A discharge port plug cover structure suitable for a side-discharge soybean milk machine and a soybean milk machine thereof

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of suitable for side discharge pulp soybean milk machine's discharge pulp plug cover structure and its soybean milk machine, soybean milk machine includes stirring cavity, stirring cavity is equipped with discharge pulp, discharge pulp plug cover structure includes the flap corresponding with discharge pulp, flap is hinged on the lateral wall of soybean milk machine, and at least have two states, to open or close discharge pulp;It further includes handle, handle slides up and down, to drive flap rotate around its fulcrum;It further includes elastic unit, when flap closes discharge pulp, elastic unit drives flap and presses discharge pulp.This utility model directly seals discharge pulp by flap on one hand, need not pipeline to discharge pulp, to further avoid the problem that pipe is blocked after bean dregs in soybean milk solidify, improve the reliability of soybean milk machine;On the other hand, it is also through handle and drives flap to open or close discharge pulp, avoid the risk that scalding is caused by directly opening flap by hand, improve the security of the flap.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of soy milk makers, specifically relating to a drain plug structure for a side-drain soy milk maker and the soy milk maker thereof. Background Technology

[0002] Soy milk makers, as a common household food processing appliance, are widely popular among consumers due to their ease of operation and ability to make homemade beverages. Currently, most soy milk makers use a separate structure where the cup and main unit are detachable. This makes cleaning the cup easier and allows for convenient pouring of soy milk by simply holding the cup. However, for some elderly people and children with less strength, holding the cup containing soy milk can still be difficult, posing a risk of the cup tipping over.

[0003] In existing technologies, such as patent document CN105167603A, a multi-functional soymilk maker is disclosed. This maker uses a through-hole cylindrical outlet with a valve to allow the soymilk to dispense from the side, avoiding the risk of tipping over when held. However, most existing soymilk makers contain some soy residue. After prolonged use, this residue can solidify inside the outlet, potentially causing blockage. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the problems in the existing technology, this utility model proposes a drain plug structure for a side-drain soymilk maker and the soymilk maker itself. By controlling the opening and closing of the drain plug through the flip-top, the soymilk maker can drain the soymilk without using a pipe, thus avoiding the blockage of the pipe by the solidified soy residue.

[0005] This invention is achieved as follows: A drain plug structure for a side-discharge soymilk maker is provided on the side wall of the soymilk maker. The soymilk maker includes a stirring chamber, and the interior of the stirring chamber has a drain port communicating with the outside and the stirring chamber. The drain plug structure includes a flip-top corresponding to the drain port. The flip-top is hinged to the side wall of the soymilk maker and has at least two states to open or close the drain port. Traditional valves need to be installed on pipes and drain the soymilk through the pipes. However, most soymilk products contain some soy pulp after production, which can easily solidify inside the pipes and make cleaning difficult, leading to pipe blockage. Compared with traditional valves, the flip-top directly seals the drain port, eliminating the need for pipe drainage and thus avoiding pipe blockage, improving the reliability of the soymilk maker.

[0006] It also includes a handle connected to the flip-top mechanism. The handle is slidably connected to the side wall of the soymilk maker and slides up and down to drive the flip-top to rotate around its fulcrum. The handle is used to drive the flip-top to rotate. Since the soymilk needs to be heated during the soymilk making process, the soymilk has a certain temperature after it is made. Opening the flip-top directly with bare hands poses a risk of burns. Therefore, the handle improves the safety of the flip-top.

[0007] It also includes a spring unit, which is elastically connected to the handle or the flip cover. When the flip cover closes the discharge port, the spring unit indirectly or directly drives the flip cover to press against the discharge port. The spring unit provides pre-pressure when the flip cover presses against the discharge port, preventing the pressure generated by the soy milk from opening the flip cover and improving the reliability of the flip cover.

[0008] Preferably, the flip cover includes an outwardly extending drive portion, and the handle includes a first transmission portion and a second transmission portion corresponding to the drive portion. The first and second transmission portions are disposed above and below each other, and the drive portion is located between the first and second transmission portions. The first and second transmission portions abut against the drive portion when the discharge port is closed and opened, respectively. Since the handle slides up and down while the flip cover rotates around its fulcrum, their movement trajectories differ. By having the first and second transmission portions abut against the flip cover when it is opened and closed, respectively, the connection mechanism between the handle and the flip cover is simplified without affecting the opening and closing of the flip cover, thus improving the convenience and stability of the connection between the handle and the flip cover.

