A funnel support mechanism for a coffee machine and a coffee machine

Abstract

This application provides a funnel support mechanism for a coffee machine and a coffee machine in general. The funnel support body of the funnel support mechanism is located at the coffee powder outlet of the coffee powder channel, receiving coffee powder falling from the outlet. The funnel is detachably mounted at the bottom of the funnel support body, receiving coffee powder falling through the bottom opening of the funnel support body. An electric powder dispensing component is detachably mounted on the funnel support body, dispensing coffee powder into the funnel to ensure even filling of the funnel. The electric powder dispensing component reduces the complex manual process for the user. Furthermore, the detachable nature of the electric powder dispensing component facilitates disassembly and cleaning.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of coffee machine technology, and in particular to a funnel support mechanism for a coffee machine and a coffee machine. Background Technology

[0002] Coffee grinders on the market often produce coffee powder that piles up in the funnel assembly after grinding, requiring manual dispersing with a powder dispenser to ensure a more even distribution within the funnel. However, this process is relatively cumbersome for users. Furthermore, some automatic powder dispensing mechanisms are fixed to the coffee machine and cannot be disassembled for cleaning. For example, in patent CN120477577A, the dispersing needle is fixed by gears and a powder receiving bracket and cannot be disassembled. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this application is to provide a funnel support mechanism for a coffee machine and a coffee machine.

[0004] The embodiments of this application adopt the following technical solution: a funnel support mechanism for a coffee machine, comprising:

[0005] The funnel support body is located at the outlet of the coffee powder channel to receive the coffee powder falling from the outlet.

[0006] A funnel, which is detachably mounted at the bottom of the funnel support body, receives coffee powder falling through the bottom opening of the funnel support body;

[0007] An electric powder dispensing assembly is detachably mounted on the funnel support body. The electric powder dispensing assembly dispenses coffee powder into the funnel so that the coffee powder is evenly filled into the funnel.

[0008] The electric powder dispenser can distribute coffee grounds into the funnel, reducing the need for manual processes. Furthermore, the electric powder dispenser is detachably mounted on the funnel holder for easy disassembly and cleaning.

[0009] In some embodiments, the electric powder application assembly includes a motor, a transmission mechanism, and a needle assembly;

[0010] The motor is connected to the transmission mechanism, and the transmission mechanism is connected to the coffee powder assembly. The motor drives the transmission mechanism to move, and the movement of the transmission mechanism causes the coffee powder in the coffee powder assembly to move within the funnel, leveling the coffee powder in the funnel.

[0011] In some embodiments, the funnel support body is provided with a first magnet, the transmission mechanism is provided with an upwardly recessed first locking groove, and the scattered needle assembly is provided with a second magnet and a first locking protrusion.

[0012] The first magnet and the second magnet attract each other to attach the scattered needle assembly to the funnel support body;

[0013] The first locking protrusion extends upward into the first locking groove, allowing the needle assembly to move within the funnel under the drive of the transmission mechanism. The mutual attraction between the first magnet and the second magnet facilitates the rapid disassembly of the electric powder dispensing assembly, improving disassembly efficiency.

[0014] In some embodiments, the transmission mechanism is provided with a second locking groove; the needle assembly is provided with a second locking protrusion;

[0015] The second locking protrusion and the second locking groove are screwed together to secure the needle assembly, allowing it to move within the funnel under the drive of the transmission mechanism. The screwing together of the second locking protrusion and the second locking groove facilitates the quick disassembly of the electric powder dispensing assembly.

[0016] In some embodiments, the loose needle assembly further includes a loose needle upper cover and a loose needle lower cover disposed at the bottom of the loose needle upper cover;

[0017] There are multiple dispersing needles, one end of which is positioned between the upper and lower covers of the dispersing needles, and the other end of which extends downward into the funnel. The multiple dispersing needles improve the dispersing effect on the coffee powder in the funnel and increase the powder distribution efficiency.

