Beverage preparation faucet and beverage preparation device

Abstract

The present invention provides a beverage preparation faucet and a beverage preparation device, which relate to the technical field of beverage preparation. The beverage preparation faucet includes a main body, a flip cover, a capsule holder, a transmission mechanism and a water channel puncturing mechanism. The main body is provided with a water outlet, and the flip cover is rotatably connected to the main body. The capsule holder and the transmission mechanism are arranged in the main body, and the capsule holder is connected to the flip cover through the transmission mechanism, and the capsule holder is used to accommodate capsules. The water channel puncturing mechanism is arranged in the main body and is connected to the transmission mechanism. The flip cover is configured to flip along a first stroke relative to the main body, and the transmission mechanism drives the capsule holder to flip relative to the main body to switch between a vertical state and a horizontal state; the flip cover is configured to flip along a second stroke relative to the main body, and the flip cover drives the water channel puncturing mechanism to move toward or away from the capsule holder through the transmission mechanism, so that the water channel puncturing mechanism can selectively puncture the capsule and deliver treated water to the capsule, and output the beverage at the water outlet.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention generally relates to the technical field of beverage preparation, and in particular to a beverage preparation faucet and a beverage preparation device. Background Art

[0002] Traditional faucets only provide a standard mix of hot and cold water, while capsule coffee or beverage machines can only prepare coffee or beverages individually. This lacks versatility, and a single machine cannot meet diverse drinking needs. Furthermore, existing capsule coffee or beverage machines require a handle to start the coffee or beverage preparation process, making operation complex and user-friendly, making it difficult to meet diverse user needs. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The beverage preparation faucet and beverage preparation device provided by the present invention are easy to use and improve user experience.

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a beverage preparation tap comprising:

[0005] a main body, wherein the main body is provided with a water outlet;

[0006] A flip cover, rotatably connected to the main body;

[0007] A capsule seat and a transmission mechanism are disposed in the main body, wherein the capsule seat is connected to the flip cover via the transmission mechanism, and the capsule seat is used to accommodate capsules;

[0008] A waterway puncturing mechanism is disposed in the main body and is transmission-connected to the transmission mechanism;

[0009] In which, the flip cover is configured to flip over along a first stroke relative to the main body, and the flip cover drives the water channel puncturing mechanism to move toward or away from the capsule seat through the transmission mechanism, and the transmission mechanism drives the capsule seat to flip relative to the main body to switch between a vertical state and a horizontal state; the flip cover is configured to flip over along a second stroke relative to the main body, and the flip cover drives the water channel puncturing mechanism to move toward or away from the capsule seat through the transmission mechanism, so that the water channel puncturing mechanism can selectively puncture the capsule and transport treated water to the capsule, and output the beverage at the water outlet.

[0010] In some embodiments, the transmission mechanism includes:

[0011] a first transmission assembly, rotatably connected to the flip cover and the waterway puncturing mechanism, respectively, wherein the flip cover drives the waterway puncturing mechanism to move via the first transmission assembly;

[0012] The second transmission assembly is slidably connected to the first transmission assembly and rotatably connected to the capsule seat. The first transmission assembly can drive the capsule seat to flip relative to the main body through the second transmission assembly.

[0013] In some embodiments, the first transmission assembly includes a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a third connecting rod and a first movable hinge, one end of the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the flip cover, and the other end is rotatably connected to the middle part of the second connecting rod, one end of the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the third connecting rod, and the other end is rotatably connected to the main body, and the first movable hinge is arranged on the waterway puncturing mechanism and is slidably connected to the second transmission assembly.

[0014] In some embodiments, the transmission mechanism further comprises:

[0015] A self-locking member, wherein an accommodating cavity is provided in the third connecting rod, and the self-locking member is provided in the accommodating cavity. One end of the self-locking member abuts against the inner wall of the accommodating cavity, and the other end abuts against the rotating shaft between the second connecting rod and the third connecting rod, and is used for self-locking of the transmission mechanism when the flip cover is closed, so that the water channel puncturing mechanism abuts against the capsule.

[0016] In some embodiments, the second transmission assembly includes a fourth connecting rod, a fifth connecting rod, and a sixth connecting rod, the fourth connecting rod is provided with a slide groove, the main body is provided with a horizontal limit groove, the first movable hinge is slidably provided in the slide groove and the horizontal limit groove, respectively, the end of the fourth connecting rod away from the slide groove is rotatably connected to the middle part of the fifth connecting rod, one end of the fifth connecting rod is rotatably connected to the main body, and the other end is rotatably connected to the sixth connecting rod, and the end of the sixth connecting rod away from the fifth connecting rod is rotatably connected to the capsule seat.

[0017] In some embodiments, the second transmission assembly further includes a second movable hinge, the main body is provided with a vertical limit groove, the second movable hinge is slidably provided in the vertical limit groove, and the sixth connecting rod is rotatably connected to the capsule seat through the second movable hinge.

[0018] In some embodiments, the transmission mechanism further includes an intermittent structure, which is disposed between the first transmission assembly and the second transmission assembly, so that the second transmission assembly is in an intermittent state relative to the first transmission assembly when the capsule holder is in a non-state switching state.

[0019] In some embodiments, the intermittent structure includes a seventh connecting rod and a roller, one end of the seventh connecting rod is rotatably connected to the first movable hinge, and the other end is provided with a roller, and the fourth connecting rod is provided with a slot, and the roller rolls relative to the fourth connecting rod and is selectively engaged in the slot.

[0020] In some embodiments, the water outlet includes a first water outlet and a second water outlet, and the water channel puncturing mechanism is selectively connected to the first water outlet and the second water outlet, and the first water outlet and the second water outlet are used to output the beverage and processed water, respectively.

[0021] In some embodiments, the waterway puncturing mechanism includes:

[0022] a connector connected to the transmission mechanism;

[0023] The piercing head assembly is passed through the joint so that the piercing head assembly can abut against and pierce the capsule at one end close to the piercing head assembly.

[0024] In some embodiments, a valve cavity is provided in the joint, and a valve port is provided at one end of the valve cavity close to the capsule seat. The piercing head assembly is passed through the valve cavity and can slide relative to the valve cavity for selectively blocking the valve port.

[0025] In some embodiments, the thorn head assembly includes:

[0026] a rod portion, slidably disposed in the valve cavity;

[0027] a head connected to one end of the stem close to the capsule seat and capable of abutting against the valve port;

[0028] A piercing head is provided at an end of the head away from the rod, and is used to abut and pierce an end of the capsule toward the piercing head;

[0029] The tip is arranged at an end of the head away from the rod, and a one-way valve is arranged at an end of the capsule facing the thorn head. The tip is used to open the one-way valve and connect the valve cavity with the capsule.

[0030] In some embodiments, the waterway puncturing mechanism further includes a sealing assembly, which is sleeved on the puncturing head assembly and disposed between the puncturing head assembly and the valve chamber.

[0031] In some embodiments, the waterway puncturing mechanism further includes an elastic member, which is sleeved on the puncturing head assembly and disposed between the puncturing head assembly and the inner wall of the joint.

[0032] In some embodiments, the waterway puncturing mechanism further includes a sealing structure, wherein the sealing structure includes:

[0033] a first sealing ring, which is sleeved on the outside of the joint and abuts against an end of the capsule close to the joint;

[0034] The second sealing ring is arranged in the main body and abuts against an end of the capsule away from the connector.

[0035] In some embodiments, a head puncturing surface is provided in the main body, the puncturing surface and the waterway puncturing mechanism are respectively provided on both sides of the capsule seat, and the puncturing surface is used to puncture the end of the capsule away from the waterway puncturing mechanism.

[0036] In some embodiments, a beverage cavity is provided in the main body, the beverage cavity and the capsule seat are respectively provided on both sides of the puncture surface, and the beverage cavity is communicated with the capsule and the first water outlet respectively.

[0037] In some embodiments, an output pipeline is further included, and the water channel puncturing mechanism is connected to the second water outlet through the output pipeline.

[0038] According to a second aspect of the present invention, an embodiment of the present invention further provides a beverage preparation device, comprising a main unit and the above-mentioned beverage preparation faucet, wherein the beverage preparation faucet is disposed on and communicated with the main unit.

[0039] In some embodiments, the beverage preparation device further comprises:

[0040] a water purification system, connected to the main body of the beverage preparation faucet, for preparing purified water;

[0041] a heating system, connected to the main body of the beverage preparation faucet, for preparing hot water;

[0042] a refrigeration system, connected to the main body of the beverage preparation faucet, for preparing ice water;

[0043] A carbonation system is in communication with the refrigeration system and the main body of the beverage preparation faucet, and is used for preparing sparkling water.

