Vehicle-mounted tea maker and its control method, vehicle

Abstract

This application provides a vehicle-mounted tea maker and its control method, as well as a vehicle, relating to the field of tea brewing technology. It addresses the problem in related technologies where users cannot quickly drink tea at a suitable temperature during interaction with a vehicle. The vehicle-mounted tea maker includes a liquid heating device, a tea brewing device, a cooling device, and a control device. The cooling device is thermally connected to the vehicle's air conditioning system and is also thermally connected to both the liquid heating device and the tea brewing device. The control device is configured to cool the liquid heating device and the tea brewing device separately. This vehicle-mounted tea maker is integrated into the vehicle, meeting the user's need for tea during vehicle use. It boasts high integration and intelligence. Through linkage with the vehicle's air conditioning system, it can cool the tea, enabling users to quickly drink tea at a suitable temperature while driving, thus improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to, but is not limited to, the field of tea brewing technology, and in particular to a vehicle-mounted tea brewing machine and its control method, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] As society continues to progress and develop, and people's quality of life improves, their demands for quality of life are also increasing. For tea lovers, being able to enjoy a cup of hot tea while traveling outdoors or relaxing is undoubtedly a way to indulge.

[0003] In daily driving, tea is mostly consumed using a teacup. However, finding hot water at service areas on the highway is limited by fixed locations and specific road conditions. Furthermore, brewing tea in a traditional teacup requires waiting for the water to cool down, which takes a considerable amount of time.

[0004] Therefore, enabling users to quickly drink tea at a suitable temperature during their interaction with the vehicle has become an urgent problem to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Embodiments of this application provide a vehicle-mounted tea maker and its control method, as well as a vehicle. The vehicle-mounted tea maker is integrated into the vehicle and, during interaction with the vehicle, meets the user's need for drinking tea while driving. It has the advantages of high integration and high intelligence. By linking with the vehicle's air conditioning, it can cool the tea, which is beneficial for users to quickly drink tea at a suitable temperature while driving, thus improving the user experience.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution:

[0007] In a first aspect, embodiments of this application provide a vehicle-mounted tea maker for use in a vehicle. The vehicle-mounted tea maker includes a liquid heating device, a tea brewing device, a cooling device, and a control device. The control device is electrically connected to the liquid heating device, the cooling device, and the tea brewing device, respectively. One end of the liquid heating device is connected to a liquid supply source, and the other end of the liquid heating device is connected to the tea brewing device. The control device is configured to control the heating state of the liquid heating device and the tea brewing state of the tea brewing device. The cooling device is thermally connected to the vehicle's air conditioning system, and is thermally connected to both the liquid heating device and the tea brewing device. The control device is configured to control the cooling device to cool the liquid heating device to a first temperature when the liquid temperature of the liquid heating device is higher than a first preset temperature, and is configured to control the cooling device to cool the tea brewing device to a second temperature when the liquid temperature of the tea brewing device is higher than a second preset temperature.

[0008] The in-vehicle tea maker provided in this application is integrated into the vehicle and includes a liquid heating device, a tea brewing device, and a control device. This allows users to not only meet their need for tea while driving but also control the brewing temperature, time, and concentration without waiting excessively, offering advantages such as high integration and intelligence. Furthermore, by linking the cooling device with the vehicle's air conditioning system to cool the tea to a suitable temperature, it further satisfies the user's need for quickly enjoying appropriately heated tea while driving, enhancing the user experience. Moreover, it eliminates the need for a separate cooling device, thus saving costs.

[0009] In one possible implementation, the cooling device includes a first cooler and a second cooler, the first cooler being thermally connected to the vehicle air conditioner and the liquid heating device, respectively, and the second cooler being thermally connected to the vehicle air conditioner and the tea brewing device, respectively; the first cooler is configured to cool the liquid heating device to a first temperature when the liquid temperature of the liquid heating device is higher than a first preset temperature, and the second cooler is configured to cool the tea brewing device to a second temperature when the liquid temperature of the tea brewing device is higher than a second preset temperature.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the liquid heating device is provided with a first temperature sensor, and the control device is electrically connected to the first temperature sensor; the first temperature sensor is configured to acquire a first liquid temperature of the liquid heating device and send the first liquid temperature to the control device, the control device controls the first cooler to cool the liquid heating device, and / or, the control device controls the liquid heating device to stop heating; and / or, the liquid heating device is provided with a first liquid level sensor, the control device is electrically connected to the first liquid level sensor, the first liquid level sensor is configured to acquire a first liquid level height of the liquid heating device and send the first liquid level height to the control device, the control device is configured to control the liquid heating device to stop liquid feeding when the liquid level height value reaches a preset liquid level.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the tea brewing device is equipped with a second temperature sensor, and the control device is electrically connected to the second temperature sensor; the second temperature sensor is configured to acquire a second liquid temperature of the tea brewing device and send the second liquid temperature to the control device, and the control device controls the second cooler to cool the tea brewing device; and / or, the control device controls the liquid heating device to stop heating; and / or, the control device controls the first cooler to cool the liquid heating device; and / or, the tea brewing device is equipped with a second liquid level sensor, and the control device is electrically connected to the second liquid level sensor, the second liquid level sensor is configured to acquire a second liquid level height of the tea brewing device and send the second liquid level height to the control device, and the control device is configured to control the tea brewing device to stop liquid feeding when the liquid level height value reaches a preset liquid level.

