Pluggable scale and tea making machine

Abstract

A pluggable scale, comprising a scale body and a tray (1) mounted on the scale body in a pluggable manner, wherein the frontmost edge of the scale body defines a vertical longitudinal line, and at least part of the tray (1) extends beyond the longitudinal line. Further provided is a pluggable tea making machine, comprising a scale body and a pluggable tray (1), wherein the scale body is arranged inside the machine body of the tea making machine, and the tray (1) is arranged outside the machine body of the tea making machine. When there is liquid spilled on the tray (1) during a discharge process, only the tray (1) needs to be removed for cleaning, which does not cause contamination of the scale body and is convenient for cleaning. Since the scale body is arranged inside the machine body, only the tray body of the tray (1) is exposed outside the machine body, so that a material will not flow into the scale body, which can prevent short-circuiting of the circuit inside the scale body and does not affect the deformation of an elastomer of a weighing sensor (3) inside the scale body, thereby ensuring the weighing accuracy.

Description

Pluggable scale and tea machine Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of tea drinking machines, and in particular to a pluggable scale and a tea drinking machine. Background Art

[0002] The description in this section merely provides background information related to the present disclosure and may not constitute prior art.

[0003] To accurately dispense beverages, tea machines are equipped with a weighing device for real-time measurement of the dispensing volume. In existing technologies, the weighing device is typically located below the dispensing port, with the cup placed on top of it to monitor the weight of the beverage in real time, thereby achieving precise beverage dispensing. However, during the dispensing process, a small amount of liquid may spill onto the scale surface, making it difficult to clean.

[0004] The scale body contains a load cell. The object being measured applies pressure to the load cell, causing the load cell's elastic body to deform. This causes the strain gauge bridge attached to the elastic body to lose balance, and the output is proportional to the weight value, thus displaying the weight data. In a tea machine, the beverage flows along the surface of the scale body to the load cell. The viscous sugar-containing liquid in the beverage can stick to the load cell and other components of the scale body, causing the elastic body of the load cell to deform, thereby affecting the accuracy of the weighing. In addition, the beverage can flow along the surface of the scale body into the interior, causing an internal circuit short, further affecting the accuracy of the weighing device.

[0005] It should be noted that the above technical background is merely provided to provide a clear and complete description of the technical solutions of the present invention and to facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art. Simply because these solutions are described in the technical background section of the present invention, it should not be assumed that the above technical solutions are well known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a pluggable scale and a tea machine.

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a pluggable scale, which includes a scale body and a tray that is pluggably installed on the scale body. The front end edge of the scale body defines a vertical longitudinal line, and at least a portion of the tray extends beyond the longitudinal line.

[0008] Preferably, the tray includes a tray body for placing the object to be weighed and a plug-in portion connected to the scale body, the tray body is located at the front side of the scale body, and the entire tray body exceeds the longitudinal line.

[0009] Preferably, a placement area for placing the object to be weighed is provided in the center of the disc body, and the edge of the placement area is a hollow structure.

[0010] Preferably, the pluggable scale is used to be installed on a tea drinking machine, the scale body is installed in the body of the tea drinking machine, and the tray body is located outside the body of the tea drinking machine.

[0011] Preferably, the scale body includes a weighing sensor and a support block mounted on the weighing sensor, and the tray is pluggably connected to the support block.

[0012] Preferably, a slot is provided at the front end of the support block, and the plug-in portion is a handle that can be inserted into the slot.

[0013] Preferably, the support block is L-shaped with a higher front and a lower back, and the height of the front end portion of the support block where the slot is provided is higher than the height of the rear end portion.

[0014] Preferably, an opening is provided at the top of the slot to facilitate the insertion and removal of the handle.

[0015] Preferably, an adjusting bolt is provided on the slot, and a screw rod of the adjusting bolt passes through the slot and extends into the interior of the slot.

[0016] Preferably, the adjusting bolt is provided on a side wall of the slot parallel to the insertion direction of the inserting handle.

[0017] Preferably, the slot includes two independent left and right parts, and the left and right parts of the slot are movably arranged on the scale body and movably fixed by a connecting piece.

[0018] Preferably, the scale body further includes a fixed block located under the weighing sensor.

[0019] Preferably, the disc body is arranged horizontally, and the disc body and the inserting handle are integrally formed.

[0020] The present application also provides a tea drinking machine, which includes the pluggable scale, the scale body is installed in the body of the tea drinking machine, and the tray is at least partially located outside the body of the tea drinking machine.

[0021] Preferably, the tray includes a plate body for placing the object to be weighed and a handle connected to the scale body, the body of the tea drinking machine includes a baffle, the baffle is provided with an opening for the handle to pass through, the plate body is located on the outside of the baffle, and the scale body is located on the inside of the baffle.

