Milk tank assembly and coffee machine

CN224892368UActive Publication Date: 2026-10-27广东海花科技有限公司
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Application Number
CN202522234988.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-10-22
Publication Date
2026-10-27
Estimated Expiration
2035-10-22

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

现有技术中,底盖与顶盖通过打螺栓的方式实现可拆卸连接,由于螺栓的拆装方式较为繁琐,不方便用户使用

Benefits of technology

安装顶盖时,用户只需将安装凸起对准第二通孔,并将安装凸起放入第二通孔内,之后,滑动顶盖,使得安装凸起从第二通孔滑入第一通孔内,即可完成顶盖与底盖的固定连接,拆卸顶盖时,反向滑动顶盖,使得安装凸起从第一通孔滑入第二通孔,即可分离顶盖和底盖,能够摒弃传统地采用螺栓组装底盖和顶盖的方案,可以实现顶盖的快速拆装,能够方便用户清洗奶泡生成流道,从而方便用户使用。

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of milk tank assemblies, and discloses coffee machine, wherein milk tank assembly includes box and tank cover assembly, box is equipped with the containing cavity for containing milk, tank cover assembly includes bottom cover, sealing element and top cover, bottom cover cover is in containing cavity, bottom cover is equipped with milk bubble generation flow channel, milk bubble generation flow channel has steam inlet, milk inlet, air inlet and milk bubble outlet, milk inlet is communicated containing cavity, sealing element cover is in milk bubble generation flow channel, top cover is connected in bottom cover, and sealing element is located between bottom cover and top cover, wherein, one of top cover and bottom cover is equipped with mounting hole, another is equipped with mounting protrusion, mounting hole includes first through-hole and second through-hole communicated with first through-hole, the cross-sectional area of first through-hole is less than the cross-sectional area of second through-hole, mounting protrusion is slid into first through-hole by second through-hole, and mounting protrusion and the periphery of first through-hole abut, the quick disassembly of top cover can be realized, to facilitate user use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of coffee machine technology, and in particular to a milk box assembly and a coffee machine. Background Technology

[0002] In a coffee machine, the milk container assembly uses a steam output device to deliver high-temperature steam, which mixes with air entering the assembly from the outside and the milk to form milk foam. The milk container assembly includes a body and a lid assembly fitted onto the body. The lid assembly includes a bottom cover, a sealing element, and a top cover. The bottom cover has a milk foam generation channel, and the sealing element covers this channel and is sandwiched between the bottom cover and the top cover. In existing technology, the bottom cover and top cover are detachably connected by bolts. However, this bolt-on / off method is cumbersome and inconvenient for users. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a milk box assembly that is convenient for users.

[0004] This utility model also proposes a coffee machine having the above-mentioned milk box assembly.

[0005] The milk box assembly according to a first aspect embodiment of the present invention includes: The box body has a receiving cavity for holding milk; A lid assembly includes a bottom cover, a sealing element, and a top cover. The bottom cover is disposed on the receiving cavity and has a milk foam generating channel. The milk foam generating channel has a steam inlet, a milk inlet, an air inlet, and a milk foam outlet. The milk inlet communicates with the receiving cavity. The sealing element is disposed on the milk foam generating channel. The top cover is connected to the bottom cover, and the sealing element is located between the bottom cover and the top cover. The top cover and the bottom cover are provided with a mounting hole, and the other is provided with a mounting protrusion. The mounting hole includes a first through hole and a second through hole communicating with the first through hole. The cross-sectional area of ​​the first through hole is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the second through hole. The mounting protrusion slides into the first through hole through the second through hole and abuts against the periphery of the first through hole.

