CN220369843U

CN220369843U - Brewing device of coffee machine and coffee machine

Info

Publication number: CN220369843U
Application number: CN202321848117.6U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 孙健
Original assignee: Beijing Yiyang Technology Co ltd
Current assignee: Beijing Yiyang Technology Co ltd
Priority date: 2023-07-13
Filing date: 2023-07-13
Publication date: 2024-01-23
Anticipated expiration: 2033-07-13

Abstract

The utility model provides a brewer of a coffee machine and the coffee machine. The brewing device comprises a brewing bin, a first brewing head, a second brewing head and a material removing component. The brewing bin is provided with a feed inlet for placing coffee powder. The first brewing head is movably arranged relative to the brewing bin between a first position and a second position, the first position is positioned outside the brewing bin, the second position is positioned in the brewing bin, and the first brewing head is provided with a liquid outlet joint for guiding out coffee liquid. The second brewing head is movably arranged relative to the brewing bin between a third position and a fourth position, the third position is positioned in the brewing bin, the fourth position is positioned at the feeding hole, and the second brewing head is provided with a hot water joint for connecting hot water into the brewing bin. The material removing component is arranged outside the brewing bin and is rotatable relative to the brewing bin, and the material removing component is used for removing coffee grounds ejected out of the feeding hole at the fourth position by the second brewing head. The brewing device integrates the brewing and deslagging functions, and improves the production efficiency of the coffee machine.

Description

Brewing device of coffee machine and coffee machine

Technical Field

The present utility model relates generally to the technical field of coffee machines, and more particularly to a brewer for a coffee machine and a coffee machine.

Background

At present, the existing coffee machine with brewing function has complex structure and driving control part, and can not independently produce the coffee machine to form an independent brewing function module, which is not beneficial to improving the production efficiency of the coffee machine.

Accordingly, there is a need to provide a brewer for a coffee machine, as well as a coffee machine, to at least partially solve the above-mentioned problems.

Disclosure of Invention

In the summary, a series of concepts in a simplified form are introduced, which will be further described in detail in the detailed description. The summary of the utility model is not intended to define the key features and essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

To at least partially solve the above-mentioned problems, a first aspect of the present utility model provides a brewer for a coffee machine, comprising:

the brewing bin is provided with a feed inlet and is used for placing coffee powder;

the first brewing head is movably arranged relative to the brewing bin between a first position and a second position, the first position is positioned outside the brewing bin, the second position is positioned in the brewing bin, and the first brewing head is provided with a liquid outlet joint for guiding out coffee liquid;

the second brewing head is movably arranged relative to the brewing bin between a third position and a fourth position, the third position is positioned in the brewing bin, the fourth position is positioned at the feeding hole, and the second brewing head is provided with a hot water joint for connecting hot water into the brewing bin;

the material removing component is arranged outside the brewing bin and is rotatable relative to the brewing bin, and the material removing component is used for sweeping out coffee grounds ejected out of the feeding port at the fourth position by the second brewing head.

The brewer of the coffee machine according to the first aspect of the present utility model, having the functions of brewing coffee and removing coffee grounds, can be installed as a separate functional module into various types of coffee machines, improving the production efficiency of the coffee machines.

Optionally, a guiding channel is arranged in the first brewing head, and the guiding channel is communicated with the liquid outlet joint.

Optionally, a plug and an elastic element are arranged in the first brewing head, and the plug is arranged between the liquid outlet connector and the guiding-out channel; the elastic element is connected to the plug such that the plug closes the lead-out channel.

Optionally, the first brewing head is provided with a first mounting hole, the first mounting hole is communicated with the guiding-out channel, the liquid outlet joint penetrates through the first mounting hole, and the plug and the elastic element are both arranged in the first mounting hole.

Optionally, the first mounting hole is provided with a conical portion connected with the guiding-out channel, the plug is spherical, and the spherical surface of the plug is abutted to the conical inner wall of the conical portion.

Optionally, the liquid outlet connector is in threaded connection with the first mounting hole; and/or

The first end of the elastic element is connected to the liquid outlet joint, and the second end of the elastic element is connected to the plug.

Optionally, the first brewing head is provided with a first filter screen for filtering the coffee liquid introduced into the liquid outlet joint; and/or

The second brewing head is provided with a second filter screen for supporting the coffee powder in the brewing bin and preventing the coffee powder from blocking the second brewing head.

