Brewing assembly and water supply equipment

Abstract

The invention relates to a brewing assembly and water supply equipment, and the brewing assembly comprises a supporting seat which is provided with a first coupler, and the first coupler is used for being electrically connected with a control panel; a second coupler is arranged at the bottom of the brewing kettle, and the second coupler is in detachable coupling connection with the first coupler; the plurality of detection devices are arranged in the brewing kettle; and the signal acquisition board is arranged on the brewing kettle, and the signal acquisition board is electrically connected with the plurality of detection devices and the second coupler. According to the brewing assembly, signals detected by the multiple detection devices can be conditioned, converted and integrated by the signal acquisition board, so that the signals can be transmitted to the control board through the second coupler and the first coupler in a unified format, the signal transmission efficiency and accuracy are improved, and the integration advantage of the signal acquisition board is utilized, so that the brewing efficiency is improved. The problem of signal interference caused by the increase of the number of rings of the coupler can be avoided, the performance and reliability of the system are improved, and the production cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of water purification equipment technology, specifically to a brewing component and a water supply device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, both the kettles in water purifiers and the brewing kettles in other water dispensers connect to the worktable via couplers to achieve their functions. Due to the structural characteristics of the coupler, when the number of rings in the coupler remains constant, the brewing kettle's functionality is limited to boiling water and temperature sensing, or sacrificing the separation of strong and weak currents while adding a maximum water level detection function. It's impossible to expand the brewing kettle's functionality further. However, adding or expanding the brewing kettle's functionality inevitably leads to increasing the number of rings in the coupler. Increasing the number of rings not only increases costs but also makes signal transmission more susceptible to interference, resulting in poor reliability. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The objective of this invention is to at least resolve the issue of increased coupling ring count when expanding the functionality of a brewing kettle. This objective is achieved through the following means:

[0004] A first aspect of the present invention provides a brewing assembly, the brewing assembly comprising: a support base on which a first coupler is disposed, the first coupler being electrically connected to a control board; a brewing pot on which a second coupler is disposed at the bottom, the second coupler being detachably coupled to the first coupler, the brewing pot having a water storage cavity; a plurality of detection devices disposed inside the brewing pot; and a signal acquisition board disposed in the brewing pot and located outside the water storage cavity, the signal acquisition board being electrically connected to the plurality of detection devices and the second coupler respectively.

[0005] According to the brewing assembly of the present invention, the signal acquisition board can centrally collect and process signals from multiple detection devices. Different detection devices may output signals of different types and formats. The signal acquisition board can condition, convert, and integrate the signals detected by multiple detection devices, so that they can be transmitted to the control board in a unified format through the second coupler and the first coupler. This improves the efficiency and accuracy of signal transmission. Furthermore, by utilizing the integration advantage of the signal acquisition board, signal interference problems caused by the increase in the number of coupler loops can be avoided, thereby improving the performance and reliability of the system and reducing production costs.

[0006] In addition, the brewing assembly according to the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0007] In some embodiments of the present invention, the signal acquisition board is provided with a power connection point group and a signal connection point group, the first coupler is provided with a first power contact group and a first signal contact group, the second coupler is provided with a second power contact group and a second signal contact group, the power connection point group is electrically connected to the second power contact group, the signal connection point group is electrically connected to the second signal contact group, the first power contact group can be electrically connected to the second power contact group and is used to be electrically connected to the first power pin group of the control board, and the first signal contact group can be electrically connected to the second signal contact group and is used to be electrically connected to the signal pin group of the control board.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present invention, the signal connection point group includes a data output signal connection point, the first signal contact group includes a first signal output contact, the second signal contact group includes a second signal output contact, the signal acquisition board is capable of receiving and processing the data signal detected by the detection device, and transmitting the data signal to the control board in sequence through the data output signal connection point, the second signal output contact and the first signal output contact.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present invention, the signal connection point group further includes a data receiving signal connection point, the first signal contact group includes a first signal receiving contact, the second signal contact group includes a second signal receiving contact, and the signal acquisition board can receive control signals emitted from the control board in sequence through the first signal receiving contact, the second signal receiving contact and the data receiving signal connection point.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, the brewing assembly further includes a heating assembly disposed at the bottom of the brewing kettle, and the heating assembly is electrically connected to the second coupler.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first coupler is provided with a third power contact group, the second coupler is provided with a fourth power contact group, the fourth power contact group is electrically connected to the heating component, and the third power contact group is electrically connected to the fourth power contact group and is used to electrically connect to the second power pin group of the control board.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first coupler is provided with a first grounding contact, the second coupler is provided with a second grounding contact, the second grounding contact is electrically connected to the metal inner wall of the brewing kettle, and the first grounding contact can be electrically connected to the second grounding contact and used to be electrically connected to the grounding pin of the control board.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, the plurality of detection devices include a temperature detection device and a plurality of liquid level detection elements arranged sequentially and at intervals from top to bottom inside the brewing kettle.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present invention, the brewing kettle includes a kettle body and a handle disposed on the kettle body, the second coupler is disposed at the bottom of the kettle body, the handle is hollow inside and defines a water guiding channel connected to the second coupler, and the signal acquisition board is disposed in the water guiding channel and electrically connected to the second coupler via a cable.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first coupler is provided with a first pipe for connecting an external water supply component; the second coupler is provided with a one-way valve communicating with the inner cavity of the kettle body, the one-way valve being configured to allow one-way flow from the first pipe to the inner cavity of the kettle body when the kettle is placed on the support base; a second pipe is provided in the water guiding channel, the inlet end of the second pipe communicating with the one-way valve, and the outlet end of the second pipe being located on the top side wall of the inner cavity of the kettle.