[0006] The milk box assembly according to the first aspect of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: When installing the top cover, the user simply aligns the mounting protrusion with the second through hole and inserts the protrusion into the second through hole. Then, the user slides the top cover so that the mounting protrusion slides from the second through hole into the first through hole, thus completing the fixed connection between the top cover and the bottom cover. When removing the top cover, the user slides the top cover in the opposite direction so that the mounting protrusion slides from the first through hole into the second through hole, thus separating the top cover and the bottom cover. This eliminates the need for the traditional method of assembling the bottom cover and the top cover with bolts, enabling quick assembly and disassembly of the top cover. It also facilitates the cleaning of the milk foam generation channel, making it more convenient for the user.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a plurality of mounting holes are provided, and the plurality of mounting holes are spaced apart along the circumference of the housing. A plurality of mounting protrusions are correspondingly provided, and the number of mounting protrusions is equal to the number of mounting holes.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a sealing structure is provided between the sealing element and the bottom cover, and the sealing structure is used to seal the milk foam generation channel.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the sealing structure includes a sealing groove provided on the bottom cover and a sealing protrusion provided on the sealing element. The sealing groove extends circumferentially along the milk foam generating channel, and the sealing protrusion is accommodated in the sealing groove and abuts against the side wall of the sealing groove.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the milk box assembly further includes a straw connected to the lid assembly, one end of the straw being connected to the milk inlet, and the other end of the straw extending into the receiving cavity.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the milk foam generating channel includes a first channel and a second channel connected to the first channel. The steam inlet, the milk foam outlet and the milk inlet are all located in the first channel. The second channel is provided with the air inlet, and the air outlet of the second channel is located between the steam inlet and the milk inlet.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first flow channel includes a first flow section, a second flow section, and a third flow section connected in sequence. The effective flow area of ​​the first flow section and the effective flow area of ​​the third flow section are both greater than the effective flow area of ​​the second flow section. The steam inlet is located in the first flow section, and the milk inlet is located in the third flow section.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, in the direction from the first flow section to the third flow section, the effective flow area of ​​the second flow section first decreases and then increases.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the first flow channel has a milk storage tank, which is located between the milk inlet and the milk foam outlet.

[0015] The coffee machine according to a second aspect of the present invention includes the milk tank assembly described in the above embodiments.

[0016] The coffee machine according to the second aspect of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: When installing the milk box assembly according to the first aspect of this utility model, the user only needs to align the mounting protrusion with the second through hole and insert the mounting protrusion into the second through hole. Then, the user slides the top cover so that the mounting protrusion slides from the second through hole into the first through hole, thus completing the fixed connection between the top cover and the bottom cover. When removing the top cover, the user slides the top cover in the opposite direction so that the mounting protrusion slides from the first through hole into the second through hole, thus separating the top cover and the bottom cover. This eliminates the need for the traditional method of assembling the bottom cover and the top cover with bolts, enabling quick assembly and disassembly of the top cover. It also facilitates the user's cleaning of the milk foam generation channel, thus making the product more convenient to use.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a milk box assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is an exploded view of a milk box assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a top view of a milk box assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 for Figure 3 Sectional view of line AA in the middle; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom cover of one embodiment of the present utility model; Figure 6 This is a top view of the bottom cover according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a sealing element according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the top cover of one embodiment of the present utility model.

[0019] Icon labels: Box body 100, receiving cavity 110, box cover assembly 200, milk foam generating channel 210, first channel 211, first flow section 2111, second flow section 2112, third flow section 2113, second channel 212, steam inlet 220, air inlet 230, milk inlet 240, milk storage tank 250, milk foam outlet 251, bottom cover 260, mounting hole 261, first through hole 262, second through hole 263, sealing groove 264, top cover 270, mounting part 271, sealing element 280, sealing protrusion 281, straw 300. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments 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 are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0021] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing 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.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, "multiple" refers to two or more. The use of "first" and "second" is for distinguishing technical features only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of technical features or their sequential relationship.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0024] In related technologies, during operation, the milk container assembly in a coffee machine outputs high-temperature steam through the machine's steam output device. This steam, combined with air entering the milk container assembly from the outside, mixes with the milk to form milk foam. The milk container assembly includes a container body and a lid assembly fitted onto the container body. The lid assembly includes a bottom cover, a sealing element, and a top cover. The bottom cover has a milk foam generation channel, and the sealing element covers and seals the milk foam generation channel, sandwiched between the bottom cover and the top cover. In existing technologies, the bottom cover and top cover are detachably connected by bolts. However, the bolt installation and removal method is cumbersome and inconvenient for users.

