Beverage apparatus

Abstract

The application provides a kind of beverage equipment, it is related to beverage equipment technical field.The beverage equipment includes base, brewing assembly and drive assembly.The base includes loading position and extraction position.The brewing assembly is movably connected with the base, for receiving beverage raw materials in the loading position, and carrying out beverage extraction in the extraction position.The drive assembly is drivingly connected with the brewing assembly, and the drive assembly is used to drive the brewing assembly to move between the loading position and the extraction position.The brewing assembly includes a brewer, the brewer has an opening and a vertical axis, during the movement of the brewing assembly between the loading position, the extraction position and the two, the opening of the brewer always faces upward, and the vertical axis of the brewer always remains parallel to the vertical direction.The beverage equipment provided by the embodiments of the application can improve the uniformity of extraction and improve the taste of the beverage.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of beverage equipment technology, and more particularly to a beverage equipment. Background Technology

[0002] With the popularization of coffee culture and consumers' increasing demands for coffee quality, the market demand for home coffee machines is growing. Currently, home coffee machines on the market are mainly divided into two types: fully automatic and semi-automatic. Although fully automatic coffee machines are favored by some consumers due to their ease of operation and time-saving features, their output quality is generally considered to be far inferior to that of semi-automatic coffee machines. This phenomenon is mainly attributed to the unreasonable design of the extraction core in fully automatic coffee machines.

[0003] The core extraction mechanism of a typical fully automatic coffee machine includes a grinder and a brewing tank. During operation, the grinder grinds the coffee into powder, and the brewing tank receives the powder before proceeding with the extraction process. However, some fully automatic coffee machines suffer from flawed extraction mechanism designs that disregard the physical properties of coffee powder, treating it as a fluid rather than a sticky powder. Furthermore, the use of tilted and vertically rotating brewing chambers results in uneven and unstable coffee powder distribution.

[0004] This uneven distribution can lead to inconsistent density in different areas when the coffee powder is compressed. As a result, when water is poured in, the water flow will preferentially flow to the less dense areas, causing uneven extraction of the coffee liquid and affecting the taste of the coffee. Utility Model Content

[0005] This application provides a beverage device to improve the extraction uniformity of the beverage and enhance the taste of the beverage.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the embodiments of this application provide the following technical solutions:

[0007] This application provides a beverage device, including:

[0008] The machine base includes the loading position and the extraction position;

[0009] The brewing component is movably connected to the base and is used to receive beverage ingredients at the filling position and to extract the beverage at the extraction position.

[0010] A drive assembly, connected to the brewing assembly, is used to drive the brewing assembly to move between the filling position and the extraction position; wherein...

[0011] The brewing assembly includes a brewer having an opening and a vertical axis. During the movement of the brewing assembly between the loading position, the extraction position, and between the two, the opening of the brewer always faces upward, and the vertical axis of the brewer always remains parallel to the vertical direction.

[0012] The beverage equipment provided in this application ensures that the beverage ingredients will not shift or spill due to gravity during the entire movement process by keeping the opening of the brewer of the brewing component always facing upwards. This maintains the stability and uniformity of the beverage ingredients within the brewer and ensures consistent density at different locations during tamping. Consistent density of the cake-shaped ingredients improves the uniformity of beverage extraction. The fact that the vertical axis of the brewer is always parallel to the vertical direction ensures that the water flow during extraction passes evenly through the beverage ingredient layer, contributing to uniform extraction. This is because water can penetrate and wet the beverage ingredients in a consistent manner, thereby improving the flavor and concentration of the beverage. Keeping the brewer opening and vertical axis fixed in one direction, compared to the rotating or tilting mechanical parts in related technologies, simplifies the structure of the drive assembly, improves the reliability and durability of the beverage equipment, and reduces production and maintenance costs.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the charging position and the extraction position are spaced apart in a first direction; wherein...

[0014] The drive assembly includes a first drive assembly, which is connected to the brewing assembly in a driving manner;

[0015] The first driving component is used to drive the brewing component to move along a first direction between the filling position and the extraction position, the first direction being perpendicular to the vertical direction.

[0016] With this configuration, since the brewer moves along a first direction between the filling and extraction positions, and the opening always faces upwards while the vertical axis remains perpendicular, gravity can be used to maintain the stability of the beverage ingredients within the brewer, preventing powder from spilling. A first-direction movement mechanism is generally simpler than a complex rotation or tilting mechanism, thus simplifying the structure of the first drive component and improving the reliability and durability of the beverage equipment.

[0017] In one possible implementation, the driver component further includes a second driver component; wherein,

[0018] When the brewing component moves to the extraction position, the second drive component is connected to the brewer via a transmission, and the second drive component is used to drive the brewer to move in the vertical direction.

[0019] In one possible implementation, the beverage equipment further includes a conversion plate, which is fixedly connected to the base; wherein...

[0020] The conversion plate is used to drive the second drive assembly to be connected to the brewer when the brewing assembly moves to the extraction position in the first direction.

[0021] By incorporating a conversion plate, the second drive component automatically connects to the brewer when the brewing unit moves to the extraction position. This automation reduces the need for manual operation, improving the operational efficiency and user convenience of the beverage equipment. The conversion plate ensures a precise and consistent connection between the second drive component and the brewer. This precise alignment helps ensure accurate pressure and position control during each extraction process, thereby improving the extraction quality of the beverage.

[0022] In one possible implementation, the conversion plate is provided with a pulley groove, and the brewer is connected to a pulley that mates with the pulley groove;

[0023] The mating surfaces of the pulley and the pulley groove include an inclined surface, which can convert the displacement of the brewer along the first direction into the displacement of the brewer along the vertical direction.

[0024] The combination of the pulley groove and the pulley allows the brewer to move horizontally and vertically simultaneously, enabling it to connect with the second drive assembly. This synchronized movement simplifies operation and improves the efficiency of the beverage equipment, as the brewer automatically adjusts to the required vertical position while moving horizontally.

[0025] By utilizing simple mechanical structures (such as pulleys and grooves), complex motion control can be achieved, reducing the need for additional motors or transmission mechanisms and thus lowering mechanical complexity. Furthermore, this design allows for multi-dimensional motion control within a limited space, making the equipment more compact and suitable for use in space-constrained environments.

[0026] In one possible implementation, the base also includes a first position; wherein,

[0027] In the first direction, the first position is located between the loading position and the extraction position. When the brewing component is in the first position, the pulley is driven to connect with the inclined surface.

