Smart beverage machine

Abstract

This invention discloses an intelligent beverage machine, comprising: a housing; a water supply device disposed inside the housing for supplying water for brewing beverages; a wastewater collection device disposed inside the housing for collecting wastewater; a storage device disposed inside the housing for storing and transporting raw material containers; the storage device including one or more storage compartments; an extraction device disposed inside the housing for extracting from the raw material containers; a brewing device disposed inside the housing; the brewing device being connected to the water supply device for brewing; the brewing device including a pressure relief component for preventing backflow and leakage; a replenishment device disposed inside the housing for replenishing the raw material containers; and a beverage outlet on the housing for dispensing liquid. This design prevents wastewater backflow and splashing, ensuring cleanliness and hygiene; allows for rapid and efficient replenishment and management of beverage ingredients, ensuring the high efficiency and reliability of the beverage machine, and achieving intelligent and automated operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of intelligent vending equipment, and more particularly to an intelligent beverage machine. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, self-service beverage vending machines are increasingly being used in various daily life scenarios. Current self-service smart beverage machines, including coffee machines and milk tea machines, all require the brewing and extraction of beverage ingredients within the machine before dispensing the beverage to the user from the outlet. Existing beverage machines require an external water source for brewing, with internal piping for water transfer. Therefore, the pressure generated during brewing can easily cause water splashing and leakage, potentially posing hygiene and safety hazards. Furthermore, because these machines store a large number of beverage ingredients and their packaging containers, errors in replenishing and managing these ingredients are prone to occur, leading to decreased efficiency or even damage. This results in a low level of intelligence and automation in these beverage machines. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention provides an intelligent beverage machine, which aims to solve the problems of easy splashing and leakage of wastewater during brewing and cleaning, leading to hygiene and safety hazards, as well as low efficiency in replenishing and managing beverage ingredients, and low level of intelligence and automation in beverage machines.

[0004] This invention provides an intelligent beverage machine, comprising:

[0005] shell;

[0006] A water supply device, located inside the outer casing, is used to supply water for brewing beverages;

[0007] A wastewater collection device is installed inside the outer casing to collect wastewater generated during brewing and cleaning; a first sterilization component is installed inside the wastewater collection device.

[0008] A storage device, disposed inside the housing, is used for storing and transporting raw material containers; the raw material containers contain beverage raw materials; the storage device includes one or more storage compartments.

[0009] An extraction device, disposed inside the outer casing, is used to receive a raw material container from the storage device and to extract the raw material container;

[0010] A brewing device is disposed inside the outer casing; the brewing device is connected to the water supply device and is used to brew beverage ingredients; the brewing device includes a pressure relief component, which is used to prevent backflow and leakage of brewing water;

[0011] A replenishment device, located inside the outer casing, is used to replenish the raw material containers;

[0012] The outer shell has a beverage outlet, which is used to supply the brewed beverage.

[0013] Furthermore, the pressure relief assembly includes:

[0014] Water inlet pipe; the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe is connected to the water supply device, and the water inlet pipe is used to introduce water for brewing beverages;

[0015] A brewing head; the brewing head includes a water inlet, a brewing outlet, and a pressure relief outlet; the water inlet is connected to the water outlet of the water inlet pipe; the brewing outlet is used to enter the raw material container and brew the beverage raw materials in the raw material container;

[0016] A pressure relief pipe; the inlet end of the pressure relief pipe is connected to the pressure relief port; the outlet end of the pressure relief pipe is connected to the sludge collection device.

[0017] Furthermore, the pressure relief pipeline is also equipped with a first solenoid valve; the first solenoid valve is used to control the opening and closing of the pressure relief pipeline.

[0018] Furthermore, the brewing device also includes:

[0019] A secondary water tank; the top of the secondary water tank is equipped with a water level sensor and a second sterilization component;

[0020] The inlet end of the water inlet pipe is connected to the water supply device through the secondary water tank.

[0021] Furthermore, the water supply device includes:

[0022] Water inlet; the water inlet extends through the side wall of the housing and protrudes outwards for connecting to a water source;

[0023] The second solenoid valve is connected to the water inlet and is used to open and close the water source from the water inlet.

