Flow dividing adjusting device and coffee machine
By designing a shunt adjustment device in the coffee machine, using the combination of shunt and flow blocking components, the problem of single coffee concentration in the existing coffee machine is solved, and the coffee concentration adjustment is achieved to meet the needs of different tastes.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421313199.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-06-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-06-11
AI Technical Summary
The existing coffee machine brews coffee through a single water flow, resulting in a single coffee concentration that cannot be adjusted and it is difficult to meet the needs of different flavors.
A shunt adjustment device is designed, including a shunt member and a flow blocking assembly, which is movably connected to the shunt member through the flow blocking member, and controls the communication or blocking state between the output channels, thereby realizing the shunt adjustment of the liquid and adjusting the concentration of the coffee.
Through the shunt adjustment device, the liquid can be controlled to output from a single or multiple output channels, brewing different amounts of preset substances, obtaining preset drinks of different concentrations, and meeting the needs of different tastes.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of household appliances, and in particular to a flow divider regulating device and a coffee machine. Background Art
[0002] A coffee machine is a common kitchen appliance in our lives. Take the more common drip coffee machine on the market as an example. When using it, first press the ground coffee powder into the coffee brewing device, then pour hot water into the coffee brewing device through the water outlet in the machine body, let the hot water gradually flow through the coffee powder, and finally drip into the coffee pot along the pipe of the coffee brewing device. In this way, the coffee is brewed.
[0003] However, this method usually involves injecting a single stream of water onto coffee powder, and the concentration of the brewed coffee is single and cannot be adjusted, making it difficult to meet the needs of people with different tastes. Utility Model Content
[0004] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a diversion adjustment device and a coffee machine to address the above technical problems, so as to adjust the concentration of coffee and meet people's needs for different tastes.
[0005] On the one hand, the present application provides a diverter regulating device for brewing a preset substance, the diverter regulating device comprising: a diverter member, the diverter member having an input channel and at least two output channels, the output channels being able to be interconnected, and the input channel being able to be connected to at least one output channel; and a baffle assembly, the baffle assembly comprising at least one baffle member, the baffle member being movably connected to the diverter member to enable the output channels to be in a connected or blocked state.
[0006] The above-mentioned diversion regulating device is movably connected to the diversion member through the baffle member to make the output channels in a connected or blocked state, so that the diversion regulating device can control the liquid to be output from a single or multiple output channels to the preset substance, so as to realize the brewing of different quantities of preset substances, and then obtain preset beverages of different concentrations to meet people's different taste requirements.
[0007] In one embodiment, the diverter has a first output channel and a second output channel, the first output channel is arranged around the second output channel, and the blocking assembly includes a first blocking member, which is movably connected to the diverter to ensure that the first output channel and the second output channel are in a connected or blocked state.
[0008] In one embodiment, the diverter also has a third output channel, the second output channel is arranged around the third output channel, and the blocking assembly also includes a second blocking member, which is movably connected to the diverter to ensure that the second output channel and the third output channel are in a connected or blocked state.
[0009] In one embodiment, the flow splitter regulating device further comprises a regulating member, the regulating member is connected to the first flow blocking member and the second flow blocking member, and the regulating member can drive the first flow blocking member and the second flow blocking member to move relative to the flow splitter.
[0010] In one embodiment, the adjusting member includes a first limiting portion and a second limiting portion, and the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are respectively arranged at two ends of the first baffle member, so that the adjusting member can drive the first baffle member to rotate relative to the diverter member; and / or, the adjusting member includes a clamping portion, and the first baffle member is provided with a clamping groove, and the clamping portion can be clamped in the clamping groove, so that the adjusting member can drive the first baffle member to rotate relative to the diverter member.
[0011] In one embodiment, a rotation groove is provided on the second baffle, and the adjusting member can abut against the rotation groove. The depth of the rotation groove gradually increases along the circumference of the second baffle, so that the adjusting member can drive the second baffle to move in a direction away from or close to the diverter when rotating.
[0012] In one embodiment, the diverter regulating device also includes an elastic member connected to the second baffle, one end of the elastic member abuts against the regulating member, and the other end abuts against the diverter, and the regulating member can drive the elastic member to rotate; and / or, the second baffle is provided with a fixing groove, the diverter includes a fixing portion, the fixing portion extends in a direction away from the diverter, and the fixing groove can be engaged in the fixing portion.
[0013] In one embodiment, the adjusting member has a first position, a second position and a third position relative to the diverter member; in the first position, the first baffle blocks the connection between the first output channel and the second output channel, and the input channel is connected to the first output channel; in the second position, the first output channel is connected to the second output channel, the second baffle blocks the connection between the second output channel and the third output channel, and the input channel is connected to the first output channel and the second output channel; in the third position, the first output channel is connected to the second output channel, the second output channel is connected to the third output channel, and the input channel is connected to the first output channel, the second output channel and the third output channel.