[0018] In some embodiments, the coffee powder assembly further includes a powder leveling rib disposed on the bottom surface of the lower cover of the coffee powder assembly. The powder leveling rib protrudes downward from the bottom surface of the lower cover of the coffee powder assembly and helps to level the coffee powder around the perimeter of the funnel.

[0019] In some embodiments, a switch assembly is further provided within the funnel support body, and the switch assembly is electrically connected to the motor;

[0020] After the funnel is installed in place on the funnel support body, the switch assembly is triggered to open, thereby enabling the motor to start driving the transmission mechanism and preventing the switch assembly from being accidentally activated.

[0021] In some embodiments, the transmission mechanism includes a first gear and a second gear. The first gear is connected to the output end of the motor, and the second gear meshes externally with the first gear. The motor drives the electric powder-dispensing assembly to rotate within the funnel via the transmission mechanism. The gear transmission method facilitates cooperation with the funnel body.

[0022] This application also provides a coffee machine, including a funnel support mechanism as described in any of the above embodiments.

[0023] In some embodiments, the coffee machine also includes a powder dispenser, which combines manual powder dispensing with an electrically operated powder dispensing mechanism via a funnel support, adding to the fun of coffee making. Attached Figure Description

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

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the coffee machine of this application;

[0026] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the coffee machine of this application;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the funnel support assembly of this application;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the scattered needle assembly of this application;

[0029] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the scattered needle assembly from another angle.

[0030] Figure 6 This is a longitudinal cross-sectional schematic diagram of the scattered needle assembly of this application;

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a scattered needle assembly according to another embodiment of this application;

[0032] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of another angle of the scattered needle assembly according to another embodiment of this application;

[0033] Figure 9 This is a longitudinal cross-sectional schematic diagram of a stray needle assembly according to another embodiment of this application;

[0034] Figure 10 This is a top view of the funnel support assembly of this application;

[0035] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the switch assembly of this application;

[0036] Figure 12 This is a top view of the funnel support assembly of this application after removing the support cover;

[0037] Figure 13 This is an exploded view of the funnel support assembly of this application.

[0038] Reference numerals: 1. Coffee bean box; 2. Control panel; 3. Funnel support mechanism; 3.1. Funnel; 3.1.1. Protruding fastener; 3.2. Lower cover of loose needles; 3.2.1. Powder leveling plate; 3.3. Upper cover of loose needles; 3.3.1. First locking protrusion; 3.3.2. Second locking protrusion; 3.4. Second magnet; 3.5. First magnet; 3.6. Funnel support body; 3.6.1. Clearance fastener; 3.7. Lower wool loop; 3. 8. Lower bearing; 3.9. Second gear; 3.9.1. First locking groove; 3.9.2. Second locking groove; 3.10. Upper bearing; 3.11. Upper wool loop; 3.12. Bracket cover; 3.13. Motor; 3.15. First gear; 3.16. Micro switch; 3.17. Switch bracket; 3.18. Spring; 3.19. Switch lever; 3.20. Spreading needle; 4. Water tray; 5. Machine body; 5.1. Coffee powder channel. Detailed Implementation

[0039] Various embodiments and features of this application are described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0040] It should be understood that various modifications can be made to the embodiments described herein. Therefore, the above description should not be considered as limiting, but merely as an example of embodiments. Other modifications within the scope and spirit of this application will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

[0041] The accompanying drawings, which are included in and form part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the present application and, together with the general description of the present application given above and the detailed description of the embodiments given below, serve to explain the principles of the present application.

[0042] These and other features of this application will become apparent from the following description of preferred forms of embodiments given as non-limiting examples, with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0043] It should also be understood that although this application has been described with reference to some specific examples, those skilled in the art can certainly implement many other equivalent forms of this application.

[0044] The above and other aspects, features and advantages of this application will become more apparent when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and in view of the following detailed description.

