Intelligent coffee machine with bean grinding mechanism
By introducing components such as a grinding mechanism, a weighing hopper and a flip motor into the coffee machine, the amount of coffee powder can be automatically adjusted according to the water consumption, solving the problem of inconsistent concentration in existing coffee machines and ensuring the stability of the coffee flavor and quality.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422539465.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-21
- Publication Date
- 2025-09-30
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing automatic coffee machines cannot automatically adjust the amount of coffee powder according to the amount of water used when brewing coffee, resulting in inconsistent coffee concentration and taste, affecting the flavor and quality.
An intelligent coffee machine with a bean grinding mechanism is designed. Through components such as the grinding mechanism, weighing hopper, flip motor and shift motor, it can achieve accurate weighing and automatic control of coffee powder, precise adjustment of the feeding amount, and automatic coffee extraction in combination with a water tank and pressing plate.
It achieves consistency in concentration and taste of each coffee made, ensures stability of coffee flavor and quality, and is easy to operate.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of coffee machines, in particular to an intelligent coffee machine with a bean grinding mechanism. Background Art
[0002] A coffee machine is a convenient coffee making device. Some automatic coffee machines can automatically grind coffee beans and add ingredients when brewing. They are easy to operate and can use fresh coffee beans to enhance the flavor of the coffee. However, most automatic coffee machines today add ingredients in a fixed quantity or in multiple different gears. They cannot automatically adjust the amount of ingredients according to the water consumption during brewing, resulting in inconsistent coffee concentration and taste each time, affecting the flavor and quality of the coffee.
[0003] To this end, an intelligent coffee machine with a bean grinding mechanism is proposed, which can intelligently adjust the amount of coffee powder used each time according to the user's settings and water consumption, ensuring that the concentration and taste of the coffee produced each time are consistent. Utility Model Content
[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, an intelligent coffee machine with a bean grinding mechanism is provided. This technical solution solves the problem that the coffee machine cannot automatically adjust the amount of coffee powder according to the water consumption when brewing coffee, resulting in inconsistent coffee concentration.
[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is:
[0006] An intelligent coffee machine with a bean grinding mechanism comprises a shell, a storage bin is provided on the top of the shell, a bin cover is provided above the storage bin, a grinding mechanism for grinding coffee beans is provided below the storage bin, the grinding mechanism is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the shell through a fixing plate, a driving motor is installed at the bottom of the grinding mechanism, the output end of the driving motor is fixedly connected to the grinding wheel, one side of the grinding mechanism is connected to a discharge pipe, the discharge pipe opening is set downward, a first telescopic column is provided above the discharge pipe, the output end of the first telescopic column is fixedly connected to a baffle, the baffle is inserted into the inside of the discharge pipe, a weighing bucket is provided below the discharge pipe, one side of the weighing bucket is fixedly connected to the output end of the flip motor, and the flip motor is installed on one side inner wall of the shell.
[0007] Preferably, one side of the weighing bucket is rotatably connected to a baffle via a rotating shaft, a circular powder bowl is provided below the weighing bucket, a connecting handle is fixedly connected to one side of the powder bowl, the other end of the connecting handle is rotatably connected to a fixed seat, a shift motor is installed above the fixed seat, the output end of the shift motor is fixedly connected to the connecting handle, and the shift motor can drive the powder bowl to rotate along the fixed seat.
[0008] Preferably, a pressing plate is provided above the powder bowl, the pressing plate is matched with the powder bowl, the top of the pressing plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the second telescopic column, and the second telescopic column is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the shell through a connecting plate.
[0009] Preferably, a plurality of water inlets are provided through the interior of the pressing plate, and the water inlets are communicated with a water tank provided inside the shell.
[0010] Preferably, a liquid receiving hopper is provided below the pressing plate, the liquid receiving hopper is fixedly connected to the bottom inner wall of the shell, the bottom of the liquid receiving hopper is connected to a liquid outlet pipe, and the other end of the liquid outlet pipe extends to the outside of the shell.
