A beverage device

Abstract

This application relates to a beverage device, including an inner shell with a cavity inside, the cavity having an opening; a removable inner liner suspended within the cavity through the opening; a heating element disposed at the end of the cavity away from the opening and opposite the bottom of the removable inner liner; and a cooling component disposed on the side of the heating element away from the removable inner liner; wherein a first gap is formed between the sidewall of the cavity and the heating element. This application enables the beverage device to have both cooling and heating functions, meeting consumers' different needs for hot and cold beverages, eliminating the need to purchase separate cooling and heating equipment, thus reducing purchase costs.

Description

Technical Field

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

[0002] In the beverage market, consumers' demands for beverage temperature are becoming increasingly diverse. Different beverages have their own suitable drinking temperatures. For example, hot drinks such as coffee and tea can fully release their aroma and have a rich taste at the right temperature, bringing a pleasant drinking experience; while cold drinks such as fruit juice and carbonated beverages can maintain a refreshing taste at low temperatures, quenching thirst and cooling down in the summer.

[0003] Currently, most beverage equipment on the market is single-function, providing only one of the functions of refrigeration or heating. If users want to supply both hot and cold beverages, they need to purchase separate refrigeration and heating equipment, increasing the purchase cost. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application provides a beverage device that combines cooling and heating functions, meeting consumers' different needs for hot and cold beverages, eliminating the need to purchase separate cooling and heating equipment, and reducing purchase costs.

[0005] Specifically, this application provides a beverage device, including an inner shell with a receiving cavity formed inside, the receiving cavity having an opening;

[0006] A removable inner liner is suspended within the receiving cavity through the opening;

[0007] A heating element is disposed at the end of the receiving cavity away from the opening and opposite to the bottom of the removable inner liner;

[0008] A cooling component is disposed on the side of the heating element opposite to the removable inner liner;

[0009] A first gap is formed between the sidewall of the receiving cavity and the heating element.

[0010] In one possible implementation, the heating element is at a predetermined distance from the bottom of the removable inner liner.

[0011] In one possible implementation, the heating element is a PTC heating block.

[0012] In one possible implementation, a second gap exists between the sidewall of the receiving cavity and the removable inner liner.

[0013] In one possible implementation, the refrigeration assembly includes a compressor, a condenser, and an evaporator, the compressor being connected to the condenser and the evaporator respectively, the evaporator being located below the heating element, and an evaporation fan being provided between the evaporator and the heating element.

[0014] In one possible implementation, a first insulating cotton is provided between the compressor and the evaporator.

[0015] In one possible implementation, the system further includes a housing having an inner cavity, wherein the inner housing and the cooling assembly are both disposed within the inner cavity.

[0016] In one possible implementation, a condenser fan is provided between the condenser and the housing, the housing has an air outlet on one side wall facing the condenser fan, and at least one air inlet on the other side walls.

[0017] In one possible implementation, a second insulating cotton is provided between the outer shell and the inner shell.

[0018] In one possible implementation, a cover is also included, which covers the opening.

[0019] The technical solutions provided in this application have the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0020] The beverage device provided in this application includes an inner shell with an open receiving cavity inside. A detachable inner liner is suspended within the receiving cavity through the opening. A heating element is disposed at the end of the receiving cavity away from the opening and opposite to the bottom of the detachable inner liner. A cooling component is disposed on the side of the heating element away from the detachable inner liner. When the cooling component operates, it generates cold air, which is blown towards the detachable inner liner through a first gap formed between the side wall of the receiving cavity and the heating element, thereby cooling the beverage inside the detachable inner liner. When the heating element operates, it heats the bottom of the detachable inner liner, thereby heating the beverage inside the detachable inner liner. This application enables the beverage device to have both cooling and heating functions, meeting consumers' different needs for hot and cold beverages, eliminating the need to purchase separate cooling and heating equipment, and reducing purchase costs. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments consistent with this application and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of this application.

[0022] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, for those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0023] One or more embodiments are illustrated by way of example with reference numerals in the accompanying drawings. These illustrations do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are denoted as similar elements. Unless otherwise stated, the figures in the drawings are not to be limited by scale.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of a beverage device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure of A in the middle.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the inner shell and the detachable inner liner after assembly, as provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the refrigeration component provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0028] Figure 5 A perspective view of a beverage device provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0030] 1. Inner shell; 101. Receiving cavity; 1011. Opening; 102. First gap; 103. Second gap;

[0031] 2. Removable inner liner;

[0032] 3. Heating element;

[0033] 4. Refrigeration components; 401. Compressor; 402. Condenser; 403. Evaporator; 404. Evaporator fan; 405. Condenser fan;

[0034] 5. First layer of thermal insulation cotton;

[0035] 6. Outer shell; 601. Inner cavity; 602. Air outlet; 603. Air inlet;

[0036] 7. Second insulation cotton; 8. Cover. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, 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 some embodiments of this application, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0038] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or examples for implementing various structures of this application. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. These are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples. Such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed.