[0014] On the other hand, the present application provides a coffee machine, comprising: a diverter regulating device as described above; a liquid injection device connected to the diverter and used to inject liquid into an input channel; and a brewing device, the brewing device is connected to the diverter, and the output channel is configured to output liquid toward the brewing device.
[0015] In one embodiment, along the radial direction of the diverter, different output channels are located at different positions of the brewing device. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] Figure 1It is a schematic diagram of a coffee machine in one embodiment of the present application.
[0017] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of a receiving component in an embodiment of the present application.
[0018] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of a flow diversion regulating device in an embodiment of the present application, wherein the regulating member is located at a first position.
[0019] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of a flow diversion regulating device in an embodiment of the present application, wherein the regulating member is located at the second position.
[0020] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of a flow diversion regulating device in an embodiment of the present application, wherein the regulating member is located at a third position.
[0021] Figure 6 Schematic diagram of a flow divider in an embodiment of the present application.
[0022] Figure 7 Schematic diagram of a first spoiler in an embodiment of the present application.
[0023] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of a second spoiler in one embodiment of the present application.
[0024] Fig. 9 It is a schematic diagram of an adjusting member in an embodiment of the present application.
[0025] Description of reference numerals:
[0026] 100, coffee machine; 10, flow dividing regulating device; 11, flow dividing member; 111, input channel; 112, first output channel; 1121, first liquid injection hole; 113, second output channel; 1131, second liquid injection hole; 114, third output channel; 1141, third liquid injection hole; 1151, first communication port; 1152, second communication port; 1153, third communication port; 1160, bottom wall; 1161, first barrier wall; 1162 , second barrier wall; 1163, third barrier wall; 117, fixing part; 12, flow blocking assembly; 121, first flow blocking member; 1211, snap-fit groove; 122, second flow blocking member; 1221, rotating groove; 1222, snap-fit groove; 1223, fixing groove; 13, adjusting member; 131, first limiting part; 132, second limiting part; 133, snap-fit part; 134, snap-fit part; 20, liquid injection device; 30, brewing device; 31, accommodating member. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0027] In order to make the above-mentioned purposes, features and advantages of the present application more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present application are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without violating the connotation of the present application, so the present application is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below.
[0028] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that if the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. appear, the orientation or position relationship indicated by these terms is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application.
[0029] In addition, if the terms "first" or "second" appear, these terms are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In the description of this application, if the term "plurality" appears, the meaning of "plurality" is at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.
[0030] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, if the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like appear, these terms should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements, unless otherwise clearly defined. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0031] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, if there is a description that a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, etc., or similar descriptions appear, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "above" and "above" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "below" and "below" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.
[0032] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be a central element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be a central element at the same time. If any, the terms "vertical", "horizontal", "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only implementation method.
[0033] See also Figure 1 , Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a coffee machine in an embodiment of the present application is shown. In some embodiments, the coffee machine 100 includes a flow diversion regulating device 10, a liquid injection device 20, and a brewing device 30. The liquid injection device 20 is used to inject liquid (such as hot water) into the flow diversion regulating device 10, and the flow diversion regulating device 10 is used to divert and adjust the flow of the liquid and inject the liquid into the brewing device 30. After the liquid passes through the flow diversion regulating device 10, it will enter the brewing device 30 from different outflow positions. The brewing device 30 can contain a preset substance (such as coffee powder), so that a preset beverage (such as coffee) is obtained by brewing the preset substance with the liquid.
[0034] Specifically in this embodiment, combined with Figures 3 to 6 The flow diversion regulating device 10 includes a flow diversion member 11 for diverting liquid, the flow diversion member 11 has an input channel 111 and an output channel, the liquid injection device 20 is connected to the flow diversion member 11 and can inject liquid into the input channel 111, the flow diversion member 11 has a shape matching the upper opening of the brewing device 30, the flow diversion member 11 covers the upper part of the brewing device 30, and the output channel is provided with a liquid injection hole toward the brewing device 30, so that the liquid stably flows into the output channel through the input channel 111 and stably flows into the brewing device 30 through the liquid injection hole, the liquid is fully in contact with the preset substance in the brewing device 30, and the brewing process is completed.
