Grinding integrated semi-automatic coffee machine with up-down structure

Abstract

The utility model provides a grinding integrated semi-automatic coffee machine with a vertical structure, which comprises a machine body, a bean grinding device, a brewing device and a control device, the bean grinding device and the brewing device are arranged on the machine body in a vertically separated manner, the bean grinding device is mounted on the upper portion of the machine body, and the brewing device is mounted on the upper portion of the machine body. The control device is arranged in the machine body and electrically connected with the bean grinding device and the brewing device, and the machine body is provided with a powder receiving device between the bean grinding device and the brewing device. The bean grinding device is arranged above the brewing device on the machine body, the width size of the whole machine is slightly larger than the width size occupied by the bean grinding device or the width size occupied by the brewing device, and the width size of the whole machine is effectively reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a coffee machine, specifically a semi-automatic coffee machine with an integrated upper and lower structure and grinding mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] Chinese patent document CN220236638U discloses a multi-functional coffee machine, including a body, a water tank, a metering pump, a water pump, a heating module, a cooling module, a hot water solenoid valve, and a cold water solenoid valve. The water tank is detachably mounted on the body. The water tank is connected to the inlet of the metering pump via a water pipe, and the outlet of the metering pump is connected to the inlet of the water pump via a pipe. The outlet of the water pump is connected to the heating module and the cooling module via a T-connector. The hot water solenoid valve is connected to the heating module via a pipe, and the cold water solenoid valve is connected to the cooling module via a pipe.

[0003] In the existing technology, the coffee grinding device and the coffee brewing device of the coffee machine are respectively located on the left and right sides of the machine body. Since the coffee grinding device and the coffee brewing device have a certain width, the overall width of the machine (the overall width of the machine is slightly larger than the sum of the width occupied by the coffee grinding device and the width occupied by the coffee brewing device) is relatively large, which will occupy more storage space.

[0004] Therefore, further improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a semi-automatic coffee machine with an integrated grinding and bean-grinding mechanism to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art. By placing the bean-grinding device above the brewing device on the machine body, the overall width of the machine can be significantly reduced.

[0006] A two-in-one semi-automatic coffee machine with an upper and lower structure designed for this purpose includes a machine body, a grinding device, a brewing device, and a control device. The grinding device and the brewing device are separately arranged on the upper and lower parts of the machine body. The grinding device is installed on the upper part of the machine body, and the brewing device is installed on the upper part of the machine body. The control device is located in the machine body and is electrically connected to the grinding device and the brewing device respectively. The machine body is provided with a powder receiving device between the grinding device and the brewing device.

[0007] The bean grinding device includes a bean hopper, a bean grinding assembly, and a powder inlet. The bean hopper is installed on the top of the front side of the machine body. The upper part of the machine body has a bean grinding chamber. The bean grinding assembly is installed inside the bean grinding chamber and located below the bean hopper. The powder inlet is open and located on the front side of the machine body at the horizontal position corresponding to the bean grinding chamber. The powder inlet is separated from the bean grinding chamber. The bean grinding assembly has a feed end and a discharge end. The feed end is connected to the bean hopper, and the discharge end is located at the top inside the powder inlet and is connected to the powder receiving device.

[0008] The control device includes a grinding control component disposed on the upper periphery of the machine body, and the grinding control component is electrically connected to the grinding assembly.

[0009] The powder inlet is equipped with a slag receiving tray at its inner bottom.

[0010] The lower part of the machine body is provided with a brewing chamber. The brewing device includes a water pump, a heater and a brewing assembly connected in sequence through a water passage. The lower front side of the machine body is provided with a brewing port. The brewing assembly has a brewing water outlet connection end, which is located at the top inside the brewing port. The heater is installed inside the brewing chamber and near the rear side of the machine body.

[0011] The control device includes a brewing control component located on the lower periphery of the machine body, which is electrically connected to a water pump and a heater.

[0012] A water collection tray is provided at the bottom of the brewing port.

[0013] The rear of the machine body is provided with a water tank assembly, which is connected to a water pump via a water passage.

[0014] The width occupied by the grinding device on the machine body is approximately the same as the width occupied by the brewing chamber on the machine body.

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

[0016] This invention features an upper and lower separated grinding chamber and brewing chamber on the machine body. The grinding device is installed on the grinding chamber, and the brewing chamber is installed on the brewing chamber. This technical solution places the grinding device above the brewing device, and the width of the whole machine is slightly larger than the width occupied by the grinding device or the brewing device, effectively reducing the width of the whole machine (about half of the traditional structure). Attached Figure Description

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the present invention. The illustrative embodiments of the present invention and their descriptions are used to explain the present invention and do not constitute an improper limitation of the present invention.

