A beverage mixing device and a beverage mixing method

Abstract

The application discloses a kind of beverage mixing device and beverage mixing method, belong to beverage preparation device technical field.This device includes material bin body and lid assembly;The material bin body is the hollow cavity that can be extruded by hand and be deformed, for accommodating brewing material;The lid assembly is connected with the port of material bin body, the lid assembly is equipped with communicating pipe, the communicating pipe is integrally formed with lid assembly;The communicating pipe is used for inserting the opening of beverage package, so that the material bin body is communicated with the liquid source in package, relies on the deformation of material bin body to change the pressure in bin, realizes the fluid exchange and mixing between brewing material in material bin body and liquid source in package.The application also discloses a method for mixing beverage using the device.The scheme completes the mixing of brewing material and liquid source in package without the aid of third-party container, and is simple and convenient, clean and sanitary.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of beverage preparation devices, specifically relating to a beverage mixing device and a method for mixing beverages using the device. Background Technology

[0002] There is a type of liquid beverage packaging that does not have a reusable drinking spout. Users need to puncture, cut, or tear the packaging to create an opening for use.

[0003] When users need to mix brewing materials (such as coffee powder or coffee liquid) with the liquid in this type of packaging, since the packaging itself does not provide a regular opening for adding materials, users usually need to pour the liquid into a third-party container (such as a cup) to complete the mixing, which is cumbersome and requires additional cleaning.

[0004] Currently, there is a lack of devices on the market that can independently contain brewing materials and drive the liquid to flow back and forth through the deformation of the container to complete the mixing. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This invention provides a beverage mixing device and its usage method, the purpose of which is to: directly connect the material bin to the liquid source inside the packaging without the need for a third-party container, and complete the mixing by changing the internal pressure of the material bin to drive the fluid to exchange back and forth. Technical solution

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A beverage mixing device includes a material container body and a lid assembly.

[0007] The material container body is a hollow cavity that can deform under hand pressure, and is used to hold brewing materials. The material container body has a port, and the lid assembly is connected to the port.

[0008] The cover assembly is provided with a connecting pipe. The connecting pipe is fixedly connected to the cover assembly.

[0009] The connecting tube is inserted into the opening of the beverage packaging to connect the material storage compartment to the liquid source inside the packaging. This opening is formed after the user punctures or cuts open the beverage packaging.

[0010] The deformation of the material silo body can change the internal pressure, causing the fluid to circulate back and forth between the material silo body and the liquid source inside the packaging, so as to achieve material mixing.

[0011] No third-party container is needed during use; the material silo itself is directly connected to the liquid source inside the packaging via a connecting pipe to complete the mixing.

[0012] Furthermore, the connecting tube and the cover assembly are integrally formed.

[0013] Furthermore, the material storage container body is made of flexible material.

[0014] Furthermore, the cross-section of the material storage silo body is circular.

[0015] Furthermore, the material storage body is equipped with a tapered structure.

[0016] Furthermore, the outer wall of the material storage silo body is provided with axial reinforcing ribs.

[0017] The present invention also provides a method for mixing beverages using the above-mentioned beverage mixing device, comprising the following steps: Insert the connecting tube into the opening of the beverage packaging to connect the material storage compartment with the liquid source inside the packaging; By changing the internal pressure of the material storage chamber, the fluid circulates back and forth between the material storage chamber and the beverage packaging, thus achieving the mixing of the brewing material and the liquid source inside the beverage packaging.

[0018] Furthermore, the method of changing the internal pressure of the material silo body is to: squeeze the material silo body to cause it to deform, and / or release the material silo body to allow it to elastically recover.

[0019] Furthermore, the procedure includes the following steps: before inserting the connecting tube into the opening of the beverage packaging, the material container body is squeezed to deform it, expelling at least some of the air inside the material container body, and then the connecting tube is inserted into the opening of the beverage packaging.

[0020] Furthermore, the opening in the beverage packaging is formed after the user punctures or cuts open the beverage packaging.

[0021] 1. By setting up a material storage body and a lid assembly, this invention realizes fluid communication and reciprocating exchange between the material storage body and the liquid source inside the packaging, and can complete the mixing of brewing materials and liquids without the need for a third-party container, thus simplifying the brewing process.

[0022] 2. The material hopper body is made of a flexible material that can be deformed by hand. Users do not need to use external tools or equipment. They can simply mix the material and liquid by repeatedly squeezing and releasing. The operation is simple and convenient.

[0023] 3. The connecting tube and the lid assembly are fixedly connected, with a simple structure that requires no additional assembly by the user, reducing the operational threshold and improving the user experience.

[0024] 4. The material hopper body is equipped with a waist-tight structure and axial reinforcing ribs, which improves structural strength and user experience while ensuring compressibility and deformation.

[0025] 5. The present invention also provides a method for mixing beverages using the above-mentioned device, which drives the liquid to flow back and forth by changing the internal pressure of the material chamber, and can be adapted to different operating habits and usage scenarios. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; The components in the diagram are labeled as follows: 1-Material silo body, 2-Lid assembly, 3-Connecting pipe, 4-Sealing film, 5-Waist-tightening structure, 6-Axial reinforcing rib. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0028] This invention is a beverage mixing device, which mainly includes a material bin body and a lid assembly.

