Self-cleaning coffee machine
The self-cleaning design of this coffee machine automatically cleans the coaster and isolates water vapor, solving the problems of bacterial growth and internal corrosion in the cups, thus improving the hygiene and lifespan of the coffee machine.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423179492.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-23
- Publication Date
- 2025-12-09
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-23
AI Technical Summary
Existing coffee machines lack cup sterilization devices, making them prone to bacterial growth. The damp internal environment leads to mold growth, and the drainage system corrodes faster, affecting their lifespan.
A self-cleaning coffee machine has been designed, comprising a cleaning mechanism, a heating mechanism, a water supply mechanism, and a housing mechanism. It automatically cleans the coasters through a water spray pipe and a micro motor, and an isolation plate separates water vapor from other components, reducing scale buildup.
It effectively removes coffee grounds and grease from coasters, maintaining hygiene, preventing limescale buildup, reducing the frequency of coffee machine repairs, minimizing limescale buildup, delaying internal corrosion of the coffee machine, and extending its lifespan.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of coffee machine technology, and more specifically to a self-cleaning coffee machine. Background Technology
[0002] Coffee is a beverage made from roasted and ground coffee beans. As one of the three major beverages, it is a popular drink worldwide, along with cocoa and tea. The coffee we drink daily is made from coffee beans using various brewing equipment. Coffee machines apply electronic technology to brewing coffee, using high temperature and high pressure to shorten the brewing time. They also automate the entire coffee brewing process, including grinding, tamping, filling, brewing, and removing residue.
[0003] Inadequacies of existing technology: Existing coffee machines do not have a cup sterilization and disinfection device, which makes it easy for bacteria to grow on the cup when placed on the shelf, affecting the user's health. The humid environment inside the coffee machine is prone to the growth of bacteria and mold, especially when it is not cleaned in time after use, so it is not convenient to use. Moreover, the drainage system of existing coffee machines is connected to the inside of the machine body, and the water mist generated accelerates the corrosion of the internal parts and reduces the lifespan of the coffee machine. Utility Model Content
[0004] In order to overcome the above-mentioned defects of the prior art, the present invention provides a self-cleaning coffee machine to solve the problems existing in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a self-cleaning coffee machine, including a cleaning mechanism, and further including a heating mechanism, a water supply mechanism, and a housing mechanism. The side of the cleaning mechanism is fixedly connected to the top of the heating mechanism, the side of the cleaning mechanism is fixedly connected to the top of the water supply mechanism, the bottom of the heating mechanism is fixedly connected to the inner side of the housing mechanism, and the top of the water supply mechanism is fixedly connected to the side of the housing mechanism. The cleaning mechanism includes a water spray pipe and a pad. A rotating rod is fixedly connected to the side of the pad, a rotating rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating rod, a micro motor is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating rod, the bottom of the micro motor is fixedly connected to the top of the housing mechanism, and an annular groove is formed on the side of the rotating rod, the side of the annular groove being fixedly connected to the top of the rotating rod.
[0006] Furthermore, a water pump is fixedly connected to the top end of the water spray pipe, a spray head is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the water spray pipe, the side of the water pump is fixedly mounted above the first water inlet pipe, the side of the first water inlet pipe is fixedly connected to the top end of the water supply mechanism, a second water inlet pipe is fixedly connected to the top end of the water pump, the bottom end of the second water inlet pipe is fixedly connected to the top end of the heating mechanism, and the side of the water spray pipe is fixedly connected to the inner side of the outer casing mechanism.
[0007] Furthermore, the heating mechanism includes a heating kettle and a filter screen. A water outlet pipe is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the heating kettle. The inner side of the water outlet pipe is fixedly connected to the side of the filter screen. A fixing block is fixedly connected to the side of the water outlet pipe. The top end of the fixing block is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the outer shell mechanism.
[0008] Furthermore, the water supply mechanism includes a water supply tank and a support ring seat. The bottom end of the water supply tank is connected to the side of the support ring seat. A support rod is fixedly connected to the side of the support ring seat. A stabilizing ring is fixedly connected to the side of the water supply tank. The top end of the stabilizing ring is fixedly connected to the inner side of the outer shell mechanism. The top end of the support rod is fixedly connected to the inner side of the outer shell mechanism.
[0009] Furthermore, the outer casing includes a body and an isolation plate. A water outlet groove is provided on the side of the body. The inner side of the water outlet groove is fixedly connected to the side of the water outlet pipe. The inner side of the body is fixedly connected to the bottom of the heating kettle. A drain groove is provided at the bottom of the body. A fixing groove is provided on the side of the body. The inner side of the fixing groove is connected to the side of the pad.
[0010] Furthermore, a filling port is fixedly connected to the top of the machine body, an isolation plate is fixedly connected to the inner side of the machine body, the top of the isolation plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the micro motor, the inner side of the isolation plate is fixedly connected to the side of the water spray pipe, the inner side of the machine body is fixedly connected to the top of the support rod, and the bottom of the machine body is fixedly connected to the top of the fixing block.
