Capsule coffee machine with function of preventing coffee from being sprayed out

By designing the linkage structure between the protective door assembly and the handle transmission assembly in the capsule coffee machine, the automatic opening and closing of the capsule entrance is achieved, which solves the problem of hot coffee spraying in the brewing process of traditional capsule coffee machines, and improves safety and usability .

CN222443846UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-11ETERNAL GUANGDONG TECH ELECTRIC CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202420383538.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-02-28
Publication Date
2025-02-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-02-28

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Technical Problem

If the capsule is not pierced during the brewing process of traditional capsule coffee machines, the brewing cavity will form huge pressure, causing hot coffee to spray out, posing a risk of burning people and polluting the environment.

Method used

A capsule coffee machine with anti-spray coffee function is designed, which adopts the structural cooperation of the shell assembly, brewing cup assembly, handle transmission assembly, brewing cover assembly and protective door assembly. The opening and closing movement of the handle transmission assembly is driven by the brewing cover assembly. The linear reciprocating movement with the protective door assembly realizes automatic opening and closing of the capsule entrance and prevents coffee spraying.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids coffee splash accidents during brewing coffee, increases the anti-spray function, improves the safety and usability of the machine, and protects the environment.

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Abstract

The capsule coffee machine comprises a shell assembly, a brewing cup assembly, a handle transmission assembly and a brewing cover assembly, the brewing cup assembly is installed at the front end of the shell assembly, and the handle transmission assembly is connected to the rear end of the shell assembly in an opening and closing mode and connected with the brewing cover assembly in a linkage mode. The brewing cover assembly is driven by the handle transmission assembly to do front-back linear reciprocating motion in the shell assembly, the shell assembly is provided with a capsule inlet, and the shell assembly is provided with a protective door assembly. The protective door assemblies are fixed to the two sides of the brewing cover assembly and extend and retract on the upper surface of the shell assembly front and back while moving linearly along with movement of the brewing cover assembly, when the handle transmission assembly is closed, the protective door assemblies extend to shield the capsule inlet, the structure is simple, operation is convenient, the coffee splashing accident in the coffee brewing process is effectively avoided, and the service life is prolonged. The coffee spurting prevention function is added, and the safety usability of the machine is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of capsule coffee machines, in particular to a capsule coffee machine with a function of preventing coffee from spraying out. Background Art

[0002] As coffee becomes more and more popular, coffee machines are becoming more and more popular. Capsule coffee machines are widely used in daily life because they save the operation process of coffee bean roasting, grinding and coffee powder collection in ordinary coffee machines.

[0003] However, traditional capsule coffee machines have no protection function. When the capsule is not pierced during the brewing process, huge pressure will be generated in the brewing cavity. When the pressure exceeds the critical value, the hot coffee in the brewing cavity will spray out. The hot coffee can easily burn people and pollute the environment. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the invention of the utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a capsule coffee machine with an anti-coffee spraying function. The structure is simple and the problem of hot coffee spraying out of the capsule coffee machine during the coffee brewing process can be solved, thereby improving the safety of use and protecting the environment.

[0005] The invention objective of the utility model is achieved as follows: a capsule coffee machine with a function of preventing coffee from spraying out comprises a shell assembly, a brewing cup assembly, a handle transmission assembly and a brewing cover assembly, wherein the brewing cup assembly is mounted at the front end of the shell assembly, the handle transmission assembly is connected to the rear end of the shell assembly in an opening and closing manner and is linked to the brewing cover assembly, the brewing cover assembly is driven by the handle transmission assembly to make a forward and backward linear reciprocating motion in the shell assembly, wherein the shell assembly is provided with a capsule inlet for facilitating installation of coffee capsules into the brewing cover assembly, and the shell assembly is provided with a protective door assembly which can open or close the capsule inlet as the brewing cover assembly moves, the protective door assembly is fixed at both sides of the brewing cover assembly and moves linearly as the brewing cover assembly moves while telescoping forward and backward on the upper surface of the shell assembly.

