Tea making machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of tea drinking equipment, in particular to a tea making machine, and aims to solve the problem that the use experience of a user is poor due to the low automation degree of an existing tea making machine. The tea making machine comprises a water storage assembly, a refrigeration assembly, a water outlet assembly, a tea making assembly and a tea outlet assembly, the refrigeration assembly is used for refrigerating water in a cold water storage cavity, the water outlet assembly is used for conveying the water in the cold water storage cavity into a tea making cavity, and the tea outlet assembly is used for outputting tea water in the tea making cavity; the tea making machine further comprises an information collection module, a storage module and a control module, the information collection module is in communication connection with the storage module, the storage module is in communication connection with the control module, and the control module is in communication connection with the refrigeration assembly, the water outlet assembly and the tea outlet assembly. According to the utility model, the control module can run according to the parameters matched with the tea information and brew the tea, so that the automation degree of making cold tea is improved, and the use experience of a user is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of tea drinking equipment, and specifically provides a tea making machine. Background Art

[0002] Tea culture is an important part of Chinese traditional culture and one of the most popular drinks in the world. Tea is not only a way to maintain health, but also a social etiquette. Moderate tea drinking is beneficial to the body's metabolism and increases the body's resistance. It has gradually become an indispensable part of people's daily life.

[0003] Cold tea requires ice water. In order to obtain the cold water needed for tea brewing in real time without waiting for a long time for the cooling water, a refrigerated water dispenser is usually used. However, this type of water dispenser can only provide cold water and cannot automatically brew cold tea, resulting in a poor cold tea brewing experience.

[0004] At the same time, when brewing herbal tea, it is mostly done manually by users. Since users cannot control the brewing parameters according to the type of cold tea, such as the concentration, temperature, time and other parameters of the brewing tea, the quality of the brewed cold tea is poor, which greatly affects the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to solve the above technical problems at least to a certain extent, that is, to solve at least to a certain extent the problem that the existing tea making machines have a poor user experience due to a low degree of automation.

[0006] In a first aspect, the utility model provides a tea making machine, which includes a water storage component, a refrigeration component, a water outlet component, a tea making component and a tea outlet component, the water storage component has a cold water storage chamber, the refrigeration component is used to cool the water in the cold water storage chamber, the tea making component has a tea making chamber, one end of the water outlet component is communicated with the water storage component, and the other end of the water outlet component can be communicated with the tea making chamber, so that the cold water storage chamber supplies cold water to the tea making chamber, and the tea outlet component is used to output the tea in the tea making chamber; the tea making machine also includes an information acquisition module, a storage module and a control module, the information acquisition module is used to obtain information about tea leaves to be brewed in the tea making chamber, the information acquisition module is communicatively connected to the storage module, the storage module is communicatively connected to the control module, and the control module is communicatively connected to the refrigeration component, the water outlet component and the tea outlet component respectively.

[0007] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned tea maker, the information acquisition module includes a control button arranged on the tea maker, the number of the control buttons is at least two and the control buttons are communicatively connected with the storage module, and the control buttons include at least one of a tea type setting button, a brewing time setting button and a brewing temperature setting button; or, the information acquisition module includes an identification element, the identification element is used to identify the information of the tea to be brewed in the tea brewing chamber and the identification element is communicatively connected with the storage module.

[0008] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned tea maker, the refrigeration component includes a refrigeration component and a temperature detection component, the refrigeration component is used to cool the water in the cold water storage chamber, and the temperature detection component is used to detect the water temperature in the cold water storage chamber, and the refrigeration component and the temperature detection component are both communicatively connected to the control module.

[0009] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned tea maker, the water storage component includes a cold tank, the cold water storage cavity is formed in the cold tank, the refrigeration component includes a compressor, an evaporator and a condenser, the compressor, the evaporator and the condenser are connected in sequence to form a refrigerant circuit, the evaporator is arranged adjacent to the cold tank and is used to cool the water in the cold tank; or, the water storage component includes a cold tank and a hot tank, the cold water storage cavity is formed in the cold tank, the refrigeration component includes a compressor, an evaporator and a condenser, the compressor, the evaporator and the condenser are connected in sequence to form a refrigerant circuit, the evaporator is arranged adjacent to the cold tank and is used to cool the water in the cold tank, and the condenser is arranged adjacent to the hot tank and is used to heat the water in the hot tank.

[0010] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned tea maker, the water outlet assembly includes a water outlet pipe, a flow detection component and a water outlet control valve, one end of the water outlet pipe is connected to the cold water storage chamber, and the other end of the water outlet pipe can be connected to the tea brewing chamber, the water outlet control valve is arranged on the water outlet pipe and is used to control the on-off of the water outlet pipe, the flow detection component is used to detect the amount of water flowing through the water outlet pipe, and the flow detection component and the water outlet control valve are both communicatively connected to the control module.

[0011] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned tea brewing machine, the tea outlet component includes a tea outlet tube and a tea outlet control valve, one end of the tea outlet tube is connected to the tea brewing chamber, the tea outlet control valve is arranged on the tea outlet tube and is used to control the on and off of the tea outlet tube, and the tea outlet control valve is communicatively connected to the control module.

[0012] In the preferred technical solution of the above tea brewing machine, the tea dispensing component further includes a timer, and the timer is used to record the brewing time of the tea leaves in the tea brewing chamber, and the timer is communicatively connected with the control module.

[0013] In the preferred technical solution of the above tea maker, the tea maker has a tea taking area, and the tea maker also includes a sensing element, the sensing element is used to detect whether there is tea set in the tea taking area, and the sensing element is communicatively connected with the tea dispensing control valve.

