A beverage device with a convenient switchable vessel capacity

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of beverage equipment with utensil capacity can be switched conveniently, comprising: beverage equipment body, water storage unit, storage unit, waste storage unit, and in water storage unit, storage unit and waste storage unit, at least water storage unit is volume replaceable structure, water storage unit includes first water storage tank and second water storage tank, second water storage tank includes first part box and the second part box that is outwardly extended protruding in the thickness direction of first part box and is communicated with first part box, so that the volume of second water storage tank is greater than the volume of the first water storage tank, beverage equipment body is detachably connected with first water storage tank or second water storage tank. The utility model not only can be switched according to the volume of different unit of user's demand, convenient to replace, easy to operate, and by adopting inclined beverage outlet unit, make the appearance of complete machine more beautiful and harmonious, and reduce the volume of beverage equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of beverage equipment capacity adjustment technology, and in particular to a beverage equipment that allows for convenient switching of container capacity. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, there are various beverage equipment on the market, and fully automatic coffee machines are one of the most widely used beverage equipment.

[0003] However, existing fully automatic coffee machines still have the following shortcomings: 1. The bean container capacity is fixed, with no option for large or small capacity bean containers, failing to meet customers' diverse needs; the water tank also suffers from the same problem, with its capacity not selectable according to user requirements; the wastewater tray and slag tray also have a single capacity design, failing to meet the needs of multiple users. 2. Traditional coffee outlet designs are vertical structures, which causes the display screen bracket and display screen unit of fully automatic coffee machines to protrude outwards, increasing the overall size of the coffee machine. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A beverage device is provided that allows for easy switching of container capacity, comprising: Organism; A water storage unit, connected to the body of the beverage equipment, is used to hold liquid beverage ingredients; The storage unit is connected to the body of the beverage equipment and is used to hold non-liquid beverage ingredients; A waste storage unit is connected to the body of the beverage equipment and is used to hold waste liquid and waste residue; The feature is that, among the water storage unit, the material storage unit, and the waste storage unit, at least the water storage unit is a volume-replaceable structure. The water storage unit includes a first water tank and a second water tank. The second water tank includes a first part of the tank body and a second part of the tank body that extends outward and protrudes in the thickness direction of the first part of the tank body and communicates with the first part of the tank body, so that the volume of the second water tank body is greater than the volume of the first water tank body. The body of the beverage device is detachably connected to the first water tank body or the second water tank body to realize the switching of volumes.

