KR102562522B1 - Cock Housing Module for Discharging Beverage Capsule and Beverage Capsule Discharging Apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The water purifier of the present invention includes a body equipped with a filter for purifying supplied raw water, a water outlet unit including a water intake cock for providing water purified by the filter to the user, and a beverage is extracted while the water purified by the filter flows. and an extraction unit provided with a capsule accommodating portion in which a capsule is accommodated.

Description

Coke housing module for extracting capsule beverage and capsule beverage extraction device including the same {Cock Housing Module for Discharging Beverage Capsule and Beverage Capsule Discharging Apparatus}

The present invention relates to a coke housing module for extracting a capsule beverage and an apparatus for extracting a capsule beverage including the same, which can maintain the original taste of the beverage by preventing each beverage from being mixed even when different types of capsules are extracted.

Recently, a method of extracting liquid coffee by supplying hot water to coffee capsules containing powdered coffee has been widely used as a new type of drinking coffee, and various capsule coffee extraction devices have been disclosed accordingly.

In addition, many types of capsule coffees with various tastes and flavors are sold to users.

In particular, recently, a method of extracting and drinking tea in a similar manner in addition to coffee and such devices are also being sold.

However, since the beverage extracted from the capsule is provided to the user through only one route, if capsules having different types of tastes or flavors are continuously extracted, the tastes are finely mixed, and the original taste or flavor that the capsule intends to provide is not lost to the user. The problem is that it cannot be provided to

Furthermore, since coffee and tea are completely different types of beverages, there is also a problem that extraction through different types of capsules such as coffee and tea is not possible in one extraction device.

Republic of Korea Patent Publication No. 10-2017-0040026

The present invention is to solve the above problems, and provides a different flow path for the beverage extracted from the capsule to extract a capsule beverage that can be extracted by using different types of beverage capsules universally and includes the same To provide a capsule beverage extraction device.

The problem to be solved by the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned problems, and problems not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from this specification and the accompanying drawings. .

In order to solve the above problems, the coke housing module for extracting a capsule beverage of the present invention is a plate formed with a third flow hole and a fourth flow hole through which a beverage extracted from a capsule flows, and flows through each flow hole disposed below the plate. It includes a coke housing in which a first space and a second space in which beverages are discharged are formed.

And may further include an opening and closing member for selectively shielding the two flow holes, and may include a cock tip detachably coupled to the coke housing.

On the other hand, at the lower part of the coke housing, an extraction protrusion is formed in communication with the two spaces, and two water outlet holes are formed in the front, and can be fitted into the water outlet holes.

In addition, it may further include a nozzle detachably provided at the bottom of the coke housing, communicating with the two spaces, and having two water outlets formed in the front.

On the other hand, the capsule beverage extraction device of the present invention for solving the above problems includes the above-described coke high middle module.

And a first capsule accommodating portion and a second capsule accommodating portion selectively coupled to the housing of the capsule beverage extraction device, wherein the first capsule accommodating portion accommodates any one type of capsule and corresponds to the third flow hole A first flow hole may be formed, the second capsule accommodating part may accommodate another type of capsule, and a second flow hole corresponding to the fourth flow hole may be formed.

And further comprising an input means for manipulating the extraction unit and a display unit for displaying a state, wherein the first capsule accommodating part or the second capsule accommodating part recognizes that the first capsule accommodating part and the second capsule accommodating part are inserted and is inserted. Part information may be output to the display unit, and may further include a hall sensor for recognizing the first flow hole of the first capsule accommodating part and the third flow hole of the second capsule accommodating part.

A coke housing module for extracting a capsule beverage and a capsule beverage extraction device including the same according to an embodiment of the present invention have the following effects.

First, even if different types of capsules are used, it is possible to extract beverages without mixing the unique beverage tastes of each capsule.

Second, there is an advantage in that the water outlet of the coke housing is formed to be replaceable so that the user can easily replace or wash it.

Effects of the present invention are not limited to the above-mentioned effects, and effects not mentioned will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from this specification and the accompanying drawings.

1 and 2 are views for explaining a state in which the capsule beverage extraction device according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed in a kitchen;
Figure 3 is a perspective view of an extraction unit of an embodiment of the present invention;
4 is a photograph of a prototype of an extraction unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 5 is an exploded perspective view of the extraction unit of one embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 6 is a view for explaining the process of installing the extraction unit of one embodiment of the present invention;
7 is a view for explaining a process of receiving a capsule in the capsule accommodating unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;
8 is a view showing a state in which a capsule is accommodated in a capsule accommodating unit according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 9 is a view for explaining the process of accommodating the capsule in the tea capsule accommodating unit of one embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 10 is a view showing the front of the tea capsule receiving portion and the coffee capsule receiving portion of one embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 11 is a photograph showing the display state of the operation unit when the tea capsule receiving portion of one embodiment of the present invention is coupled;
Figure 12 is a photograph showing the display state of the operation unit when the coffee capsule receiving portion of one embodiment of the present invention is coupled;
Fig. 13 is a view for explaining the lower part of the housing protrusion in one embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 14 is a view for explaining the beverage discharging process through the coke housing of one embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 15 is a view for explaining the separation of the coke tip from the coke housing in one embodiment of the present invention;
16 to 19 are views for explaining a modified example of a coke housing according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 20 is a perspective view of the main body of one embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 21 is an exploded perspective view of the body of one embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 22 is a view for explaining the concept that the connection pipe and the connection wire connect the extraction unit and the main body in one embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 23 is a view showing a housing accommodating a connector of a connecting wire according to an embodiment of the present invention;
Figure 24 is a view for explaining the pipe connection between the extraction unit and the main body and the flow of water in one embodiment of the present invention;
25 is a perspective view illustrating a concept in which a water extraction unit according to another embodiment of the present invention is installed in a kitchen;
26 is an exploded perspective view of a water extraction unit according to another embodiment of the present invention;
27 is a perspective view showing an extraction unit and a water extraction unit of the water purifier according to the first embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 28 is an exploded perspective view of Fig. 21;
29 is an exploded perspective view showing a modified example of the water purifier according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
Fig. 30 is a view for explaining a modified example of the water purifier of one embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 31 is a photograph of a prototype of a modified example of a water purifier according to an embodiment of the present invention;
32 is a view for explaining the connection relationship between the connection pipe and the connection wire of the water purifier according to one embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 33 is a view for explaining the connection of the pipe of the water purifier and the flow of water according to one embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 34 is a view for explaining the connection of pipes and the flow of water in Fig. 29, which is a modified example of the water purifier of the first embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 35 is a diagram for explaining the flow of pipes and fluids in another embodiment of the water purifier according to one embodiment of the present invention;
Fig. 36 is a view showing the coupling relationship between the main body, the water extraction unit and the extraction unit of the second embodiment of the water purifier of the present invention;
Fig. 37 is a view showing the coupling relationship between the main body, the water extraction unit and the extraction unit of the third embodiment of the water purifier of the present invention;

