Funnel assembly and coffee machine

Abstract

The invention provides a funnel assembly and a coffee machine, and belongs to the technical field of coffee machines. The funnel assembly comprises a funnel body provided with a brewing cavity, and a funnel opening communicated with the brewing cavity is formed in the funnel body; the filter screen piece is arranged in the brewing cavity, and the filter screen piece is used for bearing coffee powder or coffee cakes; the movable part assembly is connected with the filter screen part, and the movable part assembly can move relative to the funnel body so as to drive the filter screen part to move in the direction close to or away from the funnel opening; the operation assembly is arranged on the funnel body and connected with the movable part assembly, the operation assembly is rotationally connected with the funnel body, the operation assembly is provided with a poking rod part located outside the funnel body, and the poking rod part is poked to enable the operation assembly to rotate and drive the movable part assembly to move relative to the funnel body.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of coffee machine technology, and particularly relates to a funnel assembly and a coffee machine. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, coffee machine funnels require the coffee cake to be removed after brewing. Chinese patent CN206006957U discloses a coffee grounds funnel and its associated coffee machine. This funnel includes a funnel support and a limiting block located at the bottom of the funnel support. After brewing, the funnel needs to be flipped over and the limiting block pressed to eject the coffee cake. However, the limiting block is relatively small, making it inconvenient for users to press. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this invention is to provide a funnel assembly and a coffee machine.

[0004] The technical solution adopted in the embodiments of the present invention is as follows: A funnel assembly, comprising: The funnel body has a brewing chamber and a funnel opening communicating with the brewing chamber; A filter element is disposed inside the brewing chamber, and the filter element is used to hold coffee powder or coffee cake; A movable component assembly is connected to the filter screen component, and the movable component assembly is movable relative to the funnel body to drive the filter screen component to move in a direction closer to or away from the funnel opening; An operating component is disposed on the funnel body and connected to the movable component assembly. The operating component is rotatably connected to the funnel body. The operating component has a lever portion located outside the funnel body. Moving the lever portion can rotate the operating component and drive the movable component assembly to move relative to the funnel body.

[0005] In some embodiments, the funnel assembly further includes a handle assembly; The outer peripheral surface of the funnel body has a handle fixing part connected to the handle assembly, and the operating assembly is rotatably connected to the handle fixing part; The lever is located on one side of the handle fixing part, and the fingers can move the lever when holding the handle assembly.

[0006] In some embodiments, the movable component assembly has a first mating portion; The handle assembly has a second mating part; The funnel body also has a bottom cavity, which is located below the brewing chamber; The first mating part and the second mating part are respectively located in the bottom cavity; During the rotation of the operating component relative to the handle fixing part, the first mating part and the second mating part cooperate to drive the moving part component to rotate.

[0007] In some embodiments, the operating component includes a first lever; The first lever is rotatably connected to the handle fixing part. The first lever includes a first rod body and a second rod body. The first mating part is provided on the first rod body, and the second rod body forms the lever part. The first mating part and the second mating part are slidably connected so that the first mating part and the second mating part are slidably engaged during the rotation of the first lever relative to the handle fixing part.

[0008] In some embodiments, the handle fixing part has an installation channel communicating with the bottom cavity and the outside; The first lever passes through the mounting channel, such that the first lever body extends into the bottom cavity and the second lever body extends to the outside. In some embodiments, the first mating part is a sliding member; The second mating part is a sliding groove; The slider is slidably engaged with the groove.

[0009] In some embodiments, the bottom of the cavity has a downwardly extending guide post, and the guide post has a guide channel communicating with the outside; the extending direction of the guide channel is consistent with the moving direction of the filter element. The movable component assembly includes a tray component, a mating component, and a first spring; The tray component is used to connect with the filter component, and the bottom of the tray component has a first positioning post extending into the guide channel; The mating component is connected to the first positioning post; the first mating part is provided on the mating component; The first spring is sleeved on the first positioning post, and the two ends of the first spring abut against the corresponding guide channel and the mating part, respectively.

