WO2023027636A1 - Appareil d'infusion et de distribution de thé intégré - Google Patents

Appareil d'infusion et de distribution de thé intégré Download PDF

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WO2023027636A1
WO2023027636A1 PCT/SG2022/050599 SG2022050599W WO2023027636A1 WO 2023027636 A1 WO2023027636 A1 WO 2023027636A1 SG 2022050599 W SG2022050599 W SG 2022050599W WO 2023027636 A1 WO2023027636 A1 WO 2023027636A1
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Pui San Joyce LIM
Chee Wai John CHEONG
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
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    • A47J31/521—Alarm-clock-controlled mechanisms for coffee- or tea-making apparatus ; Timers for coffee- or tea-making apparatus; Electronic control devices for coffee- or tea-making apparatus the electronic control being performed over a network, e.g. by means of a computer or a handheld device

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  • the present disclosure generally relates to tea brewing apparatus, and, more particularly, the present disclosure relates to an integrated tea brewing and dispensing apparatus for brewing and dispensing multiple cups of tea simultaneously.
  • the conventional apparatus is usually a single serve apparatus that can brew one cup of beverage at a time. Such apparatus does not have the capability to prepare multiple cups of beverage at the same time. Due to this limitation, considerable amount of time is wasted in scenarios where many cups of beverage are to be served. Moreover, such apparatus is commonly placed in establishments like cafes and corporate offices. When the conventional apparatus is placed in a cafe or an office, queue of people is formed due to the time taken by the apparatus to serve one or each person.
  • the preparation of beverage is done either manually or semi- automatically.
  • a human to place and remove tea leaves from the apparatus’s portafilter.
  • the apparatus also requires human intervention to dispose the used tea leaves from the portafilter.
  • the tea brewing apparatus currently in the market does not take into consideration how the freshness of tea leaves is preserved.
  • One aspect of this disclosure relates to an integrated tea brewing and dispensing apparatus.
  • the integrated tea brewing and dispensing apparatus is adapted to prepare multiple cups of beverage at the same time. Also, the integrated tea brewing and dispensing apparatus is fully automatic and adapted to prepare tea without the need of any human intervention. Also, the integrated tea brewing and dispensing apparatus is adapted to be arranged at small kiosks, thereby saving space and associated costs.
  • an integrated tea brewing and dispensing apparatus comprises at least one filter dispenser adapted to carry at least one filter, at least one ingredient dispenser adapted to dispense at least one ingredient into the at least one filter, a rotary module having at least one holder adapted to hold and/or release the at least one filter, and a water dispenser having at least one tap adapted to dispense water into the at least one filter.
  • the at least one filter dispenser facilitates dispensing of a filter into a respective tap for the preparation of a beverage.
  • the at least one ingredient dispenser is used for storing at least one ingredient of a beverage such as tea and is used to dispense the ingredient after dispensing of the at least filter in the at least one tap.
  • the water dispenser comprises a probe assembly adapted to open a seal of the at least one filter according to a predetermined time period, and the rotary module is adapted to move in at least one direction to align the at least one ingredient dispenser and the at least one filter dispenser with the at least one tap.
  • the at least one filter dispenser comprises at least one canister adapted to carry the at least one filter, a turret adapted to stack the at least one canister in an upright position, and a dispensing assembly connected to the turret.
  • the dispensing assembly is adapted to hold and/or release the at least one filter into the at least one tap, and move the turret and switch between at least one canister for dispensing the at least one filter.
  • the probe assembly comprises a probe, an outer cover having at least one opening aligned below the at least one tap, a guide adapted to accommodate the probe and allow the probe to protrude out through the at least one opening, and a lever mechanism connected to the probe and the lever mechanism is adapted to move the probe out of the at least one opening and open the seal of the at least one filter.
  • the probe assembly further comprises a rotational assembly connected below the lever mechanism and the rotational assembly is adapted to rotate the lever mechanism and align the probe with at least one opening present in the outer cover and a base connected to the rotational assembly.
  • the at least one filter comprises a filter cup having at least one hole at the bottom surface of the filter cup, and the at least one hole is pre-sealed.
  • the at least one ingredient dispenser comprises a first container assembly having a first container adapted to store at least one ingredient of a beverage.
  • the first container assembly further comprises a plunger adapted to move inside the first container to compress the at least one ingredient.
  • the at least one ingredient dispenser further comprises a second container assembly coupled to the first container assembly and having a second container adapted to receive the at least one ingredient from the first container, and a conveyor arranged inside the second container to facilitate a conveying of the at least one ingredient received from the first container towards an outlet of the second container.
  • the second container assembly further comprises a swiveling door adapted to move between an open position and a close position, such that in the close position, the swiveling door covers the outlet of the second container, and in the open position, the swiveling door swivels away from the outlet of the second container to allow dispensing of the at least one ingredient through the outlet of the second container.
  • the at least one ingredient dispenser comprises an intermediate container assembly arranged between the first container assembly and the second container assembly.
  • the intermediate container assembly comprises an intermediate container adapted to receive the at least one ingredient from the first container.
  • the intermediate container has a capacity equal to a 25% capacity of the first container, thereby acting as a reserve for the tea ingredient and enabling refilling of the first container without stopping the apparatus.
  • the first container assembly further comprises an air vent valve to release a pressure accumulated within the first container and a degassing valve operable to release gases formed within the first container.
