Dual-purpose funnel of coffee machine

By designing a dual-purpose funnel for coffee machines, the problems of high-pressure brewing and instant coffee filtration are solved, enabling efficient use and convenient cleaning of coffee machines, and improving the funnel's applicability and hygiene.

CN224055791UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-31SHANGHAI CHAIYUN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-04-07
Publication Date
2026-03-31

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Technical Problem

Existing coffee machine funnels cannot be used to brew coffee powder under high pressure, have low applicability, and are inconvenient to clean, affecting hygiene.

Method used

A dual-purpose coffee machine funnel was designed, comprising a hopper and a rotating sealed feeding assembly. It achieves high-pressure brewing and instant coffee filtration through a top plate, filter screen, and connecting components, and can be quickly disassembled for easy cleaning.

Benefits of technology

It enables efficient brewing of coffee powder under high pressure in coffee machines and can be used separately for instant coffee filtering, improving applicability and hygiene, and making it easy to clean.

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Abstract

The dual-purpose funnel of the coffee machine comprises a first hopper, a top plate is fixedly arranged in the first hopper, and four annularly-arranged filter screens are fixedly arranged on the top plate. The rotary sealing discharging assembly is arranged below the first hopper, the rotary sealing discharging assembly is used for filtering coffee grounds, the rotary sealing discharging assembly comprises a second hopper arranged under the first hopper and the top plate, and a bottom plate located under the top plate is fixedly arranged in the second hopper; a sealing gasket located below the top plate is bonded to the bottom plate, the sealing gasket is located below the filter screen, and through the use of the top plate, the filter screen, the rotary sealing discharging assembly, the connecting assembly and the clamping plate, the funnel can be conveniently used for brewing coffee under high temperature and high pressure generated under the action of a coffee machine; meanwhile, the funnel can be conveniently and independently used to quickly filter instant coffee, and meanwhile, the funnel can be conveniently disassembled and assembled, so that the funnel can be conveniently and fully cleaned, and is convenient to use.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of coffee machine technology, and in particular to a dual-purpose funnel for coffee machines. Background Technology

[0002] A coffee machine is a machine that can be used to make coffee. It can grind coffee beans and brew the ground coffee powder into coffee liquid under high temperature and high pressure. The use of coffee machines can improve the efficiency of brewing coffee beans into coffee liquid and improve the convenience of use. The funnel is an important part used in the coffee machine brewing process. The funnel is used to hold the ground coffee powder.

[0003] A search revealed Chinese patent CN201005517Y, which discloses a dual-purpose coffee machine funnel comprising a funnel, a funnel handle, and a filter cup with filter holes at the bottom. Its key feature is that the funnel has a cap-shaped connector that fits tightly with it; the connector has an opening in the middle, and a pressure maker with drainage holes on top fits tightly with the opening in the middle of the connector; protrusions are provided around the filter holes at the bottom of the filter cup. Because of the cap-shaped connector on the funnel, the opening in the middle of the connector, and the tight fit between the pressure maker with drainage holes and the pressure maker, when brewing a coffee bag with high-temperature, high-pressure water, the coffee bag cannot block the water inlet under the heating element; it can only soak in the high-temperature water under the pressure maker and will not float, allowing the coffee grounds inside the coffee bag to dissolve and brew quickly. Furthermore, because the coffee liquid will not overflow from the filter cup and connector, it can also brew coffee grounds.