[0016] A second aspect of the invention also provides a water supply device comprising a control board and a brewing assembly as described in any one of the first aspects, wherein the control board is electrically connected to a first coupler in the brewing assembly.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present invention, the water supply device further includes: a housing, the control panel being disposed inside the housing, and the support base being disposed on the housing; a first water tank being disposed inside the housing, the first water tank being used to store filtered pure water; and when the brewing kettle is disposed on the support base, the brewing kettle is connected to the first water tank. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the invention. Furthermore, the same reference numerals denote the same parts throughout the drawings. Wherein:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a water supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a water supply device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a support base according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a brewing kettle according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a brewing component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 for Figure 5 A magnified view of part A in the middle;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a block diagram illustrating the electrical connection between the brewing component and the control board according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the first coupler according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] The labels in the attached diagram are as follows:

[0028] 1. Water supply equipment;

[0029] 10. Container body; 11. Front panel; 12. Second water tank;

[0030] 20. First water tank;

[0031] 30. Filter components;

[0032] 40. Water storage component; 41. Water storage cup;

[0033] 50. Brewing components;

[0034] 51. Brewing kettle; 511. Heating assembly; 5111. Control unit; 5131. Second coupler;

[0035] 514. Kettle body; 5142. Water storage chamber; 515. Handle; 5151. Second pipeline; 5152. Water guide channel; 519. Connecting seat; 5191. Check valve;

[0036] 52. Support base; 521. First coupler; 5210. First power contact group; 52101. First contact; 52102. Second contact; 52201. First signal output contact; 5230. Third power contact group; 52301. Third contact; 52302. Fourth contact; 5240. First grounding contact; 525. First conduit;

[0037] 53. Signal acquisition board; 531. Power connection point group; 532. Signal connection point group;

[0038] 541. Temperature detection device; 542. Liquid level detection component;

[0039] 70. Water collection box;

[0040] 90. Control board; 91. Signal pin group; 92. First power supply pin group; 93. Second power supply pin group; 94. Ground pin. Detailed Implementation

[0041] Exemplary embodiments of the invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of the invention are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the invention can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to enable a more thorough understanding of the invention and to fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.

[0042] It should be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular exemplary embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “described” as used herein may also include the plural forms. The terms “comprising,” “including,” “containing,” and “having” are inclusive and therefore indicate the presence of the stated features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or combinations thereof. The method steps, processes, and operations described herein are not construed as requiring them to be performed in a particular order described or illustrated unless the order of performance is explicitly indicated. It should also be understood that additional or alternative steps may be used.

[0043] Although terms such as first, second, third, etc., may be used in this document to describe multiple elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments, these elements, components, regions, layers, and / or segments should not be limited by these terms. These terms may be used only to distinguish one element, component, region, layer, or segment from another. Unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, terms such as "first," "second," and other numerical terms used herein do not imply order or sequence. Therefore, the first element, component, region, layer, or segment discussed below may be referred to as the second element, component, region, layer, or segment without departing from the teachings of the exemplary embodiments.

[0044] In this application, 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 mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between the components; 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 expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0045] For ease of description, spatial relative terms may be used in the text to describe the relationship of one element or feature relative to another element or feature, as shown in the figure. These relative terms include, for example, "inside," "outside," "middle," "outer," "below," "below," "above," "over," etc. Such spatial relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the device in use or operation, other than those depicted in the figure. For example, if the device in the figure rotates, then an element described as "below other elements or features" or "below other elements or features" will subsequently be oriented "above other elements or features" or "above other elements or features." Therefore, the example term "below" can include both upper and lower orientations.

