Beverage capsule brewing device and capsule coffee machine

Abstract

The application belongs to the technical field of small household appliances, and discloses a beverage capsule brewing device and a capsule coffee machine. The brewing device comprises a shell, a brewing seat arranged in the shell and a pressing mechanism. The pressing mechanism is movable relative to the brewing seat. The brewing seat is internally provided with a brewing cavity. An avoiding space is formed between the outside of the brewing seat and the inner side wall of the shell. The pressing mechanism is provided with a clamping mechanism for clamping the beverage capsule. When the pressing mechanism moves forward, the clamping mechanism is pushed open by the beverage capsule when the beverage capsule enters the brewing cavity, thereby releasing the beverage capsule, and then the clamping mechanism is reset, so that the beverage capsule is dragged out of the brewing cavity when the pressing mechanism moves backward after brewing. Therefore, the capsule can be automatically discharged after brewing, automatic package dropping is realized, and the operation is facilitated. Meanwhile, a shoulder for pushing open the clamping mechanism is not arranged on both sides of the brewing cavity, the occupied space of the brewing seat can be reduced, the radial size of the shell can be reduced, the overall structure is more compact, and the miniaturization development is facilitated.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of small household appliances, and particularly relates to a beverage capsule brewing device and a capsule coffee machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] Coffee capsules, i.e. coffee beans are processed into coffee powder after special treatment and sealed in capsules for people to use when brewing coffee. At the same time, the capsules are filled with non-toxic inert gas to extend the shelf life and sterilize again, so as to maintain the freshness of coffee. When coffee is needed, the coffee capsule is placed in a special capsule coffee machine for brewing, without the need for grinding and powdering, which is deeply loved by the public.

[0003] For the capsule coffee machine, the structure for draining the waste capsule is various. The common one is to manually take out the waste capsule from the coffee machine after brewing, which is relatively easy to implement in technology, but is relatively complex for the user to operate and is inconvenient for the consumer to use.

[0004] In addition, there is also a capsule coffee machine provided with an automatic dropping structure, which can automatically drain the waste capsule from the machine after brewing. The automatic dropping mechanism generally opens the clamping mechanism in the direction opposite to the clamping direction, so that when the capsule enters the brewing cavity in the brewing seat, the clamping mechanism is pushed open by the shoulders on both sides of the brewing cavity to release the capsule, enters the avoidance groove on both sides of the shoulder, and after brewing, the capsule is dragged out of the brewing cavity to make the capsule automatically drop into the recycling container. This structure can realize automatic dropping, and the user operation is relatively simple.

[0005] However, it is found in practice that shoulders need to be arranged on both sides of the brewing cavity, and avoidance grooves need to be reserved on both sides of the shoulders to avoid the clamping mechanism, which will result in a relatively large occupied space of the brewing seat, so that the overall structure of the coffee machine is not compact enough, which is not conducive to the development of miniaturization. SUMMARY

[0006] The purpose of the present application is to provide a beverage capsule brewing device and a capsule coffee machine, which can automatically drain the capsule after brewing, and at the same time make the overall structure more compact, which is conducive to the development of miniaturization.

[0007] The first aspect of the present application provides a beverage capsule brewing device, comprising a shell, a brewing seat arranged in the shell, and a pressing mechanism, the brewing seat is provided with a brewing cavity, and an avoiding space is formed between the outside of the brewing seat and the inner side wall of the shell, the pressing mechanism is provided with a clamping mechanism for clamping a beverage capsule, and the clamping mechanism is pushed open by the beverage capsule when the beverage capsule enters the brewing cavity during the movement of the pressing mechanism towards the brewing seat, so that the clamping mechanism releases the beverage capsule and enters the avoiding space.

[0008] In some embodiments, the clamping mechanism comprises clamping pieces arranged on both sides of the pressing mechanism respectively, the clamping pieces are connected with a reset mechanism, the reset mechanism is fixedly connected with the pressing mechanism, and the clamping pieces are controlled to reset by the reset mechanism.

[0009] In some embodiments, the reset mechanism comprises a connecting piece and a reset piece, the connecting piece is fixed on the pressing mechanism, and the two ends of the reset piece abut against the connecting piece and the pressing mechanism respectively.

