Water-vapor separation box and coffee equipment
By designing a water vapor separation box in the coffee equipment and using a spiral steam guide channel to condense water vapor into condensate, the problem of water accumulation and drainage after steam extraction is solved, thus achieving equipment protection and improved hygiene.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422646771.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-30
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-02
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-30
AI Technical Summary
Existing coffee equipment produces a large amount of water vapor after steam extraction, which can cause internal water accumulation and damage the equipment, and the discharge to the outside can cause hygiene problems.
A water vapor separation box was designed, comprising an upper cover, a lower cover, and an outer shell. Inside, there is a water vapor separation spiral frame and a spiral steam guiding channel. Water vapor is condensed into condensate through the spiral steam guiding channel, and the spiral structure and sealing ring ensure airtightness.
It effectively converts water vapor into condensate, preventing internal corrosion of the equipment and providing a convenient way to drain condensate, thus solving the problems of water accumulation and hygiene in the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates to the technical field of coffee machines, and particularly relates to a water-vapor separation box and a coffee device. BACKGROUND
[0002] In the existing coffee device, steam extraction is an important step, and a large amount of water vapor is generated in the process. However, in the existing coffee device, a large amount of water vapor generated after steam extraction is usually self-digested in the internal part of the coffee device and discharged to the outside of the coffee machine device. With the passage of time, under the action of a large amount of water vapor, water will accumulate in the internal part of the coffee device, thereby causing damage to the coffee device. At the same time, if the water vapor is discharged to the outside, it will cause a sanitary problem to the outside. In order to overcome the limitations of the prior art, there is an urgent need in the market for a device to solve the problems caused by water vapor generated by steam extraction. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL
[0003] The purpose of the present disclosure is to overcome the deficiencies in the prior art and provide a water-vapor separation box for converting water vapor into condensed water.
[0004] The purpose of the present disclosure is achieved by the following technical solutions:
[0005] A water-vapor separation box comprises an upper top cover, a lower top cover and an outer shell body. The upper top cover and the lower top cover are respectively arranged at two ends of the outer shell body. An inlet hole is formed in an end of the upper top cover, and a water outlet is formed in an end of the lower top cover.
[0006] The water-vapor separation box further comprises a water-vapor separation spiral frame. The water-vapor separation spiral frame is located in a containing cavity of the outer shell body. A spiral vapor guide channel is formed in a peripheral wall of the water-vapor separation spiral frame. The spiral vapor guide channel is in communication with the inlet hole and the water outlet, respectively.
[0007] In one of the embodiments, the spiral vapor guide channel comprises a plurality of annular air guide channels and a plurality of spiral liquid downcomers. The annular air guide channels are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the water-vapor separation spiral frame. Two adjacent annular air guide channels are in communication through one spiral liquid downcomer.
[0008] In one of the embodiments, the water-vapor separation spiral frame is provided with an annular boss. The annular boss is arranged around the peripheral wall of the water-vapor separation spiral frame.
[0009] In one of the embodiments, the annular boss is provided with a slope slide. The slope slide is arranged in the spiral liquid downcomer.
[0010] In one of the embodiments, a condensation cavity is formed in the central position of the end of the water-vapor separation spiral frame. The condensation cavity is in communication with the spiral vapor guide channel and the water outlet, respectively.
[0011] In one of the embodiments, the inner circumferential wall of the accommodating cavity at each end of the outer shell body is screwed to the upper cover and the lower cover respectively.
[0012] In one of the embodiments, the inner circumferential wall of the accommodating cavity at each end of the outer shell body is provided with a first screwing part and a second screwing part respectively; the outer circumferential wall of the upper cover is provided with a third screwing part, which is screwed to the first screwing part; the outer circumferential wall of the lower cover is provided with a fourth screwing part, which is screwed to the second screwing part.
[0013] In one of the embodiments, the lower cover is provided with a liquid collecting groove, which is in communication with the steam inlet hole and the water outlet respectively.