[0039] For ease of description, spatial relative terms may be used in this text to describe the relative position or movement of one element or feature relative to another element or feature, as shown in the figure. These relative terms include, for example, "inside," "outside," "middle," "outer," "below," "below," "above," "front," "back," etc. Such spatial relative terms are intended to include different orientations of the beverage apparatus during use or operation, in addition to those depicted in the figure. For example, if the beverage apparatus in the figure undergoes a positional flip, posture change, or movement change, these directional indications will change accordingly. For instance, an element described as "below other elements or features" or "below other elements or features" will subsequently be oriented "above other elements or features" or "above other elements or features." Therefore, the example term "below" can include both upper and lower orientations. The beverage apparatus may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or in other directions), and the spatial relative descriptors used in this text will be interpreted accordingly.

[0040] This application provides a beverage device that combines cooling and heating functions, meeting consumers' different needs for hot and cold beverages, eliminating the need to purchase separate cooling and heating equipment, and reducing purchase costs.

[0041] Figures 1 to 5 A beverage device provided in this application embodiment specifically includes an inner shell 1, which has a receiving cavity 101 inside, and the receiving cavity 101 is provided with an opening 1011;

[0042] The removable inner liner 2 is suspended in the receiving cavity 101 through the opening 1011;

[0043] Heating element 3 is disposed at the end of the receiving cavity 101 away from the opening 1011 and opposite to the bottom of the removable inner liner 2;

[0044] The cooling component 4 is located on the side of the heating element 3 that is away from the removable inner liner 2;

[0045] A first gap 102 is formed between the side wall of the receiving cavity 101 and the heating element 3.

[0046] The beverage device of this application mainly consists of an inner shell 1, a removable inner liner 2, a heating element 3, and a cooling assembly 4. The inner shell 1 forms a receiving cavity 101 with an opening 1011 through which the removable inner liner 2 is suspended, allowing the user to easily remove or insert it as needed. The heating element 3 is located at the end of the receiving cavity 101 away from the opening 1011 and opposite the bottom of the removable inner liner 2. This design allows the heating element 3 to directly heat the bottom of the removable inner liner 2. The cooling assembly 4 is located on the side of the heating element 3 away from the removable inner liner 2, with a first gap 102 formed between the side wall of the receiving cavity 101 and the heating element 3.

[0047] When cooling is needed, the cooling component 4 starts working and generates cold air. The cold air is blown along the first gap 102 towards the removable inner liner 2, where it exchanges heat with the beverage inside, thereby lowering the temperature of the beverage and achieving the cooling function.

[0048] When heating is required, the heating element 3 is powered on and generates heat. The heat is transferred to the bottom of the removable inner liner 2 through a medium such as air, heating the beverage inside the removable inner liner 2 and raising the temperature of the beverage to achieve the heating function.

[0049] Understandably, this application enables beverage devices to combine cooling and heating functions, meeting consumers' diverse needs for hot and cold beverages in different scenarios. Users do not need to purchase separate cooling and heating equipment, saving on purchase costs and space occupancy.

[0050] Meanwhile, the removable inner liner 2 allows users to easily clean and replace it, ensuring the hygiene and safety of their beverages. Users can also choose the appropriate removable inner liner 2 based on different beverage types or personal preferences.

[0051] It should be noted that in this application, the heating element 3 and the bottom of the removable inner liner 2 are at a predetermined distance. When the heating element 3 is powered on, it generates heat, which is transferred from the heating element 3 to the bottom of the removable inner liner 2 through the air as the heat conduction medium. Due to the distance, the heat does not concentrate at a single point on the bottom of the removable inner liner 2, but gradually diffuses to the entire bottom area of ​​the removable inner liner 2, thereby heating the beverage inside the removable inner liner.

[0052] In other words, the preset distance between the heating element 3 and the bottom of the removable inner pot 2 prevents localized overheating caused by direct contact between the heating element 3 and the bottom of the removable inner pot 2. If the heating element 3 is directly pressed against the bottom of the removable inner pot 2, the temperature at the contact point will rise rapidly, while the temperature of other parts will rise more slowly, resulting in uneven heating of the beverage and affecting its taste. Maintaining a certain distance allows heat to be transferred more evenly to the bottom of the removable inner pot 2, ensuring a uniform overall temperature rise of the beverage and guaranteeing its quality.