[0010] In some embodiments, the outside of the pressing mechanism is protrudingly provided with a plug-in piece, the plug-in piece is provided with a plug-in groove, the two ends of the connecting piece are a first end and a second end respectively, the first end is fixedly connected with the clamping piece, and the second end is inserted into the plug-in groove.

[0011] In some embodiments, the two ends of the reset piece abut against the second end and the inner side wall of the plug-in groove away from the pressing mechanism respectively.

[0012] In some embodiments, the inner side wall of the plug-in groove away from the pressing mechanism is provided with a groove, and the end of the reset piece away from the connecting piece abuts in the groove.

[0013] In some embodiments, the reset piece is arranged as a first clamping piece, the length direction of the first clamping piece has an included angle with the length direction of the connecting piece, and the end of the first clamping piece away from the connecting piece is clamped in the groove.

[0014] In some embodiments, the side of the clamping piece away from the axis of the pressing mechanism is provided with a mounting groove, and the first end is detachably connected with the clamping piece in the mounting groove.

[0015] In some embodiments, the side of the clamping piece close to the axis of the pressing mechanism is provided with a guide groove and a lifting piece, and the lifting piece is below the guide groove.

[0016] In some embodiments, a second clamping member is connected to a side wall of the guide slot close to the pressing mechanism, and during movement of the pressing mechanism away from the brewing seat, the second clamping member away from the side of the guide slot can abut against the convex edge of the beverage capsule.

[0017] In some embodiments, an inclined portion is arranged on a side of the second clamping member close to the axis of the pressing mechanism, and the inclined portion is inclined from the side away from the guide slot to the side close to the guide slot.

[0018] In some embodiments, a limiting member is arranged on a side of the clamping member away from the axis of the pressing mechanism, and an inner side wall of the shell is provided with a guide member, and during movement of the pressing mechanism relative to the brewing seat, the side of the limiting member away from the axis of the pressing mechanism can abut against the guide member.

[0019] In some embodiments, the length directions of the limiting member and the guide member are arranged perpendicular to each other.

[0020] The second aspect of the present application provides a capsule coffee machine, comprising a water supply device and the beverage capsule brewing device as described in the first aspect; the water supply device is in communication with the beverage capsule brewing device and provides a water source for the beverage capsule brewing device, and the beverage capsule is a coffee capsule.

[0021] The beverage capsule brewing device and the capsule coffee machine provided by the present application have the beneficial effect that during movement of the pressing mechanism towards the brewing seat, the clamping mechanism is pushed open by the beverage capsule when the beverage capsule enters the brewing cavity, so that the clamping mechanism releases the beverage capsule and enters the avoiding space, and the clamping mechanism is reset after releasing the beverage capsule, so that during movement of the pressing mechanism away from the brewing seat after brewing, the clamping mechanism drags the beverage capsule out of the brewing cavity, and the beverage capsule automatically falls, which can automatically remove the capsule after brewing, realize automatic dropping, facilitate operation, and at the same time, no shoulder for pushing open the clamping mechanism is arranged on both sides of the brewing cavity, and only an avoiding space is reserved for avoiding the clamping mechanism, so that the occupied space of the brewing seat can be reduced, the radial dimension of the shell can be reduced, and the overall structure is more compact, which is beneficial to miniaturization development. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 is an assembled perspective view of the beverage capsule brewing device;

[0023] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the pressing mechanism;

[0024] Figure 3 is Figure 2 is an enlarged view of part A in FIG. 6;

[0025] Figure 4is an exploded perspective view of a beverage capsule brewing device;

[0026] Figure 5 is Figure 4 is a partial enlarged view at B;

[0027] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of a beverage capsule falling into a beverage capsule brewing device;

[0028] Figure 7 is Figure 6 is a partial enlarged view at C;

[0029] Figure 8 is Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of another direction of

[0030] Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of a beverage capsule moving into a brewing chamber;

[0031] Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view of a beverage capsule brewing a beverage in a beverage capsule brewing device;

[0032] Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view of a beverage capsule starting a reset movement after brewing;

[0033] Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view of a beverage capsule in a reset movement after brewing;

[0034] Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view of a beverage capsule when it is detached from a beverage capsule brewing device;

[0035] Figure 14 is Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view of another direction of

