KR200341026Y1 - Valve for drink-dispenser - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a beverage dispenser valve, the object is to provide a beverage dispenser valve that can be quickly and easily disassembled and assembled each component.

Thus, the present invention is provided with a coupling portion having an opening upwards, the coupling portion formed with a spiral portion on the inner side, and the lower portion in the central portion is connected to the opening and the take-out tube formed on the end side integrally with a blowout jaw; An opening and closing portion including a valve body for opening and closing the blowout tube and a spring for elastically supporting the valve body in a downward direction is provided in the body portion; Spiral portion of the coupler is connected to the outlet tube in the center and characterized in that the container fixing sphere formed with a container coupling hole is coupled to the inlet of the beverage container.

By providing the above-mentioned valve for the beverage dispenser, unlike the prior art, since the parts can be easily disassembled and washed even when contaminated by various foreign substances in the use process, it is always effective to maintain a clean state and drink clean drinking water. In addition, when some of the parts are damaged, only the parts can be replaced, so that the maintenance and management of the product is easy and the cost is reduced.

Description

Valve for drink-dispenser

The present invention relates to a beverage dispenser valve, and more particularly to a beverage dispenser valve is provided in the beverage dispenser to control the supply of the beverage.

In general, a beverage dispenser is configured to take out a certain amount of drinking water after installing a container in which the beverage is stored, and drink various kinds of beverage dispensers including cold and hot water machines widely used in homes and offices.

The beverage dispenser as described above is provided with a valve for controlling the discharge amount of the beverage, the conventional valve is complicated in structure and difficult to disassemble and assemble, in the process of use, the scale is caught in the valve or foreign matter Even if contaminated there was a problem that is difficult to remove.

In addition, even if a part of the components constituting the valve was damaged because the whole had to be replaced, there was a problem that the cost of maintenance and management of the product is consumed.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the conventional problems as described above, the object is to provide a beverage dispenser valve that can be quickly and easily disassembled and assembled each component.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to be able to inject air into the beverage container during the discharge of the beverage.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to support the spring provided to support the valve body firmly and to be easily separated and combined.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to prevent the valve body from being eccentric to one side during the operation.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to be able to prevent the beverage introduced into the body portion to leak out.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to be able to detach and combine the container fixture more quickly and simply.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to be able to easily fix and remove the beverage container formed with a spiral in the inlet.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to make it easy to operate the valve body from the outside.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to prevent the air valve body from being eccentric to one side during the operation.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to make it easy to operate the air valve body from the outside.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to be able to detach and combine the support more quickly and simply.

In addition, another object of the present invention is to be able to more securely fix the upper end of the spring supporting the valve body.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention has a coupling portion having an opening toward the upper side and having a spiral portion formed on the inner side thereof, and a body part integrally formed with an outlet tube connected to the opening portion at a lower central portion thereof and having a catching jaw formed at an end side thereof. Provided; An opening and closing portion including a valve body for opening and closing the blowout tube and a spring for elastically supporting the valve body in a downward direction is provided in the body portion; Spiral portion of the coupler is connected to the outlet tube in the center and characterized in that the container fixing sphere formed with a container coupling hole is coupled to the inlet of the beverage container.

1 is an exploded perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 2 is a main cross-sectional view showing a coupling state according to FIG.

3 is an operating state diagram according to FIG.

Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of the valve body according to the present invention.

5 is a cross-sectional view showing a coupled state according to FIG.

6a, b is an operating state according to FIG.

※ Explanation of codes for main parts of drawing

10: body part

11 coupling unit 110 opening

111: spiral

12: blowout pipe 120: locking jaw

20: opening and closing part

21: valve body

210: protrusion 211: contact member

212: air ball 213: jamming jaw

214: gap holding projection 215: pressing part

23: air valve body

230: gap holding projection 231: pressing part

24: sleeve

22,25: spring

30: container fixture

31: container coupling hole 32: uneven portion

33: spiral

40: support

41: through hole 42: fixed protrusion

420: fixing groove 421: guide surface

43: engaging portion 44: contact member

50: sealing member 51: through hole

60: beverage container 61: entrance

Hereinafter, with reference to the accompanying drawings, preferred embodiments of the present invention in detail as follows.