Optionally, the first brewing head is provided with a first sealing ring, and when the first brewing head is located at the second position, the first sealing ring abuts against the inner wall of the brewing bin; and/or

The second brewing head is provided with a second sealing ring, and the second sealing ring is propped against the inner wall of the brewing bin.

Optionally, the method further comprises:

a frame;

a first drive element disposed on the frame and connected to the first brew head; and

and the second driving element is arranged on the frame and connected to the second brewing head.

Optionally, the first driving element is slidably mounted to the frame by a slide rail, and the first driving element is fixed to the frame by a fastener; and/or

The second driving element is slidably mounted to the frame by a slide rail, and the second driving element is fixed to the frame by a fastener.

Optionally, the first drive element and the second drive element are each provided with a coding disc.

Optionally, the frame is provided with an operating platen, and the brewing chamber is provided on the operating platen.

Optionally, a third drive element is further included, an output shaft of which is provided with a rotating arm, which is connected to the material removal member.

Optionally, the material removal member is made of silicone, or the bottom edge of the material removal member is provided with a flexible edge made of silicone.

A second aspect of the utility model provides a coffee machine comprising a brewer according to the above-mentioned coffee machine.

According to the coffee machine of the second aspect of the utility model, the brewing device integrating the brewing and deslagging functions is provided, and the production efficiency is high.

Drawings

The following drawings of embodiments of the present utility model are included as part of the utility model. Embodiments of the present utility model and their description are shown in the drawings to explain the principles of the utility model. In the drawings of which there are shown,

fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a brewer of a coffee machine according to a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, said brewer being in an initial state;

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of the brewer of FIG. 1 in a vertical orientation;

FIG. 3 is an enlarged schematic view of portion A of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is an enlarged schematic view of portion B of FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view of the brewer of FIG. 1, with the brewer in a brew state;

FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view of the brewer of FIG. 1 in a condition for ejecting coffee grounds; and

fig. 7 is a schematic perspective view of the brewer of fig. 1 in a condition for removing coffee grounds.

Description of the reference numerals

100: frame 101: operating table board

110: the first brew head 111: liquid outlet joint

112: export channel 113: first mounting hole

114: plug 115: elastic element

116: taper 117: first filter screen

118: first seal ring 120: second brewing head

121: hot water joint 122: inlet channel

123: second mounting hole 124: second filter screen

125: second seal ring 130: first driving element

140: the second drive element 150: third driving element

151: rotating arm 160: brewing bin

161: feed inlet 170: material removing component

Z: in the vertical direction

Detailed Description

In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the present utility model. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the utility model may be practiced without one or more of these details. In other instances, well-known features have not been described in detail in order to avoid obscuring the embodiments of the utility model.

Herein, ordinal words such as "first" and "second" cited in the present utility model are merely identifiers and do not have any other meaning, such as a particular order or the like. Also, for example, the term "first component" does not itself connote the presence of "second component" and the term "second component" does not itself connote the presence of "first component".

In this document, "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", and the like are used merely to indicate relative positional relationships between the relevant portions, and do not limit the absolute positions of the relevant portions.

Herein, "equal," "same," etc. are not strictly mathematical and/or geometric limitations, but also include deviations that may be appreciated by those skilled in the art and allowed by fabrication or use, etc.

Unless otherwise indicated, numerical ranges herein include not only the entire range within both of its endpoints, but also the several sub-ranges contained therein.

Fig. 1 to 7 show a brewer for a coffee machine according to the present utility model, which comprises a brew chamber 160, a first brew head 110, a second brew head 120, and a removal member 170. The brew chamber 160 has a feed port 161 for receiving coffee grounds. The first brew head 110 is movably arranged relative to the brew chamber 160 between a first position outside the brew chamber 160 and a second position inside the brew chamber 160, the first brew head 110 being provided with a liquid outlet connection 111 for guiding out coffee liquid. The second brew head 120 is movably arranged relative to the brew chamber 160 between a third position in the brew chamber 160 and a fourth position in the feed inlet 161, the second brew head 120 being provided with a hot water connection 121 for accessing hot water into the brew chamber 160. The material removing member 170 is disposed outside the brewing chamber 160 and rotatable with respect to the brewing chamber 160, and the material removing member 170 is configured to sweep out the coffee grounds ejected by the second brew head 120 from the feed inlet 161 in the fourth position.

The brewing device of the coffee machine has the functions of brewing coffee and removing coffee grounds, can be installed into various types of coffee machines as a single functional module, and improves the production efficiency of the coffee machine.