[0044] One embodiment of the present invention has the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0045] The beverage preparation faucet provided in an embodiment of the present invention has a capsule seat and a transmission mechanism arranged in a main body. The main body provides a storage space for the capsule seat and the transmission mechanism. The capsule seat is used to accommodate capsules. The beverage preparation faucet is used with capsules to prepare different beverages.

[0046] The flip cover is configured to flip relative to the main body along a first stroke. A transmission mechanism drives the capsule holder to flip relative to the main body, switching between a vertical and horizontal position. When the user opens the flip cover, the flip cover, through the transmission mechanism, automatically flips upward, allowing the capsule to be loaded into the capsule holder. When the user closes the flip cover, the capsule and the capsule holder automatically flip upward and fall into the main body. After the flip cover flips along the first stroke, it is further flipped relative to the main body along a second stroke. The flip cover, through the transmission mechanism, drives the water channel puncture mechanism toward the capsule holder, enabling the water channel puncture mechanism to puncture the capsule, establishing communication between the capsule and the water channel puncture mechanism. The water channel puncture mechanism delivers treated water to the capsule, which mixes and dilutes the liquid or particles in the capsule and is then discharged through the water outlet, achieving a beverage production process with a suitable taste. After the beverage is produced, the flip cover is opened, and the transmission mechanism flips the capsule holder and the used capsule out, preventing the water channel puncture mechanism from pressing against the capsule and causing it to become stuck, thereby facilitating capsule removal by the user.

[0047] In this way, the flipping of the flip cover relative to the main body along the first stroke and the second stroke respectively is used to realize the flipping of the capsule seat and the drive feeding of the water channel puncture mechanism. There is no need to set up an additional separate handle. The operation process is simple, convenient for users to use, and the experience is good, which meets the diverse needs of users.

[0048] The beverage preparation device provided in an embodiment of the present invention has a beverage preparation faucet arranged on and connected to a main unit. The main unit is used to provide processed water to the beverage preparation faucet, such as purified water, hot water, ice water, or sparkling water, etc. The beverage preparation faucet is used to process the water output to meet the user's needs for drinking a variety of beverages. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0049] For a better understanding of the present invention, reference may be made to the embodiments shown in the following drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale, and related elements may be omitted in order to emphasize and clearly illustrate the technical features of the present invention. In addition, related elements or components may have different arrangements as known in the art. In addition, in the drawings, the same reference numerals represent the same or similar components in each drawing. The above and other features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent by describing in detail its exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0050] in:

[0051] Figure 1 Shown is a schematic structural diagram of a beverage preparation device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0052] Figure 2 The figure shows a schematic structural diagram of a capsule in a beverage preparation device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0053] Figure 3The figure shows a schematic structural diagram of a beverage preparation faucet according to an embodiment of the present invention in a state where the flip cover is closed;

[0054] Figure 4 The figure shows a schematic structural diagram of a beverage preparation faucet according to an embodiment of the present invention with the flip cover in a half-open state;

[0055] Figure 5a The figure shows a schematic structural diagram of the first transmission assembly in the beverage preparation faucet according to one embodiment of the present invention when the flip cover is fully closed;

[0056] Figure 5b The figure shows a schematic structural diagram of the first transmission assembly in the beverage preparation faucet according to an embodiment of the present invention, with the cover flipped open and in a semi-open state;

[0057] Figure 5c The figure shows a schematic structural diagram of the first transmission assembly in the beverage preparation faucet according to an embodiment of the present invention, with the cover flipped open and in a fully opened state;

[0058] Figure 5d The figure shows a schematic structural diagram of the first transmission assembly in the beverage preparation faucet according to one embodiment of the present invention, with the flip cover closed and in a semi-open state;

[0059] Figure 5e The figure shows a schematic structural diagram of the first transmission assembly in the beverage preparation faucet according to one embodiment of the present invention, when the cover is flipped and closed and in a completely closed state;

[0060] Figure 6a The figure shows a schematic structural diagram of the second transmission assembly in the beverage preparation faucet according to one embodiment of the present invention when the flip cover is fully closed;

[0061] Figure 6b The figure shows a schematic structural diagram of the second transmission assembly in the beverage preparation faucet according to one embodiment of the present invention, with the cover flipped open and in a semi-open state;

[0062] Figure 6c The figure shows a schematic structural diagram of the second transmission assembly in the beverage preparation faucet according to one embodiment of the present invention, with the cover flipped open and in a fully opened state;

[0063] Figure 6d The figure shows a schematic structural diagram of the second transmission assembly in the beverage preparation faucet according to one embodiment of the present invention, with the flip cover closed and in a semi-open state;

[0064] Figure 6e The figure shows a schematic structural diagram of the second transmission assembly in the beverage preparation faucet according to one embodiment of the present invention, when the cover is flipped and closed and in a fully closed state;

[0065] Figure 7The figure shows a schematic structural diagram of a water channel puncturing mechanism in a beverage preparation faucet according to an embodiment of the present invention when the flip cover is fully closed;

[0066] Figure 8 The figure shows the structure of the spike assembly in the beverage preparation faucet according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0067] Figure 9 The figure shows the structure of the spike assembly in the beverage preparation faucet according to one embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 ;

[0068] Figure 10 The figure shows a schematic structural diagram of a water channel puncturing mechanism in a beverage preparation faucet according to an embodiment of the present invention, with the cover flipped open and in a semi-open state;

[0069] Figure 11 The figure shows a schematic structural diagram of a water channel puncturing mechanism in a beverage preparation faucet according to an embodiment of the present invention, with the cover flipped open and in a fully opened state;

[0070] Figure 12 The figure shows a schematic structural diagram of a water channel puncturing mechanism in a beverage preparation faucet according to an embodiment of the present invention, with the flip cover closed and in a semi-open state;

[0071] Figure 13 The figure shows a schematic structural diagram of a water channel puncturing mechanism in a beverage preparation faucet according to an embodiment of the present invention, with the cover flipped and closed and in a completely closed state;

[0072] Figure 14 The figure shows a schematic structural diagram of a beverage preparation tap according to an embodiment of the present invention without a capsule placed therein;

[0073] The description of the accompanying drawings is as follows:

[0074] 100, main unit; 200, water purification system; 300, heating system; 400, cooling system; 500, carbonization system; 600, water inlet; 700, first treatment water path; 800, second treatment water path; 900, control panel; 1000, signal line; 10, capsule; 101, one-way valve;

[0075] 1. Main body; 2. Flip cover; 3. Capsule holder; 4. Transmission mechanism; 5. Water channel puncture mechanism; 6. Output pipeline;

[0076] 11. Water outlet; 111. First water outlet; 112. Second water outlet; 12. Fixing seat; 121. Horizontal limit groove; 122. Vertical limit groove; 13. Puncture surface; 14. Drink chamber; 15. Shrapnel;

[0077] 41. First transmission assembly; 411. First connecting rod; 412. Second connecting rod; 413. Third connecting rod; 414. First movable hinge; 415. First fixed hinge; 416. Second fixed hinge;

[0078] 42. Second transmission assembly; 421. Fourth connecting rod; 4211. Slide groove; 4212. Clamping groove; 422. Fifth connecting rod; 423. Sixth connecting rod; 424. Second movable hinge; 425. Third fixed hinge;

[0079] 43. Intermittent structure; 431. Seventh connecting rod; 432. Roller;

[0080] 51, connector; 511, valve chamber;

[0081] 52, thorn head assembly; 521, rod; 522, head; 523, thorn head; 524, tip;

[0082] 53. Elastic parts;

[0083] 54. Sealing assembly; 541. First sealing member; 542. Second sealing member;

[0084] 55. Sealing structure; 551. First sealing ring; 552. Second sealing ring;

[0085] 56. Self-locking parts. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0086] The following will be combined with the accompanying drawings in the exemplary embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the exemplary embodiments of the present invention. The exemplary embodiments described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, it should be understood that various modifications and changes can be made to the exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0087] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance; the term "plurality" refers to two or more; and the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. In particular, reference to "the" or "an" object is also intended to mean one of a possible plurality of such objects.

[0088] Unless otherwise specified or explained, the terms "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood broadly. For example, "connected" may refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, an integral connection, an electrical connection, or a signal connection; and "connected" may refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediary. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0089] Furthermore, in the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the directional words such as "upper", "lower", "inner", and "outer" described in the exemplary embodiments of the present invention are described based on the perspectives shown in the accompanying drawings and should not be understood as limiting the exemplary embodiments of the present invention. It should also be understood that, in the context, when it is mentioned that an element or feature is connected to another element (one or more) "upper", "lower", or "inner", "outer", it can not only be directly connected to the other (one or more) elements "upper", "lower", or "inner", "outer", but can also be indirectly connected to the other (one or more) elements "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer" through an intermediate element.

