Stirring and turbulence mechanism and milk frother

Abstract

A stirring and turbulence mechanism and a milk frother. The stirring and turbulence mechanism comprises a fixing member (1), a stirring assembly (2) and a turbulence assembly (3), wherein the fixing member (1) is arranged in a container (4); the stirring assembly (2) comprises a stirring body (21), wherein the stirring body (21) is provided with a central hole (22), the stirring body (21) is sleeved on the fixing member (1) by means of the central hole (22), and the stirring body (21) can rotate relative to the fixing member (1); and the turbulence assembly (3) is provided with an insertion portion (32), wherein the insertion portion (32) can be elastically deformed, and the insertion portion (32) can be inserted into the central hole (22) and detachably connected to the fixing member (1), such that when the stirring body (21) rotates, the turbulence assembly (3) can be fixed relative to the fixing member (1).

Description

Stirring and turbulence mechanism and milk frother

[0001] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202520023126.4, filed with the Chinese Patent Office on January 6, 2025, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This application relates to the field of milk frother technology, for example to a stirring and turbulence mechanism and a milk frother. Background Technology

[0003] A milk frother is a device that incorporates a stirring and agitating mechanism into a container to continuously stir the milk, thereby quickly frothing it.

[0004] In related technologies, stirring and turbulence mechanisms generally include stirring components for stirring and turbulence components for turbulence. The stirring components are fixed relative to the container and the turbulence components. Such a setup makes it difficult for users to clean after use, easily creating unsanitary corners. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This application provides a stirring and turbulence-disrupting mechanism to solve the problem of difficult cleaning.

[0006] A stirring and turbulence-disrupting mechanism includes a fixing member, a stirring assembly sleeved on the fixing member, and a turbulence-disrupting assembly inserted into the stirring assembly; wherein,

[0007] The stirring assembly includes a stirring body with a central hole. The stirring body is sleeved onto the fixing member through the central hole, and the stirring body can rotate relative to the fixing member.

[0008] The turbulence-disrupting component has a plug-in portion that is capable of elastic deformation. The plug-in portion can be inserted into the central hole and is detachably connected to the fixing member so that the turbulence-disrupting component is fixed relative to the fixing member when the stirring body rotates.

[0009] In some embodiments, the turbulence assembly includes a turbulence body with turbulence blades, and the insertion portion is connected to one axial end of the turbulence body.

[0010] In some embodiments, the deflector blades are configured as a plurality of blades, and the plurality of deflector blades are evenly arranged on the deflector body.

[0011] In some embodiments, the plug-in portion is cylindrical, and a groove is provided on the plug-in portion. The groove extends axially along the plug-in portion and penetrates the end face of the plug-in portion away from the turbulence body. Multiple grooves are distributed circumferentially around the plug-in portion. When the plug-in portion passes through the central hole, the plug-in portion is pressed and fixed to the fixing member by the hole wall of the central hole.

[0012] In some embodiments, the length of the groove along the axial direction of the plug portion accounts for 30% to 60% of the axial length of the plug portion.

[0013] In some embodiments, the wall thickness of the plug portion is greater than 1 mm.

[0014] In some embodiments, a boss is provided at one end of the plug portion away from the turbulence body. The boss is arranged circumferentially along the plug portion and protrudes radially along the plug portion. The maximum outer diameter of the boss is greater than the diameter of the central hole.

[0015] In some embodiments, the maximum outer diameter of the boss is 10% to 30% greater than the diameter of the central hole.

[0016] In some embodiments, the boss is provided with rounded corners.

[0017] A milk frother includes a container and a stirring and turbulence mechanism as described above, the stirring and turbulence mechanism being disposed inside the container. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 is a cross-sectional view of the stirring and turbulence-disrupting mechanism in an embodiment of this application;

[0019] Figure 2 is an enlarged view of point A in Figure 1;

[0020] Figure 3 is an exploded view of the stirring and turbulence mechanism in an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the turbulence component in an embodiment of this application.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Fixing component; 2. Stirring assembly; 21. Stirring body; 22. Center hole; 3. Baffle assembly; 31. Flow body; 32. Insertion part; 33. Baffle blade; 34. Slot; 35. Boss; 4. Container. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The present application will now be described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the application and not intended to limit its scope. Furthermore, it should be noted that, for ease of description, the accompanying drawings show only the parts relevant to the present application, not the entire structure.