[0012] In one possible implementation, the liquid heating device includes a heating element and a liquid holding element. The liquid holding element is thermally connected to both the heating element and the first cooler. The liquid holding element has a liquid holding cavity, one end of which is connected to a liquid supply source, and the other end of which is connected to the tea brewing cavity of the tea brewing device. The heating element is electrically connected to both the vehicle's on-board battery and the control device. The on-board battery supplies power to the heating element, and the control device is configured to control the heating element to heat the liquid holding element.

[0013] In one possible implementation, a tea-placing device is also included, which has a tea-placing opening that connects the tea-brewing chamber to the outside. The tea-placing device is placed in the tea-brewing chamber via the tea-placing opening, and the tea-placing device can be raised and lowered relative to the bottom of the tea-brewing chamber.

[0014] In one possible implementation, the tea brewing device further includes a drive component and a lifting component connected by a transmission connection. The drive component drives the lifting component to move the tea placing device up and down. Alternatively, one of the tea brewing device and the tea placing device is provided with an electromagnetic suction component, and the other includes a ferromagnetic component. When the electromagnetic suction component is energized and the tea placing device rises relative to the tea brewing device into the magnetic suction range, the magnetic suction component attracts the tea placing device to drive the tea placing device to continue rising until it separates from the liquid.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the tea brewing device has a water spray nozzle located on one side near the top of the tea brewing chamber. The water spray nozzle connects the tea brewing chamber to the outside, and external water enters the tea brewing chamber through the water spray nozzle to rinse the tea brewing chamber.

[0016] Secondly, embodiments of this application provide a control method for a vehicle-mounted tea maker, used to control the vehicle-mounted tea maker. The control method includes: acquiring a first liquid temperature of a liquid heating device and sending the first liquid temperature to a control device; when the first liquid temperature is higher than a first preset temperature, controlling a first cooler to cool the liquid heating device; and / or controlling the liquid heating device to stop heating; acquiring a second liquid temperature of a tea brewing device and sending the second liquid temperature to the control device; when the second liquid temperature is higher than a second preset temperature, controlling a second cooler to cool the tea brewing device to the preset temperature; and / or The system controls the liquid heating device to stop heating; and / or controls the first cooler to cool the liquid heating device; acquires the first liquid level height of the liquid heating device and sends the first liquid level height to the control device; when the first liquid level height reaches a preset liquid level, controls the liquid heating device to stop adding liquid; acquires the second liquid level height of the tea brewing device and sends the second liquid level height to the control device; when the second liquid level height reaches a preset liquid level, controls the tea brewing device to stop adding liquid; acquires the brewing time of the tea brewing device and controls the tea placing device to rise relative to the tea brewing device so that the tea placing device is separated from the liquid.

[0017] Thirdly, embodiments of this application provide a vehicle, including a vehicle body and an in-vehicle tea maker, wherein the in-vehicle tea maker is integrated into the vehicle body.

[0018] In one possible implementation, the vehicle body is equipped with an on-board air conditioner, an on-board controller, and an on-board battery. The on-board air conditioner and the cooling device of the on-board tea maker are thermally connected. The on-board controller and the control device of the on-board tea maker are electrically connected. The on-board battery and the heating element of the on-board tea maker are electrically connected.

[0019] The vehicle provided in this application includes the in-vehicle tea maker provided in any of the above embodiments, and therefore has the same technical effects. That is, during the interaction with the vehicle, the user not only meets the user's need to drink tea while driving, but also can control the tea brewing temperature, time, and tea concentration, without having to wait too long, and has the advantages of high integration and high intelligence; by linking the cooling device with the vehicle's air conditioning to cool the tea to a suitable temperature, the user's need to quickly drink tea at a suitable temperature while driving is further met, improving the user experience, and eliminating the need for a separate cooling device, which helps save costs.

[0020] The structure of this application, as well as its other objectives and beneficial effects, will become more apparent from the description of the preferred embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the in-vehicle tea maker integrated with the vehicle, as provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the vehicle-mounted tea maker provided in the embodiments of this application;

[0024] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the liquid heating device, first temperature sensor, and first liquid level sensor of the vehicle-mounted tea maker provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the tea brewing device, tea placing device, second temperature sensor, and second liquid level sensor of the vehicle-mounted tea maker provided in this application embodiment;

[0026] Figure 5 A flowchart illustrating the control method for the vehicle-mounted tea maker provided in this embodiment of the application;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a functional logic diagram of the in-vehicle tea maker provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0028] Figure 7 An example flowchart of a vehicle-mounted tea maker provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0030] 100-Car-mounted Tea Maker;

[0031] 110 - Liquid heating device; 111 - Heating element; 112 - Liquid container;

[0032] 120 - Tea brewing device; 121 - Tea inlet; 122 - Tea dispensing spout;

[0033] 123 - Water spray nozzle; 130 - Cooling device; 131 - First cooler;

[0034] 132 - Second cooler; 140 - Control device; 150 - Liquid supply source;

[0035] 160 - First temperature sensor; 170 - First liquid level sensor;

[0036] 180 - Second temperature sensor; 190 - Second liquid level sensor;

[0037] 200 - Tea placing device; 300 - Vehicle-mounted controller; 400 - One-way valve;

[0038] 500 - Connecting water pipe; 600 - Wire. Detailed Implementation

[0039] With continuous social progress and development, and the improvement of people's quality of life, the demands for quality of life are increasing. For tea lovers, being able to enjoy a cup of hot tea while driving or relaxing outdoors is undoubtedly a form of enjoyment. In daily life, tea drinking while driving is mostly done using a teacup. However, finding hot water at service areas on highways is limited by fixed locations and specific road conditions, and for some tea drinkers, the water quality is not ideal, making it unsuitable for those who prefer hot water while driving. Similarly, finding hot water in parks or camping trips is generally difficult. Furthermore, traditional teacup brewing requires waiting for the water to cool down before drinking, which is time-consuming, and the optimal brewing time varies depending on the type of tea; it's not always best to keep the water constantly steeping. Therefore, enabling users to quickly enjoy tea at a suitable temperature while interacting with their vehicles has become a pressing issue.

