Beverage machine

Abstract

This application provides a beverage machine. The beverage machine includes: a milk frother, a milk supply pipeline, an air supply pipeline assembly, a flow regulating component, and a controller. The milk frother has a raw material inlet, the milk supply pipeline is connected to the raw material inlet, the air supply pipeline assembly is connected to the milk supply pipeline, and the flow regulating component is disposed on the air supply pipeline assembly to control the on / off state of the air supply pipeline assembly and regulate the airflow entering the milk supply pipeline. When the flow regulating component is activated by the air supply pipeline assembly, the raw material inlet is also connected to the air supply pipeline assembly through the milk supply pipeline. The controller is electrically connected to the flow regulating component and is configured to adjust the flow regulating component according to beverage parameter information. This beverage machine can adjust the flow regulating component according to beverage parameter information to regulate the airflow entering the milk supply pipeline, thereby producing milk foam with a controllable texture to meet user needs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of beverage preparation technology, specifically to a beverage machine. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing demand for beverages such as coffee, milk tea, milk, and milk foam, beverage machines have emerged.

[0003] In related technologies, the milk foam produced by beverage machines cannot meet the needs of users and needs further improvement. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a beverage machine that can adjust the flow regulating component according to beverage parameter information to regulate the air flow entering the milk supply pipeline, thereby producing milk foam with an easily controllable taste to meet the user's needs.

[0005] The beverage machine provided in this application includes: a milk frother, a milk supply pipeline, an air supply pipeline assembly, a flow regulating component, and a controller. The milk frother has a raw material inlet, the milk supply pipeline is connected to the raw material inlet, the air supply pipeline assembly is connected to the milk supply pipeline, and the flow regulating component is disposed on the air supply pipeline assembly for controlling the on / off state of the air supply pipeline assembly and regulating the airflow entering the milk supply pipeline. When the flow regulating component is activated by the air supply pipeline assembly, the raw material inlet is also connected to the air supply pipeline assembly via the milk supply pipeline. The controller is electrically connected to the flow regulating component, and the controller is configured to adjust the flow regulating component based on beverage parameter information.

[0006] In the beverage machine of this application embodiment, an air supply pipeline assembly connected to the milk supply pipeline is provided, and a flow regulation component is installed on the air supply pipeline assembly, with the controller electrically connected to the flow regulation component. Thus, the controller can precisely control the air entering the milk supply pipeline by adjusting the flow regulation component according to the beverage parameters set by the user. This allows for precise adjustment of the mixing ratio of air and milk in the milk supply pipeline, thereby producing milk foam that meets the user's taste requirements.

[0007] In some possible implementations of this application, the beverage parameter information includes milk foam temperature and / or milk foam thickness; the beverage machine further includes an instruction receiving structure for receiving the beverage parameter information for beverage preparation; the controller is also electrically connected to the instruction receiving structure.

[0008] In some possible implementations of this application, the air supply pipeline assembly includes: N parallel air pipelines, all of which are connected to the milk frother via the milk supply pipeline; the flow regulation assembly includes N electrically controlled valves and at least one throttling device, each of the air pipelines is equipped with an electrically controlled valve, and at least one of the air pipelines is equipped with the throttling device, wherein N is an integer greater than or equal to 2; the controller is electrically connected to the N electrically controlled valves, and the controller is configured to control the opening and closing of the N electrically controlled valves according to the beverage parameter information.

[0009] In some possible implementations of this application, the number of throttling devices is M, where M = N-1; when M is 1, the throttling device is located in one of the N air ducts; when M is greater than 1, the M throttling devices are distributed across M of the N air ducts, and the flow rates of the throttling devices on different air ducts are different; the controller is configured to control one of the N electrically controlled valves to open according to the beverage parameter information.

[0010] In some possible implementations of this application, there are N throttling devices, and each air duct is equipped with a throttling device, with different throttling devices having different flow rates; the controller is configured to control one of the N electrically controlled valves to open according to the beverage parameter information.

[0011] In some possible implementations of this application, the beverage machine further includes: a multi-port fitting and a common pipeline, one end of which is connected to the milk supply pipeline, and the other end of which is connected to the N air pipelines respectively through the multi-port fitting.

[0012] In some possible implementations of this application, the beverage machine further includes a one-way valve disposed on the common pipeline, the one-way valve allowing one-way flow from the multi-port member to the milk supply pipeline.

[0013] In some possible implementations of this application, the air supply pipeline assembly is an air pipeline, the flow regulation assembly includes a throttling device disposed on the air pipeline, the throttling device being configured to have an adjustable flow rate; the controller is electrically connected to the throttling device, the controller being configured to adjust the flow rate of the throttling device according to the beverage parameter information.