[0036] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0037] 100, beverage capsule brewing device; 10, housing; 11, support; 12, guide; 20, brewing seat; 21, brewing chamber; 22, outlet piercing plate; 23, outlet piercing needle; 30, pressing mechanism; 31, plug; 311, insertion slot; 312, recess; 32, inlet piercing plate; 33, inlet piercing needle; 34, elastic push plate; 35, push plate spring; 36, sealing ring; 40, clamping piece; 41, mounting groove; 411, clamping block; 42, guide groove; 43, support table; 44, second clamping piece; 441, decapsulating surface; 442, inclined portion; 45, limiting piece; 50, elastic plate; 51, limiting groove; 60, first clamping piece; 70, pressing seat; 200, beverage capsule. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] For the convenience of understanding the present application, specific embodiments of the present application will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0039] Unless specifically stated or otherwise defined, the terms "first", "second" or the like used herein are merely used to distinguish one entity or action from another, and do not necessarily indicate a specific quantity or order.

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

[0041] It should be noted that "fixed to" and "connected to" herein can be direct fixation or connection to an element, or indirect fixation or connection to an element.

[0042] As shown in Figures 1 to 5 The beverage capsule brewing device 100 disclosed by the embodiments of the present application comprises a shell 10, a brewing seat 20 arranged in the shell 10, and a pressing mechanism 30, the pressing mechanism 30 is movable relative to the brewing seat 20, the brewing seat 20 is provided with a brewing cavity 21, and an avoiding space is formed between the outside of the brewing seat 20 and the inner side wall of the shell 10, and the pressing mechanism 30 is provided with a clamping mechanism for clamping a beverage capsule 200 (hereinafter referred to as a capsule).

[0043] The capsule can be filled with coffee powder, bean powder or milk powder, and the beverage capsule brewing device 100 is suitable for brewing coffee, soy milk or milk. The axis direction of the brewing seat 20 and the pressing mechanism 30 is horizontally arranged, so that the pressing mechanism 30 can move back and forth relative to the brewing seat 20 in the horizontal direction. The power source for the movement of the pressing mechanism 30 in the horizontal direction can be controlled by a hinge structure, a motor or other ways, and the hydraulic control movement is preferred.

[0044] The shell 10 is provided with a capsule accommodating space between the brewing seat 20 and the pressing mechanism 30, a capsule inlet is arranged at the top of the shell 10, and a capsule outlet is arranged at the bottom of the shell 10, the capsule inlet and the capsule outlet are communicated with the capsule accommodating space, and the clamping mechanism is located in the capsule accommodating space under normal circumstances. Before brewing, the capsule is put into the capsule accommodating space from the capsule inlet, and the capsule is clamped on the clamping part of the clamping mechanism and can be driven to move with the pressing mechanism 30. In addition to the clamping part, the clamping mechanism is also provided with a falling part.

[0045] During the movement of the pressing mechanism 30 towards the brewing seat 20, the clamping mechanism is pushed open by the capsule 200 when the capsule enters the brewing cavity 21, so that the clamping mechanism releases the capsule and enters the avoiding space, and the clamping mechanism is reset after releasing the capsule, so that during the movement of the pressing mechanism 30 away from the brewing seat 20 after brewing, the clamping mechanism is in contact with the capsule again, the capsule is located at the falling position of the clamping mechanism, and the capsule is dragged out of the brewing cavity 21, and when the capsule is dragged back to the capsule containing space, the capsule is automatically dropped due to its own gravity, so that the capsule can be automatically discharged after brewing, automatic dropping is realized, operation is facilitated, and at the same time, shoulders for pushing open the clamping mechanism are not arranged on both sides of the brewing cavity 21, only an avoiding space is reserved for avoiding the clamping mechanism, so that the occupied space of the brewing seat 20 can be reduced, the radial size of the shell 10 is reduced, and the overall structure is more compact, which is beneficial to miniaturization development.

[0046] In addition, compared with the prior art scheme in which protruding shoulders are arranged on both sides of the brewing cavity 21, the clamping mechanism is matched with the two components, and the clamping mechanism is just pushed open by the shoulders when the capsule 200 enters the brewing cavity 21. In the present application, the clamping mechanism is pushed open by the clamped capsule, so that the clamping mechanism can be pushed open when the capsule 200 enters the brewing cavity 21, thereby avoiding the situation that any one of the two matched components is loose, for example, the clamping mechanism connected with the pressing mechanism 30 is loose, so that the clamping mechanism cannot just reach the shoulder when the capsule 200 enters the brewing cavity 21, thereby improving the transmission performance.

