Dehumidification system of vehicle-mounted beverage machine, vehicle-mounted beverage machine and vehicle

Abstract

The invention discloses a dehumidification system of a vehicle-mounted beverage machine, the vehicle-mounted beverage machine and a vehicle, and relates to the technical field of vehicle-mounted beverage machines, the dehumidification system comprises an air source, the air source is installed in the vehicle-mounted beverage machine, and the air source is suitable for being communicated with a waste discharge pipeline of the vehicle-mounted beverage machine, a waste collection box and a liquid containing space air path used for containing a liquid containing container; the air source is configured to blow air to at least one target area in the waste discharge pipeline, the waste collection box and the liquid containing space so as to blow-dry and dehumidify the target area. The air source blows air to at least one of the waste discharge pipeline, the waste collection box and the liquid containing space for blow-drying and dehumidification, liquid remaining in the vehicle-mounted beverage machine can be avoided, the risk of mould and bacterium breeding in the vehicle-mounted beverage machine is reduced, drinking health of a user is guaranteed, the vehicle-mounted beverage machine can also be prevented from generating peculiar smell, and the service life of the vehicle-mounted beverage machine is prolonged. The environmental quality in the vehicle is effectively improved, the vehicle-mounted beverage machine can be prevented from being eroded by residual liquid, and the service life of the vehicle-mounted beverage machine can be prolonged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of in-vehicle beverage machine technology, and in particular to a dehumidification system for an in-vehicle beverage machine, an in-vehicle beverage machine, and a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of vehicles and consumers' pursuit of a high-quality travel experience, integrated in-vehicle beverage machines (especially in-vehicle coffee machines and tea makers) have become an important feature in many high-end models to enhance the interior luxury and functionality, in order to meet users' needs for a refined and personalized lifestyle. In-vehicle beverage machines can provide users with freshly ground coffee, hot tea, milk drinks, and other freshly prepared hot beverages while driving or parked, greatly improving the comfort and convenience of the driving experience. However, after each beverage is made using the in-vehicle beverage machine, wastewater or moisture remains in the exhaust pipes, waste collection tank, and liquid holding space inside the machine, which can easily breed bacteria, produce odors, and may even clog pipes or damage components. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a system that can dry and dehumidify the exhaust pipes, liquid holding space, and waste collection tank inside the in-vehicle coffee machine. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. Therefore, one objective of this invention is to provide a dehumidification system for a vehicle-mounted beverage dispenser, capable of drying and dehumidifying the exhaust pipe, waste collection tank, and liquid holding space to prevent residual liquid inside the dispenser, effectively improving the environmental quality inside the vehicle, protecting the user's drinking health, and extending the service life of the dispenser.

[0004] This utility model further proposes a vehicle-mounted beverage machine with the above-mentioned dehumidification system.

[0005] The present invention further proposes a vehicle having the above-mentioned in-vehicle beverage machine.

[0006] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a dehumidification system for a vehicle-mounted beverage machine includes: an air source installed inside the vehicle-mounted beverage machine; the air source is adapted to be connected to the waste discharge pipe, waste collection box, and liquid holding space of the vehicle-mounted beverage machine via an air passage; the air source is configured to blow air onto at least one target area among the waste discharge pipe, waste collection box, and liquid holding space to dry and dehumidify the target area.

[0007] The dehumidification system of the vehicle-mounted beverage machine according to an embodiment of the present invention uses an air source configuration to blow air towards at least one target area among the waste discharge pipe, waste collection box, and liquid holding space to dry and dehumidify the target area. Forced airflow accelerates the evaporation of residual moisture, reducing humidity to a level where microorganisms cannot survive. This reduces the risk of mold and bacteria growth inside the vehicle-mounted beverage machine, preventing users from drinking contaminated beverages and reducing the risk of food poisoning, intestinal infection, or allergic reactions, thus ensuring the user's drinking health. It also prevents the vehicle-mounted beverage machine from producing odors, effectively improving the environmental quality inside the vehicle. Furthermore, it prevents residual liquid from corroding the vehicle-mounted beverage machine, which helps extend its service life.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the air source includes a fan and a main switch. The main switch includes an air inlet and multiple air outlets. The air inlet is connected to the exhaust port of the fan, and the multiple air outlets are respectively used to connect to a waste discharge pipe, a waste collection box and a liquid holding space. The main switch is configured to guide the air blown in by the air inlet to the multiple air outlets.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the dehumidification system further includes multiple air ducts, which are respectively connected to multiple air outlets of the main switch, and the ends of the multiple air ducts away from the main switch are respectively connected to a waste discharge pipe, a waste collection box, and a liquid holding space.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least one air duct includes a damper disposed within the air duct, the damper being configured to adjust the airflow through the corresponding air duct by adjusting its own opening.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the dehumidification system further includes a drive structure for driving the corresponding damper to adjust its opening degree and thus adjust the air volume of the corresponding air duct.

