Brewing system convenient to clean and coffee machine

By designing the detachable brewing head assembly and driving mechanism, the problem of difficult coffee powder residue in the fully automatic coffee machine brewing system is solved, and convenient cleaning effect is achieved, improving the cleanliness and hygiene and safety of the coffee machine.

CN223143286UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-25GUANGDONG XINBAO ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES HLDG CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422312622.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-23
Publication Date
2025-07-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-23

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Technical Problem

The brewing system of the existing fully automatic coffee machine is complex and compact, making it difficult to clean the coffee powder residue on the brewing head assembly, affecting the quality and health of the coffee.

Method used

A cleaning-friendly brewing system is designed, including a removable brewing head assembly and a drive mechanism, which makes the brewing head assembly removable through a rotary structure, combining a sealing ring and a filter to improve cleaning efficiency.

Benefits of technology

It realizes convenient disassembly and cleaning of the brewing head assembly, improves cleaning effect and speed, and prevents coffee powder residue from remaining affecting coffee quality and health.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a brewing system convenient to clean and a coffee maker, the brewing system comprises a machine body, a brewing seat assembly, a brewing cavity assembly and a driving mechanism, the machine body is provided with an inner cavity, the brewing seat assembly comprises a fixed seat and a brewing head assembly, the fixed seat is fixed at the first end of the inner cavity, and the brewing head assembly is fixed at the second end of the inner cavity. The brewing head assembly is detachably fixed on the fixed seat; the brewing cavity assembly is arranged at the second end of the inner cavity in a sliding mode. The driving mechanism is used for driving the brewing cavity assembly to slide in the direction close to or away from the brewing head assembly so that the brewing cavity assembly can be in butt joint with or be separated from the brewing head assembly. After coffee is brewed, the brewing head assembly is detached from the fixing base, coffee powder residues left on the brewing head assembly can be cleaned, and the cleaning effect and the cleaning rapidness can be improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of coffee machines, in particular to a brewing system and a coffee machine that are convenient to clean. Background Art

[0002] At present, fully automatic coffee machines on the market have received increasing attention from consumers in terms of cleaning. Especially the coffee powder residues remaining during the operation of the brewing system. If not cleaned regularly, it is easy to cause mildew and bad smell, which will affect the flavor and quality of the coffee when making coffee again, and even endanger human health. However, due to the complex structure of the brewing system of the fully automatic coffee machine, there are many operating processes during work, and the space is very compact, so it is very inconvenient to clean.

[0003] For example, the Chinese patent application with the publication number CN115568759A provides a coffee machine brewing system including a machine body, a brewing head assembly provided at one end of the inner cavity of the machine body, a lead screw assembly and a brewing chamber assembly provided at the other end of the inner cavity, and a coffee liquid outlet assembly provided in the inner cavity; the coffee liquid outlet assembly includes: a liquid outlet joint fixed in the inner cavity of the machine body, the liquid outlet joint having a first inlet and a liquid outlet; a joint bracket provided on the brewing chamber assembly and having a first outlet, a second outlet and a second inlet; a switching joint provided in the joint bracket, the switching joint having a third inlet and a third outlet, the switching joint moving in the joint bracket and having a first position and a second position. In the first position, the third outlet is docked with the first inlet, and the second outlet is cut off from the second inlet. In the second position, the third outlet is disengaged from the first inlet, and the second inlet is communicated with the second outlet. The brewing head assembly of the above coffee brewing system is likely to leave coffee powder residues after making coffee. However, the brewing head assembly cannot be disassembled, so that the coffee powder residues remaining on it are not easy to clean, affecting the coffee quality.

[0004] Therefore, the prior art still needs to be improved and developed. Summary of the Utility Model

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a brewing system and a coffee machine that are convenient to clean in view of the defects and deficiencies of the prior art.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical scheme adopted by the utility model is as follows:

[0007] The utility model provides a brewing system convenient for cleaning, which comprises a machine body, a brewing seat assembly, a brewing chamber assembly and a driving mechanism. The machine body has an inner cavity. The brewing seat assembly includes a fixed seat and a brewing head assembly. The fixed seat is fixed on the first end of the inner cavity, and the brewing head assembly is detachably fixed on the fixed seat. The brewing chamber assembly is slidably arranged on the second end of the inner cavity. The driving mechanism is used to drive the brewing chamber assembly to slide in a direction close to or away from the brewing head assembly, so that the brewing chamber assembly is docked with or separated from the brewing head assembly.

