Funnel assembly and coffee machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a funnel assembly and a coffee maker, the funnel assembly comprises a funnel, a cup separating ox horn device and a plurality of powder bowls of different specifications; the funnel is arranged in an up-down through manner; the cup separating ox horn device is detachably assembled at the bottom of the funnel in a rotary buckling mode, and the cup separating ox horn device is provided with two water outlet nozzles; one of the plurality of powder bowls with different specifications is selected to be mounted at the top of the funnel and is partially accommodated in the funnel; according to the utility model, one of the plurality of powder bowls with different specifications is selected to be assembled in the funnel, and coffee with different tastes can be made by assembling the powder bowls with different specifications in the funnel, so that the requirements of different users can be met; the cup separating ox horn device is detachably assembled at the bottom of the funnel, so that the funnel assembly can be disassembled and cleaned in a modular manner after extraction; coffee liquid is distributed through the cup distributing ox horn device, heat loss can be reduced, and the coffee liquid can keep ideal temperature and taste after being distributed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of coffee machine technology, and more specifically to a funnel assembly and a coffee machine. Background Technology

[0002] A coffee machine is an electrical appliance used for making coffee. Currently, coffee machines are divided into two types: semi-automatic coffee machines and fully automatic coffee machines.

[0003] A semi-automatic coffee machine is a traditional Italian coffee machine that requires manual operation for grinding, tamping, filling, brewing, and cleaning up coffee grounds. A fully automatic coffee machine is a coffee machine that automatically controls the entire coffee brewing process, including preheating, cleaning, grinding, tamping, and brewing. Fully automatic coffee machines are more convenient to use.

[0004] The fully automatic coffee machine includes a funnel assembly, which is mainly used to extract coffee. Coffee grounds are placed in the funnel assembly, and the fluid flows through the funnel assembly to extract the coffee.

[0005] However, current coffee machines on the market have a fixed funnel assembly structure, resulting in a single extraction effect that cannot meet the diverse taste preferences of different users. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of this, the present invention provides a funnel assembly and a coffee machine.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the first aspect of this utility model provides a funnel assembly, comprising: a funnel, a cup divider, and multiple powder bowls of different sizes;

[0008] The funnel is designed to be vertically connected.

[0009] The cup divider is detachably mounted to the bottom of the funnel by means of a rotating buckle, and the cup divider is provided with two water outlets;

[0010] One of the multiple powder bowls of different sizes is installed on top of the funnel and partially contained within the funnel.

[0011] In this technology, multiple coffee bowls of different sizes are selected and assembled in the funnel. By assembling different sizes of coffee bowls in the funnel, different flavors of coffee can be produced to meet the needs of different users. The bottom of the funnel is detachably equipped with a cup dispenser, which makes it easy to disassemble and clean the funnel components in a modular manner after extraction. The cup dispenser can reduce heat loss and keep the coffee liquid at an ideal temperature and taste after dispensing.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the rim of the powder bowl is provided with a supporting edge; the top of the funnel is provided with an upper flange that abuts against the supporting edge of the powder bowl; the upper flange is provided with a notch to facilitate the removal of the powder bowl from the funnel; in this technology, after the powder bowl is assembled into the funnel, when it needs to be removed, the powder bowl can be pushed upward from the notch by fingers or tools to move it away from the funnel, making it easy to disassemble the powder bowl.

[0013] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the supporting edge is arc-shaped or L-shaped, partially covering the upper flange; in this technology, the supporting edge partially covers the upper flange, making the powder bowl more stably assembled into the funnel.

[0014] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, one of the funnel and the cup divider is provided with a screw groove, and the other is provided with a buckle that matches the screw groove; in this technology, the funnel and the cup divider are assembled by the screw groove and the buckle, which is simple and convenient to assemble and disassemble.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the inner wall surface of the bottom of the funnel is provided with the screw groove; the outer wall surface of the upper part of the cup divider is provided with the buckle; the specific positions of the screw groove and the buckle are defined in this technology.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the plurality of different sized coffee bowls include at least two of the following: espresso bowls, mixed coffee bowls, drip coffee bowls, and capsule coffee bowls. In use, according to the user's needs, different sized coffee bowls are installed in the funnel to extract coffee liquid with different flavors.