[0024] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connected," "linked," and "fixed" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0025] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0026] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," and "right," etc., refer to the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for ease of description and simplification of operation, 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. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used only for distinction in description and have no special meaning.

[0027] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, this application provides a stirring and turbulence-disrupting mechanism, which is disposed at the inner bottom of a container 4 and can stir and turbulent the fluid in the container 4. The stirring and turbulence-disrupting mechanism includes a fixing member 1, a stirring assembly 2, and a turbulence-disrupting assembly 3. The fixing member 1 is disposed inside the container 4. The stirring assembly 2 includes a stirring body 21, which is provided with a central hole 22. The stirring body 21 is sleeved on the fixing member 1 through the central hole 22 and can rotate relative to the fixing member 1. The turbulence-disrupting assembly 3 has a plug-in portion 32, which can undergo elastic deformation. The plug-in portion 32 can be plugged into the central hole 22 and is detachably connected to the fixing member 1 so that when the stirring body 21 rotates, the turbulence-disrupting assembly 3 is fixed relative to the fixing member 1.

[0028] In the above-mentioned stirring and turbulence-disrupting mechanism, the fixing member 1 is connected and fixed to the container 4, the stirring body 21 can rotate relative to the fixing member 1, and the turbulence-disrupting component 3 is inserted into the central hole 22 through the plug part 32 and is detachably connected to the fixing member 1. Thus, when in use, the stirring body 21 rotates, while the turbulence-disrupting component 3 is fixed relative to the fixing member 1. After use, the plug part 32 is disengaged from the fixing member 1 and pulled out of the central hole 22, so that the turbulence-disrupting component 3 can be separated from the fixing member 1 and the stirring component 2, thereby facilitating cleaning.

[0029] In some embodiments, the fixing member 1 can be fixed to the container 4 by screwing or welding to ensure the stability of the fixing. In addition, the stirring body 21 is provided with stirring blades, so that when it rotates, it can drive the fluid in the container 4 to stir. The rotation drive of the stirring blades and the stirring body 21 is not specifically limited.

[0030] As shown in Figures 2 to 4, in some embodiments, the turbulence-disrupting component 3 includes a turbulence-disrupting body 31, with a connector 32 connected to one axial end of the turbulence-disrupting body 31. The turbulence-disrupting body 31 is also provided with turbulence-disrupting blades 33, thereby turbulenting the fluid stirred by the stirring blades and minimizing the formation of vortices. For example, multiple turbulence-disrupting blades 33 are provided and evenly distributed on the turbulence-disrupting body 31 to improve the turbulence-disrupting effect. The specific number of turbulence-disrupting blades 33 is not limited.

[0031] In some embodiments, the insertion part 32 is cylindrical, with one end connected to the turbulence-disrupting body 31. The insertion part 32 is provided with a groove 34 extending axially along the insertion part 32 and penetrating the end face of the insertion part 32 away from the turbulence-disrupting body 31. Multiple grooves 34 are provided on the insertion part 32, spaced apart axially along the insertion part 32, thus dividing the insertion part 32 and giving it a certain degree of convergence and contraction deformation. Therefore, when the insertion part 32 passes through the central hole 22, it is squeezed by the hole wall of the central hole 22, subsequently inserting into the fixing member 1. In the current embodiment, to ensure stability, the insertion part 32 is a triangular inner cylinder, a straight inner cylinder, or a polygonal inner cylinder; the corresponding fixing member 1 is also triangular, straight, or polygonal in shape.

[0032] In some embodiments, the length of the groove 34 along the axial direction of the insertion portion 32 accounts for 30% to 60% of the axial length of the insertion portion 32, thereby increasing the deformation capacity of the insertion portion 32 and ensuring its stability. The wall thickness of the insertion portion 32 is greater than 1 mm, thereby ensuring the strength of the insertion portion 32 while ensuring its deformation capacity, and preventing breakage during deformation.

