Lifting outlet device and coffee machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a lifting liquid outlet device and coffee machine, including panel and liquid outlet subassembly, the liquid outlet subassembly sliding connection in the panel, be equipped with the lifting mouth on the panel, the liquid outlet subassembly lifts in the lifting mouth, be equipped with the friction subassembly between the liquid outlet subassembly with the panel, the friction subassembly makes the liquid outlet subassembly not under the action of external force fixed on the panel, the liquid outlet subassembly overcomes the friction of friction subassembly and lifts under the action of external force.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of coffee machine technology, and in particular to a lifting liquid outlet device and a coffee machine. Background Technology

[0002] A coffee machine is an automatic machine used to make coffee. It makes coffee by grinding coffee beans, pressurizing steam or using a water pump, etc. Coffee machines usually have multiple functions, such as adjusting the coffee strength and making different types of coffee; they are widely used in homes, offices, coffee shops, shopping malls and other places.

[0003] There are many types of coffee, such as Americano, Italian coffee, mocha, and cappuccino. Generally, coffee drinkers of Americano and mocha will choose a larger coffee cup, while coffee drinkers of Italian coffee will choose a smaller coffee cup. To accommodate different coffee cup sizes, the dispensing device is usually designed to be height-adjustable. However, existing height-adjustable dispensing devices are relatively complex in structure and have high production costs. For example, they use a motor and gear rack to drive the dispensing device to lift and lower. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a lifting liquid outlet device and a coffee machine to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the first aspect of this utility model provides a lifting liquid outlet device, including a panel and a liquid outlet assembly, wherein the liquid outlet assembly is slidably connected to the panel;

[0006] The panel is provided with a lifting port, and the liquid dispensing component moves up and down within the lifting port;

[0007] A friction component is provided between the liquid dispensing component and the panel. The friction component fixes the liquid dispensing component to the panel without external force. The liquid dispensing component moves up and down against the friction of the friction component when subjected to external force.

[0008] Furthermore, the friction assembly includes:

[0009] Friction strip; the friction strip is mounted on the panel;

[0010] Friction component; the friction component is mounted on the liquid outlet assembly;

[0011] The friction element rubs against the friction strip, thereby fixing the liquid outlet assembly on the panel; when the liquid outlet assembly is subjected to external force, it overcomes the friction between the friction element and the friction strip, causing the liquid outlet assembly to rise and fall.

[0012] Furthermore, the liquid dispensing assembly includes a lifting plate and a liquid dispensing seat;

[0013] The liquid outlet seat is fixedly connected to the lifting plate, and the liquid outlet seat is provided with a liquid outlet pipe;

[0014] The lifting plate is slidably connected to the panel, and the friction element is mounted on the lifting plate.

[0015] Furthermore, the friction element is a friction block;

[0016] The lifting plate is provided with a receiving groove, the friction element is placed in the receiving groove, and an elastic element is provided between the bottom of the receiving groove and the friction element; the elastic element acts on the friction element, so that the friction element abuts against the friction strip.

[0017] Furthermore, the elastic element is a spring.

[0018] Furthermore, the friction strip has a first anti-slip part at the end facing the friction block, and the friction block has a second anti-slip part at the end facing the friction strip.

[0019] Furthermore, the friction element is an elastic block;

[0020] The lifting plate is provided with a receiving groove, and the elastic block is installed in the receiving groove;

[0021] The elastic block includes a mounting frame, a first elastic part, and a second elastic part; the first elastic part and the second elastic part are respectively mounted on the mounting frame, and the mounting frame is mounted in the receiving groove;

[0022] The friction strip is located between the first elastic part and the second elastic part; the first elastic part and the second elastic part respectively abut against the friction strip.

[0023] Furthermore, there are two friction strips; there are two friction components; the two friction components are respectively disposed on both sides of the lifting plate.

[0024] Furthermore, the lifting plate has a passage hole for the liquid outlet pipe to pass through.

[0025] A coffee machine, including the aforementioned lifting liquid outlet device.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, this utility model brings the following technical effects:

[0027] This utility model discloses a lifting liquid outlet device. Users can adjust the height of the liquid outlet component according to their actual needs. When adjusting the height, users simply need to manually drive the liquid outlet component to overcome the friction of the friction components to move it up and down. After the user drives the liquid outlet component to the target position, they can stop driving it. At this point, the liquid outlet component is fixed to the panel under the friction of the friction components. It should be noted that the friction between the friction components is greater than the weight of the liquid outlet component; therefore, the liquid outlet component can remain stationary unless subjected to other external forces. Of course, the friction of the friction components should not be too high, ensuring that even children and the elderly can easily drive the liquid outlet component up and down. This lifting liquid outlet device adopts a purely mechanical structure, requires no motor drive, has a simple structure, is easy to assemble, and has low production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a front structural diagram of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the back structure of this utility model.

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the friction block scheme after removing the back plate in this utility model.

[0032] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged view of part A in the image.

[0033] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention using an elastic block scheme after removing the back plate.

[0034] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of part B in the image.

[0035] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the panel structure in this utility model.

[0036] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting plate in this utility model.

[0037] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the friction block in this utility model.