[0035] Possibly, see Figure 1 and Figure 2The brewing device 30 includes a container 31, which is an inverted conical structure, that is, the size of the upper opening of the container 31 is larger than the size of the lower opening, and the diverter 11 is covered on the upper end surface of the container 31 of the conical structure. The inverted conical container 31 makes the thickness of the preset substance in the middle position greater than the thickness at the edge position, that is, the preset substance stored in the middle position is thicker, and the preset substance stored in the edge position is thinner, so that when the output position of the controlled liquid is gradually expanded from the edge position of the container 31 to the middle position, the amount of the preset substance soaked in the liquid changes more, and then the concentration difference of the brewed preset beverage is greater, so that the concentration adjustment of the diverter adjustment device 10 is more effective.
[0036] Furthermore, at least two output channels are configured, and the output channels can be connected to each other, and the input channel 111 can be connected to at least one output channel. Since the cross section of the brewing device 30 is circular, the cross section of the diverter 11 is also set to be circular, and multiple output channels are arranged in a ring-shaped nested manner.
[0037] Along the radial direction of the diverter 11, different output channels are correspondingly located at different positions of the container 31. Specifically, one of the output channels is located at a position relatively closer to the edge of the container 31, and the other output channel is located at a position relatively closer to the center of the container 31, that is, one of the output channels is farther away from the middle position of the container 31 than the other output channel. To match this, each output channel is provided with injection holes arranged at intervals, and the injection holes on each output channel are correspondingly oriented to different positions of the container 31, so that the liquid flows into different positions of the container 31 through the injection holes of different output channels, so that the liquid contacts and soaks with different amounts of preset substances, and then adjusts to obtain preset beverages of different concentrations to meet different drinking needs.
[0038] When the liquid flows out to the brewing device 30 through an output channel located at the edge position, the liquid contacts and soaks with less preset substances, so that the concentration of the preset beverage obtained is lower. When the liquid flows out to the brewing device 30 through two output channels located at the edge position and at the middle position, the liquid contacts and soaks with more preset substances, so that the concentration of the preset beverage obtained is higher.
[0039] It should be noted that the shape of the diverter 11 can be set according to the shape of the brewing device 30, and multiple output channels can be arranged in sequence along the extension direction of the diverter 11. For example, the brewing device 30 is set to be columnar, the diverter 11 is set to be square, and multiple output channels that can be interconnected are arranged in sequence along the length direction of the diverter 11. By controlling the output channels through which the liquid flows out, the liquid can be soaked in different amounts of preset substances.
[0040] In some embodiments, see Figures 3 to 6The flow dividing and regulating device 10 further comprises a flow blocking assembly 12. The flow dividing member 11 comprises at least one output channel, and correspondingly, the flow blocking assembly 12 comprises at least one flow blocking member, which is movably connected to the flow dividing member 11 so that the output channels are in a connected or blocked state.
[0041] The baffle is movably connected to the diverter 11 so that the output channels are in a connected or blocked state, so that the diverter regulating device 10 can control the liquid to be output from a single or multiple output channels to the preset substance, so as to brew different quantities of preset substances, and then obtain preset beverages of different concentrations to meet people's different taste requirements.
[0042] Specifically in this embodiment, the diverter 11 includes a bottom wall 1160 and a plurality of barrier walls, the plurality of barrier walls are formed by extending the bottom wall 1160 along the height direction, the plurality of barrier walls are in a ring shape with an opening, and the bottom wall 1160 and the barrier walls are jointly arranged to form an output channel.
[0043] In some embodiments, two barrier walls are provided, and the flow divider 11 includes a first barrier wall 1161 and a second barrier wall 1162. The first barrier wall 1161 is arranged around the second barrier wall 1162, so that the first barrier wall 1161, the second barrier wall 1162 and the bottom wall 1160 are together arranged to form a first output channel 112, and the interior of the second barrier wall 1162 and the bottom wall 1160 are arranged to form a second output channel 113. The first output channel 112 is arranged around the second output channel 113, and the first output channel 112 is arranged around the second output channel 113. The blocking wall 1161 is provided with a first connecting port 1151 toward the input channel 111, so that the input channel 111 is connected to the first output channel 112. The second blocking wall 1162 is provided with a second connecting port 1152, so that the second output channel 113 is connected to the first output channel 112. The blocking assembly 12 includes a first blocking member 121, and the first blocking member 121 is movably connected to the diverter member 11, so that the first output channel 112 and the second output channel 113 are in a connected or blocked state.
[0044] Specifically, the first output channel 112 is farther away from the middle position of the brewing device 30 than the second output channel 113. A preset number of first injection holes 1121 are provided on the first output channel 112, and the first injection holes 1121 are arranged toward a position relatively close to the edge of the brewing device 30. A preset number of second injection holes 1131 are provided on the second output channel 113, and the second injection holes 1131 are arranged toward a position relatively close to the middle of the brewing device 30. A second connecting port 1152 is provided between the first output channel 112 and the second output channel 113. When the first baffle 121 closes the second connecting port 1152, the first output channel 112 and the second output channel 113 are in a blocked state. At this time, the liquid of the injection device 20 will flow into the first output channel 112 through the input channel 111, and flow out into the brewing device 30 through the first injection holes 1121 of the first output channel 112. The liquid contacts and soaks with less preset substances, so that the concentration of the preset beverage obtained is lower.
