Bean distributor and bean measuring kit
By designing the fan-shaped chassis and convex cavity structure of the cloth beans, the problem of uneven scraping on the bean surface is solved, and a higher consistency measurement result is achieved, which reduces bean losses and simplifies the coffee bean measurement process.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422249905.4
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-13
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-12
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-13
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, uneven scraping of beans on the surface leads to poor consistency of measurement results, especially when measuring the roasting degree of coffee beans, the measurement results caused by inconsistent distance between the light source and the light detector are inaccurate.
Design a beanware, including a leaking groove structure and a sector-shaped chassis. By rotating the smooth curved surface and convex cavity structure of the sector-shaped chassis, gradually scraping the bean surface to form a flatter plane, reducing the loss of excess beans.
Improves the flatness of the bean surface, ensures consistency and accuracy of measurement results, reduces bean loss, and simplifies the measurement process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The present application relates to the field of bean measurement, and in particular to a bean dispenser and a bean measuring kit. Background Art
[0002] Some applications require measuring the color or other parameters of beans. For example, in production or competition scenarios, the roast level of coffee beans needs to be measured. One measurement method involves illuminating each bean with a light source, then using a light detector to receive the reflected light beam. The color or other parameters of the beans are then measured based on the intensity or other parameters of the received light beam. However, if beans of the same color are located at different distances from the light source and light detector, inconsistent measurement results may result.
[0003] In the prior art, a ruler is typically used to smooth the surface of the beans before measuring them. However, due to the limited particle size of the beans, the stacked shape of the beans can cause problems when using a ruler or other common tool to smooth the beans in the container. Scraping in a single direction with the ruler can remove excess beans, resulting in an unsatisfactory surface surface. This can lead to significant variations in the volume of the beans after each smoothing operation, resulting in poorly consistent measurement results. Utility Model Content
[0004] The present application provides a bean distributor and a bean measuring kit, which can form a flatter bean surface to facilitate subsequent measurement of the beans.
[0005] In a first aspect, the present application provides a bean dispenser, comprising:
[0006] A trough structure having an opening on its top surface and a circular support step at its bottom for supporting the bean container on a surface, wherein the center of the circular support step is a circular area located on a plane; the trough structure further includes a side wall connecting the circular support step and the opening;
[0007] A sector-shaped chassis is provided on the circular area, the vertex of the sector-shaped chassis is located at the center of the circular area, and the corresponding central angle is less than 180 degrees, and the arc of the sector-shaped chassis is connected to the annular support step;
[0008] The rest of the circular area except the sector-shaped chassis is a gap connected to the opening.
[0009] The two radii of the sector-shaped chassis respectively connect the center of the circular area and the annular support step, wherein the first radius is located on the circular area and is in the shape of a straight line, and the second radius is in the shape of a smooth curve that bulges toward the opening of the top surface; the surface of the sector-shaped chassis is a smooth curved surface connecting the first radius of the straight line and the second radius of the curve, forming a convex cavity that bulges away from the circular area;
[0010] The second radius extends from one side of the sector-shaped chassis toward the opening to form a baffle, and is connected to the side wall.
[0011] Optionally, the projection of the highest point of the second radius protrusion on the circular area is located on a side away from the center of the circle of the midpoint of the projection radius of the second radius on the plane where the circular area is located.
[0012] The height of the highest point of the second radius from the circular area is greater than the maximum height of a bean standing up.
[0013] Optionally, the end of the second radius near the center is a curve tangent to the plane where the circular area is located.
[0014] Optionally, the height of the baffle gradually increases from the proximal end to the distal end of the second radius.
[0015] Optionally, the height of the baffle at one end away from the center of the circle is between 1 / 4 and 3 / 4 of the height between the opening and the circular area.
[0016] Optionally, the upper edge of the baffle is an arc segment from the center of the circle to the side wall.
[0017] Optionally, the area of the opening is larger than the area of the circular region.
