A coffee tamper

Abstract

This application provides a coffee tamper, which includes a handle, a powder feeding needle assembly, and a tamping assembly. The handle has a first receiving cavity and a second receiving cavity, the first receiving cavity having a top opening. A cover is connected to the handle and can cover the top opening of the first receiving cavity. A connecting seat is connected to the cover and supports each powder feeding needle. Each powder feeding needle can be received in the same first receiving cavity and disengages from the first receiving cavity as the cover disengages from the top opening. The tamping assembly includes a first connecting rod and a tamping plate. The first connecting rod is received in the second receiving cavity and is detachably connected to the handle. The tamping plate is detachably connected to the first connecting rod and is used to tamp coffee powder, so as to integrate the powder feeding and tamping functions in the same coffee tamper. Users can complete the powder feeding and tamping operations without changing tools, effectively improving operating efficiency and enriching the functionality of the coffee tamper.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of coffee tampers, and more particularly to a coffee tamper. Background Technology

[0002] With the popularization of specialty coffee culture, higher demands are being placed on the extraction quality of espresso in both home and commercial settings. Especially in the preparation stage before extraction using an espresso machine, the distribution and tamping of coffee grounds are considered key factors determining extraction stability and flavor profile. Current coffee tampers consist of a portafilter and a tamping assembly, with the tamping assembly connected to the portafilter. The tamping assembly is used to compress the coffee grounds and compact the coffee layer; however, it only provides tamping, resulting in limited functionality for existing coffee tampers. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a coffee tamper, wherein the handle is provided with a first receiving cavity and a second receiving cavity, the first receiving cavity having a top opening; the second receiving cavity is arranged at a distance from the first receiving cavity; the powder dispensing needle assembly includes a cover, a connecting seat and at least one powder dispensing needle; the cover is connected to the handle and can cover the top opening of the first receiving cavity; the connecting seat is connected to the cover and supports each powder dispensing needle; each powder dispensing needle can be accommodated in the same first receiving cavity and detaches from the first receiving cavity as the cover detaches from the top opening; the tamping assembly includes a first connecting rod and a tamping plate; the first connecting rod is accommodated in the second receiving cavity and is detachably connected to the handle; the tamping plate is detachably connected to the first connecting rod and is used to tamp coffee powder. By integrating the powder dispensing needle assembly and the tamping assembly, the powder dispensing function and the tamping function can be integrated in the same coffee tamper, allowing users to complete the two-step operation of powder dispensing and tamping without changing tools, effectively improving operating efficiency. It is particularly suitable for commercial continuous brewing and rapid production of multiple cups of coffee, greatly reducing operational complexity and enriching the functionality of the coffee tamper.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a coffee tamper, comprising:

[0005] The handle has a first receiving cavity and a second receiving cavity, the first receiving cavity having a top opening; the second receiving cavity is arranged at a distance from the first receiving cavity.

[0006] A powder dispensing needle assembly includes a cover, a connecting seat, and at least one powder dispensing needle; the cover is connected to the handle and is capable of covering the top opening of the first receiving cavity; the connecting seat is connected to the cover and supports each of the powder dispensing needles; each of the powder dispensing needles is capable of being received in the same first receiving cavity and disengages from the first receiving cavity as the cover disengages from the top opening;

[0007] A tamping assembly includes a first connecting rod and a tamping plate; the first connecting rod is received in a second receiving cavity and detachably connected to the handle; the tamping plate is detachably connected to the first connecting rod and is used to tamp coffee powder.

[0008] Optionally, the first connecting rod is screwed to the pressing plate; the lower sidewall of the pressing plate is provided with a corrugated surface, and the lower sidewall of the pressing plate is used to contact and compress coffee powder.

[0009] Optionally, the powder pressing assembly further includes a balancing sleeve, which is sleeved on the outside of the first connecting rod and elastically connected to the handle; the upper sidewall of the pressing tablet contacts the lower sidewall of the balancing sleeve and is subjected to the balancing force of the balancing sleeve.

[0010] Optionally, the end of the balancing sleeve facing the pressure plate is V-shaped, and the outer diameter of the end of the balancing sleeve facing the pressure plate is larger than the outer diameter of the pressure plate;

[0011] The lower sidewall of the balancing sleeve is in flat contact with the upper sidewall of the pressure plate.

[0012] Optionally, the powder pressing assembly further includes an elastic element located within the second receiving cavity. The two ends of the elastic element contact the inner wall of the second receiving cavity and the balancing sleeve, respectively, and apply a constant elastic force to the balancing sleeve.