[0045] The first flow-blocking member 121 is moved so that at least a portion of the second connecting opening 1152 is in an open state. At this time, the first output channel 112 and the second output channel 113 are in a mutually connected state. The liquid of the injection device 20 flows into the first output channel 112 and the second output channel 113 through the input channel 111, and flows out to the brewing device 30 through the first injection hole 1121 of the first output channel 112 and the second injection hole 1131 of the second output channel 113. The liquid contacts and soaks with more preset substances, so that the concentration of the preset beverage obtained is higher.
[0046] As an optional embodiment, the first baffle 121 is rotatably set on the diverter 11. When the first baffle 121 is rotated to a preset position, the first baffle 121 can close the second connecting port 1152. When the first baffle 121 is rotated to a certain angle, at least part of the second connecting port 1152 will be in an open state.
[0047] As another optional embodiment, the first baffle 121 is located at the position of the second connecting port 1152 on the diverter 11, and the first baffle 121 can be moved in the direction away from the bottom wall 1160 of the diverter 11. When the first baffle 121 is located at the preset position, the bottom surface of the first baffle 121 is attached to the surface of the diverter 11 and blocked at the second connecting port 1152. The first baffle 121 is moved a certain distance in the direction away from the bottom wall 1160 of the diverter 11, and a gap appears between the bottom surface of the first baffle 121 and the bottom wall 1160 of the diverter 11, and at least part of the second connecting port 1152 will be in an open state.
[0048] In some embodiments, there are three barrier walls, and the flow divider 11 includes a first barrier wall 1161, a second barrier wall 1162, and a third barrier wall 1163. The first barrier wall 1161 is arranged around the second barrier wall 1162, and the second barrier wall 1162 is arranged around the third barrier wall 1163, so that the first barrier wall 1161, the second barrier wall 1162, and the bottom wall 1160 are jointly arranged to form a first output channel 112, the second barrier wall 1162, the third barrier wall 1163, and the bottom wall 1160 are jointly arranged to form a second output channel 113, and the interior of the third barrier wall 1163 and the bottom wall 1160 are jointly arranged to form a third output channel 114. The first output channel 112 surrounds the second output channel 113. The second output channel 113 is arranged around the third output channel 114, and a first connecting port 1151 is provided on the first blocking wall 1161 facing the input channel 111, so that the input channel 111 is connected to the first output channel 112, and a second connecting port 1152 is provided on the second blocking wall 1162, so that the second output channel 113 is connected to the first output channel 112, and a third connecting port 1153 is provided on the third blocking wall 1163, so that the third output channel 114 is connected to the second output channel 113, and the blocking assembly 12 also includes a second blocking member 122, and the second blocking member 122 is movably connected to the diverter member 11, so that the second output channel 113 and the third output channel 114 are in a connected or blocked state.
[0049] Specifically, the second output channel 113 is farther away from the middle position of the brewing device 30 than the third output channel 114, and the first output channel 112 is farther away from the middle position of the brewing device 30 than the second output channel 113. Accordingly, the first output channel 112 is provided with a preset number of first injection holes 1121, the second output channel 113 is provided with a preset number of second injection holes 1131, and the third output channel 114 is provided with a preset number of third injection holes 1141. The third injection holes 1141 are arranged toward a position relatively close to the center of the brewing device 30, the second injection holes 1131 are arranged toward a position far from the center of the brewing device 30, and the first injection holes 1121 are arranged toward a position further from the center of the brewing device 30, and a third connecting port 1153 is provided between the second output channel 113 and the third output channel 114.
[0050] When the second flow-blocking member 122 blocks the third connecting port 1153, the second output channel 113 and the third output channel 114 are in a blocked state. At this time, the liquid in the injection device 20 will flow into the first output channel 112 or the first output channel 112 and the second output channel 113 through the input channel 111. When the liquid can only flow out to the brewing device 30 through the first injection hole 1121 of the first output channel 112, the liquid contacts and soaks with less preset substances, so that the concentration of the preset beverage obtained is lower. When the liquid flows out to the brewing device 30 through the first injection hole 1121 of the first output channel 112 and the second injection hole 1131 of the second output channel 113, the liquid contacts and soaks with an appropriate amount of preset substances, so that the concentration of the preset beverage obtained is moderate.