[0014] In some possible implementations of this application, the flow regulating component further includes an electrically controlled valve disposed on the air pipeline; the controller is electrically connected to the electrically controlled valve, and the controller is configured to control the on / off state of the electrically controlled valve according to the beverage parameter information.

[0015] In some possible implementations of this application, the beverage machine satisfies at least one of the following features: the milk frother has a steam inlet; the beverage machine further includes a heating device and a steam supply pipeline connected between the heating device and the steam supply pipeline; the milk frother has a liquid outlet; the beverage machine further includes a temperature detection device and a milk pump, the temperature detection device being provided at the liquid outlet and / or on a pipeline downstream of the liquid outlet, and the milk pump being provided on the milk supply pipeline; the controller is electrically connected to the milk pump and the temperature detection device respectively, and the controller is configured to adjust the speed of the milk pump according to the detection result of the temperature detection device; the milk supply pipeline is provided with a throttling element, which is located downstream of the air supply pipeline assembly in the inflow direction of the milk frother. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This application provides schematic diagrams of the piping connections for some embodiments of a beverage machine;

[0017] Figure 2 According to Figure 1 The diagram shows the electrical connections of the beverage machine.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the piping connections of a beverage machine provided in other embodiments of this application;

[0019] Figure 4 This application provides schematic diagrams of the piping connections of a beverage machine according to further embodiments;

[0020] Figure 5 This application provides schematic diagrams of the piping connections of beverage machines according to further embodiments;

[0021] Figure 6 According to Figure 5 The diagram shows the electrical connections of the beverage machine. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments.

[0023] In this application, the accompanying drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, and local features may be enlarged or reduced to more clearly show the details of the local features.

[0024] Unless otherwise stated, all technical and scientific terms used in this application have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art. The terminology used in this application is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of this application. The term "and / or" as used in this application includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. The singular forms "a," "the," and "the" as used in this application and the appended claims are also intended to include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0025] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the stated features. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified. In the description of this application, "several" means one or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0026] In the description of this application, the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "height", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the purpose of simplifying the description of this application and do not indicate that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. In other words, they should not be construed as limitations on this application.

[0027] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly defined, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," "fixing," "setting," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can also refer to the internal communication of 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.

[0028] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly defined, the terms "above," "over," "on top of," "below," "below," "under," or "below" for "first feature over second feature" can refer to the first and second features being in direct contact, or to the first and second features being in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "below," and "over" for "first feature over second feature" can mean the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than the horizontal height of the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "below" for "first feature over second feature" can mean the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is lower than the horizontal height of the second feature.

[0029] A beverage machine is a device used to make beverages. These beverages can be milk foam (hot or cold), milk (hot or cold), milk tea, or coffee, etc. Accordingly, a beverage machine can be a milk tea machine or a coffee machine, etc.

[0030] In related technologies, during the process of making milk foam using a beverage machine, air is supplied or stopped by manually opening or closing the on / off valve on the milk supply line. As a result, the amount of air entering the milk supply line is largely dependent on the operator's actions, making the amount of air entering the line rather random. This leads to difficulty in controlling the taste of the milk foam produced each time, failing to meet user needs.

[0031] Therefore, there is an urgent need to provide a beverage machine that can produce milk foam that meets the taste requirements of different users.

[0032] The beverage machine provided in this application will be described in detail below.

[0033] Please see Figure 1 This application provides a beverage machine 100. For example, the beverage machine 100 can be a coffee machine.

[0034] The beverage machine 100 may have a beverage outlet 11D. Beverages made by the beverage machine 100 can be discharged from the beverage outlet 11D.

[0035] Please continue reading. Figure 1 The beverage machine 100 may include: a milk frother 110, a milk supply pipeline 131, a milk source 120, an air supply pipeline assembly 133, and a flow regulation assembly 150.

[0036] The milk frother 110 has a raw material inlet 111 and a liquid outlet 113.

[0037] One end of the milk supply pipe 131 is connected to the raw material inlet 111. The other end of the milk supply pipe 131 is connected to the milk source 120. Milk from the milk source 120 can enter the milk supply pipe 131 and then enter the milk frother 110 through the raw material inlet 111.

[0038] The number of milk supply sources 120 can be one or more. It is understood that in other embodiments, the beverage machine 100 may not include milk supply sources 120. In this case, one end of the milk supply pipeline 131 can be externally placed in the beverage machine 100 so that the milk supply pipeline 131 can be connected to directly purchased packaged bottled or bagged milk.