[0006] According to the above optimization, the protective door assembly includes an upper door, a lower door and an elastic member that serves as a connection, the upper door is connected to the lower door through the elastic member, the lower door can make reciprocating linear motion between the upper door and the surface of the shell assembly, the upper door is installed on the brewing cover assembly and moves back and forth on the upper surface of the shell assembly as the brewing cover assembly moves, so that the upper door and the lower door are condensed and connected together under the elastic action of the elastic member to open the capsule entrance, or the upper door is driven by the brewing cover assembly to overcome the elastic force of the elastic member and fully stretch and connect with the lower door to close the capsule entrance.

[0007] According to the above optimization, the upper surface of the shell assembly is provided with a limiting boss for preventing the lower door from continuing to move forward with the upper door and reaching a fully extended connection with the upper door.

[0008] According to the above optimization, the shell assembly includes an outer shell, a water inlet joint, and a liquid outlet pipe. The outer shell has a square cavity adapted to install a brewing cup assembly and a brewing cover assembly. One end of the water inlet joint is connected to the brewing cover assembly, and the other end of the water inlet joint is connected to a water tank. The liquid outlet pipe is installed on the outer shell and connected to the brewing cup assembly. A limiting boss is provided on the upper surface of the outer shell.

[0009] According to the above optimization, the handle transmission assembly includes a handle, a first fixed rod, a first rotating rod, a second rotating rod, and a third rotating rod. One end of the handle is hinged to the shell assembly through a first transmission shaft, the first fixed rod is fixed to the handle and hinged to the first rotating rod through the second transmission shaft, the first rotating rod is hinged to the second rotating rod and the third rotating rod respectively through the third transmission shaft, the second rotating rod is hinged to the shell assembly through a fourth transmission shaft, and the third rotating rod is fixedly connected to the brewing cover assembly.

[0010] According to the above optimization, the brewing cover assembly includes a brewing cover, a hook, a hook cover, a hook elastic part, a nozzle, a movable part, a movable elastic part, a pressing block, a water inlet pipe and a sealing part. The shell assembly is provided with a slide groove for the brewing cover to slide back and forth. The hook elastic part is installed on the convex column of the hook and is fixed to the brewing cover through the hook cover. The nozzle is fixed on the brewing cover. The movable elastic part is installed on the convex column of the movable part and is fixed to the brewing cover through the pressing block. One end of the water inlet pipe is fixed on the brewing cover, and the other end of the water inlet pipe is connected to the water inlet joint of the shell assembly. The sealing part is arranged in the middle of the interior of the brewing cover.

[0011] According to the above optimization, the brewing cup assembly includes a brewing cup, a bayonet, and a mounting block. A coffee capsule can be installed at the front end of the brewing cup, and the rear end of the brewing cup is embedded in the shell assembly. The bayonet is fixed to the brewing cup through the mounting block.

[0012] The advantages of the utility model are that: through the structural coordination of the shell component, the brewing cup component, the handle transmission component, the brewing cover component and the protective door component, when the handle transmission component is opened or closed, the brewing cover component is linked to make a front-back linear reciprocating motion in the shell component, thereby driving the protective door component to compress the protective door component to open the capsule entrance for convenient placement of the coffee capsule, or to extend the protective door component to cover the capsule entrance. The utility model has a simple structure and is easy to operate, and can effectively avoid coffee splashing accidents during the brewing process, and will not spray people, thereby increasing the function of preventing coffee from spraying out and increasing the safety of the machine. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the preferred embodiment of the utility model in the open state.

[0014] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of the utility model in an opened state.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view from another angle of the preferred embodiment of the utility model in the open state.

[0016] Figure 4 It is a top view of a preferred embodiment of the utility model in an open state.

[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of a preferred embodiment of the utility model in a closed state (partial handle omitted).

