CN115868794A - Bubble water preparation system - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention provides a bubble water preparation system which comprises a refrigeration assembly, a bubble water assembly, a brewing assembly and a control device. The refrigerating assembly comprises a cold water tank and a refrigerator connected with the cold water tank, and the refrigerator is used for cooling liquid in the cold water tank. The bubble water component comprises a mixing tank and a gas bottle, and the mixing tank is respectively connected with the cold water tank and the gas bottle. The brewing assembly comprises a capsule cavity for containing food capsules and a water inlet pipe positioned above the capsule cavity, and the mixing tank and the cold water tank are respectively connected with the water inlet pipe so as to supply cold liquid or bubble water to the water inlet pipe. The control device is configured to control cold liquid in the cold water tank and gas in the gas cylinder to respectively enter the mixing tank, and enable the mixing tank to supply bubble water for the water inlet pipe when receiving the first operation information, and enable the cold water tank to supply cold liquid for the water inlet pipe when receiving the second operation information. The bubble water preparation system can provide different drinks for users when receiving different operation information, and various use requirements of the users are met.

Description

Bubble water preparation system

Technical Field

The invention relates to the technical field of bubble water preparation, in particular to a bubble water preparation system.

Background

With the improvement of living standard, the preference of people to bubble water is continuously increased. However, natural gas bubble water is rare, and the existing bubble water is basically manufactured by a bubble water machine. Most of the bubble water machines in the current market can only singly provide bubble water, and cannot meet the requirements of users in different use scenes. For example, chinese patent publication No. CN106859329A discloses a bubble water machine, which includes an air storage tank, a first water tank, a second water tank, and a refrigeration assembly connected in sequence, and which realizes refrigeration of bubble water by a semiconductor refrigeration sheet.

Disclosure of Invention

Aiming at the technical problems in the prior art, the invention provides a bubble water preparation system which can provide different drinks for a user when receiving different operation information, and meets various use requirements of the user.

The embodiment of the invention provides a bubble water preparation system, which comprises:

the refrigerating assembly comprises a cold water tank and a refrigerator connected with the cold water tank, and the refrigerator is used for cooling liquid in the cold water tank;

the bubble water assembly comprises a mixing tank and a gas cylinder, and the mixing tank is respectively connected with the cold water tank and the gas cylinder;

the brewing assembly comprises a capsule cavity for containing food capsules and a water inlet pipe positioned above the capsule cavity, and the mixing tank and the cold water tank are respectively connected with the water inlet pipe so as to supply cold liquid or bubble water to the water inlet pipe;

and the control device is configured to control cold liquid in the cold water tank and gas in the gas cylinder to respectively enter the mixing tank, make the mixing tank do the water inlet pipe supply bubble water when receiving first operation information, and make the cold water tank do the water inlet pipe supply cold liquid when receiving second operation information. The bubble water preparation system can provide different drinks for users when receiving different operation information, and various use requirements of the users are met.

In some embodiments, the bubble water preparation system further comprises an air pump electrically connected to the control device, the air pump is communicated with the mixing tank, and the control device is further configured to control the air pump to start supplying air into the mixing tank to pressurize the bubbles in the mixing tank to the capsule cavity when the water level in the mixing tank reaches a first preset water level and the capsule cavity is determined to be in the in-place state. So, through the mode of the air pump with the bubble water pressure in the blending tank to the capsule chamber, can avoid the too much problem of carbon dioxide loss that bubble water flow caused.

In some embodiments, a booster pump is connected to a water outlet of the cold water tank, the booster pump is respectively connected to the mixing tank and the water inlet pipe, the booster pump is electrically connected to the control device, and the control device is further configured to control the booster pump to be opened based on the second operation information to pump the cold liquid in the cold water tank into the water inlet pipe when the water temperature in the cold water tank reaches a preset value and the capsule cavity is determined to be in the in-place state. Therefore, under the condition that a user only wants to obtain cold water instead of bubble water, cold liquid in the cold water tank can be directly pumped into the capsule cavity, the requirement that the user wants to obtain the cold water is met, and the functions of the bubble water preparation system are enriched.

In some embodiments, the bubble water preparation system further includes a water tank, the water tank and the cold water tank are connected by a water supply pipeline, a flow meter electrically connected to the control device is disposed on the water supply pipeline, and the control device is further configured to receive flow information of the water supply pipeline detected by the flow meter and determine the amount of water in the water tank according to the flow information. Therefore, the user can be assisted by the flow information of the water supply pipeline to accurately judge the water quantity in the water outlet tank, the user does not need to independently judge by naked eyes, and the water outlet tank has timeliness and accuracy.

In some embodiments, the bubble water preparing system further comprises a magnetic switch electrically connected to the control device, the magnetic switch is configured to detect whether the capsule cavity is in place, and the control device is configured to receive detection information of whether the capsule cavity is in place and control the air pump to be turned on when it is determined that the capsule cavity is in place. The mode for identifying the in-place condition of the capsule cavity is simple, and the setting cost is low.

In some embodiments, the bubble water preparation system further comprises an exhaust valve in communication with the mixing tank, the control device further configured to obtain water level information within the mixing tank; when the water level in the mixing tank reaches a first preset water level, the cold water tank and the gas cylinder are stopped to supply cold liquid and gas into the mixing tank, and the exhaust valve is opened to reduce the gas pressure in the mixing tank, so that the use safety of the bubble water preparation system is further improved.

