A material discharging structure of a beverage maker

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of discharging structure, especially relate to a discharging structure of beverage making machine, including material bucket, be equipped with the discharge part of the communication material bucket inside on material bucket, the discharge part has the discharge channel, is equipped with the discharge port between discharge channel and material bucket inside, is equipped with the discharging port of the communication discharge channel on discharge channel, sealing assembly, sealing assembly and discharge part are detachably connected, sealing assembly includes sealing part and drive part, sealing part is located in drive part and is connected through linkage structure sliding between drive part, sealing part is located in discharge channel. Through setting sealing assembly and discharge part detachably connected, so that in cleaning beverage making machine, we can disassemble sealing assembly, completely carry out cleaning, reduce the health dead angle, simultaneously through setting the mutual cooperation of drive part and sealing part, rotates drive part and can open or close the discharging port, simple and convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of material feeding structure technology, and in particular relates to a material feeding structure for a beverage making machine. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, with the continuous rise in summer temperatures, chilled drinks are becoming increasingly popular, leading to a surge in demand for beverage makers. A popular example is the beverage maker with publication number US20250234887A1. As can be seen from the attached drawings of the aforementioned patent, its dispensing structure involves pressing down on a handle, which, through a linkage component, opens the stopper of the sealed container, allowing the beverage to flow out. Releasing the handle resets the handle, and the stopper reseals the container, achieving closure.

[0003] The aforementioned beverage maker's dispensing structure has a problem: it cannot be disassembled for cleaning. Whether for home or commercial use, beverage makers require frequent cleaning of the dispensing port to maintain cleanliness. The fact that the dispensing structure of the existing beverage maker cannot be disassembled for cleaning creates unsanitary areas. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a feeding structure for a beverage making machine, which aims to solve the technical problem in the prior art that the feeding structure of a beverage making machine cannot be disassembled for cleaning, thus creating a dead corner for hygiene.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a feeding structure for a beverage making machine, comprising:

[0006] Material hopper; the material hopper is provided with a discharge part that communicates with the inside of the material hopper, the discharge part has a discharge channel, a discharge port is provided between the discharge channel and the inside of the material hopper, and a discharge outlet is provided on the discharge channel that communicates with the discharge channel;

[0007] A sealing assembly is detachably connected to the discharge section. The sealing assembly includes a sealing part and a driving part. The sealing part is disposed within the driving part and is slidably connected to the driving part through a linkage structure. The sealing part is disposed within the discharge channel. By rotating the driving part, the sealing part can be driven to reciprocate linearly in the discharge channel, thereby sealing or opening the discharge port so that the beverage flows out from the discharge port.

[0008] Optionally, the drive unit includes a first mounting part; the discharge part is provided with a second mounting part, and the first mounting part and the second mounting part are provided with at least one set of snap-fit ​​components, through which the sealing component and the discharge part are detachably connected.

[0009] Optionally, each of the snap-fit ​​components includes a first snap-fit ​​block disposed on the outer side of the inner wall of the first mounting portion and a second snap-fit ​​block disposed on the outer wall of the second mounting portion; the inner wall of the first mounting portion is further provided with a first platform, and a first snap-fit ​​position is formed between the first platform and the first snap-fit ​​block. When the first mounting portion is connected to the second mounting portion, the second snap-fit ​​block first avoids the first snap-fit ​​block and enters the inner wall of the first mounting portion, and then is rotated and snapped into the first snap-fit ​​position to achieve a detachable connection.

[0010] Optionally, the first latching position is provided with a third latching block, and a fourth latching block is provided on one side of the second latching block. A second latching position is formed between the second latching block and the fourth latching block. When the second latching block is rotated and latched into the first latching position, the first mounting part and the second mounting part continue to rotate relative to each other, and the third latching block can be latched into the second latching position.

[0011] Optionally, the inner wall of the first mounting part is provided with a first groove, the third snap-fit ​​block is disposed in the first groove, and a third snap-fit ​​position is formed between the third snap-fit ​​block and the inner wall of the first groove. When the third snap-fit ​​block is snapped into the second snap-fit ​​position, the fourth snap-fit ​​block is correspondingly snapped into the third snap-fit ​​position.

