Coffee stand and coffee machine

Abstract

The present invention discloses a coffee stand and a coffee machine, the coffee stand comprises a cylindrical container and a cover, the cylindrical container has an upper opening, the cover is movably connected to the upper part of the cylindrical container, and the cover corresponds to the upper opening, an outflow channel is provided at the bottom of the cylindrical container, a lower movable seat is provided above the bottom of the cylindrical container, a first elastic member is provided between the lower movable seat and the cylindrical container, a placement space is formed between the lower movable seat and the cover, a lower puncture needle facing upward is provided at the bottom of the cylindrical container, and an upper puncture needle facing downward is provided on the cover. The present invention can be applied to brewing through capsules and can also be applied to brewing through coffee powder, and has stronger versatility.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the field of household appliances, and in particular relates to a coffee stand and a coffee machine. Background Art

[0002] Coffee is a favorite drink for many people. With the development of technology, there are now many kinds of coffee machines. For example, some coffee machines can brew coffee with coffee powder alone, and some coffee machines can brew coffee with capsules alone.

[0003] When brewing coffee using coffee powder alone, users can flexibly adjust according to their own taste and enjoy the fun of the brewing process; when brewing using capsules, its convenience is greatly improved.

[0004] However, most of the existing coffee machines are used alone. Some coffee machines are used in conjunction with a coffee basket. When brewing, coffee powder is placed in the coffee basket, and the coffee basket is placed in a coffee holder. The brewed coffee is filtered out of the coffee basket and flows into the coffee holder and output; some coffee machines are used in conjunction with capsules, and the powder in the capsules is pre-configured, which is more convenient to use.

[0005] Existing coffee machines have poor versatility, and users cannot flexibly adjust them according to their own needs. Summary of the invention

[0006] The object of the present invention is to provide a coffee stand and a coffee machine. The present invention can be used for brewing coffee through capsules and can also be used for brewing coffee through coffee powder, and has stronger versatility.

[0007] The technical solution is as follows:

[0008] The present invention provides a coffee stand, comprising a cylindrical container and a cover body, wherein the cylindrical container has an upper opening, the cover body is movably connected to the upper portion of the cylindrical container, and the cover body corresponds to the upper opening, an outflow channel is provided at the bottom of the cylindrical container, a lower movable seat is provided above the bottom of the cylindrical container, a first elastic member is provided between the lower movable seat and the cylindrical container; a placement space is formed between the lower movable seat and the cover body, a lower puncture needle facing upwards is provided at the bottom of the cylindrical container, and an upper puncture needle facing downwards is provided on the cover body.

[0009] In one embodiment, a flow hole is provided between the lower puncture needle and the bottom of the cylindrical container to form the outflow channel, and a downward guiding portion is provided in the middle of the lower movable seat, and the guiding portion extends into the flow hole.

[0010] In one embodiment, there are at least two flow holes and at least two guide portions, and each guide portion extends into the flow hole respectively.

[0011] In one embodiment, the upper surface of the lower movable seat has a first table surface and a second table surface, the first table surface is located on the lower movable seat near the axis, the second table surface is located around the first table surface, and the first table surface is lower than the second table surface.

[0012] In one of the embodiments, an upper movable seat is provided on the cover body, and a second elastic member is provided between the upper movable seat and the cover body.

[0013] In one embodiment, a clearance hole is provided on the upper movable seat, and the upper needle extends into the clearance hole; in a natural state, the end of the upper needle is hidden in the clearance hole, and in a compressed state, the end of the upper needle extends out of the clearance hole.

[0014] In one embodiment, the first elastic member is a coil spring, the outflow channel is located at the axial center of the first elastic member, and the lower movable seat is placed on the upper end of the coil spring; and / or, the second elastic member is a coil spring, and the upper puncture needle is located at the axial center of the second elastic member.

[0015] In one of the embodiments, an annular sealing ring is provided on the upper movable seat, the annular sealing ring is opposite to the clearance hole and protrudes downward relative to the upper movable seat.