In some embodiments, the bubble water preparation system further comprises a machine body, the machine body comprises a machine shell and a machine cover pivoted on the machine shell, the brewing assembly further comprises a capsule pressing piece and a food capsule arranged in the capsule cavity, the capsule cavity is arranged in the machine shell, the food capsule comprises a buffer cavity isolated from food materials and a first sealing film used for sealing the buffer cavity, the capsule pressing piece is in transmission connection with the machine cover, the water inlet pipe is arranged on the capsule pressing piece, a first puncture needle is arranged at the lower end of the water inlet pipe, the machine cover is buckled on the machine shell and drives the capsule pressing piece to press the food capsule, and the first puncture needle of the water inlet pipe breaks the first sealing film and enables the water inlet pipe to extend into the buffer cavity. Above-mentioned structure can not direct contact eat the material after puncturing first seal membrane through first felting needle, but gets into the cushion chamber of eating the material isolation, has avoided first felting needle to be infected with the contaminated food that eats the material and causes to and the abluent problem of being not convenient for.

In some embodiments, the food capsule further comprises a second sealing film and a containing cavity for containing food materials, the buffer cavity and the containing cavity are separated by the second sealing film, the buffer cavity is located above the containing cavity, and the first sealing film and the second sealing film are arranged in a surrounding mode to form the buffer cavity. Sealed cushion chamber can be formed through first seal membrane and second seal membrane, has both protected to eat the material and has not polluted, can also avoid first felting needle direct with eat the material contact.

In some embodiments, the food capsule further comprises a second puncture needle positioned below the second sealing membrane, when the water inlet pipe feeds water into the buffer cavity, the second sealing membrane is pressed towards the second puncture needle and punctured by the water pressure in the buffer cavity, so that the water in the buffer cavity flows into the accommodating cavity. Therefore, the second sealing film can be punctured under the action of water pressure and the second puncturing needle, food materials cannot contact with the outside, the whole food capsule can be discarded after being used for one time, the use safety of food is guaranteed, and the use by a user is convenient.

In some embodiments, the food capsule further comprises a third sealing film positioned at the bottom of the containing cavity, a third puncture needle is arranged at the bottom of the third sealing film, and the third sealing film is pressed towards the third puncture needle and punctured by the water pressure in the containing cavity, so that the infusion liquid in the containing cavity is discharged from the containing cavity. Therefore, the third sealing film can be punctured by the water pressure and the third puncturing needle, food materials can not contact with the outside, and the food sealing device is convenient for users to use.

Compared with the prior art, the embodiment of the invention has the beneficial effects that: according to the invention, by enabling the mixing tank to supply the water inlet pipe with the bubble water when the first operation information is received and enabling the cold water tank to supply the cold water to the water inlet pipe when the second operation information is received, different beverages can be provided for users when different operation information is received, namely, the bubble water or the cold water can be provided for the users, so that various use requirements of the users can be met, and by placing the food capsules in the capsule cavities, after the food materials in the food capsules are brewed by the bubble water or the cold water, more tastes of the beverages can be prepared, so that various use requirements of the users are further fully met, the product functionality is enriched, and the bubble water preparation system has high automation degree and is convenient for the users to use.

Drawings

In the drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, like reference numerals may describe similar components in different views. Like reference numerals having letter suffixes or different letter suffixes may represent different instances of similar components. The drawings illustrate various embodiments generally by way of example and not by way of limitation, and together with the description and claims serve to explain the disclosed embodiments. The same reference numbers will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or like parts, where appropriate. Such embodiments are illustrative and not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive embodiments of the present apparatus or method.

FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a bubble water producing system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram of a connection relationship of a bubble water preparing system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of a bubble water producing system according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a bubble water preparing system according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a cover in an unbuckled state;

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a bubble water preparing system according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a cover in a fastened state;

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a food capsule of a bubble water preparation system in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

fig. 7 is an exploded view of a food capsule of a bubble water preparing system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The members denoted by reference numerals in the drawings:

1-a cold water tank; 2-a refrigerator; 3-a gas cylinder; 4-mixing tank; 5-capsule cavity; 6, an air pump; 7-a booster pump; 8-a water level detector; 9-a water tank; 10-water supply pipeline; 11-an exhaust valve; 12-a temperature sensor; 13-a magnetic switch; 14-a flow meter; 15-a water pump; 16-pressure relief safety valve; 17-a first valve; 18-a second valve; 19-a check valve; 20-a pressure limiting valve; 21-a capsule piercing mechanism; 22-a water level controller; 23-a control device; 24-an operating panel; 25-a fuselage; 251-a housing; 252-a machine cover; 26-food capsule; 261-a buffer chamber; 262-a first sealing film; 263-second sealing film; 264-a containing cavity; 265-a third sealing membrane; 266-a housing; 267-a capsule lid; 27-a bladder pressing member; 271-water inlet pipe; 272-a first lancet; 28-a second spike; 29-a third lancet; 291-a through hole; 30-connecting rod assembly.

Detailed Description

In order to make the technical solutions of the present invention better understood, the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and the detailed description.