[0004] This patent only allows for convenient brewing of coffee bags and prevents them from floating. It does not allow the funnel to be used in coffee machines to brew coffee powder under high pressure or to be used alone when brewing instant coffee powder. It also does not allow for adjustment of the funnel's usage status and range, which can lead to low applicability of the funnel. Furthermore, it does not allow for quick disassembly and assembly of the parts inside the funnel, which can result in insufficient cleaning of the inside of the funnel and is not conducive to the hygiene of the funnel. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the existing patents, which only facilitate the brewing of coffee bags and prevent floating, the funnels cannot be used in coffee machines to brew coffee powder under high pressure or used alone when brewing instant coffee powder. The funnels cannot be adjusted in terms of usage status and range, which easily leads to problems with the funnels' low applicability. At the same time, the parts inside the funnels cannot be quickly disassembled and assembled, which easily leads to problems with insufficient cleaning of the inside of the funnels and is not conducive to the hygiene of the funnels. Therefore, this utility model provides a dual-purpose funnel for coffee machines.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a dual-purpose funnel for coffee machines, comprising:

[0007] Hopper 1, a top plate is fixedly installed inside the hopper 1, and four ring-shaped filter screens are fixedly installed on the top plate;

[0008] A rotating sealing feeding assembly is installed below the first hopper. The rotating sealing feeding assembly is used to filter coffee grounds. The rotating sealing feeding assembly includes a second hopper installed below the first hopper and the top plate. A bottom plate located directly below the top plate is fixedly installed inside the second hopper. A sealing gasket located below the top plate is bonded to the bottom plate. The sealing gasket is located below the filter screen. The bottom plate has four through holes one corresponding to the filter screen. The center of both the top plate and the bottom plate has through holes two.

[0009] Furthermore, a connecting component is fixedly installed on the first hopper, which is used to fix the second hopper.

[0010] Furthermore, the connecting assembly includes a fixing ring that is fixedly sleeved on the outside of the first hopper and on the outside of the second hopper. Three ring-arranged retaining sleeves are fixedly installed below the fixing ring. Each retaining sleeve is ring-sleeved on the outside of the second hopper. Each retaining sleeve has a limiting block fixedly installed on its side wall and a limiting point fixedly installed on its top surface. Three ring-arranged retaining plates are fixedly installed on the outside of the second hopper. Each retaining plate is located above the retaining sleeves and the limiting points and inside the fixing ring.

[0011] Furthermore, a sealing ring is installed between the first hopper, the second hopper, and the card plate, and the sealing ring is located inside the fixed ring.

[0012] Furthermore, two symmetrically arranged nozzles are installed below the second hopper.

[0013] Furthermore, three ring-shaped pressure plates are fixedly installed above the hopper.

[0014] Furthermore, a handle is fixedly installed on the side wall of the hopper.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0016] 1. This utility model, through the setting of the top plate, filter screen and rotating sealing feeding assembly, enables the funnel to be used to brew coffee under the high temperature and high pressure generated by the coffee machine. It also enables the funnel to be used alone to quickly filter instant coffee, thereby improving the applicability and flexibility of the funnel.

[0017] 2. Furthermore, the present invention, through the design of the connecting components and the card plate, enables the funnel to be quickly assembled and disassembled, facilitates thorough cleaning of the funnel, and promotes hygiene for the cyclical use of the funnel. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the disassembled structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is the utility model Figure 2 A magnified structural diagram of A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0022] The following are marked in the diagram: 1. Hopper 1; 2. Top plate; 3. Filter screen; 4. Rotary sealing feeding assembly; 401. Hopper 2; 402. Bottom plate; 403. Sealing gasket; 5. Through hole 1; 6. Through hole 2; 7. Connecting assembly; 701. Fixing ring; 702. Sleeve; 703. Limiting block; 704. Limiting point; 8. Clamping plate; 9. Sealing ring; 10. Leak; 11. Pressure plate; 12. Handle. Detailed Implementation

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "front", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0025] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-4 The present invention will be further described below.

[0026] In order to solve the problems existing in the background art, this application proposes the following technical solution: a dual-purpose funnel for coffee machines.