[0053] In one possible implementation, the heating element 3 is a PTC heating block. A PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) heating block is a semiconductor ceramic heating element with a positive temperature coefficient. When power is applied to the PTC heating block, the current generates heat through its internal resistance, causing its temperature to rise. As the temperature rises, the resistance of the PTC heating block increases sharply. When the temperature reaches the Curie temperature, the resistance increases to a certain extent, causing the current to automatically decrease, thereby limiting further increases in heating power and stabilizing the beverage temperature within a suitable range, avoiding the impact of excessively high or low temperatures on the taste and quality of the beverage. In the beverage device, the PTC heating block is positioned at the end of the receiving cavity 101 away from the opening 1011 and opposite to the bottom of the removable inner liner 2, heating the beverage inside the removable inner liner 2 through this heat transfer method.

[0054] Please refer to Figure 2 A second gap 103 exists between the side wall of the receiving cavity 101 and the removable inner liner 2. During the operation of the beverage device, when the cooling component 4 is working, the generated cold air is blown towards the removable inner liner through the first gap 102 between the side wall of the receiving cavity 101 and the heating element 3, and at the same time, the cold air also flows within the receiving cavity 101. Due to the second gap 103 between the side wall of the receiving cavity 101 and the removable inner liner 2, the cold air can form a certain circulation path within this gap. The cold air flows around the removable inner liner 2, exchanging heat with the beverage inside the removable inner liner 2 and absorbing the heat from the beverage. When the heating element 3 is working, the generated heat is also diffused within the receiving cavity 101 through the air. The second gap 103 provides space for the uniform transfer of heat, allowing the heat to act more evenly on the removable inner liner 2.

[0055] Please refer to Figure 5 The refrigeration component 4 includes a compressor 401, a condenser 402, and an evaporator 403. The compressor 401 is connected to both the condenser 402 and the evaporator 403. The evaporator 403 is located below the heating element 3, and an evaporation fan 404 is provided between the evaporator 403 and the heating element 3. The refrigeration cycle system composed of the compressor 401, condenser 402, and evaporator 403 is a mature and efficient refrigeration method that can quickly lower the temperature of beverages to meet users' needs for cold drinks. Compared to some simpler refrigeration methods, this refrigeration system has stronger cooling capacity and more stable cooling effect.

[0056] Meanwhile, the evaporator fan 404, when activated, accelerates airflow, directing the cold air generated by the evaporator 403 through the first gap 102 to the removable inner liner 2 more quickly and evenly, thereby improving cooling efficiency.

[0057] Specifically, a first insulation material 5 is provided between the compressor 401 and the evaporator 403. The first insulation material 5 prevents heat generated by the compressor 401 from being transferred to the evaporator 403, thus avoiding an increase in the ambient temperature around the evaporator 403. Because the evaporator 403 absorbs heat from its surroundings to achieve refrigerant evaporation, if the ambient temperature is too high, the evaporator 403's heat absorption capacity will decrease, resulting in a poorer cooling effect. The first insulation material 5 ensures that the evaporator 403 can operate in a relatively low-temperature environment, improving the refrigerant evaporation efficiency and thus enhancing the overall cooling efficiency of the refrigeration system, allowing beverages to cool down more quickly.

[0058] This application also includes an outer shell 6, which has an inner cavity 601 within which the inner shell 1 and the refrigeration component 4 are located. The outer shell 6 provides an external housing space for the entire beverage device, with the inner cavity 601 forming its interior. Core components such as the inner shell 1 and the refrigeration component 4 are housed within this inner cavity 601. When the beverage device is in operation, the inner shell 1 houses the removable inner liner 2 to hold the beverage. The refrigeration component 4 operates according to its refrigeration cycle (compressor compresses refrigerant, condenser dissipates heat, evaporator absorbs heat and cools), and the generated cold air acts on the beverage inside the removable inner liner 2 through corresponding channels to cool it. If the heating element 3 is activated, it heats the beverage inside the removable inner liner 2. The outer shell 6 serves as a protective structure, enclosing these components while also isolating them from the external environment to a certain extent.

[0059] In one possible implementation, a condenser fan 405 is provided between the condenser 402 and the housing 6. The housing 6 has an air outlet 602 on one side wall facing the condenser fan 405, and at least one air inlet 603 on the other side walls. When the cooling assembly 4 is operating, the condenser 402 releases a large amount of heat. After the condenser fan 405 starts, it generates a strong suction force, drawing in relatively cool outside air from the air inlets 603 on the other side walls of the housing 6.