[0012] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a vehicle-mounted beverage machine includes: The brewing structure includes a waste collection box, a waste discharge pipe, and a liquid-holding space for accommodating liquid containers. The brewing structure is used for brewing beverages and is located above the waste collection box. The upper end of the waste discharge pipe is connected to the brewing structure, and the lower end of the waste discharge pipe extends to the waste collection box. The dehumidification system is the dehumidification system of the vehicle-mounted beverage machine in the above embodiment. The air source is configured to blow air into at least one target area in the waste discharge pipe and the liquid holding space of the waste collection box to dry and dehumidify the target area.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle-mounted beverage machine further includes: a control module, a heating module, and a humidity detection module. The heating module and the humidity detection module are both installed in the waste collection box. The heating module is used to heat the waste collection box to evaporate water vapor and create a dry environment. The humidity detection module is used to detect the humidity inside the waste collection box. The control module is configured to enable the heating module to heat and dehumidify the waste collection box according to the humidity information from the humidity detection module.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the heating module is constructed as a heating tube, which is wound around the outer peripheral wall of the waste collection box to heat and dry the waste collection box when energized.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the heating module is constructed as a heating rod, which is installed inside the waste collection box to heat and dry the waste collection box when energized.

[0016] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the heating module is configured as a thin-film heater, which is disposed at the bottom of the waste collection box to heat and dry the waste collection box when energized.

[0017] According to some embodiments of the present invention, at least one vent hole is formed on the side wall of the waste collection box to discharge the moisture generated inside the waste collection box by the heating module to the outside of the vehicle beverage machine.

[0018] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a filter screen is also provided inside the waste collection bin, which divides the waste collection bin into a dry space and a wet space from top to bottom. The dry space is designed to collect waste beverage capsules, and the wet space is designed to collect waste liquid.

[0019] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle-mounted beverage machine further includes a sterilization module, which is at least disposed in the waste discharge pipe and the waste collection box. The sterilization module is configured to sterilize the waste discharge pipe and the waste collection box to create a safe and healthy beverage usage environment.

[0020] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle-mounted beverage machine further includes: a deodorization module, which is at least disposed in the waste discharge pipe and the waste collection box, and the deodorization module is configured to deodorize the waste discharge pipe and the waste collection box to suppress odors caused by the growth of bacteria.

[0021] The vehicle according to an embodiment of the present invention includes the in-vehicle beverage machine described in the above embodiment.

[0022] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which: Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram showing the relative positions of the vehicle-mounted beverage machine and the dehumidification system according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the dehumidification system of the present invention, showing the air damper connecting to the corresponding air duct; Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the dehumidification system of the present invention, showing the damper closing the corresponding air duct; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the dehumidification system and the waste discharge pipe according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the drive structure and the damper according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the waste collection box and the heating tube according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the waste collection box and the heating rod according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the waste collection box and the thin-film heater according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure label: Dehumidification system 100; Air source 10; Fan 11; Exhaust outlet 111; Main switch 12; Air inlet 121; Air outlet 122; 13; air duct; 132; drive structure; Vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200; dehumidification port 201; waste discharge pipe 202; waste collection box 203; liquid holding space 204; brewing structure 205; heating module 206; humidity detection module 207; heating tube 208; heating rod 209; filter screen 210; thin film heater 211; dry space 212; wet space 213; sterilization module 30; deodorization module 40. Detailed Implementation

[0025] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0026] The following is for reference. Figures 1-9Dehumidification system 100 of vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: air source 10, which is installed inside the vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200. The air source 10 is adapted to be in air communication with the waste discharge pipe 202, waste collection box 203 and liquid holding space 204 for accommodating liquid containers of the vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200. The air source 10 is configured to blow air into at least one target area of ​​the waste discharge pipe 202, waste collection box 203 and liquid holding space 204 to dry and dehumidify the target area.