[0047] In the present application, the clamping mechanism includes clamping pieces 40 arranged on both sides of the pressing mechanism 30, the clamping pieces 40 are located in the capsule containing space in a normal state, and the connecting line between the clamping pieces 40 on both sides is arranged perpendicular to the connecting line between the capsule inlet and the capsule outlet. The clamping piece 40 is connected with a reset mechanism, the reset mechanism is fixedly connected with the pressing mechanism 30, and the clamping piece 40 is controlled by the reset mechanism and is reset after releasing the capsule.

[0048] In the present embodiment, the reset mechanism includes a connecting piece and a reset piece, the connecting piece is fixed to the pressing mechanism 30, and the two ends of the reset piece abut against the connecting piece and the pressing mechanism 30, respectively. The connecting piece plays a role of elastic deformation, and the reset piece plays a role of causing the elastic reset of the connecting piece. Preferably, the connecting piece is arranged as a spring plate 50, and the spring plate 50 is a thin steel plate and is clamped and fixed to the pressing mechanism 30. The outer side of the pressing mechanism 30 is protrusively provided with a plug-in piece 31, the plug-in piece 31 is internally provided with a plug-in groove 311, the two ends of the spring plate 50 are a first end and a second end, respectively, the first end is fixedly connected with the clamping piece 40, and the second end is inserted into the plug-in groove 311.

[0049] In the embodiment, the two ends of the reset member abut against the second end and the inner side wall of the insertion slot 311 away from the compression mechanism 30, respectively. When the clamping member 40 is subjected to the force of the capsule being pried open, the elastic plate 50 is driven to move towards the reset member (i.e. in the opposite direction of the clamping direction), and the reset member abuts against the inner side wall of the insertion slot 311 away from the compression mechanism 30, so as to generate an inward force on the elastic plate 50, so that the clamping member 40 is reset by the elastic plate 50 after being pried open. The inner side wall of the insertion slot 311 away from the compression mechanism 30 is provided with a groove 312 to reserve installation space for the reset member, and the end of the reset member away from the connecting member abuts against the groove 312.

[0050] In some other possible embodiments, the reset member can be an elastic member such as a spring, the length direction of the spring is perpendicular to the length of the elastic plate 50, and the two ends of the spring abut against the elastic plate 50 and the groove 312, respectively. In the embodiment, the reset member is the first clamping member 60, the length direction of the first clamping member 60 forms an angle with the length direction of the elastic plate 50, and the end of the first clamping member 60 away from the elastic plate 50 is clamped in the groove 312. When the clamping member 40 is subjected to the force of the capsule being pried open, the elastic plate 50 deforms outward to release the capsule, and then the elastic plate 50 is reset. Preferably, the first clamping member 60 is integrally formed with the elastic plate 50.

[0051] In the embodiment, the side of the clamping member 40 away from the axis of the compression mechanism 30 is provided with an installation slot 41, and the first end is detachably connected to the clamping member 40 in the installation slot 41. The size of the installation slot 41 matches the size of the first end, the bottom of the installation slot 41 is provided with a clamping block 411, the first end is provided with a limiting slot 51, and the limiting slot 51 matches the clamping block 411, so that the first end is clamped in the installation slot 41. Alternatively, in some other possible embodiments, the first end of the connecting member can also be installed in the installation slot 41 by a screw.

[0052] In the embodiment, the side of the clamping member 40 close to the axis of the compression mechanism 30 is provided with a guide slot 42 and a lifting member, and the lifting member is located below the guide slot 42. The lifting member is preferably a lifting platform 43. The width of the guide slot 42 matches the size of the convex edge of the capsule, and the guide slot 42 is used for guiding the capsule when it is put in. The distance between the lifting platforms 43 on both sides of the compression mechanism 30 is smaller than the radial dimension of the convex edge of the capsule, and is also smaller than the distance between the side walls of the guide slots 42 on both sides. The lifting platform 43 is arranged at the bottom of the guide slot 42 and is used for fixing the capsule.