[0018] Figure 6 It is a cross-sectional view of a preferred embodiment of the utility model in a closed state. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The utility model is further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0020] According to the attached Figures 1 to 6 As shown, the capsule coffee machine with anti-spraying coffee function of the utility model comprises a housing assembly 1, a brewing cup assembly 2, a handle transmission assembly 3, and a brewing cover assembly 4. The brewing cup assembly 2 is mounted at the front end of the housing assembly 1, and the handle transmission assembly 3 is connected to the rear end of the housing assembly 1 in an opening and closing manner and is linked to the brewing cover assembly 4. The brewing cover assembly 4 is driven by the handle transmission assembly 3 and can make a linear reciprocating motion in the housing assembly 1. The housing assembly 1 is provided with a capsule inlet 111 for facilitating the installation of coffee capsules into the brewing cover assembly 4, and the housing assembly 1 is provided with a protective door assembly 5 that can move with the brewing cover assembly 4 to open or close the capsule inlet 111. The protective door assembly 5 is fixed on both sides of the brewing cover assembly 4 and moves linearly with the movement of the brewing cover assembly 4 while telescoping forward and backward on the upper surface of the housing assembly 1.

[0021] Through the structural cooperation of the shell component 1, the brewing cup component 2, the handle transmission component 3, the brewing cover component 4 and the protective door component 5, when the handle transmission component 3 is opened or closed, the brewing cover component 4 is linked to make a linear reciprocating motion back and forth in the shell component 1, thereby driving the protective door component 5, so that the protective door component 5 is compressed to open the capsule inlet 111, which is convenient for placing the coffee capsule, or the protective door component 5 is extended to cover the capsule inlet 111. The structure is simple and the operation is convenient, which effectively avoids coffee splashing accidents during the brewing process and will not spray people, thereby increasing the function of preventing coffee from spraying out and increasing the safety of the machine.

[0022] Reference Figures 1 to 6As shown, in further detail, the protective door assembly 5 includes an upper door 51, a lower door 52 and an elastic member 53 for connection. The upper door 51 is connected to the lower door 52 through the elastic member 53, and the lower door 52 can make reciprocating linear motion between the upper door 51 and the surface of the housing assembly 1. The upper door 51 is installed on the brewing cover assembly 4 and moves forward and backward on the upper surface of the housing assembly 1 as the brewing cover assembly 4 moves, so that the upper door 51 and the lower door 52 are condensed and connected together under the elastic action of the elastic member 53 to open the capsule inlet 111, or driven by the brewing cover assembly 4, the upper door 51 overcomes the elastic force of the elastic member 53 and is fully stretched and connected to the lower door 52 to close the capsule inlet 111.

[0023] Furthermore, a limiting boss 6 is provided on the upper surface of the housing assembly 1 to prevent the lower door 52 from continuing to move forward with the upper door 51 and reaching a fully extended connection with the upper door 51 .

[0024] The handle transmission assembly 3 includes a handle 31, a first fixed rod 32, a first rotating rod 33, a second rotating rod 34, and a third rotating rod 35. One end of the handle 31 is hinged to the housing assembly 1 through a first transmission shaft, the first fixed rod 32 is fixed to the handle 31 and is hinged to the first rotating rod 33 through a second transmission shaft. The first rotating rod 33 is hinged to the second rotating rod 34 and the third rotating rod 35 through a third transmission shaft, the second rotating rod 34 is hinged to the housing assembly 1 through a fourth transmission shaft, and the third rotating rod 35 is fixedly connected to the brewing cover assembly 4.

[0025] That is, when the handle 31 is in the fully opened state, the brewing cover assembly 4 is driven to move backwards by the transmission action of the first fixed rod 32, the first rotating rod 33, the second rotating rod 34 and the third rotating rod 35, so that the upper door 51 and the lower door 52 are pulled together under the elastic action of the elastic member 53, so that the lower door 52 is completely hidden under the upper door 51, so that the upper door 51 and the lower door 52 are condensed and connected together, so as to open the capsule inlet 111, which is convenient for placing the coffee capsule.