An embodiment of the present invention provides a bubble water preparation system, as shown in fig. 1 and fig. 2, the bubble water preparation system includes a refrigeration component, a bubble water component, a brewing component, and a control device 23. The refrigeration assembly comprises a cold water tank 1 and a refrigerator 2 connected with the cold water tank, and the refrigerator 2 is used for cooling liquid in the cold water tank 1. The bubble water component comprises a mixing tank 4 and a gas cylinder 3, wherein the mixing tank 4 is connected with the cold water tank 1 and the gas cylinder 3 respectively. The brewing assembly comprises a capsule cavity 5 for containing food capsules 26 and a water inlet pipe 271 positioned above the capsule cavity 5, and the mixing tank 4 and the cold water tank 1 are respectively connected with the water inlet pipe 271 so as to supply cold liquid or bubble water to the water inlet pipe 271. The control device 23 is configured to control the cold liquid in the cold water tank 1 and the gas in the gas cylinder 3 to respectively enter the mixing tank 4, and to make the mixing tank 4 supply bubble water to the water inlet pipe 271 when receiving the first operation information, and to make the cold water tank 1 supply cold liquid to the water inlet pipe 271 when receiving the second operation information.

Specifically, the bubble water preparation system may further include an operation panel 24 electrically connected to the water level controller 22. The operation panel 24 may generate the above-described first operation information based on a user operation, and the water level controller 22 may control to cause the cold liquid in the cold water tank 1 and the gas in the gas cylinder 3 to enter the mixing tank 4, respectively, in response to the first operation information, so that the gas and the cold liquid are sufficiently mixed to form bubble water in the mixing tank 4. The operation panel 24 may generate the above-mentioned second operation information based on the user operation, and the water level controller 22 may control the cold water tank 1 to directly supply the cold water to the water inlet pipe 271 in response to the second operation information, so as to prepare the cold water satisfying the user's needs.

Specifically, the refrigerator 2 may include a compressor and a condenser connected thereto, and the refrigerator 2 is connected to the cold water tank 1 to cool the liquid in the cold water tank 1, so that the temperature of the liquid in the cold water tank 1 can be lowered to a preset temperature, thereby forming a cold liquid with a temperature meeting a requirement.

Specifically, the above-mentioned water level controller 22 may control the refrigerator 2 to be activated when the water level in the cold-water tank 1 reaches a certain height, wherein the certain height may be understood as one or more heights. For example, the specific height is set to be a half water level when the cold water tank 1 contains a half amount of water and a full water level when the cold water tank 1 contains a full amount of water, and the water level controller 22 controls the refrigerator 2 to be activated when the water level in the cold water tank 1 is the half water level or the full water level. The specific height may be set manually by a user, or may be set at the time of factory shipment of the bubble water preparation apparatus, which is not specifically limited in the present application.

In particular, the gas cylinder 3 described above can be understood as a bottle for containing carbon dioxide, the gas outlet of the gas cylinder 3 being connected to the mixing tank 4 by a gas pipe, on which a pressure-limiting valve 20 and an opening and closing valve can be provided. The water level controller 22 controls the start of the open/close valve so that the gas in the gas cylinder 3 can flow to the mixing tank 4. The pressure limiting valve 20 can be used for limiting the air pressure of the gas discharged from the gas bottle 3, thereby avoiding potential safety hazards caused by overhigh air pressure.

Specifically, the food capsule 26 may contain a powdery or liquid food material, which can be mixed with bubble water to form a beverage with various tastes, so as to satisfy various needs of users. Moreover, the food capsule 26 can be understood as a disposable product, and after the food material in the food capsule 26 is soaked by water, the cover 252 can be opened to discard the food capsule 26 in the capsule cavity 5, so that drinks with different tastes can be prepared by replacing the food capsules 26 with different tastes. Illustratively, the food capsule 26 contains one or more of fruit powder, coffee powder, juice concentrate.

According to the invention, by receiving the first operation information, the mixing tank 4 supplies air to the water inlet pipe 271 for making water be soaked, and when receiving the second operation information, the cold water tank 1 supplies cold liquid to the water inlet pipe 271, different beverages can be provided for users when receiving different operation information, namely, the water with bubbles or the cold water can be provided for the users, so that various use requirements of the users can be met, and by placing the food capsule 26 in the capsule cavity 5, after the food materials in the food capsule 26 are soaked by the water with bubbles or the cold water, more beverages with tastes can be prepared, so that various use requirements of the users can be further fully met, the functionality of the product is enriched, and the bubble water preparation system has a high degree of automation and is convenient for the users to use.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 1, the bubble water preparing system further comprises an air pump 6 electrically connected to the control device 23, the air pump 6 is communicated with the mixing tank 4, and the control device 23 is further configured to control the air pump 6 to start supplying air into the mixing tank to press the bubbles in the mixing tank 4 into the capsule cavity 5 when the water level in the mixing tank 4 reaches a first preset water level and the capsule cavity 5 is determined to be in the in-place state.

In this way, the problem of excessive loss of carbon dioxide due to the flow of bubble water can be avoided by using the air pump 6 to pressurize the bubbles in the mixing tank 4 to the capsule cavity 5.

Specifically, the capsule cavity 5 may be installed in a drawable manner, such that the capsule cavity 5 has a ready state and a non-ready state, in the non-ready state, the capsule cavity 5 is drawn out to put the food capsule 26 to be brewed, and then the capsule cavity 5 may be switched from the non-ready state to the ready state, such that the food capsule 26 in the capsule cavity 5 may be mixed with the bubble water.

Specifically, the air pump 6 can be connected to the top of the mixing tank 4, and the bottom of the mixing tank 4 can be communicated to the capsule cavity 5, so that the mixing tank 4 is inflated by the air pump 6, pressure is applied to the bubble water, and the bubble water in the mixing tank 4 is discharged to the capsule cavity 5 from the bottom of the mixing tank, thereby avoiding the problem of excessive loss of gas in the bubble water caused by a pumping mode such as a water pump, and being capable of keeping carbon dioxide in the bubble water more.

