Beverage dispenser

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model relates to a beverage dispenser. The beverage dispenser comprises a shell, a driving mechanism, a brewing assembly and a brewing bin. The shell is provided with an accommodating cavity, an opening and a mounting opening; the brewing bin and the brewing assembly are sequentially stacked in the containing cavity in the first direction, and the second direction is opposite to the first direction. The shell is provided with a sliding groove, and the brewing assembly can slide along the sliding groove. The brewing bin is provided with a brewing groove and a limiting ring surrounding the brewing groove, when the brewing bin is contained in the containing cavity from the mounting opening, the limiting ring abuts against the shell in the transfer direction, and the transfer direction is perpendicular to the first direction; the limiting ring extends in the second direction to form an inner check ring, and the inner check ring is annularly arranged at a groove opening of the brewing groove. The brewing assembly extends in the first direction to form two oppositely-arranged bosses. When the driving mechanism is changed into the first state from the second state, the brewing assembly slides in the first direction so that the brewing assembly can seal and cover the inner check ring, the inner check ring can be clamped between the two bosses, the brewing assembly only needs to seal and cover the inner check ring, the sealing area is reduced, and the probability of sealing failure is small.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present application relate to the technical field of beverage machines. Background Art

[0002] A beverage machine is an automated device used to quickly and conveniently provide various beverages, including but not limited to coffee, tea, juice, carbonated beverages, etc. With the accelerating pace of life and the increasing demand of consumers for instant services, beverage machines are more and more widely used in the catering industry, offices, public places and other occasions.

[0003] A beverage capsule is an innovative way of making beverages. It keeps the freshness and flavor of the beverage by sealing the beverage powder in a small plastic or aluminum container. This capsule design enables users to easily make a cup of beverage on a home beverage machine or professional beverage equipment. Currently, beverage machines applicable to beverage capsules include a brewing component and a brewing chamber. The brewing component is used to provide brewing liquid, and the brewing chamber is used to hold the beverage capsule.

[0004] During the implementation of the present application by the applicant of the present application, it is found that: currently, the brewing component presses on the brewing chamber and covers the brewing groove in the brewing chamber for accommodating the beverage capsule to form a sealed space, so as to inject brewing liquid into the beverage capsule carried in the brewing chamber for brewing. In the prior art, the brewing chamber is provided with a brewing groove and a limiting ring surrounding the brewing groove, and the notch of the brewing groove is flush with the brewing limiting ring. When the brewing component covers the brewing groove, the contact area between the brewing component and the limiting ring is large, that is, the area to be sealed is large, and the probability of seal failure is high. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] In view of the above problems, the embodiments of the present application provide a beverage machine, which overcomes the above problems or at least partially solves the above problems.

[0006] According to one aspect of the embodiments of the present application, a beverage machine is provided, including: a housing, a driving mechanism, a brewing assembly, and a brewing chamber; the housing is provided with a receiving cavity, an opening communicating with the receiving cavity, and a mounting opening; the brewing chamber and the brewing assembly are stacked in sequence in a first direction in the receiving cavity, and a second direction is opposite to the first direction; the driving mechanism is disposed at the opening, and the driving mechanism is connected to the brewing assembly; the housing is provided with a sliding groove extending in the first direction, and the brewing assembly is clamped in the sliding groove and can slide along the sliding groove; the brewing chamber is provided with a brewing groove and a limiting ring surrounding the brewing groove, the brewing groove is used for receiving a beverage capsule, when the brewing chamber is received in the receiving cavity from the mounting opening, the limiting ring abuts against the housing in a transfer direction, and the transfer direction is perpendicular to the first direction; the limiting ring extends an inner retaining ring in the second direction, and the inner retaining ring is disposed around the notch of the brewing groove; the brewing assembly extends two oppositely disposed bosses in the first direction; when the driving mechanism changes from a second state to a first state, the driving mechanism drives the brewing assembly to slide in the first direction, so that the brewing assembly covers the inner retaining ring, so that the bosses abut against the limiting ring, so that the inner retaining ring is clamped between the two bosses.

[0007] In an alternative manner, when the driving mechanism changes from the first state to the second state, the driving mechanism drives the brewing assembly to slide in the second direction, and the brewing assembly moves away from the brewing chamber, so that the brewing chamber can be taken out from the mounting opening.

[0008] In an alternative manner, along the transfer direction, a mounting groove is formed in the housing from the mounting opening; when the brewing chamber is mounted in the mounting groove, the limiting ring abuts against the bottom of the mounting groove in the transfer direction.

[0009] In an alternative manner, the limiting ring extends an outer retaining ring in the second direction, the outer retaining ring is disposed around the inner retaining ring, and a limiting groove is formed between the outer retaining ring and the inner retaining ring; when the brewing chamber is mounted in the mounting groove, the outer retaining ring abuts against the bottom of the mounting groove in the transfer direction; when the driving mechanism changes from the second state to the first state, the driving mechanism drives the brewing assembly to slide in the first direction, so that the brewing assembly covers the inner retaining ring, so that the bosses abut against the limiting groove, so that the inner retaining ring is clamped between the two bosses.

[0010] In an alternative manner, the included angle between the connection line between the two bosses and the transfer direction is 45 degrees.

[0011] In an alternative manner, along the second direction, the outer retaining ring protrudes from the inner retaining ring.

[0012] In an alternative manner, the boss is clamped in the chute, and the boss can slide relative to the chute.

[0013] In an alternative manner, a buffer ring is provided on the side wall of the brewing tank. The buffer ring is arranged around the first direction and is used for buffering the brewing liquid flowing from the brewing assembly into the brewing tank.

[0014] In an alternative manner, the buffer ring is recessed along the first direction to form a buffer groove, and the buffer groove is used for buffering the brewing liquid flowing from the brewing assembly into the brewing tank.

[0015] In an alternative manner, the beverage machine further includes a mounting member connected to the brewing chamber. When the brewing chamber is received in the receiving cavity, the mounting member abuts against the outer wall of the housing at the mounting opening.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the embodiments of the present application include: providing a beverage machine, including a housing, a driving mechanism, a brewing assembly, and a brewing chamber; the housing is provided with a receiving cavity, an opening communicating with the receiving cavity, and a mounting opening; the brewing chamber and the brewing assembly are sequentially stacked in the first direction in the receiving cavity, and the second direction is opposite to the first direction; the driving mechanism is arranged at the opening, and the driving mechanism is connected to the brewing assembly; the housing is provided with a chute extending along the first direction, and the brewing assembly is clamped in the chute, and the brewing assembly can slide along the chute; the brewing chamber is provided with a brewing groove and a limiting ring surrounding the brewing groove, and the brewing groove is used for receiving a beverage capsule. When the brewing chamber is received in the receiving cavity from the mounting opening, the limiting ring abuts against the housing along the transfer direction, and the transfer direction is perpendicular to the first direction; the limiting ring extends an inner retaining ring along the second direction, and the inner retaining ring is arranged around the opening of the brewing groove; the brewing assembly extends two oppositely arranged bosses along the first direction; when the driving mechanism changes from the second state to the first state, the driving mechanism drives the brewing assembly to slide along the first direction, so that the brewing assembly covers the inner retaining ring, so that the bosses abut against the limiting ring, so that the inner retaining ring is clamped between the two bosses. Since the limiting ring extends the inner retaining ring, the brewing assembly only needs to cover the inner retaining ring, rather than covering the limiting ring. Compared with the prior art where the brewing assembly needs to cover the limiting ring, the sealing area between the inner retaining ring and the brewing assembly is smaller than the sealing area between the limiting ring and the brewing assembly in the prior art, that is, the area that the brewing assembly needs to seal is small, and the probability of sealing failure is small.