[0009] Preferably, the device further includes a first hinge portion installed on the side wall of the soymilk maker, and the flip cover has a second hinge portion corresponding to the first hinge portion, the second hinge portion being hinged to the first hinge portion; the first hinge portion has multiple locking grooves, and the flip cover also includes locking portions adapted to the locking grooves. When the flip cover is rotated to different opening angles, the locking portions engage with the corresponding locking grooves. When the flip cover is opened, the locking portions engage with the locking grooves, keeping the flip cover in an open state. When the flip cover has multiple opening angles, by engaging the locking portions with the corresponding locking grooves, the flip cover can be kept open at different opening angles, thereby improving the ease of use of the flip cover and controlling the flow rate of the soymilk.

[0010] Specifically, the first hinge portion is stepped, including a first cavity with the snap-fit ​​groove and a second cavity located in the middle of the first hinge portion. The sidewall of the first cavity has an installation opening adapted to the second hinge portion. The second hinge portion is frustum-shaped, snaps into the second cavity through the installation opening, and is hinged to the second cavity. The second hinge portion snaps directly into the second cavity through the installation opening, allowing the flip cover to be directly installed at the slurry discharge port, simplifying the installation steps of the flip cover and improving the ease of installation.

[0011] Specifically, a limiting part is also provided in the first cavity. When the flip cover is fully opened, the locking part abuts against the limiting part. The limiting part is used to limit the maximum angle at which the flip cover opens, thereby limiting the maximum flow rate of the soy milk, preventing the soy milk from spilling due to excessive flow rate, and improving the practicality of the soy milk maker.

[0012] Preferably, the flip cover is further provided with a sealing sleeve. When the flip cover is closed, the sealing sleeve presses against the side wall of the soymilk maker and covers the discharge port. The sealing sleeve is made of a flexible material. When the flip cover covers the discharge port, the sealing sleeve can adapt to the discharge port and can eliminate the gap between the two through flexible deformation, further improving the sealing performance of the flip cover.

[0013] Preferably, the side wall of the soymilk maker is also provided with a guide groove corresponding to the discharge port. The guide groove is gradually inclined downward from the inside to the outside. The discharge port and the flip cover are located in the guide groove, so that when the soymilk is discharged from the discharge port, it flows directly into the guide groove. This avoids the formation of a height difference between the discharge port and the guide groove, which would cause the soymilk to splash when it is discharged from the discharge port, and further improves the practicality of the soymilk maker.

[0014] Preferably, the discharge port is also provided with a protruding sealing part. When the flip cover is opened, the bottom of the discharge port opens first, thereby preventing the soy milk from splashing upwards during discharge. This is especially important for freshly made, high-temperature soy milk, as it prevents the hot soy milk from splashing upwards and reduces the risk of burns.

[0015] Preferably, the elastic unit is a compression spring.

[0016] A soymilk maker includes a body with the aforementioned discharge port plug structure. The soymilk maker controls the opening and closing of the discharge port by flipping the plug, thus eliminating the need for discharge through pipes and preventing solidified soy residue from clogging the pipes, thereby improving the reliability of the soymilk maker.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] This utility model proposes a drain plug structure for a side-drain soymilk maker and the soymilk maker itself. On the one hand, the drain plug is directly sealed by the flip-top, eliminating the need for a pipe for draining, thus avoiding the problem of pipe blockage caused by the solidification of soybean residue in the soymilk and improving the reliability of the soymilk maker. On the other hand, the flip-top is driven by a handle to open or close the drain plug, avoiding the risk of burns caused by opening the flip-top by hand and improving the safety of the flip-top. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of the slurry outlet plug structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 An enlarged schematic diagram of point a;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the flip-top structure of the slurry outlet plug of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the concealed flip-top and handle structure of the discharge port plug of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 4 An enlarged schematic diagram of point b;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the soy milk maker of this utility model.

[0025] Figure label:

[0026] 1. Mixing chamber; 2. Slurry outlet; 3. Flip-top; 4. Handle; 5. First hinge; 6. Body; 11. Guide groove; 31. Drive unit; 32. Second hinge; 33. Snap-fit ​​part; 34. Sealing sleeve; 41. First transmission unit; 42. Second transmission unit; 51. Snap-fit ​​groove; 52. Limiting part; 53. Mounting port; 54. Sealing part. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] Example 1

[0029] like Figures 1-5As shown, a drain port plug structure suitable for a side-discharge soymilk maker is provided on the side wall of the soymilk maker. The soymilk maker includes a stirring chamber 1, and the interior of the stirring chamber 1 is provided with a drain port 2 communicating with the outside and the stirring chamber 1. The drain port 2 plug structure includes a flip cover 3 corresponding to the drain port 2. The flip cover 3 is hinged to the side wall of the soymilk maker and has at least two states to open or close the drain port 2. Traditional valves need to be installed on the pipe and drain the soymilk through the pipe. However, most existing soymilk contains some soy residue after it is made, which can easily cause the soy residue to solidify in the pipe and make the inside of the pipe difficult to clean, easily leading to pipe blockage. Compared with traditional valves, the flip cover 3 directly seals the drain port 2, eliminating the need for a pipe to drain the soymilk, thereby avoiding the problem of pipe blockage and improving the reliability of the soymilk maker.