[0008] Through the above structural arrangement, after coffee brewing is completed, the brewing head assembly is detached from the fixed seat, and the residual coffee powder and residue on the brewing head assembly can be cleaned, which is beneficial to improving the cleaning effect and cleaning speed.

[0009] According to the above solution, the brewing head assembly is detachably fixed on the fixed seat through a snap-fastening structure.

[0010] According to the above solution, the snap-fastening structure includes a clamping groove and a convex block matching with the clamping groove. The clamping groove is arranged on the fixed seat, and the convex block is fixed on the brewing head assembly. By setting the cooperation of the clamping groove and the convex block, the convenience of disassembly and assembly of the brewing head assembly is improved.

[0011] According to the above solution, the clamping groove includes an arc-shaped groove and a square groove connected in sequence. By setting the arc-shaped groove to guide the sliding of the convex block, the convex block can slide along the arc-shaped groove and then rotate into the square groove, or the convex block can slide along the arc-shaped groove and slide out of the clamping groove, so that the disassembly and assembly operation of the brewing head assembly becomes easier and more convenient.

[0012] According to the above solution, a first water inlet channel is arranged in the fixed seat, a docking part communicated with the first water inlet channel is fixed on the fixed seat, a second water inlet channel is arranged in the brewing head assembly, and the docking part can be inserted into the water inlet end of the second water inlet channel and be hermetically docked with the water inlet end.

[0013] Through the above structural arrangement, the sealing performance of the connection between the first water inlet channel and the second water inlet channel is improved. When the brewing head assembly is docked with the brewing chamber assembly, hot water sequentially passes through the first water inlet channel, the docking part, the second water inlet channel and then enters the chamber formed between the brewing head assembly and the brewing chamber assembly to realize coffee brewing.

[0014] According to the above solution, a filter screen is arranged on one side of the brewing head assembly close to the brewing chamber assembly. Through the above structural arrangement, the filter screen can filter the water flowing out of the second water inlet channel.

[0015] According to the above solution, the driving mechanism includes a lead screw assembly and a driving device, and the driving device drives the brewing chamber assembly to slide in a direction close to or away from the brewing head assembly through the lead screw assembly.

[0016] According to the above solution, a sealing ring is installed at the docking part of the brewing head assembly and the brewing chamber assembly. By setting the sealing ring to seal the docking part of the brewing head assembly and the brewing chamber assembly, the sealing performance of the docking of the two is improved.

[0017] According to the above solution, the brewing chamber assembly includes a sliding seat and a brewing chamber mechanism, and the brewing chamber mechanism is detachably fixed on the sliding seat. With the above structure, after coffee brewing is completed, the brewing chamber mechanism can be detached from the sliding seat for cleaning, improving the quickness of cleaning.

[0018] A coffee machine includes a main body, and the above-mentioned brewing system that is convenient for cleaning is provided on the main body.

[0019] It can be understood that the structures of the brewing chamber mechanism, the lead screw assembly and the driving device of the present invention are basically the same as those of the prior art.

[0020] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0021] The brewing seat assembly of the present invention includes a fixed seat and a brewing head assembly. The fixed seat is fixed on the first end of the inner cavity, and the brewing head assembly is detachably fixed on the fixed seat. After coffee brewing is completed, the brewing head assembly can be detached from the fixed seat, so that the residual coffee powder on the brewing head assembly can be cleaned, which is beneficial to improving the cleaning effect and the quickness of cleaning. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the brewing system of the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0023] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the brewing system of the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0024] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the brewing seat assembly of the present invention Figure 1 ;

[0025] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the brewing seat assembly of the present invention Figure 2 ;

[0026] Figure 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the brewing seat assembly of the present invention Figure 3 ;

[0027] Figure 6It is a schematic structural diagram of the fixed seat described in the present utility model.

[0028] In the figure: 1, the body; 11, the inner cavity; 2, the brewing seat assembly; 21, the fixed seat; 211, the first water inlet channel; 212, the docking part; 22, the brewing head assembly; 221, the convex block; 222, the second water inlet channel; 223, the water inlet end; 23, the card slot; 231, the arc-shaped slot; 232, the square slot; 24, the filter screen; 25, the sealing ring; 3, the brewing cavity assembly; 31, the sliding seat; 32, the brewing cavity mechanism; 4, the driving mechanism; 41, the lead screw assembly; 42, the driving device. Detailed implementation manners

[0029] The technical solution of the present utility model will be described below in conjunction with the drawings and embodiments.