[0010] In some embodiments, the operating component includes two second levers, which are rotatably connected to the handle fixing part, and are located on opposite sides of the handle fixing part. The two second levers each include a third lever and a fourth lever; The second mating part is located on the third rod body of the two second levers; The fourth rods of the two second levers together form the lever section; The first mating part and the second mating part are slidably connected, and the two second levers can rotate in opposite directions. Through the sliding engagement of the first mating part and the second mating part, the filter screen can be moved in a direction close to the funnel opening. It can rotate in the opposite direction, and through the sliding engagement of the first mating part and the second mating part, the filter element can be moved in a direction away from the funnel opening.

[0011] In some embodiments, the first mating part is two opposing hinge parts arranged in a V-shape; The second mating part is a roller; The two hinges are located above the two rollers and abut against the corresponding rollers respectively.

[0012] In some embodiments, the bottom of the cavity has an upwardly extending guide post, and the guide post has a guide channel communicating with the outside; the extending direction of the guide channel is consistent with the moving direction of the filter element. The movable component assembly includes a tray component, a mating component, and a first spring; The tray component is located inside the brewing chamber and connected to the filter component, and the mating component is located inside the bottom cavity and connected to the tray component; The first mating part is provided on the mating member; the mating member also has a second positioning post extending into the guide channel, and the bottom of the second positioning post is connected to a nut; the first spring is sleeved on the second positioning post.

[0013] In some embodiments, the funnel body further includes a receiving cavity and a filter cylinder with open ends. The top of the funnel body is provided with an opening communicating with the receiving cavity, and the filter cylinder can be inserted into the receiving cavity from the opening or removed from the receiving cavity. The filter element is located inside the filter cylinder and forms the brewing chamber with the inner wall of the filter cylinder. The filter element is detachably connected to the movable component assembly. This structure facilitates the cleaning of the filter cylinder and the filter element.

[0014] A coffee machine comprising a funnel assembly as described in any of the above embodiments. Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the embodiments of the present invention are as follows: After brewing coffee, the funnel assembly of this embodiment can be flipped over, and then the operating component located on the outside of the funnel body can be turned to push out the coffee cake or coffee grounds in the brewing chamber. This structure improves the convenience of user operation.

[0015] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and illustrative only, and are not intended to limit the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0016] In drawings that are not necessarily drawn to scale, the same reference numerals may describe similar parts in different views. The drawings generally illustrate various embodiments by way of example rather than limitation and, together with the description and claims, serve to explain embodiments of the invention. Where appropriate, the same reference numerals are used in all drawings to refer to the same or similar parts.

[0017] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the funnel assembly of the first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a front sectional view of the funnel assembly without unloading the cake according to the first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is an axial sectional view of the funnel assembly without unloading the cake according to the first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a front sectional view of the first funnel assembly of the present invention after the cake has been unloaded; Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view of the unloaded cake from the funnel assembly in the first embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the moving component assembly in the first type of funnel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the second type of funnel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a front sectional view of the second type of funnel assembly without cake unloading according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second type of funnel assembly without cake unloading according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second lever and the movable component assembly when the funnel assembly is not unloading cake, according to the second embodiment of the present invention. Figure 11 This is a front sectional view of the second type of funnel assembly with unloaded cake according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second type of funnel assembly with unloaded cake according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second lever and the movable component assembly when the cake has been unloaded in the second type of funnel assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the filter screen, funnel body, and filter screen cylinder according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] In the picture: 1. Funnel body; 10. Funnel component; 100. Receiving cavity; 11. Filter screen cylinder; 12. Funnel baffle; 120. Exchange port; 13. Brewing chamber; 14. Bottom cavity; 141. Guide post; 15. Handle fixing part; 16. Installation channel; 17. Second sealing ring; 18. Funnel cover; 19. Guide channel; 2. Filter screen component; 21. First sealing ring; 22. Filter screen; 3. Moving parts assembly; 31. Tray assembly; 311. First positioning post; 32. First spring; 33. Mating parts; 331. Hinge part; 332. Opening; 333. Second positioning post; 34. Connecting hole; 35. Sliding part; 36. Screw; 37. Nut; 4. First lever; 41. First lever body; 42. Second lever body; 43. Slide groove; 5. Handle assembly; 6. Second lever; 61. Third lever; 62. Fourth lever; 63. Connecting post; 64. Roller; 65. Second spring. Detailed Implementation

[0019] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of the present invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of the present invention without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0020] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this invention shall have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this invention do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Terms such as "comprising" or "including" mean that the element or object preceding the word encompasses the elements or objects listed following the word and their equivalents, without excluding other elements or objects. Terms such as "connected" or "linked" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. Terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are used only to indicate relative positional relationships; when the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0021] To keep the following description of the embodiments of the present invention clear and concise, detailed descriptions of known functions and known components are omitted.