[0027] The air source 10 is installed inside the vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200. The air source 10 is adapted to be connected to the exhaust pipe 202, the waste collection box 203, and the liquid holding space 204 for accommodating liquid containers of the vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200 via air passage, so that the air source 10 is configured to blow air into at least one target area of ​​the exhaust pipe 202, the waste collection box 203, and the liquid holding space 204 to dry and dehumidify the target area.

[0028] Specifically, the target area can be the entire space within the waste discharge pipe 202, the entire space within the waste collection box 203, and the entire space within the liquid holding space 204; alternatively, the target area can be a partial space within the waste discharge pipe 202, a partial space within the waste collection box 203, or a partial space within the liquid holding space 204, which can be reasonably set according to actual conditions. By configuring the air source 10 to blow air towards at least one of the target areas in the waste discharge pipe 202, waste collection box 203, and liquid holding space 204 to dry and dehumidify the target area, forced airflow accelerates the evaporation of residual moisture, reducing humidity to a level where microorganisms cannot survive. This avoids residual liquid in the vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200, reducing the risk of mold and bacteria growth, preventing users from drinking contaminated beverages, reducing the risk of food poisoning, intestinal infection, or allergic reactions, and ensuring the user's drinking health. It also prevents the vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200 from producing odors, effectively improving the environmental quality inside the vehicle, and prevents residual liquid from corroding the vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200, which helps extend its service life.

[0029] The dehumidification system 100 of the vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention, by configuring the air source 10 to blow air onto at least one target area among the waste discharge pipe 202, waste collection box 203, and liquid holding space 204 to dry and dehumidify the target area, accelerates the evaporation of residual moisture through forced airflow, reducing humidity to a level where microorganisms cannot survive, thereby reducing the risk of mold and bacteria growth inside the vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200, preventing users from drinking contaminated beverages, reducing the risk of food poisoning, intestinal infection, or allergic reactions, and ensuring the health of users. It also prevents the vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200 from producing odors, effectively improving the environmental quality inside the vehicle. Furthermore, it prevents residual liquid from corroding the vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200, which helps extend the service life of the vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200.

[0030] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 As shown, the air source 10 includes a fan 11 and a main switch 12 connected together. The main switch 12 includes an air inlet 121 and multiple air outlets 122. The air inlet 121 is connected to the exhaust port 111 of the fan 11. The multiple air outlets 122 are respectively used to connect to the waste discharge pipe 202, the waste collection box 203 and the liquid holding space 204. The main switch 12 is configured to guide the air blown in by the air inlet 121 to the multiple air outlets 122.

[0031] Among them, the fan 11 can be a centrifugal fan 11, an axial fan 11, etc. Centrifugal fans 11 and axial fans 11 have simple structures, low costs, and convenient maintenance, and relatively low noise. In addition, centrifugal fans 11 can generate higher pressure, effectively penetrating the equipment barrier and forming a directional airflow, which is conducive to rapid dehumidification. The appropriate fan 11 can be selected according to the actual situation.

[0032] The fan 11 is connected to the main switch 12 so that the fan 11 can send air into the main switch 12. The main switch 12 includes an air inlet 121 and multiple air outlets 122. In some embodiments of the present invention, it may have two, three, four, or other numbers of air outlets 122, but the present invention is not limited to this and may have other numbers of air outlets 122, as long as the main switch 12 includes multiple air outlets 122. As a specific embodiment of the present invention, the main switch 12 includes three air outlets 122, which are respectively used to connect to the waste discharge pipe 202, the waste collection box 203, and the liquid holding space 204 in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0033] The air inlet 121 is connected to the exhaust outlet 111 of the fan 11 so that the fan 11 can send air into the main switch 12. Multiple air outlets 122 are respectively used to connect to the waste discharge pipe 202, the waste collection box 203 and the liquid holding space 204. The main switch 12 is configured to guide the air blown in by the air inlet 121 to the multiple air outlets 122 so that the air is blown into the waste discharge pipe 202, the waste collection box 203 and the liquid holding space 204 from the multiple air outlets 122, thereby drying and dehumidifying the waste discharge pipe 202, the waste collection box 203 and the liquid holding space 204. Furthermore, the main switch 12 is configured to guide the air blown in through the air inlet 121 to multiple air outlets 122, ensuring that the air can only flow from the air inlet 121 to the air outlet 122, thereby preventing backflow of air into the fan 11, effectively ensuring the safety and reliability of the fan 11, and thus helping to extend the service life of the dehumidification system 100.

