Material detection device of coffee machine

By designing a quantitative control mechanism and a receiving mechanism in the coffee machine, and using pressure sensors and stainless steel solenoid valves to achieve automated quantitative material allocation, the problem of slow material detection speed and low accuracy in existing coffee machines is solved, thereby improving the automation level of the coffee machine and the user experience.

CN224008236UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-20XISHEN (ANHUI) FOOD CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-06
Publication Date
2026-03-20

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Technical Problem

Existing coffee machines suffer from problems in material detection, such as difficulty in quantitatively configuring coffee cups of different sizes, slow detection speed, and low accuracy.

Method used

A material detection device for a coffee machine was designed, including a quantitative control mechanism and a receiving mechanism. The device uses a pressure sensor to detect the weight of the material, a controller to automatically control the liquid dispensing process, a stainless steel solenoid valve to adjust the amount of material, and a tilting plate and a telescopic rod to achieve quantitative material distribution.

Benefits of technology

It enables quantitative configuration of coffee cups of different sizes, improves the speed and accuracy of material detection, enhances the automation level of coffee machines, and meets users' personalized needs.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of coffee machines, and particularly relates to a material detection device of a coffee machine, which comprises a coffee machine body, a quantitative control mechanism is arranged at the top of the coffee machine body, a liquid outlet nozzle is arranged on the coffee machine body, and a receiving mechanism is arranged below the liquid outlet nozzle. A controller is arranged on one side wall of the coffee machine body. According to the coffee machine, the quantitative control mechanism is arranged, feeding of materials is achieved through the feeding frame, the weight of coffee beans borne by the inclined plate can be detected through the pressure sensor at the bottom, then data are packaged to the controller, a user can visually observe the coffee beans conveniently, and meanwhile by means of the arranged positioning block and the telescopic rod, the coffee beans can be conveniently and rapidly fixed. According to the coffee bean grinding device, coffee beans can be received, a user can place a cup and add the coffee beans more or less according to the preference of the user, then the discharging process of the stainless steel electromagnetic valve is achieved, the coffee beans can be ground and discharged according to the preference of the user in the whole process, and the automation degree is high.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to coffee machine technical field, concretely relates to a material detection device of coffee machine. BACKGROUND

[0002] Coffee machine is a kind of electric equipment that can make coffee, by grinding coffee beans into fine powder, then by hot water to extract, filter, finally form rich coffee liquid.Coffee machine usually has multiple functions, such as automatic heating, heat preservation, grinding, extraction, cleaning, etc., can meet the needs of different users.The emergence of coffee machine greatly improves the production efficiency and quality of coffee, becomes the indispensable electric product in modern life, and in the process of making coffee in coffee machine needs to use various materials, such as coffee beans, coffee powder, syrup, etc.The quality of these materials directly affects the production quality of coffee.

[0003] However, the existing coffee machine has some problems in material detection, it is difficult to realize quantitative configuration for different sizes of coffee cups in the use process of coffee machine, and the detection speed is slow in the configuration process, and the detection precision is not high, in view of this, we propose a new type of material detection device of coffee machine to solve the above problems. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0004] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a material detection device of coffee machine, to realize the above-mentioned purpose, solves the problems that the existing coffee machine has some problems in material detection, it is difficult to realize quantitative configuration for different sizes of coffee cups in the use process of coffee machine, and the detection speed is slow in the configuration process, and the detection precision is not high.

[0005] To realize the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides the following technical scheme: a material detection device of coffee machine, including coffee machine body, the top of coffee machine body is provided with ration control mechanism, the coffee machine body is provided with liquid outlet, the lower portion of liquid outlet is provided with receiving mechanism, the side wall of coffee machine body is provided with controller;

[0006] Ration control mechanism, including feed frame, inclined plate, locating block, telescopic link, spring, first feed pipe, stainless steel solenoid valve, second feed pipe and pressure sensor, the coffee machine body is provided with feed frame, the lower portion of feed frame is provided with inclined plate, the both sides of inclined plate are fixedly connected with locating block, the bottom of locating block is connected with telescopic link, the telescopic link is equipped with spring, the bottom of inclined plate is provided with pressure sensor, the output end of inclined plate is installed with first feed pipe, the bottom of first feed pipe is equipped with stainless steel solenoid valve, the bottom of stainless steel solenoid valve is provided with second feed pipe.

[0007] Furthermore, the inclined plate is composed of a baffle and a sliding part. The baffle is fixedly connected to the top two sides of the sliding part and is distributed in an inwardly inclined manner.