[0014] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned tea brewing machine, the tea brewing machine also includes a water supply component, the water supply component is used to supply water to the cold water storage chamber, and the water supply component is communicatively connected with the control module; and / or, the tea brewing component includes a stirring member, the stirring member is used to stir the water in the tea brewing chamber; and / or, the tea brewing component includes a heat preservation member, the heat preservation member is used to keep the water in the tea brewing chamber warm.

[0015] In the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned tea maker, the water supply component includes a water supply tank, a filter unit and a water supply pump. The water supply pump is used to transport the water in the water supply tank to the filter unit. The clean water outlet of the filter unit is connected to the cold water storage chamber, and the water supply pump is communicatively connected to the control module.

[0016] When adopting the preferred technical solution of the above-mentioned tea maker, the information of the tea to be brewed (such as the type of tea) can be collected through the information collection module. After the collection module collects the tea information, the signal is transmitted to the storage module. The storage module is used to obtain the working parameters corresponding to the tea information according to the collected tea information and transmit them to the control module. The control module is used to make the refrigeration component, the water outlet component and the tea outlet component operate according to the obtained working parameters, so as to accurately brew high-quality cold tea that matches the tea information. At the same time, there is no need for manual operation by the user, which improves the degree of automation of brewing cold tea and greatly enhances the user experience.

[0017] Furthermore, compared with setting the information collection module in the form of a control button, setting the information collection module in the form of an identification element eliminates the need to set multiple control buttons on the outer shell of the tea maker, and can quickly identify the information of the tea to be brewed without user operation, further improving the user experience.

[0018] Furthermore, the refrigeration component is configured to include a refrigeration component and a temperature detection component, and the water in the cold water storage chamber can be cooled by the refrigeration component. The temperature detection component can detect the water temperature in the cold water storage chamber, thereby facilitating the refrigeration component to prepare the best water for brewing tea.

[0019] Furthermore, the water storage component is configured to include a cold tank and a hot tank, so that the refrigerant can circulate in the refrigerant circuit under the action of the compressor. When the refrigerant flows into the condenser, a large amount of heat is released, thereby facilitating the heating of the water in the hot tank. When the refrigerant flows into the evaporator, a large amount of surrounding heat is absorbed, thereby lowering the water temperature in the cold tank. Not only can the water in the cold tank be quickly cooled, but the large amount of heat released by the condenser can also be used to preheat the water in the hot tank. On the one hand, it can avoid dissipating the heat in the condenser into the surrounding environment, thereby avoiding affecting the user's experience due to the increase in ambient temperature; on the other hand, it can also preheat the water in the hot tank while cooling the water in the cold tank, thereby improving energy utilization and further enhancing the user's experience.

[0020] Furthermore, by configuring the water outlet assembly to include a water outlet pipe, a flow detection component and a water outlet control valve, the cold water in the cold water storage chamber can be transported to the tea brewing chamber by starting the water outlet control valve for brewing tea. The amount of water flowing through the water outlet pipe is detected by the flow detection component, thereby facilitating the control of the amount of water used for brewing tea. By configuring the flow detection component and the water outlet control valve to be communicatively connected to the control module, the control module can close the water outlet control valve according to the signal transmitted by the flow detection component, thereby realizing automatic tea brewing.

[0021] Furthermore, by providing a tea outlet pipe and a tea outlet control valve, the tea in the tea brewing chamber can be discharged along the tea outlet pipe when the tea outlet control valve is started. By setting a timer, the brewing time of the tea in the tea brewing chamber can be recorded. The timer transmits a signal to the control module. The control module can start the tea outlet control valve and discharge the tea in the tea brewing chamber when the brewing time reaches a preset time, thereby fully controlling the brewing time of the tea and ensuring the quality of the tea.

[0022] Furthermore, by setting a sensing element, when there are tea sets in the tea taking area, a signal can be transmitted to the tea discharging control valve, and the tea discharging control valve is used to connect the tea discharging pipe according to the signal transmitted by the sensing element, thereby enabling the tea in the tea brewing chamber to be output, which is convenient for users to take tea. When there are no tea sets in the tea taking area, a signal is transmitted to the tea discharging control valve, and the tea discharging control valve is used to disconnect the tea discharging pipe according to the signal transmitted by the sensing element, thereby preventing the tea in the tea brewing chamber from being output. In this way, overflow caused by the opening of the tea discharging control valve when there are no tea sets in the tea taking area can be avoided, thereby further improving the user experience.

[0023] Furthermore, by providing a water supply component, when the amount of water in the cold water storage chamber is insufficient, the water supply component can supply water to the cold water storage chamber, thereby ensuring that there is sufficient water for making tea in the cold water storage chamber, further improving the user experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0025] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the tea brewing machine of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the tea brewing machine of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the third embodiment of the tea brewing machine of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of module connection of the tea brewing machine of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of module connection of one embodiment of the tea brewing machine of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of module connection of another embodiment of the tea making machine of the utility model.

[0031] List of reference numerals:

[0032] 11. Cold tank; 110. Cold water storage chamber; 12. Hot tank; 2. Refrigeration assembly; 21. Refrigeration component; 211. Compressor; 212. Evaporator; 213. Condenser; 214. Fan; 22. Temperature detection component; 3. Water outlet assembly; 31. Water outlet pipe; 32. Flow detection component; 33. Water outlet control valve; 41. Tea brewing chamber; 410. Tea brewing chamber; 42. Tea filter; 5. Tea outlet assembly; 51. Tea outlet pipe; 52. Tea outlet control valve; 53. Timer; 61. Tea tools; 62, sensing element; 71, water supply tank; 711, raw water chamber; 712, waste water chamber; 72, filter unit; 73, water supply pump; 74, flushing pipeline; 741, flushing solenoid valve; 81, information acquisition module; 811, control button; 812, identification element; 82, storage module; 83, control module; 9, hot water outlet pipe; 91, hot water outlet valve; 92, hot water outlet nozzle; 93, heating water tank; 94, heating component; 101, drain pipe; 102, drain outlet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these embodiments are only used to explain the technical principles of the present invention and are not intended to limit the protection scope of the present invention.