[0014] In one of the embodiments, the water-vapor separation box further comprises a first sealing ring and a second sealing ring; the first sealing ring is arranged along the circumference of the upper cover and abuts against the end face of the first end of the outer shell body; the second sealing ring is arranged along the circumference of the lower cover and abuts against the end face of the second end of the outer shell body.
[0015] In one of the embodiments, a first gap exists between the first end of the water-vapor separation spiral frame and the upper cover, and a second gap exists between the second end of the water-vapor separation spiral frame and the lower cover.
[0016] The first end and the second end of the water-vapor separation spiral frame are respectively provided with a first communication port and a second communication port, which are in communication with the spiral steam guide channel; the first communication port is in communication with the steam inlet hole, and the second communication port is in communication with the water outlet.
[0017] A coffee device comprising the water-vapor separation box according to any one of the embodiments.
[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present disclosure has at least the following advantages:
[0019] Because the upper cover and the lower cover are arranged at two ends of the outer shell, the upper cover is provided with an inlet hole at the end, the lower cover is provided with a water outlet at the end, and the water-vapor separation spiral frame is arranged in the containing cavity of the outer shell, and the outer peripheral wall of the water-vapor separation spiral frame is provided with a spiral steam guide channel, when the water vapor enters from the inlet hole, it will come to the spiral steam guide channel of the water-vapor separation spiral frame, and because the temperature of the water vapor will be lowered after entering the spiral steam guide channel, the water vapor will be liquefied in the spiral steam guide channel, slowly changing into condensed water, and finally the condensed water will flow to the water outlet of the lower cover along the spiral steam guide channel; through the spiral steam guide channel structure design of the water-vapor separation spiral frame, the water vapor can be converted into condensed water after entering the spiral steam guide channel, which digests the water vapor generated after steam extraction in the coffee machine, avoids the erosion of the water vapor to the equipment parts in the coffee machine, and provides a more convenient way for the extraction of coffee powder below. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present disclosure, and therefore should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can also be obtained without creative labor on the basis of these drawings.
[0021] Figure 1 The exploded view of the water-vapor separation box of an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0022] Figure 2 The cross-sectional view of the water-vapor separation box of an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0023] Figure 3 The outer shell structure schematic view of Figure 1 .
[0024] Fig. 10, water-vapor separation box; 100, upper cover; 110, inlet hole; 120, third screw connection part; 200, lower cover; 210, fourth screw connection part; 220, liquid collecting groove; 230, water outlet; 300, outer shell; 310, first screw connection part; 320, second screw connection part; 330, containing cavity; 400, water-vapor separation spiral frame; 410, spiral steam guide channel; 4110, annular air guide; 4120, spiral liquid down groove; 420, condensation cavity; 430, annular boss; 4310, inclined slide; 440, first communication port; 450, second communication port; 500, first sealing ring; 600, second sealing ring. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0025] For the purpose of clarity, the present disclosure will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The preferred embodiments of the present disclosure are shown in the drawings. However, the present disclosure can be realized in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to those skilled in the art.
[0026] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or intervening elements can also be present. When an element is referred to as being "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or intervening elements can also be present. The terms "vertical", "horizontal", "left", "right" and similar expressions as used herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not meant to be limiting.
[0027] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. The terminology used in the description of the disclosure herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. As used herein, the term "and / or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.
[0028] In order to better understand the technical solutions and beneficial effects of the present disclosure, the present disclosure will be further described in detail below in combination with specific embodiments:
[0029] In combination with Figure 1 With Figure 2 As shown in the drawings, the water-vapor separation box 10 of an embodiment includes an upper cover 100, a lower cover 200, and an outer shell 300; the upper cover 100 and the lower cover 200 are respectively arranged at two ends of the outer shell 300, an end of the upper cover 100 is provided with an inlet hole 110, and an end of the lower cover 200 is provided with a water outlet 230;
[0030] Further, the water-vapor separation box 10 further includes a water-vapor separation spiral frame 400, the water-vapor separation spiral frame 400 is located in a containing cavity 330 of the outer shell 300, and an outer peripheral wall of the water-vapor separation spiral frame 400 is provided with a spiral vapor guide channel 410, the spiral vapor guide channel 410 respectively communicates with the inlet hole 110 and the water outlet 230.
