Tea maker with automatic recognition and brewing

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of tea making machine of automatic identification and brewing, including tea leaf identification mechanism and brewing mechanism, the tea leaf identification mechanism includes tea leaf support plate, operating display element, identification element and control element, the brewing mechanism includes tea leaf capsule needle and hot water unit, the tea leaf support plate is equipped with tea leaf capsule storage cavity, operating display element is composed of operating display panel, operating button, identification element is visual identification module or electronic identification module, the operating display panel, operating button, identification element are all with control element electric connection, hot water unit is equipped with electric control valve, the electric control valve is with control element electric connection, the water outlet of hot water unit is communicated tea leaf capsule storage cavity, tea leaf capsule storage cavity is equipped with tea water outlet, tea leaf capsule needle can be pierced the tea leaf capsule of being arranged in tea leaf capsule storage cavity. Integrated the automatic scanning of tea variety, identification, then automatically according to tea quantity control water addition amount, water temperature and soaking time, it is very convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an automatic tea brewing machine that identifies and brews tea, belonging to the technical field of tea brewing equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Drinking and appreciating tea is a long-standing tradition in China. There are hundreds of types of tea in China, each with its own unique characteristics. To bring out the different advantages of each type of tea, there are different brewing methods for each type of tea, such as different requirements for water temperature, number of infusions, and brewing time.

[0003] In existing technology, tea is prepared manually by pouring a certain amount of hot water into a teapot and allowing an appropriate amount of tea leaves to come into contact with the teapot for a predetermined time. Inaccuracies can arise in the measurement of tea leaves, especially when preparing a large quantity of tea using a relatively large amount of tea leaves. Whether in manual tea preparation or in known automatic tea-making machines, the amount of tea leaves is usually measured by the user. This measurement method can introduce large measurement deviations, resulting in significant differences in taste between teas prepared by different users, even under the same measurement instructions.

[0004] Currently, newly designed tea makers can automatically dispense water and tea. However, users still need to remove the packaging, place the tea leaves inside the maker, add hot water to brew the tea, and then clean the tea leaves after drinking. Because the tea makers are not very automatic, they often only allow one brew before needing to be replaced, and the process of adding tea leaves is too cumbersome and time-consuming.

[0005] This invention solves the aforementioned technical problems and provides a tea brewing machine with a more optimized structure that is easy to implement industrially. It integrates automatic scanning and identification of tea varieties, and automatically controls the amount of water added, water temperature and steeping time according to the amount of tea leaves. The tea leaves exist in the form of tea capsules, which are separated from the teapot (teacup), avoiding the tea leaves from being steeped for a long time and affecting the concentration and taste. It also overcomes the difficulty of cleaning tea leaves from tea brewing machines. After the tea capsules are used up, they can be directly discarded and replaced with new tea capsules, which is very convenient. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies and provide an automatic tea brewing machine with optimized structure, making it easier to industrialize. It integrates automatic scanning and identification of tea varieties, and automatically controls the amount of water added, water temperature, and steeping time based on the amount of tea leaves. The tea leaves are in the form of tea capsules, which are separate from the teapot (teacup), avoiding the impact of prolonged steeping on concentration and taste. It also overcomes the difficulty of cleaning tea leaves from tea brewing machines. Once the tea capsules are used up, they can be discarded directly and replaced with new ones, which is very convenient.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0008] An automatic tea brewing machine includes a tea identification mechanism and a brewing mechanism. The tea identification mechanism includes a tea tray, an operation display element, an identification element, and a control element. The brewing mechanism includes a tea capsule piercing needle and a hot water unit. The tea tray has a tea capsule storage cavity. The operation display element consists of an operation display panel and operation buttons. The identification element is a visual identification module or an electronic identification module. The operation display panel, operation buttons, and identification element are all electrically connected to the control element. The hot water unit has an electrically controlled valve, which is electrically connected to the control element. The outlet of the hot water unit is connected to the tea capsule storage cavity, which has a tea water outlet. The tea capsule piercing needle can pierce the tea capsules located in the tea capsule storage cavity.

