A tea maker and a portable liquid heating kettle thereof

By adopting a detachable tea infuser and liquid inlet design in the tea maker, automatic liquid delivery and unidirectional flow are achieved, solving the problems of inconvenience in adding tea leaves and insufficient contact in traditional teapots, thus improving the tea extraction effect and ease of use.

CN224403393UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-26FOSHAN CHUANGKANGLI HARDWARE CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
FOSHAN CHUANGKANGLI HARDWARE CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-30
Publication Date
2026-06-26

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The small opening of the filter in a traditional teapot makes it inconvenient to add tea leaves, which can easily spill out. Furthermore, the tea leaves do not make sufficient contact with the liquid, affecting the extraction of the tea soup.

Method used

A tea brewer was designed, which uses a detachable tea brewing container and liquid inlet assembly to automatically transfer liquid from the heating container to the tea brewing container. It also adopts a unidirectional flow characteristic to ensure that the liquid flows only into the tea brewing container and does not flow back.

Benefits of technology

It avoids the inconvenience and spillage of tea leaves, allowing the tea leaves to unfurl in a larger space, improving the tea infusion extraction effect, simplifying the operation process, and enhancing ease of use.

✦ Generated by Eureka AI based on patent content.

Smart Images

  • Figure CN224403393U_ABST
    Figure CN224403393U_ABST
Patent Text Reader

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of tea making, propose a kind of tea maker and its portable liquid heating kettle, tea maker, including the detachable installation in heating container's tea making container, liquid inlet subassembly is equipped in tea making container, liquid inlet subassembly output end is connected with tea making container, and liquid inlet subassembly input end is connected with heating container;Liquid of heating container is in boiling state, liquid is unidirectionally entered into tea making container along liquid inlet subassembly, and the liquid in tea making container keeps apart from heating container, and the liquid in tea making container will not backflow to heating container.Tea maker is through the detachable installation of tea making container and liquid inlet subassembly, realized the automatic delivery of liquid in heating container to tea making container, to complete automatic tea making process.Compared with traditional filter cartridge type tea maker, the design avoids the problem that tea leaf is inconvenient to put, tea leaf is easy to spill due to the small opening of filter cartridge.
Need to check novelty before this filing date? Find Prior Art

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of tea brewing, specifically to a tea brewing device and its portable liquid heating kettle. Background Technology

[0002] Most teapots on the market consist of three parts: the body, the lid, and the filter. The body is usually made of heat-resistant glass, ceramic, or purple clay, which not only keeps the tea warm but also allows for easy observation of the tea's color. The filter inside the teapot holds the tea leaves; this crucial component is often made of stainless steel with fine pores on the wall, allowing the tea leaves to fully unfurl while effectively separating tea residue. However, some small teapots have small filter tubes, limiting the amount of tea leaves they can hold. Furthermore, when adding tea leaves, the small opening of the filter tube makes it easy for the leaves to fall out. Additionally, the filter tube separates the tea leaves from the liquid, preventing them from effectively and fully contacting the liquid. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention proposes a tea brewer and its portable liquid heating kettle. The tea brewer, through a detachable tea brewing container and liquid inlet assembly, automatically transfers the liquid from the heating container to the tea brewing container, thus completing the automatic tea brewing process. Compared to traditional filter-type teapots, this design avoids the problems of inconvenient tea leaf addition and easy spillage caused by the small opening of the filter. Furthermore, because the tea brewing container is independent of the heating container, the tea leaves can unfurl in a larger space, improving the extraction effect of the tea infusion.

[0004] A tea brewing device designed for this purpose includes a tea brewing container that is detachably installed inside a heating container. The tea brewing container is provided with a liquid inlet component. The output end of the liquid inlet component is connected to the tea brewing container, and the input end of the liquid inlet component is connected to the heating container.

[0005] The liquid in the heating container is in a boiling state. The liquid enters the tea brewing container in one direction along the liquid inlet component, and the liquid in the tea brewing container is kept isolated from the heating container. The liquid in the tea brewing container will not flow back into the heating container.