[0012] Optionally, the drive unit further includes a handle and a guide sleeve; the handle is fixedly connected to the guide sleeve, a first mounting part is sleeved on the guide sleeve, and the sealing part includes a driven member and a push rod; the driven member is fixedly connected to the push rod, and a sealing sleeve is provided at the end of the push rod away from the driven member; the driven member is slidably connected to the guide sleeve through a linkage structure; the handle drives the guide sleeve to rotate, which can drive the driven member to reciprocate linearly in the discharge channel; the sealing sleeve can seal or open the discharge port.

[0013] Optionally, the linkage structure includes a plurality of spiral guide grooves provided on the inner wall of the guide sleeve and a plurality of sliding protrusions provided on the outer wall of the driven member; the plurality of sliding protrusions are adapted to slide in the plurality of guide grooves, and the rotation of the guide sleeve can drive the driven member to reciprocate linearly.

[0014] Optionally, the outer wall of the top rod is provided with a guide groove, and a pad is sleeved between the top rod and the sealing sleeve. The inner wall of the pad is provided with a guide protrusion, which is engaged in the guide groove.

[0015] Optionally, the discharge part is provided with a second mounting part, the inner wall of the second mounting part is provided with a second platform, the inner wall of the second platform is provided with a first positioning groove, and the outer wall of the pad is provided with a first positioning protrusion, which can be engaged in the first positioning groove.

[0016] Optionally, the outer wall of the first mounting part is provided with a ring of anti-slip protrusions.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the above-mentioned technical solutions in the feeding structure of the beverage making machine provided in this embodiment of the utility model have at least one of the following technical effects:

[0018] By setting the sealing component to be detachably connected to the discharge section, we can remove the sealing component for thorough cleaning when cleaning the beverage making machine, reducing hygiene dead spots. At the same time, by setting the drive unit and the sealing unit to cooperate with each other, rotating the drive unit can open or close the discharge port, which is simple and convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a partial structural cross-sectional schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the sealing assembly.

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the first mounting section.

[0026] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:

[0027] 100. Material bucket; 110. Discharge section; 120. Discharge channel; 130. Discharge port; 140. Feeding port; 150. Second mounting section; 151. Second locking block; 152. Fourth locking block; 153. Second locking position; 154. Second platform; 155. First positioning groove; 156. Second positioning groove;

[0028] 200, Sealing part; 210, Follower; 220, Push rod; 221, Guide groove; 230, Sealing sleeve; 240, Gasket; 241, Guide protrusion; 242, First positioning protrusion;

[0029] 300. Drive unit; 310. First mounting unit; 311. First snap-fit ​​block; 312. First platform; 313. First snap-fit ​​position; 314. Third snap-fit ​​block; 315. First groove; 316. Third snap-fit ​​position; 317. Anti-slip protrusion; 320. Handle; 330. Guide sleeve; 331. Second positioning protrusion;

[0030] 400. Linkage structure; 410. Guide groove; 420. Sliding protrusion. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the embodiments of the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0032] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0033] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of embodiments of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0034] In this embodiment of the invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this embodiment of the invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0035] In one embodiment of this utility model, according to Figure 1-6As shown, a feeding structure of a beverage making machine includes: a material tank 100; a feeding part 110 communicating with the inside of the material tank 100 is provided on the material tank 100, the feeding part 110 has a feeding channel 120, a feeding port 130 is provided between the feeding channel 120 and the inside of the material tank 100, a feeding port 140 communicating with the feeding channel 120 is provided on the feeding channel 120, and the feeding port 140 is also connected to the feeding channel;

[0036] A sealing assembly is detachably connected to the discharge section 110. The sealing assembly includes a sealing part 200 and a driving part 300. The sealing part 200 includes a driven member 210, a push rod 220, and a sealing sleeve 230 located at one end of the push rod 220. The driven member 210 is fixedly connected to the push rod 220 at the end away from the sealing sleeve 230. The driving part 300 includes a handle 320, a guide sleeve 330, and a first mounting part 310. One end of the outer wall of the guide sleeve 330 has a raised ring. The first mounting sleeve is fitted onto the guide sleeve 330 from the other end. The handle 320 is fixedly connected to the other end of the guide sleeve 330, limiting the first mounting part 310. The sealing part 200 is located within the discharge channel 120.

