Temperature control milk foam cup and coffee machine

Abstract

The utility model provides a temperature control milk foam cup and a coffee machine. The temperature control milk foam cup comprises a cup assembly, a temperature sensing module, a wireless transmission module and a control panel. The cup assembly comprises a cup body and a bottom cover, and a containing cavity is defined between the bottom cover and the cup body. The temperature sensing module is arranged in the containing cavity and attached to the outside of the cup bottom of the cup body, and the temperature sensing module is used for detecting temperature information of food materials in the cup body. The wireless transmission module is arranged in the accommodating cavity. The control panel is arranged in the containing cavity and electrically connected with the temperature sensing module and the wireless transmission module, and the control panel is used for receiving temperature information detected by the temperature sensing module and sending the temperature information to the wireless transmission module so that the temperature information can be transmitted to external equipment in real time through the wireless transmission module. According to the temperature control milk foam cup, the temperature of milk foam in the cup body can be detected in real time through the temperature sensing module arranged at the cup bottom, and temperature information can be transmitted outwards in real time through the wireless transmission module, so that a user can know the temperature of the milk foam in time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of coffee machines, in particular to a temperature-controlled milk foam cup and a coffee machine. Background Art

[0002] At present, most of the milk frothing cups on the market do not have temperature prompts. A very small number of milk frothing cups have temperature labels to indicate the temperature, but the temperature deviation is large. There are also a few machine steam pipes with temperature sensing modules, but the structure is complex and not easy to clean, and it will cause the diameter of the steam pipe nozzle to increase, which is not conducive to the frothing effect. For example, the Chinese patent with publication number CN214856051U discloses a portable coffee cup with a milk frothing function, which includes a cup cover and a cup body assembly, and the cup body assembly is composed of a cup body shell, a heating tube, a transmission assembly and a milk frothing ring. The cup cover is detachably connected to the cup body shell, and the transmission assembly is sealed and installed at the bottom of the cup body shell. The milk frothing ring is installed on the transmission assembly. It can be seen that the portable coffee cup cannot prompt the temperature of the milk froth in the milk frothing cup in time, and cannot send the temperature information of the milk froth to the outside in time. The user cannot know the temperature of the milk froth in time, and cannot guarantee the temperature of the milk froth and the taste stability of the prepared coffee. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned technical problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides a temperature-controlled milk foam cup and a coffee machine, which can detect the temperature of the milk foam in the cup in real time through a temperature sensing module arranged at the bottom of the cup, and can transmit the temperature information to the outside in real time through a wireless transmission module, so that the user can know the temperature of the milk foam in time, thereby ensuring the stability of the taste of the prepared milk foam and the subsequently prepared coffee.

[0004] The present invention provides a temperature-controlled milk foam cup, which is applied to a coffee machine. The temperature-controlled milk foam cup includes:

[0005] A cup assembly, comprising a cup body and a bottom cover arranged outside the cup bottom of the cup body, wherein a receiving cavity is formed between the bottom cover and the cup body;

[0006] A temperature sensing module is disposed in the accommodating cavity and attached to the outside of the bottom of the cup body, and is used to detect the temperature information of the food in the cup body;

[0007] A wireless transmission module, which is disposed in the accommodating cavity;

[0008] A control board is arranged in the accommodating cavity and is electrically connected to the temperature sensing module and the wireless transmission module respectively. The control board is used to receive the temperature information detected by the temperature sensing module and send the temperature information to the wireless transmission module so as to transmit the temperature information to an external device in real time via the wireless transmission module. The temperature-controlled milk foam cup can enable the user to know the temperature of the milk foam in time, thereby ensuring the stability of the taste of the prepared milk foam and the subsequently prepared coffee.

[0009] In some embodiments, the control panel is further used to receive the temperature information when the temperature value exceeds a preset threshold, and send a control instruction to the steam generating device to stop working; wherein the coffee machine includes the steam generating device for providing high-temperature steam to the cup body. In this way, when the temperature of the milk foam in the cup body reaches the preset threshold, the steam generating device can be controlled to stop working in time to avoid over-whipping of the milk foam and meet the user's requirements for the viscosity of the milk foam.

[0010] In some embodiments, the temperature-controlled milk foam cup further comprises an elastic member, which is disposed in the accommodating cavity and is used to apply a force to the temperature sensing module to make it press against the bottom of the cup body. The elastic member can keep the temperature sensing module in a state of pressing against the bottom of the cup, thereby improving the accuracy of the temperature of the food detected by the temperature sensing module.