[0017] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the Italian pasta bowl includes: a bowl body and a supporting edge disposed at the rim of the bowl body, and the bottom of the bowl body is provided with a filter screen;

[0018] The mandarin duck pink bowl includes: a bowl body and a supporting edge set at the mouth of the bowl body, the bottom of the bowl body is set as a filter screen, and a vertical partition is set inside the bowl body to form two chambers inside the bowl body;

[0019] The dripping powder bowl includes: a bowl body and a supporting edge disposed at the rim of the bowl body, and the bottom of the bowl body is provided with a conical filter screen;

[0020] The capsule powder bowl includes: a bowl body and a pressure filter screen; a supporting edge is provided at the rim of the bowl body, a water outlet is provided at the bottom of the bowl body, and the pressure filter screen is assembled at the rim of the bowl;

[0021] This technology specifically defines the structure of different sizes of rice bowls.

[0022] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, it further includes: a handle, which is mounted on the side of the funnel and facilitates the movement of the funnel assembly.

[0023] The second aspect of this utility model provides a coffee machine, including a body and the aforementioned funnel assembly. The funnel assembly is detachably assembled to the body. A coffee machine can produce coffee liquid with different flavors by matching different sized portafilters with the funnel assembly.

[0024] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the funnel is provided with a rotating locking protrusion on its periphery, and the extraction and brewing head of the coffee machine is provided with a corresponding position for assembling the funnel assembly. A corresponding locking groove is provided in this position. Through the cooperation of the locking groove and the rotating locking protrusion, the funnel assembly can be easily assembled into the coffee machine.

[0025] The remaining beneficial technical effects of this utility model are embodied in the specific embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the funnel in this utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the dividing cup horn device of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the Italian-style pasta bowl of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the mandarin duck pink bowl in this utility model;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the powder-drip bowl in this utility model;

[0032] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the capsule powder bowl in this utility model;

[0033] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the funnel and the cup divider in this utility model;

[0034] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0035] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the first assembly method of the funnel assembly of this utility model;

[0036] Figure 10 for Figure 9Enlarged view at point B in the middle;

[0037] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the second combination of the funnel assembly in this utility model;

[0038] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the third combination of the funnel assembly in this utility model;

[0039] Figure 13 This is an exploded view of the fourth combination of the funnel assembly in this utility model;

[0040] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the funnel assembly of this utility model assembled in a coffee machine.

[0041] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0042] Body 00; Funnel 100; Upper flange 110; Notch 111; Twist groove 120; Rotating latch 130; Connecting rod 140; Cup divider 200; Spout 201; Buckle 210; Main body 220; Flow divider 230; Portion holder 300; Espresso portion holder 301; Mixed portion holder 302; Drip portion holder 303; Capsule portion holder 304; Support edge 310; Bowl body 320; Filter screen 330; Vertical partition 340; Conical filter screen 350; Pressure filter screen 360; Water outlet 370; Handle 400; Capsule coffee 500. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings are simplified schematic diagrams, illustrating only the basic structure of the invention, and therefore only show the components relevant to the invention.

[0044] Example 1:

[0045] For funnel components, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 1-6 As shown, it includes: funnel 100, horn divider 200, and multiple powder bowls of different sizes 300;

[0046] like Figure 1 As shown, the funnel 100 is arranged vertically and is roughly circular; a handle 400 is installed on the periphery of the funnel 100 to facilitate the movement of the entire funnel assembly.

[0047] like Figure 2 and Figure 7As shown, the cup dispenser 200 is detachably attached to the bottom of the funnel 100 via a rotating snap-fit ​​mechanism. The cup dispenser 200 is equipped with two spouts 201. In use, the cup dispenser 200 is attached to the bottom of the funnel 100, and the coffee liquid is dispensed through the cup dispenser 200. During the dispensing process, heat loss is reduced, which helps to maintain the taste of the coffee liquid to a certain extent. After use, the cup dispenser 200 can be easily removed for cleaning of the funnel 100 and the cup dispenser 200.

