Brewing assembly and beverage dispenser

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model relates to a brewing assembly and a beverage dispenser, the brewing assembly comprises a pricking needle, a liquid inlet seat and a liquid outlet seat, the liquid inlet seat and the liquid outlet seat are stacked, and the direction from the liquid inlet seat to the liquid outlet seat is a first direction; a liquid containing cavity is formed between the liquid inlet seat and the liquid outlet seat; the liquid inlet seat is provided with a liquid inlet channel; the pricking needle is arranged on the liquid outlet base and protrudes out of the end, back on to the liquid inlet base, of the liquid outlet base. The pricking needle is provided with a liquid passing channel, the liquid passing channel and the liquid inlet channel are both communicated with the liquid containing cavity, and the liquid passing channel is used for being communicated with the brewing bin; when the liquid containing cavity is filled with the brewing liquid through the liquid inlet channel, the liquid outlet base can move in the first direction, the pricking needle moves in the first direction, and therefore the beverage capsule in the brewing bin can be punctured, and the brewing liquid can enter the beverage capsule to brew the beverage. Besides, since the pricking needle is pushed to move along the first direction by the brewing liquid, the brewing liquid is used for brewing to form the beverage, and the pricking needle can be pushed to puncture the beverage capsule, so that equipment for driving the pricking needle to move does not need to be additionally arranged, and the equipment burden is light.

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, fruit 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 to form a sealed space in the brewing chamber, so as to inject brewing liquid into the beverage capsule carried in the brewing chamber for brewing. Since the beverage capsule is generally sealed to ensure the taste of the beverage powder in it after brewing, it is necessary to puncture the beverage capsule before brewing so that the brewing liquid can be injected. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] In view of the above problems, the embodiments of the present application provide a brewing component and a beverage machine, which overcome the above problems or at least partially solve the above problems.

[0006] According to one aspect of the embodiments of the present application, a brewing component is provided, including: a puncturing needle, a stacked liquid inlet seat and a liquid outlet seat. The direction from the liquid inlet seat to the liquid outlet seat is the first direction, and the second direction is opposite to the first direction; a liquid containing cavity is formed between the liquid inlet seat and the liquid outlet seat; the liquid inlet seat is provided with a liquid inlet channel; the puncturing needle is arranged on the liquid outlet seat, and the puncturing needle protrudes from one end of the liquid outlet seat facing away from the liquid inlet seat; the puncturing needle is provided with a liquid passing channel, and both the liquid passing channel and the liquid inlet channel are communicated with the liquid containing cavity, and the liquid passing channel is used to be communicated with the brewing chamber; when the liquid containing cavity is filled with brewing liquid through the liquid inlet channel, the liquid outlet seat can move relative to the liquid inlet seat along the first direction.

[0007] In an optional manner, when the brewing liquid in the liquid containing cavity is discharged, the liquid outlet seat can move relative to the liquid inlet seat along the second direction.

[0008] In an alternative manner, the liquid inlet seat is provided with a receiving groove, and the liquid outlet seat is received in the receiving groove; the brewing assembly further includes a sealing member, the sealing member is received in the receiving groove, and the sealing member is disposed around the liquid outlet seat; a liquid containing cavity is formed between the sealing member, one end of the liquid outlet seat close to the liquid inlet seat, and the bottom of the receiving groove; when the liquid containing cavity is filled with brewing liquid through the liquid inlet channel, both the liquid outlet seat and the sealing member move relative to the liquid inlet seat along the first direction; when the brewing liquid in the liquid containing cavity is discharged, both the liquid outlet seat and the sealing member move relative to the liquid inlet seat along the second direction.

[0009] In an alternative manner, a sealing ring is provided at one end of the liquid outlet seat facing away from the liquid inlet seat, and the sealing ring is disposed around the puncturing needle.