[0046] According to embodiments of the present invention, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, a brewing assembly 50 is proposed. The brewing assembly 50 includes a support base 52, a brewing pot 51, multiple detection devices, and a signal acquisition board 53. A first coupler 521 is disposed on the support base 52 for electrical connection with a control board 90. A second coupler 5131 is disposed at the bottom of the brewing pot 51, and the second coupler 5131 is detachably coupled to the first coupler 521. The multiple detection devices are disposed inside the brewing pot 51, and the signal acquisition board 53 is disposed in the brewing pot 51, and the signal acquisition board 53 is electrically connected to the multiple detection devices and the second coupler 5131 respectively. Specifically, the support base 52 serves to stably support the brewing pot 51, and at the same time, it realizes the electrical connection with the external control board 90 through the first coupler 521, providing the brewing pot 51 with the necessary power and control signal transmission channels. When the brewing kettle 51 is placed on the support base 52, the first coupler 521 and the second coupler 5131 work closely together to realize the transmission of power and signals. The signal acquisition board 53 can be electrically connected to the control board 90 through the first coupler 521 and the second coupler 5131. The detection device may include a temperature sensor, a water level sensor, etc., to detect various state parameters inside the brewing kettle 51. The signal acquisition board 53 receives the detection signals from the detection device and transmits these signals to the first coupler 521 on the support base 52 through the second coupler 5131, and then to the control board 90 for processing.

[0047] According to the brewing assembly 50 of the present invention, the signal acquisition board 53 can centrally collect and process signals from multiple detection devices. Different detection devices may output signals of different types and formats. The signal acquisition board 53 can condition, convert, and integrate the signals detected by multiple detection devices, so that they can be transmitted to the control board 90 in a unified format through the second coupler 5131 and the first coupler 521, thereby improving the efficiency and accuracy of signal transmission and ensuring complete separation of strong and weak currents.

[0048] By setting up the signal acquisition board 53, more detection devices and functional modules can be added. For example, water quality sensors, level gauges, temperature sensors, pressure sensors, etc., can be added as needed. The signal acquisition board 53 can electrically connect multiple detection devices to expand the functions of the brewing kettle 51. Utilizing the integration advantages of the signal acquisition board 53, signal interference problems caused by increasing the number of coupler loops can be avoided, improving the system's performance and reliability, and reducing production costs.

[0049] In some embodiments, please combine Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 7 As shown, the signal acquisition board 53 is provided with a power connection point group 531 and a signal connection point group 532. The power connection point group 531 is used to receive power supply, and the signal connection point group 532 is used to transmit signals acquired by the detection device. The first coupler 521 is provided with a first power contact group 5210 and a first signal contact group. The first power contact group 5210 is used to be electrically connected to the first power pin group 92 of the control board 90 to obtain power supply, and the first signal contact group is used to be electrically connected to the signal pin group 91 of the control board 90 to realize signal transmission. The second coupler 5131 is provided with a second power contact group and a second signal contact group. The power connection point group 531 is electrically connected to the second power contact group, and the signal connection point group 532 is electrically connected to the second signal contact group. When the brewing kettle 51 is placed on the support base 52, the first coupler 521 and the second coupler 5131 are electrically connected through their respective contact groups. This allows the power connection point group 531 to be electrically connected to the first power pin group 92 of the control board 90 through the second power contact group and the first power contact group 5210 in sequence, so as to transmit electrical energy to the signal acquisition board 53 through the control board 90. Furthermore, when the brewing kettle 51 is placed on the support base 52, the signal connection point group 532 can be electrically connected to the signal pin group 91 of the control board 90 through the second signal contact group and the first signal contact group in sequence, so that the signal acquisition board 53 transmits the detection signal from the detection device to the control board 90 for processing.

[0050] In this embodiment, the power connection point group 531 includes two power connection points, which can be pins, pads, or other structures to facilitate the soldering of cables onto the signal acquisition board 53, enabling the signal acquisition board 53 to be electrically connected to the second power contact group of the second coupler 5131 via cables. The second power contact group includes two contacts, with a 5V power connection point and a GND power connection point. The 5V power connection point is electrically connected to one contact in the second power contact group, and the GND power connection point is electrically connected to the other contact in the second power contact group. The first power pin group 92 on the control board 90 includes a 5V power pin and a GND power pin. The first power contact group 5210 includes a first contact 52101 and a second contact 52102. The 5V power pin is electrically connected to the first contact 52101 in the first power contact group 5210, and the GND power pin is electrically connected to the second contact 52102 in the first power contact group 5210.

