Brewing device and coffee machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a brewing device and a coffee maker, which comprise a support member, a brewing device and a coffee maker, and the support member is internally provided with a cavity; the extraction cup is detachably installed on the supporting piece, and a cup opening of the extraction cup faces the cavity; the driving part is mounted on the supporting piece; the moving part comprises a moving sleeve, a moving part and an elastic part; the moving sleeve is connected with the driving part and can move in the cavity under the driving of the driving part; the movable piece is sleeved in the movable sleeve, and a pressed part at one end of the movable piece movably abuts against the movable sleeve; the elastic piece sleeves the moving piece, one end of the elastic piece abuts against the supporting table on the inner side wall of the moving sleeve, and the other end of the elastic piece movably abuts against the supporting part at the other end of the moving piece; and the water inlet part is arranged on the moving part and faces the cup opening of the extraction cup. Relative fixation of the moving sleeve and the moving piece is achieved by arranging the elastic piece between the moving sleeve and the moving piece, compared with the mode that a clamping block is matched with a clamping groove, the situation of abrasion is effectively avoided, and therefore it is guaranteed that the coffee machine can normally operate for a long time.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] Chinese invention patent CN118986128A discloses an automatic coffee machine, in which the moving parts of the brewing device include a fixed sleeve, a moving sleeve, a moving block, and a movable sleeve. One end of the fixed sleeve is fixedly mounted on a support component. The moving sleeve is fitted onto the fixed sleeve and can move relative to the fixed sleeve. The moving block connects to the moving sleeve, and a feeding port is formed between the moving block and the moving sleeve. The movable sleeve is fitted onto the moving sleeve and the moving block and is connected to a drive component. The movable sleeve can push the moving sleeve upward or the moving block downward under the drive of the drive component. In practical applications, the relative fixation of the moving sleeve and the fixed sleeve is achieved by the engagement of a locking block on the fixed sleeve and a locking groove on the moving sleeve. However, the moving sleeve and the fixed sleeve also need to move relative to each other. When the moving sleeve and the fixed sleeve move relative to each other, the locking block needs to disengage from the locking groove. The locking block will wear out when it disengages from the locking groove. Over time, the moving sleeve and the fixed sleeve may not be able to achieve relative fixation through the engagement of the locking block and the locking groove, causing the coffee machine to malfunction.

[0003] Therefore, existing technologies need to be improved and developed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a brewing device and coffee machine that can prevent wear and tear on moving parts during movement, thereby ensuring that the coffee machine can operate normally for a long time.

[0005] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a brewing apparatus, comprising:

[0006] The support component has a cavity inside;

[0007] An extraction cup is detachably mounted on the support, with the opening of the extraction cup facing the cavity;

[0008] The drive component is mounted on the support.

[0009] A movable component includes a movable sleeve, a movable element, and an elastic element; the movable sleeve is connected to the driving component and can move within the cavity under the drive of the driving component; the movable element is sleeved inside the movable sleeve, with a pressure-bearing portion at one end movably abutting against the movable sleeve; the elastic element is sleeved on the movable element, with one end abutting against a support platform on the inner sidewall of the movable sleeve, and the other end movably abutting against a support portion at the other end of the movable element;

[0010] A water inlet component is disposed on the movable part and faces the mouth of the extraction cup.

[0011] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the water inlet component includes a water inlet channel, a water inlet pipe, and a water inlet valve; the water inlet channel is opened inside the movable component; the outlet end of the water inlet pipe is connected to the inlet end of the water inlet channel; and the water inlet valve is disposed inside the water inlet channel.

[0012] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the aforementioned water inlet valve includes a plug, a movable plug, and a reset member; the plug is disposed in the water inlet channel, the plug having a through hole communicating with the water inlet channel; the movable plug is movably disposed in the water inlet channel and movably abuts against the variable diameter section in the water inlet channel; the reset member is disposed in the water inlet channel, one end abutting against the plug, and the other end abutting against the movable plug.