[0016] In one embodiment, a first buckle ear is provided on the lower movable seat, and a first buckle portion is provided on the cylindrical container, the first buckle ear is opposite to the first buckle portion and limits the lower movable seat; and / or, a second buckle ear is provided on the upper movable seat, and a second buckle portion is provided on the cover body, the second buckle ear is opposite to the second buckle portion and limits the upper movable seat.

[0017] The present invention also provides another coffee stand, which includes a cylindrical container and a cover body, the cylindrical container has an upper opening, the cover body is movably connected to the upper part of the cylindrical container, and the cover body corresponds to the upper opening, an outflow channel is provided at the bottom of the cylindrical container, an upper movable seat is provided on the cover body, a second elastic member is provided between the upper movable seat and the cover body, a placement space is formed below the upper movable seat, a lower puncture needle facing upward is provided at the bottom of the cylindrical container, and an upper puncture needle facing downward is provided on the cover body.

[0018] The present invention also provides a coffee machine, which includes a coffee main unit, a coffee basket and the coffee holder, wherein a placement table for placing the coffee holder is provided on the coffee main unit, a water injection port is provided on the coffee main unit, the upper puncture needle is hollow, and when the coffee holder is placed on the placement table, the water injection port is communicated with the upper puncture needle; the middle part of the bottom of the coffee basket is convex, and a recess for avoiding the lower puncture needle is formed on the outer bottom surface of the coffee basket.

[0019] The technical solution provided by the present invention has the following advantages and effects:

[0020] A lower movable seat is provided at the bottom of the cylindrical container of one of the coffee holders of the present invention. Under the action of the first elastic member, the lower movable seat moves up, and the lower movable seat can automatically adapt to the height of the coffee basket or capsule according to the actual situation during the coffee brewing process, so that the coffee holder of the present invention can be used not only for brewing coffee with coffee powder, but also for brewing coffee with capsules, and the versatility is greatly improved.

[0021] Another type of coffee holder of the present invention is provided with an upper movable seat on the cover body. Under the action of the second elastic member, the upper movable seat will move downward, and the upper movable seat can automatically adapt to the height of the coffee basket or capsule according to the actual situation during the coffee brewing process, so that the coffee holder of the present invention is not only suitable for the situation of brewing coffee with coffee powder, but also suitable for the situation of brewing coffee through capsules, and the versatility is greatly improved.

[0022] When coffee powder is used to brew coffee, the lower movable seat moves upward under the action of the first elastic member to adapt to the height of the coffee basket, and water from the coffee machine is input into the coffee basket from the upper puncture needle on the cover body, and the brewed coffee in the coffee basket flows out and is output to the outside through the outflow channel; when capsules are used to brew coffee, the bottom of the capsule is pressed on the lower movable seat and the lower movable seat is relatively moved downward, the upper puncture needle on the cover body can pierce the top of the capsule and inject water, and the lower puncture needle at the cylindrical bottom can pierce the bottom of the capsule, and the brewed coffee is output to the outside through the outflow channel. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The accompanying drawings herein show specific examples of the technical solutions described in the present invention, and together with the specific implementation methods, constitute a part of the specification, and are used to explain the technical solutions, principles and effects of the present invention.

[0024] Unless otherwise specified or defined, the same reference numerals in different drawings represent the same or similar technical features, and the same or similar technical features may also be represented by different reference numerals.

[0025] Figure 1 is an overall diagram of the coffee machine according to an embodiment of the present invention when used with a capsule;

[0026] Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the coffee holder according to an embodiment of the present invention when used in conjunction with a capsule;

[0027] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of the coffee stand according to an embodiment of the present invention when used in conjunction with a coffee basket;

[0028] Figure 4 is a structural diagram of a coffee stand according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5yes Figure 4 A partial enlarged view of

[0030] Figure 6 It is the structural diagram of the lower movable seat;

[0031] Figure 7 It is a diagram of the structure of the capsule;

[0032] Figure 8 It is a diagram of the structure of a coffee basket;

[0033] Fig. 9 is a top view of the coffee stand;

[0034] Fig.10 yes Fig. 9 AA section view;

[0035] Description of reference numerals:

[0036] 10. coffee host, 11. placement table, 12. water inlet, 20. coffee basket, 21. cylindrical body, 22. filter, 23. second handle, 30. capsule, 31. capsule top, 32. capsule bottom, 40. coffee stand, 41. cylindrical container, 411. placement space, 412. upper mouth, 413. outflow channel, 414. ribs, 415. lower puncture needle, 416. first buckle, 417. circulation hole, 42. Cover body, 421, second buckle part, 441, first handle part, 442, rotating shaft, 443, buckle, 444, buckle body, 451, lower movable seat, 452, first elastic member, 453, guide part, 454, first buckle ear, 456, first table top, 457, second table top, 461, upper movable seat, 462, second elastic member, 463, upper puncture needle, 464, second buckle ear, 465, annular sealing ring, 466, clearance hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] In order to facilitate the understanding of the present invention, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0038] Unless otherwise specified or defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art. In the context of the actual scenario of the technical solution of the present invention, all technical and scientific terms used herein may also have the meaning corresponding to the purpose of implementing the technical solution of the present invention.

[0039] Unless otherwise specified or defined, the "first, second..." used in this article is merely used to distinguish names and does not represent a specific quantity or order.

[0040] Unless specifically stated or defined otherwise, the term "and / or" as used herein includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0041] It should be noted that when a component is considered to be "fixed to" another component, it can be directly fixed to the other component or there can be a central component; when an component is considered to be "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or there can be a central component at the same time; when an component is considered to be "installed on" another component, it can be directly installed on the other component or there can be a central component at the same time. When an component is considered to be "set on" another component, it can be directly set on the other component or there can be a central component at the same time.

[0042] Unless otherwise specified or defined, the “said” and “the” used in this document refer to the technical features or technical contents mentioned or described before the corresponding position, and the technical features or technical contents may be the same as or similar to the technical features or technical contents mentioned therein.

[0043] Undoubtedly, technical contents or technical features that are contrary to the purpose of the present invention or are obviously contradictory should be excluded.

[0044] like Figure 1 The coffee machine is shown in the state of being in use, and comprises a coffee main body 10 , a coffee basket 20 and a coffee support 40 .

[0045] like Figures 2 to 10 As shown, the coffee holder 40 comprises a cylindrical container 41 and a cover 42. A first handle 441 for easy gripping is provided on the cylindrical container 41. One side of the cover 42 is movably connected to the cylindrical container 41 through a rotating shaft 442, and the other side can be buckled with a buckle 444 on the inner side of the first handle 441 through a buckle 443. The cylindrical container 41 has an upper opening 412. When the cover 42 is closed, the cover 42 corresponds to the upper opening 412. An outflow channel 413 is provided at the bottom of the cylindrical container 41. A lower movable seat 451 is provided above the bottom of the cylindrical container 41, a first elastic member 452 is provided between the lower movable seat 451 and the cylindrical container 41, an upper movable seat 461 is provided on the cover body 42, and a second elastic member 462 is provided between the upper movable seat 461 and the cover body 42; a placement space 411 is formed between the lower movable seat 451 and the upper movable seat 461, a lower puncture needle 415 facing upward is provided at the bottom of the cylindrical container 41, and an upper puncture needle 463 facing downward is provided on the cover body 42. In this embodiment, the first elastic member 452 and the second elastic member 462 are both coil springs, the outflow channel 413 is located at the axial center position of the first elastic member 452, and the upper puncture needle 463 is located at the axial center position of the second elastic member 462.

[0046] The coffee holder 40 of the present embodiment is provided with a lower movable seat 451 at the bottom of the cylindrical container 41, and an upper movable seat 461 is provided on the cover body 42. Under the action of the first elastic member 452, the lower movable seat 451 moves up; the cover body 42 is provided with an upper movable seat 461, and under the action of the second elastic member 462, the upper movable seat 461 moves down; the placement space 411 in the cylindrical container 41 can be adjusted by the upper movable seat 461 and the lower movable seat 451 to meet different size requirements, that is: according to the actual situation during the coffee brewing process, it can automatically adapt to the height of the coffee basket 20 or the capsule 30, so that the coffee holder 40 of the present invention is not only suitable for the situation of brewing coffee with coffee powder, but also suitable for the situation of brewing coffee with capsules 30, and the versatility is greatly improved.

