A coffee machine adapter module

Abstract

The utility model aims at providing a kind of coffee machine switching module that is adapted to portable coffee machine and coffee machine powder bowl with handle cooperation and easy to operate, convenient to monitor brewing state.The utility model includes connecting main body, the one end of connecting main body is provided with the first connecting structure that is connected with portable coffee machine water outlet end cooperation, the other end of connecting main body is provided with the second connecting structure that is connected with the coffee machine powder bowl structure cooperation, the liquid passage that is connected with portable coffee machine water outlet end and powder bowl structure is provided in connecting main body, the liquid passage is connected with measurement component.The utility model is applied to the technical field of coffee machine structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model applies to the technical field of coffee machine structure, and particularly relates to a coffee machine adapter module. Background Technology

[0002] With the increase in outdoor activities, the demand for outdoor coffee brewing has also increased. However, large and heavy professional coffee machines are not convenient to carry around during outdoor activities such as camping, and they are also not easy to power on. To address this, portable coffee machines have emerged. These machines use a water cup, heating element, and pump to heat water in the cup, pressurize it, and then pump it into the coffee grounds. The sealed coffee grounds allow for high-temperature, high-pressure extraction, and they are compatible with different coffee capsules and ground coffee. However, compared to traditional home coffee machines, portable coffee machines are smaller and lighter, and are typically used outdoors. Therefore, their accessories are also lightweight and size-adapted. This means that portable coffee machines are not directly compatible with the portafilter design of traditional home coffee machines. A universal portafilter design can be used with grinders, tampers, and other tools for a more convenient and professional coffee brewing experience. In short, currently, portable coffee machines cannot enhance the brewing experience when used with common tools in home settings.

[0003] If an adapter module could be provided that enables portable coffee machines to provide the status monitoring required for professional coffee brewing and is compatible with portafilters, then its small size could be effectively utilized to replace space-consuming home coffee machines. In home settings, portafilters could be fully utilized for convenient coffee brewing ingredient handling, such as using a grinder to pick up coffee grounds or using a tamper to compact the coffee grounds, thus providing a good coffee brewing effect. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a coffee machine adapter module that is compatible with portable coffee machines and coffee machine portafilters with handles, and is easy to operate and monitor the brewing status.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: This utility model includes a connecting body, one end of which is provided with a first connecting structure that connects and cooperates with the water outlet of a portable coffee machine, and the other end of which is provided with a second connecting structure that connects and cooperates with the portafilter structure of a coffee machine with a handle. A liquid channel is provided inside the connecting body to connect the water outlet of the portable coffee machine and the portafilter structure, and a measuring component is connected to the liquid channel.

[0006] As can be seen from the above solution, the first and second connecting structures of the main body achieve a sealed fit with the portable coffee machine and the portafilter structure, respectively, and the liquid channel ensures a sealed connection, preventing the liquid pressure output by the portable coffee machine from leaking out. This allows for a sealed connection between the outlet of the portable coffee machine and the portafilter structure during extraction, completing the extraction process. Simultaneously, the included measuring components monitor the pressure in real time during the extraction process, improving the coffee brewing experience and achieving better brewing results with the portable coffee machine. The second connecting structure enables compatibility with the portafilter structure, allowing the portable coffee machine to also use portafilters from traditional coffee machines. Portafilters can be used with grinders, automatic tampers, and other accessories, eliminating the need for bulky and difficult-to-move traditional coffee machines and enabling a professional brewing experience at home. This fully utilizes the portability and portability of the portable coffee machine.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment, the first connection structure includes a connecting thread or a connecting clip that mates with the connection structure of the water outlet of the portable coffee machine.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment, the first connection structure includes a seal disposed at the inlet of the liquid channel, the liquid channel being connected to the outlet of the portable coffee machine via the seal.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the second connection structure includes a plurality of connection slots disposed on the connection body, the connection slots being adapted to the ear blocks of the bowl structure.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the measuring component includes a barometer disposed on the connecting body, the barometer's acquisition end being connected to the liquid channel.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the outlet of the liquid channel is provided with a dispersion component, the dispersion component including a sealing disc and a dispersion disc, the dispersion disc being connected to the sealing disc and forming a dispersion cavity with the sealing disc, the sealing disc having a connection hole in the middle that seals with the outlet of the liquid channel, the connection hole communicating with the dispersion cavity, and the dispersion disc having a plurality of water outlet holes communicating with the dispersion cavity.

[0012] A further preferred embodiment is that the sealing disc is provided with a plurality of guide strips that cooperate with the dispersion cavity.

[0013] A further preferred embodiment is that, when the second connecting structure is connected to the powder bowl structure, the outer edge of the sealing disc is pressed and sealed against the edge of the powder bowl structure.

[0014] A preferred embodiment is that a handle is also provided on one side of the connecting body.

