam rod 300 in the working state.

[0078] It should be noted that in the first application example, the vertical extension and retraction movement and the tilting movement of the steam rod 300 can be set selectively. However, depending on actual needs, the two can also be used in combination. That is, in a specific application, the steam rod 300 can be configured to both extend and retract vertically and tilt around its own axis of rotation.

[0079] In addition, please combine Figure 1 and Figure 5 In the second application example, when the positions of the steam rod 300 and the tray 200 remain constant, a portion of the housing 100 can be vertically extended and retracted, driving at least a portion of the steam rod 300 to move synchronously, thereby enabling the steam rod 300 to switch between the initial state and the liquid discharge state.

[0080] Specifically, the housing 100 includes a mounting plate 110 for the protrusion mounting of the steam rod 300. The mounting plate 110 is vertically telescoping relative to the tray 200 so that when it moves toward the tray 200, it can drive the steam hole 310 into the water collection tank 201.

[0081] Similarly, the vertical expansion and contraction of the mounting shell 110 can be a vertical translation movement performed at any location, or it can be a vertical expansion and contraction movement of elastic deformation performed by an elastic part.

[0082] That is, the aforementioned mounting shell 110 can be made of a rigid material. Alternatively, the aforementioned mounting shell 110 itself can be made of an elastic material. Alternatively, the aforementioned mounting shell 110 can be movably mounted to the corresponding shell of the housing 100 via an elastic structure.

[0083] Among them, such as Figure 1As shown, the mounting plate 110 retracts upwards, causing the steam hole 310 to extend beyond the water collection tank 201, reaching either the initial or working state. Conversely, as... Figure 5 As shown, the mounting shell plate 110 moves vertically downwards, causing the steam hole 310 to extend into the water collection tank 201, thus achieving the liquid discharge state.

[0084] In addition, please combine Figure 6 and Figure 7 In the third application example, when the positions of the housing 100 and the steam rod 300 remain constant, at least a portion of the tray 200 can be vertically extended and retracted, driving at least a portion of the water collection tank 201 to move synchronously, thereby enabling the steam rod 300 to switch between the initial state and the liquid discharge state.

[0085] Similarly, the vertical extension and retraction of the pallet 200 can be a vertical translational movement performed at any part of the pallet. Alternatively, it can be a vertical elastic deformation extension and retraction movement performed by an elastic part.

[0086] That is, the aforementioned tray 200 can be made entirely of a rigid material. Alternatively, the aforementioned tray 200 can be movably mounted to the corresponding shell plate of the housing 100 via an elastic structure.

[0087] Among them, such as Figure 6 As shown, the tray 200 retracts downwards, causing the water collection tank 201 to move downwards, allowing the steam hole 310 to extend outside the water collection tank 201, reaching the initial or working state. Conversely, as... Figure 7 As shown, the tray 200 moves vertically upward, causing the water collection tank 201 to move upward, so that the steam hole 310 extends into the water collection tank 201, achieving the liquid discharge state.

[0088] It should be noted that the tray 200 mentioned above can extend and retract vertically as a whole. Or as... Figures 6 to 7 As shown, tray 200 includes a first tray 210 located directly below steam rod 300 and a second tray 220 located beside the first tray 210. A water collection trough 201 has a first section at the first tray 210 and a second section at the second tray 220. The second tray 220 is fixed relative to the housing 100. The first tray 210 is movable relative to the housing 100. That is, only the first tray 210 in tray 200 can extend and retract vertically, while the second tray 200 remains in a constant position. This helps to minimize the volume of movable parts in tray 200, thereby simplifying the overall structure of tray 200 and making operation more labor-saving and efficient by replacing the movement of the entire tray 200 with the movement of only the first tray 210.

[0089] At least the first trough section is located directly below each steam hole 310. Specifically, for example, the vertical projection of each steam hole 310 falls within the first trough section. In this way, it is sufficient to ensure that when the first plate 210 moves the first trough section upward, all steam holes 310 can extend into the water collection tank 201 to achieve the desired drainage state.

[0090] It should be noted that only one of the first to third application instances can be set. Alternatively, at least two of the first to third application instances can be used in combination, depending on actual needs.

[0091] In addition, such as Figures 8 to 9 As shown, this utility model also provides a beverage machine. The structure of this beverage machine is basically the same as that of the beverage machine in at least one of the above embodiments.

[0092] But if Figures 8 to 9 The difference between the beverage machine shown and the one described above is that, when the beverage is in the dispensing state, the steam hole 310 is not required to extend into the water collection tank 201. Depending on actual needs, the steam hole 310 can also extend outside the water collection tank 201. However, to avoid splashing waste liquid and / or steam affecting the user, the opening of the steam hole 310 can be specifically limited to facing downwards as much as possible, and the steam hole 310 can be sufficiently close to the opening of the water collection tank 201. Ensuring that the distance between the steam hole 310 and the opening of the water collection tank 201 is insufficient to cause excessive splashing of waste liquid and / or steam can still achieve the desired purpose.

[0093] 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 beverage machine, characterized in that, include: chassis; A tray protrudes forward from the front side of the housing, and the tray is provided with a water collection trough; as well as, A steam device is provided in the housing. The steam device includes a steam rod located on the front side of the housing. The steam rod has a channel inside and a steam hole on the outer wall of the steam rod that communicates with the channel, so that steam can flow through the channel and then be discharged outward through the steam hole. At least the steam hole can extend into the water collection tank.

2. The beverage machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The steam hole is located at the bottom end of the steam rod; and / or, The steam vent is positioned so that its opening faces downwards.

3. The beverage machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The steam rod is vertically extendable and adjustable, and when extended, it can drive the steam hole into the water collection tank.

4. The beverage machine as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The steam rod is at least partially vertically deformable.

5. The beverage machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The steam rod is rotatably movably configured, and the extension direction of the rotation axis of the steam rod intersects the vertical direction, so that when it is rotated to extend vertically, the steam hole is driven into the water collection tank.

6. The beverage machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The housing includes a mounting plate for the protruding steam rod, which is vertically movable relative to the tray so that when it moves toward the tray, it can drive the steam hole into the water collection tank.

7. The beverage machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The tray is vertically movable, and when it moves upward, the steam hole extends into the water collection tank.

8. The beverage machine as described in claim 7, characterized in that, The tray includes a first tray located directly below the steam rod and a second tray located beside the first tray; The second disc is fixed relative to the housing, while the first disc is movable relative to the housing.

9. The beverage machine as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The water collection tank includes a first tank section formed at the first plate body; The vertical projection of each steam hole falls within the first trough section.

10. A beverage machine, characterized in that, include: chassis; A tray, protruding forward, is disposed on the front side of the housing; the tray is provided with a water collection trough; and... A steam device is provided in the housing. The steam device includes a steam rod, the interior of which forms a channel. The outer wall of the steam rod is provided with a steam hole that communicates with the channel, so that steam flows through the channel and is discharged outward through the steam hole. The steam rod is located vertically above the tray, the steam hole faces downwards, and the steam hole is positioned near the opening of the water collection tank.

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