[0008] Furthermore, the quantitative control mechanism also includes a first sealing plate, a second sealing plate, a first chute, and a second chute. The inner wall of the feed frame is provided with the first chute and the second chute on both sides. The second sealing plate is slidably connected inside the first chute, and the first sealing plate is slidably connected inside the second chute. The first sealing plate and the second sealing plate are identically configured and are staggered.

[0009] Furthermore, the receiving mechanism includes a leakage trough, crossbars, a storage frame, and handles. The coffee machine body has a leakage trough located below the dispensing nozzle. Several evenly distributed crossbars are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the leakage trough. A storage frame is fitted into the bottom of the leakage trough, and two handles are provided on the outer wall of the storage frame.

[0010] Furthermore, a controller is provided on one side wall of the coffee machine body, and the output end of the controller is connected to the input end of the pressure sensor.

[0011] Furthermore, the inner cavity of the coffee machine body has grooves on both sides, and the telescopic rod is located in the groove.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] This invention utilizes a quantitative control mechanism to feed materials through a feeding frame. After being placed in the inclined plate below, the weight is detected by a pressure sensor at the bottom, and the data is then transmitted to the controller for easy user observation. Simultaneously, a positioning block and telescopic rod are used to receive the coffee beans. Users can place a cup in the cup and control the controller to dispense the coffee. Users can also adjust the amount of coffee beans according to their preference, which in turn triggers the stainless steel solenoid valve to dispense the coffee. The entire process of grinding and dispensing coffee beans is highly automated and can be customized to the user's specifications. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The accompanying drawings are provided to further illustrate the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention, but do not constitute a limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the quantitative control mechanism of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 The inclined plate structure analysis diagram of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 The sliding part structure schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 The quantitative control mechanism partial structure schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0020] In the drawing: 1, coffee machine body;2, quantitative control mechanism;201, feed frame;202, first chute;203, first sealing plate;204, second sealing plate;205, second chute;206, inclined plate;207, pressure sensor;208, first feed pipe;209, stainless steel electromagnetic valve;210, second feed pipe;211, sliding part;212, baffle;213, positioning block;214, telescopic rod;215, spring;3, controller;4, liquid outlet nozzle;5, receiving mechanism;501, cross bar;502, liquid leakage groove;503, storage frame;504, handle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0022] Please refer to Figures 1 to 5 The utility model provides a kind of technical scheme: a kind of material detection device of coffee machine, including coffee machine body 1, quantitative control mechanism 2 is provided in the top of coffee machine body 1, coffee machine body 1 is provided with liquid outlet nozzle 4, receiving mechanism 5 is provided below liquid outlet nozzle 4, the side wall of coffee machine body 1 is provided with controller 3;

[0023] The quantitative control mechanism 2 comprises a feeding frame 201, an inclined plate 206, a positioning block 213, a telescopic rod 214, a spring 215, a first feeding pipe 208, a stainless steel electromagnetic valve 209, a second feeding pipe 210 and a pressure sensor 207, the feeding frame 201 is arranged on the coffee machine body 1, the inclined plate 206 is arranged below the feeding frame 201, the positioning block 213 is fixedly connected to the two sides of the inclined plate 206, the telescopic rod 214 is connected to the bottom of the positioning block 213, the spring 215 is arranged on the telescopic rod 214, the pressure sensor 207 is arranged on the bottom of the inclined plate 206, the first feeding pipe 208 is arranged on the output end of the inclined plate 206, the stainless steel electromagnetic valve 209 is arranged on the bottom of the first feeding pipe 208, and the second feeding pipe 210 is arranged on the bottom of the stainless steel electromagnetic valve 209.

[0024] The inclined plate 206 is composed of a baffle 212 and a sliding part 211, the baffle 212 is fixedly connected to the top of the sliding part 211, and is inclined inwardly.

[0025] The quantitative control mechanism 2 further comprises a first sealing plate 203, a second sealing plate 204, a first sliding groove 202 and a second sliding groove 205, the first sliding groove 202 and the second sliding groove 205 are arranged on the inner walls of the feeding frame 201, the second sealing plate 204 is slidably connected to the inside of the first sliding groove 202, the first sealing plate 203 is slidably connected to the inside of the second sliding groove 205, the first sealing plate 203 and the second sealing plate 204 are arranged in the same way, and the first sealing plate 203 and the second sealing plate 204 are arranged alternately.

[0026] The receiving mechanism 5 comprises a liquid leakage groove 502, a cross rod 501, a storage frame 503 and a handle 504, the liquid leakage groove 502 is arranged on the coffee machine body 1 and below the liquid outlet nozzle 4, the cross rods 501 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the liquid leakage groove 502, the storage frame 503 is embedded on the bottom of the liquid leakage groove 502, and the handles 504 are arranged on the outer wall of the storage frame 503.