[0024] A water pump; the water inlet of the water pump is connected to the second solenoid valve, and the water outlet of the water pump is connected to the brewing device; the water pump is used to pump and supply water.

[0025] Furthermore, the replenishment device is disposed between the housing and the storage device; the replenishment device includes:

[0026] A shield; the distance between the shield and the storage device is less than the size of the raw material container; the shield is used to shield the storage device and prevent the raw material container from falling into the outer shell during replenishment;

[0027] A replenishment port; the replenishment port is located on the baffle plate and is used to allow the raw material container to enter the storage device;

[0028] A viewing window; the viewing window is located adjacent to the replenishment port; the viewing window is used to obtain the storage information of the raw material container.

[0029] Furthermore, the storage device is provided with a replenishment bracket; the replenishment bracket is connected to the replenishment port; the replenishment bracket encloses to form a calibration entrance; the calibration entrance is adapted to the outer contour of the raw material container for the correct replenishment and storage of the raw material container.

[0030] Furthermore, the intelligent beverage machine also includes:

[0031] An inventory device is disposed inside the housing and located on one side of the storage device; the inventory device includes:

[0032] A first sensor group and a symmetrically arranged second sensor group; the first sensor group and the second sensor group are used to count the raw material containers in the storage compartment of the storage device.

[0033] Furthermore, the first sensor group includes a first number of first sensors, and the second sensor group includes a first number of second sensors; the storage compartment stores a first number of the raw material containers; the first sensors and the second sensors are used to count a single raw material container.

[0034] Furthermore, the intelligent beverage machine also includes:

[0035] Anti-fouling device; the anti-fouling device is disposed above the beverage outlet; the anti-fouling device includes:

[0036] A water collection tray; the water collection tray is movably connected above the beverage outlet and can rotate; the water collection tray is used to seal the beverage outlet and also to collect wastewater generated by the brewing device;

[0037] Drainage channel; the inlet end of the drainage channel is connected to the water collection tray, and the outlet end of the drainage channel is connected to the sewage collection device; the drainage channel is used to transfer sewage to the sewage collection device.

[0038] Based on the above structure and its connection relationship, the intelligent beverage machine provided in this embodiment of the invention can prevent the backflow and splashing of sewage caused by the instantaneous pressure generated during beverage brewing by setting a pressure relief component, thus ensuring the cleanliness of the water supply pipe and the inside of the machine. On the other hand, by setting a replenishment device, beverage ingredients can be replenished and managed quickly and efficiently, thereby ensuring the efficiency and reliability of the beverage machine and greatly improving the intelligence and automation of the internal operation of the beverage machine. Attached Figure Description

[0039] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings used in the following description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0040] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of the disassembled intelligent beverage machine provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 2 This is an enlarged view of circled area A in the schematic structural diagram of the disassembled intelligent beverage machine provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of an intelligent beverage machine provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0043] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of the intelligent beverage machine provided in an embodiment of the present invention after disassembling part of the outer shell and the replenishment device;

[0044] Figure 5 This is a disassembled schematic diagram of the intelligent beverage machine from a first side rear view according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0045] Figure 6 The enlarged view of circle B in the first side rear view of the intelligent beverage machine provided in the embodiment of the present invention;

[0046] Figure 7 This is a disassembled schematic diagram of the intelligent beverage machine from the second rear side view according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0047] Figure 8 This is an enlarged view of circled area C in the disassembled schematic diagram of the intelligent beverage machine from the second rear side perspective provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] Figure 9 This is a front view of the intelligent beverage machine provided in an embodiment of the present invention after disassembling part of the outer casing;

[0049] Figure 10This is an enlarged view of the circled area D in the front view of the intelligent beverage machine after disassembling part of the outer shell provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0050] Figure 11 This is a front view of the intelligent beverage machine provided in an embodiment of the present invention after disassembling part of the outer shell and the replenishment device;