Hereinafter, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. However, the spirit of the present invention is not limited to the presented embodiments, and those skilled in the art who understand the spirit of the present invention may add, change, delete, etc. other elements within the scope of the same spirit, through other degenerative inventions or the present invention. Other embodiments included within the scope of the inventive idea can be easily proposed, but it will also be said to be included within the scope of the inventive concept.

1 and 2 are views for explaining a state in which the capsule beverage extraction device according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed in a kitchen. Referring to Figure 1, the capsule beverage extraction device of the present invention includes a main body 100, an extraction unit 200, a connecting pipe 30 and a connecting wire 40.

In the case of a known capsule beverage extraction device, a separate water container is provided so that the user directly supplies water to extract the beverage, whereas in the present invention, water from a water supply source supplied from the outside to the kitchen is purified, and the purified water is used to extract the beverage. Extract capsule beverage.

In addition, the size of the extraction unit 200 can be minimized by configuring the main body 100 equipped with a filter for purified water and the extraction unit 200 accommodating the capsule c in a separated state.

Furthermore, as described later, when a separate water outlet unit for supplying cold water, hot water, purified water, etc. is provided, the user may configure a water purifier that includes a water outlet unit and an extraction unit with a sense of design unity in a modular form. . Details about this will be described later.

Furthermore, the main body 100 has the advantage that it can be used by placing the extraction unit 200 at the top of the sink or at a location desired by the user, such as an island restaurant.

On the other hand, when installed on an island table as shown in FIG. 1, when a water supply pipe is provided at the lower portion of the island table, the main body 100 may be disposed at the lower portion of the island table, but when the water supply pipe is provided only at the lower portion of the sink. , The body 100 may be disposed under the sink, and may be provided with a shielding member 1 for shielding the pipe 30 and the wire 40 connecting the body 100 and the extraction unit 200. .

In the case of the main body 100 in FIG. 1, there is no water extraction function, but as in FIG. 2, the main body 100' may have a water extraction function. For example, when the user selects only the water extraction unit 200 without selecting both the main body 100 and the water extraction unit 200 as shown in FIG. 1, the water extraction unit 200 ) can be connected.

In this case, the connection pipe may be connected to a washing water line for washing fruits or the like of the main body 100' in the form of a water purifier, or connected to a line through which purified water is discharged, so that a beverage may be extracted with purified water from the water purifier.

Figure 3 is a perspective view of the extraction unit of one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 is a prototype photo of the extraction unit of one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view of the extraction unit of one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 is It is a drawing for explaining the process of installing the extraction unit of one embodiment of the present invention.

3 to 6, the extraction unit 200 of this embodiment is formed in a cylindrical shape as a whole, and has a structure in which an upper part of the cylindrical shape is inclined forward. Accordingly, a space in which the cup or pedestal 260 can be located is formed under the extraction unit 200 .

Specifically, the extraction unit 200 of this embodiment includes a base 210, a housing 220, a control unit 230, a fixing unit 240, a capsule receiving unit 250, and a pedestal 260.

The base 210 forms the lower structure of the entire extraction unit 200 . The base 210 may be provided to be movable so that the user can place it in a desired position, as in the embodiments described later, but in this embodiment, a method of being fixed to a point selected by the user is adopted.

Referring to FIG. 5, a through-hole (H) is drilled at an installation location such as a sink, and the through-hole (H) passes through and is coupled with the fixing part 240 to be fixed at the installation location.

Although various structures or methods may be adopted for fastening between the base 210 and the fixing part 240, a protrusion 211 inserted into the through-hole H is formed at the bottom of the base 210 in this embodiment. do. In addition, the base 210 is fixed to the installation position by screwing between the protrusion 211 and the fixing part 240 .

On the other hand, the base 210, the protrusion 211 and the fixing part 240 pass through the top and bottom of the inside so that the connection pipe 30 and the connection wire 40, which will be described later, are exposed to the outside of the extraction unit 200. space is formed. That is, in the present embodiment, the connection pipe 30, the connection wire 40, and the main body 100 are disposed under the sink, and only the extraction unit 200 is exposed at the top of the sink at a position selected by the user.

The housing 220 is coupled to the upper part of the base 210 to form the overall appearance of the water extraction unit 200 and accommodates various well-known parts for extracting capsule beverages. That is, a structure capable of extracting capsule beverages in various known ways may be adopted inside the housing 220 .

Specifically, the housing 220 is formed in a cylindrical shape with an upper portion bent. That is, the housing 220 may form the side surface and the top surface of the extraction unit 200, but in this embodiment, the housing forms the side surface of the extraction unit 200. And the upper surface of the cylinder is provided with a control unit 230 to be described later.

The housing 220 may include a front housing 221 and a rear housing 222, and an opening hole 221b is formed on the front surface of the front housing 221 so that the capsule accommodating portion 250 described later can be inserted therein. And, a protrusion 221a forming a surface on which a cock tip 272 to be described later is exposed is formed at the bottom.

The control unit 230 is installed on the upper open portions of the front housing 221 and the rear housing 222 to form the upper surface of the entire extraction unit 200 . In addition, the control unit 230 may have an input means for operating the extraction unit 200 and a display unit for displaying a state.

