DE202014008821U1 - Device for time-controlled preparation of drinks - Google Patents

Abstract

Device for time-controlled preparation of beverages, characterized in that it consists of a base plate (1) with integrated timer (3) and control knob (4) and a vertical support assembly (5) with horizontal support arm (6) and a holding device (8) with it fixed Teeportion consists, which is guided by means of a connected weight (10) after a predefined period of time from a lower position to a higher position.

Description

The invention is a device for time-controlled brewing of individual portions of tea by gravity-driven lifting of the tea bag / filter sieve.

State of the art

Devices for brewing tea are known. For example, concerns DE 20 2011 004 987 U1 a device comprising a brewing vessel with temperature sensing means which upon reaching a target value controls the displacement device, which immerses the tea receiving element with tea in succession in the brewing water. In this case, the temperature signal can be coupled with a time signal, which in turn causes the removal of the tea receiving element with tea after a certain time has elapsed.

DE 340450829 A1 describes a device with a vessel which is heated by a heating plate. In addition, it has an electrically operated, time-controlled lifting and lowering lifting column with support arm, which lowers the tea or leads upwards.

Other devices for brewing tea based on mechanical timers, set in motion a gear train and connected lifting arm. In case of DE 29 904 527 U1 a carrying device with a receptacle for a tea container is locked against a restoring force in a lower altitude. After the expiry of the timer, the compressed spring releases and should prevent by means of damping element too fast ejection of the receiving element with tea container.

Thus, on the one hand a focus on temperature-controlled immersion of a receiving element with tea placed in a vessel, which is why a heat sensor must be given and partly as the water is freshly brewed before.

In connection with this or otherwise, a liftable and lowerable or pivotable element with a tea picking function is driven by means of an electrically operated mechanical device.

Solutions according to the prior art are often mechanically complex and thus technically overloaded and sometimes uncomfortable to operate. The introduction of heat sensors in the drink can also make unhygienic. Likewise, some devices are designed to be very power hungry or can not be operated off-grid. In addition, spring solutions and similar constructions tend to wear off gradually.

task

The device for time-controlled preparation of drinks counteracts the problem of forgetting to remove the tea element (eg in the form of a bag, tea egg, filter or the like) after a desired brewing time has elapsed. In this case, the device according to the invention represents a simple and inexpensive solution with minimal technology and high reliability.

The device for time-controlled preparation of beverages has a base plate ( 1 ) with recording area ( 2 ) for a cup ( 13 ) or a similar container for making tea, as well as an integrated timer ( 3 ) with, rotatable control knob ( 4 ). In addition to the said receiving area is a vertical support device ( 5 ) for the side over the receiving area ( 2 ) supporting arm ( 6 ) arranged. Similarly, there is a vertical guide rod ( 7 ), with movably arranged weight ( 10 ), laterally outward adjacent to the vertical support device ( 5 ) and thus between support arm ( 6 ) and base plate ( 1 ). A retaining element ( 8th ) for receiving tea, for example a tea bag, is located at one end of a flexible, non-stretchable thread ( 9 ) coming out of the support arm ( 6 ) above the receiving area ( 2 ) protrudes, through the support arm ( 6 ) and at the opposite end between vertical support device ( 5 ) and guide rod ( 7 ) and with a weight ( 10 ), along the guide rod ( 7 ) can be moved up and down, connected at its other end. In the vertical support device ( 5 ) is also a resilient locking pin ( 11 ), in the passive state of the housing, the vertical support device ( 5 ), towers. The locking pin ( 11 ) is by a pull magnet, a model making servo or similar activation unit ( 12 ) and can be so in the housing, the vertical support device ( 5 ), be withdrawn. The activation unit ( 12 ) is again indicated by a signal from the timer ( 3 ).

The design of the device for time-controlled preparation of drinks or of the housing and of the holding element is without specific requirements.

The invention is explained below with reference to the schematic representation of an embodiment with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein

1 represents a frontal view of the device according to the invention.

With the device for time-controlled preparation of drinks is achieved that the on holding element ( 8th ) attached tea in the form of a tea bag or sieve by gravity from the finished tea of a container ( 13 ) in the reception area ( 2 ) is arranged the device for time-controlled preparation of drinks, is pulled. In a first step, the desired brewing time of the tea by turning the control knob ( 4 ) and pressing the control knob ( 4 ) approved. The adjustment takes place in 30-second steps. Thereafter, the tea, preferably in the form of a tea bag, on the holding element ( 8th ) secured by clamping action. The cup ( 13 ) or another container with brewing water is placed in the receiving area ( 2 ). Then the weight ( 10 ) along the guide rod ( 7 ) led upwards. The laterally beveled upper inner side ( 10a , please refer 2 ) of weight ( 10 ) presses the locking pin ( 11 ) briefly into the housing ( 5 ). Reached the weight ( 10 ) its highest position and the state of greatest potential energy (potential energy), the locking pin ( 11 ) under it back to its original position and ensures the weight ( 10 ) in his position. By pressing the control button again ( 4 ) the time starts to run out. After the set brewing time has elapsed, an acoustic signal sounds. The locking pin ( 11 ) is activated by means of an activation unit ( 12 ) withdrawn for a fraction of a second and the weight ( 10 ) Approved. As a result, the tea on the holding element ( 8th ) from the cup ( 13 ) or other container.