[0034] It should be noted that in the description of the present invention, the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer" and other terms indicating directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, which are only for the convenience of description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0035] In addition, it should be noted that in the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "setting" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0036] See also Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of the first embodiment of the tea brewing machine of the utility model. Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the second embodiment of the tea brewing machine of the utility model. Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the third embodiment of the tea making machine of the present utility model.

[0037] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the tea brewing machine of the present invention includes a water storage component, a refrigeration component 2, a water outlet component 3, a tea brewing component and a tea outlet component 5. The water storage component has a cold water storage chamber, the refrigeration component 2 is used to cool the water in the cold water storage chamber 110, the tea brewing component has a tea brewing chamber, the water outlet component 3 is used to transport the water in the cold water storage chamber 110 to the tea brewing chamber 410, and the tea outlet component 5 is used to output the tea in the tea brewing chamber 410.

[0038] By providing a refrigeration component 2, the water in the cold water storage chamber 110 can be cooled by the refrigeration component 2, so as to provide water of suitable temperature for brewing tea leaves. By providing a water outlet component 3 and a tea brewing component, the water in the cold water storage chamber 110 can be directly transported to the tea brewing chamber 410 for brewing tea leaves. By providing a tea outlet component 5, the brewed tea in the tea brewing chamber 410 can be transported out so that the user can receive the tea, thereby improving the degree of automation of brewing cold tea and improving the user experience.

[0039] Next, please refer to Figure 4 , Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of module connection of the tea making machine of the present utility model.

[0040] like Figure 4As shown, the tea maker also includes an information acquisition module 81, a storage module 82 and a control module 83. The information acquisition module 81 is used to obtain the information of the tea leaves to be brewed in the tea brewing chamber 410. The information acquisition module 81 is communicated with the storage module 82, the storage module 82 is communicated with the control module 83, and the control module 83 is communicated with the refrigeration component 2, the water outlet component 3 and the tea outlet component 5 respectively.

[0041] Through such a setting, the information of the tea to be brewed (such as the type of tea) can be collected through the information collection module 81. After the collection module collects the tea information, the signal is transmitted to the storage module 82. The storage module 82 is used to obtain the working parameters corresponding to the tea information based on the collected tea information and transmit them to the control module 83. The control module 83 is used to make the refrigeration component 2, the water outlet component 3 and the tea outlet component 5 operate according to the obtained working parameters, so as to accurately brew high-quality cold tea that is compatible with the tea information. At the same time, there is no need for manual operation by the user, which improves the degree of automation of brewing cold tea and greatly improves the user experience.

[0042] It should be noted that the present invention does not impose any particular restrictions on the specific configuration type of the information collection module 81 , as long as the information about the tea leaves to be brewed in the tea brewing chamber 410 can be collected.

[0043] Next, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 ,picture Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of module connection of one embodiment of the tea brewing machine of the utility model; Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of module connection of another embodiment of the tea making machine of the utility model.

[0044] In a specific embodiment, Figure 5 As shown, the information collection module 81 includes a control button 811 provided on the tea maker, the number of the control buttons 811 is at least two and the control buttons 811 are communicatively connected to the storage module 82. In this way, the user can select a button corresponding to the information of the tea leaves to be brewed on the tea maker according to actual tea brewing needs to collect the information of the tea leaves to be brewed.

[0045] It should be noted that, in actual applications, those skilled in the art may set the control button 811 to a brewing time setting button, and obtain the brewing time requirement set by the user according to the user's control of the brewing time setting button, or may set the control button 811 to a tea type setting button, and obtain the type of tea to be brewed according to the tea type setting key set by the user, or may set the control button 811 to a brewing temperature setting button, and obtain the brewing temperature requirement set by the user according to the user's control of the brewing temperature setting key, and so on. Such adjustments and changes to the specific setting types of the control button 811 do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present utility model, and should be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0046] Exemplarily, the control button 811 includes a brewing time setting button.

[0047] It should be noted that, in actual applications, those skilled in the art may set the control button 811 to a mechanical button, which is directly set on the casing of the tea maker, or a control panel may be set on the tea maker, and the control button 811 is an electronic option set on the control panel, etc. Such adjustments and changes to the specific setting type of the control button 811 do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present utility model, and should be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0048] Exemplarily, the control button 811 is a mechanical button arranged on the housing of the tea maker.

[0049] It should be noted that, in actual applications, those skilled in the art may set the number of control buttons 811 to two, or may set the number of control buttons 811 to multiple, and so on. Such adjustments and changes to the specific setting number of control buttons 811 do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present utility model, and should be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0050] Preferably, there are multiple control buttons 811.

[0051] In another specific embodiment, Figure 6 As shown, the information acquisition module 81 includes an identification element 812 , and the identification element 812 is used to identify the type of tea leaves to be brewed in the tea brewing chamber 410 . The identification element 812 is communicatively connected with the storage module 82 .

[0052] Through such a setting, compared with setting the information acquisition module 81 as a control button 811, setting the information acquisition module 81 as an identification element 812 eliminates the need to set multiple control buttons 811 on the outer shell of the tea maker, and can quickly identify the information of the tea to be brewed without user operation, thereby further improving the user experience.