[0025] Reference Figures 1 to 8The first aspect of the present invention provides a milk box assembly including a box body 100 and a box lid assembly 200. The box body 100 has a receiving cavity 110 for receiving milk. The box lid assembly 200 includes a bottom cover 260, a sealing member 280, and a top cover 270. The bottom cover 260 covers the receiving cavity 110 and has a milk foam generating channel 210. The milk foam generating channel 210 has a steam inlet 220, a milk inlet 240, an air inlet 230, and a milk foam outlet 251. The milk inlet 240 communicates with the receiving cavity 110. The sealing member 280 covers the milk foam generating channel 210. The top cover 270 is connected to the bottom cover 260, and the sealing member 280 is located on the bottom cover 260. Between the top cover 270 and the bottom cover 260, one of the top cover 270 and the bottom cover 260 is provided with a mounting hole 261, and the other is provided with a mounting protrusion. The mounting hole 261 includes a first through hole 262 and a second through hole 263 communicating with the first through hole 262. The cross-sectional area of ​​the first through hole 262 is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the second through hole 263. The mounting protrusion slides into the first through hole 262 through the second through hole 263, and the mounting protrusion abuts against the periphery of the first through hole 262. In this way, the traditional method of assembling the bottom cover 260 and the top cover 270 with bolts can be abandoned, and the top cover 270 can be quickly disassembled and assembled. This makes it convenient for users to clean the milk foam generation channel 210, thus making it convenient for users to use.

[0026] For example, when installing the top cover 270, the user only needs to align the mounting protrusion with the second through hole 263 and insert the mounting protrusion into the second through hole 263. Then, slide the top cover 270 so that the mounting protrusion slides from the second through hole 263 into the first through hole 262, thus completing the fixed connection between the top cover 270 and the bottom cover 260. When disassembling the top cover 270, slide the top cover 270 in the opposite direction so that the mounting protrusion slides from the first through hole 262 into the second through hole 263, thus separating the top cover 270 and the bottom cover 260. This eliminates the need for the traditional method of assembling the bottom cover 260 and the top cover 270 with bolts, enabling quick assembly and disassembly of the top cover 270. It also facilitates the user's cleaning of the milk foam generation channel 210, making it more convenient for the user.

[0027] It should be noted that when milk foam is generated, the high-temperature steam output from the steam output device of the coffee machine flows into the milk foam generating channel 210 through the steam inlet 220, and the external air flows into the milk foam generating channel 210 through the air inlet 230. The milk in the receiving cavity 110 flows into the milk foam generating channel 210 through the milk inlet 240. The milk, steam and air mix in the milk foam generating channel 210 to form milk foam, which will not be described in detail here.

[0028] It should be noted that the mounting hole 261 is located on the bottom cover 260, and the mounting protrusion is located on the top cover 270; or, the mounting hole 261 is located on the top cover 270, and the mounting protrusion is located on the bottom cover 260, and no restriction is made here.

[0029] Reference Figure 6 , Figure 8 In this embodiment, multiple mounting holes 261 are provided, and the multiple mounting holes 261 are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the housing 100. Multiple mounting protrusions are also provided, and the number of mounting protrusions is equal to the number of mounting holes 261. This can ensure that the clamping force between the top cover 270 and the bottom cover 260 is evenly distributed, increase the connection stability between the bottom cover 260 and the top cover 270, and prevent the top cover 270 from shaking or loosening when subjected to lateral force or vibration.