[0009] Preferably, the tea maker includes a base and a cover. The base is used to assemble the tea identification mechanism and the brewing mechanism, and is enclosed by the cover. The cover has a visual window, and the operation display panel and operation buttons are fixed to the visual window. The bottom of the base and the cover has a tea tray assembly cavity for the detachable fixing of the tea tray.

[0010] Preferably, the tea tray assembly cavity is provided with a groove or a slide rail, and the tea tray is provided with a matching slide rail or groove. Through the cooperation of the groove and the slide rail, the tea tray and the tea tray assembly cavity are slidably connected.

[0011] Preferably, the slide groove or slide rail is provided with a limiting part, which controls the assembly position of the tea tray.

[0012] Preferably, the bottom of the tea capsule storage cavity is conical, and the tea outlet is located at the bottom of the cone.

[0013] Preferably, the operation button is a mechanical button or a human-machine interaction button, the control element adopts a PCBA circuit board, the control element can be connected to a remote server or user terminal via wireless communication, the control element is provided with a remote communication unit, and the remote communication unit includes a wireless communication module electrically connected to the circuit board of the control element.

[0014] Preferably, the control element has a processor function, and the wireless communication module is any one or a combination of two of the following: 2G module, 3G module, 4G module, 5G module and WiFi module. The remote server and user terminal can receive information or remotely control the control element through the wireless communication module. At least one MCU is integrated on the circuit board of the control element, and the operation of its electrically connected components is controlled by the MCU. The wireless communication module is also integrated on the circuit board of the control element.

[0015] Preferably, the tea capsule is made of edible packaging material, and the identification element is an electronic identification module. An electronic tag is provided on the side of the tea capsule that contacts the identification element. The electronic tag can store tea capsule information, which includes any one or more of the following: tea type, weight, brewing temperature, number of brews, and brewing time.

[0016] Preferably, the tea capsule is made of edible packaging material, and the identification element is a visual identification module. A visual information label is provided on the side of the tea capsule that contacts the identification element. The visual information label includes any one or more of the following: tea type label, weight label, brewing temperature label, brewing number label, and brewing time label.

[0017] Preferably, the hot water unit further includes a boiler deheating body, through which hot water is supplied to the outlet. The boiler deheating body is also equipped with a water replenishment unit, which includes a water tank. The water tank is connected to the inlet of the boiler deheating body through a pipeline with a flow meter and an electrically controlled valve. A safety valve is also provided between the outlet of the electrically controlled valve and the inlet of the boiler deheating body. The safety valve has a branch line connected to the water tank. The water tank is equipped with a level sensor. The water tank is automatically replenished with water from an external water source through a water pump. The flow meter, the electrically controlled valve, the level sensor, and the water pump are all electrically connected to the control element.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: the structure is more optimized, making it easier to implement in industrial applications. It integrates automatic scanning and identification of tea varieties, and automatically controls the amount of water added, water temperature, and steeping time according to the amount of tea. The tea exists in the form of tea capsules, which are separated from the teapot (teacup), avoiding the tea from being steeped for a long time and affecting the concentration and taste. It also overcomes the difficulty of cleaning tea leaves in tea drinking machines. After the tea capsules are used up, they can be discarded directly and replaced with new tea capsules, which is very convenient. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Tea tray, 1a. Tea capsule storage cavity, 2. Operation display element, 21. Operation display panel, 22. Operation button, 3. Identification element, 4. Tea capsule needle, 5. Electrically controlled valve, 6. Seat, 7. Cover, 71. Visual window, 8. Tea capsule, 9. Boiler deheating body, 10. Water tank, 11. Flow meter, 12. Safety valve, 13. Water pump, a. Tea tray assembly cavity, b. Hot water unit. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below through specific embodiments and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0023] like Figure 1-2 As shown, the automatic tea brewing machine includes a tea identification mechanism and a brewing mechanism. The tea identification mechanism includes a tea tray 1, an operation display element 2, an identification element 3, and a control element. The brewing mechanism includes a tea capsule piercing needle 4 and a hot water unit b. The tea tray 1 has a tea capsule storage cavity 1a. The operation display element 2 consists of an operation display panel 21 and operation buttons 22. The identification element 3 is a visual identification module or an electronic identification module. The operation display panel 21, operation buttons 22, and identification element 3 are all electrically connected to the control element. The hot water unit has an electrically controlled valve 5, which is electrically connected to the control element. The outlet of the hot water unit is connected to the tea capsule storage cavity 1a. The tea capsule storage cavity 1a has a tea water outlet. The tea capsule piercing needle 4 can pierce the tea capsules 8 set in the tea capsule storage cavity 1a.