[0053] It should be noted that, in actual applications, those skilled in the art may configure the identification element 812 to be only a camera, where the camera is used to capture images of the tea leaves to be brewed so as to collect information about the tea leaves to be brewed; or, the identification element 812 may be configured to include a camera and a weighing component, where the camera is used to capture images of the tea leaves to be brewed so as to collect information about the tea leaves to be brewed, and the weighing component is used to weigh the weight of the tea leaves to be brewed, and so on. Such adjustments and changes to the specific setting type of the identification element 812 do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present utility model, and should be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0054] Preferably, the identification element comprises a camera and a weighing member (not shown in the figure), the camera is used to take images of the tea leaves to be brewed so as to collect information about the tea leaves to be brewed, and the weighing member is used to weigh the weight of the tea leaves to be brewed.

[0055] The image of the tea leaves to be brewed taken by the camera is used to determine the type of the tea leaves to be brewed, so that the optimal brewing temperature of the tea leaves can be determined according to the type of the tea leaves to be brewed. The weight of the tea leaves to be brewed in the tea brewing chamber 410 is weighed by a weighing component, so that the optimal amount of brewing water can be determined according to the weight of the tea leaves to be brewed, thereby further improving the user experience.

[0056] It should be noted that, in actual applications, those skilled in the art may set the control module 83 as a controller, or may set the control module 83 as a mobile device (such as a mobile phone, tablet computer, etc.) that communicates with the tea maker, etc. Such adjustments and changes to the specific setting type of the control module 83 do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present utility model and should be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0057] Preferably, the control module 83 is a controller.

[0058] It should be noted that, in actual applications, those skilled in the art may set the storage module 82 to a memory card, or may set the storage module 82 to a storage hard disk, etc. Such adjustments and changes to the specific setting type of the storage module 82 do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present utility model and should be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0059] Preferably, if Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the refrigeration component 2 of the utility model includes a refrigeration component 21 and a temperature detection component 22. The refrigeration component 21 is used to cool the water in the cold water storage chamber 110, and the temperature detection component 22 is used to detect the water temperature in the cold water storage chamber 110. The refrigeration component 21 and the temperature detection component 22 are both communicatively connected to the control module 83.

[0060] With such an arrangement, the water in the cold water storage chamber 110 can be cooled by the refrigeration component 21, and the temperature detection component 22 can detect the water temperature in the cold water storage chamber 110, thereby facilitating the refrigeration component 2 to prepare the best water for brewing tea.

[0061] It should be noted that, in actual applications, those skilled in the art may set the temperature detection component 22 to be a thermometer, or may set the temperature detection component 22 to be a temperature sensor such as an NTC sensor, etc. Such adjustments and changes to the specific setting type of the temperature detection component 22 do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present utility model and should be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0062] Preferably, the temperature detection member 22 is an NTC sensor.

[0063] It should be noted that, in actual applications, those skilled in the art may configure the water storage component to be a water tank, or may configure the water storage component to be a cold container 11, or may configure the water storage component to be any other possible form, etc. Such adjustments and changes to the specific setting type of the water storage component do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present invention, and should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

[0064] Preferably, the water storage component is a cold container 11.

[0065] It should be noted that the water storage component of the present invention may include only the cold container 11, or the water storage component may include the cold container 11 and the hot container 12, and so on. Such adjustments and changes to the specific setting form of the water storage component do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present invention and should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

[0066] The specific embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the following two embodiments.

[0067] Embodiment 1:

[0068] like Figure 1 As shown, the water storage component of this embodiment includes a cold tank 11, a cold water storage chamber 110 is formed in the cold tank 11, and the refrigeration component 2 includes a compressor 211, an evaporator 212 and a condenser 213. The compressor 211, the evaporator 212 and the condenser 213 are connected in sequence to form a refrigerant circuit. The evaporator 212 is arranged adjacent to the cold tank 11 and is used to cool the water in the cold tank 11.

[0069] Through such an arrangement, the evaporator 212 is arranged adjacent to the cold tank 11, and under the action of the compressor 211, the refrigerant can circulate in the refrigerant circuit. When the refrigerant flows into the evaporator 212, it absorbs a large amount of surrounding heat, thereby reducing the water temperature in the cold tank 11, making it convenient to quickly cool down the water in the cold tank 11 and reducing the waiting time of the user.

[0070] After the compressor 211 is started, the high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant is sprayed into the condenser 213, releasing a large amount of heat and condensing into high-pressure liquid refrigerant. After throttling and reducing the pressure, it becomes a low-temperature and low-pressure liquid. The low-temperature and low-pressure liquid enters the evaporator 212 to absorb a large amount of heat, and then returns to the compressor 211, thereby reducing the water temperature in the cold tank 11.

[0071] Preferably, the refrigeration assembly 2 of the present invention further includes a fan 214 , and the fan 214 is used to accelerate the heat dissipation of the condenser 213 .

[0072] Embodiment 2:

[0073] like Figure 2 As shown, the water storage component of this embodiment includes a cold tank 11 and a hot tank 12, a cold water storage chamber 110 is formed in the cold tank 11, and the refrigeration component 2 includes a compressor 211, an evaporator 212 and a condenser 213. The compressor 211, the evaporator 212 and the condenser 213 are connected in sequence to form a refrigerant circuit. The evaporator 212 is arranged adjacent to the cold tank 11 and is used to cool the water in the cold tank 11. The condenser 213 is arranged adjacent to the hot tank 12 and is used to heat the water in the hot tank 12.

[0074] By such an arrangement, the evaporator 212 is arranged adjacent to the cold tank 11, and the refrigerant can circulate in the refrigerant circuit under the action of the compressor 211. When the refrigerant flows into the condenser 213, a large amount of heat is released, thereby facilitating the heating of the water in the hot tank 12. When the refrigerant flows into the evaporator 212, a large amount of surrounding heat is absorbed, thereby reducing the water temperature in the cold tank 11. Not only can the water in the cold tank 11 be quickly cooled, but the large amount of heat released by the condenser 213 can also be used to preheat the water in the hot tank 12. On the one hand, it can avoid dissipating the heat in the condenser 213 into the surrounding environment, thereby avoiding affecting the user's experience due to the increase in ambient temperature; on the other hand, it can also preheat the water in the hot tank 12 while cooling the water in the cold tank 11, thereby improving energy utilization and further enhancing the user's experience.