[0005] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the machine body includes an outer shell and a beverage making unit disposed within the outer shell. The water storage unit, the material storage unit, and the waste storage unit are detachably connected to the outer shell to switch volumes. The beverage making unit is connected to the water storage unit, the material storage unit, and the waste storage unit respectively to make beverages using the raw materials sent by the water storage unit and the material storage unit, and to transport the waste generated during beverage making to the waste storage unit.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first water tank and the second water tank are provided with water outlets connected to the beverage making unit, so as to transport the water source in the first water tank or the second water tank to the beverage making unit.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the side of the outer shell has a receiving cavity for accommodating the first water storage tank, and the size of the first part of the second water storage tank is the same as the size of the first water storage tank. When the water storage unit is switched to use the second water storage tank, the first part of the second water storage tank is accommodated in the receiving cavity, and the second part of the second water storage tank protrudes from the side of the outer shell.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the storage unit is a volume-replaceable structure, which includes a first hopper and a second hopper for storing raw materials. The volume of the first hopper is smaller than that of the second hopper. The body of the beverage device is detachably connected to the first hopper or the second hopper. Each of the first hopper and the second hopper is provided with a discharge section. The discharge section on the first hopper and the discharge section on the second hopper are the same size, so as to realize the switching of raw material storage volume.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the waste storage unit is a volume-replaceable structure, which includes a first storage component and a second storage component. The body of the beverage device is movably connected to the first storage component or the second storage component to realize the switching of waste storage volume. Preferably, the first storage component includes a first slag box for storing waste residue and a first water storage pan located below it for storing waste liquid. There is a waste liquid space between the bottom outer surface of the first slag box and the bottom inner surface of the first water storage pan. The second storage component includes a second slag box for storing waste residue and a second water storage pan located below it for storing waste liquid. The volume of the first slag box is smaller than the volume of the second slag box, and a receiving groove that is movably connected to the lower part of the second slag box is provided inside the second water storage pan, so that the second slag box does not come into contact with the waste liquid in the second water storage pan. Preferably, the height of the first slag box is less than the height of the second slag box, the first water storage pan and the second water storage pan are the same size, and the first water storage pan and the second water storage pan are provided with detection sensors for detecting whether the water is full.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first slag box and the second slag box are provided with cover plates to cover or seal the openings at the top of the first water storage pan and the second water storage pan. The cover plates are provided with pressure relief inlet and liquid discharge inlet, both of which are connected to the first water storage pan or the second water storage pan.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the bottom of the beverage equipment body and / or the waste storage unit is provided with an automatic slag discharge hole for discharging waste.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an inclined beverage outlet unit is further included, the beverage outlet unit including a beverage outlet bracket inclinedly disposed on the machine body and a beverage outlet portion slidably engaged with the beverage outlet bracket.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the tilt angle of the beverage outlet unit is 5°~10°.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: for the same beverage equipment, it realizes convenient switching between different container capacity requirements, meets customers' needs for different capacities of water storage unit, material storage unit, etc. in beverage equipment, and is easy to replace and operate. Moreover, by adopting an inclined beverage outlet unit, the overall size of the beverage equipment is reduced, and the overall appearance design is more compact and harmonious. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments 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 these drawings without creative effort, wherein: Figure 1 This utility model provides a schematic diagram of the structure of a beverage device with easily switchable container capacity, comprising a beverage device body, a first water storage tank, a first material hopper, and a first storage component. Figure 2 This utility model provides a schematic diagram of the structure of a beverage device with easily switchable container capacity, including a beverage device body, a second water tank, a second material hopper, and a second storage component. Figure 3 yes Figure 2The diagram shows a side cross-sectional view of the beverage equipment, with some internal structures hidden. Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first water storage tank in a beverage device with easily switchable container capacity according to this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second water storage tank in a beverage device with easily switchable container capacity according to this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first hopper in a beverage device with easily switchable container capacity according to this utility model; Figure 7 This is an exploded structural diagram of the first storage component in a beverage device with easily switchable container capacity according to this utility model. Figure 8 This is an exploded view of the second storage component in a beverage device that allows for convenient switching of container capacity, according to this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0016] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0017] Please see Figure 1-8 The embodiments of this utility model include: A beverage device with easily switchable container capacity is provided for adjusting or switching the capacity of beverage devices such as coffee machines according to user needs. Its structure includes a beverage device body 1, a water storage unit 2, a material storage unit 3, and a waste storage unit 4. The water storage unit 2 is connected to the beverage device body 1 for holding liquid beverage ingredients. The material storage unit 3 is connected to the beverage device body 1 for holding non-liquid beverage ingredients. The waste storage unit 4 is connected to the beverage device body 1 for holding waste liquid and waste residue. At least the water storage unit 2 is a replaceable volume structure among the water storage unit 2, material storage unit 3, and waste storage unit 4. The structure includes a water storage unit 2 comprising a first water storage tank 21 and a second water storage tank 22. The second water storage tank 22 comprises a first part of the tank 221 and a second part of the tank 222 extending outward in the thickness direction of the first part of the tank 221 and communicating with the first part of the tank, so that the volume of the second water storage tank 22 is greater than the volume of the first water storage tank 21. The body 1 is detachably connected to the first water storage tank 21 or the second water storage tank 22. It is only necessary to remove the original water storage cavity on the beverage equipment body 1 and replace it with the required water storage cavity. The volume can be freely switched without the aid of any tools.

[0018] Furthermore, the beverage equipment body 1 includes an outer shell 11 and a beverage making unit (not labeled) disposed within the outer shell; the outer shell 11 is detachably connected to the water storage unit 2, the material storage unit 3 and the waste storage unit 4 to switch volumes; the beverage making unit is connected to the water storage unit 2, the material storage unit 3 and the waste storage unit 4 respectively to make beverages using the raw materials sent from the water storage unit 2 and the material storage unit 3, and to transport the waste generated during beverage making to the waste storage unit 4.