[0010] In an alternative manner, the liquid outlet seat includes a support member and an elastic member, the elastic member is disposed at one end of the support member away from the liquid inlet seat, and the elastic member is used to seal the brewing chamber to form a closed space; the sealing ring is disposed at one end of the elastic member facing away from the liquid inlet seat; the puncturing needle is disposed on the elastic member; the liquid outlet seat is provided with a liquid outlet channel, and the liquid outlet channel includes a communicated fluid channel and the liquid passing channel, the fluid channel is disposed on the support member, and the liquid passing channel is communicated with the liquid containing cavity through the fluid channel.

[0011] In an alternative manner, one end of the support member facing away from the liquid outlet seat is recessed along the second direction to form a sealing groove, the sealing groove is disposed around the fluid channel, and the elastic member extends into the sealing groove so that the outlet of the fluid channel is received in the elastic member.

[0012] In an alternative manner, the liquid outlet seat further includes a spring piece, one end of the spring piece is disposed around one end of the elastic member away from the support member, the other end of the spring piece is away from the elastic member along the first direction, the other end of the spring piece is away from the elastic member along the transfer direction, and the transfer direction is perpendicular to the first direction; the spring piece is disposed around the sealing ring.

[0013] In an alternative manner, the support member is provided with a material reducing groove, the notch of the material reducing groove is located at one end of the support member away from the liquid inlet seat, and the elastic member covers the notch of the material reducing groove.

[0014] In an alternative manner, the cross-sectional area of one end of the liquid passing channel is larger than the cross-sectional area of the other end of the liquid passing channel, one end of the liquid passing channel is close to the liquid inlet seat, and the other end of the liquid passing channel is away from the liquid inlet seat.

[0015] According to one aspect of the embodiments of the present application, a beverage machine is provided, and the beverage machine includes the above-mentioned brewing assembly.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the embodiments of the present application include: providing a brewing assembly, including a puncturing needle, a stacked liquid inlet seat and a liquid outlet seat, the direction from the liquid inlet seat to the liquid outlet seat is the first direction, and the second direction is opposite to the first direction; a liquid containing cavity is formed between the liquid inlet seat and the liquid outlet seat; the liquid inlet seat is provided with a liquid inlet channel; the puncturing needle is arranged on the liquid outlet seat, and the puncturing needle protrudes from the end of the liquid outlet seat facing away from the liquid inlet seat; the puncturing needle is provided with a liquid passing channel, and both the liquid passing channel and the liquid inlet channel are communicated with the liquid containing cavity, and the liquid passing channel is used for communicating with the brewing chamber; when the liquid containing cavity is filled with the brewing liquid through the liquid inlet channel, the liquid outlet seat can move relative to the liquid inlet seat along the first direction. Through this setting, when the liquid containing cavity is filled with the brewing liquid through the liquid inlet channel, the liquid outlet seat moves relative to the liquid inlet seat along the first direction, so that the puncturing needle arranged on the liquid outlet seat moves relative to the liquid inlet seat along the first direction, thereby the beverage capsule in the brewing chamber of the liquid outlet seat stacked in the brewing assembly can be punctured, and then the beverage capsule can be brewed to form a beverage for the user to drink.

[0017] In addition, since the movement of the puncturing needle along the first direction is driven by the brewing liquid injected into the liquid containing cavity of the brewing assembly, that is, the brewing liquid is used not only to brew the beverage, but also to push the puncturing needle to puncture the beverage capsule, so there is no need to additionally set up equipment for driving the movement of the puncturing needle, and the equipment burden is light. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] One or more embodiments are exemplarily illustrated by the pictures in the corresponding drawings. These exemplary illustrations do not limit the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are represented as similar elements, unless otherwise stated, and the drawings in the drawings do not constitute a proportional limitation.