[0013] Optionally, the elastic element is a constant force spring;

[0014] The balancing sleeve is inserted into the second receiving cavity, and the balancing sleeve is provided with a first receiving groove for receiving a portion of the elastic member.

[0015] Optionally, the handle is provided with a support portion, which separates the first receiving cavity and the second receiving cavity and is located between the first receiving cavity and the second receiving cavity;

[0016] The first connecting rod is screwed to the support portion;

[0017] The powder needle assembly also includes a magnetic rod, which is located in the first receiving cavity. The lower end of the magnetic rod is connected to the first connecting rod, and the top of the magnetic rod is magnetically connected to a magnet, which can be accommodated in the connecting seat.

[0018] Optionally, the connector is provided with a second receiving groove for receiving a magnet;

[0019] The top of the powder needle is inserted into the connector.

[0020] Optionally, the connecting seat is provided with a third receiving groove, the top of the powder needle is positioned and connected to the third receiving groove, and the powder needle is arranged vertically in the first receiving cavity.

[0021] Optionally, the connecting seat is screwed onto the cover.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0023] This utility model provides a coffee tamper with a handle having a first receiving cavity and a second receiving cavity. The first receiving cavity has a top opening. The second receiving cavity is spaced apart from the first receiving cavity. The powder dispensing needle assembly includes a cover, a connecting seat, and at least one powder dispensing needle. The cover is connected to the handle and can cover the top opening of the first receiving cavity. The connecting seat is connected to the cover and supports each powder dispensing needle. Each powder dispensing needle can be accommodated in the same first receiving cavity and disengages from the first receiving cavity as the cover disengages from the top opening. The tamping assembly includes a first connecting rod and a tamping plate. The first connecting rod is accommodated in the second receiving cavity and is detachably connected to the handle. The tamping plate is detachably connected to the first connecting rod and is used to tamp coffee powder. By integrating the powder dispensing needle assembly and the tamping assembly, the powder dispensing and tamping functions can be integrated in the same coffee tamper. Users can complete the two-step operation of powder dispensing and tamping without changing tools, effectively improving operating efficiency, significantly reducing operating complexity, and enriching the functionality of the coffee tamper. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] To gain a more complete understanding of this application and its beneficial effects, the following description will be provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the following description, the same reference numerals denote the same parts.

[0026] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a coffee tamper according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0027] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of a coffee tamper according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0028] Figure 3 An exploded view of a coffee tamper according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0029] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the handle of a coffee tamper according to one embodiment of this application is shown.

[0030] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the powder feeding needle assembly of a coffee tamper according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0031] Figure 6 A cross-sectional view of the tamping assembly of a coffee tamper according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0032] Attached Figure

[0033] 100. Coffee tamper;

[0034] 10. Handle; 10a. First receiving cavity; 10b. Second receiving cavity; 11. Support part;

[0035] 20. Powder needle assembly; 21. Cover; 22. Connector; 22a. Second receiving slot; 22b. Third receiving slot; 23. Powder needle; 231. Magnetic part; 24. Magnetic rod; 241. Magnet;

[0036] 30. Powder pressing assembly; 31. First connecting rod; 32. Pressing tablet; 321. Corrugated surface; 33. Balancing sleeve; 33a. First receiving groove; 34. Elastic element. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0038] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-6 This application provides a coffee tamper 100, which is used to distribute and tamper coffee powder.

[0039] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-6In this embodiment, the coffee tamper 100 includes a handle 10, a powder dispensing needle assembly 20, and a tampering assembly 30. The handle 10 has a first receiving cavity 10a and a second receiving cavity 10b. The first receiving cavity 10a has a top opening. The second receiving cavity 10b is spaced apart from the first receiving cavity 10a. The powder dispensing needle assembly 20 includes a cover 21, a connecting seat 22, and at least one powder dispensing needle 23. The cover 21 is connected to the handle 10 and can cover the top opening of the first receiving cavity 10a. The connecting seat 22 is connected to the cover 21 and supports each powder dispensing needle 23. Each powder dispensing needle 23 can be accommodated in the same first receiving cavity 10a and detaches from the top opening of the first receiving cavity 10a as the cover 21 is closed. The part is opened and disengaged from the first receiving cavity 10a; the tamping assembly 30 includes a first connecting rod 31 and a tamping plate 32; the first connecting rod 31 is received in the second receiving cavity 10b and is detachably connected to the handle 10; the tamping plate 32 is detachably connected to the first connecting rod 31 and is used to tamp coffee powder. The tamping assembly 30 integrates the powder dispensing needle assembly 20 and the tamping assembly 30, so as to integrate the powder dispensing function and the tamping function in the same coffee tamper 100. Users can complete the two-step operation of powder dispensing and tamping without changing tools, which effectively improves the operating efficiency. It is especially suitable for commercial continuous production and rapid production of multiple cups of coffee, greatly reduces the complexity of operation, and enriches the functionality of the coffee tamper 100.