[0037] The sealing part 200 is located within the driving part 300 and is slidably connected to the driving part 300 via a linkage structure 400. Specifically, the driven part 210 is located within the guide sleeve 330 and is driven by the linkage structure 400, i.e., a cam structure, to reciprocate linearly in the discharge channel 120 by rotating the driving part 300. Specifically, rotating the handle 320 causes the guide sleeve 330 to rotate as well, and the rotation is converted into linear motion by the linkage component, for example, rotating clockwise forward and then counterclockwise backward. Rotating the handle 320 drives the sealing part 200 to move back and forth in the discharge channel 120, thereby sealing or opening the discharge port 130. When the discharge port 130 is opened, the beverage flows out from the dispensing port 140.

[0038] Specifically, by setting the sealing component to be detachably connected to the discharge section 110, the sealing component can be disassembled and thoroughly cleaned when cleaning the beverage making machine, reducing hygiene dead corners. At the same time, by setting the drive section 300 and the sealing section 200 to cooperate with each other, rotating the drive section 300 can open or close the discharge port 140, which is simple and convenient.

[0039] Furthermore, in actual use, turning the handle 320 causes the guide sleeve to rotate 90° together, and the sealing part 200 blocks the discharge port 130. Rotating it 90° in the opposite direction resets the sealing part 200, and the discharge port 130 is opened.

[0040] In another embodiment of this utility model, according to Figure 3-6As shown, the drive unit 300 includes a first mounting part 310; the discharge part 110 is provided with a second mounting part 150, and the first mounting part 310 and the second mounting part 150 are provided with at least one set of snap-fit ​​components, which realize the detachable connection between the sealing component and the discharge part 110. Specifically, there are two snap-fit ​​components, and the two sets of snap-fit ​​components are symmetrical about the center. The snap-fit ​​components are similar to a quick-release structure, which can quickly realize the disassembly and installation of the sealing component and the discharge part 110.

[0041] In another embodiment of this utility model, according to Figure 1-6 As shown, each snap-fit ​​assembly includes a first snap-fit ​​block 311 located on the outer side of the inner wall of the first mounting portion 310 and a second snap-fit ​​block 151 located on the outer wall of the second mounting portion 150. The first snap-fit ​​block 311 is a straight snap-fit ​​block, and the second snap-fit ​​block 151 is an L-shaped snap-fit ​​block. The inner wall of the first mounting portion 310 is also provided with a first platform 312, and a first snap-fit ​​position 313 is formed between the first platform 312 and the first snap-fit ​​block 311. When the first mounting portion 310 and the second mounting portion 150 are connected, the second snap-fit ​​block 151 first misaligns into the inner wall of the first mounting portion 310, which is not blocked by the first snap-fit ​​block 311, and then, after rotation, the bottom of the L-shaped snap-fit ​​block is snapped into the first snap-fit ​​position 313. The side of the L-shape abuts against the side of the straight shape, realizing a detachable connection. This is the first-level snap-fit. This structure is simple and can quickly realize installation and disassembly, but it lacks a locking device, making the sealing assembly easy to detach from the discharge portion 110. Therefore, a secondary locking device was subsequently installed on this basis.

[0042] The first latching position 313 is provided with a third latching block 314, and a fourth latching block 152 is provided on one side of the second latching block 151. A second latching position 153 is formed between the second latching block 151 and the fourth latching block 152. The second latching position 153 is equivalent to a gap. When the second latching block 151 is rotated and latched into the first latching position 313, the first mounting part 310 and the second mounting part 150 continue to rotate relative to each other, and the third latching block 314 can be latched into the second latching position 153. It can be understood that the edges of the third latching block 314 and the fourth latching block 152 are both curved and made of deformable material. The third latching block 314 and the fourth latching block 152 deform and compress relative to each other, so that the third latching block 314 is latched into the second latching position 153. This is a locking mechanism, which makes it difficult for the sealing component to fall off from the discharge part 110.