[0006] The input end of the liquid inlet component extends to the outer side of the bottom of the tea brewing container. When the tea brewing container is installed inside the heating container, the input end of the liquid inlet component is located above the bottom wall of the heating container; the output end of the liquid inlet component is located above the bottom wall of the tea brewing container.

[0007] The heating container is provided with a positioning component inside. The tea brewing container is positioned and installed inside the heating container through the positioning component. The tea brewing container is assembled with the heating container, and the bottom of the tea brewing container abuts against the positioning component.

[0008] The heating container is equipped with a heating device, which is located on the side or bottom of the heating container; the heating container and the heating device are fixedly connected; or, the heating container and the heating device are detachably connected.

[0009] The liquid inlet assembly includes an inlet pipe extending to the outside of the bottom of the tea brewing container, and an outer pipe located outside the inlet pipe. There is a gap between the outer pipe and the inlet pipe to form a liquid outlet channel. One end of the inlet pipe is used as the inlet end of the liquid inlet assembly, and the other end of the liquid outlet channel is used as the outlet end of the liquid inlet assembly.

[0010] The tea brewing container is provided with a through hole for inserting an input tube, and the input tube is sealed to the through hole;

[0011] The input pipe and the through hole are connected in a sealed manner by a sealing ring or by welding.

[0012] The top of the input pipe is provided with a connector, and the tops of both the input pipe and the outer pipe are connected to the connector. The input pipe is provided with a first perforation that connects to the liquid outlet channel.

[0013] Alternatively, the top of the outer tube is connected to the connector, the bottom of the connector is suspended above the top of the input tube, and an installation component is provided between the outer tube and the input tube. The installation component has a second perforation that connects to the liquid outlet channel.

[0014] The tea-brewing container is made of glass.

[0015] The heating container is equipped with a water outlet, and a filter element is provided below the water outlet. The filter element is located above the opening of the tea brewing container.

[0016] The heating container has a cover at the top opening, which is fixed to the outside of the heating container by threads or buckles; or, the cover is movably connected to the heating container, and the cover opens and closes on the heating container by its own movement.

[0017] A portable liquid heating kettle includes a heating container, wherein the heating container is provided with the aforementioned tea brewing device;

[0018] The tea brewer is detachably installed inside the heating container, and the heating container is equipped with a heating device on the outside.

[0019] The heating container is divided into a liquid storage heating chamber and a tea brewer installation chamber, with the liquid storage heating chamber connected to the tea brewer installation chamber.

[0020] The beneficial technical effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0021] This tea infuser features a detachable brewing container and liquid inlet assembly, automatically transferring liquid from the heating container to the brewing container for automated tea brewing. Compared to traditional filter-type teapots, this design avoids the inconvenience of adding tea leaves and the risk of spillage caused by the small opening of the filter. Furthermore, because the brewing container is independent of the heating container, the tea leaves can unfurl in a larger space, ensuring full contact between the leaves and the liquid and improving the extraction of the tea liquor. The unidirectional flow characteristic of the liquid inlet assembly ensures that the liquid flows only from the heating container to the brewing container, without backflow. In addition, this structure simplifies the tea brewing process; users only need to add tea leaves and heat the container, eliminating the need for manual adjustment of the filter and enhancing ease of use. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a tea brewer according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a tea brewer according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of a tea brewer installed in a heating container according to an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present application more apparent and understandable, many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar improvements without departing from the spirit of the present application. Therefore, the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0026] See Figures 1-3 A tea brewing device includes a tea brewing container 2 that is detachably installed inside a heating container 1. The tea brewing container 2 is provided with a liquid inlet component 4. The output end of the liquid inlet component 4 is connected to the tea brewing container 2, and the input end of the liquid inlet component 4 is connected to the heating container 1.

[0027] The liquid in the heating container 1 is in a boiling state. The liquid enters the tea brewing container 2 in one direction along the liquid inlet component 4, and the liquid in the tea brewing container 2 is kept isolated from the heating container 1. The liquid in the tea brewing container 2 will not flow back to the heating container 1.