[0040] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-6 In this embodiment, the handle 10 serves as a support 11 for the coffee tamper 100, supporting the powder dispensing needle assembly 20 and the tamper assembly 30. The handle 10 has a first receiving cavity 10a and a second receiving cavity 10b, both serving as internal spaces. The first receiving cavity 10a has a top opening; the second receiving cavity 10b is spaced apart from the first receiving cavity 10a; and the first receiving cavity 10a is located above the second receiving cavity 10b.

[0041] The powder dispensing needle assembly 20 includes a cover 21, a connecting seat 22, and at least one powder dispensing needle 23. The cover 21 is connected to the handle 10 and covers the top opening of the first receiving cavity 10a. The connecting seat 22 is connected to the cover 21 and supports each powder dispensing needle 23. Each powder dispensing needle 23 is accommodated in the same first receiving cavity 10a and disengages from the first receiving cavity 10a as the cover 21 disengages from the top opening. This allows the cover 21 to disengage from the handle 10 under external force, thereby facilitating the dispensing of coffee powder by breaking up clumps. Optionally, the cover 21 is detachably connected to the handle 10 to allow the cover 21 to disengage the powder dispensing needles 23 from the first receiving cavity 10a. The connecting seat 22 is detachably connected to the cover 21 via a threaded connection to allow for separate cleaning of the connecting seat 22 and the cover 21. The top of each powder needle 23 is inserted into the connector 22 so that each powder needle 23 can be cleaned individually.

[0042] The tamping assembly 30 includes a first connecting rod 31 and a tamping plate 32. The first connecting rod 31 is housed in a second receiving cavity 10b and is detachably connected to the handle 10, so that the tamping assembly 30 can be detachably connected to the handle 10 via the first connecting rod 31, thereby facilitating the connection or disconnection of the tamping assembly 30 from the handle 10 and improving the ease of cleaning the tamping assembly 30. The tamping plate 32 is detachably connected to the first connecting rod 31, so that the tamping plate 32 can be connected or disconnected from the first connecting rod 31, thereby facilitating the separate cleaning of the first connecting rod 31 and the tamping plate 32 and improving the cleaning effect of the first connecting rod 31 and the tamping plate 32. The tamping plate 32 is used to tamp coffee powder to achieve the tamping effect. The coffee tamper 100 integrates the powder dispensing needle assembly 20 and the tamping assembly 30, allowing users to combine the powder dispensing and tamping functions in the same coffee tamper 100 without changing tools. This effectively improves operational efficiency and is particularly suitable for commercial continuous coffee production and rapid multi-cup coffee production scenarios. It significantly reduces operational complexity and enriches the functionality of the coffee tamper 100.

[0043] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-3 In embodiment 6 of this application, the first connecting rod 31 is screwed onto the pressure plate 32, so that the pressure plate 32 can be detachably connected to the first connecting rod 31 by screwing. Optionally, the pressure plate 32 is provided with an internal thread, and the first connecting rod 31 is provided with an external thread. The lower sidewall of the pressure plate 32 is provided with a corrugated surface 321. The lower sidewall of the pressure plate 32 is used to contact and compress coffee powder. The corrugated surface 321 increases the contact area with coffee powder, achieving a more uniform stress distribution and more efficient powder densification during tamping.

[0044] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-3In embodiment 6, the tamping assembly 30 further includes a balancing sleeve 33, which is sleeved on the outside of the first connecting rod 31 and elastically connected to the handle 10 to facilitate adjustment of the position of the balancing sleeve 33 relative to the handle 10; the upper sidewall of the tamping plate 32 contacts the lower sidewall of the balancing sleeve 33 and is subjected to the balancing force of the balancing sleeve 33, ensuring the tamping balance of the tamping plate 32 relative to the coffee powder.

