A domestic intelligent capsule coffee machine

Through the automatic structural design of the home intelligent capsule coffee machine, the automatic loading, extraction, and waste disposal of coffee capsules are realized, which solves the problem of low intelligence level of existing home capsule coffee machines and improves the user experience and extraction accuracy.

CN119385423BActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31LUAN SOYEA ELECTRIC APPLIANCE MFG CO LTD
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CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
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Filing Date
2024-09-23
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

Existing home capsule coffee machines have low levels of intelligence, are not smooth to use, require manual removal of coffee capsules after extraction, and pose a risk of high temperature, resulting in a poor user experience.

Method used

A home-use intelligent capsule coffee machine was designed. It adopts an automatic structure to realize the automatic loading and unloading of coffee capsules, extraction and waste disposal. The automatic operation of coffee capsules is achieved through the combination of electric slide, synchronous pulley and guide groove, and a coffee capsule partition structure is set to prevent multiple capsules from falling.

Benefits of technology

It automates the operation of coffee capsules, improves the user experience, avoids manual handling and high-temperature risks, ensures extraction accuracy, and reduces the risk of capsules falling out.

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Abstract

The application discloses a kind of domestic intelligent capsule coffee machine in the technical field of capsule coffee beverage machine equipment, including external frame, the tail end of the external frame is equipped with the fixed connection of waste tank, the front end of external frame is equipped with the fixed connection of front end support, the top of external frame is equipped with the fixed connection of upper support, cup barrel and electric sliding table, external frame, front end support inside is equipped with the movable receiving frame of the present application.A kind of domestic intelligent capsule coffee machine of the present application adopts automatic structure design, can automatically carry out coffee capsule's taking and placing, extraction and waste pouring operation, without using coffee capsule taking and placing, use experience is good, and be equipped with coffee capsule partition structure design, multiple coffee capsules do not appear the situation of falling down, and the extraction precision of coffee machine is high.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of capsule coffee beverage machine technology, specifically a home-use intelligent capsule coffee machine. Background Technology

[0002] A capsule coffee machine is a device where manufacturers pre-fill coffee powder into a jelly-like plastic capsule, then fill it with nitrogen to preserve freshness. When you want coffee, you simply place the capsule into the machine, and it brews coffee quickly, easily, and conveniently. The general process is as follows: First, open the capsule inlet lid, place the capsule into the machine, close the lid, and press the switch to start brewing. During brewing, the capsule's outer membrane is pierced by a needle, and then heated water quickly enters the capsule under pressure. The coffee powder is extracted through the capsule's internal filter and flows into the coffee cup below, thus completing the brewing process.

[0003] Current home capsule coffee machines generally require manual insertion and removal of coffee capsules, have a low level of automation, and are not smooth to use. After each extraction, the waste coffee capsules need to be manually removed, and there will be coffee residue in the extracted capsules. In addition, the capsules are at a certain temperature, making the experience of changing coffee capsules very poor. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this invention is to provide a home-use intelligent capsule coffee machine to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] The objective of this invention can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A home-use intelligent capsule coffee machine includes an outer frame, a waste bin fixedly connected to the rear end of the outer frame, a front support fixedly connected to the front end of the outer frame, an upper support, a cup dropper and an electric slide fixedly connected to the top of the outer frame, and a movable receiving rack inside the outer frame and the front support.

[0007] The cup container has a through-hole receiving slot inside, and an array of coffee capsules are arranged inside the receiving slot. The sliding end of the electric slide table has a fixedly connected lifting block, and a liftable extraction block is located below the lifting block.

[0008] The outer frame has a through first guide groove on both sides of the side wall, the front bracket has a through second guide groove on both sides of the side wall, and the upper bracket has a through third guide groove. The first guide groove, the second guide groove and the third guide groove are connected to form an arc-shaped guide groove.

[0009] Preferably, the outer frame sidewall is provided with a motor fixedly connected, and the outer frame is provided with a synchronous pulley rotatably connected inside. The motor drives a set of synchronous pulleys to rotate, and the synchronous pulleys are provided with a synchronous belt rotatably connected, and the synchronous belt is provided with a fixedly connected connector.

[0010] Preferably, a movable receiving frame is provided above the synchronous pulley, and a rotating connecting rod is provided at the tail end of the receiving frame. One end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the receiving frame, and the other end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the connecting piece. Rotating shafts are provided on both sides of the receiving frame, and a through receiving groove is provided inside the receiving frame. The rotating shaft is inserted into the arc-shaped guide groove.

[0011] Preferably, the front-end support has a sliding frame that is slidably engaged inside, and a liquid receiving box that is fixedly connected inside the sliding frame. The upper end of the liquid receiving box has an arc-shaped cut.