[0051] Figure 12 This is another disassembled schematic diagram of the intelligent beverage machine from the second rear side view provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0052] Figure 13 This is a schematic structural diagram of the storage device in the intelligent beverage machine provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0053] Figure 14 This is a schematic structural diagram of the secondary water tank in the intelligent beverage machine provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] The specific reference numerals in the attached figures are as follows:

[0055] 10. Intelligent beverage machine; 11. Outer casing; 111. Beverage outlet; 12. Water supply device; 121. Water inlet; 122. Second solenoid valve; 123. Water pump; 13. Sludge collection device; 131. First sterilization component; 14. Storage device; 141. Raw material container; 142. Storage compartment; 143. Replenishment rack; 144. Calibration inlet; 15. Extraction device; 16. Brewing device; 160. Pressure relief component; 161. Water inlet pipe; 162. Brewing head; 1621. 1622. Water inlet; 1623. Brewing port; 163. Pressure relief port; 1631. Pressure relief pipe; 1631. First solenoid valve; 164. Secondary water tank; 165. Water level sensor; 166. Second sterilization component; 17. Replenishment device; 171. Baffle plate; 172. Replenishment port; 173. Viewing window; 18. Inventory device; 181. First sensor group; 182. Second sensor group; 183. Sensor; 19. Anti-fouling device; 191. Water collection tray; 192. Drainage channel. Detailed Implementation

[0056] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0057] It should be understood that, when used in this specification and the appended claims, the terms "comprising" and "including" indicate the presence of the described features, integrals, steps, operations, elements and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integrals, steps, operations, elements, components and / or collections thereof.

[0058] It should also be understood that the terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. As used in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0059] It should also be further understood that the term "and / or" as used in this specification and the appended claims refers to any combination of one or more of the associated listed items and all possible combinations, and includes such combinations.

[0060] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 , Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of the disassembled intelligent beverage machine 10 provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment of the invention provides an intelligent beverage machine 10, including: a housing 11; a water supply device 12 disposed inside the housing 11 for supplying water required for brewing beverages; a waste collection device 13 disposed inside the housing 11 for collecting wastewater generated during brewing and cleaning; the waste collection device 13 is provided with a first sterilization component 131; a storage device 14 disposed inside the housing 11 for storing and transporting raw material containers 141; the raw material containers 141 contain beverage raw materials; the storage device 14 includes one or more storage compartments 142; and an extraction device 15 disposed inside the housing 11. Inside the shell 11, a raw material container 141 is received from the storage device 14 and extracted from the raw material container 141. A brewing device 16 is disposed inside the shell 11. The brewing device 16 is connected to the water supply device 12 and is used to brew the beverage raw materials. The brewing device 16 includes a pressure relief component 160, which is used to prevent backflow and leakage of brewing water. A replenishment device 17 is disposed inside the shell 11 and is used to replenish the raw material container 141. A beverage outlet 111 is provided on the shell 11, which is used to supply the brewed beverage.

[0061] In this embodiment, the outer casing 11 of the intelligent beverage machine 10 can be configured as an enclosed structure with a hollow cavity. The cavity can accommodate the internal working devices and components, and also a central processing unit for processing user orders. The user-facing end of the casing 11 can be configured as an openable door, which remains closed during daily production and sales. A beverage dispensing opening can be provided on the door, and a beverage outlet 111 is connected to the dispensing opening. Users can place their own containers into the dispensing opening and collect the desired beverage from the beverage outlet 111, thus quickly and conveniently obtaining the desired beverage. A container marker can also be provided below the dispensing opening to remind users to correctly place the container for beverage collection, preventing splashing and waste.

[0062] A display screen can also be installed on the cabinet door, allowing users to select their desired beverage. The smart beverage machine 10 will then brew and serve the beverage based on the user's selection. A camera can also be installed on the cabinet door. When payment is required after selection, users can directly use facial recognition payment via the camera; alternatively, users can use the camera for identity verification, enabling the smart beverage machine 10 to access the user's historical order records and quickly generate a recommended beverage list, improving ordering efficiency and user compatibility.