[0018] In a second aspect, the present application provides a bean measuring kit, comprising:
[0019] A bean container, comprising a loading slot for loading beans to be tested, wherein the loading slot has a circular opening;
[0020] The bean distributor according to any one of the preceding claims is configured to be detachably connected to the bean container. When the bean distributor and the bean container are combined, the annular support step of the bean distributor is sleeved over the opening of the carrying groove and abuts against the opening, so that the bean distributor is supported above the bean container. A user adds beans from the opening on the top surface of the bean distributor, so that the beans sequentially pass through the notch on the bottom of the bean distributor and the opening of the carrying groove and fall into the carrying groove.
[0021] The user can flatten the surface of the beans in the carrying groove by rotating the bean distributor.
[0022] In an embodiment of the present application, the surface of the sector-shaped base plate used for scraping beans flat in the bean distributor is a smooth curved surface connecting a first radius and a second radius, and is formed with a convex cavity protruding in a direction away from the circular area; when the user rotates the bean distributor in the direction from the first radius toward the second radius, the baffle located above the second radius can gather at least part of the beans that are higher than the circular area in front of the baffle (i.e., on the side facing away from the sector-shaped base plate), and the excess beans fall onto the surface of the sector-shaped base plate during rotation and can be taken out by the user. A small amount of beans that overflow from the circular area enters the convex cavity through the protruding second radius; since the first radius is a straight line and the second radius is a convex curve, the sector-shaped base plate is similar to an irregularly shaped inclined scraper. Under the action of the rotation of the bean distributor, the beans can be gradually scraped flat by the inclined curved sector-shaped base plate. Compared with using a ruler, the excess beans that may be carried away by the ruler due to their volume can be gathered into the plane in the process of the sector-shaped base plate sliding across the surface of the beans, forming a flatter plane. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the bean dispenser of the present application;
[0024] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view of the bean dispenser shown;
[0025] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A top view of the bean dispenser shown;
[0026] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the curved surface of the sector-shaped chassis of the bean distributor in an embodiment of the present application;
[0027] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the bean measuring kit of the present application;
[0028] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of an embodiment of the structure of the bean container in the bean measuring kit is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0029] The following describes embodiments of the present application in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although the accompanying drawings illustrate embodiments of the present application, it should be understood that the present application can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited by the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to make the present application more thorough and complete, and to fully convey the scope of the present application to those skilled in the art.
[0030] The terms used in this application are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit this application. As used in this application and the appended claims, the singular forms "a," "an," "the," and "the" are intended to include the plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0031] It should be understood that although the terms "first", "second", "third", etc. may be used in this application to describe various information, this information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish information of the same type from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of this application, the first information may also be referred to as the second information, and similarly, the second information may also be referred to as the first information. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of this application, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.
[0032] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the bean dispenser of the present application. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The cross-sectional diagram of the bean distributor is shown in FIG. Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A top view of the bean distributor is shown. The bean distributor 1 includes a trough structure 10. The trough structure 10 is generally an annular, through-channel shape. Specifically, the top surface of the trough structure 10 has an opening 101, and the bottom 102 is provided with a circular support step 103 for supporting the bean container. Optionally, the circular support step 103 is provided around the periphery of the bottom 102. The trough structure also includes a sidewall 104 connecting the circular support step and the opening. Figure 1 In the illustrated example, the portion of the inner side surface of the side wall 104 near the bottom is conical. Alternatively, the portion of the inner side surface of the side wall near the top is cylindrical. In some examples, the entire inner side surface of the side wall 104 can be conical to increase the volume of the space within the side wall, or it can be cylindrical or have other shapes, without limitation.
[0033] At the bottom of the side wall 104, in the center of the annular support step 103, is a circular area located on a virtual plane. A sector-shaped base plate 105 is disposed on the circular area, and the remaining area of the circular area, excluding the sector-shaped base plate 105, is a notch 106 connected to the opening 101 on the top surface.
[0034] The periphery of the sector-shaped chassis 105 includes a vertex 1051, a first radius 1052, a second radius 1053, and an arc segment connecting the first radius 1052 and the second radius 1053. The vertex 1051 of the sector-shaped chassis 105 is located at the center of the circular area, and the corresponding central angle is less than 180 degrees. The arc segment of the sector-shaped chassis 105 is connected to the annular support step. Optionally, the central angle of the sector-shaped chassis 105 is between 50 degrees and 70 degrees.
