Pressure relief structure of coffee machine

By incorporating a pressure relief structure into the coffee machine and utilizing a three-way solenoid valve and drip tray design, the problem of the extractor being difficult to disassemble due to high pressure is solved, improving the ease of operation for users, especially female users.

CN224265574UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-22FOSHAN YANGTAI ELECTRICAL TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
FOSHAN YANGTAI ELECTRICAL TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-16
Publication Date
2026-05-22

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Abstract

The utility model provides a pressure relief structure of a coffee machine, a brewing head and a water pan are arranged on the front side of the coffee machine, the water pan is located below the brewing head, the brewing head is connected with a first end of a three-way solenoid valve, a second end of the three-way solenoid valve is a water inlet, a third end of the three-way solenoid valve is a pressure relief opening, a pipe joint is arranged in the coffee machine, and the water inlet is communicated with the pressure relief opening. The coffee machine is provided with a pressure relief structure, specifically, after a pressure relief opening is opened through the three-way electromagnetic valve, pressure is discharged into the water receiving disc from the pipe connector, the pressure relief opening is closed through the three-way electromagnetic valve, and the water receiving disc is opened through the three-way electromagnetic valve. Therefore, the problem that the extractor is difficult to disassemble due to high pressure is solved, and water vapor and condensed water discharged from the pressure relief opening are received by the water pan.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a pressure relief structure for a coffee machine. Background Technology

[0002] Coffee has become a daily beverage for young people in my country. With the continuous promotion of coffee culture, coffee shops are also increasing. Currently, when coffee machines extract coffee, the extractor needs to be installed on the brewing head. Hot water from the brewing head flows through the extractor to obtain coffee. However, in practice, it has been found that the extractor is difficult to disassemble after each extraction, mainly due to excessive internal pressure, which is not user-friendly, especially for petite women.

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to improve existing coffee machines. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the above-mentioned problems. We provide a pressure relief structure for a coffee machine, which solves the problem of the difficulty in disassembling the extractor by setting up a pressure relief structure.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a pressure relief structure for a coffee machine. The coffee machine has a brewing head and a water tray on its front side, with the water tray located below the brewing head. The brewing head is connected to the first end of a three-way solenoid valve. The second end of the three-way solenoid valve is a water inlet, and the third end of the three-way solenoid valve is a pressure relief port. The coffee machine has a pipe connector inside, which has an input end and an output end. The input end is connected to the third end of the three-way solenoid valve through a pressure relief pipe, and the output end is connected to the inside of the water tray.

[0006] In one or more embodiments, the coffee machine has a front panel with an interface on the inside of the front panel, the output end of the pipe connector is inserted into the interface, and the water tray has an opening and is located below the interface.

[0007] In one or more embodiments, the pipe fitting has a fixing part with a mounting hole through which a screw can pass, the screw being connected and fixed to the coffee machine.

[0008] In one or more embodiments, the front side of the front plate is provided with a mounting platform for installing a water receiving tray, the mounting platform is provided with a guide step, the water receiving tray has a guide groove that slides with the guide step, and the guide step extends back and forth.

[0009] In one or more embodiments, the bottom front side of the water receiving tray is provided with a handle.

[0010] In one or more embodiments, the water receiving tray includes a bottom shell and a panel, the inner wall of the bottom shell is provided with protruding ribs for supporting the panel, and the panel is provided with water passage holes.

[0011] In one or more embodiments, the panel is made of stainless steel.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this invention are: the coffee machine has a pressure relief structure. Specifically, after the pressure relief port is opened by the three-way solenoid valve, the pressure is discharged from the pipe joint into the water tray, thereby solving the problem that the extractor is difficult to disassemble due to high pressure. At the same time, the water tray is used to collect the water vapor and condensate discharged from the pressure relief port. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the pressure relief structure of the coffee machine in this application;

[0014] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure from another angle. Detailed Implementation