[0053] In the embodiment, the second clamping member 44 is connected to the side wall of the guide groove 42 close to the pressing mechanism 30. The distance between the second clamping members 44 on both sides of the pressing mechanism 30 is less than the radial dimension of the convex edge of the capsule as viewed from the axial direction of the pressing mechanism 30. The side of the second clamping member 44 away from the guide groove 42 is the capsule releasing surface 441. During the movement of the pressing mechanism 30 away from the brewing seat 20, the capsule releasing surface 441 can abut against the convex edge of the capsule, thereby dragging the capsule above the capsule outlet.

[0054] In the embodiment, the second clamping member 44 is provided with an inclined portion 442 close to the axis of the pressing mechanism 30. The inclined portion 442 is inclined from the direction away from the guide groove 42 to the direction close to the guide groove 42. When the pressing mechanism 30 continues to move forward after the capsule conveyed by the movement of the pressing mechanism 30 reaches the brewing cavity 21, the convex edge of the capsule abuts against the inclined portion 442 and spreads the inclined portion 442, causing the elastic plate 50 to deform outward.

[0055] In the embodiment, the pressing seat 70 is further provided. The pressing mechanism 30 is fixed in the shell 10 through the pressing seat 70. The pressing seat 70 is arranged opposite to the brewing seat 20. In order to facilitate installation, the shell 10 includes two supports 11. The two supports 11 are provided with symmetrical avoiding grooves. When the two supports 11 are spliced together, the symmetrical avoiding grooves form the capsule inlet and the capsule outlet. The pressing seat 70 and the brewing seat 20 are respectively fixedly connected to the two supports 11 through fasteners such as screws.

[0056] In the embodiment, the clamping member 40 is provided with a limiting member 45 protruding away from the axis of the pressing mechanism 30. The inner side wall of the two supports 11 is provided with a guide member 12. In the normal state, the guide member 12 is located between the pressing mechanism 30 and the brewing seat 20, that is, in the capsule containing space. The length direction of the limiting member 45 is the same as the length direction of the guide groove 42. The length direction of the guide member 12 is the same as the axial direction of the pressing mechanism 30, that is, the length directions of the limiting member 45 and the guide member 12 are perpendicular to each other. During the movement of the clamping member 40 relative to the brewing seat 20 along with the pressing mechanism 30, especially when the clamping member 40 is located in the capsule containing space and moves relative to the brewing seat 20 along with the pressing mechanism 30, the side of the limiting member 45 away from the axis of the pressing mechanism 30 can abut against the side of the guide member 12 close to the axis of the pressing mechanism 30.

[0057] Preferably, the limiting member 45 and the guiding member 12 are both shaped as ribs. By setting the limiting ribs outside the clamping member 40, the guiding ribs on the inner wall of the support 11 can apply a force to the clamping member 40 in the clamping direction, so that during the movement of the pressing mechanism 30 towards the brewing seat 20, the clamping member 40 can be further stabilized to clamp the capsule, so as to prevent the clamping member 40 from deforming outwardly and loosening the capsule before the beverage capsule enters the brewing chamber. During the movement of the pressing mechanism 30 away from the brewing seat 20, the two continue to abut against each other after the de-capsulating surface 441 abuts against the convex edge of the capsule until the pressing mechanism 30 is reset, so as to ensure that the elastic plate 50 is completely reset for the next cycle of preparation.

[0058] In the embodiment, the limiting member 45 is preferably arranged in a cross manner, i.e., the installation slot 41 separates the limiting member 45 into two sections, which are located on the two sides of the installation slot 41. It should be noted that the limiting member 45 should protrude relative to the top cover of the installation slot 41, so as not to affect the cooperation between the limiting member 45 and the guiding member 12. Corresponding to the two sections of the limiting member 45, the guiding member 12 on the inner wall of each support 11 is also provided with two.

[0059] The bottom of the brewing chamber 21 is provided with an outlet piercing plate 22 and an outlet piercing needle 23. The outlet piercing plate 22 is provided with a piercing slot, and the outlet piercing needle 23 is located in the piercing slot. The outlet piercing needle 23 is elastically connected to the bottom of the brewing chamber 21, so that the outlet piercing needle 23 can move back and forth relative to the outlet piercing plate 22 along the axis of the pressing mechanism 30. During the movement of the pressing mechanism 30 towards the brewing seat 20, the capsule no longer moves inwardly when it touches the outlet piercing plate 22.