[0043] Furthermore, the inner wall of the first mounting part 310 is provided with a first groove 315, and a third locking block 314 is disposed in the first groove 315. A third locking position 316 is formed between the third locking block 314 and the inner wall of the first groove 315. When the third locking block 314 is engaged with the second locking position 153, the fourth locking block 152 is engaged with the third locking position 316. This makes the locking structure more complete and less likely to fall off. At the same time, the inner wall of the first groove 315 also serves as a limit and reminder, reminding the installer that the rotation has ended and the first mounting part 310 and the second mounting part 150 can no longer rotate. When disassembling, the rotation should be performed in the opposite direction. When it abuts against the inner wall of the other end of the first groove 315, it serves as a reminder that the rotation in the opposite direction has ended. At this time, it is no longer in a locking state and the sealing component can be pulled out for cleaning.

[0044] Meanwhile, the second mounting part 150 is also provided with a second groove. On the one hand, the second groove can reduce the thickness of the second mounting part 150, so that the height of the second snap-fit ​​block 151 is higher, the snap-fit ​​effect is better, and it is less likely to fall off. On the other hand, one of the inner sidewalls of the second groove can abut against the first snap-fit ​​block 311 when the reverse rotation is used for disassembly, which also indicates the contact snap-fit ​​status.

[0045] In another embodiment of this utility model, according to Figure 2-5 As shown, the linkage structure 400 includes multiple spiral guide grooves 410 on the inner wall of the guide sleeve 330 and multiple sliding protrusions 420 on the outer wall of the driven member 210. The multiple sliding protrusions 420 are adapted to slide within the multiple guide grooves 410. Rotation of the guide sleeve 330 can drive the driven member 210 to reciprocate linearly. This structure is a cam structure. The handle 320 drives the rotation of the guide sleeve 330, which in turn drives the sliding protrusions 420 to rotate as well. This causes the driven member 210 to generate a forward or backward force, which is finally transmitted to the push rod 220, causing the sealing sleeve 230 to seal or open the discharge port 130. This linkage structure 400 is simple and convenient, has a long service life, and has the lowest cost and failure rate compared to other drive methods.

[0046] In another embodiment of this utility model, according to Figure 2-5As shown, the outer wall of the push rod 220 is provided with a guide groove 221. A pad 240 is fitted between the push rod 220 and the sealing sleeve 230. The inner wall of the pad 240 is provided with a guide protrusion 241, which engages with the guide groove 221. The pad 240 has multiple functions. First, it acts as a flexible pad, making the soft and hard connection tighter. Second, it acts as a waterproof pad, providing a sealing function. The discharge part 110 is provided with a second mounting part 150. The inner wall of the second mounting part 150 is provided with a second platform 154. The inner wall of the second platform 154 is provided with a first positioning groove 155. The outer wall of the pad 240 is provided with a first positioning protrusion 242, which can engage with the first positioning groove 155. It also has a positioning function. Furthermore, the pad 240 is always fixed, while the push rod 220 continuously performs a reciprocating linear motion.

[0047] In another embodiment of this utility model, according to Figure 1-3 As shown, the outer wall of the first mounting part 310 is provided with a ring of anti-slip protrusions 317. The anti-slip protrusions 317 are mainly to increase the friction of fingers during disassembly and installation, making disassembly easier and reducing the probability of slipping.

[0048] In another embodiment of this utility model, according to Figure 4 and 5 As shown, the bottom of the guide sleeve 330 is provided with a second positioning protrusion 331, and the second platform 154 is provided with a second positioning groove 156. When the first mounting part 310 is rotated to the locked state, the second positioning protrusion 331 slides from the side into the second positioning groove 156, thus achieving another locking function.

[0049] The above description, in conjunction with specific preferred embodiments, provides a further detailed explanation of this utility model. It should not be construed that the specific implementation of this utility model is limited to these descriptions. For those skilled in the art, the architectural form of this utility model can be flexibly varied without departing from its concept, and a series of products can be derived. Any simple deductions or substitutions should be considered as falling within the patent protection scope defined by the submitted claims.

