JP2005110835A - Extracting apparatus for coffee or the like - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an extracting apparatus for coffee or the like which can easily extract luxury goods while traveling. <P>SOLUTION: This extracting apparatus for coffee or the like extracts luxury goods such as coffee, tea or green tea. The extracting device is equipped with a warming type hot water storage container which houses hot water for the extraction, an electric pump which feeds the hot water in the warming type hot water storage container, an extracting mechanism which performs the extraction with the hot water being fed by the electric pump, and a battery power source which drives the electric pump. Therefore, the extraction of luxury goods can easily be performed while traveling. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to an extraction device for coffee or the like that can extract a favorite product such as coffee, tea, or green tea while moving in a train or the like.

In general, in-car sales such as trains, coffee already extracted is put in a pot and sold around each seat. However, coffee and the like are important in fragrance, but after extraction, the fragrance disappears over time. Moreover, the example extracted directly from the powder accommodated in the sealed cartridge in order to hold | maintain fragrances, such as coffee, is disclosed (for example, patent document 1, 2).
US Pat. No. 5,325,765 US Pat. No. 5,840,189

  However, there is a possibility that a fragrance, which is an important element of a luxury product, will fly when a product already extracted in another conventional place is put in a pot and sold around each seat. In addition, the scents of black tea and green tea were sometimes blown away, and when they were put in a pot, they could be altered or discolored. Further, in Patent Documents 1 and 2, a specific extraction device is not disclosed, and a configuration that can be easily extracted while moving is unknown. Further, there is no disclosure of a cartridge burst prevention mechanism, a double ejection prevention mechanism, or the like.

  This invention is proposed in view of the said situation, and it aims at providing extraction apparatuses, such as coffee which can extract a drink with a high fragrance on the spot after receiving a passenger's order.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is an extraction apparatus for coffee or the like for extracting a favorite product such as coffee, tea or green tea, and a heat-retaining hot water storage container storing hot water for extraction; An extraction device for coffee or the like, comprising: an electric pump for supplying hot water in the heat retaining hot water storage container; an extraction mechanism for extracting with hot water supplied by the electric pump; and a battery power source for driving the electric pump It is.

  The invention according to claim 2 is an extraction device for coffee or the like for extracting a favorite product such as coffee, tea, green tea, etc., and a value equal to or lower than a predetermined temperature is obtained by a temperature detection sensor provided in the heat retaining hot water storage container. The extraction is stopped when detected.

  The invention according to claim 3 is an extraction device for coffee or the like that extracts a favorite product such as coffee, tea, or green tea, and is slidable from a set position for setting a cartridge containing the favorite product to an extraction position. And a hot water pouring mechanism for inserting an extraction needle into the cartridge held at the extraction position by the slide mechanism and inserting an extraction needle from the lower side of the cartridge.

  Moreover, in invention of Claim 4, it is extraction apparatuses, such as coffee which extracts preference goods, such as the said coffee, black tea, green tea, Comprising: The heat retention type hot water storage container which stored the hot water for extraction, The said heat retention type hot water storage An electric pump for feeding hot water in a container, an extraction mechanism for extracting with hot water fed by the electric pump, and a battery power source for driving the electric pump, wherein the extraction mechanism accommodates a favorite product A hot water pouring mechanism for inserting a hot water pouring needle into the cartridge and an extraction needle from the lower side of the cartridge is provided, and the extraction mechanism is provided with a burst preventing mechanism for the extraction container.

  Further, in the invention according to claim 5, an extraction device for coffee or the like for extracting a favorite product such as coffee, tea or green tea, which is slidable from a set position for setting a cartridge containing the favorite product to an extraction position And a hot water pouring mechanism for inserting an extraction needle into the cartridge held in the extraction position by the slide mechanism and inserting an extraction needle from the lower side of the cartridge, and the hot pouring mechanism ends the extraction operation. Thereafter, the extraction operation cannot be performed again unless the slide mechanism is pulled out once to replace the cartridge.

  Since this invention consists of an above-described structure, there can exist an effect which is demonstrated below.