[0015] To enhance understanding of this utility model, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the embodiments and accompanying drawings. These embodiments are only used to explain the present utility model and do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0016] Please refer to the appendix. Figure 1-2 This utility model provides a pressure relief structure for a coffee machine. The coffee machine has a brewing head 1 and a water tray 2 on the front side. The water tray 2 is located below the brewing head 1. The brewing head 1 is connected to the first end of a three-way solenoid valve. The second end of the three-way solenoid valve is the water inlet, and the third end of the three-way solenoid valve is the pressure relief port. Specifically, the first and second ends of the three-way valve form the water inlet path of the brewing head, and the third end is connected to the water inlet path. When the third end is opened, the pressure in the water inlet path can be released. The coffee machine has a pipe connector 3 inside. The pipe connector 3 has an input end 31 and an output end 32. The input end 31 is connected to the third end of the three-way solenoid valve through the pressure relief pipe. The output end 32 is connected to the inside of the water tray 2. The discharged high-pressure water vapor or water can enter the inside of the water tray through the pipe connector, and the water tray is used to collect condensate.

[0017] The coffee machine has a front panel 4, with an insertion interface on the inner side of the front panel. The output end 32 of the pipe connector 3 is inserted into the insertion interface. The water tray 2 has an opening 5 and is located below the insertion interface. The pipe connector is fixed to the front panel by insertion and can directly discharge water vapor or water into the water tray, reducing the need for transfer structures.

[0018] The pipe connector 3 has a fixing part 6, and the fixing part has a mounting hole 7 through which a screw can pass. The screw is connected and fixed to the coffee machine, and the pipe connector is further fixed by the screw.

[0019] The front panel 4 has a mounting platform 8 for installing a water tray on its front side. The mounting platform has a guide step 9. The water tray 2 has a guide groove 10 that slides with the guide step 9. The guide step 9 extends back and forth, and the water tray can slide back and forth relative to the coffee machine to be installed on or removed from the coffee machine so that the user can remove it to pour water.

[0020] The water tray 2 has a handle 11 at the bottom front side, which allows users to easily remove the water tray.

[0021] The water tray 2 includes a bottom shell 21 and a panel 22. The inner wall of the bottom shell 21 has protruding ribs 12 for supporting the panel 22. The panel is placed in a supporting manner to facilitate removal from the bottom shell for cleaning the interior. The panel 22 has drainage holes 13 to allow water or coffee dripping from the brewing head to enter the water tray. The panel is preferably made of stainless steel, which offers advantages such as easy cleaning and high structural strength.

[0022] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. The protection scope of the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Any equivalent modifications or changes made by those skilled in the art based on the content disclosed in the present utility model should be included in the protection scope recorded in the claims.

Claims

1. A pressure relief structure for a coffee machine, wherein the coffee machine has a brewing head (1) and a water tray (2) on its front side, the water tray (2) being located below the brewing head (1), the brewing head (1) being connected to the first end of a three-way solenoid valve, the second end of the three-way solenoid valve being a water inlet, and the third end of the three-way solenoid valve being a pressure relief port, characterized in that: The coffee machine is equipped with a pipe connector (3), which has an input end (31) and an output end (32). The input end (31) is connected to the third end of the three-way solenoid valve through a pressure relief pipe, and the output end (32) is connected to the inside of the water tray (2).

2. The pressure relief structure of a coffee machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The coffee machine has a front panel (4) with an insertion interface on the inside of the front panel. The output end (32) of the pipe connector (3) is inserted into the insertion interface. The water tray (2) has an opening (5) and is located below the insertion interface.

3. The pressure relief structure of a coffee machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pipe connector (3) has a fixing part (6) with a mounting hole (7) through which a screw can pass, and the screw is connected and fixed to the coffee machine.

4. The pressure relief structure of a coffee machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The front plate (4) is provided with a mounting platform (8) for installing a water receiving tray. The mounting platform is provided with a guide step (9). The water receiving tray (2) has a guide groove (10) that slides with the guide step (9). The guide step (9) extends back and forth.

5. The pressure relief structure of a coffee machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The water receiving tray (2) has a handle (11) at the bottom front side.

6. A pressure relief structure for a coffee machine according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The water receiving tray (2) includes a bottom shell (21) and a panel (22). The inner wall of the bottom shell (21) is provided with a rib (12) to support the panel (22), and the panel (22) is provided with water passage holes (13).

7. The pressure relief structure of a coffee machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The panel is made of stainless steel.