[0031] It can be understood that, because the upper cover 100 and the lower cover 200 are arranged at two ends of the outer shell 300, the end of the upper cover 100 is provided with the steam inlet hole 110, the end of the lower cover 200 is provided with the water outlet 230, and because the water-vapor separation spiral frame is arranged in the containing cavity 330 of the outer shell 300, and the outer peripheral wall of the water-vapor separation spiral frame is provided with the spiral steam guide channel 410, when the water vapor enters from the steam inlet hole 110, it will come to the spiral steam guide channel 410 of the water-vapor separation spiral frame, and because the temperature of the water vapor will be lowered after entering the spiral steam guide channel 410, the water vapor will be liquefied in the spiral steam guide channel 410, slowly becoming condensed water, and finally the condensed water will flow to the water outlet 230 of the lower cover 200 along the spiral steam guide channel 410. Through the structural design of the spiral steam guide channel 410 of the water-vapor separation spiral frame, the water vapor can be converted into condensed water after entering the spiral steam guide channel 410, which digests the water vapor generated after steam extraction in the coffee machine, avoids the erosion of equipment parts by water vapor in the coffee machine, and provides a more convenient way for the extraction of coffee powder below.
[0032] In combination Figure 1 As shown, further, the spiral steam guide channel 410 comprises a plurality of annular air guide channels 4110 and a plurality of spiral liquid downcomers 4120, the plurality of annular air guide channels 4110 are arranged at intervals along the axis of the water-vapor separation spiral frame 400, and adjacent two annular air guide channels 4110 are communicated by a spiral liquid downcomer 4120. It can be understood that the annular air guide channels are arranged at intervals along the axis of the water-vapor separation spiral frame, and because adjacent two annular air guide channels are communicated by a spiral liquid downcomer 4120, the water vapor enters the annular air guide channel 4110, and after entering the annular air guide channel 4110, the water vapor flows around the annular air guide channel 4110 to the spiral liquid downcomer 4120, and because the annular air guide channels are arranged at intervals along the axis of the water-vapor separation spiral frame and communicated with the spiral liquid downcomer 4120, the water vapor slowly flows to the next annular air guide channel 4110, so that the water vapor is slowly liquefied into condensed water in the annular air guide channel 4110.
[0033] As Figure 1As shown, in one embodiment, the water vapor separation spiral frame 400 is provided with an annular boss 430, which is arranged around the peripheral wall of the water vapor separation spiral frame 400. It can be understood that the water vapor separation spiral frame 400 is provided with the annular boss 430, which further enhances the effect of water vapor separation and the stability of the flow of condensed water. The design of the annular boss 430 makes it easier for water vapor to lose its ability and condense into condensed water when it comes into contact with the surface of the annular boss 430. At the same time, the annular boss 430 also plays a role in guiding the flow of condensed water. When the condensed water is formed and flows downward along the spiral steam guide channel 410 of the spiral staircase, it will adhere to the surface of the annular boss 430 and flow to the next annular gas guide 4110.
[0034] In combination Figure 1 With Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the annular boss 430 is provided with a slope slide 4310, which is arranged in the spiral lower liquid tank 4120. It can be understood that the annular boss 430 is provided with the slope slide 4310, which is arranged in the spiral lower liquid tank 4120. When the condensed water accumulates to a certain extent in the annular gas guide 4110 and begins to flow downward under the action of gravity, the slope slide 4310 provides a gradual transition slope, allowing the condensed water to transition to the next water vapor separation zone in a natural and continuous manner, reducing the energy loss of the condensed water during the transition process. At the same time, the design of the slope slide 4310 ensures smooth flow in the water vapor separation spiral frame 400.
