Tea extraction machine
By setting up cold water components and hot water components in the tea extraction machine, the production of hot and cold drinks can be achieved, which solves the problem of single function of existing tea extraction machines, improves the functionality and flexibility of the equipment, and reduces equipment costs and space occupancy.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422498707.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-15
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-14
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-15
AI Technical Summary
Existing tea extraction machines have a single function and cannot make cold drinks. They also require additional equipment that takes up space and increases costs.
A tea extraction machine is designed, which includes a cold water component and a hot water component, which are independently arranged in the vertical direction. The water output of the cold and hot water components is controlled by a control unit to achieve the production of cold and hot drinks.
It enriches the product variety, reduces the space and cost of equipment, and enhances the functional scope and flexibility of the machine.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of tea extraction equipment, in particular to a tea extraction machine. Background Art
[0002] Currently, tea brewers on the market typically use a hot water system. This system heats the water in the waterway by controlling the heating system, which is then injected into the tea brewing module to brew the tea leaves and create hot tea. However, these tea brewers are limited in functionality and can only produce hot drinks, not cold drinks like cold brew tea or cold brew coffee.
[0003] In addition, the existing tea extraction machines are relatively fixed in appearance, size and hardware composition. In order to meet the needs of making cold-brew beverages, stores often need to place an additional cold-brew device, which not only takes up the usable area of the store counter, but also increases the investment in equipment costs. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the utility model provides a tea extraction machine.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:
[0006] A tea extraction machine includes a water inlet, a tea extraction barrel, a cold water component, a hot water component and a control unit, wherein the cold water component and the hot water component are respectively connected to the water inlet and the tea extraction barrel, the cold water component and the hot water component are arranged in a vertical direction, and the cold water component and the hot water component are independently arranged, and the control unit is electrically connected to the cold water component and the hot water component respectively.
[0007] Preferably, the cold water assembly includes a cold water inlet pipe, a cold water tank and a cold water outlet pipe connected in sequence, the end of the cold water inlet pipe away from the cold water tank is connected to the water inlet, the end of the cold water outlet pipe away from the cold water tank is connected to the tea extraction barrel, and the cold water outlet pipe is connected to a cold water pump.
[0008] Preferably, the cold water tank is provided with a cold water low water level detector and a cold water high water level detector.
[0009] Preferably, the hot water component includes a hot water inlet pipe and a hot water outlet pipe of a hot water tank connected in sequence, the hot water inlet pipe is connected to the water inlet at one end away from the hot water tank, the hot water outlet pipe is connected to the tea extraction barrel at one end away from the hot water tank, the hot water outlet pipe is provided with a heater and a hot water pump, and the hot water tank is provided with a heating pipe for heating the water in the hot water tank.
[0010] Preferably, the hot water tank is provided with a hot water low water level detector and a hot water high water level detector.
[0011] Preferably, the heater is an instant boiler.
[0012] Preferably, the water inlet is connected to a connecting pipe, and the connecting pipe is connected to a one-inlet and two-outlet solenoid valve, and the outlet ends of the one-inlet and two-outlet solenoid valve are respectively connected to the cold water inlet pipe and the hot water inlet pipe.
[0013] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages.
[0014] 1. The tea brewing machine of this utility model, by providing both cold and hot water components, can produce both hot and cold drinks. Compared to existing tea brewing machines that are limited to hot drinks, this tea brewing machine can meet the needs of cold drinks such as cold brew tea and cold brew coffee, greatly enriching the product variety. It also reduces the space required to place the cold brew machine at the store counter, effectively controlling the equipment investment.
[0015] 2. The cold water components and hot water components are arranged in a vertical direction with a reasonable layout, which effectively utilizes the space. Without changing the external dimensions, the functional scope of the machine is greatly enhanced, which can better adapt to the store's needs for more product preparation and provide greater convenience and economic benefits for store operations.
[0016] 3. Through the setting of the control unit, when cold brew beverages need to be made, the hot water component can stop heating and producing cold water, so that the hot water component can not only make hot drinks, but also cold drinks, which increases the flexibility of the tea brewing machine. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative labor.