[0048] Furthermore, the cup divider 200 is made of food-grade plastic material, which is lightweight and enhances the user experience.

[0049] like Figure 3-6 As shown, one of several different sized coffee bowls 300 is installed on the top of the funnel 100 and partially contained within the funnel 100. In use, according to the user's different needs, different sized coffee bowls 300 can be installed on the funnel 100 to extract coffee liquid with different flavors.

[0050] This utility model combines different sizes of coffee bowls 300 with funnels 100, and the cup divider 200 is also combined with funnels 100. The modular combination allows users to quickly change coffee bowls according to their needs to adapt to different types of coffee extraction and meet the needs of different users for different tastes of coffee liquid.

[0051] In one implementation, such as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, a supporting edge 310 is provided at the mouth of the powder bowl 300; an upper flange 110 is provided at the top of the funnel 100 to abut against the supporting edge 310 of the powder bowl 300; the upper flange 110 is provided with a notch 111 to facilitate the removal of the powder bowl 300 from the funnel 100.

[0052] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the upper flange 110 protrudes vertically upward, and a notch 111 is provided in the upper flange 110, and the notch 111 radially penetrates the inner and outer sides of the funnel 100.

[0053] like Figure 9-10 As shown, after the powder bowl 300 is installed in the funnel 100, the supporting edge 310 and the upper flange 110 abut against each other. When it needs to be removed, the supporting edge 310 can be pried upward by hand or by using a tool to reach into the notch 111 and remove the powder bowl 300 upward. The disassembly process is simple and convenient.

[0054] Optionally, the number of gaps 111 can be changed, such as to 2, 3, etc.;

[0055] Alternatively, the notch 111 may be opened from the outer wall of the upper flange 110 toward the inner wall, but does not penetrate the inner wall of the upper flange 110.

[0056] Furthermore, the supporting edge 310 is set in an arc shape or an L-shape to partially cover the upper flange 110;

[0057] like Figure 10 As shown, the support edge 310 is L-shaped, covering the upper surface of the upper flange 110 and partially covering the outer side of the upper flange 110; making the powder bowl 300 hang more stably on the upper part of the funnel 100.

[0058] Furthermore, in the funnel 100 and the cup divider 200, one is provided with a screw groove, and the other is provided with a buckle that matches the screw groove.

[0059] Specifically, such as Figure 7-8 As shown, the inner wall surface of the bottom of the funnel 100 is provided with the screw groove 120; the outer wall surface of the upper part of the cup divider 200 is provided with the buckle 210; during assembly, align the upper part of the cup divider 200 with the bottom of the funnel 100, then keep the funnel 100 stationary, rotate the cup divider 200 in the forward direction, and screw the buckle 210 into the screw groove 120 to complete the assembly;

[0060] During dismantling, keep the funnel 100 stationary, rotate the cup divider 200 in the opposite direction, and unscrew the buckle 210 out of the buckle groove 120 to complete the dismantling.

[0061] Alternatively, a buckle may be provided on the lower outer side of the funnel 100, and a screw groove may be provided on the upper inner wall of the cup divider 200, which can also achieve the purpose of screw-on assembly and disassembly.

[0062] Furthermore, the funnel 100 has multiple screw grooves 120 and the cup divider 200 has multiple buckles 210, and the number of them matches.

[0063] Continue as Figure 2 As shown, the cup-dispensing horn dispenser 200 has a cup-shaped main body 220 and a horn-shaped diverting section 230 protruding downward from the main body 220. The diverting section 230 is provided with two spouts 201. The main body 220 and the funnel 100 are matched and assembled by screwing. After the extracted coffee liquid enters the main body 220 from the funnel 100, it is divided into two streams by the diverting section 230 and flows out from the two spouts 201.

