Double-chamber separated tea capsule

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of tea capsules, in particular to a double-chamber separated tea capsule. In order to solve the problems that most tea capsules in the current market adopt a single chamber structure, tea leaves and auxiliary materials are placed together, the tea leaves are easily affected with damp during storage, the materials are easily tainted by odor and have chemical reaction, and the quality, the shelf life, the beverage flavor and the safety of the tea capsules are affected, the following technical scheme is provided: the tea capsule cup comprises a capsule cup body; the separation box is installed in the capsule cup body, and two cavities are formed in the inner side and the outer side of the separation box and used for storing auxiliary materials and tea leaves respectively; the blocking mechanism is arranged in the separation box and used for blocking the inner side and the outer side of the separation box, and meanwhile communication of the two cavities is achieved during brewing under pressure. According to the utility model, mutual influence of tea leaves and auxiliary materials in the storage process is effectively avoided, odor tainting and adverse chemical reaction are prevented, the flavor stability of tea soup and the safety of drinks are improved, and the drinking experience is optimized.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tea capsule technology, and in particular to a dual-chamber tea capsule. Background Technology

[0002] In the modern fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) beverage industry, tea capsules are becoming an increasingly popular choice among consumers due to their convenience and efficiency. To meet consumers' diverse taste demands, manufacturers often add ingredients such as spices, flowers, fruits, sugar, and creamer to tea capsules to enrich the flavor of the tea and enhance the drinking experience.

[0003] However, most tea capsules on the market currently use a single-chamber structure, placing tea leaves and various auxiliary materials together. This structure has several drawbacks during storage. Tea leaves have a strong absorbent property, easily absorbing moisture from the auxiliary materials, causing the tea to become damp and deteriorate. This not only affects the quality of the tea but also shortens the shelf life of the tea capsule. Simultaneously, different materials are prone to cross-contamination of flavors, causing the tea to lose its original flavor characteristics. Furthermore, some auxiliary materials may react chemically with the tea leaves under certain conditions, producing undesirable substances that affect the safety and taste of the beverage. Therefore, this invention proposes a dual-chamber tea capsule. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the problem that most tea capsules on the market currently use a single-chamber structure, placing tea leaves and auxiliary materials together. This results in tea leaves being susceptible to moisture during storage, and the materials easily absorbing flavors and undergoing chemical reactions, which affect the quality, shelf life, flavor, and safety of the tea capsules. The invention proposes a double-chamber tea capsule.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: a double-chamber tea capsule, including a capsule cup body; a separator box installed in the capsule cup body, wherein the inner and outer sides of the separator box form two chambers for storing auxiliary materials and tea leaves respectively; and a barrier mechanism disposed in the separator box, wherein the barrier mechanism is used to block the inner and outer sides of the separator box, and at the same time realizes the connection between the two chambers during pressurized brewing.

[0006] Optionally, the separator box includes a separator plate and a shell, the shell being assembled with the outer surface of the capsule cup.

[0007] Optionally, the barrier mechanism includes a through hole on the side of the partition plate, a fixing cylinder is provided at the position of the through hole, the fixing cylinder is installed inside the partition plate, and a baffle is slidably connected in the fixing cylinder, the diameter of the baffle being larger than the diameter of the through hole.

[0008] Optionally, a positioning rod is fixedly connected to the side of the baffle away from the through hole. One end of the positioning rod passes through the fixed cylinder, and a silicone sleeve is fitted around the outer ring of the positioning rod. The positioning rod and the silicone sleeve are interference-fitted, and the silicone sleeve is fixedly connected to the fixed cylinder.

[0009] Optionally, the outer ring of the fixed cylinder has multiple sets of water passage holes, which are arranged in a ring array. Filter cloth is fixedly connected to the outer ring of the fixed cylinder at the positions of the water passage holes.

[0010] Optionally, an installation ring is fitted onto one end of the fixed cylinder near the through hole, and multiple sets of locking blocks are provided on the outside of the installation ring. The locking blocks are L-shaped and are fixedly connected to the partition plate.

[0011] Optionally, a base is installed at one end of the capsule cup, a shower head is installed at the end of the capsule cup away from the base, and a first cover film and a second cover film are respectively provided at both ends of the capsule cup.

[0012] Optionally, a pressure valve core is installed in the base, the pressure valve core has a first space and a second space, and a valve ball is provided in the pressure valve core.

[0013] Optionally, the base is equipped with a support filter and a filter membrane.

[0014] In summary, this application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:

[0015] This invention utilizes a dual-chamber structure consisting of a capsule cup and a separator box to store tea leaves and auxiliary ingredients separately on the inner and outer sides of the separator box. The separation plate and the outer shell are pressed and sealed to form a physical isolation barrier, preventing quality deterioration caused by moisture absorption, cross-contamination of flavors, or chemical reactions during storage. At the same time, the dynamic interconnection design of the barrier mechanism allows the tea soup to be brewed under pressure. The negative pressure pushes the baffle to move, automatically opening the passages of the through holes and water holes, achieving precise mixing of tea leaves, tea soup, and auxiliary ingredients. This not only ensures the stability of the materials but also releases complex flavors and enhances the taste when drinking.