Figure 7 is a view for explaining the process in which the capsule is accommodated in the coffee capsule receiving portion of an embodiment of the present invention, Figure 8 is a view showing a state in which the capsule is accommodated in the coffee capsule receiving portion of one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 9 is It is a view for explaining a process in which the capsule is accommodated in the tea capsule accommodating unit of one embodiment of the present invention.

7 and 9, various types of beverage capsules (c) (eg, coffee, tea, etc.) are accommodated in the capsule accommodating portion of the present invention and are detachably coupled to the housing 220. In addition, a plurality of capsule accommodating units may be provided according to the types of capsules to be accommodated. Therefore, when using different types of capsules such as coffee and tea, the user can prevent the flavors of beverages from being mixed by using the capsule accommodating portion corresponding to each type.

Specifically, in this embodiment, two first capsule accommodating portions and a second capsule accommodating portion are provided, the first capsule accommodating portion is a coffee capsule accommodating portion 250 in which coffee capsules are accommodated, and the second capsule accommodating portion accommodates tea capsules. It will be described as being a tea capsule receiving portion 250 '.

Meanwhile, three or more capsule accommodating units may be provided to prevent flavors from being mixed when using different types of beverages or various types of tea capsules.

On the other hand, in this embodiment, two discharge holes 280a and 280b are also formed in the extraction plate 280 to be described later corresponding to the number of the capsule accommodating portions 250 and 250', and also inside the coke housing 270. Two spaces S1 and S2 will be formed.

The capsule accommodating portions 250 and 250' may be coupled to various positions of the housing 220, but in this embodiment, they are coupled to the housing 220 through an opening hole 221b formed in the front housing 221.

Although the overall configuration of the capsule accommodating portions 250 and 250' is generally the same, there is a difference in the location of the discharge holes 252a and 252b through which the beverage extracted from the capsule c is discharged. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the first discharge hole 252a is on the left side of the coffee capsule accommodating portion 250 and flows into the second space S2 through the third discharge hole 280b to be described later. And, as shown in FIG. 8, the second discharge hole 252b is disposed on the right side of the tea capsule accommodating portion 250', and flows into the first space S1 through the fourth discharge hole 280a.

On the other hand, since the overall configuration of the coffee capsule accommodating portion 250 and the tea capsule accommodating portion 250' except for the positions of the first discharge hole 252a and the second discharge hole 252b are the same, the coffee capsule accommodating portion ( 250) is described as a standard.

The coffee capsule accommodating portion 250 may adopt various structures in which the user can conveniently insert or remove the capsule (c), and in this embodiment, the housing member 251, the base member 252, the accommodating member 253 ) and an extraction member 254.

The housing member 251 serves to shield the opening hole 221b into which the coffee capsule accommodating portion 250 is inserted. Therefore, when the capsule accommodating portion 250 is coupled to the housing 220 through the opening hole 221b, it forms a part of the exterior of the housing 220.

In addition, the housing member 251 may be provided with a display of various patterns to confirm whether the corresponding capsule accommodating portions 250 and 250' are the coffee capsule accommodating portion 250 or the tea capsule accommodating portion 250' (FIG. 10). reference).

The base member 252 protrudes from the rear of the housing member 251 to form a space in which the extract member 254 capsule (c) can be located.

In addition, the upper surface of the base member 252 may be recessed so that an extraction member 254 described later may be inserted, and a first discharge hole 252a through which the extracted beverage passing through the extraction member 254 may flow downward. ) is formed (on the other hand, as described above, the second discharge hole 252b will be formed in the tea capsule accommodating portion 250').

The extraction member 254 is located on the upper surface of the base member 252, and has a projection 254b for forming a hole on the upper surface of the capsule (c) and an extraction hole 254a through which the beverage extracted from the capsule (c) is discharged. is formed In addition, for effective extraction of the beverage inside the capsule (c), a plurality of protrusions 254b and extraction holes 254a may be arranged to correspond to the upper surface of the capsule (c).

The accommodating member 253 is rotatably provided on the base member 252, a space 253a accommodating the capsule c is formed, and a hole 253b through which the lower portion of the capsule c is exposed is formed.

That is, as the user rotates the accommodating member 253 on which the capsule C is placed on the upper surface of the extraction member 254, the capsule C is located in the space 253a inside the accommodating member 253.

In addition, water is supplied into the capsule (c) while a hole is drilled in the upper portion of the capsule (c) through the hole (253a) of the accommodating member (253). And the extracted beverage is discharged through the hole on the upper surface of the capsule (c) punctured by the projection (254b) of the extraction member (252) and the extraction hole (254a).

Figure 10 is a view showing the front of the tea capsule accommodating portion and the coffee capsule accommodating portion of one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 11 is a photograph showing the display state of the operation unit when the tea capsule accommodating portion of one embodiment of the present invention is coupled, Figure 12 is a photograph showing the display state of the operation unit when the coffee capsule receiving portion is coupled in one embodiment of the present invention.

As described above, the capsule beverage extracting apparatus of the present invention includes a plurality of capsule accommodating units for each type of beverage to prevent the taste of each beverage from spoiling when different types of capsules such as tea or coffee are used.

Specifically, in this embodiment, a coffee capsule accommodating portion 250 and a tea capsule accommodating portion 250 'are provided. In addition, it is possible to recognize that each of the capsule accommodating units 250 and 250' has been inserted in various ways such as a hall sensor, and to provide the user with a method for extracting each capsule through the display unit of the manipulation unit 230.

Figure 13 is a view for explaining the lower part of the housing protrusion of one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 14 is a view for explaining the beverage discharging process through the coke housing of one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 15 is one of the present invention It is a view for explaining that the coke tip is separated from the coke housing of the embodiment.

Referring to FIGS. 13 to 15 , a plate 280 having two discharge holes 280a and 280b is provided at a lower portion of the capsule accommodating portion 250 accommodated in the housing 220 . Therefore, the beverage discharged from the capsule accommodating portion 250 passes through the discharge holes 280a and 280b.