  In invention of Claim 1, it is extraction apparatuses, such as coffee which extracts luxury goods, such as coffee, black tea, and green tea, Comprising: The heat retention type hot water storage container which stored the hot water for extraction, In the said heat retention type hot water storage container, Since it has an electric pump for supplying hot water, an extraction mechanism for extracting with hot water supplied by the electric pump, and a battery power source for driving the electric pump, it is possible to easily extract a favorite product. .

  The invention according to claim 2 is an extraction device for coffee or the like for extracting a favorite product such as coffee, tea, green tea, etc., and a value equal to or lower than a predetermined temperature is obtained by a temperature detection sensor provided in the heat retaining hot water storage container. Since the extraction is stopped when detected, the extraction device for coffee or the like of the present invention stops the extraction operation when the temperature of the hot water in the heat insulation type hot water storage container is low to prevent the extraction with the low temperature hot water. Can do. Therefore, there is no possibility of extracting with water by mistake.

  The invention according to claim 3 is an extraction device for coffee or the like for extracting a favorite product such as coffee, tea or green tea, and slides from a set position for setting a cartridge containing the favorite product to an extraction position. And a hot water pouring mechanism for inserting an extraction needle into the cartridge held at the extraction position by the slide mechanism and inserting an extraction needle from below the cartridge. An extraction operation can be performed by forming a hot water hole and an extraction hole. Therefore, even a sealed cartridge does not require an opening operation or the like.

  Moreover, in invention of Claim 4, it is extraction apparatuses, such as coffee which extracts preference goods, such as the said coffee, black tea, green tea, Comprising: The heat retention type hot water storage container which stored the hot water for extraction, The said heat retention type hot water storage An electric pump for feeding hot water in a container, an extraction mechanism for extracting with hot water fed by the electric pump, and a battery power source for driving the electric pump, wherein the extraction mechanism accommodates a favorite product A hot water pouring mechanism for inserting a hot water pouring needle into the cartridge and an extracting needle from below the cartridge, and the extraction mechanism has a mechanism for preventing the rupture of the extraction container. When the extraction hole is not formed due to a failure, it is possible to prevent the cartridge from being burst due to an abnormal pressure.

  Further, in the invention according to claim 5, an extraction device for coffee or the like for extracting a favorite product such as coffee, tea or green tea, which is slidable from a set position for setting a cartridge containing the favorite product to an extraction position And a hot water pouring mechanism for inserting an extraction needle into the cartridge held in the extraction position by the slide mechanism and inserting an extraction needle from the lower side of the cartridge, and the hot pouring mechanism ends the extraction operation. Thereafter, the extraction operation cannot be performed again unless the slide mechanism is once pulled out and the cartridge is replaced. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the same cartridge from being extracted twice.

  Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings illustrating an embodiment. 1 is an overall perspective view of an extraction device for coffee or the like according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front view showing the extraction device for coffee or the like according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a side view thereof. Here, the extraction device 10 for coffee or the like is a heat-retaining hot water storage container 11 storing hot water for extraction, an electric pump 12 for supplying hot water in the heat-retaining hot water storage container 11, and hot water fed by the electric pump 12. An extraction mechanism 13 for extraction and a battery power source 14 for driving the electric pump 12 are provided.

  The heat retaining hot water storage container 11 is detachably attached to the back surface of the apparatus main body 10a. In this embodiment, two can be attached. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the heat retaining hot water storage container 11 is configured such that an upper end cap 15 is detachable, and a hot water pipe 16 and a temperature sensor 17 are disposed. The hot water pipe 16 communicates with the electric pump 12 and supplies hot water for extraction. The temperature sensor 17 detects the hot water temperature in the heat retaining hot water storage container 11. Furthermore, the temperature sensor 17 is installed at a predetermined height from the bottom in the heat retaining hot water storage container 11, and can be set to stop hot water supply when the water level falls below this height.

  The electric pump 12 is disposed in the apparatus main body 10a, and is similarly driven by a battery power source 14 built in the apparatus main body.

