Beverage machine

Abstract

This utility model provides a beverage machine, comprising: a body defining a receiving cavity with an opening on the side of the body; and a box assembly disposed within the receiving cavity, the box assembly including a box body for containing cleaning media, a conveying port at the bottom of the box body, and the box assembly operably being installed into or separated from the receiving cavity from the opening; along the direction from the opening toward the inside of the receiving cavity, a rotating pivot and a connecting channel are sequentially spaced at the bottom of the receiving cavity, the box assembly having a rotational path around the rotating pivot to enter the receiving cavity, and the box assembly further including a locking part disposed at the top of the box body, which enters the receiving cavity and locks with the body on the rotational path, the conveying port communicating with the connecting channel. By providing a rotating pivot and a connecting channel at the bottom of the receiving cavity and employing a rotational installation method of the box assembly around the rotating pivot, quick assembly / disassembly and reliable locking of the box assembly are achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of beverage preparation technology, and in particular to a beverage machine. Background Technology

[0002] With the fast pace of life and rising standards of living, various beverage machines, such as coffee machines, tea machines, and water dispensers, are increasingly found in homes, offices, and public places. Over time, limescale and residual beverage ingredients tend to accumulate inside these machines, making regular cleaning and descaling crucial for ensuring beverage quality and hygiene. Typically, cleaning and descaling of beverage machines is accomplished by manually adding cleaning agents or descaling agents.

[0003] Beverage machines commonly use detachable cleaning box components, which contain solid or liquid cleaning agents (such as disinfectant tablets or cleaning solutions) and achieve automatic cleaning through an internal water circulation system. These cleaning box components require frequent replacement, and their ease of installation and removal directly impacts user experience and equipment maintenance efficiency. Especially in high-traffic scenarios, insufficient cleaning box replacement efficiency will lead to extended equipment downtime. Therefore, the structural design of the cleaning box component has become a key technical aspect in improving the overall performance of beverage machines.

[0004] In related technologies, most cleaning box components adopt a drawer-type linear push-in structure, which requires precise alignment with the guide rails during installation and is prone to jamming due to angular deviation; disassembly requires two hands, making the process cumbersome and time-consuming. Moreover, there is significant frictional resistance at the interface between the cleaning box component and the main body, which is prone to wear and deformation after frequent operation, making it difficult to push the cleaning box component in. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a beverage machine that solves the problem of inconvenient disassembly and assembly of the cleaning box in the prior art.

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

[0007] The body defines a receiving cavity, the receiving cavity having an opening located on the side of the body;

[0008] A box assembly is disposed within the receiving cavity. The box assembly includes a box body for containing cleaning media. A delivery port is provided at the bottom of the box body. The box assembly is operably installed into the receiving cavity or separated from the receiving cavity from the opening.

[0009] Along the direction from the opening toward the inside of the receiving cavity, the bottom of the receiving cavity is provided with a rotating pivot and a connecting channel at intervals. The box assembly has a rotational path around the rotating pivot to enter the receiving cavity. The box assembly also includes a locking part, which is disposed on the top of the box body. On the rotational path, the locking part enters the receiving cavity and locks with the body. The delivery port communicates with the connecting channel.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows: by setting a rotating fulcrum and a connecting channel at the bottom of the accommodating cavity, and adopting a rotating installation method of the box assembly around the rotating fulcrum, the box assembly can be quickly disassembled and reliably locked; at the same time, after the box assembly is installed, the delivery port and the connecting channel are automatically connected, effectively avoiding liquid leakage inside the box, and significantly improving the user's operational convenience and the safety of the equipment.

[0011] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the box assembly further includes an unlocking part disposed on the top of the box body, the unlocking part being linked with the locking part; the body includes a partition located above the accommodating cavity, and along the direction from the opening toward the inside of the accommodating cavity, the unlocking part and the locking part are disposed on both sides of the partition; the unlocking part has an operating space extending to the partition above it.

[0012] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the box assembly further includes a box cover, which is disposed on the top of the box body, and the locking part and the unlocking part are both connected to the box cover; the box cover is provided with a partition rib corresponding to the position of the partition, and the locking part and the unlocking part are disposed on both sides of the partition rib.

[0013] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the box assembly further includes a box cover, which is disposed on top of the box body. A portion of the top surface of the box cover is configured as a mating surface that is adapted to the bottom of the partition along the rotation path, and the locking portion protrudes upward from the mating surface.

[0014] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the box cover has a rear side surface connected to the lower end of the joint surface, and the body is provided with a first detection element. The first detection element is used to detect the installation status of the box assembly, and the first detection element is configured to be triggered by the rear side surface.

[0015] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the bottom of the accommodating cavity is provided with a recess, and the bottom of the box body is provided with a protrusion adapted to the recess, and the recess forms the rotation fulcrum.

