A storage accessory for a coffee maker

By designing a fixing component and a draining component for storing coffee machine parts, the problems of damage and corrosion of coffee machine parts during storage and retrieval are solved, achieving flexible clamping and automatic draining of parts, thus improving hygiene and convenience.

CN224671298UActive Publication Date: 2026-08-25HANGZHOU CREATIVE HARDWARE PROD CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202522045082.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-09-23
Publication Date
2026-08-25
Estimated Expiration
2035-09-23

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Technical Problem

Coffee machine parts that are not fully dried after cleaning are prone to surface corrosion or mold growth when stored, and are also susceptible to scratches or structural damage due to collisions during storage and retrieval.

Method used

A storage accessory for coffee machines has been designed, comprising a fixing component and a draining component. The flexible clamping is achieved through a sliding plate and spring structure, and the sponge block and mesh draining plate ensure that the parts are not damaged during storage and retrieval, and effectively drain water.

Benefits of technology

This effectively prevents scratches and corrosion of coffee machine parts during storage and retrieval, improves hygiene and convenience, and ensures the integrity and cleanliness of the parts.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to coffee machine technical field especially is concerned with a coffee machine is with storage accessory, including deposit case and apron, the inside of deposit case is opened with fixed component, the fixed component includes the placement groove opened in the inside of deposit case, the utility model discloses through the setting of fixed component, deposit case and apron, the staff can place the part in the placement groove, through the cooperation of the insertion groove and the slider and the insertion sliding plate, and with the adjustment of the slider and the sliding groove, make the independent space that forms in the placement groove with the size matching of part, subsequently, first spring promotes the limit block and enters the fixed mouth, realizes the firm locking of sliding plate, and the extrusion board on sliding plate drives rubber soft board to exert flexible clamping force to coffee machine part under the action of second spring, with the help of spring boost rubber soft board realizes flexible clamping, avoids the surface scratch or structural damage of part in the process because of the shaking, collision and leads to the influence coffee machine part's subsequent use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of coffee machine technology, and in particular to a storage accessory for a coffee machine. Background Technology

[0002] A coffee machine is a common electrical appliance that processes coffee beans or coffee powder into coffee beverages through electronic heating and mechanical control. Currently, it is mainly divided into fully automatic and semi-automatic types, and is widely used in homes, offices, and catering establishments. Due to its internal structure containing many precision parts, daily cleaning and maintenance are particularly important. Components that need to be cleaned after use, such as the portafilter, portafilter, and water tank, should not be stored without being fully drained. Residual moisture can easily lead to corrosion or mold growth on the surface of the parts, thus affecting coffee hygiene and the lifespan of the machine. After cleaning, coffee machine parts should be stored in the storage box. During storage, due to the irregular shape and hard texture of the coffee machine parts, collisions can easily occur due to direct contact, rolling, or sliding between the parts when storing, moving, or opening and closing drawers, resulting in surface scratches, deformation, or damage to the functional structure, affecting the performance when used again. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art, this utility model provides a storage accessory for coffee machines.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a storage accessory for a coffee machine, including a storage box and a cover plate. The storage box has a fixing component inside, which includes a placement groove inside the storage box, sliding grooves on both sides of the inner cavity of the placement groove, a fixing plate fixedly connected between the two sides of the inner cavity of the placement groove, a slider slidably connected inside the sliding groove, a sliding plate fixedly connected to the side of the slider away from the sliding groove, a fixing groove on the side of the sliding plate close to the fixing plate, a first spring fixedly connected inside the fixing groove, a limit block fixedly connected to the end of the first spring away from the fixing groove, and a plurality of fixing holes for cooperating with the limit block on the top of the fixing plate.

[0005] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, a second spring is fixedly connected to one side of the fixing plate, a compression plate is fixedly connected to one side of the second spring, a rubber soft plate is fixedly connected to the side of the compression plate away from the second spring, an insertion groove communicating with the sliding groove is opened on both sides of the inner cavity of the placement groove, and a sponge block is fixedly connected to the side of the cover plate near the storage box.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, a drain assembly is provided inside the storage box and at the bottom of the fixed plate. The drain assembly includes a water storage tank opened at the bottom of the placement slot, and a grid drain plate is fixedly connected between the two sides of the inner cavity of the water storage tank.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, a sliding groove is provided on both sides of the inner cavity of the water storage tank, and a second slider is slidably connected inside the sliding groove, and a water storage tank is fixedly connected between the two second sliders.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the draining component includes an outlet formed on the surface of the storage box and used in conjunction with the water storage box, and a handle is fixedly connected to the side of the water storage box near the outlet.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects that this utility model can achieve are: This invention, through the setting of a fixing component, storage box, and cover plate, allows workers to place parts in the placement slot. A sliding plate is inserted through the cooperation of the insertion slot and slider. Adjustment of the slider and sliding slot creates an independent space within the placement slot that matches the size of the part. Subsequently, a first spring pushes a limiting block into the fixing opening, achieving a stable lock on the sliding plate. Simultaneously, the pressing plate on the sliding plate, under the action of a second spring, drives a rubber flexible plate to apply a flexible clamping force to the coffee machine parts. The spring-assisted rubber flexible plate achieves flexible clamping, preventing surface scratches or structural damage to the parts during storage and retrieval due to shaking or collision, thus avoiding impact on the subsequent use of the coffee machine parts.