[0012] Preferably, the receiving groove is provided with a through first slot, the bottom of the cup dropper is provided with a fixedly connected limiting block, the limiting block is provided with a through second slot, a storage tube is provided on one side of the limiting block, and a slidingly fitted first limiting post is provided inside the storage tube, the first limiting post slidingly fitting with the second slot.

[0013] Preferably, a spring is provided between the first limiting post and the receiving tube, the first limiting post passes through the receiving groove, a push block is fixedly connected to the front end of the first limiting post, a sliding limiting frame is provided on the other side of the limiting block, a second limiting post and a push post are fixedly connected on the limiting frame, and an electric cylinder is fixedly connected to the side wall of the cup dropping bucket, with the telescopic end of the electric cylinder fixedly connected to the limiting frame.

[0014] Preferably, a spring is provided between the extraction block and the lifting block, the lower end of the extraction block protrudes and is provided with a needle.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0016] This invention discloses a home-use intelligent capsule coffee machine with an automatic structure design that can automatically handle the loading, unloading, extraction, and waste disposal of coffee capsules, eliminating the need for user intervention and providing a superior user experience. Furthermore, it features a capsule divider design to prevent multiple capsules from falling out, ensuring high extraction accuracy.

[0017] In use, this invention relates to a home-use intelligent capsule coffee machine. The receiving rack moves to the bottom of the receiving slot and stops. An electric cylinder pulls a limiting bracket close to the cup dropper, blocking the bottom of the second set of coffee capsules. The first set of coffee capsules falls into the receiving slot. The receiving rack then continues forward to the second guide slot and stops. An electric slide moves a lifting block and an extraction block downwards. The lower end of the extraction block presses down on the top of the coffee capsule, and a needle is inserted into the coffee capsule to mix the coffee powder with water for extraction. The coffee liquid flows out and drips into the receiving box, then into the beverage cup. After extraction, the lifting block and extraction block rise and move away. The motor starts, causing the synchronous belt to reverse. The receiving rack enters the first guide slot and flips. The receiving rack stops when it reaches its maximum tilt angle. The rotating shaft strikes the bottom of the first guide slot, shaking the coffee capsules off into the waste bin. Attached Figure Description

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a home-use intelligent capsule coffee machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a partial structural side view of a home-use intelligent capsule coffee machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a home-use intelligent capsule coffee machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the operating direction of a home-use intelligent capsule coffee machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the front-end bracket in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the cup-dropping bucket in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the cup-dropping bucket in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the electric slide table in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] In the diagram: 1. External frame; 2. Waste bin; 3. Front support; 4. Cup dropper; 5. Electric slide; 6. Sliding frame; 7. Upper support; 11. Motor; 12. First guide groove; 13. Synchronous pulley; 14. Synchronous belt; 15. Connector; 16. Receiving rack; 31. Second guide groove; 32. Slide groove; 33. Guide wheel; 41. Receiving groove; 42. Limiting block; 43. Receiving tube; 44. First limiting post; 45. Limiting frame; 46. Electric cylinder; 47. Coffee capsule; 51. Lifting block; 52. Extraction block; 53. Needle; 61. Liquid receiving box; 62. Arc-shaped cut; 71. Third guide groove; 161. Rotating shaft; 162. Receiving groove; 401. First slot; 402. Second slot; 441. Pushing block; 451. Second limiting post; 452. Pushing post. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] Please see Figures 1 to 8 As shown, this embodiment provides a home intelligent capsule coffee machine, including an outer frame 1, a waste bin 2 fixedly connected to the rear end of the outer frame 1, and a front bracket 3 fixedly connected to the front end of the outer frame 1.

[0030] The outer frame 1 has a motor 11 fixedly connected to the side wall. Both sides of the outer frame 1 have a through first guide groove 12. The outer frame 1 has a synchronous pulley 13 rotatably connected inside. The motor 11 shaft is fixedly connected to the synchronous pulley 13. The motor 11 drives a set of synchronous pulleys 13 to rotate. The synchronous pulley 13 has a synchronous belt 14 rotatably connected to it. When the synchronous pulley 13 rotates, it drives the synchronous belt 14 to rotate synchronously. The synchronous belt 14 has a fixedly connected connector 15.

[0031] Furthermore, the front support 3 has a through second guide groove 31 on both sides of its sidewalls. The front support 3 has symmetrically arranged sliding grooves 32 and guide wheels 33 inside. The guide wheels 33 are arranged in a rotating array. The front support 3 has a sliding frame 6 inside. The sliding frame 6 is inserted into the sliding grooves 32 on both sides and slides with them. The sliding frame 6 has a fixedly connected liquid receiving box 61 inside. The upper end of the liquid receiving box 61 has an arc-shaped cutout 62.