[0017] In addition, when the driving mechanism changes from the second state to the first state, the limiting ring in the brewing chamber limits the boss, the inner retaining ring limits the boss, and the limiting ring in the brewing chamber abuts against the housing along the transfer direction. Thus, the user can determine that the brewing chamber is correctly installed based on the fact that the driving mechanism is in the first state. In addition, since the driving mechanism is located at the opening of the housing, it is easy for the user to determine whether the driving mechanism is in the first state, reducing the risk of liquid leakage or even the brewing component not starting due to incorrect installation of the brewing chamber. When the brewing chamber is not properly installed or installed incorrectly, it is possible that the limiting ring does not abut against the housing, or even if the limiting ring abuts against the housing, when the driving mechanism changes from the second state, the boss will abut against the inner retaining ring, that is, the brewing component cannot further slide along the first direction to make the boss abut against the limiting ring, which limits the driving mechanism from further changing to the first state, that is, the driving mechanism cannot change from the second state to the first state. Thus, the user can determine that the brewing chamber is not properly installed based on the state of the driving mechanism at the opening of the housing, and then can not start the brewing component, reducing the risk of liquid leakage. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example in the accompanying drawings, which illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are represented as similar elements, unless otherwise stated, and the figures in the drawings do not constitute a scale limitation.

[0019] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of a beverage machine provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0020] Figure 2 is an exploded schematic diagram of a beverage machine provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0021] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a housing provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of a driving mechanism and a brewing component in one direction provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0023] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of a driving mechanism and a brewing component in another direction provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0024] Figure 6 is provided by an embodiment of the present application along Figure 1 a partial cross-sectional view of A;

[0025] Figure 7 is provided by an embodiment of the present application Figure 6 an enlarged view of part B in;

[0026] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the brewing chamber provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 9 It is a partial schematic diagram of the beverage machine provided by an embodiment of the present application.

[0028] The reference numerals in the drawings are as follows:

[0029] Beverage machine 100; first direction D1, second direction D2, transfer direction D3, first rotation direction C1, second rotation direction C2; first state P1;

[0030] Housing 10, drive mechanism 20, brewing assembly 30, brewing chamber 40, mounting member 50;

[0031] Receiving cavity 101, opening 102, sliding groove 103, mounting opening 104, mounting groove 105, liquid inlet 106, mounting table 107;

[0032] Handle 21, transition rod 22, driven shaft 23;

[0033] Second abutting portion 210, second inclined surface 2101;

[0034] Limiting portion 221, first abutting portion 222, first inclined surface 2221, first groove 223, second groove 224;

[0035] Manipulating portion 211, rotating shaft 212, driving shaft 213;

[0036] Liquid inlet seat 31, liquid outlet seat 32, seal 33, puncturing needle 34; liquid containing cavity 31s;

[0037] Liquid passing channel 341;

[0038] Liquid inlet channel 311, first inlet 312, first outlet 313; receiving groove 31a, accommodating groove 31b, convex platform 31c; connection line L between two convex platforms 31c;

[0039] Liquid outlet channel 321, second inlet 322, second outlet 323; protruding portion 320;

[0040] Support member 32a, material reducing groove 32a1, fluid channel 32a2, seal groove 32a3; elastic member 32b, elastic sheet 32c, seal ring 32d;

[0041] Brewing groove 401, buffer ring 4011, buffer groove 4012; limiting ring 402, inner retaining ring 4021,

[0042] Outer retaining ring 4022, limiting groove 4023. Detailed implementation manners

[0043] To facilitate the understanding of the present application, the present application will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that when an element is expressed as "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element, or there can be one or more intermediate elements therebetween. When an element is expressed as "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or there can be one or more intermediate elements therebetween. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right", "inner", "outer" and similar expressions used in this specification are only for the purpose of illustration.

[0044] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the technical field to which this application belongs. The terms used in the specification of this application are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not used to limit this application. The term "and / or" used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the related listed items.

[0045] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the beverage machine 100 provided by the embodiment of the present application includes a housing 10, a driving mechanism 20, a brewing assembly 30 and a brewing chamber 40. The housing 10 is used to accommodate the driving mechanism 20, the brewing assembly 30 and the brewing chamber 40. The driving mechanism 20 is connected to the brewing assembly 30, and the driving mechanism 20 is used to drive the brewing assembly 30 to approach or move away from the brewing chamber 40. The brewing assembly 30 is used for the brewing liquid to enter, and the brewing chamber 40 is used to carry the beverage capsule. The brewing assembly 30 can be pressed on the brewing chamber 40 to form a sealed space, so that the brewing liquid enters the brewing chamber 40 to brew the beverage capsule in the brewing chamber 40 to form a beverage for the user to drink.

[0046] To facilitate the reader's understanding of the design concept of the present application, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 simultaneously. Now, define the direction from the brewing assembly 30 to the brewing chamber 40 as the first direction D1, define the second direction D2 as the direction opposite to the first direction D1, and define the transfer direction D3 as the direction perpendicular to the first direction D1. The transfer direction D3 can be any direction perpendicular to the first direction D1, and only a specific form of a transfer direction D3 is exemplified in the accompanying drawings of the present application.

[0047] It can be understood that the transfer direction D3 is actually perpendicular to the second direction D2.

[0048] In some embodiments, based on the user's usage habit, the first direction D1 is actually the direction of gravity.

[0049] Regarding the above-mentioned housing 10, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3, the housing 10 is provided with a receiving cavity 101, an opening 102, a sliding groove 103, a mounting opening 104 and a mounting groove 105.

[0050] The receiving cavity 101 is used to receive the brewing assembly 30 and the brewing chamber 40. The brewing chamber 40 and the brewing assembly 30 are stacked in sequence along the first direction D1 in the receiving cavity 101.

[0051] The opening 102 communicates with the receiving cavity 101, and the opening 102 is used for the installation of the driving mechanism 20. Along the first direction D1, the brewing chamber 40 is arranged away from the opening 102.

[0052] The sliding groove 103 extends along the first direction D1, and the sliding groove 103 is used for the brewing assembly 30 to be clamped, so that the brewing assembly 30 can slide along the sliding groove 103. Since the brewing assembly 30 is received in the receiving cavity 101, the sliding groove 103 is actually arranged on the inner wall of the housing 10, that is, the sliding groove 103 communicates with the receiving cavity 101.

[0053] The mounting opening 104 communicates with the receiving cavity 101, and the mounting opening 104 is used for the brewing chamber 40 to be mounted on the housing 10.

[0054] The mounting groove 105 is opened on the housing 10 from the mounting opening 104 along the transfer direction D3. The mounting groove 105 communicates with the receiving cavity 101, and the mounting groove 105 is used for the brewing chamber 40 to be arranged.

[0055] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, the housing 10 further extends a mounting platform 107 towards the receiving cavity 101, and the mounting platform 107 is used for the brewing assembly 30 to be arranged in the receiving cavity 101.

[0056] In some embodiments, the sliding groove 103 extends along the first direction D1 to the mounting platform 107. When the brewing assembly 30 slides along the sliding groove 103 to the brewing chamber 40, the brewing assembly 30 abuts against the mounting platform 107, thus realizing the arrangement of the brewing assembly 30 in the receiving cavity 101.

[0057] It should be noted that the number of the sliding grooves 103 can be multiple, and multiple sliding grooves 103 can all extend along the first direction D1 to the mounting platform 107. Or, a part of the multiple sliding grooves 103 can extend along the first direction D1 to the mounting platform 107, and another part of the multiple sliding grooves 103 can be through grooves, so as to realize the abutment between the brewing assembly 30 and the brewing chamber 40.

[0058] Of course, it can be understood that the brewing assembly 30 can also be received in the receiving cavity 101 in other ways, not limited to the way provided by the mounting table 107 described above.

[0059] It can be understood that in some embodiments, the housing 10 is further provided with a liquid inlet 106, the liquid inlet 106 is communicated with the brewing assembly 30, and the liquid inlet 106 is used for the brewing liquid to enter the brewing assembly 30. Of course, the liquid inlet 106 can actually also be a part of the above-mentioned opening 102, that is, the brewing liquid can enter the brewing assembly 30 from the opening 102.

[0060] It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the housing 10 may not be provided with the above-mentioned mounting opening 104 and mounting groove 105, and the function of the housing 10 can also be realized. That is, the brewing chamber 40 can also be mounted on the housing 10 in other ways, not limited to the form of mounting through the mounting opening 104 and mounting groove 105 described above.