[0051] The second flow-blocking member 122 is moved so that at least part of the third connecting port 1153 is in an open state, so that the second output channel 113 and the third output channel 114 are in a connected state. At this time, the liquid in the liquid injection device 20 will flow into the first output channel 112, the second output channel 113 and the third output channel 114 through the input channel 111, and flow out to the brewing device 30 through the first liquid injection hole 1121 of the first output channel 112, the second liquid injection hole 1131 of the second output channel 113 and the third liquid injection hole 1141 of the third output channel 114. The liquid contacts and soaks with more preset substances, so that the concentration of the preset beverage obtained is higher.
[0052] As an optional method, the second baffle 122 is rotatably set on the diverter 11. When the second baffle 122 is rotated to a preset position, the second baffle 122 can close the third connecting port 1153. When the second baffle 122 is rotated to a certain angle, at least part of the third connecting port 1153 will be in an open state.
[0053] As an optional method, the second baffle 122 is located at the position of the third connecting port 1153 on the diverter 11, and the second baffle 122 can move in a direction away from the bottom wall 1160 of the diverter 11. When the second baffle 122 is located at the preset position, the bottom surface of the second baffle 122 is attached to the bottom wall 1160 of the diverter 11 and blocked at the third connecting port 1153. When the second baffle 122 is moved a certain distance in a direction away from the bottom wall 1160 of the diverter 11, a gap appears between the bottom surface of the second baffle 122 and the bottom wall 1160 of the diverter 11, and at least part of the third connecting port 1153 is in an open state. In some embodiments, refer to Figures 3 to 6 The flow splitting regulating device 10 further includes a regulating member 13, which is connected to the flow blocking component 12 to achieve movement of the flow blocking component 12 relative to the flow splitting component 11, so as to facilitate control of the connectivity between the output channels.
[0054] In this embodiment, the baffle assembly 12 includes a first baffle 121 and a second baffle 122, and the adjusting member 13 is connected to the first baffle 121 and the second baffle 122. The adjusting member 13 can drive the first baffle 121 and the second baffle 122 to move relative to the diverter member 11, thereby changing the connectivity between the output channels to achieve concentration control of the preset beverage.
[0055] In other embodiments, the number of adjusting members 13 can be set according to the number of spoilers, for example, two adjusting members 13 are also configured, one of which is connected to the first spoiler 121 and the other is connected to the second spoiler 122, so as to realize the control of the first spoiler 121 and the second spoiler 122 by the adjusting member 13.
[0056] It is feasible that the adjusting member 13 is set in a handle shape, so that the first flow blocker 121 and the second flow blocker 122 can be moved by directly moving the handle-shaped adjusting member 13, thereby improving the convenience and comfort of operating the flow dividing adjusting device 10. Furthermore, through the position of the handle-shaped adjusting member 13, it is convenient to know the current adjustment state, and it is more convenient to accurately control the concentration of the preset beverage produced, so as to meet the personalized needs of users for taste and concentration.
[0057] It is understandable that the shape and control method of the adjusting member 13 can be set according to actual needs, such as providing a control member electrically connected to the adjusting member 13 to control the movement of the adjusting member 13 through the control member.
[0058] In this embodiment, see Figures 3 to 6 The handle-shaped adjusting member 13 can rotate relative to the diverter member 11, and the adjusting member 13 has a first position, a second position, and a third position relative to the diverter member 11. In the first position, the first blocking member 121 is located at the second connecting port 1152 and blocks the connection between the first output channel 112 and the second output channel 113, and the input channel 111 is connected to the first output channel 112, so that the liquid flowing out of the first output channel 112 contacts and soaks with less preset substances, so that the concentration of the preset beverage obtained is lower.
[0059] When the adjusting member 13 rotates from the first position to the second position, the adjusting member 13 drives the first flow blocking member 121 to move relative to the diverter member 11. In the second position, at least part of the second communication port 1152 is open, the first output channel 112 is connected to the second output channel 113, the second flow blocking member 122 blocks the third communication port 1153 to block the connection between the second output channel 113 and the third output channel 114, and the input channel 111 is connected to the first output channel 112 and the second output channel 113, so that the liquid flowing out through the first output channel 112 and the second output channel 113 is in contact with and soaked with an appropriate amount of the preset substance, so that the concentration of the preset beverage obtained is moderate.
[0060] When the adjusting member 13 rotates from the second position to the third position, the adjusting member 13 drives the first flow blocking member 121 and the second flow blocking member 122 to move relative to the diverter member 11. In the third position, at least part of the second communication port 1152 and the third communication port 1153 are open, the first output channel 112 is connected to the second output channel 113, the second output channel 113 is connected to the third output channel 114, and the input channel 111 is connected to the first output channel 112, the second output channel 113 and the third output channel 114, so that the liquid flowing out through the first output channel 112, the second output channel 113 and the third output channel 114 contacts and soaks with more preset substances, so that the concentration of the preset beverage obtained is higher.