[0030] As Figures 1-6 shown, the present utility model provides a brewing system that is convenient for cleaning, including a body 1, a brewing seat assembly 2, a brewing cavity assembly 3, and a driving mechanism 4. The body 1 has an inner cavity 11. The brewing seat assembly 2 includes a fixed seat 21 and a brewing head assembly 22. The fixed seat 21 is fixed on the first end of the inner cavity 11, and the brewing head assembly 22 is detachably fixed on the fixed seat 21. The brewing cavity assembly 3 is slidably disposed on the second end of the inner cavity 11. The driving mechanism 4 is used to drive the brewing cavity assembly 3 to slide in a direction close to or away from the brewing head assembly 22, so that the brewing cavity assembly 3 is docked with or separated from the brewing head assembly 22.

[0031] Through the above structural arrangement, after the coffee brewing is completed, the brewing head assembly 22 is detached from the fixed seat 21, and the coffee powder residue remaining on the brewing head assembly 22 can be cleaned, which is beneficial to improving the cleaning effect and cleaning speed.

[0032] Furthermore, the brewing head assembly 22 is detachably fixed on the fixed seat 21 through a snap-fastening structure.

[0033] Furthermore, the snap-fastening structure includes a card slot 23 and a convex block 221 that cooperates with the card slot 23. In this embodiment, it is preferred that the card slot 23 is provided on the fixed seat 21, and the convex block 221 is fixed on the brewing head assembly 22. By providing the cooperation of the card slot 23 and the convex block 221, the convenience of disassembling and assembling the brewing head assembly 22 is improved. Of course, the positions of the card slot 23 and the convex block 221 can be adjusted with each other, that is, the card slot 23 is provided on the brewing head assembly 22, and the convex block 221 is fixed on the fixed seat 21.

[0034] Furthermore, the card slot 23 includes an arc-shaped slot 231 and a square slot 232 that are connected in sequence. By providing the arc-shaped slot 231, it plays a guiding role in the sliding of the bump 221, enabling the bump 221 to slide along the arc-shaped slot 231 and thus screw into the square slot 232, or enabling the bump 221 to slide along the arc-shaped slot 231 and slide out of the card slot 23, thereby making the disassembly and assembly operation of the brewing head assembly 22 easier and more convenient.

[0035] Furthermore, a first water inlet passage 211 is provided in the fixed seat 21, a docking portion 212 communicating with the first water inlet passage 211 is fixed on the fixed seat 21, a second water inlet passage 222 is provided in the brewing head assembly 22, and the docking portion 212 can be inserted into the water inlet end 223 of the second water inlet passage 222 and be in sealed docking with the water inlet end 223.

[0036] Through the above structural arrangement, the sealing performance of the connection between the first water inlet passage 211 and the second water inlet passage 222 is improved. When the brewing head assembly 22 is docked with the brewing chamber assembly 3, hot water enters the chamber formed between the brewing head assembly 22 and the brewing chamber assembly 3 in sequence through the first water inlet passage 211, the docking portion 212, and the second water inlet passage 222 to realize coffee brewing.

[0037] Furthermore, a filter screen 24 is provided on one side of the brewing head assembly 22 close to the brewing chamber assembly 3. Through the above structural arrangement, the filter screen 24 can filter the water flowing out of the second water inlet passage 222.

[0038] Furthermore, the driving mechanism 4 includes a lead screw assembly 41 and a driving device 42, and the driving device 42 drives the brewing chamber assembly 3 to slide in a direction close to or away from the brewing head assembly 22 through the lead screw assembly 41.

[0039] Furthermore, a sealing ring 25 is installed at the docking portion of the brewing head assembly 22 and the brewing chamber assembly 3. By providing the sealing ring 25 to seal the docking portion of the brewing head assembly 22 and the brewing chamber assembly 3, the sealing performance of their docking is improved.

[0040] Furthermore, the brewing chamber assembly 3 includes a sliding seat 31 and a brewing chamber mechanism 32, and the brewing chamber mechanism 32 is detachably fixed on the sliding seat 31. Through the above structure, after coffee brewing is completed, the brewing chamber mechanism 32 can be detached from the sliding seat 31 for cleaning, improving the quickness of cleaning.