[0045] Specific embodiments of this application are described thereafter with reference to the accompanying drawings; however, it should be understood that the claimed embodiments are merely examples of this application, which can be implemented in various ways. Well-known and / or repeated functions and structures are not described in detail to avoid unnecessary or redundant details that could obscure the application. Therefore, the specific structural and functional details claimed herein are not intended to be limiting, but merely serve as the basis and representative basis for the claims to teach those skilled in the art to use this application in a variety of substantially any suitable detailed structures.

[0046] This specification may use the phrases “in one embodiment,” “in another embodiment,” “in yet another embodiment,” or “in other embodiments,” all of which may refer to one or more of the same or different embodiments according to this application.

[0047] To address the problems in the prior art, this application provides a funnel support mechanism 3 for a coffee machine, combined with... Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 3 The funnel support mechanism 3 includes a funnel support body 3.6, a funnel 3.1, and an electric powder distribution assembly.

[0048] The funnel support body 3.6 is located at the coffee powder outlet of the coffee powder channel to receive the coffee powder falling from the outlet. A coffee bean hopper 13 is located on the top of the coffee machine body 5. Coffee beans are ground into coffee powder within the coffee bean hopper 13, and the coffee powder enters the funnel support body 3.6 through the coffee powder channel. The funnel support body 3.6 has a flow space for the coffee powder to flow downwards. After passing through the funnel support body 3.6, the coffee powder falls into the funnel 3.1, which is detachably located at the bottom of the funnel support body 3.6.

[0049] A funnel support cover 3.12 can be installed on the top of the funnel support body 3.6 to protect the internal structure of the funnel support body 3.6 and to prevent coffee powder from entering the gaps in the connecting structure.

[0050] The funnel 3.1 has a handle, allowing it to be detachably mounted to the funnel support body 3.6 by holding the handle. For example, the detachable connection can be achieved using a conventional knob-locking method. Alternatively, a protruding locking position 3.1.1 can be provided on the outer peripheral wall of the funnel, and a clearance locking position 3.6.1 can be provided on the funnel support body 3.6 to mate with the protruding locking position 3.1.1. When the funnel rotates clockwise, the locking structure on the funnel (protruding locking position 3.1.1) can be locked onto the funnel support body 3.6 (clearance locking position 3.6.1); when the funnel rotates counterclockwise, the locking structure on the funnel can disengage from the funnel support body 3.6.

[0051] The funnel 3.1 receives coffee powder falling from the bottom opening of the funnel holder body 3.6. Without proper powder distribution, the coffee powder will form a pointed pile, making it difficult to fill evenly. This application utilizes a detachably mounted, electrically operated powder distribution assembly on the funnel holder body 3.6 to distribute the coffee powder within the funnel 3.1, ensuring even filling. The electric powder distribution assembly can distribute the coffee powder after the funnel is filled, or it can distribute the coffee powder simultaneously with the coffee falling into the funnel 3.1. The specific timing of powder distribution can be set according to user needs.

[0052] This application utilizes an electric powder-dispensing assembly to distribute coffee powder within the funnel 3.1, reducing the complex manual process for the user. Furthermore, the electric powder-dispensing assembly is detachably mounted on the funnel holder body 3.6 for easy disassembly and cleaning.

[0053] In some embodiments, the electric powder dispensing assembly includes a motor 3.13, a transmission mechanism, and a powder dispensing assembly. The motor 3.13 can be fixed to the funnel support body 3.6 via a motor 3.13 mount.

[0054] Motor 3.13 is connected to the transmission mechanism, which in turn is connected to the coffee powder assembly. When motor 3.13 is started, it drives the transmission mechanism to move, which in turn moves the coffee powder in the funnel to automatically level the coffee powder in the funnel 3.1.