Specifically, the bottom of the mixing tank 4 may be provided with a first valve 17, the first valve 17 is electrically connected to the water level controller 22, and the first valve 17 may be understood as a normally closed valve, so that after the water level in the mixing tank 4 reaches a certain water level, the first valve 17 may be opened by the water level controller 22 to allow the bubble water to be discharged from the mixing tank 4.

Specifically, the bubble water preparation system may further include a capsule puncturing mechanism 21 electrically connected to the water level controller 22, and configured to puncture a protective film outside the food material, so that the bubble water can be directly mixed with the food material in the capsule cavity 5 after flowing to the capsule cavity 5, and thus, beverages with various tastes can be prepared.

In some embodiments, the control device 23 is further configured to: and controlling the gas in the gas bottle 3 to enter the mixing tank 4 before the cold liquid in the cold water tank 1 so that the cold liquid is fully contacted and mixed with the gas after entering the mixing tank 4.

So, can in time fully contact the mixture with the gas in it after cold liquid gets into blending tank 4, improve the efficiency that the two mixed.

Specifically, the above-mentioned controlling the gas in the gas cylinder 3 to enter the mixing tank 4 before the cold water in the cold water tank 1 may include: firstly, opening an electromagnetic valve at the air outlet of the air bottle 3, and then opening a check valve 19 connected with the water outlet of the cold water tank 1, so that the air enters the mixing tank 4 before the cold water; or, the electromagnetic valve at the air outlet of the air bottle 3 and the check valve 19 connected with the water outlet of the cold water tank 1 are opened at the same time, in this case, the size of the inlet pipeline and the inlet pipeline 271 can be configured to enable the air to enter the mixing tank 4 before the cold water. Wherein, the inlet pipe is a pipe that the gas outlet of the gas cylinder 3 is connected to the mixing tank 4, and the inlet pipe 271 is a pipe that the water outlet of the cold water tank 1 is connected to the mixing tank 4.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 1, a pressure relief valve 16 may be connected to the top of the mixing tank 4, and is used for timely releasing the gas in the mixing tank 4 when the gas pressure in the mixing tank 4 exceeds a threshold value, so as to reduce the gas pressure in the mixing tank 4 and improve the use safety of the product.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 1, a water level controller 22 electrically connected to the water level controller 22 may be disposed in the mixing tank 4, and the water level controller 22 is configured to detect the water level information of the mixing tank 4 in real time.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 1, a booster pump 7 is connected to a water outlet of the cold water tank 1, the booster pump 7 is connected to the mixing tank 4 and the water inlet pipe 271 respectively, the booster pump 7 is electrically connected to the control device 23, and the control device 23 is further configured to control the booster pump 7 to be turned on based on the second operation information to pump the cold water in the cold water tank 1 into the water inlet pipe 271 when the water temperature in the cold water tank 1 reaches a preset value and it is determined that the capsule cavity 5 is in the in-place state. Namely, after the liquid in the cold water tank 1 is reduced to a preset value and the capsule cavity 5 of the bubble water machine is determined to be in a proper state, the cold liquid in the cold water tank 1 is pumped into the water inlet pipe 271 through the booster pump 7.

Therefore, under the condition that a user only wants to obtain cold water instead of bubble water, cold liquid in the cold water tank 1 can be directly pumped into the capsule cavity 5, the requirement that the user wants to obtain cold water is met, and the functions of the bubble water preparation system are enriched, namely, the bubble water preparation system can prepare bubble water and can also prepare cold water. Moreover, when the user only wants to obtain the original cold water or bubble water, the food capsule 26 can be obtained without being put in the capsule cavity 5, and the use of the user is convenient.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 1, the booster pump 7 may be connected to the bottom of the cold water tank 1, and a tee joint may be disposed downstream of the booster pump 7, the tee joint being respectively connected to the booster pump 7, a second valve 18, and a check valve 19, the second valve 18 being connected to the capsule chamber 5, the check valve 19 being connected to the top of the mixing tank 4, and the check valve 19 being configured to prevent the liquid in the mixing tank 4 from flowing back into the cold water tank 1. When receiving the second operation information, the check valve 19 electrically connected with the water level controller 22 can be closed by the water level controller 22, so that the cold liquid in the cold water tank 1 does not enter the mixing tank 4, and the second valve 18 electrically connected with the water level controller 22 is opened, so that the cold liquid in the cold water tank 1 can directly flow to the capsule cavity 5, and the purpose that a user wants to directly obtain the cold liquid in the cold water tank 1 is met.

Specifically, the preset value may be understood as a temperature set by a user, and may also be understood as a temperature set by the device when the device leaves a factory, which is not specifically limited in this application. For example, when the preset value is 10 ℃, the liquid in the cold water tank 1 is reduced to 10 ℃, and the capsule cavity 5 is in a proper state, the booster pump 7 can be started to discharge the cold liquid in the cold water tank 1 to the capsule cavity 5.

Specifically, the control device 23 is further configured to control the booster pump 7 to be turned on based on the first operation information to pump the cold liquid in the cold water tank 1 into the mixing tank 4 when the water temperature in the cold water tank 1 reaches a preset value and the capsule chamber 5 is determined to be in the in-place state.