[0022] This application provides a funnel assembly, such as... Figures 1 to 5 and Figures 7 to 14 As shown, the funnel assembly mainly includes a funnel body 1, a filter screen 2, a moving parts assembly 3, and an operating assembly.

[0023] The funnel body 1 has a brewing chamber 13, and the funnel body 1 has a funnel opening that communicates with the brewing chamber 13. The operator can pour coffee powder into the brewing chamber 13 through the funnel opening, and then pour brewing water into the brewing chamber 13 to brew the coffee powder to form coffee liquid.

[0024] The filter element 2 is located inside the brewing chamber 13 and is used to hold coffee powder or coffee cake. After the coffee powder falls onto the filter element 2, brewing water can be poured into the brewing chamber 13. The brewing water soaks the coffee powder and forms coffee liquid, which can be filtered out through the filter element 2.

[0025] The movable component 3 is connected to the filter screen 2. The movable component 3 can move relative to the funnel body 1 to drive the filter screen 2 to move in the direction of approaching or moving away from the funnel opening.

[0026] Before brewing coffee, the filter 2 needs to be moved to its initial position. This initial position can be the bottom of the brewing chamber 13 or a specified position away from the bottom of the chamber, so as to catch the coffee powder falling into the brewing chamber 13.

[0027] After brewing the coffee, the filter 2 needs to be moved closer to or flush with the funnel opening to facilitate the removal of the coffee cake or brewed coffee powder from the filter 2.

[0028] The operating component is mounted on the funnel body 1 and connected to the movable component assembly 3. The operating component is rotatably connected to the funnel body 1.

[0029] The operating component has a lever located outside the funnel body 1. Moving the lever can rotate the operating component and drive the movable component 3 to move relative to the funnel body 1.

[0030] Specifically, after the user has brewed coffee using the funnel assembly, the user can flip the entire funnel assembly and then move the operating component located on the outside of the funnel body 1 to push out the coffee cake or coffee grounds in the brewing chamber 13.

[0031] The funnel assembly in this embodiment allows users to complete the cake unloading process simply by turning the operating component, providing convenience for user operation.

[0032] like Figure 1 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the funnel assembly further includes a handle assembly 5, and the outer peripheral surface of the funnel body 1 has a handle fixing part 15 connected to the handle assembly 5, so that the user can hold the handle assembly 5 to realize handheld funnel assembly.

[0033] The specific shape of the handle assembly 5 is not specifically limited in this embodiment. For example, as shown... Figure 1 and Figure 7 As shown, the handle assembly 5 can be cylindrical, square, or elliptical in shape.

[0034] The handle fixing part 15 protrudes from the outer peripheral surface of the funnel body 1, and its specific shape can be determined according to the way it is connected to the handle assembly 5. For example, the handle fixing part 15 can be a cylindrical structure or a spherical structure.

[0035] The operating component is rotatably connected to the handle fixing part 15. That is, the operating component can rotate relative to the handle fixing part 15.

[0036] The lever portion of the operating component can be located on one side of the handle fixing portion 15. When the user holds the handle component 5, they can rotate the operating component by moving the lever portion with their fingers. In this way, the user can operate the funnel component with one hand when unloading the cake.

[0037] In some embodiments, the funnel body 1 may have a separate bottom cavity 14, which may be located below the brewing cavity 13.

[0038] The movable component 3 may have a first mating part located in the bottom cavity 14, and the operating component may have a second mating part located in the bottom cavity 14.

[0039] During the rotation of the operating component relative to the funnel body 1, the first and second mating parts can cooperate to drive the moving component component 3 to move.

[0040] The first and second mating parts can be fitted together using a sliding fit or a rolling fit, etc. The specific structures of the first and second mating parts can be determined by their fitting method.

[0041] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the operating components may include a first lever 4.