[0013] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the aforementioned driving component includes a driving motor and a rotating ring; the driving motor is disposed on the support member, and a gear is connected to the output end of the driving motor; the rotating ring is rotatably disposed on the support member, the outer side wall of the rotating ring has gear teeth, the gear teeth mesh with the gear, the inner side wall of the rotating ring has an internal thread, the outer side wall of the movable sleeve has an external thread, and the external thread is screwed into the internal thread.

[0014] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the moving member described above is provided with a diverter plate, at least a portion of which corresponds to the water inlet channel.

[0015] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the extraction cup includes a cup body and a balancing component; the bottom of the cup body has a liquid outlet, and when the extraction cup is disposed on the support member, the opening of the cup body corresponds to the moving component; the balancing component is movably disposed in the cup body, and the balancing component has a drainage channel, which communicates with the liquid outlet.

[0016] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the aforementioned balancing component includes a movable component and an elastic component; the movable component has a limiting portion, the inner sidewall of the cup body is provided with a blocking portion, the limiting portion and the blocking portion are movably abutting against each other, and the drainage channel is opened on the movable component; one end of the elastic component abuts against the movable component, and the other end of the elastic component abuts against the inner sidewall of the bottom of the cup body.

[0017] According to one embodiment of the present invention, the aforementioned balancing component further includes a filter sheet disposed on the movable member and covering the drainage channel.

[0018] According to one embodiment of the present invention, a drain valve is provided in the aforementioned drainage channel.

[0019] Secondly, this utility model provides a coffee machine, including a grinding device and the brewing device described in the first aspect above, wherein the powder outlet of the grinding device is connected to the cavity.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: The brewing device and coffee machine of this utility model achieve relative fixation between the moving sleeve and the moving part by setting an elastic element between the moving sleeve and the moving part. Compared with the use of a card block and a card slot, this effectively avoids wear and tear, thereby ensuring that the coffee machine can operate normally for a long time. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of this application and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments of this application and are used to explain this application, but do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the brewing apparatus in its first state in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of the brewing apparatus in its first state in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the brewing apparatus in its second state in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the brewing apparatus in the second state in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the brewing apparatus in the third state in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the brewing apparatus in the third state in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view of the extraction cup in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0030] 1. Support component; 11. Cavity; 2. Extraction cup; 21. Cup body; 211. Liquid outlet; 212. Blocking part; 22. Balancing component; 221. Drainage channel; 222. Moving part; 2221. Limiting part; 223. Elastic part; 224. Filter plate; 225. Drain valve; 3. Drive component; 31. Drive motor; 32. Rotating ring; 4. Moving part; 41. Moving sleeve; 411. Support platform; 42. Moving part; 421. Pressure-bearing part; 422. Support part; 43. Elastic part; 44. Diverter plate; 5. Water inlet component; 51. Water inlet channel; 511. Variable diameter section; 52. Water inlet pipe; 53. Water inlet valve; 531. Plug; 5311. Through hole; 532. Movable plug; 533. Reset part. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The following drawings will disclose several embodiments of this utility model. For clarity, many practical details will be described in the following description. However, it should be understood that these practical details should not be used to limit this utility model. That is, in some embodiments of this utility model, these practical details are not essential. In addition, for the sake of simplicity, some conventional structures and components will be shown in the drawings in a simple schematic manner.

[0032] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0033] Furthermore, in this utility model, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" is for descriptive purposes only and does not specifically refer to any order or sequence, nor is it intended to limit the utility model. They are merely used to distinguish components or operations described with the same technical terms and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, the technical solutions of various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only if they are feasible for those skilled in the art. If a combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0034] To further understand the content, features, and effects of this utility model, the following embodiments are provided, and detailed descriptions are given below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings:

[0035] Firstly, such as Figures 1-6As shown, this utility model provides a brewing device, including a support 1, an extraction cup 2, a driving component 3, a moving component 4, and a water inlet component 5.