[0032] Furthermore, the top of the outer frame 1 is provided with a fixedly connected upper bracket 7, a cup dropper 4, and an electric slide 5. The upper bracket 7 is provided with a through third guide groove 71. The first guide groove 12, the second guide groove 31, and the third guide groove 71 are connected to form an arc-shaped guide groove, which is "J" shaped.

[0033] Furthermore, a movable receiving frame 16 is provided above the synchronous pulley 13. The tail end of the receiving frame 16 is provided with a rotating connecting rod. One end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the receiving frame 16, and the other end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the connecting piece 15. Rotating shafts 161 are provided on both sides of the receiving frame 16. A through receiving groove 162 is provided inside the receiving frame 16. The rotating shaft 161 is inserted into the arc-shaped guide groove. When the synchronous pulley 13 rotates, it drives the receiving frame 16 to move and flip along the arc-shaped guide groove.

[0034] Furthermore, the cup container 4 has a through-hole receiving groove 41 inside, and coffee capsules 47 arranged in an array inside the receiving groove 41. A through-hole first slot 401 is provided on the receiving groove 41. A fixedly connected limiting block 42 is provided at the bottom of the cup container 4. A through-hole second slot 402 is provided on the limiting block 42. A fixedly connected storage tube 43 is provided on one side of the limiting block 42. Each storage tube 43 has a slidingly engaged first limiting post 44 inside. The first limiting post 44 slides with the second slot 402. A spring is provided between the first limiting post 44 and the storage tube 43. In the absence of external force, the spring pushes the first limiting post 44 to extend and unfold. The first limiting post 44 passes through the receiving groove 41. A fixedly connected pushing block 441 is provided at the front end of the first limiting post 44. A sliding block 441 is provided on the other side of the limiting block 42. The limiting frame 45 has a fixedly connected second limiting post 451 and a pushing post 452. The pushing post 452 can push the first limiting post 44 to retract into the receiving tube 43. The side wall of the cup dropper 4 has a fixedly connected electric cylinder 46. The telescopic end of the electric cylinder 46 is fixedly connected to the limiting frame 45. The electric cylinder 46 pulls the limiting frame 45 closer to or away from the cup dropper 4. When the limiting frame 45 is close to the cup dropper 4, it can move forward to contact the pushing block 441, and then push the first limiting post 44 out of the second slot 402. The first limiting post 44 retracts into the receiving tube 43. Before the first limiting post 44 retracts, the second limiting post 451 is inserted into the first slot 401, thereby blocking the lower part of the second set of coffee capsules 47 inside the receiving slot 41, and the first set of coffee capsules 47 falls.

[0035] Furthermore, the sliding end of the electric slide table 5 is provided with a fixedly connected lifting block 51, and a liftable extraction block 52 is provided below the lifting block 51. A spring is provided between the extraction block 52 and the lifting block 51. The lower end of the extraction block 52 is raised and is provided with a needle 53. The needle 53 is hollow inside and its tail end is connected to the liquid inlet pipe.

[0036] Specifically, the sliding frame 6 is pushed into the innermost end of the front support 3 and then stops. The liquid receiving box 61 is coaxial with the extraction block 52. The synchronous belt 14 drives the receiving frame 16 forward into the second guide groove 31 and stops at the front. At this time, the receiving groove 162, the extraction block 52, and the liquid receiving box 61 are concentric.

[0037] Working principle:

[0038] When using, place the coffee capsules 47 one by one into the receiving slot 41, such as... Figure 7 As shown, the first set of coffee capsules 47 at the lowest point is blocked by the first limiting post 44. The sliding frame 6 is pushed into the slide groove 32, and the beverage cup is placed below the liquid receiving box 61. The motor 11 starts and drives the synchronous pulley 13, the synchronous belt 14, and the receiving frame 16 to move. The receiving frame 16 stops after moving below the receiving groove 41. The electric cylinder 46 pulls the limiting frame 45 close to the cup dropping bucket 4, and the pushing post 452 moves forward to contact the pushing block 441. Then, it pushes the first limiting post 44 out of the second slot 402. The first limiting post 44 is then removed. The first limiting post 44 retracts into the receiving tube 43. Before the first limiting post 44 retracts, the second limiting post 451 inserts into the first slot 401, thereby blocking the lower part of the second set of coffee capsules 47 inside the receiving slot 41. The first set of coffee capsules 47 falls into the receiving slot 162. Then, the electric cylinder 46 pushes the limiting frame 45 to retract. The second limiting post 451 retracts and withdraws from the first slot 401. The first limiting post 44 pops out and passes through the second slot 402. The second set of coffee capsules 47 falls on the first limiting post 44.