[0055] For example, the scattered needle assembly can rotate 360° under the drive of the transmission mechanism, or it can reciprocate within a range of less than 360°, and it can also translate within the funnel. For example, in some embodiments, combined with Figure 10 and Figure 12 The transmission mechanism may include a first gear 3.15 and a second gear 3.9. The first gear 3.15 is connected to the output end of the motor 3.13, and a reduction gearbox or other reduction mechanism may be installed between the first gear 3.15 and the motor 3.13. The first gear 3.15 is mounted on one side of the funnel support body 3.6 via a first rotating shaft, and the second gear 3.9 is connected to the funnel support body 3.6 via an upper bearing 3.10 and a lower bearing 3.8. The center of the second gear 3.9 has a central hole that matches the shape of the flow space in the funnel support body 3.6 for coffee powder flow. The second gear 3.9 meshes externally with the first gear 3.15, and the first gear 3.15 can drive the second gear 3.9 to rotate. The second gear 3.9 is connected to an electric powder distribution assembly to drive the electric powder distribution assembly to rotate, thereby achieving the distribution and arrangement of coffee powder in the funnel.

[0056] Motor 3.13 drives the electric powder distribution assembly to rotate inside funnel 3.1 via a transmission mechanism. The gear transmission method facilitates its cooperation with the funnel support body.

[0057] Combination Figure 6 , Figure 9 and Figure 13 An upper wool loop 3.11 can be installed above the upper bearing 3.10, and a lower wool loop 3.7 can be installed below the lower bearing 3.8, to prevent coffee powder from entering the gap between the two bearings.

[0058] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 7 and Figure 8 The coffee powder assembly may also include a coffee powder upper cover 3.3 and a coffee powder lower cover 3.2 disposed at the bottom of the coffee powder upper cover 3.3. The coffee powder upper cover 3.3 and the coffee powder lower cover 3.2 may be detachably connected. The coffee powder upper cover 3.3 and the coffee powder lower cover 3.2 have a central hole between them for coffee powder to fall.

[0059] The coffee powder dispersing assembly may include multiple dispersers 3.20. One end of each disperser 3.20 is positioned between the upper disperser cover 3.3 and the lower disperser cover 3.2. The dispersers 3.20 can be installed and removed by opening the upper and lower covers. The other ends of the dispersers extend downwards into the funnel. The multiple dispersers 3.20 improve the dispersing effect of the coffee powder in the funnel, thus increasing the powder distribution efficiency.

[0060] In addition, the tops of multiple loose needles can extend different distances from multiple directions toward the center of the loose needle top cover 3.3 and the loose needle bottom cover 3.2, so that the loose needles can form dispersing points at multiple angle positions, thereby improving the dispersing effect on coffee powder.

[0061] The detachable connection between the electric powder distribution assembly and the funnel support body 3.6 can be achieved in the following ways.

[0062] Combination Figure 4 and Figure 6 The funnel support body 3.6 is provided with a first magnet 3.5. The first magnet 3.5 can be multiple independent magnets arranged around the circumference of the flow space, or it can be a ring magnet that surrounds the flow space.

[0063] A first locking groove 3.9.1 that is recessed upward may be provided on the transmission mechanism (e.g., on the second gear 3.9).

[0064] A second magnet 3.4 and a first locking protrusion 3.3.1 can be provided on the top cover 3.3 of the scattered needle assembly. The first magnet 3.5 and the second magnet 3.4 attract each other to attach the scattered needle assembly to the funnel support body 3.6. The second magnet 3.4 can also be multiple independent magnets arranged circumferentially around the top cover 3.3, or it can be a ring magnet around the top cover 3.3.

[0065] Since the second magnet 3.4 and the first magnet 3.5 will have relative displacement in the rotation direction of the second gear 3.9, in order to ensure that the first magnet 3.5 and the second magnet 3.4 always maintain the attraction, at least one of the first magnet 3.5 and the second magnet 3.4 can be set as a ring magnet.