[0015] A further preferred embodiment is that the sealing disc is also provided with a plurality of sealing protrusions that cooperate with the connecting body.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the connecting body is further provided with a pressure relief valve that communicates with the liquid channel.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, the present invention further includes a support base, and the connecting body is disposed on the upper part of the support base. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a first three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a second three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a first exploded structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the third three-dimensional structure of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a second exploded structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention when connected with a portable coffee machine and a coffee tray. Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the pressure relief valve; Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the support base. Detailed Implementation

[0019] like Figures 1 to 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the present invention includes a connecting body 1. One end of the connecting body 1 is provided with a first connecting structure 2 that connects and cooperates with the water outlet of the portable coffee machine A. The other end of the connecting body 1 is provided with a second connecting structure 3 that connects and cooperates with the portafilter structure B. A liquid channel 4 is provided inside the connecting body 1 to connect the water outlet of the portable coffee machine A and the portafilter structure B. A measuring component 5 is connected to the liquid channel 4.

[0020] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the measuring component 5 includes a barometer mounted on the connecting body 1, and the sensor end of the barometer is connected to the liquid channel 4. By monitoring the pressure value of the liquid channel 4 through the barometer, more intuitive and reliable data is provided to the user during extraction, facilitating better brewing results.

[0021] like Figure 1As shown, the first connecting structure 2 includes a connecting thread or a connecting clip that mates with the connecting structure of the water outlet of the portable coffee machine A. In this embodiment, the first connecting structure 2 is an external connecting thread, which is adapted to the internal connecting thread of the water outlet of the portable coffee machine A. The threaded connection achieves a tight connection between the connecting body 1 and the portable coffee machine A, ensuring that it will not fall off during operation. Simultaneously, the threaded connection provides pressure to ensure a sealed connection between the inlet of the liquid channel 4 and the outlet of the portable coffee machine A, preventing liquid pressure leakage and ensuring the extraction effect.

[0022] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the first connecting structure 2 includes a sealing element 6 disposed at the inlet of the liquid channel 4, and the liquid channel 4 is connected to the water outlet of the portable coffee machine A through the sealing element 6. The sealing element 6 further ensures the sealing performance between the liquid channel 4 and the water outlet of the portable coffee machine A. The sealing element 6 is a flexible silicone part, and the connecting body 1 is provided with a limiting groove adapted to the sealing element 6.

[0023] In a further embodiment, the sidewall of the limiting groove is provided with several slots, and the sealing member 6 is provided with corresponding locking blocks that cooperate with the slots. The locking blocks and slots cooperate to prevent the sealing member 6 from falling off during use. The locking blocks are elastically inserted into the slots by flexible silicone, or the locking blocks are inserted into the slots by providing sliding grooves on the limiting groove.

[0024] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the second connecting structure 3 includes a plurality of connecting slots 7 disposed on the connecting body 1, the connecting slots 7 being adapted to the lugs of the bowl structure B. The connecting slots 7 are used to engage with the lugs of the bowl structure B, thereby realizing the connection between the bowl structure B and the connecting body 1. Commercially available bowl structures B typically have two or three lugs, arranged symmetrically or evenly. Each connecting slot 7 includes an inlet section and a limiting section; the width of the inlet section is adapted to the width of the lug, and the thickness of the limiting section is adapted to the thickness of the lug.

[0025] like Figure 3 As shown, the limiting segment is designed with an inclination, which causes the ear block to move the powder bowl structure B closer to the connecting body 1 during the insertion process, thereby making the edge of the powder bowl structure B fit tightly with the connecting body 1.

[0026] like Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 6As shown, in this embodiment, the outlet of the liquid channel 4 is provided with a dispersion component 8. The dispersion component 8 includes a sealing disc 9 and a dispersion disc 10. The dispersion disc 10 is connected to the sealing disc 9 and forms a dispersion cavity 11 with the sealing disc 9. The middle part of the sealing disc 9 is provided with a connecting hole 12 that seals with the outlet of the liquid channel 4. The connecting hole 12 communicates with the dispersion cavity 11. The dispersion disc 10 is provided with several water outlet holes 13 that communicate with the dispersion cavity 11. By setting the dispersion component 8, the high-pressure water flow output from the portable coffee machine A to the liquid channel 4 is dispersed, thereby making the high-pressure water flow uniformly extract the coffee powder loaded in the coffee bowl structure B, ensuring the extraction effect. The sealing disc 9 is also provided with several sealing protrusions 16 that cooperate with the connecting body 1. The sealing protrusions 16 ensure the airtightness of the dispersion cavity 11.

[0027] like Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the sealing disc 9 is provided with a plurality of guide strips 14 that cooperate with the dispersion cavity 11. The plurality of guide strips 14 are evenly distributed in the circumferential direction with the connecting hole 12 as the center, thereby realizing the uniform distribution of water flow on the dispersion disc 10.