[0016] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, it also includes a support plate connected to the lid, the unlocking part and the locking part are both disposed between the lid and the support plate, an elastic element is connected between the unlocking part and the support plate, and the unlocking part is configured to move toward the support plate against the force of the elastic element so as to drive the locking part to unlock from the body.

[0017] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present utility model, the unlocking part and the locking part are constructed as an integral button. One of the support plate and the button is provided with a guide protrusion, and the other is provided with a guide rail adapted to the guide protrusion. The guide protrusion extends into the guide rail.

[0018] As a further improvement of one embodiment of this utility model, the top wall of the accommodating cavity is provided with a limiting recess, and the locking part is engaged in the limiting recess to lock the box assembly and the body; or,

[0019] The bottom end of the partition is provided with a limiting part, and the locking part abuts against the limiting part to restrict the box assembly from rotating around the rotation fulcrum in the direction of disengaging from the receiving cavity.

[0020] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the box assembly includes at least two, and the at least two box assemblies are configured in one of the following ways:

[0021] At least two box assemblies are arranged side by side within one of the receiving cavities;

[0022] At least two box components are arranged side by side in their respective receiving cavities;

[0023] At least two box components are arranged vertically and horizontally within their respective receiving cavities.

[0024] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the beverage machine satisfies at least one of the following features:

[0025] The box assembly also includes a support disposed within the box body. The support includes a pressure plate and a perforated bottom plate spaced apart vertically. The cleaning medium is a solid cleaning agent, which is contained between the pressure plate and the perforated bottom plate. As the height of the solid cleaning agent decreases, the pressure plate moves toward the perforated bottom plate.

[0026] The machine body is equipped with a second detection element. When the pressure plate reaches a preset position toward the hollowed-out base plate, the second detection element is triggered. The preset position indicates that the solid cleaning agent is exhausted.

[0027] As a further improvement of one embodiment of this utility model, it also includes a water guide seat for providing the connecting channel, a trigger post protruding upward in the connecting channel, and a check valve at the delivery port; the box assembly enters the receiving cavity along the rotation path, the trigger post presses against the check valve to open the delivery port; the box assembly leaves the receiving cavity along the rotation path, the trigger post separates from the check valve, and the check valve closes the delivery port.

[0028] As a further improvement of one embodiment of the present invention, the box assembly further includes an unlocking part disposed on the top of the box body, the unlocking part being linked with the locking part; with the unlocking part as the force application point, the box assembly can be driven to move away from the receiving cavity around the rotation fulcrum; the body further defines an operating space communicating with the receiving cavity, the operating space being located above the box body, the unlocking part being located within the operating space, and the rotation fulcrum being located within the projection area of ​​the operating space along the vertical direction. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a beverage machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A 3D exploded view of a portion of the beverage machine.

[0031] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A 3D diagram of a portion of the beverage machine.

[0032] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 The main view of the beverage machine.

[0033] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the beverage machine along line AA.

[0034] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 An exploded view of the first component of the beverage machine.

[0035] Figure 7 yes Figure 5 An exploded view of the second component of the beverage machine.

[0036] The repeated use of reference numerals in this specification and the accompanying drawings is intended to indicate the same or similar features or elements of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the specific embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, these embodiments do not limit the present invention, and any structural, methodological, or functional modifications made by those skilled in the art based on these embodiments are included within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0038] It should be understood that terms such as “above,” “over,” “below,” and “under,” used herein to indicate spatial relative position, are for illustrative purposes to describe the relationship of one unit or feature relative to another unit or feature as shown in the accompanying drawings. The terms “first” and “second” used herein are interchangeable to distinguish one component from another, and these terms are not intended to indicate the location or importance of individual components.

[0039] This embodiment provides a beverage machine 100, which can effectively clean and descale equipment such as fully automatic coffee machines, and can effectively solve the problem of inconvenient disassembly and assembly of cleaning boxes in the prior art.

[0040] Specifically, refer to Figures 1 to 3 The beverage machine 100 of this embodiment includes a body 10 and a detachable cartridge assembly 20. The body 10 defines a receiving cavity 13 with an opening 131 on the side of the body 10. The cartridge assembly 20 is operably installed in or detached from the receiving cavity 13 through the opening 131, allowing the user to install or remove the cartridge assembly 20 from the side of the body 10. The cartridge assembly 20 is disposed within the receiving cavity 13 and includes a housing 21 primarily for containing cleaning media in solid or liquid form, such as alkaline cleaning agents or acidic descaling agents, to meet the needs of different cleaning or descaling tasks.