[0018] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the assembly of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0020] Figure 2This is a cross-sectional view of the assembly of an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of a bean grinding device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of a powder receiving device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of a brewing apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0024] To make the above-mentioned objects, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a full understanding of this utility model. However, this utility model can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this utility model. Therefore, this utility model is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0025] like Figures 1-5 As shown, this semi-automatic coffee machine with an integrated grinding and brewing structure includes a body 1, a grinding device 2, a brewing device 3, and a control device. The grinding device 2 and the brewing device 3 are arranged separately on the upper and lower parts of the body 1. The grinding device 2 is installed on the upper part of the body 1, and the brewing device 3 is installed on the upper part of the body 1. The control device is located inside the body 1 and is electrically connected to the grinding device 2 and the brewing device 3 respectively. A powder receiving device 10 is provided between the grinding device 2 and the brewing device 3 on the body 1. This technical solution places the grinding device 2 on the machine body 1 above the brewing device 3. The width of the entire machine (the width in the left-right direction) is slightly larger than the width occupied by the grinding device 2 or the brewing device 3 (when the width occupied by the grinding device is larger than the width occupied by the brewing device, the width of the entire machine is slightly larger than the width occupied by the grinding device; when the width occupied by the grinding device is smaller than the width occupied by the brewing device, the width of the entire machine is slightly larger than the width occupied by the brewing device). This effectively reduces the width of the entire machine (approximately half that of the traditional structure), making the entire machine a narrow-body coffee grinder, effectively reducing the storage space it occupies (for example, when the coffee machine is placed on a table, the width of the table space it occupies can be greatly reduced). In addition, the powder receiving device 11 is located between the grinding device 2 and the brewing device 3. The grinding device 2, the powder receiving device 11, and the brewing device 3 form an upper, middle, and lower structure in sequence. When using the coffee machine, the user can operate from top to bottom, adding beans from the top, receiving powder in the middle, and brewing from the bottom, which is more in line with the user's operational convenience.

[0026] The brewing device 3 generally does not occupy the top space of the coffee machine, while the grinding device 2 generally occupies the top space of the coffee machine (because the grinding device 2 needs to be installed in the bean hopper 21 on the top of the coffee machine). Therefore, the grinding device 2 can be directly stacked on top of the brewing device 3. At this time, the width occupied by the machine body 1 with the grinding device 2 is equivalent to the width occupied by the machine body 1 with the brewing chamber 12, thereby greatly reducing the width of the whole machine (about half of the traditional structure).

[0027] Furthermore, the grinding device includes a bean hopper 21, a grinding assembly 22, and a powder inlet 23. The grinding device adopts the existing structure of the bean hopper 21 and grinding assembly 22. The powder inlet 23 is provided for the use of a coffee funnel to collect coffee powder. The bean hopper 21 is installed on the top of the front side of the machine body 1. The upper part of the machine body 1 is provided with a grinding chamber 11. The grinding assembly 22 is installed in the grinding chamber 11 and located below the bean hopper 21. The powder inlet 23 is openly arranged on the upper front side of the machine body 1 at the horizontal position corresponding to the grinding chamber 11. The powder inlet 23 is separated from the grinding chamber 11. The grinding assembly 22 has a feed end 221 and a discharge end 222. The feed end 221 is connected to the bean hopper 21. The discharge end 222 is located on the inner top of the powder inlet 23 and is connected to the powder collecting device 10. The powder collecting device 10 can be connected to a powder collecting tool, such as a coffee funnel. The structure and installation method of the grinding device in this embodiment are similar to the prior art, which can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0028] Furthermore, the control device includes a grinding control component 24 disposed on the upper periphery of the machine body 1. The grinding control component 24 is electrically connected to the grinding assembly 22 to control the operation of the grinding device.

[0029] Furthermore, the inner bottom of the powder inlet 23 is provided with a slag receiving plate 25, which can catch the powder and slag falling from the discharge end 222, as will be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0030] Furthermore, the lower part of the body 1 is provided with a brewing chamber 12. The brewing device includes a water pump 31, a heater 32, and a brewing assembly 33 connected in sequence through a water channel. The brewing device adopts the existing structure of water pump 31, heater 32, and brewing assembly 33. The lower front side of the body 1 is provided with a brewing port 34, which provides for the use of coffee funnels, coffee pots, etc. to brew coffee. The brewing assembly 33 has a brewing water outlet connection end 331, which is located at the inner top of the brewing port 34. The brewing water outlet connection end 331 can be connected to a coffee powder receiving tool, such as a coffee funnel, or to a brewing tool, such as a coffee pot. The heater 32 is installed in the brewing chamber 12 and close to the rear side of the body 1, so it does not occupy the width space of the body 1. The structure and installation method of the brewing device in this embodiment are similar to the prior art, which can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0031] Furthermore, the control device includes a brewing control component 35 disposed on the lower periphery of the machine body 1. The brewing control component 35 is electrically connected to the water pump 31 and the heater 32 to control the operation of the brewing device.

