Ice drip coffee maker capable of making ice

Abstract

The utility model provides an ice drip coffee machine capable of making ice, which comprises a machine body, a cold bin and a brewing box are arranged in the machine body, the cold bin is used for placing a coffee cup, and the brewing box is positioned above the cold bin; a water storage tank, an ice making assembly and an ice guide assembly are further arranged in the machine body, the water storage tank supplies ice making water to the ice making assembly through a water pump, and the ice guide assembly is arranged to convey ice blocks made by the ice making assembly into the brewing box. The water storage tank, the ice making assembly and the ice guide assembly are arranged in the machine body, and ice blocks made by the ice making assembly are conveyed into the brewing box, so that an ice drop coffee brewing function and an ice making function are integrated, the operation steps of a user are reduced, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of coffee machine technology, and specifically to an ice drip coffee machine capable of making ice. Background Technology

[0002] A cold brew coffee machine is a device that uses cold water to slowly permeate coffee grounds over a long period of time to extract cold brew coffee that is low in acidity and bitterness, has a rich flavor, and a refreshing taste.

[0003] Chinese patent CN221242531U discloses a constant-temperature ice drip coffee machine, comprising: a body having a cold chamber and a brewing chamber, the brewing chamber being located above the cold chamber and used to hold a coffee cup; a brewing assembly including a brewing head assembly and a brewing tank, the brewing tank being disposed within the brewing chamber for holding ice cubes for brewing, and the brewing head assembly being disposed at the top of the cold chamber and connected to the brewing tank for spraying ice water for brewing into the coffee cup; and a cooling assembly disposed within the body for providing cooling to the cold chamber. The aforementioned prior art ice drip coffee machines require ice cubes to be prepared first in an external ice-making device before being added to the brewing tank, which is cumbersome and detrimental to the user experience.

[0004] Therefore, existing technologies still need to be improved and developed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings and deficiencies of existing technologies by providing an ice drip coffee machine capable of making ice.

[0006] This utility model provides an ice drip coffee machine capable of making ice, including a body, the body having a cold chamber and a brewing chamber, the cold chamber being used to hold coffee cups, and the brewing chamber being located above the cold chamber; the body also has a water tank, an ice-making component and an ice-guiding component, the water tank supplying ice-making water to the ice-making component via a water pump, and the ice-guiding component being configured to transport the ice blocks made by the ice-making component to the brewing chamber.

[0007] By incorporating the water tank, ice-making component, and ice-guiding component within the machine body, the ice cubes produced by the ice-making component are transported to the brewing chamber, integrating the ice drip coffee brewing function and the ice-making function into one unit. This reduces the number of steps required for the user and enhances the user experience.

[0008] According to the above scheme, the ice-making component includes a refrigeration component and an ice-making box, and the refrigeration component is configured to provide cooling to the ice-making box.

[0009] With the above setup, the refrigeration unit provides cooling to the ice maker, thereby cooling the water entering the ice maker and condensing it into ice.

[0010] According to the above scheme, the refrigeration component includes a compressor, a condenser, a capillary tube and a first evaporator connected in sequence, and the first evaporator is disposed in contact with the ice maker.

[0011] With the above structural arrangement, the compressor, condenser, capillary tube and evaporator connected in sequence form a refrigerant circuit, so that the cooling capacity of the refrigerant is transferred to the ice box through the first evaporator.

[0012] According to the above scheme, the refrigeration component further includes a second evaporator, which is connected to the compressor and the capillary tube respectively; a radiator is provided in the cold compartment, and the radiator is arranged in contact with the second evaporator.

[0013] With the above structural design, the refrigerant flows out from the capillary tube and is delivered to the first evaporator and the second evaporator respectively. The cold energy in the second evaporator is transferred to the cold chamber through the radiator, so that the temperature in the cold chamber drops and is maintained in a low-temperature environment, enabling coffee to be brewed in a low-temperature environment. The coffee can be drunk immediately after brewing, eliminating the need for refrigeration and further improving the user experience.

[0014] According to the above scheme, a three-way pipe is connected between the compressor and the condenser. The output end of the compressor is connected to the input end of the three-way pipe. The two output ends of the three-way pipe are respectively connected to the condenser and the first evaporator. An ice-removing solenoid valve is provided between the three-way pipe and the first evaporator.