[0041] To ensure reliable installation and removal of the box assembly 20, this embodiment provides a rotating pivot point and a connecting channel 141 at intervals at the bottom of the receiving cavity 13, along the direction from the opening 131 toward the inside of the receiving cavity 13. Accordingly, the box assembly 20 has a rotational path around the rotating pivot point to enter the receiving cavity 13. That is, when installing the box assembly 20, the user only needs to move the box assembly 20 around the rotating pivot point, and the box assembly 20 can enter the receiving cavity 13 along the rotational path. Similarly, when removing the box assembly 20, the user only needs to move the box assembly 20 around the rotating pivot point, and the box assembly 20 can rotate out of the receiving cavity 13 in the opposite direction along the rotational path.

[0042] Meanwhile, the box assembly 20 also includes a locking part 221 disposed on the top of the box body 21. When the box assembly 20 is installed in place along the rotation path, the locking part 221 enters into the receiving cavity 13 and locks with the body 10 to prevent the box assembly 20 from accidentally detaching from the body 10 and to ensure stability after installation in the body 10. In addition, a delivery port 211 is provided at the bottom of the box assembly 20. After the box assembly 20 is installed and locked, the delivery port 211 is reliably connected to the connecting channel 141, so that liquid can be delivered through the delivery port 211.

[0043] Users can easily install or remove the box assembly 20 with a simple rotation, greatly improving ease of use and safety. The precise docking design of the delivery port 211 ensures efficient transmission of the cleaning medium, further optimizing the cleaning or descaling effect. The ingenious layout of the rotating pivot and connecting channel 141 not only simplifies the operation process but also improves the convenience of installing and removing the box assembly 20, greatly optimizing the user's operating experience.

[0044] By setting a rotating fulcrum and a connecting channel 141 at the bottom of the accommodating cavity 13, and adopting a rotating installation method around the rotating fulcrum for the box assembly 20, the box assembly 20 can be quickly and conveniently disassembled and reliably locked. At the same time, after the box assembly 20 is installed, the delivery port 211 and the connecting channel 141 are automatically connected, effectively preventing liquid leakage inside the box 21, and significantly improving the user's operational convenience and the safety of the equipment.

[0045] In this embodiment, the sides refer to the two sides of the front of the body 10 facing the user. The opening 131 of the accommodating cavity 13 is located on the side of the body 10 to facilitate direct contact and operation by the user. A cover plate can be provided on the outside of the opening 131 to close it and hide the box assembly 20 inside the body 10. Relative to the inward and outward directions of the opening 131, the connecting channel 141 is located inside the rotation fulcrum to achieve reliable delivery and communication with the cleaning medium inside the box assembly 20, thereby ensuring stable transmission of the cleaning or descaling solution. With this design, the user can quickly disassemble and install the box assembly 20 without complicated tools or cumbersome steps, significantly improving the maintenance efficiency of the equipment.

[0046] In addition, the box assembly 20 also includes an unlocking part 222 located on the top of the box body 21. The unlocking part 222 is linked with the locking part 221. When the user needs to disassemble the box assembly 20, simply operate the unlocking part 222, and the locking part 221 will automatically release from the locking state with the body 10, allowing the box assembly 20 to easily exit the receiving cavity 13 along the rotation path. This design not only further simplifies the operation process but also ensures the stability and safety of the box assembly 20 during disassembly, thereby greatly improving the user experience and the maintenance efficiency of the box assembly 20.

[0047] The body 10 includes a partition 133 located above the accommodating cavity 13. An unlocking part 222 and a locking part 221 are respectively disposed on both sides of the partition 133 along the direction from the opening 131 toward the inside of the accommodating cavity 13. An operating space 15 extending to the partition 133 is provided above the unlocking part 222. The operating space 15 for installing or removing the box assembly 20 is clearly defined above the unlocking part 222, ensuring that the user's hand can easily enter the operating space 15 to press the unlocking part 222 to perform the unlocking action, and further hold the unlocking part 222 to rotate the box assembly 20 around the pivot point, thereby improving the comfort and convenience of installing and removing the box assembly 20.

[0048] In one embodiment, the box assembly 20 includes a box body 21 and a box cover 22 covering the box body 21. The box body 21 is used to contain cleaning media, specifically an alkaline cleaning agent or an acidic descaling agent. The box cover 22 may be detachably connected to the box body 21 to facilitate opening the box cover 22 to add the agent. A locking part 221 and an unlocking part 222 are both connected to the box cover 22; the box cover 22 is provided with a partition 223 corresponding to the position of the partition 133, and the locking part 221 and the unlocking part 222 are respectively located on both sides of the partition 223. The design of the partition 223 not only enhances the structural stability of the box cover 22, but also ensures the accuracy of locking and unlocking operations of the box assembly 20. The partition 223 cooperates with the partition 133 to ensure that the box assembly 20 does not shift during rotation, further improving the smoothness and safety of the assembly and disassembly operations of the box assembly 20. Users can easily disassemble the box assembly 20 by simply pressing the unlocking part 222, allowing it to rotate smoothly. This greatly improves the user experience and maintenance efficiency of the box assembly 20.