[0016] Furthermore, the barrier mechanism ensures the airtightness of the dual chambers when not in use, preventing auxiliary material residues or tea particles from mixing through the through holes. During brewing, the filter cloth filters the auxiliary material residues, and the multiple filtration of the supporting filter sheet and filter membrane ensures that the tea soup is clear and free of impurities.

[0017] In summary, this invention effectively prevents tea leaves and auxiliary materials from affecting each other during storage, prevents cross-contamination of flavors and adverse chemical reactions, improves the stability of tea flavor and the safety of beverages, and optimizes the drinking experience. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1A schematic diagram of a dual-chamber tea capsule is provided.

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure;

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged diagram of point A in the middle.

[0021] Figure label:

[0022] 1. Capsule cup body; 11. First capping film; 12. Second capping film;

[0023] 2. Base; 3. Shower head; 4. Pressure valve core; 41. First space; 42. Second space; 43. Valve ball;

[0024] 5. Filter support; 6. Filter membrane; 7. Separator box; 71. Separator plate; 72. Outer shell;

[0025] 8. Barrier mechanism; 81. Through hole; 82. Fixing cylinder; 83. Baffle; 84. Positioning rod; 85. Silicone sleeve; 86. Water passage hole; 87. Filter cloth; 88. Mounting ring; 89. Locking block. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are some embodiments of this utility model, but not all embodiments.

[0027] The components of the present invention embodiments described and shown in the accompanying drawings can typically be arranged and designed in a variety of different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention.

[0028] Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0029] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," 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 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] 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 mechanical connection or an electrical 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.

[0031] Example

[0032] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this utility model proposes a dual-chamber tea capsule, including a capsule cup body 1 for storing tea leaves. A base 2 is installed at one end of the capsule cup body 1, and a shower head 3 is installed at the end of the capsule cup body 1 away from the base 2. A first cover membrane 11 and a second cover membrane 12 are respectively provided at both ends of the capsule cup body 1 to isolate the tea leaves from the outside environment, achieving a sealing purpose. A pressure valve core 4 is installed in the base 2, and the pressure valve core 4 has a first space 41 and a second space 42. A valve ball 43 is provided in the pressure valve core 4. A filter support 5 and a filter membrane 6 are installed on the base 2. All of the above are existing technologies and will not be described in detail here.

[0033] Furthermore, the aforementioned tea capsule also includes a separator box 7 installed in the capsule cup body 1. The separator box 7 forms two chambers on its inner and outer sides for storing auxiliary materials and tea leaves respectively. The separator box 7 includes a separator plate 71 and an outer shell 72. The outer shell 72 is fitted to the outer surface of the capsule cup body 1. After the auxiliary materials are filled into the separator plate 71, the outer shell 72 is pressed onto the separator plate 71 to achieve a seal.

[0034] For details, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3The aforementioned tea capsule also includes a barrier mechanism 8 disposed within the separator box 7. The barrier mechanism 8 separates the inner and outer sides of the separator box 7 while simultaneously allowing communication between the two chambers during pressurized brewing. The barrier mechanism 8 includes a through hole 81 on the side of the separator plate 71, located near the base 2, to facilitate the discharge of tea from the separator box 7. A fixing cylinder 82 is positioned at the through hole 81 and installed inside the separator plate 71. An installation ring 88 is fitted onto one end of the fixing cylinder 82 near the through hole 81. Multiple sets of locking blocks 89, L-shaped in structure, are disposed on the outer side of the installation ring 88. All sets of locking blocks 89 are fixedly connected to the separator plate 71. The installation ring 88 and the locking blocks 89 facilitate the installation and fixation of the fixing cylinder 82. A baffle 83 is slidably connected within the fixed cylinder 82. The diameter of the baffle 83 is larger than that of the through hole 81. The baffle 83 blocks the through hole 81, preventing the tea leaves in the capsule cup 1 from interfering with the auxiliary materials in the separator box 7. A positioning rod 84 is fixedly connected to the side of the baffle 83 away from the through hole 81. One end of the positioning rod 84 passes through the fixed cylinder 82, guiding the movement of the baffle 83. A silicone sleeve 85 is fitted around the outer ring of the positioning rod 84. The silicone sleeve 85 is fixedly connected to the fixed cylinder 82, and the positioning rod 84 and the silicone sleeve 85 are interference-fitted. This interference fit fixes the position of the positioning rod 84. When the capsule cup 1 is pressurized for brewing, a negative pressure is generated in the separator box 7, thereby pushing the baffle 83 to move. The silicone sleeve 85 is made of food-grade silicone, which is chemically stable, heat-resistant, and undergoes high-temperature vulcanization treatment during production. It does not produce any odor when in contact with hot water, ensuring the quality of the tea soup. The outer ring of the fixed cylinder 82 has multiple sets of water passage holes 86 arranged in a ring array. After the baffle 83 moves and passes the water passage holes 86, the tea in the capsule cup 1 can enter the separator box 7 through the through hole 81 and the water passage holes 86 in sequence, where it mixes with the auxiliary materials in the separator box 7 to produce a tea with distinctive flavor. A filter cloth 87 is fixedly connected to the outer ring of the fixed cylinder 82 at the water passage holes 86. The filter cloth 87 is used to filter out the residue of the auxiliary materials.