In some embodiments, the control device 23 is further configured to: acquiring water level information in the cold water tank 1 acquired by a water level detector 8 in the cold water tank 1; controlling a water tank 9 connected with a cold water tank 1 to supply water into the cold water tank 1 based on the water level information in the cold water tank 1; and after the water level in the cold water tank 1 reaches a second preset water level, controlling the refrigerator 2 to start to cool the liquid in the cold water tank 1.

So, accessible water level detector 8 in time detects the water level in cold water tank 1 to after the water level reaches the second and predetermines the water level, thereby just control above-mentioned refrigerator 2 and start for the liquid cooling in cold water tank 1. The control method enables the bubble water preparation system using the same to stably operate.

Specifically, the water level detector 8 may be configured as a float water level controller 22, which has the advantages of simple structure, convenient use, safety and reliability.

Specifically, when the water level in the cold water tank 1 does not reach the second preset water level, the water tank 9 can be enabled to continuously supply water to the cold water tank 1, and after the water level in the cold water tank 1 reaches the second preset water level, the water tank 9 can be stopped to supply water to the cold water tank 1, so that the overflow caused by the overhigh water level in the cold water tank 1 can be avoided.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 1, the bubble water preparing system further comprises a water tank 9, the water tank 9 and the cold water tank 1 are connected by a water supply pipeline 10, a flow meter 14 electrically connected to the control device 23 is disposed on the water supply pipeline 10, and the control device 23 is further configured to receive flow information of the water supply pipeline 10 detected by the flow meter 14 and determine the amount of water in the water tank 9 according to the flow information.

Therefore, the flow information of the water supply pipeline 10 can assist the user in accurately judging the water quantity in the water outlet tank 9, the user does not need to independently judge by naked eyes, and the device has timeliness and accuracy.

Specifically, as shown in fig. 1, the water supply pipeline 10 may be provided with a suction pump 15 and a one-way valve, the one-way valve is connected to the water outlet of the water tank 9, the flow meter 14 is located downstream of the one-way valve, and the suction pump 15 is located downstream of the flow meter 14. The check valve is used for preventing water in the cold water tank 1 from flowing back to the water tank 9. The flowmeter 14 is electrically connected to the water level controller 22 for feeding back the flow information of the water supply pipeline 10 in real time. The water pump 15 is electrically connected with the water level controller 22 and is used for starting to pump the water in the water tank 9 into the cold water tank 1.

Specifically, the above-mentioned determining the amount of water in the water tank 9 based on the flow information may include: under the condition that the flow corresponding to the flow information in the preset time does not reach the preset flow, determining that the water quantity in the water tank 9 is in a water shortage state or an insufficient state; under the condition that the flow corresponding to the flow information within the preset time reaches the preset flow, it can be determined that the water amount in the water tank 9 is in a sufficient state.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 1, the bubble water preparing system further comprises a magnetic switch 13 electrically connected to the control device 23, the magnetic switch 13 is configured to detect whether the capsule cavity 5 is in place, and the control device 23 is configured to receive detection information of whether the capsule cavity 5 is in place and control the air pump 6 to be turned on if it is determined that the capsule cavity 5 is in place. The in-place condition of the capsule cavity 5 is identified simply and the setting cost is low.

Specifically, the control device 23 is further configured to obtain on-off information of a magnetic switch 13 corresponding to the capsule cavity 5; when first information that the magnetic switch 13 is opened is acquired, the capsule cavity 5 is determined to be in a in-place state; when the second information that the magnetic switch 13 is closed is acquired, the capsule cavity 5 is determined to be in a non-arrival state.

Specifically, the bubble water preparation system may include a body 25 for installing the refrigeration assembly, the bubble water assembly, the brewing assembly and the control device 23, the capsule cavity 5 may be provided in a cavity of the body 25 in a drawable manner, the magnetic switch 13 may include a first magnet provided on the capsule cavity 5 and a second magnet provided on a position of the body 25 corresponding to the capsule cavity 5. When the capsule cavity 5 is in place, the first magnet is attached to the second magnet to enable the magnetic switch 13 to be conducted to be opened; when the capsule chamber 5 is not in place, the first magnet will move away from the second magnet, causing the magnetic switch 13 to open to close.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 1, the bubble water preparation system further comprises an exhaust valve 11 in communication with the mixing tank 4, and the control device 23 is further configured to obtain water level information in the mixing tank 4; when the water level in the mixing tank 4 reaches a first preset water level, the cold water tank 1 and the gas cylinder 3 are stopped to supply cold liquid and gas into the mixing tank 4, and the exhaust valve 11 is opened to reduce the gas pressure in the mixing tank 4, so that the use safety of the bubble water preparation system is further improved.

Specifically, the water level controller 22 can obtain the water level information in the mixing tank 4 in real time, and the water level controller 22 receives the water level information fed back by the water level controller 22, so that the gas cylinder 3 and the cold water tank 1 can be timely controlled to stop supplying gas and cold water into the mixing tank 4.

Specifically, the exhaust valve 11 may be configured as a normally closed exhaust solenoid valve, and after the supply of gas into the mixing tank 4 is stopped, the excessive gas in the mixing tank 4 may be rapidly exhausted through the exhaust valve 11, so as to reduce the gas pressure in the mixing tank 4 and avoid the potential safety hazard caused by the mixing tank 4 being in a high-pressure state for a long time.

In some embodiments, the control device 23 is further configured to: the flow that the flow information of water supply pipe 10 corresponds is less than under the condition of predetermineeing the flow, sends the prompt message that is used for indicateing that the water tank 9 water yield is not enough to do benefit to the user and in time know the water tank 9 in the water yield not enough, in time add water to water tank 9.