[0035] In combination Figure 1 With Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the water vapor separation spiral frame 400 is provided with a condensation cavity 420 at the center of the end portion, which is in communication with the spiral steam guide channel 410 and the water outlet 230, respectively. It can be understood that by providing the condensation cavity 420 at the center of the end portion of the water vapor separation spiral frame 400, when water vapor moves from the steam inlet hole 110 of the upper cover 100 to the spiral steam guide channel 410, it will move along the annular gas guide 4110 to the bottom of the water vapor separation spiral frame 400. Eventually, a small amount of water vapor will flow to the condensation cavity 420. When the water vapor flows into the condensation cavity 420, it will rise in the condensation cavity 420, accelerating the liquefaction of water vapor in the water vapor separation spiral frame 400, and eventually forming more water condensation beads in the water vapor separation spiral frame 400.
[0036] In combination Figure 2 With Figure 3As shown, in one embodiment, the inner cavity circumferential wall of the outer shell 300 at both ends is screwed to the upper cover 100 and the lower cover 200 respectively. It can be understood that by screwing the upper cover 100 and the lower cover 200 to the inner cavity circumferential wall of the outer shell 300 at both ends, the water-vapor separation spiral frame 400 is placed in the containing cavity 330 of the outer shell 300, and then the water-vapor separation spiral frame 400 is sealed by screwing, so that the water-vapor separation spiral frame is sealed and placed in the containing cavity 330 of the outer shell 300.
[0037] In combination Figure 2 With Figure 3 As shown, specifically, the inner circumferential wall of the containing cavity 330 at both ends of the outer shell 300 is respectively provided with a first screwing part 310 and a second screwing part 320; the outer circumferential wall of the upper cover 100 is provided with a third screwing part 120, the third screwing part 120 is screwed with the first screwing part 310; the outer circumferential wall of the lower cover 200 is provided with a fourth screwing part 210, the fourth screwing part 210 is screwed with the second screwing part 320. It can be understood that by providing the first screwing part 310 on the inner circumferential wall of the outer shell 300 close to the upper cover 100, the outer circumferential wall of the upper cover 100 is provided with the third screwing part 120, the first screwing part 310 is screwed with the third screwing part 120, so that the upper cover 100 is screwed with one end of the outer shell 300; similarly, the inner circumferential wall of the outer shell 300 close to the lower cover 200 is provided with the second screwing part 320, the outer circumferential wall of the lower cover 200 is provided with the fourth screwing part 210, the second screwing part 320 is screwed with the fourth screwing part 210, so that the lower cover 200 is screwed with the other end of the outer shell 300, and finally the water-vapor separation spiral frame 400 is sealed in the interior surrounded by the outer shell 300, the upper cover 100 and the lower cover 200.
[0038] In combination Figure 1 With Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, the lower cover 200 is provided with a liquid collecting groove 220, and the liquid collecting groove 220 is respectively communicated with the steam inlet hole 110 and the water outlet 230. It can be understood that when the water vapor is converted into condensed water through the spiral steam guide channel 410 by the steam inlet hole 110, it will flow into the liquid collecting groove 220 of the lower cover 200 along the annular air guide 4110 and the spiral liquid groove 4120, and at the same time, because the liquid collecting groove 220 collects the condensed water, the liquid collecting groove 220 will flow to the water outlet 230, and finally the condensed water flows out to the cup outside the equipment.