[0034] This design, achieved through forced airflow created by the fan 11, accelerates the evaporation of residual moisture, reducing humidity to a level where microorganisms cannot survive. This lowers the risk of mold and bacteria growth inside the vehicle-mounted beverage dispenser 200, preventing users from consuming contaminated beverages and reducing the risk of food poisoning, intestinal infections, or allergic reactions, thus protecting user health. It also prevents unpleasant odors from the dispenser 200, effectively improving the environmental quality inside the vehicle. Furthermore, it prevents residual liquid from corroding the dispenser 200, extending its lifespan.

[0035] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 As shown, the dehumidification system 100 also includes multiple air ducts 13, which are respectively connected to multiple air outlets 122 of the main switch 12. The ends of the multiple air ducts 13 away from the main switch 12 are respectively connected to the waste discharge pipe 202, the waste collection box 203, and the liquid holding space 204.

[0036] The dehumidification system 100 also includes a plurality of air ducts 13. In some embodiments of the present invention, the dehumidification system 100 may include two, three, four or other numbers of air ducts 13, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The dehumidification system 100 may also include other numbers of air ducts 13, as long as the dehumidification system 100 includes a plurality of air ducts 13.

[0037] As a specific embodiment of the present invention, the dehumidification system 100 may include three air ducts 13, which are connected to three air outlets 122 in a one-to-one correspondence. The ends of the multiple air ducts 13 away from the main switch 12 are respectively connected to the waste discharge pipe 202, the waste collection box 203, and the liquid holding space 204, so that the air blown out by the fan 11 is blown into the waste discharge pipe 202, the waste collection box 203, and the liquid holding space 204 by the multiple air ducts 13, thereby drying and dehumidifying the waste discharge pipe 202, the waste collection box 203, and the liquid holding space 204.

[0038] This configuration avoids the need for multiple fans 11, reducing the number of components in the dehumidification system 100. This reduces the structural complexity of the dehumidification system 100, lowers its manufacturing cost, and consequently reduces the production cost of the vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200, as well as its energy consumption.

[0039] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, at least one air duct 13 includes a damper 132, which is disposed inside the air duct 13 and is configured to adjust the airflow through the corresponding air duct 13 by adjusting its own opening.

[0040] In this invention, at least one air duct 13 includes a damper 132. There may be one, two, three or more air ducts 13 including dampers 132, but the invention is not limited to this. There may also be other numbers of air ducts 13 including dampers 132, as long as at least one air duct 13 includes a damper 132.

[0041] Air dampers 132 are installed inside air ducts 13. Specifically, air dampers 132 are installed in all air ducts 13 that connect to the waste discharge pipe 202 and the waste collection box 203. The air dampers 132 are configured to adjust the airflow through the corresponding air duct 13 by adjusting their opening to adapt to different operating conditions. Different components inside the vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200 have different tolerances to wind force. Adjusting the airflow through the corresponding air duct 13 by using air dampers 132 can prevent excessive wind force from impacting and damaging the fragile parts inside the vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200, thus helping to extend the service life of the vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200.