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a tea extraction machine according to the present invention;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a control framework diagram of a tea extraction machine of the present utility model.
[0020] Figure symbols: 1, water inlet; 11, connecting pipe; 12, one-inlet and two-outlet solenoid valve;
[0021] 2. Tea extraction bucket; 21. Magnetic stirring device; 22. Hot water shower; 23. Cold water shower;
[0022] 3. Cold water assembly; 31. Cold water inlet pipe; 32. Cold water tank; 33. Cold water outlet pipe; 331. Cold water flow meter; 34. Cold water pump; 35. Cold water low level detector; 36. Cold water high level detector; 37. Cold water drain pipe;
[0023] 4. Hot water assembly; 41. Hot water inlet pipe; 42. Hot water tank; 43. Hot water outlet pipe; 431. Hot water flow meter; 44. Hot water pump; 45. Heater; 46. Heating pipe; 47. Hot water low water level detector; 48. Hot water high water level detector; 49. Hot water drain pipe;
[0024] 5. Control unit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate the description of this utility model and simplify the description. They do not indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," "third," and "fourth," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0027] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; mechanical connections, electrical connections; direct connections, indirect connections through an intermediate medium, and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0028] See also Figure 1 as well as Figure 2The utility model discloses a kind of tea extraction machines, including water inlet 1, tea extraction barrel 2, cold water component 3, hot water component 4 and control unit 5, cold water component 3 and hot water component 4 are communicated with water inlet 1 and tea extraction barrel 2 respectively, cold water component 3 and hot water component 4 are arranged along vertical direction, and cold water component 3 and hot water component 4 are independently arranged, control unit 5 is electrically connected with cold water component 3 and hot water component 4 respectively.
[0029] Specifically, the tea extraction machine further comprises a shell, the water inlet 1, the tea extraction barrel 2, the cold water component 3, the hot water component 4 and the control unit 5 are respectively installed in the shell, the top of the tea extraction barrel 2 is provided with a magnetic stirring device 21, a hot water faucet 22 and a cold water faucet 23, the cold water component 3 is communicated with the cold water faucet 23, the hot water component 4 is communicated with the hot water faucet 22, the cold water component 3 is located directly above the hot water component 4, and the tea extraction barrel 2 and the cold water component 3 are located on the same horizontal plane. By arranging the cold water component 3 and the hot water component 4, the function of making cold and hot drinks is realized; the cold water component 3 and the hot water component 4 are arranged along the vertical direction, the layout is reasonable, and the space is effectively utilized. On the basis of not changing the size of the shell, the functional use range of the machine is greatly enhanced; the control unit 5 can be installed at any position of the tea extraction machine according to actual installation requirements, and the control unit 5 is used for controlling the water outlet of the cold water component 3 and the hot water component 4. When the hot water component 4 needs to outlet cold water, the control unit 5 controls the hot water component to stop heating, so that the hot water component 4 outlets cold water. Through the arrangement of the control unit 5, the hot water component 4 can stop heating to outlet cold water, so that the hot water component can conveniently provide cold water while meeting the requirement of making hot drinks, and the flexibility of use is increased.
[0030] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The cold water component 3 comprises a cold water inlet pipe 31, a cold water tank 32 and a cold water outlet pipe 33 connected in sequence, one end of the cold water inlet pipe 31 away from the cold water tank 32 is communicated with the water inlet 1, one end of the cold water outlet pipe 33 away from the cold water tank 32 is communicated with the tea extraction barrel 2, and the cold water outlet pipe 33 is communicated with a cold water pump 34 and a cold water flow meter 331. Specifically, the cold water pump 34 and the cold water flow meter 331 are electrically connected with the control unit 5 respectively, and one end of the cold water outlet pipe 33 away from the cold water tank 32 is communicated with the cold water faucet 23. When the cold water component 3 needs to outlet cold water, the control unit 5 opens the cold water pump 34, the cold water in the cold water tank 32 flows through the cold water flow meter 331 under the action of the cold water pump 34, and finally the cold water is transported to the cold water faucet 23 and sprayed into the tea extraction barrel 2 by the cold water faucet 23.