[0061] It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the housing 10 may not be provided with the above-mentioned mounting groove 105, and the function of the housing 10 can also be realized. That is, the brewing chamber 40 can also be mounted on the housing 10 through the mounting opening 104 in other ways, not limited to the form of mounting through the mounting groove 105 described above.

[0062] For the above-mentioned driving mechanism 20, please refer to Figure 4 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6, in some embodiments, the driving mechanism 20 includes a handle 21, a transition rod 22 and a driven shaft 23. The handle 21 is disposed at the opening 102 so as to facilitate operating the brewing assembly 30 through the handle 21, and the handle 21 is rotatably connected to the housing 10; one end of the transition rod 22 is rotatably connected to the handle 21, the other end of the transition rod 22 is sleeved on the driven shaft 23, the other end of the transition rod 22 is rotatably connected to the driven shaft 23, and the driven shaft 23 is rotatably connected to the brewing assembly 30, that is, the other end of the transition rod 22 can be rotatably connected to the brewing assembly 30 through the driven shaft 23. When the handle 21 rotates from the first state P1 to the second state (not shown), the handle 21 drives the brewing assembly 30 to slide along the second direction D2 through the transition rod 22 and the driven shaft 23. Specifically, the brewing assembly 30 slides along the second direction D2 and along the chute 103 provided on the inner wall of the housing 10. When the handle 21 rotates from the second state to the first state P1, the handle 21 pushes the brewing assembly 30 to slide along the first direction D1 through the transition rod 22 and the driven shaft 23. Specifically, the handle 21 pushes the brewing assembly 30 to slide along the first direction D1 and along the chute 103 provided on the inner wall of the housing 10 through the transition rod 22 and the driven shaft 23.

[0063] By providing the driving mechanism 20 in the beverage machine 100, when the handle 21 of the driving mechanism 20 rotates from the second state to the first state P1, the brewing assembly 30 slides along the first direction D1, so as to press on the brewing chamber 40 to form a sealed space, and then brewing liquid can be injected into the beverage capsule carried in the brewing chamber 40 for brewing; when the handle 21 rotates from the first state P1 to the second state, the brewing assembly 30 slides along the second direction D2, so as to move away from the brewing chamber 40, and then the beverage capsule in the brewing chamber 40 can be replaced, without the user directly contacting and lifting the brewing assembly 30. The user only needs to lift the brewing assembly 30 through the handle 21 of the driving mechanism 20, and the operation safety of the user is high and the user experience is good.

[0064] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, the driving mechanism 20 may not be provided with the driven shaft 23, that is, the driving mechanism 20 includes the handle 21 and the transition rod 22, and the transition rod 22 is rotatably connected to the brewing assembly 30, then the goal of driving the brewing assembly 30 to move along the first direction D1 or the second direction D2 by the driving mechanism 20 can also be achieved. By providing the driven shaft 23, it is convenient for the rotational connection between the transition rod 22 and the brewing assembly 30.

[0065] For the above-mentioned first state P1, the first state P1 involved in the embodiments of the present application, the first state P1 of the handle 21, and the first state P1 of the driving mechanism 20 all refer to the same state. In the first state P1, the handle 21 pushes the brewing assembly 30 through the transition rod 22 and the driven shaft 23 to press on the brewing chamber 40 to form a sealed space for brewing the beverage capsule carried in the brewing chamber 40. At this time, the first state P1 of the handle 21 or the first state P1 of the driving mechanism 20 can be reasonably set according to the actual situation. For example, in the first state P1, the handle 21 is parallel to the brewing assembly 30, that is, the handle 21 is perpendicular to the first direction D1. In some embodiments, in the first state P1, the handle 21 is flush with the horizontal direction. For another example, in the first state P1, the handle 21 is perpendicular to the transition rod 22, and the transition rod 22 is perpendicular to the brewing assembly 30. Of course, through reasonable setting, in the first state P1, the handle 21 can also be perpendicular to the brewing assembly 30, and the handle 21 stands upright or extends along the first direction D1.

[0066] For the above-mentioned second state, the second state involved in the embodiments of the present application, the second state of the handle 21, and the second state of the driving mechanism 20 all refer to the same state. In the second state, the handle 21 drives the brewing assembly 30 through the transition rod 22 and the driven shaft 23 to move away from the brewing chamber 40 along the second direction D2, so that the brewing chamber 40 can be taken out from the installation opening 104 of the housing 10 to replace the beverage capsule in the brewing chamber 40. At this time, the second state of the handle 21 or the second state of the driving mechanism 20 can be reasonably set according to the actual situation. For example, in the second state, the handle 21 is perpendicular to the brewing assembly 30, and the handle 21 stands upright or extends along the first direction D1. Of course, through reasonable setting, in the second state, the handle 21 can also be parallel to the brewing assembly 30, that is, the handle 21 is perpendicular to the first direction D1. In some embodiments, in the second state, the handle 21 is flush with the horizontal direction. For another example, in the second state, the handle 21 is perpendicular to the transition rod 22, and the transition rod 22 is perpendicular to the brewing assembly 30.

[0067] For the above-mentioned first state P1 and second state, one implementation manner is that in the first state P1, the handle 21 is parallel to the brewing assembly 30, that is, the handle 21 is perpendicular to the first direction D1. In the second state, the handle 21 is perpendicular to the brewing assembly 30, and the handle 21 stands upright or extends along the first direction D1. Please refer to Figure 4 Or Figure 6, the drawings of the present application show the form of the first state P1. One implementation of the transition between the first state P1 and the second state is to rotate 90 degrees from the first state P1 in the first rotation direction C1 to the second state, where the first rotation direction C1 can be clockwise; and to rotate 90 degrees from the second state in the second rotation direction C2 to the first state P1, where the second rotation direction C2 can be counterclockwise.

[0068] It should be noted that the first state P1 and the second state are not limited to the above forms and may have other forms.

[0069] It should be noted that in some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 , one end of the transition rod 22 extends a limiting portion 221; in the first state P1, the limiting portion 221 abuts against the handle 21 along the second direction D2; when the handle 21 rotates from the first state P1 to the second state, the limiting portion 221 moves away from the handle 21. By the limiting portion 221 abutting against the handle 21, the position of the handle 21 in the first state P1 is limited. On the one hand, it can prevent the handle 21 from over-rotating when rotating from the second state to the first state P1, thereby preventing excessive pressure from being applied to the brewing assembly 30 through the transition rod 22 and the driven shaft 23, and preventing the brewing assembly 30 and the brewing chamber 40 from being damaged due to the excessive pressure. When rotating from the first state P1 to the second state, the limiting portion 221 moves away from the handle 21, thereby releasing the restriction of the limiting portion 221 on the handle 21, and the handle 21 can rotate to the second state; on the other hand, the user can use the limiting portion 221 abutting against the handle 21 as a basis for determining the first state P1, thereby increasing the convenience of operating the drive mechanism 20.

[0070] In some embodiments, when the drive mechanism 20 is in the first state P1, the brewing assembly 30 can be started to inject brewing liquid into the brewing chamber 40 to brew beverage powder into a beverage. That is, the limiting portion 221 abutting against the handle 21 can be used as a sign that the brewing assembly 30 can be started.

[0071] It should be noted that in some embodiments, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5, the transition rod 22 is provided with a first abutting portion 222, the handle 21 is provided with a second abutting portion 210, and both the second abutting portion 210 and the first abutting portion 222 are oppositely arranged with respect to the limiting portion 221; in the second state, the second abutting portion 210 abuts against the first abutting portion 222. The position of the handle 21 in the second state is defined by the first abutting portion 222 and the second abutting portion 210, thereby assisting the user in determining the second state, that is, the user can use the abutment of the first abutting portion 222 and the second abutting portion 210 as the basis for determining the second state, increasing the convenience of operating the driving mechanism 20.

[0072] In some embodiments, when the driving mechanism 20 is in the second state, the brewing chamber 40 can be taken out of the housing 10 to replace the beverage capsule in the brewing chamber 40, that is, the abutment of the first abutting portion 222 and the second abutting portion 210 can be used as a sign that the brewing chamber 40 can be taken out.