[0090] Example embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, example embodiments can be embodied in many forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the concepts of the example embodiments to those skilled in the art. Like reference numerals in the figures represent like or similar structures, and thus their detailed description will be omitted.

[0091] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment provides a beverage preparation device, including a main unit 100 and a beverage preparation faucet, wherein the beverage preparation faucet is disposed on the main unit 100 and is connected thereto.

[0092] The beverage preparation device provided in this embodiment has a beverage preparation faucet arranged on and connected to the host 100. The host 100 is used to provide processed water to the beverage preparation faucet, such as: purified water, hot water, ice water, or sparkling water, etc. The beverage preparation faucet is used to process the water output to meet the user's needs for drinking a variety of beverages.

[0093] In one embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, the beverage preparation device also includes a water purification system 200, a heating system 300, a refrigeration system 400, and a carbonation system 500. The water purification system 200 is connected to the main body 1 of the beverage preparation faucet for preparing purified water. The heating system 300 is connected to the main body 1 of the beverage preparation faucet for preparing hot water. The refrigeration system 400 is connected to the main body 1 of the beverage preparation faucet for preparing ice water. The carbonation system 500 is connected to the refrigeration system 400 and the main body 1 of the beverage preparation faucet for preparing sparkling water.

[0094] Among them, the beverage preparation faucet is connected to the water purification system 200, the heating system 300, the refrigeration system 400 and the carbonization system 500 respectively, so that a beverage preparation faucet can be used to output a variety of processed water such as purified water, hot water, ice water, or sparkling water to meet the diverse needs of users.

[0095] In one embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, the beverage preparation device further includes a water inlet 600, wherein the water inlet 600 can be specifically selected as a water inlet adapter, and the water inlet 600 is connected to the water inlet of the water purification system 200, and the water inlet 600 is used to introduce municipal cold water.

[0096] Since there may be impurities in the municipal cold water, the municipal cold water flowing in from the water inlet 600 is purified by the water purification system 200 to remove the impurities, thereby obtaining purified water.

[0097] In one embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, the beverage preparation device also includes a first treatment water channel 700 and a second treatment water channel 800. The water outlet 11 of the water purification system 200 is respectively connected to the heating system 300, the first treatment water channel 700 and the refrigeration system 400. The first treatment water channel 700 is also connected to the refrigeration system 400, the carbonization system 500 and the beverage preparation faucet. The heating system 300 is connected to the beverage preparation faucet through the second treatment water channel 800.

[0098] Specifically, the municipal cold water purified by the water purification system 200 is divided into three branches. The first branch: after the purified water enters the heating system 300 for heating treatment, it is transported to the beverage preparation faucet through the second treatment water channel 800, so that the beverage preparation faucet outputs hot water; the second branch: the purified water is directly transported to the beverage preparation faucet through the first treatment water channel 700, so that the beverage preparation faucet outputs purified water; the third branch: after the purified water is transported to the refrigeration system 400, it is divided into two sub-channels. The first sub-channel is that the purified water is refrigerated by the refrigeration system 400 to form ice water, and the ice water is transported to the beverage preparation faucet through the first treatment water channel 700, so that the beverage preparation faucet outputs ice water; the first sub-channel is that the purified water enters the carbonization system 500 after being refrigerated by the refrigeration system 400 to form bubble water, and the bubble water is transported to the beverage preparation faucet through the first treatment water channel 700, so that the beverage preparation faucet outputs bubble water.

[0099] It can be understood that the first treatment water circuit 700 is used to transport clean water at room temperature or ice water and sparkling water at a lower temperature; the second treatment water circuit 800 is used to transport hot water at a higher temperature. The two treatment water circuits are independent of each other to achieve isolation of cold and hot water to ensure that the treated water output by the beverage preparation faucet has a good taste.

[0100] In one embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, the beverage preparation device further includes a control panel 900 , which is disposed on the beverage preparation faucet and is electrically connected to the host 100 via a signal line 1000 .

[0101] The user can operate the control panel 900, and through the control panel 900, the host 100 can be controlled to discharge treated water such as purified water, hot water, ice water or sparkling water from the beverage preparation faucet. Buttons corresponding to different treated waters are provided on the control panel 900. Click the button corresponding to the treated water, and the beverage preparation faucet will discharge the treated water. Click the button again to close the water circuit.

[0102] In addition, if Figure 2 As shown, a capsule 10 can be installed on the beverage preparation faucet. The capsule 10 can be coffee capsules, tea capsules, concentrated syrup or other beverage capsules, etc. The filling in the capsule 10 can be concentrated liquid, solid, granular or powder. Different treated water is matched with different capsules 10. The treated water includes but is not limited to purified water, hot water, ice water or sparkling water. The treated water and the filling in the capsule 10 can be mixed in proportion to produce drinks that meet the different tastes and the best taste of users, meeting diverse drinking needs.

[0103] In one embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, the control panel 900 is provided with quantitative water dispensing buttons, such as a half-cup button and a full-cup button. The water dispensing amount is predefined at the factory, and the user can modify the predefined water dispensing value through the host 100 according to actual needs. The control panel 900 can be a touch screen display, and the predefined water dispensing value can also be modified through the touch screen display.

[0104] The control panel 900 can be used to control the main unit 100 to dispense a fixed amount of water from the beverage preparation faucet. To use the fixed-volume water dispensing function, first select the half-cup or full-volume button. The corresponding cup-volume button will illuminate. Based on the selected flavor of capsule 10 or the presence of no capsule 10, if you determine whether you want the beverage preparation faucet to dispense hot water, ice water, or sparkling water, select the corresponding treated water button. The treated water button will illuminate steadily, while the cup-volume button will blink. The beverage preparation faucet will dispense the corresponding fixed amount of treated water. When dispensing is complete, the cup-volume and treated water button lights will turn off.

[0105] like Figure 3-Figure 4 As shown, this embodiment also provides a beverage preparation faucet, which includes a main body 1, a flip cover 2, a capsule holder 3, a transmission mechanism 4, and a water channel puncturing mechanism 5. The main body 1 is provided with a water outlet 11, and the flip cover 2 is rotatably connected to the main body 1. The capsule holder 3 and the transmission mechanism 4 are disposed within the main body 1. The capsule holder 3 is transmission-connected to the flip cover 2 via the transmission mechanism 4. The capsule holder 3 is used to accommodate capsules 10. The water channel puncturing mechanism 5 is disposed within the main body 1 and transmission-connected to the transmission mechanism 4.

[0106] In which, the flip cover 2 is configured to flip along a first stroke relative to the main body 1, and the flip cover 2 drives the water channel puncturing mechanism 5 to move toward or away from the capsule seat 3 through the transmission mechanism 4, and the transmission mechanism 4 drives the capsule seat 3 to flip relative to the main body 1 to switch between a vertical state and a horizontal state; the flip cover 2 is configured to flip along a second stroke relative to the main body 1, and the flip cover 2 drives the water channel puncturing mechanism 5 to move toward or away from the capsule seat 3 through the transmission mechanism 4, so that the water channel puncturing mechanism 5 can selectively puncture the capsule 10 and transport treated water to the capsule 10, and output the beverage at the water outlet 11.

[0107] It should be noted that when the flip cover 2 is in the open state, the angle of the flip cover 2 relative to the main body 1 is 90°, and when the flip cover 2 is in the closed state, the angle of the flip cover 2 relative to the main body 1 is 0°. During the opening and closing process of the flip cover 2, the overall rotation angle of the flip cover 2 relative to the main body 1 is 0° to 90°. Therefore, the first stroke is 0° to 90°, the second stroke is 0° to 90°, and the sum of the rotation angles of the flip cover 2 corresponding to the first and second strokes is 90°. For example, the first stroke is the stroke in which the flip cover 2 rotates 30° from the open vertical state toward the main body 1, that is, the first stroke corresponds to a rotation angle of 30° for the flip cover 2. The second stroke is the stroke in which the flip cover 2 is fully closed after rotating 60° from the end position of the first stroke toward the main body 1, that is, the second stroke corresponds to a rotation angle of 60° for the flip cover 2.

[0108] The beverage preparation faucet provided in this embodiment has a capsule holder 3 and a transmission mechanism 4 arranged in a main body 1. The main body 1 provides a storage space for the capsule holder 3 and the transmission mechanism 4. The capsule holder 3 is used to accommodate the capsule 10. The beverage preparation faucet is used with the capsule 10 to prepare different beverages.