[0040] Based on the aforementioned technical issues, this application provides a vehicle-mounted tea maker and its control method, as well as a vehicle. During user interaction with the vehicle, it not only meets the user's need for tea while driving, but also allows control over the tea brewing temperature, time, and concentration, eliminating the need for excessive waiting time. It boasts advantages such as high integration and high intelligence. By linking the cooling device with the vehicle's air conditioning system to cool the tea to a suitable temperature, it further meets the user's need for quickly drinking tea at a comfortable temperature while driving, enhancing the user experience. Furthermore, it eliminates the need for a separate cooling device, thus saving costs.

[0041] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0042] This application provides a vehicle, and the type of vehicle is not limited in this embodiment. In this embodiment, an electric vehicle is mainly used as an example for explanation.

[0043] For example, the electric vehicle in this application can refer to a large electric vehicle, a small electric vehicle, a special-purpose electric vehicle, etc. For example, according to vehicle type, the vehicle in this application can be a sedan, an off-road vehicle, a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), or other types of vehicles.

[0044] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the type of power source for electric vehicles is not limited. For example, for gasoline vehicles, the power source can refer to gasoline engines, diesel engines, or other fuel engines; for electric vehicles, the power source can refer to electric motors; for hybrid electric vehicles, the power source can refer to either an engine or an electric motor; and for vehicles powered by other means, the power source can refer to the device that generates power.

[0045] The vehicle provided in this application embodiment includes a vehicle body and a vehicle-mounted tea maker 100, which is integrated into the vehicle body when in use. The vehicle body can be the outer shell of the vehicle.

[0046] It should be noted that when the in-vehicle tea maker 100 is not in use, it can be placed independently in the vehicle body; when the in-vehicle tea maker 100 is in use, it is integrated with the vehicle body. This integration mainly involves integrating the in-vehicle tea maker 100 with the internal structure of the vehicle body, such as connecting the in-vehicle tea maker 100 to the internal structure of the vehicle body to achieve the integrated function. This connection can be achieved through electrical connection or pipeline connection.

[0047] It should be noted that the usage state of the car tea maker 100 can be the heating state, the tea brewing state, or the cooling state. This embodiment does not limit this state.

[0048] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the vehicle-mounted tea maker 100 may include a liquid heating device 110, a tea brewing device 120, and a control device 140. The control device 140 is electrically connected to the liquid heating device 110 and the cooling device 130, respectively.

[0049] In this embodiment, the method of electrical connection between the control device 140 and the liquid heating device 110 is not limited. For example, the control device 140 and the liquid heating device 110 can be electrically connected via a wire, such as a wire 600, or they can be electrically connected wirelessly. This embodiment does not limit this connection.

[0050] One end of the liquid heating device 110 is connected to the liquid supply source 150, and the other end of the liquid heating device 110 is connected to the tea brewing device 120. The control device 140 is configured to control the heating state of the liquid heating device 110 and the tea brewing state of the tea brewing device 120.

[0051] In this embodiment, the type of liquid supply source 150 is not limited. For example, the liquid supply source 150 can be mineral water; or, the liquid supply source 150 can be a beverage such as black tea, green tea, etc.; or, the liquid supply source 150 can be purified water. This embodiment does not limit this.

[0052] In this embodiment, the connection method between the liquid heating device 110 and the liquid supply source 150 is not limited. For example, the liquid heating device 110 and the liquid supply source 150 can be connected by a pipeline; or, a one-way valve 400 can be provided between the liquid heating device 110 and the liquid supply source 150, and the control device 140 controls the opening and closing of the one-way valve 400 so that the one-way valve 400 is opened when liquid supply is needed and closed when liquid supply stops.

[0053] In this embodiment, the example of a one-way valve 400 being installed between the liquid heating device 110 and the liquid supply source 150 is used for illustration.

[0054] In this embodiment, the connection method between the liquid heating device 110 and the tea brewing device 120 is not limited. For example, the liquid heating device 110 has a liquid outlet, and the tea brewing device 120 has a liquid inlet. The liquid outlet and the liquid inlet are opposite to each other and are interconnected. Liquid enters the tea brewing device 120 through the liquid outlet and the liquid inlet, thereby completing the tea brewing process.

[0055] For example, in this embodiment of the application, the liquid heating device 110 and the tea brewing device 120 can be connected by a water pipe 500.

[0056] In this embodiment of the application, the control device 140 is configured to control the heating state of the liquid heating device 110 and the tea brewing state of the tea brewing device 120. Specifically, when the liquid heating device 110 needs to heat the liquid, the control device 140 controls the liquid heating device 110 to start heating, and when tea needs to be brewed, the control device 140 controls the tea brewing device 120 to start brewing tea.

[0057] It should be noted that during the heating process, the liquid heating device 110 can be electrically connected to the vehicle's on-board battery, and the on-board battery supplies power to the liquid heating device 110 so that the liquid heating device 110 can continuously heat. Moreover, this setting is beneficial to the integration of the vehicle-mounted tea maker 100 with the vehicle.

[0058] It should be noted that the control device 140 can be a separate controller, or the control device 140 can be the vehicle's on-board controller 300, which is beneficial for realizing the integration of the on-board tea maker 100 with the vehicle.

[0059] In some embodiments, the vehicle controller 300 can be connected to electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets, or computers for remote control, thereby enabling the device to be activated in advance and providing users with a more convenient hot water and tea experience.