[0030] For example, there are four mounting holes 261 and four mounting protrusions. The four mounting holes 261 and four mounting protrusions are evenly spaced along the circumference of the housing 100, which can ensure that the clamping force between the top cover 270 and the bottom cover 260 is evenly distributed, increase the connection stability between the bottom cover 260 and the top cover 270, and prevent the top cover 270 from shaking or loosening when subjected to lateral force or vibration.

[0031] Of course, in other specific embodiments, the mounting holes 261 may be configured to have one, two, three or five, etc., and the number of mounting protrusions is equal to the number of mounting holes 261, which is not limited here.

[0032] Reference Figures 5 to 7 In this embodiment, a sealing structure is provided between the seal 280 and the bottom cover 260. The sealing structure is used to seal the milk foam generation channel 210, which can prevent high-pressure steam and milk from leaking from the milk foam generation channel 210. On the one hand, it can ensure the working pressure and suction force required for the milk foam generation process, and on the other hand, it can maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the inside of the coffee machine.

[0033] In this embodiment, the sealing structure includes a sealing groove 264 provided on the bottom cover 260 and a sealing protrusion 281 provided on the sealing member 280. The sealing groove 264 extends circumferentially along the milk foam generating channel 210, and the sealing protrusion 281 is accommodated in the sealing groove 264 and abuts against the side wall of the sealing groove 264. This can prevent high-pressure steam and milk from leaking from the milk foam generating channel 210. On the one hand, it can ensure the working pressure and suction force required for the milk foam generating process. On the other hand, it can maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of the inside of the coffee machine.

[0034] For example, by adopting a sealing structure in which the sealing groove 264 and the sealing protrusion 281 interlock, the sealing contact area between the bottom cover 260 and the seal 280 can be increased to provide better radial sealing force. This can withstand the high steam pressure inside the milk foam generation channel 210 and prevent high-pressure steam and milk from leaking from the milk foam generation channel 210. On the one hand, this ensures the working pressure and suction required for the milk foam generation process, and on the other hand, it maintains the cleanliness and hygiene inside the coffee machine.

[0035] It should be noted that the positions of the sealing groove 264 and the sealing protrusion 281 can be interchanged, that is, the sealing groove 264 is located on the sealing element 280 and the sealing protrusion 281 is located on the bottom cover 260, without any restrictions.

[0036] As another implementation, the sealing structure is a sealing ring, which is sleeved on the outer periphery of the milk foam generating channel 210 and sandwiched between the bottom cover 260 and the sealing element 280. It can also seal the milk foam generating channel 210, which will not be described in detail here.

[0037] Reference Figure 2 In this embodiment, the milk box assembly also includes a straw 300 connected to the lid assembly 200. One end of the straw 300 is connected to the milk inlet 240, and the other end of the straw 300 extends into the receiving cavity 110. Due to the high flow rate of the high-temperature steam, when the high-temperature and high-speed steam passes through the milk inlet 240, the air pressure at the milk inlet 240 is lower than the air pressure in the receiving cavity 110 under the siphon effect. That is, a negative pressure zone is formed at the milk inlet 240. The milk in the receiving cavity 110 can flow from the milk inlet 240 into the milk foam generating channel 210 through the straw 300, which is beneficial for mixing milk, steam and external air, and can facilitate the generation of milk foam.

[0038] For example, the upper end of the straw 300 is connected to the lid assembly 200, and the lower end of the straw 300 extends downward into the receiving cavity 110. When the milk inlet 240 is under negative pressure, the milk in the receiving cavity 110 can flow from the milk inlet 240 into the milk foam generating channel 210 through the straw 300, which is beneficial for mixing milk, steam and external air, and can facilitate the generation of milk foam.

[0039] Reference Figure 5 , Figure 6 In this embodiment, the milk foam generating channel 210 includes a first channel 211 and a second channel 212 connected to the first channel 211. The steam inlet 220, the milk foam outlet 251, and the milk inlet 240 are all located in the first channel 211. The second channel 212 is provided with an air inlet 230. The air outlet of the second channel 212 is located between the steam inlet 220 and the milk inlet 240. High-speed steam enters the first channel 211 from the steam inlet 220. When it flows through the air outlet of the second channel 212, it will draw air from the air inlet 230 using the Venturi effect. The steam and air mix first to form a gas-liquid two-phase flow. Then, this mixed airflow impacts the milk drawn in from the milk inlet 240, which can better cut and disperse the air in the milk, thereby generating finer and denser milk foam.

