A hand bean guide

Abstract

The utility model relates to coffee bean transfer technical field, especially to be related to a manual bean guide device. It includes: the container of upper end opening, the lower end of container is equipped with the export, is equipped with the support in the container, the support is connected with the cover that can move up and down, the cover can shelter the export, and the cover is connected with the lifting unit for driving the cover to move up and down. The utility model discloses through setting the cover and the container, control the cover to control the export of coffee bean, and the overall structure is simple, and the operation is quick.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of coffee bean transfer technology, and in particular to a manual bean guide. Background Technology

[0002] When making coffee by hand, coffee beans need to be transferred from storage containers to a weighing pan. The appropriate weight of coffee beans is weighed using a weighing device, and then the coffee beans are fed into a grinder to be ground into coffee powder. To weigh the appropriate weight of coffee beans, operators usually pour a portion into the weighing pan first, and then gradually add more to the supporting pan with a small spoon. This operation is quite meticulous and time-consuming, resulting in low production efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a manual coffee bean transfer device that can quickly transfer coffee beans to a weighing pan, thereby improving production efficiency.

[0004] A hand-operated bean guide includes: a container with an open top, an outlet at the bottom of the container, a support inside the container, and a lid that can move up and down connected to the support. The lid can block the outlet, and the lid is connected to a lifting unit for moving the lid up and down. The support is located at or above the outlet, and includes several support rods connected to the inner side of the container. The inner end of each support rod is connected to the lifting unit, which includes a support column. The upper end of the lid extends upward to form a handle. The lower end of the lid has a guide hole in the middle that matches the support column. An elastic element is provided between the support column and the lid for driving the lid to move downward.

[0005] Furthermore, the lower end of the container is provided with a trough, and the outlet is located at the bottom of the trough.

[0006] Furthermore, the upper end of the support column is thickened to form a thickened section, and the upper end of the handle is provided with an upper receiving groove that mates with the thickened section. The elastic element is disposed at the bottom of the upper receiving groove and is located between the thickened section and the handle.

[0007] Preferably, the lower end of the thickened section is provided with an annular groove, and the elastic element includes a spring, the upper end of which is inserted into the annular groove.

[0008] Furthermore, the upper end of the thickened section is provided with a limiting part for restricting the upward movement of the handheld part.

[0009] Furthermore, the lower end of the limiting part is tapered, the upper end of the handheld part extends outward to form a clamping end, and the middle part of the upper end forms an accommodating space that cooperates with the limiting part.

[0010] Furthermore, the lower end of the container extends downward to form an annular body, which is located below the outlet; preferably, the cross-section inside the annular body covers the outlet.

[0011] Furthermore, the lifting unit also includes a connector that is connected to the inner end of the support rod. The upper end of the connector is provided with a socket that mates with the support column, and the lower end of the support column is inserted into the socket.

[0012] Furthermore, the lower end of the connector has an opening, and the middle part of the connector has a through hole with a connector. One end of the connector passes through the through hole and is connected to the support column.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: This utility model controls the output of coffee beans by setting a cap and a container, and controlling the cap. The overall structure is simple and the operation is quick. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the manual bean guide in this embodiment when the lid is opened.

[0015] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Another perspective illustration.

[0016] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the manual bean guide device in this embodiment.

[0017] Figure label: 1 – Container; 3 – Cap; 4 – Support rod; 5 – Connector; 6 – Support column; 7 – Spring; 8 – Connector; 11 – Outlet; 12 – Low section; 13 – Ring body; 31 – Handheld part; 32 – Clamping end; 51 – Opening; 61 – Threaded hole; 62 – Thickened section; 63 – Limiting part; 64 – Annular groove. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the technical problems, technical solutions, and beneficial effects to be solved by this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0019] 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 that other component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component.

[0020] 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 accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this application 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 application.

[0021] 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 technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0022] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figures 1 to 3 As shown.

[0023] Example 1: See Figures 1 to 3 A manual bean guide includes: a container 1 with an open top, an outlet 11 at the bottom of the container 1, a support inside the container 1, a cap 3 that can move up and down connected to the support, the cap 3 covering the outlet 11, and a lifting unit connected to the cap 3 for moving the cap 3 up and down. Further, the support is positioned above or at the outlet 11, and the support includes several support rods 4 connected to the inner side of the container 1. The inner end of each support rod 4 is connected to the lifting unit, which includes a support column 6. The upper end of the cap 3 extends upward to form a handle 31, and the lower end face of the cap 3 has a guide hole adapted to the support column 6. An elastic element for driving the cap 3 downward is provided between the support column 6 and the cap 3.