1 is an exploded perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a sectional view of the main portion showing a coupling state according to Figure 1, Figure 3 is an operating state diagram according to FIG.

As shown, the beverage dispenser valve according to the present invention is composed of a container fixture 30 coupled to the inlet of the beverage container, and a body portion 10 provided with an opening and closing portion 20 therein, and each part mutually Characterized in that it can be easily disassembled and assembled.

Thus, the body portion 10 has an opening 110 to the upper side and the coupling sphere 11 is formed with a spiral portion 111 on the inner side, and integrally formed in the lower central portion and in communication with the opening and end It is composed of a blowout pipe 12 is formed with a locking jaw 120 on the side.

In addition, the opening and closing part 20 is composed of a valve body 21 for opening and closing the outlet pipe 12 and a spring 22 for elastically supporting the valve body in the downward direction, the lower portion of the valve body An annular protrusion 210 corresponding to the locking jaw 120 is formed, and a lower surface of the protrusion 210 is provided with an adhesive member 211 for improving a sealing force.

In addition, the container fixing tool 30 is fastened to the spiral portion 111 of the coupler 11, the container in communication with the outlet pipe 12 in the center and the inlet portion 61 of the beverage container 60 is coupled The coupling hole 31 is formed.

At this time, in order to press the upper end of the spring 22 to elastically support the valve body 21 can be used a variety of known supporting means, in this embodiment fastening to the spiral portion 111 of the coupler 11 It is provided with a plate-like support 40, the support is formed in the center through the through-hole 41 in communication with the outlet pipe 12, the inner peripheral surface of the fixing projections 42 for supporting the upper end of the spring Is formed.

Accordingly, since the support 40 can be coupled to or detached from the coupler 11 side, the upper end of the spring 22 is firmly supported in the process, and at the same time, the support 40 can be easily separated and assembled.

In addition, when the fixing groove 420 is formed in the bottom of the fixing protrusion 42 is inserted into the upper end of the spring 22, it is possible to more securely fix the upper end of the spring, the spring in the assembly or operation process Unnecessary movement can be prevented.

In addition, when the protrusion 43 is formed on the upper surface of the support 40, the user can easily hold the locking portion 43 in the process of coupling or detaching the support to the coupler (11). Therefore, the assembly work of the support can be performed more quickly and simply.

As described above, the container fixing tool 30 not only fixes the beverage container, but also functions to cover the opening 110 of the coupler 11 and firmly fix various parts provided inside the body portion 10. To do this, for this purpose, the user must firmly couple the container fixture to the coupler (11) side.

Accordingly, when the concave-convex portion 32 is formed around the outer side of the container fixing tool 30, the user can grasp the concave-convex portion 32 to quickly and easily separate and combine without slipping with a relatively small force. Will be.

In addition, the inlet portion 61 of the beverage container 60 is coupled to and fixed to the container coupling hole 31 of the container fixing tool 30. When the spiral portion 33 is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the container fixing hole 30, the spiral is formed in the inlet portion. The conventional PET container formed can be easily fixed and detached.

At this time, when the outer diameter of the inlet portion 61 of the beverage container 60 is different from the inner diameter of the container coupling hole 31, the beverage container cannot be fixed, and the container coupling hole standardized for the outer diameter of the inlet portion of each beverage container. When provided with a separate adapter (not shown) having, it is very desirable to be compatible according to the size of the beverage container to be used.

Accordingly, when the valve body 21 is pressed and pushed up while the inlet portion 61 of the beverage container 60 is fixed to the container coupling hole 31 of the container fixing tool 30, the beverage water stored in the beverage container is taken out. Outflow through the outlet of the pipe 12 to the user can receive it in the cup and drink it, and when the pressure is released the valve body is lowered by the elasticity of the spring 22 to close the outlet of the outlet pipe .

At this time, by forming a plurality of interval holding projections 214 in contact with the inner surface of the blowout pipe 12 at a predetermined interval in the lower portion of the valve body 21, it is possible to prevent the valve body from being eccentric to one side during the operation process. do.