[0042] Furthermore, the damper 132 can be configured as a rotating plate that rotates about a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the corresponding air duct 13. The damper 132 is rotatably disposed within the corresponding air duct 13 to adjust the opening of the corresponding air duct 13. Specifically, for example... Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, when the damper 132 rotates to be parallel to the extension direction of the corresponding air duct 13, the corresponding air duct 13 is fully open. At this time, the air volume is large, which can quickly blow air to dry and dehumidify the waste discharge pipe 202 and the waste collection box 203. Figure 4 As shown, when the damper 132 rotates to be perpendicular to the extension direction of the corresponding air duct 13, the opening of the corresponding air duct 13 is zero, and at this time, there is no airflow in the corresponding air duct 13. Furthermore, no damper 132 is installed in the air duct 13 connected to the liquid-containing space 204; therefore, the air duct 13 is always fully open, and when the fan 11 is working, airflow continuously blows towards the liquid-containing space 204. This design reduces the local humidity at the beverage outlet, maintains the flavor and appearance of the beverage, inhibits mold growth, and ensures beverage safety. For example, when hot coffee flows out of the outlet, if the surrounding air humidity is too high, water droplets will quickly condense on the surface (condensation). These water droplets dilute the oils and flavor compounds on the coffee surface, resulting in a weaker taste, loss of aroma, and even affecting visual effects such as latte art.

[0043] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the dehumidification system 100 also includes a drive structure 133, which is used to drive the corresponding damper 132 to adjust its own opening and thus adjust the air volume flowing through the corresponding air duct 13.

[0044] The drive structure 133 can be a motor, cylinder, or other type of drive structure, as long as it is used to drive the corresponding damper 132 to rotate. The drive structure 133 drives the corresponding damper 132 to adjust its opening and thus the airflow through the corresponding air duct 13, adapting to different operating conditions. Different components within the vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200 have varying degrees of wind resistance. Adjusting the airflow through the corresponding air duct 13 via the damper 132 avoids excessive wind force impacting and damaging fragile parts within the vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200, thus extending its service life.

[0045] As a specific embodiment of the present invention, the drive structure 133 can be a motor. The motor drive can achieve precise adjustment of the opening degree of the damper 132 (such as stepless adjustment from 0° to 90°) through an encoder or sensor to meet the needs of different working conditions. Furthermore, the motor-driven damper 132 can complete the opening and closing action in milliseconds, which is much faster than manual or pneumatic drive methods, improving the response speed of the dehumidification system 100. Moreover, the efficiency of the motor (such as a DC brushless motor) can reach over 90%, far exceeding the energy loss of pneumatic or hydraulic drives. Therefore, the vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200 is provided with a dehumidification system 100 that can automatically, quickly, and energy-efficiently dry the waste discharge pipe 202 and the waste collection box 203.

[0046] like Figure 1 As shown, the in-vehicle beverage machine 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: The brewing structure 205, waste collection box 203, waste discharge pipe 202, and liquid holding space 204 for accommodating liquid containers are included. The brewing structure 205 is used for brewing beverages and is located above the waste collection box 203. The upper end of the waste discharge pipe 202 is connected to the brewing structure 205, and the lower end of the waste discharge pipe 202 extends to the waste collection box 203. The dehumidification system 100 is the dehumidification system 100 of the vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200 in the above embodiment. The air source 10 is configured to blow air into at least one target area among the waste discharge pipe 202, waste collection box 203, and liquid holding space 204 to dry and dehumidify the target area.

[0047] The liquid-holding space 204 is used to hold the liquid-holding container, the brewing structure 205 is used to brew beverages, the brewing structure 205 is located above the waste collection box 203, the upper end of the waste discharge pipe 202 is connected to the brewing structure 205, and the lower end of the waste discharge pipe 202 extends to the waste collection box 203, so that the waste liquid generated when the vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200 makes beverages flows into the waste collection box 203 through the waste discharge pipe 202.

[0048] The air source 10 is configured to blow air onto at least one target area among the waste discharge pipe 202, waste collection box 203, and liquid holding space 204 to dry and dehumidify the target area. Specifically, the air source 10 can blow air onto the waste discharge pipe 202 to dry and dehumidify the waste discharge pipe 202, brewing structure 205, and waste collection box 203; the air source 10 can blow air onto the waste collection box 203 to dry and dehumidify it; and the air source 10 can blow air onto the liquid holding space 204 to dry and dehumidify it. This configuration can prevent residual liquid in the vehicle beverage machine 200, thereby reducing the risk of mold and bacteria growth inside the vehicle beverage machine 200, preventing odors from being produced, and preventing residual liquid from corroding the vehicle beverage machine 200, thus ensuring the user's drinking health, effectively improving the environmental quality inside the vehicle, and also helping to extend the service life of the vehicle beverage machine 200.