  • the degassing valve is a one-way valve that allows release of gases outside without letting the atmospheric gases to enter the first container, thereby ensuring the freshness of the ingredient of the beverage.
  • the conveyor comprises Archimedes screw conveyor adapted to rotate and push the at least one ingredient towards the swiveling door.
  • the Archimedes screw conveyor may be operated through a motor to push the at least one ingredient towards the swiveling door.
  • the conveyor helps in facilitating conveying of the at least one ingredient towards the outlet of the second container.
  • an axis of the outlet of the second container is offset from an axis of an inlet of the second container. Such an arrangement enables the conveyor to convey the required quantity of ingredient from the inlet of the second container to the outlet of the second container.
  • the swiveling door comprises a weight sensor to determine a weight of the at least one ingredient received from the conveyor, and a first motor in communication with the weight sensor and the first motor is adapted to rotate the swiveling door to the open position when the weight of the at least one ingredient determined by the weight sensor reaches a predetermined weight.
  • the weight sensor helps in weighing the at least one ingredient received via the conveyor before dispensing.
  • the predetermined weight of the ingredient based on different type of beverage is prestored in the apparatus.
  • the second container assembly comprises a guide to accommodate the conveyor and move the at least one ingredient towards the outlet of the second container.
  • the second container assembly further includes a second motor to drive the conveyor.
  • the conveyor moves the ingredient falling on the guide towards the outlet of the second container.
  • the at least one ingredient arranged inside the first container is arranged inside a packet
  • the at least one ingredient dispenser comprises a puncture assembly arranged between the first container assembly and the intermediate container assembly and is operable to puncture the packet.
  • the puncture assembly facilitates is puncturing the packet for dispensing the at least one ingredient.
  • the puncture assembly comprises a base having an opening.
  • the puncture assembly further comprises a hollow circular body disposed at the opening, the hollow circular body having at least one blade on a periphery.
  • the puncture assembly further comprises a swiveling member in contact with the hollow circular body, the swiveling member is operable to rotate the hollow circular body and puncture the packet inside the first container.
  • the at least one blade present on the periphery facilitates tearing off a seal of the packet inside the first container.
  • the at least one ingredient dispenser further comprises at least one scanner adapted to scan an identifier on a packet of at least one ingredient to track the expiration date and authenticity of the ingredient used for making beverage. By tracking the expiration date and the authenticity of the ingredient, an optimum quality of beverage is ensured to the consumers.
  • the rotary module comprises a housing having a bevel gear arrangement in an inner periphery, a holder tray connected to the bevel gear arrangement through a pipe, wherein the holder tray comprises the at least one holder adapted to hold the at least one filter dispenser and the at least one ingredient dispenser, and at least one motor housed within the housing and connected to the bevel gear arrangement.
  • the at least one motor is operable to drive the bevel gear arrangement and rotate the at least one holder tray in at least one direction, thereby facilitating alignment of the at least one ingredient dispenser with the at least one filter.
  • the rotary module further comprises an air compressor to supply a pressurized air to a first container to move a plunger inside the first container of the at least one ingredient dispenser.
  • the compressed air supplied by the air compressor enables the plunger to compress the ingredient thereby keeping the ingredient fresh.
  • the rotary module further comprises a solenoid valve to allow a flow of the pressurized air from the air compressor to the first container.
  • the at least one tap includes two arms connected to a gear system and a third motor, and wherein the two arms are operable to hold the at least one filter in a close position and to release a filter in an open position.
  • the gear system along with the third motor facilitates holding of the filter at the time of brewing of the beverage and releasing the filter in to a disposal swivel after the beverage is collected in a receptacle.
  • the at least one tap further comprises a cover having ridges to support a rim of the at least one filter.
  • the water dispenser further comprises a base having at least one discharge opening and at least one swiveling gate connected to the at least one discharge opening, and the at least one swiveling gate is adapted to open and close at least one discharge opening.
  • the at least one swiveling gate comprises a wire mesh circumscribed inside a wire mesh holder, and a fourth motor adapted to move the wire mesh holder for opening and closing the at least one discharge opening.
  • the opening of the at least one discharge opening is in coordination with the at least one tap present above the at least one discharge opening.
  • a method for operating an integrated tea brewing and dispensing apparatus comprises releasing at least one filter from at least one filter dispenser into at least one tap of a water dispenser assembly, wherein the at least one tap holds the at least one filter, dispensing at least one ingredient from at least one ingredient dispenser into the at least one filter, dispensing water from the at least one tap into the at least one filter, opening a seal of the at least one filter according to a predetermined time period, and dispensing a beverage into a receptacle through the opened seal.
  • the releasing of the at least one filter from at least one filter dispenser comprises aligning the at least one filter dispenser with the at least one tap.
  • the dispensing of the at least one ingredient from at least one ingredient dispenser comprises aligning the at least one ingredient dispenser with the at least one tap holding the at least one filter.
  • the opening of the seal of the at least one filter comprises moving a probe out of an outer cover of a probe assembly and opening the seal present at a bottom surface of the at least one filter.
  • the at least one ingredient dispenser comprises a first container assembly having a first container and a plunger, a second container assembly having a second container, a conveyer, and a swiveling door comprising a weight sensor
  • the method further comprises storing the at least one ingredient in the first container, moving the plunger inside the first container to compress the at least one ingredient, receiving, by the second container, the at least one ingredient from the first container, conveying of the at least one ingredient received from the first container towards an outlet of the second container, and moving the swiveling door away from the outlet of the second container to allow dispensing of the at least one ingredient through the outlet of the second container.