[0075] Specifically, after the compressor 211 is started, high-temperature and high-pressure refrigerant gas is sprayed into the condenser 213, releasing a large amount of heat. The heat is used to heat the water in the hot tank 12 and condense into high-pressure liquid refrigerant. After throttling and reducing the pressure, it becomes a low-temperature and low-pressure liquid. The low-temperature and low-pressure liquid enters the evaporator 212 and absorbs a large amount of heat, thereby reducing the water temperature in the cold tank 11, making it easier to quickly cool down the water in the cold tank 11.

[0076] It should be noted that the refrigeration assembly 2 may also include a throttling component and the like, and those skilled in the art may configure the same according to actual needs.

[0077] The following takes Embodiment 2 as an example to introduce in detail a specific embodiment of the refrigerated tea drinking machine of the present invention.

[0078] It should be noted that the present invention does not impose any particular limitation on the specific location between the evaporator 212 and the cold container 11, as long as the water in the cold container 11 can be cooled by the evaporator 212. For example, those skilled in the art may arrange the evaporator 212 on the inner wall of the cold container 11, or may arrange the evaporator 212 on the outer wall of the cold container 11, or may arrange the evaporator 212 on both the inner wall and the outer wall of the cold container 11, and so on. Such adjustments and changes to the specific arrangement of the evaporator 212 on the cold container 11 do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present invention, and should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

[0079] Preferably, if Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the evaporator 212 is arranged on the outer wall of the cold container 11.

[0080] It should be noted that, in actual applications, those skilled in the art may set the number of evaporators 212 to one, or may set the number of evaporators 212 to two, or may set the number of evaporators 212 to multiple, and so on. Such adjustments and changes to the specific setting number of evaporators 212 do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present invention, and should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

[0081] Preferably, if Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the number of the evaporators 212 is at least two and the evaporators 212 are spaced apart and distributed along the circumference of the outer wall of the cold container 11 .

[0082] It should be noted that the present invention does not impose any particular limitation on the specific location between the condenser 213 and the heat bulb 12, as long as the condenser 213 can heat the water in the heat bulb 12. For example, a person skilled in the art can directly locate the condenser 213 in the heat bulb 12, and the heat from the outer surface of the condenser 213 directly heats the water in the heat bulb 12. Alternatively, the condenser 213 and the heat bulb 12 can be simultaneously located in a heating water tank 93, and the heat from the outer surface of the condenser 213 heats the water in the heating water tank 93, and the water in the heating water tank 93 then heats the water in the heat bulb 12, and so on. Such flexible adjustments and changes do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present invention, and should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

[0083] Preferably, if Figure 2As shown, the condenser 213 and the heat bulb 12 are simultaneously arranged in the heating water tank 93 , and the heat on the outer surface of the condenser 213 heats the water in the heating water tank 93 , and the water in the heating water tank 93 heats the water in the heat bulb 12 .

[0084] Through such a configuration, compared with the form of configuring the condenser 213 in the heat bulb 12, configuring the condenser 213 and the heat bulb 12 in the heating water tank 93 at the same time can prevent the condenser 213 from directly contacting the water in the heat bulb 12, thereby avoiding contamination of the water in the heat bulb 12 and further improving the user experience.

[0085] Preferably, if Figure 2 As shown, the refrigerated tea drinking machine of the present invention further includes a heating component 94 and a hot water outlet assembly. The heating component 94 is used to heat the water in the hot tank 12. The hot water outlet assembly is connected to the hot tank 12 so that the user can take hot water.

[0086] Through such a configuration, after the condenser 213 preheats the water in the hot bulb 12, the water in the hot bulb 12 is heated or boiled through the heating component 94. On the one hand, the water in the hot bulb 12 can be quickly heated to a preset temperature, reducing the user's waiting time for hot water. On the other hand, the energy consumption of the heating component 94 can also be reduced, making the refrigerated tea drinking machine more energy-saving and power-saving, further improving the user's experience.

[0087] It should be noted that, in actual applications, those skilled in the art may configure the heating component 94 as an instant heating module, or, may configure the heating component 94 as a resistive heating module, or, may configure the heating component 94 as any other possible form, etc. Such adjustments and changes to the specific setting type of the heating component 94 do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present invention, and should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

[0088] Preferably, the heating component 94 is an instant heating module.

[0089] By such a configuration, compared with configuring the heating component 94 as a resistive heating module, configuring the heating component 94 as an instant heating module can quickly heat the water transported from the heat bulb 12, further improving the heating efficiency.

[0090] It should be noted that, in actual applications, those skilled in the art may configure the hot water outlet component to be a water outlet pipe 31 and a faucet, or may configure the hot water outlet component to be a hot water outlet pipe 9 and a hot water outlet nozzle 92, etc. Such adjustments and changes to the specific setting types of the hot water outlet component do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present invention, and should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

[0091] Preferably, if Figure 2 As shown, the hot water outlet assembly includes a hot water outlet pipe 9 and a hot water outlet nozzle 92 , one end of the hot water outlet pipe 9 is connected to the heat tank 12 , and the other end of the hot water outlet pipe 9 is connected to the hot water outlet nozzle 92 .

[0092] Preferably, if Figure 2 As shown, the hot water outlet assembly of the present invention further includes a hot water outlet valve 91 arranged on the hot water outlet pipe 9 , and the hot water outlet valve 91 is used to control the on-off of the hot water outlet pipe 9 .