[0039] Next, the receiving rack 16 continues to move forward and stops in the second guide groove 31. The electric slide table 5 drives the lifting block 51 and the extraction block 52 to descend. The lower end of the extraction block 52 presses down on the top of the coffee capsule 47. The needle 53 is inserted into the coffee capsule 47 to mix the coffee powder with water for extraction. After the coffee liquid flows out, it drips into the liquid receiving box 61 and then into the beverage cup. After the extraction is completed, the lifting block 51 and the extraction block 52 rise and leave. The motor 11 starts and drives the synchronous belt 14 to reverse.

[0040] Synchronous belt 14 drives receiving rack 16 to move backward. After receiving rack 16 enters first guide groove 12, it flips over. After receiving rack 16 reaches the maximum tilt angle, it stops. Rotating shaft 161 hits the bottom of first guide groove 12, shaking coffee capsule 47 off and into waste bin 2. Receiving rack 16 moves forward and returns to its original position. The above operation is repeated for subsequent extraction of coffee capsule 47.

[0041] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "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. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0042] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly 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 mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0043] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that they are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0044] In the description of this specification, references to terms such as "an embodiment," "example," "specific example," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0045] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed invention.

Claims

1. A household intelligentized capsule coffee machine, comprising an outer frame (1), a fixedly connected waste box (2) being arranged at the tail end of the outer frame (1), and a fixedly connected front end support (3) being arranged at the front end of the outer frame (1), characterized in that, The top end of the outer frame (1) is provided with a fixedly connected upper support (7), a cup dropping barrel (4) and an electric sliding table (5), the inner part of the outer frame (1) and the front end support (3) is provided with a movable material receiving frame (16); The inner part of the cup dropping barrel (4) is provided with a penetrating containing groove (41), the inner part of the containing groove (41) is provided with an array of coffee capsules (47), the sliding end of the electric sliding table (5) is provided with a fixedly connected lifting block (51), the lower part of the lifting block (51) is provided with a liftable extraction block (52); The two side walls of the outer frame (1) are provided with penetrating first guide grooves (12), the two side walls of the front end support (3) are provided with penetrating second guide grooves (31), the upper part of the upper support (7) is provided with a penetrating third guide groove (71), the first guide grooves (12), the second guide grooves (31) and the third guide groove (71) are communicated to form an arc-shaped guide groove; The side wall of the outer frame (1) is provided with a fixedly connected motor (11), the inner part of the outer frame (1) is provided with a rotationally connected synchronous pulley (13), the motor (11) drives a group of synchronous pulleys (13) to rotate, the synchronous pulley (13) is provided with a rotationally connected synchronous belt (14), and the synchronous belt (14) is provided with a fixedly connected connecting piece (15); The upper part of the synchronous pulley (13) is provided with a movable material receiving frame (16), the tail end of the material receiving frame (16) is provided with a rotating connecting rod, one end of the connecting rod is rotationally connected with the material receiving frame (16), the other end of the connecting rod is rotationally connected with the connecting piece (15), the two sides of the material receiving frame (16) are provided with rotationally connected rotating shafts (161), the inner part of the material receiving frame (16) is provided with a penetrating material receiving groove (162), and the rotating shafts (161) are inserted into the arc-shaped guide groove; The inner part of the front end support (3) is provided with a slidingly matched sliding frame (6), the inner part of the sliding frame (6) is provided with a fixedly connected liquid receiving box (61), and the upper end of the liquid receiving box (61) is provided with an arc-shaped notch (62); The upper part of the containing groove (41) is provided with a penetrating first insertion groove (401), the bottom end of the cup dropping barrel (4) is provided with a fixedly connected limiting block (42), the limiting block (42) is provided with a penetrating second insertion groove (402), one side of the limiting block (42) is provided with a fixedly connected storage tube (43), and the inner part of the storage tube (43) is provided with a slidingly matched first limiting column (44).

2. A domestic intelligent capsule coffee machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, A spring is arranged between the first limiting column (44) and the storage tube (43), the first limiting column (44) penetrates the containing groove (41), the front end of the first limiting column (44) is provided with a fixedly connected pushing block (441), the other side of the limiting block (42) is provided with a sliding limiting frame (45), the limiting frame (45) is provided with a fixedly connected second limiting column (451) and a pushing column (452), and the side wall of the cup dropping barrel (4) is provided with a fixedly connected electric cylinder (46), and the telescopic end of the electric cylinder (46) is fixedly connected with the limiting frame (45).

3. A domestic intelligent capsule coffee machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, A spring is arranged between the extraction block (52) and the lifting block (51), the lower end of the extraction block (52) is protruding and provided with a lancet (53).

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