[0011] In some embodiments, a heat-conducting layer structure is formed on a side of the temperature sensing module facing the cup body, so as to increase the accuracy of the temperature detected by the temperature sensing module through the heat-conducting layer structure.

[0012] In some embodiments, the temperature-controlled milk foam cup further comprises a touch switch, the touch switch is electrically connected to the control panel, and the control panel is used to enter the restart mode or the initial mode after receiving a control instruction that triggers the touch switch. The touch switch facilitates the user to directly control the control panel, thereby improving the operability of entering the restart mode or the initial mode.

[0013] In some embodiments, the temperature-controlled milk foam cup further includes a reset push rod, one end of which acts on the touch switch and the other end passes through the bottom cover, and the reset push rod is used to trigger the touch switch after receiving a force, and reset the touch switch after the force is removed. In this way, the user can act on the touch switch through the reset push rod passing through the bottom cover, which is convenient for the user to operate.

[0014] In some embodiments, the temperature-controlled milk foam cup further includes a rechargeable battery and a mounting frame disposed in the accommodating cavity, the mounting frame is used to mount the temperature sensing module, and the mounting frame is provided with a charging guide pin connected to the rechargeable battery, the charging guide pin is passed through the outside of the bottom cover and is used to connect to an external power supply connector to supply power to the rechargeable battery. The above structure has a compact layout and a reasonable design.

[0015] In some embodiments, the temperature-controlled milk foam cup further comprises a magnetic member mounted on the mounting frame, the magnetic member being arranged around the charging guide pin for adsorbing the external power supply connector. In this way, the external power supply connector can be stably mounted by the magnetic member to ensure power supply stability.

[0016] The embodiment of the utility model provides a coffee machine, which includes the temperature-controlled milk foam cup. The temperature-controlled milk foam cup enables the user to know the temperature of the milk foam in time, thereby ensuring the stability of the taste of the prepared milk foam and the subsequently prepared coffee.

[0017] In some embodiments, the coffee machine includes a steam generating device for providing high-temperature steam to the cup body, the steam generating device is electrically connected to the control board, and the control board is further used to receive the temperature information when the temperature value exceeds a preset threshold value, and send a control instruction to the steam generating device to stop working. In this way, when the temperature of the milk foam in the cup body reaches the preset threshold value, the steam generating device can be promptly controlled to stop working to avoid excessive milk foaming.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the embodiments of the utility model are as follows: the utility model can detect the temperature of the milk foam in the cup in real time through the temperature sensing module arranged at the bottom of the cup, and the way in which the temperature sensing module is arranged outside the bottom of the cup can make the structural design more compact, avoiding the temperature sensing module occupying too much design space, and the temperature information is transmitted to the outside in real time through the wireless transmission module, so that the user can know the temperature of the milk foam in time, thereby realizing accurate control of the temperature of the milk foam, and ensuring the stability of the taste of the prepared milk foam and the subsequently prepared coffee. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In the drawings, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, the same reference numerals may describe similar components in different views. The drawings generally illustrate various embodiments by way of example and not limitation, and together with the description and claims, serve to illustrate the disclosed embodiments. When appropriate, the same reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or similar parts. Such embodiments are illustrative and are not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive embodiments of the present apparatus or method.

[0020] Figure 1 It is a cross-sectional view of a first cross section of the temperature-controlled milk foam cup according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional view of the second cross section of the temperature-controlled milk foam cup according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of the third cross section of the temperature-controlled milk foam cup according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 It is a cross-sectional view of the fourth cross section of the temperature-controlled milk foam cup according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the temperature-controlled milk foam cup according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a temperature-controlled milk foam cup according to an embodiment of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the temperature-controlled milk foam cup according to an embodiment of the utility model.