[0042] The first lever 4 can be rotatably connected to the handle fixing part 15. The first lever 4 includes a first rod body 41 and a second rod body 42.

[0043] The first mating part can be provided on the first rod body 41, and the second rod body 42 can form a lever part.

[0044] The first mating part can be slidably connected to the second mating part. During the rotation of the first lever 4 relative to the handle fixing part 15, the first and second mating parts are slidably engaged. This can be understood as the moving part assembly 3 moving relative to the first lever 4 during the rotation of the first lever 4, thereby avoiding interference with the rotation of the first lever 4.

[0045] The structures of the first mating part and the second mating part are not specifically limited. For example, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the first mating part can be a slider 35, and the second mating part can be a groove 43. The slider 35 can extend into the groove 43 and move along the groove 43. When the first lever 4 rotates, it abuts against the slider 35 through the groove wall of the groove 43, thus pushing the filter screen 2 to move. At the same time, the slider 35 moves along the groove 43.

[0046] The groove 43 can be a straight groove structure, and the sliding member 35 can be a column structure or a pulley structure. This embodiment is described using the sliding member 35 as the first mating part and the groove 43 as the second mating part as an example.

[0047] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the handle fixing part 15 may have an installation channel 16 that connects the bottom cavity 14 and the outside. The first lever 4 can be inserted into the installation channel 16, the first rod 41 of the first lever 4 can extend into the bottom cavity 14, and the second rod 42 can extend out to the outside.

[0048] The structure can be made more compact by providing an installation channel 16 on the handle fixing part 15 and installing the first lever 4 in the installation channel 16.

[0049] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the free end of the first rod 41 may have an opening groove, which may extend along the length direction of the first rod 41.

[0050] The first rod body 41 has sliding grooves 43 on the two groove walls opposite to the opening groove. Correspondingly, the movable component assembly 3 may have two sliding members 35, which extend into the two sliding grooves 43 respectively, thereby improving the stability of the two mating parts.

[0051] The top of the handle fixing part 15 may have a channel opening for the mounting channel 16. The second rod 42 can extend from the top of the handle fixing part 15 and bend downward. When the user holds the handle assembly 5, the user's thumb can press the second rod 42, thereby causing the first lever 4 to rotate downward and drive the filter screen 2 to move towards the funnel opening. This structure improves user convenience.

[0052] Of course, in some other embodiments, the port of the mounting channel 16 may be located on the side of the handle fixing plate.

[0053] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the bottom of the cavity 14 of the funnel body 1 may have an upwardly extending guide post 141, and the guide post 141 has a guide channel 19 communicating with the outside world and the cavity 14.

[0054] In this embodiment, the movable component 3 may include a tray component 31, a mating component 33, and a first spring 32.

[0055] The tray component 31 is located inside the brewing chamber 13 and below the filter component 2, and is connected to the filter component 2. The connection between the tray and the filter component 2 can be achieved in various ways, such as threaded connection or snap-fit ​​connection.

[0056] For example, such as Figure 6 As shown, a connection hole 34 can be provided in the middle of the tray, and a connector adapted to the connection hole 34 can be provided at the bottom center of the filter screen 2. The connector can be locked in the connection hole 34, thereby realizing the connection between the tray and the filter screen 2. After the funnel assembly completes the powder unloading work, the filter screen 2 can be separated from the tray of the movable part assembly 3, and then the filter screen 2 can be taken out for cleaning.

[0057] The bottom of the pallet component 31 may have a first positioning post 311 extending into the guide channel 19. A mating component 33 is located within the guide channel 19 and is connected to the first positioning post 311. The first mating component 33 may be formed on the mating component 311.

[0058] The first spring 32 is fitted onto the portion of the first positioning post 311 that extends into the guide channel 19. The top end of the first spring 32 can abut against the guide channel 19, and the bottom end of the first spring 32 can abut against the mating part 33. When the user presses the first lever 4 downward and rotates it, causing the filter screen 2 to move towards the funnel opening via the movable part assembly 3, the first spring 32 is compressed. At this time, after the user's finger separates from the first lever 4, under the elastic force of the first spring 32, the filter screen 2 will move towards the bottom of the brewing chamber 13.