[0060] In order to further integrate the in-vehicle tea maker 100 with the vehicle and ensure that users can drink tea at a suitable temperature, this embodiment of the application refers to... Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the in-vehicle tea maker 100 may include a cooling device 130, which is thermally connected to the vehicle's air conditioning system, and is also thermally connected to the liquid heating device 110 and the tea maker 120.

[0061] The control device 140 is configured to control the cooling device 130 to cool the liquid heating device 110 to the first temperature when the liquid temperature of the liquid heating device 110 is higher than the first preset temperature, and to control the cooling device 130 to cool the tea brewing device 120 to the second temperature when the liquid temperature of the tea brewing device 120 is higher than the second preset temperature.

[0062] It should be noted that the first preset temperature and the second preset temperature can be set to the same temperature or different temperatures, depending on the actual situation. Furthermore, the liquid heating device 110 is cooled to the first temperature, and the tea brewing device 120 is cooled to the second temperature. The first temperature and the second temperature can be cooled to the same temperature, or they can be cooled to different temperatures, depending on the actual needs. For example, the first temperature can be cooled to a suitable temperature for brewing tea, and the second temperature can be cooled to a suitable temperature for the user to drink the tea.

[0063] In this embodiment, the connection method between the cooling device 130 and the vehicle air conditioner is not limited. For example, the cooling device 130 and the vehicle air conditioner can be connected by a cold water inlet pipe and a hot water outlet pipe, respectively. This allows for cooling interaction between the vehicle air conditioner and the cooling device 130 via the refrigeration module inside the vehicle air conditioner, thereby achieving effective cooling of the vehicle tea maker 100. When the temperature reaches a preset level, the control device 140 disconnects the cooling device 130 from the vehicle air conditioner, stopping the cooling process.

[0064] In this embodiment, the thermal conduction method between the cooling device 130 and the liquid heating device 110 and the tea brewing device 120 is not limited. For example, the cooling device 130 is in contact with the liquid heating device 110 and there is a temperature difference, forming a cooling interaction between the cooling device 130 and the liquid heating device 110, thereby cooling the liquid heating device 110. Similarly, the cooling device 130 is in contact with the tea brewing device 120 and there is a temperature difference, forming a cooling interaction between the cooling device 130 and the tea brewing device 120, thereby cooling the tea brewing device 120.

[0065] In the embodiments of this application, reference is made to Figure 1 As shown, the vehicle is also equipped with a vehicle-mounted main screen. This main screen can be preset; for example, presets may include functions such as water volume, heating temperature, tea brewing temperature, tea brewing time, tea rinsing, and washing. Preset basic information may include, for example, settings for common tea types such as green tea and black tea. This further integrates the in-vehicle tea maker 100 with the vehicle.

[0066] Therefore, the in-vehicle tea maker 100 provided in this application embodiment not only meets the user's need to drink tea while driving during the interaction with the vehicle, but also controls the tea brewing temperature, time, and tea concentration, etc., without having to wait too long. It has the advantages of high integration and high intelligence. By linking the cooling device 130 with the vehicle air conditioner to cool the tea to a suitable temperature, it further meets the user's need to quickly drink tea at a suitable temperature while driving, improves the user experience, and eliminates the need for a separate cooling device 130, which helps save costs.

[0067] In one possible implementation, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the cooling device 130 may include a first cooler 131 and a second cooler 132. The first cooler 131 is thermally connected to the vehicle air conditioner and the liquid heating device 110, respectively, and the second cooler 132 is thermally connected to the vehicle air conditioner and the tea brewing device 120, respectively.

[0068] Specifically, the first cooler 131 is used to cool the liquid heating device 110 to the first temperature when the liquid temperature of the liquid heating device 110 is higher than the first preset temperature, and the second cooler 132 is used to cool the tea brewing device 120 to the second temperature when the liquid temperature of the tea brewing device 120 is higher than the second preset temperature.

[0069] This allows for separate cooling of the liquid heating device 110 and the tea brewing device 120. Cooling of the liquid heating device 110 can be performed while cooling of the tea brewing device 120 is being turned off; alternatively, cooling of the liquid heating device 110 can be turned off while cooling of the tea brewing device 120, thus saving on cooling costs. Alternatively, both the liquid heating device 110 and the tea brewing device 120 can be cooled simultaneously, improving the cooling effect and preventing overheating of both devices, thereby extending the lifespan of the vehicle-mounted tea maker 100.

[0070] In one possible implementation, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a first temperature sensor 160 may be provided on the liquid heating device 110, and the control device 140 is electrically connected to the first temperature sensor 160. The first temperature sensor 160 is configured to acquire the first liquid temperature of the liquid heating device 110 and send the first liquid temperature to the control device 140. The control device 140 is used to control the first cooler 131 to cool down the liquid heating device 110 when the first liquid temperature is higher than the first preset temperature, or the control device 140 can directly control the liquid heating device 110 to stop heating.

[0071] In this way, by setting the first temperature sensor 160, it is helpful to monitor the first liquid temperature of the liquid heating device 110 in a timely manner, ensuring that the first liquid temperature is always at the first preset temperature, and avoiding the problem of the liquid heating device 110 being too hot.

[0072] A first liquid level sensor 170 may be provided on the liquid heating device 110. The control device 140 is electrically connected to the first liquid level sensor 170. The first liquid level sensor 170 is configured to acquire the first liquid level height of the liquid heating device 110 and send the first liquid level height to the control device 140. The control device 140 is configured to control the liquid heating device 110 to stop liquid feeding when the liquid level height value reaches the preset liquid level.