[0024] In use, this technical solution involves transferring a portion of coffee beans from storage container 1 into container 1. This transferred portion is larger than the required amount and can be estimated. Then, container 1 is moved above the weighing pan by hand or using the support inside container 1. The lid 3 is then gradually opened using the lifting unit, allowing coffee beans to gradually leak from outlet 11 and fall onto the weighing pan. If necessary, container 1 can be gently shaken to control the flow rate of the coffee beans while observing the amount dispensed. When the required amount of beans is reached, the lifting unit is reset, covering outlet 11. Excess coffee beans in container 1 are collected in another container 1, returned to storage container 1, or used to directly remove beans from storage container 1 for the next weighing.

[0025] By setting the support rod 4 and the elastic element, the cap 3 can move up and down along the support rod 4, while maintaining a downward trend driven by the elastic element. In use, driven by the elastic element, the cap 3 contacts the inner surface of the container 1, sealing or nearly sealing the outlet 11. A certain amount of coffee beans is then taken from the storage container 1 and poured into it. Because the cap 3 blocks the outlet 11, the coffee beans cannot leak out. The container 1 is then moved above the weighing pan, with its lower end abutting against or slightly separated from the weighing pan; the coffee beans can hardly overflow from the gap. The handle 31 at the upper end of the cap 3 is then manipulated by hand to move the cap 3 upward along the support rod 4. Because the container 1 is relatively small, it can be held by the index finger and thumb of one hand, with the thumb resting against the upper end of the support rod 4. The cap 3 moves slowly upward, opening the outlet 11. Coffee beans gradually leak from the outlet 11 into the weighing pan. If necessary, the container 1 can be shaken to adjust the bean dispensing speed.

[0026] This technical solution uses a bean guide to transfer coffee beans, which can transfer the required amount of coffee beans from the container 1 of the bean guide to the weighing pan in one go, without the need for multiple additions; thus effectively improving operational efficiency.

[0027] See Figure 3 The container 1 has a trough section 12 at its lower end, and the outlet 11 is located at the bottom of the trough section 12.

[0028] The trough 12 is preferably conical, but it can also be an inverted parabola, a sphere, or other curved surfaces. The trough 12 facilitates the movement of coffee beans towards the bottom outlet 11 of the container 1 by their own gravity, thus making it easier for the coffee beans to leak out.

[0029] In this embodiment, the entire container 1 is conical or conical in shape; the space of a cone is smaller than that of a cylinder of the same outer diameter; therefore, in the design, it can be set as conical only at the bottom and cylindrical at the top. When the inner diameter of the container 1 is large, an outlet 11 can be opened at a certain position at the bottom of the container 1, and a trough can be formed around the outlet 11; when controlling the amount of coffee beans dispensed, the coffee beans can be transferred to the trough by gently shaking the container 1 before opening the lid 3.

[0030] See Figure 3 The upper end of the support column 6 is thickened to form a thickened section 62. The upper end of the hand-held part 31 is provided with an upper receiving groove that cooperates with the thickened section 62. The elastic element is disposed at the bottom of the upper receiving groove and is located between the thickened section 62 and the hand-held part 31.

[0031] Preferably, the lower end of the thickened section 62 is provided with an annular groove 64, and the elastic element includes a spring 7, the upper end of which is inserted into the annular groove 64.

[0032] A thickened section 62 is provided at the upper end of the support column 6 to limit the upward distance of the handle 31. In practical applications, the thickened section 62 is an upper cylindrical section with a larger diameter, and the lower end of the support column 6 is a lower cylindrical section with a smaller diameter. When the handle 31 is driven to move downward, the bottom surface of the receiving groove pushes the elastic element upward, causing the elastic element to deform. For better use, the elastic element can be selected as a spring 7, a spring sheet, etc. In this embodiment, a spring 7 is selected. To prevent the spring 7 from shaking and changing position, an annular groove 64 is provided at the lower end of the thickened section 62 in this embodiment. The upper end of the spring 7 is inserted into the annular groove 64 and is limited, while the lower end of the spring 7 is located below the annular groove 64 and abuts against the handle 31.

[0033] See Figure 3 The upper end of the thickened section 62 is provided with a limiting part 63 for restricting the upward movement of the handheld part 31. The lower end of the limiting part 63 is tapered, and the upper end of the handheld part 31 extends outward to form a clamping end 32, and the middle part of the upper end forms an accommodating space that cooperates with the limiting part 63. When the handheld part 31 moves upward, it continues until the accommodating space cooperates with the limiting part 63.