[0035] The first radius 1052 and the second radius 1053 of the sector-shaped chassis 105 connect the center of the circular area and the annular support step, respectively. The first radius 1052 is located on the upper radius of the circular area and is linear. The second radius 1053 is a smooth curve that rises toward the top surface.
[0036] like Figure 4 As shown, Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the curved surface of the fan-shaped chassis of the bean distributor in an embodiment of the present application. The surface of the fan-shaped chassis 105 is a smooth curved surface connecting a linear first radius 1053 and a curved second radius 1053, forming a convex cavity that protrudes away from the circular area.
[0037] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the second radius 1053 extends on one side of the sector-shaped chassis 105 toward the top surface to form a baffle 108 ( Figure 2 The baffle is not shown in the figure) and is connected to the side wall 104. When the user moves from the first radius 1052 to the second radius 1053 (in the direction of Figure 1 When the bean distributor is rotated (clockwise in the middle), the baffle 108 is used to gather at least part of the beans that are higher than the circular area in front of the baffle 108, that is, the side of the baffle 108 facing away from the sector-shaped bottom plate, and enter the convex cavity 107 through the second radius 1053 of the protrusion, and are flattened to be flush with the circular area under the action of the rotation of the bean distributor.
[0038] In an embodiment of the present application, the surface of the sector-shaped base plate used for scraping beans flat in the bean distributor is a smooth curved surface connecting a first radius and a second radius, and is formed with a convex cavity protruding in a direction away from the circular area; when the user rotates the bean distributor in the direction from the first radius toward the second radius, the baffle located above the second radius can gather at least part of the beans that are higher than the circular area in front of the baffle (i.e., on the side facing away from the sector-shaped base plate), and the excess beans fall onto the surface of the sector-shaped base plate during rotation and can be taken out by the user. A small amount of beans that overflow from the circular area enters the convex cavity through the protruding second radius; since the first radius is a straight line and the second radius is a convex curve, the sector-shaped base plate is similar to an irregularly shaped inclined scraper. Under the action of the rotation of the bean distributor, the beans can be gradually scraped flat by the inclined curved sector-shaped base plate. Compared with using a ruler, the excess beans that may be carried away by the ruler due to their volume can be gathered into the plane in the process of the sector-shaped base plate sliding across the surface of the beans, forming a flatter plane.
[0039] Optionally, the area of the opening 101 is larger than the area of the circular area, which can facilitate users to add beans to the bean dispenser. Optionally, the beans in this application can be coffee beans or other types of beans, which are not limited here.
[0040] Optionally, the projection of the highest point of the protrusion onto the circular area is located on the side away from the vertex 1051, midway between the projection radius of the second radius 1053 on the plane containing the circular area. This allows the bean distributor to extend its rotational path, allowing more beans that are higher than the circular area to be gathered into the convex cavity and scraped flush with the circular area. Optionally, the end of the second radius 1053 near the center of the circle is a curve tangent to the plane containing the circular area. Optionally, the end of the second radius 1053 far from the center of the circle is flat. Optionally, the height of the highest point of the second radius 1053 from the circular area is greater than the maximum height of a single bean standing upright.
[0041] Optionally, the baffle 108 is perpendicular to the circular area. The baffle 108 can also serve as an object for the user to apply force, pushing the baffle 108 to rotate the bean distributor. Alternatively, in some examples, the baffle 108 can be at an angle greater than 90 degrees to the sector-shaped chassis 105, so that when the user rotates the bean distributor, the baffle can apply pressure to the beans in front, accelerating the beans into the convex cavity.
[0042] Optionally, the height of the baffle 108 gradually increases from the proximal end to the distal end of the second radius. Optionally, the height of the baffle at the end distal from the center is between 1 / 4 and 3 / 4 of the height between the opening and the circular area. Optionally, the upper edge of the baffle is an arc-shaped segment extending from the center to the sidewall.