[0028] The tea infuser, through its detachable brewing container 2 and liquid inlet assembly 4, automatically transfers liquid from the heating container 1 to the brewing container 2, thus completing the automatic tea brewing process. Compared to traditional filter-type teapots, this design avoids the inconvenience of adding tea leaves and the problem of tea leaves spilling due to the small opening of the filter. Furthermore, because the brewing container 2 is independent of the heating container 1, the tea leaves can unfurl in a larger space, ensuring full contact between the tea leaves and the liquid and improving the extraction effect of the tea infusion. The unidirectional flow characteristic of the liquid inlet assembly 4 ensures that the liquid flows only from the heating container 1 to the brewing container 2, without backflow. In addition, this structure simplifies the tea brewing operation; users only need to add tea leaves and heat the container, eliminating the need for manual adjustment of the filter, thus enhancing ease of use.

[0029] The input end of the liquid inlet component 4 extends to the outer side of the bottom of the tea brewing container 2. When the tea brewing container 2 is installed inside the heating container 1, the input end of the liquid inlet component 4 is located above the inner bottom wall of the heating container 1; the output end of the liquid inlet component 4 is located above the inner bottom wall of the tea brewing container 2.

[0030] The inlet of the liquid inlet assembly 4 extends to the outer bottom of the tea brewing container 2 and, after installation, is positioned above the inner bottom wall of the heating container 1, while the outlet is positioned above the inner bottom wall of the tea brewing container 2. The boiled liquid flows upwards from the inner cavity of the heating container 1 along the inlet of the liquid inlet assembly 4 into the tea brewing container 2. Simultaneously, the outlet of the liquid inlet assembly 4 is positioned above the inner bottom wall of the tea brewing container 2, ensuring that the liquid entering the tea brewing container 2 does not flow back.

[0031] The heating container 1 is provided with a positioning element 5 on its inner side. The tea brewing container 2 is positioned and installed in the heating container 1 through the positioning element 5. The tea brewing container 2 is assembled with the heating container 1, and the bottom of the tea brewing container 2 abuts against the positioning element 5.

[0032] The heating container 1 has a positioning element 5 on its inner side, through which the tea brewing container 2 is stably installed, ensuring that the liquid inlet component 4 can be positioned and matched with the heating container 1. At the same time, the positioning element 5 makes the disassembly and installation of the tea brewing container 2 more convenient, facilitating cleaning and maintenance by the user. The heating container 1 can be made of glass or borosilicate glass.

[0033] The heating container 1 is equipped with a heating device 3, which is located on the side or bottom of the heating container 1; the heating container 1 and the heating device 3 are fixedly connected; or, the heating container 1 and the heating device 3 are detachably connected.

[0034] The heating container 1 is equipped with a heating device 3, which can be installed on the side or bottom and can be fixed or detached. The detachable heating device 3 facilitates individual maintenance of the heating device 3 in the future. If the heating device 3 is damaged, it can be replaced separately, improving the flexibility of the equipment.

[0035] In this embodiment, the heating device 3 is a heating base, and a heating tube is provided inside the heating base.

[0036] The liquid inlet assembly 4 includes an inlet pipe 4.1 extending to the outside of the bottom of the tea brewing container 2, and an outer pipe 4.2 located outside the inlet pipe 4.1. There is a gap between the outer pipe 4.2 and the inlet pipe 4.1 to form a liquid outlet channel 6. One end of the inlet pipe 4.1 is used as the inlet end of the liquid inlet assembly 4, and the other end of the liquid outlet channel 6 is used as the outlet end of the liquid inlet assembly 4.

[0037] The tea brewing container 2 is provided with a through hole for inserting the input pipe 4.1, and the input pipe 4.1 is sealed to the through hole;

[0038] The input pipe 4.1 and the through hole are connected in a sealed manner by a sealing ring or by welding.