[0028] As the brewing assembly moves from the first position to the extraction position along the first direction, the inclined surface drives the pulley to move the brewer upward in the vertical direction.

[0029] This configuration allows the brewing component to connect with the inclined surface drive as it moves along the first direction from the filling position to the extraction position. This ensures that the brewer can move vertically before reaching the extraction position via the conversion plate, allowing for a more efficient connection between the brewer and the second drive component. This reduces mechanical impact and wear caused by directly connecting the second drive component to the brewer at the extraction position, extending the lifespan of the beverage equipment. Furthermore, it makes it possible to drive the brewer in both directions using a single motor, thus simplifying the overall structure of the beverage equipment.

[0030] In one possible implementation, the first driving component includes:

[0031] The first guide rail is fixedly connected to the machine base and extends along a first direction;

[0032] The first transmission component is connected to the first guide rail and is also connected to the brewing assembly. The first transmission component is used to drive the brewing assembly to move linearly along the first guide rail when rotating.

[0033] A drive motor is connected to the first transmission component and is used to drive the first transmission component to rotate.

[0034] This configuration simplifies the structure of the first drive component, thereby reducing costs.

[0035] In one possible implementation, the second drive component includes a second transmission element and a second guide rail;

[0036] The second transmission component is rotatably mounted on the brewing assembly;

[0037] The second guide rail is fixedly connected to the brewer, and extends vertically; wherein...

[0038] When the brewing component moves to the extraction position, the second transmission component is connected to the second guide rail. The second transmission component is used to drive the second guide rail to move in the vertical direction when rotating.

[0039] This configuration simplifies the structure of the brewer and the second drive cabinet assembly.

[0040] In one possible implementation, the first transmission member and the second transmission member are coaxially arranged; wherein...

[0041] In the axial direction of the first transmission member, the second transmission member is located at the end of the first transmission member facing the brewer;

[0042] The drive motor is driven by both the first and second transmission components.

[0043] When the brewing component is in the extraction position, the first transmission component disengages from the first guide rail.

[0044] This configuration allows the first and second transmission components to share a single drive motor. Compared to related technologies where different drive motors are used to drive the brewer's movement in the first and vertical directions, this simplifies the structure of the drive assembly and the beverage equipment, thereby reducing costs. Furthermore, by coaxially arranging the first and second transmission components, space can be effectively utilized, reducing the overall size of the beverage equipment.

[0045] In one possible implementation, the brewing component includes a support structure; wherein...

[0046] The brewer is movably connected to the support structure in the vertical direction;

[0047] The support structure is used to keep the opening of the brewer facing upwards and to keep the vertical axis of the brewer parallel to the vertical direction as the brewer moves vertically.

[0048] By incorporating a support structure, a stable frame can be provided for the brewer, reducing mechanical wear caused by unnecessary movement or vibration, thereby improving the reliability and durability of the beverage equipment. By keeping the brewer's opening facing upwards, the support structure effectively prevents beverage ingredients or liquids from spilling during movement.

[0049] In one possible implementation, the brewer has an internal piston; wherein...

[0050] The inner piston is sealed to the inner wall of the brewer, and the inner piston is vertically connected to the brewer. The top of the inner piston is used to hold the beverage ingredients to be extracted.

[0051] When the brewer moves vertically upward, it drives the inner piston to move vertically upward as well.

[0052] An internal piston, sealed to the inner wall of the brewer, provides a closed space for beverage extraction, reducing heat and pressure loss and helping to maintain ideal extraction temperature and pressure, thus improving the flavor and concentration of the beverage. The internal piston ensures even distribution of beverage ingredients within the brewer and maintains a consistent pressure distribution during extraction. This uniformity helps avoid channeling effects (i.e., uneven water flow through the beverage ingredients), thereby improving the uniformity and quality of extraction.

[0053] In one possible implementation, the brewing component includes a trigger lever;

[0054] The trigger lever includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion that are spaced apart along a first direction;

[0055] The first connecting part is rotatably connected to the inner piston;

[0056] The supporting structure is provided with a third connecting part that mates with the second connecting part;

[0057] The second connecting part and the third connecting part are rotatably connected;

[0058] The support structure is also provided with a locking structure. Part of the locking structure is located between the first connecting part and the second connecting part. The locking structure is used to lock with the trigger rod when the brewer drives the inner piston to move vertically upward to the second position.

[0059] When the inner piston is in the second position, the top surface of the inner piston is flush with or higher than the top surface of the support structure.

[0060] This configuration allows the first connecting part of the trigger rod to move vertically upwards along with the inner piston as it follows the brewer. Since the second connecting part of the trigger rod is rotatably connected to the third connecting part of the support structure, and the support structure does not move vertically, the end of the trigger rod with the first connecting part can be tilted up. Then, the locking structure locks the inner piston in the second position, allowing the extracted residue to be placed on top of the inner piston, facilitating the cleaning of the residue and the cleaning of the top surface of the inner piston, thus ensuring the effectiveness of the next extraction.

[0061] In one possible implementation, the locking structure includes a resilient latch that is movably connected to the support structure in a second direction, which is perpendicular to both the vertical direction and the first direction.

[0062] This design allows the elastic latch to extend and retract relative to the supporting structure in a second direction, forming an elastic locking structure. This locks the inner piston in the second position, and the locking connection can be released when the inner piston needs to be released. The elastic latch structure and its principle are relatively simple, reducing assembly difficulty.

[0063] In one possible implementation, a blocking part is provided on the base;

[0064] In the vertical direction, the blocking part is located in the upper space of the supporting structure;

[0065] The blocking part is used to push against the extracted raw material residue during the process of the brewing component moving from the extraction position to the charging position, so as to separate the extracted raw material residue from the inner piston.

[0066] Furthermore, during the process of the blocking part pushing against the extracted raw material residue, the inner piston is always in the second position.

[0067] By providing a blocking part on the base, after the brewing assembly has completed extraction, as it moves along the first direction from the extraction position to the loading position, it pushes against the extracted raw material residue on the top surface of the inner piston. During the movement of the brewing assembly, the extracted raw material residue is gradually separated from the top surface of the inner piston. By keeping the inner piston in the second position during the pushing process between the blocking part and the extracted raw material residue, it ensures that the top surface of the inner piston is flush with or higher than the top surface of the support structure. This guarantees that all the extracted raw material residue is located on or above the top of the support structure, thus separating all the extracted raw material residue from the inner piston, ensuring the cleanliness of the inner piston, and guaranteeing consistency in multiple extractions.