[0015] When the ice maker is making ice, the de-icing solenoid valve is closed. When the ice maker is finished making ice, the de-icing solenoid valve is opened. Most of the refrigerant that has absorbed heat flows into the first evaporator through the de-icing solenoid valve without being condensed by the condenser after passing through the compressor. This causes the temperature of the first evaporator to rise and transfer heat to the ice maker, allowing the ice cubes in the ice maker to quickly fall out of the ice maker and be discharged from the ice outlet.

[0016] According to the above scheme, the machine body is provided with an ice-making and brewing chamber, and the brewing box and water storage tank are arranged side by side within the ice-making and brewing chamber; the ice maker is fixed within the ice-making and brewing chamber and located above the water storage tank, the ice maker has an ice outlet, and the ice guiding component is located below the ice outlet. This structural arrangement helps to improve the compactness of the structure.

[0017] According to the above scheme, the ice box is fixed in the ice-making and brewing chamber by a bracket, and the ice guiding component is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the bracket in a lever manner; the first end and the second end of the ice guiding component are respectively located above the brewing chamber and the water storage tank; the ice guiding component is configured such that when only gravity acts, the second end of the ice guiding component is tilted toward the water storage tank.

[0018] A water tank continuously supplies water to the ice-making box via a water pump. Water enters the ice-making box and exchanges heat with the first evaporator, slowly condensing into ice. Water that doesn't condense flows out from the ice outlet and falls onto the ice-guiding assembly. Due to the slow water flow, the second end of the ice-guiding assembly remains tilted towards the water tank, allowing water to flow back to the water tank along its second end. Once the ice-making box has finished making ice, the water supply stops, and ice blocks are discharged from the ice outlet and fall onto the ice-guiding assembly. The ice-guiding assembly, under the influence of gravity, tilts its first end towards the brewing tank, thus transporting the ice blocks along its first end into the brewing tank.

[0019] According to the above scheme, the ice maker is provided with a partition plate, which divides the space of the ice maker into multiple ice-making compartments, and each ice-making compartment is interconnected.

[0020] According to the above scheme, the machine body is provided with a compartment opening that communicates with the cold compartment, and the machine body is rotatably equipped with a compartment door for sealing the compartment opening. By providing a compartment opening and a compartment door, it is convenient to put in and take out coffee cups, and by sealing the compartment opening with the compartment door, the cold compartment is sealed, effectively preventing the cold air inside the cold compartment from flowing out.

[0021] According to the above scheme, a brewing head assembly is connected to the water outlet of the brewing box. The brewing head assembly includes a brewing head, a connector, and an adjustment knob. The brewing head has a water outlet channel, which is connected to the water outlet of the brewing box through the connector. The adjustment knob is located on the brewing head and is used to adjust the flow rate of ice water in the water outlet channel.

[0022] The ice cubes inside the brewing chamber melt into ice water, which drips into the coffee cup through the outlet and water channel. An adjustment knob allows users to adjust the flow rate of the ice water to achieve different brewing effects and meet the diverse needs of different users. It is understood that the specific structure of the adjustment knob is existing technology.

[0023] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0024] This invention also includes a water tank, an ice-making component, and an ice-guiding component within the machine body. The water tank supplies water for ice making to the ice-making component via a water pump, and the ice-guiding component is configured to transport the ice blocks produced by the ice-making component to the brewing chamber. By placing the water tank, ice-making component, and ice-guiding component within the machine body, and transporting the ice blocks produced by the ice-making component to the brewing chamber, the ice drip coffee brewing function and the ice-making function are integrated into one unit, reducing the user's operation steps and improving the user experience. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0027] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged view of section A;

[0028] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the ice-making and brewing chamber described in this utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the ice-making box and ice-guiding assembly described in this utility model;

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the usage state of the ice guiding component described in this utility model. Figure 1 The arrows in the diagram indicate the direction of water flow.

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the usage state of the ice guiding component described in this utility model. Figure 2 The arrows in the diagram indicate the direction of ice flow.

[0032] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the refrigeration component described in this utility model.