[0061] In other optional embodiments, the adjusting member 13 can move in a direction away from or towards the bottom wall 1160 of the diverter 11 , and the adjusting member 13 sequentially has a first position, a second position and a third position in a direction away from the diverter 11 .
[0062] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Fig. 9 , the adjusting member 13 can drive the first flow blocking member 121 to rotate relative to the diverter member 11. Feasibly, the adjusting member 13 includes a first limiting portion 131 and a second limiting portion 132, and the first limiting portion 131 and the second limiting portion 132 are respectively arranged at two ends of the first flow blocking member 121, so that when the adjusting member 13 rotates relative to the diverter member 11, the first flow blocking member 121 located between the first limiting portion 131 and the second limiting portion 132 will rotate relative to the diverter member 11 with the adjusting member 13, so as to change the connection state between the first output channel 112 and the second output channel 113.
[0063] In other feasible embodiments, the adjusting member 13 can drive the first flow blocking member 121 to move in a direction away from or close to the bottom wall 1160 of the diverter member 11 to change the connection state between the first output channel 112 and the second output channel 113 .
[0064] In other embodiments, in combination Figure 3 , Figure 7 and Fig. 9 The adjusting member 13 includes a snap-fitting portion 133, and a snap-fitting groove 1211 is provided on the first baffle 121. The snap-fitting portion 133 can be snap-fitted into the snap-fitting groove 1211, so that when the adjusting member 13 rotates relative to the diverter member 11, the snap-fitting portion 133 drives the first baffle 121 to rotate, so as to change the connection state between the first output channel 112 and the second output channel 113.
[0065] In a possible embodiment, refer again to Figure 3 , Figure 7 and Fig. 9 The adjusting member 13 includes a first limiting portion 131, a second limiting portion 132 and a clamping portion 133. The clamping portion 133 is arranged between the first limiting portion 131 and the second limiting portion 132. The first limiting portion 131 and the second limiting portion 132 are respectively arranged at two ends of the first baffle 121. The first baffle 121 is provided with a clamping groove 1211. The clamping portion 133 can be clamped in the clamping groove 1211, so that the two ends and the middle part of the first baffle 121 will rotate relative to the diverter member 11 with the adjusting member 13, thereby improving the rotation stability of the first baffle 121, and then realizing stable adjustment of the preset beverage concentration.
[0066] In some embodiments, see Figure 5 , Figure 8 and Fig. 9 , the adjusting member 13 can drive the second flow blocking member 122 to move in a direction away from or close to the bottom wall 1160 of the flow dividing member 11. Feasibly, a rotation groove 1221 is provided on the inner peripheral wall of the second flow blocking member 122, and the adjusting member 13 includes a clamping portion 134, which can always abut against the bottom wall of the rotation groove 1221 when rotating, and the depth of the rotation groove 1221 gradually increases along the circumferential direction of the second flow blocking member 122, so that the adjusting member 13 can drive the second flow blocking member 122 to move in a direction away from or close to the bottom wall 1160 of the flow dividing member 11 when rotating. In other embodiments, the adjusting member 13 can drive the second flow blocking member 122 to rotate to change the connection state between the second output channel 113 and the third output channel 114.
[0067] Specifically in this embodiment, the direction in which the depth of the rotation groove 1221 gradually increases is opposite to the rotation direction of the adjusting member 13. When the adjusting member 13 is located at the second position, the engaging portion 134 is engaged at the position of the maximum depth of the rotation groove 1221, and the bottom surface of the second flow blocking member 122 is attached to the bottom wall 1160 of the diverter member 11, so that the second output channel 113 and the third output channel 114 are blocked by the second flow blocking member 122.
[0068] As the adjusting member 13 rotates from the second position to the third position, the depth of the rotating groove 1221 decreases. Since the size of the engaging portion 134 remains unchanged, the engaging portion 134 will drive the second baffle 122 to move in a direction away from the bottom wall 1160 of the diverter 11, that is, drive the second baffle 122 to move upward relative to the bottom wall 1160 of the diverter 11, so that a gap is generated between the bottom surface of the second baffle 122 and the bottom wall 1160 of the diverter 11, so that the third connecting port 1153 can be partially opened, so that the second output channel 113 and the third output channel 114 are in a connected state.