[0045] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-3 In embodiment 6 of this application, the end of the balancing sleeve 33 facing the pressing tablet 32 ​​is V-shaped, and the outer diameter of the end of the balancing sleeve 33 facing the pressing tablet 32 ​​is larger than the outer diameter of the pressing tablet 32; the lower sidewall of the balancing sleeve 33 contacts the upper sidewall of the pressing tablet 32 ​​smoothly, ensuring that the pressing tablet 32 ​​remains centered and does not tilt under the reaction force of the powder layer. During powder pressing, regardless of whether the handle 10 is slightly tilted, the balancing sleeve 33 first adheres to the upper sidewall of the pressing tablet 32 ​​in a full circle and automatically aligns itself.

[0046] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-3 In embodiment 6 of this application, the powder pressing assembly 30 further includes an elastic element 34, which is located within the second receiving cavity 10b. The elastic element 34 is arranged vertically, and its two ends respectively contact the inner wall of the second receiving cavity 10b and the balance sleeve 33, and apply a constant elastic force to the balance sleeve 33 so that the balance sleeve 33 can be elastically connected to the handle 10 through the elastic element 34, ensuring that the balance sleeve 33 can move elastically in the vertical direction. During the powder pressing process, when the user applies downward force to the pressing tablet 32, the elastic element 34 automatically controls the downward pressure to avoid over-compaction. After the powder pressing is completed, the elastic element 34 automatically resets, improving the ease of operation.

[0047] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-3 In embodiment 6 of this application, the elastic element 34 is a constant force spring, which generates constant pressure during the powder pressing process, thereby improving consistency; the balance sleeve 33 is inserted into the second receiving cavity 10b, and the balance sleeve 33 is provided with a first receiving groove 33a, which is connected to the second receiving cavity 10b. The first receiving groove 33a is used to receive a part of the elastic element 34, so that the second receiving cavity 10b and the first receiving groove 33a respectively receive the two ends of the elastic element 34, thereby facilitating the two ends of the elastic element 34 to contact the handle 10 and the balance sleeve 33 respectively.

[0048] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-5In this embodiment, the handle 10 is provided with a support portion 11, which separates the first receiving cavity 10a and the second receiving cavity 10b and is located between the first receiving cavity 10a and the second receiving cavity 10b; the first connecting rod 31 is screwed to the support portion 11; so that the first connecting rod 31 can be detachably connected to the support portion 11 by means of screwing, so that the first connecting rod 31 can be detachably connected to the handle 10 through the support portion 11.

[0049] The powder needle assembly 20 also includes a magnetic rod 24, which is located in the first receiving cavity 10a. The lower end of the magnetic rod 24 is connected to the first connecting rod 31, and the top of the magnetic rod 24 is magnetically connected to a magnet 241. The magnet 241 can be received in the connecting seat 22 and fixed to the connecting seat 22. The magnet 241 and the magnetic rod 24 are magnetically connected.

[0050] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-5 In this embodiment, the connector 22 is provided with a second receiving groove 22a for receiving the magnet 241; so that the magnet 241 can be disposed inside the connector 22 through the space of the second receiving groove 22a, thereby making full use of the space of the second receiving groove 22a.

[0051] The powder needle 23 is inserted into the connecting seat 22 and fixedly connected to the connecting seat 22 so that the powder needle 23 is fixed to the connecting seat 22, thereby facilitating the cover 21 to drive the powder needle 23 out of the first receiving cavity 10a via the connecting seat 22.

[0052] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-5 In this embodiment of the application, the connecting seat 22 is provided with a third receiving groove 22b, the top of the powder needle 23 is positioned and connected to the third receiving groove 22b, and the powder needle 23 is arranged vertically in the first receiving cavity 10a so that the powder needle 23 can be connected to the connecting seat 22 through the third receiving groove 22b.

[0053] Please refer to the attached document. Figures 1-5 In this embodiment, the connecting seat 22 is screwed to the cover 21 so that the connecting seat 22 can be connected to the cover 21 by means of threaded connection, thus ensuring the connection stability between the connecting seat 22 and the cover 21.

[0054] The coffee tamper 100 also includes a bottom cover, which is detachably fitted onto the tamper 32 to protect the tamper 32 and facilitate the storage of the coffee tamper 100.