[0073] In this embodiment, the method for controlling the liquid heating device 110 to stop liquid supply is not limited. For example, a valve can be provided between the liquid heating device 110 and the liquid supply source 150. When the valve is open, the liquid supply source 150 and the liquid heating device 110 are connected, and liquid is supplied to the liquid heating device 110. When the valve is closed, the liquid supply source 150 and the liquid heating device 110 are disconnected, and liquid supply to the liquid heating device 110 stops. Alternatively, the liquid heating device 110 can also be controlled to stop liquid supply manually.

[0074] In this embodiment, the example of a one-way valve 400 being installed between the liquid heating device 110 and the liquid supply source 150 is used for illustration. It should be noted that the function of the one-way valve 400 is to ensure unidirectional flow of the supplied liquid, which helps to prevent liquid from flowing back from the liquid heating device 110 to the liquid supply source 150.

[0075] Furthermore, during use, the liquid supply source 150, such as a mineral water bottle, is inverted and connected to the liquid heating device 110. To prevent leakage caused by inversion, in this embodiment, the one-way valve 400 is closed promptly when liquid supply is not required, thus avoiding leakage.

[0076] In one possible implementation, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, a second temperature sensor 180 may be provided on the tea brewing device 120, and the control device 140 is electrically connected to the second temperature sensor 180. The second temperature sensor 180 is configured to acquire a second liquid temperature of the tea brewing device 120 and send the second liquid temperature to the control device 140. The control device 140 is used to control the second cooler 132 to cool down the tea brewing device 120 when the second liquid temperature is higher than a second preset temperature; or, the control device 140 may directly control the liquid heating device 110 to stop heating; or, the control device 140 may also control the first cooler 131 to cool down the liquid heating device 110. This embodiment does not limit this.

[0077] A second liquid level sensor 190 may be installed on the tea brewing device 120. The control device 140 is electrically connected to the second liquid level sensor 190. The second liquid level sensor 190 is used to obtain the second liquid level height of the tea brewing device 120 and send the second liquid level height to the control device 140. The control device 140 is configured to control the tea brewing device 120 to stop the liquid from entering when the liquid level height value reaches the preset liquid level.

[0078] It should be noted that there is no limitation on the method of controlling the tea brewing device 120 to stop the liquid from entering. For example, a connecting water pipe 500 can be connected between the tea brewing device 120 and the liquid heating device 110. A one-way valve can be installed on the connecting water pipe 500. When the liquid level reaches the preset level, the one-way valve is closed to ensure that the tea brewing device 120 stops entering liquid.

[0079] The types of the first liquid level sensor 170 and the second liquid level sensor 190 are not limited. For example, the first liquid level sensor 170 and the second liquid level sensor 190 can be capacitive sensors, which convert changes in liquid level into electrical signals. When the first liquid level rises, the capacitance value changes, and the height of the first liquid level is measured by measuring this change in capacitance. Alternatively, the first liquid level sensor 170 and the second liquid level sensor 190 can be pressure sensors, which are sensors that use liquid pressure to detect the liquid level.

[0080] In this embodiment, the first liquid level sensor 170 and the second liquid level sensor 190 are mainly used as capacitive sensors for illustration.

[0081] It should be noted that there is no limit to the preset temperature value; it can be set according to actual needs.

[0082] In one possible implementation, refer to Figure 3 As shown, the liquid heating device 110 may include a heating element 111 and a liquid holding element 112. The liquid holding element 112 is thermally connected to the heating element 111 and the first cooler 131. The liquid holding element 112 has a liquid holding chamber, one end of which is connected to a liquid supply source 150, and the other end of which is connected to the tea brewing chamber of the tea brewing device 120. The heating element 111 is electrically connected to the vehicle's on-board battery and a control device 140. The on-board battery supplies power to the heating element 111, and the control device 140 is configured to control the heating element 111 to heat the liquid holding element 112.

[0083] In this embodiment, the type of heating element 111 is not limited. For example, the heating element 111 can be a heating wire; or, the heating element 111 can be a heating base; or, the heating element 111 can be a heating plate. In this embodiment, the heating element 111 is mainly used as a heating base for description. The heating base is electrically connected to the vehicle battery, which supplies power to the heating base, thereby heating the liquid container 112 through the heating element 111 to make the liquid boil or reach a preset temperature.

[0084] In this embodiment, the structure and shape of the liquid-holding component 112 are not limited. For example, the liquid-holding component 112 can be a liquid-holding inner liner; or, the liquid-holding component 112 can be a liquid-holding cup; or, the liquid-holding component 112 can be a liquid-holding pitcher—anything capable of holding liquid falls within the scope of protection of this application. In this embodiment, the liquid-holding component 112 is mainly described as a liquid-holding inner liner.

[0085] In one possible implementation, refer to Figure 4As shown, it may also include a tea-placing device 200. The tea-brewing device 120 may have a tea-placing opening 121. The tea-placing opening 121 connects the tea-brewing chamber and the outside. The tea-placing device 200 is placed in the tea-brewing chamber through the tea-placing opening 121.

[0086] In this embodiment, the location, shape, and size of the tea inlet 121 are not limited. For example, the tea inlet 121 can be a through hole on the tea brewing device 120, and the size of the through hole is adapted to the size of the tea placing device 200. The tea placing device 200 can be a tea box or a teacup, and this embodiment does not limit this.

[0087] In this embodiment, a sealing element, such as a sealing ring, can be provided at the tea inlet 121. When the tea inlet 200 is placed in the tea brewing chamber through the tea inlet 121, the sealing ring seals the tea inlet 121, which helps to prevent tea or tea leaves from flowing out.