[0093] It should be noted that, in actual applications, those skilled in the art may configure the tea brewing component to be a tea brewing pot, in which a tea brewing cavity 410 is formed, or, the tea brewing component may be configured to be a tea brewing pot and a refrigeration seat, in which a tea brewing cavity 410 is formed, and the refrigeration seat is used for secondary cooling or keeping cold the water in the tea brewing cavity 410, or, the tea brewing component may be configured to be a tea brewing warehouse 41, in which a tea brewing cavity 410 is formed, and so on. Such adjustments and changes to the specific setting types of the tea brewing component do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present utility model, and should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

[0094] For example, Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the tea brewing component includes a tea brewing chamber 41 and a tea filter 42. A tea brewing chamber 41 is formed in the tea brewing chamber 41. The tea filter 42 is located in the tea brewing chamber 410 and is used for filtering tea leaves.

[0095] Preferably, the tea brewing assembly further comprises a stirring member (not shown in the figure), which is disposed in the tea brewing chamber 410 and is used to stir the water in the tea brewing chamber 410 .

[0096] It should be noted that those skilled in the art may configure the stirring member to be a stirring blade, or may configure the stirring member to be a magnetic stirring rotor, and the tea brewing assembly may also include a base compatible with the magnetic stirring rotor, etc. Such adjustments and changes to the specific setting type of the stirring member do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present invention and should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

[0097] Preferably, the stirring member is a stirring blade.

[0098] Preferably, the tea brewing assembly further comprises a heat-insulating component (not shown in the figure), which is used to keep the water in the tea brewing chamber 410 warm.

[0099] It should be noted that, in actual applications, those skilled in the art may configure the heat-insulating component as a heat-insulating base, wherein the tea brewing chamber 41 is located above the heat-insulating base, or, the heat-insulating component may be configured as a heat-insulating barrel, wherein the heat-insulating barrel is sleeved on the outside of the tea brewing chamber, or, the heat-insulating component may be configured as a heat-insulating module, wherein the heat-insulating module is fixed on the inner wall and / or outer wall of the tea brewing chamber 41, etc. Such adjustments and changes to the specific setting type of the heat-insulating component do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present utility model, and should be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0100] Preferably, the heat-insulating component is a heat-insulating base, wherein the tea brewing chamber 41 is located above the heat-insulating base.

[0101] It should be noted that the thermal insulation component can be set to have a cold preservation mode, or the thermal insulation component can be set to have a hot preservation mode, or the thermal insulation component can be set to have a cold preservation mode and a hot preservation mode, and so on. Such adjustments and changes to the specific modes of the thermal insulation component do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present invention, and should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

[0102] Preferably, the heat-insulating member has a cold-insulating mode.

[0103] Preferably, if Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the water outlet assembly 3 includes a water outlet pipe 31, a flow detection component 32 and a water outlet control valve 33. One end of the water outlet pipe 31 is connected to the cold water storage chamber 110, and the other end of the water outlet pipe 31 can be connected to the tea brewing chamber 410. The water outlet control valve 33 is arranged on the water outlet pipe 31 and is used to control the on-off of the water outlet pipe 31. The flow detection component 32 is used to detect the amount of water flowing through the water outlet pipe 31. The flow detection component 32 and the water outlet control valve 33 are both communicatively connected to the control module 83.

[0104] With such an arrangement, the cold water in the cold water storage chamber 110 can be transported to the tea brewing chamber 410 by starting the water outlet control valve 33 for brewing tea. The amount of water flowing through the water outlet pipe 31 is detected by the flow detection component 32, thereby facilitating the control of the amount of water used for brewing tea. By arranging the flow detection component 32 and the water outlet control valve 33 to be communicatively connected with the control module 83, the control module 83 can realize the closing of the water outlet control valve 33 according to the signal transmitted by the flow detection component 32, thereby realizing automatic tea brewing.

[0105] It should be noted that the water outlet assembly 3 is not limited to being configured to include a water outlet pipe 31, a flow detection component 32, and a water outlet control valve 33. For example, the water outlet assembly 3 can also be configured to include a water outlet pipe 31, a water pump and a water outlet control valve 33 disposed on the water outlet pipe 31, and the water in the cold water storage chamber 110 is transported to the tea brewing chamber 410 by the water pump, etc. Such adjustments and changes to the specific configuration type of the water outlet assembly 3 do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present invention and should be included in the protection scope of the present invention. Of course, preferably, the water outlet assembly 3 is configured to include a water outlet pipe 31, a flow detection component 32, and a water outlet control valve 33.

[0106] It should also be noted that, in actual applications, those skilled in the art may set the flow detection component 32 to be a flow meter, or may set the flow detection component 32 to be a water pump, etc. Such adjustments and changes to the specific setting type of the flow detection component 32 do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present utility model, and should be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0107] Preferably, the flow detection component 32 is a flow meter.

[0108] It should be noted that, in actual applications, those skilled in the art may configure the tea dispensing component 5 to pump out the tea in the tea brewing chamber 410 through a water pump, or may configure the tea dispensing component 5 to output the tea in the tea brewing chamber 410 by gravity, and so on. Such flexible adjustments and changes do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present utility model and should be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0109] Preferably, the tea dispensing assembly 5 is configured to discharge the tea in the tea brewing chamber 410 by relying on gravity.

[0110] Specifically, Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the tea outlet component 5 includes a tea outlet tube 51 and a tea outlet control valve 52. One end of the tea outlet tube 51 is connected to the tea brewing chamber 410. The tea outlet control valve 52 is arranged on the tea outlet tube 51 and is used to control the on and off of the tea outlet tube 51. The tea outlet control valve 52 is communicatively connected to the control module 83.