[0055] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0056] This utility model provides a coffee tamper 100. The handle 10 has a first receiving cavity 10a and a second receiving cavity 10b. The first receiving cavity 10a has a top opening. The second receiving cavity 10b is spaced apart from the first receiving cavity 10a. The powder dispensing needle assembly 20 includes a cover 21, a connecting seat 22, and at least one powder dispensing needle 23. The cover 21 is connected to the handle 10 and can cover the top opening of the first receiving cavity 10a. The connecting seat 22 is connected to the cover 21 and supports each powder dispensing needle 23. Each powder dispensing needle 23 can be accommodated in the same first receiving cavity 10a and disengages from the first receiving cavity as the cover 21 disengages from the top opening. 10a; The tamping assembly 30 includes a first connecting rod 31 and a tamping plate 32; the first connecting rod 31 is housed in a second receiving cavity 10b and is detachably connected to the handle 10; the tamping plate 32 is detachably connected to the first connecting rod 31 and is used to tamp coffee powder. The tamping assembly 30 integrates the powder dispensing needle assembly 20 and the tamping assembly 30, so as to integrate the powder dispensing function and the tamping function in the same coffee tamper 100. Users can complete the two-step operation of powder dispensing and tamping without changing tools, which effectively improves the operating efficiency. It is especially suitable for commercial continuous production and rapid production of multiple cups of coffee, greatly reduces the complexity of operation, and enriches the functionality of the coffee tamper 100.

[0057] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in this utility model embodiment are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0058] It should also be noted that when a component is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or may be connected to an intermediary component. When a component is referred to as being "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or indirectly connected to the other component through an intermediary component.

[0059] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this utility model is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0060] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A coffee tamper, characterized in that, include: The handle has a first receiving cavity and a second receiving cavity, the first receiving cavity having a top opening; the second receiving cavity is arranged at a distance from the first receiving cavity. A powder needle assembly includes a cover, a connector, and at least one powder needle; the cover is connected to the handle and is capable of covering the top opening of the first receiving cavity; the connector is connected to the cover and supports each of the powder needles; each of the powder needles is capable of being received in the same first receiving cavity and disengages from the first receiving cavity as the cover disengages from the top opening. A tamping assembly includes a first connecting rod and a tamping plate; the first connecting rod is received in a second receiving cavity and detachably connected to the handle; the tamping plate is detachably connected to the first connecting rod and is used to tamp coffee powder.

2. The coffee tamper according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connecting rod is screwed to the pressing plate; the lower side wall of the pressing plate is provided with a corrugated surface, and the lower side wall of the pressing plate is used to contact and compress coffee powder.

3. The coffee tamper according to claim 1, characterized in that, The powder pressing assembly also includes a balancing sleeve, which is sleeved on the outside of the first connecting rod and elastically connected to the handle; the upper sidewall of the pressing tablet contacts the lower sidewall of the balancing sleeve and is subjected to the balancing force of the balancing sleeve.

4. The coffee tamper according to claim 3, characterized in that, The end of the balancing sleeve facing the pressing plate is shaped like an 8, and the outer diameter of the end of the balancing sleeve facing the pressing plate is larger than the outer diameter of the pressing plate; The lower sidewall of the balancing sleeve is in flat contact with the upper sidewall of the pressure plate.

5. The coffee tamper according to claim 3, characterized in that, The powder pressing assembly also includes an elastic element located within the second receiving cavity. The two ends of the elastic element contact the inner wall of the second receiving cavity and the balancing sleeve, respectively, and apply a constant elastic force to the balancing sleeve.

6. The coffee tamper according to claim 5, characterized in that, The elastic element is a constant force spring; The balancing sleeve is inserted into the second receiving cavity, and the balancing sleeve is provided with a first receiving groove for receiving a portion of the elastic member.

7. The coffee tamper according to claim 1, characterized in that, The handle is provided with a support portion, which separates the first receiving cavity and the second receiving cavity and is located between the first receiving cavity and the second receiving cavity; The first connecting rod is screwed to the support portion; The powder needle assembly also includes a magnetic rod, which is located in the first receiving cavity. The lower end of the magnetic rod is connected to the first connecting rod, and the top of the magnetic rod is magnetically connected to a magnet, which can be accommodated in the connecting seat.

8. The coffee tamper according to claim 7, characterized in that, The connector is provided with a second receiving groove for receiving a magnet. The top of the powder needle is inserted into the connector.

9. The coffee tamper according to claim 8, characterized in that, The connecting seat is provided with a third receiving groove, the top of the powder needle is positioned and connected to the third receiving groove, and the powder needle is arranged vertically in the first receiving cavity.

10. The coffee tamper according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting seat is screwed onto the cover.

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