[0049] Reference Figure 4 and Figure 5 The top surface of the lid 22 is configured as a mating surface 224 that adapts to the bottom of the partition 133 along the rotation path. That is, the top surface structure of the lid 22 is specially designed to substantially engage with the bottom of the partition 133 of the body 10, thereby improving the stability and sealing of the box assembly 20 after it is installed. The locking part 221 protrudes upward from the mating surface 224, thereby reliably interfering with the partition 133 of the body 10, while also providing a more flexible choice of lid 22 shape.

[0050] To facilitate locking of the box assembly 20 relative to the body 10, a limiting recess 134 is provided on the top wall of the receiving cavity 13. After the box assembly 20 is installed in place, the locking part 221 engages with the limiting recess 134 to lock the box assembly 20 to the body 10, preventing the box assembly 20 from accidentally coming out of the receiving cavity 13. The design of the limiting recess 134 also cleverly avoids excessive displacement of the box assembly 20 during rotation, thereby ensuring that the box assembly 20 maintains precise positioning during installation and disassembly, further enhancing the stability and reliability of the overall structure.

[0051] Alternatively, a limiting part 135 is provided at the bottom of the partition 133. When the box assembly 20 is installed in place, the locking part 221 abuts against the limiting part 135, which clearly restricts the box assembly 20 from rotating around the rotation fulcrum in the direction of disengaging from the receiving cavity 13, that is, the box assembly 20 cannot rotate outward, preventing accidental disengagement from the receiving cavity 13.

[0052] In this embodiment, two accommodating cavities 13 and two box assemblies 20 are provided. One accommodating cavity 13 has a limiting recess 134 on its top wall, and the other accommodating cavity 13 has a limiting portion 135 at the bottom of its partition 133. The locking portions 221 of the two box assemblies 20 respectively cooperate with the corresponding limiting recesses 134 and limiting portions 135, ensuring that the two box assemblies 20 can be precisely locked during installation and disassembly, avoiding misoperation and improving the overall safety and convenience of use. Alternatively, both accommodating cavities 13 may have limiting recesses 134, with the locking portions 221 of the two box assemblies 20 respectively cooperating with the corresponding limiting recesses 134; or both accommodating cavities 13 may have limiting portions 135, with the locking portions 221 of the two box assemblies 20 respectively cooperating with the corresponding limiting portions 135.

[0053] like Figure 5 As shown, the top wall of the upper accommodating cavity 13 is provided with a limiting recess 134, and the upper box assembly 20 cooperates with the corresponding limiting recess 134 to ensure that the box assembly 20 can be precisely locked during installation and disassembly; the bottom end of the partition 133 of the lower accommodating cavity 13 is provided with a limiting part 135, and the lower box assembly 20 cooperates with the corresponding limiting part 135 to ensure that the box assembly 20 can be precisely locked during installation and disassembly.

[0054] In one embodiment, the body 10 is further provided with a first detection element 161 for detecting the installation status of the box assembly 20, which may be a micro switch, Hall element, or other structural form. The first detection element 161 is specifically disposed inside or at an appropriate position outside the receiving cavity 13. When the box assembly 20 is rotated and installed in place, the box assembly 20 can reliably trigger the first detection element 161 to accurately feed back the installation status of the box assembly 20 to the control system, thereby realizing automated detection, ensuring the safe and reliable start of the cleaning or descaling program, and improving the overall user experience and safety of the equipment.

[0055] The cover 22 has a rear side 226 connected to the lower end of the mating surface 224, and the first detection element 161 is configured to be triggered by the rear side 226. During the process of the box assembly 20 entering the receiving cavity 13 along the rotation path, the rear side 226 of the cover 22 is the last to enter the receiving cavity 13. The rear side 226 contacts the first detection element 161, ensuring that the detection is triggered only after the box assembly 20 is fully installed, thus avoiding false triggering or premature triggering and ensuring the accuracy and stability of the detection signal. This design cleverly utilizes the structural characteristics of the box assembly 20, further improving the safety and intelligence level of the device and providing users with a more reliable and convenient user experience.

[0056] To further improve the reliability and accuracy of the rotation of the box assembly 20, a recess 132 is provided at the bottom of the receiving cavity 13, and a protrusion 213 adapted to the recess 132 is provided at the bottom of the box body 21. The specific structure of the rotation fulcrum is that the recess 132 at the bottom of the receiving cavity 13 is adapted to the structure of the protrusion 213 at the bottom of the box assembly 20, forming a clear support point so that the box assembly 20 can rotate around the rotation fulcrum into the receiving cavity 13 to complete the installation. The precise fit between the recess 132 and the protrusion 213 not only ensures the stability of the box assembly 20 during rotation but also greatly reduces the frictional resistance during installation, making operation easier. Furthermore, this design effectively prevents the box assembly 20 from shaking during rotation, further improving the accuracy and reliability of the box assembly 20 installation and ensuring the long-term stable operation of the equipment.