[0066] The first locking protrusion 3.3.1 can extend upward into the first locking groove 3.9.1. The first locking protrusion 3.3.1 and the first locking groove 3.9.1 can be adapted to allow the scattered needle assembly to move within the funnel under the drive of the second gear 3.9.

[0067] The mutual attraction between the first magnet 3.5 and the second magnet 3.4 facilitates the quick disassembly of the electric powder distribution assembly, improving disassembly efficiency.

[0068] In addition to the above-described embodiments, the detachable connection between the electric powder dispensing assembly and the funnel support body 3.6 can also be achieved in the following ways.

[0069] Combination Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 A second locking groove 3.9.2 can be provided on the hole wall of the center hole of the second gear 3.9. The locking groove can be two locking parts that are perpendicular to each other, one of which is a locking part that extends upward into the groove, and the other is a locking part that extends circumferentially along the hole wall of the center hole.

[0070] The loose needle assembly is provided with a second locking protrusion 3.3.2 that is adapted to the second locking groove 3.9.2. The second locking protrusion 3.3.2 and the second locking groove 3.9.2 can be locked by screwing, so that the loose needle assembly can move in the funnel under the drive of the transmission mechanism.

[0071] The second locking protrusion 3.3.2 and the second locking groove 3.9.2 are screwed together to facilitate the quick disassembly of the electric powder distribution assembly.

[0072] To improve the distribution of coffee powder within the funnel, in some embodiments, the distributing needle assembly may further include a powder-leveling rib 3.2.1 disposed on the bottom surface of the distributing needle lower cover 3.2. The powder-leveling rib 3.2.1 can be arranged circumferentially around the distributing needle lower cover 3.2, and protrudes downward from the bottom surface of the distributing needle lower cover 3.2. Multiple powder-leveling ribs 3.2.1 can be provided as needed to level the coffee powder around the periphery of the funnel when the distributing needle assembly rotates with the second gear 3.9.

[0073] When the second gear 3.9 rotates in one direction, the thickness of each powder leveling rib 3.2.1 can be gradually increased along the rotation direction of the second gear 3.9 to better achieve the leveling effect on coffee powder.

[0074] In some embodiments, combined with Figure 11 The funnel support body 3.6 also contains a switch assembly, which is electrically connected to the motor 3.13. After the funnel is installed in place on the funnel support body 3.6, the switch assembly is triggered to open, thereby activating the motor 3.13 to drive the transmission mechanism, thus preventing the switch assembly from being accidentally activated.

[0075] For example, the switching assembly includes a micro switch 3.16, a mounting bracket, a switch lever 3.19, and a spring 3.18. The micro switch 3.16 is mounted on the funnel support body 3.6 via the mounting bracket; one end of the switch lever 3.19 is close to the micro switch 3.16, and the other end of the switch lever 3.19 is located in a groove on the funnel support body 3.6 that screws into the funnel, and the other end of the switch lever 3.19 may have an inclined surface; the spring 3.18 is fitted onto the switch lever 3.19. After the funnel is installed in place on the funnel support body 3.6, the outer peripheral wall of the funnel can contact the inclined surface and push the switch lever 3.19 towards the micro switch 3.16 (at which time the spring 3.18 is compressed), triggering the micro switch 3.16. When the funnel is removed from the funnel support body 3.6, the spring 3.18 extends and returns to its original position, pushing the switch lever 3.19 back to its original position.

[0076] This application also provides a coffee machine, combined with Figure 1 The coffee machine includes the funnel support mechanism 3 as described in any of the above embodiments. The coffee machine also includes a control panel 2 mounted on the body 5. The control panel 2 can be equipped with various control switches, such as those controlling the grinding of coffee beans, coffee brewing, and brewing temperature.

[0077] Below the funnel support mechanism 3 is a detachable water receiving tray 4 mounted on the machine body 5. After removing the water receiving tray 4, the collected water can be poured out.