In detail, when using the brewer, the user first pours coffee powder into the brew chamber 160, then the first brew head 110 moves to the second position, then the hot water connector 121 passes hot water into the brew chamber 160, the brew is brewed to obtain coffee, and then the coffee is guided out from the outlet connector 111. After the coffee liquid is discharged, the first brew head 110 moves to the first position, then the second brew head 120 moves to the fourth position, so that the coffee grounds are ejected out of the feed inlet 161, and then the removal member 170 sweeps out the coffee grounds, thereby completing the making and cleaning of the coffee.

Further, the brewer of the coffee machine according to the present utility model also includes a frame 100, a first drive member 130 and a second drive member 140. The first driving element 130 is arranged on the frame 100 and connected to the first brew head 110. The second drive element 140 is arranged on the frame 100 and connected to the second brew head 120. As shown in connection with fig. 1 and 5, the first driving element 130 drives the first brew head 110 to move in the vertical direction Z to the first position or the second position. The second driving element 140 drives the second brew head 120 to move in the vertical direction Z to a third position or a fourth position.

As shown in fig. 5, when the first brew head 110 is in the second position and the second brew head 120 is in the third position, the brewer is in a brew state.

As shown in fig. 6, when the first brew head 110 is positioned at the first position and the second brew head 120 is positioned at the fourth position, the coffee grounds are ejected out of the feed port 161 by the second brew head 120.

Further, the frame 100 is provided with a handling platen 101, and the brewing chamber 160 is provided to the handling platen 101. The platen 101 is configured to facilitate collection of coffee grounds exiting the inlet 161. Optionally, the brewer of the coffee machine according to the present utility model further comprises a third drive element 150, the output shaft of the third drive element 150 being provided with a rotating arm 151, the rotating arm 151 being connected to a de-dosing member 170. When the coffee grounds are ejected out of the inlet 161 by the second brew head 120, the output shaft of the third drive element 150 drives the rotation arm 151 to rotate, so that the removal member 170 rotates, thereby scraping the coffee grounds.

Alternatively, the first and second drive elements 130, 140 are electric cylinders or other linear drive components, such as oil cylinders, linear motors, etc. The third drive element 150 may alternatively be a motor, preferably a servo motor or a stepper motor. Optionally, the first driving element 130 and the second driving element 140 are both provided with encoding discs, so that the first driving element 130 and the second driving element 140 can be precisely controlled by the electric control component, so that the first brewing head 110 and the second brewing head 120 can move more precisely.

Alternatively, the first driving element 130 is slidably mounted to the frame 100 by a sliding rail, and the first driving element 130 is fixed to the frame 100 by a fastener, so as to facilitate adjusting the mounting position of the first driving element 130, and facilitate adjusting the first brewing head 110. Similarly, the second driving element 140 is slidably mounted to the frame 100 via a sliding rail, and the second driving element 140 is fixed to the frame 100 via a fastener, so as to facilitate adjustment of the second brewing head 120.

Alternatively, the material removing member 170 is made of silica gel. Alternatively, the bottom edge of the blanking member 170 may be provided with a flexible edge made of silicone. The arrangement of the material removing member 170 enables the material removing member 170 to better fit the upper surface of the operating table plate 101, so that the cleaning effect of coffee grounds is improved.

In particular to the brewing function of the brewer. Referring to fig. 2 to 4, the sidewall of the first brew head 110 is provided with an annular groove, and the first seal ring 118 is sleeved to the first brew head 110 and is embedded to the first brew head 110 through the annular groove. When the first brewing head 110 is located at the second position, the first brewing head 110 enters the brewing chamber 160, and at this time, the first sealing ring 118 abuts against the inner wall of the brewing chamber 160, so that the first brewing head 110 and the brewing chamber 160 realize movable sealing, and overflow of coffee liquid is prevented.

Likewise, the side wall of the second brewing head 120 is also provided with an annular groove, and the second sealing ring 125 is sleeved to the second brewing head 120 and embedded to the second brewing head 120 through the annular groove. When the second brewing head 120 is located at the third position and the fourth position, the second brewing head 120 is located in the brewing chamber 160, and at this time, the second sealing ring 125 abuts against the inner wall of the brewing chamber 160, so that the second brewing head 120 is movably sealed with the brewing chamber 160, and leakage of coffee liquid is prevented.

Fig. 3 shows an internal structure of the first brew head 110. The first brewing head 110 is provided with a guiding channel 112, a first end of the guiding channel 112 is communicated with the liquid outlet joint 111, and a second end of the guiding channel 112 extends to the bottom surface of the first brewing head 110 so as to guide out the brewed coffee liquid from the liquid outlet joint 111.