Three or more discharge holes 280a and 280b may be provided, but in this embodiment, two discharge holes 280a and 280b are formed.

An opening and closing member 281 capable of selectively opening and closing the two discharge holes 280a and 280b may be provided inside the housing 220 . Two opening and closing members 281 are provided and shield the discharge holes 280a and 280b selected by the user. As a result, the beverage discharged from the capsule receiving unit 250 moves downward through the discharge holes 280a and 280b selected by the user.

Meanwhile, various structures capable of selectively opening and closing the discharge holes 280a and 280b may be adopted as the opening and closing member 281 . Specifically, the opening and closing member 281 in this embodiment includes an opening and closing portion 281a for shielding the discharge holes 280a and 280b while moving up and down, and an elastic portion 281b for restoring the opening and closing portion 281a to its original position. includes

Further, although a separate driving unit may be provided to move the opening/closing unit 281 up and down, in this embodiment, the first discharge hole 252a and the second discharge hole 252b formed in the capsule accommodating units 250 and 250', respectively. ) Through the pressure of the beverage extracted through the opening and closing portion (281a) is moved to the lower.

That is, the pressurized beverage discharged through extraction of the capsule C is pressurized through the first discharge hole 252a or the second discharge hole 252b depending on the type of the capsule accommodating portion 250 or 250' coupled to the housing. will be emitted with

Therefore, when the pressurized beverage is discharged through the first discharge hole 252a, the third discharge hole 280b is opened while the opening/closing portion 281a shielding the third discharge hole 280b moves downward. And when the pressurized beverage is discharged through the second discharge hole 252b, the fourth discharge hole 280a is opened while the opening/closing portion 281a shielding the fourth discharge hole 280a moves downward.

The coke housing 270 supplies the beverage moving downward through the selected discharge holes 280a and 280b to the user.

Inside the coke housing 270 is formed a receiving space in which beverages are accommodated. In this embodiment, since two discharge holes 280a and 280b are provided, a partition wall 271 inside the coke housing 270 is formed so that the movement path of the beverage discharged from each discharge hole 280a and 280b does not overlap. In addition, the space inside the coke housing 270 is divided into two spaces S1 and S2 by the partition wall 271 .

Therefore, the beverage discharged from the two extraction holes 280a and 280b is supplied to the user through the coke tip 272b through the respective spaces S1 and S2 so that the paths do not overlap.

That is, in the present invention, even if the user uses different types of capsules (c) (eg, coffee capsules and tea capsules) at the same time to extract the beverage, the paths do not overlap each other, so even if not washed, the taste is not spoiled. can do.

Meanwhile, as shown in FIG. 13, the cock tip 272b is exposed to the lower portion of the housing 220 protrusion 221a. Therefore, the user can easily replace or clean the cock tip 272b by separating it.

The caulk tip 272b may adopt various structures that can be easily separated or combined by the user, and in this embodiment, a protrusion 272a is formed on the bottom surface of the caulk housing 270, and the caulk tip 272b is Adopts a structure screwed to the protrusion.

In addition, a shielding portion 223 may be formed around the bottom surface of the protrusion 221a and the circumference of the cock tip 272b to prevent the beverage from scattering during extraction.

16 to 19 are views for explaining a modified example of a coke housing according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the case of the modifications of the coke housing described below, the overall extraction process of the beverage is the same, so the differences will be mainly described below.

Referring to Figures 16 and 17, the bottom of the coke housing 1270 of this modified example is in communication with the upper two spaces, the extraction projection (1272a) formed with two water outlet holes in the front is formed. In addition, a cover 1272b fitted to the two water outlet holes of the extraction protrusion is provided.

It is preferable that the cover 1272b is formed of a silicon material in consideration of hygiene, ease of coupling, and the like. And, like the cock housing 270 in the above embodiment, the cover 1272b is exposed to the lower part of the protrusion 221a of the housing 220, and the user can easily replace or separate the cover 1272b for cleaning. There will be.

18 and 19, the lower part of the coke housing 2270 of this modification is in communication with the upper two spaces, and the nozzle 2272 formed with two water outlets in the front is detachable from the lower part of the coke housing 2270. possibly combined

Also, the nozzle 2272 is exposed to the lower portion of the protrusion 221a of the housing 220, and the user can easily replace or separate the nozzle 2272 for cleaning.

Figure 20 is a perspective view of the main body of one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 21 is an exploded perspective view of the main body of one embodiment of the present invention, Figure 22 is a connecting pipe and connecting wires of one embodiment of the present invention to the extraction unit and the main body It is a view for explaining the concept of connection, and FIG. 23 is a view showing a housing accommodating a connector of a connection wire according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to Figures 20 to 23, the main body 100 is connected to the extraction unit 200 and the connection pipe 30 and wire 40. In addition, an accommodation space is formed inside the body 100 to accommodate various types of filters therein. In particular, as will be described later, when the water extraction unit 300 performing the function of a water purifier together with the extraction unit 200 is connected to the main body 100, the main body 100 performs general functions of a water purifier such as water purification, hot water, and cold water. Additional parts may be provided to do so.

In particular, in the case of the filter 101 provided inside the main body 100, it should be replaced periodically. Therefore, it is located on the front of the main body 100, and can be replaced after removing the front cover 102.

The main body 100 is provided with a connection pipe coupling part 110, a connection wire coupling part 120, a drain pipe coupling part 130, and a raw water pipe coupling part 140. The capsule beverage extraction device of the present invention is characterized in that the user can select the location of the extraction unit 200 and the location of the main body 100 according to the kitchen situation.

Therefore, the distance between the main body 100 and the water extraction unit 200 varies according to the location selected by the user. And the distance between the main body 100 and the raw water supply source and the distance between the main body 100 and the drain also vary.

In order to effectively install the water purifier under these conditions, the body 200 is provided with a connection pipe coupling part 110, a connection wire coupling part 120, a drain pipe coupling part 130, and a raw water pipe coupling part 140. . Therefore, in the process of installing the water purifier of the present invention, when the user determines the location of the extraction unit 200 and the main body 100, the operator determines the distance of pipes and wires according to the distance, and attaches the pipes and wires to the main body. It has the advantage of being simple to install by simply connecting.