[0034] By providing a limiting part 63 at the upper end of the thickened section 62, the upward distance of the handheld part 31 can be limited; that is, the distance at which the cap 3 leaves the outlet 11 can be limited, thereby controlling the degree of opening of the cap 3 and the speed at which coffee beans flow out of the outlet 11. Secondly, when the handheld part 31 rises, the thumb of the hand will abut against the limiting part 63. When the handheld part 31 contacts the thumb, or when the index and middle fingers approach the thumb, the handheld part 31 has reached its upper limit position.

[0035] See Figure 3 The lower end of the container 1 extends downward to form an annular body 13, which is located below the outlet 11; preferably, the cross-section inside the annular body 13 covers the outlet 11.

[0036] An annular body 13 is designed at the lower end of container 1 to guide the flow of coffee beans and control the angle at which they flow out. Coffee beans flowing out at a large angle are blocked by the annular body 13, preventing them from jumping out of the support tray. Secondly, in order not to affect the flow rate of coffee beans, the cross-sectional area inside the annular body 13 covers the outlet 11. In this embodiment, the inner diameter of the annular body 13 is larger than the diameter of the outlet 11.

[0037] See Figure 3 The lifting unit also includes a connecting body 5 connected to the inner end of the support rod 4. The upper end of the connecting body 5 is provided with an insertion hole that cooperates with the support column 6, and the lower end of the support column 6 is inserted into the insertion hole.

[0038] To simplify the overall structure manufacturing process, this technical solution adopts a split structure for container 1, which also facilitates the replacement of support column 6. Support column 6 is connected to connector 5 via a plug-in connection; specifically, an interference fit can be used. Thermal expansion and contraction are utilized during connection.

[0039] See Figure 3 The lower end of the connector 5 has an opening 51, and the middle part of the connector 5 has a through hole. A connector 8 is provided in the through hole, and one end of the connector 8 passes through the through hole and is connected to the support column 6.

[0040] In a specific configuration, the lower end of the support column 6 is provided with a threaded hole 61, the connector 5 has a through hole at the bottom of the insertion hole, and the connector 8 is a bolt. The bolt thread extends from the lower end of the connector 5, enters the lower end opening 51, passes through the through hole, and is threadedly connected to the threaded hole 61 of the support column 6, thereby fixing the support column 6 to the connector 5.

[0041] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, there will be changes in the specific implementation method and application scope based on the idea of ​​this utility model. The content of this specification should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

Claims

1. A hand-operated bean guide, characterized in that: The device includes: a container with an open top, an outlet at the bottom of the container, a support inside the container, a cap that can move up and down connected to the support, the cap blocking the outlet, and a lifting unit connected to the cap for moving the cap up and down. The support is located at or above the outlet. The support includes several support rods connected to the inner side of the container. The inner end of the support rods is connected to the lifting unit. The lifting unit includes a support column. The upper end of the cap extends upward to form a handle. The lower end of the cap has a guide hole in the middle that matches the support column. An elastic element for driving the cap to move downward is provided between the support column and the cap.

2. The manual bean guide according to claim 1, characterized in that: The container has a trough at its lower end, and the outlet is located at the bottom of the trough.

3. The manual bean guide according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the support column is thickened to form a thickened section, and the upper end of the handle is provided with an upper receiving groove that matches the thickened section. The elastic element is disposed at the bottom of the upper receiving groove and is located between the thickened section and the handle.

4. The manual bean guide according to claim 3, characterized in that: The lower end of the thickened section is provided with an annular groove, and the elastic element includes a spring, the upper end of which is inserted into the annular groove.

5. The manual bean guide according to claim 3, characterized in that: The upper end of the thickened section is provided with a limiting part to restrict the upward movement of the handheld part.

6. The manual bean guide according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lower end of the limiting part is tapered, and the upper end of the handheld part extends outward to form a clamping end, with the middle part of the upper end forming an accommodating space that cooperates with the limiting part.

7. The manual bean guide according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the container extends downward to form an annular body, which is located below the outlet.

8. The manual bean guide according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting unit also includes a connector that is connected to the inner end of the support rod. The upper end of the connector is provided with a socket that mates with the support column, and the lower end of the support column is inserted into the socket.

9. The manual bean guide according to claim 8, characterized in that: The lower end of the connector has an opening, and the middle part of the connector has a through hole. A connector is provided in the through hole, and one end of the connector passes through the through hole and is connected to the support column.

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