A water receiving plate structure for a coffee machine and a coffee machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water receiving plate structure for coffee machine and coffee machine, water receiving plate structure for coffee machine includes water receiving plate, and water receiving plate can be placed on the body detachably, and water receiving plate is equipped with the liquid collection cavity of containing waste liquid, and the bottom of water receiving plate is equipped with the drain port, and the drain port is detachably connected with the water plug or the drain port is detachably connected with the outward extension drain pipe, when the water plug is connected with the drain port, the waste liquid is stored in the liquid collection cavity of water receiving plate, the bottom of drain port is equipped with the pipe, and when the drain pipe is connected with the pipe, the water receiving plate and drain pipe form the drainage channel, and the waste liquid is discharged through the drain pipe. Therefore, according to the use demand, the water plug or the extension drain pipe is selected to connect flexibly, the structure design of multistage connection between the traditional water receiving plate, waste water box and hose is simplified, the number of parts and interface points are effectively reduced, the risk of water leakage is reduced, the structure can realize the water collecting function, support the quick guide of waste liquid, and the convenience and reliability in the use process of user are enhanced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of coffee machine technology, specifically to a drip tray structure for a coffee machine and a coffee machine. Background Technology

[0002] With the widespread use of coffee machines in homes and businesses, users have placed higher demands on the ease of use and operational stability of the equipment, especially in terms of the drip tray drainage system. How to achieve efficient drainage and avoid leakage problems has become a key focus of design.

[0003] Current coffee machines typically have a wastewater collection structure below the drip tray, such as by adding a separate wastewater box with an interface for connecting a drain hose. Wastewater from the drip tray flows into the wastewater box and then drains through the hose. However, this type of structure generally suffers from a large number of parts and long connection paths, leading to complex assembly, inconvenient maintenance, and potential leakage at multiple connection points (such as between the drip tray and the wastewater box, and between the wastewater box and the hose). If the seal is not tight or the connections loosen during use, leakage may occur, affecting the user experience and potentially causing internal circuitry to become damp or even posing a safety hazard. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the shortcomings of the prior art described above, this utility model provides a water tray structure for a coffee machine and a coffee machine in general. It allows for flexible selection of a connecting plug or an extended drain pipe according to usage needs, simplifying the multi-stage connection design between the traditional water tray, wastewater box, and hose. This effectively reduces the number of parts and interface points, lowering the risk of leakage. Simultaneously, this structure not only collects water but also supports rapid drainage of waste liquid, enhancing user convenience and reliability.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its problem is: A water tray structure for a coffee machine is provided for use in a coffee machine. The coffee machine includes a body and a water tray. The water tray is detachably placed on the body. The water tray has a collection chamber for containing waste liquid. A drain outlet is provided at the bottom of the water tray. The drain outlet is detachably connected to a plug or detachably connected to an outwardly extending drain pipe. When the water plug is connected to the drain outlet, the waste liquid is stored in the collection chamber of the water receiving tray; the bottom of the drain outlet is provided with an insertion tube, and when the drain pipe is connected to the insertion tube, the water receiving tray and the drain pipe form a drainage channel, and the waste liquid is discharged through the drain pipe.

[0006] Furthermore, the insertion tube and the drain outlet are an integral structure; the drain pipe is an integral structure, and the drain pipe includes a first water pipe and a second water pipe. One end of the first water pipe is sleeved on the insertion tube, and its other end is connected to one end of the second water pipe; the other end of the second water pipe extends outward and can be connected to an external drain hose.

[0007] Furthermore, the first water pipe is arranged vertically, the second water pipe is arranged horizontally, and the length of the first water pipe is less than the distance between the bottom of the water receiving tray and the bottom of the machine body.

[0008] Furthermore, the drain outlet is provided with a first guide slope arranged circumferentially, the first guide slope is inclined toward the direction of the insertion tube, and a sealing element is provided at the connection between the water plug and the drain outlet.

[0009] Furthermore, the water receiving tray is also provided with a second guide slope for guiding the flow. The second guide slope slopes from the top of the water receiving tray to the bottom. Near the second guide slope, the water receiving tray forms a space that is recessed into the liquid collection cavity, and the space forms a gripping part.

[0010] Furthermore, the body includes a mounting frame, which has a receiving groove for placing the water receiving tray, and the bottom of the receiving groove also has a through opening for the insertion tube to pass through.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a grille cover plate that covers the top of the water tray, the grille cover plate having multiple through holes, at least one of the through holes corresponding to the brewing head of the coffee machine.