[0033] As shown in Figures 2 to 4, in some embodiments, a boss 35 is provided at the end of the insertion part 32 away from the deflector body 31. The boss 35 is arranged circumferentially along the insertion part 32 and protrudes radially along the insertion part 32. The maximum outer diameter of the boss 35 is larger than the diameter of the central hole 22, so that after the insertion part 32 is inserted into the central hole 22, it cannot be disengaged from the central hole 22 without external pulling force, and the deflector assembly 3 is not easily disengaged during use. For example, the maximum outer diameter of the boss 35 is 10% to 30% larger than the diameter of the central hole 22. The boss 35 is chamfered, making it easier for the insertion part 32 to be inserted into the central hole 22.

[0034] This application also provides a milk frother, which includes a container 4 and the aforementioned stirring and turbulence mechanism. The stirring and turbulence mechanism is located at the bottom of the container 4 and can stir and turbulent the milk in the container 4. After stirring and turbulence is completed, the turbulence component 3 can be removed for easy cleaning and to minimize hygiene dead corners.

Claims

1. A stirring and turbulence-disrupting mechanism, comprising: The assembly includes a fixing member (1), a stirring assembly (2) sleeved on the fixing member (1), and a turbulence-disrupting assembly (3) inserted into the stirring assembly (2); wherein the stirring assembly (2) includes a stirring body (21), the stirring body (21) is provided with a central hole (22), the stirring body (21) is sleeved on the fixing member (1) through the central hole (22), and the stirring body (21) is rotatable relative to the fixing member (1); The turbulence assembly (3) has a plug-in portion (32) that is capable of elastic deformation. The plug-in portion (32) can be plugged into the central hole (22) and detachably connected to the fixing member (1) so that the turbulence assembly (3) is fixed relative to the fixing member (1) when the stirring body (21) rotates.

2. The stirring and turbulence-disrupting mechanism according to claim 1, wherein, The turbulence assembly (3) includes a turbulence body (31), on which turbulence blades (33) are provided, and the plug-in part (32) is connected to one axial end of the turbulence body (31).

3. The stirring and turbulence-disrupting mechanism according to claim 2, wherein, The deflector blades (33) are configured in multiple ways, and the multiple deflector blades (33) are evenly arranged on the deflector body (31).

4. The stirring and turbulence-disrupting mechanism according to claim 2, wherein, The plug-in part (32) is cylindrical, and a groove (34) is provided on the plug-in part (32). The groove (34) extends axially along the plug-in part (32) and penetrates the end face of the plug-in part (32) away from the turbulence body (31).

5. The stirring and turbulence-disrupting mechanism according to claim 4, wherein, Multiple slots (34) are distributed circumferentially along the insertion part (32); when the insertion part (32) passes through the central hole (22), the insertion part (32) is pressed and fixed to the fixing member (1) by the hole wall of the central hole (22).

6. The stirring and turbulence-disrupting mechanism according to claim 4, wherein, The length of the groove (34) along the axial direction of the plug (32) is 30% to 60% of the axial length of the plug (32).

7. The stirring and turbulence-disrupting mechanism according to claim 6, wherein, The wall thickness of the plug part (32) is greater than 1 mm.

8. The stirring and turbulence-disrupting mechanism according to claim 4, wherein, The plug portion (32) has a boss (35) at one end away from the turbulence body (31). The boss (35) is arranged circumferentially along the plug portion (32) and protrudes radially along the plug portion (32). The maximum outer diameter of the boss (35) is greater than the diameter of the central hole (22).

9. The stirring and turbulence-disrupting mechanism according to claim 8, wherein, The maximum outer diameter of the boss (35) is 10% to 30% larger than the diameter of the central hole (22).

10. The stirring and turbulence-disrupting mechanism according to claim 8, wherein, The boss (35) is rounded at the corners.

11. A milk frother, comprising a container (4) and a stirring and turbulence mechanism as described in any one of claims 1-10, wherein the stirring and turbulence mechanism is disposed within the container (4) and is capable of stirring and turbulence the fluid within the container (4).

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