[0047] When coffee powder is used to brew coffee, the lower movable seat 451 moves upward under the action of the first elastic member 452 to adapt to the height of the coffee basket 20, and water from the coffee machine is output through the water injection port 12 and input into the coffee basket 20 from the upper puncture needle on the cover body 42, and the brewed coffee in the coffee basket 20 is output outward through the filter screen 22 and the outflow channel 413 in turn; when the capsule 30 is used to brew coffee, the bottom 32 of the capsule is pressed on the lower movable seat 451 and the lower movable seat 451 moves downward relatively, the upper puncture needle on the cover body 42 can pierce the top 31 of the capsule and inject water, and the lower puncture needle 415 at the cylindrical bottom can pierce the bottom 32 of the capsule, and the brewed coffee is output outward through the outflow channel 413.

[0048] Focus on combination Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 6 , Fig. 9 , Fig.10As shown, four flow holes 417 are provided at the middle position of the bottom of the cylindrical container 41 to form an outflow channel 413, and ribs 414 are provided between adjacent flow holes 417. A lower puncture needle 415 is provided at the center position of the bottom of the cylindrical container 41. The lower puncture needle 415 is connected to the cylindrical container 41 through the ribs 414 and extends upward. A guide portion 453 facing downward is provided at the middle of the lower movable seat 451. The guide portion 453 extends into the flow holes 417. There is a first buckle ear 454, and a first buckle portion 416 is provided on the cylindrical container 41. The first buckle ear 454 is opposite to the first buckle portion 416 and limits the lower movable seat 451. Through the action of the guide portion 453, the lower movable seat 451 can be guided to prevent it from being skewed. The first buckle ear 454 can prevent the lower movable seat 451 from falling off under the action of the first elastic member 452. The second buckle ear 464 is buckled on the second buckle portion 421 of the cover body to prevent the upper movable seat 461 from falling off under the action of the second elastic member 462. In addition, a clearance hole 466 is provided on the upper movable seat 461, and the upper needle 463 extends into the clearance hole 466; in the natural state, the end of the upper needle 463 is hidden in the clearance hole 466, and in the compressed state, the end of the upper needle 463 extends out of the clearance hole 466. In a natural state, the upper puncture needle 463 is hidden in the clearance hole 466 to avoid causing harm to the user. The upper puncture needle 463 also guides the upper movable seat 461. When the capsule 30 is placed and the cover body 42 is covered, the second elastic member 462 is compressed, the upper movable seat 461 moves upward, the upper puncture needle 463 is exposed and pierces the capsule top 31, and the lower puncture needle 415 pierces the capsule bottom 32. An annular sealing ring 465 is provided on the upper movable seat 461. The annular sealing ring 465 is opposite to the clearance hole 466 and protrudes downward relative to the upper movable seat 461. When the cover body 42 is covered, after the upper puncture needle 463 pierces the capsule top 31, the annular sealing ring 465 is used to seal the periphery of the opening pierced by the capsule top 31 to avoid leakage.

[0049] Focus on combination Figure 2 , Figure 3As shown, the upper surface of the lower movable seat 451 has a first table 456 and a second table 457. The first table 456 is located on the lower movable seat 451 near the axis, and the second table 457 is located around the first table 456, and the first table 456 is lower than the second table 457. When placing the capsule 30, the capsule 30 can be placed on the first table 456 with a concave middle portion. When placing the coffee basket 20, the cylindrical body 21 of the coffee basket 20 can be placed on the second table 457, and the second handle 23 of the coffee basket 20 overlaps with the first handle 441 of the coffee holder 40. When placing the capsule 30, the concave first table 456 can also play a positioning role for the capsule 30. The heights of the first table 456 and the second table 457 are different, and the height of the capsule 30 or the coffee basket 20 can be further adjusted.

[0050] like Figure 1 As shown, a placement table 11 for placing the coffee holder 40 is provided on the coffee main machine 10, and a water injection port 12 is provided on the coffee main machine 10. After the coffee basket 20 or capsule 30 is placed on the coffee holder 40, the coffee holder 40 is placed on the placement table 11 of the coffee machine. When the coffee holder 40 is placed on the placement table 11, the water injection port 12 is communicated with the upper puncture needle 463. In order to prevent the lower puncture needle 415 (used for capsules) at the bottom of the coffee holder 40 from affecting the coffee basket 20, the middle part of the bottom of the coffee basket 20 is convex, and a recess for avoiding the lower puncture needle 415 is formed on the outer bottom surface of the coffee basket 20.