[0032] Furthermore, the bottom of the brewing port 34 is provided with a water receiving tray 36, which can catch the liquid dripping from the water outlet 331, the coffee funnel, and the coffee pot, as will be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0033] Furthermore, a water tank assembly 37 may be provided on the rear side of the body 1. The water tank assembly 37 is connected to the water pump 31 through a water passage. Specifically, the water tank assembly 37 is connected to the water inlet of the water pump 31 through a water passage, the water outlet of the water pump 31 is connected to the water inlet of the heater 32 through a water passage, and the water outlet of the heater 32 is connected to the water inlet of the brewing assembly 33 through a water passage. This will be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0034] 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", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", 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.

[0035] 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 indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0036] 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, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0037] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0038] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. When an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used herein are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0039] It should also be understood that, in interpreting the connection or positional relationships of components, although not explicitly described, connection and positional relationships are interpreted to include a range of error, which should be within the acceptable deviation range of a specific value as determined by a person skilled in the art. For example, "approximately," "about," or "substantially" can mean within one or more standard deviations, without limitation herein.

[0040] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0041] The above embodiments only illustrate several implementation methods of this utility model, and their descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these all fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A semi-automatic coffee machine with an integrated grinding mechanism, comprising a body (1), a grinding device (2), a brewing device (3), and a control device, characterized in that, The machine body (1) is provided with a bean grinding device (2) and a brewing device (3) on the upper and lower sides. The bean grinding device (2) is installed on the upper part of the machine body (1) and the brewing device (3) is installed on the upper part of the machine body (1). The control device is located inside the machine body (1) and is electrically connected to the bean grinding device (2) and the brewing device (3) respectively. The machine body (1) is provided with a powder receiving device (10) between the bean grinding device (2) and the brewing device (3).

2. The semi-automatic coffee machine with integrated grinding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The grinding device includes a bean hopper (21), a grinding assembly (22), and a powder inlet (23). The bean hopper (21) is installed on the top of the front side of the machine body (1). The upper part of the machine body (1) is provided with a grinding chamber (11). The grinding assembly (22) is installed inside the grinding chamber (11) and located below the bean hopper (21). The powder inlet (23) is openly located on the front side of the machine body (1) at the horizontal position corresponding to the grinding chamber (11). The powder inlet (23) is separated from the grinding chamber (11). The grinding assembly (22) has a feed end (221) and a discharge end (222). The feed end (221) is connected to the bean hopper (21), and the discharge end (222) is located at the top of the powder inlet (23) and is connected to the powder receiving device (10).

3. The semi-automatic coffee machine with integrated grinding structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The control device includes a grinding control component (24) disposed on the upper periphery of the body (1), and the grinding control component (24) is electrically connected to the grinding assembly (22).

4. The semi-automatic coffee machine with integrated grinding structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The powder inlet (23) is provided with a slag receiving tray (25) at its inner bottom.

5. The semi-automatic coffee machine with integrated grinding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower part of the body (1) is provided with a brewing chamber (12). The brewing device includes a water pump (31), a heater (32) and a brewing assembly (33) connected in sequence through a water channel. The lower front side of the body (1) is provided with a brewing port (34). The brewing assembly (33) has a brewing water outlet connection end (331). The brewing water outlet connection end (331) is located at the top inside the brewing port (34). The heater (32) is installed inside the brewing chamber (12) and close to the rear side of the body (1).

6. The integrated grinder- espresso machine of claim 2, wherein: The control device includes a brewing control component (35) disposed on the lower periphery of the body (1), and the brewing control component (35) is electrically connected to the water pump (31) and the heater (32).

7. The semi-automatic coffee machine with integrated grinding structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the brewing port (34) is provided with a water receiving tray (36).

8. The semi-automatic coffee machine with integrated grinding structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rear side of the body (1) is provided with a water tank assembly (37), which is connected to a water pump (31) through a water passage.

9. The semi-automatic coffee machine with an integrated upper and lower structure and grinding mechanism according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that: The width occupied by the machine body (1) for installing the grinding device (2) is equivalent to the width occupied by the machine body (1) for installing the brewing chamber (12).

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