Of course, in the case of the connection pipe coupling part 110, the drain pipe coupling part 130, and the raw water pipe coupling part 140 to which the pipes through which water flows are connected, a configuration that does not leak during coupling should be adopted.

Specifically, the connection pipe coupling part 110 in this embodiment includes a water purification connection pipe coupling part 111 and a drain connection pipe coupling part 112. The connection wire coupling portion 120 includes a signal wire coupling portion 121 and an electric wire coupling portion 122 .

The connection pipe 30 is connected between the extraction unit 200 and the main body 100, and water flowing between the extraction unit 200 and the main body 100 flows. Specifically, the connection pipe 30 in this embodiment includes a water purification connection pipe 31 and a drain connection pipe 32.

The connection pipe 30 may be connected in various ways between the extraction unit 200 and the main body 100, but there is no leakage after the length and connection according to the location of the extraction unit 200 and the main body 100 selected by the user. It should be taken into account that it should not.

For example, the length of the connection pipe 30 is determined according to the positioning of the extraction unit 200 and the main body 100 by the user, and the extraction unit 200 and the main body 100 are attached to both sides of the connection pipe 30. After combining the fixture for coupling, it will be able to be coupled to the extraction unit 200 and the main body 100.

In this embodiment, it is provided to the user in a state in which the connection pipe 30 having a sufficient length is coupled to the extraction unit 200. And in the installation process, after cutting to the length determined according to the positioning of the user's extraction unit 200 and the main body 100, the connector 34 is coupled to the end, and the water purification connection pipe coupling part 112 of the main body 100 and It is coupled to the drain connection pipe coupling portion 113, respectively.

The connection wire 40 is connected between the extraction unit 200 and the main body 100, and supplies control signals and electricity to each part distributed and disposed in the extraction unit 200 and the main body 100. Specifically, the connection wire 40 in this embodiment includes a power connection wire 41 and a signal connection wire 42. However, depending on the design process, one wire may be provided with a connection wire or three or more connection wires may be provided.

The connection wire 40 will also have to be selected in length during the installation process, like the connection pipe, and various structures for effective connection between the extraction unit 200 and the main body 100 may be adopted.

In this embodiment, the connection wire 40 is extended from each of the extraction unit 200 and the main body 100, the connector 43 is coupled to the extended end, and the connection is made as each connector is fastened.

On the other hand, unlike the drain pipe 30, the connection wire 40 is fastened between the extraction unit 100 and the main body 200 by a connector. Therefore, in the present invention, a housing 44 accommodating the connector 43 may be additionally provided. An accommodation space corresponding to the shape of the connector 43 is formed inside the housing 44, and the connector 43 is received and fixed inside the housing 44.

In general, since the connector 43 is located in a space under the sink, the housing 44 functions to prevent leakage due to the connector 43 being exposed to water leakage even if a leak occurs in the lower portion of the sink.

On the other hand, the capsule beverage extraction device of the present invention further includes a raw water pipe 50 and a drain pipe 60.

One end of the raw water pipe 50 is coupled to the raw water pipe coupling part 140 of the main body 100, and the other end is connected to the raw water supply source of the kitchen. And one end of the drain pipe 60 is coupled to the drain pipe coupling portion 130 of the main body 100, and the other end is coupled to the drain hole.

24 is a view for explaining the pipe connection between the extraction unit and the main body and the flow of water according to one embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 24 , water flowing into the body 100 through the raw water pipe 50 becomes purified while passing through the filter 101 . And purified water flows into the extraction unit 200 from the main body 100 through the connection pipe 31.

The water introduced into the extraction unit 200 enters the capsule accommodating part 250 in a pressurized state through the pump 280 . Then, the beverage of the capsule (c) located inside the capsule accommodating part 250 is extracted, and the extracted beverage passes through the coke housing 270 and is supplied to the user.

In the process of pressurization through the pump, excess water flows from the extraction unit 200 to the main body 100 through the drain connection pipe 32 and is discharged to the outside through the drain pipe 60.

25 is a perspective view illustrating the concept of a water extraction unit according to another embodiment of the present invention being installed in a kitchen, and FIG. 26 is an exploded perspective view of the water extraction unit according to another embodiment of the present invention.

25 and 26, the extraction unit 200' of this embodiment further includes a cover unit 290 covering the connection pipe 30 and the connection wire 40. Also, since the overall configuration and flow of water of the water purifier are the same as those of the above-described embodiment, differences will be mainly described below.

In the above-described embodiment, when the user determines a desired position, a through-hole (H) is drilled in the upper plate of the sink at the corresponding point. Then, the extraction unit 200 is fixed by fastening the extraction unit 100 and the fixture 140 through the through hole H (see FIG. 5).

In the case of the above-described embodiment, when the water purifier of the present invention is removed or when the location of the extraction unit 200 needs to be changed according to the user's selection, the existing through-hole H is exposed. However, in the case of the top plate of a general sink, it is not easy to restore because it is made of hardwood or substitute, and accordingly, some users may be reluctant to perforate the sink top plate.

Therefore, if the cover unit 290 of the present invention is used, the connection pipe 30 and the connection wire 40 may not be exposed to the outside without forming a through hole H in the top plate of the sink. In addition, when assembling the additional cover unit 290, the user can easily change the installation position of the extraction unit 200. In addition, even when through-holes H are drilled in the top plate of an existing sink, the position of the extraction unit 200 can be changed without drilling a new through-hole H.

Specifically, the cover unit 290 in this embodiment includes a straight cover 291 and a curved cover 292. The straight cover 291 and the curved cover 292 are provided to form various lengths and angles, and the connection pipe 30 and the connection wires ( 40) can be shielded.

In addition, at least a part of the lower portion of the base 210 in the above embodiment is formed with an opening so that the connecting pipe 30 and the connecting wire 40 can exit to the lower portion. However, at least a part of the side of the base 210' of the extraction unit 200' of this embodiment is opened so that the connection pipe 30 and the connection wire 40 can be exposed. Therefore, the connection pipe 30 and the connection wire 40 are discharged to the side of the base 210 ', and the discharged connection pipe 30 and the connection wire 40 are the straight cover 291 and the curved cover 292 ) through which it is shielded.