[0059] like Figure 1 As shown, in some embodiments, the funnel body 1 may have a filter cylinder 11 with both ends open, and the funnel body 1 is provided with a receiving cavity 100 for placing the filter cylinder 11, and the outer peripheral wall of the filter cylinder 11 is in contact with the cavity wall of the receiving cavity 100.

[0060] The filter element 2 can be located inside the filter cylinder 11. The outer periphery of the filter element 2 is sealed to the inner peripheral wall of the filter cylinder 11. The space formed between the filter element 2 and the filter cylinder 11 can be understood as the entire brewing chamber 13.

[0061] The filter element 2 may include a filter screen 22 and a first sealing ring 21 fitted on the outer periphery of the filter screen 22. The filter element 2 can be fitted with the cylinder wall of the filter cylinder 11 through the first sealing ring 21, thereby ensuring the sealing between the filter element 2 and the filter cylinder 11.

[0062] like Figure 14 As shown, the top of the funnel body 1 is provided with an opening of a receiving cavity 100. The filter screen cylinder 11 can be placed into the receiving cavity 100 through the opening and can be removed from the receiving cavity 100. After the funnel assembly completes the powder unloading work, the filter screen 2 can be removed first, and then the filter screen cylinder 11 can be removed. This allows the filter screen 2 and the filter screen cylinder 11 to be cleaned separately.

[0063] Furthermore, the funnel body 1 may also have a funnel baffle 12 for separating the brewing chamber 13 and the bottom chamber 14. The funnel baffle 12 can be used to support the bottom open end of the filter cylinder 11. The funnel baffle 12 may have an exchange port 120 connecting the brewing chamber 13 and the bottom chamber 14. The first positioning post 311 of the tray 31 can extend through the exchange port 120 into the guide channel 19 of the guide post 141.

[0064] The guide post 141 of the tray component 31 can be fitted with a second sealing ring 17, which can seal the first positioning post 311 and the exchange port 120.

[0065] like Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the operating components may include two second levers 6 located on opposite sides of the handle fixing portion 15.

[0066] The two second levers 6 can be rotatably connected to the handle fixing part 15 respectively, and the two second levers 6 can rotate towards each other or away from each other relative to the handle fixing part 15 at the same time.

[0067] The two second levers 6 each include a third lever body 61 and a fourth lever body 62. A second mating part is located on the third lever body 61 of the two second levers 6, and the fourth lever bodies 62 of the two second levers 6 together form a lever part. The user can hold the operating component and rotate the two second levers 6 in opposite directions by pinching the fourth lever bodies 62 of the two second levers 6 with their thumb and forefinger.

[0068] In this embodiment, the first mating part can be slidably connected to the second mating part, and the two second levers 6 can rotate towards each other. Through the sliding engagement of the first and second mating parts, the filter element 2 is moved to its final position in the direction close to the funnel opening, thereby dislodging the coffee cake or coffee grounds. The two second levers 6 can also rotate in opposite directions. Through the sliding engagement of the first and second mating parts, the filter element 2 is moved to its initial position in the direction away from the funnel opening.

[0069] Of course, in some embodiments, the two second levers 6 can be connected by a second spring 65, which is compressed during the rotation of the two second levers 6 towards each other. After the coffee cake or coffee grounds are ejected, the user releases their finger, and under the force of the second spring 65, the two second levers 6 quickly rotate in opposite directions, so that the filter 2 moves toward the bottom of the brewing chamber 13.

[0070] Each of the two second levers 6 can be provided with a connecting post 63, and each of the two ends of the second spring 65 can be provided with a hook. The hooks of the second spring 65 can be hooked onto the corresponding connecting post 63, thereby realizing the connection between the second spring 65 and the two second levers 6.

[0071] like Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, when the operating component includes two second levers 6 located on opposite sides of the handle fixing part 15, the first mating part can be two opposite hinge parts 331 arranged in a V-shape, with the opening 332 of the first mating part facing downwards.

