Beverage machine

Abstract

The application provides a beverage machine. The beverage machine comprises a main machine support, a brewing assembly and an air blower assembly. The main machine support has a containing cavity, the main machine support has a first air vent located at a side of the containing cavity and a second air vent located at a top of the containing cavity; the brewing assembly is installed in the containing cavity, the second air vent is located at an upper position of the brewing assembly, and the first air vent is located at a side position of the brewing assembly; the air blower assembly is used for sucking air in the containing cavity through the first air vent and / or the second air vent and conveying the air to an external environment. The beverage machine provided by the application is beneficial to improving the use experience of a user.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of beverage preparation technology, and in particular to a beverage machine. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing demand for beverages such as coffee and milk tea, beverage machines are being used in more and more widespread applications. To prepare beverages, beverage machines generally include a brewing unit. Taking coffee preparation as an example, coffee grounds and other ingredients are typically filled into the brewing chamber of the brewing unit. Hot water is then poured into the brewing chamber, creating pressure to brew the coffee grounds and other ingredients, thus obtaining the beverage.

[0003] After brewing, the brewing unit opens the brewing chamber, and the moisture that was originally in the brewing chamber quickly distributes into the container cavity where the brewing unit is located. This is especially true when the beverage machine is continuously making beverages, leading to an even greater amount of moisture in the container cavity. Prolonged retention of moisture in the container cavity can negatively impact the beverage machine and requires further improvement. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, this application provides a beverage machine that facilitates the timely discharge of water vapor from the containment cavity where the brewing components are located, thereby avoiding the impact of water vapor remaining in the containment cavity for a long time on the beverage machine.

[0005] This application provides a beverage machine. The beverage machine includes: a main unit bracket, a brewing component, and a fan component. The main unit bracket has a receiving cavity, a first vent located on the side of the receiving cavity, and a second vent located at the top of the receiving cavity. The brewing component is installed within the receiving cavity, with the second vent located above the brewing component and the first vent located to the side of the brewing component. The fan component is used to draw gas from the receiving cavity via the first vent and / or the second vent and deliver it to the external environment.

[0006] In the beverage machine provided in this application, a separate receiving cavity is formed on the main unit bracket to house the brewing component. This confines the water vapor inevitably produced by the brewing component during the brewing process within the space of the receiving cavity. Furthermore, a first vent and a second vent are provided on the receiving cavity. The water vapor in the receiving cavity can be drawn into the external environment by the fan component through the first vent and / or the second vent. This prevents water vapor from overflowing from the gaps in the beverage machine, avoiding fogging on the exterior surface and ensuring the user's operation and experience. On the other hand, it can, to some extent, prevent the metal parts and electronic components inside the beverage machine from rusting, corroding, or malfunctioning due to water vapor, thus extending the service life of the beverage machine. Moreover, it can also, to some extent, prevent the water vapor in the receiving cavity from causing the raw materials to become damp, which helps to ensure the amount of raw materials, such as coffee powder, during extraction, thereby optimizing the flavor and extraction rate of the beverage made by the beverage machine, and also preventing the problem of bacterial growth.

[0007] In one possible implementation of this application, the host bracket includes a bracket body and a cover, the cover being detachably disposed on the bracket body to define the receiving cavity with the bracket body, the first vent being formed on the bracket body, and the second vent being formed on the cover.

[0008] In one possible implementation of this application, the cover includes a cover body and a cap body, the cover body has a mounting opening, the cap body is mounted at the mounting opening, and the second vent is formed on the cap body.

[0009] In one possible implementation of this application, the beverage machine includes: a grinding mechanism having a discharge pipe; a first notch on the cap body and a second notch on the cap body, the first notch and the second notch engaging to define a dispensing port, and the discharge pipe passing through the dispensing port.

[0010] In one possible implementation of this application, the discharge pipe and the assembly port are interference-fitted, as are the cap body and the cover body; or, a sealing ring is provided between the inner circumferential surface of the assembly port and the outer circumferential surface of the discharge pipe, as well as between the cap body and the cover body.

[0011] In one possible implementation of this application, the cover body includes a top wall panel and a side wall panel. The side wall panel is connected to the edge of the top wall panel and extends downward. A portion of the mounting opening is located on the top wall panel, and another portion is located on the side wall panel. The second notch is formed in the side wall panel and communicates with the mounting opening. The cap body includes a top plate and a side plate. The top plate has the second vent. The top plate is supported by the top wall panel and covers the mounting opening located on the top wall panel. The side plate is connected to the edge of the top plate and extends downward. The side plate is located at the mounting opening of the side wall panel and has the first notch. A drainage structure is provided on the inner wall surface of the side wall panel. The drainage structure is located directly below the outlet of the discharge pipe.

[0012] In one possible implementation of this application, when the fan assembly is used to draw gas from the containment cavity via the first vent and the second vent, a fan mounting cavity is formed on the main support, the fan assembly is installed in the fan mounting cavity, the fan mounting cavity has an air outlet communicating with the outside, and the fan mounting cavity is connected to the first vent and the second vent.

[0013] In one possible implementation of this application, the main unit bracket is provided with an air duct and a flow duct; one end of the air duct is connected to the first vent, one end of the flow duct is connected to the second vent, and the other ends of the flow duct and the air duct are both connected to the fan mounting cavity.