[0063] The outer casing 11 houses a water supply device 12, which is used to connect to a water source for brewing. Since the water supply device 12 is connected to the brewing device 16, it can supply water to the brewing device 16. The outer casing 11 also houses a wastewater collection device 13, which can be configured as a wastewater tank capable of holding a certain amount of wastewater. This tank is used to collect wastewater generated during brewing or cleaning, facilitating rapid treatment and discharge. The wastewater collection device 13 also houses a first sterilization component 131, which can be configured as an ultraviolet sterilization device to irradiate and sterilize the wastewater, preventing bacterial growth.

[0064] The storage device 14 inside the outer casing 11 (the specific structure of which can be found in the application document with application number 202111662021.6) can have one or more storage compartments 142, in which raw material containers 141 containing beverage ingredients are orderly loaded. When there is one storage compartment 142, the end face of the raw material containers 141 arranged in the storage compartment 142 can face the end face of the outer casing 11 facing the user (such as the cabinet door); when there are multiple storage compartments 142, they can also be configured as multiple storage compartments 142 arranged around an axis, and can be rotated when it is necessary to brew a raw material container 141 in a specific position to obtain the required raw material container 141.

[0065] In the specific beverage preparation process, the user first places an order. After the smart beverage machine 10 receives the order information, the storage device 14 pushes the specific ingredient container 141 away from the corresponding storage compartment 142, allowing the ingredient container 141 to be loaded into the extraction device 15. The extraction device 15 (its specific structure can be found in the application document with application number 202111668695.7) can be equipped with a container mold to accommodate and fix the ingredient container 141. Both the container mold and the bottom of the ingredient container 141 can be provided with openings to automatically open during brewing and supply the beverage liquid. After the ingredient container 141 is loaded into the extraction device 15, the water supply device 12 supplies water to the brewing device 16, which can instantly heat the water to the required temperature. After obtaining the water source and heating it, the brewing device 16 will align itself with the extraction device 15 and enter the interior of the ingredient container 141. Subsequently, the brewing device 16 pours water into the raw material container 141, thereby brewing the beverage raw materials. After being brewed, the beverage raw materials are extracted in the extraction container to produce the beverage, which is then discharged through the opening at the bottom of the container mold. Finally, the beverage flows out of the outer shell 11 through the beverage outlet 111 and into the container placed by the user, completing the liquid supply process.

[0066] In the liquid supply process, the pressure relief component 160 installed in the brewing device 16 can prevent the instantaneous pressure generated during brewing from being released, preventing the brewing water from flowing back and thus preventing liquid splashing and contaminating the interior of the outer casing 11. When the raw material container 141 in the storage device 14 is insufficient and needs to be replenished, the replenishment personnel can open the cabinet door and quickly replenish the stock through the replenishment device 17 to ensure sufficient internal stock and achieve effective management of the raw material container 141.

[0067] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 The pressure relief assembly 160 includes: a water inlet pipe 161; the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 161 is connected to the water supply device 12, and the water inlet pipe 161 is used to introduce water for beverage brewing; a brewing head 162; the brewing head 162 includes a water inlet 1621, a brewing port 1622, and a pressure relief port 1623; the water inlet 1621 is connected to the water outlet end of the water inlet pipe 161; the brewing port 1622 is used to enter the raw material container 141 and brew the beverage raw materials in the raw material container 141; and a pressure relief pipe 163; the water inlet end of the pressure relief pipe 163 is connected to the pressure relief port 1623; and the water outlet end of the pressure relief pipe 163 is connected to the waste collection device 13.