[0022] Preferably, the tea machine further comprises a discharge port provided on the upper side of the tray and a receiving tray provided on the lower side of the tray. By means of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0023] The present invention provides a pluggable scale and tea dispenser, comprising a scale body and a pluggable tray. The scale body is disposed within the tea dispenser body, and the tray is disposed outside the tea dispenser body. If liquid spills onto the tray during discharging, the tray need only be removed for cleaning, thereby preventing contamination of the scale body and facilitating cleaning. Furthermore, since the scale body is disposed within the machine body, with only the tray exposed to the outside, material will not flow into the scale body, preventing short circuits in the internal circuitry of the scale body and preventing deformation of the elastic body of the weighing sensor within the scale body, thereby ensuring accurate weighing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] FIG1 is a schematic structural diagram of the pluggable scale of the present application.

[0025] FIG2 is a schematic structural diagram of the tea drinking machine of the present application.

[0026] FIG3 is a partial enlarged view of portion A of FIG2.

[0027] Among them: 1. tray; 2. support block; 3. weighing sensor; 4. fixing block; 5. receiving plate; 6. baffle; 61. opening; 7. discharge port; 11. tray body; 12. handle; 21. slot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] It should be noted that, in the description of the present invention, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used solely for descriptive purposes and to distinguish similar objects. There is no order of precedence between the two, nor should they be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Furthermore, in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0030] The present invention provides a pluggable scale, comprising a scale body and a tray 1 that is pluggably mounted on the scale body. The front edge of the scale body defines a vertical longitudinal line, and at least a portion of the tray 1 extends beyond the longitudinal line. In a preferred embodiment, as shown in FIG1 , the tray 1 comprises a plate 11 for placing objects to be weighed and a plug-in portion connected to the scale body. The plate 11 is located at the front side of the scale body, and the entire plate 11 extends beyond the longitudinal line. The scale body comprises a weighing sensor 3 and a support block 2 mounted on the weighing sensor 3. The tray 1 is pluggably connected to the support block 2. A slot 21 is provided at the front end of the support block 2, and the plug-in portion is a handle 12 that can be inserted into the slot 21. The support block 2 is L-shaped, with the front portion being higher and the back portion being lower, and the front portion of the support block 2, where the slot 21 is provided, is higher than the rear portion. During the weighing process, the disc 11 on which the object to be weighed is placed is connected to the scale body through a slot, which will generate a large force on the slot 21 and its surrounding area. By increasing the height and increasing the material thickness of the part where the slot 21 is located, the pressure can be better dispersed, the rigidity and load-bearing capacity of the support block 2 can be enhanced, and the slot 21 can be prevented from being deformed or damaged. At the same time, the center of gravity can be shifted to the side close to the slot 21, avoiding the scale body from tilting or overturning due to excessive center of gravity shift when the object to be weighed is placed, thereby improving the balance of the scale body. In addition, raising the position of the slot 21 can also make it easier for the user to insert the pluggable disc into the slot, further improving the convenience of operation. An opening is provided at the top of the slot 21 to facilitate the insertion and removal of the handle 12. Specifically, when the handle 12 is inserted into the slot 21, air can be quickly expelled through the opening, thereby reducing the insertion resistance caused by the air pressure differential and making the insertion of the handle 12 into the slot 21 easier. Conversely, when the handle 12 is removed from the slot 21, the air pressure within the slot 21 quickly equalizes with the external atmospheric pressure, preventing adsorption caused by the air pressure differential and ensuring smooth removal of the handle 12. Furthermore, the opening design reduces the contact area between the handle 12 and the slot wall, reducing friction and further enhancing the convenience and smoothness of the insertion and removal process of the handle 12. In some embodiments, the slot is further provided with an adjustment bolt. The screw of the adjustment bolt passes through the slot and extends into the interior of the slot. This adjustment bolt can effectively secure handles of different widths, thereby improving the adaptability and application flexibility of the slot. In an embodiment of the present invention, the adjustment bolt is located on the side wall of the slot parallel to the insertion direction of the handle. When handles of different widths are inserted into the slot, the length of the adjustment bolt extending into the slot is simply adjusted so that the end of the screw contacts the side surface of the handle to secure the handles of different widths. In other embodiments, the position of the adjusting bolt can be adjusted as needed. At the same time, the number of the adjusting bolt can be one or more.If there are multiple adjustment bolts, the multiple adjustment bolts can apply force to handles of different widths from the same or different directions, thereby enhancing the reliability of the slot fixing the handle and ensuring that the handle is not easily displaced during use. In other embodiments, the slot includes two independent left and right parts, which are movably arranged on the scale body and movably fixed by screws or other connecting parts. The slot can be adjusted in size according to the width of the handle to accommodate handles of different widths. The scale body also includes a fixing block 4 located under the weighing sensor 3. The disk body 11 is arranged horizontally, and the disk body 11 and the handle 12 are integrally formed.