Further, a plug 114 and an elastic element 115 are disposed in the first brewing head 110, and the plug 114 is disposed between the liquid outlet connector 111 and the guiding-out channel 112. The elastic element 115 is connected to the plug 114 such that the plug 114 closes the lead-out channel 112. When the pressure of the coffee liquid between the first brew head 110 and the second brew head 120 is sufficient, the coffee liquid is pushed away from the stopper 114 through the outlet channel 112, so that the coffee liquid is led out from the outlet connector 111. The arrangement of the elastic element 115 and the plug 114 can enable the coffee liquid in the brewing chamber 160 to accumulate enough pressure, so that the hot water can extract the coffee powder more fully, and the coffee liquid with better quality can be obtained.

In detail, the first brew head 110 is provided with a first mounting hole 113, the first mounting hole 113 communicating with the lead-out channel 112. The liquid outlet joint 111 is penetrated to the first mounting hole 113, and the plug 114 and the elastic element 115 are both disposed in the first mounting hole 113. The first mounting hole 113 is provided to facilitate the installation of the liquid outlet joint 111, the elastic element 115 and the plug 114. The first mounting hole 113 is provided with a tapered portion 116 connected to the lead-out passage 112, the plug 114 is spherical, and the spherical surface of the plug 114 abuts against the tapered inner wall of the tapered portion 116. The stopper 114 is spherical, and the spherical surface of the stopper 114 abuts against the tapered inner wall of the tapered portion 116 under the elastic action of the elastic member 115, so that the outlet passage 112 is sufficiently closed, and coffee liquid is difficult to leak from the tapered portion 116 when insufficient pressure is provided.

Optionally, the liquid outlet connector 111 is in threaded connection with the first mounting hole 113, so that the installation is convenient, and the rotation angle of the liquid outlet connector 111 is adjusted, so that the gap between the liquid outlet connector 111 and the plug 114 can be adjusted, that is, the compression amount of the elastic element 115 can be adjusted, and the liquid outlet pressure value of the coffee liquid is adjusted. The first end of the elastic element 115 is connected to the liquid outlet connector 111, the second end of the elastic element 115 is connected to the plug 114, when the liquid outlet connector 111 is installed, the plug 114, the elastic element 115 and the liquid outlet connector 111 are sequentially placed into the first mounting hole 113, and then the liquid outlet connector 111 is screwed tightly, so that the installation is completed, and the installation is convenient.

Alternatively, the elastic element 115 may be a spring. A sealing water stop may be provided between the outlet fitting 111 and the first mounting hole 113 to prevent leakage of coffee liquid. The stopper 114 and the resilient member 115 may be made of food grade stainless steel (e.g., 304 stainless steel and references above) to prevent contamination of the coffee grounds.

Referring to fig. 3, the bottom surface of the first brew head 110 is provided with a stepped groove, and the lead-out passage 112 communicates with the stepped groove. The first brew head 110 is provided with a first filter screen 117, the first filter screen 117 being fixed to the stepped groove for filtering the coffee liquid introduced into the outlet connector 111, preventing the coffee grounds from being mixed into the coffee liquid.

Fig. 4 shows the internal structure of the second brew head 120. The bottom surface of the second brew head 120 is provided with a second mounting hole 123, and the top surface of the second brew head 120 is also provided with a stepped groove. The second brew head 120 is provided with an introduction passage 122 therein, a first end of the introduction passage 122 being connected to the stepped groove, and a second end of the introduction passage 122 being connected to the second mounting hole 123. The hot water connector 121 is inserted into the second mounting hole 123 and is screw-coupled to the second mounting hole 123 to guide hot water into the brew chamber 160. Optionally, a sealing water stop is provided between the hot water joint 121 and the second mounting hole 123 to prevent leakage of hot water.

Further, the second brew head 120 is provided with a second filter screen 124, and the second filter screen 124 is fixed in the stepped groove of the second brew head 120 for supporting the coffee powder in the brew chamber 160 to prevent the coffee powder from blocking the second brew head 120.

As shown in fig. 1, the brewer according to the present utility model is in an initial state. At this time, the first brewing head 110 is located at the first position, the second brewing head 120 is located at the third position, the feeding port 161 of the brewing chamber 160 is opened, and the user or other module of the coffee machine can pour the coffee powder into the brewing chamber 160.