[0068] In this embodiment, the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 161 is connected to the water supply device 12 to receive water from the water supply device 12. The brewing head 162 is configured with a three-way interface, namely the water inlet 1621, the brewing outlet 1622, and the pressure relief outlet 1623. The water inlet 1621 is connected to the water inlet pipe 161 and is used to receive brewing water; the brewing outlet 1622 is aligned with the extraction device 15 and can spray brewing water to brew the beverage ingredients in the extraction device 15. In the specific brewing process, the brewing water enters the brewing head 162 through the water inlet pipe 161 and the water inlet 1621, and is sprayed into the ingredient container 141 through the brewing head 162. When the brewing water is sprayed out and when the spraying of the brewing water stops, a large water pressure is generated inside the brewing head 162, which can easily cause backflow of brewing water or brewed beverage. Wastewater may backflow into the water inlet pipe 161 through the inlet 1621, contaminating the next brewing. With the pressure relief port 1623 and pressure relief pipe 163 installed, the water generated by the pressure will flow into the pressure relief port 1623 and pressure relief pipe 163 in the direction of water flow, and finally be discharged into the waste collection device 13 to keep the water inlet pipe 161 clean and ensure the quality of the beverage.

[0069] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 The pressure relief pipe 163 is also equipped with a first solenoid valve 1631; the first solenoid valve 1631 is used to control the opening and closing of the pressure relief pipe 163.

[0070] In this embodiment, a first solenoid valve 1631 is also provided in the pressure relief pipe 163. The first solenoid valve 1631 can realize the instant opening and closing of the pressure relief pipe 163. When the brewing device 16 is in standby mode, no brewing water flows through the brewing device 16, and the first solenoid valve 1631 remains closed to prevent sewage from flowing back from the sewage collection device 13 towards the brewing device 16. When the brewing device 16 needs to brew, the first solenoid valve 1631 opens as brewing water enters. At this time, due to the presence of water flow, sewage will not flow back, and the internal pressure of the brewing device 16 can be relieved. By setting the first solenoid valve 1631, sensitive control of pressure relief and prevention of secondary backflow of sewage can be achieved. In addition, a pressure relief valve can also be set in the water inlet pipe 161, and it is ensured that the pressure relief valve and the first pressure relief valve open or close simultaneously to further ensure pressure relief and backflow prevention.

[0071] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 , Figure 12 and Figure 14 The brewing device 16 further includes: a secondary water tank 164; a water level sensor 165 and a second sterilization component 166 are provided at the top of the secondary water tank; the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe 161 is connected to the water supply device 12 through the secondary water tank 164.

[0072] In this embodiment, the secondary water tank 164 stores the water supplied by the water supply device 12 and can detect the water level through an internal water level sensor 165. When the water level reaches a preset threshold, the water supply from the water supply device 12 is stopped, and the water in the secondary water tank 164 is used preferentially for rinsing. At the same time, the second sterilization component 166 in the secondary water tank 164 can pre-sterilize the water to improve hygiene and safety.

[0073] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The water supply device 12 includes: a water inlet 121; the water inlet 121 penetrates the side wall of the housing 11 and protrudes outward for connecting to a water source; a second solenoid valve 122; the second solenoid valve 122 is connected to the water inlet 121 and is used to open and close the water source from the water inlet 121; a water pump 123; the water inlet of the water pump 123 is connected to the second solenoid valve 122, and the water outlet of the water pump 123 is connected to the brewing device 16; the water pump 123 is used to pump and supply water.

[0074] In this embodiment, the water inlet 121 can be configured as a universal interface that penetrates the housing 11 from the inside and protrudes from the housing 11. When the water inlet 121 is configured as a universal interface, it can be connected to different drinking water sources such as direct drinking water or bottled water. After the water source enters the water supply device 12, it will pass through the second solenoid valve 122 and the water pump 123 in sequence, and finally reach the brewing device 16. Specifically, the second solenoid valve 122 is only opened when water supply is required. In a complete water supply process, the smart beverage machine 10 receives a brewing command, the second solenoid valve 122 is opened, and the water pump 123 will pump the brewing water source to the brewing device 16. The water pump 123 can adjust the pumping intensity according to the type of water source connected.

[0075] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 9 and Figure 10 The replenishment device 17 is disposed between the outer casing 11 and the storage device 14. The replenishment device 17 includes: a baffle 171; the distance between the baffle 171 and the storage device 14 is less than the size of the raw material container 141; the baffle 171 is used to cover the storage device 14 and prevent the raw material container 141 from falling into the interior of the outer casing 11 during replenishment; a replenishment port 172; the replenishment port 172 is opened on the baffle 171 and is used to allow the raw material container 141 to enter the storage device 14; and a viewing window 173; the viewing window 173 is disposed adjacent to the replenishment port 172; the viewing window 173 is used to obtain the storage information of the raw material container 141.