On the other hand, for the perfect shielding of the connection pipe 30 and the connection wire 40, the base 210 'of this embodiment has a structure that can be detachably fastened to the straight cover 291 or the curved cover 292. You will be able to.

On the other hand, the connection pipe 30 and the connection wire 40 exposed from the last straight cover 291 or curved cover 292 are connected to the main body 100 located at the bottom of the sink through a point that is not exposed to the outside as much as possible. this could be

However, the cover unit 290 in this embodiment further includes a connection cover 293. Like the base, the connection cover 293 is formed such that at least a portion of its side surface is opened and at least a portion of its lower surface is opened.

Also, the connection cover 293 may adopt a structure capable of being detachably fastened to the straight cover 291 or the curved cover 292 like the base 210'. Also, the lower portion of the connection cover 293 may have a protrusion 293a screwed into the fixing part 240 like the base 200 of the above embodiment.

That is, in the case of using the connection cover 293 of the present embodiment, when a through hole H is formed in the upper plate of the sink in the past, a new through hole H is installed as the connection cover 293 is installed in the formed through hole H. ) It is possible to connect the position of the extraction unit 200 'without forming.

Furthermore, it is possible to install the water purifier of the present invention by punching a hole in the stainless steel sink bowl (S), which is relatively easy to replace compared to the top plate of the sink, and installing the connection cover 293 to the holed sink bowl.

27 is a perspective view showing an extraction unit and a water extraction unit of the water purifier according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 28 is an exploded perspective view of FIG. 27 .

27 and 28, the water purifier of this embodiment includes a body 1100, an extraction unit 1200, and a water extraction unit 1300.

The water purifier of this embodiment is configured to additionally include a water extraction unit 1300 capable of performing the same function as the water purifier to the capsule beverage extraction device described above.

As the water extraction unit 1300 performing the function of the water purifier is additionally provided, parts for supplying purified water, hot water, and cold water of the water purifier or performing the function of a known water purifier are the main body 1100, the water extraction unit 1300, or the water extraction unit 1300. It may be additionally provided in the unit 1200.

That is, the user can use only the main body 100 and the extraction unit 200 as a capsule beverage extraction device as in the above-described embodiment, or the main body 1100, the extraction unit 1200 and water extraction as in the present embodiment. The unit 1300 may be used at the same time as a capsule beverage extraction device and a water purifier.

In addition, when only the body 1100 and the water extraction unit 1300 are provided, it can be used only as a water purifier.

In addition, it will be possible to use any one of the three embodiments and easily change to another form through a simple unit replacement and pipe connection process.

In particular, since the use of rental by users in relation to water purifiers has recently increased, in the case of using one of the three types of rental and changing to another service, from the perspective of the rental user, only a simple replacement service use of is possible. Furthermore, from the point of view of providing rental services, there will be an advantage in that it is possible to change the service while minimizing the replacement of equipment.

Meanwhile, in this embodiment, the case where the extraction unit 1200 for extracting a capsule beverage and the water extraction unit 1300 performing the function of a water purifier are connected to the main body 1100 has been described, but a plurality of extraction units 1200 or The water outlet unit 1300 may be connected to the main body for installation at various points in the kitchen.

Furthermore, a unit performing other functions, such as extracting capsule beverages or extracting ice other than water purification, may be supplied in the form of a module and connected to the main body 1100.

That is, units performing various functions are provided to have design integrity, are connected to the main body, and can be arranged in various locations in the kitchen according to the user's selection.

In addition, there will be an advantage that each unit that is exposed to the outside can be miniaturized by providing only the minimum parts that perform the functions of each unit in the unit and arranging other parts in the main body located below the sink.

Furthermore, in the state in which the main body 1100 is provided, the installer of the user can easily select a unit in adding or removing a unit, and change the type of use with a simple operation of connecting or removing a connecting pipe and a connecting wire.

That is, the water purifier of one embodiment of the present invention includes a main body 1100 and a first unit and a second unit through which water supplied from the main body flows.

The first unit and the second unit include a water extraction unit 1200 having a water extraction function capable of supplying at least one of purified water, hot water, and cold water, an extraction unit 1300 for extracting a beverage from the accommodated capsule (c), and supplying A unit capable of performing various functions using the water supplied from the main body 1100 and providing it to the user, such as a dispenser unit that generates ice through water that is used, may be used.

Specifically, in this embodiment, the first unit and the second unit are described based on the water extraction unit 1200 and the extraction unit 1300.

As will be described later, the water extraction unit 1200 and the extraction unit 1300 may be disposed in different positions, but in this embodiment, the base unit 1400 for fixing the water extraction unit 1200 and the extraction unit 1300 is used. contains more

The base unit 1400 is formed with an area to which the water extraction unit 1200 and the extraction unit 1300 can be fixed, and the extraction unit fixing part 1410 and the water extraction unit fixing part 1420 are formed. Meanwhile, in this embodiment, since the water extraction unit 1200 and the extraction unit 1300 are fixed to the base unit 1400, two fixing parts are formed, but the fixing parts may be formed to correspond to the number of fixed units.

The extraction unit fixing part 1410 and the water extraction unit fixing part 1420 may be formed in various shapes to which the extraction unit 1200 and the water extraction unit 1300 can be fixed, and in this embodiment, the extraction unit 1200 and It is formed to be inserted and fixed to the lower part of the water extraction unit 1300.

Meanwhile, in order to operate the extraction unit 1200 and the water extraction unit 1300, a connection pipe through which water flows and a connection wire through which electrical signals are transmitted must be connected.

A connection pipe and a connection wire for supplying or collecting water may pass through the base unit 1400 and be connected to both.

For example, it may be connected to both the extraction unit 1200 and the water extraction unit 1300, respectively, or may be connected to the extraction unit 1200, and then the extraction unit 1200 and the water extraction unit 1300 may be connected.