[0049] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 1 As shown, the vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200 also includes a control module, a heating module 206, and a humidity detection module 207. Both the heating module 206 and the humidity detection module 207 are installed in the waste collection box 203. The heating module 206 is used to heat the waste collection box 203 to evaporate water vapor and create a dry environment. The humidity detection module 207 is used to detect the humidity inside the waste collection box 203. The control module is configured to enable the heating module 206 to heat and dehumidify the waste collection box 203 based on the humidity information from the humidity detection module 207.

[0050] The heating module 206 is used to heat the waste collection box 203 to evaporate water vapor and create a dry environment, and the humidity detection module 207 is used to detect the humidity inside the waste collection box 203. The control module can be communicatively connected to the fan 11, the drive structure 133, the heating module 206, and the humidity detection module 207. The control module can include a control panel, which allows the user to operate the fan 11 and the drive structure 133 to selectively blow air onto any one or more of the waste discharge pipe 202, the waste collection box 203, and the liquid holding space 204. The control module can also adjust the opening of the corresponding air duct 13 by controlling the drive structure 133 to drive the damper 132 to rotate, thereby changing the air volume in the corresponding air duct 13.

[0051] Furthermore, the control module can automatically activate the heating module 206 to heat and dehumidify the waste collection box 203 based on the humidity information from the humidity detection module 207. Alternatively, the heating module 206 can be manually controlled via the control panel. Heating by the heating module 206 and air blowing from the fan 11 into the waste collection box 203 can occur simultaneously or independently, depending on the user's needs. This configuration enhances the intelligent performance of the dehumidification system 100 while retaining the user's autonomy in operating the vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200, achieving complementary advantages and improving the user experience.

[0052] The vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200 in this solution, through the installation of a dehumidification system 100 and a heating module 206, can meet the drying or heating needs of different areas of the waste discharge pipe 202, waste collection box 203, and liquid holding space 204. The waste collection box 203 is equipped with a humidity detection module 207 and a heating module 206, achieving intelligent temperature control that is independent and closed-loop, avoiding interference from multiple sensors, improving the stability and reliability of the dehumidification system 100, and solving the core issues of hygiene and antifreeze. The waste discharge pipe 202 and the liquid holding space 204 use simple room temperature air blowing to achieve dehumidification function at a lower cost, improving the system cost-effectiveness of the vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200, and avoiding equipment aging caused by hot air, which helps to extend the service life of the vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200.

[0053] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 7 As shown, the heating module 206 is constructed as a heating tube 208, which is wound around the outer peripheral wall of the waste collection box 203 to heat and dry the waste collection box 203 when it is powered on.

[0054] The heating element 208 is in close contact with the outer wall of the waste collection box 203, allowing heat to be directly transferred into the waste collection box 203 through the wall panel, avoiding heat loss in the transmission medium as in traditional heating methods (such as air convection). Furthermore, the heating element 208 is spirally wound, covering most of the outer wall of the waste collection box 203, ensuring uniform heat distribution and preventing deformation or material aging of the waste collection box 203 due to excessively high local temperatures. The direct contact between the heating element 208 and the waste collection box 203, its small heat capacity, and rapid heating speed shorten the preheating time after equipment startup, improving the user experience.

[0055] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 8 As shown, the heating module 206 is constructed as a heating rod 209, which is installed inside the waste collection box 203 to heat and dry the waste collection box 203 when it is powered on.

[0056] The heating rod 209 is installed inside the waste collection tank 203, allowing it to directly contact the residue (such as wastewater) within the tank. Heat is transferred directly to the target substance without needing to pass through the tank's walls, reducing heat loss. Furthermore, the heating rod 209 can be fixed to the bottom wall of the tank, ensuring even heating of the waste liquid from bottom to top, accelerating evaporation. This design eliminates the need for additional external space in the waste collection tank 203, resulting in a more compact overall structure for the vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200, making it particularly suitable for miniaturized or embedded vehicle-mounted beverage machines. The waste collection tank 203 and heating rod 209 can also be integrated into a single design, freeing up space for other components (such as sensors and drain pumps) and facilitating the addition of functions like automatic cleaning and odor filtration.

[0057] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 9 As shown, the heating module 206 is constructed as a thin-film heater 211, which is located at the bottom of the waste collection box 203 to heat and dry the waste collection box 203 when it is powered on.