[0078] In some embodiments, the coffee machine also includes a powder dispenser, which combines manual powder dispensing with the electric powder dispensing of the funnel support mechanism 3 to increase the fun of coffee making.

[0079] The foregoing has described in detail several embodiments of this application, but this application is not limited to these specific embodiments. Those skilled in the art can make various variations and modifications based on the concept of this application, and all such variations and modifications should fall within the scope of protection claimed in this application.

Claims

1. A funnel support mechanism for a coffee machine, characterized in that, include: The funnel support body (3.6) is located at the outlet of the coffee powder channel to receive the coffee powder falling from the outlet. A funnel (3.1) is detachably mounted at the bottom of the funnel support body (3.6) to receive coffee powder falling through the bottom opening of the funnel support body (3.6); An electric powder dispensing assembly is detachably mounted on the funnel support body (3.6). The electric powder dispensing assembly dispenses coffee powder into the funnel so that the coffee powder is evenly filled into the funnel (3.1).

2. The funnel support mechanism for a coffee machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The electric powder application assembly includes a motor (3.13), a transmission mechanism, and a needle assembly; The motor (3.13) is connected to the transmission mechanism, and the transmission mechanism is connected to the loose needle assembly. The motor (3.13) drives the transmission mechanism to move, and the movement of the transmission mechanism causes the loose needles of the loose needle assembly to move within the funnel (3.1).

3. The funnel support mechanism for a coffee machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The funnel support body (3.6) is provided with a first magnet (3.5), the transmission mechanism is provided with an upwardly recessed first locking groove (3.9.1), and the scattered needle assembly is provided with a second magnet (3.4) and a first locking protrusion (3.3.1). The first magnet (3.5) and the second magnet (3.4) attract each other to attract the scattered needle assembly onto the funnel support body (3.6); The first locking protrusion (3.3.1) extends upward into the first locking groove (3.9.1) so that the needle assembly moves within the funnel (3.1) under the drive of the transmission mechanism.

4. The funnel support mechanism for a coffee machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transmission mechanism is provided with a second locking groove (3.9.2); the needle assembly is provided with a second locking protrusion (3.3.2); The second locking protrusion (3.3.2) is screwed into the second locking groove (3.9.2) to lock in place, so that the loose needle assembly moves within the funnel (3.1) under the drive of the transmission mechanism.

5. The funnel support mechanism for a coffee machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The loose needle assembly also includes a loose needle upper cover (3.3) and a loose needle lower cover (3.2) disposed at the bottom of the loose needle upper cover (3.3); There are multiple loose needles, one end of each loose needle is disposed between the upper cover (3.3) and the lower cover (3.2) of the loose needles, and the other end of each loose needle extends downward into the funnel (3.1).

6. The funnel support mechanism (3) of the coffee machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The loose needle assembly also includes a powder-flattening rib (3.2.1) disposed on the bottom surface of the loose needle lower cover (3.2), the powder-flattening rib (3.2.1) protruding downward from the bottom surface of the loose needle lower cover (3.2).

7. The funnel support mechanism for a coffee machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The funnel support body (3.6) is also provided with a switch assembly, which is electrically connected to the motor (3.13); After the funnel is installed in place on the funnel support body (3.6), the switch assembly is triggered to open, thereby enabling the motor (3.13) to start driving the transmission mechanism.

8. The funnel support mechanism for a coffee machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The transmission mechanism includes a first gear (3.15) and a second gear (3.9). The first gear (3.15) is connected to the output end of the motor (3.13), and the second gear (3.9) meshes externally with the first gear (3.15). The motor (3.13) drives the electric powder-dispensing assembly to rotate inside the funnel (3.1) through the transmission mechanism.

9. A coffee machine, characterized in that, Includes the funnel support mechanism (3) as described in any one of claims 1 to 8.

10. The coffee machine according to claim 9, characterized in that, The coffee machine also includes a powder dispenser.

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