[0109] The flip cover 2 is configured to flip relative to the main body 1 along a first stroke. The transmission mechanism 4 drives the capsule holder 3 to flip relative to the main body 1 to switch between a vertical and horizontal state. When the user opens the flip cover 2, the flip cover 2, through the transmission mechanism 4, drives the capsule holder 3 to automatically flip upward, allowing the capsule 10 to be loaded into the capsule holder 3. When the user closes the flip cover 2, the capsule 10 and the capsule holder 3 automatically flip and fall into the main body 1. After the flip cover 2 flips along the first stroke, it is further flipped relative to the main body 1 along a second stroke. The flip cover 2, through the transmission mechanism 4, drives the water channel piercing mechanism 5 toward the capsule holder 3, enabling the water channel piercing mechanism 5 to pierce the capsule 10, establishing communication between the capsule 10 and the water channel piercing mechanism 5. The water channel piercing mechanism 5 then delivers treated water to the capsule 10. The treated water mixes and dilutes the liquid or particles in the capsule 10, which is then discharged through the water outlet 11, achieving a beverage preparation process with a suitable taste. After the beverage is prepared, the flip cover 2 is opened and the capsule holder 3 and the used capsule 10 are flipped out through the transmission mechanism 4, so as to avoid the situation that the water channel puncture mechanism 5 presses the capsule 10 tightly and causes the capsule 10 to be stuck, making it convenient for the user to take out the capsule 10.

[0110] In this way, the flip cover 2 is flipped relative to the main body 1 along the first stroke and the second stroke respectively, so as to realize the flipping of the capsule seat 3 and the drive feeding of the water channel puncture mechanism 5. There is no need to set up an additional separate handle. The operation process is simple, convenient for users to use, and has a good experience, which meets the diverse needs of users.

[0111] In one embodiment, the transmission mechanism 4 includes a first transmission assembly 41 and a second transmission assembly 42. The first transmission assembly 41 is rotatably connected to the flip cover 2 and the water channel puncturing mechanism 5, respectively. The flip cover 2 drives the water channel puncturing mechanism 5 to move via the first transmission assembly 41. The second transmission assembly 42 is slidably connected to the first transmission assembly 41 and rotatably connected to the capsule holder 3. The first transmission assembly 41 can drive the capsule holder 3 to flip relative to the main body 1 via the second transmission assembly 42.

[0112] Since the capsule holder 3 needs to be flipped under the driving action of the flip cover 2 to facilitate the insertion and removal of the capsule 10, the water channel puncturing mechanism 5 needs to be moved under the action of the flip cover 2 to facilitate the forward movement to puncture the capsule 10 or the backward movement to move away from the capsule 10. To this end, the flip cover 2 drives the water channel puncturing mechanism 5 to move via the first transmission assembly 41, and the first transmission assembly 41 can drive the capsule holder 3 to flip relative to the main body 1 via the second transmission assembly 42, so that the flipping process of the capsule holder 3 and the movement process of the water channel puncturing mechanism 5 do not interfere with each other, ensuring the reliability of the flipping process of the capsule holder 3 and the movement process of the water channel puncturing mechanism 5.

[0113] In one embodiment, the first transmission assembly 41 includes a first connecting rod 411, a second connecting rod 412, a third connecting rod 413 and a first movable hinge 414. One end of the first connecting rod 411 is rotatably connected to the flip cover 2, and the other end is rotatably connected to the middle of the second connecting rod 412. One end of the second connecting rod 412 is rotatably connected to the third connecting rod 413, and the other end is rotatably connected to the main body 1. The first movable hinge 414 is arranged on the waterway puncturing mechanism 5 and is slidably connected to the second transmission assembly 42.

[0114] Among them, the flip cover 2 is rotatably connected to the main body 1 through the first fixed hinge 415, the first connecting rod 411 is arranged between the flip cover 2 and the second connecting rod 412, the first connecting rod 411 is used to transmit the rotational driving force of the flip cover 2 to the second connecting rod 412, one end of the second connecting rod 412 is rotatably connected to the third connecting rod 413, and the other end is rotatably connected to the main body 1 through the second fixed hinge 416, and the third connecting rod 413 is connected to the waterway puncture mechanism 5 through the first movable hinge 414.

[0115] Specifically, if Figure 5a The flip cover 2 is shown in a fully closed state. Figure 5b The flip cover 2 is shown in a half-open state. Figure 5a-5b As shown, when the flip cover 2 flips upward along the second stroke from the closed state, the flip cover 2 flips upward around the first fixed hinge 415, and the flip cover 2 drives the first connecting rod 411 to move forward and downward. Since the second connecting rod 412 is rotatably connected to the main body 1 through the second fixed hinge 416, the first connecting rod 411 drives the second connecting rod 412 to move backward while moving forward, and the second connecting rod 412 pulls the third connecting rod 413 to move backward as well, that is, the second connecting rod 412 and the third connecting rod 413 form a V-shaped structure, and the first connecting rod 411 drives the apex of the V-shaped structure to move downward. As the open end of the V-shaped structure shrinks, the third connecting rod 413 drives the waterway puncturing mechanism 5 to move backward through the first movable hinge 414.

[0116] like Figure 5c The flip cover 2 is shown in a fully open state. Figure 5b-5c As shown, when the flip cover 2 continues to flip upward along the first stroke, the flip cover 2 flips upward at a certain angle around the first fixed hinge 415. Since the second connecting rod 412 is rotatably connected to the main body 1 through the second fixed hinge 416, the flip cover 2 drives the apex of the V-shaped structure to continue to move downward through the first connecting rod 411. As the open end of the V-shaped structure further shrinks, at this time, the first connecting rod 411 moves forward and continues to drive the second connecting rod 412 to move backward. The third connecting rod 413 drives the waterway puncturing mechanism 5 to move backward through the first movable hinge 414.

[0117] like Figure 5d The flip cover 2 is shown in a half-open state. Figure 5c-5dAs shown, when the flip cover 2 changes from a fully open state to a half-open state, the flip cover 2 flips downward by a certain angle along the first stroke and around the first fixed hinge 415, and the flip cover 2 drives the first connecting rod 411 to move backward and upward. Since the second connecting rod 412 is rotatably connected to the main body 1 through the second fixed hinge 416, the first connecting rod 411 drives the second connecting rod 412 to move forward while moving backward, and the second connecting rod 412 pulls the third connecting rod 413 to move forward as well. That is, the first connecting rod 411 drives the second connecting rod 412 and the third connecting rod 413 to form a V-shaped structure with the apex moving upward. As the open end of the V-shaped structure expands, the third connecting rod 413 drives the waterway puncturing mechanism 5 to move forward through the first movable hinge 414.

[0118] like Figure 5e The flip cover 2 is shown in a fully closed state. Figure 5d-5e As shown, when the flip cover 2 changes from a semi-open state to a fully closed state, the flip cover 2 continues to flip downward by a certain angle along the second stroke and around the first fixed hinge 415, and the flip cover 2 drives the first connecting rod 411 to continue to move backward and upward. Since the second connecting rod 412 is rotatably connected to the main body 1 through the second fixed hinge 416, the first connecting rod 411 drives the second connecting rod 412 to move forward while moving backward, and the second connecting rod 412 pulls the third connecting rod 413 to move forward as well. That is, the first connecting rod 411 drives the second connecting rod 412 and the third connecting rod 413 to form a V-shaped structure, and the open end gradually expands, so that the second connecting rod 412 and the third connecting rod 413 are approximately in a straight line state, and the third connecting rod 413 drives the waterway puncturing mechanism 5 to continue to move forward through the first movable hinge 414.

[0119] In one embodiment, Figure 6a As shown, the second transmission assembly 42 includes a fourth link 421, a fifth link 422, and a sixth link 423. The fourth link 421 is provided with a slide groove 4211, and the main body 1 is provided with a horizontal limit groove 121. The first movable hinge 414 is slidably set in the slide groove 4211 and the horizontal limit groove 121 respectively. The end of the fourth link 421 away from the slide groove 4211 is rotatably connected to the middle part of the fifth link 422, one end of the fifth link 422 is rotatably connected to the main body 1, and the other end is rotatably connected to the sixth link 423, and the end of the sixth link 423 away from the fifth link 422 is rotatably connected to the capsule seat 3.