[0027] The components indicated by the reference numerals in the figures are:

[0028] 1-cup assembly; 101-cup body; 102-bottom cover; 103-accommodating cavity; 2-temperature sensing module; 3-wireless transmission module; 4-control board; 5-elastic member; 6-touch switch; 7-reset push rod; 8-rechargeable battery; 9-mounting frame; 10-charging guide pin; 11-magnetic member; 12-bracket; 13-indicator light. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of the present invention, the present invention is described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0030] The present invention provides a temperature-controlled milk foam cup, which is applied to a coffee machine. Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the temperature-controlled milk foam cup includes a cup assembly 1, a temperature sensing module 2, a wireless transmission module 3 and a control board 4. The cup assembly 1 includes a cup body 101 and a bottom cover 102 disposed outside the bottom of the cup body 101, and a receiving cavity 103 is formed between the bottom cover 102 and the cup body 101. The temperature sensing module 2 is disposed in the receiving cavity 103 and is attached to the outside of the bottom of the cup body 101. The temperature sensing module 2 is used to detect the temperature information of the food in the cup body 101. The wireless transmission module 3 is disposed in the receiving cavity 103. The control board 4 is disposed in the receiving cavity 103 and is electrically connected to the temperature sensing module 2 and the wireless transmission module 3 respectively. The control board 4 is used to receive the temperature information detected by the temperature sensing module 2 and send the temperature information to the wireless transmission module 3, so as to transmit the temperature information to the external device in real time via the wireless transmission module 3.

[0031] Optionally, the coffee machine using the above-mentioned temperature controlled milk froth cup may also include at least a steam generating device, and the temperature controlled milk froth cup is used to hold milk. The steam generating device is used to spray high-temperature steam into the temperature controlled milk froth cup, thereby completing the milk froth production in the temperature controlled milk froth cup. The prepared milk froth can be used in subsequent coffee preparation processes such as latte art.

[0032] Optionally, the wireless transmission module 3 can be understood as one of a Bluetooth module and a wifi module. Taking the wireless transmission module 3 as an example, after receiving the temperature information detected by the temperature sensing module 2, the control board 4 can transmit the temperature information to the external device through the Bluetooth module. The external device can be one or more of a smart phone, a tablet computer, a laptop computer, etc. The user can intuitively know the temperature information of the ingredients in the temperature-controlled milk foam cup through the external device, so as to control the temperature of the ingredients in the milk foam cup according to their own needs, thereby obtaining ingredients that meet the required temperature.

[0033] Optionally, the temperature sensing module 2 may include at least a thermistor, which can accurately detect the temperature of the food in the cup body 101 .

[0034] Optionally, the temperature-controlled milk foam cup may further include an indicator light 13, which is electrically connected to the control board 4, and the control board 4 can send light of a preset color to the indicator light 13. In addition, the control board 4 can also control the light emitted by the indicator light 13 according to the temperature information detected by the temperature-controlled milk foam cup. For example, the control board 4 makes the indicator light 13 present in association with the wireless transmission module 3, and when the wireless transmission module is in a normal data transmission state, the indicator light 13 can display green, and when the wireless transmission module 3 is in an abnormal data transmission state, the indicator light 13 can display red.

[0035] Optionally, the temperature-controlled milk foam cup may further include a bracket 12 disposed in the accommodating cavity 103 , and the bracket 12 is used for stably mounting the control panel 4 .

[0036] The utility model can detect the temperature of the milk foam in the cup body 101 in real time through the temperature sensing module 2 arranged at the bottom of the cup, and the way that the temperature sensing module 2 is arranged outside the bottom of the cup can make the structural design more compact, avoiding the temperature sensing module 2 occupying too much design space, and transmits temperature information to the outside in real time through the wireless transmission module 3, so that the user can know the temperature of the milk foam in time, thereby realizing accurate control of the temperature of the milk foam, ensuring the stability of the taste of the prepared milk foam and the subsequently prepared coffee.

[0037] In some embodiments, the control panel 4 is further used to receive temperature information that the temperature value exceeds a preset threshold value, and send a control instruction to the steam generating device to stop working; wherein, the coffee machine includes a steam generating device for providing high-temperature steam into the cup body 101. In this way, when the temperature of the milk foam in the cup body 101 reaches the preset threshold value, the steam generating device can be promptly controlled to stop working, so as to avoid excessive whipping of the milk foam, meet the user's requirements for the viscosity of the milk foam, and make the milk foam more suitable for the subsequent operation step of drawing patterns.

[0038] Optionally, the preset threshold may range from 55° C. to 65° C. Preferably, the preset threshold is 60° C.

[0039] In the process of frothing milk, the temperature-controlled milk frothing cup detects the temperature of the food in the cup body 101 through the temperature sensing module 2, and transmits the temperature information of the food to an external device through the wireless transmission module 3, so that the user can read the temperature information of the food in the cup body 101 through the external device. When the temperature sensing module 2 detects that the temperature of the milk froth reaches a preset threshold, the control panel 4 can promptly control the steam generating device to stop working, thereby obtaining milk froth that meets the user's needs.