[0039] As Figure 2As shown, the water vapor separation box 10 further comprises a first sealing ring 500 and a second sealing ring 600. The first sealing ring 500 is arranged along the periphery of the upper cover 100 and abuts against the end face of the first end of the outer shell 300. The second sealing ring 600 is arranged along the periphery of the lower cover 200 and abuts against the end face of the second end of the outer shell 300. It can be understood that the first sealing ring 500 is arranged along the periphery of the upper cover 100 and abuts against the end face of the first end of the outer shell 300. When the upper cover 100 is connected to one end of the outer shell 300, the first sealing ring 500 can tightly fit on the contact surface of the upper cover 100 and the outer shell 300, effectively preventing water vapor or condensed water from leaking from the connection, thereby ensuring the smooth progress of the water vapor separation process and avoiding potential damage to the external structure of the water vapor separation box 10. Similarly, the second sealing ring 600 is arranged along the periphery of the lower cover 200 and abuts against the end face of the second end of the outer shell 300. When the lower cover 200 is connected to the other end of the outer shell 300, the second sealing ring 600 can tightly fit on the contact surface of the lower cover 200 and the outer shell 300, further improving the sealing effect of the water vapor separation box 10. Through the double-sealing design of the first sealing ring 500 and the second sealing ring 600, it is ensured that the water vapor inside the water vapor separation box 10 can be fully liquefied, and the condensed water can be smoothly discharged through the path of the annular boss 430 without causing leakage.
[0040] In combination Figure 1 With Figure 2 As shown, in one embodiment, there is a first gap between the first end of the water vapor separation spiral frame 400 and the upper cover 100, and a second gap between the second end of the water vapor separation spiral frame 400 and the lower cover 200. It can be understood that the first gap between the first end of the water vapor separation spiral frame 400 and the upper cover 100 allows water vapor to flow into the water vapor separation spiral frame from the first gap after entering the steam inlet hole 110, and the second gap between the second end of the water vapor separation spiral frame 400 and the lower cover 200 allows condensed water to flow into the liquid collection groove 220 from the second gap.
[0041] As Figure 2As shown, the water-vapor separation spiral frame 400 can be provided with a first communication port 440 and a second communication port 450 at two ends thereof, respectively, which are both in communication with the spiral vapor guide channel 410, the first communication port 440 is in communication with the vapor inlet hole 110, and the second communication port 450 is in communication with the water outlet 230. It can be understood that, by providing the first communication port 440 and the second communication port 450 at two ends of the separation spiral frame, and by making the first communication port 440 and the second communication port 450 both in communication with the spiral vapor guide channel 410, and by making the first communication port 440 in communication with the vapor inlet hole 110 and the second communication port 450 in communication with the water outlet 230, when the water vapor enters from the vapor inlet hole 110, it will enter the spiral vapor guide channel 410 through the first communication port 440, and then, after being liquefied in the spiral vapor guide channel, it will flow into the water outlet 230 through the second communication port 450.
[0042] A coffee device comprising the water-vapor separation box 10 according to any one of the embodiments described above. It can be understood that, by virtue of the structural design of the spiral vapor guide channel 410 of the water-vapor separation spiral frame, the water vapor can be converted into condensed water after entering the spiral vapor guide channel 410, which can digest the water vapor generated after steam extraction in the coffee machine, avoid the erosion of the equipment parts in the coffee machine by the water vapor, and provide a more convenient way for the extraction of coffee powder below.
[0043] Compared with the prior art, the present disclosure has at least the following advantages:
[0044] Because the upper top cover 100 and the lower top cover 200 are arranged at two ends of the outer shell 300, the upper top cover 100 is provided with the vapor inlet hole 110 at an end thereof, and the lower top cover 200 is provided with the water outlet 230 at an end thereof, and because the water-vapor separation spiral frame is arranged in the accommodating cavity 330 of the outer shell 300 and the outer peripheral wall of the water-vapor separation spiral frame is provided with the spiral vapor guide channel 410, when the water vapor enters from the vapor inlet hole 110, it will come to the spiral vapor guide channel 410 of the water-vapor separation spiral frame, and because the temperature of the water vapor will decrease after entering the spiral vapor guide channel 410, the water vapor will be liquefied in the spiral vapor guide channel 410 and slowly become condensed water, and finally the condensed water will flow to the water outlet 230 of the lower top cover 200 along the spiral vapor guide channel 410. By virtue of the structural design of the spiral vapor guide channel 410 of the water-vapor separation spiral frame, the water vapor can be converted into condensed water after entering the spiral vapor guide channel 410, which can digest the water vapor generated after steam extraction in the coffee machine, avoid the erosion of the equipment parts in the coffee machine by the water vapor, and provide a more convenient way for the extraction of coffee powder below.