[0057] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 To further enhance the structural strength and reliability of the box assembly 20, this embodiment provides a support plate 23 on the box cover 22. The support plate 23 is connected to the box cover 22, and both the locking part 221 and the unlocking part 222 are disposed between the box cover 22 and the support plate 23. An elastic member 24 is connected between the unlocking part 222 and the support plate 23. The unlocking part 222 is configured to move towards the support plate 23 against the force of the elastic member 24, thereby unlocking the locking part 221 from the body 10.

[0058] The elastic element 24 can be a spring or other elastic component to provide a reliable elastic restoring force to the unlocking part 222, ensuring that the unlocking part 222 remains in a reliable ready-to-trigger state when the external force is removed. When the user applies external force to overcome the elastic force of the elastic element 24 and presses the unlocking part 222, the unlocking part 222 will move toward the support plate 23, thereby driving the locking part 221 to unlock from the body 10, completing the quick unlocking of the box assembly 20.

[0059] To ensure smoothness and accuracy of the unlocking action, the unlocking part 222 and the locking part 221 are constructed as an integrated button. Either the button or the support plate 23 has a guide protrusion 225, while the other has a guide rail 235 that matches the guide protrusion 225. The guide protrusion 225 extends into the guide rail 235, thus clearly forming a guide structure. This guide structure effectively prevents the unlocking part 222 and the locking part 221 from shifting or jamming during their coordinated movement, further improving the smoothness and reliability of the operation.

[0060] Please refer to Figure 6 The guide protrusion 225 is disposed on the integrated button, and the guide rail 235 is disposed on the support plate 23. This application does not limit the placement of the guide protrusion 225 and the guide rail 235.

[0061] In summary, the box assembly 20 of this embodiment, through the reasonable arrangement and ingenious design of the box cover 22, the partition 223, the mating surface 224, the support plate 23 and the guide structure, effectively improves the installation stability, the clarity and smoothness of the unlocking operation, and significantly optimizes the user experience and the overall reliability of the device.

[0062] In this embodiment, to ensure convenient installation and disassembly of the box assembly 20, the box assembly 20 has a rotational path around a pivot point to enter the receiving cavity 13. Specifically, during operation, the user first mates the protrusion 213 at the bottom of the box assembly 20 with the recess 132 at the bottom of the receiving cavity 13 to form a clear pivot point. Subsequently, the user rotates the box assembly 20 around this pivot point at a certain rotation angle, moving it from the opening 131 toward the inside of the receiving cavity 13, causing the box assembly 20 to gradually enter the receiving cavity 13. When rotated to the correct position, the locking part 221 at the top of the box assembly 20 enters the receiving cavity 13 and securely locks with the limiting recess 134 of the body 10 or the limiting part 135 at the bottom of the partition 133, thereby effectively restricting the box assembly 20 from rotating around the pivot point in the direction of disengaging from the receiving cavity 13, ensuring that the box assembly 20 is securely fixed in the receiving cavity 13 and preventing accidental disengagement from the receiving cavity 13.

[0063] Meanwhile, during the installation of the box assembly 20, the delivery port 211 at the bottom of the box body 21 automatically connects with the connecting channel 141 at the bottom of the receiving cavity 13, forming a reliable liquid circuit connection. Specifically, the connecting channel 141 has an upwardly protruding trigger post 142, and a check valve 214 is correspondingly installed at the delivery port 211. When the box assembly 20 enters the receiving cavity 13 along the rotation path, the trigger post 142 gradually presses against the check valve 214 to open the delivery port 211, allowing the cleaning medium inside the box assembly 20 to smoothly connect with the connecting channel 141 through the delivery port 211, achieving safe and reliable liquid delivery. During the reverse rotation of the box assembly 20 along the rotation path and as it leaves the receiving cavity 13, the trigger post 142 gradually separates from the check valve 214, and the check valve 214 automatically closes the delivery port 211, effectively preventing leakage of residual liquid solution inside the box assembly 20, significantly improving safety and hygiene during operation.

[0064] The receiving cavity 13 contains a water guide seat 14, which is separate from the machine body 10. The water guide seat 14 is installed on the machine body 10 from the inside out along the opening 131. A connecting channel 141 is located within the water guide seat 14. The separate design of the water guide seat 14 reduces the manufacturing difficulty of the connecting channel 141 and ensures the accuracy of the connection between the connecting channel 141 and the delivery port 211. The separate structure of the water guide seat 14 facilitates maintenance and replacement, extends the service life of the equipment, and ensures the stability and efficiency of liquid delivery. The separate design of the water guide seat 14 not only improves the installation flexibility of the connecting channel 141 but also ensures no leakage risk during liquid delivery through a precise positioning mechanism.