Claims

1. A feeding structure for a beverage making machine, characterized in that, include: Material hopper; the material hopper is provided with a discharge part that communicates with the inside of the material hopper, the discharge part has a discharge channel, a discharge port is provided between the discharge channel and the inside of the material hopper, and a discharge outlet is provided on the discharge channel that communicates with the discharge channel; A sealing assembly is detachably connected to the discharge section. The sealing assembly includes a sealing part and a driving part. The sealing part is disposed within the driving part and is slidably connected to the driving part through a linkage structure. The sealing part is disposed within the discharge channel. By rotating the driving part, the sealing part can be driven to reciprocate linearly in the discharge channel, thereby sealing or opening the discharge port so that the beverage flows out from the discharge port.

2. The feeding structure of the beverage making machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive unit includes a first mounting part; the discharge part is provided with a second mounting part, and the first mounting part and the second mounting part are provided with at least one set of snap-fit ​​components, through which the sealing component and the discharge part are detachably connected.

3. The feeding structure of the beverage making machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, Each of the snap-fit ​​components includes a first snap-fit ​​block disposed on the outer side of the inner wall of the first mounting portion and a second snap-fit ​​block disposed on the outer wall of the second mounting portion; the inner wall of the first mounting portion is also provided with a first platform, and a first snap-fit ​​position is formed between the first platform and the first snap-fit ​​block. When the first mounting portion is connected to the second mounting portion, the second snap-fit ​​block first avoids the first snap-fit ​​block and enters the inner wall of the first mounting portion, and then is rotated and snapped into the first snap-fit ​​position to achieve a detachable connection.

4. The feeding structure of the beverage making machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first latching position is provided with a third latching block, and a fourth latching block is provided on one side of the second latching block. A second latching position is formed between the second latching block and the fourth latching block. When the second latching block is rotated and latched into the first latching position, the first mounting part and the second mounting part continue to rotate relative to each other, and the third latching block can be latched into the second latching position.

5. The feeding structure of the beverage making machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The inner wall of the first mounting part is provided with a first groove, the third snap-fit ​​block is provided in the first groove, and a third snap-fit ​​position is formed between the third snap-fit ​​block and the inner wall of the first groove. When the third snap-fit ​​block is snapped into the second snap-fit ​​position, the fourth snap-fit ​​block is correspondingly snapped into the third snap-fit ​​position.

6. The feeding structure of the beverage making machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving part also includes a handle and a guide sleeve; the handle is fixedly connected to the guide sleeve, a first mounting part is sleeved on the guide sleeve, and the sealing part includes a driven member and a push rod; the driven member is fixedly connected to the push rod, and a sealing sleeve is provided at the end of the push rod away from the driven member; the driven member is slidably connected to the guide sleeve through a linkage structure; the handle drives the guide sleeve to rotate, which can drive the driven member to reciprocate linearly in the discharge channel; the sealing sleeve can seal or open the discharge port.

7. The feeding structure of the beverage making machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The linkage structure includes a plurality of spiral guide grooves on the inner wall of the guide sleeve and a plurality of sliding protrusions on the outer wall of the driven member; the plurality of sliding protrusions are adapted to slide in the plurality of guide grooves, and the rotation of the guide sleeve can drive the driven member to reciprocate linearly.

8. The feeding structure of the beverage making machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The outer wall of the top rod is provided with a guide groove, and a pad is sleeved between the top rod and the sealing sleeve. The inner wall of the pad is provided with a guide protrusion, which is engaged in the guide groove.

9. The feeding structure of the beverage making machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The discharge section is provided with a second mounting section, the inner wall of the second mounting section is provided with a second platform, the inner wall of the second platform is provided with a first positioning groove, and the outer wall of the pad is provided with a first positioning protrusion, which can be engaged in the first positioning groove.

10. The feeding structure of the beverage making machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outer wall of the first mounting part is provided with a ring of anti-slip protrusions.

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