  A cup receiver 18 is formed on the front surface of the apparatus main body 10a, and support arms 18a that support the cup C extend forward from both sides. An extraction port 19 is disposed on the cup. In addition, a slide mechanism 20 is provided that can slide from a set position for setting a cartridge that is pulled out and contains a favorite product to an extraction position that is pushed inward. The slide mechanism 20 has a handle 20a on the front side. Further, a push-down lever 21 for extracting coffee and the like, a power switch 22 and other operation switches are disposed on the slide mechanism 20.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 to 15, the extraction mechanism 23 extracts hot water fed by an electric pump by inserting a hot water pouring needle into a cartridge containing a favorite product. The extraction mechanism 23 includes a slide mechanism 20, and the slide mechanism 20 is configured to be slidable in a drawer shape. Further, the cartridge 24 containing the favorite product in the pulled-out state can be set in the container holder 25, and is configured to be slidable to the extraction position pushed into the back. The container holder 25 has a movable bottom portion 27 supported by a spring 26 so as to be movable, and a fixed bottom portion 28 is provided with an extraction needle 29 communicating with an external extraction port 19. The extraction needle 29 has an end pointed upward, and is configured to be able to project when the moving bottom portion 27 descends from an opening formed at a corresponding portion of the moving bottom portion 27. The slide mechanism 20 is supported by the rail 30 so as to be horizontally movable, and includes a handle 20a on the front surface.

  The extraction mechanism 23 includes a peripheral presser 31 arranged to be movable up and down immediately above the container holder 25 at the extraction position, a pouring needle 32 provided inside the peripheral presser 31, and a part of the apparatus main body. A push-down lever 21 for lowering the peripheral presser 31 and the pouring needle 32 by an operation portion 21a that is pivotally supported by the main body 10a and protrudes from the front of the apparatus main body 10a, and a solenoid that latches the push-down lever 21 in a pressed state. 33, a hot water needle cam 34, and the like.

  The peripheral presser 31 is slidably supported in a guide cylinder 35 fixed to the apparatus main body 10 a, and the upper end portion of the horizontal bar 36 engaged with the push-down lever 21 is in contact therewith. Since the push-down lever 21 is supported by the apparatus main body 10a via a torsion spring 37 that biases in the upward direction, the push-down lever 21 rises when the hand is released from the operation portion 21a. Further, the pouring needle cam 34 is pivotally supported by a part of the guide cylinder 35 and is disposed so as to be able to contact the second horizontal rod 38 engaged with the push-down lever 21. Yes. The pouring needle 32 is a hollow tube with a sharp tip, has a hardness sufficient to penetrate the cartridge 24, and a flexible pipe 39 is connected to the rear end. The solenoid 33 is disposed in a substantially right angle direction with respect to the push-down lever 21, and when the push-down lever 21 is pushed down, the latch member 33a is automatically retracted and engaged to maintain the lowered state. Further, the latch can be released by driving the solenoid 33.

  Next, the usage mode of the extraction apparatus 10 such as coffee according to the present invention configured as described above will be described. First, as shown in FIG. 1, the power switch 22 is turned on to check the hot water temperature and the amount of hot water in the heat retaining hot water storage container 11. Next, the cup C is placed on the cup receiver 18 and fixed by the support arm 18a. Further, the slide mechanism 20 is pulled out with the handle 20a, and a cartridge 24 containing desired taste items such as coffee, tea, green tea and oolong tea is set in the container holder 25 of the slide mechanism 20 as shown in FIGS. . At this time, the cartridge 24 is placed on the moving bottom 27 of the container holder 25.

  When the setting of the cartridge 24 is completed, the slide mechanism 20 is pushed along the rail 30 to the extraction position with the handle 20a as shown in FIGS. When pushed down to the extraction position, the peripheral presser 32 and the pouring needle 32 are positioned immediately above. In this state, the push-down lever 21 is pushed down with the handle 21a as shown in FIGS. Then, the lowering lever 21 causes the lower end of the peripheral presser 31 to come into contact with the outer periphery of the upper surface of the cartridge 24, and the cartridge 24 placed on the moving bottom portion 27 of the container holder 25 is pressed down against the urging force of the spring 26. When the movable bottom portion 27 is pushed down against the biasing force of the spring 26, the extraction needle 29 that has been positioned below the movable bottom portion 27 protrudes from the opening of the movable bottom portion 27 and penetrates the bottom portion of the cartridge 24. . The extraction needle 29 is formed by a container with the filter 24a accommodated in the cartridge 24 such as coffee.