[0039] Please continue reading. Figure 1 The outlet 113 can be connected to the beverage outlet 11D via the beverage supply tube 134. In this way, the beverage prepared by the milk frother 110 flows from the outlet 113 through the beverage supply tube 134 to the beverage outlet 11D, and then into the user's cup. In other embodiments, the outlet 113 can also be used directly as the beverage outlet 11D, in which case the beverage supply tube 134 is unnecessary.

[0040] Air supply piping assembly 133 is connected to milk supply piping 131. Flow regulating assembly 150 is provided on air supply piping assembly 133 to control the on / off state of air supply piping assembly 133. Air supply piping assembly 133 can be connected to the outside atmosphere or to a tank containing air. When flow regulating assembly 150 activates air supply piping assembly 133, raw material inlet 111 is connected to air supply piping assembly 133 through milk supply piping 131, so that air supply piping assembly 133 supplies air to milk supply piping 131, and then supplies air to milk frother 110 through milk supply piping 131.

[0041] In this way, on the one hand, both air and milk can enter the milk frother 110 through the milk supply pipe 131 to facilitate the production of milk foam. The sharing of the milk supply pipe 131 between air and milk makes the connection between the pipes simpler. On the other hand, air and milk can be initially mixed in the milk supply pipe 131, which is conducive to producing a denser milk foam and improving the taste of the milk foam.

[0042] During the beverage preparation process using the milk frother 110, air mixes with milk to create finer milk foam, thus enhancing the beverage's texture. Furthermore, the flow rate adjustment component 150 and the air supply piping component 133 make the beverage machine 100 more flexible in operation. For example, to meet different beverage preparation needs, the flow rate adjustment component 150 can easily control the air supply to the milk frother 110 via the air supply piping component 133 to achieve the desired beverage preparation effect.

[0043] Furthermore, in addition to controlling the on / off state of the air supply pipeline assembly 133, the flow regulating component 150 can also be used to regulate the air flow entering the milk supply pipeline 131.

[0044] The beverage machine 100 also includes a controller 11F, please refer to [link / reference]. Figure 2 The controller 11F is electrically connected to the flow regulating component 150. The controller 11F is configured to adjust the flow regulating component 150 according to beverage parameter information.

[0045] The beverage parameters include, but are not limited to, milk foam thickness and milk foam temperature. In other words, the beverage parameters can be limited to milk foam thickness, milk foam temperature, or both. They can also include other parameters besides milk foam temperature and thickness.

[0046] Understandably, beverage parameters can indicate the texture of milk foam. Different beverage parameters result in different textures of milk foam. Air is a key factor in milk foam production; different amounts of air produce different textures. Generally, the amount of air required varies depending on the temperature at which the milk foam is prepared. More air is needed to prepare cold milk foam than hot milk foam. Similarly, the amount of air required also varies depending on the thickness of the milk foam. More air is needed to prepare thick milk foam than thin milk foam.

[0047] The controller 11F can adjust the flow rate regulating component 150 according to the beverage parameter information, thereby regulating the air flow rate entering the milk supply pipe 131. This allows for the adjustment of the amount of air entering the milk supply pipe 131, which in turn helps to adjust the air flow rate entering the milk supply pipe 131 according to the user's actual needs. This makes it easier to control the taste of the milk foam produced, resulting in milk foam with a taste that better meets the user's requirements and satisfies the user's actual needs.

[0048] In the beverage machine 100 of this application embodiment, by setting an air supply pipeline assembly 133 connected to the milk supply pipeline 131, and simultaneously setting a flow regulation assembly 150 on the air supply pipeline assembly 133, and making the controller 11F electrically connected to the flow regulation assembly 150, the controller 11F can, according to the beverage parameter information set by the user, adjust the flow regulation assembly 150 to achieve precise control of the air entering the milk supply pipeline 131. In this way, the mixing ratio of air and milk in the milk supply pipeline 131 can be precisely adjusted, thereby producing milk foam that meets the user's taste requirements.

[0049] Please refer to some embodiments of this application. Figure 2 The beverage machine 100 also includes an instruction receiving structure 11G. The instruction receiving structure 11G is used to receive beverage parameter information for beverage preparation. The controller 11F is also electrically connected to the instruction receiving structure 11G.