[0068] In one possible implementation, the trigger lever includes an extension;

[0069] In the first direction, the extension is located at the end of the trigger lever opposite to the first connecting part;

[0070] The extension extends upward in a vertical direction. When the first connecting part moves upward in a vertical direction, the extension moves in a direction closer to the loading position in a first direction.

[0071] In one possible implementation, the base includes a stop portion; wherein,

[0072] The blocking part is used to drive the locking structure and the trigger rod to release the locking connection when the brewing component moves towards the filling position, and to drive the extension part to move towards the extraction position, and to drive the inner piston to move downward in the vertical direction through the first connecting part, so as to release the locking connection between the trigger rod and the elastic latch.

[0073] By setting a stop, as the brewer moves from the extraction position to the filling position along the first direction, the locking structure is automatically driven to release the locking connection with the trigger rod and automatically drive to connect with the extension (e.g., abut). As the brewing assembly gradually moves towards the filling position along the first direction, the extension is driven to move towards the direction closer to the extraction position, thereby driving the first connecting part to move downward in the vertical direction. Then, the inner piston is pulled back to the initial position through the first connecting part for the next extraction.

[0074] In one possible implementation, the base also includes a third position;

[0075] In the first direction, when the third position is located between the extraction position and the charging position, and the brewing component is in the third position, the extracted raw material residue has been separated from the inner piston;

[0076] When the brewing component moves from the extraction position to the loading position to the third position, the blocking part and the extension part are driven to connect.

[0077] The blocking part is used to drive the extension part to move in the first direction toward the extraction position as the brewing component moves from the third position to the filling position.

[0078] This design ensures that after the raw material residue is extracted, it separates from the inner piston and then falls back into the brewer, thus guaranteeing the consistency of each extraction.

[0079] In one possible implementation, the extraction structure also includes a cake-making component; wherein,

[0080] The cake-making component is located at the top of the filling position;

[0081] The cake-making assembly is movably connected to the machine base in the vertical direction;

[0082] The cake-making component is used to move vertically into the brewer when the brewer is in the filling position to form beverage ingredients into cake-shaped ingredients. Attached Figure Description

[0083] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0084] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a beverage device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0085] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a beverage device located at the filling position, according to an embodiment of this application.

[0086] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a beverage device located at the extraction position, according to an embodiment of this application.

[0087] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of a brewing component of a beverage device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0088] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of a brewing component of a beverage device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0089] Figure 6 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a beverage device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0090] Figure 7 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a beverage device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0091] Figure 8 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a beverage device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0092] Figure 9 This is a partial structural diagram of a brewing component of a beverage device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0093] Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of a beverage device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0094] Figure 11This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of a beverage device provided in an embodiment of this application;

[0095] Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of a portion of the structure of a beverage device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0096] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0097] 100 - Beverage equipment; 10 - Base; 11 - Backing section;

[0098] 12-Blocking part; 20-Brewing component; 21-Brewing device;

[0099] 211 - Opening; 212 - Vertical axis; 213 - Pulley;

[0100] 22-Inner piston; 221-Fixing part;

[0101] 23-Trigger lever; 231-First connecting part; 232-Second connecting part;

[0102] 234 - Extension; 24 - Support structure; 241 - Third connection;

[0103] 30 - Drive component; 31 - First drive component; 311 - First guide rail;

[0104] 312-First transmission component; 3121-Transmission shaft; 3122-First gear;

[0105] 313 - Drive motor; 32 - Second drive assembly; 321 - Second transmission component;

[0106] 322-Second guide rail; 40-Conversion plate; 41-Pulley groove;

[0107] 42 - Inclined surface; 50 - Locking structure; 51 - Flexible latch;

[0108] 52 - Top rod; 60 - Pie-making assembly;

[0109] 200 - Cake-shaped raw material. Detailed Implementation

[0110] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0111] With the popularization of coffee culture, coffee machines have gradually become an important piece of equipment in homes and offices. Currently, there are two main types of coffee machines on the market: semi-automatic and fully automatic.

[0112] In related technologies, the extraction core design of fully automatic coffee machines is flawed. It ignores the physical properties of coffee grounds, treating them as a fluid rather than a sticky powder. The use of alternating tilted and vertical operating methods in the brewing chamber causes uneven movement of the coffee grounds. This uneven distribution leads to inconsistent density in different areas when the coffee grounds are compressed. Consequently, when water is poured in, the water flow preferentially to the less dense areas, resulting in uneven extraction and negatively impacting the coffee's taste.

[0113] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a beverage device. This device ensures that, during the movement of the brewing component, the opening of the brewer always faces upwards and the vertical axis is always parallel to the vertical direction. This prevents the beverage ingredients (coffee powder) from shifting or spilling due to gravity during the entire movement process, maintaining stability and uniformity within the brewer. Furthermore, it ensures consistent density at different locations during tamping. Consistent density of the cake-shaped ingredients (coffee cake) improves the uniformity of extraction, thereby enhancing the taste of the beverage (coffee).

[0114] The beverage equipment provided in the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0115] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a beverage device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0116] It should be noted that beverage equipment is usually placed on the ground or a table for use. Therefore, the vertical direction is the height direction of the beverage equipment, represented by the z-direction in the diagram. The first direction is perpendicular to the vertical direction and is represented by the x-direction in the diagram. The second direction is perpendicular to both the first direction and the vertical direction and is represented by the y-direction in the diagram.

[0117] This application provides a beverage device 100, such as... Figure 1 As shown, the beverage equipment 100 can automatically complete functions such as powder receiving, cake making, extraction, top residue removal, and residue discarding. The beverage equipment 100 in this embodiment of the application will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0118] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the brewing component of a beverage device located at the filling position, as provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the brewing component of a beverage device provided in an embodiment of this application, located at the extraction position. Figure 2 and Figure 3This can be a front view of the beverage equipment.

[0119] like Figure 2 As shown in the illustration, this application provides a beverage device 100, which may include a base 10, a brewing component 20, and a drive component 30. The base 10 may include a filling position and an extraction position. The filling position and the extraction position are spaced apart in a first direction (x-direction) (see [reference]). Figure 3 (As shown).

[0120] The brewing assembly 20 is movably connected to the base 10. The brewing assembly 20 is used to receive beverage ingredients at the filling position and to extract the beverage at the extraction position. For example, the brewing assembly 20 is movably connected to the base 10 in a first direction (x direction) so that the brewing assembly 20 can move relative to the base 10 along the first direction.