[0010] This invention effectively solves the problem of draining and storing coffee machine parts after cleaning by setting up a draining component and a storage box. After cleaning, the wet parts are placed on the mesh draining board, and the residual liquid naturally flows through the mesh into the water tank below, achieving automatic draining. After draining, the staff can pull the water tank with the handle, and with the cooperation of the slide and the second slider, the water tank can be smoothly pulled out as a whole, which is convenient for centralized wastewater treatment, keeps the storage environment clean and dry, effectively avoids corrosion and mold caused by water residue on the parts, and improves the hygiene and convenience of use. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cover plate of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage box of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the placement groove of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixing groove of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the water storage tank of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the extrusion plate of this utility model; Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cover plate of this utility model.

[0012] Among them: 1. Storage box; 11. Cover plate; 21. Placement groove; 22. Sliding groove; 23. Fixing plate; 24. Sliding block; 25. Fixing groove; 26. First spring; 27. Limiting block; 28. Fixing opening; 29. ​​Second spring; 201. Extrusion plate; 202. Rubber soft plate; 203. Insertion groove; 204. Sponge block; 30. Water storage tank; 31. Mesh drain board; 32. Slide chute; 33. Second slider; 34. Water storage tank; 35. Outlet; 36. Handle. Detailed Implementation

[0013] To make the technical means, creative features, and achieved objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model is further described below with reference to specific embodiments. However, the following embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and not all of them. Other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments described herein without creative effort are all within the protection scope of this utility model. Unless otherwise specified, the experimental methods in the following embodiments are conventional methods, and the materials and reagents used in the following embodiments are commercially available unless otherwise specified.

[0014] Example: Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, a storage accessory for a coffee machine includes a storage box 1 and a cover 11. The storage box 1 has a fixing assembly inside, including a placement groove 20 inside the storage box 1. Sliding grooves 21 are formed on both sides of the inner cavity of the placement groove 20. A fixing plate 22 is fixedly connected between the two sides of the inner cavity of the placement groove 20. A slider 23 is slidably connected inside the sliding groove 21. A sliding plate 24 is fixedly connected to the side of the slider 23 away from the sliding groove 21. A fixing groove 25 is formed on the side of the sliding plate 24 near the fixing plate 22. A first... The first spring 26 has a limiting block 27 fixedly connected to one end away from the fixing groove 25. The top of the fixing plate 22 has several fixing holes 28 that cooperate with the limiting block 27. A second spring 29 is fixedly connected to one side of the fixing plate 22. A compression plate 201 is fixedly connected to one side of the second spring 29. A rubber soft plate 202 is fixedly connected to the side of the compression plate 201 away from the second spring 29. Insertion grooves 203 that communicate with the sliding groove 21 are opened on both sides of the inner cavity of the placement groove 20. A sponge block 204 is fixedly connected to the side of the cover plate 11 near the storage box 1.

[0015] refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the worker opens the cover 11 and places the cleaned coffee machine parts into the placement slot 20 of the storage box 1. Then, the slider 23 on the sliding plate 24 is inserted into the insertion slot 203, so that the sliding plate 24 is placed into the placement slot 20. Then, the sliding plate 24 is pushed by the cooperation of the sliding slot 21 and the slider 23, so that the second spring 29 on the sliding plate 24 pushes the extrusion plate 201. The extrusion plate 201 extrudes the coffee machine parts. The rubber soft plate 202 prevents the coffee machine parts from being damaged due to extrusion. At the same time, the first spring 26 pushes the limiting block 27 out of the fixing slot 25 and pushes the limiting block 27 into the fixing port 28 to fix the sliding plate 24. Then, the coffee machine parts are put in again, and the sliding plate 24 is inserted again, and the cycle is repeated. When it is necessary to close the storage, the cover 11 is closed, and the sponge block 204 on the cover 11 flexibly clamps the coffee machine parts in the placement slot 20.