[0064] Furthermore, such as Figure 3-6 As shown, the plurality of different sizes of pasta bowls 300 include at least two of the following: Italian pasta bowl 301, mixed pasta bowl 302, drip pasta bowl 303, and capsule pasta bowl 304.

[0065] In this embodiment, the funnel assembly includes four types of powder bowls: Italian powder bowl 301, mixed powder bowl 302, drip powder bowl 303, and capsule powder bowl 304. They can be assembled as needed during use.

[0066] Specifically, such as Figure 3 As shown, the Italian pasta bowl 301 includes: a bowl body 320 and a supporting edge 310 disposed at the rim of the bowl body 320. The bottom of the bowl body 320 is provided as a filter screen 330. The bowl body 320 is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. The filter screen 330 is a flat filter screen.

[0067] like Figure 9 As shown, the funnel 100, the croissant 200, and the pasta bowl 301 are assembled. The croissant 200 is assembled at the bottom of the funnel 100, and the pasta bowl 301 is installed inside the funnel 100 from top to bottom.

[0068] like Figure 4 As shown, the mandarin duck pink bowl 302 includes: a bowl body 320 and a supporting edge 310 disposed at the rim of the bowl body 320. The bottom of the bowl body 320 is provided as a filter screen 330. A vertical partition 340 is provided inside the bowl body 320, so that two chambers are formed inside the bowl body 320.

[0069] like Figure 11 As shown, the funnel 100, the dividing cup horn device 200, and the mandarin duck powder bowl 302 are assembled. The dividing cup horn device 200 is assembled at the bottom of the funnel 100, and the mandarin duck powder bowl 302 is installed inside the funnel 100 from top to bottom.

[0070] like Figure 5 As shown, the dripping powder bowl 303 includes: a bowl body 320 and a supporting edge 310 disposed at the rim of the bowl body 320; the bottom of the bowl body 320 is provided with a conical filter screen 350.

[0071] like Figure 12 As shown, when using the drip powder bowl 303, the divider horn 200 is not used. During assembly, the drip powder bowl 303 is installed inside the funnel 100 from top to bottom, and the lower part of the drip powder bowl 303 extends out of the lower part of the funnel 100.

[0072] like Figure 6 As shown, the capsule powder bowl 304 includes: a bowl body 320 and a pressure filter 360; a supporting edge 310 is provided at the rim of the bowl body 320, a water outlet 370 is provided at the bottom of the bowl body 320, and the pressure filter 360 is assembled at the rim of the bowl.

[0073] like Figure 13 As shown, both the pressure filter 360 and the bottom surface of the bowl 320 are provided with piercing parts, which can pierce the coffee capsule 500 placed in the bowl 320. When hot water drips into the funnel assembly, it flows through the coffee capsule, and the coffee liquid flows down from the water outlet 370.

[0074] When using the capsule coffee bowl 304, attach the cup divider 200 to the bottom of the funnel 100, then install the bowl 320 from top to bottom into the funnel 100. After placing the capsule coffee 500 in, attach the pressure filter 360 into the mouth of the bowl 320.

[0075] like Figure 3-6 As shown, the different sizes of powder bowls 300 are all equipped with bowl bodies 320. The shapes of the bowl bodies 320 are slightly different, but the bowl mouths of the bowl bodies 320 are all provided with supporting edges 310, and they can all be assembled into funnels 100.

[0076] Optionally, the bowls 320 of different sizes of powder bowls 300 are assembled into the funnel 100 and partially housed within the funnel 100; there may be a slight mutual compression between the outer wall of the bowl 320 and the inner wall of the funnel 100, causing the bowl 320 to deform slightly inward.

[0077] When the powder bowl 300 is pried upward through the notch 111, the powder bowl 300 can pop up slightly due to the deformation force, making it easier to remove the powder bowl 300 from the funnel 100.

[0078] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown, a connecting rod 140 is provided on the periphery of the funnel 100. The connecting rod 140 is inserted into the handle 400 and combined with the handle 400, so that the funnel assembly can be moved easily through the handle 400.