[0060] Correspondingly, the side of the pressing mechanism 30 close to the brewing seat 20 is provided with an inlet piercing plate 32 and an inlet piercing needle 33. The inlet piercing needle 33 is fixed to the side of the inlet piercing plate 32 close to the brewing seat 20. Generally, one outlet piercing plate 22 is provided, and a plurality of inlet piercing needles 33 are provided.

[0061] In addition, the pressing mechanism 30 is further provided with an elastic push plate 34 located on the side of the inlet piercing plate 32 close to the brewing seat 20, and the elastic push plate 34 is provided with a piercing avoiding groove, and the inlet piercing needle 33 penetrates through the piercing avoiding groove. The elastic push plate 34 can move towards the brewing seat 20 relative to the inlet piercing plate 32. The elastic push plate 34 is provided with a supporting rod at the shaft center position, the supporting rod penetrates through the inlet piercing plate 32, and the supporting rod is fixedly connected with the pressing mechanism 30 through a push plate spring 35. A sealing ring 36 is further sleeved outside the elastic push plate 34 and the inlet piercing plate 32, which is used to contact with the capsule 200 to form a high-pressure sealing state, so as to ensure the sealing effect of the brewing process.

[0062] Taking brewing coffee as an example, the brewing process of the beverage capsule brewing device is as follows:

[0063] As shown in Figure 6 and Figure 8 , the convex edge of the capsule 200 smoothly falls into the support table 43 through the guide groove 42, at this time, the convex edge of the capsule 200 falls into the upper end surface of the support table 43, so that the capsule 200 is fixed at the shaft center of the beverage capsule brewing device.

[0064] As shown in Figure 9 , the pressing mechanism 30 starts to move towards the brewing seat 20, and drives the clamping piece 40 to move in the process, so as to drive the capsule 200 to move towards the brewing seat 20.

[0065] In the movement process, the capsule 200 is sent into the brewing cavity 21, and when the bottom of the capsule 200 contacts with the outlet piercing plate 22, since the capsule 200 is pressed by the outlet piercing plate 22, the capsule 200 no longer moves into the brewing cavity 21, but the pressing mechanism 30 continues to move forward, at this time, the convex edge of the capsule 200 forcibly opens the inclined part 442 of the second clamping piece 44, so that the elastic plate 50 deforms outward, and when the pressing mechanism 30 continues to move forward, the convex edge of the capsule 200 along the shaft center direction of the pressing mechanism 30 enters an empty area away from the guide groove 42, and after the capsule 200 is away from the guide groove 42, the elastic plate 50 resets to drive the clamping piece 40 to reset.

[0066] As shown in Figure 10 , the pressing mechanism 30 continues to move, the sealing ring 36 contacts with the capsule 200 to form a high-pressure sealing state, and in the movement process, the elastic push plate 34 moves backward, the push plate spring 35 is compressed, the inlet piercing needle 33 and the outlet piercing needle 23 pierce the capsule 200 to brew the beverage. In which, the inlet piercing needle 33 inputs hot water into the capsule 200 to brew coffee powder in the capsule 200 into coffee, and the coffee is discharged through the outlet piercing needle 23.

[0067] As shown in Figures 11 to 14As shown, after the beverage is brewed, the pressing mechanism 30 moves away from the brewing seat 20, the clamping member 40 is moved backward, the push plate spring 35 is reset, the elastic push plate 34 is moved forward, the capsule 200 is pushed away from the inlet piercing needle 33, at this time, the elastic plate 50 is in the reset state, the capsule 200 is slowly pulled out of the brewing cavity 21 during the backward movement of the pressing mechanism 30, and when the capsule 200 is completely separated from the brewing cavity, the capsule 200 falls into the recycling container in the coffee machine by its own gravity, and the automatic dropping process is completed.

[0068] The embodiment of the present application also discloses a capsule coffee machine, which comprises a water supply device and the beverage capsule brewing device as described above; wherein the water supply device is in communication with the beverage capsule brewing device and provides water source for the beverage capsule brewing device, and the capsule 200 is a coffee capsule. Further, the water supply device comprises a water path device and a heating device, and the water in the water path device is heated by the heating device and then provided to the beverage capsule brewing device to brew the coffee powder in the coffee capsule.