[0011] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows:
[0012] 1. This utility model, by incorporating a cleaning mechanism, facilitates the regular automatic cleaning of coasters, keeping their surfaces clean, preventing coffee contamination, and improving the hygiene level of each cup of coffee. The automatic coaster cleaning mechanism effectively removes accumulated coffee grounds, grease, and other residues from the coasters, ensuring that every cup of coffee has a fresh taste and enhancing the user's coffee experience.
[0013] 2. This utility model, by incorporating an isolation plate, facilitates the separation of water vapor and hot water flow inside the coffee machine, reducing the impact of steam on other components; the water mist plate can reduce the direct entry of water vapor into the extraction area, helping to prevent the accumulation of scale inside the coffee machine, especially on the heating element. Scale is one of the main causes of coffee machine malfunctions and reduced efficiency. The water mist plate can slow down the accumulation of scale, thereby reducing the frequency of cleaning and maintenance. Attached Figure Description
[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall cross-sectional structure of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 2This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning mechanism structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the cleaning mechanism of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the heating mechanism of this utility model.
[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the water supply mechanism of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the outer shell mechanism of this utility model.
[0020] The attached figures are labeled as follows: 1. Cleaning mechanism; 101. Spray pipe; 102. Pad; 103. Rotating rod; 104. Rotating rod; 105. Micro motor; 106. Annular groove; 107. Water pump; 108. Spray head; 109. First water inlet pipe; 110. Second water inlet pipe; 2. Heating mechanism; 201. Heating pot; 202. Water outlet pipe; 203. Filter screen; 204. Fixing block; 3. Water supply mechanism; 301. Water supply tank; 302. Stabilizing ring; 303. Support rod; 304. Support ring seat; 4. Outer shell mechanism; 401. Body; 402. Water outlet pipe groove; 403. Drainage groove; 404. Fixing groove; 405. Filling port; 406. Isolation plate. Detailed Implementation
[0021] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, the forms of the various structures described in the following embodiments are merely illustrative. The self-cleaning coffee machine involved in this utility model is not limited to the structures described in the following embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0022] Reference Figures 1 to 6This utility model provides a self-cleaning coffee machine, including a cleaning mechanism 1, a heating mechanism 2, a water supply mechanism 3, and a housing mechanism 4. The side of the cleaning mechanism 1 is fixedly connected to the top of the heating mechanism 2, and the side of the cleaning mechanism 1 is fixedly connected to the top of the water supply mechanism 3. The bottom of the heating mechanism 2 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the housing mechanism 4, and the top of the water supply mechanism 3 is fixedly connected to the side of the housing mechanism 4. The cleaning mechanism 1 includes a water spray pipe 101 and a pad 102. A rotating rod 103 is fixedly connected to the side of the pad 102, and a rotating rod 104 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the rotating rod 103. A micro motor 105 is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating rod 104, and the bottom of the micro motor 105 is fixedly connected to the top of the housing mechanism 4. An annular groove 106 is formed on the side of the rotating rod 104, and the side of the annular groove 106 is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating rod 103.
[0023] The water spray pipe 101 is fixedly connected to a water pump 107 at its top end and a spray head 108 at its bottom end. The side of the water pump 107 is fixedly connected to the first water inlet pipe 109. The side of the first water inlet pipe 109 is fixedly connected to the top end of the water supply mechanism 3. The top end of the water pump 107 is fixedly connected to a second water inlet pipe 110. The bottom end of the second water inlet pipe 110 is fixedly connected to the top end of the heating mechanism 2. The side of the water spray pipe 101 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the outer casing mechanism 4.
[0024] The heating mechanism 2 includes a heating kettle 201 and a filter screen 203. A water outlet pipe 202 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the heating kettle 201. The inner side of the water outlet pipe 202 is fixedly connected to the side of the filter screen 203. A fixing block 204 is fixedly connected to the side of the water outlet pipe 202. The top end of the fixing block 204 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the outer shell mechanism 4.
[0025] The water supply mechanism 3 includes a water supply tank 301 and a support ring seat 304. The bottom end of the water supply tank 301 is connected to the side of the support ring seat 304. A support rod 303 is fixedly connected to the side of the support ring seat 304. A stabilizing ring 302 is fixedly connected to the side of the water supply tank 301. The top end of the stabilizing ring 302 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the outer shell mechanism 4. The top end of the support rod 303 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the outer shell mechanism 4.
[0026] The outer casing 4 includes a body 401 and an isolation plate 406. A water outlet groove 402 is opened on the side of the body 401. The inner side of the water outlet groove 402 is fixedly connected to the side of the water outlet pipe 202. The inner side of the body 401 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the heating kettle 201. A drain groove 403 is opened at the bottom of the body 401. A fixing groove 404 is opened on the side of the body 401. The inner side of the fixing groove 404 is connected to the side of the pad 102.