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

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

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

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

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

[0024] Figure 6 is a partial view of the cross-section along A in the embodiment of the present application; Figure 1 in the middle of the cross-section of A;

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

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

[0027] Figure 9 is a partial schematic diagram of the beverage machine provided by the 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, chute 103, mounting port 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] Operating portion 211, rotating shaft 212, drive shaft 213;

[0036] Liquid inlet seat 31, liquid outlet seat 32, seal 33, 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, boss 31c; the connection line L between two bosses 31c;

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

[0040] Support member 32a, material-reducing groove 32a1, fluid passage 32a2, sealing groove 32a3; elastic member 32b, elastic piece 32c, sealing ring 32d;

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

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

[0043] For the convenience of understanding the present application, the following describes the present application in more detail 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] For the convenience of readers to understand the design concept of the present application, please refer to Figures 1 to 3, the direction from the brewing assembly 30 to the brewing chamber 40 is now defined as the first direction D1, the second direction D2 is defined as the direction opposite to the first direction D1, and the transfer direction D3 is defined 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 the transfer direction D3 is exemplified in the drawings of this 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] For 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 is communicated with the receiving cavity 101, and the opening 102 is used for the driving mechanism 20 to be arranged. 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 is communicated with the receiving cavity 101.

[0053] The mounting opening 104 is communicated 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 and along the transfer direction D3. The mounting groove 105 is communicated with the receiving cavity 101, and the mounting groove 105 is used for the brewing chamber 40 to be arranged.

[0055] It is worth noting that in some embodiments, the housing 10 further extends an installation table 107 towards the receiving cavity 101, and the installation table 107 is used for the brewing assembly 30 to be arranged in the receiving cavity 101.

[0056] In some embodiments, the slide groove 103 extends along the first direction D1 to the mounting platform 107 , so that when the brewing component 30 slides along the slide groove 103 to the brewing chamber 40 , the brewing component 30 abuts against the mounting platform 107 , thereby realizing that the brewing component 30 is set in the receiving cavity 101 .

[0057] It is worth noting that the number of the slide grooves 103 can be multiple, and the multiple slide grooves 103 can extend along the first direction D1 to the mounting platform 107. Alternatively, a portion of the multiple slide grooves 103 can extend along the first direction D1 to the mounting platform 107, and another portion of the multiple slide grooves 103 can be a through groove, so that the brewing component 30 can be abutted against the brewing chamber 40.

[0058] Of course, it is understandable that the brewing assembly 30 can also be accommodated in the accommodating cavity 101 in other ways, not limited to the above-mentioned way of being arranged through the mounting platform 107.

[0059] It is understandable that, in some embodiments, the housing 10 is further provided with a liquid inlet 106, the liquid inlet 106 is communicated with the brewing component 30, and the liquid inlet 106 is used for the brewing liquid to enter the brewing component 30. Of course, the liquid inlet 106 can actually be a part of the opening 102, that is, the brewing liquid can enter the brewing component 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 installation opening 104 and the installation groove 105, and the functions of the housing 10 can also be realized. That is, the brewing chamber 40 can also be installed on the housing 10 in other ways, not limited to the above-mentioned installation through the installation opening 104 and the installation groove 105.

[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 functions of the housing 10 can also be realized. That is, the brewing chamber 40 can also be installed on the housing 10 through the mounting opening 104 in other ways, not limited to the above-mentioned installation through the mounting groove 105.

[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 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 the 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 brewing assembly 30 can be lifted only by 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 actual situations. 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 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 actual situations. For example, in the second state, the handle 21 is perpendicular to the brewing assembly 30, and the handle 21 stands 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 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 along 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 along 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 can also 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 defined. 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 the 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 activated to inject brewing liquid into the brewing chamber 40 to brew the beverage powder to form a beverage. That is, the limiting portion 221 abutting against the handle 21 can be used as a sign to start the brewing assembly 30.