[0011] Preferably, a touch screen is installed at the front end of the housing.
[0012] Preferably, a drain basket is provided at the bottom of the shell, and the drain basket is provided below the liquid outlet pipe.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0014] 1. The coffee powder ground by the grinding mechanism falls from the discharge pipe into the weighing hopper below. The weighing hopper is equipped with a capacitive sensor for weighing, which can accurately weigh the coffee powder. When the preset amount of coffee powder is reached, the first telescopic column is activated to drive the baffle down to block the discharge pipe, preventing the coffee powder from falling further, so that the feeding amount can be accurately controlled.
[0015] 2. This solution is equipped with a flip motor, which can drive the weighing hopper to flip so that all the coffee powder in the weighing hopper falls into the powder bowl. Then the shift motor can drive the powder bowl to move under the pressing plate. The second telescopic column extends to drive the pressing plate to press down and flatten the coffee powder in the powder bowl. Then the hot water in the water tank is pressurized and flows into the powder bowl through the water inlet to brew and extract the coffee powder. The coffee liquid flows out from the lower end of the powder bowl to the liquid receiving hopper and flows out from the liquid outlet pipe. It is received through a coffee cup under the liquid outlet pipe. The coffee powder can be automatically placed in the powder bowl, and the coffee powder inside can be flattened and extracted. It is automated and easy to operate. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] Figure 1 It is a structural diagram of the utility model;
[0017] Figure 2 It is a front side cross-sectional schematic diagram of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of point A in the middle;
[0019] Figure 4 It is a left side cross-sectional schematic diagram of the present utility model;
[0020] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A partial enlarged schematic diagram of point B in the middle.
[0021] The numbers in the figure are:
[0022] 1. Housing; 11. Storage silo; 12. Bin cover; 13. Touch screen; 14. Drain basket; 15. Water tank;
[0023] 2. Grinding mechanism; 21. Drive motor; 22. Fixed plate; 23. Discharge pipe; 24. First telescopic column; 25. Baffle
[0024] 3. Weighing bucket; 31. Turning motor; 32. Shielding plate;
[0025] 4. Powder bowl; 41. Connecting handle; 42. Fixed base; 43. Shift motor;
[0026] 5. Pressing plate; 51. Second telescopic column; 52. Water inlet;
[0027] 6. Liquid receiving hopper; 61. Liquid outlet pipe. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] The following description is intended to disclose the present invention so that those skilled in the art can implement the present invention. The preferred embodiments described below are merely examples, and those skilled in the art may conceive of other obvious variations.
[0029] like Figure 1-5As shown, an intelligent coffee machine with a bean grinding mechanism includes a shell 1, a storage bin 11 is provided on the top of the shell 1, a bin cover 12 is provided above the storage bin 11, coffee beans to be ground are placed inside the storage bin 11, a touch screen 13 is installed at the front end of the shell 1, and the coffee flavor and coffee amount can be set through the touch screen 13, a grinding mechanism 2 for grinding coffee beans is provided below the storage bin 11, the grinding mechanism 2 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the shell 1 through a fixing plate 22, a driving motor 21 is installed at the bottom of the grinding mechanism 2, the output end of the driving motor 21 is fixedly connected to a grinding wheel, the driving motor 21 drives the grinding wheel to rotate to grind the coffee beans, and one side of the grinding mechanism 2 is connected to There is a discharge pipe 23, the discharge pipe 23 opening is set downward, and a first telescopic column 24 is set above the discharge pipe 23. The output end of the first telescopic column 24 is fixedly connected to a baffle 25, and the baffle 25 is inserted into the inside of the discharge pipe 23. A weighing bucket 3 is set below the discharge pipe 23. The ground coffee powder is discharged from the grinding mechanism 2 through the discharge pipe 23, and the coffee powder falls into the weighing bucket 3. The weighing bucket 3 is provided with a capacitive sensor for weighing, which can accurately measure the weight of the coffee powder falling into the weighing bucket 3. When the required weight is reached, the first telescopic column 24 extends to drive the baffle 25 to insert into the discharge pipe 23, preventing the coffee powder from continuing to fall into the weighing bucket 3, and at the same time stops the drive motor 21, and suspends the grinding of coffee beans.