[0121] The drive assembly 30 is drively connected to the brewing assembly 20, and the drive assembly 30 is used to drive the brewing assembly 20 to move between the filling position and the extraction position. For example, the drive assembly 30 can at least be used to drive the brewing assembly 20 to move between the filling position and the extraction position along a first direction (x direction).

[0122] The brewing assembly 20 may include a brewer 21, which may include an opening 211 and a vertical axis 212. When the brewing assembly 20 moves between the filling position, the extraction position, and between the filling position and the extraction position, the opening 211 of the brewer 21 always faces upward, and the vertical axis 212 of the brewer 21 always remains parallel to the vertical direction.

[0123] The beverage device 100 provided in this application embodiment ensures that the beverage ingredients will not shift or spill due to gravity during the entire movement process by setting the opening 211 of the brewer 21 of the brewing component 20 to always face upwards. This keeps the beverage ingredients stable and uniform in the brewer 21 and ensures that the density of different positions is consistent when pressing the powder. The uniform density of the cake-shaped ingredients can improve the uniformity of beverage extraction, thereby improving the taste of the beverage.

[0124] Furthermore, the vertical axis 212 of the brewer 21 is always parallel to the vertical direction, ensuring that the water flow during extraction is evenly distributed through the beverage ingredient layer. This contributes to uniform extraction because the water penetrates and wets the beverage ingredients in a consistent manner, thereby enhancing the flavor and concentration of the beverage. Keeping the opening 211 and the vertical axis 212 of the brewer 21 fixed in one direction simplifies the structure of the drive assembly 30 compared to rotating or tilting mechanical components in related technologies, improving the reliability and durability of the beverage equipment 100 while reducing production and maintenance costs. This design helps ensure consistency in each extraction process, reducing variables caused by changes in the position of the brewer 21, thus making the quality of each cup of beverage more controllable and predictable.

[0125] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of the brewing component of a beverage device provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the brewing component of a beverage device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0126] Figure 4 and Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the first drive assembly 31, the base 10, and the brewing assembly 20 of the beverage equipment 100, showing the connection relationship between the first drive assembly 31, the base 10, and the brewing assembly 20.

[0127] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the driving component 30 may include a first driving component 31, which is connected to the brewing component 20 in a transmission manner. The first driving component 31 is used to drive the brewing component 20 to move along a first direction (x-direction) between the filling position and the extraction position, wherein the first direction (x-direction) is perpendicular to the vertical direction (z-direction).

[0128] In this embodiment, the first driving assembly 31 may include a first guide rail 311, a first transmission member 312, and a drive motor 313. The first guide rail 311 is fixedly connected to the base 10 and extends along a first direction. The first transmission member 312 is drivenly connected to the first guide rail 311 and is also connected to the brewer 21. The first transmission member 312 is used to drive the brewing assembly 20 to move linearly along the first guide rail 311 when rotating. The drive motor 313 is drivenly connected to the first transmission member 312 and is used to drive the first transmission member 312 to rotate.

[0129] For example, the first guide rail 311 can be a rack and pinion structure, and the first transmission component 312 can include a transmission shaft 3121 and a first gear 3122. The first gear 3122 is sleeved on the outside of the transmission shaft 3121. The output shaft is rotatably connected to the brewing assembly 20, and the position of the output shaft relative to the brewing assembly 20 is fixed. The first gear 3122 is drivenly connected to the rack and pinion structure. The output shaft of the drive motor 313 is drivenly connected to the transmission shaft 3121 of the first transmission component 312, so that the drive motor 313 can drive the first gear 3122 to rotate by driving the transmission shaft 3121 to rotate. When the first gear 3122 rotates, it can move along the rack and pinion structure in a first direction. Such a first drive component 31 has a simple structure and low cost.

[0130] Of course, in other embodiments, the first transmission member 312 may also have other structures. For example, the first transmission member 312 may be a gear shaft structure, that is, the transmission shaft 3121 and the first gear 3122 are set as an integral structure. In this embodiment, the specific structure of the first transmission member 312 is not further limited.

[0131] Because the brewer 21 moves along a first direction between the filling position and the extraction position, and the opening 211 always faces upwards while the vertical axis 212 remains perpendicular, gravity can maintain the stability of the beverage ingredients within the brewer 21, preventing powder spillage. The movement mechanism in the first direction is generally simpler than complex rotational or tilting mechanisms. Therefore, the structure of the first drive assembly 31 can be simplified, manufacturing and maintenance costs reduced, and the reliability and durability of the beverage equipment 100 improved. By ensuring that the brewer 21 maintains a stable orientation during horizontal movement, variables caused by changes in the position of the beverage equipment 100 are reduced, resulting in more consistent and predictable extraction results each time.

[0132] See also Figure 5 As shown, the brewing assembly 20 may include a support structure 24, and the brewer 21 is movably connected to the support structure 24 in the vertical direction (z direction). The support structure 24 is used to maintain the opening 211 of the brewer 21 always facing upwards and to maintain the vertical axis 212 of the brewer 21 always parallel to the vertical direction (z direction) as the brewer 21 moves in the vertical direction (z direction).

[0133] For example, the support structure 24 surrounds the outside of the brewer 21, and the interior of the support structure 24 has a receiving space for accommodating the brewer 21 and an assembly space for connecting the first transmission member 312. The first transmission member 312 is rotatably connected to the support structure 24 and its position relative to the support structure 24 is fixed.

[0134] By providing a support structure 24, a stable frame is provided for the brewer 21, reducing mechanical wear caused by unnecessary movement or vibration, thereby improving the reliability and durability of the beverage equipment 100. By keeping the opening 211 of the brewer 21 facing upwards, the support structure 24 effectively prevents spillage of beverage ingredients or liquids during movement. This not only keeps the equipment clean but also ensures that the amount of beverage ingredients used for each extraction is accurate. Vertical (z-direction) stability ensures that water flows evenly through the beverage ingredient layer, thus optimizing the extraction effect.

[0135] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of a beverage device provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 6 The diagram shows a partial structural schematic of the second drive assembly 32 and the brewing assembly 20.

[0136] Figure 7 This is a partial structural diagram of a beverage device provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 7 This diagram shows the second drive assembly 32 and the brewer 21 being connected in a transmission manner when the brewing assembly 20 is in the extraction position.

[0137] See Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the driving component 30 may further include a second driving component 32. When the brewing component 20 moves to the extraction position, the second driving component 32 is connected to the brewer 21 in a driving connection, and the second driving component 32 is used to drive the brewer 21 to move in the vertical direction (z direction).