[0040] For example, by setting up an independent second flow channel 212 and arranging the air outlet of the second flow channel 212 between the steam inlet 220 and the milk inlet 240, the high-temperature steam mixes with the air first and then acts on the milk. The steam kinetic energy can be used to entice the air, which improves the air mixing efficiency and makes the mixing of milk, steam and air more thorough and uniform, thereby helping to generate milk foam with a finer and denser texture.

[0041] In this embodiment, the first flow channel 211 includes a first flow section 2111, a second flow section 2112, and a third flow section 2113 connected in sequence. The effective flow area of ​​the first flow section 2111 and the effective flow area of ​​the third flow section 2113 are both larger than the effective flow area of ​​the second flow section 2112. The steam inlet 220 is located in the first flow section 2111, and the milk inlet 240 is located in the third flow section 2113. According to fluid mechanics, when the fluid passes through a narrow channel, the flow velocity increases and the pressure decreases. When the steam enters the small cross-section second flow section 2112 from the large cross-section first flow section 2111, the flow velocity increases sharply and the pressure drops sharply. This low-pressure zone can more effectively draw milk from the milk inlet 240. After that, the fluid enters the large cross-section third flow section 2113, where the flow velocity decreases, which is conducive to more complete energy exchange and mixing and emulsification of steam, air, and milk.

[0042] For example, by designing the first flow channel 211 as a three-section structure, the narrow channel formed by the second flow section 2112 can accelerate the steam flow rate and generate negative pressure, which can enhance the suction capacity of milk. Subsequently, in the third flow section 2113 where the effective flow area is expanded, the fluid velocity is reduced, providing more space and time for milk, steam and air to mix. This not only improves the efficiency of milk foam generation, but also further optimizes the density and quality of milk foam.

[0043] In this embodiment, from the first flow section 2111 to the third flow section 2113, the effective flow area of ​​the second flow section 2112 first decreases and then increases, which can optimize the fluid dynamic characteristics in the first flow channel 211, reduce the resistance, eddies and energy loss in the steam flow process, and make the acceleration and deceleration process of the steam flow more stable and efficient. Thus, while improving the suction force and mixing effect, it reduces working noise and energy consumption.

[0044] For example, the second flow section 2112 includes a smooth converging section and a smooth expanding section, which can reduce the flow resistance of the fluid, avoid the generation of eddies and energy loss, and make the fluid accelerate more smoothly and efficiently. The smooth expanding section can reduce the energy loss of the fluid during diffusion, make the pressure recovery more gradual, and make the mixing process more stable. It can reduce flow loss, thereby improving energy utilization efficiency and the stability of the mixing process.

[0045] In this embodiment, the first flow channel 211 has a milk storage tank 250, which is located between the milk inlet 240 and the milk foam outlet 251, so that the milk foam can be temporarily stored in the milk storage tank 250 after it is generated, instead of being directly discharged. When the user needs to use the milk foam again, it can be directly obtained from the milk foam outlet 251 of the milk storage tank 250.

[0046] For example, the coffee machine of the second aspect of this utility model includes the milk tank assembly of the first aspect of this utility model. It can abandon the traditional method of using bolts to assemble the bottom cover 260 and the top cover 270, and can realize the quick disassembly and assembly of the top cover 270. It can also facilitate the user to clean the milk foam generation channel 210, thereby making it convenient for the user to use.