[0058] Among them, the thin film heater 211 is a thin surface heating component made of flexible insulating film as substrate and built-in resistance heating circuit. After the thin film heater 211 is powered on, it heats the waste liquid in the entire waste collection box 203 evenly from bottom to top, accelerates the evaporation of waste liquid to create a dry use environment and avoids moisture and bacteria growth.

[0059] According to some embodiments of the present invention, such as Figure 7 , Figure 8 , Figure 9 As shown, at least one vent hole 201 is formed on the side wall of the waste collection box 203 to discharge the moisture generated inside the waste collection box 203 by the heating module 206 to the outside of the vehicle beverage machine 200.

[0060] The waste collection box 203 has at least one dehumidification hole 201 on its side wall. In some embodiments of the present invention, the side wall of the waste collection box 203 has one, two, or three dehumidification holes 201, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The side wall of the waste collection box 203 may also have other numbers of dehumidification holes 201, as long as the side wall of the waste collection box 203 has at least one dehumidification hole 201. As a specific embodiment of the present invention, both parallel and opposite side walls of the waste collection box 203 have dehumidification holes 201, and the two dehumidification holes 201 are symmetrically arranged. This allows the airflow blown into the waste collection box 203 to form a directional flow channel inside, avoiding airflow turbulence or short circuit. This not only removes moisture from the waste collection box 203 to the vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200, but also reduces wind resistance, lowers energy consumption, and accelerates moisture evaporation.

[0061] Furthermore, a filter screen 210 can be formed inside the waste collection box 203. The filter screen 210 divides the waste collection box 203 from top to bottom into a dry space 212 and a wet space 213. The dry space 212 is designed to collect waste beverage capsules, and the wet space 213 is designed to collect waste liquid, thereby forming a dry and wet separation waste collection environment.

[0062] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200 further includes a sterilization module 30, which is at least disposed in the waste discharge pipe 202 and the waste collection box 203. The sterilization module 30 is configured to sterilize the waste discharge pipe 202 and the waste collection box 203 to create a safe and healthy beverage usage environment.

[0063] Furthermore, the sterilization module 30 can be an ultraviolet lamp, which sterilizes the waste discharge pipe 202 and the waste collection box 203 by irradiating ultraviolet light.

[0064] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle-mounted beverage machine 200 further includes: a deodorizing module 40, which is at least disposed in the waste discharge pipe 202 and the waste collection box 203. The deodorizing module 40 is configured to deodorize the waste discharge pipe 202 and the waste collection box 203 to suppress odors caused by the growth of bacteria.

[0065] Furthermore, the deodorization module 40 can be ozone deodorization, which inhibits odor-producing bacteria through ultraviolet light and ozone, achieving a dual effect of antibacterial and deodorization.

[0066] The vehicle according to the embodiments of the present invention, including the in-vehicle beverage machine 200 of the above embodiments, can avoid residual liquid in the in-vehicle beverage machine 200, thereby reducing the risk of mold and bacteria growth in the in-vehicle beverage machine 200, preventing the in-vehicle beverage machine 200 from producing odors, and preventing residual liquid from corroding the in-vehicle beverage machine 200, thus ensuring the user's drinking health, effectively improving the environmental quality inside the vehicle, and also helping to extend the service life of the in-vehicle beverage machine 200, thereby improving the quality of the vehicle.

[0067] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0068] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A dehumidification system for a vehicle-mounted beverage dispenser, characterized in that, include: An air source (10) is installed inside the vehicle-mounted beverage machine (200). The air source (10) is adapted to be connected to the exhaust pipe (202), waste collection box (203), and liquid holding space (204) of the vehicle-mounted beverage machine (200) via air passage. The air source (10) is configured to blow air into at least one target area of ​​the exhaust pipe (202), the waste collection box (203), and the liquid holding space (204) to dry and dehumidify the target area.

2. The dehumidification system of the vehicle-mounted beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The air source (10) includes a fan (11) and a main switch (12). The main switch (12) includes an air inlet (121) and multiple air outlets (122). The air inlet (121) is connected to the exhaust port (111) of the fan (11). The multiple air outlets (122) are respectively used to connect to the waste discharge pipe (202), the waste collection box (203) and the liquid holding space (204). The main switch (12) is configured to guide the air blown in by the air inlet (121) to the multiple air outlets (122).