[0076] In this embodiment, the replenishment device 17 is disposed inside the outer casing 11, and the replenishment device 17 can be disposed at the end of the storage device 14 and the outer casing 11 facing the user (e.g., the cabinet door). When replenishment personnel need to replenish, they can open the cabinet door to expose the replenishment device 17, and then replenish the raw material container 141. The shield 171 is mainly used to shield other components inside the outer casing 11 to prevent accidental contact during replenishment, which could damage other internal components. Specifically, the shield 171 can be configured to completely shield the remaining components located on its other end face. The replenishment port 172 can be specifically opened at the top of the shield 171, so that the raw material container 141 falls into the storage container near the bottom by gravity, preventing it from affecting subsequent replenishment. At the same time, since the gap formed between the shield 171 and the storage device 14 is smaller than the size of the raw material container 141, the raw material container 141 cannot fall into the outer casing 11 through the gap between the shield 171 and the storage container. By adopting the above-mentioned foolproof design, even if the replenishment personnel make a mistake, the raw material container 141 will not fall into the interior of the outer casing 11, thereby avoiding damage to internal components and improving replenishment efficiency. The viewing window 173 can be made of transparent or semi-transparent material and can be set adjacent to the replenishment port 172 so that the replenishment personnel can know the storage status of the internal storage device 14 and then continue or stop replenishment, and can also switch storage compartments 142 for replenishment. By setting up the viewing window 173, not only can the efficiency and targeting of replenishment be guaranteed, but the internal status of the outer casing 11 can also be obtained, and faults can be detected and eliminated in a timely manner.

[0077] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 13 The storage device 14 is provided with a replenishment bracket 143; the replenishment bracket 143 is connected to the replenishment port 172; the replenishment bracket 143 encloses to form a calibration entrance 144; the calibration entrance 144 is adapted to the outer contour of the raw material container 141 and is used for the correct replenishment and storage of the raw material container 141.

[0078] In this embodiment, the replenishment bracket 143 can be disposed at the top of the storage device 14, and the replenishment bracket 143 can be disposed at the top of each storage compartment 142 to correspond to the replenishment of each storage compartment 142. Simultaneously, when replenishing, the replenishment bracket 143 can be aligned with the replenishment port 172, ensuring that the corresponding storage compartment 142 is also aligned with the replenishment port 172. The raw material container 141 must penetrate the replenishment bracket 143 before reaching the storage device 14 for replenishment and storage. The replenishment bracket 143 encloses and forms a calibration entrance 144, which is adapted to the outer contour of the raw material container 141. Therefore, when the replenishment personnel place the raw material container 141 into the calibration entrance 144, the raw material container 141 can only be replenished at a specific angle and direction. Through the above-mentioned foolproof design, the reliability of the replenishment operation can be further improved, increasing replenishment efficiency while preventing the raw material container 141 from being stored in the storage device 14 in the wrong posture, thereby avoiding failure in the subsequent brewing process.

[0079] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 11 The intelligent beverage machine 10 also includes: a counting device 18, which is disposed inside the outer casing 11 and located on one side of the storage device 14; the counting device 18 includes: a first sensor group 181 and a symmetrically arranged second sensor group 182; the first sensor group 181 and the second sensor group 182 are used to count the raw material containers 141 in the storage compartment 142 of the storage device 14.

[0080] In this embodiment, the first sensor group 181 in the counting device 18 emits infrared light, and the second sensor group 182 receives infrared light. The first sensor group 181 and the second sensor group 182 can be arranged opposite each other on both sides of the storage compartment 142 in the storage device 14 to count and manage the raw material containers 141 in the storage compartment 142. Specifically, if the second sensor 183 does not receive infrared light, it means that a raw material container 141 is blocking the infrared light; if the second sensor 183 receives infrared light, it means that no raw material container 141 is blocking the infrared light. By setting up the counting device 18, more accurate management of the raw material containers 141 can be achieved.