[0050] Specifically, users can input beverage parameters such as milk foam temperature and / or milk foam thickness into the beverage machine 100 according to their drinking habits. The instruction receiving structure 11G can receive the beverage parameter information input by the user and feed this information back to the controller 11F. The controller 11F can control the flow regulating component 150 to adjust the air flow entering the milk supply pipe 131 based on the received beverage parameter information. In this way, it is easier to adjust the air flow entering the milk supply pipe 131 according to the user's actual needs for milk foam, making the taste of the produced milk foam easier to control, and enabling the production of milk foam with a taste that better meets the user's requirements, thus satisfying the user's actual needs and making the beverage machine 100 more intelligent.

[0051] For example, the instruction receiving structure 11G can have multiple buttons (not shown in the figure). For instance, the multiple buttons can include multiple milk foam temperature buttons, each corresponding to a different milk foam temperature. Users can select and trigger the corresponding milk foam temperature button based on their drinking habits. Similarly, the multiple buttons can include multiple milk foam thickness buttons, each corresponding to a different milk foam thickness. Users can select and trigger the corresponding milk foam thickness button based on their drinking habits. Furthermore, the multiple buttons can include both multiple milk foam temperature buttons and multiple milk foam thickness buttons, allowing users to select and trigger both buttons based on their drinking habits.

[0052] For example, the instruction receiving structure 11G can be a touch screen. Users can apply touch operations to the touch screen to input beverage parameter information such as milk foam temperature and / or milk foam thickness.

[0053] It is understood that in other embodiments, the beverage machine 100 may not include the instruction receiving structure 11G. For example, the beverage machine 100 can wirelessly interact with a user's mobile terminal device (e.g., a mobile phone or tablet). The user can input corresponding beverage parameter information in the mobile terminal device, and the controller 11F can receive the beverage parameter information input by the user in the mobile terminal device and control the flow adjustment component 150.

[0054] Please refer to some embodiments of this application. Figure 1The air supply piping assembly 133 includes N air pipes 1331 connected in parallel. All N air pipes 1331 connected in parallel are connected to the milk frother 110 through the milk supply pipe 131.

[0055] The flow regulation assembly 150 includes N electrically controlled valves 151 and at least one throttling device 152. Each of the N electrically controlled valves 151 corresponds one-to-one with one of the N air lines 1331, and each air line 1331 is equipped with an electrically controlled valve 151. The electrically controlled valves 151 are used to control the opening and closing of the corresponding air line 1331. At least one air line 1331 is equipped with a throttling device 152. The throttling device 152 can throttle the fluid flowing through it. The controller 11F is electrically connected to the N electrically controlled valves 151, and the controller 11F is configured to control the opening and closing of the N electrically controlled valves 151 according to beverage parameter information.

[0056] Where N is an integer greater than or equal to 2. For example, N equals 2, or N equals 3.

[0057] In this way, by setting a throttling device 152 on at least one air pipe 1331, different air flow rates can be achieved in different air pipes 1331. Furthermore, by controlling the opening and closing of different electrically controlled valves 151 through the controller 11F, the on / off state of different air pipes 1331 can be controlled separately. This allows for adjusting the air flow rate entering the milk supply pipe 131 according to the user's actual needs for milk foam, making it easier to control the taste of the produced milk foam. This facilitates the production of milk foam with a taste that better meets the user's requirements, satisfies the user's actual needs, and features a simple structure that is easy to control.

[0058] For example, the electrically controlled valve 151 can be a solenoid valve. This results in low cost.

[0059] The beverage machine 100 provided in this application has N parallel air pipes 1331 connected to the milk supply pipe 131. An electrically controlled valve 151 and / or a throttling device 152 are installed on the air pipes 1331, and a controller 11F is electrically connected to the electrically controlled valve 151 and / or the throttling device 152. Thus, the controller 11F can precisely control the air entering the milk supply pipe 131 by adjusting the electrically controlled valve 151 and / or the throttling device 152 according to the beverage parameters set by the user, thereby producing milk foam that meets the user's taste requirements. Furthermore, the beverage machine 100 has advantages such as simple structure, easy control, and high level of intelligence, and can meet the user's needs for beverage taste and production efficiency.

[0060] For specific examples, please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 1The number of throttling devices 152 is M, where M = N-1. That is, the number of throttling devices 152 is one less than the number of air lines 1331. The controller 11F is configured to control one of the N electrically controlled valves 151 to open, and the remaining electrically controlled valves 151 to close, based on beverage parameter information. In this example, the flow rate of the throttling device 152 can be fixed or adjustable.

[0061] When the flow rate of the throttling device 152 is adjustable, the controller 11F is electrically connected to the throttling device 152. The controller 11F can regulate the throttling device 152, thereby regulating the flow rate of the throttling device 152.