As hot water, purified water, and cold water flow through the water extraction unit 1300 in this embodiment, more connection pipes than connection pipes connected to the extraction unit 1200 are provided. Accordingly, the water extraction unit 1300 and the main body 1100 are connected, and the water extraction unit 1300 and the extraction unit 1200 are connected.

That is, the water extraction unit 1300 and the main body 1100 are connected by a first connection pipe 1030, and the first connection pipe 1030 includes a first purified water connection pipe 1031, a first hot water connection pipe 1032, and A first drain connection pipe 1033 is included.

And the water extraction unit 1300 and the extraction unit 1200 are connected by a second connection pipe 1070, and the second connection pipe 1070 connects the second purified water connection pipe 1071 and the second drain connection pipe 1072. include

And the second water purification connection pipe 1071 is connected to the first water purification connection pipe 1031 to receive purified water, and the second drainage connection pipe 1072 is connected to the second drainage connection pipe 1033 so that the drainage flows. do. The connection of specific pipes and the flow of water will be described later.

Meanwhile, an opening is formed in the lower portion of the base unit 1400 so that the first connection pipe 1030 passes therethrough, and the base unit 1400 is fixed through the fixing part 1340 as described above.

In the case of the connection wire, it may also be connected to at least one of the extraction unit 1200, the water extraction unit 1300, and the main body 1100. In this embodiment, the main body 1100 and the water extraction unit 1300 are electrically connected, and the extraction The unit 1200 will be described based on having an outlet 1200a to which external power is connected.

Also, in front of the base unit 1400, a cup for accommodating water or beverages discharged from the water extraction unit 1300 and the extraction unit 1200 may be positioned, or a pedestal 1500 capable of accommodating water may be provided.

29 is an exploded perspective view showing a modification of the water purifier according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 29, the second purified water connection pipe 1071' in this modification does not connect the water extraction unit 1300 and the extraction unit 1200. That is, the water extraction unit 1300 and the extraction unit 1200 each use separate water supply passages. For example, the second purified water connection pipe 1071' may be connected to the main body 1100 or to a separate water supply source.

30 is a view for explaining a modified example of the water purifier of the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 31 is a photograph of a prototype of the modified example of the water purifier of the first embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIGS. 30 and 31 , the left and right positions of the extraction unit 1200 and the water extraction unit 1300 may be modified. Accordingly, the extraction unit fixing part and the water extraction unit fixing part of the base unit 1400' are also left and right changed. Furthermore, the pedestal is also provided with the left and right sides changed from the above embodiment.

Therefore, according to this modified example, there is an advantage in that the left and right positions of the extraction unit 1200 and the water extraction unit 1300 can be easily changed and installed in consideration of user convenience.

32 is a view for explaining the connection relationship between the connection pipe and the connection wire of the water purifier according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 33 is a view for explaining the connection of the pipe and the flow of water of the water purifier according to the first embodiment of the present invention am.

32 and 33, the raw water pipe 1050 and the drain pipe 1060 are connected to the main body 1100. The main body 1100 and the water extraction unit 1300 are connected by a first connection pipe 1030 and a connection wire 1040.

In the main body 1100 and the water extraction unit 1300 of this embodiment, parts capable of supplying purified water, hot water, and cold water and performing various functions of a water purifier are divided and disposed.

In particular, in the present invention, the water extraction unit 1300 includes only minimum parts for providing purified water, hot water, and cold water that are effective to the user, and the remaining parts are provided in the main body 1100 to minimize the volume of the water extraction unit 1300. . Therefore, the user can place the main body 1100 in a place with relatively little space, such as the lower part of a sink, and conveniently place or move the small-volume water outlet unit 1300 to a desired location.

In addition, in the arrangement of the flow control unit 5 and the heater 6 generally provided in a water purifier having a hot water supply function, in the present invention, the flow control unit 5 is provided in the main body 1100, and only the heater 6 discharges water It is placed in unit 1300. Accordingly, the size of the water extraction unit 1300 can be minimized and the water to be extracted can be heated more effectively.

Water entering the raw water pipe 1050 is purified while passing through the filter 101. In the case of purified water, it is supplied to the user from the filter 101 through the first purified water connection pipe 1031 and the water outlet valve 8.

In the case of cold water, after being cooled while passing through the evaporator 4, it is also supplied to the user through the first purified water connection pipe 1031 and the water outlet valve 8. Meanwhile, a condenser 2 for forming a cooling cycle for cooling in the evaporator 4 will be provided inside the main body 1100 .

In the case of hot water, the flow rate is controlled while passing through the flow control unit 5, and after passing through the first hot water connection pipe 1032, it is supplied to the user through the heater 6 and the water outlet valve 8.

Meanwhile, in the present invention, when the distance between the main body 1100 and the water extraction unit 1300 is formed long, the lengths of the first purified water connection pipe 1031 and the first hot water connection pipe 1032 may reach several meters. In this case, in the case of water stored in the first connection pipe for a long time, it is preferable to drain the water and then provide new water.

Therefore, when a signal indicating that it has not been used for a long time is applied, the water in the first water purification connection pipe 1031 or the first hot water connection pipe 1032 will be discharged to the outside through the first drain connection pipe 1033 and the drain pipe 1060. .

In the case of the extraction unit 1200, a second water purification connection pipe 1071 and a second drainage connection pipe 1072 for supplying and draining purified water are provided. The second purified water connection pipe 1071 is connected to the first purified water connection pipe 1031 so that purified water flows.

Also, the second drain connection pipe 1072 is connected to the first drain connection pipe 1072 so that water after being used for extracting the capsule (c) flows into the first drain connection pipe.

FIG. 34 is a view for explaining the connection of pipes and the flow of water in FIG. 29, which is a modified example of the water purifier of the first embodiment of the present invention.

In this modification, as described above, the second purified water connection pipe 1071' does not connect the water extraction unit 1300 and the extraction unit 1200. That is, the second purified water connection pipe 1071' may be connected to the main body 1100 or may be connected to a separate water supply source.