[0045] The above-described embodiments only express several implementation manners of the present disclosure, which are described in a more specific and detailed manner, but cannot be understood as a limitation on the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that, for ordinary skilled persons in the art, several modifications and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present disclosure, which all belong to the protection scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the protection scope of the present disclosure patent should be subject to the appended claims.
Claims
1. A water-vapor separation box, comprising an upper cover, a lower cover and an outer shell; the upper cover and the lower cover are respectively arranged at two ends of the outer shell, an end of the upper cover is provided with an inlet hole, and an end of the lower cover is provided with a water outlet; characterized in that The water-vapor separation box further comprises a water-vapor separation spiral frame, the water-vapor separation spiral frame is located in the containing cavity of the outer shell, and the outer peripheral wall of the water-vapor separation spiral frame is provided with a spiral vapor guide channel, and the spiral vapor guide channel is respectively communicated with the inlet hole and the water outlet.
2. The water vapor separating cartridge of claim 1, wherein, The spiral vapor guide channel comprises a plurality of annular air guide channels and a plurality of spiral liquid downcomers, and the annular air guide channels are arranged at intervals along the axial direction of the water-vapor separation spiral frame, and adjacent two annular air guide channels are communicated through one spiral liquid downcomer.
3. The water vapor separating cartridge of claim 2, wherein, The water-vapor separation spiral frame is provided with an annular boss, and the annular boss is arranged around the peripheral wall of the water-vapor separation spiral frame.
4. The water vapor separating cartridge of claim 3, wherein, The annular boss is provided with a slope slide, and the slope slide is arranged in the spiral liquid downcomer.
5. The water vapor separating cartridge of claim 1, wherein, An end center position of the water-vapor separation spiral frame is provided with a condensation cavity, and the condensation cavity is respectively communicated with the spiral vapor guide channel and the water outlet.
6. The water vapor separating cartridge of claim 1, wherein, The inner cavity peripheral wall of the outer shell at both ends is respectively screwed to the upper cover and the lower cover.
7. The water vapor separating cartridge of claim 6, wherein, The inner peripheral wall of the containing cavity of the outer shell at both ends is respectively provided with a first screwing part and a second screwing part; the outer peripheral wall of the upper cover is provided with a third screwing part, and the third screwing part is threadedly connected with the first screwing part; the outer peripheral wall of the lower cover is provided with a fourth screwing part, and the fourth screwing part is threadedly connected with the second screwing part.
8. The water vapor separating cartridge of claim 1, wherein, The lower cover is provided with a liquid collecting groove, and the liquid collecting groove is respectively communicated with the inlet hole and the water outlet; And / or, the water-vapor separation box further comprises a first sealing ring and a second sealing ring, the first sealing ring is arranged along the circumference of the upper cover, and the first sealing ring abuts against the end face of the first end of the outer shell; the second sealing ring is arranged along the circumference of the lower cover, and the second sealing ring abuts against the end face of the second end of the outer shell.
9. The water vapor separating cartridge of claim 1, wherein, There is a first gap between the first end of the water-vapor separation spiral frame and the upper cover, and a second gap between the second end of the water-vapor separation spiral frame and the lower cover; and / or, The first end and the second end of the water-vapor separation spiral frame are respectively provided with a first communication port and a second communication port, the first communication port and the second communication port are both communicated with the spiral vapor guide channel, the first communication port is communicated with the inlet hole, and the second communication port is communicated with the water outlet.
10. A coffee device, characterized in that The water-vapor separation box according to any one of claims 1-9.