[0030] like Figure 4 and 5As shown, one side of the weighing hopper 3 is fixedly connected to the output end of the flipping motor 31, and the flipping motor 31 is installed on the inner wall of one side of the shell 1. When the coffee powder in the weighing hopper 3 reaches the required amount, the flipping motor 31 is started to drive the weighing hopper 3 to flip. One side of the weighing hopper 3 is connected to a baffle plate 32 through a rotating shaft. During the flipping process of the weighing hopper 3, the baffle plate 32 rotates along the rotating shaft due to gravity, and the coffee powder in the weighing hopper 3 falls from the opening. A circular powder bowl 4 is provided below the weighing hopper 3, and a plurality of through holes are provided at the bottom of the powder bowl 4 for the outflow of coffee liquid. A connecting handle 41 is fixedly connected to one side of the powder bowl 4, and the other end of the connecting handle 41 is rotatably connected to a fixed seat 42. A shift motor 43 is installed above the fixed seat 42, and the output end of the shift motor 43 is fixedly connected to the connecting handle 41. The shift motor 43 can The powder bowl 4 is driven to rotate along the fixed seat 42. A pressing plate 5 is provided above the powder bowl 4. The pressing plate 5 is matched with the powder bowl 4. The coffee powder falls into the powder bowl 4. The shift motor 43 drives the powder bowl 4 to rotate to one side to the bottom of the pressing plate 5. The top of the pressing plate 5 is fixedly connected to the output end of the second telescopic column 51. The second telescopic column 51 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the shell 1 through the connecting plate. The second telescopic column 51 drives the pressing plate 5 to extend downward into the powder bowl 4 to flatten the coffee powder in the powder bowl 4. A plurality of water inlets 52 are provided inside the pressing plate 5. The water inlet 52 is connected to the water tank 15 provided inside the shell 1. The hot water heated and pressurized in the water tank 15 is injected into the powder bowl 4 through the water inlet 52 to brew and extract the coffee powder. A sealing gasket is provided on the surrounding side of the pressing plate 5 to improve the sealing effect.
[0031] Among them, a liquid receiving hopper 6 is provided below the pressing plate 5, and the liquid receiving hopper 6 is fixedly connected to the bottom inner wall of the shell 1. The bottom of the liquid receiving hopper 6 is connected to a liquid outlet pipe 61, and the other end of the liquid outlet pipe 61 extends to the outside of the shell 1. A drain basket 14 is provided at the bottom of the shell 1, and the drain basket 14 is provided below the liquid outlet pipe 61. The brewed coffee liquid flows into the liquid receiving hopper 6 and flows out from the liquid outlet pipe 61 to the outside. The coffee cup can be placed on the drain basket 14 below the shell 1 for receiving.