[0065] When the user needs to disassemble the box assembly 20, it can be done through the unlocking part 222 located on the top of the box assembly 20. Using the unlocking part 222 as the force point, the box assembly 20 can be driven to move away from the receiving cavity 13 around the rotation fulcrum. The operating space 15 is connected to the receiving cavity 13 and is located above the box body 21. The unlocking part 222 is located within the operating space 15, and the rotation fulcrum is located within the projection area of ​​the operating space 15 in the vertical direction.

[0066] The operating space 15 corresponds vertically to the position of the rotation fulcrum, allowing users to easily apply force within a limited space and achieve quick disassembly. When the user presses down on the unlocking part 222 to release the lock between the box assembly 20 and the body 10, only a slight outward force is needed for the box assembly 20 to smoothly detach from the receiving cavity 13. The entire process is simple and efficient, greatly improving the user's operational convenience and the ease of equipment maintenance.

[0067] Specifically, when the user presses the unlocking part 222, it overcomes the force of the elastic element 24 between the support plate 23 and the unlocking part 222. The unlocking part 222 moves toward the support plate 23, causing the locking part 221, which is integrally set with it, to disengage from the locking structure (limiting recess 134 or limiting part 135) of the body 10, thereby realizing the quick unlocking of the box assembly 20 and the body 10. At this time, the user can use the unlocking part 222 as the point of force to rotate the box assembly 20 outward around the rotation fulcrum, and finally conveniently remove the box assembly 20 from the side opening 131 of the receiving cavity 13.

[0068] By incorporating the bottom rotating pivot point, top locking structure, automatic opening and closing structure of the delivery port 211 and connecting channel 141 of the box assembly 20, and a convenient and clear unlocking operation design, this embodiment significantly improves the installation and disassembly efficiency of the box assembly 20, effectively avoids accidental leakage of the pharmaceutical solution during disassembly, and improves the overall safety, reliability, and user experience of the equipment.

[0069] This embodiment also provides a box assembly 20 structure with an automatic detection function for depleted medicine, which further improves the reliability and user experience of the beverage machine 100 during the cleaning and descaling process.

[0070] Specifically, the box assembly 20 includes a support 24 disposed within the box body 21. The support 24 includes a pressure plate 241 spaced apart vertically and a perforated base plate 242. The perforated base plate 242 has multiple perforations or openings 131 to allow liquid to pass through smoothly. The cleaning medium is a solid cleaning agent, such as a cleaning or descaling tablet, which is contained between the pressure plate 241 and the perforated base plate 242 and gradually dissolves and is consumed through contact with water during use.

[0071] The pressure plate 241 can apply downward pressure under its own weight to ensure that the cleaning agent adheres tightly to the perforated base plate 242, accelerating the dissolution process. Alternatively, a pressure accumulator structure 143 can be provided between the lid 22 and the pressure plate 241. The pressure from the pressure accumulator structure 143 further promotes the uniform dissolution of the solid cleaning agent, ensuring cleaning or descaling effects. The pressure accumulator structure 143 can be, for example, a spring.

[0072] As the solid cleaning agent is gradually consumed, the pressure plate 241 will gradually move towards the perforated base plate 242 under its own gravity or the action of a spring or other pressure-accumulating elastic structure. When the solid cleaning agent is completely consumed, the pressure plate 241 moves to a preset position. Specifically, the preset position is a specific location near the perforated base plate 242 where the pressure plate 241 reaches, indicating the state of depletion of the solid cleaning agent.

[0073] To achieve automatic detection, a second detection element 162, such as a proximity switch, micro switch, or Hall sensor, is provided inside the body 10. A triggering element, such as a magnet, is installed at an appropriate position on the pressure plate 241. When the pressure plate 241 moves to a preset position due to the depletion of solid detergent, the triggering element on the pressure plate 241 accurately triggers the second detection element 162, which then sends a solid detergent depletion signal to the control system of the body 10, thereby promptly reminding the user to replace the solid detergent and preventing the cleaning or descaling effect from failing.

[0074] By cleverly setting up a support 24, a pressure plate 241, and a hollow base plate 242 structure within the box assembly 20, and cooperating with the second detection element 162, the automatic detection and alarm of solid detergent depletion is realized. This effectively avoids the risk of reduced or failed cleaning or descaling effect due to the user's failure to detect the depletion of solid detergent in time, further optimizing the user experience and improving the intelligence and reliability of the beverage machine 100.

[0075] Reference Figures 4 to 6 Based on the aforementioned embodiments, a further embodiment including multiple box components 20 is provided to accommodate the simultaneous storage needs of various cleaning or descaling agents, thereby enhancing the functional diversity and usage flexibility of the beverage machine 100.