[0120] The fourth connecting rod 421 is provided with a slide groove 4211. The first movable hinge 414 is inserted into the slide groove 4211 and can slide with it. When the first movable hinge 414 slides to the two ends of the slide groove 4211, the first movable hinge 414 can drive the fourth connecting rod 421 to move. Horizontal limit grooves 121 are provided on the fixed seat 12 of the main body 1 corresponding to the slide groove 4211. The first movable hinge 414 is inserted into the horizontal limit grooves 121. The horizontal limit grooves 121 ensure the free sliding of the first movable hinge 414 while also limiting the position of the first movable hinge 414, thereby helping to plan the path of the first movable hinge 414. An extension is provided at the end of the fourth connecting rod 421 away from the slide groove 4211. The extension is rotatably connected to the middle portion of the fifth connecting rod 422, so that there is a certain height difference between the fourth connecting rod 421 and the fifth connecting rod 422. One end of the fifth link 422 is rotatably connected to the main body 1 via a third fixed hinge 425, and the other end is rotatably connected to the sixth link 423. The ends of the sixth link 423 are rotatably connected to the fifth link 422 and the capsule holder 3, respectively. As the first movable hinge 414 moves, the first movable hinge 414 drives the fourth link 421 to move and deflect. The fourth link 421 drives the capsule holder 3 to flip through the fifth and sixth links 422, 423.

[0121] In one embodiment, the second transmission assembly 42 also includes a second movable hinge 424, the main body 1 is provided with a vertical limit groove 122, the second movable hinge 424 is slidably set in the vertical limit groove 122, and the sixth connecting rod 423 is rotatably connected to the capsule seat 3 through the second movable hinge 424.

[0122] Since the sixth connecting rod 423 is rotatably connected to the capsule seat 3 via the second movable hinge 424, the capsule seat 3 can be flipped via the second movable hinge 424, so that the capsule seat 3 can be switched between a horizontal state and a vertical state. The main body 1 is provided with a vertical limit groove 122 corresponding to the second movable hinge 424, and the second movable hinge 424 is provided in the vertical limit groove 122 and slides with it. When the second movable hinge 424 is located at the lower end of the vertical limit groove 122, the second movable hinge 424 pulls down the capsule seat 3 and makes the capsule seat 3 in a horizontal state hidden in the main body 1; when the second movable hinge 424 is located at the upper end of the vertical limit groove 122, the second movable hinge 424 pushes the capsule seat 3 upward, and makes the capsule seat 3 in a vertical state after flipping, at least partially protruding from the top surface of the main body 1.

[0123] In one embodiment, Figure 6a As shown, the transmission mechanism 4 further includes an intermittent structure 43, which is arranged between the first transmission component 41 and the second transmission component 42, so that the second transmission component 42 is in an intermittent state relative to the first transmission component 41 when the capsule holder 3 is in a non-state switching state.

[0124] During the closing process of the flip cover 2, the first stroke is mainly used to flip the capsule seat 3 from a vertical state to a horizontal state, and the waterway puncturing mechanism 5 moves forward in both the first stroke and the second stroke, that is, the second stroke is mainly used for the waterway puncturing mechanism 5 to continue to move forward. To this end, an intermittent structure 43 is arranged between the first transmission component 41 and the second transmission component 42. During the first stroke, the gap structure is utilized to realize the linkage between the first transmission component 41 and the second transmission component 42. While the capsule seat 3 switches between the vertical state and the horizontal state, the water channel puncture mechanism 5 can also move; during the second stroke, since the position of the capsule seat 3 does not need to be changed, the gap structure can be utilized to realize the temporary interruption of the first transmission component 41 and the second transmission component 42, so that the power of the first transmission component 41 is temporarily not transmitted to the second transmission component 42. At this time, when the capsule seat 3 is not in the state switching, the second transmission component 42 is in an intermittent state relative to the first transmission component 41, that is, only the first transmission component 41 drives the water channel puncture mechanism 5 to continue to move, but the second transmission component 42 will not drive the capsule seat 3 to flip, so that the water channel puncture mechanism 5 can move forward to puncture the capsule 10 or retreat after puncturing the capsule 10.

[0125] In one embodiment, Figure 6a As shown, the intermittent structure 43 includes a seventh connecting rod 431 and a roller 432. One end of the seventh connecting rod 431 is rotatably connected to the first movable hinge 414, and the other end is provided with a roller 432. The fourth connecting rod 421 is provided with a slot 4212. The roller 432 rolls relative to the fourth connecting rod 421 and is selectively engaged in the slot 4212.

[0126] When the roller 432 rolls into the slot 4212, the seventh link 431 and the fourth link 421 can form a locking structure, and as the first movable hinge 414 moves, the fourth link 421 can be driven to move; when the roller 432 disengages from the slot 4212, the roller 432 rolls along the outer wall of the fourth link 421, and the mutual locking relationship between the seventh link 431 and the fourth link 421 is released. The first movable hinge 414 can only move along the slide groove 4211 of the fourth link 421, but cannot drive the fourth link 421 to rotate through the seventh link 431, then the positions of the fifth link 422, the sixth link 423 and the capsule seat 3 remain unchanged.

[0127] It should be noted that the starting moment when the water channel puncture mechanism 5 moves toward the direction close to the capsule seat 10 is earlier than the starting moment when the capsule seat 10 switches from the vertical state to the horizontal state; the ending moment when the water channel puncture mechanism 5 moves toward the direction close to the capsule seat 10 is later than the ending moment when the capsule seat 10 switches from the vertical state to the horizontal state.

[0128] Specifically, if Figure 6a The flip cover 2 is shown in a fully closed state. Figure 6b The flip cover 2 is shown in a half-open state. When the flip cover 2 is fully closed, the capsule seat 3 is inside the main body 1 and vertically leans back against the fixed seat 12. Figure 6a-6b As shown, when the flip cover 2 is opened along the second stroke, the first movable hinge 414 slides from the front end to the rear end of the sliding groove 4211, and the first movable hinge 414 drives the seventh connecting rod 431 to rotate until the roller 432 rolls along the fourth connecting rod 421 into the locking groove 4212. As the first movable hinge 414 moves backward, the fourth connecting rod 421 also moves backward. Then, the fourth connecting rod 421 drives the fifth connecting rod 422 to rotate about the third fixed hinge 425, and drives the sixth connecting rod 423 to rotate upward, so that the second movable hinge 424 drives the capsule holder 3 to move vertically upward along the vertical limiting groove 122.

[0129] like Figure 6c The flip cover 2 is shown in a fully open state. Figure 6b-6c As shown, when the flip cover 2 flips along the first stroke from the semi-open state to the fully open state, the first movable hinge 414 continues to slide backward along the horizontal limit slot 121. Since the first movable hinge 414 is at the rear end of the slide slot 4211, the first movable hinge 414 drives the fourth connecting rod 421 to move backward. Then, the fourth connecting rod 421 pulls the fifth connecting rod 422 and the sixth connecting rod 423 to rotate, causing the second movable hinge 424 to drive the capsule holder 3 to move vertically upward along the vertical limit slot 122. Under the action of its own gravity, the capsule holder 3 automatically flips backward, completing the action of "opening the flip cover 2 and the capsule holder 3 automatically flipping upward from the main body 1".

[0130] like Figure 6d The flip cover 2 is shown to be closed downward along the first stroke and in a semi-open state, as shown in FIG. Figure 6c-6dAs shown, when the flip cover 2 flips along the first stroke from the fully open position to the semi-open position, the first movable hinge 414 drives the seventh link 431 forward, and the roller 432 provided on the seventh link 431 rolls into the retaining groove 4212 of the fourth link 421. The first movable hinge 414 continues to move horizontally forward. Because the first movable hinge 414 slides along the slot 4211 of the fourth link 421, which is an elongated hole, during the sliding process of the first movable hinge 414 along the slot 4211, the first movable hinge 414 cannot directly drive the fourth link 421 forward. Instead, the roller 432 on the seventh link 431 pushes the fourth link 421 forward. The forward movement of the fourth link 421 drives the fifth link 422 to flip forward along the third fixed hinge 425. The sixth link 423 and the second movable hinge 424 move vertically downward along the vertical limit slot 122, driving the capsule holder 3 and capsule 10 to flip downward into the main body 1. In addition, since the seventh connecting rod 431 is in the first stroke, there is no block on the fixed seat 12 to limit the seventh connecting rod 431 after it moves forward, and the roller 432 on the seventh connecting rod 431 pushes the fourth connecting rod 421 forward while also sliding upward. When the first stroke ends, the roller 432 disengages from the slot 4212 of the fourth connecting rod 421.