  • the moving of the swiveling door away from the outlet of the second container comprises determining a weight of the at least one ingredient received from the conveyor and moving the swiveling door to an open position when the weight of the at least one ingredient determined by the weight sensor reaches a predetermined weight.
  • the method further comprises scanning an identifier on a packet of at least one ingredient placed inside the first container and tracking an expiration date and authenticity of the at least one ingredient in the packet.
  • moving of the plunger inside the first container comprises supplying a pressurized air into the first container to move the plunger inside the first container.
  • the method further comprises thrashing the at least one filter through at least one discharge opening.
  • the thrashing of the at least one filter comprises moving at least one swiveling gate connected to the at least one discharge opening from a closed position to an open position, and releasing the at least one filter from the at least one tap.
  • Fig. 1 illustrates a perspective view of an integrated tea brewing and dispensing apparatus, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure
  • Fig. 2 illustrates an exploded view of a first container assembly of a tea ingredient dispenser, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure
  • Fig. 3 illustrates a perspective view of an intermediate container assembly of the tea ingredient dispenser, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure
  • Fig. 4 illustrates a cross-section view of the intermediate container assembly, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure
  • Fig. 5 illustrates an exploded view of a puncture assembly, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure
  • Fig. 6 illustrates a cross-section view of a hollow circular body with a gear ring, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure
  • Fig. 7 illustrates an exploded view of a second container assembly of the tea ingredient dispenser, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure
  • Fig. 8 illustrates a cross-section view of the second container assembly of the tea ingredient dispenser, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure
  • Fig. 9 illustrates an exploded view of a swiveling door of the second container assembly, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure
  • Fig. 10 illustrates an exploded view of a rotary module, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure
  • Fig. 11 illustrates a holder tray of a rotary module, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure
  • Fig. 12 illustrates an assembled view of a rotary module, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure
  • Fig. 13 illustrates a bottom view of a rotary module, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure
  • Fig. 14 illustrates an exploded view a water dispenser, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure
  • Fig. 15 illustrates an exploded view of a tap along with a gear system, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure
  • Fig. 16 illustrates a top view of the tap along with the gear system, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure
  • Fig. 17a illustrates a front view of the tap with a receptacle, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure
  • Fig. 17b illustrates a side view of the tap, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure
  • Fig. 18 illustrates an exploded view of a swiveling gate, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure
  • Fig. 19 illustrates an assembled view of a swiveling gate, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure
  • Fig. 20 illustrates an internal arrangement of probe assembly, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure
  • Fig. 21 illustrates an outer cover of probe assembly, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure
  • Fig. 22 illustrates an exploded view of filter dispenser, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure.
  • Fig. 23 depicts a flowchart of a method of operating an integrated tea brewing and dispensing apparatus, in accordance with some aspects of the present disclosure.
  • the terms “about,” “thereabout,” “substantially,” etc. mean that amounts, sizes, formulations, parameters, and other quantities and characteristics are not and need not be exact, but may be approximate and/or larger or smaller, as desired, reflecting tolerances, conversion factors, rounding off, measurement error and the like, and other factors known to those of skill in the art.
  • spatially relative terms such as “right,” left,” “below,” “beneath,” “lower,” “above,” and “upper,” and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe one element's or feature's relationship to another element or feature, as illustrated in the drawings. It should be recognized that the spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. For example, if an object in the figures is turned over, elements described as “below” or “beneath” other elements or features would then be oriented “above” the other elements or features. Thus, the term “below” can, for example, encompass both an orientation of above and below.
  • An object may be otherwise oriented (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein may be interpreted accordingly.
  • all connections and all operative connections may be direct or indirect.
  • all connections and all operative connections may be rigid or non-rigid.
  • the integrated tea brewing and dispensing apparatus 100 (hereinafter referred to as ‘the apparatus’) is adapted to brew and dispense multiple cups of beverage such as tea simultaneously. Moreover, the apparatus 100 is adapted to automatically brew and dispense the beverage.
  • the apparatus 100 includes a dispenser assembly 102 having at least one ingredient dispenser 104 for beverage such as tea, for example, four tea ingredient dispensers 104. Although the four ingredient dispensers 104 arrayed circularly around a central axis are shown and contemplated, it may be appreciated that the dispenser assembly 102 may include any number of ingredient dispensers 104.
  • the ingredient dispensers 104 may be further divided into smaller units of ingredient dispensers 104. As shown in Fig. 1, the ingredient dispensers 104 is divided into two half units of the ingredient dispensers 104. For the ease of explanation, the term ‘ingredient dispensers’ is used commonly in the specification for referring both the ingredient dispensers 104 as well as the smaller units of the ingredient dispensers 104. Further, the ingredient dispensers 104 may be arranged in an upright position.
  • the ingredient dispensers 104 is adapted to store at least one ingredient (not shown in the figures) of a beverage such as tea and dispense the tea ingredient for brewing tea. It should be noted that the dispenser assembly 102 along with the at least one ingredient dispenser 104 is movable, preferably in a rotary motion, the explanation for which is provided later in the specification.