[0088] It should be noted that after placing an appropriate amount of tea leaves in the tea-pouring device 200 and placing it in the tea-brewing chamber, the tea-pouring device 200 will first sink to the bottom of the tea-brewing chamber under the influence of gravity. Then, when the brewing time is reached, in order to separate the tea leaves from the hot water and ensure the taste of the tea, in this embodiment, the tea-pouring device 200 can be raised and lowered relative to the bottom of the tea-brewing chamber. This way, when tea leaves need to be added, the tea-pouring device 200 is lowered; when it needs to be separated from the hot water, the tea-pouring device 200 is raised, allowing the tea leaves to detach from the hot water, thus completing the brewing process. Furthermore, the raised tea leaves can be rinsed and used for a second brewing.

[0089] In this embodiment of the application, the lifting and lowering method of the tea placing device 200 relative to the tea brewing device 120 is not limited.

[0090] In some embodiments, the tea brewing device 120 may include a drive component and a lifting component connected by a transmission, with the drive component driving the lifting component to move the tea placing device 200 up and down. For example, the drive component may be an electric motor or a hydraulic system; an electric motor rotates via electrical transmission, while a hydraulic system uses pressure to transmit power. The drive component transmits power to the lifting component via a device such as gears, chains, or screws, allowing the tea placing device 200 to move up and down.

[0091] In some embodiments, one of the tea brewing device 120 and the tea placing device 200 may be equipped with an electromagnetic attractor, while the other may include a ferromagnetic component; this embodiment does not impose any limitations on this. Thus, the tea placing device 200 sinks to the bottom of the tea brewing device 120 under gravity. After a certain amount of liquid is added, the tea placing device 200 rises under buoyancy. At this point, when the electromagnetic attractor is energized and the tea placing device 200 rises relative to the tea brewing device 120 into the magnetic attraction range, the electromagnetic attractor engages with the tea placing device 200, causing it to continue rising until it separates from the liquid.

[0092] It should be noted that the lifting and lowering methods of the tea placing device 200 relative to the tea brewing device 120 include, but are not limited to, the two methods mentioned above, and this embodiment does not limit this.

[0093] This application also provides a control method for a vehicle-mounted tea maker 100, for use with the vehicle-mounted tea maker 100, see reference. Figure 5 As shown, the control method for the vehicle-mounted tea maker 100 may include:

[0094] S100: Obtain the first liquid temperature of the liquid heating device and send the first liquid temperature to the control device; when the first liquid temperature is higher than the first preset temperature, control the first cooler to cool the liquid heating device; and / or, control the liquid heating device to stop heating.

[0095] In this embodiment of the application, the first liquid temperature of the liquid heating device 110 obtained by the first temperature sensor 160 is mainly used as an example for explanation. When the first liquid temperature is higher than the first preset temperature, the control device 140 controls the first cooler 131 to cool down the liquid heating device 110; the control device 140 controls the liquid heating device 110 to stop heating.

[0096] It should be noted that there is no limitation on whether the control device 140 controls the first cooler 131 to cool down the liquid heating device 110 or controls the liquid heating device 110 to stop heating; the specific settings can be made according to the actual situation.

[0097] S200: Obtain the second liquid temperature of the tea brewing device and send the second liquid temperature to the control device. When the second liquid temperature is higher than the second preset temperature, control the second cooler to cool down the tea brewing device; and / or, control the liquid heating device to stop heating; and / or, control the first cooler to cool down the liquid heating device.

[0098] In this embodiment, the second liquid temperature of the tea brewing device 120 obtained by the second temperature sensor 180 is mainly used as an example for explanation. When the second liquid temperature is higher than the second preset temperature, the control device 140 controls the second cooler 132 to cool down the tea brewing device 120; or, the control device 140 controls the liquid heating device 110 to stop heating; or, the control device 140 controls the first cooler 131 to cool down the liquid heating device 110.

[0099] It should be noted that there is no limitation on the control sequence of the above-mentioned control device 140, and it can be set according to the actual situation.

[0100] S300: Obtain the first liquid level height of the liquid heating device and send the first liquid level height to the control device. When the first liquid level height reaches the preset liquid level, control the liquid heating device to stop the liquid inlet.

[0101] In this embodiment, the first liquid level height of the liquid heating device 110 obtained by the first liquid level sensor 170 is used as an example for explanation. When the first liquid level height reaches the preset liquid level, the control device 140 controls the liquid heating device 110 to stop the liquid from entering.

[0102] S400: Obtain the second liquid level height of the tea brewing device and send the second liquid level height to the control device. When the second liquid level height reaches the preset liquid level, control the tea brewing device to stop the liquid feeding.

[0103] In this embodiment, the second liquid level height of the liquid heating device 110 obtained by the second liquid level sensor 190 is mainly used as an example for explanation. When the second liquid level height reaches the preset liquid level, the control device 140 controls the tea brewing device 120 to stop the liquid from entering.

[0104] S500: Obtain the brewing time of the tea brewing device. When the brewing time reaches the preset time, control the tea placing device to rise relative to the tea brewing device so as to separate the tea placing device from the liquid.

[0105] It should be noted that the preset time can be set according to actual needs.

[0106] In this embodiment, the tea brewing time can be preset on the vehicle's main screen. The brewing time can be obtained either by displaying it on the main screen or by using an electronic device connected to the main screen, such as a mobile phone; this embodiment does not limit the method. When the preset brewing time is reached, the control device 140 controls the tea-placing device 200 to rise relative to the bottom of the brewing chamber.

[0107] It should be noted that, Figure 5 The order of S100 to S500 can be interchanged. This embodiment does not limit the order of S100 to S500.