[0069] The capsule coffee machine is implemented by using the beverage capsule brewing device as the core component, the beverage capsule brewing device completes a series of movement conversion in the machine to realize the brewing process of a cup of coffee. After brewing, the capsule 200 can be automatically dropped in the machine, the operation steps of the user are reduced, the operation is simple, the user can use conveniently, and the shoulder for pushing open the clamping mechanism is not needed on both sides of the brewing cavity 21, only the avoiding space is reserved for avoiding the clamping mechanism, so that the occupied space of the brewing seat 20 can be reduced, the radial size of the shell 10 is reduced, and the overall structure is more compact, which is beneficial to the miniaturization development. It can also ensure that the clamping mechanism is pushed open when the capsule 200 enters the brewing cavity 21, so that the situation that the clamping mechanism cannot reach the shoulder when the capsule 200 enters the brewing cavity 21 is avoided, and the transmission performance is improved.

[0070] The above embodiments are not exhaustive enumeration based on the present application, and there can be a plurality of other embodiments not listed. Any replacement and improvement made without violating the concept of the present application is within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A beverage capsule brewing apparatus, characterized in that, The device includes a housing, a brewing station disposed within the housing, and a pressing mechanism. The housing has a capsule receiving space, a capsule inlet at the top, and a capsule outlet at the bottom, both communicating with the capsule receiving space. The pressing mechanism is movable relative to the brewing station, which has a brewing chamber. A clearance space is formed between the outer side of the brewing station and the inner sidewall of the housing. The pressing mechanism has a holding mechanism for holding beverage capsules. As the pressing mechanism moves towards the brewing station, the holding mechanism is pushed open by the beverage capsule when it enters the brewing chamber, causing the holding mechanism to release the beverage capsule and enter the clearance space. The holding mechanism includes holding members respectively disposed on both sides of the clamping mechanism. The holding members are connected to a reset mechanism. The reset mechanism is fixedly connected to the clamping mechanism. The holding members are reset by the reset mechanism. The reset mechanism includes a connecting member and a reset member. The connecting member is fixed to the clamping mechanism. The two ends of the reset member abut against the connecting member and the clamping mechanism respectively. The outer side of the clamping mechanism is provided with a connector, and the connector has a slot. The two ends of the connector are a first end and a second end, respectively. The first end is fixedly connected to the retaining member, and the second end is inserted into the slot. The two ends of the reset member abut against the second end and the inner sidewall of the slot away from the clamping mechanism, respectively. The slot has a groove on its inner sidewall away from the clamping mechanism, and the end of the reset member away from the connector abuts in the groove; the reset member is configured as a first locking member, the length direction of the first locking member is at an angle to the length direction of the connector, and the end of the first locking member away from the connector is locked in the groove.

2. The beverage capsule brewing apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping member has a mounting groove on the side away from the axis of the clamping mechanism, and the first end is located in the mounting groove and is detachably connected to the clamping member.

3. The beverage capsule brewing apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping member has a guide groove and a lifting member on the side near the axis of the clamping mechanism, and the lifting member is located below the guide groove.

4. The beverage capsule brewing apparatus as described in claim 3, characterized in that, A second locking member is connected to the side wall of the guide groove near the pressing mechanism. As the pressing mechanism moves away from the brewing seat, the side of the second locking member away from the guide groove can abut against the convex edge of the beverage capsule.

5. The beverage capsule brewing apparatus as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The second clamping member has an inclined portion on the side near the axis of the clamping mechanism, and the inclined portion is inclined from away from the guide groove to closer to the guide groove.

6. The beverage capsule brewing apparatus as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The retaining member has a limiting member protruding from the side away from the axis of the pressing mechanism, and the inner wall of the housing has a guide member. During the movement of the pressing mechanism relative to the brewing seat, the side of the limiting member away from the axis of the pressing mechanism can abut against the guide member.

7. The beverage capsule brewing apparatus as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The length directions of the limiting member and the guide member are perpendicular to each other.

8. A capsule coffee machine, characterized in that, It includes a water supply device and a beverage capsule brewing apparatus as described in any one of claims 1 to 7; the water supply device is connected to the beverage capsule brewing apparatus and provides it with a water source, wherein the beverage capsule is a coffee capsule.

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