[0073] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, the first abutting portion 222 is provided with a first inclined surface 2221, and in the first state P1, the first inclined surface 2221 is inclined towards the brewing assembly 30; the second abutting portion 210 is provided with a second inclined surface 2101, and in the first state P1, the second inclined surface 2101 is inclined away from the brewing assembly 30; in the second state, the second inclined surface 2101 abuts against the first inclined surface 2221, and the second inclined surface 2101 and the first inclined surface 2221 are in contact. The position of the handle 21 in the second state is defined by the second inclined surface 2101 and the first inclined surface 2221, thereby assisting the user in determining the second state, that is, the user can use the contact between the second inclined surface 2101 and the first inclined surface 2221 as the basis for determining the second state, increasing the convenience of operating the driving mechanism 20.

[0074] In some embodiments, when the driving mechanism 20 is in the second state, the brewing chamber 40 can be taken out of the housing 10 to replace the beverage capsule in the brewing chamber 40, that is, the contact between the second inclined surface 2101 and the first inclined surface 2221 can be used as a sign that the brewing chamber 40 can be taken out.

[0075] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, in the first state P1, the included angle between the first inclined surface 2221 and the second inclined surface 2101 is 90 degrees. When the handle 21 is rotated from the first state P1 to the second state, the handle 21 rotates 90 degrees, which conforms to the user's usage habit.

[0076] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, one implementation of the handle 21 is that the handle 21 includes a manipulation part 211, a rotating shaft 212, and a driving shaft 213 that are connected in sequence; the rotating shaft 212 is rotatably connected to the housing 10, one end of the transition rod 22 is sleeved on the driving shaft 213, and one end of the transition rod 22 is rotatably connected to the driving shaft 213; when the handle 21 rotates from the second state to the first state P1, the driving shaft 213 pushes the brewing assembly 30 to slide along the first direction D1 through the transition rod 22; when the handle 21 rotates from the first state P1 to the second state, the driving shaft 213 drives the brewing assembly 30 to slide along the second direction D2 through the transition rod 22.

[0077] It should be noted that, in some other embodiments, the handle 21 does not include the above-mentioned operation part, rotating shaft 212, and driving shaft 213. The handle 21 is an integral body, the handle 21 is rotatably connected to the housing 10, and the handle 21 is rotatably connected to one end of the transition rod 22.

[0078] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, please refer to Figure 6 , in the first state P1, along the first direction D1, the rotating shaft 212, the driving shaft 213, and the driven shaft 23 are arranged in sequence. That is, the axes of the rotating shaft 212, the driving shaft 213, and the driven shaft 23 are parallel and arranged in sequence along the first direction D1. Through this arrangement, when the handle 21 drives the brewing assembly 30 to slide along the first direction D1, it is not easy to generate a component force, and it is easy to push the brewing assembly 30 to slide along the first direction D1.

[0079] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, please refer to Figure 6 . One end of the transition rod 22 is provided with a first groove 223. In the first state P1, the driving shaft 213 abuts against the first groove 223, and the first groove 223 is adapted to the shape of the driving shaft 213. That is, the driving shaft 213 can rotate relative to the first groove 223, which is convenient for the driving shaft 213 to drive the transition rod 22 to rotate.

[0080] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, the other end of the transition rod 22 is provided with a second groove 224. In the first state P1, the driven shaft 23 abuts against the second groove 224, and the second groove 224 is adapted to the shape of the driven shaft 23. That is, the driven shaft 23 can rotate relative to the second groove 224, which is convenient for the transition rod 22 to rotate relative to the driven shaft 23.

[0081] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, the driving mechanism 20 is also referred to as a linkage mechanism.

[0082] It should be noted that the driving mechanism 20 is not limited to the above form. The driving mechanism 20 can also adopt a design in the prior art. For example, the driving mechanism 20 includes a roller (not shown in the figure), a traction rope (not shown in the figure), an inner stopper (not shown in the figure), and an outer stopper (not shown in the figure). The roller is rotatably connected to the housing 10, and the roller is disposed near the opening 102. One end of the traction rope is connected to the brewing assembly 30, and the other end of the traction rope winds around the roller at least one turn and then passes out of the housing 10. The inner stopper and the outer stopper are both disposed at the other end of the traction rope. The inner stopper is located in the receiving cavity 101, and the outer stopper is located outside the housing 10. The first state P1 of the driving mechanism 20 is to release the traction rope, and the outer stopper abuts against the outer wall of the housing 10. The second state of the driving mechanism 20 is to traction or tension the traction rope, and the inner stopper abuts against the inner wall of the housing 10. When the driving mechanism 20 changes from the second state to the first state P1, the brewing assembly 30 slides along the first direction D1 and along the chute 103, so that the brewing assembly 30 covers the brewing chamber 40 to form a closed space for brewing beverage powder. When the driving mechanism 20 changes from the first state P1 to the second state, the traction rope traction the brewing assembly 30 slides along the second direction D2 and along the chute 103, and the brewing assembly 30 moves away from the brewing chamber 40, so that the brewing chamber 40 can be taken out from the mounting opening 104 and the mounting groove 105 of the housing 10 to replace the beverage capsule.

[0083] For the above-mentioned brewing assembly 30, please refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 , the brewing assembly 30 is used to introduce the brewing liquid into the brewing chamber 40 to realize brewing the beverage capsule in the brewing chamber 40 to form a beverage.

[0084] One implementation of the brewing component 30 is that the brewing component 30 includes a stacked liquid inlet seat 31 and a liquid outlet seat 32; the direction from the liquid inlet seat 31 to the liquid outlet seat 32 is the first direction D1; a liquid containing cavity 31s is formed between the liquid inlet seat 31 and the liquid outlet seat 32; the liquid inlet seat 31 is provided with a liquid inlet channel 311 and a first inlet 312 and a first outlet 313 communicating with the liquid inlet channel 311; the liquid outlet seat 32 is provided with a liquid outlet channel 321 and a second inlet 322 and a second outlet 323 communicating with the liquid outlet channel 321, and the second outlet 323 is used for communicating with the brewing chamber 40; the first outlet 313 and the second inlet 322 are both communicated with the liquid containing cavity 31s, and the first outlet 313 and the second inlet 322 are spaced apart along the transfer direction D3, and the transfer direction D3 is perpendicular to the first direction D1. The transfer direction D3 can be any direction perpendicular to the first direction D1, and only one transfer direction D3 is shown in the drawings of the present application. Through this setting, the brewing liquid enters from the first inlet 312 of the liquid inlet seat 31 of the brewing component 30, the pressure of the brewing liquid is buffered by the liquid containing cavity 31s between the liquid inlet seat 31 and the liquid outlet seat 32, and when the buffered brewing liquid enters from the second inlet 322 of the liquid outlet seat 32 and flows out from the second outlet 323, the pressure of the brewing liquid decreases. When brewing the beverage capsule in the brewing chamber 40, it is not easy to cause the splashing of beverage powder and is not easy to pollute the equipment, and the user experience is good.

[0085] It should be noted that when the liquid inlet 106 is provided on the housing 10, the liquid inlet 106 is provided at the first inlet 312, so as to facilitate the brewing liquid to enter the brewing component 30 from the liquid inlet 106 and the first inlet 312.

[0086] It should be noted that in some embodiments, when the liquid containing cavity 31s is filled with the brewing liquid through the liquid inlet channel 311, the liquid outlet seat 32 can move relative to the liquid inlet seat 31 along the first direction D1. Since when the liquid containing cavity 31s is filled with the brewing liquid through the liquid inlet channel 311, the liquid outlet seat 32 can move relative to the liquid inlet seat 31 along the first direction D1, that is, after the brewing liquid enters the liquid containing cavity 31s, the brewing liquid drives the liquid outlet seat 32 to move along the first direction D1, and the pressure of the brewing liquid is greatly buffered. Then when the buffered brewing liquid enters from the second inlet 322 of the liquid outlet seat 32 and flows out from the second outlet 323, the pressure of the brewing liquid decreases. When brewing the beverage capsule in the brewing chamber 40, it is not only not easy to cause the splashing of beverage powder and thus not easy to pollute the equipment, but also the reaction force of the brewing liquid on the brewing component 30 is small, so it is not easy to damage the brewing component 30, nor is it easy to damage other components provided on the brewing component 30, such as the driving mechanism 20, and the user experience is good.