[0131] like Figure 6e The flip cover 2 is shown as closing down from the semi-open state to the closed state along the second stroke. Figure 6d-6e As shown, when the flip cover 2 continues to close downward along the second stroke, the first movable hinge 414 continues to move forward. Since the roller 432 is disengaged from the slot 4212 of the fourth connecting rod 421, the first movable hinge 414 will not drive the fourth connecting rod 421 to move. At this time, the positions of the fifth connecting rod 422, the sixth connecting rod 423 and the capsule seat 3 remain unchanged, and the first transmission assembly 41 drives the water channel puncturing mechanism 5 to move toward the direction close to the capsule seat 3 to puncture the capsule 10.

[0132] In one embodiment, Figure 7 As shown, the water outlet 11 includes a first water outlet 111 and a second water outlet 112, and the water channel puncturing mechanism 5 is selectively connected to the first water outlet 111 and the second water outlet 112. The first water outlet 111 and the second water outlet 112 are used to output beverages and processed water respectively.

[0133] The water outlet 11 has two water outlets, a first water outlet 111 and a second water outlet 112. The water channel puncturing mechanism 5 is selectively connected to the first water outlet 111 and the second water outlet 112. Specifically, when a capsule 10 is placed in the capsule holder 3 of the beverage preparation faucet, the water channel puncturing mechanism 5 can be connected to the first water outlet 111, puncturing the capsule 10, allowing the treated water to enter the capsule 10 for mixing and dilution, and then the beverage can be discharged at the first water outlet 111; when no capsule 10 is placed in the capsule holder 3 of the beverage preparation faucet, the water channel puncturing mechanism 5 can be connected to the second water outlet 112, and the beverage preparation faucet can still use the control panel 900 to control the main unit 100 to discharge different treated water, so as to obtain different treated water at the second water outlet 112.

[0134] Since the piercing head assembly 52 of the water channel piercing mechanism 5 has already pierced the capsule 10, if the piercing head assembly 52 is moved back and flipped over simultaneously while still inside the capsule 10, the simultaneous movement of the two actions will cause the capsule 10 to become stuck. To solve this problem, during the process of the capsule 10 piercing the flip cover to remove the capsule, the water channel piercing mechanism 5 first moves back and away from the capsule 10 through the second stroke, and then the capsule holder 3 moves back from the vertical position to the horizontal position through the first stroke, thus avoiding the situation where the water channel piercing mechanism 5 moves back and the capsule holder 3 flips over simultaneously, which could cause a jam.

[0135] Because the capsule holder 3 flips directly while the water channel puncturing mechanism 5 moves forward to puncture, the capsule 10 may be punctured before it is in place, resulting in misalignment or jamming. To solve this problem, during the process of flipping the lid to remove the capsule 10 and then closing the lid to replace the capsule 10 for puncture, the capsule holder 3 first flips from a horizontal position to a vertical position through a first stroke, and the water channel puncturing mechanism 5 then moves forward to puncture the capsule 10 through a second stroke, avoiding the situation where the capsule holder 3 flips and the water channel puncturing mechanism 5 moves forward to puncture and jam.

[0136] In one embodiment, Figure 7 As shown, the waterway puncturing mechanism 5 includes a joint 51 and a puncturing head assembly 52. ​​The joint 51 is connected to the transmission mechanism 4. The puncturing head assembly 52 is inserted into the joint 51 so that the puncturing head assembly 52 can abut and puncture the end of the capsule 10 close to the puncturing head assembly 52.

[0137] Specifically, the joint 51 is connected to the first movable hinge 414 of the transmission mechanism 4. The joint 51 can move with the movement of the first movable hinge 414. Since the piercing head assembly 52 is inserted into the joint 51, the joint 51 can drive the piercing head assembly 52 to move toward the capsule 10 until the piercing head assembly 52 moves forward to abut and pierce the capsule 10, thereby opening the capsule 10. After the capsule 10 is pierced, as the flip cover 2 gradually opens, the first hinge drives the joint 51 to move away from the capsule 10, causing the piercing head assembly 52 to separate from the capsule 10.

[0138] In one embodiment, a valve cavity 511 is provided in the connector 51 , and a valve port is provided at one end of the valve cavity 511 close to the capsule seat 3 . The piercing head assembly 52 is passed through the valve cavity 511 and can slide relative thereto for selectively blocking the valve port.

[0139] Specifically, the water inlet of the connector 51 is connected to the first treated water channel 700, and the first treated water channel 700 provides treated water to the connector 51. A valve cavity 511 is provided in the connector 51, and the connector 51 acts as a valve seat. The thorn head assembly 52 is inserted into the valve cavity 511 and can slide relative thereto, and the thorn head assembly 52 acts as a valve core. When the thorn head assembly 52 is blocked at the valve port, the thorn head assembly 52 acts as a flow interceptor, and the treated water in the connector 51 cannot enter the capsule 10 through the valve port. When the thorn head assembly 52 is not blocked at the valve port, the thorn head assembly 52 and the valve port are offset from each other, and the treated water in the connector 51 can enter the capsule 10 through the valve port, so that the treated water is mixed with the solution or particles in the capsule 10 to obtain beverages of different concentrations and tastes.

[0140] In one embodiment, Figure 8-Figure 9 As shown, the prong assembly 52 includes a stem 521, a head 522, and a prong 523. The stem 521 is slidably disposed within the valve cavity 511. The head 522 is connected to the end of the stem 521 that is closest to the capsule holder 3 and is capable of abutting the valve opening. The prong 523 is disposed at the end of the head 522 that is distal to the stem 521 and is configured to abut the end of the capsule 10 that faces the prong 523.

[0141] The rod 521 of the thorn head assembly 52 is inserted into the valve cavity 511 and slides with it. The rod 521 acts as a guide. A head 522 is provided at the end of the rod 521 near the capsule seat 3. The diameter of the head 522 is slightly larger than that of the rod 521. The head 522 is similar to a steel ball and can abut against the valve opening and seal it. A thorn head 523 is provided at the end of the head 522 away from the rod 521. That is, the thorn head 523 is provided on the top surface of the head 522. As the connector 51 moves forward toward the capsule seat 3, the connector 51 drives the thorn head 523 to move toward the capsule seat 3. The thorn head 523 can contact, abut, and puncture the capsule 10, thereby pre-positioning the thorn head assembly 52 and the capsule 10. The thorn head 523 can not only abut against the capsule 10, but can also directly puncture the bottom aluminum foil of the capsule 10.

[0142] In one embodiment, Figure 8-Figure 9 As shown, the thorn head assembly 52 also includes a tip 524, which is arranged at the end of the head 522 away from the rod 521. A one-way valve 101 is provided at the end of the capsule 10 facing the thorn head 523. The tip 524 is used to open the one-way valve 101 and connect the valve cavity 511 with the capsule 10.

[0143] A one-way valve 101 is provided at one end of the capsule 10 facing the thorn head 523. The one-way valve 101 is specifically a duckbill valve. Since the connector 51 drives the thorn head 523 to move toward the capsule seat 3, the tip 524 acts as a thimble. The tip 524 is inserted into the one-way valve 101 and opened to achieve the effect of puncturing the capsule 10. At this time, the valve cavity 511 is connected to the capsule 10 through the one-way valve 101, so that the treated water in the connector 51 flows into the capsule 10 through the valve port and the one-way valve 101.

[0144] It can be understood that the tip 524 is used to open the one-way valve 101 of the capsule 10 to limit the flow direction of the treated water. The treated water can only flow from the valve cavity 511 into the capsule 10, while the treated water in the capsule 10 cannot flow into the valve cavity 511, thereby avoiding backflow and back suction to cause pollution.

[0145] It can be understood that there is only one tip 524 and multiple thorn heads 523 can be arranged around the tip 524 along the circumferential direction of the head 522. The multiple thorn heads 523 can achieve good positioning of the capsule 10, and the tip 524 located in the center can puncture the capsule 10.

[0146] In one embodiment, Figure 10-11 As shown, a spring piece 15 is provided on the puncture surface 13 of the main body 1. The spring piece 15 can abut against the side of the capsule 10 near the puncture surface 13. When the flip cover 2 is closed and the capsule 10 is punctured, the capsule 10 is also punctured by the puncture surface 13, and the capsule 10 presses the spring piece 15, causing the spring piece 15 to elastically deform. When the lid is flipped open to remove the capsule 10, the elastic restoring force accumulated in the spring piece 15 allows the capsule 10 to be ejected from the puncture surface 13 under its own restoring force, thus preventing the capsule 10 from sticking to the puncture surface 13.

[0147] In one embodiment, Figure 10-11 As shown, the waterway puncturing mechanism 5 further includes an elastic member 53 , which is sleeved on the puncturing head assembly 52 and disposed between the puncturing head assembly 52 and the inner wall of the joint 51 .