[0062] When M is 1, the throttling device 152 is located in one of the N air lines 1331, and the controller 11F is configured to control one of the N electrically controlled valves 151 to open based on beverage parameter information. For example, in Figure 1 In the specific example shown, there are two air ducts 1331 and one throttling device 152, that is, N is 2 and M is 1. The throttling device 152 is installed on one of the two air ducts 1331, and no throttling device 152 is installed on the other air duct 1331. In this way, the throttling device 152 allows the airflow of the two air pipes 1331 to be different. Specifically, the airflow of the air pipe 1331 with the throttling device 152 is less than that of the air pipe 1331 without the throttling device 152. This makes it easier for the controller 11F to control the opening of the electrically controlled valve 151 on the air pipe 1331 corresponding to the beverage parameter information, while closing the other electrically controlled valves 151. This ensures that the air pipe 1331 corresponding to the beverage parameter information is open and provides air into the milk supply pipe 131. This allows the airflow into the milk supply pipe 131 to be adjusted according to the user's actual needs for milk foam, making it easier to control the taste of the milk foam produced. This results in milk foam with a taste that better meets the user's requirements, satisfying the user's actual needs, and making the beverage machine 100 more intelligent.

[0063] For example, please refer to Figure 3There are three or more air ducts 1331, and in this case, there are two or more throttling devices 152, meaning N is greater than 2 and M is greater than 1. For example, N can be 3, 4, 5, or 6. M throttling devices 152 are distributed across M of the N air ducts 1331. The flow rates of the throttling devices 152 on different air ducts 1331 are different. The controller 11F is configured to control the opening of one of the N electrically controlled valves 151 based on beverage parameter information. That is, in the N air ducts 1331, one air duct 1331 does not have a throttling device 152, and the remaining M air ducts 1331 correspond one-to-one with M throttling devices 152. Each throttling device 152 is located on its corresponding air duct 1331 and is used to throttle and reduce the pressure of that corresponding air duct 1331. The flow rates of the different throttling devices 152 are different. In this way, the airflow rate of an air duct 1331 without a throttling device 152 differs from that of the other M air ducts 1331 with throttling devices 152. Specifically, the airflow rate of the air duct 1331 with a throttling device 152 is less than that of the air duct 1331 without a throttling device 152. Furthermore, the presence of M throttling devices 152 ensures that the airflow rates of the M air ducts 1331 are also different. This allows the controller 11F to control the opening of the electrically controlled valve 151 on the air pipe 1331 corresponding to the beverage parameter information, while closing the other electrically controlled valves 151. This ensures that the air pipe 1331 corresponding to the beverage parameter information is open and provides air into the milk supply pipe 131. This allows for adjustment of the airflow into the milk supply pipe 131 according to the user's actual needs for milk foam, making it easier to control the texture of the milk foam. This results in milk foam with a texture that better meets the user's requirements, satisfying their actual needs, and making the beverage machine 100 more intelligent.

[0064] The design of the air supply piping assembly 133 and the flow regulation assembly 150 of the beverage machine 100 is not limited to the parallel piping structure described above. In other embodiments, series, mixed, or other complex piping structures may also be used to meet specific beverage preparation needs. Meanwhile, the flow regulation assembly 150 may also employ other elements or components besides the electronically controlled valve 151 and the throttling device 152 to achieve precise regulation of the airflow.

[0065] The beverage machine 100 provided in this application, through its precise airflow regulation design, can produce milk foam with a delicate texture and rich flavor, satisfying users' discerning taste requirements. Meanwhile, the intelligent control system and convenient command receiving structure 11G make the operation of the beverage machine simpler and more efficient, enhancing the user experience.

[0066] For other specific examples, please refer to Figure 4The number of throttling devices 152 is N. For example, N can be 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6, etc. That is, the number of throttling devices 152 is the same as the number of air lines 1331. Each air line 1331 is equipped with a throttling device 152. Different throttling devices 152 have different flow rates. In this example, the flow rate of the throttling device 152 can be fixed or adjustable, as long as the flow rates of different throttling devices 152 are different. The controller 11F is configured to control one of the N electrically controlled valves 151 to open and the remaining electrically controlled valves 151 to close according to the beverage parameter information.

[0067] In this way, the throttling device 152 allows for different airflow rates in different air pipes 1331. This makes it easier for the controller 11F to control the opening of the electrically controlled valve 151 on the air pipe 1331 corresponding to the beverage parameter information, so that the air pipe 1331 corresponding to the beverage parameter information is open and provides air into the milk supply pipe 131. This allows for adjustment of the airflow into the milk supply pipe 131 according to the user's actual needs for milk foam, making it easier to control the taste of the produced milk foam. This results in milk foam with a taste that better meets the user's requirements, satisfying the user's actual needs, and making the beverage machine 100 more intelligent.