[0030] In this embodiment, the flip cover 3 is also provided with a sealing sleeve 34. When the flip cover 3 is closed, the sealing sleeve 34 presses against the side wall of the soymilk maker and covers the discharge port 2. The sealing sleeve 34 is made of flexible material. When the flip cover 3 covers the discharge port 2, the sealing sleeve 34 can adapt to the discharge port 2 and can eliminate the gap between the two through flexible deformation, further improving the sealing performance of the flip cover 3.

[0031] In this embodiment, the side wall of the soymilk maker is also provided with a guide groove 11 corresponding to the discharge port 2. The guide groove 11 is gradually inclined downward from the inside to the outside. The discharge port 2 and the flip cover 3 are located in the guide groove 11, so that when the discharge port 2 discharges soymilk, it flows directly into the guide groove 11, avoiding the formation of a height difference between the discharge port 2 and the guide groove 11, which would cause the soymilk to splash when the discharge port 2 discharges soymilk, and further improving the practicality of the soymilk maker.

[0032] In this embodiment, the discharge port 2 is also provided with an outwardly protruding sealing part 54. When the flip cover 3 is opened, the bottom of the discharge port 2 opens first, thereby preventing the soy milk from splashing upwards during discharge. This is especially important for freshly made high-temperature soy milk, as it can prevent the high-temperature soy milk from splashing upwards and reduce the risk of burns.

[0033] It also includes a handle 4 that is connected to the flip cover 3 in a transmission manner. The handle 4 is slidably connected to the side wall of the soy milk maker and slides up and down to drive the flip cover 3 to rotate around its fulcrum. The handle 4 is used to drive the flip cover 3 to rotate. Since the soy milk needs to be heated during the soy milk making process, the soy milk has a certain temperature after it is made. Opening the flip cover 3 directly with bare hands poses a risk of burns. Therefore, the handle 4 improves the safety of the flip cover 3.

[0034] In this embodiment, the flip cover 3 includes an outwardly extending drive portion 31, and the handle 4 includes a first transmission portion 41 and a second transmission portion 42 corresponding to the drive portion 31. The first transmission portion 41 and the second transmission portion 42 are arranged vertically, and the drive portion 31 is located between the first transmission portion 41 and the second transmission portion 42. The first transmission portion 41 and the second transmission portion 42 are respectively used to abut against the drive portion 31 when the discharge port 2 is closed and opened. Since the handle 4 slides up and down, while the flip cover 3 rotates around its fulcrum, their movement trajectories are different. By having the first transmission portion 41 and the second transmission portion 42 abut against the flip cover 3 when it is opened and closed, the connection mechanism between the handle 4 and the flip cover 3 is simplified without affecting the opening and closing of the flip cover 3, thus improving the convenience and stability of the connection between the handle 4 and the flip cover 3.

[0035] In this embodiment, a first hinge portion 5 is installed on the side wall of the soymilk maker. The flip cover 3 has a second hinge portion 32 corresponding to the first hinge portion 5, and the second hinge portion 32 is hinged to the first hinge portion 5. The first hinge portion 5 has a plurality of locking grooves 51. The flip cover 3 also includes a locking portion 33 adapted to the locking grooves 51. When the flip cover 3 is rotated to different opening angles, the locking portion 33 is locked into the corresponding locking groove 51. When the flip cover 3 is opened, the locking portion 33 is locked into the locking groove 51, keeping the flip cover 3 in an open state. When the flip cover 3 has multiple opening angles, the flip cover 3 can be kept open at different opening angles by locking the locking portion 33 into the corresponding locking groove 51. This improves the ease of use of the flip cover 3 and also controls the flow rate of the soymilk.

[0036] Specifically, the first hinge portion 5 is stepped, including a first cavity with the snap-fit ​​groove 51 and a second cavity located in the middle of the first hinge portion 5. The side wall of the first cavity has an installation port 53 adapted to the second hinge portion 32. The second hinge portion 32 is frustoconical, and is snapped into the second cavity through the installation port 53 and hinged to the second cavity. The second hinge portion 32 is directly snapped into the second cavity through the installation port 53, so that the flip cover 3 is directly installed at the slurry discharge port 2, simplifying the installation steps of the flip cover 3 and improving the installation convenience of the flip cover 3.