[0138] By moving the brewer 21 vertically (z-direction), water flow is ensured to pass through the beverage ingredient layer via the optimal path, maximizing extraction efficiency. This optimization helps improve the overall quality and flavor of the beverage ingredients (coffee). Vertical movement (z-direction) allows for more precise control of the brewer 21's position, thereby ensuring extraction pressure. This precise control contributes to more consistent extraction results, making the quality of each cup of beverage more controllable and predictable. Vertical movement also helps remove beverage ingredient residue from the brewer 21, ensuring a uniform distribution of powder within the brewer 21 before each extraction.

[0139] like Figure 6 As shown, the beverage equipment 100 may also include a conversion plate 40, which is fixedly connected to the base 10 (see [reference]). Figure 2 (As shown). The conversion plate 40 is used to drive the second drive assembly 32 to be connected to the brewer 21 in a transmission connection when the brewing assembly 20 moves along the first direction (x direction) to the extraction position (see...). Figure 7 (As shown).

[0140] By incorporating the conversion plate 40, the second drive assembly 32 is automatically connected to the brewer 21 when the brewing assembly 20 moves to the extraction position. This automation reduces the need for manual operation, improving the operational efficiency and user convenience of the beverage equipment 100. The conversion plate 40 ensures a precise and consistent connection between the second drive assembly 32 and the brewer 21. This precise alignment helps ensure accurate pressure and position control during each extraction process, thereby improving the extraction quality of the beverage. By fixing the conversion plate 40 to the base 10, mechanical wear caused by frequent connection and disconnection is reduced, thus improving the durability and lifespan of the equipment. The use of the conversion plate 40 simplifies the connection design between the drive assembly 30 and the brewer 21, making the beverage equipment 100 more compact and easier to maintain, thereby reducing production and maintenance costs.

[0141] In one possible implementation, the conversion plate 40 may include a pulley groove 41, and a pulley 213 that mates with the pulley groove 41 is connected to the brewer 21. The mating surface of the pulley 213 and the pulley groove 41 includes an inclined surface 42, the inclination direction of which is configured to convert the displacement of the brewer 21 along a first direction (x direction) into the displacement of the brewer 21 along a vertical direction (z direction).

[0142] Of course, in other embodiments, the pulley groove 41 can be set on the brewer 21 and the pulley 213 can be set on the conversion plate 40. In this embodiment, the setting position of the pulley groove 41 and the pulley 213 is not further limited.

[0143] It should be noted that when the brewing assembly 20 moves from the loading position to the extraction position, the inclined surface 42 can be used to drive the brewer 21 to move upward in the vertical direction (z direction) as the brewing assembly 20 moves towards the extraction position. When the brewing assembly 20 moves from the extraction position to the loading position, the inclined surface 42 can be used to drive the brewer 21 to move downward in the vertical direction (z direction) as the brewing assembly 20 moves towards the loading position.

[0144] The cooperation between the pulley groove 41 and the pulley 213 allows the brewer 21 to move vertically while moving horizontally, thus enabling the brewer 21 to be driven and connected to the second drive assembly 32. This synchronous movement simplifies the operation steps and improves the efficiency of the beverage equipment 100, because while moving horizontally into position, the brewer 21 can also automatically adjust to the required vertical position.

[0145] By utilizing simple mechanical structures (such as pulley 213 and groove), complex motion control can be achieved, reducing the need for additional motors or transmission mechanisms, thereby lowering mechanical complexity and cost. Furthermore, this design allows for multi-dimensional motion control within a limited space, making the device more compact and suitable for use in space-constrained environments.

[0146] In one possible implementation, the base 10 may further include a first position (see...). Figure 6 (As shown). In the first direction (x-direction), the first position is located between the loading position and the extraction position. When the brewing assembly 20 is in the first position, the pulley 213 is driven to connect with the inclined surface 42. The inclined surface 42 is used to drive the pulley 213 to move the brewer 21 upwards in the vertical direction (z-direction) as the brewing assembly 20 moves from the first position to the extraction position along the first direction (x-direction).

[0147] For example, as the brewing assembly 20 moves from the filling position to the extraction position, when it passes the first position, the pulley 213 begins to drive the connection with the inclined surface 42. As the brewing assembly 20 moves towards the extraction position, the inclined surface 42 gradually drives the pulley 213 to move the brewer 21 upward in the vertical direction (z direction).

[0148] As the brewing component 20 moves from the extraction position to the filling position, when it passes the first position, the inclined surface 42 is still driven by the pulley 213. When the brewing component 20 continues to move towards the filling position, the pulley 213 disengages from the inclined surface 42. In other words, the first position is a critical position where the component slides down and connects with the inclined surface 42.

[0149] By setting the first position, the brewing component 20 can begin its driving connection with the inclined surface 42 when it moves from the filling position to the extraction position along the first direction (x-direction). This allows the brewer 21 to move vertically (z-direction) before reaching the extraction position via the action of the conversion plate 40, after which the brewer 21 can be driven to connect with the second driving component 32. This reduces the mechanical impact and wear caused by directly connecting the second driving component to the brewer 21 at the extraction position, extending the service life of the beverage equipment 100. Furthermore, it makes it possible to drive the brewer 21 in both directions using a single motor, thereby simplifying the overall structure of the beverage equipment 100 and reducing costs.

[0150] like Figure 7As shown, the second drive assembly 32 may include a second transmission member 321 and a second guide rail 322. The second transmission member 321 is disposed on the brewing assembly 20. The second guide rail 322 is fixedly connected to the brewer 21 and extends along the vertical direction (z-direction). When the brewing assembly 20 moves to the extraction position, the second transmission member 321 is driven to the second guide rail 322, and the second transmission member 321 drives the second guide rail 322 to move along the vertical direction (z-direction) during rotation. This second drive assembly 32 has a simple structure and can reduce costs.

[0151] For example, the second guide rail 322 is disposed at the bottom of the brewer 21 and extends vertically. The second guide rail 322 can be fixedly connected to the brewer 21 by welding, riveting, fastener connection, or integral molding. In this embodiment, the connection relationship between the first guide rail 311 and the brewer 21 is not further limited.

[0152] In one possible implementation, the first transmission member 312 and the second transmission member 321 can be arranged coaxially.

[0153] For example, the second transmission member 321 may include a second gear, which is sleeved on the transmission shaft 3121 of the first transmission member 312 and fixedly connected to the transmission shaft 3121, so that the rotation of the transmission shaft 3121 can also drive the second gear to rotate.