[0036] A cavity 11 is formed inside the support member 1. The extraction cup 2 is detachably mounted on the support member 1, with its opening facing the cavity 11. The drive member 3 is mounted on the support member 1. The moving member 4 includes a moving sleeve 41, a moving member 42, and an elastic member 43. The moving sleeve 41 is connected to the drive member 3 and can move within the cavity 11 under the drive of the drive member 3. The moving member 42 is fitted inside the moving sleeve 41, with one end of the moving member 42's pressure-bearing portion 421 movably abutting against the moving sleeve 41. The elastic member 43 is fitted on the moving member 42, with one end of the elastic member 43 abutting against the support platform 411 on the inner sidewall of the moving sleeve 41, and the other end of the elastic member 43 movably abutting against the support portion 422 at the other end of the moving member 42. A water inlet member 5 is provided on the moving member 42, with its outlet facing the opening of the extraction cup 2.

[0037] In practical applications, the brewing apparatus can switch between a first state, a second state, and a third state. When the brewing apparatus is in the first state, the moving part 4 prevents the cavity 11 from communicating with the interior of the extraction cup 2, and one end of the moving part 4 does not extend into the extraction cup 2. When the brewing apparatus is in the second state, the cavity 11 communicates with the interior of the extraction cup 2, and one end of the moving part 4 does not extend into the extraction cup 2. When the brewing apparatus is in the third state, the moving part 4 prevents the cavity 11 from communicating with the interior of the extraction cup 2, and one end of the moving part 4 extends into the extraction cup 2 from the mouth of the extraction cup 2.

[0038] When the coffee machine is in standby mode, the brewing device is in the first state. When coffee brewing begins, the drive component 3 drives the moving sleeve 41 to move upward, switching the brewing device to the second state. At this time, the elastic element 43 is not compressed, and the coffee machine's grinding device grinds the coffee beans. The resulting coffee powder falls into the extraction cup 2 through the powder drop channel formed between the cavity 11 and the moving sleeve 41 and the moving component 42. Then, the drive component 3 drives the moving sleeve 41 to move downward. During the downward movement of the moving sleeve 41, it pushes the pressure part 421 downward, causing the moving sleeve 41 to also move downward, thereby making... The brewing device switches to the third state, tamping and extracting the coffee powder in the extraction cup 2. After extraction, the drive component 3 drives the moving sleeve 41 to move upward. During the upward movement of the moving sleeve 41, it pushes the elastic member 43 upward, causing the other end of the elastic member 43 to abut against the support part 422. As the moving sleeve 41 continues to move upward, the elastic member 43 is compressed. After the moving sleeve 41 moves to its position in the first state, the elastic force of the elastic member 43 drives the moving member 42 to also move to its position in the first state, thus switching the brewing device from the third state to the first state. Specifically, the elastic member 43 can be a spring.

[0039] Compared to using a combination of a card block and a card slot, the above technical solution effectively avoids wear and tear, thus ensuring that the coffee machine can operate normally for a long time.

[0040] In some preferred embodiments, the aforementioned driving component 3 includes a drive motor 31 and a rotating ring 32. The drive motor 31 is mounted on the support member 1, and its output end is connected to a gear. The rotating ring 32 is rotatably mounted on the support member 1. The outer side wall of the rotating ring 32 has teeth that mesh with the gear. The inner side wall of the rotating ring 32 has an internal thread, and the outer side wall of the movable sleeve 41 has an external thread, which is screwed into the internal thread. In specific applications, the drive motor 31 generates a driving force to drive the gear to rotate. The gear drives the rotating ring 32 to rotate through its teeth. The rotating ring 32, through the screwed internal and external threads, drives the movable sleeve 41 to move up and down.

[0041] In some preferred embodiments, the water inlet component 5 includes a water inlet channel 51, a water inlet pipe 52, and a water inlet valve 53. The water inlet channel 51 is formed inside the movable component 42. The outlet end of the water inlet pipe 52 communicates with the inlet end of the water inlet channel 51. The water inlet valve 53 is disposed within the water inlet channel 51. In specific applications, by forming the water inlet channel 51 inside the movable component 42, the structure of the brewing apparatus can be made more compact.