[0051] When the brewing kettle 51 is placed on the support base 52, the 5V power connection point is connected to the 5V power pin in sequence through one contact in the second power contact group and one contact in the first power contact group 5210. The GND power connection point is connected to the GND power pin in sequence through another contact in the second power contact group and another contact in the first power contact group 5210, thereby realizing the power supply of the control board 90 to the signal acquisition board 53.

[0052] Here, 5V represents a DC voltage of 5 volts. The control board 90 transmits the 5V voltage to the signal acquisition board 53 through the first coupler 521 and the second coupler 5131, powering the signal acquisition board 53 and ensuring that it can perform signal acquisition and processing functions. GND is an abbreviation for "Ground". The purpose of connecting the GND power supply pin to the GND power connection point is to provide a reference potential and return path for the power supply circuit between the control board 90 and the signal acquisition board 53.

[0053] Furthermore, the signal connection point group 532 includes at least one signal connection point, which can be a pin, pad, or other structure to facilitate the soldering of cables onto the signal acquisition board 53, so that the signal connection point of the signal acquisition board 53 is electrically connected to the second signal contact group of the second coupler 5131 via the cable. The number of contacts in the second signal contact group is equal to the number of signal connection points, and the contacts in the second signal contact group are connected to the signal connection points in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0054] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the signal connection point group 532 includes data output signal connection points (such as...). Figure 7As indicated by the "signal" symbol, the first signal contact group includes a first signal output contact 52201, and the second signal contact group includes a second signal output contact (not shown in the figure). When the brewing kettle 51 is placed on the support base 52, the first signal output contact 52201 and the second signal output contact are electrically connected, so that the data output signal connection point is electrically connected to the control board 90 in sequence through the second signal output contact and the first signal output contact 52201. This enables the signal acquisition board 53 to receive and process the data signal detected by the detection device, and transmit the data signal to the control board 90 in sequence through the data output signal connection point, the second signal output contact, and the first signal output contact 52201.

[0055] The data output signal connection point can be a pin, pad, or similar structure to facilitate the soldering of cables onto the signal acquisition board 53, allowing the signal acquisition board 53 to be electrically connected to the second signal output contact of the second coupler 5131 via the cable. Specifically, the data output signal connection point is electrically connected to the RX pin on the control board 90 via the second signal output contact and the first signal output contact 52201. The RX pin is the signal receiving terminal of the control board 90, and it is electrically connected to the first signal output contact 52201 via the RX signal line.

[0056] in, Figure 7 In this context, "signal" refers to the data output signal connection point. In a signal acquisition board, the "signal" connection point typically refers to the connection terminal or signal transmission line used to transmit a specific signal. Data collected from detection devices (such as temperature sensors, water level sensors, etc.) is processed by the signal acquisition board and then transmitted to the control board via the "signal" signal line.

[0057] In this embodiment, the design of transmitting data signals sequentially through the data output signal connection point, the second signal output contact, and the first signal output contact 52201 to the control board 90 reduces contact problems and interference during signal transmission. The design of each connection point and contact ensures stable electrical connections, improving the reliability and stability of the system.

[0058] In some embodiments, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8As shown, the signal connection point group 532 includes a data receiving signal connection point (not shown in the figure), the first signal contact group includes a first signal receiving contact, and the second signal contact group includes a second signal receiving contact (not shown in the figure). When the brewing kettle 51 is placed on the support base 52, the first signal receiving contact and the second signal receiving contact are electrically connected, and the data receiving signal connection point is electrically connected to the control board 90 in sequence through the second signal receiving contact and the first signal receiving contact, thereby enabling the signal acquisition board 53 to receive the control signal sent from the control board 90. In this embodiment, after receiving the control signal, the signal acquisition board 53 can feed back the execution result to the control board 90, thereby realizing closed-loop control. The user can understand the current status and operation progress of the brewing kettle 51 through the control board 90, further optimizing the user experience.

[0059] Specifically, the control board 90 is provided with a TX pin (not shown in the figure). The TX pin is electrically connected to the first signal receiving contact through the TX signal line. The TX (Transmit) pin is responsible for sending the control signal of the control board 90. The control signal is transmitted to the signal acquisition board 53 in sequence through the second signal receiving contact, the first signal receiving contact and the data receiving signal connection point.