[0154] In the axial direction of the first transmission member 312, the second transmission member 321 may be located at the end of the first transmission member 312 facing the brewer 21 (see...). Figure 5 (As shown). The drive motor 313 is driven by both the first transmission component 312 and the second transmission component 321 via the transmission shaft 3121. When the brewing assembly 20 is in the extraction position, the second transmission component 321 is driven by the second guide rail 322, and the first transmission component 312 is disengaged from the first guide rail 311.

[0155] When it is necessary to drive the brewer 21 to move vertically, the second transmission member 321 can be rotated, causing the second transmission member 321 to drive the second guide rail 322 to move vertically (z-direction) (see...). Figure 8 (As shown). Figure 8 The diagram shows a schematic of the second drive assembly 32 driving the brewer 21 to move upward in the vertical direction (z direction).

[0156] It should be noted that in the embodiments of this application, "orientation" refers to orientation in a broad sense and is not limited to being set up with the front and back facing each other.

[0157] This configuration allows the first transmission component 312 and the second transmission component 321 to share a single drive motor 313. Compared to related technologies where different drive motors 313 are used to drive the brewer 21 in the first direction (x-direction) and the vertical direction (z-direction), this simplifies the structure of the drive assembly 30 and the beverage device 100, thereby reducing costs. Furthermore, by coaxially arranging the first transmission component 312 and the second transmission component 321, space can be effectively utilized, reducing the overall size of the beverage device 100.

[0158] Combination Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the brewer 21 has an inner piston 22. The inner piston 22 is sealed to the inner wall of the brewer 21 and is movably connected to the brewer 21 in the vertical direction (z-direction). The top of the inner piston 22 is used to hold the beverage ingredients to be extracted. When the brewer 21 moves upward in the vertical direction (z-direction), it drives the inner piston 22 to move upward in the vertical direction (z-direction).

[0159] The inner piston 22, sealed to the inner wall of the brewer 21, provides a closed space for beverage extraction, reducing heat and pressure loss and helping to maintain ideal extraction temperature and pressure, thus improving the flavor and concentration of the beverage. The inner piston 22 ensures uniform distribution of the beverage ingredients within the brewer 21 and maintains a consistent pressure distribution during extraction. This uniformity helps avoid channeling effects (i.e., uneven water flow through the beverage ingredients), thereby improving the uniformity and quality of extraction.

[0160] In one possible implementation, the brewing assembly 20 may include a trigger rod 23. The trigger rod 23 may include a first connecting portion 231 and a second connecting portion 232 spaced apart along a first direction (x-direction). The first connecting portion 231 is rotatably connected to the inner piston 22. The support structure 24 is provided with a third connecting portion 241 that mates with the second connecting portion 232. The second connecting portion 232 and the third connecting portion 241 are rotatably connected.

[0161] For example, the first connecting part 231 is rotatably connected to the inner piston 22, and the first connecting part 231 is movably connected to the inner piston 22. For instance, the first connecting part 231 can be a groove structure arranged along the x-direction, and the inner piston 22 is provided with a fixing part 221, which is disposed within the groove structure and can move within the groove structure. This allows the inner piston 22 to move upward along the z-direction as it follows the brewer 21, thereby driving the end of the first connecting part 231 to move upward.

[0162] like Figure 10As shown, the support structure 24 is also provided with a locking structure 50. Part of the locking structure 50 is located between the first connecting part 231 and the second connecting part 232. The locking structure 50 is used to lock into the trigger rod 23 when the brewer 21 drives the inner piston 22 to move upward in the vertical direction (z direction) to the second position. When the inner piston 22 is in the second position, the top surface of the inner piston 22 is flush with or higher than the top surface of the support structure 24.

[0163] With this configuration, when the inner piston 22 moves upward in the vertical direction (z-direction) along with the brewer 21, it causes the first connecting part 231 of the trigger rod 23 to move upward in the vertical direction (z-direction) along with the inner piston 22. Since the second connecting part 232 of the trigger rod 23 is rotatably connected to the third connecting part 241 of the support structure 24, and the support structure 24 does not move in the vertical direction (z-direction), this allows one end of the trigger rod 23 with the first connecting part 231 to be raised. Then, the locking structure 50 locks the inner piston 22 into the second position (see...). Figure 12 As shown), this allows the inner piston 22 to hold the extracted residue at the top of the inner piston 22, facilitating the cleaning of the residue and the cleaning of the top surface of the inner piston 22, thus ensuring the effectiveness of the next extraction.

[0164] In one possible implementation, the locking structure 50 may include a resilient latch 51, which is movably connected to the support structure 24 in a second direction (y direction), which is perpendicular to both the vertical direction (z direction) and the first direction (x direction).

[0165] For example, the elastic latch 51 can extend and retract relative to the support structure 24 in the second direction (y direction). When the trigger presses the elastic latch 51, the elastic latch 51 can be pressed to the retracted state, so that the trigger rod 23 and the elastic latch 51 can switch from an unlocked state to a locked state, or from a locked state to an unlocked state.

[0166] This design allows the elastic latch 51 to extend and retract relative to the support structure 24 in the second direction (y-direction), thereby forming an elastic locking structure 50. This locks the inner piston 22 into the second position, and the locking connection can be released when the inner piston 22 needs to be released. The structure and principle of this elastic latch 51 are relatively simple, reducing assembly difficulty and processing costs, thus lowering the cost of the beverage equipment 100.

[0167] Of course, in other embodiments, the locking structure 50 can also be configured with other structures. For example, it can be an electrically controlled locking structure 50, which locks with the trigger rod 23 when the brewer 21 drives the inner piston 22 to move upward in the vertical direction (z direction) to the second position. When the inner piston 22 needs to move downward, it engages with the trigger rod 23. In this embodiment, the specific structure of the locking structure 50 is not further limited.

[0168] During use, when the brewer 21 drives the inner piston 22 to move vertically upward to the second position, beverage extraction can begin. After extraction is complete, the second transmission component 321 can be rotated by the drive motor 313, causing the brewer 21 to move vertically downward back to its previous position. In other words, after extraction, the second drive component 32 moves the brewer 21 into the support structure 24, but the inner piston 22 remains in the second position, outside the brewer 21, due to the locking action of the trigger and locking structure 50.

[0169] See also Figure 10 As shown, the trigger lever 23 may include an extension 234. In the first direction (x direction), the extension 234 is located at the end of the trigger lever 23 away from the first connecting portion 231. The extension 234 extends upward in the vertical direction (z direction), and when the first connecting portion 231 moves upward in the vertical direction (z direction), the extension 234 moves in the first direction (x direction) toward the loading position.