[0072] The second mating part is a roller 64, and two hinge parts 331 are located above the two rollers 64 and respectively abut against the corresponding rollers 64. Figures 11 to 13 As shown, when the two second levers 6 rotate in opposite directions, the rollers 64 on the two second levers 6 slide along the corresponding hinge portions 331 respectively, and together apply an upward thrust, thereby pushing the filter screen 2 towards the funnel opening. Figures 8 to 10 As shown, when the two second levers 6 rotate in opposite directions, under the downward thrust applied by the movable component assembly 3 and the action of the second spring 65, the two rollers 64 slide along the corresponding hinge portion 331 respectively, and the filter screen 2 moves towards the bottom of the brewing chamber 13.

[0073] like Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 11 As shown, in some embodiments, when the operating components may include two second levers 6 located on opposite sides of the handle fixing part 15, the bottom of the cavity 14 also has an upwardly extending guide post 141, and the guide post 141 also has a guide channel 19 communicating with the outside. Furthermore, the extending direction of the guide channel 19 is consistent with the moving direction of the filter element 2. The movable component assembly 3 includes a tray component 31, a mating component 33, and a first spring 32. The tray component 31 is located within the brewing chamber 13 and connected to the filter component 2. The mating component 33 is located within the bottom cavity 14, and a first positioning post 311 at the bottom of the tray component 31 extends into the bottom cavity 14 and connects to the mating component 33.

[0074] The first mating part is provided on the mating member 33. The mating member 33 also has a second positioning post 333 extending into the guide channel 19, and the bottom of the second positioning post 333 is connected to a nut 37.

[0075] The first spring 32 is fitted onto the second positioning post 333. The top end of the second spring 65 abuts against the top of the guide channel 19, and the bottom end abuts against the nut. When the movable component assembly 3 moves the filter screen 2 towards the funnel opening, the first spring 32 is compressed. When the user's finger separates from the second lever 6, under the elastic force of the first spring 32, the filter screen 2 moves towards the bottom of the brewing chamber 13.

[0076] like Figure 1 and Figure 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the outer peripheral wall of the funnel body 1 may have a funnel cover 18 for opening or closing the bottom cavity 14 below the handle fixing part 15.

[0077] The funnel cover 18 is rotatably connected to the funnel body 1. Rotating the funnel cover 18 can open or close the bottom cavity 14. After opening the bottom cavity 14 through the funnel cover 18, the fit between the first and second mating parts can be observed, facilitating maintenance.

[0078] This application also provides a coffee machine, which can be a drip coffee machine, an espresso machine, or a fully automatic coffee machine. The coffee machine includes a main unit and a funnel assembly as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0079] The main body can be equipped with a coffee grinding device, in which coffee beans can be placed and ground into coffee powder, which then falls out through the powder outlet on the device.

[0080] The main body may also be provided with a support for supporting the funnel assembly. When the funnel assembly is placed on the support, the funnel opening on the funnel assembly is exactly opposite to the powder outlet of the grinding device, and the coffee powder ground by the grinding device falls into the funnel assembly.

[0081] The above description is intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make variations, modifications, substitutions, and alterations to the above embodiments within the scope of this disclosure. Moreover, the above examples (or one or more of them) can be used in combination with each other, and these embodiments can be combined with each other in various combinations or arrangements.

Claims

1. A funnel assembly, characterized in that, include: The funnel body (1) has a brewing chamber (13) and a funnel opening communicating with the brewing chamber (13); A filter element (2) is disposed inside the brewing chamber (13), and the filter element (2) is used to hold coffee powder or coffee cake; The movable component assembly (3) is connected to the filter screen component (2). The movable component assembly (3) can move relative to the funnel body (1) to drive the filter screen component (2) to move in a direction close to or away from the funnel opening. An operating component is disposed on the funnel body (1) and connected to the movable component assembly (3). The operating component is rotatably connected to the funnel body (1). The operating component has a lever located outside the funnel body (1). Moving the lever can cause the operating component to rotate and drive the movable component assembly (3) to move relative to the funnel body (1).

2. The funnel assembly as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The funnel assembly also includes a handle assembly (5); The outer peripheral surface of the funnel body (1) has a handle fixing part (15) connected to the handle assembly (5), and the operating assembly is rotatably connected to the handle fixing part (15); The lever is located on one side of the handle fixing part (15), and when the handle assembly (5) is held, the fingers can move the lever.