[0069] Furthermore, a plurality of engaging grooves 1222 having a shape matching that of the engaging portion 134 are also provided on the bottom wall of the rotation groove 1221 in the present application, so that when the adjusting member 13 is rotated to different positions, the engaging portion 134 can be engaged in the engaging grooves 1222, so that the adjusting member 13 and the second flow-blocking member 122 can be kept stable at different positions, and the engaging grooves 1222 can provide feedback on the position of the adjusting member 13 when the adjusting member 13 is rotated, which helps to improve the adjustment accuracy of the adjusting member 13. It should be noted that the depth of the rotation groove 1221 mentioned in the present application does not include the depth of the groove on the bottom wall of the rotation groove 1221.
[0070] It is feasible that the adjusting member 13 in the present application includes two oppositely arranged engaging portions 134, and correspondingly, two rotation grooves 1221 are arranged on the inner peripheral wall of the second flow-blocking member 122, and the depths of the two rotation grooves 1221 gradually increase in the direction opposite to the rotation direction of the adjusting member 13. This arrangement helps to improve the stability of the adjusting member 13 during rotation and the stability of the movement of the second flow-blocking member 122.
[0071] Furthermore, the flow-dividing regulating device 10 further includes an elastic member (not shown) connected to the second flow-blocking member 122, one end of the elastic member abuts against the upper wall of the regulating member 13, and the other end abuts against the bottom wall 1160 of the flow-dividing member 11, and the regulating member 13 can drive the elastic member to rotate. The elastic member connected to the second flow-blocking member 122 will bring a certain elastic potential energy to the second flow-blocking member 122, so that the second flow-blocking member 122 will move relative to the flow-dividing member 11 only when the elastic potential energy is overcome, so as to ensure the flow-blocking effect of the second flow-blocking member 122, prevent the second flow-blocking member 122 from accidentally moving when no adjustment is required, and improve the adjustment stability and accuracy of the flow-dividing regulating device 10.
[0072] Specifically, when the adjusting member 13 is located at the first position and the second position and rotates from the first position to the second position, the elastic member will bring a certain elastic potential energy to the second baffle 122. At this time, the adjusting member 13 will not drive the second baffle 122 to move relative to the bottom wall 1160 of the diverter 11 when rotating. The bottom surface of the second baffle 122 can be attached to the bottom wall 1160 of the diverter 11 in both the first position and the second position.
[0073] It can be understood that as the adjusting member 13 rotates, the elastic member will also rotate with the adjusting member 13, so that the elastic potential energy brought by the elastic member to the second baffle 122 is reduced. When the adjusting member 13 is rotated from the second position to the third position, the elastic potential energy brought by the elastic member to the second baffle 122 will be further reduced. At this time, the adjusting member 13 can drive the second baffle 122 to move relative to the bottom wall 1160 of the diverter 11 when rotating.
[0074] Optionally, a fixing groove 1223 is further provided on the second baffle 122, and the diverter 11 includes a fixing portion 117, which is located at the third connecting port 1153 and extends in a direction away from the diverter 11, and the fixing groove 1223 can be engaged in the fixing portion 117, so that when the adjusting member 13 rotates relative to the diverter 11, the combination of the fixing portion 117 and the fixing groove 1223 will limit the moving direction of the second baffle 122, so that the second baffle 122 can stably move in a direction away from or close to the bottom wall 1160 of the diverter 11, thereby improving the movement stability of the second baffle 122 and further improving the accurate control of the preset beverage concentration.
[0075] The coffee machine 100 in the present application allows the user to adjust the coffee concentration according to his or her taste preferences during the coffee brewing process. Specifically, the first baffle 121 and the second baffle 122 are moved by rotating the operating adjustment member 13, so that hot water is output to the brewing device 30 through different output channels, thereby achieving coffee concentration adjustment.
[0076] When the user needs coffee with a lower concentration, the adjustment member 13 can be moved to the first position. At this time, the first baffle 121 blocks the connection between the first output channel 112 and the second output channel 113, and the input channel 111 is connected to the first output channel 112. The hot water injected by the injection device 20 will flow from the first output channel 112 to the brewing device 30 through the input channel 111, so that the hot water is fully soaked with less coffee powder, so that the coffee concentration flowing out of the coffee machine 100 is lower.
[0077] When the user needs coffee of moderate concentration, the adjusting member 13 can be moved to the second position. At this time, the first baffle 121 moves relative to the diverter 11, the first output channel 112 is connected to the second output channel 113, the second baffle 122 blocks the connection between the second output channel 113 and the third output channel 114, and the input channel 111 is connected to the first output channel 112 and the second output channel 113. The hot water injected by the injection device 20 will flow from the first output channel 112 and the second output channel 113 into the brewing device 30 through the input channel 111, so that the hot water and the appropriate amount of coffee powder are fully soaked, so that the coffee flowing out of the coffee machine 100 has a moderate concentration.