Then, as shown in fig. 5, the brewer according to the present utility model is in a brew state. The first driving element 130 drives the first brewing head 110 to the second position, the second brewing head 120 is kept at the third position, at this time, the first brewing head 110 seals the brewing chamber 160, the hot water connector 121 is connected with hot water, the hot water enters the brewing chamber 160 and extracts coffee powder to form coffee liquid, when the pressure of the coffee liquid is enough, the coffee liquid pushes the plug 114 out through the leading-out channel 112 and is led out through the liquid outlet connector 111, and brewing of coffee is completed.

Then, as shown in fig. 6, the brewer according to the present utility model is in a state of ejecting coffee grounds. Specifically, the first driving element 130 drives the first brewing head 110 to move to the first position, and the second driving element 140 drives the second brewing head 120 to move from the third position to the fourth position, so that the coffee grounds deposited on the second filter screen 124 (i.e., the second brewing head 120) are ejected out of the feed inlet 161 of the brewing chamber 160.

Finally, as shown in fig. 7, the brewer according to the present utility model is in a condition to remove coffee grounds. The third driving element 150 is started, and the rotating arm 151 drives the material removing member 170 to rotate, so that the coffee grounds on the second brewing head 120 are scraped off, and the cleaning of the coffee grounds is completed.

The above is the working process of brewing, extracting and removing coffee grounds of the brewing device according to the utility model, so the brewing device according to the utility model has the functions of integrating brewing and deslagging into a whole and has high integration level.

The utility model also provides a coffee machine, comprising the brewing device of the coffee machine. The coffee machine provided by the utility model is provided with the brewing device integrated with the brewing and deslagging functions, and each type of coffee machine can be provided with the brewing device provided by the utility model, so that the production efficiency of the coffee machine is improved.

Unless defined otherwise, technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this utility model pertains. The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular implementations only and is not intended to be limiting of the utility model. Terms such as "disposed" or the like as used herein may refer to either one element being directly attached to another element or one element being attached to another element through an intermediate member. Features described herein in one embodiment may be applied to another embodiment alone or in combination with other features unless the features are not applicable or otherwise indicated in the other embodiment.

The present utility model has been described in terms of the above embodiments, but it should be understood that the above embodiments are for purposes of illustration and description only and are not intended to limit the utility model to the embodiments described. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that many variations and modifications are possible in light of the teachings of the utility model, which variations and modifications are within the scope of the utility model as claimed.

Claims

1. A brewer for a coffee machine, wherein the brewer for a coffee machine comprises:

2. The brewer of a coffee machine according to claim 1, wherein a lead-out channel is provided in the first brew head, the lead-out channel being in communication with the outlet connection.

3. The brewer of a coffee machine according to claim 2, wherein a plug and an elastic element are provided in the first brew head, the plug being arranged between the outlet connection and the outlet channel; the elastic element is connected to the plug such that the plug closes the lead-out channel.

4. A brewer according to claim 3, wherein the first brew head is provided with a first mounting hole, the first mounting hole is in communication with the outlet channel, the outlet connector is threaded to the first mounting hole, and the plug and the resilient element are both disposed within the first mounting hole.

5. The brewer of claim 4, wherein the first mounting hole is provided with a tapered portion connected to the outlet channel, the plug is spherical, and the spherical surface of the plug abuts against the tapered inner wall of the tapered portion.

6. The brewer of claim 4, wherein said outlet fitting is threadably connected to said first mounting hole; and/or

7. The brewer of a coffee machine according to claim 1, wherein the first brew head is provided with a first filter screen for filtering the coffee liquid that is passed to the outlet connection; and/or

8. The brewer of claim 1, wherein the first brew head is provided with a first seal ring that abuts an inner wall of the brew chamber when the first brew head is in the second position; and/or

9. The brewer of a coffee machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising:

a frame;

10. The brewer of claim 9, wherein the first drive member is slidably mounted to the frame by a slide rail and the first drive member is secured to the frame by a fastener; and/or

11. Brewer for a coffee machine according to claim 9, wherein the first drive element and the second drive element are each provided with a code wheel.

12. The brewer of claim 9, wherein the frame is provided with a handling platen, the brew chamber being disposed on the handling platen.

13. The brewer of claim 12, further comprising a third drive element, an output shaft of which is provided with a rotating arm connected to the removal member.

14. Brewer for a coffee machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the blanking member is made of silicone or the bottom edge of the blanking member is provided with a flexible edge made of silicone.

15. A coffee machine, characterized by comprising a brewer of a coffee machine according to any one of claims 1 to 14.