[0031] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2The cold water tank 32 is provided with a cold water low water level detector 35 and a cold water high water level detector 36. Specifically, the low water level detector 35 and the cold water high water level detector 36 are electrically connected with the control unit 5, the cold water high water level detector 36 and the cold water low water level detector 35 are arranged on the same side of the cold water tank 32, and the cold water high water level detector 36 is arranged above the cold water low water level detector 35. When the water level of the cold water tank 32 is lower than the cold water low water level detector 35, the cold water tank 32 starts to replenish water; when the water level of the cold water tank 32 reaches the cold water high water level detector 36, the cold water tank 32 stops replenishing water. The arrangement of the cold water low water level detector 35 and the cold water high water level detector 36 can avoid the water level of the cold water tank 32 being too high or too low, and ensure the normal operation of the cold water assembly 3.
[0032] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The hot water assembly 4 comprises a hot water inlet pipe 41, a hot water tank 42 and a hot water outlet pipe 43 connected in sequence, one end of the hot water inlet pipe 41 away from the hot water tank 42 is communicated with the water inlet 1, one end of the hot water outlet pipe 43 away from the hot water tank 42 is communicated with the tea extraction barrel 2, the hot water outlet pipe 43 is communicated with a heater 45, a hot water flow meter 431 and a hot water pump 44, and the hot water tank 42 is provided with a heating pipe 46 for heating the water in the hot water tank 42. Specifically, the heater 45, the hot water flow meter 431, the hot water pump 44 and the heating pipe 46 are electrically connected with the control unit 5, and one end of the hot water outlet pipe 43 away from the hot water tank 42 is communicated with the hot water outlet shower 22. The heating pipe 46 is used for detecting the water temperature of the hot water tank 42 and heating the water in the hot water tank. When the water in the hot water tank 42 does not reach the preset temperature, the control unit 5 opens the heating function of the heating pipe to heat the water in the hot water tank 42; when the water in the hot water tank 42 reaches the preset temperature, the control unit 5 controls the hot water tank 42 to stop heating; when the hot water assembly 4 needs to output hot water, the control unit 5 controls the hot water pump 44 and the heater 45 to work, the hot water in the hot water tank 42 flows through the hot water flow meter 431 under the action of the hot water pump 44, and then flows to the heater 45 for secondary heating, and finally flows to the hot water outlet shower 22 and is sprayed into the tea extraction barrel 2 by the hot water outlet shower 22. When the hot water assembly 4 needs to be sterilized, the control unit 5 opens the heating pipe to heat the water in the hot water tank 42 to a sterilization temperature, and then opens the hot water pump 44, the sterilization hot water flows to the hot water outlet shower 22 and the tea extraction barrel 2 under the action of the hot water pump 44, and the sterilization hot water sterilizes the hot water outlet pipe 43 and the tea extraction barrel 2.
[0033] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2The hot water tank 42 is provided with a hot water low water level detector 47 and a hot water high water level detector 48. Specifically, the hot water low water level detector 47 and the hot water high water level detector 48 are electrically connected with the control unit 5, and both of them are arranged on the same side of the cold water tank 32, and the hot water high water level detector 48 is arranged above the hot water low water level detector 47. When the water level of the hot water tank 42 is lower than the hot water low water level detector 47, the hot water tank 42 starts to replenish water; when the water level of the hot water tank 42 reaches the hot water high water level detector 48, the hot water tank 42 stops to replenish water. The arrangement of the hot water low water level detector 47 and the hot water high water level detector 48 can avoid the water level of the hot water tank 42 being too high or too low, and ensure the normal operation of the hot water assembly 4.
[0034] The heater 45 is an instant boiler. The instant boiler can quickly heat the hot water, and improve the working efficiency of the tea brewing machine.