[0079] Furthermore, the connecting rod 140 and the handle 400 can be assembled by means of threads;

[0080] Alternatively, the connecting rod 140 can be fixed inside the handle 400 and one end of the connecting rod 140 can extend out of the handle 400. The end of the connecting rod 140 extending out of the handle 400 is threadedly connected to the funnel 100, making disassembly and assembly simple and convenient.

[0081] Example 2:

[0082] Coffee machines, such as Figure 14 As shown, the machine includes a body 00 and the funnel assembly in Embodiment 1. The funnel assembly is detachably assembled to the body 00. The coffee machine is equipped with a thermostat, pressure gauge, etc., for monitoring and adjusting the temperature and pressure during the extraction process.

[0083] Furthermore, a rotating locking protrusion 130 is provided on the periphery of the funnel 100, and a corresponding position for assembling the funnel assembly is provided at the extraction and brewing head of the coffee machine. A corresponding locking groove is provided at this position. Through the cooperation of the locking groove and the rotating locking protrusion, the funnel assembly can be easily assembled into the coffee machine.

[0084] In use, by assembling different sized coffee bowls 300 into the funnel 100 and then assembling the funnel assembly into the machine body 00, coffee liquids with different flavors can be extracted.

[0085] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A funnel assembly, characterized in that: include: Funnel (100), horn cup divider (200), and several different sizes of powder bowls (300); The funnel (100) is arranged vertically; The cup divider (200) is detachably mounted to the bottom of the funnel (100) by means of a rotating buckle, and the cup divider (200) is provided with two water outlets (201); One of the multiple powder bowls (300) of different sizes is installed on the top of the funnel (100) and partially contained within the funnel (100).

2. The funnel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rim of the powder bowl (300) is provided with a supporting edge (310); the top of the funnel (100) is provided with an upper flange (110) that abuts against the supporting edge (310) of the powder bowl (300); the upper flange (110) is provided with a notch (111) to facilitate the removal of the powder bowl (300) from the funnel (100).

3. The funnel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: The supporting edge (310) is arc-shaped or L-shaped, partially covering the upper flange (110).

4. The funnel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that: Of the funnel (100) and the cup divider (200), one is provided with a screw groove, and the other is provided with a buckle that matches the screw groove.

5. The funnel assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner wall surface at the bottom of the funnel (100) is provided with the screw groove (120); the outer wall surface at the top of the cup divider (200) is provided with the buckle (210).

6. The funnel assembly according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The plurality of different sizes of pasta bowls (300) include at least two of the following: Italian pasta bowl (301), mixed pasta bowl (302), drip pasta bowl (303), and capsule pasta bowl (304).

7. The funnel assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that: The Italian pasta bowl (301) includes: a bowl body (320) and a supporting edge (310) disposed at the rim of the bowl body (320); the bottom of the bowl body (320) is provided as a strainer (330); The mandarin duck pink bowl (302) includes: a bowl body (320) and a supporting edge (310) provided at the mouth of the bowl body (320). The bottom of the bowl body (320) is provided as a filter screen (330). A vertical partition (340) is provided inside the bowl body (320) so that two chambers are formed inside the bowl body (320). The dripping powder bowl (303) includes: a bowl body (320) and a supporting edge (310) disposed at the mouth of the bowl body (320); the bottom of the bowl body (320) is provided with a conical filter screen (350); The capsule powder bowl (304) includes: a bowl body (320) and a pressure filter (360); a supporting edge (310) is provided at the rim of the bowl body (320), a water outlet (370) is provided at the bottom of the bowl body (320), and the pressure filter (360) is assembled at the rim of the bowl.

8. The funnel assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that: Also includes: Handle (400), the handle (400) is fitted to the side of the funnel (100).

9. A coffee machine, including a body (00), characterized in that: It also includes a funnel assembly as described in any one of claims 1-8, the funnel assembly being detachably mounted to the body (00).

10. The coffee machine according to claim 9, characterized in that: The funnel (100) is provided with a rotating locking protrusion (130) on its periphery.

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