[0051] In the coffee machine described in this embodiment, after the coffee is brewed, the coffee holder 40 can be taken out from the side of the coffee main unit 10, and the coffee basket 20 or the capsule 30 can be taken out from the cylindrical container 41 of the coffee holder 40, so that the coffee holder 40 and the coffee basket 20 can be easily cleaned.

[0052] The purpose of the above embodiments is to exemplarily reproduce and deduce the technical solution of the present invention, and to fully describe the technical solution, purpose and effect of the present invention. Its purpose is to make the public understand the disclosed content of the present invention more thoroughly and comprehensively, and it does not limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0053] The above embodiments are not exhaustive enumerations of the present invention, and there may be multiple other implementations not listed. Any replacement and improvement made without violating the concept of the present invention shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A coffee stand, characterized in that: The invention comprises a cylindrical container and a cover body, wherein the cylindrical container has an upper opening, a first handle for convenient gripping is arranged on the cylindrical container, the cover body is movably connected to the upper part of the cylindrical container, and the cover body corresponds to the upper opening, an outflow channel is arranged at the bottom of the cylindrical container, a lower movable seat is arranged above the bottom of the cylindrical container, a first elastic member is arranged between the lower movable seat and the cylindrical container; a placement space is formed between the lower movable seat and the cover body, a lower puncture needle facing upward is arranged at the bottom of the cylindrical container, and an upper puncture needle facing downward is arranged on the cover body; The upper surface of the lower movable seat has a first table surface and a second table surface, the first table surface is located on the lower movable seat near the axis, the second table surface is located around the first table surface, and the first table surface is lower than the second table surface; When placing the capsule, the capsule is placed on the first table top with a concave middle portion, and the concave first table top serves to position the capsule; when placing the coffee basket, the cylindrical body of the coffee basket is placed on the second table top, and the second handle of the coffee basket overlaps with the first handle of the coffee holder; the first table top and the second table top have different heights so as to adjust the height of the capsule or the coffee basket.

2. The coffee stand according to claim 1, characterized in that: A flow hole is arranged between the lower puncture needle and the bottom of the cylindrical container to form the outflow channel, and a downward guiding part is arranged in the middle of the lower movable seat, and the guiding part extends into the flow hole.

3. The coffee stand according to claim 2, characterized in that: There are at least two circulation holes and at least two guide parts, and each of the guide parts extends into the circulation hole respectively.

4. The coffee stand according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: An upper movable seat is arranged on the cover body, and a second elastic member is arranged between the upper movable seat and the cover body.

5. The coffee stand according to claim 4, characterized in that: A clearance hole is arranged on the upper movable seat, and the upper needle extends into the clearance hole; in a natural state, the end of the upper needle is hidden in the clearance hole, and in a compressed state, the end of the upper needle extends out of the clearance hole.

6. The coffee stand according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first elastic member is a coil spring, the outflow channel is located at the axial center of the first elastic member, and the lower movable seat is placed on the upper end of the coil spring; and / or the second elastic member is a coil spring, and the upper puncture needle is located at the axial center of the second elastic member.

7. The coffee stand according to claim 5, characterized in that: An annular sealing ring is arranged on the upper movable seat, the annular sealing ring is opposite to the clearance hole and protrudes downward relative to the upper movable seat.

8. A coffee machine, characterized in that The invention comprises a coffee main machine, a coffee basket and a coffee holder as claimed in any of the preceding claims, wherein a placing table for placing the coffee holder is provided on the coffee main machine, a water inlet is provided on the coffee main machine, the upper puncture needle is hollow, and when the coffee holder is placed on the placing table, the water inlet is communicated with the upper puncture needle; the middle part of the bottom of the coffee basket is convex, and a recess is formed on the outer bottom surface of the coffee basket for evading the lower puncture needle.

Images