[0041] The present utility model also provides a coffee machine, including a main body, and the above brewing system that is convenient for cleaning is provided on the main body.

[0042] When the brewing system of the present utility model is in use, coffee powder is loaded into the brewing chamber of the brewing chamber mechanism 32. The driving device 42 is started, and the brewing chamber assembly 3 is driven by the lead screw assembly 41 to slide in the direction close to the brewing head assembly 22 until the brewing chamber assembly 3 is docked with the brewing head assembly 22. Then, hot water sequentially passes through the first water inlet channel 211, the docking part 212, the second water inlet channel 222, and the filter screen 24 and enters the chamber formed between the brewing head assembly 22 and the brewing chamber assembly 3 to realize coffee brewing. After the coffee brewing is completed, the driving device 42 is started, and the brewing chamber assembly 3 is driven by the lead screw assembly 41 to slide in the direction away from the brewing head assembly 22 so that the brewing chamber assembly 3 is separated from the brewing head assembly 22. Then, the brewing head assembly 22 is rotated, so that the convex block 221 on the brewing head assembly 22 slides along the arc-shaped groove 231 and slides out of the card slot 23, thereby removing the brewing head assembly 22 from the fixed seat 21 for cleaning. Then, the brewing chamber mechanism 32 is removed from the sliding seat 31 for cleaning.

[0043] The above is only the preferred embodiment of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes or modifications made according to the structure, features, and principles described in the scope of the patent application of the present utility model are included in the scope of the patent application of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A brewing system convenient for cleaning, comprising a body (1), a brewing seat assembly (2), a brewing chamber assembly (3) and a driving mechanism (4). The body (1) has an inner cavity (11), and is characterized in that, the brewing seat assembly (2) includes a fixed seat (21) and a brewing head assembly (22). The fixed seat (21) is fixed on the first end of the inner cavity (11), and the brewing head assembly (22) is detachably fixed on the fixed seat (21); the brewing chamber assembly (3) is slidably arranged on the second end of the inner cavity (11); the driving mechanism (4) is used to drive the brewing chamber assembly (3) to slide in a direction close to or away from the brewing head assembly (22), so that the brewing chamber assembly (3) is docked with or separated from the brewing head assembly (22).

2. The brewing system that is easy to clean according to claim 1, wherein The brewing head assembly (22) is detachably fixed on the fixed seat (21) through a snap-fastening structure.

3. The brewing system facilitating cleaning according to claim 2, characterized in that, The snap-fastening structure includes a clamping groove (23) and a convex block (221) cooperating with the clamping groove (23). The clamping groove (23) is arranged on the fixed seat (21), and the convex block (221) is fixed on the brewing head assembly (22).

4. The brewing system facilitating cleaning according to claim 3, wherein The clamping groove (23) includes an arc-shaped groove (231) and a square groove (232) connected in sequence.

5. The brewing system facilitating cleaning according to claim 1, wherein A first water inlet channel (211) is arranged in the fixed seat (21), and a docking part (212) communicated with the first water inlet channel (211) is fixed on the fixed seat (21); a second water inlet channel (222) is arranged in the brewing head assembly (22), and the docking part (212) can be inserted into the water inlet end (223) of the second water inlet channel (222) and is hermetically docked with the water inlet end (223).

6. The brewing system facilitating cleaning according to claim 5, characterized in that, A filter screen (24) is arranged on one side of the brewing head assembly (22) close to the brewing chamber assembly (3).

7. The brewing system facilitating cleaning according to claim 1, wherein The driving mechanism (4) includes a lead screw assembly (41) and a driving device (42). The driving device (42) drives the brewing chamber assembly (3) to slide in a direction close to or away from the brewing head assembly (22) through the lead screw assembly (41).

8. The brewing system facilitating cleaning according to claim 1, wherein A sealing ring (25) is installed at the docking part of the brewing head assembly (22) and the brewing chamber assembly (3).

9. The brewing system facilitating cleaning according to claim 1, wherein The brewing chamber assembly (3) includes a sliding seat (31) and a brewing chamber mechanism (32). The brewing chamber mechanism (32) is detachably fixed on the sliding seat (31).

10. A coffee machine, comprising a main body, characterized in that, The main machine is provided with the brewing system convenient for cleaning according to any one of claims 1-9.

Citation Information

Patent Citations

  • Brewing system of coffee machine

    CN115568759A