[0029] The material storage chamber body is a flexible, extrudable hollow cavity with a circular cross-section, which can be manufactured using any food-grade molding process such as blow molding or injection molding. The material storage chamber body is made of flexible material, which facilitates hand compression and rebound. The cavity shape can be a straight cylinder or a cylinder with a tapered middle section; there is no single limitation on the structural form.

[0030] The material hopper is used to hold brewing materials. The brewing materials may be in solid powder form (such as coffee powder, tea powder, fruit and vegetable powder, protein powder) or liquid concentrate form (such as coffee concentrate, tea concentrate), or a mixture of the above materials.

[0031] The material silo body has a port at one end for connecting the cover assembly and communicating with the interior of the material silo body.

[0032] As one implementation, a sealing film may be provided at the port of the material storage compartment. This sealing film is an optional component and not a necessary technical feature of this beverage mixing device. The sealing film is heat-sealed onto the port end face to seal the internal cavity of the material storage compartment, ensuring the quality of the material during its shelf life. When in use, the user can tear off the sealing film to connect the lid assembly to the port.

[0033] The lid assembly is equipped with a connecting tube. The connecting tube is integrally formed with the lid assembly, or it is connected to the lid assembly through other fixed connection methods. The outer diameter of the connecting tube is adapted to the size of the opening formed after the beverage packaging is punctured or cut open. One end of the connecting tube is connected to the inside of the material compartment body, and the other end is used to insert an external liquid source package (such as boxed milk).

[0034] No third-party container is required for use. The user tears open the sealing film (if any), connects the lid assembly to the port of the material compartment body, and then inserts the connecting tube into the opening of the external liquid source packaging (this opening is formed after the user punctures or cuts open the beverage packaging).

[0035] Method 1 (Direct Squeeze Mode): After inserting the connecting tube into the opening of the external liquid source packaging, directly squeeze the material chamber body to inject the brewing material in the material chamber body into the external liquid source packaging through the connecting tube, thus completing the mixing. This method simplifies the operation and only achieves unidirectional material injection; the present invention preferably uses a reciprocating fluid flow method to achieve more thorough mixing.

[0036] Method 2 (Negative Pressure Suction Mode): First, crush the material chamber body to expel at least some of the air inside. Then, insert the connecting tube into the opening of the external liquid source packaging. Release the material chamber body; the elastic deformation of the material chamber body will generate negative pressure, drawing the liquid from the external liquid source packaging into the material chamber body, where it will come into contact with the brewing materials. Squeeze the material chamber body again to push the mixture back into the external liquid source packaging through the connecting tube. Repeat the above steps until the materials are fully mixed.

[0037] Method 3 (Reciprocating Mixing Mode): After inserting the connecting tube into the opening of the external liquid source packaging, repeatedly squeeze and release the material chamber body to make the liquid flow back and forth between the material chamber body and the external liquid source packaging, thus completing the full mixing of the materials.

[0038] All three usage methods described above allow for beverage mixing without the need for a third-party container, and users can choose flexibly according to their operating habits.

[0039] The material storage compartment body may have a tapered structure. This tapered structure is optional and not a necessary technical feature of this device, and is located in the middle or upper part of the material storage compartment body. The outer wall of the material storage compartment body may have axial reinforcing ribs. These reinforcing ribs are optional and not a necessary technical feature of this device, and extend from the shoulder of the material storage compartment body to near the bottom. The tapered structure and axial reinforcing ribs help guide the deformation direction during extrusion, improving the kneading feel and rebound performance.

[0040] After mixing, remove the material hopper and lid assembly from the external liquid source packaging.

[0041] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A beverage mixing device, characterized in that, Including the material storage compartment itself and the lid assembly; The material storage chamber body is a hollow cavity that can be deformed by hand pressure, and the material storage chamber body is used to hold brewing materials; The material storage body is provided with a port, and the cover assembly is connected to the port; The cover assembly is provided with a connecting pipe, and the connecting pipe is fixedly connected to the cover assembly; The connecting pipe is inserted into the opening of the beverage packaging to connect the material storage body with the liquid source inside the packaging; the deformation of the material storage body can change the internal pressure, causing the fluid to circulate back and forth between the material storage body and the liquid source inside the packaging to achieve material mixing.

2. The beverage mixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting tube and the cover assembly are integrally formed.

3. The beverage mixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material storage silo body is made of flexible material.

4. The beverage mixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cross-section of the material silo body is circular.

5. A beverage mixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material storage silo body has a tapered structure.

6. A beverage mixing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer wall of the material silo body is provided with axial reinforcing ribs.

7. A method for mixing beverages using the beverage mixing apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, Includes the following steps: Insert the connecting tube into the opening of the beverage packaging to connect the material storage compartment with the liquid source inside the packaging; By changing the internal pressure of the material storage chamber, the fluid circulates back and forth between the material storage chamber and the beverage packaging, thus achieving the mixing of the brewing material and the liquid source inside the beverage packaging.

8. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The method of changing the internal pressure of the material silo body is to squeeze the material silo body to cause it to deform, and / or release the material silo body to allow it to elastically recover.

9. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that, It also includes the following steps: Before inserting the connecting tube into the opening of the beverage packaging, first squeeze the material chamber body to deform it and expel at least some of the air inside the material chamber body, and then insert the connecting tube into the opening of the beverage packaging.

10. The method according to claim 7, characterized in that, The opening in the beverage packaging is formed after the user punctures or cuts open the packaging.

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