[0028] like Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, the sealing disk 9 is provided with an annular connecting groove, and the edge of the dispersing disk 10 is provided with a connecting baffle that limits and cooperates with the annular connecting groove. After the dispersing disk 10 and the sealing disk 9 are limited and cooperated, they form a stepped disk. When the second connecting structure 3 is connected with the powder bowl structure B, the outer edge of the sealing disk 9 is pressed and sealed with the edge of the powder bowl structure B.

[0029] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, a handle 15 is also provided on one side of the connecting body 1. The handle 15 provides a gripping point for easy operation when connecting to the portable coffee machine A. It also facilitates quick and easy assembly of the coffee bowl structure B using the lever principle.

[0030] like Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the connecting body 1 is also provided with a pressure relief valve 17 communicating with the liquid channel 4. Specifically, the pressure relief valve 17 is located on the connection cavity between the measuring component 5 and the liquid channel 4. By setting the pressure relief valve 17 to relieve internal pressure, pressure is prevented from accumulating in the coffee machine and the liquid channel 4 when the portable coffee machine stalls, thus preventing the portafilter from being removed.

[0031] like Figure 9As shown, in this embodiment, the present invention further includes a support base 18, and the connecting body 1 is disposed on the upper part of the support base 18. The support base 18 includes a base plate and a bracket, the bracket is fixed on the base plate, and the connecting body 1 is connected to the upper end of the bracket, thereby achieving suspension. By suspending the connecting body 1 through the support base 18, it is convenient for the user to load the portable coffee machine A onto the connecting body 1 without holding it, and it is also convenient for the user to connect the portafilter basket B and collect the coffee flowing from the portafilter basket B.

[0032] The working principle of this utility model: like Figure 7 As shown, the connecting body 1 is first locked and fixed to the portable coffee machine A through the first connecting structure 2. During this process, the sealing member 6 connects the liquid channel 4 with the water outlet of the portable coffee machine A, allowing the high-temperature, high-pressure water output by the portable coffee machine A to pass through the liquid channel 4 while maintaining pressure. At the same time, the acquisition end of the measuring component 5 acquires the pressure information in the liquid channel 4, and then feeds back the water pressure during extraction to the user.

[0033] After the portafilter structure B is connected to the second connecting structure 3, it is sealed by the sealing plate 9 to ensure that the liquid channel 4 and the coffee powder are isolated from the outside atmosphere and to ensure that the liquid pressure does not leak. The water flow output from the liquid channel 4 enters the dispersion chamber 11 through the connecting hole 12, and then is evenly output to the coffee powder contained in the portafilter structure B through several water outlet holes 13. After extraction by high temperature and high pressure water, it flows out from the outlet of the portafilter structure B, thus obtaining the extracted coffee.

[0034] Although the embodiments of this utility model are described with reference to actual solutions, they do not constitute a limitation on the meaning of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, modifications to the implementation schemes and combinations with other schemes based on this specification are obvious.

Claims

1. A coffee machine adapter module, characterized in that: It includes a connecting body (1), one end of which is provided with a first connecting structure (2) that connects and cooperates with the water outlet of a portable coffee machine, and the other end of which is provided with a second connecting structure (3) that connects and cooperates with the portafilter structure. A liquid channel (4) connecting the water outlet of the portable coffee machine and the portafilter structure is provided inside the connecting body (1), and a measuring component (5) is connected to the liquid channel (4).

2. The coffee machine adapter module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connection structure (2) includes a connecting thread or a connecting block that mates with the connection structure of the water outlet of the portable coffee machine.

3. The coffee machine adapter module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first connection structure (2) includes a seal (6) disposed at the inlet of the liquid channel (4), the liquid channel (4) being connected to the outlet of the portable coffee machine through the seal (6).

4. The coffee machine adapter module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second connection structure (3) includes a plurality of connection slots (7) disposed on the connection body (1), the connection slots (7) being adapted to the ear block of the bowl structure.

5. A coffee machine adapter module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The measuring component (5) includes a barometer mounted on the connecting body (1), and the collecting end of the barometer is connected to the liquid channel (4).

6. A coffee machine adapter module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outlet of the liquid channel (4) is provided with a dispersion component (8), which includes a sealing plate (9) and a dispersion plate (10). The dispersion plate (10) is connected to the sealing plate (9) and forms a dispersion cavity (11) with the sealing plate (9). The middle part of the sealing plate (9) is provided with a connection hole (12) that seals with the outlet of the liquid channel (4). The connection hole (12) communicates with the dispersion cavity (11). The dispersion plate (10) is provided with a plurality of water outlet holes (13) that communicate with the dispersion cavity (11).

7. A coffee machine adapter module according to claim 1, characterized in that: A handle (15) is also provided on one side of the connecting body (1).

8. A coffee machine adapter module according to claim 6, characterized in that: The sealing disc (9) is also provided with a number of sealing protrusions (16) that cooperate with the connecting body (1).

9. A coffee machine adapter module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting body (1) is also provided with a pressure relief valve (17) that communicates with the liquid channel (4).

10. A coffee machine adapter module according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a support base (18), with the connecting body (1) disposed on the upper part of the support base (18).

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