[0031] As shown in Figure 2-3, the pluggable scale is used to be installed on a tea drinking machine. The tray 1 includes a tray body 11 for placing the object to be weighed and a handle 12 connected to the scale body. The body of the tea drinking machine includes a baffle 6, and the baffle 6 is provided with an opening 61 for the handle 12 to pass through. The tray body 11 is located on the outside of the baffle 6, and the scale body is located on the inside of the baffle 6. The tea drinking machine also includes a discharge port 7 provided on the upper side of the tray 1 and a receiving tray 5 provided on the lower side of the tray 1. The slot 21 is facing the front side socket, and the handle 12 can be plugged in and out of the socket in the horizontal direction.

[0032] The tray 11 can be polygonal, circular, oval, or any other shape suitable for holding a cup. It can be made of metal, rigid plastic, wood, ceramic, or any other material suitable for holding a cup. In a preferred embodiment, the tray 11 is a horizontally disposed polygonal metal sheet. The center of the tray 11 serves as a placement area for the cup, and the edges of the placement area are hollowed out to allow spilled beverages to flow into the receiving tray below.

[0033] The top surface of handle 12 is higher than the height of plate 11, or alternatively, the top surface of handle 12 is inclined gradually downward toward the front. This prevents liquid spilled on plate 11 from flowing along handle 12 into the scale body and contaminating it. Furthermore, the opening in baffle 6 is small, only large enough to accommodate the handle. Therefore, liquid spilled on the scale body will not splash through the opening into the scale body, ensuring cleanliness within the scale body.

[0034] A pluggable scale and tea machine are disclosed, comprising a scale body and a pluggable tray 1. The scale body is disposed within the body of the tea machine, while the tray 1 is disposed outside the body of the tea machine. If liquid spills onto the tray 1 during discharging, the tray 1 need only be removed for cleaning, without contaminating the scale body and facilitating cleaning. Furthermore, since the scale body is disposed within the machine, with only the tray exposed, material will not flow into the scale body, preventing short circuits in the internal circuitry of the scale body and preventing deformation of the elastic member of the load cell within the scale body, thereby ensuring accurate weighing.

[0035] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments for the purpose of fully illustrating the present invention, and the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art based on the present invention are within the scope of protection of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention shall be subject to the claims.

Claims

1. A pluggable scale, characterized in that, The described pluggable scale includes a scale body and a tray that is pluggably mounted on the scale body. The frontmost edge of the scale body defines a vertical longitudinal line, and at least a part of the tray extends beyond this longitudinal line.

2. The pluggable scale according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tray includes a tray body for placing the object to be weighed and a plug-in portion connected to the scale body. The tray body is located on the front side of the scale body, and the whole of the tray body extends beyond the longitudinal line.

3. The pluggable scale according to claim 2, characterized in that, A placement area for placing the object to be weighed is provided at the center of the tray body, and the edge of the placement area is a hollow structure.

4. The pluggable scale according to claim 2, characterized in that, The scale body includes a weighing sensor and a support block mounted on the weighing sensor. The tray is pluggably connected to the support block.

5. The pluggable scale according to claim 4, wherein A slot is provided at the front end of the support block. The plug-in portion is a plug handle, and the plug handle can be inserted into the slot.

6. The pluggable scale according to claim 5, wherein The support block is in an L shape with the front higher than the rear, and the height of the front part of the support block where the slot is provided is higher than the height of the rear part.

7. The pluggable scale according to claim 5, characterized in that An opening is provided at the top of the slot for the insertion and extraction of the plug handle.

8. The pluggable scale according to claim 5, characterized in that, An adjusting bolt is provided on the slot. The screw of the adjusting bolt passes through the slot and extends into the interior of the slot.

9. The pluggable scale according to claim 8, wherein The adjusting bolt is provided on the side wall of the slot parallel to the insertion direction of the plug handle.

10. The pluggable scale according to claim 5, wherein, The slot includes two independent left and right parts. The left and right parts of the slot are movably provided on the scale body and are movably fixed by a connecting member.

11. The pluggable scale according to claim 5, characterized in that, The tray body is horizontally arranged, and the tray body and the plug handle are integrally formed.

12. A tea beverage machine, characterized in that, The tea beverage machine includes the pluggable scale according to claim 1. The scale body is installed inside the machine body of the tea beverage machine, and at least a part of the tray is located outside the machine body of the tea beverage machine.

13. The tea-making machine according to claim 12, wherein, The tray includes a tray body for placing the object to be weighed and a plug handle connected to the scale body. The machine body of the tea beverage machine includes a baffle. An opening for the plug handle to pass through is provided on the baffle. The tray body is located outside the baffle, and the scale body is located inside the baffle.

14. The tea-making machine according to claim 13, wherein, The tea beverage machine further includes a discharge port provided above the tray and a receiving tray provided below the tray.

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