[0047] For example, when installing the top cover 270, the user only needs to align the mounting protrusion with the second through hole 263 and insert the mounting protrusion into the second through hole 263. Then, slide the top cover 270 so that the mounting protrusion slides from the second through hole 263 into the first through hole 262, thus completing the fixed connection between the top cover 270 and the bottom cover 260. When disassembling the top cover 270, slide the top cover 270 in the opposite direction so that the mounting protrusion slides from the first through hole 262 into the second through hole 263, thus separating the top cover 270 and the bottom cover 260. This eliminates the need for the traditional method of assembling the bottom cover 260 and the top cover 270 with bolts, enabling quick assembly and disassembly of the top cover 270. It also facilitates the user's cleaning of the milk foam generation channel 210, making it more convenient for the user.

[0048] Since the coffee machine adopts all the technical solutions of the milk tank assembly of the above embodiments, it has at least all the beneficial effects brought about by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described in detail here. The embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of this utility model.

Claims

1. A milk box assembly, characterized in that, include: The box body (100) is provided with a receiving cavity (110) for holding milk. The lid assembly (200) includes a bottom cover (260), a seal (280), and a top cover (270). The bottom cover (260) covers the receiving cavity (110). The bottom cover (260) is provided with a milk foam generating channel (210). The milk foam generating channel (210) has a steam inlet (220), a milk inlet (240), an air inlet (230), and a milk foam outlet (251). The milk inlet (240) communicates with the receiving cavity (110). The seal (280) covers the milk foam generating channel (210). The top cover (270) is connected to the bottom cover (260), and the seal (280) is located between the bottom cover (260) and the top cover (270). One of the top cover (270) and the bottom cover (260) is provided with a mounting hole (261), and the other is provided with a mounting protrusion. The mounting hole (261) includes a first through hole (262) and a second through hole (263) communicating with the first through hole (262). The cross-sectional area of ​​the first through hole (262) is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the second through hole (263). The mounting protrusion slides into the first through hole (262) through the second through hole (263), and the mounting protrusion abuts against the periphery of the first through hole (262).

2. The milk box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting holes (261) are configured in multiple ways, and the multiple mounting holes (261) are arranged at intervals along the circumference of the housing (100). The mounting protrusions are configured in multiple ways, and the number of mounting protrusions is equal to the number of mounting holes (261).

3. The milk box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing structure is provided between the sealing element (280) and the bottom cover (260), and the sealing structure is used to seal the milk foam generation channel (210).

4. The milk box assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sealing structure includes a sealing groove (264) provided on the bottom cover (260) and a sealing protrusion (281) provided on the sealing member (280). The sealing groove (264) extends circumferentially along the milk foam generating channel (210). The sealing protrusion (281) is accommodated in the sealing groove (264) and abuts against the side wall of the sealing groove (264).

5. The milk box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The milk box assembly also includes a straw (300) connected to the lid assembly (200), one end of the straw (300) being connected to the milk inlet (240), and the other end of the straw (300) extending into the receiving cavity (110).

6. The milk box assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The milk foam generating channel (210) includes a first channel (211) and a second channel (212) connected to the first channel (211). The steam inlet (220), the milk foam outlet (251) and the milk inlet (240) are all located in the first channel (211). The second channel (212) is provided with the air inlet (230). The air outlet of the second channel (212) is located between the steam inlet (220) and the milk inlet (240).

7. The milk box assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first flow channel (211) includes a first flow section (2111), a second flow section (2112), and a third flow section (2113) connected in sequence. The effective flow area of ​​the first flow section (2111) and the effective flow area of ​​the third flow section (2113) are both greater than the effective flow area of ​​the second flow section (2112). The steam inlet (220) is located in the first flow section (2111), and the milk inlet (240) is located in the third flow section (2113).

8. The milk box assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that: In the direction from the first flow segment (2111) to the third flow segment (2113), the effective flow area of ​​the second flow segment (2112) first decreases and then increases.

9. The milk box assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The first flow channel (211) has a milk storage tank (250), which is located between the milk inlet (240) and the milk foam outlet (251).

10. A coffee machine, characterized in that, include: The milk box assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 9.