[0108] The usage process of the vehicle-mounted tea maker 100 provided in this embodiment is described below:

[0109] Step 1: Remove the one-way valve 400 and screw it onto the liquid supply source 150, such as a mineral water bottle. Connect the mineral water bottle upside down to the liquid heating device 110. Step 2: Add a preset amount of water to the liquid container 112. The first liquid level sensor 170 determines when the preset amount has been reached and stops the water supply. Step 3: The heating element 111 is electrically connected to the vehicle battery to draw power. The heating element 111 heats the liquid container 112 to boil the water or reach a preset temperature. Step 4: The first temperature sensor 160 identifies the water temperature in the liquid container 112 to control the water temperature. Step 5: After the liquid container 112 boils, it can be cooled by circulating water through the first cooler 131, which is connected to the vehicle's air conditioning system. The system stops operating once the preset temperature is reached. Step 6: Place an appropriate amount of tea leaves into the tea placing device 200 and then place the tea placing device 200 into the tea brewing device 120. Step 7: When the water temperature reaches the preset brewing temperature, turn on the water pipe 500 to inject water into the brewing chamber and begin the brewing time. When the brewing time is up, the tea placing device 200 moves longitudinally relative to the brewing device 120 via the lifting device, causing the tea leaves to detach from the hot water, completing the brewing process. Step 8: After brewing, the tea water is still at a high temperature. Turn on the second cooler 132 to cool it down. The second temperature sensor 180 detects that the tea water has reached the preset temperature, stops the second cooler 132 for cooling, and displays a message on the vehicle's main screen indicating that it is ready to drink. The user can then take the tea water through the tea dispensing port 122. Step 9: After the tea water is taken out, the tea placing device 200 is removed from the tea dispensing port 121 for cleaning or reuse for brewing tea.

[0110] The tea brewing device 120 may be provided with a water spray nozzle 123, which is located on the side near the top of the tea brewing chamber and connects the tea brewing chamber to the outside. In this way, before or after brewing tea, external water can enter the tea brewing chamber through the water spray nozzle 123 and rinse the tea brewing chamber, thereby rinsing the tea brewing device 120. Alternatively, rinsing can also be performed through the liquid supply source 150, which is not limited in this embodiment.

[0111] It should be noted that the water source for the spray nozzle 123 can be a tap, which can be connected to the spray nozzle 123 via a pipe. Alternatively, the water source can be mineral water, which can be connected to the spray nozzle 123 to rinse the tea brewing chamber. This embodiment does not limit this.

[0112] To illustrate further, let's take brewing 200ml of green tea, with a preset brewing temperature of 90℃, a brewing time of 6 seconds, a drinking temperature of 45℃, 50ml of water for rinsing the tea, and 50ml of water for cleaning as an example.

[0113] Reference Figure 6 As shown, water is injected into the liquid heating device, and the heated liquid enters the tea brewing device. After brewing, the user can enjoy the tea. The liquid heating device has functions of heating, cooling, temperature recognition, and capacity recognition, while the tea brewing device has functions of placing tea leaves, separating tea from water, temperature recognition, water spraying for cleaning, and cooling.

[0114] Specifically, for example, if the liquid source is 330ml of Nongfu Spring water, the operating steps of the liquid heating device include: injecting 250ml of Nongfu Spring water into the liquid heating device; heating to boiling; then cooling to 90℃; releasing approximately 50ml of hot water; releasing the remaining 200ml of hot water; injecting 50ml and heating to boiling; releasing the hot water into the spray nozzle. The operating steps of the tea brewing device include: placing tea leaves; rinsing the tea leaves with 50ml of hot water; brewing the tea leaves with 200ml of hot water for 6 seconds; raising the tea-placing device to separate the tea from the water; cooling to the preset temperature of 45℃; removing the tea-placing device and cleaning the tea leaves; activating the water spray to clean the tea brewing chamber; and replacing the tea-placing device. After brewing, drain the tea-rinsing water; enjoy the tea; and drain the rinsing water.

[0115] In summary, the in-vehicle tea maker and its control method, as well as the vehicle provided in this application embodiment, not only meet the user's need for tea during vehicle use but also allow control over the brewing temperature, time, and concentration, eliminating the need for excessive waiting time. This demonstrates high integration and intelligence. By linking the cooling device with the vehicle's air conditioning system to cool the tea to a suitable temperature, it further satisfies the user's need for quick access to appropriately heated tea while driving, enhancing the user experience. Furthermore, the elimination of a separate cooling device reduces costs. The heating function is achieved by connecting to the vehicle's battery; and the preset, control, and remote mobile phone control functions are achieved by connecting to the vehicle's main screen.

[0116] It should be noted that the positional relationship between the components of the vehicle-mounted tea maker in this embodiment can be arranged horizontally or side-by-side, depending on the actual space and specific circumstances. Furthermore, the connection relationships between the components in this embodiment only indicate connection relationships and can be implemented in various arrangements. This embodiment does not limit any of these arrangements.

[0117] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0118] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms “comprising” and “having” as used herein, and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are expressly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not expressly listed or that are inherent to such process, method, product, or apparatus.