[0012] Furthermore, a water outlet connector is provided between the water receiving tray and the machine body; the waste liquid inside the machine body flows through the water outlet connector to the grid cover plate, and then enters the liquid collection chamber through the through hole.

[0013] Furthermore, the water outlet connector is provided with a first water outlet channel arranged horizontally and a second water outlet channel arranged vertically. One end of the first water outlet channel is connected to a pipe inside the machine body, and the other end is connected to the top of the second water outlet channel. The bottom outlet of the second water outlet channel is connected to the outside and corresponds to the through hole.

[0014] A coffee machine includes the aforementioned drip tray structure for a coffee machine.

[0015] In summary, this utility model has the following technical effects: 1. This utility model relates to a water tray structure for a coffee machine and the coffee machine itself. Depending on usage requirements, it allows for flexible selection of a connecting plug or an extended drain pipe, simplifying the traditional multi-stage connection design between the water tray, wastewater box, and hose. This effectively reduces the number of parts and interface points, lowering the risk of leakage. Simultaneously, this structure achieves both water collection and rapid wastewater drainage, enhancing user convenience and reliability.

[0016] 2. This utility model relates to a coffee machine drip tray structure and a coffee machine. Through a design with a drain outlet at the bottom of the drip tray, and the drain outlet being detachably connected to a plug or drain pipe, it achieves both waste liquid collection and the ability to quickly switch to direct drainage mode as needed. When the drain outlet is blocked by the plug, a water collection trough is formed inside the drip tray to temporarily store waste liquid. When the user removes the plug and connects the drain pipe, the drip tray forms a smooth drainage channel through the drain outlet and drain pipe, allowing waste liquid to be quickly discharged from the machine and preventing wastewater accumulation.

[0017] 3. Compared to the existing technology that uses an independent wastewater box and multi-stage connections, the water tray structure and coffee machine of this utility model simplify the number of parts, eliminate the complex connection between the intermediate collection container and the hose interface, and reduce the risk of leakage due to poor sealing or assembly errors. At the same time, it is more intuitive and convenient for users to operate, allows for flexible switching of drainage methods, and facilitates cleaning and maintenance. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of the water tray structure for the coffee machine of this utility model, connecting to the water plug; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged diagram of section A in the middle; Figure 3 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of the water tray structure for the coffee machine of this utility model connecting the drain pipe; Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged schematic diagram of section B.

[0019] The meanings of the reference numerals in the attached figures are as follows: 1. Body; 11. Mounting bracket; 12. Opening; 13. Receiving tank; 2. Water tray; 21. Drain outlet; 211. First guide slope; 212. Insert pipe; 22. Second guide slope; 23. Grip part; 3. Water plug; 4. Drain pipe; 41. First water pipe; 42. Second water pipe; 5. Grille cover; 51. Through hole; 6. Water outlet connector; 61. First water outlet channel; 62. Second water outlet channel. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To better understand and implement this invention, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the module 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.

[0022] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention.

[0023] like Figure 1-4 The diagram illustrates a drip tray structure for a coffee machine, applicable to coffee machines. The coffee machine includes a body 1, and the drip tray structure includes a drip tray 2. The drip tray 2 is detachably placed on the body 1; that is, the drip tray 2 can be placed on the body 1 or removed from the body 1. The drip tray 2 has a collection chamber for receiving waste liquid, used to collect waste liquid generated during the operation of the coffee machine, such as wastewater and waste coffee liquid. A drain outlet 21 is provided at the bottom of the drip tray 2. The specific location of the drain outlet 21 at the bottom of the drip tray 2 is not limited; for example, the drain outlet 21 can be located in the center of the bottom of the drip tray 2, or it can be located near the front or to the side. Depending on the usage scenario, the drain outlet 21 can be selectively connected to a drain plug 3 or an outwardly extending drain pipe 4.

[0024] Specifically, when the plug 3 connects to and seals the drain outlet 21, the collection chamber in the drip tray 2 stores waste liquid. After the collection chamber is full, the user can remove the drip tray 2 from the machine body 1, empty the waste liquid inside, and then reinstall the drip tray 2 on the machine body 1. The drain outlet 21 has a tube 212 at its bottom. When the drain pipe 4 is connected to the tube 212, the waste liquid generated during coffee machine use is discharged through the drain channel formed by the drip tray and the drain pipe. By designing the tube 212 to form an overlapping sleeve when connected to the drain pipe 4, the risk of waste liquid leakage from the connection point can be reduced.