[0040] In some embodiments, Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the temperature-controlled milk foam cup further includes an elastic member 5, which is disposed in the accommodating cavity 103 and is used to apply a force to the temperature sensing module 2 to make it press against the bottom of the cup body 101. The elastic member 5 can keep the temperature sensing module 2 pressed against the bottom of the cup, thereby improving the accuracy of the temperature of the food detected by the temperature sensing module 2.

[0041] Optionally, the elastic member 5 may be specifically a spring, and the spring is used to be pressed against the temperature sensing module 2 .

[0042] Optionally, the temperature sensing module 2 may have an annular abutting surface, and the elastic member 5 abuts against the annular abutting surface.

[0043] In some embodiments, a heat-conducting layer structure is formed on a side of the temperature sensing module 2 facing the cup body 101 , so as to increase the accuracy of the temperature detected by the temperature sensing module 2 through the heat-conducting layer structure.

[0044] Optionally, the above-mentioned heat-conducting layer structure may be configured as a heat-conducting silicone grease layer, which has good thermal conductivity.

[0045] In some embodiments, Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown, the temperature-controlled milk foam cup further includes a touch switch 6, which is electrically connected to the control board 4, and the control board 4 is used to enter the restart mode or the initial mode after receiving a control instruction to trigger the touch switch 6. The touch switch 6 is convenient for the user to directly control the control board 4, thereby improving the operability of entering the restart mode or the initial mode.

[0046] Optionally, the above restart mode can be understood as restarting the control board 4, and the initial mode can be understood as restoring the control board 4 to factory settings.

[0047] Optionally, the touch switch 6 may have a spring sheet, and the touch switch 6 can be triggered by acting on the spring sheet. After the acting force is removed, the spring sheet can reset the touch switch 6.

[0048] In some embodiments, Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, the temperature-controlled milk foam cup further includes a reset push rod 7, one end of which acts on the touch switch 6, and the other end passes through the bottom cover 102. The reset push rod 7 is used to trigger the touch switch 6 after receiving a force, and reset the touch switch 6 after the force is removed. In this way, the user can act on the touch switch 6 through the reset push rod 7 passing through the bottom cover 102, which is convenient for the user to operate.

[0049] Optionally, the temperature-controlled milk foam cup may further include a sealing ring, which is used to seal the reset push rod 7 and the bottom cover 102 to facilitate cleaning of the milk foam cup and improve product sealing.

[0050] In some embodiments, Figure 2 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the temperature-controlled milk foam cup further includes a rechargeable battery 8 and a mounting frame 9 disposed in the accommodating cavity 103. The mounting frame 9 is used to mount the temperature sensing module 2, and a charging guide pin 10 connected to the rechargeable battery 8 is disposed on the mounting frame 9. The charging guide pin 10 is passed through the outside of the bottom cover 102 and is used to connect to an external power supply connector to supply power to the rechargeable battery 8. The above structure has a compact layout and a reasonable design.

[0051] Optionally, the mounting frame 9 may have a mounting groove, and the charging guide pin 10 is installed in the mounting groove, so that the charging guide pin 10 can be built into the mounting frame 9.

[0052] In some embodiments, Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the temperature-controlled milk foam cup also includes a magnetic member 11 mounted on the mounting frame 9, and the magnetic member 11 is arranged around the charging guide pin 10 to absorb the external power supply connector. In this way, the external power supply connector can be stably mounted through the magnetic member 11 to ensure power supply stability.

[0053] The embodiment of the utility model provides a coffee machine, which includes the temperature-controlled milk foam cup. The coffee machine using the temperature-controlled milk foam cup can detect the temperature of the milk foam in the cup body 101 in real time through the temperature sensing module 2 arranged at the bottom of the cup, and the temperature sensing module 2 is arranged outside the bottom of the cup, which can make the structural design more compact, avoiding the temperature sensing module 2 occupying too much design space, and transmits temperature information to the outside in real time through the wireless transmission module 3, so that the user can know the temperature of the milk foam in time, thereby realizing the precise control of the temperature of the milk foam, and ensuring the stability of the taste of the prepared milk foam and the subsequently prepared coffee.

[0054] In some embodiments, the coffee machine includes a steam generating device for providing high-temperature steam into the cup body 101. The steam generating device is electrically connected to the control board 4. The control board 4 is also used to receive temperature information that the temperature value exceeds a preset threshold value, and send a control instruction to stop the steam generating device. In this way, when the temperature of the milk foam in the cup body 101 reaches the preset threshold value, the steam generating device can be controlled to stop working in time to avoid excessive whipping of the milk foam, meet the user's requirements for the viscosity of the milk foam, and make the milk foam more suitable for the subsequent latte art operation step.