[0060] In some embodiments, please combine Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the brewing assembly 50 also includes a heating assembly 511, which is located at the bottom of the brewing pot 51 and is electrically connected to the second coupler 5131. The first coupler 521 has a third power contact group 5230, which is used to electrically connect to the second power pin group 93 of the control board 90 to obtain power supply. The second coupler 5131 has a fourth power contact group, and the heating assembly 511 is electrically connected to the fourth power contact group. When the brewing pot 51 is placed on the support base 52, the first coupler 521 and the second coupler 5131 are electrically connected through their respective contact groups, so that the heating assembly 511 can be electrically connected to the second power pin group 93 of the control board 90 in sequence through the fourth power contact group and the third power contact group 5230, so that the control board 90 can supply electrical energy to the heating assembly 511.

[0061] In this embodiment, the power connection point group 531 includes two power connection points. These power connection points can be pins, pads, or other structures to facilitate the soldering of cables onto the signal acquisition board 53, allowing the signal acquisition board 53 to be electrically connected to the fourth power contact group of the second coupler 5131 via cables. The third power contact group 5230 includes a third contact 52301 and a fourth contact 52302, and the fourth power contact group includes two contacts. The second power pin group 93 of the control board 90 includes ACL pins and ACN pins, where ACL is an abbreviation for "Alternating Current Live" (AC live wire) and ACN is an abbreviation for "Alternating Current Neutral" (AC neutral wire). When the brewing kettle 51 is placed on the support base 52, the ACL pin is electrically connected to the heating component 511 via a cable through the third contact 52301 in the third power contact group 5230 and one contact in the fourth power contact group. The ACN pin is electrically connected to the heating component 511 via a cable through the fourth contact 52302 in the third power contact group 5230 and another contact in the fourth power contact group, thereby enabling the control board 90 to supply power to the heating component 511.

[0062] Furthermore, such as Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the first coupler 521 has a first grounding contact 5240, and the second coupler 5131 has a second grounding contact. The second grounding contact is electrically connected to the metal inner wall of the brewing kettle 51. When the brewing kettle 51 is placed on the support base 52, the first grounding contact 5240 can be electrically connected to the second grounding contact and used to connect to the grounding pin 94 of the control board 90. By setting the first grounding contact 5240 and the second grounding contact, the metal inner wall of the brewing kettle 51 is connected to the grounding pin 94 of the control board 90, forming a reliable grounding path. When an electrical fault occurs inside the brewing kettle 51, such as leakage, the current can quickly flow to the ground through the grounding contact, thereby avoiding the risk of electric shock when a person touches the metal inner wall of the brewing kettle 51.

[0063] By grounding the inner metal wall of the brewing kettle 51, electromagnetic radiation generated inside the kettle 51 and external electromagnetic interference can be guided to the ground, reducing their impact on signal transmission. This helps improve the stability and accuracy of communication between the signal acquisition board 53 and the control board 90, ensuring reliable transmission of control signals and data signals detected by the detection device.

[0064] In this embodiment, the multiple detection devices include a temperature detection device 541 and multiple liquid level detection elements 542 arranged sequentially and at intervals from top to bottom within the brewing kettle 51. Specifically, the temperature detection device 541 is an NTC temperature sensor (Negative Temperature Coefficient). The NTC temperature sensor is a thermistor-type temperature sensor. By measuring the resistance value of the thermistor and then based on the specific relationship between the resistance value and temperature, the temperature of the liquid inside the brewing kettle 51 can be accurately determined.

[0065] The liquid level detection element 542 includes a high-level probe, a medium-level probe, and a low-level probe, which are respectively arranged from top to bottom inside the brewing kettle 51 to detect the liquid level inside the brewing kettle 51. Specifically, the high-level probe, medium-level probe, and low-level probe can monitor the water level changes inside the brewing kettle 51 in real time. When the water level is lower than the low-level probe, the control board 90 can stop heating to prevent dry burning and damage to the heating element. At the same time, when the water level is higher than the high-level probe, the control board 90 can issue an alarm or stop water filling to avoid water overflow, which could cause safety hazards and waste.

[0066] The types of high-level probes, medium-level probes, and low-level probes include, but are not limited to, electrode-type water level probes, capacitive water level probes, photoelectric water level probes, and float-type water level probes.

[0067] The brewing kettle 51 includes a kettle body 514, a connecting seat 519 and a handle 515. The kettle body 514 has a water storage cavity 5142 inside. The connecting seat 519 is coupled to the bottom of the kettle body 514 and forms a receiving cavity. The receiving cavity is equipped with a heating component 511.

[0068] In this embodiment, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the heating assembly 511 includes a heating element (not shown) and a control element 5111 connected together. The heating element is a conventional heating tube structure and is arranged around the bottom of the kettle body 514 with the axis of the kettle body 514 as the center, thereby heating the pure water inside the water storage chamber 5142. Of course, the heating element can also be arranged on the side wall of the kettle body 514. Meanwhile, the control element 5111 is arranged inside the receiving cavity, and the control element 5111 is used to control the connection between the heating element and the support base 52. When the brewing kettle 51 is placed on the support base 52, the heating assembly 511 can be electrically connected to the control board 90 through the support base 52.