[0068] Please refer to some embodiments of this application. Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The beverage machine 100 also includes a multi-port fitting 160 and a common conduit 170. One end of the common conduit 170 is connected to the milk supply conduit 131. The other end of the common conduit 170 is connected to N air conduits 1331 respectively via the multi-port fitting 160. In this way, the N air conduits 1331 can be connected to the milk supply conduit 131 through the multi-port fitting 160 and the common conduit 170, thereby simplifying the piping connections in the beverage machine 100 and improving the compactness of the structure and assembly efficiency.

[0069] For example, please refer to Figure 1 There are two air lines 1331, and the multi-connector 160 is a tee. For example, a tee is a three-way pipe.

[0070] For another example, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 Air duct 1331 consists of three lines, and multi-way fitting 160 is a four-way fitting. For example, a four-way fitting is a four-way pipe.

[0071] In some embodiments of this application, the multi-connector 160 and the shared conduit 170 not only simplify the pipe connections in the beverage machine 100 but also improve the reliability and stability of the structure. The multi-connector 160 enables centralized management of the N air pipes 1331, facilitating subsequent maintenance and repair. Simultaneously, the use of the shared conduit 170 reduces the number of pipe connection points, lowering the risk of malfunctions due to loose connections or leaks.

[0072] Based on the above embodiments, the beverage machine 100, by way of example, further includes a one-way valve 171. The one-way valve 171 is disposed on the common pipe 170. The one-way valve 171 allows unidirectional flow from the multi-way connector 160 to the milk supply pipe 131. In this way, the one-way valve 171 only allows air to flow from the multi-way connector 160 to the milk supply pipe 131, but does not allow milk in the milk supply pipe 131 to flow into the air pipe 1331. This improves the reliability of milk supply from the milk supply pipe 131 to the milk frother 110 and the reliability of air supply from the air pipe 1331 to the milk supply pipe 131. The one-way valve 171 also effectively prevents milk from flowing back from the milk supply pipe 131 to the air pipe 1331, avoiding the risk of milk contaminating the air pipe 1331 and the multi-way connector 160. The one-way valve 171 has a simple structure, is easy to install and maintain, and ensures the stability and reliability of milk and gas supply, providing users with a better beverage experience.

[0073] In some embodiments of this application, please refer to Figure 5 The air supply piping assembly 133 is an air piping 1331. The flow regulation assembly 150 includes a throttling device 152 disposed on the air piping 1331 and an electrically controlled valve 151 disposed on the air piping 1331. The throttling device 152 is configured to have an adjustable flow rate. For example, the flow rate of the throttling device 152 may be adjustable within a range greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 100%, or it may be adjustable within a range greater than 0 and less than 100%. This application does not impose specific limitations in this regard.

[0074] Please see Figure 6The controller 11F is electrically connected to the throttling device 152 and the solenoid valve 151. The controller 11F is configured to control the on / off state of the solenoid valve 151 based on beverage parameter information, and also to adjust the flow rate of the throttling device 152 based on the beverage parameter information. This adjustable flow rate of the throttling device 152 allows the controller 11F to control the throttling device 152 to open to the flow rate corresponding to the beverage parameter information. This facilitates adjusting the airflow entering the milk supply line 131 according to the user's actual taste requirements for the milk foam, making the taste of the produced milk foam easier to control. This results in milk foam with a taste that better meets the user's requirements, satisfying their actual needs, and making the beverage machine 100 more intelligent.

[0075] Furthermore, when the flow rate of the throttling device 152 is adjustable within a range of greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 100%, the air supply line 1331 can be cut off by utilizing the dual action of the throttling device 152 and the solenoid valve 151. This helps to reliably prevent air from entering the milk supply line 131 when the beverage machine 100 is not making milk foam but making other beverages.

[0076] Of course, it is understandable that in other embodiments, for a scheme where the flow rate of the throttling device 152 is adjustable within the range of greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 100%, the air line 1331 may not be equipped with an electronically controlled valve 151. Instead, the throttling device 152 itself can be used to cut off the air line 1331 when the flow rate is 0.

[0077] Furthermore, the flow-throttling device 152 is electronically adjustable, allowing the controller 11F to precisely adjust its opening degree for accurate flow control. This electronically adjustable design not only improves the response speed and accuracy of the flow-throttling device 152 but also makes the entire beverage machine 100's control system more flexible and intelligent. For example, the user only needs to input the required beverage parameters via the touchscreen, and the controller 11F can quickly and accurately calculate the corresponding opening degree of the flow-throttling device 152 and adjust it in real time to ensure that every beverage achieves the user's desired taste and quality.