  • the ingredient dispensers 104 include a first container assembly 106, an intermediate container assembly 108, a puncture assembly 110 and a second container assembly 112. Referring now to Fig. 2, an exploded view of the first container assembly 106 is illustrated, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure.
  • the first container assembly 106 includes a first container 114 adapted to store the tea ingredient, for example, tea leaves.
  • the tea ingredient may include other types of tea ingredient, such as, but not limited to, tea powder etc. and may include a semi-cylindrical shape.
  • the shape of the first container 114 may vary and may not be limited to the aspect as shown in the Fig. 2.
  • the tea ingredient may be stored directly inside the first container 114.
  • the tea ingredient may be stored in a tea bag inside the first container 114.
  • the tea ingredient may be stored in a packet inside the first container 114.
  • the first container 114 of the ingredient dispensers 104 may store a different variety of tea ingredients.
  • the first container assembly 106 further includes a plunger 116 arranged inside the first container 114 and is adapted to move inside the first container 114.
  • the plunger 116 may be movable in a linear motion within the first container 114, such as a piston within a cylinder.
  • the plunger 116 is adapted to compress the tea ingredient stored in the first container 114.
  • the plunger 116 moves towards a bottom of the first container 114 thereby compressing the tea ingredient.
  • the plunger 116 may be provided with a handle 118 for gripping the plunger 116. The handle 118 may facilitate in pulling the plunger 116 out of the first container 114.
  • the first container assembly 106 may further include an air vent valve 120 to release the pressure accumulated within the first container 114.
  • the air vent valve 120 may be a plug that is operable to close or open an air vent 122 provided in the first container 114.
  • the first container assembly 106 may further include a degassing valve 124 provided on the plunger 116 as shown in Fig. 2.
  • the degassing valve 124 may be a one-way valve that enables the gases generated by the tea ingredient within the first container 114 to flow outside the first container 114. For example, carbon dioxide generated by the tea ingredient inside the first container 114 may flow outside via the degassing valve 124.
  • the degassing valve 124 may restrict the gases outside the first container 114 to enter into the first container 114.
  • the first container assembly 106 may further include a bottom cover 126 adapted to close a bottom end of the first container 114.
  • the bottom cover 126 may have an outlet (not shown in fig) for facilitating an exit of the tea ingredient from the first container 114.
  • the tea ingredient dispenser 104 may further includes the intermediate container assembly 108.
  • the intermediate container assembly 108 may be coupled to the first container assembly 106.
  • the intermediate container assembly 108 may be coupled to the bottom end of the first container assembly 106.
  • the intermediate container assembly 108 may include an intermediate container 128 having an inlet 130 at a top end and an outlet 132 at a bottom end.
  • the intermediate container 128 may be adapted to receive the tea ingredient from the first container 114 via the outlet of the bottom cover 126 of the first container 114 and the inlet 130 of the intermediate container 128.
  • the intermediate container 128 has a capacity equal to a 25% capacity of the first container 114.
  • the capacity of the intermediate container 128 is not limited to above example and any other capacity of the intermediate container 128 is well within the scope of the present disclosure.
  • the intermediate container 128 may further define a window 134 for enabling viewing of the interior of the intermediate container 128.
  • the window 134 may be covered via a transparent surface 136 for clear viewing of the interior of the intermediate container 128, and for preventing the tea ingredient from falling out of the intermediate container 128.
  • the intermediate container 128 dispenses the tea ingredient from the outlet 132 at the bottom end.
  • an inner side walls 138 of the intermediate container 128 at the bottom end may be tapered so as to facilitate the exit of the tea ingredient via the outlet 132.
  • the ingredient dispensers 104 may further include at least one scanner 140 such as an RFID (Radio-frequency identification) sensor or scanner.
  • the scanner 140 may be provided in the bottom cover 126 of the first container 114 and/or on the top of the puncture assembly 110.
  • the at least one scanner 140 is adapted to scan an identifier, for example, a Quick Response (QR) code or a barcode, provided or printed at a bottom of a packet containing the tea ingredient to track an expiration date and/or authenticity of the tea ingredient stored in the first container 114. Based on the status of the tea ingredient, an alert indicating the expired tea ingredient is generated.
  • the tea brewing and dispensing apparatus 100 may further comprise an audio buzzer or an LED flasher for alerting the user of the apparatus 100. This may ensure that quality of the tea ingredient is maintained up to the mark.
  • the first container assembly 106 and the intermediate container assembly 108 may be separated via the puncture assembly 110.
  • Fig. 5 an exploded view of the puncture assembly 110 is illustrated, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure.
  • the puncture assembly 110 is adapted to puncture the packet containing the tea ingredient placed inside the first container 114. By puncturing the packet, the puncture assembly 110 may facilitate the exit of the tea ingredient from the first container 114 into the intermediate container 128.
  • the puncture assembly 110 may include a base 142 having at least one opening 144 in alignment with the outlet of the first container 114.
  • the puncture assembly 110 may further include a hollow circular body 146 having a plurality of blades 148 on a periphery of the hollow circular body 146.
  • the plurality of blades 148 may be substantially triangular in shape and may be adapted to cut the packet of the tea ingredient placed in the first container 114.
  • the outer side of the hollow circular body 146 may have gears.
  • the hollow circular body 146 may be circumscribed by a circular ring 150 having gears on the external side. The hollow circular body 146 and the circular ring 150 may be held in position via a gear holder ring 152.