[0025] Through the above structural design, users can flexibly switch between water collection and drainage modes according to usage scenarios. This not only simplifies the complex structure of traditional water trays, wastewater boxes, and hoses with multiple connections, but also effectively reduces the number of components and potential leak points, lowering the risk of leakage. This structure improves assembly efficiency while enhancing the reliability and ease of maintenance of the drainage system, further optimizing the overall user experience of the coffee machine.

[0026] Furthermore, the insertion tube 212 and the drain outlet 21 adopt an integrated structural design, and the drain pipe 4 is also an integrally formed structure. The drain pipe 4 includes a vertically arranged first water pipe 41 and a horizontally arranged second water pipe 42. One end of the first water pipe 41 is sleeved on the insertion tube 212, and its other end is connected to the second water pipe 42. The other end of the second water pipe 42 extends outward and can be connected to an external drain hose, thereby facilitating the smooth discharge of waste liquid to a designated location. Through this integrated drainage structure, the number of pipe splices is reduced, the risk of leakage is reduced, and the overall sealing and reliability are improved. At the same time, the combination of vertical and horizontal arrangement makes the drainage process smoother and can adapt to the drainage needs of different installation environments, further improving the stability and adaptability of the device.

[0027] Specifically, in this embodiment, the length of the first water pipe 41 is designed to be less than the distance between the bottom of the water receiving tray 2 and the bottom of the body 1. That is, the length of the first water pipe 41 is less than the bottom of the water receiving tray 2 and the bottom of the body 1. This can effectively avoid interference between the first water pipe 41 and the bottom structure of the body 1, thereby ensuring the smooth arrangement of the drainage pipe and improving the compatibility and stability of the overall installation.

[0028] Furthermore, the length of the first water pipe 41 is shorter than that of the second water pipe 42, making the connection corner between the first water pipe 41 and the second water pipe 42 easier for users to clean, effectively reducing the accumulation of scale, coffee grounds, and other impurities at the joint. This not only extends the service life of the drain pipe 4 but also reduces the frequency of maintenance due to blockages, further improving the reliability and hygiene of the drainage system.

[0029] In another embodiment, the middle part of the second water pipe 42 can be bent to form a bend structure, so that the drain pipe 4 forms an "S" or "L" shaped path. The bend structure can block the backflow of odors or impurities to a certain extent, which is especially suitable for installation environments with limited space or that require a certain backflow prevention function.

[0030] To improve the drainage guidance effect, a first guide slope 211 arranged circumferentially is provided on the drain outlet 21. This first guide slope 211 is inclined towards the insertion tube 212, so that the waste liquid entering the water receiving tray 2 can tend to flow to the drain outlet 21 under the guidance of the first guide slope 211, and then be discharged outward through the drain pipe 4 connected to the insertion tube 212. In addition, a sealing element is provided at the connection between the water plug 3 and the drain outlet 21. Thus, in the scenario where the water plug 3 is connected to the drain outlet 21, the sealing element can enhance the sealing effect at the connection between the two, avoiding the risk of leakage caused by the first guide slope 211. Therefore, the water receiving tray structure of this embodiment can not only facilitate the flow and discharge of waste liquid in the drain pipe 4 drainage mode, but also improve the sealing reliability of the connection in the water plug 3 waste liquid receiving mode, reducing the risk of water leakage.

[0031] The water receiving tray 2 also has a second guide slope 22 for guiding the flow. The second guide slope 22 slopes from the top to the bottom of the water receiving tray 2, thereby guiding the waste liquid to the bottom of the water receiving tray 2. Near the second guide slope 22, the water receiving tray 2 forms a space that is recessed into the liquid collection chamber, and the space forms a gripping part 23. The drainage path is optimized in structure by using the first guide slope 211 and the second guide slope 22, reducing waste liquid residue and improving the overall drainage efficiency.

[0032] In this embodiment, the grip 23 is used by the user to manually hold and easily remove the water tray 2 from the mounting bracket 11. The grip 23 can be located at the front end or side edge of the water tray 2, conforming to ergonomic design, making it easy for operators to quickly lift or pull out the water tray 2 in a limited space, improving the convenience of daily maintenance, cleaning and waste liquid disposal.