[0076] Specifically, the box assembly 20 includes at least two, and the specific arrangement of the at least two box assemblies 20 can be selected from any of the following:

[0077] Firstly, at least two box components 20 are arranged side by side within the same accommodating cavity 13. That is, a single accommodating cavity 13 structure is provided within the body 10, and multiple box components 20 are arranged side by side in the transverse direction through an appropriate structural layout within the accommodating cavity 13. Each box component 20 can independently store different types or uses of cleaning or descaling agents to meet different cleaning and descaling task requirements.

[0078] Secondly, at least two box assemblies 20 are arranged side by side in their respective independent receiving cavities 13. Specifically, multiple separate receiving cavities 13 are provided within the body 10, and each receiving cavity 13 corresponds to the installation of one box assembly 20. The side openings 131, bottom rotation fulcrums, and connecting channels 141 of each receiving cavity 13 are completely consistent with the description of the above-described embodiment. This layout is suitable for situations where the box assembly 20 is large, the drug capacity is large, or different drug types need to be strictly isolated.

[0079] Thirdly, please refer to Figure 2-5At least two box assemblies 20 are arranged vertically and spaced apart within their respective receiving cavities 13. Specifically, multiple receiving cavities 13 are arranged longitudinally within the body 10, with each cavity 13 spaced apart along the height of the body 10. Each receiving cavity 13 houses one box assembly 20 and has an independent side opening 131, a bottom rotation fulcrum, and a connecting channel 141. This layout makes full use of the internal space of the body 10, effectively improving the utilization rate of the internal space of the equipment, and is especially suitable for applications where the body 10 has a compact structure or limited space.

[0080] With the above three layout methods, the beverage machine 100 can flexibly select the configuration of the box component 20 according to actual needs, which not only ensures the independent storage and accurate dispensing of different solid cleaning agents, but also maximizes the use of the internal space of the machine body 10, further improving the overall performance of the equipment and the user experience.

[0081] By arranging various box components 20 in different ways, the beverage machine 100 can flexibly adapt to different usage scenarios and different drug dispensing needs, effectively improving the flexibility and versatility of the equipment and further optimizing the user experience.

[0082] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 2-5 At least two box assemblies 20 include a first box assembly 201 and a second box assembly 202 arranged at intervals from top to bottom. The basic structural composition of the two box assemblies 20 is roughly the same, and the volume of the two box assemblies 20 can be set differently depending on the cleaning medium contained therein. Correspondingly, the volume of the two accommodating cavities 13 can also be appropriately adjusted according to the size of the box assemblies 20.

[0083] The beverage machine 100 provided by this utility model has a receiving cavity 13 with a side opening 131 inside the machine body 10, and rotating pivot points and connecting channels 141 are arranged sequentially at intervals at the bottom of the cavity. Combined with the protrusion 213 and conveying port 211 structure at the bottom of the box assembly 20, this enables rapid rotational installation and disassembly of the box assembly 20, significantly improving the convenience of installation and disassembly. Furthermore, through the linkage structure of the locking part 221 and unlocking part 222 on the top of the box assembly 20, the partition 133, and the limiting structure, a secure locking and convenient unlocking of the box assembly 20 after installation is achieved, preventing the box assembly 20 from accidentally falling out of the receiving cavity 13, thus improving the user experience and equipment safety.

[0084] Meanwhile, the check valve 214 at the bottom inlet 211 of the box assembly 20 is linked with the trigger post 142 in the connecting channel 141, enabling automatic water circuit connection after the box assembly 20 is installed and automatic closure of the inlet 211 during disassembly, effectively preventing leakage of residual liquid and contamination of the machine body 10. Furthermore, the bracket 24, pressure plate 241, and second detection element 162 inside the box assembly 20 enable automatic detection and alarm functions for depleted cleaning media, effectively avoiding the risk of reduced cleaning or descaling effects due to failure to replace the cleaning media in time.

[0085] The various box assembly 20 layout implementations include multiple box assemblies 20 arranged side by side in the same receiving cavity 13, multiple boxes 20 respectively placed in multiple receiving cavities 13, and multiple boxes 20 spaced vertically in multiple receiving cavities 13, which greatly improves the applicability and versatility of the equipment.

[0086] Overall, through the ingenious combination of the above technical solutions, this utility model has a simple and compact structure, is easy to install and disassemble, is safe and reliable, avoids liquid leakage and environmental pollution, improves user convenience and equipment operation intelligence, and comprehensively optimizes user experience and equipment performance.