[0069] The second coupler 5131 is located at the bottom of the kettle body 514. The handle 515 is hollow inside and defines a water channel 5152 that connects to the second coupler 5131. The signal acquisition board 53 is located inside the water channel 5152 and is electrically connected to the second coupler 5131 via a cable.

[0070] By placing the signal acquisition board 53 within the hollow space inside the handle 515, the internal space of the handle 515 can be effectively utilized, making the overall structure of the brewing kettle 51 more compact and avoiding an increase in the size of the kettle body 514 due to additional installation space. Furthermore, since the signal acquisition board 53 needs to be electrically connected to the second coupler 5131, placing the signal acquisition board 53 within the water channel 5152 of the handle 515 can significantly shorten the length of the connecting cable, reducing signal loss and interference during transmission, and also making the wiring simpler, neater, and easier to install and maintain.

[0071] Furthermore, the handle 515 is configured to be detachably connected to the body 514, allowing maintenance personnel to easily disassemble the handle 515 to perform maintenance or replacement operations on the signal acquisition board 53, thereby improving maintenance efficiency.

[0072] In some embodiments, such as Figure 2 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the water supply equipment has a first water tank 20 for storing pure water. A first pipe 525 is provided on a first coupler 521, and the first pipe 525 is connected to the first water tank 20. A one-way valve 5191 is provided on a second coupler 5131, which is connected to a water storage chamber 5142. The one-way valve 5191 is configured to allow one-way flow from the first pipe 525 to the water storage chamber 5142 when the brewing kettle 51 is placed on the support base 52.

[0073] Specifically, by providing a first pipe 525 in the first coupler 521 and a one-way valve 5191 in the second coupler 5131, the first pipe 525 and the one-way valve 5191 are connected when the second coupler 5131 is connected to the first coupler 521. This allows the water storage chamber 5142 of the brewing kettle 51 to be connected to the first water tank 20 through the one-way valve 5191 and the first pipe 525, thereby enabling the large-scale use of pure water. At this time, the pure water in the first water tank 20 can flow sequentially through the first pipe 525 and the one-way valve 5191 to the water storage chamber 5142, and the flow direction of the one-way valve 5191 is from the first water tank 20 to the water storage chamber 5142. When the brewing kettle 51 is taken out, the pure water in the water storage chamber 5142 will not flow back out through the one-way valve 5191, which can ensure that the water in the water storage chamber 5142 will not leak out. At the same time, in conjunction with the heating component 511 inside the brewing kettle 51, the pure water can reach the required temperature.

[0074] Furthermore, a second pipe 5151 is provided in the water guiding channel. The inlet end of the second pipe 5151 is connected to the one-way valve 5191, and the outlet end of the second pipe 5151 is located on the top side wall of the water storage chamber 5142.

[0075] Specifically, by designing a handle 515, the kettle 51 can be easily placed and removed. Simultaneously, by placing the second conduit 5151 inside the handle 515, it bypasses the heating element, helping to avoid the impact of prolonged heating on the second conduit 5151. This reduces the possibility of safety issues such as cracking and leakage, and extends the structural lifespan of the kettle 51. Furthermore, the simple structure reduces manufacturing process requirements and production costs. The absence of interference from other structures enhances the ease of cleaning tea stains and other dirt from the bottom of the kettle, improving the user experience.

[0076] It is necessary to understand that, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the handle 515 has a rectangular structure, which helps reduce the space occupied by the brewing kettle 51, ensuring its compactness and aesthetics, and also improves the user's ease of operation. In this embodiment, one end of the handle 515 is connected to the kettle body 514, and the other end is connected to the connecting seat 519. Preferably, the connection point between the handle 515 and the kettle body 514 is located closer to the top of the kettle body 514 than to the bottom. Meanwhile, a portion of the second pipe 5151 is disposed inside the handle 515 to connect to the receiving cavity; this portion conforms to the shape of the handle 515, while the other portion is disposed within the receiving cavity. Since the heating element is located at the bottom of the kettle body 514, the arrangement of the second pipe 5151 bypasses the heating element, helping to avoid the impact of prolonged heating on the second pipe 5151.