[0033] Furthermore, the body 1 includes a mounting bracket 11, which has a receiving groove 13 for the water receiving tray 2 to be inserted, and a through opening 12 at the bottom of the receiving groove 13 so that the insertion tube 212 can pass through and connect to the external pipeline to ensure smooth drainage.

[0034] In addition, the drip tray structure can be equipped with a grille cover 5 to cover the top of the drip tray 2. The grille cover 5 has multiple through holes 51, which can guide the wastewater generated during the use of the coffee machine to seep smoothly into the drip tray 2, effectively preventing water accumulation, splashing, or backflow, and improving the overall cleanliness and drainage efficiency of the machine. At the same time, the position of at least one through hole 51 corresponds to the drain outlet of the brewing head in the coffee machine, so that the waste liquid discharged after the brewing process can fall precisely into the drip tray 2, avoiding the risk of scalding from hot waste liquid splashing, and enhancing the safety and ergonomics of use.

[0035] In this embodiment, a water outlet connector 6 is also provided between the body 1 and the water receiving tray 2. The waste liquid inside the body 1 can flow to the grid cover plate 5 through the water outlet connector 6, and then enter the water receiving tray 2 through the through hole 51 to realize the diversion of waste liquid.

[0036] Preferably, the water outlet connector 6 has a horizontally arranged first water outlet channel 61 and a vertically arranged second water outlet channel 62 inside. One end of the first water outlet channel 61 is connected to a pipe inside the machine body 1, and the other end is connected to the top of the second water outlet channel 62. The bottom outlet of the second water outlet channel 62 is connected to the outside of the machine body and corresponds to the through hole 51. This allows waste liquid inside the machine body 1 to flow smoothly into the second water outlet channel 62 after entering the first water outlet channel 61, and then be discharged from top to bottom under gravity. This not only effectively avoids backflow of waste liquid during discharge but also significantly improves drainage efficiency. Simultaneously, the vertically arranged second water outlet channel 62 further simplifies the liquid flow path, reduces potential liquid accumulation or blockage at corners, and thus enhances the stability and service life of the drainage system.

[0037] Furthermore, this utility model also provides a coffee machine, which includes the aforementioned water tray structure and a body 1 that cooperates with it. Specifically, the body 1 is provided with a drain pipe that communicates with the water tray structure. The drain pipe is connected to one end of the first water outlet channel 61, and the waste liquid in the body 1 is discharged through the first water outlet channel 61 and the second water outlet channel 62, thereby forming a complete waste liquid discharge system, further enhancing the overall structural simplicity, drainage reliability, and operational convenience of the coffee machine.

[0038] After the coffee machine finishes brewing, the remaining hot water or coffee liquid in the brewing unit can be drained into the drip tray through the internal drain pipe, thus avoiding scale buildup caused by liquid retention and ensuring the consistency of the taste of subsequent coffee products.

[0039] In addition, the waste liquid generated during the pre-rinse and pipeline cleaning process performed when the coffee machine is started or stopped can also be discharged into the water tray 2 through the drain pipe, effectively preventing the cleaning water from flowing back into the electrical component area inside the machine body 1, and improving the overall safety of the machine.

[0040] When users use the steam pipe of the coffee machine to froth milk or heat it, the condensate produced inside the steam pipe and nozzle can also be guided to the drip tray 2 through the drain pipe, preventing the condensate from dripping onto the surface of the machine body 1 or the work surface, thus keeping the overall environment clean.

[0041] Furthermore, during the high-pressure brewing process, the waste liquid discharged from the pressure relief valve can also be centrally drained through the drainage pipe, thereby preventing the random overflow of high-temperature waste liquid from damaging the machine's components and further enhancing the overall durability and safety of the machine.

[0042] In embodiments equipped with a water softening system or filtration device, the waste liquid generated by the system during rinsing or regeneration can be discharged to the water receiving tray 2 via the drain pipe, thereby ensuring the stable operation of the filtration system and preventing waste liquid stagnation from affecting the water purification effect.

[0043] In summary, this utility model of a coffee machine water tray structure and coffee machine allows for flexible selection of the connecting plug 3 or the extended drain pipe 4 according to usage requirements. This simplifies the traditional multi-stage connection design between the water tray 2, wastewater box, and hose, effectively reducing the number of parts and interface points, and lowering the risk of leakage. Simultaneously, this structure not only achieves water collection but also supports rapid drainage of waste liquid, enhancing user convenience and reliability.