  • the puncture assembly 110 may further include a swiveling member 154 having internal gears.
  • the internal gears of the swiveling member 154 may be engaged to the gears of the circular ring 150. Therefore, as the swiveling member 154 is moved outwards, the swiveling member 154 may rotate the circular ring 150 thereby rotating the hollow circular body 146 and puncturing the packet in the first container 114.
  • the swiveling member 154 may be provided with a tab 156.
  • the tab 156 may make it easier for the user to grip the swiveling member 154, and facilitate the swiveling operation of the swiveling member 154.
  • the puncture assembly 110 may further include a lid 158 having an opening 160 in alignment with the opening 144 of the base 142.
  • the scanner 140 for scanning the identifier on the packet placed in the first container 114 may be arranged on the lid 158 of the puncture assembly 110.
  • the tea ingredient dispenser 104 further includes the second container assembly 112.
  • the second container assembly 112 shown in Fig. 7 illustrates a common assembly having a partition 164 for the two halves of the first container 114 and the intermediate container 128.
  • the second container assembly 112 may be divided into two parts. For the purpose of explanation, one such part of the second container assembly 112 is explained herein.
  • the second container assembly 112 may be coupled to the intermediate container assembly 108 and specifically, the second container assembly 112 may be coupled to the bottom end of the intermediate container assembly 108.
  • the second container assembly 112 includes a second container 166 adapted to receive the tea ingredient from the intermediate container 128.
  • the second container 166 further includes a lid 168 at a top end having an inlet 170.
  • the inlet 170 of the second container 166 is in alignment with the outlet 132 of the intermediate container 128.
  • the second container 166 further includes an outlet 172 on a bottom end.
  • the second container assembly 112 further includes a conveyor 174 adapted to convey the tea ingredient received from the outlet 132 of the intermediate container 128.
  • the conveyor 174 may be a screw conveyor or Archimedes screw conveyor, a person skilled in the art will appreciate that the conveyor 174 may not be limited to the above examples, and the other conveyors known in the art may also be employed.
  • the conveyor 174 is arranged horizontally inside the second container 166 and conveys the tea ingredient to a swiveling door 176 arranged at the outlet 172 of the second container 166. It should be noted that an axis of the inlet 170 of the second container 166 is offset to an axis of the outlet 172 of the second container 166.
  • the conveyor 174 is further accommodated a guide 180 and the guide 180 guides the tea ingredient towards the swiveling door 176.
  • the guide 180 may be a U-shaped body adapted to accommodate the conveyor 174.
  • the conveyor 174 is in electrical communication with a motor 182 that operates the conveyor 174.
  • the second container assembly 112 further includes a sieving mesh 184 arranged inside the guide 180.
  • the sieving mesh 184 is positioned below the conveyor 174 and is adapted to filter the tea ingredient.
  • the sieving mesh 184 filters the tea leaves and separates the tea dust from the tea leaves.
  • a tea dust collector 186 may be provided below the sieving mesh 184 to collect the tea dust in the tea dust collector 186.
  • the tea dust collector 186 may be inserted within the second container 166 via a window 178 provided in the second container 166. Such an arrangement may enable the tea dust collector 186 to be inserted or removed from the second container 166 without disassembling the second container assembly 112.
  • the tea dust collector 186 may further include a tab 188 for conveniently gripping and pulling out the tea dust collector 186 from the second container 166.
  • a perspective view of the swiveling door 176 is illustrated, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure.
  • the swiveling door 176 is positioned at the outlet 172 of the second container 166 and is operable to move between a closed position and an open position.
  • the swiveling door 176 in the closed position, the swiveling door 176 may cover the outlet 172, and in the open position, the swiveling door 176 is arranged away from the outlet 172 to allow dispensing of the tea ingredient from the second container 166.
  • the swiveling door 176 may remain in the closed position and have a top cover 190, a bottom cover 192, and a weight sensor 194.
  • the top cover 190 and the bottom cover 192 when assembled, forms a housing.
  • the weight sensor 194 is accommodated within the housing and is operable to detect a weight of the tea ingredient received on the swiveling door 176 via the conveyor 174.
  • the swiveling door 176 is operable to move to the open position when the weight of the tea ingredient reaches a predetermined weight.
  • the predetermined weight for one or each variety of tea may be prestored in the apparatus 100.
  • the swiveling door 176 may be coupled to a motor (not shown).
  • the weight sensor 194 and the motor may be in communication with a controller of the apparatus. The controller may be operable to move the swiveling door 176 to an open position if the predetermined weight is determined by the weight sensor 194.
  • the first container assembly 106, the intermediate container assembly 108, and the second container assembly 112 are vertically arranged. Moreover, the first container assembly 106, the intermediate container assembly 108, the puncture assembly 110 and the second container assembly 112 when arranged may form one of the ingredient dispensers 104.
  • the ingredient dispensers 104 may be adapted to dispense the tea ingredient in a filter of the at least one filter 309.
  • the at least one filter 309 may be a cup.
  • the at least one filter 309 may be a cup-filter.
  • the ingredient dispensers 104 may dispense the tea bag in the cup, and when the tea ingredient is stored as tea leaves, the tea leaves are dispensed in the cup-filter.
  • the tea brewing and dispensing apparatus 100 may further include a rotary module 202.
  • a rotary module 202 Referring now to Fig. 10, an exploded view of the rotary module 202 is illustrated, in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure.