[0033] In the diagram: 1. Main body; 2. Cold compartment; 21. Coffee cup; 22. Cooler; 23. Door; 3. Ice-making and brewing compartment; 31. Brewing chamber; 311. Water outlet; 32. Water tank; 321. Water pump; 4. Ice maker; 41. Divider; 42. Ice tray; 43. Support; 44. Ice outlet; 5. Compressor; 51. Condenser; 52. Capillary tube; 53. First evaporator; 54. Second evaporator; 55. T-connector; 56. De-icing solenoid valve; 6. Ice guiding assembly; 7. Brewing head; 71. Connector; 72. Adjustment knob; 73. Water outlet channel. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solution of this utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0035] like Figure 1-8 As shown, this utility model provides an ice drip coffee machine capable of making ice, including a body 1. The body 1 has a cold chamber 2 and a brewing chamber 31 inside. The cold chamber 2 is used to hold a coffee cup 21, and the brewing chamber 31 is located above the cold chamber 2. The body 1 also has a water tank 32, an ice-making component, and an ice-guiding component 6. The water tank 32 supplies ice-making water to the ice-making component through a water pump 321, and the ice-guiding component 6 is configured to transport the ice blocks made by the ice-making component to the brewing chamber 31.

[0036] By placing the water tank 32, ice-making component, and ice-guiding component 6 inside the machine body 1, the ice cubes produced by the ice-making component are transported to the brewing tank 31, thus integrating the ice drip coffee brewing function and the ice-making function into one unit, reducing the user's operation steps and improving the user experience.

[0037] Furthermore, the ice-making assembly includes a refrigeration assembly and an ice-making container 4, wherein the refrigeration assembly is configured to provide cooling to the ice-making container 4.

[0038] With the above setup, the refrigeration component provides cooling to the ice-making box 4, thereby cooling the water entering the ice-making box 4 and condensing it into ice.

[0039] Furthermore, the refrigeration assembly includes a compressor 5, a condenser 51, a capillary tube 52, and a first evaporator 53 connected in sequence, with the first evaporator 53 in contact with the ice-making box 4.

[0040] With the above structural arrangement, the compressor 5, condenser 51, capillary tube 52 and evaporator connected in sequence form a refrigerant circuit, so that the cooling capacity of the refrigerant is transferred to the ice box 4 through the first evaporator 53.

[0041] Furthermore, the refrigeration assembly also includes a second evaporator 54, which is connected to the compressor 5 and the capillary tube 52 respectively; a radiator 22 is provided in the cold compartment 2, and the radiator 22 is disposed in contact with the second evaporator 54.

[0042] With the above structural design, the refrigerant flows out from the capillary tube 52 and is delivered to the first evaporator 53 and the second evaporator 54 respectively. The cold energy in the second evaporator 54 is transferred to the cold chamber 2 through the radiator 22, so that the temperature in the cold chamber 2 drops and is maintained in a low-temperature environment, so that coffee can be brewed in a low-temperature environment and can be drunk immediately after brewing, eliminating the need for refrigeration and further improving the user experience.

[0043] Furthermore, a three-way pipe 55 is connected between the compressor 5 and the condenser 51. The output end of the compressor 5 is connected to the input end of the three-way pipe 55. The two output ends of the three-way pipe 55 are respectively connected to the condenser 51 and the first evaporator 53. An ice-removing solenoid valve 56 is provided between the three-way pipe 55 and the first evaporator 53.

[0044] When the ice maker 4 is making ice, the de-icing solenoid valve 56 is in the closed state. When the ice maker 4 has finished making ice, the de-icing solenoid valve 56 is opened. Most of the refrigerant that has absorbed heat flows into the first evaporator 53 through the de-icing solenoid valve 56 without being condensed by the condenser 51 after passing through the compressor 5. This causes the temperature of the first evaporator 53 to rise and transfer heat to the ice maker 4, so that the ice cubes in the ice maker 4 can quickly fall off the ice maker 4 and be discharged from the ice outlet 44.

[0045] Furthermore, the body 1 is equipped with an ice-making and brewing chamber 3, and the brewing box 31 and the water storage tank 32 are arranged side by side within the ice-making and brewing chamber 3; the ice maker 4 is fixed within the ice-making and brewing chamber 3 and located above the water storage tank 32, the ice maker 4 has an ice outlet 44, and the ice guiding component 6 is located below the ice outlet 44. This structural arrangement helps to improve the compactness of the structure.