[0019] Furthermore, the side of the outer shell 11 has a receiving cavity for accommodating the first water storage tank 21. The size of the first part of the second water storage tank 22 is the same as that of the first water storage tank 21. When the water storage unit 2 is switched to use the second water storage tank 22, the first part of the second water storage tank 22 is accommodated in the receiving cavity, and the second part of the second water storage tank 22 protrudes outward from the side of the outer shell 11.

[0020] Optionally, the volume of the first water storage tank 21 can be 1.5L, 2L or 2.5L, etc., and the volume of the second water storage tank 22 can be 3L, 4L or 5L, etc., which can be disassembled and switched according to the user's actual needs.

[0021] Furthermore, the beverage equipment body 1 is also equipped with a self-inlet water unit 5 for supplying external (purified) water. The beverage making unit is connected to the self-inlet water unit 5 or the water storage unit 2 through a control valve (such as a solenoid valve) to switch the water source when making beverages, satisfying the user's multiple choices.

[0022] In some embodiments of this application, a pressure reducing valve is connected to the water inlet unit 5 to reduce the high water pressure (0.2~0.8 MPa) of the inlet water to a low water pressure (0.04~0.06 MPa), thereby meeting the pipeline design requirements of the beverage equipment.

[0023] Specifically, when switching water sources, users can select the water source of the beverage equipment on the control panel 12 (human-machine interface) or the control terminal via a mobile APP. The controller in the beverage equipment controls the opening and closing of the control valve port connected to the water storage unit 2 or the self-inlet water unit 5, allowing for free selection between water in the water tank and external purified water.

[0024] Furthermore, the storage unit 3 is a volume-replaceable structure, which includes a first hopper 31 and a second hopper 32 for storing raw materials. The volume of the first hopper 31 is smaller than the volume of the second hopper 32. The beverage equipment body 1 is movably connected to the first hopper 31 or the second hopper 32 to realize the switching of raw material storage volume.

[0025] Preferably, the first hopper 31 and the second hopper 32 are provided with a discharge section 33, so that the first hopper 31 or the second hopper 32 is detachably connected to the beverage equipment body 1 through the discharge section 33. The discharge section 33 on the first hopper 31 and the discharge section 33 on the second hopper 32 are the same size, so as to improve the convenience and consistency of the hopper and the beverage equipment body 1. At the same time, the discharge port on the discharge section 33 is connected to the beverage making unit to transport the raw materials such as coffee beans in the hopper to the beverage making unit for beverage making.

[0026] Optionally, the volume of the first hopper 31 is 500ml or 750ml, etc., and the volume of the second hopper 32 is 1L or 1.5L, etc. The specific hopper volume can be designed according to actual needs.

[0027] Specifically, when it is necessary to change the storage capacity, the user only needs to remove the original hopper on the beverage equipment body and reinstall the new hopper, so that the discharge part on the new hopper is plugged into the corresponding position (interface) on the beverage equipment body 1 and connected to the beverage making unit, thus easily realizing the free switching of hoppers with different volumes.

[0028] Furthermore, the waste storage unit 4 is a volume-replaceable structure, which includes a first storage component 41 and a second storage component 42. The beverage equipment body 1 is movably connected to the first storage component 41 or the second storage component 42 to realize the switching of waste storage volume.

[0029] Furthermore, the first storage component 41 includes a first residue box 411 for storing waste residue and a first water storage tray 412 located below it for storing waste liquid. There is a waste liquid space between the bottom outer surface of the first residue box 411 and the bottom inner surface of the first water storage tray 412. The second storage component 42 includes a second residue box 421 for storing waste residue and a second water storage tray 422 located below it for storing waste liquid. The first water storage tray 412 and the second water storage tray 422 are the same size to match the installation space reserved on the beverage equipment body 1. The volume of the first residue box 411 is smaller than the volume of the second residue box 421. The second water storage tray 422 is surrounded by a receiving groove 423 that is movably connected to the lower part of the second residue box 421, so that the second residue box 421 does not come into contact with the waste liquid in the second water storage tray 422, preventing contamination and facilitating cleaning.

[0030] In some embodiments of this application, the height of the first slag box 411 is less than the height of the second slag box 421, and the bottom surface of the first slag box 411 is located above the highest water level line of the first water storage pan 412, ensuring that the bottom of the first slag box 411 never comes into contact with the waste liquid in the first water storage pan 412. Therefore, it is not necessary to construct a receiving groove 423 at the bottom of the water storage pan like the second storage component 42.