[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 to determine 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 from 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 with each other. 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 to determine 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 from 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 an operating portion 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 operating portion, 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 shape of the first groove 223 is adapted to that 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 shape of the second groove 224 is adapted to that 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 called 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 the 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. The roller is disposed near the opening 102. One end of the traction rope is connected to the brewing assembly 30. 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 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 assembly 30 is that the brewing assembly 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, 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, 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 assembly 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 contaminate 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 assembly 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 contaminate the equipment, but also the reaction force of the brewing liquid on the brewing assembly 30 is small, so it is not easy to damage the brewing assembly 30, nor is it easy to damage other components provided on the brewing assembly 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 by using a pump, so that the liquid outlet seat 32 can move and reset 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 the 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 the 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, so that 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 sliding groove 103. Since the sealing member 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 sealing member 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 surface of the convex portion 320 facing the liquid inlet seat 31. Through 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 channel 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 protruding portion 320. The second inlet 322 is located on the surface of the protruding 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 protruding 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 protruding portion 320 approaches the receiving groove 31b, and the protruding portion 320 is configured to be received in the receiving groove 31b. By providing the receiving groove 31b for receiving the protruding portion 320, when the liquid outlet seat 32 moves along the second direction D2, the protruding 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 close, and the volume of the liquid containing cavity 31s is small. When the 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 one end of the support member 32a away from the liquid inlet seat 31, and the elastic member 32b is used 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 a 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 also 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, increasing the sealing performance of the sealed space and reducing 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-reducing groove 32a1. The notch of the material-reducing 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-reducing groove 32a1. By providing the material-reducing 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 passage 311 is bent. Through this arrangement, the flexibility of setting the first inlet 312 for the brewing liquid to enter the liquid inlet passage 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 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 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, then the puncturing needle 34 arranged on the liquid outlet seat 32 moves relative to the liquid inlet seat 31 along the first direction D1, so that 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 separately set up a device for driving the movement of the puncturing needle 34, and the device 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 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, it is not easy to cause the splashing of the beverage powder in the brewing chamber 40, it is not easy to contaminate the equipment, and it is 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 channel 32a2, and the elastic member 32b extends into the sealing groove 32a3 so that the outlet of the fluid channel 32a2 is received in the elastic member 32b. Through this setting, the risk of liquid leakage at the connection between the fluid channel 32a2 and the liquid passing channel 341 is reduced.

[0114] It should be noted that, in some embodiments, the cross-sectional area of one end of the liquid passing channel 341 is larger than the cross-sectional area of the other end of the liquid passing channel 341. One end of the liquid passing channel 341 is arranged close to the liquid inlet seat 31, and the other end of the liquid passing channel 341 is arranged away 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 methods in the prior art. For example, the brewing assembly 30 only needs to be able to achieve the function of introducing the brewing liquid into the brewing chamber 40, and only a channel (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 opening 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 arranged bosses 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 bosses 31c abut against the limiting ring 402, so that the inner retaining ring 4021 is clamped between the two bosses 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 in which 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 installed in place or 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 installed in place based on the state of the driving mechanism 20 at the opening 102 of the housing 10, and then can not start the brewing assembly 30, 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 a 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 a liquid inlet seat 31 and a 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 a 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 disposed in the receiving cavity 101, when the brewing assembly 30 is disposed on the mounting table 107 of the housing 10, a sliding groove 103 can be additionally provided. The sliding groove 103 extends along the first direction D1 to the mounting table 107, and the brewing assembly 30 extends to the sliding groove 103, so as to realize the sliding of the brewing assembly 30 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 disposed around the inner retaining ring 4021, and 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 setting 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 outflow of the brewed beverage or for the direct outflow of the brewing liquid.

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

[0131] It is worth noting that when the brewing assembly 30 includes the needle 34, the outlet of the liquid passing channel 341 in the 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 abuts against the outer wall of the housing 10 at the mounting opening 104. By providing the mounting member 50, it is convenient to push the brewing chamber 40 into the housing 10 from the mounting opening 104 and to take out the brewing chamber 40 from the mounting opening 104.