[0037] Specifically, a limiting part 52 is also provided in the first cavity. When the flip cover 3 is fully opened, the locking part 33 abuts against the limiting part 52. The limiting part 52 is used to limit the maximum opening angle of the flip cover 3, thereby limiting the maximum flow rate of the soy milk, preventing the soy milk from spilling out due to excessive flow rate, and improving the practicality of the soy milk maker.

[0038] It also includes a spring unit, which is elastically connected to the handle 4 or the flip cover 3. When the flip cover 3 closes the discharge port 2, the spring unit directly drives the flip cover 3 to press against the discharge port 2. The spring unit is used to provide pre-pressure when the flip cover 3 presses against the discharge port 2, preventing the pressure generated by the soy milk from opening the flip cover 3 and improving the reliability of the flip cover 3.

[0039] In this embodiment, the elastic unit is a compression spring.

[0040] Example 2

[0041] like Figure 6 As shown, a soymilk maker includes a body 6, on which a discharge port plug structure as described in Embodiment 1 is provided. The soymilk maker controls the opening and closing of the discharge port 2 through a flip-top 3, thereby eliminating the need for the soymilk to be discharged through a pipe, thus avoiding the blockage of the pipe by the solidified soy residue and improving the reliability of the soymilk maker.

[0042] Based on the disclosure and teachings of the above specification, those skilled in the art can make changes and modifications to the above embodiments. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed and described above, and some modifications and changes to the utility model should also fall within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model. Furthermore, although some specific terms are used in this specification, these terms are only for convenience of explanation and do not constitute any limitation on this utility model.

Claims

1. A drain plug structure for a side-discharge soymilk maker, disposed on the side wall of the soymilk maker, the soymilk maker including a stirring chamber, the interior of the stirring chamber having a drain port communicating with the outside and the stirring chamber, characterized in that: The discharge port plug structure includes a flip-top corresponding to the discharge port, the flip-top being hinged to the side wall of the soymilk maker, and having at least two states to open or close the discharge port; It also includes a handle that is connected to the flip-top mechanism. The handle is slidably connected to the side wall of the soymilk maker and slides up and down to drive the flip-top to rotate around its fulcrum. It also includes an elastic unit, which is elastically connected to the handle or the flip cover. When the flip cover closes the discharge port, the elastic unit indirectly or directly drives the flip cover to press against the discharge port.

2. The drain plug structure for a side-discharge soybean milk maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flip cover includes an outwardly extending drive portion, and the handle includes a first transmission portion and a second transmission portion corresponding to the drive portion. The first transmission portion and the second transmission portion are disposed above and below each other, and the drive portion is disposed between the first transmission portion and the second transmission portion.

3. The drain plug structure for a side-discharge soybean milk maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a first hinge portion installed on the side wall of the soymilk maker, and the flip cover has a second hinge portion corresponding to the first hinge portion, the second hinge portion being hinged to the first hinge portion; the first hinge portion has a plurality of locking grooves, and the flip cover also includes locking portions adapted to the locking grooves, when the flip cover is rotated to different opening angles, the locking portions are locked into the corresponding locking grooves.

4. The drain plug structure for a side-discharge soybean milk maker according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first hinge portion is in the shape of a stepped hole, including a first cavity with the snap-fit ​​groove and a second cavity located in the middle of the first hinge portion. The side wall of the first cavity is provided with an installation port adapted to the second hinge portion. The second hinge portion is in the shape of a frustum, and is snapped into the second cavity through the installation port and hinged to the second cavity.

5. The drain plug structure for a side-discharge soybean milk maker according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first cavity is also provided with a limiting part, and when the flip cover is fully opened, the snap-fit ​​part abuts against the limiting part.

6. The drain plug structure for a side-discharge soybean milk maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flip cover is also equipped with a sealing sleeve. When the flip cover is closed, the sealing sleeve presses against the side wall of the soymilk maker and covers the discharge port.

7. The drain plug structure for a side-discharge soybean milk maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side wall of the soymilk maker is also provided with a guide groove corresponding to the discharge port. The guide groove is gradually inclined downward from the inside to the outside, and the discharge port and the flip cover are located in the guide groove.

8. The drain plug structure for a side-discharge soybean milk maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The discharge port is also provided with an outwardly protruding sealing part, so that when the flip cover is opened, the bottom of the discharge port opens first.

9. The drain plug structure for a side-discharge soybean milk maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic unit is a compression spring.

10. A soymilk maker, comprising a body, characterized in that: The machine body is provided with a slurry outlet plug structure as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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