[0087] It can be understood that after the beverage capsule is brewed, the brewed liquid in the liquid chamber 31s can be pumped out through the first inlet 312 of the liquid inlet passage 311 or through the second outlet 323 of the liquid outlet passage 321 using a pump, so that the liquid outlet seat 32 can move back relative to the liquid inlet seat 31 along the second direction D2, without affecting the movement of the liquid outlet seat 32 relative to the liquid inlet seat 31 along the first direction D1 when the liquid chamber 31s is filled with brewed liquid next time, thereby buffering the pressure of the brewed liquid.

[0088] It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the liquid inlet seat 31 is provided with a receiving groove 31a, and the liquid outlet seat 32 is received in the receiving groove 31a; the brewing assembly 30 further includes a sealing member 33, the sealing member 33 is received in the receiving groove 31a, and the sealing member 33 is disposed around the liquid outlet seat 32; a liquid chamber 31s is formed between the sealing member 33, one end of the liquid outlet seat 32 close to the liquid inlet seat 31, and the bottom of the receiving groove 31a; when the liquid chamber 31s is filled with brewed liquid through the liquid inlet passage 311, both the liquid outlet seat 32 and the sealing member 33 can move relative to the liquid inlet seat 31 along the first direction D1. Through this setting, the sealing member 33 can not only form the liquid chamber 31s with one end of the liquid outlet seat 32 close to the liquid inlet seat 31 and the receiving groove 31a, thereby buffering the pressure of the brewed liquid entering from the liquid inlet passage 311, but also drive the liquid outlet seat 32 to move along the first direction D1 when the brewed liquid is injected into the liquid chamber 31s between the liquid inlet seat 31 and the liquid outlet seat 32. Thus, since there is a frictional force between the sealing member 33 and the liquid inlet seat 31, and this frictional force is opposite to the acting force of the pressure of the brewed liquid, this frictional force can offset part of the pressure of the brewed liquid, and then the pressure of the brewed liquid is reduced.

[0089] It can be understood that when the brewed liquid in the liquid chamber 31s is discharged, both the liquid outlet seat 32 and the sealing member 33 move relative to the liquid inlet seat 31 along the second direction D2.

[0090] It is worth noting that in some embodiments, one end of the liquid inlet seat 31 close to the liquid outlet seat 32 is recessed along the second direction D2 to form the receiving groove 31a.

[0091] It is worth noting that when the beverage machine 100 includes the driving mechanism 20, the driving mechanism 20 is connected to the liquid inlet seat 31 of the brewing assembly 30. When the driving mechanism 20 is in the first state P1, the driving mechanism 20 applies pressure to the liquid inlet seat 31, and the liquid inlet seat 31 is in a relatively static state. At this time, the brewed liquid is injected into the liquid chamber 31s through the liquid inlet passage 311, and the liquid outlet seat 32 and the sealing member 33 can move relative to the liquid inlet seat 31 along the first direction D1 under the push of the brewed liquid.

[0092] In addition, after the beverage capsule in the brewing chamber 40 is brewed by the brewing assembly 30, the brewing liquid in the liquid storage chamber 31s can be emptied. When the beverage machine 100 includes the driving mechanism 20, the driving mechanism 20 can be changed from the first state P1 to the second state. During this process, the driving mechanism 20 drives the liquid inlet seat 31 of the brewing assembly 30 to slide along the second direction D2 along the chute 103. Since the seal 33 is provided between the liquid inlet seat 31 and the liquid outlet seat 32, even if only the liquid inlet seat 31 is connected to the driving mechanism 20, when the driving mechanism 20 drives the liquid inlet seat 31 to slide, the liquid outlet seat 32 and the seal 33 are also driven by the driving mechanism 20 through the liquid inlet seat 31 to slide along the second direction D2.

[0093] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, the liquid outlet seat 32 extends a convex portion 320 along the second direction D2, and the second inlet 322 is located on the side of the convex portion 320 facing the liquid inlet seat 31. With this setting, only when the brewing liquid injected into the liquid storage chamber 31s reaches a certain amount, the brewing liquid can enter the liquid outlet passage 321 through the second inlet 322 provided on the convex portion 320 and then enter the brewing chamber 40. Then, the pressure of the brewing liquid is fully buffered in the liquid storage chamber 31s, the pressure of the brewing liquid is reduced, and it is not easy to damage the brewing assembly 30 due to the reaction force of the brewing liquid, and it is not easy to damage other components provided on the brewing assembly 30, such as the driving mechanism 20.

[0094] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, one end of the liquid inlet seat 31 close to the liquid outlet seat 32 is recessed along the second direction D2 to form a receiving groove 31b communicating with the liquid containing cavity 31s. One end of the liquid outlet seat 32 close to the liquid inlet seat 31 extends along the second direction D2 to form a convex portion 320. The second inlet 322 is located on a surface of the convex portion 320 facing the receiving groove 31b. When the liquid outlet seat 32 moves relative to the liquid inlet seat 31 along the first direction D1, the convex portion 320 moves away from the receiving groove 31b. When the liquid outlet seat 32 moves relative to the liquid inlet seat 31 along the second direction D2, the convex portion 320 approaches the receiving groove 31b, and the convex portion 320 is configured to be received in the receiving groove 31b. By providing the receiving groove 31b for receiving the convex portion 320, when the liquid outlet seat 32 moves along the second direction D2, the convex portion 320 can be received in the receiving groove 31b. After the brewing liquid in the liquid containing cavity 31s is emptied, the distance between the liquid inlet seat 31 and the liquid outlet seat 32 is short, and the volume of the liquid containing cavity 31s is small. When brewing liquid is injected again through the liquid inlet channel 311 of the liquid inlet seat 31, when the brewing liquid is injected, the liquid outlet seat 32 can move relative to the liquid inlet seat 31 along the first direction D1, and the liquid containing cavity 31s has a good buffering effect on the pressure of the brewing liquid.

[0095] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, the liquid outlet seat 32 includes a support member 32a and an elastic member 32b. The elastic member 32b is disposed at an end of the support member 32a away from the liquid inlet seat 31, and the elastic member 32b is configured to seal the brewing chamber 40 to form a closed space. The second inlet 322 is located on the support member 32a, and the second outlet 323 is located on the elastic member 32b. With this arrangement, the elastic member 32b seals the brewing chamber 40, and the sealing effect is good.

[0096] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, the liquid inlet seat 31 is provided with the receiving groove 31a, then the support member 32a is received in the receiving groove 31a, the sealing member 33 is disposed around the support member 32a, and the liquid containing cavity 31s is formed between the sealing member 33, the support member 32a and the bottom of the receiving groove 31a.

[0097] It should be noted that in some other embodiments, the liquid inlet base 31 is provided with the receiving groove 31a, then the support member 32a is received in the receiving groove 31a, and the elastic member 32b is arranged away from the receiving groove 31a, that is, the elastic member 32b is not received in the receiving groove 31a. Thus, when the liquid outlet base 32 moves relative to the liquid inlet base 31 along the first direction D1, the elastic member 32b does not abut against the inner wall of the receiving groove 31a, so that the elastic member 32b does not apply frictional force to the liquid inlet base 31, and thus does not increase the resistance when the liquid outlet base 32 moves relative to the liquid inlet base 31 along the first direction D1 due to the arrangement of the elastic member 32b.

[0098] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the liquid outlet base 32 further includes a spring piece 32c. One end of the spring piece 32c is arranged around the end of the elastic member 32b away from the support member 32a, and the other end of the spring piece 32c extends away from the elastic member 32b along the first direction D1, and the other end of the spring piece 32c extends away from the elastic member 32b along the transfer direction D3. By providing the spring piece 32c, the spring piece 32c can cover the brewing chamber 40 to form a sealed space, increase the sealing performance of the sealed space, and reduce the risk of liquid leakage.