[0027] The specific technical solution includes a hopper 1 and a rotary sealing feeding assembly 4;

[0028] like Figure 1-4 As shown, a top plate 2 is fixedly installed inside the hopper 1, which supports the filter screen 3. Four annularly arranged filter screens 3 are fixedly installed on the top plate 2, and the filter screens 3 can filter the coffee liquid. A rotating sealing feeding assembly 4 is installed below the hopper 1. The rotating sealing feeding assembly 4 is used to filter coffee grounds. The rotating sealing feeding assembly 4 includes a second hopper 401 installed directly below the hopper 1 and the top plate 2. The second hopper 401 can be used to hold coffee liquid. A filter screen located on the top plate is fixedly installed inside the second hopper 401. The bottom plate 402 directly below the top plate 2 supports the sealing gasket 403. The sealing gasket 403 located below the top plate 2 is bonded to the bottom plate 402. The sealing gasket 403 can seal the filter screen 3. The sealing gasket 403 is located below the filter screen 3. The bottom plate 402 has four through holes 5 corresponding to the filter screen 3. The through holes 5 allow the brewed instant coffee liquid to flow down easily. The center of both the top plate 2 and the bottom plate 402 has through holes 6. The through holes 6 allow the coffee liquid generated under high pressure to flow down.

[0029] When the coffee machine is needed to make coffee, the sealing gasket 403 is located below the filter screen 3, and the filter screen 3 can be sealed by the sealing gasket 403 to prevent the pressure inside the funnel from decreasing. At this time, the coffee liquid produced under high pressure leaks from the through hole 6 into the hopper 401. The coffee liquid inside the hopper 401 can be used. When it is necessary to filter instant coffee, by rotating the hopper 401, the bottom plate 402 is rotated, and the rotation of the bottom plate 402 causes the sealing gasket 403 to rotate. The sealing gasket 403 is located below the filter screen 3. Remove the funnel. At this point, the through hole 5 is directly below the filter screen 3. Place the funnel on the cup opening and pour the instant coffee powder into the hopper 1. The top plate 2 and the filter screen 3 can support the coffee powder. By pouring hot water into the hopper 1, the hot water can brew the coffee powder to produce coffee liquid. The coffee liquid can flow down from the filter screen 3. The filter screen 3 can filter the coffee liquid and facilitate the coffee liquid to flow down quickly. The coffee liquid flowing down from the filter screen 3 enters the hopper 2 401 through the through hole 5. The coffee liquid in the hopper 2 401 can flow into the cup through the spout 10.

[0030] like Figure 1-4As shown, a connecting component 7 is fixedly installed on hopper 1. The connecting component 7 is used to fix hopper 2 401. The connecting component 7 includes a fixing ring 701 fixedly sleeved on the outside of hopper 1 and hopper 2 401. The fixing ring 701 can easily fix the sleeve 702. Three sleeves 702 arranged in a ring are fixedly installed below the fixing ring 701. The sleeves 702 can easily support the plate 8. Each sleeve 702 is ring-sleeved on the outside of hopper 2 401. Each sleeve 702 has a limiting block 703 fixedly installed on its side wall and a limiting point 704 fixedly installed on its top surface. The limiting block 703 and the limiting point 704 can limit the plate 8. Three plates 8 arranged in a ring are fixedly installed on the outside of hopper 2 401. The plates 8 can easily support hopper 2 401. Each plate 8 is located above the sleeve 702 and the limiting point 704 and inside the fixing ring 701.

[0031] Place each card plate 8 inside the fixing ring 701, with each card plate 8 positioned between each card sleeve 702. Rotate the second hopper 401 to rotate the card plates 8. The card plates 8 rotate and enter between the fixing ring 701 and the card sleeve 702. When the card plate 8 contacts the limiting point 704, the card plate 8 is blocked by the limiting point 704. At this time, the through hole 5 is located below the filter screen 3, making it convenient for the funnel to be used alone to brew instant coffee. Continue to rotate the second hopper 401, which drives the card plates 8 to continue rotating into the card sleeve 702. When the card plates 8 are completely inside the card sleeve 702 and the fixing ring 701 and are blocked by the limiting block 703, the sealing gasket 403 is located below the filter screen 3. The sealing gasket 403 can seal the bottom of the filter screen 3, making it convenient for the funnel to be used in the high-pressure environment of the coffee machine.