[0038] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the elastic block in this utility model.

[0039] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0040] 1-Panel, 101-Lifting port, 2-Liquid dispensing assembly, 201-Lifting plate, 2011-Receiving groove, 2012-Passing hole, 202-Liquid dispensing seat, 3-Friction assembly, 301-Friction strip, 3011-Second anti-slip part, 302-Friction block, 3021-First anti-slip part, 303-Elastic element, 304-Elastic block, 3041-Mounting frame, 3042-First elastic part, 3043-Second elastic part, 4-Back plate. Detailed Implementation

[0041] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0042] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0043] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0044] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0045] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0046] The descriptions of "specific examples" or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0047] Example 1

[0048] A lifting liquid outlet device includes a panel 1 and a liquid outlet component 2, wherein the liquid outlet component 2 is slidably connected to the panel 1;

[0049] The panel 1 is provided with a lifting port 101, and the liquid outlet component 2 moves up and down within the lifting port 101.

[0050] A friction component 3 is provided between the liquid dispensing component 2 and the panel 1. The friction component 3 fixes the liquid dispensing component 2 to the panel 1 without the action of external force; the liquid dispensing component 2 rises and falls against the friction force of the friction component 3 under the action of external force.

[0051] In this embodiment, the user can adjust the height of the liquid dispensing component 2 according to their actual needs. When the user needs to adjust the height of the liquid dispensing component 2, they only need to manually drive the liquid dispensing component 2 to overcome the friction of the friction component 3 to drive the liquid dispensing component 2 up and down. After the user drives the liquid dispensing component 2 to the target position, they stop driving the liquid dispensing component 2. At this time, the liquid dispensing component 2 is fixed on the panel 1 under the action of the friction of the friction component 3. It should be noted that the friction between the friction components 3 is greater than the weight of the liquid dispensing component 2. Therefore, the liquid dispensing component 2 can remain stationary when not subjected to other external forces. Of course, the friction of the friction component 3 should not be too large, so that children and the elderly can also drive the liquid dispensing component 2 up and down normally. This lifting liquid dispensing device adopts a purely mechanical structure, does not require motor drive, has a simple structure, is easy to assemble, and has low production cost.

[0052] Furthermore, the friction assembly 3 includes:

[0053] Friction strip 301; the friction strip 301 is mounted on the panel 1;

[0054] Friction component; the friction component is installed on the liquid outlet assembly 2;

[0055] The friction element rubs against the friction strip 301, causing the liquid outlet assembly 2 to be fixed on the panel 1; when the liquid outlet assembly 2 is subjected to external force, it overcomes the friction between the friction element and the friction strip 301, causing the liquid outlet assembly 2 to rise and fall.

[0056] Furthermore, the liquid dispensing assembly 2 includes a lifting plate 201 and a liquid dispensing seat 202;

[0057] The liquid outlet seat 202 is fixedly connected to the lifting plate 201, and the liquid outlet seat 202 is provided with a liquid outlet pipe (not shown in the figure).

[0058] The lifting plate 201 is slidably connected to the panel 1, and the friction element is installed on the lifting plate 201.

[0059] In this embodiment, two friction strips 301 are provided; two friction elements are provided; the two friction elements are respectively provided on both sides of the lifting plate 201. The lifting plate 201 is sandwiched between the two friction strips 301. The two friction strips 301 not only provide friction but also guide the lifting plate 201, ensuring that the lifting plate 201 moves up and down vertically. Compared with using only one friction strip 301, its structure is more stable. Of course, in other embodiments, three, four, or any other number of friction strips 301 can be used. When the liquid outlet 202 is not subjected to external force, the friction between the friction element and the friction strip 301 keeps the friction element stationary at any position on the friction strip 301, thereby keeping the lifting plate 201 and the liquid outlet 202 stationary. When the liquid outlet 202 is subjected to an upward or downward external force (this external force can be the user's hand or the user holding other objects), the liquid outlet 202 drives the lifting plate 201 and the friction element to move upward or downward against the friction between the friction element and the friction strip 301.

[0060] Furthermore, the friction element is a friction block 302;

[0061] The lifting plate 201 is provided with a receiving groove 2011, the friction element is placed in the receiving groove 2011, and an elastic element 303 is provided between the bottom of the receiving groove 2011 and the friction element; the elastic element 303 acts on the friction element, so that the friction element abuts against the friction strip 301.

[0062] Furthermore, the elastic element 303 is a spring.

[0063] Furthermore, the friction strip 301 is provided with a first anti-slip part 3021 at one end facing the friction block 302, and the friction block 302 is provided with a second anti-slip part 3011 at one end facing the friction strip 301.

[0064] In this embodiment, the friction element is a friction block 302. It is understood that the friction block 302 has a surface that contacts the friction strip 301. The friction block 302 is subjected to the elastic force of the elastic element 303, and always has a force that moves towards the friction strip 301. Therefore, even if some wear occurs between the friction block 302 and the friction strip 301 during relative movement, it will not affect the frictional force between them. In this embodiment, the elastic element 303 is a spring. In other embodiments, the elastic element 303 can also be elastic rubber, a spring, etc. Simultaneously, to increase the frictional force between the friction block 302 and the friction strip 301, a first anti-slip part 3021 is provided on the friction block 302, and a second anti-slip part 3011 is provided on the friction strip 301. The first anti-slip part 3021 and the second anti-slip part 3011 abut against each other, effectively increasing the frictional force between them.