[0024] Specifically, the tea maker includes a base 6 and a cover 7. The base 6 is used to assemble the tea identification mechanism and the brewing mechanism, and is enclosed by the cover 7. The cover 7 is provided with a visual window 71, and the operation display panel 21 and operation buttons 22 are fixed to the visual window 71. The bottom of the base 6 and the cover 7 is provided with a tea tray assembly cavity a for the detachable fixing of the tea tray 1.

[0025] Specifically, the tea tray assembly cavity a is provided with a groove or a slide rail, and the tea tray 1 is provided with a matching slide rail or groove. Through the cooperation of the groove and the slide rail, the tea tray 1 and the tea tray assembly cavity a are slidably connected.

[0026] Specifically, the slide or slide rail is provided with a limiting part, which controls the assembly position of the tea tray 1.

[0027] Specifically, the bottom of the tea capsule storage cavity 1a is conical, and the tea water outlet is located at the bottom of the cone.

[0028] Specifically, the operation button 22 is a mechanical button or a human-machine interface button. The control element adopts a PCBA circuit board. The control element can be connected to a remote server or user terminal via wireless communication. The control element is equipped with a remote communication unit, which includes a wireless communication module electrically connected to the circuit board of the control element. The control element has processor functionality. The wireless communication module is any one or a combination of two of the following: 2G module, 3G module, 4G module, 5G module, and WiFi module. The remote server and user terminal can receive information or remotely control the control element through the wireless communication module. At least one MCU is integrated on the circuit board of the control element, and the MCU controls the operation of its electrically connected components. The wireless communication module is also integrated on the circuit board of the control element.

[0029] In this embodiment, the tea capsule 8 is made of edible packaging material, the identification element 3 is an electronic identification module, and an electronic tag is provided on the side of the tea capsule 8 that contacts the identification element 3. The electronic tag can store tea capsule information, which includes any one or more of the following: tea type, weight, brewing temperature, number of brews, and brewing time.

[0030] As a parallel implementation scheme, the tea capsule 8 is made of edible packaging material, the identification element 3 is a visual identification module, and a visual information label is provided on the side of the tea capsule 8 that contacts the identification element 3. The visual information label includes any one or more of the following: tea type label, weight label, brewing temperature label, brewing number label, and brewing time label.

[0031] Specifically, the hot water unit also includes a boiler deheating body 9, which supplies hot water to the outlet. The boiler deheating body 9 is also equipped with a water replenishment unit, which includes a water tank 10. The water tank 10 is connected to the inlet of the boiler deheating body 9 through a pipeline with a flow meter 11 and an electric control valve 5. A safety valve 12 is also provided between the outlet of the electric control valve 5 and the inlet of the boiler deheating body 9. The safety valve 12 has a branch line connected to the water tank 10. The water tank 10 is equipped with a liquid level sensor. The water tank 10 is automatically replenished with water from an external water source through a water pump 13. The flow meter 11, the electric control valve 5, the liquid level sensor, and the water pump 13 are all electrically connected to the control element.

[0032] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: the structure is more optimized, making it easier to implement in industrial applications. It integrates automatic scanning and identification of tea varieties, and automatically controls the amount of water added, water temperature, and steeping time according to the amount of tea. The tea exists in the form of tea capsules, which are separated from the teapot (teacup), avoiding the tea from being steeped for a long time and affecting the concentration and taste. It also overcomes the difficulty of cleaning tea leaves in tea drinking machines. After the tea capsules are used up, they can be discarded directly and replaced with new tea capsules, which is very convenient.

[0033] The embodiments described above are merely preferred solutions of this utility model and are not intended to limit the utility model in any way. Other variations and modifications are possible without departing from the technical solutions described in the claims. For example, a manual command to close or cancel the valve is sent to the controller, and the controller responds by sending a running command to the drive motor 1.