[0077] According to embodiments of the present invention, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 7 As shown, a water supply device 1 is also proposed, comprising a control board 90 and a brewing assembly 50, wherein the control board 90 is electrically connected to a first coupler 521 in the brewing assembly 50. According to the water supply device 1 proposed in this invention, by setting a signal acquisition board 53 within the handle 515 of the brewing kettle 51, the signal acquisition board 53 can centrally collect and process signals from multiple detection devices. Different detection devices may output signals of different types and formats. The signal acquisition board 53 can condition, convert, and integrate the signals detected by multiple detection devices, enabling them to be transmitted to the control board 90 in a unified format through the second coupler 5131 and the first coupler 521. This improves the efficiency and accuracy of signal transmission. Furthermore, by utilizing the integration advantage of the signal acquisition board 53, signal interference problems caused by the increase in the number of coupler loops can be avoided, improving system performance and reliability, and reducing production costs.

[0078] Among them, water supply equipment 1 is water purification equipment, which refers to equipment for producing purified water, mainly used to purify water and provide healthy drinking water. Most water purification equipment uses reverse osmosis technology, which is a physical method without phase change used at room temperature to desalinate and remove salt from saline water. The water purification equipment can be a water purifier, a water dispenser, or a pure water machine.

[0079] Furthermore, the water supply equipment also includes a housing 10 and a first water tank 20, which is located inside the housing 10 and is used to store filtered pure water. A support base 52 is mounted on the housing 10. When the brewing kettle 51 is mounted on the support base 52, the water storage chamber of the brewing kettle 51 is connected to the first water tank 20, and the heating component 511 is electrically connected to the control board 90 through the support base 52.

[0080] Specifically, by setting a first water tank 20 inside the housing 10, the first water tank 20 can store filtered pure water. Simultaneously, a support 52 for the brewing component 50 is mounted on the housing 10. When the brewing pot 51 is mounted on the support 52, the water storage chamber of the brewing pot 51 is connected to the first water tank 20, allowing the brewing pot 51 to obtain a large amount of pure water for brewing. Furthermore, by including a circuit component inside the housing 10, and electrically connecting the heating component 511 inside the brewing pot 51 to the circuit component via the support 52, the heating component 511 can operate, ensuring that the pure water in the brewing pot 51 reaches the preset temperature, meeting the water temperature required for brewing. This helps solve the problem that existing water purification equipment cannot meet the required water volume and temperature for brewing.

[0081] It should be understood that, in this embodiment, the water supply device 1 also includes a filter assembly 30, a second water tank 12, a water receiving box 70, and a brewing assembly 50. The housing 10 defines a receiving cavity, within which several internal components such as the second water tank 12, the filter assembly 30, and a water pump are installed.

[0082] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the second water tank 12 is located inside the accommodating cavity. The second water tank 12 is mainly used to provide raw water for the water system of the water supply equipment 1. Moreover, the second water tank 12 can be connected to an external tap water inlet pipe to replenish the raw water in the second water tank 12, or it can be used as an independent water tank, thus getting rid of the constraints of water pipes.

[0083] In this embodiment, the filtration assembly 30 can be provided with multiple filter elements, which are connected by a water channel; alternatively, it can be provided with only one reverse osmosis filter element. Preferably, a pre-filter element is provided upstream of the reverse osmosis filter element. The type of pre-filter element can be different forms of PP, different forms of activated carbon, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, or composite filter elements of the above materials. A post-filter element can also be provided downstream of the reverse osmosis filter element. The type of post-filter element can be different forms of activated carbon. Of course, the post-filter element and the pre-filter element can be two independent filter elements, or they can be a composite filter element. If the post-filter and the pre-filter are a composite filter, then the composite filter has the filtration functions of both the pre-filter and the post-filter. The composite filter has two non-interfering flow paths inside. One flow path is used for coarse filtration, which is equivalent to the pre-filter. The raw water enters the reverse osmosis filter after being coarsely filtered in this flow path. The other flow path is used for secondary filtration, which is equivalent to the post-filter. The pure water filtered by the reverse osmosis filter is filtered again in this flow path and finally flows out from the outlet of the composite filter.

[0084] In addition, a water pump is connected between the second water tank 12 and the filter assembly 30. The raw water in the second water tank 12 flows through the filter assembly 30 under the action of the water pump and finally flows into the first water tank 20 to form pure water to meet the pure water needs of users.

[0085] In this embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the support base 52 is disposed on the front panel 11 and located outside the housing. Specifically, along the first direction, the support base 52 and the first water tank 20 are respectively located on opposite sides of the front panel 11, and the first direction intersects with the front panel 11. Preferably, the first direction is perpendicular to the front panel 11. At this time, the brewing kettle 51 is detachably disposed on the support base 52, and when the brewing kettle 51 is disposed on the support base 52, the water storage chamber of the brewing kettle 51 can communicate with the first water tank 20, and the heating component 511 inside the brewing kettle 51 is electrically connected to the circuit component, so that the brewing kettle 51 can quickly obtain a large amount of pure water from the first water tank 20 and heat the pure water to meet the user's brewing needs.