[0078] In some embodiments of this application, the milk frother 110 has a steam inlet 112. The beverage machine 100 also includes a heating device 190 and a steam supply line 132. The steam supply line 132 is connected between the heating device 190 and the steam supply line 132. In this way, the steam provided by the heating device 190 can be used to heat the milk or milk foam in the milk frother 110, thereby realizing the preparation of hot milk or hot milk foam.

[0079] For example, an electrically controlled valve 1321 may be provided on the steam supply line 132. The electrically controlled valve 1321 is used to control the opening and closing of the steam supply line 132. The controller 11F is electrically connected to the electrically controlled valve 1321. In this way, the controller 11F can select to control the electrically controlled valve 1321 to open or close according to the user's actual needs, thereby heating or not heating the milk or milk foam to meet the user's actual usage requirements.

[0080] In some embodiments of this application, for the purpose of facilitating the driving of milk and air, please continue to refer to... Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The beverage machine 100 may include a milk pump 180. The milk pump 180 is located on the milk supply line 131. In this way, when the milk pump 180 is working, milk can be drawn through the milk supply line 131 and sent to the milk frother 110. Similarly, air can also be drawn through the milk supply line 131 and sent to the milk frother 110.

[0081] For example, the milk pump 180 includes, but is not limited to, a unidirectional pump or a bidirectional pump.

[0082] Please continue reading. Figure 2 and Figure 6 The controller 11F can be electrically connected to the milk pump 180. In this way, when the beverage machine 100 needs to make a beverage, the controller 11F can control the milk pump 180 to turn on, and when the beverage is finished making, the controller 11F can control the milk pump 180 to turn off, making the beverage machine 100 more intelligent.

[0083] Please refer to some embodiments of this application. Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The beverage machine 100 also includes a temperature detection device 140. The temperature detection device 140 is provided at the liquid outlet 113 and / or on the pipeline downstream of the liquid outlet 113 (e.g., the beverage supply pipe 134 mentioned above).

[0084] Please see Figure 2 and Figure 6The controller 11F is electrically connected to both the milk pump 180 and the temperature detection device 140. The controller 11F is configured to adjust the rotation speed of the milk pump 180 based on the detection results from the temperature detection device 140. Specifically, when the temperature detection device 140 detects that the temperature of the beverage flowing from the outlet 113 is too high, and the difference from the user's requirements exceeds a first preset value, the controller 11F can increase the rotation speed of the milk pump 180, thereby increasing the milk flow rate into the milk frother 110, so as to promptly lower the temperature of the beverage flowing from the outlet 113. Similarly, when the temperature detection device 140 detects that the temperature of the beverage flowing from the outlet 113 is too low, and the difference from the user's requirements exceeds a second preset value, the controller 11F can decrease the rotation speed of the milk pump 180, thereby decreasing the milk flow rate into the milk frother 110, so as to promptly raise the temperature of the beverage flowing from the outlet 113. This facilitates the preparation of beverages at temperatures that meet the user's requirements.

[0085] Please refer to some embodiments of this application. Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 A throttling element 1311 is provided on the milk supply line 131. The throttling element 1311 is used to throttle the fluid flowing through it. In the inflow direction along the milk frother 110, the throttling element 1311 is located downstream of the air supply line assembly 133. In this way, when making milk foam, the milk in the milk supply line 131 and the air entering the milk supply line 131 from the air supply line assembly 133 can pass through the throttling element 1311 simultaneously. This allows the milk and air to be squeezed and mixed to a certain extent under the action of the throttling element 1311 before entering the milk frother 110, thereby improving the density of the milk foam produced by the beverage machine 100 and improving the taste of the milk foam.

[0086] In some embodiments of this application, for the convenience of milk storage, please refer to [further details]. Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The beverage machine 100 may include a refrigerator 11H. When the beverage machine 100 includes a milk source 120, the refrigerator 11H can be used to store the milk source 120. This facilitates the refrigeration of milk by the beverage machine 100, extending the shelf life of the milk.

[0087] In other embodiments, the beverage machine 100 may not have a refrigerator 11H. Instead, a refrigerator independent of the beverage machine 100 may be used to refrigerate the milk source 120, or the milk source 120 may not be refrigerated.

[0088] Please refer to some embodiments of this application. Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 The beverage machine 100 includes a wastewater tray 11A. The wastewater tray 11A is located directly below the beverage outlet 11D. In this way, when the container used to receive the beverage is too small and the beverage overflows from the container, the overflowing beverage can be caught by the wastewater tray 11A, thus facilitating the cleaning of the overflowing beverage.