[0148] Specifically, the elastic member 53 may be a spring. The elastic member 53 is sleeved on the rod 521 and located between the head 522 and the interior of the connector 51. The connecting step between the head 522 and the rod 521 is used to limit the elastic member 53. The elastic member 53 is always in a compressed state. The compressed elastic member 53 abuts the head 522 against the valve opening, and the connector 51 is in a closed state. When the flip cover 2 enters the second stroke from the first stroke, the water channel piercing mechanism 5 continues to move forward, and the piercing head 523 pierces the aluminum foil at the bottom of the capsule 10. Under the reaction force of the capsule 10, the piercing head 523 compresses the elastic member 53 in the connector 51, and the head 522 retreats away from the capsule 10. The head 522 and the valve opening are offset, thereby achieving communication between the capsule 10 and the valve cavity 511 of the connector 51.

[0149] In one embodiment, the waterway puncturing mechanism 5 further includes a sealing assembly 54, which is sleeved on the puncturing head assembly 52 and disposed between the puncturing head assembly 52 and the valve cavity 511. The sealing assembly 54 can achieve a seal between the puncturing head assembly 52 and the valve cavity 511 of the connector 51, thereby preventing the risk of water leakage.

[0150] Specifically, the sealing assembly 54 includes a first sealing member 541 and a second sealing member 542. The first sealing member 541 and the second sealing member 542 may be O-rings. The first sealing member 541 is sleeved on the head 522 and is arranged between the head 522 and the valve port, and is used for sealing between the head 522 and the valve port. The second sealing member 542 is sleeved on the rod 521 and is arranged between the rod 521 and the axial hole of the valve chamber 511, and is used for sealing between the rod 521 and the axial hole.

[0151] In one embodiment, Figure 10-11 As shown, the waterway puncturing mechanism 5 further includes a sealing structure 55, which includes a first sealing ring 551 and a second sealing ring 552. The first sealing ring 551 is sleeved on the outside of the connector 51 and abuts against the end of the capsule 10 close to the connector 51. The second sealing ring 552 is disposed in the main body 1 and abuts against the end of the capsule 10 away from the connector 51.

[0152] Under the joint action of the first sealing ring 551 and the second sealing ring 552, the front and rear ends of the capsule 10 are compressed and sealed by the first sealing ring 551 and the second sealing ring 552, ensuring the sealing effect among the joint 51, the capsule 10 and the main body 1, and enabling the joint 51 to effectively press the capsule 10 to seal.

[0153] In one embodiment, Figure 12-13As shown, the transmission mechanism 4 also includes a self-locking member 56. A accommodating cavity is provided in the third connecting rod 413. The self-locking member 56 is provided in the accommodating cavity. One end of the self-locking member 56 abuts against the inner wall of the accommodating cavity, and the other end abuts against the rotating shaft between the second connecting rod 412 and the third connecting rod 413, which is used for self-locking of the transmission mechanism 4 when the flip cover 2 is closed, so that the water channel puncturing mechanism 5 abuts against the capsule 10.

[0154] At the end of the second stroke of the flip cover 2, the second connecting rod 412 and the third connecting rod 413 are approximately in a straight line structure with a slight upward arch. The self-locking member 56 can be a spring. One end of the self-locking member 56 abuts the inner wall of the accommodating chamber, and the other end abuts the rotating shaft between the second connecting rod 412 and the third connecting rod 413. The interior of the accommodating chamber and the rotating shaft provide an abutment position for the self-locking member 56. Under the action of the spring force of the self-locking member 56, the second connecting rod 412 and the third connecting rod 413 are self-locked. When the flip cover 2 is in the closed state, the water channel puncturing mechanism 5 can effectively press the capsule 10 to seal it, and the water channel puncturing mechanism 5 will not be ejected, thereby ensuring the reliability of capsule 10 puncture and water channel switching.

[0155] In one embodiment, Figure 12-13 As shown, a puncture surface 13 is provided in the main body 1 , and the puncture surface 13 and the waterway puncture mechanism 5 are respectively provided on both sides of the capsule seat 3 , and the puncture surface 13 is used to puncture the end of the capsule 10 away from the waterway puncture mechanism 5 .

[0156] Among them, one or more rows of puncture heads are provided in the main body 1 to form a puncture surface 13. The puncture surface 13 can puncture the front aluminum foil of the capsule 10, and the puncture head 523 can puncture the rear aluminum foil of the capsule 10. Then, the treated water in the valve cavity 511 flows from the rear end of the capsule 10 to the front end of the capsule 10 through the valve port and flows out, so that the treated water can be fully mixed with the particles and solution in the capsule 10.

[0157] In one embodiment, Figure 12-13 As shown, a beverage chamber 14 is provided in the main body 1 , and the beverage chamber 14 and the capsule seat 3 are respectively provided on both sides of the piercing surface 13 , and the beverage chamber 14 is communicated with the capsule 10 and the first water outlet 111 respectively.

[0158] Since the beverage chamber 14 and the capsule seat 3 are respectively arranged on both sides of the piercing surface 13, the treated water is fully mixed with the particles and solution in the capsule 10, flows through the front end of the capsule 10 to the beverage chamber 14, and finally flows out from the first water outlet 111, so that the user can drink the beverage at the first water outlet 111.

[0159] Specifically, when the flip cover 2 flips along the first stroke, the capsule 10 falls to the bottom of the main body 1 along with the capsule holder 3. The flip cover 2 continues to flip downward along the second stroke until the flip cover 2 is tightly closed. During the second stroke, because the roller 432 disengages from the retaining groove 4212 of the fourth connecting rod 421 at the end of the first stroke, the first movable hinge 414 no longer pushes the fourth connecting rod 421 as the flip cover 2 continues to flip downward. During the second stroke, the water channel piercing mechanism 5 continues to move horizontally forward. The piercing head 523 within the water channel piercing mechanism 5 first contacts the aluminum foil at the bottom of the capsule 10, driving the capsule 10 forward a short distance before pressing against the piercing surface 13 at the front end of the capsule 10. The water channel piercing mechanism 5 continues to move forward, the piercing head 523 pierces the aluminum foil at the bottom of the capsule 10, and the tip 524 opens the one-way valve 101 of the capsule 10. Under the reaction force of capsule 10, piercing head 523 compresses elastic member 53 within water channel piercing mechanism 5, establishing communication between capsule 10 and valve chamber 511 of connector 51. At the end of the second stroke of flip cover 2, the aluminum foil at the front and rear ends of capsule 10 is punctured by piercing surface 13 and piercing head 523, and the front and rear ends of capsule 10 are compressed and sealed against first sealing ring 551 and second sealing ring 552, respectively.

[0160] In one embodiment, Figure 14 As shown, the beverage preparation faucet further includes an output pipe 6 , and the water channel puncturing mechanism 5 is connected to the second water outlet 112 via the output pipe 6 .

[0161] When no capsule 10 is placed in the capsule holder 3, the elastic force of the elastic member 53 causes the first sealing member 541 to seal, and the water channel piercing mechanism 5 is connected to the second water outlet 112 via the output pipe 6. The control panel 900 can be controlled to release water. Under the action of water pressure, the tighter the seal of the first sealing member 541 on the piercing head 523, the corresponding amount of treated water will flow out of the second water outlet 112.

[0162] This embodiment provides a beverage preparation faucet that can be used with a host 100, and its working process is as follows:

[0163] 1. If a capsule 10 needs to be placed in the capsule holder 3 within the beverage preparation faucet, the user first opens the flip cover 2, which automatically flips upward within the main body 1. The capsule 10 containing a beverage such as concentrated syrup, coffee, or tea is then loaded into the capsule holder 3. As the flip cover 2 is closed, the flip cover 2 drives the capsule holder 3 and capsule 10 to automatically flip and drop into the main body 1 via the transmission mechanism 4. After the flip cover 2 is fully closed, the aluminum foil at the front and rear ends of the capsule 10 is punctured by the piercing surface 13 and the piercing head assembly 52, respectively. This connects the capsule 10 to the connector 51 of the water channel puncturing mechanism 5, and the treated water in the first and second treated water channels 700, 800, enters the capsule 10 through the connector 51 of the water channel puncturing mechanism 5. The different treated waters from the main body 100 are mixed and diluted with the filling in the capsule 10 through the control panel 900, and then flow out of the beverage chamber through the first water outlet 111, achieving the desired beverage. After the beverage is prepared, the flip cover 2 is opened and the capsule holder 3 flips over and takes out the used capsule 10 , making it convenient for the user to take out the capsule 10 .