35 is a diagram for explaining the flow of pipes and fluids of the second embodiment of the water purifier of the present invention.

The overall configuration of piping and the flow of fluid in this embodiment are the same as those in the previous embodiment. However, a safety drain pipe 1080 is additionally provided in the water extraction unit 1300 in this embodiment. Specifically, the safety drain pipe 1080 is connected to the heater 6 and is a flow path for discharging water vapor when the heater 6 is overpressured. In addition, a check valve 1080a may be provided in the safety drain pipe 1080. And water vapor flowing through the safety drain pipe 1080 is discharged to the outside, and the other end of the safety drain pipe 1080 in this embodiment is connected to the drain pipe 60.

36 is a view showing the coupling relationship between the body, water extraction unit and extraction unit of the third embodiment of the water purifier of the present invention, and FIG. 37 shows the coupling relationship of the body, water extraction unit and extraction unit of the fourth embodiment of the water purifier of the present invention. It is a drawing that represents

Referring to FIG. 36, in this embodiment, the extraction unit 1200 and the water extraction unit 1300 are disposed separately from each other.

In that the extraction unit 1200 and the water extraction unit 1300 are disposed separately, the connection of the entire pipe and the flow of the fluid are the same as those of the above-described embodiment, so the differences will be mainly described.

In the first embodiment, the second connection pipe 1070 connecting the extraction unit 1200 and the water extraction unit 1300 is accommodated inside the base unit 1400 and is not exposed to the outside. However, in this embodiment, the base unit 1400 for simultaneously fixing the extraction unit 1200 and the water extraction unit 1300 is not provided, and the extraction unit 1200 and the water extraction unit 1300 are respectively bases 1210 and 1310 ) will have

In particular, in the case of the base 1310 of the water extraction unit 1300, the first connection pipe 1030 and the connection wire 1040 pass through and are fixed to the top plate of the sink by the fixing part 1340. And the base of the extraction unit 1200 is configured in a form capable of standing up.

As the extraction unit 1200 and the water extraction unit 1300 are spaced apart from each other by a predetermined distance, the second connection wire 1070 is exposed to the outside. In this embodiment, the cover unit 290 described in FIGS. 20 and 21 of the capsule beverage extraction device described above is applied to shield the second connection wire 1070.

Since the specific structure and coupling method of the cover unit 290 are the same as those of the above-described embodiment, a detailed description thereof will be omitted.

After all, according to this embodiment, the user can move and arrange the extraction unit 1200 and the water extraction unit 1300 at a desired point, thereby minimizing the exposure of other pipes.

Referring to FIG. 37, in the fourth embodiment of the present invention, an extraction unit 1200 and a water extraction unit 1300 are connected to the main body. That is, unlike the above embodiment, the extraction unit 1200 and the main body 1300 are directly connected by the third connection pipe 1070'.

Also, the extraction unit 1200 and the water extraction unit 1300 have respective bases 1210 and 1310, and each base 1210 and 1310 is fixed by fixtures 1240 and 1340.

Since other configurations and flow of fluid are the same as those of the above-described embodiment, the following descriptions are omitted.

That is, according to the present embodiment, since the first connection pipe 1030 and the third connection pipe 1070' are directly connected to the main body, the user can use the water extraction unit 1300 and the extraction unit 1200 before using the extraction unit 1200. Even if only ) is used, it is possible to use only the third connection pipe 1070' connected to the main body 1100.

In the above, the configuration and characteristics of the present invention have been described based on the embodiments according to the present invention, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and various changes or modifications can be made within the spirit and scope of the present invention. It is apparent to those skilled in the art, and therefore such changes or modifications are intended to fall within the scope of the appended claims.

100: main body 110: connection pipe coupling part
120: connection wire coupling part 130: raw water pipe coupling part
140: drain pipe coupling part 200: extraction unit
210: base 220: housing
230: display unit 240: fixing unit
250: capsule receiving unit 260: pedestal
270: coke housing 280: extraction plate
290: cover unit 1300: water outlet unit
1040: base unit 1030: first connection pipe
1040: connection wire 1070: second connection pipe
1400: base unit 1410: extraction unit fixing part
1420: water extraction unit fixing part

Claims (9)

a plate formed with a third flow hole and a fourth flow hole through which the beverage extracted from the capsule flows; and
a coke housing in which a first space and a second space are formed in which beverages introduced from each flow hole disposed below the plate are accommodated and discharged;
Including a coke housing module for extracting capsule beverages,
The coke housing module for extracting the capsule beverage is disposed inside the housing of the capsule beverage extraction device, and an opening hole is formed on the front surface of the housing,
A first capsule accommodating portion and a second capsule accommodating portion shielding the opening hole of the capsule beverage extracting device while being selectively coupled to the housing of the capsule beverage extracting device,
The first capsule accommodating portion accommodates any one type of capsule and has a first flow hole corresponding to the third flow hole,
The second capsule receiving portion accommodates another type of capsule and has a second flow hole corresponding to the fourth flow hole. According to claim 1,
The capsule beverage extraction machine further comprising an opening and closing member for selectively shielding the third flow hole and the fourth flow hole. According to claim 1,
Capsule beverage extraction machine including a cork tip detachably coupled to the coke housing. According to claim 1,
An extraction protrusion is formed at the lower part of the coke housing and communicates with the two spaces, respectively, and has two water outlet holes formed in the front,
Capsule beverage extraction machine further comprising a cover fitted into the water outlet hole. According to claim 1,
The capsule beverage extracting machine further comprises a nozzle detachably provided at the bottom of the coke housing, communicating with the two spaces, and having two water outlets formed in the front. delete delete According to claim 1
Further comprising an input means for operating the extraction unit and a display unit for indicating the status,
A capsule beverage extracting machine that recognizes that the first capsule accommodating part and the second capsule accommodating part are inserted and outputs information of the inserted first capsule accommodating part or the second capsule accommodating part to the display unit. According to claim 8
The capsule beverage extraction machine further comprising a hall sensor for recognizing the first flow hole of the first capsule accommodating part and the third flow hole of the second capsule accommodating part.

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