  • the rotary module 202 is adapted to rotate the dispenser assembly 102 in both clockwise and anti-clockwise direction.
  • the rotary module 202 is mounted on the top of the dispenser assembly 102 and includes a top cover 204 and a bottom cover 206.
  • the top cover 204 and the bottom cover 206 are assembled to form a housing 204, 206.
  • the bottom cover 206 includes a bevel gear arrangement 208 comprising two gears at the inner peripheral region.
  • the rotary module 202 further includes at least one motor 210 connected to the bevel gear arrangement 208 on the bottom cover 206.
  • the rotary module 202 may further comprise a holder tray 220 connected to the bevel gear arrangement 208 through a pipe 223 such that the motor 210 may be operable to rotate the holder tray 220.
  • the holder tray may comprise at least one holder 221, 222 for assembling at least one filter dispenser 200 and the at least one ingredient dispenser 104.
  • the at least one holder 221 may be capable of holding the at least one ingredient dispenser 104 and the at least one holder 222 may be capable of holding at least one filter dispenser 200.
  • the rotary module 202 further includes at least one air compressor 214 to supply a pressurized air to the first container 114 to move the plunger 116 inside the first container 114.
  • the holder 221 may comprise an air vent for transferring the pressurized air to the first container 114.
  • the rotary module 202 further includes a solenoid valve 216 to control the flow of the pressurized air from the air compressor 214 to the first container 114.
  • the rotary module 202 may be adapted to move/rotate only the holder tray 220 instead of rotating the entire rotor assembly, thereby minimizing the torque requirement and reducing the load on the motor 210.
  • the movement of the holder tray 220 may be in at least one direction.
  • the top cover 204 may also include a top mounting 231 mounted over the rotary module 202 forming a top assembly 230 of the apparatus 100.
  • the apparatus 100 further includes a water dispenser 300 adapted to dispense water for brewing tea.
  • a water dispenser 300 adapted to dispense water for brewing tea.
  • the water dispenser 300 may include a base 302 having a plurality of discharge openings 304.
  • the water dispenser 300 further includes at least one tap 306, for example, six taps 306, extending vertically from the base 302. Although the six taps 306 arrayed circularly around the central axis of the apparatus 100 are shown and contemplated, it may be appreciated that the water dispenser 300 may include any number of taps 306.
  • the at least one tap 306 may be arranged below the ingredient dispensers 104.
  • the taps 306 are identical in construction, structure, and functionality, and for the sake of clarity and brevity, a structure, a construction, and a functionality of only one of the taps is explained in detail.
  • the taps 306 may be connected to a water source such (not shown in the figures).
  • the taps 306 may be connected to a heating source or hot water source (not shown in the figures) for dispensing hot water for brewing the tea.
  • the taps 306 includes two arms 308 that extend vertically from the base 302.
  • One or each of the two arms 308 has a semi-circular shape on the top. Due to the semi-circular shape, the two arms 308 when connected form a ring. Further, the top of the arms 308 have nozzles 322 for dispensing the water.
  • the two arms 308 is mounted on the base 302 via a bearing 310 that facilitate rotation of the arms 308.
  • the bottom ends of the two arms 308 is connected to a gear system 312 that is arranged below the base 302 in a gear box 314, and may be supported on a gear support stand 316.
  • the gear support stand 316 is affixed to the base 302 via an end plate 318 from the bottom of the base 302.
  • the two arms 308 are operable to move between a close position and an open position. For example, in the close position, the two arms 308 move towards one or each other and connect with one or each other thereby forming the ring at the top. Alternatively, in the open position, the two arms 308 move away from one or each other.
  • the two arms 308 are covered by a cover 320.
  • the cover 320 may be a silicone cover.
  • the cover 320 may have a shape similar to the arm 308 and may be adapted to cover the arm 308 except the nozzles 322.
  • the cover 320 further includes ridges 324 at the portion in proximate to the nozzle 322, that is operable to support the at least one filter 309.
  • the ring formed by the two arms 308 may support a rim of the at least one filter 309. It will be apparent to a person skilled in the art that the two arms 308 along with the cover 320 holds the at least one filter 309 when the two arms 308 are in closed position, and drops the at least one filter 309 when the two arms 308 are in the open position.
  • the gear system 312 include a bevel gear 326 connected to a first arm gear 328 that is attached to one of the two arms 308. The first arm gear 328 is engaged to a second arm gear 330 attached to the other of the two arms 308.
  • the gear system 312 further includes a motor 332 connected to the bevel gear 326 to drive the bevel gear 326.
  • the bevel gear 326 transmits the motion to the first arm gear 328 which rotates the associated arm 308.
  • the motor 332 may be housed with a motor housing 334.
  • the base 302 of the water dispenser 300 further includes a plurality of swiveling gates 336.
  • a plurality of swiveling gates 336 Referring now to Fig. 18 and 19, an exploded view and assembled view of the swiveling gate 336 are illustrated in accordance with an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure.
  • One or each swiveling gate 336 is arranged at an associated discharge opening 304 of the base 302 to enable an opening and a closing of the associated discharge opening 304.
  • the swiveling gate 336 is operable to move between an open position and a close position. When the swiveling gate 336 is in the open position, the associated discharge opening 304 on the base 302 is opened and when the swiveling gate 336 is in close position, the discharge opening 304 is closed.