[0046] Furthermore, the ice box 4 is fixed inside the ice-making and brewing chamber 3 by a bracket 43, and the ice guiding component 6 is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the bracket 43 in a lever-like manner; the first end and the second end of the ice guiding component 6 are respectively located above the brewing chamber 31 and the water storage tank 32; the ice guiding component 6 is configured such that when only gravity is applied, the second end of the ice guiding component 6 is tilted toward the water storage tank 32.

[0047] Water tank 32 continuously supplies ice-making water to ice-making container 4 via water pump 321. After entering the ice-making container 4, the water exchanges heat with the first evaporator 53, thus slowly condensing into ice; Figure 6 As shown, water that does not freeze will flow out from the ice outlet 44 and fall onto the ice guiding component 6. Due to the slow water flow, the second end of the ice guiding component 6 remains tilted towards the water storage tank 32. After falling onto the ice guiding component 6, the water will flow back to the water storage tank 32 along the second end of the ice guiding component 6. Figure 7 As shown, when the ice box 4 finishes making ice, the water supply is stopped, and the ice cubes are discharged from the ice outlet 44 and fall onto the ice guiding component 6. The ice guiding component 6 is subjected to the gravity of the ice cubes, causing the first end of the ice guiding component 6 to tilt toward the brewing box 31, thereby allowing the ice cubes to be transported into the brewing box 31 along the first end of the ice guiding component 6.

[0048] Furthermore, the ice container 4 is provided with a partition plate 41, which divides the space of the ice container 4 into multiple ice-making compartments 42, and each ice-making compartment 42 is interconnected.

[0049] Furthermore, the machine body 1 is provided with a compartment opening that communicates with the cold compartment 2, and a compartment door 23 is rotatably provided on the machine body 1 for sealing the compartment opening. By providing the compartment opening and the compartment door 23, it is convenient to put in and take out the coffee cup 21, and the compartment opening is sealed by the compartment door 23 to seal the cold compartment 2, effectively preventing the cold air inside the cold compartment 2 from flowing out to the outside.

[0050] Furthermore, a brewing assembly is connected to the water outlet 311 of the brewing box 31. The brewing assembly includes a brewing head 7, a connector 71, and an adjustment knob 72. The brewing head 7 has a water outlet channel 73, which is connected to the water outlet 311 of the brewing box 31 through the connector 71. The adjustment knob 72 is located on the brewing head 7 and is used to adjust the flow rate of ice water in the water outlet channel 73.

[0051] The ice cubes in the brewing chamber 31 melt into ice water, which drips into the coffee cup 21 through the water outlet 311 and the water outlet channel 73. By setting the adjustment knob 72, users can adjust the flow rate of the ice water as needed to achieve different brewing effects and meet the different needs of different users.

[0052] When using the ice-making drip coffee machine of this utility model, a measured amount of water is first added to the water tank 32. The door 23 is opened, and a coffee cup 21 containing coffee powder is placed into the cold chamber 2. The door 23 is then closed to seal the cold chamber 2. Next, the compressor 5 and condenser 51 of the ice-making assembly are started. The ice-making refrigerant flows through the compressor 5, condenser 51, and capillary tube 52 into the first evaporator 53 and the second evaporator 54, respectively. The second evaporator 54 transfers cooling energy to the cold chamber 2 through the cooler 22, lowering the temperature inside the cold chamber 2 and maintaining it at a low temperature. The first evaporator 53 transfers cooling energy to the ice-making tray 4. Then, the water pump 321 is turned on to deliver water from the water tank 32 to the ice-making tray 4. The water flows into multiple ice-making compartments 42 within the ice-making tray 4. The water in the ice-making compartments 42 exchanges heat with the first evaporator 53 and slowly condenses into ice. Water that flows into the ice-making compartments 42 but does not condense will exit through the ice outlet. Water flows out of outlet 44 and falls onto ice guide assembly 6. After falling onto ice guide assembly 6, the water flows back to water storage tank 32 along the second end of ice guide assembly 6. When ice maker 4 finishes making ice, water supply is stopped, and ice removal solenoid valve 56 is opened. Most of the refrigerant that has absorbed heat flows into first evaporator 53 through ice removal solenoid valve 56 without being condensed by condenser 51 after passing through compressor 5. This causes the temperature of first evaporator 53 to rise and transfer heat to ice maker 4, allowing the ice cubes in ice maker 4 to quickly fall off ice maker 4 and be discharged from ice outlet 44. The ice cubes fall onto ice guide assembly 6. Ice guide assembly 6 is subjected to the gravity of the ice cubes, causing the first end of ice guide assembly 6 to tilt towards brewing tank 31, so that the ice cubes are transported into brewing tank 31 along the first end of ice guide assembly 6. The ice cubes in brewing tank 31 slowly melt into ice water, which drips into coffee cup 21 through outlet 311 and outlet channel 73.