[0016] Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, a drain assembly is provided inside the storage box 1 and at the bottom of the fixing plate 22. The drain assembly includes a water storage tank 30 opened at the bottom of the placement groove 20. A grid drain plate 31 is fixedly connected between the two sides of the inner cavity of the water storage tank 30. A sliding groove 32 is opened on both sides of the inner cavity of the water storage tank 30. A second slider 33 is slidably connected inside the sliding groove 32. A water tank 34 is fixedly connected between the two second sliders 33. The drain assembly includes an outlet 35 opened on the surface of the storage box 1 and used in conjunction with the water tank 34. A handle 36 is fixedly connected to the side of the water tank 34 near the outlet 35.

[0017] Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the water remaining on the cleaned coffee machine parts falls into the water tank 34 through the mesh drain plate 31. Pulling the handle 36 causes the water tank 34 to be removed from the water tank 30 through the outlet 35 by the cooperation of the slide groove 32 and the second slider 33. The water inside the water tank 34 is poured out and then inserted back into the water tank 30 through the outlet 35 by the cooperation of the slide groove 32 and the second slider 33.

[0018] Working principle: Before use: Refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 6and Figure 7 As shown, the worker opens the cover 11 and places the cleaned coffee machine parts into the placement slot 20 of the storage box 1. Then, the slider 23 on the sliding plate 24 is inserted into the insertion slot 203, so that the sliding plate 24 is placed into the placement slot 20. Then, the sliding plate 24 is pushed by the cooperation of the sliding slot 21 and the slider 23, so that the second spring 29 on the sliding plate 24 pushes the extrusion plate 201. The extrusion plate 201 extrudes the coffee machine parts. The rubber soft plate 202 prevents the coffee machine parts from being damaged due to extrusion. At the same time, the first spring 26 pushes the limiting block 27 out of the fixing slot 25 and pushes the limiting block 27 into the fixing port 28 to fix the sliding plate 24. Then, the coffee machine parts are put in again, and the sliding plate 24 is inserted again, and the cycle is repeated. When it is necessary to close the storage, the cover 11 is closed, and the sponge block 204 on the cover 11 flexibly clamps the coffee machine parts in the placement slot 20.

[0019] When using: Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the water remaining on the cleaned coffee machine parts falls into the water tank 34 through the mesh drain plate 31. Pulling the handle 36 causes the water tank 34 to be removed from the water tank 30 through the outlet 35 by the cooperation of the slide groove 32 and the second slider 33. The water inside the water tank 34 is poured out and then inserted back into the water tank 30 through the outlet 35 by the cooperation of the slide groove 32 and the second slider 33.

[0020] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited thereto. Various changes can be made within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. A storage accessory for a coffee machine, comprising a storage box (1) and a cover (11), characterized in that, The storage box (1) is provided with a fixing component inside. The fixing component includes a placement groove (20) inside the storage box (1). There are sliding grooves (21) on both sides of the inner cavity of the placement groove (20). A fixing plate (22) is fixedly connected between the two sides of the inner cavity of the placement groove (20). A slider (23) is slidably connected inside the sliding groove (21). A sliding plate (24) is fixedly connected to the side of the slider (23) away from the sliding groove (21). A fixing groove (25) is provided on the side of the sliding plate (24) close to the fixing plate (22). A first spring (26) is fixedly connected inside the fixing groove (25). A limit block (27) is fixedly connected to the end of the first spring (26) away from the fixing groove (25). A number of fixing holes (28) are provided on the top of the fixing plate (22) to cooperate with the limit block (27).

2. The storage accessory for a coffee machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, A second spring (29) is fixedly connected to one side of the fixed plate (22), and a compression plate (201) is fixedly connected to one side of the second spring (29). A rubber soft plate (202) is fixedly connected to the side of the compression plate (201) away from the second spring (29).

3. A storage accessory for a coffee machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner cavity of the placement groove (20) is provided with insertion grooves (203) that are connected to the sliding groove (21) on both sides, and a sponge block (204) is fixedly connected to the side of the cover plate (11) near the storage box (1).

4. A storage accessory for a coffee machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage box (1) is provided with a drain assembly inside and at the bottom of the fixing plate (22). The drain assembly includes a water storage tank (30) opened at the bottom of the placement slot (20). A grid drain plate (31) is fixedly connected between the two sides of the inner cavity of the water storage tank (30).

5. A storage accessory for a coffee machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inner cavity of the water storage tank (30) is provided with sliding grooves (32) on both sides. The sliding grooves (32) are slidably connected to the inside of the sliding grooves (32), and the water storage tank (34) is fixedly connected between the two second sliding grooves (33).

6. A storage accessory for a coffee machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The drain assembly includes an outlet (35) formed on the surface of the storage box (1) and used in conjunction with the water storage tank (34), and a handle (36) is fixedly connected to the side of the water storage tank (34) near the outlet (35).