[0087] It should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This way of describing the specification is only for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0088] The detailed descriptions listed above are merely specific descriptions of feasible implementations of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. All equivalent implementations or modifications made without departing from the spirit of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A beverage machine, comprising: The body defines a receiving cavity, the receiving cavity having an opening located on the side of the body; A box assembly is disposed within the receiving cavity. The box assembly includes a box body for containing cleaning media. A delivery port is provided at the bottom of the box body. The box assembly is operably installed into the receiving cavity or separated from the receiving cavity from the opening. The device is characterized in that, along the direction from the opening toward the inside of the receiving cavity, the bottom of the receiving cavity is provided with a rotating fulcrum and a connecting channel at intervals, the box assembly has a rotational path around the rotating fulcrum to enter the receiving cavity, the box assembly further includes a locking part, the locking part is disposed on the top of the box body, and on the rotational path, the locking part enters into the receiving cavity and locks with the body, and the delivery port communicates with the connecting channel.

2. The beverage maker of claim 1, wherein, The box assembly further includes an unlocking part disposed on the top of the box body, the unlocking part being linked with the locking part; the body includes a partition located above the receiving cavity, and along the direction from the opening toward the inside of the receiving cavity, the unlocking part and the locking part are disposed on both sides of the partition; the unlocking part has an operating space extending to the partition above it.

3. The beverage maker of claim 2, wherein, The box assembly also includes a box cover, which is disposed on top of the box body. The locking part and the unlocking part are both connected to the box cover. The box cover is provided with a partition rib corresponding to the position of the partition, and the locking part and the unlocking part are disposed on both sides of the partition rib.

4. The beverage maker of claim 2, wherein, The box assembly also includes a box cover, which is disposed on top of the box body. A portion of the top surface of the box cover is configured as a mating surface that adapts to the bottom of the partition along the rotation path, and the locking portion protrudes upward from the mating surface.

5. The beverage machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The box cover has a rear side surface connected to the lower end of the mating surface, and the body is provided with a first detection element. The first detection element is used to detect the installation status of the box assembly, and the first detection element is configured to be triggered by the rear side surface.

6. The beverage maker of claim 4, wherein, The bottom of the accommodating cavity is provided with a recess, and the bottom of the box body is provided with a protrusion that matches the recess, and the recess forms the rotation fulcrum.

7. The beverage maker of claim 4, wherein, It also includes a support plate connected to the lid, the unlocking part and the locking part are both disposed between the lid and the support plate, the unlocking part and the support plate are connected by an elastic element, and the unlocking part is configured to move toward the support plate against the force of the elastic element so as to drive the locking part to unlock from the body.

8. The drinks machine of claim 7, wherein, The unlocking part and the locking part are constructed as an integrated button. One of the support plate and the button is provided with a guide protrusion, and the other is provided with a guide rail adapted to the guide protrusion. The guide protrusion extends into the guide rail.

9. The beverage maker of claim 2, wherein, The top wall of the accommodating cavity is provided with a limiting recess, and the locking part engages with the limiting recess to lock the box assembly to the body; or, The bottom end of the partition is provided with a limiting part, and the locking part abuts against the limiting part to restrict the box assembly from rotating around the rotation fulcrum in the direction of disengaging from the receiving cavity.

10. The drinks machine according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that The box assembly includes at least two, and the at least two box assemblies are configured in one of the following ways: At least two box assemblies are arranged side by side within one of the receiving cavities; At least two box components are arranged side by side in their respective receiving cavities; At least two box components are arranged vertically and horizontally within their respective receiving cavities.

11. A drinks machine as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that, The beverage machine satisfies at least one of the following characteristics: The box assembly also includes a support disposed within the box body. The support includes a pressure plate and a perforated bottom plate spaced apart vertically. The cleaning medium is a solid cleaning agent, which is contained between the pressure plate and the perforated bottom plate. As the height of the solid cleaning agent decreases, the pressure plate moves toward the perforated bottom plate. The machine body is equipped with a second detection element. When the pressure plate reaches a preset position toward the hollowed-out base plate, the second detection element is triggered. The preset position indicates that the solid cleaning agent is exhausted.

12. A drinks machine as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that, It also includes a water guide seat for setting the connecting channel, a trigger post protruding upward in the connecting channel, and a check valve at the delivery port; the box assembly enters the receiving cavity along the rotation path, the trigger post presses against the check valve to open the delivery port; the box assembly leaves the receiving cavity along the rotation path, the trigger post separates from the check valve, and the check valve closes the delivery port.

13. A drinks machine as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that, The box assembly also includes an unlocking part disposed on the top of the box body, the unlocking part being linked with the locking part; with the unlocking part as the force application point, the box assembly can be driven to move away from the receiving cavity around the rotation fulcrum; the body also defines an operating space communicating with the receiving cavity, the operating space being located above the box body, the unlocking part being located within the operating space, and the rotation fulcrum being located within the projection area of ​​the operating space in the vertical direction.

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