Specifically, the prompt information may be sent out by displaying, sounding, and the like, so that the user can obtain the prompt information in time.

In some embodiments, the control device 23 is further configured to: detecting the temperature of water in the cold water tank 1 through a temperature sensor 12 arranged on the cold water tank 1; when the water tank 9 exceeds the preset temperature, controlling the refrigerator 2 to start; and controlling the refrigerator 2 to stop after the water temperature is reduced to the preset temperature. The control method can accurately control the on and off of the refrigerator 2.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 3 to 5, the body 25 includes a housing 251 and a cover 252 pivotally connected to the housing 251, the brewing assembly further includes a capsule pressing member 27 and a food capsule 26 disposed in the capsule cavity 5, the capsule cavity 5 is disposed in the housing 251, the food capsule 26 includes a buffer cavity 261 isolated from food materials and a first sealing film 262 for sealing the buffer cavity 261, the capsule pressing member 27 is in transmission connection with the cover 252, the water inlet pipe 271 is disposed on the capsule pressing member 27, and a first puncturing needle 272 is disposed at a lower end of the water inlet pipe 271, when the cover 252 is fastened to the housing 251, the capsule pressing member 27 is driven to press against the food capsule 26, the first sealing film 262 is broken by the first puncturing needle 272 of the water inlet pipe 271, and the water inlet pipe 271 extends into the buffer cavity 261.

As shown in fig. 4 and 5, the cover 252 is shown in an unfastened state in fig. 4, in which the capsule 27 is tilted with respect to the capsule cavity 5, and the first puncture needle 272 does not puncture the first sealing film 262; the cover 252 is shown in a snap-fit state in fig. 5, in which the bag pressing member 27 is snapped over the bag cavity 5 by the cover 252, the first piercing needle 272 pierces the first sealing film 262, and the water inlet pipe 271 extends into the buffer cavity 261. Wherein the arrow direction shown in fig. 4 and 5 is a water flow direction.

Specifically, a buckle may be formed on the cover 252 to facilitate a user to buckle or rotate the cover 252 away from the housing 251 by operating the buckle.

Specifically, the buffer cavity 261 is isolated from the food material, that is, the water inlet pipe 271 does not directly contact the food material after extending into the buffer cavity 261. The size of the buffer chamber 261 can be minimized to accommodate the lower portion of the inlet pipe 271 while avoiding excessive space occupation of the food capsule 26.

Specifically, the first sealing film 262 may be covered above the buffer cavity 261 by gluing.

Specifically, the first spike 272 can be detachably connected to the water inlet pipe 271, or can be integrally formed with the water inlet pipe 271, which is not limited in the present application. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the lower portion of the inlet tube 271 shown in FIG. 5 extends partially downward to form a first spike 272.

The brewing assembly is in transmission connection with the cover 252 through the capsule pressing part 27, so that after the cover 252 is buckled on the casing 251, the first sealing film 262 of the food capsule 26 can be directly punctured by the first puncturing needle 272 of the water inlet pipe 271 of the capsule pressing part 27, the food material can not be directly contacted after the first puncturing needle 272 punctures the first sealing film 262, but enters the buffer cavity 261 isolated from the food material, the problem that the first puncturing needle 272 is polluted by the polluted food material and is inconvenient to clean is avoided, the food material in the food capsule 26 can not be contacted with the outside, and the safety of the product is improved.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 5 and 6, the food capsule 26 further includes a second sealing film 263 and a containing cavity 264 for containing food material, the buffer cavity 261 and the containing cavity 264 are separated by the second sealing film 263, the buffer cavity 261 is located above the containing cavity 264, and the first sealing film 262 and the second sealing film 263 surround and form the buffer cavity 261. The first sealing film 262 and the second sealing film 263 can form a sealed buffer cavity 261, so that the food material is protected from being polluted, and the first puncture needle 272 can be prevented from directly contacting with the food material.

Specifically, a water flow passage for communicating the buffer cavity 261 with the accommodating cavity 264 may be provided below the second sealing film 263, so that water entering the buffer cavity 261 can flow into the accommodating cavity 264.

Further, the second sealing film 263 may be disposed at the bottom of the buffer cavity 261 by gluing.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 6 and 7, the food capsule 26 further includes a second spike 28 located below the second sealing membrane 263, when the water inlet pipe 271 feeds water into the buffer cavity 261, the second sealing membrane 263 is pressed against the second spike 28 and punctured by the water pressure in the buffer cavity 261, so that the water in the buffer cavity 261 flows into the accommodating cavity 264. Therefore, the second sealing film 263 can be punctured under the action of the water pressure and the second puncturing needle 28, the food material can not contact with the outside, the whole food capsule 26 can be discarded after one-time use, the use safety of the food is ensured, and the use by a user is convenient.

Specifically, the water flow passage can be disposed around second spike 28 such that water can flow around second spike 28 into receiving cavity 264 after second spike 28 pierces second sealing membrane 263.