[0099] It can be understood that in some embodiments, the spring piece 32c and the elastic member 32b are integrally formed.

[0100] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the support member 32a is provided with a material reduction groove 32a1. The notch of the material reduction groove 32a1 is located at the end of the support member 32a away from the liquid inlet base 31, and the elastic member 32b covers the notch of the material reduction groove 32a1. By providing the material reduction groove 32a1, not only the material usage of the support member 32a is reduced, but also the weight of the brewing assembly 30 can be reduced.

[0101] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the liquid inlet channel 311 is bent. Through this arrangement, the flexibility of setting the first inlet 312 for the brewing liquid to enter the liquid inlet channel 311 can be increased. When the housing 10 is provided with the liquid inlet 106, the flexibility of setting the liquid inlet 106 provided at the first inlet 312 is increased.

[0102] Another implementation of the brewing component 30 is that the brewing component 30 includes a puncturing needle 34, a stacked liquid inlet seat 31 and a liquid outlet seat 32. The direction from the liquid inlet seat 31 to the liquid outlet seat 32 is the first direction D1; a liquid containing cavity 31s is formed between the liquid inlet seat 31 and the liquid outlet seat 32; the liquid inlet seat 31 is provided with a liquid inlet channel 311; the puncturing needle 34 is arranged on the liquid outlet seat 32, and the puncturing needle 34 protrudes from one end of the liquid outlet seat 32 facing away from the liquid inlet seat 31; the puncturing needle 34 is provided with a liquid passing channel 341, and both the liquid passing channel 341 and the liquid inlet channel 311 are communicated with the liquid containing cavity 31s, and the liquid passing channel 341 is used for communicating with the brewing chamber 40; when the liquid containing cavity 31s is filled with the brewing liquid through the liquid inlet channel 311, the liquid outlet seat 32 can move relative to the liquid inlet seat 31 along the first direction D1. Through this setting, when the liquid containing cavity 31s is filled with the brewing liquid through the liquid inlet channel 311, the liquid outlet seat 32 moves relative to the liquid inlet seat 31 along the first direction D1, so that the puncturing needle 34 arranged on the liquid outlet seat 32 moves relative to the liquid inlet seat 31 along the first direction D1, thereby the beverage capsule in the brewing chamber 40 stacked on the brewing component 30 can be punctured, and then the beverage capsule can be brewed to form a beverage for the user to drink.

[0103] In addition, since the movement of the puncturing needle 34 along the first direction D1 is driven by the brewing liquid injected into the liquid containing cavity 31s of the brewing component 30, that is, the brewing liquid is used not only to brew the beverage, but also to push the puncturing needle 34 to puncture the beverage capsule, so there is no need to additionally set up equipment for driving the movement of the puncturing needle 34, and the equipment burden is light.

[0104] It can be understood that when the brewing liquid in the liquid containing cavity 31s is emptied through the liquid inlet channel 311 or the liquid passing channel 341, for example, when it is pumped out by a pump, the liquid outlet seat 32 can move relative to the liquid inlet seat 31 along the second direction D2, so that the liquid outlet seat 32 is reset, so that when the liquid containing cavity 31s is filled with the brewing liquid next time, the liquid outlet seat 32 moves relative to the liquid inlet seat 31 along the first direction D1 so that the puncturing needle 34 punctures the beverage capsule.

[0105] For the specific implementation manner of the movement of the liquid outlet seat 32 relative to the liquid inlet seat 31 along the first direction D1 or the second direction D2, reference can be made to the foregoing, and details are not described herein again.

[0106] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the brewing component 30 may not include the puncturing needle 34, and the function of the beverage machine 100 to brew the beverage capsule to form a beverage can also be realized. For example, the puncturing needle 34 is arranged in the brewing chamber 40 or the beverage capsule is punctured before the beverage capsule is placed in the brewing chamber 40.

[0107] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, a sealing ring 32d is provided at one end of the liquid outlet seat 32 facing away from the liquid inlet seat 31, and the sealing ring 32d surrounds the puncturing needle 34. Through the sealing ring 32d, the sealing ring 32d can abut against the beverage capsule. After the puncturing needle 34 punctures the beverage capsule, the sealing ring 32d can prevent the brewing liquid from leaking along the punctured place of the beverage capsule.

[0108] It should be noted that the way the liquid passing channel 341 communicates with the liquid containing cavity 31s can be that the liquid passing channel 341 directly communicates with the liquid containing cavity 31s, or the liquid passing channel 341 communicates with the liquid containing cavity 31s through another channel.

[0109] Specifically, in some embodiments, the liquid outlet seat 32 includes a support member 32a and an elastic member 32b. The elastic member 32b is arranged at one end of the support member 32a away from the liquid inlet seat 31. The elastic member 32b is used to seal the brewing chamber 40 to form a closed space; the sealing ring 32d is arranged at one end of the elastic member 32b facing away from the liquid inlet seat 31; the puncturing needle 34 is arranged on the elastic member 32b; the liquid outlet seat 32 is provided with a liquid outlet channel 321, and the liquid outlet channel 321 includes a communicated fluid channel 32a2 and the liquid passing channel 341. The fluid channel 32a2 is arranged on the support member 32a, and the liquid passing channel 341 communicates with the liquid containing cavity 31s through the fluid channel 32a2.

[0110] It should be noted that, as described above, when the liquid outlet seat 32 further includes the elastic sheet 32c, the elastic sheet 32c surrounds the sealing ring 32d.

[0111] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, the elastic member 32b, the sealing ring 32d, and the elastic sheet 32c are integrally formed.

[0112] It can be understood that when the first outlet 313 is provided in the liquid inlet channel 311, and the second inlet 322 and the second outlet 323 are provided in the liquid outlet channel 321, the second inlet 322 is actually located at the inlet of the fluid channel 32a2, and the second outlet 323 is actually located at one end of the puncturing needle 34 away from the liquid outlet seat 32 along the first direction D1; when the first outlet 313 and the second inlet 322 are spaced apart along the transfer direction D3, when filling the liquid containing cavity 31s with the brewing liquid, not only can the brewing liquid push the puncturing needle 34 to puncture the beverage capsule, but also the pressure of the brewing liquid can be relieved, which is not easy to cause the splashing of the beverage powder in the brewing chamber 40, not easy to contaminate the equipment, and not easy to damage the brewing assembly 30 or other components provided on the brewing assembly 30, such as the driving mechanism 20, etc. due to the reaction force of the brewing liquid on the brewing assembly 30, and the user experience is good.

[0113] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, one end of the support member 32a facing away from the liquid outlet seat 32 is recessed along the second direction D2 to form a sealing groove 32a3. The sealing groove 32a3 is arranged around the fluid passage 32a2, and the elastic member 32b extends into the sealing groove 32a3 so that the outlet of the fluid passage 32a2 is received in the elastic member 32b. Through this arrangement, the risk of liquid leakage at the connection between the fluid passage 32a2 and the liquid passing passage 341 is reduced.

[0114] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, the cross-sectional area of one end of the liquid passing passage 341 is larger than the cross-sectional area of the other end of the liquid passing passage 341. One end of the liquid passing passage 341 is close to the liquid inlet seat 31, and the other end of the liquid passing passage 341 is far from the liquid inlet seat 31.

[0115] It should be noted that the brewing assembly 30 is not limited to the above form and may also adopt the implementation manners in the prior art. For example, the brewing assembly 30 only needs to be able to implement the function of introducing the brewing liquid into the brewing chamber 40, and only a passage (not shown in the figure) for the brewing liquid to flow needs to be provided for the brewing assembly 30.