[0031] In some embodiments of this application, a clearance opening 424 is provided on the side wall of the second residue box 421, and a soft rubber baffle 425 for sealing is movably provided on the clearance opening to prevent the second storage component 42 from being unable to be pulled out when the residue blade in the beverage making unit (brewer) is inserted into the residue box after the beverage making unit has finished brewing.

[0032] In some embodiments of this application, the first residue box 411 and the second residue box 421 are provided with cover plates 43 to cover or seal the openings at the top of the first water storage tray 412 and the second water storage tray 422. Each cover plate is provided with a pressure relief inlet 44, a liquid discharge inlet 45 and a liquid discharge outlet 47. The pressure relief inlet 44 is used to transport the gas generated by the depressurization of the beverage equipment to the first water storage tray 412 or the second water storage tray 422. The liquid discharge inlet 45 is used to transport the waste liquid generated by the beverage equipment to the first water storage tray 412 or the second water storage tray 422 to facilitate the centralized collection of waste gas and waste liquid. The liquid discharge outlet 47 is used to transport the water overflowing during the depressurization process to the first water storage tray 412 or the second water storage tray 422.

[0033] In some embodiments of this application, the receiving groove 423 is located on the side close to the second water storage tray 422, so that no cleaning dead corner is generated and the cleaning of the second water storage tray 422 is not affected.

[0034] In some embodiments of this application, the cover plate 43 above the second water storage pan 422 is also provided with a guide portion 426 that is inclined or recessed towards the drain port, so as to accelerate the flow of water overflowing during depressurization to the drain port 47 and prevent waste liquid from remaining on the cover plate 43.

[0035] In some embodiments of this application, the first water storage pan 412 and the second water storage pan 422 are provided with detection sensors for detecting whether the water is full, so as to avoid water overflow.

[0036] In some embodiments of this application, the bottom of the first slag box 411 and the second slag box 421 is a sealed structure to prevent the waste slag in the slag box from mixing with the waste liquid in the water storage pan, so as to facilitate the separation and treatment of waste materials.

[0037] In some embodiments of this application, the outer ends of the first water storage tray 412 and the second water storage tray 422 extend to the bottom of the beverage outlet unit 6 to facilitate the collection of waste liquid at the beverage outlet. A water storage tray grid 46 is provided on the outer end of the first water storage tray 412 and the second water storage tray 422 or on the cover plate 43 above the outer end or on the beverage equipment body 1 to isolate waste residue or other objects.

[0038] Optionally, the capacity of the first slag box 411 can be 150g, 200g or 250g, etc., and the capacity of the second slag box 421 can be 300g, 400g or 500g, etc. The specific slag box can be designed according to the relevant size space of the equipment and actual needs.

[0039] Specifically, when replacing the waste storage unit, the user does not need any tools. They only need to remove the original storage component on the beverage equipment body 1 and put the new storage component into the beverage equipment body 1 to switch the waste storage volume.

[0040] In some embodiments of this application, the bottom of the beverage equipment body 1 and the waste storage unit 4 is provided with an automatic slag discharge hole. The automatic slag discharge hole can be broken up later according to the user's needs, and a trash can can be placed underneath to realize the automatic slag discharge function.

[0041] Furthermore, the beverage equipment also includes an inclined beverage outlet unit 6, which includes a beverage outlet bracket 61 inclinedly mounted on the body of the beverage equipment and a beverage outlet section 62 that slides with the beverage outlet bracket. This improves the traditional vertical beverage outlet unit into an inclined beverage outlet, thereby meeting the cup dispensing height requirement while reducing the size of the equipment. The display control panel 12 of the beverage equipment is connected to the beverage outlet unit 6 via a panel bracket 13. Due to the inclined setting of the beverage outlet bracket 61, the thickness of the panel bracket 13 is also narrowed, further reducing the overall size of the beverage equipment and making the overall appearance of the beverage equipment more beautiful and harmonious.

[0042] In some embodiments of this application, the tilt angle of the beverage outlet unit 6 is 5° to 10°.

[0043] The beneficial effects of this utility model of a beverage device that allows for convenient switching of container capacity are: 1. The volume and capacity of at least one of the water storage unit, material storage unit, and waste storage unit in the beverage equipment can be freely switched to meet the user's actual needs, satisfy the interchangeability function, and the replacement is convenient without the need for external tools and is easy to operate. 2. The inclined beverage outlet unit design not only meets the requirements of different cup heights but also reduces the overall size of the beverage equipment, optimizes its appearance, and provides a better user experience and operability.

