Coffee machine and water separator thereof

Abstract

The utility model discloses a coffee machine and a water segregator thereof, the water segregator is provided with at least one through water passing hole, and the water outlet end face of the water segregator is provided with a water passing groove communicated with the water passing hole. According to the water distributor, water flow flowing through the water distributor can be uniformly dispersed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of coffee machine technology, and in particular to a coffee machine and its water dispenser. Background Technology

[0002] In related technologies, a coffee machine includes a base, a water supply mechanism, a water distributor, a water filter, and a filter element. The water supply mechanism is located inside the base and may also include a heater. Coffee powder is placed in the filter element. The water supplied by the water supply mechanism flows through the water distributor and the water filter before passing through the filter element, thereby extracting coffee liquid.

[0003] In the prior art, at least one water passage hole is provided on the water distributor. After the water flows through the water passage hole, it flows through the water mesh and then through the filter element. This results in uneven water flow, with more water flowing through the coffee powder at the position corresponding to the water passage hole, while less water flows through other positions, which affects the extraction of coffee liquid. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in the aforementioned technologies. Therefore, one objective of the present invention is to provide a water distributor for a coffee machine that evenly disperses the water flow passing through it.

[0005] The second objective of this invention is to provide a coffee machine that can evenly disperse the water flow through the distributor, resulting in better extraction.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the first aspect of this utility model provides a water distributor for a coffee machine, wherein the water distributor has at least one through-hole and a water groove connected to the through-hole is provided on the water outlet end face of the water distributor.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a water distributor for a coffee machine is provided with a water channel connected to the water passage hole on the water outlet end face of the water distributor. After the water flows through the water passage hole of the water distributor, the water flows into the water channel and then flows through the filter element, so that the water flow is evenly distributed.

[0008] In addition, the water distributor for a coffee machine according to the above embodiments of this utility model may also have the following additional technical features:

[0009] Optionally, the water passage includes a first water passage, which is connected to the water passage hole. The first water passage is configured as multiple passages, which are arranged radially from the inside to the outside.

[0010] Specifically, the circumferential distance between adjacent first water passages gradually widens from the inside out.

[0011] Specifically, the water passage hole is located at the center of the water distributor, and multiple first water passage grooves are located around the water passage hole.

[0012] Specifically, the water distributor is cylindrical, with one end of the first water passage groove connected to the water passage hole, and the other end of the first water passage groove extending through to the circumferential surface of the water distributor.

[0013] Specifically, the water passage also includes a second water passage, which intersects with the first water passage.

[0014] Furthermore, the second water passage is configured as multiple passages, each passage being arranged in a ring shape, with the multiple passages arranged sequentially from the inside to the outside.

[0015] Furthermore, the second water passage has the same depth as the first water passage; the second water passage and the first water passage distinguish the water outlet end face of the water distributor by multiple annular spacer blocks.

[0016] To achieve the above objectives, a second aspect of this utility model provides a water distributor for a coffee machine. The water distributor has at least one through-hole extending axially. The water outlet end face of the water distributor has multiple first water channels communicating with the through-hole. The multiple first water channels are radially arranged around the through-hole, and the circumferential distance between adjacent first water channels gradually widens from the inside to the outside. The water outlet end face of the water distributor also has multiple second water channels intersecting with the first water channels. Each second water channel is arranged in a ring shape along the circumference. The second water channels and the first water channels distinguish the water outlet end face of the water distributor as multiple annular spacer blocks.

[0017] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a water distributor for a coffee machine is provided with an intersecting first water passage groove and a second water passage groove on the water outlet end face of the water distributor. The first water passage groove is connected to the water passage hole, so that after the water flows through the water passage hole of the water distributor, the water flows into the first water passage groove and the second water passage groove, and then flows through the filter element, so that the water flow is evenly distributed.

[0018] To achieve the above objectives, a third aspect of this utility model provides a coffee machine including the aforementioned water distributor.

[0019] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a coffee machine has a water channel on the water outlet end face of the water distributor that is connected to the water passage hole. After the water flows through the water passage hole of the water distributor, the water flows into the water channel, and then through the water net and the filter element, so that the water flow is evenly distributed.

[0020] In addition, the coffee machine according to the above embodiments of this utility model may also have the following additional technical features:

[0021] Optionally, it also includes a water-passing mesh, which is disposed on the water outlet side of the water distributor, and the water-passing mesh is provided with permeable holes except at the positions corresponding to the water-passing holes. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the water distributor according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 2 This is another structural schematic diagram of the water distributor according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a coffee machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Label Explanation

[0026] Water distributor 10, water passage hole 1, first water passage groove 21, second water passage groove 22, annular spacer block 3; water passage mesh 20, water permeable hole 201. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0028] To better understand the above technical solutions, exemplary embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Although exemplary embodiments of the present invention are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present invention can be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to enable a more thorough understanding of the present invention and to fully convey the scope of the present invention to those skilled in the art.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown in the figure, a water distributor 10 of a coffee machine according to an embodiment of the present invention has at least one through-hole 1. In this embodiment, the water distributor 10 has one through-hole 1, which is located at the center of the water distributor 10. The water distributor 10 passes through one end of the water distributor 10 axially to the other end, so that water flows from one end of the water distributor 10 axially to the other end. Figure 1 As shown, the outlet diameter of the water passage 1 is increased to reduce water pressure. In this embodiment, the water distributor 10 is cylindrical, and the inlet end of the water distributor 10 can be threaded to connect with the water supply mechanism of the coffee machine.