[0133] For the convenience of readers to understand the design concept of this application, a simple description of one working mode of the beverage machine 100 is given below. 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, and the handle 21 changes from the second state to the first state P1. 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, and 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 through the second inlet 322, passes through the liquid passing channel 341 of the needle 34, and 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 through the second outlet 323, so that the beverage powder therein can be brewed to form a beverage.

[0134] After brewing is completed (it can be after a preset time), rotate the handle 21 along the first rotation direction C1, and the handle 21 changes from the first state P1 to the second state. 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 according to 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 brewing component, characterized in that: include: A needle, a stacked liquid inlet seat and a liquid outlet seat, wherein the direction from the liquid inlet seat to the liquid outlet seat is a first direction, and a second direction is opposite to the first direction; A liquid containing cavity is formed between the liquid inlet seat and the liquid outlet seat; The liquid inlet seat is provided with a liquid inlet channel; The needle is arranged on the liquid outlet seat, and the needle protrudes from one end of the liquid outlet seat facing away from the liquid inlet seat; the needle is provided with a liquid passage, and the liquid passage and the liquid inlet passage are both connected with the liquid containing cavity, and the liquid passage is used to connect with the brewing chamber; When the liquid containing cavity is filled with brewing liquid through the liquid inlet channel, the liquid outlet seat can move along the first direction relative to the liquid inlet seat.

2. The brewing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the brewing liquid in the liquid containing cavity is discharged, the liquid outlet seat can move along the second direction relative to the liquid inlet seat.

3. The brewing assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The liquid inlet seat is provided with a receiving groove, and the liquid outlet seat is received in the receiving groove; The brewing assembly further comprises a sealing member, which is received in the receiving groove and is arranged around the liquid outlet seat; The liquid containing cavity is formed between the sealing member, one end of the liquid outlet seat close to the liquid inlet seat and the bottom of the receiving groove; When the liquid containing cavity is filled with brewing liquid through the liquid inlet channel, the liquid outlet seat and the sealing element both move relative to the liquid inlet seat along the first direction; When the brewing liquid in the liquid containing cavity is discharged, the liquid outlet seat and the sealing element both move along the second direction relative to the liquid inlet seat.

4. The brewing assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing ring is arranged at one end of the liquid outlet seat facing away from the liquid inlet seat, and the sealing ring is arranged around the puncture needle.

5. The brewing assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The liquid outlet seat comprises a support member and an elastic member, wherein the elastic member is arranged at one end of the support member away from the liquid inlet seat, and the elastic member is used to seal the brewing chamber to form a closed space; The sealing ring is arranged at one end of the elastic member facing away from the liquid inlet seat; The needle is arranged on the elastic member; The liquid outlet seat is provided with a liquid outlet channel, and the liquid outlet channel includes a connected fluid channel and the liquid passage channel. The fluid channel is provided on the support member, and the liquid passage channel is connected with the liquid containing cavity through the fluid channel.

6. The brewing assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: One end of the support member facing away from the liquid outlet seat is recessed along the second direction to form a sealing groove, the sealing groove is arranged around the fluid channel, and the elastic member extends to the sealing groove so that the outlet of the fluid channel is accommodated in the elastic member.

7. The brewing assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The liquid outlet seat further comprises an elastic sheet, one end of which is arranged around an end of the elastic member away from the support member, the other end of which is away from the elastic member along the first direction, and the other end of which is away from the elastic member along a transfer direction, the transfer direction being perpendicular to the first direction; The elastic sheet is arranged around the sealing ring.

8. The brewing assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The support member is provided with a material reduction groove, the notch of the material reduction groove is located at an end of the support member away from the liquid inlet seat, and the elastic member covers the notch of the material reduction groove.

9. The brewing assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The cross-sectional area of ​​one end of the liquid passage is greater than the cross-sectional area of ​​the other end of the liquid passage. One end of the liquid passage is arranged close to the liquid inlet seat, and the other end of the liquid passage is arranged away from the liquid inlet seat.

10. A beverage machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises a brewing component as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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