[0035] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The water inlet 1 is communicated with a communication pipe 11, and the communication pipe 11 is communicated with a two-way electromagnetic valve 12. The outlet end of the two-way electromagnetic valve 12 is respectively communicated with the cold water inlet pipe 31 and the hot water inlet pipe 41. The two-way electromagnetic valve 12 is electrically connected with the control unit 5. When the cold water tank 32 needs to replenish water (i.e. the water level of the cold water tank 32 is lower than the cold water low water level detector 35), the cold water low water level detector 35 sends a signal to the control unit 5, the control unit 5 controls the outlet end of the two-way electromagnetic valve 12 communicated with the cold water inlet pipe 31 to open, and controls the outlet end of the two-way electromagnetic valve 12 communicated with the hot water inlet pipe 41 to close, so that the water of the water inlet 1 enters the cold water inlet pipe 31 through the communication pipe 11, and then the cold water tank 32 replenishes water; when the cold water high water level detector 36 detects water, the cold water high water level detector 36 sends a signal to the control unit 5, and the control unit 5 closes the two-way electromagnetic valve 12; when the hot water tank 42 needs to replenish water (i.e. the water level of the hot water tank 42 is lower than the hot water low water level detector 47), the hot water low water level detector 47 sends a signal to the control unit, and the control unit 5 controls the outlet end of the two-way electromagnetic valve 12 communicated with the cold water inlet pipe 31 to close, and controls the outlet end of the two-way electromagnetic valve 12 communicated with the hot water inlet pipe 41 to open, so that the water of the water inlet 1 enters the hot water inlet pipe 41 through the communication pipe 11, and then the hot water tank 42 replenishes water; when the hot water high water level detector 48 detects water, the high water level detector 48 sends a signal to the control unit 5, and the control unit 5 closes the two-way electromagnetic valve 12. Through the above arrangement of the control unit 5 and the two-way electromagnetic valve 12, the water inlet of the cold water assembly 3 and the hot water assembly 4 can be accurately controlled, and the normal operation of the tea brewing machine is ensured.
[0036] Referring to Figure 1 and Figure 2The cold water tank 32 is also connected to a cold water drain pipe 37 for draining waste from the cold water tank 32. Drain pipe 37 is connected to a cold water solenoid valve, which is electrically connected to the control unit 5. The hot water tank 42 is also connected to a hot water drain pipe 49 for draining waste from the hot water tank 42. Hot water drain pipe 49 is connected to a hot water solenoid valve, which is electrically connected to the control unit 5. When the cold water tank 32 needs to drain, the control unit 5 opens the cold water solenoid valve, and wastewater from the cold water tank 32 is discharged from the cold water tank 32 through the cold water drain pipe. When the hot water tank needs to drain, the control unit 5 opens the hot water solenoid valve, and wastewater from the hot water tank 42 is discharged from the hot water drain pipe. The cold water drain pipe 37 and the hot water drain pipe 49 are used to regularly drain waste from the water tanks to keep them clean.
[0037] The hot water component 4 has two water outlet processes, one is a process for the hot water component 4 to outlet hot water, and the other is a process for the hot water component 4 to outlet cold water.
[0038] Among them, a hot water output process of the hot water component 4 is: the control unit 5 turns on the hot water pump 44 and the heater 45, so that the heated hot water flows through the heater 45 under the action of the hot water pump 44 for secondary heating; finally, the hot water after secondary heating flows out to the tea extraction barrel 2 through the hot water outlet pipe 43.
[0039] One cold water discharge process of the hot water assembly 4 is as follows: the control unit 5 opens the hot water solenoid valve, drains the hot water from the hot water tank 42, and then closes the hot water solenoid valve. The control unit 5 then controls the outlet end of the one-inlet, two-outlet solenoid valve 12 connected to the cold water inlet pipe 31 to close, and the control unit 5 controls the outlet end of the one-inlet, two-outlet solenoid valve 12 connected to the hot water inlet pipe 41 to open, allowing water from the water inlet 1 to enter the hot water inlet pipe 41 through the connecting pipe 11. Next, cold water enters the hot water tank 42 from the hot water inlet pipe 41, and the control unit 5 controls the heating pipe 46 to not heat it. The control unit 5 then controls the hot water pump 44 to open, and the control unit 5 controls the heater 45 to not heat it, so that the cold water in the hot water tank 42 flows to the hot water outlet pipe 43 under the action of the hot water pump 44, and finally flows out to the tea extraction barrel 2. When a cold brew beverage is needed, the hot water assembly 4 can stop heating and discharge cold water, allowing the hot water assembly 4 to produce both hot and cold beverages, increasing the flexibility of the tea extraction machine.