[0032] like Figure 2-4 As shown, a sealing ring 9 is installed between hopper 1, hopper 2, and the card plate 8. The sealing ring 9 can improve the airtightness between hopper 1, hopper 2, and the card plate 8, and prevent coffee liquid from leaking out from the connection between hopper 1, hopper 2, and the card plate 8. The sealing ring 9 is located inside the fixing ring 701.

[0033] like Figure 1-4 As shown, two spouts 10 are symmetrically installed below the second hopper 401, which facilitate the outflow of coffee liquid inside the second hopper 401.

[0034] like Figure 1-2 and Figure 4 As shown, three ring-shaped pressure plates 11 are fixedly installed above the hopper 1, which facilitates the connection between the funnel and the coffee machine.

[0035] like Figure 1 As shown, a handle 12 is fixedly installed on the side wall of hopper 1, which allows the hopper to be held easily.

[0036] All standard parts used in this utility model can be purchased from the market, and irregular parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the prior art. In addition, the circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here. The contents not described in detail in this specification belong to the prior art known to those skilled in the art.

[0037] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, the scope of the present invention will be defined by the appended claims and their equivalents for those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A dual-purpose funnel for a coffee maker, characterized in that, Include: The hopper one (1), the top plate (2) is fixedly arranged inside the hopper one (1), four annularly arranged filter screens (3) are fixedly arranged on the top plate (2); The rotary seal discharging assembly (4) is arranged below the hopper one (1), the rotary seal discharging assembly (4) is used for filtering coffee residue, the rotary seal discharging assembly (4) includes the hopper two (401) arranged directly below the hopper one (1) and the top plate (2), the bottom plate (402) is fixedly arranged in the hopper two (401) and located directly below the top plate (2), the sealing gasket (403) is bonded on the bottom plate (402) and located below the top plate (2), the sealing gasket (403) is located below the filter screen (3), four through holes one (5) corresponding to the filter screen (3) are formed in the bottom plate (402), and the center of the top plate (2) and the bottom plate (402) is provided with a through hole two (6). The connecting assembly (7) is fixedly arranged on the hopper one (1), and the connecting assembly (7) is used for fixing the hopper two (401).

2. A dual-purpose funnel for a coffee maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting assembly (7) includes a fixing ring (701) fixedly arranged outside the hopper one (1) and sleeved outside the hopper two (401), three annularly arranged clamping sleeves (702) are fixedly arranged below the fixing ring (701), each clamping sleeve (702) is annularly sleeved outside the hopper two (401), the side wall of each clamping sleeve (702) is fixedly provided with a limiting block (703), and the top surface is fixedly provided with a limiting point (704), the hopper two (401) is fixedly provided with three annularly arranged clamping plates (8), each clamping plate (8) is located above the clamping sleeve (702) and the limiting point (704) and is located in the fixing ring (701).

3. A dual-purpose funnel for a coffee maker according to claim 2, characterized in that, The sealing ring (9) is arranged between the hopper one (1), the hopper two (401) and the clamping plate (8), and the sealing ring (9) is located in the fixing ring (701).

4. A dual-purpose funnel for a coffee maker according to claim 3, characterized in that, Two discharge nozzles (10) are symmetrically arranged below the hopper two (401).

5. A dual-purpose funnel for a coffee maker according to claim 4, characterized in that, Three annularly arranged pressing plates (11) are fixedly arranged above the hopper one (1).

6. A dual-purpose funnel for a coffee maker according to claim 5, characterized in that, The handle (12) is fixedly arranged on the side wall of the hopper one (1).

7. A dual-purpose funnel for a coffee maker according to claim 6, characterized in that, ​

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  • Dual-purpose funnel for the coffee-making machine

    CN201005517Y