  Further, when the push-down lever 21 is pushed down, the push-down lever 21 drives the pouring needle cam 34 as shown in FIGS. The pouring needle cam 34 further pushes down the pouring needle 32 at the tip. The pressed hot water injection needle 32 penetrates the upper surface of the cartridge 24 and reaches the filter 24 a in which coffee or the like in the cartridge 24 is accommodated. Further, when the push-down lever 21 is pushed down to this position, it is held in a lowered state by the latch of the solenoid 33. In this state, the electric pump 12 is driven to inject hot water in the heat retaining hot water storage container 11 through the pipe 39 and the pouring needle 32. The injected hot water is extracted in a filter 24 a containing coffee or the like in the cartridge 24, and then the extracted liquid is poured out into the cup C of the cup receiver 18 through the extraction needle 29 and the extraction port 19. In this way, the coffee or the like in the cartridge 24 can be extracted with hot water.

  The extraction operation is completed by operating the electric pump 12 for a predetermined time by a timer. When the extraction operation is completed, the solenoid 33 is driven to release the latch, and the push-down lever 21 returns to the initial state by the urging force of the torsion spring 37 to prepare for the next extraction operation.

  FIG. 16 is a principle diagram illustrating the first extraction container rupture prevention function by the extraction mechanism of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the burst prevention mechanism 40 includes a pipe 41 that communicates the suction side and the discharge side of the electric pump 12 and a pressure valve 42 that flows back to the pipe 41 at a predetermined pressure. That is, when the pressure on the discharge side of the electric pump 12 exceeds a predetermined value, the pressure valve 42 opens so as to flow from the discharge side to the suction side in the conduit 41.

  When the burst prevention mechanism 40 is configured as described above, when the electric pump 12 is operated without the extraction needle 29 penetrating the cartridge 24, the pressure on the discharge side rises and the cartridge 24 bursts and scatters around. Can be prevented.

  FIG. 17 is a principle diagram illustrating the second extraction container rupture prevention function by the extraction mechanism of the present invention. The rupture prevention mechanism 40 is configured such that a pressure sensor 43 is provided on the discharge side of the electric pump 12 and the electric pump 12 is stopped when the pressure on the discharge side reaches a predetermined value.

  Even when the burst prevention mechanism 40 is configured as described above, when the electric pump 12 is operated without the extraction needle 29 penetrating the cartridge 24, the discharge-side pressure rises and the cartridge 24 bursts. It is possible to prevent scattering around.

  FIG. 18 is a principle diagram illustrating the third extraction container rupture prevention function by the extraction mechanism of the present invention. The burst prevention mechanism 40 is provided with a flow rate sensor 44 in the electric pump 12 and stops the electric pump when the flow rate sensor 44 does not operate and hot water does not flow when the electric pump 12 is operated.

  Even when the burst prevention mechanism 40 is configured as described above, when the electric pump 12 is operated without the extraction needle 29 penetrating the cartridge 24, the discharge-side pressure rises and the cartridge 24 bursts. It is possible to prevent scattering around.

  FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view for explaining the double-out prevention mechanism by the extraction mechanism of the present invention, and FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view for explaining the double-out prevention mechanism by the extraction mechanism of the present invention. In this embodiment, the slide mechanism 20 supported so as to be horizontally movable along the rail 30 is provided with a micro switch 45. When the slide mechanism 20 is pushed to the extraction position, the micro switch 45 is turned on. It is comprised so that it may become. When the microswitch 45 is turned ON / OFF by a control unit (not shown) and the extraction operation is completed, the extraction operation cannot be performed again unless the slide mechanism 20 is once pulled to the set position and the cartridge 24 is replaced. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the same cartridge 24 from being removed twice.

  In the above embodiment, the case where the microswitch is used has been described, but the processing may be performed using a photosensor.

FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of an extraction device for coffee or the like according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view showing the coffee extraction device. FIG. 3 is a side view showing the coffee extraction device. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing an example of a hot water storage container used in the extraction apparatus for coffee or the like. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing an example of the hot water storage container. FIG. 6 is an enlarged perspective view showing an example of the extraction mechanism of the extraction device for coffee or the like. FIG. 7 is an enlarged sectional view showing the extraction mechanism. FIG. 8 is a perspective view illustrating an extraction process by the extraction mechanism. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an extraction process by the extraction mechanism. FIG. 10 is a perspective view for explaining an extraction process by the extraction mechanism. FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an extraction process by the extraction mechanism. FIG. 12 is a perspective view illustrating an extraction process by the extraction mechanism. FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an extraction process by the extraction mechanism. FIG. 14 is a perspective view illustrating an extraction process by the extraction mechanism. FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view illustrating an extraction process by the extraction mechanism. FIG. 16 is a principle diagram illustrating a first extraction container rupture prevention function by the extraction mechanism. FIG. 17 is a principle diagram illustrating a second extraction container rupture prevention function by the extraction mechanism. FIG. 18 is a principle diagram illustrating a third extraction container rupture prevention function by the extraction mechanism. FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view for explaining a double out prevention mechanism by the extraction mechanism. FIG. 20 is a cross-sectional view for explaining a double out prevention mechanism by the extraction mechanism.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Coffee extraction apparatus 10a Apparatus main body 11 Insulated hot water storage container 12 Electric pump 13 Extraction mechanism 14 Battery power supply 15 Cap 16 Hot water pipe 17 Temperature sensor 18 Cup receiver 18a Support arm 19 Extraction port 20 Slide mechanism 20a Handle 21 Pushing down lever 21a Operation unit 22 Power switch 23 Extraction mechanism 24 Cartridge 24a Filter 25 Container holder 26 Spring 27 Moving bottom 28 Fixed bottom 29 Extraction needle 30 Rail 31 Perimeter presser 32 Hot water needle 33 Solenoid 34 Hot water needle cam 35 Guide tube 36 Horizontal竿 37 Torsion spring 38 Second side ridge 39 Pipe 40 Burst prevention mechanism 41 Pipe line 42 Pressure valve 43 Pressure sensor 44 Flow rate sensor 45 Micro switch

Claims (5)

Coffee, tea, green tea and other extraction devices for coffee, etc., a heat retaining hot water storage container containing hot water for extraction, and an electric pump for feeding hot water in the heat retaining hot water storage container, An extraction device for coffee or the like, comprising an extraction mechanism for extracting with hot water fed by the electric pump and a battery power source for driving the electric pump. An apparatus for extracting coffee, tea, green tea and other favorite items, such as coffee, wherein the extraction is stopped when a value below a predetermined temperature is detected by a temperature detection sensor provided in the insulated hot water storage container. An extraction device for coffee and so on. An apparatus for extracting coffee, tea, green tea and other favorite products, such as a coffee, wherein a slide mechanism which can be slid from a set position for setting a cartridge containing the favorite products to an extraction position, and an extraction position by the slide mechanism An apparatus for extracting coffee or the like, comprising: a hot water pouring mechanism for inserting a hot water pouring needle into a cartridge held in the cartridge and inserting an extracting needle from below the cartridge. Coffee, tea, green tea and other extraction devices for coffee, etc., a heat retaining hot water storage container containing hot water for extraction, and an electric pump for feeding hot water in the heat retaining hot water storage container, An extraction mechanism for extracting with hot water fed by the electric pump, and a battery power source for driving the electric pump,
The extraction mechanism includes a hot water pouring mechanism for inserting a hot water pouring needle into a cartridge containing a favorite product, and an extraction needle from an underside of the cartridge, and the extraction mechanism includes an anti bursting mechanism for the extraction container. An apparatus for extracting coffee or the like characterized by the above. An apparatus for extracting coffee, tea, green tea and other favorite products, such as a coffee, wherein a slide mechanism which can be slid from a set position for setting a cartridge containing the favorite products to an extraction position, and an extraction position by the slide mechanism A hot water pouring mechanism for inserting a hot water needle into the cartridge held in the cartridge and inserting an extraction needle from below the cartridge,
An apparatus for extracting coffee or the like, wherein after the extraction operation, the pouring mechanism cannot be extracted again unless the slide mechanism is once pulled out to replace the cartridge.

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