[0032] The principle of the present invention is as follows: when brewing coffee, the flavor of coffee and the amount of coffee to be brewed are first set on the touch screen 13, and the operation terminal will automatically set the amount of coffee according to the setting. Then the driving motor 21 is started to grind the coffee beans inside, and the ground coffee powder is discharged through the discharge pipe 23, and the coffee powder falls into the weighing hopper 3. The weighing hopper 3 can accurately weigh the coffee powder inside it and feed back the weighing result to the operation terminal. After reaching the set weight, the first telescopic column 24 is started to extend and drive the baffle 25 to insert into the discharge pipe 23 to prevent the coffee powder from continuing to fall into the weighing hopper 3. At the same time, the driving motor 21 is stopped to suspend the grinding of coffee beans, and the flip motor 31 is started to drive the weighing hopper 3 to flip so that the weighing All the coffee powder in the bucket 3 falls into the powder bowl 4, and then the shift motor 43 is started to drive the powder bowl 4 to rotate to the bottom of the pressing plate 5. The second telescopic column 51 is extended to drive the pressing plate 5 to press down and flatten the coffee powder in the powder bowl 4. Then the hot water in the water tank 15 is pressurized and flows into the powder bowl 4 through the water inlet 52 to brew and extract the coffee powder. The coffee liquid flows into the liquid receiving bucket 6 from the through hole below the powder bowl 4 and flows out from the liquid outlet pipe 61. The coffee cup can be placed on the drain basket 14 below the liquid outlet pipe 61 to receive the coffee liquid. In this solution, the required coffee powder is accurately weighed by the weighing bucket 3. When the required weight is reached, the baffle 25 is controlled to descend to prevent the coffee powder from falling further, thereby achieving the purpose of accurately controlling the amount of material added. The brewing process is automatic and the operation is convenient.
[0033] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions merely illustrate the principles of the present invention. Various changes and improvements are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Such changes and improvements are intended to fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection claimed for the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An intelligent coffee machine with a bean grinding mechanism, characterized by: The invention comprises a housing (1), a storage bin (11) is provided on the top of the housing (1), a bin cover (12) is provided above the storage bin (11), a grinding mechanism (2) for grinding coffee beans is provided below the storage bin (11), the grinding mechanism (2) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the housing (1) through a fixing plate (22), a driving motor (21) is installed at the bottom of the grinding mechanism (2), the output end of the driving motor (21) is fixedly connected to a grinding wheel, and one side of the grinding mechanism (2) is connected to a grinding wheel. A discharge pipe (23) is provided, the discharge pipe (23) is opened downward, a first telescopic column (24) is provided above the discharge pipe (23), the output end of the first telescopic column (24) is fixedly connected to a baffle (25), the baffle (25) is inserted into the inside of the discharge pipe (23), a weighing bucket (3) is provided below the discharge pipe (23), one side of the weighing bucket (3) is fixedly connected to the output end of the flip motor (31), and the flip motor (31) is installed on one side inner wall of the housing (1).
2. The intelligent coffee machine with a bean grinding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the weighing hopper (3) is rotatably connected to a shielding plate (32) via a rotating shaft. A powder bowl (4) arranged in a circular shape is provided below the weighing hopper (3). A connecting handle (41) is fixedly connected to one side of the powder bowl (4). The other end of the connecting handle (41) is rotatably connected to a fixed seat (42). A shift motor (43) is installed above the fixed seat (42). The output end of the shift motor (43) is fixedly connected to the connecting handle (41). The shift motor (43) can drive the powder bowl (4) to rotate along the fixed seat (42).
3. The intelligent coffee machine with a bean grinding mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: A pressing plate (5) is provided above the powder bowl (4), and the pressing plate (5) is matched with the powder bowl (4). The top of the pressing plate (5) is fixedly connected to the output end of the second telescopic column (51), and the second telescopic column (51) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the shell (1) through a connecting plate.
4. The intelligent coffee machine with a bean grinding mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: A plurality of water inlets (52) are provided through the interior of the pressing plate (5), and the water inlets (52) are communicated with a water tank (15) provided inside the housing (1).
5. The intelligent coffee machine with a bean grinding mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: A liquid receiving hopper (6) is provided below the pressing plate (5), and the liquid receiving hopper (6) is fixedly connected to the bottom inner wall of the shell (1). The bottom of the liquid receiving hopper (6) is connected to a liquid outlet pipe (61), and the other end of the liquid outlet pipe (61) extends to the outside of the shell (1).
6. The intelligent coffee machine with a bean grinding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A touch screen (13) is installed at the front end of the housing (1).
7. The intelligent coffee machine with a bean grinding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: A drain basket (14) is provided at the bottom of the housing (1), and the drain basket (14) is arranged below the liquid outlet pipe (61).