[0086] A water receiving box 70 is located directly below the support base 52, and a water storage cup 41 of the water storage component 40 is located between the water receiving box 70 and the support base 52. That is, the water receiving box 70, the water storage cup 41, the support base 52, and the brewing kettle 51 are arranged in sequence along the vertical direction upward. Among them, the water storage cup 41 can be connected to the first water tank 20, thereby increasing the storage capacity of pure water and helping to further ensure the pure water supply of the brewing kettle 51.

[0087] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention, but the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A brewing component, characterized in that, The brewing component includes: A support base, on which a first coupler is provided, the first coupler being used for electrical connection with a control board; A brewing kettle, wherein a second coupler is provided at the bottom of the brewing kettle, the second coupler being detachably coupled to the first coupler, and the brewing kettle having a water storage cavity; Multiple detection devices are installed inside the brewing kettle; A signal acquisition board is disposed in the brewing kettle and located outside the water storage cavity. The signal acquisition board is electrically connected to the plurality of detection devices and the second coupler.

2. The brewing component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The signal acquisition board is provided with a power connection point group and a signal connection point group. The first coupler is provided with a first power contact group and a first signal contact group. The second coupler is provided with a second power contact group and a second signal contact group. The power connection point group is electrically connected to the second power contact group. The signal connection point group is electrically connected to the second signal contact group. The first power contact group can be electrically connected to the second power contact group and is used to be electrically connected to the first power pin group of the control board. The first signal contact group can be electrically connected to the second signal contact group and is used to be electrically connected to the signal pin group of the control board.

3. The brewing component according to claim 2, characterized in that, The signal connection point group includes a data output signal connection point, the first signal contact group includes a first signal output contact, the second signal contact group includes a second signal output contact, the signal acquisition board can receive and process the data signal detected by the detection device, and transmit the data signal to the control board in sequence through the data output signal connection point, the second signal output contact and the first signal output contact.

4. The brewing component according to claim 3, characterized in that, The signal connection point group further includes a data receiving signal connection point. The first signal contact group includes a first signal receiving contact, and the second signal contact group includes a second signal receiving contact. The signal acquisition board can receive control signals from the control board in sequence through the first signal receiving contact, the second signal receiving contact, and the data receiving signal connection point.

5. The brewing component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The brewing assembly also includes a heating assembly located at the bottom of the brewing kettle, and the heating assembly is electrically connected to the second coupler.

6. The brewing component according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first coupler is provided with a third power contact group, and the second coupler is provided with a fourth power contact group. The fourth power contact group is electrically connected to the heating component, and the third power contact group can be electrically connected to the fourth power contact group and is used to be electrically connected to the second power pin group of the control board.

7. The brewing component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first coupler is provided with a first grounding contact, and the second coupler is provided with a second grounding contact. The second grounding contact is electrically connected to the inner metal wall of the brewing kettle. The first grounding contact can be electrically connected to the second grounding contact and is used to be electrically connected to the grounding pin of the control board.

8. The brewing assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The plurality of detection devices include a temperature detection device and a plurality of liquid level detection elements arranged sequentially and at intervals from top to bottom inside the brewing kettle.

9. The brewing component according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The brewing kettle includes a kettle body and a handle disposed on the kettle body. The second coupler is disposed at the bottom of the kettle body. The handle is hollow inside and defines a water guiding channel connected to the second coupler. The signal acquisition board is disposed in the water guiding channel and is electrically connected to the second coupler via a cable.

10. The brewing component according to claim 9, characterized in that, The first coupler is provided with a first pipe, which is used to connect an external water supply component; The second coupler is provided with a one-way valve communicating with the inner cavity of the kettle body. The one-way valve is configured to allow one-way flow from the first pipeline to the inner cavity of the kettle body when the kettle is placed on the support base. The water guiding channel is provided with a second pipe, the inlet end of which is connected to the one-way valve, and the outlet end of which is located on the top side wall of the inner cavity of the brewing pot.

11. A water supply device, characterized in that, The water supply device includes a control board and a brewing assembly as described in any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein the control board is electrically connected to a first coupler in the brewing assembly.

12. The water supply equipment according to claim 11, characterized in that, The water supply equipment also includes: The control panel is located inside the housing, and the support base is mounted on the housing. The first water tank is located inside the tank body and is used to store filtered pure water. When the brewing kettle is placed on the support base, the brewing kettle is in communication with the first water tank.

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