[0065] Furthermore, the friction element is an elastic block 304;

[0066] The lifting plate 201 is provided with a receiving groove 2011, and the elastic block 304 is installed in the receiving groove 2011;

[0067] The elastic block 304 includes a mounting frame 3041, a first elastic part 3042, and a second elastic part 3043; the first elastic part 3042 and the second elastic part 3043 are respectively mounted on the mounting frame 3041, and the mounting frame 3041 is mounted in the receiving groove 2011;

[0068] The friction strip 301 is located between the first elastic part 3042 and the second elastic part 3043; the first elastic part 3042 and the second elastic part 3043 respectively abut against the friction strip 301.

[0069] In this embodiment, the friction element can also be an elastic block 304, wherein the elastic block 304 includes a first elastic portion 3042 and a second elastic portion 3043, and the friction strip 301 is located between the first elastic portion 3042 and the second elastic portion 3043; the first elastic portion 3042 and the second elastic portion 3043 always have a force toward the friction strip 301, so that the first elastic portion 3042 and the second elastic portion 3043 simultaneously generate frictional force with the friction strip 301. The effect of using the elastic block 304 in this solution is the same as that of the solution using the friction block 302 described above.

[0070] Furthermore, a back plate 4 is installed on the back of the panel 1, and the friction assembly 3 is located between the panel 1 and the back plate 4.

[0071] Furthermore, the lifting plate 201 has a passage hole 2012, which is used for the liquid outlet pipe to pass through.

[0072] Example 2

[0073] The coffee machine includes a lifting dispensing device. The vending machine of this embodiment includes all the technical features and effects of Embodiment 1, and therefore will not be repeated.

[0074] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments, as long as they meet the purpose of the present invention, and all such changes should be within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention. For example, different combinations of specific embodiments and different combinations of distinguishing technical features.

Claims

1. A lifting liquid outlet device, comprising a panel (1) and a liquid outlet assembly (2), characterized in that: The liquid outlet component (2) is slidably connected to the panel (1); The panel (1) is provided with a lifting port (101), and the liquid dispensing component (2) moves up and down within the lifting port (101); A friction component (3) is provided between the liquid dispensing component (2) and the panel (1). The friction component (3) fixes the liquid dispensing component (2) to the panel (1) without the action of external force. The liquid dispensing component (2) rises and falls against the friction force of the friction component (3) under the action of external force.

2. The lifting liquid outlet device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The friction assembly (3) includes: Friction strip (301); the friction strip (301) is mounted on the panel (1); Friction component; the friction component is installed on the liquid outlet assembly (2); The friction element rubs against the friction strip (301), causing the liquid outlet assembly (2) to be fixed on the panel (1); when the liquid outlet assembly (2) is subjected to external force, it overcomes the friction between the friction element and the friction strip (301) to make the liquid outlet assembly (2) rise and fall.

3. The lifting spout apparatus of claim 2, wherein: The liquid dispensing assembly (2) includes a lifting plate (201) and a liquid dispensing seat (202); The liquid outlet seat (202) is fixedly connected to the lifting plate (201), and the liquid outlet seat (202) is provided with a liquid outlet pipe; The lifting plate (201) is slidably connected to the panel (1), and the friction element is installed on the lifting plate (201).

4. The lifting outlet device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The friction element is a friction block (302); The lifting plate (201) is provided with a receiving groove (2011), the friction element is placed in the receiving groove (2011), and an elastic element (303) is provided between the bottom of the receiving groove (2011) and the friction element; the elastic element (303) acts on the friction element, so that the friction element abuts against the friction strip (301).

5. The lifting outlet device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The elastic element (303) is a spring.

6. The lifting outlet device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The friction strip (301) has a first anti-slip part (3021) facing the friction block (302), and the friction block (302) has a second anti-slip part (3011) facing the friction strip (301).

7. The lifting liquid outlet device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The friction element is an elastic block (304); The lifting plate (201) is provided with a receiving groove (2011), and the elastic block (304) is installed in the receiving groove (2011); The elastic block (304) includes a mounting frame (3041), a first elastic part (3042), and a second elastic part (3043); the first elastic part (3042) and the second elastic part (3043) are respectively mounted on the mounting frame (3041), and the mounting frame (3041) is mounted in the receiving groove (2011); The friction strip (301) is located between the first elastic part (3042) and the second elastic part (3043); the first elastic part (3042) and the second elastic part (3043) respectively abut against the friction strip (301).

8. The lifting liquid outlet device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Two friction strips (301) are provided; two friction components are provided; the two friction components are respectively provided on both sides of the lifting plate (201).

9. The lifting liquid outlet device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lifting plate (201) has a passage hole (2012) for the liquid outlet pipe to pass through.

10. A coffee machine, characterized in that: Includes the lifting liquid outlet device according to any one of claims 1-9.

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