[0078] When the user needs coffee with a higher concentration, the adjustment member 13 can be moved to the third position. At this time, the second baffle 122 moves upward, and the input channel 111 is connected to the first output channel 112, the second output channel 113 and the third output channel 114. The hot water injected by the injection device 20 will flow into the brewing device 30 from the first output channel 112, the second output channel 113 and the third output channel 114 through the input channel 111, so that the hot water and more coffee powder are fully soaked, so that the coffee concentration flowing out of the coffee machine 100 is higher.
[0079] In this embodiment, the user can obtain three kinds of preset drinks of strong, medium and light flavors according to the needs, which can meet different taste requirements. It should be noted that the number of output channels and flow blocks can be set accordingly according to the concentration requirements of the preset drinks required by the user. The present application does not limit the number of output channels to two or three and the number of flow blocks to two or three. The number of output channels can also be four, five, etc., and accordingly, the number of flow blocks can be three or four, etc., so as to adjust the preset drinks of more concentration types to meet more taste requirements of people.
[0080] The technical features of the above-described embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.
[0081] The above-described embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present application, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be pointed out that, for a person of ordinary skill in the art, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present application, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent application shall be subject to the attached claims.
Claims
1. A flow regulating device for brewing a preset substance, characterized in that: The shunt regulating device comprises: A flow divider, the flow divider having an input channel and at least two output channels, the output channels can be connected to each other, and the input channel can be connected to at least one of the output channels; and The flow blocking assembly includes at least one flow blocking member, and the flow blocking member is movably connected to the flow dividing member to make the output channels in a connected or blocked state.
2. The flow dividing regulating device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diverter has a first output channel and a second output channel, the first output channel is arranged around the second output channel, and the blocking assembly includes a first blocking member, which is movably connected to the diverter to ensure that the first output channel and the second output channel are in a connected or blocked state.
3. The flow dividing regulating device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The diverter also has a third output channel, the second output channel is arranged around the third output channel, and the baffle assembly also includes a second baffle, which is movably connected to the diverter to ensure that the second output channel and the third output channel are in a connected or blocked state.
4. The flow dividing regulating device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The flow splitter regulating device further comprises a regulating member, wherein the regulating member is connected to the first flow blocking member and the second flow blocking member, and the regulating member can drive the first flow blocking member and the second flow blocking member to move relative to the flow splitter.
5. The flow dividing regulating device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The adjusting member comprises a first limiting portion and a second limiting portion, wherein the first limiting portion and the second limiting portion are respectively arranged at two ends of the first flow-blocking member, so that the adjusting member can drive the first flow-blocking member to rotate relative to the diverter member; and / or, The adjusting member comprises a clamping portion, and the first flow-blocking member is provided with a clamping groove, and the clamping portion can be clamped in the clamping groove, so that the adjusting member can drive the first flow-blocking member to rotate relative to the diverter member.
6. The flow dividing regulating device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second baffle is provided with a rotation groove, the adjusting member can abut against the rotation groove, and the depth of the rotation groove gradually increases along the circumference of the second baffle, so that the adjusting member can drive the second baffle to move in a direction away from or close to the diverter when rotating.
7. The flow dividing regulating device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The flow splitting regulating device further comprises an elastic member connected to the second flow blocking member, one end of the elastic member abuts against the regulating member, and the other end abuts against the flow splitting member, and the regulating member can drive the elastic member to rotate; and / or, The second flow blocking member is provided with a fixing groove, the flow dividing member comprises a fixing portion, the fixing portion is extended in a direction away from the flow dividing member, and the fixing groove can be engaged in the fixing portion.
8. The flow dividing regulating device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The regulating member has a first position, a second position and a third position relative to the diverter member; When in the first position, the first blocking member blocks the communication between the first output channel and the second output channel, and the input channel is connected to the first output channel; When in the second position, the first output channel is connected to the second output channel, the second flow blocking member blocks the connection between the second output channel and the third output channel, and the input channel is connected to the first output channel and the second output channel; In the third position, the first output channel is connected to the second output channel, the second output channel is connected to the third output channel, and the input channel is connected to the first output channel, the second output channel and the third output channel.
9. A coffee machine, characterized in that: include: The flow dividing regulating device according to any one of claims 1 to 8; A liquid injection device, connected to the diverter, for injecting liquid into the input channel; as well as A brewing device is connected to the diverter, and the output channel is configured to output the liquid toward the brewing device.
10. The coffee machine according to claim 9, characterized in that Along the radial direction of the diverter, different output channels are located at different positions of the brewing device.