[0030] The water distributor 10 has a water-passing groove on its outlet end face that communicates with the water-passing hole 1. The water-passing groove includes a first water-passing groove 21 and a second water-passing groove 22. The first water-passing groove 21 is connected to the water-passing hole 1, meaning that the water flowing in the water-passing hole 1 can flow into the first water-passing groove 21. Multiple first water-passing grooves 21 are arranged radially from the inside out. The number of first water-passing grooves 21 can be set as needed; in this embodiment, 24 are used. The circumferential distance between adjacent first water-passing grooves 21 gradually widens from the inside out. Multiple first water-passing grooves 21 are arranged around the perimeter of the water-passing hole 1. One end of the first water-passing groove 21 is connected to the water-passing hole 1, meaning that the water flowing in the water-passing hole 1 can flow into the first water-passing groove 21. The other end of the first water-passing groove 21 extends to the circumferential surface of the water distributor 10. The axial center of the water distributor 10 is considered inside, and the circumferential surface of the water distributor 10 is considered outside.

[0031] The second water passage 22 intersects with the first water passage 21. Multiple second water passages 22 are provided, each arranged in a ring shape, with the multiple second water passages 22 arranged sequentially from the inside to the outside. The radius of the multiple second water passages 22 gradually increases from the inside to the outside. The number of second water passages 22 can be set as needed; in this embodiment, it is set to 6. The axial center of the water distributor 10 is considered inside, and the circumferential surface of the water distributor 10 is considered outside. The second water passage 22 has the same depth as the first water passage 21; the second water passage 22 and the first water passage 21 distinguish the water outlet end face of the water distributor 10 from each other by multiple annular spacer blocks 3.

[0032] Specifically, the water distributor 10 is provided with at least one through-hole 1 that extends axially. The water outlet end face of the water distributor 10 is provided with multiple first through-holes 21 that are connected to the through-hole 1. The multiple first through-holes 21 are radially arranged around the through-hole 1, and the circumferential distance between adjacent first through-holes 21 gradually widens from the inside to the outside. The water outlet end face of the water distributor 10 is also provided with multiple second through-holes 22 that intersect with the first through-holes 21. Each second through-hole 22 is arranged in a ring shape along the circumference. The second through-holes 22 and the first through-holes 21 distinguish the water outlet end face of the water distributor 10 as multiple annular spacer blocks 3.

[0033] Since the water distributor 10 has an intersecting first water passage groove 21 and second water passage groove 22 on the water outlet end face, and the first water passage groove 21 is connected to the water passage hole 1, the water flows into the first water passage groove 21 and the second water passage groove 22 after passing through the water passage hole 1 of the water distributor 10, and then flows through the filter element, so that the water flow is evenly distributed.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 3As shown in the figure, this utility model embodiment also discloses a coffee machine, including a water distributor 10 and a water filter 20. The water filter 20 is disposed on the water outlet side of the water distributor 10. The water filter 20 can be snapped or screwed onto the base of the coffee machine. The water filter 20 is provided with permeable holes 201 except for the position corresponding to the water outlet 1. That is, there are no permeable holes 201 at the position opposite to the water outlet 1, while permeable holes 201 are provided at other positions of the water filter 20. Since the water pressure at the water outlet 1 position of the water distributor 10 is relatively high, if the water filter 20 is provided with permeable holes 201 at the position opposite to the water outlet 1, the water pressure at that corresponding position of the water filter 20 will be relatively high, affecting the uniformity of the water flow. This arrangement can further make the water flow more evenly distributed.

[0035] Since the water distributor 10 has an intersecting first water passage trough 21 and second water passage trough 22 on the water outlet end face, and the first water passage trough 21 is connected to the water passage hole 1, the water flows into the first water passage trough 21 and the second water passage trough 22 after passing through the water passage hole 1 of the water distributor 10, and then flows through the water net 20 and then through the filter element, so that the water flow is evenly distributed.

[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0037] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0038] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0039] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0040] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. The illustrative expressions of the above terms in this specification should not be construed as necessarily referring to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

[0041] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A water distributor for a coffee machine, characterized in that, The water distributor is provided with at least one through-hole, and the water outlet end face of the water distributor is provided with a water passage groove that communicates with the through-hole.

2. The water distributor for a coffee machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The water passage includes a first water passage, which is connected to the water passage hole. The first water passage is configured as multiple passages, which are arranged radially from the inside to the outside.

3. The water distributor for a coffee machine as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The circumferential distance between adjacent first water passages gradually widens from the inside out.

4. The water distributor for a coffee machine as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The water passage hole is located at the center of the water distributor, and multiple first water passage grooves are arranged around the water passage hole.

5. The water distributor for a coffee machine as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The water distributor is cylindrical, with one end of the first water passage groove connected to the water passage hole, and the other end of the first water passage groove extending through to the circumferential surface of the water distributor.

6. A water distributor for a coffee machine as described in any one of claims 2-5, characterized in that, The water passage also includes a second water passage, which intersects with the first water passage.

7. The water distributor for a coffee machine as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The second water passage is configured as multiple passages, each passage being arranged in a ring shape, with the multiple passages arranged sequentially from the inside to the outside.

8. The water distributor for a coffee machine as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The second water passage has the same depth as the first water passage; the second water passage and the first water passage are distinguished by multiple annular spacer blocks on the water outlet end face of the water distributor.

9. A coffee machine, characterized in that, Includes a water distributor as described in any one of claims 1-8.

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