[0027] The coffee machine body 1 is provided with the controller 3 on one side wall, and the output end of the controller 3 is connected to the input end of the pressure sensor 207.

[0028] The telescopic rod 214 is arranged in the recess on the two side walls of the inner cavity of the coffee machine body 1.

[0029] The working principle of the above embodiment is that: in use, the user places the cup on the horizontal rod 501 on the liquid leakage groove 502, controls the controller 3 to control the coffee machine body 1, and measures the amount of coffee beans according to personal preference. At this time, the controller 3 controls the stainless steel electromagnetic valve 209 to realize the discharging process of the material, and the coffee beans pass through the first feeding pipe 208, enter the second feeding pipe 210 to realize the configuration, and then pass through the next process. Liquid is discharged from the liquid outlet 4. If coffee is missed, it can be collected through the lower liquid leakage groove 502 and the storage frame 503 inside, and also through the handle 504 to realize the removal process. When the coffee beans in the coffee machine body 1 are insufficient, the amount of the controller 3 can be directly detected, and the pressure sensor 207 at the bottom of the inclined plate 206 can detect the amount in real time, and then the data is packaged and displayed through the controller 3. At this time, the first sealing plate 203 and the second sealing plate 204 on the feeding frame 201 can be moved to open, and the coffee beans can be put in. At this time, the bottom inclined plate 206 realizes the collection of the material through the sliding part 211 and the baffle 212 on the top surface, and the positioning block 213 on both sides is moved downward by the weight. At this time, the spring 215 is compressed, and the telescopic rod 214 is also contracted downward. When it reaches the bottom, the capacity of the coffee beans reaches the maximum value, and the data is transmitted to the pressure sensor 207. After being detected in real time by the controller 3, the functionality of the device structure is greatly improved, and the user's needs are met.

[0030] Finally, it should be noted that: the above is only the preferred embodiment of the present application, and is not used to limit the present application, although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for those skilled in the art, the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments can be modified, or some technical features can be replaced. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A material detection device for a coffee machine, comprising a coffee machine body (1), characterized in that: The coffee machine body (1) is provided with a quantitative control mechanism (2) on the top, a liquid outlet (4) is provided on the coffee machine body (1), a receiving mechanism (5) is provided below the liquid outlet (4), and a controller (3) is provided on one side wall of the coffee machine body (1). The quantitative control mechanism (2) includes a feeding frame (201), an inclined plate (206), a positioning block (213), a telescopic rod (214), a spring (215), a first feeding pipe (208), a stainless steel solenoid valve (209), a second feeding pipe (210), and a pressure sensor (207). The coffee machine body (1) is provided with a feeding frame (201), and an inclined plate (206) is provided below the feeding frame (201). The inclined plate (206) is fixedly connected to both sides of the inclined plate (206). Positioning block (213), the bottom of which is connected to telescopic rod (214), the telescopic rod (214) is fitted with spring (215), the bottom of the inclined plate (206) is provided with pressure sensor (207), the output end of the inclined plate (206) is installed with first feed pipe (208), the bottom of the first feed pipe (208) is fitted with stainless steel solenoid valve (209), and the bottom of the stainless steel solenoid valve (209) is provided with second feed pipe (210).

2. The material detection device for a coffee machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inclined plate (206) is composed of a baffle (212) and a sliding part (211). The baffle (212) is fixedly connected to the top two sides of the sliding part (211) and is inclined inward.

3. The material detection device for a coffee machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The quantitative control mechanism (2) further includes a first sealing plate (203), a second sealing plate (204), a first chute (202), and a second chute (205). The inner walls of the feed frame (201) are provided with the first chute (202) and the second chute (205) on the upper and lower sides. The second sealing plate (204) is slidably connected inside the first chute (202), and the first sealing plate (203) is slidably connected inside the second chute (205). The first sealing plate (203) and the second sealing plate (204) are set in the same way, and the first sealing plate (203) and the second sealing plate (204) are staggered.

4. The material detection device for a coffee machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The receiving mechanism (5) includes a leakage tank (502), a crossbar (501), a storage frame (503), and a handle (504). The coffee machine body (1) is provided with a leakage tank (502), and the leakage tank (502) is located below the liquid outlet (4). The inner wall of the leakage tank (502) is fixedly connected with several evenly distributed crossbars (501). The bottom of the leakage tank (502) is fitted with a storage frame (503), and the outer wall of the storage frame (503) is provided with two handles (504).

5. The material detection device for a coffee machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A controller (3) is provided on one side wall of the coffee machine body (1), and the output end of the controller (3) is connected to the input end of the pressure sensor (207).

6. The material detection device for a coffee machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner walls of the coffee machine body (1) are provided with grooves, and the telescopic rod (214) is located in the grooves.