[0042] In some preferred embodiments, the aforementioned water inlet valve 53 includes a plug 531, a movable plug 532, and a reset member 533. The plug 531 is disposed within the water inlet channel 51 and has a through hole 5311 communicating with the water inlet channel 51. The movable plug 532 is movably disposed within the water inlet channel 51 and movably abuts against the reducing section 511 within the water inlet channel 51. The reset member 533 is disposed within the water inlet channel 51, with one end abutting against the plug 531 and the other end abutting against the movable plug 532. In specific applications, when the pressure within the water inlet channel 51 exceeds a predetermined pressure, the pressure pushes the movable plug 532 downwards, forcing the reset member 533 to compress, so that the movable plug 532 no longer blocks the reducing section 511, thereby allowing water to flow sequentially through the water inlet pipe 52, the drain channel 221, and the through hole 5311411 into the extraction cup 2. Specifically, the reset member 533 can be a spring.

[0043] In some preferred embodiments, the movable member 42 is provided with a diverter plate 44, at least a portion of which corresponds to the water inlet channel 51. In specific applications, the diverter plate 44 can divert the water flowing out of the water inlet channel 51, so that the water flows evenly into the extraction cup 2 to achieve a good extraction effect.

[0044] like Figure 7As shown, in some preferred embodiments, the extraction cup 2 includes a cup body 21 and a balancing component 22. The bottom of the cup body 21 has a liquid outlet 211. When the extraction cup 2 is mounted on the support 1, the opening of the cup body 21 corresponds to the moving component 4. The balancing component 22 is movably disposed within the cup body 21 and has a drainage channel 221 that communicates with the liquid outlet 211. In specific applications, when the brewing device switches to the third state to tamp the coffee powder in the extraction cup 2, the balancing component 22 can apply a reverse force to the coffee powder, preventing it from being tamped too tightly, thus improving the subsequent extraction effect.

[0045] Specifically, the aforementioned balancing component 22 includes a movable part 222 and a spring-loaded part 223. The movable part 222 has a limiting part 2221, and the inner wall of the cup body 21 has a blocking part 212. The limiting part 2221 and the blocking part 212 are in movable contact, and a drainage channel 221 is formed on the movable part 222. One end of the spring-loaded part 223 abuts against the movable part 222, and the other end abuts against the inner wall of the bottom of the cup body 21. In practical application, when the moving part 4 tamps the coffee powder, the movable part 222 moves downward under the action of the moving part 4, and the spring-loaded part 223 is compressed. The movable part 222 applies a reverse force to the coffee powder inside the cup body 21, preventing the coffee powder from being compressed too tightly in the coffee extraction cup 2, thus ensuring a good extraction effect during subsequent coffee extraction. Specifically, the spring-loaded part 223 can be a spring.

[0046] In some preferred embodiments, the balancing component 22 further includes a filter 224, which is disposed on the movable component 222 and covers the drainage channel 221. In specific applications, the filter 224 can not only filter out fine powder and impurities in the coffee powder, improving the taste and quality of the coffee, but also prevent coffee powder from clogging the drainage channel 221. Specifically, the structure of the filter 224 can be the same as the structure of the diverter 44.

[0047] In some preferred embodiments, a drain valve 225 is provided within the drain channel 221. By providing a drain valve 225 within the drain channel 221, the drain valve 225 closes when the pressure inside the cup 21 does not reach a predetermined pressure during extraction, and opens when the pressure reaches the predetermined pressure. This allows the coffee powder inside the cup 21 to be fully extracted, further improving the extraction effect. Specifically, the structure and operating principle of the drain valve 225 are the same as those of the water inlet valve 53, and will not be described again here.

[0048] Secondly, this utility model provides a coffee machine, including a grinding device and the brewing device mentioned in the first aspect, wherein the powder outlet of the grinding device is connected to the cavity 11.

[0049] In practical applications, both the grinding and brewing devices are electrically connected to the coffee machine's control system. The coffee machine's control system controls the operation of the grinding and brewing devices to achieve automated control of the coffee machine. Of course, the coffee machine's control system can be any of an industrial computer, PLC, or microcontroller, which will not be elaborated further here.