The exclusive use of gravity ensures low power consumption and convenient battery operation.

The timer is based on a microprocessor which, after a few seconds of inactivity, enters a very low-power mode.

A seven-segment display ensures good readability of the display even in low light conditions and from a distance.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

baseplate

2

Recording area (for cup etc.)

3

Timer with display

4

control knob

5

Vertical support arrangement

6

support arm

7

guide rod

8th

Retaining element (

9

thread

10

Weight

10a

Beveled upper inside (s. 2 )

11

locking pin

12

activating unit

13

Cup / container

14

Non-slip elements (rubber feet or similar)

15

Battery compartment (s. 3 )

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited patent literature

• DE 202011004987 U1 [0002]
• DE 340450829 A1 [0003]
• DE 29904527 U1 [0004]

Claims (19)

Device for time-controlled preparation of beverages, characterized in that it consists of a base plate ( 1 ) with integrated timer ( 3 ) and control knob ( 4 ) and a vertical support arrangement ( 5 ) with horizontal support arm ( 6 ) and a holding device ( 8th ) attached thereto with a tea serving attached by means of an associated weight ( 10 ) is performed after a predefined period of time from a lower position to a higher position. Device for the timed preparation of beverages according to claim 1, characterized in that the holding element ( 8th ) for a tea serving, z. B. in the form of a tea bag, tea strainer or the like, by means of a flexible, but non-stretchable thread ( 9 ) with a weight ( 10 ) connected is. Title according to claims 1 to 2, characterized in that it is the retaining element ( 8th ) in a design around a spring clip. Device for the timed preparation of beverages according to claims 1 and 2, characterized in that the weight ( 10 ) on its vertical support device ( 5 ) facing side is provided in the upper region with a tapered surface. Device for the timed preparation of beverages according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the vertical supporting device ( 5 ) a resilient locking pin ( 11 ) is arranged in the passive state of the housing in the direction of the guide rod ( 7 ) protrudes and thus in the path of the guide rod movably arranged weight ( 10 ) is located. Device for the timed preparation of beverages according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the resilient locking pin ( 11 ) with an activation element ( 12 ) is connected, can be activated by this and the locking pin ( 11 ) so that in the housing of the vertical support device ( 5 ) is fed. Device for the timed preparation of beverages according to claim 6, characterized in that the activation element ( 12 ) by a signal of the timer ( 3 ) is driven. Device for the timed preparation of beverages according to claims 6 to 7, characterized in that it is in the activation element ( 12 ) is a pull magnet or model making servo. A device for the time-controlled preparation of beverages according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the locking pin when guiding the weight ( 10 ) by its bevelled back ( 10a ) in the highest position in the housing of the vertical support device ( 5 ) is pressed and then immediately expands again and so the weight ( 10 ) energy neutral in highest position on the guide rod ( 7 ) holds. Device for the timed preparation of beverages according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the timer ( 3 ) is equipped with an electronic unit, a microchip, which switches itself off time-controlled. Device for the timed preparation of beverages according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the timer ( 3 ) is integrated with a display in the form of a seven-segment display in the base. Device for the timed preparation of beverages according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the timer ( 3 ) with only one rotary encoder with integrated button ( 4 ) is provided. Device for the timed preparation of beverages according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the timer ( 3 ) in 30-second increments via a control knob ( 4 ) can be set and activated. Device for time-controlled preparation of beverages according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that after a set period of time an acoustic signal sounds and the activation element ( 12 ) is driven. Device for the timed preparation of beverages according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the base plate ( 1 ) a receiving area ( 2 ) for setting a cup ( 13 ) or another container. Device for the timed preparation of beverages according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the device does not require an on / off switch. Device for the timed preparation of beverages according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized that this is operated by means of battery cells 1.5 V, in the battery compartment ( 15 ) of the base plate ( 1 ). Device for the timed preparation of beverages according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base plate ( 1 ) at the bottom via one or more non-slip elements ( 14 ). Device for the timed preparation of beverages according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that in one embodiment the holding element ( 8th ) detachable with the thread ( 9 ), so that, if necessary, an exchange of the retaining element ( 8th ).

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