[0170] It should be noted that in the embodiments of this application, "deviation" refers to a broad sense of deviation, and is not limited to a back-to-back parallel relative arrangement.

[0171] For example, the trigger rod 23 can be an L-shaped structure, and when the end containing the first connecting part 231 is upward, the extension part 234 moves outward toward the support structure 24. This simplifies the structure of the trigger rod 23 and thus reduces costs.

[0172] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 11 As shown, the base 10 may include a stop 11. The stop 11 is used to drive the locking structure 50 to release the locking connection between the locking structure 50 and the trigger rod 23 when the brewing assembly 20 moves toward the filling position, and to drive the extension 234 to move toward the extraction position, and to drive the inner piston 22 to move downward in the vertical direction (z direction) through the first connecting part 231.

[0173] For example, the abutment 11 is provided on the side of the loading position of the base 10 away from the extraction position, and the abutment 11 extends in the x-direction toward the extraction position. The locking structure 50 includes a push rod 52, which extends from the side of the support structure 24 away from the loading position to the outside of the support structure 24 when the locking structure 50 locks the trigger rod 23.

[0174] When the brewing assembly 20 moves from the extraction position to the filling position to a specific position, the blocking part 11 abuts against the top rod 52. When the brewing assembly 20 continues to move towards the filling position, the blocking part 11 drives the top rod 52 to move closer to the extraction position, thereby releasing the locking connection between the locking structure 50 and the trigger rod 23.

[0175] While the contact locking structure 50 and the trigger rod 23 are locked together, the brewing assembly 20 continues to move toward the filling position. The blocking part 11 abuts against the extension 234 of the trigger rod 23, and as the brewing assembly 20 moves, it gradually drives the extension 234 to move toward the extraction position, thereby causing the end of the trigger rod 23 where the first connecting part 231 is located to drive the inner piston 22 to move downward.

[0176] By providing the stop part 11, during the movement of the brewer 21 from the extraction position to the filling position along the first direction (x direction), the locking structure 50 is automatically driven to release the locking connection with the trigger rod 23 and automatically drive to connect (e.g., abut) with the extension part 234. As the brewing assembly 20 gradually moves towards the filling position along the first direction (x direction), the extension part 234 is driven to move closer to the extraction position, thereby driving the first connecting part 231 to move downward along the vertical direction (z direction). This, in turn, pulls the inner piston 22 back to its initial position via the first connecting part 231, ready for the next extraction. Throughout this process, unlocking and driving are achieved through a mechanical structure, eliminating the need for an additional motor to drive the inner piston 22, thus simplifying the structure of the beverage equipment 100 and reducing costs.

[0177] In one possible implementation, the base 10 may further include a third position. In the first direction (x-direction), the third position is located between the extraction position and the loading position, and when the brewing assembly 20 is in the third position, the extracted cake-shaped raw material 200 has separated from the inner piston 22. When the brewing assembly 20 moves from the extraction position to the loading position to the third position, the stop 11 is driven to connect with the extension 234. The stop 11 is used to drive the extension 234 to move along the first direction (x-direction) towards the direction closer to the extraction position during the movement of the brewing assembly 20 from the third position to the loading position.

[0178] In some embodiments, when the brewing component 20 is in the third position, the extracted cake-shaped raw material 200 is just separated from the inner piston 22, which makes the structure of the beverage device 100 more compact.

[0179] Of course, in some other embodiments, during the movement of the brewing component 20 from the extraction position to the filling position, the extracted cake-shaped raw material 200 has already separated from the inner piston 22 before reaching the third position. In the embodiments of this application, the position at which the extracted cake-shaped raw material 200 separates from the inner piston 22 is not further limited.

[0180] This design ensures that after the extracted cake-shaped raw material 200 separates from the inner piston 22, the inner piston 22 falls back into the brewer 21, thus ensuring the consistency of each extraction.

[0181] In one possible implementation, such as Figure 12 As shown, a blocking part 12 is provided on the base 10. In the vertical direction (z direction), the blocking part 12 is located in the upper space of the support structure 24. The blocking part 12 is used to push against the extracted cake-shaped raw material 200 during the process of the brewing component 20 moving from the extraction position to the filling position, so as to separate the extracted cake-shaped raw material from the inner piston 22. During the process of the blocking part 12 pushing against the extracted cake-shaped raw material 200, the inner piston 22 is always in the second position. At this time, the top surface of the inner piston 22 is flush with or higher than the top surface of the support structure 24. Since the top surface of the inner piston 22 is covered with the extracted cake-shaped raw material 200, it can be easily cleaned by stopping the inner piston 22 on the outside of the support structure 24.

[0182] By providing a blocking part 12 on the base 10, after the brewing assembly 20 has completed extraction, during its movement from the extraction position to the loading position in the first direction (x direction), the blocking part 12 pushes against the extracted cake-shaped material residue on the top surface of the inner piston 22. As the brewing assembly 20 moves, the extracted cake-shaped material is gradually separated from the top surface of the inner piston 22. By keeping the inner piston 22 in the second position during the pushing process between the blocking part 12 and the extracted cake-shaped material 200, the top surface of the inner piston 22 is ensured to be flush with or higher than the top surface of the support structure 24. This ensures that all the extracted cake-shaped material 200 is located on or above the top of the support structure 24, thus separating all the extracted cake-shaped material 200 from the inner piston 22, maintaining the cleanliness of the inner piston 22, and ensuring consistency in multiple extractions.

[0183] In one possible implementation, the extraction structure may also include a cake-making component 60 (see...). Figure 2(As shown). The cake-making assembly 60 is located at the top of the filling position. The cake-making assembly 60 is movably connected to the base 10 in the vertical direction (z-direction). When the brewer 21 is in the filling position, the cake-making assembly 60 moves vertically (z-direction) into the brewer 21 to form the beverage ingredients into cake-shaped ingredients 200.

[0184] For example, the blocking part 12 can be part of the outer wall of the cake-making assembly 60, which simplifies the structure of the beverage device 100 and thus reduces costs. Of course, in other embodiments, the blocking part 12 can also be set as a separate component, which can increase the design flexibility of the blocking part 12. In this application embodiment, the structure and setting position of the blocking part 12 are not further limited.

[0185] The various embodiments or implementation methods described in this specification are presented in a progressive manner. Each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments, and the same or similar parts between the embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0186] In the description of this application, 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", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application 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 application.