In addition, when the pressing portion 215 is formed at the lower end of the valve body 21 to protrude to the lower side of the blowout pipe 12, it is possible to easily press the lower end of the valve body by using an operation means such as a lever from the outside. Can be opened.

In addition, when the beverage container 60 is fixed to the container fixture 30, the beverage is temporarily stored inside the body portion 10, the stored beverage may be leaked to the outside through the gap of each part.

Accordingly, in the present embodiment, the container fixing tool 30 is provided between the supporter 40 and the sealing member 50 having a through hole 51 connected to the outlet pipe 12 in the center thereof, Installing a separate close contact member 44 in the lower surface of the support to minimize the leakage of drinking water.

At this time, the sealing member 50 or the contact member 44 is preferably used a high elastic synthetic resin excellent in waterproof and sealing properties.

Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of the valve body according to the present invention, Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a coupling state according to Figure 4, showing another embodiment of the valve body.

As shown, the above-described valve body 21 has an air ball 212 having a locking jaw 213 at the lower end thereof as a central portion thereof, and an air valve body for opening and closing the air ball inside the valve body. 23 is provided, characterized in that the spring 25 for elastically supporting the air valve body in the downward direction.

In addition, the spring 25 is firmly supported by pressing the spring 25 and spirally couples the cylindrical sleeve 24 to the upper portion of the air ball 212 to be easily assembled and separated.

At this time, if a plurality of interval holding projections 230 in contact with the inner surface of the air hole 212 formed at regular intervals on the outer circumferential surface of the air valve body 23, the air valve body is prevented from being eccentric to one side in the operation process You can do it.

In addition, if the pressing portion 231 protruding downward of the valve body 21 is formed at the lower end of the air valve body 23, the lower end of the air valve body can be easily pressurized using an operation means such as a lever from the outside. You can do it.

Figures 6a, b is an operating state diagram according to FIG. As shown in the figure, after fixing the beverage container 60 to the container fixture 30, by pushing the lower portion of the valve body 21 by pushing, the air valve body 23 is raised to open the air hole 212 and Then, the valve body 21 is raised to open the blowout pipe 12.

When the air ball 212 and the blowout pipe 12 are sequentially opened as described above, the beverage stored in the inside of the body portion 10 first flows out through the blowout pipe, and at the same time the beverage container 60 The internal air pressure is lowered, and external air is injected into the beverage container through the air ball by the pressure difference.

Accordingly, while the valve body 21 and the air valve body 23 maintain the open state, the beverage water stored in the beverage container 60 is continuously discharged through the discharge pipe 12, and the water level is lowered. By continuously supplying air to maintain the atmospheric pressure equilibrium, it is possible to more smoothly take out the beverage contained in the container.

As described above, the present invention is configured to quickly and easily disassemble and assemble each component constituting the valve, unlike the prior art, since the components can be easily disassembled and washed even when the parts are contaminated by various foreign substances in use. Maintaining a clean state at all times has the effect of drinking a clean drink.

In addition, when some of the parts are damaged, only the parts can be replaced, so that the maintenance and management of the product is easy and the cost is reduced.

In addition, it is configured to supply air to the interior of the beverage container in the process of discharging the beverage by operating the valve, so that the internal air pressure of the beverage container can be maintained in equilibrium, so that the beverage in the container can be smoothly and stably taken out. Has the effect.

In addition, by having a support fastened to the coupling portion of the body, it has an effect that can be easily separated and combined at the same time to firmly support the spring to support the valve body elastically.

In addition, by forming a plurality of gap holding projections in the lower portion of the valve body, it is possible to prevent the valve body from being eccentric to one side in the process of operating up and down in the intake pipe, the correct operation of the valve body and the uniform flow of drinking water Has the effect of inducing.

In addition, provided with a sealing member on the lower side of the container fixture, it is possible to prevent the beverage from leaking to the outside of the body portion, has the effect of preventing the appearance of the product is contaminated by the leaked beverage.

In addition, by forming an uneven portion around the outer side of the container fixture, the user has an effect that can be quickly and easily performed without slipping in the separation and coupling process with a relatively small force.