[0039] The liquid inlet assembly 4 employs a combination of an inlet pipe 4.1 and an outer pipe 4.2, forming an outlet channel 6 between them, allowing the liquid to flow unidirectionally to the tea brewing container 2. The perforations of the inlet pipe 4.1 and the tea brewing container 2 are sealed with sealing rings or by welding to prevent liquid leakage. This structure utilizes the steam pressure during liquid boiling to drive the flow, eliminating the need for an additional power source and achieving energy efficiency.

[0040] The inlet pipe 4.1 is connected to the tea brewing container 2 through the perforation with a sealing ring, which makes it easy to remove the liquid inlet component 4 from the tea brewing container 2 as a whole for easy cleaning by the user. In addition, the sealing ring at the perforation of the tea container 2 can be removed and replaced.

[0041] The top of the input pipe 4.1 is provided with a connector 7. The tops of both the input pipe 4.1 and the outer pipe 4.2 are connected to the connector 7, and the input pipe 4.1 is provided with a first perforation 8 that connects to the liquid outlet channel 6.

[0042] Alternatively, the top of the outer tube 4.2 is connected to the connector 7, the bottom of the connector 7 is suspended above the top of the input tube 4.1, and an installation part 9 is provided between the outer tube 4.2 and the input tube 4.1. The installation part 9 is provided with a second perforation 10 that connects to the liquid outlet channel 6.

[0043] The top of the inlet pipe 4.1 is equipped with a connector 7, which connects to the outer pipe 4.2 and is connected to the outlet channel 6 through the first perforation 8 or the second perforation 10. The design of the connector 7 and the mounting part 9 enhances the structural stability of the component, prevents the component from loosening or shifting due to liquid impact, and ensures a stable and reliable tea brewing process.

[0044] The tea brewing container 2 is made of glass.

[0045] The tea infuser 2 is made of glass, offering excellent heat resistance and transparency, allowing users to easily observe the tea leaves unfurling and the color changes of the tea infusion. The glass material does not absorb the tea aroma, ensuring the original flavor of the tea, and is easy to clean, preventing tea residue from affecting subsequent use. This design enhances the tea-brewing experience and is suitable for brewing various types of tea.

[0046] The heating container 1 is provided with a water outlet 11, and a filter element 12 is provided below the water outlet 11. The filter element 12 is located above the opening of the tea brewing container 2.

[0047] The heating container 1 is equipped with a spout 11, and a filter element 12 is installed below it, located above the opening of the tea brewing container 2. This structure effectively filters tea leaves when pouring out the tea, preventing the tea from becoming cloudy. The filter element 12 is connected to the lid 13, and the filter element 12 and the lid 13 can be disassembled and cleaned together to maintain hygiene, while not affecting the tea steeping process in the tea brewing container 2, resulting in a clearer and purer tea.

[0048] The heating container 1 has a cover 13 at the top opening, and the cover 13 is fixed to the outside of the heating container 1 by threads or buckles; or, the cover 13 is movably connected to the heating container 1, and the cover 13 opens and closes on the heating container 1 by its own movement.

[0049] The heating container 1 has a lid 13 on top, which can be fixed by threads, snaps, or a movable opening and closing mechanism. The lid 13 effectively reduces heat loss, maintains the liquid temperature, and prevents steam from overflowing and causing burns. The movable lid 13 makes it easy for users to open, improving ease of use.

[0050] A portable liquid heating kettle includes a heating container 1, wherein the heating container 1 is provided with the aforementioned tea brewing device;

[0051] The tea brewer is detachably installed inside the heating container 1, and the heating container 1 is equipped with a heating device 3 on the outside;

[0052] The heating container 1 is divided into a liquid storage heating chamber 1.1 and a tea brewer installation chamber 1.2, and the liquid storage heating chamber 1.1 is connected to the tea brewer installation chamber 1.2.

[0053] This portable liquid kettle integrates a tea maker. The heating container 1 is divided into a liquid storage and heating chamber 1.1 and a tea maker mounting chamber 1.2, integrating heating and tea brewing functions. This design is suitable for travel or office settings, allowing users to boil water and brew tea with just a single device, saving space. The external heating element 3 facilitates maintenance.