[0116] For the above-mentioned brewing chamber 40, please refer to Figure 7 、 Figure 8 and Figure 9, in some embodiments, the brewing chamber 40 is provided with a brewing groove 401 and a limiting ring 402 surrounding the brewing groove 401. The brewing groove 401 is used for accommodating a beverage capsule. When the brewing chamber 40 is received in the receiving cavity 101 from the installation port 104, the limiting ring 402 abuts against the housing 10 along the transfer direction D3, and the transfer direction D3 is perpendicular to the first direction D1; the limiting ring 402 extends an inner retaining ring 4021 along the second direction D2, and the inner retaining ring 4021 is disposed around the notch of the brewing groove 401; the brewing assembly 30 extends two oppositely disposed convex platforms 31c along the first direction D1; when the driving mechanism 20 changes from the second state to the first state P1, the driving mechanism 20 drives the brewing assembly 30 to slide along the first direction D1, so that the brewing assembly 30 covers the inner retaining ring 4021, so that the convex platforms 31c abut against the limiting ring 402, so that the inner retaining ring 4021 is clamped between the two convex platforms 31c. Since the limiting ring 402 extends the inner retaining ring 4021, the brewing assembly 30 only needs to cover the inner retaining ring 4021, rather than covering the limiting ring 402. Compared with the prior art where the brewing assembly 30 needs to cover the limiting ring 402, the sealing area between the inner retaining ring 4021 and the brewing assembly 30 is smaller than the sealing area between the limiting ring 402 and the brewing assembly 30 in the prior art, that is, the area that the brewing assembly 30 needs to seal is small, and the probability of sealing failure is small.

[0117] In addition, when the driving mechanism 20 changes from the second state to the first state P1, the limiting ring 402 in the brewing chamber 40 limits the boss 31c, the inner retaining ring 4021 limits the boss 31c, and the limiting ring 402 in the brewing chamber 40 abuts against the housing 10 along the transfer direction D3. Thus, the user can determine that the brewing chamber 40 is correctly installed based on the fact that the driving mechanism 20 is in the first state P1. In addition, since the driving mechanism 20 is located at the opening 102 of the housing 10, it is easy for the user to determine whether the driving mechanism 20 is in the first state P1, reducing the risk of liquid leakage or even the brewing assembly 30 not starting due to incorrect installation of the brewing chamber 40. When the brewing chamber 40 is not properly installed or is installed incorrectly, it is possible that the limiting ring 402 does not abut against the housing 10, or even if the limiting ring 402 abuts against the housing 10, when the driving mechanism 20 changes from the second state, the boss 31c will abut against the inner retaining ring 4021, that is, the brewing assembly 30 cannot further slide along the first direction D1 to make the boss 31c abut against the limiting ring 402, which restricts the driving mechanism 20 from further changing to the first state P1, that is, the driving mechanism 20 cannot change from the second state to the first state P1. Thus, the user can determine that the brewing chamber 40 is not properly installed at the opening 102 of the housing 10 based on the state of the driving mechanism 20, and then the brewing assembly 30 can be not started, reducing the risk of liquid leakage.

[0118] It should be noted that the brewing assembly 30 is used to press on the brewing chamber 40 to form a sealed space for brewing beverage powder into beverage. When the brewing chamber 40 includes the brewing groove 401, the sealed space is actually the area between the brewing assembly 30, the inner retaining ring 4021 and the brewing groove 401. In addition, when the brewing assembly 30 includes the above-mentioned elastic member 32b and the elastic sheet 32c, the sealed space is actually the area between the elastic member 32b, the elastic sheet 32c, the inner retaining ring 4021 and the brewing groove 401.

[0119] It should be noted that when the brewing assembly 30 includes the liquid inlet seat 31 and the liquid outlet seat 32 and forms the liquid containing cavity 31s, and when the brewing assembly 30 includes the above-mentioned elastic member 32b and the elastic sheet 32c, after the driving mechanism 20 changes from the second state to the first state P1, the driving mechanism 20 drives the brewing assembly 30 to slide along the first direction D1 until the boss 31c abuts against the limiting ring 402, and the inner retaining ring 4021 is clamped between the two bosses 31c. At this time, when brewing liquid is introduced into the liquid containing cavity 31s, the liquid outlet seat 32 moves along the first direction D1 relative to the liquid inlet seat 31, the elastic sheet 32c in the liquid outlet seat 32 abuts against the inner retaining ring 4021, and the elastic member 32b in the liquid outlet seat 32 seals the notch of the brewing groove 401.

[0120] It should be noted that when the brewing assembly 30 includes the liquid inlet seat 31 and the liquid outlet seat 32, the boss 31c is actually formed by the liquid inlet seat 31 extending along the first direction D1. When the housing 10 is provided with the sliding groove 103, the boss 31c can be clamped in the sliding groove 103, and the boss 31c can slide relative to the sliding groove 103, so as to assist the driving mechanism 20 to drive the brewing assembly 30 to slide along the first direction D1 or the second direction D2. Since the boss 31c abuts against the limiting ring 402, the sliding groove 103 for the boss 31c to slide is actually a through groove. Since the brewing assembly 30 is arranged in the receiving cavity 101, when the brewing assembly 30 is arranged on the mounting table 107 of the housing 10, a sliding groove 103 can be additionally arranged. The sliding groove 103 extends along the first direction D1 to the mounting table 107, and the brewing assembly 30 extends into the sliding groove 103, so that the brewing assembly 30 can slide along the sliding groove 103. When the brewing assembly 30 slides along the sliding groove 103 to the mounting table 107, the mounting table 107 supports the brewing assembly 30.

[0121] It should be noted that in some embodiments, when the driving mechanism 20 changes from the first state P1 to the second state, the driving mechanism 20 drives the brewing assembly 30 to slide along the second direction D2, and the brewing assembly 30 moves away from the brewing chamber 40, so that the brewing chamber 40 can be taken out from the mounting opening 104 to replace the beverage capsule in the brewing groove 401.

[0122] It should be noted that in some embodiments, along the transfer direction D3, an installation groove 105 is formed in the housing 10 from the mounting opening 104; when the brewing chamber 40 is installed in the installation groove 105, the limiting ring 402 abuts against the bottom of the installation groove 105 along the transfer direction D3.

[0123] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the limiting ring 402 extends an outer retaining ring 4022 along the second direction D2. The outer retaining ring 4022 is arranged around the inner retaining ring 4021. A limiting groove 4023 is formed between the outer retaining ring 4022 and the inner retaining ring 4021. The position where the bottom of the limiting groove 4023 is located is actually a part of the limiting ring 402. When the brewing chamber 40 is installed in the installation groove 105, the outer retaining ring 4022 abuts against the bottom of the installation groove 105 along the transfer direction D3. When the driving mechanism 20 changes from the second state to the first state P1, the driving mechanism 20 drives the brewing assembly 30 to slide along the first direction D1, so that the brewing assembly 30 covers the inner retaining ring 4021, so that the boss 31c abuts against the limiting groove 4023, so that the inner retaining ring 4021 is clamped between the two bosses 31c. Through the arrangement of the outer retaining ring 4022, when the driving mechanism 20 is in the first state P1, the boss 31c abuts against the limiting groove 4023, that is, the boss 31c abuts between the outer retaining ring 4022 and the inner retaining ring 4021. Due to the limitation of the outer retaining ring 4022, the brewing chamber 40 cannot be taken out. Since the first state P1 can be a sign of the start of the brewing assembly 30, when brewing the beverage capsule in the brewing chamber 40, the boss 31c restricts the movement of the outer retaining ring 4022 along the direction opposite to the transfer direction D3, so that the brewing chamber 40 cannot be taken out from the housing 10, which can prevent the accidental removal of the brewing chamber 40 when brewing the beverage capsule in the brewing chamber 40 and prevent misoperation.

[0124] It should be noted that in some embodiments, along the second direction D2, the outer retaining ring 4022 protrudes from the inner retaining ring 4021. Thereby further preventing misoperation.

[0125] It should be noted that in some embodiments, the included angle between the connection line L between the two bosses 31c and the transfer direction D3 is 45 degrees. Then the boss 31c can reasonably utilize the wider space at the diagonal to reduce the size of the brewing chamber 40 along the transfer direction D3.

[0126] It should be noted that in some embodiments, no beverage capsule may be provided in the brewing groove 401, so that the brewing liquid flowing from the brewing assembly 30 can be directly drunk through the beverage machine 100. The brewing liquid can be milk or water, etc.