3. A funnel assembly as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The movable component assembly (3) has a first mating part; the handle assembly (5) has a second mating part; The funnel body (1) also has a bottom cavity (14) located below the brewing chamber (13); The first mating part and the second mating part are respectively located in the bottom cavity (14); During the rotation of the operating component relative to the handle fixing part (15), the first mating part and the second mating part cooperate to drive the moving part component (3) to rotate.

4. A funnel assembly as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The operating components include a first lever (4); The first lever (4) is rotatably connected to the handle fixing part (15). The first lever (4) includes a first rod body (41) and a second rod body (42). The first mating part is provided on the first rod body (41), and the second rod body (42) forms the lever part. The first mating part and the second mating part are slidably connected so that the first mating part and the second mating part are slidably engaged during the rotation of the first lever (4) relative to the handle fixing part (15).

5. A funnel assembly as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The handle fixing part (15) has an installation channel (16) that connects the bottom cavity (14) and the outside; the first lever (4) passes through the installation channel (16) so that the first rod (41) extends into the bottom cavity (14) and the second rod (42) extends out to the outside.

6. A funnel assembly as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The first mating part is a sliding member (35); The second mating part is a groove (43); The sliding member (35) is in sliding engagement with the sliding groove (43).

7. A funnel assembly as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The bottom cavity (14) has an upwardly extending guide post (141) at its bottom, and the guide post (141) has a guide channel (19) communicating with the outside world; the extension direction of the guide channel (19) is consistent with the moving direction of the filter element (2); The movable component assembly (3) includes a tray component (31), a mating component (33), and a first spring (32); The tray (31) is used to connect with the filter (2), and the bottom of the tray (31) has a first positioning post (311) extending into the guide channel (19); The mating component (33) is connected to the first positioning post (311); the first mating part is provided on the mating component (33); The first spring (32) is sleeved on the first positioning post (311), and the two ends of the first spring (32) abut against the corresponding guide channel (19) and the mating part (33) respectively.

8. A funnel assembly as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The operating component includes two second levers (6), which are rotatably connected to the handle fixing part (15) respectively, and the two second levers (6) are located on opposite sides of the handle fixing part (15); The two second levers (6) each include a third lever body (61) and a fourth lever body (62); the second mating part is provided on the third lever body (61) of the two second levers (6); The fourth rod body (62) of the two second levers (6) together form the lever part; the first mating part and the second mating part are slidably connected, and the two second levers (6) can rotate towards each other. Through the sliding engagement of the first mating part and the second mating part, the filter screen (2) moves in the direction close to the funnel opening; And it can rotate in the opposite direction, and through the sliding engagement of the first mating part and the second mating part, the filter screen (2) can be moved in a direction away from the funnel opening.

9. A funnel assembly as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The first mating part consists of two opposing hinge parts (331) arranged in a V-shape; The second mating part is a roller (64); The two hinge portions (331) are located above the two rollers (64) and abut against the corresponding rollers (64) respectively.

10. A funnel assembly as described in claim 8, characterized in that, The bottom cavity (14) has an upwardly extending guide post (141) at its bottom, and the guide post (141) has a guide channel (19) communicating with the outside world; the extension direction of the guide channel (19) is consistent with the moving direction of the filter element (2); The movable component assembly (3) includes a tray component (31), a mating component (33), and a first spring (32); The tray (31) is located inside the brewing chamber (13) and connected to the filter (2), and the mating part (33) is located inside the bottom cavity (14) and connected to the tray (31); The first mating part is provided on the mating part (33); the mating part (33) also has a second positioning post (333) extending into the guide channel (19), and the bottom of the second positioning post (333) is connected to a nut; the first spring (32) is sleeved on the second positioning post (333).

11. A funnel assembly as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The funnel body (1) also has a receiving cavity (100) and a filter cylinder (11) with both ends open. The top of the funnel body (1) is provided with a cavity opening that communicates with the receiving cavity (100). The filter cylinder (11) can be put into the receiving cavity (100) from the cavity opening or taken out from the receiving cavity (100). The filter element (2) is located inside the filter cylinder (11) and forms the brewing chamber (13) with the inner wall of the filter cylinder (11). The filter element (2) is detachably connected to the movable component assembly (3).

12. A coffee machine, characterized in that, Includes a funnel assembly as described in any one of claims 1-11.

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