[0081] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 11 The first sensor group 181 includes a first number of first sensors 183, and the second sensor group 182 includes a first number of second sensors 183; the storage compartment 142 stores a first number of raw material containers 141; the first sensors 183 and the second sensors 183 are used to count the individual raw material containers 141.

[0082] In this embodiment, the first sensor group 181 and the second sensor group 182 only count the raw material containers 141 in a single storage compartment 142; specifically, each sensor 183 is only used to count a single raw material container 141. By counting each raw material container 141, the storage status of the raw material containers 141 can be accurately grasped, thereby determining the need for replenishment in a timely manner and ensuring the continuous operation of the smart beverage machine 10.

[0083] In one embodiment, please refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8 The intelligent beverage machine 10 also includes: a contamination prevention device 19; the contamination prevention device 19 is disposed above the beverage outlet 111; the contamination prevention device 19 includes: a water collection tray 191; the water collection tray 191 is movably connected to the beverage outlet 111 and can rotate; the water collection tray 191 is used to seal the beverage outlet 111 and also to collect the wastewater generated by the brewing device 16; a drain 192; the inlet end of the drain 192 is connected to the water collection tray 191, and the outlet end of the drain 192 is connected to the wastewater collection device 13; the drain 192 is used to transfer wastewater to the wastewater collection device 13.

[0084] In this embodiment, the anti-fouling device 19 is disposed above the beverage outlet 111. The water collection tray 191 within the anti-fouling device 19 can seal the beverage outlet 111 in standby mode. Simultaneously, since the water collection tray 191 is rotatable, when the extraction device 15 needs to supply liquid, the extraction device 15 can push the water collection tray 191 to rotate, thereby releasing the seal on the beverage outlet 111 and enabling smooth liquid supply. During brewing, the generated wastewater is prone to splashing and dripping; after brewing, the brewing device 16 needs to clean itself. The wastewater generated in these two processes can be collected by the anti-fouling device 19. Specifically, the water collection tray 191 can also be configured as a groove structure, and this groove structure can be connected to the drain channel 192. Furthermore, the water collection tray 191 can utilize the groove structure to collect wastewater and transfer it to the wastewater collection device 13 through the drain channel 192. The bottom of the anti-fouling device can also be equipped with a hot water pipe and a hot water outlet. The hot water pipe can be connected to the water supply device and directly receive hot water from the water supply device, transferring the hot water to the hot water outlet. The hot water outlet can be set up adjacent to the beverage outlet, allowing users to obtain pure hot water or beverages as needed, or to use hot water to further mix beverages.

[0085] This invention provides an intelligent beverage machine, comprising: a housing; a water supply device disposed inside the housing for supplying water for brewing beverages; a waste collection device disposed inside the housing for collecting wastewater generated during brewing and cleaning; the waste collection device having a first sterilization component inside; a storage device disposed inside the housing for storing and transporting raw material containers; the raw material containers containing beverage raw materials; the storage device including one or more storage compartments; an extraction device disposed inside the housing for receiving the raw material containers from the storage device and extracting the raw material containers; a brewing device disposed inside the housing; the brewing device being connected to the water supply device for brewing the beverage raw materials; the brewing device including a pressure relief component for preventing backflow and leakage of brewing water; a replenishment device disposed inside the housing for replenishing the raw material containers; and a beverage outlet on the housing for dispensing the brewed beverage. Based on the above structure and its connection relationship, the intelligent beverage machine provided in this embodiment of the invention can prevent the backflow and splashing of sewage caused by the instantaneous pressure generated during beverage brewing by setting a pressure relief component, thus ensuring the cleanliness of the water supply pipe and the inside of the machine. On the other hand, by setting a replenishment device, beverage ingredients can be replenished and managed quickly and efficiently, thereby ensuring the efficiency and reliability of the beverage machine.