[0035] In this embodiment, when the tea capsule is brewed, the water outlet needle and the water inlet needle penetrate the first cover membrane 11 and the second cover membrane 12, respectively. The water inlet needle discharges hot water into the capsule cup 1, and the hot water is evenly distributed in the capsule cup 1 through the shower head 3, contacting the tea leaves. As the amount of hot water increases, the valve bead 43 is blocked in the first space 41, causing the pressure in the capsule cup 1 to increase. At this time, a negative pressure is generated in the separator box 7, thereby pushing the baffle 83 to move. The baffle 83 drives the positioning rod 84 to slide in the silicone sleeve 85. At the same time, after the baffle 83 passes the water passage hole 86, the hot water enters the separator box 7 through the through hole 81 and the water passage hole 86 in sequence, mixing with the auxiliary materials in the separator box 7. Meanwhile, the positioning rod 84 and the silicone sleeve 85 are press-fitted to prevent the baffle 83 from moving to the side of the water passage hole 86 closer to the through hole 81, thereby facilitating the discharge of the tea soup. After the pressurized brewing is completed, hot water continues to be poured into the capsule cup 1. The pressure in the capsule cup 1 is too high, which causes the valve bead 43 to be squeezed into the second space 42. At this time, the tea soup is sucked out through the water outlet needle.

[0036] The above specific embodiments are merely optional embodiments of this utility model. Based on the technical solution of this utility model and the relevant teachings of the above embodiments, those skilled in the art can make various alternative improvements and combinations to the above specific embodiments.

Claims

1. A dual-chamber partitioned tea capsule, characterized in that, include: Capsule cup body (1); The separator box (7) installed in the capsule cup body (1) forms two chambers on the inner and outer sides of the separator box (7) for storing auxiliary materials and tea leaves respectively; The barrier mechanism (8) is provided in the partition box (7) to block the inner and outer sides of the partition box (7) and to connect the two chambers during pressurized brewing.

2. A dual-chamber partitioned tea capsule according to claim 1, characterized in that, The separator box (7) includes a separator plate (71) and a shell (72), which is assembled with the outer surface of the capsule cup (1).

3. A dual-chamber partitioned tea capsule according to claim 2, characterized in that, The blocking mechanism (8) includes a through hole (81) on the side of the partition plate (71), a fixing cylinder (82) is provided at the position of the through hole (81), the fixing cylinder (82) is installed inside the partition plate (71), and a baffle (83) is slidably connected in the fixing cylinder (82), the diameter of the baffle (83) is larger than the diameter of the through hole (81).

4. A dual-chamber partitioned tea capsule according to claim 3, characterized in that, A positioning rod (84) is fixedly connected to the side of the baffle (83) away from the through hole (81). One end of the positioning rod (84) passes through the fixed cylinder (82). A silicone sleeve (85) is fitted around the outer ring of the positioning rod (84). The positioning rod (84) and the silicone sleeve (85) are interference-fitted. The silicone sleeve (85) is fixedly connected to the fixed cylinder (82).

5. A dual-chamber partitioned tea capsule according to claim 4, characterized in that, The outer ring of the fixed cylinder (82) has multiple sets of water passage holes (86), which are arranged in a ring array. The water passage holes (86) are fixedly connected to the outer ring of the fixed cylinder (82) at the positions of the water passage holes (86).

6. A dual-chamber partitioned tea capsule according to claim 5, characterized in that, An installation ring (88) is fitted onto one end of the fixed cylinder (82) near the through hole (81). Multiple sets of locking blocks (89) are provided on the outside of the installation ring (88). The locking blocks (89) are L-shaped and are fixedly connected to the partition plate (71).

7. A dual-chamber partitioned tea capsule according to claim 6, characterized in that, The capsule cup (1) is equipped with a base (2) at one end, and a shower plate (3) is installed at the end of the capsule cup (1) away from the base (2). The capsule cup (1) is provided with a first cover (11) and a second cover (12) at both ends.

8. A dual-chamber partitioned tea capsule according to claim 7, characterized in that, A pressure valve core (4) is installed in the base (2). The pressure valve core (4) has a first space (41) and a second space (42). A valve ball (43) is provided in the pressure valve core (4).

9. A dual-chamber partitioned tea capsule according to claim 8, characterized in that, The base (2) is equipped with a support filter (5) and a filter membrane (6).

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