Specifically, the buffer cavity 261 may be disposed corresponding to a middle portion of the accommodating cavity 264, so that water entering the accommodating cavity 264 from the buffer cavity 261 can be uniformly mixed with the food material in the accommodating cavity 264.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 6 and 7, the food capsule 26 further includes a third sealing membrane 265 at the bottom of the containing cavity 264, the bottom of the third sealing membrane 265 is provided with a third spike 29, and the third sealing membrane 265 is pressed towards the third spike 29 and is punctured by the water pressure in the containing cavity 264, so that the infusion liquid in the containing cavity 264 is discharged from the containing cavity 264. Thus, the third sealing film 265 can be punctured by the water pressure and the third puncturing needle 29, so that the food material can not contact with the outside, and the use is convenient for users.

Specifically, the first sealing film 262, the second sealing film 263 and the third sealing film 265 may be made of aluminum foil.

Specifically, the third lancet 29 can be detachably disposed at the bottom of the accommodating cavity 264.

In particular, the first spike 272, the second spike 28, and the third spike 29 described above can be understood to form the capsule piercing mechanism 21 described above.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 6 and 7, the food capsule 26 further includes a shell 266 with both open upper and lower ends, and a capsule lid 267 disposed at the open upper end of the shell 266, wherein the buffer chamber 261 is formed at the upper part of the capsule lid 267, and the receiving chamber 264 is formed between the capsule lid 267 and the shell 266. The structure is simple and the layout is reasonable.

Specifically, the capsule lid 267 can include an upper lid that snaps over the upper open end of the shell 266 and the first sealing membrane 262 is disposed thereon. The lower part of the upper cover body close to the middle part can extend downwards to form a flow guide part, and the water flow channel can surround and be arranged close to the flow guide part, so that water can flow into the accommodating cavity 264 along the flow guide part.

Specifically, a space may be formed between the lower portion of the flow guide and the third sealing film 265 to prevent the flow guide from puncturing the third sealing film 265.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the third spike 29 includes a disk-shaped body and a plurality of tips disposed thereon, and the third spike 29 is provided with a plurality of through holes 291 that communicate with the lower opening of the housing 266. In this way, the acting area of the third pricker 29 and the third sealing membrane 265 can be increased, and the third sealing membrane 265 can be pricked by the third pricker 29 more quickly under the action of water pressure.

In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 6, the bottom of buffer cavity 261 bulges partially upward to form second spike 28. The structure is simple and the design is reasonable.

In particular, the second spike 28 can be integrally formed on the capsule lid 267.

In some embodiments, as shown in fig. 3 and 4, an opening is formed at one side of the housing 251, the cover 252 is pivoted at the opening of the housing 251, and the capsule chamber 5 can be drawn into and out of the housing 251. Wherein the capsule chamber 5 is shown in figure 3 in a pulled out state and the capsule chamber 5 is shown in figure 4 in a retracted state. The above structure facilitates the user to put or take out the food capsule 26.

Specifically, the housing 251 may be provided therein with slide rails at both sides of the capsule chamber 5 to stably and repeatedly draw the capsule chamber 5.

In some embodiments, the bubble water preparation system further comprises a linkage assembly 30, and the cover 252 and the bladder pressing member 27 are drivingly connected by the linkage assembly 30. The transmission mode is simple and stable.

Specifically, the linkage assembly 30 may include a plurality of links connected in series.

In some other embodiments, the cover 252 can also be connected by other transmission mechanisms, such as gears.

The following specifically introduces the operation steps of preparing bubble water by the bubble water preparation system adopting the control method: the user may trigger generation of first operation information on the operation panel 24, the first operation information being used to instruct supply of bubble water to the capsule chamber 5 of the bubble water machine. The water level controller 22 controls the cold liquid in the cold water tank 1 and the gas in the gas cylinder 3 to respectively enter the mixing tank 4, so that the cold liquid and the gas are mixed in the mixing tank 4 to form bubble water. And under the condition that the capsule cavity 5 is in the in-place state and the water level in the mixing tank 4 corresponding to the second water level information in the mixing tank 4 reaches a first preset water level, stopping providing cold liquid and gas into the mixing tank 4, and controlling an air pump 6 communicated with the mixing tank 4 to start so as to press the bubble water in the mixing tank 4 to the capsule cavity 5 through the air pump 6, thereby preparing the bubble water meeting the requirements of users.

The following specifically describes the operation steps of preparing cold water by the bubble water preparation system adopting the control method: the user can trigger the generation of second operation information on the operation panel 24, wherein the second operation information is used for indicating that the cold liquid in the cold water tank 1 is supplied to the capsule cavity 5. The water level controller 22 is based on first water level information in the cold water tank 1 acquired by the water level detector 8 in the cold water tank 1; controlling a water tank 9 connected with a cold water tank 1 to supply water into the cold water tank 1 based on the first water level information; and after the water level in the cold water tank 1 reaches a second preset water level, controlling the refrigerator 2 to start to cool the liquid in the cold water tank 1. And then, after the liquid in the cold water tank 1 is cooled to a preset temperature and the capsule cavity 5 of the bubble water machine is determined to be in a in-place state, the cold liquid in the cold water tank 1 is directly pumped into the capsule cavity 5 through a booster pump 7, so that the cold water meeting the requirements of users is prepared.

In preparing the above-described cold and sparkling water, the preparation of a multi-flavored beverage can be achieved by adding the food capsule 26 to the capsule cavity 5. Of course, if cold water and bubble water are desired to be provided with the original taste, the food capsule 26 may not be added to the capsule chamber 5. The mode of preparing different kinds of drinks is simple, and degree of automation is high, and the user of being convenient for uses.

The above embodiments are merely exemplary embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Various modifications and equivalents may be made by those skilled in the art within the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications and equivalents should also be considered as falling within the scope of the present invention.