[0086] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A smart beverage machine, characterized in that, include: shell; A water supply device, located inside the outer casing, is used to supply water for brewing beverages; A wastewater collection device is installed inside the outer casing to collect wastewater generated during brewing and cleaning; a first sterilization component is installed inside the wastewater collection device. A storage device, disposed inside the housing, is used for storing and transporting raw material containers; the raw material containers contain beverage raw materials; the storage device includes one or more storage compartments. An extraction device, disposed inside the outer casing, is used to receive a raw material container from the storage device and to extract the raw material container; A brewing device is disposed inside the outer casing; the brewing device is connected to the water supply device and is used to brew beverage ingredients; the brewing device includes a pressure relief component, which is used to prevent backflow and leakage of brewing water; A replenishment device, located inside the outer casing, is used to replenish the raw material containers; The outer shell has a beverage outlet, which is used to supply the brewed beverage. The aforementioned smart beverage machine also includes: Anti-fouling device; the anti-fouling device is disposed above the beverage outlet; the anti-fouling device includes: A water collection tray; the water collection tray is movably connected above the beverage outlet and can rotate; the water collection tray is used to seal the beverage outlet and also to collect wastewater generated by the brewing device; when the extraction device needs to supply liquid, the extraction device pushes the water collection tray to rotate to release the seal on the beverage outlet. The drainage channel has an inlet end connected to the collection tray and an outlet end connected to the sewage collection device. The drainage channel is used to transfer sewage to the sewage collection device. The collection tray is configured with a groove structure and the groove structure is connected to the drainage channel.

2. The intelligent beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pressure relief assembly includes: Water inlet pipe; the water inlet end of the water inlet pipe is connected to the water supply device, and the water inlet pipe is used to introduce water for brewing beverages; A brewing head; the brewing head includes a water inlet, a brewing outlet, and a pressure relief outlet; the water inlet is connected to the water outlet of the water inlet pipe; the brewing outlet is used to enter the raw material container and brew the beverage raw materials in the raw material container; A pressure relief pipe; the inlet end of the pressure relief pipe is connected to the pressure relief port; the outlet end of the pressure relief pipe is connected to the sludge collection device.

3. The intelligent beverage machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pressure relief pipeline is also equipped with a first solenoid valve; the first solenoid valve is used to control the opening and closing of the pressure relief pipeline.

4. The intelligent beverage machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The brewing device also includes: A secondary water tank; the top of the secondary water tank is equipped with a water level sensor and a second sterilization component; The inlet end of the water inlet pipe is connected to the water supply device through the secondary water tank.

5. The intelligent beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water supply device includes: Water inlet; the water inlet extends through the side wall of the housing and protrudes outwards for connecting to a water source; The second solenoid valve is connected to the water inlet and is used to open and close the water source from the water inlet. A water pump; the water inlet of the water pump is connected to the second solenoid valve, and the water outlet of the water pump is connected to the brewing device; the water pump is used to pump and supply water.

6. The intelligent beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The replenishment device is disposed between the outer casing and the storage device; the replenishment device includes: A shield; the distance between the shield and the storage device is less than the size of the raw material container; the shield is used to shield the storage device and prevent the raw material container from falling into the outer shell during replenishment; A replenishment port; the replenishment port is located on the baffle plate and is used to allow the raw material container to enter the storage device; A viewing window; the viewing window is located adjacent to the replenishment port; the viewing window is used to obtain the storage information of the raw material container.

7. The intelligent beverage machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The storage device is equipped with a replenishment bracket; the replenishment bracket is connected to the replenishment port; the replenishment bracket encloses and forms a calibration entrance; the calibration entrance is adapted to the outer contour of the raw material container for the correct replenishment and storage of the raw material container.

8. The intelligent beverage machine according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, Also includes: An inventory device is disposed inside the housing and located on one side of the storage device; The counting device includes: A first sensor group and a symmetrically arranged second sensor group; The first sensor group and the second sensor group are used to count the raw material containers in the storage compartment of the storage device.

9. The intelligent beverage machine according to any one of claims 8, characterized in that, The first sensor group includes a first number of first sensors, and the second sensor group includes a first number of second sensors; the storage compartment stores a first number of the raw material containers; the first sensors and the second sensors are used to count a single raw material container.

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