[0111] By providing the tea outlet pipe 51 and the tea outlet control valve 52, when the tea outlet control valve 52 is activated, the tea in the tea brewing chamber 410 can be output along the tea outlet pipe 51, thereby achieving automatic tea outlet without the need for the user to manually pour the tea, thereby further improving the user experience.

[0112] Preferably, the tea dispensing component 5 further includes a timer 53 , and the timer 53 is used to record the brewing time of tea leaves in the tea brewing chamber 410 , and the timer 53 is communicatively connected with the control module 83 .

[0113] By setting the timer 53, the brewing time of the tea leaves in the tea brewing chamber 410 can be recorded. The timer 53 transmits a signal to the control module 83. The control module 83 can start the tea discharging control valve 52 and output the tea in the tea brewing chamber 410 when the brewing time reaches a preset time, thereby being able to fully control the brewing time of the tea leaves and ensure the quality of the tea.

[0114] It should be noted that, in actual applications, those skilled in the art may set the tea outlet control valve 52 to be a one-in-one-out solenoid valve, or may set the tea outlet control valve 52 to be a one-in-two-out solenoid valve, and so on. Such adjustments and changes to the specific setting type of the tea outlet control valve 52 do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present utility model, and should be included in the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0115] Preferably, if Figure 3 The tea outlet control valve 52 is a one-inlet and two-outlet solenoid valve. The tea drinking machine of the utility model also includes a drain pipe 101, wherein the water inlet end of the one-inlet and two-outlet solenoid valve is connected to the tea brewing chamber 410, the first water outlet end of the one-inlet and two-outlet solenoid valve is connected to the tea outlet pipe 51, the second water outlet end of the one-inlet and two-outlet solenoid valve is connected to the drain pipe 101, and the other end of the drain pipe 101 is connected to the drain outlet 102 of the tea brewing machine.

[0116] Through such an arrangement, on the one hand, when it is necessary to dispense tea, the water inlet end of the one-inlet-two-outlet solenoid valve is connected to the first water outlet end, so that the tea in the tea brewing chamber 410 flows into the tea set 61 through the tea outlet pipe 51, thereby realizing automatic tea dispensing. On the other hand, when it is necessary to wash the tea or the tea brewing machine executes the cleaning mode, the water inlet end of the one-inlet-two-outlet solenoid valve is connected to the second water outlet end, so that the clean sewage in the tea brewing chamber 410 is discharged through the drain pipe 101, thereby further improving the user experience.

[0117] Preferably, the tea maker of the present invention has a tea taking area (not shown in the figure), and further comprises a sensing element 62 , the sensing element 62 is used to detect whether there is a tea set 61 in the tea taking area, wherein the sensing element 62 is communicatively connected with the tea dispensing control valve 52 .

[0118] By setting the sensing element 62, when there is a tea set 61 in the tea picking area, a signal can be transmitted to the tea discharging control valve 52, and the tea discharging control valve 52 is used to connect the tea discharging pipe 51 according to the signal transmitted by the sensing element 62, thereby outputting the tea in the tea brewing chamber 410, which is convenient for the user to take tea. When there is no tea set 61 in the tea picking area, a signal is transmitted to the tea discharging control valve 52, and the tea discharging control valve 52 is used to disconnect the tea discharging pipe 51 according to the signal transmitted by the sensing element 62, thereby preventing the tea in the tea brewing chamber 410 from being output. In this way, overflow caused by the opening of the tea discharging control valve 52 when there is no tea set 61 in the tea picking area can be avoided, thereby further improving the user experience.

[0119] It should be noted that the present invention does not impose any particular limitation on the specific type and location of the sensing element 62 , as long as it can detect whether there is a tea set 61 in the tea-taking area.

[0120] In a specific embodiment, the sensing element 62 is a photoelectric detection sensor, and the signal detected by the photoelectric detection sensor is used to determine whether there is a tea set 61 in the tea taking area.

[0121] For example, the photoelectric detection sensor may be disposed at the bottom of the tea brewing chamber 41 .

[0122] In another specific embodiment, the sensing element 62 is a pressure sensor disposed on the tea taking area, and the detection signal of the pressure sensor is used to determine whether there is a tea set 61 in the tea taking area.

[0123] For example, the pressure sensor is arranged on the plane of the tea taking area.

[0124] Preferably, if Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the tea maker of the present invention further includes a water supply component, which is used to supply water to the cold water storage chamber 110 , and the water supply component is communicatively connected with the control module 83 .

[0125] Through such a configuration, when the amount of water in the cold water storage chamber 110 is insufficient, water can be automatically supplied to the cold water storage chamber 110 through the water supply component, thereby further improving the user experience.

[0126] It should be noted that, in actual applications, those skilled in the art may configure the water supply component only as a water supply tank 71, and supply water to the cold water storage chamber 110 through the water supply tank 71, or, the water supply component may be configured only to include a filter unit 72, and the water outlet end of the filter unit 72 is connected to the cold water storage chamber 110 to supply water to the cold water storage chamber 110, or, the water supply component may be configured to include a water supply tank 71 and a filter unit 72, and the water supply tank 71 supplies water to the filter unit 72, and the water filtered by the filter unit 72 is transported to the cold water storage chamber 110, and so on. Such adjustments and changes to the specific setting types of the water supply component do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present invention, and should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

[0127] Preferably, if Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the water supply assembly of the present invention includes a water supply tank 71, a filter unit 72, and a water supply pump 73 arranged between the water supply tank 71 and the filter unit 72. The water supply tank 71 is connected to the filter unit 72 through the water supply pump 73. The water supply pump 73 is used to transport water in the water supply tank 71 to the filter unit 72. The water outlet end of the filter unit 72 is connected to the cold water storage chamber 110.