[0164] 2. If the capsule holder 3 in the beverage preparation faucet does not need to be filled with a capsule 10, the control panel 900 controls the host 100 to output different treated water. The treated water enters the output pipe 6 through the connector 51 of the water channel puncturing mechanism 5 and is discharged through the second water outlet 112.

[0165] It should be noted that the beverage preparation tap shown in the drawings and described in this specification is only an example of an embodiment of the present invention. A person skilled in the art should clearly understand that the principles of the present invention are not limited to any details or any components of the device shown in the drawings or described in this specification.

[0166] It will be understood that the present invention is not limited in its application to the detailed construction and arrangement of components set forth in this specification. The present invention is capable of other embodiments and can be implemented and carried out in a variety of ways. The aforementioned variations and modifications fall within the scope of the present invention. It will be understood that the invention disclosed and defined in this specification extends to all alternative combinations of two or more individual features mentioned or evident in the text and / or the drawings. All of these different combinations constitute multiple alternative aspects of the present invention. The embodiments described in this specification illustrate the best mode known for implementing the invention and will enable those skilled in the art to utilize the invention.

[0167] Other embodiments of the present invention will readily occur to those skilled in the art after considering the specification and practicing the invention disclosed herein. The present invention is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the present invention that follow the general principles of the present invention and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The description and illustrative embodiments are to be considered as exemplary only, with the true scope and spirit of the invention being indicated by the appended claims.

[0168] It should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the precise structure described above and shown in the drawings, and that various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of protection of the present invention is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A beverage preparation faucet, characterized in that: include: A main body, wherein the main body is provided with a water outlet; A flip cover, rotatably connected to the main body; A capsule seat and a transmission mechanism are disposed in the main body, wherein the capsule seat is connected to the flip cover via the transmission mechanism, and the capsule seat is used to accommodate capsules; A waterway puncturing mechanism is disposed in the main body and is transmission-connected to the transmission mechanism; In which, the flip cover is configured to flip over along a first stroke relative to the main body, and the flip cover drives the water channel puncturing mechanism to move toward or away from the capsule seat through the transmission mechanism, and the transmission mechanism drives the capsule seat to flip relative to the main body to switch between a vertical state and a horizontal state; the flip cover is configured to flip over along a second stroke relative to the main body, and the flip cover drives the water channel puncturing mechanism to move toward or away from the capsule seat through the transmission mechanism, so that the water channel puncturing mechanism can selectively puncture the capsule and transport treated water to the capsule, and output the beverage at the water outlet.

2. The beverage preparation faucet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism comprises: a first transmission assembly, rotatably connected to the flip cover and the waterway puncturing mechanism, respectively, wherein the flip cover drives the waterway puncturing mechanism to move via the first transmission assembly; The second transmission assembly is slidably connected to the first transmission assembly and rotatably connected to the capsule seat. The first transmission assembly can drive the capsule seat to flip relative to the main body through the second transmission assembly.

3. The beverage preparation faucet according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first transmission assembly includes a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod, a third connecting rod and a first movable hinge. One end of the first connecting rod is rotatably connected to the flip cover, and the other end is rotatably connected to the middle part of the second connecting rod. One end of the second connecting rod is rotatably connected to the third connecting rod, and the other end is rotatably connected to the main body. The first movable hinge is arranged on the waterway puncturing mechanism and is slidably connected to the second transmission assembly.

4. The beverage preparation tap according to claim 3, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism further comprises: A self-locking member, wherein an accommodating cavity is provided in the third connecting rod, and the self-locking member is provided in the accommodating cavity. One end of the self-locking member abuts against the inner wall of the accommodating cavity, and the other end abuts against the rotating shaft between the second connecting rod and the third connecting rod, and is used for self-locking of the transmission mechanism when the flip cover is closed, so that the water channel puncturing mechanism abuts against the capsule.

5. The beverage preparation tap according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second transmission assembly includes a fourth connecting rod, a fifth connecting rod, and a sixth connecting rod. The fourth connecting rod is provided with a sliding groove, and the main body is provided with a horizontal limit groove. The first movable hinge is slidably provided in the sliding groove and the horizontal limit groove respectively. The end of the fourth connecting rod away from the sliding groove is rotatably connected to the middle part of the fifth connecting rod, one end of the fifth connecting rod is rotatably connected to the main body, and the other end is rotatably connected to the sixth connecting rod. The end of the sixth connecting rod away from the fifth connecting rod is rotatably connected to the capsule seat.

6. The beverage preparation tap according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second transmission assembly also includes a second movable hinge. The main body is provided with a vertical limiting groove. The second movable hinge is slidably arranged in the vertical limiting groove. The sixth connecting rod is rotatably connected to the capsule seat through the second movable hinge.

7. The beverage preparation tap according to claim 5, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism further includes an intermittent structure, which is disposed between the first transmission assembly and the second transmission assembly, so that the second transmission assembly is in an intermittent state relative to the first transmission assembly when the capsule holder is in a non-state switching state.

8. The beverage preparation tap according to claim 7, characterized in that: The intermittent structure includes a seventh connecting rod and a roller. One end of the seventh connecting rod is rotatably connected to the first movable hinge, and the other end is provided with a roller. The fourth connecting rod is provided with a slot. The roller rolls relative to the fourth connecting rod and is selectively engaged in the slot.

9. The beverage preparation tap according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The water outlet includes a first water outlet and a second water outlet, and the water channel puncturing mechanism is selectively connected to the first water outlet and the second water outlet. The first water outlet and the second water outlet are used to output the beverage and processed water respectively.

10. The beverage preparation tap according to claim 9, characterized in that: The waterway puncturing mechanism comprises: a connector connected to the transmission mechanism; The piercing head assembly is passed through the joint so that the piercing head assembly can abut against and pierce the capsule at one end close to the piercing head assembly.

11. The beverage preparation tap according to claim 10, wherein: A valve cavity is provided in the joint, and a valve port is provided at one end of the valve cavity close to the capsule seat. The piercing head assembly is passed through the valve cavity and can slide relative to the valve cavity for selectively blocking the valve port.

12. The beverage preparation tap according to claim 11, wherein: The thorn head assembly includes: a rod portion, slidably disposed in the valve cavity; a head connected to one end of the stem close to the capsule seat and capable of abutting against the valve port; A piercing head is provided at an end of the head away from the rod, and is used to abut and pierce an end of the capsule toward the piercing head; The tip is arranged at an end of the head away from the rod, and a one-way valve is arranged at an end of the capsule facing the thorn head. The tip is used to open the one-way valve and connect the valve cavity with the capsule.

13. The beverage preparation tap according to claim 11, wherein: The waterway puncturing mechanism further comprises a sealing assembly, which is sleeved on the puncturing head assembly and arranged between the puncturing head assembly and the valve cavity.

14. The beverage preparation tap according to claim 10, wherein: The waterway puncturing mechanism further comprises an elastic member, which is sleeved on the puncturing head assembly and arranged between the puncturing head assembly and the inner wall of the joint.

15. The beverage preparation tap according to claim 10, wherein: The waterway puncturing mechanism further includes a sealing structure, which includes: a first sealing ring, which is sleeved on the outside of the joint and abuts against an end of the capsule close to the joint; The second sealing ring is arranged in the main body and abuts against an end of the capsule away from the connector.

16. The beverage preparation tap according to claim 9, wherein: A head puncturing surface is provided in the main body, and the puncturing surface and the waterway puncturing mechanism are respectively provided on both sides of the capsule seat, and the puncturing surface is used for puncturing an end of the capsule away from the waterway puncturing mechanism.

17. The beverage preparation tap according to claim 16, wherein: A beverage cavity is provided in the main body. The beverage cavity and the capsule seat are respectively provided on both sides of the puncture surface. The beverage cavity is communicated with the capsule and the first water outlet respectively.

18. The beverage preparation tap according to claim 9, wherein: It also includes an output pipeline, and the water channel puncturing mechanism is connected to the second water outlet through the output pipeline.

19. A beverage preparation device, characterized in that: The beverage preparation device comprises a main unit and a beverage preparation tap according to any one of claims 1 to 18, wherein the beverage preparation tap is arranged on the main unit and is connected thereto.

20. The beverage preparation device according to claim 19, characterized in that The beverage preparation device further comprises: a water purification system, connected to the main body of the beverage preparation faucet, for preparing purified water; a heating system, connected to the main body of the beverage preparation faucet, for preparing hot water; a refrigeration system, connected to the main body of the beverage preparation faucet, for preparing ice water; A carbonation system is in communication with the refrigeration system and the main body of the beverage preparation faucet, and is used for preparing sparkling water.

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