3. The dehumidification system of the vehicle-mounted beverage machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The dehumidification system (100) also includes multiple air ducts (13), which are respectively connected to multiple air outlets (122) of the main switch (12). The ends of the multiple air ducts (13) away from the main switch (12) are respectively connected to the waste discharge pipe (202), the waste collection box (203), and the liquid holding space (204).

4. The dehumidification system of the vehicle-mounted beverage machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, At least one of the air ducts (13) includes a damper (132) disposed within the air duct (13) and configured to adjust the airflow through the corresponding air duct (13) by adjusting its own opening.

5. The dehumidification system of the vehicle-mounted beverage machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The dehumidification system also includes a drive structure (133), which is used to drive the corresponding damper (132) to adjust its opening and thus adjust the airflow through the corresponding air duct (13).

6. A vehicle-mounted beverage machine, characterized in that, include: The brewing structure (205), waste collection box (203), waste discharge pipe (202), and liquid holding space (204) for accommodating liquid containers are provided. The brewing structure (205) is used for brewing beverages. The brewing structure (205) is located above the waste collection box (203). The upper end of the waste discharge pipe (202) is connected to the brewing structure (205), and the lower end of the waste discharge pipe (202) extends to the waste collection box (203). A dehumidification system (100), wherein the dehumidification system (100) is the dehumidification system (100) of the vehicle-mounted beverage machine (200) according to any one of claims 1-5, wherein the air source (10) is configured to blow air into at least one target area in the waste discharge pipe (202), the waste collection box (203), or the liquid holding space (204) to dry and dehumidify the target area.

7. The vehicle-mounted beverage machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The vehicle-mounted beverage machine (200) further includes a control module, a heating module (206), and a humidity detection module (207). The heating module (206) and the humidity detection module (207) are both installed in the waste collection box (203). The heating module (206) is used to heat the waste collection box (203) to evaporate water vapor and create a dry environment. The humidity detection module (207) is used to detect the humidity inside the waste collection box (203). The control module is configured to enable the heating module (206) to heat and dehumidify the waste collection box (203) according to the humidity information of the humidity detection module (207).

8. The vehicle-mounted beverage machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The heating module (206) is constructed as a heating tube (208), which is wound around the outer peripheral wall of the waste collection box (203) to heat and dry the waste collection box (203) when energized.

9. The vehicle-mounted beverage machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The heating module (206) is constructed as a heating rod (209), which is installed inside the waste collection box (203) to heat and dry the waste collection box (203) when it is powered on.

10. The vehicle-mounted beverage machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The heating module (206) is configured as a thin film heater (211), which is located at the bottom of the waste collection box (203) to heat and dry the waste collection box (203) when energized.

11. The vehicle-mounted beverage machine according to any one of claims 8-10, characterized in that, The waste collection box (203) has at least one vent hole (201) on its side wall to discharge the moisture generated inside the waste collection box (203) by the heating module (206) to the outside of the vehicle beverage machine (200).

12. The vehicle-mounted beverage machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The waste collection box (203) is also equipped with a filter screen (210), which divides the waste collection box (203) into a dry space (212) and a wet space (213) from top to bottom. The dry space (212) is designed to collect waste beverage capsules, and the wet space (213) is designed to collect waste liquid.

13. The vehicle-mounted beverage machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The vehicle-mounted beverage machine (200) further includes a sterilization module (30), which is at least located in the waste discharge pipe (202) and the waste collection box (203). The sterilization module (30) is configured to sterilize the waste discharge pipe (202) and the waste collection box (203) to create a safe and healthy beverage usage environment.

14. The vehicle-mounted beverage machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The vehicle-mounted beverage machine (200) further includes a deodorizing module (40), which is at least disposed in the waste discharge pipe (202) and the waste collection box (203). The deodorizing module (40) is configured to deodorize the waste discharge pipe (202) and the waste collection box (203) to suppress odors caused by the growth of bacteria.

15. A vehicle, characterized in that, Includes the vehicle-mounted beverage machine (200) according to any one of claims 6-14.

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