  • the swiveling gate 336 may be opened when the cup-filter held by the two arms 308 of the at least one tap 306 is to be disposed.
  • the swiveling gate 336 may include a mesh 338.
  • the mesh 338 may be supported on a mesh ring 340.
  • the swiveling gate 336 may be swiveled by a motor 342.
  • the motor 342 may be housed in a motor housing 344.
  • the motor 342 may be M4 Screw Stepper Motor.
  • the mesh ring 340 and link nut 345 is lowered via the motor 342 as the latter turns in a clockwise motion to bring the link nut 345 down towards the bottom of the housing 344, guided by its vertically oriented slot with a guide post 346 in the slot.
  • the motor 342 may turn the mesh ring 340 and link nut 345 further clockwise at where the horizontal slot and vertical slot meets at the bottom of the housing 344.
  • the guide post 346 mounted on the link nut 345 may hit the horizontally oriented limit switch 343 mounted at the bottom of the housing 344 and stops the motor 342 from turning further.
  • the closing operation is exactly the same but in reverse, i.e., motor 342 turning counter clockwise, except the motor 342 is now deactivated by the guide post 346 hitting the limit switch 343 that is mounted near the top of the housing 344 as it moves up the vertical slot of the housing 344 and flushes itself with the surface of the countertop, where the micro- AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicle as a mobile robot to move materials around) maneuvers.
  • the swiveling gate 336 may also comprise other bearings, brackets and holder to function of secure the standard parts onto the assembly of the swiveling gate 336 or to facilitate its rotational movement.
  • the water dispenser 300 may also comprise a probe assembly 500 installed between the plurality of taps 306 and over the base 302 of the water dispenser 300.
  • the probe assembly 500 may comprises a probe 501 and an outer cover 510 having at least one opening 511 aligned below the at least one tap 306 and between the two arms 308 of the at least one tap 306.
  • the probe assembly 500 also comprises a guide 502 adapted to accommodate the probe 501 and allow the probe 501 to protrude out through the at least one opening 511.
  • the probe assembly 500 also comprises a lever mechanism 503 connected to the probe 501 and the lever mechanism 503 is adapted to move the probe out of the at least one opening 511 and open the seal of the at least one filter 309 placed between in the cover 320.
  • the probe 501 may come out of the opening 511 and may be moved upwards by the lever mechanism 503 to poke the pre-sealed filter 309.
  • the probe 501 may be operated by the lever mechanism 503 according to a predetermined time period. The time period may be associated with brewing of the beverage and may vary based on the beverage selected for brewing.
  • the probe assembly 500 may further comprise a rotational assembly 505 connected below the lever mechanism 503 and the rotational assembly 505 is adapted to rotate the lever mechanism 503 and align the probe 501 with at least one opening 511 in the outer cover 510.
  • the base 302 of the water dispenser 300 may comprise a hollow opening for mounting a base 507 connected to the rotational assembly 505 such the mechanical parts of the rotational assembly pass through the hollow opening present at the center of the base 302 of the water dispenser 300. Thus, all the mechanical parts of the probe assembly 500 and the at least one tap 306 are present below the base 302 of the water dispenser 300.
  • the dispenser assembly 102 may further include at least one filter dispenser 200 adapted to dispense at least one filter.
  • the filter may include a cup having a base defining at least one hole, and a filtering sheet having a plurality of holes arranged inside the cup on the base.
  • the filter may comprise a pre-sealed hole to be opened through the probe assembly 500 as discussed in above aspects.
  • the at least one filter dispenser 200 comprises at least one canister 251 adapted to carry the at least one filter 309, a turret 253 adapted to stack the at least one canister 251 in an upright position, and a dispensing assembly 254 connected to the turret 253.
  • the dispensing assembly 254 is adapted to hold and/or release the at least one filter 309 into the at least one tap 306, and move the turret 253 and switch between the at least one canister 251 for dispensing the at least one filter 309.
  • the apparatus 100 further includes a user interface 400 to facilitate a selection of tea from the tea varieties.
  • the user interface 400 may enable the option to choose the number of servings to be dispensed by the apparatus 100.
  • the user interface 400 may be a panel mounted, and may include a display 402 and a keypad 404 to facilitate the selection of the count of tea servings and type of tea from the tea varieties.
  • the keypad 404 may be an alphanumeric keypad or a touch pad. In some aspects, as shown in Fig.
  • the user interface 400 may be a web-based application that can be accessed by a computing device, such as, but not limited to, a mobile phone, a desktop computer, a laptop, a tablet, or any other similar device that facilitates an access of the web-based application and facilitates a selection of the type and count of tea servings by a customer.
  • the user interface 400 is in communication with a controller 406 (shown in Fig. 1) to receive inputs corresponding to the tea variety, and control the ingredient dispensers 104, the filter dispenser 200, the rotary module 202, and the water dispenser 300 to prepare and deliver the selected tea to the customer.
  • the controller 406 may be a remote controller or a controller on board the apparatus 100 and is in communication with the user interface 400, the ingredient dispensers 104, the filter dispenser 200, the rotary module 202, and the water dispenser 300.
  • the controller 406 may include a processor 408 for executing specified instructions, which controls and monitors various functions associated with apparatus 100.
  • the processor 408 may be operatively connected to a memory 410 for storing instructions related to the control of the apparatus 100 and components of the apparatus 100.