[0054] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A tea brewing device, characterized in that: The tea brewing container (2) is detachably installed inside the heating container (1). The tea brewing container (2) is equipped with a liquid inlet component (4). The output end of the liquid inlet component (4) is connected to the tea brewing container (2), and the input end of the liquid inlet component (4) is connected to the heating container (1). The liquid in the heating container (1) is in a boiling state. The liquid enters the tea brewing container (2) in one direction along the liquid inlet component (4), and the liquid in the tea brewing container (2) is kept isolated from the heating container (1). The liquid in the tea brewing container (2) will not flow back to the heating container (1).

2. The tea brewing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The input end of the liquid inlet assembly (4) extends to the outside of the bottom of the tea brewing container (2). When the tea brewing container (2) is installed inside the heating container (1), the input end of the liquid inlet assembly (4) is located above the bottom wall of the heating container (1); the output end of the liquid inlet assembly (4) is located above the bottom wall of the tea brewing container (2).

3. The tea brewing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating container (1) is provided with a positioning element (5) inside. The tea brewing container (2) is positioned and installed inside the heating container (1) through the positioning element (5). The tea brewing container (2) is assembled with the heating container (1), and the bottom of the tea brewing container (2) abuts against the positioning element (5).

4. The tea brewing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating container (1) is equipped with a heating device (3), which is located on the side or bottom of the heating container (1); the heating container (1) and the heating device (3) are fixedly connected; or the heating container (1) and the heating device (3) are detachably connected.

5. The tea brewing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The liquid inlet assembly (4) includes an inlet pipe (4.1) extending to the outside of the bottom of the tea brewing container (2) and an outer pipe (4.2) located outside the inlet pipe (4.1). There is a gap between the outer pipe (4.2) and the inlet pipe (4.1) forming a liquid outlet channel (6). One end of the inlet pipe (4.1) is used as the inlet end of the liquid inlet assembly (4), and one end of the liquid outlet channel (6) is used as the outlet end of the liquid inlet assembly (4). The tea brewing container (2) is provided with a through hole for inserting the input pipe (4.1), and the input pipe (4.1) is sealed to the through hole; The input pipe (4.1) and the through hole are connected in a sealed manner by a sealing ring or by welding.

6. The tea brewing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top of the input pipe (4.1) is provided with a connector (7), and the tops of both the input pipe (4.1) and the outer pipe (4.2) are connected to the connector (7). The input pipe (4.1) is provided with a first perforation (8) that connects to the liquid outlet channel (6). Alternatively, the top of the outer tube (4.2) is connected to the connector (7), the bottom of the connector (7) is suspended above the top of the input tube (4.1), and an installation part (9) is provided between the outer tube (4.2) and the input tube (4.1). The installation part (9) is provided with a second perforation (10) that connects to the liquid outlet channel (6).

7. The tea brewing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tea brewing container (2) is made of glass.

8. The tea brewing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating container (1) is provided with a water outlet (11), and a filter element (12) is provided below the water outlet (11) of the heating container (1). The filter element (12) is located above the opening of the tea brewing container (2).

9. The tea brewing device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The heating container (1) has a cover (13) at the top opening. The cover (13) is fixed to the outside of the heating container (1) by threads or buckles; or, the cover (13) is movably connected to the heating container (1) and the cover (13) opens and closes on the heating container (1) by its own movement.

10. A portable liquid heating pot, comprising a heating container (1), characterized in that: The heating container (1) is equipped with a tea brewing device as described in any one of claims 1-9; The tea brewer is detachably installed inside the heating container (1), and the heating container (1) is equipped with a heating device (3) on the outside. The heating container (1) is divided into a liquid storage heating chamber (1.1) and a tea brewer installation chamber (1.2), and the liquid storage heating chamber (1.1) is connected to the tea brewer installation chamber (1.2).