[0044] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made using the content of this utility model specification, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A beverage device with easily switchable container capacity, comprising: Organism; A water storage unit, connected to the body of the beverage equipment, is used to hold liquid beverage ingredients; The storage unit is connected to the body of the beverage equipment and is used to hold non-liquid beverage ingredients; A waste storage unit is connected to the body of the beverage equipment and is used to hold waste liquid and waste residue; The feature is that, among the water storage unit, the material storage unit, and the waste storage unit, at least the water storage unit is a volume-replaceable structure. The water storage unit includes a first water tank and a second water tank. The second water tank includes a first part of the tank body and a second part of the tank body that extends outward and protrudes in the thickness direction of the first part of the tank body and communicates with the first part of the tank body, so that the volume of the second water tank body is greater than the volume of the first water tank body. The body of the beverage device is detachably connected to the first water tank body or the second water tank body to realize the switching of volumes.

2. A beverage apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The machine body includes an outer shell and a beverage making unit disposed within the outer shell. The water storage unit, material storage unit, and waste storage unit are detachably connected to the outer shell to switch volumes. The beverage making unit is connected to the water storage unit, material storage unit, and waste storage unit respectively to make beverages using raw materials sent from the water storage unit and material storage unit, and to transport the waste generated during beverage making to the waste storage unit.

3. A beverage apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, The first water tank and the second water tank are provided with water outlets connected to the beverage making unit, so as to transport the water source in the first water tank or the second water tank to the beverage making unit.

4. The drink apparatus of claim 2, wherein, The outer shell has a cavity on its side for accommodating the first water tank. The first part of the second water tank is the same size as the first water tank. When the water storage unit is switched to use the second water tank, the first part of the second water tank is accommodated in the cavity, and the second part of the second water tank protrudes from the side of the outer shell.

5. The portable beverage device of claim 1, wherein, The storage unit is a volume-replaceable structure, which includes a first hopper and a second hopper for storing raw materials. The volume of the first hopper is smaller than that of the second hopper. The body of the beverage equipment is detachably connected to the first hopper or the second hopper. Each of the first hopper and the second hopper is provided with a discharge section. The discharge section on the first hopper and the discharge section on the second hopper are the same size to realize the switching of raw material storage volume.

6. The portable beverage device of claim 1, wherein, The waste storage unit is a replaceable volume structure, which includes a first storage component and a second storage component. The body of the beverage device is movably connected to the first storage component or the second storage component to achieve switching of waste storage volume.

7. A beverage apparatus according to claim 6, wherein, The first storage component includes a first slag box for storing waste residue and a first water storage pan located below it for storing waste liquid. There is a waste liquid space between the bottom outer surface of the first slag box and the bottom inner surface of the first water storage pan. The second storage component includes a second slag box for storing waste residue and a second water storage pan located below it for storing waste liquid. The volume of the first slag box is smaller than the volume of the second slag box, and a receiving groove that is movably connected to the lower part of the second slag box is provided inside the second water storage pan, so that the second slag box does not come into contact with the waste liquid in the second water storage pan.

8. A beverage apparatus according to claim 7, wherein, The height of the first slag box is less than the height of the second slag box. The first water storage pan and the second water storage pan are the same size. The first water storage pan and the second water storage pan are equipped with detection sensors for detecting whether the water is full.

9. The drink apparatus of claim 7, wherein, The first slag box and the second slag box are provided with cover plates to cover or seal the openings at the top of the first water storage pan and the second water storage pan. The cover plates are provided with pressure relief inlet and liquid discharge inlet, both of which are connected to the first water storage pan or the second water storage pan.

10. The drink apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The bottom of the beverage equipment body and / or the waste storage unit is provided with an automatic slag discharge hole for discharging waste.

11. The portable beverage device of claim 1, wherein, It also includes an inclined beverage outlet unit, which includes a beverage outlet bracket inclinedly disposed on the machine body and a beverage outlet portion that slides with the beverage outlet bracket.

12. A beverage apparatus according to claim 11, wherein, The tilt angle of the beverage outlet unit is 5°~10°.

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