  • the memory 410 as illustrated is integrated into the controller 406. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the memory 410 may be separate from the controller 406 and onboard the apparatus 100, and/or remote from the controller 406 and the apparatus 100, while being associated with and accessible by the controller 406 to store information in and retrieve information from the memory 410 as necessary during the operation of apparatus 100.
  • the memory 410 may include a test script for carrying out the operations of the apparatus.
  • the processor 408 may be configured to detect the presence of the cup placed on the base 302 and in alignment with the at least one of the taps 306. The presence of the cup may be detected via a sensor (not shown) which is in communication with the processor 408. Once the cup is detected on the base 302, the processor 408 may be configured to rotate the dispenser assembly 102 to position the at least one filter dispenser 200 in alignment with the at least one tap 306. It will be understood that the two arms 308 of one or each of the taps is in the close position at this time. After aligning the at least one filter dispenser 200 with the at least one tap 306, the processor 408 may be configured to control the filter dispenser 200 to dispense the cup-filter in the arms 308 of the at least one tap 306.
  • the cup-filter may be held on the ridges 324 of the at least one tap 306.
  • the processor 408 may be further configured to rotate the dispenser assembly 102 to position at least one of the ingredient dispensers 104 in alignment with the cup-filter secured by the two arms 308 of the at least one tap 306, and dispense the tea leaves in the cup-filter.
  • the cupfilter may be held by the arms 308 of the at least one tap 306, and the cup may be below the cup-filter.
  • the processor 408 may be further configured to control the water dispenser 300 to dispense hot water in the cup-filter having the tea leaves to brew tea. The brewed tea may flow into the cup below the cup-filter.
  • the processor 408 may be further configured to detect the movement of the cup away from the base 302. After the cup is moved away, the processor 408 may control the arms 308 of the at least one tap 306 to move to the open position to drop the cup-filter held by the arms into a waste collector through the discharge opening 304 defined into the base 302 by moving an associated swiveling gate 336 in the open position.
  • the operation of the filter dispenser 200 is omitted.
  • the ingredient dispensers 104 may directly dispense the tea bag in the cup. After dispensing the tea bag, hot water from the at least one tap 306 is dispensed into the cup to brew tea.
  • a method 2300 of operating an integrated tea brewing and dispensing apparatus 100 is disclosed.
  • at step 2301 at least one filter 309 from at least one filter dispenser 200 is released into the into at least one tap 306 of a water dispenser 300.
  • the at least one tap 306 holds the at least one filter 309.
  • the release of the at least one filter 309 from at least one filter dispenser 200 may comprise the step of aligning the at least one filter dispenser 200 with the at least one tap 306.
  • the method 2300 discloses dispensing at least one ingredient from at least one ingredient dispenser 104 into the at least one filter 309.
  • the step of dispensing may comprise aligning the at least one ingredient dispenser 104 with the at least one tap 306 holding the at least one filter.
  • the method 2300 discloses dispensing water from the at least one tap 306 into the at least one filter 309.
  • the dispensing may include dispensing hot water through the at least one tap 306 in to the at least one filter 309 in hold of the at least one tap 306.
  • the method 2300 discloses opening a seal of the at least one filter 309 according to a predetermined time period.
  • the opening the seal of the at least one filter 309 may comprise the step of moving a probe 501 out of an outer cover 510 of a probe assembly 500 and opening the seal present at a bottom surface of the at least one filter 309.
  • the method 2300 discloses dispensing a beverage into a receptacle through the opened seal.
  • the method 2300 further comprises the step of storing at least one ingredient in the first container 114, moving the plunger 116 inside the first container 114 to compress the at least one ingredient, receiving, by the second container (166), the at least one ingredient from the first container 114, conveying of the at least one ingredient received from the first container 114 towards an outlet 172 of the second container 166, and moving the swiveling door 176 away from the outlet 172 of the second container 166 to allow dispensing of the at least one ingredient through the outlet 172 of the second container 166.
  • the movement of the swiveling door 176 away from the outlet 172 of the second container 166 may comprises determining a weight of the at least one ingredient received from the conveyor 174 and moving the swiveling door 176 to an open position when the weight of the at least one ingredient determined by the weight sensor reaches a predetermined weight.
  • the method 2300 further comprises step of scanning an identifier on a packet of at least one ingredient placed inside the first container 114 and tracking an expiration date and authenticity of the at least one ingredient in the packet.
  • the method 2300 further comprises step of thrashing the at least one filter 309 through at least one discharge opening 304.
  • the thrashing the at least one filter 309 comprises moving at least one swiveling gate 336 connected to the at least one discharge opening 304 from a closed position to an open position, and releasing the at least one filter 309 from the at least one tap 306.

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La présente invention concerne un appareil d'infusion et de distribution de thé intégré présentant au moins un distributeur de filtre conçu pour contenir au moins un filtre, un distributeur d'au moins un ingrédient conçu pour distribuer au moins un ingrédient dans le ou les filtres, un module rotatif ayant au moins un support conçu pour contenir et/ou libérer le ou les filtres; et un distributeur d'eau ayant au moins un robinet conçu pour distribuer de l'eau dans le ou les filtres pour infusion. Le distributeur d'eau comprend un ensemble sonde conçu pour ouvrir un élément obturateur d'au moins un filtre selon une période de temps prédéterminée pour distribuer de l'eau dans le ou les filtres.
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