[0044] This utility model relates to a coffee machine with a drip tray structure and a coffee machine. By providing a drain outlet 21 at the bottom of the drip tray 2, and allowing the drain outlet 21 to be detachably connected to a plug 3 or a drain pipe 4, it achieves both waste liquid collection and the ability to quickly switch to direct drainage mode as needed. When the drain outlet is blocked by the plug 3, a water collection trough structure is formed inside the drip tray 2 for temporary storage of waste liquid. When the user removes the plug 3 and connects the drain pipe 4, the drip tray 2 forms a smooth drainage channel through the drain outlet 21 and the drain pipe 4, allowing the waste liquid to be quickly discharged from the machine body 1 and preventing wastewater accumulation.

[0045] This utility model relates to a water tray structure for a coffee machine and the coffee machine itself. Compared to existing technologies that use independent wastewater boxes and multi-stage connections, this structure simplifies the number of parts, eliminates the complex connection between the intermediate collection container and the hose interface, and reduces the risk of leakage due to poor sealing or assembly errors. At the same time, it offers more intuitive and convenient operation for users, flexible switching of drainage modes, and ease of cleaning and maintenance. By optimizing the connection path and drainage structure, it effectively improves the overall structural compactness, drainage efficiency, and safety of the coffee machine, making it particularly suitable for home and commercial settings where space utilization and reliability are paramount.

[0046] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on the other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to the other component.

[0047] It should be understood that the terms "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the module 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.

[0048] Furthermore, in the description of this utility model, "multiple" and "several" mean two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0049] The technical means disclosed in this utility model are not limited to those disclosed in the above embodiments, but also include technical solutions composed of any combination of the above technical features. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications are also considered within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A drip tray structure for a coffee machine, used in a coffee machine comprising a body, characterized in that, Includes a water receiving tray, which is detachably placed on the machine body. The water receiving tray is provided with a liquid collection chamber for containing waste liquid. A drain outlet is provided at the bottom of the water receiving tray. The drain outlet is detachably connected to a water-blocking plug or is detachably connected to an outwardly extending drain pipe. When the water plug is connected to the drain outlet, the waste liquid is stored in the collection chamber of the water receiving tray; the bottom of the drain outlet is provided with an insertion tube, and when the drain pipe is connected to the insertion tube, the water receiving tray and the drain pipe form a drainage channel, and the waste liquid is discharged through the drain pipe.

2. The drip tray structure for a coffee machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The insertion tube and the drain outlet are an integral structure; the drain pipe is an integral structure, and the drain pipe includes a first water pipe and a second water pipe. One end of the first water pipe is sleeved on the insertion tube, and its other end is connected to one end of the second water pipe; the other end of the second water pipe extends outward and can be connected to an external drain hose.

3. The drip tray structure for a coffee machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first water pipe is arranged vertically, and the second water pipe is arranged horizontally. The length of the first water pipe is less than the distance between the bottom of the water receiving tray and the bottom of the machine body.

4. The drip tray structure for a coffee machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drain outlet is provided with a first guide slope arranged circumferentially, the first guide slope is inclined toward the direction of the insertion tube, and a sealing element is provided at the connection between the water plug and the drain outlet.

5. The drip tray structure for a coffee machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water receiving tray is also provided with a second guide slope for guiding the flow. The second guide slope slopes from the top of the water receiving tray to the bottom. A space is formed in the water receiving tray near the second guide slope that is recessed into the liquid collection cavity. The space forms a gripping part.

6. The drip tray structure for a coffee machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The machine body includes a mounting frame, which has a receiving groove for placing the water receiving tray, and a through opening at the bottom of the receiving groove for the insertion tube to pass through.

7. The drip tray structure for a coffee machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a grille cover plate that covers the top of the water tray. The grille cover plate has multiple through holes, at least one of which corresponds to the brewing head of the coffee machine.

8. The drip tray structure for a coffee machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, A water outlet connector is provided between the water receiving tray and the machine body; the waste liquid inside the machine body flows through the water outlet connector to the grid cover plate, and then enters the liquid collection chamber through the through hole.

9. The drip tray structure for a coffee machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The water outlet connector is provided with a first water outlet channel arranged horizontally and a second water outlet channel arranged vertically. One end of the first water outlet channel is connected to a pipe inside the machine body, and the other end is connected to the top of the second water outlet channel. The bottom outlet of the second water outlet channel is connected to the outside and corresponds to the through hole.

10. A coffee machine, characterized in that, The coffee machine drip tray structure includes any one of claims 1-9.

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