[0027] The top of the body 401 is fixedly connected to a filling port 405, the inner side of the body 401 is fixedly connected to an isolation plate 406, the top of the isolation plate 406 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the micro motor 105, the inner side of the isolation plate 406 is fixedly connected to the side of the water spray pipe 101, the inner side of the body 401 is fixedly connected to the top of the support rod 303, and the bottom of the body 401 is fixedly connected to the top of the fixing block 204.
[0028] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When using this coffee machine, in order to facilitate the cleaning of coffee liquid at the cup placement area, the micro motor 105 is started through the control panel, which causes the pad 102 to be cleaned to be rotated to the bottom of the spray head 108 by the rotating rod 103. After starting the water pump 107, the clean water in the water supply tank 301 is sent to the bottom spray head 108 through the water spray pipe 101. The used pad 102 is rinsed by the spray head 108, thereby ensuring that the pad 102 is clean for subsequent use. Moreover, the rotating rod 103 is fixed on the annular groove 106 of the rotating rod 104 to ensure the stability of the rotating rod 103 during rotation.
[0029] The coffee machine is equipped with a heating pot 201, which heats a certain amount of water for brewing, thus saving energy. A filter screen 203 is installed inside the water pipe 202, which not only filters the water but also guides the water flow, preventing the water from splashing onto the drain tray 403 due to excessive speed. The bottom of the machine body 401 is inclined, which helps the wastewater to collect in one place and be discharged from the machine body 401 more effectively. When the spray head 108 washes the pad 102, the water mist generated may corrode the water supply mechanism 3 and the micro motor 105. Therefore, an isolation plate 406 is provided at the bottom of the water supply mechanism 3 to better isolate the water mist.
[0030] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A self-cleaning coffee machine, comprising a cleaning mechanism (1), characterized in that, Also includes: The heating mechanism (2), water supply mechanism (3), and outer shell mechanism (4) are provided. The side of the cleaning mechanism (1) is fixedly connected to the top of the heating mechanism (2), the side of the cleaning mechanism (1) is fixedly connected to the top of the water supply mechanism (3), the bottom of the heating mechanism (2) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the outer shell mechanism (4), and the top of the water supply mechanism (3) is fixedly connected to the side of the outer shell mechanism (4). The cleaning mechanism (1) includes a water spray pipe (101) and a pad (102). A rotating rod (103) is fixedly connected to the side of the pad (102). A rotating rod (104) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the rotating rod (103). A micro motor (105) is fixedly connected to the top end of the rotating rod (104). The bottom end of the micro motor (105) is fixedly connected to the top end of the outer shell mechanism (4). An annular groove (106) is opened on the side of the rotating rod (104). The side of the annular groove (106) is fixedly connected to the top end of the rotating rod (103).
2. The self-cleaning coffee machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A water pump (107) is fixedly connected to the top end of the water spray pipe (101), and a spray head (108) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the water spray pipe (101). The side of the water pump (107) is fixedly connected to the first water inlet pipe (109). The side of the first water inlet pipe (109) is fixedly connected to the top end of the water supply mechanism (3). The top end of the water pump (107) is fixedly connected to the second water inlet pipe (110). The bottom end of the second water inlet pipe (110) is fixedly connected to the top end of the heating mechanism (2). The side of the water spray pipe (101) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the outer shell mechanism (4).
3. A self-cleaning coffee machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The heating mechanism (2) includes a heating pot (201) and a filter screen (203). A water outlet pipe (202) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the heating pot (201). The inner side of the water outlet pipe (202) is fixedly connected to the side of the filter screen (203). A fixing block (204) is fixedly connected to the side of the water outlet pipe (202). The top end of the fixing block (204) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the outer shell mechanism (4).
4. A self-cleaning coffee machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The water supply mechanism (3) includes a water supply tank (301) and a support ring seat (304). The bottom end of the water supply tank (301) is connected to the side of the support ring seat (304). A support rod (303) is fixedly connected to the side of the support ring seat (304). A stabilizing ring (302) is fixedly connected to the side of the water supply tank (301). The top end of the stabilizing ring (302) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the outer shell mechanism (4). The top end of the support rod (303) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the outer shell mechanism (4).
5. A self-cleaning coffee machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outer casing mechanism (4) includes a body (401) and an isolation plate (406). A water outlet groove (402) is opened on the side of the body (401). The inner side of the water outlet groove (402) is fixedly connected to the side of the water drain pipe (202). The inner side of the body (401) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the heating kettle (201). A drain groove (403) is opened at the bottom of the body (401). A fixing groove (404) is opened on the side of the body (401). The inner side of the fixing groove (404) is connected to the side of the pad (102).
6. A self-cleaning coffee machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top of the body (401) is fixedly connected to a filling port (405), the inner side of the body (401) is fixedly connected to an isolation plate (406), the top of the isolation plate (406) is fixedly connected to the bottom of a micro motor (105), the inner side of the isolation plate (406) is fixedly connected to the side of a water spray pipe (101), the inner side of the body (401) is fixedly connected to the top of a support rod (303), and the bottom of the body (401) is fixedly connected to the top of a fixing block (204).