[0127] It should be noted that in some embodiments, a liquid outlet (not labeled) is provided at the bottom of the brewing groove 401 for the brewed beverage to flow out, or for the brewing liquid to flow out directly.

[0128] It can be understood that the brewing chamber 40 can also be provided with a puncturing member (not shown in the figure), and the puncturing member is arranged at the liquid outlet. The puncturing member is used to puncture the beverage capsule so that the brewed beverage can flow out.

[0129] It is worth noting that in some embodiments, a buffer ring 4011 is arranged on the side wall of the brewing tank 401. The buffer ring 4011 is arranged around the first direction D1, and the buffer ring 4011 is used to buffer the brewing liquid flowing from the brewing assembly 30 into the brewing tank 401. When no beverage capsule is arranged in the brewing tank 401, that is, when directly drinking the brewing liquid flowing from the brewing assembly 30, the pressure of the brewing liquid is buffered by the buffer ring 4011, and then the liquid outlet of the brewing chamber 40 is smooth.

[0130] It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the buffer ring 4011 is recessed along the first direction D1 to form a buffer groove 4012, and the buffer groove 4012 is used to buffer the brewing liquid flowing from the brewing assembly 30 into the brewing tank 401. When no beverage capsule is arranged in the brewing tank 401, that is, when directly drinking the brewing liquid flowing from the brewing assembly 30, the pressure of the brewing liquid is buffered by the buffer groove 4012 and the buffer ring 4011, and then the liquid outlet of the brewing chamber 40 is smooth.

[0131] It is worth noting that when the brewing assembly 30 includes the stabbing needle 34, the outlet of the liquid passing channel 341 in the stabbing needle 34 faces the buffer groove 4012, that is, the second outlet 323 faces the buffer groove 4012.

[0132] It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the beverage machine 100 further includes a mounting member 50, and the mounting member 50 is connected to the brewing chamber 40; when the brewing chamber 40 is received in the receiving cavity 101, the mounting member 50 is at the mounting port 104 and abuts against the outer wall of the housing 10. By providing the mounting member 50, it is convenient to push the brewing chamber 40 into the housing 10 from the mounting port 104 and to take out the brewing chamber 40 from the mounting port 104.

[0133] For the convenience of the reader to understand the design concept of the present application, a working mode of the beverage machine 100 is briefly described as follows. In the initial state, the driving mechanism 20 is in the second state, the brewing chamber 40 is installed on the housing 10, and a beverage capsule is placed in the brewing groove 401 of the brewing chamber 40. Rotate the handle 21 along the second rotation direction C2, the handle 21 changes from the second state to the first state P1, and the handle 21 pushes the brewing assembly 30 along the first direction D1 and slides along the chute 103 through the transition rod 22 and the driven shaft 23. When the handle 21 is in the first state P1, the boss 31c of the brewing assembly 30 abuts against the limit ring 402 of the brewing chamber 40, the inner retaining ring 4021 is clamped between the two bosses 31c, and the part of the elastic piece 32c away from the liquid outlet seat 32 contacts the inner retaining ring 4021. At this time, brewing liquid is injected into the brewing assembly 30 through the first inlet 312, the brewing liquid enters the liquid storage cavity 31s, the liquid outlet seat 32 moves along the first direction D1 under the push of the brewing liquid, and the needle 34 also moves along the first direction D1 with the liquid outlet seat 32. When the brewing liquid in the liquid storage cavity 31s submerges the protrusion 320, the brewing liquid enters the fluid channel 32a2 from the second inlet 322, passes through the liquid passing channel 341 of the needle 34, the needle 34 moves along the first direction D1 to the beverage capsule, the needle 34 pierces the beverage capsule, and the brewing liquid in the liquid passing channel 341 flows into the beverage capsule from the second outlet 323, so that the beverage powder therein can be brewed to form a beverage.

[0134] After the brewing is completed (it can be after a preset time), rotate the handle 21 along the first rotation direction C1, the handle 21 changes from the first state P1 to the second state, and the handle 21 drives the brewing assembly 30 to slide along the second direction D2 and along the chute 103 through the transition rod 22 and the driven shaft 23. The boss 31c of the brewing assembly 30 moves away from the limit ring 402 of the brewing chamber 40. Along the transfer direction D3, the boss 31c no longer restricts the outer retaining ring 4022 of the brewing chamber 40, and the brewing chamber 40 can be pulled out from the installation port 104, the beverage capsule can be replaced, and the brewing chamber 40 can be pushed into the housing 10 from the installation port 104 to wait for the next beverage brewing.

[0135] It should be noted that the description and drawings of the present application provide preferred embodiments of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described in this specification. These embodiments do not serve as additional limitations to the content of the present application. The purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the understanding of the disclosed content of the present application more thorough and comprehensive. Moreover, the above technical features continue to be combined with each other to form various embodiments not listed above, which are all regarded as within the scope described in the specification of the present application. Further, for those of ordinary skill in the art, improvements or transformations can be made based on the above description, and all such improvements and transformations should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A beverage machine, characterized in that: include: Housing, driving mechanism, brewing assembly and brewing chamber; The shell is provided with a receiving cavity, an opening communicating with the receiving cavity, and a mounting port; The brewing chamber and the brewing component are sequentially stacked in the receiving cavity along a first direction, and a second direction is opposite to the first direction; the driving mechanism is arranged at the opening, and the driving mechanism is connected to the brewing component; the housing is provided with a slide groove extending along the first direction, and the brewing component is clamped in the slide groove, and the brewing component can slide along the slide groove; The brewing chamber is provided with a brewing groove and a limiting ring surrounding the brewing groove, the brewing groove is used to receive a beverage capsule, when the brewing chamber is received in the receiving cavity from the mounting opening, the limiting ring abuts against the shell along a transfer direction, and the transfer direction is perpendicular to the first direction; The limiting ring extends an inner retaining ring along the second direction, and the inner retaining ring is arranged at the notch of the brewing groove; The brewing component extends two oppositely disposed bosses along the first direction; When the driving mechanism changes from the second state to the first state, the driving mechanism drives the brewing component to slide along the first direction so that the brewing component covers the inner retaining ring, so that the boss abuts against the limiting ring, and the inner retaining ring is clamped between the two bosses.

2. The beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the driving mechanism changes from the first state to the second state, the driving mechanism drives the brewing component to slide along the second direction, and the brewing component moves away from the brewing chamber, so that the brewing chamber can be taken out from the installation opening.

3. The beverage machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: Along the transfer direction, an installation groove is opened in the shell from the installation opening; when the brewing chamber is installed in the installation groove, the limiting ring abuts against the bottom of the installation groove along the transfer direction.

4. The beverage machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting ring extends an outer retaining ring along the second direction, the outer retaining ring is arranged around the inner retaining ring, and a limiting groove is formed between the outer retaining ring and the inner retaining ring; When the brewing chamber is installed in the installation groove, the outer retaining ring abuts against the bottom of the installation groove along the transfer direction; When the driving mechanism changes from the second state to the first state, the driving mechanism drives the brewing component to slide along the first direction so that the brewing component covers the inner retaining ring, so that the boss abuts against the limiting groove, and the inner retaining ring is clamped between the two bosses.

5. The beverage machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The angle between the connecting line between the two bosses and the transfer direction is 45 degrees.

6. The beverage machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: Along the second direction, the outer retaining ring protrudes from the inner retaining ring.

7. The beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The boss is clamped in the slide groove, and the boss can slide relative to the slide groove.

8. The beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A buffer ring is arranged on the side wall of the brewing groove, and the buffer ring is arranged around the first direction. The buffer ring is used to buffer the brewing liquid flowing from the brewing component into the brewing groove.

9. The beverage machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: The buffer ring is recessed along the first direction to form a buffer groove, and the buffer groove is used to buffer the brewing liquid flowing from the brewing component into the brewing groove.

10. The beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The beverage machine further comprises a mounting member connected to the brewing chamber; when the brewing chamber is received in the receiving cavity, the mounting member is at the mounting opening and abuts against the outer wall of the shell.

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