[0050] In summary, in one or more embodiments of this utility model, the brewing device and coffee machine of this utility model achieve relative fixation between the moving sleeve and the moving part by setting an elastic element between the moving sleeve and the moving part. Compared with the use of a card block and a card slot, this effectively avoids wear and tear, thereby ensuring that the coffee machine can operate normally for a long time.

[0051] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principle of this utility model should be included within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A brewing apparatus, characterized in that, include: The support member (1) has a cavity (11) formed inside; An extraction cup (2) is detachably mounted on the support (1), with the mouth of the extraction cup (2) facing the cavity (11); The drive component (3) is mounted on the support component (1); The movable component (4) includes a movable sleeve (41), a movable part (42), and an elastic part (43); the movable sleeve (41) is connected to the driving component (3) and can move within the cavity (11) under the drive of the driving component (3); the movable part (42) is sleeved inside the movable sleeve (41), and the pressure portion (421) at one end of the movable part (41) movably abuts against the movable sleeve (41); the elastic part (43) is sleeved on the movable part (42), and one end of the elastic part (43) abuts against the support platform (411) of the inner sidewall of the movable sleeve (41), and the other end of the elastic part (43) movably abuts against the support portion (422) at the other end of the movable part (42); The water inlet component (5) is disposed on the movable part (42) and faces the mouth of the extraction cup (2).

2. The brewing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The water inlet component (5) includes a water inlet channel (51), a water inlet pipe (52), and a water inlet valve (53); the water inlet channel (51) is located inside the movable component (42); the outlet end of the water inlet pipe (52) is connected to the inlet end of the water inlet channel (51); and the water inlet valve (53) is located inside the water inlet channel (51).

3. The brewing apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The water inlet valve (53) includes a plug (531), a movable plug (532), and a reset member (533); the plug (531) is disposed in the water inlet channel (51), and the plug (531) has a through hole (5311) that communicates with the water inlet channel (51); the movable plug (532) is movably disposed in the water inlet channel (51) and movably abuts against the variable diameter section (511) in the water inlet channel (51); the reset member (533) is disposed in the water inlet channel (51), with one end abutting against the plug (531) and the other end abutting against the movable plug (532).

4. The brewing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving component (3) includes a driving motor (31) and a rotating ring (32); the driving motor (31) is mounted on the support member (1), and the output end of the driving motor (31) is connected to a gear; the rotating ring (32) is rotatably mounted on the support member (1), the outer side wall of the rotating ring (32) has gear teeth, the gear teeth mesh with the gear, the inner side wall of the rotating ring (32) has an internal thread, the outer side wall of the movable sleeve (41) has an external thread, and the external thread is screwed into the internal thread.

5. The brewing apparatus according to claim 2, characterized in that, The movable part (42) is provided with a diverter plate (44), at least a portion of which corresponds to the water inlet channel (51).

6. The brewing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The extraction cup (2) includes a cup body (21) and a balancing component (22); the bottom of the cup body (21) has a liquid outlet (211); when the extraction cup (2) is placed on the support (1), the cup opening of the cup body (21) corresponds to the moving component (4); the balancing component (22) is movably disposed inside the cup body (21); the balancing component (22) has a drainage channel (221) and the drainage channel (221) is connected to the liquid outlet (211).

7. The brewing apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The balancing component (22) includes a movable part (222) and an elastic part (223); the movable part (222) has a limiting part (2221), and the inner wall of the cup body (21) is provided with a blocking part (212). The limiting part (2221) and the blocking part (212) are in movable contact, and the drainage channel (221) is opened on the movable part (222); one end of the elastic part (223) abuts against the movable part (222), and the other end of the elastic part (223) abuts against the inner wall of the bottom of the cup body (21).

8. The brewing apparatus according to claim 7, characterized in that, The balancing assembly (22) also includes a filter (224) disposed on the movable part (222) and covering the drainage channel (221).

9. The brewing apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, A drain valve (225) is provided inside the drainage channel (221).

10. A coffee machine, comprising a grinding device, characterized in that, It also includes the brewing apparatus according to any one of claims 1-9, wherein the outlet of the grinding device is connected to the cavity (11).

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