[0043] This application also provides a bean measuring kit. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the bean measuring kit of the present application, Figure 6 yes Figure 5 A schematic diagram of an embodiment of the structure of a bean container in a bean measuring kit is shown. The bean measuring kit 50 includes a bean distributor 1 and a bean container 5. The bean container 5 includes a receiving slot 51 for loading beans to be measured, and the receiving slot 51 has a circular opening 511. The bean distributor 1 can be described with reference to the above description of the bean distributor, and will not be repeated here. The bean distributor 1 is designed to be detachably connected to the bean container 5. When the bean distributor 1 and the bean container 5 are assembled, the annular support step 103 of the bean distributor 1 fits over and abuts the opening 511 of the receiving slot 51, supporting the bean distributor 1 above the bean container 5. A user can add beans through the opening on the top surface of the bean distributor 1, causing the beans to sequentially pass through the notch on the bottom of the bean distributor 1 and the opening of the receiving slot 51, and fall into the receiving slot 51. The user rotates the bean distributor until the coffee beans below the fan-shaped bottom plate form a flat surface and are no longer affected by the rotation of the bean distributor. Then the bean distributor can be removed. At this point, the surface of the beans in the bean container forms a relatively flat surface.
[0044] The embodiments of the present application have been described above. The above description is exemplary, not exhaustive, and is not limited to the disclosed embodiments. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the described embodiments. The terminology used herein is selected to best explain the principles of the embodiments, their practical applications, or improvements to the technology in the market, or to enable other persons skilled in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein.
Claims
1. A bean dispenser, characterized in that: include: A trough structure having an opening on its top surface and a circular support step at its bottom for supporting the bean container on a surface, wherein the center of the circular support step is a circular area located on a plane; the trough structure further includes a side wall connecting the circular support step and the opening; A sector-shaped chassis is provided on the circular area, the vertex of the sector-shaped chassis is located at the center of the circular area, and the corresponding central angle is less than 180 degrees, and the arc of the sector-shaped chassis is connected to the annular support step; The rest of the circular area except the sector-shaped chassis is a gap connected to the opening. The two radii of the sector-shaped chassis respectively connect the center of the circular area and the annular support step, wherein the first radius is located on the circular area and is in a straight line, and the second radius is in a smooth curved line convex toward the opening of the top surface; the surface of the sector-shaped chassis is a smooth curved surface connecting the first straight line radius and the second curved line radius, forming a convex cavity convex in a direction away from the circular area; The second radius extends from one side of the sector-shaped chassis toward the opening to form a baffle, and is connected to the side wall.
2. The bean dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The projection of the highest point of the second radius protrusion on the circular area is located on a side away from the center of the circle of the midpoint of the projection radius of the second radius on the plane where the circular area is located.
3. The bean distributor according to claim 1, characterized in that: An end of the second radius near the center of the circle is a curve tangent to the plane where the circular area is located.
4. The bean dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height of the highest point of the second radius from the circular area is greater than the maximum height of a bean standing up.
5. The bean dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height of the baffle gradually increases from the proximal end to the distal end of the second radius.
6. The bean distributor according to claim 5, characterized in that: The height of the baffle at one end away from the center of the circle is between 1 / 4 and 3 / 4 of the height between the opening and the circular area.
7. The bean dispenser according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper edge of the baffle is an arc segment from the center of the circle to the side wall.
8. The bean distributor according to claim 1, characterized in that: The area of the opening is larger than the area of the circular region.
9. A bean measuring kit, characterized in that: include: A bean container, comprising a loading slot for loading beans to be tested, wherein the loading slot has a circular opening; The bean distributor according to any one of claims 1 to 8, adapted to be detachably connected to the bean container, wherein when the bean distributor and the bean container are combined, the annular support step of the bean distributor is sleeved over the opening of the carrying groove and abuts against the opening, so that the bean distributor is supported above the bean container, and a user adds beans from the opening of the top surface of the bean distributor, so that the beans sequentially pass through the notch on the bottom of the bean distributor and the opening of the carrying groove and fall into the carrying groove; The user can flatten the surface of the beans in the carrying groove by rotating the bean distributor.