[0060] After the intake air enters the casing 6, it flows directly to the condenser 402. Because the condenser 402 has a high temperature, heat exchange occurs between the air and the surface of the condenser 402. The air absorbs the heat emitted by the condenser 402, and its own temperature rises.

[0061] The heated air, driven continuously by the condenser fan 405, is exhausted from the outer casing 6 towards the air outlet 602 on the side wall of the condenser fan 405 and into the external environment. This forms a complete air circulation, continuously carrying away the heat from the condenser 402 from the device.

[0062] It should be noted that a second insulation material 7 is provided between the outer shell 6 and the inner shell 1. This second insulation material 7 forms a heat insulation barrier between the outer shell 6 and the inner shell 1. In cooling mode, the cooling component 4 lowers the temperature inside the removable inner liner 2, and the inner shell 1 also reaches a low temperature. Since the outer shell 6 is in direct contact with the external environment, and the external temperature is relatively high, there is a tendency for heat to transfer from the outer shell 6 to the inner shell 1. The second insulation material 7, with its special material and structure, effectively hinders heat transfer. In heating mode, the heating element 3 raises the temperature of both the removable inner liner 2 and the inner shell 1, and the second insulation material 7 similarly prevents heat from dissipating too quickly to the outside.

[0063] In addition, this application also includes a lid 8, which covers the opening 1011. The lid 8 cooperates with the opening 1011 of the beverage device. When the user needs to close the removable inner liner 2 to maintain the beverage temperature or prevent external impurities from entering, the lid 8 is placed on the opening 1011. In cooling mode, after the lid 8 closes the opening 1011, it reduces the flow of air between the removable inner liner 2 and the outside air, reducing the possibility of hot outside air entering the removable inner liner 2. This helps maintain a low-temperature environment inside the removable inner liner 2, because heat exchange mainly occurs through air convection, conduction, and radiation, and the lid 8 effectively blocks these pathways. In heating mode, it also reduces heat loss from the removable inner liner 2, allowing heat to be retained in the removable inner liner for a longer time, maintaining the temperature of the beverage.

[0064] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.

[0065] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the beverage device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0066] Furthermore, 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 technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0067] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can 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.

[0068] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0069] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this application. The illustrative expressions of the above terms in this specification should not be construed as necessarily referring to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

[0070] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Since these modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims and their equivalents, this application also intends to include these modifications and variations.

[0071] The above description describes specific embodiments of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various equivalent modifications or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this application, and these modifications or substitutions should all be covered 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 device, characterized in that, The application relates to a refrigerator, which comprises: an inner shell, which is internally formed with a containing cavity provided with an opening; a detachable inner container, which is suspended in the containing cavity through the opening; a heating element, which is arranged at one end of the containing cavity away from the opening and opposite to the bottom of the detachable inner container; a refrigeration assembly, which is arranged on the side of the heating element away from the detachable inner container; wherein a first gap is formed between the side wall of the containing cavity and the heating element.

2. The beverage device according to claim 1, characterized in that The heating element has a preset distance from the bottom of the detachable inner container.

3. The beverage dispensing apparatus of claim 1, wherein The heating element is a PTC heating block.

4. The beverage dispensing apparatus of claim 1, wherein The side wall of the containing cavity has a second gap from the detachable inner container.

5. The beverage dispensing apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The refrigeration assembly comprises a compressor, a condenser and an evaporator, the compressor is communicated with the condenser and the evaporator respectively, the evaporator is arranged below the heating element, and an evaporating fan is arranged between the evaporator and the heating element.

6. A drinks apparatus as claimed in claim 5, characterised in that A first heat insulation cotton is arranged between the compressor and the evaporator.

7. The beverage dispensing apparatus of claim 5, wherein The application further comprises an outer shell, which is formed with an inner cavity, and the inner shell and the refrigeration assembly are arranged in the inner cavity.

8. A drinks apparatus as claimed in claim 7, characterised in that A condensing fan is arranged between the condenser and the outer shell, the side wall of the outer shell on the side of the condensing fan is provided with an air outlet, and the remaining side walls are provided with at least one air inlet.

9. The beverage dispensing apparatus of claim 7, wherein, A second heat insulation cotton is arranged between the outer shell and the inner shell.

10. The beverage dispensing apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The application further comprises a cover, which is arranged on the opening.

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