[0026] When the handle 31 is closed, the brewing cover assembly 4 is driven forward by the transmission of the first fixed rod 32, the first rotating rod 33, the second rotating rod 34, and the third rotating rod 35, thereby driving the protective door assembly 5 to move forward. When it moves to a certain stroke, the lower door 52 is blocked by the limiting boss 6 to stop moving forward, while the upper door 51 continues to move forward, and the lower door 52 gradually appears. When the handle 31 is completely closed, the upper door 51 moves forward to the end of the stroke, and since the lower door 52 is blocked by the limiting boss 6 to stop moving forward, the lower door 52 is completely exposed. At this time, the upper door 51 and the lower door 52 are fully extended and connected to cover the capsule inlet 111, which plays a role in closing the capsule inlet 111 during the coffee brewing process to prevent coffee and water from leaking and spraying to scald people.

[0027] Reference Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in further detail, the housing assembly 1 includes a shell 11, a water inlet joint 12, and a liquid outlet pipe 13. The shell 11 has a square cavity adapted to install the brewing cup assembly 2 and the brewing cover assembly 4, which is the base of the entire brewing device and plays the role of fixing and supporting other components. One end of the water inlet joint 12 is connected to the brewing cover assembly 4, and the other end of the water inlet joint 12 is connected to the water tank. The liquid outlet pipe 13 is installed on the shell 11 and connected to the brewing assembly. The upper surface of the shell 11 is provided with a limiting boss 6. Strengthening the structural stability, the protective door assembly 5 can smoothly slide forward and backward with the brewing cover assembly 4 to realize the forward and backward telescopic function, which is practical and reliable.

[0028] The brewing cup assembly 2 includes a brewing cup 21, a bayonet 22, and a mounting block 23. A coffee capsule can be installed at the front end of the brewing cup 21, and the rear end of the brewing cup 21 is embedded in the shell assembly 1. The bayonet 22 is fixed to the brewing cup 21 through the mounting block 23.

[0029] And, the brewing cover assembly 4 includes a brewing cover 41, a hook 42, a hook cover 43, a hook elastic member 44, a nozzle 45, a movable member 46, a movable elastic member 47, a pressing block 48, a water inlet pipe 49 and a sealing member 410. The brewing cover 41 is a rectangular structure, and the shell 11 of the housing assembly 1 is provided with a slide groove for the brewing cover 41 to slide forward and backward. The hook elastic member 44 is mounted on the convex column of the hook 42 and fixed to the brewing cover 41 through the hook cover 43. The nozzle 45 is fixed to the brewing cover 41. The movable elastic member 47 is mounted on the convex column of the movable member 46 and fixed to the brewing cover 41 through the pressing block 48. One end of the water inlet pipe 49 is fixed to the brewing cover 41, and the other end of the water inlet pipe 49 is connected to the water inlet joint 12 of the housing assembly 1. The sealing member 410 is arranged in the middle of the inner part of the brewing cover 41. When the handle 31 is closed, the hook 42 is pushed back along the brewing cover 41 by the thrust of the capsule and the brewing cup 21. When the handle 31 is opened, the hook 42 is automatically reset by the hook elastic member 44.

[0030] And, the nozzle 45 is fixed on the brewing cover 41, and the movable elastic member 47 is installed on the boss of the movable member 46 and fixed to the brewing cover 41 through the pressing block 48. The movable member 46 plays the role of bouncing the capsule after the capsule is brewed and making the capsule fall freely.

[0031] In addition, one end of the water inlet pipe 49 is fixed on the brewing cover 41, and the other end of the water inlet pipe 49 is connected to the water inlet connector 12 of the housing assembly 1, and the sealing member 410 is arranged in the middle of the brewing cover 41. The structure is stable and easy to assemble.

[0032] The above specific embodiments are only specific implementation methods with better effects of the present utility model. Any structure that is the same or equivalent to the capsule coffee machine with the anti-spraying coffee function of the present utility model is within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A capsule coffee machine with a function of preventing coffee from spraying out, comprising a housing assembly (1), a brewing cup assembly (2), a handle transmission assembly (3), and a brewing cover assembly (4), wherein the brewing cup assembly (2) is mounted at the front end of the housing assembly (1), the handle transmission assembly (3) is openably connected to the rear end of the housing assembly (1) and is linked to the brewing cover assembly (4), and the brewing cover assembly (4) is driven by the handle transmission assembly (3) to perform a forward and backward linear reciprocating motion in the housing assembly (1), characterized in that: The housing assembly (1) is provided with a capsule inlet (111) for facilitating installation of coffee capsules into the brewing cover assembly (4), and the housing assembly (1) is provided with a protective door assembly (5) which can move with the brewing cover assembly (4) to open or close the capsule inlet (111); the protective door assembly (5) is fixed to both sides of the brewing cover assembly (4) and moves linearly with the movement of the brewing cover assembly (4) while being telescoped forward and backward on the upper surface of the housing assembly (1).