[0128] With such an arrangement, sufficient water supply can be ensured through the water supply tank 71, and then filtered through the filter unit 72 before being transported to the cold water storage chamber 110, thereby improving the water quality for brewing tea and further enhancing the user experience.

[0129] It should be noted that, in practical applications, the present invention does not impose any restrictions on the specific setting type of the filter unit 72. For example, a person skilled in the art may set the filter unit 72 to a pre-filter element, a reverse osmosis membrane filter element, and a post-filter element, or may set the filter unit 72 to an integrated filter element, or may set the filter unit 72 to any other possible form, etc. Such adjustments and changes to the specific setting form of the filter unit 72 do not deviate from the principle and scope of the present invention, and should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

[0130] Preferably, the filter unit 72 is an integrated filter element.

[0131] Preferably, if Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the water supply tank 71 has a raw water chamber 711 and a waste water chamber 712, and the water supply assembly also includes a flushing pipeline 74 and a flushing solenoid valve 741 arranged on the flushing pipeline 74, wherein the raw water chamber 711 is connected to the filter unit 72 through the water supply pump 73, one end of the flushing pipeline 74 is connected to the waste water port of the filter unit 72, and the other end of the flushing pipeline 74 is connected to the waste water chamber 712, so that the waste water generated by filtering the filter unit 72 flows into the waste water chamber 712.

[0132] So far, the technical solution of the present invention has been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it is easy for those skilled in the art to understand that the protection scope of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of the present invention, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A tea making machine, characterized in that: The tea brewing machine comprises a water storage component, a refrigeration component, a water outlet component, a tea brewing component and a tea outlet component, wherein the water storage component has a cold water storage chamber, the refrigeration component is used to refrigerate the water in the cold water storage chamber, the tea brewing component has a tea brewing chamber, the water outlet component can transport the water in the cold water storage chamber to the tea brewing chamber, and the tea outlet component is used to output the tea in the tea brewing chamber; The tea brewing machine also includes an information acquisition module, a storage module and a control module. The information acquisition module is used to obtain information about the tea leaves to be brewed in the tea brewing chamber. The information acquisition module is communicatively connected to the storage module, the storage module is communicatively connected to the control module, and the control module is communicatively connected to the refrigeration component, the water outlet component and the tea outlet component respectively.

2. The tea brewing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The information collection module includes a control button arranged on the tea maker, the number of the control buttons is at least two and the control buttons are communicatively connected with the storage module, and the control buttons include at least one of a tea type setting button, a brewing time setting button and a brewing temperature setting button; Alternatively, the information acquisition module comprises an identification element, the identification element is used to identify the information of the tea leaves to be brewed in the tea brewing chamber, and the identification element is communicatively connected with the storage module.

3. The tea brewing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The refrigeration assembly includes a refrigeration component and a temperature detection component. The refrigeration component is used to cool the water in the cold water storage chamber, and the temperature detection component is used to detect the water temperature in the cold water storage chamber. Both the refrigeration component and the temperature detection component are communicatively connected to the control module.

4. The tea brewing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The water storage assembly includes a cold tank, the cold water storage cavity is formed in the cold tank, the refrigeration component includes a compressor, an evaporator and a condenser, the compressor, the evaporator and the condenser are connected in sequence to form a refrigerant circuit, the evaporator is arranged adjacent to the cold tank and is used to refrigerate the water in the cold tank; Alternatively, the water storage assembly includes a cold tank and a hot tank, the cold water storage chamber is formed in the cold tank, the refrigeration component includes a compressor, an evaporator and a condenser, the compressor, the evaporator and the condenser are connected in sequence to form a refrigerant circuit, the evaporator is arranged adjacent to the cold tank and is used to cool the water in the cold tank, and the condenser is arranged adjacent to the hot tank and is used to heat the water in the hot tank.

5. The tea brewing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The water outlet assembly includes a water outlet pipe, a flow detection component and a water outlet control valve. One end of the water outlet pipe is connected to the cold water storage chamber, and the other end of the water outlet pipe is connected to the tea brewing chamber. The water outlet control valve is arranged on the water outlet pipe and is used to control the on-off of the water outlet pipe. The flow detection component is used to detect the amount of water flowing through the water outlet pipe. The flow detection component and the water outlet control valve are both communicatively connected to the control module.

6. The tea brewing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tea dispensing assembly includes a tea dispensing tube and a tea dispensing control valve. One end of the tea dispensing tube is connected to the tea brewing chamber. The tea dispensing control valve is arranged on the tea dispensing tube and is used to control the on-off of the tea dispensing tube. The tea dispensing control valve is communicatively connected to the control module.

7. The tea brewing machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The tea dispensing component also includes a timer, which is used to record the brewing time of the tea leaves in the tea brewing chamber, and the timer is communicatively connected with the control module.

8. The tea brewing machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The tea maker has a tea taking area and further comprises a sensing element, wherein the sensing element is used to detect whether there is a tea set in the tea taking area, and the sensing element is communicatively connected with the tea dispensing control valve.

9. The tea brewing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tea maker further comprises a water supply component, the water supply component is used to supply water to the cold water storage chamber, and the water supply component is communicatively connected with the control module; And / or, the tea brewing assembly comprises a stirring member, and the stirring member is used to stir the water in the tea brewing chamber; And / or, the tea brewing assembly includes a heat-insulating component, and the heat-insulating component is used to keep the water in the tea brewing chamber warm.

10. The tea brewing machine according to claim 9, characterized in that: The water supply assembly includes a water supply tank, a filter unit and a water supply pump. The water supply pump is used to transport water in the water supply tank to the filter unit. The clean water outlet of the filter unit is connected to the cold water storage chamber. The water supply pump is communicatively connected to the control module.

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