[0187] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms “comprising” and “having” as used herein, and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, for example, a process, method, system, product, or apparatus that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units that are expressly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not expressly listed or that are inherent to such process, method, product, or apparatus.

[0188] Unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "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 direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the connection within two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated.

[0189] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A beverage apparatus, characterized in that include: The machine base includes the loading position and the extraction position; The brewing component is movably connected to the base and is used to receive beverage ingredients at the filling position and extract the beverage at the extraction position. A drive assembly, connected in drive to the brewing assembly, is used to drive the brewing assembly to move between the filling position and the extraction position; wherein... The brewing assembly includes a brewer having an opening and a vertical axis. During the movement of the brewing assembly between the loading position, the extraction position, and the position therebetween, the opening of the brewer always faces upwards, and the vertical axis always remains parallel to the vertical direction.

2. Beverage equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that The loading position and the extraction position are spaced apart in a first direction; wherein... The driving component includes a first driving component, which is connected to the brewing component in a driving manner. The first driving component is used to drive the brewing component to move along the first direction between the filling position and the extraction position, wherein the first direction is perpendicular to the vertical direction.

3. Beverage equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that The driving component further includes a second driving component; wherein... When the brewing component moves to the extraction position along the first direction, the second driving component is connected to the brewer in a transmission manner, and the second driving component is used to drive the brewer to move along the vertical direction.

4. Beverage equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that It also includes a conversion plate fixedly connected to the base; the conversion plate is used to drive the second drive component to drive the brewer when the brewing component moves to the extraction position.

5. Beverage equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that The conversion plate is provided with a pulley groove, and the brewer is connected to a pulley that cooperates with the pulley groove; The mating surfaces of the pulley and the pulley groove include inclined surfaces, which can convert the displacement of the brewer along the first direction into displacement along the vertical direction.

6. Beverage equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that The base also includes a first position; In the first direction, the first position is located between the loading position and the extraction position. When the brewing component is located in the first position, the pulley is driven to connect with the inclined surface. As the brewing assembly moves from the first position to the extraction position along the first direction, the inclined surface drives the pulley to move the brewer upward along the vertical direction.

7. Beverage preparation device according to any of the claims 3-6, characterized in that, The first driving component includes: The first guide rail is fixedly connected to the base and extends along the first direction; The first transmission component is connected to the first guide rail and to the brewing assembly. The first transmission component is used to drive the brewing assembly to move linearly along the first guide rail when rotating. A drive motor is connected to the first transmission component and is used to drive the first transmission component to rotate.

8. Beverage equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that The second drive assembly includes a second transmission component and a second guide rail; The second transmission component is rotatably mounted on the brewing assembly; The second guide rail is fixedly connected to the brewer and extends along the vertical direction; When the brewing component moves to the extraction position, the second transmission member is connected to the second guide rail, and the second transmission member is used to drive the second guide rail to move along the vertical direction when rotating.

9. Beverage equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that The first transmission member and the second transmission member are coaxially arranged; in the axial direction of the first transmission member, the second transmission member is located at the end of the first transmission member facing the brewer; The drive motor is driven by both the first transmission component and the second transmission component; When the brewing component is in the extraction position, the first transmission component disengages from the first guide rail.

10. Beverage preparation device according to any of the claims 1-6, characterized in that, The brewing assembly includes a support structure; wherein... The brewing device and the supporting structure are movably connected in the vertical direction; The support structure is used to maintain the opening of the brewer always facing upwards and the vertical axis always parallel to the vertical direction as the brewer moves along the vertical direction.

11. Beverage equipment according to claim 10, characterized in that The brewing device is equipped with an internal piston; wherein... The inner piston is sealed to the inner wall of the brewer, and the inner piston is movably connected to the brewer in the vertical direction. The top of the inner piston is used to hold the beverage ingredients to be extracted. When the brewer moves upward along the vertical direction, it drives the inner piston to move upward along the vertical direction.

12. Beverage dispensing apparatus according to claim 11, characterised in that The brewing assembly includes a trigger lever; The trigger rod includes a first connecting part and a second connecting part that are spaced apart along a first direction; The first connecting part is rotatably connected to the inner piston, and the support structure is provided with a third connecting part that cooperates with the second connecting part, and the second connecting part is rotatably connected to the third connecting part; The supporting structure is also provided with a locking structure; A portion of the locking structure is located between the first connecting part and the second connecting part. The locking structure is used to lock with the trigger rod when the brewer drives the inner piston to move upward along the vertical direction to the second position. When the inner piston is in the second position, its top surface is flush with or higher than the top surface of the support structure.

13. Beverage dispensing apparatus according to claim 12, characterised in that The locking structure includes an elastic tenon, which is movably connected to the support structure in a second direction, which is perpendicular to both the vertical direction and the first direction.

14. Beverage dispensing apparatus according to claim 13, characterised in that The base is provided with a blocking part; In the vertical direction, the blocking part is located in the upper space of the support structure; The blocking part is used to push against the extracted raw material residue during the process of the brewing component moving from the extraction position to the filling position, so as to separate the extracted raw material residue from the inner piston, and the inner piston is always located in the second position during the process of the blocking part pushing against the extracted raw material residue.

15. Beverage dispensing apparatus according to claim 14, characterised in that The trigger lever includes an extension; In the first direction, the extension is located at the end of the trigger rod opposite to the first connecting portion; The extension extends upward along the vertical direction, and when the first connecting part moves upward along the vertical direction, the extension moves along the first direction toward the loading position.

16. Beverage dispensing apparatus according to claim 15, characterised in that The base includes a stop portion; wherein... The blocking part is used to drive the locking structure and the trigger rod to disengage when the brewing assembly moves toward the filling position, and to drive the extension to move toward the extraction position, and to drive the inner piston to move downward in the vertical direction through the first connecting part.

17. Beverage equipment according to claim 16, characterized in that The base also includes a third position; In the first direction, when the third position is located between the extraction position and the loading position, and the brewing component is located in the third position, the extracted residue has been separated from the inner piston; When the brewing component moves from the extraction position to the filling position to the third position, the blocking part and the extension part are driven to connect; The blocking part is used to drive the extension part to move along the first direction toward the extraction position as the brewing component moves from the third position to the filling position.

18. Beverage dispensing apparatus according to any of claims 1-6, characterized in that It also includes pie-making components; among which, The cake-making component is located at the top of the filling position and is movably connected to the base in the vertical direction. The cake-making component is used to move along the vertical direction into the brewer to make the beverage ingredients into cake-shaped ingredients when the brewer is located in the filling position.

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