2. The capsule coffee machine with anti-coffee spraying function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The protective door assembly (5) comprises an upper door (51), a lower door (52) and an elastic member (53) having a connecting function. The upper door (51) is connected to the lower door (52) via the elastic member (53). The lower door (52) can perform reciprocating linear motion between the upper door (51) and the surface of the shell assembly (1). The upper door (51) is mounted on the brewing cover assembly (4) and moves forward and backward on the upper surface of the shell assembly (1) as the brewing cover assembly (4) moves, so that the upper door (51) and the lower door (52) are condensed and connected together under the elastic action of the elastic member (53) to open the capsule inlet (111), or driven by the brewing cover assembly (4), the upper door (51) overcomes the elastic force of the elastic member (53) and is fully extended and connected to the lower door (52) to close the capsule inlet (111).

3. The capsule coffee machine with anti-coffee spraying function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper surface of the housing assembly (1) is provided with a limiting boss (6) for preventing the lower door (52) from continuing to move forward with the upper door (51) and from reaching a fully extended connection with the upper door (51).

4. The capsule coffee machine with anti-coffee spraying function according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The housing assembly (1) comprises an outer shell (11), a water inlet joint (12), and a liquid outlet pipe (13); the outer shell (11) has a square cavity adapted to be installed with a brewing cup assembly (2) and a brewing cover assembly (4); one end of the water inlet joint (12) is connected to the brewing cover assembly (4); the other end of the water inlet joint (12) is connected to a water tank; the liquid outlet pipe (13) is installed on the outer shell (11) and connected to the brewing cup assembly (2); and a limiting boss (6) is provided on the upper surface of the outer shell (11).

5. The capsule coffee machine with anti-coffee spraying function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handle transmission assembly (3) comprises a handle (31), a first fixed rod (32), a first rotating rod (33), a second rotating rod (34), and a third rotating rod (35); one end of the handle (31) is hinged to the housing assembly (1) via a first transmission shaft; the first fixed rod (32) is fixed to the handle (31) and is hinged to the first rotating rod (33) via a second transmission shaft; the first rotating rod (33) is hinged to the second rotating rod (34) and the third rotating rod (35) via a third transmission shaft; the second rotating rod (34) is hinged to the housing assembly (1) via a fourth transmission shaft; and the third rotating rod (35) is fixedly connected to the brewing cover assembly (4).

6. The capsule coffee machine with anti-coffee spraying function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The brewing cover assembly (4) comprises a brewing cover (41), a hook (42), a hook cover (43), a hook elastic member (44), a nozzle (45), a movable member (46), a movable elastic member (47), a pressing block (48), a water inlet pipe (49) and a sealing member (410). The housing assembly (1) is provided with a slide groove for the brewing cover (41) to slide forward and backward. The hook elastic member (44) is mounted on a convex column of the hook (42) and is connected to the hook cover (43). The movable elastic member (47) is mounted on a convex column of the movable member (46) and is fixed to the brewing cover (41) via a pressing block (48); one end of the water inlet pipe (49) is fixed to the brewing cover (41); the other end of the water inlet pipe (49) is connected to a water inlet joint (12) of the housing assembly (1); and the sealing member (410) is arranged in the middle of the interior of the brewing cover (41).

7. The capsule coffee machine with anti-spraying coffee function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The brewing cup assembly (2) comprises a brewing cup (21), a bayonet (22), and a mounting block (23); a coffee capsule can be mounted on the front end of the brewing cup (21); the rear end of the brewing cup (21) is embedded in the housing assembly (1); and the bayonet (22) is fixed to the brewing cup (21) via the mounting block (23).