[0053] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. Therefore, all equivalent changes or modifications made to the structure, features and principles described in the claims of the present utility model patent application are included in the scope of the present utility model patent application.

Claims

1. An ice-making drip coffee machine, comprising a body (1), wherein the body (1) is provided with a cold chamber (2) and a brewing chamber (31), the cold chamber (2) being used to hold a coffee cup (21), and the brewing chamber (31) being located above the cold chamber (2), characterized in that, The machine body (1) is also equipped with a water storage tank (32), an ice-making component and an ice-guiding component (6). The water storage tank (32) supplies ice-making water to the ice-making component through a water pump (321). The ice-guiding component (6) is configured to transport the ice blocks made by the ice-making component to the brewing box (31).

2. The ice-making drip coffee maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The ice-making assembly includes a refrigeration assembly and an ice-making box (4), wherein the refrigeration assembly is configured to provide cooling to the ice-making box (4).

3. The ice-making drip coffee maker according to claim 2, characterized in that, The refrigeration assembly includes a compressor (5), a condenser (51), a capillary tube (52), and a first evaporator (53) connected in sequence, with the first evaporator (53) in contact with the ice box (4).

4. The ice-making drip coffee maker according to claim 3, characterized in that, The refrigeration assembly also includes a second evaporator (54), which is connected to the compressor (5) and the capillary tube (52) respectively; The cold compartment (2) is equipped with a radiator (22), which is in contact with the second evaporator (54).

5. The ice-making drip coffee maker according to claim 3, characterized in that, A three-way pipe (55) is connected between the compressor (5) and the condenser (51). The output end of the compressor (5) is connected to the input end of the three-way pipe (55). The two output ends of the three-way pipe (55) are respectively connected to the condenser (51) and the first evaporator (53). An ice-removing solenoid valve (56) is provided between the three-way pipe (55) and the first evaporator (53).

6. The ice-making drip coffee maker according to claim 2, characterized in that, The body (1) is provided with an ice-making and brewing chamber (3), and the brewing box (31) and the water storage tank (32) are arranged side by side in the ice-making and brewing chamber (3); The ice box (4) is fixed inside the ice-making and brewing chamber (3) and located above the water tank (32). The ice box (4) has an ice outlet (44), and the ice guiding component (6) is located below the ice outlet (44).

7. The ice-making drip coffee maker according to claim 6, characterized in that, The ice box (4) is fixed inside the ice-making and brewing chamber (3) by a bracket (43), and the ice guiding component (6) is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the bracket (43) in a lever-like manner; The first and second ends of the ice guiding component (6) are located above the brewing tank (31) and the water storage tank (32), respectively; the ice guiding component (6) is configured such that when subjected to gravity alone, the second end of the ice guiding component (6) is inclined toward the water storage tank (32).

8. The ice-making drip coffee maker according to claim 2, characterized in that, The ice box (4) is provided with a partition plate (41), which divides the space of the ice box (4) into multiple ice-making compartments (42), and each ice-making compartment (42) is interconnected.

9. The ice-making drip coffee maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The machine body (1) is provided with a compartment opening that communicates with the cold compartment (2), and the machine body (1) is rotatably provided with a compartment door (23) for sealing the compartment opening.

10. The ice-making drip coffee maker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The brewing box (31) has a brewing assembly connected to its outlet (311). The brewing assembly includes a brewing head (7), a connector (71), and an adjustment knob (72). The brewing head (7) has a water outlet channel (73), which is connected to the outlet (311) of the brewing box (31) through the connector (71). The adjustment knob (72) is located on the brewing head (7) and is used to adjust the flow rate of ice water in the water outlet channel (73).

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