[0119] Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the connection within two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0120] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A vehicle-mounted tea maker, characterized in that, For use in vehicles, the vehicle-mounted tea maker includes a liquid heating device, a tea brewing device, a cooling device, and a control device, wherein the control device is electrically connected to the liquid heating device, the cooling device, and the tea brewing device, respectively. One end of the liquid heating device is connected to a liquid supply source, and the other end of the liquid heating device is connected to the tea brewing device. The control device is configured to control the heating state of the liquid heating device and the tea brewing state of the tea brewing device. The cooling device is used to conduct heat with the vehicle's air conditioning system, and the cooling device is also connected to the liquid heating device and the tea brewing device. The control device is configured to control the cooling device to cool the liquid heating device to a first temperature when the liquid temperature of the liquid heating device is higher than a first preset temperature, and is configured to control the cooling device to cool the tea brewing device to a second temperature when the liquid temperature of the tea brewing device is higher than a second preset temperature; The cooling device includes a first cooler and a second cooler. The first cooler is thermally connected to the vehicle air conditioner and the liquid heating device, respectively, and the second cooler is thermally connected to the vehicle air conditioner and the tea brewing device, respectively. The first cooler is configured to cool the liquid heating device to a first temperature when the liquid temperature of the liquid heating device is higher than a first preset temperature, and the second cooler is configured to cool the tea brewing device to a second temperature when the liquid temperature of the tea brewing device is higher than a second preset temperature.

2. The vehicle-mounted tea maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid heating device is provided with a first temperature sensor, and the control device is electrically connected to the first temperature sensor; the first temperature sensor is configured to acquire a first liquid temperature of the liquid heating device and send the first liquid temperature to the control device; the control device is configured to control the first cooler to cool the liquid heating device when the first liquid temperature is higher than a first preset temperature, and / or, the control device controls the liquid heating device to stop heating. And / or, the liquid heating device is provided with a first liquid level sensor, the control device is electrically connected to the first liquid level sensor, the first liquid level sensor is configured to acquire a first liquid level height of the liquid heating device and send the first liquid level height to the control device, and the control device is configured to control the liquid heating device to stop liquid feeding when the liquid level height value reaches a preset liquid level.

3. The vehicle-mounted tea maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tea brewing device is equipped with a second temperature sensor, and the control device is electrically connected to the second temperature sensor. The second temperature sensor is configured to acquire a second liquid temperature of the tea brewing device and send the second liquid temperature to the control device. The control device is configured to control the second cooler to cool the tea brewing device when the second liquid temperature is higher than a second preset temperature; and / or, the control device controls the liquid heating device to stop heating; and / or, the control device controls the first cooler to cool the liquid heating device. And / or, the tea brewing device is provided with a second liquid level sensor, the control device is electrically connected to the second liquid level sensor, the second liquid level sensor is configured to acquire the second liquid level height of the tea brewing device and send the second liquid level height to the control device, and the control device is configured to control the tea brewing device to stop liquid feeding when the liquid level height value reaches a preset liquid level.

4. The vehicle-mounted tea maker according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The liquid heating device includes a heating element and a liquid holding element. The liquid holding element is thermally connected to the heating element and the first cooler. The liquid holding element has a liquid holding cavity. One end of the liquid holding cavity is connected to a liquid supply source, and the other end of the liquid holding cavity is connected to the tea brewing cavity of the tea brewing device. The heating element is electrically connected to the vehicle's on-board battery and the control device, respectively. The on-board battery supplies power to the heating element, and the control device is configured to control the heating element to heat the liquid container.

5. The vehicle-mounted tea maker according to claim 4, characterized in that, It also includes a tea-placing device, which has a tea-placing opening that connects the tea-brewing chamber to the outside. The tea-placing device is placed in the tea-brewing chamber through the tea-placing opening and can be raised and lowered relative to the bottom of the tea-brewing chamber.

6. The vehicle-mounted tea maker according to claim 5, characterized in that, The tea brewing device also includes a drive component and a lifting component connected by a transmission. The drive component drives the lifting component to move the tea placing device up and down. Alternatively, one of the tea brewing device and the tea placing device may be equipped with an electromagnetic suction element, and the other may include a ferromagnetic element. When the electromagnetic suction element is energized and the tea placing device rises relative to the tea brewing device into the magnetic suction range, the magnetic suction element attracts the tea placing device to drive the tea placing device to continue rising until it separates from the liquid.

7. The vehicle-mounted tea maker according to claim 6, characterized in that, The tea brewing device is provided with a water spray nozzle, which is located on the side near the top of the tea brewing chamber. The water spray nozzle connects the tea brewing chamber to the outside, and external water enters the tea brewing chamber through the water spray nozzle to rinse the tea brewing chamber.

8. A control method for a vehicle-mounted tea maker, characterized in that, A method for controlling a vehicle-mounted tea maker according to any one of claims 5-7, the method comprising: The system acquires a first liquid temperature from the liquid heating device and sends the first liquid temperature to the control device. When the first liquid temperature is higher than a first preset temperature, the system controls the first cooler to cool the liquid heating device; and / or controls the liquid heating device to stop heating. The system acquires a second liquid temperature from the tea brewing device and sends the second liquid temperature to the control device. When the second liquid temperature is higher than a second preset temperature, the system controls the second cooler to cool the tea brewing device to the preset temperature; and / or controls the liquid heating device to stop heating; and / or controls the first cooler to cool the liquid heating device. The first liquid level height of the liquid heating device is obtained and sent to the control device. When the first liquid level height reaches the preset liquid level, the liquid heating device is controlled to stop liquid feeding. The second liquid level of the tea brewing device is obtained and sent to the control device. When the second liquid level reaches the preset level, the tea brewing device is controlled to stop the liquid feeding. The brewing time of the tea brewing device is obtained. When the brewing time reaches the preset time, the tea placing device is controlled to rise relative to the tea brewing device so as to separate the tea placing device from the liquid.

9. A vehicle, characterized in that, The vehicle includes a vehicle body and a vehicle-mounted tea maker as described in any one of claims 1-7, wherein the vehicle-mounted tea maker is integrated into the vehicle body.

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