[0040] The cold water outlet process of the cold water component is as follows: the control unit 5 controls the cold water pump 34 to turn on, and under the action of the cold water pump 34, the water in the cold water tank 32 flows to the cold water outlet pipe 33, and finally flows out to the tea extraction barrel 2.
[0041] If both the hot water assembly 4 and the cold water assembly 3 are simultaneously discharging cold water, the control unit 5 controls the two outlet ports of the one-inlet, two-outlet solenoid valve 12 to open simultaneously. At this point, water from the water inlet 1 flows simultaneously through the connecting pipe 11 into the hot water inlet pipe 41 and the cold water inlet pipe 31. Cold water then flows through the hot water assembly 4 and the cold water assembly 3 according to their respective flow paths. In the hot water assembly 4, cold water enters the hot water tank 42 from the hot water inlet pipe 41. The control unit 5 controls the heating pipe 46 to not heat the water, and simultaneously controls the hot water pump 44 to turn on and the heater 45 to not heat the water. This allows the cold water in the hot water tank 42 to flow to the hot water outlet pipe 43 under the action of the hot water pump 44. In the cold water assembly 3, after cold water enters the cold water tank 32 from the cold water inlet pipe 31, the control unit 5 controls the cold water pump 34 to turn on, allowing the cold water to flow to the cold water outlet pipe 33 under the action of the cold water pump 34. Finally, the cold water in the hot water component 4 and the cold water component 3 flows out to the tea extraction barrel 2 simultaneously through the hot water outlet pipe 43 and the cold water outlet pipe 33 respectively. This design meets the user's demand for a fast and large-scale supply of cold water in certain specific scenarios, further increases the flexibility and functionality of the tea extraction machine, and provides users with more convenience and choices.
[0042] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. A tea extraction machine, characterized in that: The invention comprises a water inlet (1), a tea extraction bucket (2), a cold water component (3), a hot water component (4) and a control unit (5); the cold water component (3) and the hot water component (4) are respectively connected to the water inlet (1) and the tea extraction bucket (2); the cold water component (3) and the hot water component (4) are arranged in a vertical direction, and the cold water component (3) and the hot water component (4) are independently arranged; and the control unit (5) is respectively electrically connected to the cold water component (3) and the hot water component (4).
2. A tea extraction machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cold water assembly (3) comprises a cold water inlet pipe (31), a cold water tank (32) and a cold water outlet pipe (33) which are connected in sequence. The end of the cold water inlet pipe (31) away from the cold water tank (32) is connected to the water inlet (1), the end of the cold water outlet pipe (33) away from the cold water tank (32) is connected to the tea extraction barrel (2), and the cold water outlet pipe (33) is connected to a cold water pump (34).
3. A tea extraction machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cold water tank (32) is provided with a cold water low water level detector (35) and a cold water high water level detector (36).
4. A tea extraction machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The hot water assembly (4) comprises a hot water inlet pipe (41), a hot water tank (42), and a hot water outlet pipe (43) connected in sequence. The end of the hot water inlet pipe (41) away from the hot water tank (42) is connected to the water inlet (1), and the end of the hot water outlet pipe (43) away from the hot water tank (42) is connected to the tea extraction barrel (2). The hot water outlet pipe (43) is connected to a heater (45) and a hot water pump (44). The hot water tank (42) is provided with a heating pipe (46) for heating the water in the hot water tank (42).
5. A tea extraction machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The hot water tank (42) is provided with a hot water low water level detector (47) and a hot water high water level detector (48).
6. A tea extraction machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The heater (45) is an instant boiler.
7. A tea extraction machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The water inlet (1) is connected to a connecting pipe (11), and the connecting pipe (11) is connected to a one-inlet and two-outlet solenoid valve (12), and the outlet ends of the one-inlet and two-outlet solenoid valve (12) are respectively connected to the cold water inlet pipe (31) and the hot water inlet pipe (41).