[0089] It is understood that in the various embodiments of this application, the sequence number of each process does not imply the order of execution. The execution order of each process should be determined by its function and internal logic, and should not constitute any limitation on the implementation process of the embodiments of this application.

[0090] It is understood that the various implementation methods described in this application can be implemented individually or in combination, and the embodiments of this application are not limited in this respect.

[0091] Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that, for the sake of convenience and brevity, the specific working processes of the systems, devices, and units described above can be referred to the corresponding processes in the aforementioned method implementations, and will not be repeated here.

[0092] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A beverage maker characterized by, include: Milk frother, wherein the milk frother has a raw material inlet; A milk supply pipeline, wherein the milk supply pipeline is connected to the raw material inlet; An air supply duct assembly, wherein the air supply duct assembly is connected to the milk supply duct; A flow regulating component is provided on the air supply pipeline assembly to control the on / off state of the air supply pipeline assembly and to regulate the air flow rate entering the milk supply pipeline; wherein, when the flow regulating component is connected to the air supply pipeline assembly, the raw material inlet is also connected to the air supply pipeline assembly through the milk supply pipeline. A controller is electrically connected to the flow regulation component, and the controller is configured to regulate the flow regulation component according to beverage parameter information.

2. The beverage maker of claim 1, wherein, The beverage parameter information includes milk foam temperature and / or milk foam thickness; The beverage machine also includes an instruction receiving structure, which is used to receive beverage parameter information for beverage preparation; The controller is also electrically connected to the instruction receiving structure.

3. A drinks machine as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterised in that, The air supply pipeline assembly includes N air pipelines connected in parallel, all of which are connected to the milk frother via the milk supply pipeline. The flow regulation component includes N electrically controlled valves and at least one throttling device. Each of the air pipelines is equipped with an electrically controlled valve, and at least one of the air pipelines is equipped with a throttling device, wherein N is an integer greater than or equal to 2. The controller is electrically connected to the N electrically controlled valves, and the controller is configured to control the opening and closing of the N electrically controlled valves according to the beverage parameter information.

4. The beverage maker of claim 3, wherein, The number of throttling devices is M, where M = N-1; When M is 1, the throttling device is located in one of the N air ducts; When M is greater than 1, the M throttling devices are distributed in M ​​of the N air ducts, and the flow rates of the throttling devices on different air ducts are different. The controller is configured to open one of the N electrically controlled valves based on the beverage parameter information.

5. The beverage maker of claim 3, wherein, There are N throttling devices, and each air duct is equipped with a throttling device. Different throttling devices have different flow rates. The controller is configured to control one of the N electrically controlled valves to open based on the beverage parameter information.

6. The beverage maker of claim 3, wherein, The beverage machine also includes a multi-port fitting and a common pipeline. One end of the common pipeline is connected to the milk supply pipeline, and the other end of the common pipeline is connected to the N air pipelines respectively through the multi-port fitting.

7. The drinks machine of claim 6, wherein, The beverage machine also includes a one-way valve, which is located on the common pipeline and allows one-way flow from the multi-port component to the milk supply pipeline.

8. The drinks machine of claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The air supply pipeline assembly is an air pipeline, and the flow regulation assembly includes a throttling device disposed on the air pipeline, wherein the throttling device is configured to have an adjustable flow rate; The controller is electrically connected to the throttling device, and the controller is configured to adjust the flow rate of the throttling device according to the beverage parameter information.

9. The drinks machine of claim 8, wherein, The flow regulation assembly also includes an electrically controlled valve located on the air duct; The controller is electrically connected to the electrically controlled valve, and the controller is configured to control the opening and closing of the electrically controlled valve according to the beverage parameter information.

10. The beverage maker according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The beverage machine satisfies at least one of the following characteristics: The milk frother has a steam inlet, and the beverage machine also includes a heating device and a steam supply pipeline, the steam supply pipeline being connected between the heating device and the steam supply pipeline; The milk frother has a liquid outlet; the beverage machine also includes a temperature detection device and a milk pump, the temperature detection device is provided at the liquid outlet and / or on the pipeline downstream of the liquid outlet, and the milk pump is provided on the milk supply pipeline; the controller is electrically connected to the milk pump and the temperature detection device respectively, and the controller is configured to adjust the speed of the milk pump according to the detection result of the temperature detection device; The milk supply line is equipped with a throttling device, which is located downstream of the air supply line assembly in the direction of milk frother flow.

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