[0055] Optionally, the preset threshold may range from 55° C. to 65° C. Preferably, the preset threshold is 60° C.

[0056] In the process of frothing milk, the temperature-controlled milk frothing cup detects the temperature of the food in the cup body 101 through the temperature sensing module 2, and transmits the temperature information of the food to an external device through the wireless transmission module 3, so that the user can read the temperature information of the food in the cup body 101 through the external device. When the temperature sensing module 2 detects that the temperature of the milk froth reaches a preset threshold, the control panel 4 can promptly control the steam generating device to stop working, thereby obtaining milk froth that meets the user's needs.

[0057] The above embodiments are only exemplary embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Those skilled in the art may make various modifications or equivalent substitutions to the present invention within the essence and protection scope of the present invention, and such modifications or equivalent substitutions shall also be deemed to fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A temperature-controlled milk foam cup, used in a coffee machine, characterized in that: The temperature-controlled milk foam cup comprises: A cup assembly (1), comprising a cup body (101) and a bottom cover (102) arranged outside the bottom of the cup body (101), wherein a receiving cavity (103) is formed between the bottom cover (102) and the cup body (101); a temperature sensing module (2), which is arranged in the containing cavity (103) and is attached to the outside of the bottom of the cup body (101); the temperature sensing module (2) is used to detect the temperature information of the food in the cup body (101); A wireless transmission module (3), which is arranged in the accommodating cavity (103); A control board (4) is arranged in the accommodating cavity (103) and is electrically connected to the temperature sensing module (2) and the wireless transmission module (3) respectively. The control board (4) is used to receive temperature information detected by the temperature sensing module (2) and send the temperature information to the wireless transmission module (3), so as to transmit the temperature information to an external device in real time via the wireless transmission module (3).

2. The temperature-controlled milk foam cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The control panel (4) is also used to receive the temperature information when the temperature value exceeds a preset threshold value, and send a control instruction to the steam generating device to stop working; wherein the coffee machine includes the steam generating device for providing high-temperature steam into the cup body (101).

3. The temperature-controlled milk foam cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature-controlled milk foam cup further comprises an elastic member (5), wherein the elastic member (5) is arranged in the accommodating cavity (103) and is used to apply a force to the temperature sensing module (2) to make it press against the bottom of the cup body (101).

4. The temperature-controlled milk foam cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: A heat-conducting layer structure is formed on the side of the temperature sensing module (2) facing the cup body (101).

5. The temperature-controlled milk foam cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature-controlled milk foam cup further comprises a touch switch (6), wherein the touch switch (6) is electrically connected to the control board (4), and the control board (4) is used to enter a restart mode or an initial mode after receiving a control instruction that triggers the touch switch (6).

6. The temperature-controlled milk foam cup according to claim 5, characterized in that: The temperature-controlled milk foam cup further comprises a reset push rod (7), one end of which acts on the touch switch (6), and the other end of which passes through the bottom cover (102), and the reset push rod (7) is used to trigger the touch switch (6) after being subjected to force, and to reset the touch switch (6) after the force is removed.

7. The temperature-controlled milk foam cup according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature-controlled milk foam cup further comprises a rechargeable battery (8) and a mounting frame (9) arranged in the accommodating cavity (103); the mounting frame (9) is used to install the temperature sensing module (2); and a charging guide pin (10) connected to the rechargeable battery (8) is provided on the mounting frame (9); the charging guide pin (10) is passed through the outside of the bottom cover (102) and is used to be connected to an external power supply connector to supply power to the rechargeable battery (8).

8. The temperature-controlled milk foam cup according to claim 7, characterized in that: The temperature-controlled milk foam cup also includes a magnetic member (11) mounted on the mounting frame (9); the magnetic member (11) is arranged around the charging guide pin (10) and is used to absorb the external power supply connector.

9. A coffee machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises a temperature-controlled milk foam cup as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The coffee machine according to claim 9, characterized in that The coffee machine comprises a steam generating device for providing high-temperature steam into the cup body (101), the steam generating device being electrically connected to the control board (4), the control board (4) being further used for receiving temperature information when the temperature value exceeds a preset threshold value, and sending a control instruction to stop working to the steam generating device.

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