In addition, the spiral portion is formed on the inner circumferential surface of the container coupling hole, the plastic container that occupies most of the beverage container, that is, has an effect of easily fixing and separating the beverage container with the spiral formed in the inlet portion.

In addition, the lower end of the valve body to form a pressing portion projecting to the lower side of the blow-out pipe, it has the effect of easily operating the valve body by pressing the pressing portion from the outside.

In addition, by forming a plurality of gap holding projections on the outer circumferential surface of the air valve body, it is possible to prevent the air valve body from being eccentric to one side in the process of operating up and down from the inside of the air ball, the correct operation of the air valve body and air It has the effect of inducing a uniform flow of.

In addition, by forming a pressing portion projecting to the lower side of the valve body on the lower end of the air valve body, there is an effect that can easily operate the air valve body by pressing the pressing portion from the outside.

In addition, by forming a plurality of engaging portions on the upper surface of the support, there is an effect that can be separated and combined more quickly and simply in the process of separating and combining the support with the coupler.

In addition, since the bottom of the fixing protrusion provided on the support to form a fixing groove for inserting and fixing the end of the spring can be more securely fixed, the spring can be prevented from moving unnecessarily during assembly or operation Have

Claims (12)

Coupler 11 having a spiral portion 111 formed on the inner side while having an opening 110 upward, and connected to the opening 110 in the lower central portion thereof, and a catching jaw 120 formed on the end side thereof. A body portion 10 having a tube 12 integrally provided therein; Inside the body portion 10 is provided with an opening and closing portion 20 consisting of a valve body 21 for opening and closing the outlet pipe 12, and a spring 22 for elastically supporting the valve body 21 in the downward direction. Become; In the spiral portion 111 of the coupler 11, the container fixing sphere 30 is formed is connected to the outlet pipe 12 in the center and the container coupling hole 31 is coupled to the inlet portion of the beverage container is connected to the central portion (111) The beverage dispenser valve characterized in that. The method of claim 1, An air ball 212 having a locking jaw 213 is formed at a lower end of the valve body 21, and an air valve body for opening and closing the air hole 212 inside the valve body 21. (23) is provided, the beverage dispenser valve, characterized in that provided with a spring (25) for elastically supporting the air valve body 23 in the downward direction. The method according to claim 1 or 2, In the spiral portion 111 of the coupler 11, a through hole 41 is formed in the center of the connection pipe 12 in communication with the extraction pipe 12, the fixing projection for supporting the upper end of the spring 22 on its inner peripheral surface ( 42 is a beverage dispenser valve, characterized in that the support 40 is formed of a plurality of fastening. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The lower portion of the valve body 21 is a beverage dispenser valve, characterized in that a plurality of interval holding projections (214) in contact with the inner surface of the blowout pipe 12 is formed at regular intervals. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The container for the beverage dispenser, characterized in that the sealing member 50 is seated on the lower side of the container fixture 30, the through-hole 51 is formed in the center in communication with the blowout pipe (12). The method according to claim 1 or 2, The upper portion of the container fixture 30 is a beverage dispenser valve, characterized in that the concave-convex portion (32) is formed around the outer side. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The container coupling hole (31) of the container fixing sphere 30 is a beverage dispenser valve, characterized in that the spiral portion 33 is formed on the inner peripheral surface. The method according to claim 1 or 2, The lower end of the valve body 21 is a beverage dispenser valve, characterized in that the pressing portion 215 is formed to protrude to the lower side of the discharge pipe (12). The method of claim 2, The outer circumferential surface of the air valve body 23 is a beverage dispenser valve, characterized in that a plurality of interval holding projections 230 in contact with the inner surface of the air hole (212) formed at regular intervals. The method according to claim 2 or 9, Valve for beverage takeout, characterized in that the lower end of the air valve body 23 is formed with a pressing portion 231 protruding to the lower side of the valve body (21). The method of claim 3, The beverage dispenser valve, characterized in that a plurality of engaging portions 43 are formed on the upper surface of the support (40). The method of claim 3, The bottom of the fixing protrusion 42, the beverage dispenser valve, characterized in that the fixing groove 420 is formed is inserted into the end of the spring (22).