Claims (10)

1. A bubble water producing system, comprising:

the refrigeration assembly comprises a cold water tank (1) and a refrigerator (2) connected with the cold water tank, wherein the refrigerator (2) is used for cooling liquid in the cold water tank (1);

the bubble water assembly comprises a mixing tank (4) and a gas cylinder (3), wherein the mixing tank (4) is respectively connected with the cold water tank (1) and the gas cylinder (3);

the brewing assembly comprises a capsule cavity (5) for containing food capsules (26) and a water inlet pipe (271) positioned above the capsule cavity (5), and the mixing tank (4) and the cold water tank (1) are respectively connected with the water inlet pipe (271) so as to supply cold liquid or bubble water to the water inlet pipe (271);

a control device (23) configured to control the cold liquid in the cold water tank (1) and the gas in the gas cylinder (3) to enter the mixing tank (4) respectively, and to make the mixing tank (4) supply the water inlet pipe (271) with bubble water when receiving first operation information, and to make the cold water tank (1) supply the cold liquid to the water inlet pipe (271) when receiving second operation information.

2. The bubble water preparing system according to claim 1, further comprising an air pump (6) electrically connected to the control device (23), wherein the air pump (6) is communicated with the mixing tank (4), and the control device (23) is further configured to control the air pump (6) to start supplying air into the mixing tank to pressurize the bubbles in the mixing tank (4) into the capsule chamber (5) when the water level in the mixing tank (4) reaches a first preset water level and the capsule chamber (5) is determined to be in the in-place state.

3. The bubble water preparing system according to claim 1, wherein a water outlet of the cold water tank (1) is connected with a booster pump (7), the booster pump (7) is respectively connected with the mixing tank (4) and the water inlet pipe (271), the booster pump (7) is electrically connected with the control device (23), and the control device (23) is further configured to control the booster pump (7) to be turned on based on the second operation information to pump the cold water in the cold water tank (1) into the water inlet pipe (271) when the water temperature in the cold water tank (1) reaches a preset value and it is determined that the capsule cavity (5) is in the in-place state.

4. The bubble water preparation system according to claim 1, further comprising a water tank (9), wherein the water tank (9) and the cold water tank (1) are connected by a water supply pipeline (10), wherein a flow meter (14) electrically connected to the control device (23) is provided on the water supply pipeline (10), and the control device (23) is further configured to receive flow information of the water supply pipeline (10) detected by the flow meter (14) and determine the amount of water in the water tank (9) according to the flow information.

5. The bubble water preparing system according to claim 2, further comprising a magnetic switch (13) electrically connected to the control device (23), wherein the magnetic switch (13) is used for detecting whether the capsule cavity (5) is in place, and the control device (23) is used for receiving the detection information of whether the capsule cavity (5) is in place and controlling the air pump (6) to be started in case that the capsule cavity (5) is determined to be in place.

6. The bubble water preparation system according to claim 1, further comprising an exhaust valve (11) in communication with said mixing tank (4), said control means (23) being further configured to obtain water level information inside said mixing tank (4); when the water level in the mixing tank (4) reaches a first preset water level, the cold water tank (1) and the gas cylinder (3) are stopped to supply cold liquid and gas into the mixing tank (4), and the exhaust valve (11) is opened to reduce the gas pressure in the mixing tank (4).

7. The bubble water preparing system according to claim 1, further comprising a body (25), wherein the body (25) comprises a housing (251) and a cover (252) pivotally connected to the housing (251), the brewing assembly further comprises a capsule pressing member (27) and a food capsule (26) disposed in the capsule chamber (5), the capsule chamber (5) is disposed in the housing (251), the food capsule (26) comprises a buffer chamber (261) isolated from food materials and a first sealing membrane (262) for sealing the buffer chamber (261), the capsule pressing member (27) is in transmission connection with the cover (252), the water inlet pipe (spike) is disposed on the capsule pressing member (27), and the lower end of the water inlet pipe (271) is provided with a first spike (272), when the cover (252) is snapped on the housing (251), the capsule pressing member (27) is driven to press against the food capsule (26), the first spike (262) of the water inlet pipe (271) breaks the first sealing membrane (261), and the water inlet pipe (271) extends into the buffer chamber (271).

8. The bubble water preparation system according to claim 7, wherein said food capsule (26) further comprises a second sealing membrane (263) and a containing cavity (264) for containing food material, said buffer cavity (261) and said containing cavity (264) are separated by said second sealing membrane (263), and said buffer cavity (261) is located above said containing cavity (264), said first sealing membrane (262) and said second sealing membrane (263) enclosing to form said buffer cavity (261).

9. The bubble water preparing system according to claim 8, wherein the food capsule (26) further comprises a second puncture needle (28) positioned below the second sealing membrane (263), when the water inlet pipe (271) feeds water into the buffer cavity (261), the second sealing membrane (263) is pressed against the second puncture needle (28) and punctured by the water pressure in the buffer cavity (261) so that the water in the buffer cavity (261) flows into the accommodating cavity (264).

10. The bubble water preparation system according to claim 8, wherein the food capsule (26) further comprises a third sealing membrane (265) positioned at the bottom of the containing cavity (264), the bottom of the third sealing membrane (265) is provided with a third puncture needle (29), and the third sealing membrane (265) is pressed towards the third puncture needle (29) and punctured by the water pressure in the containing cavity (264), so that the infusion liquid in the containing cavity (264) is discharged from the containing cavity (264).

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