Claims

1. An automatic tea-brewing machine for identification and brewing, comprising a tea-identification mechanism and a brewing mechanism, characterized in that: The tea identification mechanism includes a tea tray, an operation display element, an identification element, and a control element. The brewing mechanism includes a tea capsule piercing needle and a hot water unit. The tea tray has a tea capsule storage cavity. The operation display element consists of an operation display panel and operation buttons. The identification element is a visual identification module or an electronic identification module. The operation display panel, operation buttons, and identification element are all electrically connected to the control element. The hot water unit has an electrically controlled valve, which is electrically connected to the control element. The outlet of the hot water unit is connected to the tea capsule storage cavity, which has a tea water outlet. The tea capsule piercing needle can pierce the tea capsules located in the tea capsule storage cavity. When the identification element is an electronic identification module, an electronic tag is provided on the side of the tea capsule that contacts the identification element. The electronic tag can store tea capsule information, including brewing temperature. When the identification element is a visual identification module, a visual information tag is provided on the side of the tea capsule that contacts the identification element. The visual information tag includes a brewing temperature tag.

2. The tea brewing machine with automatic identification and brewing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tea maker includes a base and a cover. The base is used to assemble a tea identification mechanism and a brewing mechanism, and is enclosed by the cover. The cover has a visual window, and the operation display panel and operation buttons are fixed to the visual window. The bottom of the base and the cover has a tea tray assembly cavity for the detachable fixing of the tea tray.

3. The tea brewing machine with automatic identification and brewing according to claim 2, characterized in that: The tea tray assembly cavity is provided with a groove or a slide rail, and the tea tray is provided with a matching slide rail or groove. Through the cooperation of the groove and the slide rail, the tea tray is slidably connected to the tea tray assembly cavity.

4. The tea brewing machine with automatic identification and brewing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The slide or slide rail is equipped with a limiting part, which controls the assembly position of the tea tray.

5. The tea brewing machine with automatic identification and brewing according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the tea capsule's storage cavity is cone-shaped, and the tea outlet is located at the bottom of the cone.

6. The tea brewing machine with automatic identification and brewing according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 4, characterized in that: The operation buttons are mechanical buttons or human-machine interaction buttons. The control element adopts a PCBA circuit board. The control element can be connected to a remote server or user terminal via wireless communication. The control element is equipped with a remote communication unit, which includes a wireless communication module electrically connected to the circuit board of the control element.

7. The tea brewing machine with automatic identification and brewing according to claim 6, characterized in that: The control element has a processor function, and the wireless communication module is any one or a combination of two of the following: 2G module, 3G module, 4G module, 5G module and WiFi module. The remote server and user terminal can receive information or remotely control the control element through the wireless communication module. At least one MCU is integrated on the circuit board of the control element, and the operation of its electrically connected components is controlled by the MCU. The wireless communication module is also integrated on the circuit board of the control element.

8. The tea brewing machine with automatic identification and brewing according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 4, characterized in that: The tea capsules are made of edible packaging materials. When the identification element is an electronic identification module, the tea capsule information also includes any one or more of the following: tea type, weight, number of infusions, and infusion time.

9. The tea brewing machine with automatic identification and brewing according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 4, characterized in that: The tea capsules are made of edible packaging materials. When the identification element is a visual recognition module, the visual information label also includes any one or more of the following: tea type label, weight label, number of infusions label, and infusion time label.

10. The tea brewing machine with automatic identification and brewing according to claim 1, 2, 3, or 4, characterized in that: The hot water unit also includes a boiler deheating body, through which hot water is supplied to the outlet. The boiler deheating body is also equipped with a water replenishment unit, which includes a water tank. The water tank is connected to the inlet of the boiler deheating body through a pipeline with a flow meter and an electrically controlled valve. A safety valve is also provided between the outlet of the electrically controlled valve and the inlet of the boiler deheating body. The safety valve has a branch line connected to the water tank. The water tank is equipped with a liquid level sensor. The water tank is automatically replenished with water from an external water source through a water pump. The flow meter, the electrically controlled valve, the liquid level sensor, and the water pump are all electrically connected to the control element.

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