[0014] In one possible implementation of this application, the fan assembly includes a first fan and a second fan; wherein, when the fan assembly is used to draw gas from the receiving cavity via the first vent, the first fan is used to blow gas into the receiving cavity via the second vent, and the second fan draws gas from the receiving cavity via the first vent. Alternatively, when the fan assembly is used to draw gas from the receiving cavity via the second vent, the first fan is used to draw gas from the receiving cavity via the second vent, and the second fan blows gas into the receiving cavity via the first vent.

[0015] In one possible implementation of this application, the fan assembly includes one or more fans; and / or, the main support has an air inlet located on the side of the receiving cavity, the main support has a vertically arranged first wall panel and a second wall panel, the first wall panel and the second wall panel are arranged opposite to each other and both form part of the wall surface of the receiving cavity, the first vent is opened on the first wall panel, and the air inlet is opened on the second wall panel; and / or, the beverage machine includes: a top-opening residue collection box, the residue collection box is disposed in the receiving cavity and located below the brewing assembly. The brewing assembly includes a brewing cylinder, a slag collection box for receiving slag from the brewing cylinder, and a first vent located above the slag collection box in a vertical direction; and / or, the brewing assembly includes an upper piston, a lower piston, a brewing cylinder, and a powder guide, the upper piston being movable relative to the brewing cylinder to selectively extend into or out of the brewing cylinder through an opening in the brewing cylinder, the lower piston being disposed within the brewing cylinder and movable relative to the brewing cylinder; the powder guide is configured to guide the raw material to the opening of the brewing cylinder. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a beverage machine provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0017] Figure 2 According to Figure 1 The image shown is a 3D view of a beverage machine without the decorative cover.

[0018] Figure 3 According to Figure 2 The diagram shows a partial structural schematic of the beverage machine.

[0019] Figure 4 According to Figure 3 The diagram shows a cross-section of the beverage machine at line AA.

[0020] Figure 5 According to Figure 3 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of the beverage machine at the BB line.

[0021] Figure 6 According to Figure 5 The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of a beverage machine without a waste collection box.

[0022] Figure 7 According to Figure 4 The structure shown is an enlarged view of the circled part at point C.

[0023] Figure 8 According to Figure 3 The image shows a 3D view of the main unit bracket in the beverage machine.

[0024] Figure 9 According to Figure 8 The exploded view of the main unit bracket is shown.

[0025] Figure 10 According to Figure 8 The diagram shows the connection between the cover and the discharge pipe in the main unit bracket.

[0026] Figure 11 According to Figure 10 An exploded view of the cover and discharge pipe in the main unit support shown.

[0027] Figure 12 According to Figure 11 The diagram shown is an exploded view of the cover.

[0028] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of a beverage machine provided in some other embodiments of this application. Detailed Implementation

[0029] In the embodiments of this application, the terms "exemplary" or "for example" are used to indicate examples, illustrations, or descriptions. Any embodiment or design described as "exemplary" or "for example" in the embodiments of this application should not be construed as being more preferred or advantageous than other embodiments or designs. Specifically, the use of terms such as "exemplary" or "for example" is intended to present the relevant concepts in a specific manner.

[0030] In the embodiments of this application, 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 indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0031] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the term "at least one" means one or more, and "more than one" means two or more. "At least one of the following" or similar expressions refer to any combination of these items, including any combination of a single item or a plurality of items. For example, at least one of a, b, or c can represent: a, b, c, ab, ac, bc, or abc, where a, b, and c can be a single item or multiple items.

[0032] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the term "and / or" refers to and covers any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. The term "and / or" describes an association relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Additionally, the character " / " in this application generally indicates that the preceding and following related objects have an "or" relationship.

[0033] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "linking" can be a detachable connection or a non-detachable connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium.

[0034] As used herein, "perpendicular" and "equal" include the described situation and situations that are similar to the described situation, within an acceptable deviation range, which is determined by those skilled in the art taking into account the measurement under discussion and the errors associated with the measurement of a particular quantity (i.e., the limitations of the measurement system). For example, "perpendicular" includes absolute perpendicularity and approximate perpendicularity, where the acceptable deviation range for approximate perpendicularity could be, for example, a deviation within 10°. "Equal" includes absolute equality and approximate equality, where the acceptable deviation range for approximate equality could be, for example, a difference between the two equalities less than or equal to 10% of either one.

[0035] In beverage machines, especially coffee machines, to make drinks such as lattes or Americanos, coffee powder and other ingredients are typically filled into the brewing chamber of the brewing unit. Hot water is then poured into the brewing chamber to brew the beverage. After brewing, the brewing chamber is opened. The brewed grounds are then poured into the grounds container. The moisture originally located in the brewing chamber and in the grounds is rapidly distributed within the container of the brewing unit and grounds container upon opening, and the moisture contained in the grounds also continues to be distributed within the container. This is especially true when the beverage machine continuously makes beverages, leading to an even greater accumulation of moisture in the container. The prolonged retention of moisture in the container causes at least the following drawbacks for beverage machines: 1. Moisture will seep out through the gaps in the beverage machine, causing fogging on its exterior and affecting the user's operation and experience.

[0036] 2. The metal parts inside the beverage machine are at risk of rusting and corrosion under the influence of moisture, which will affect the machine's lifespan.

[0037] 3. In some beverage machines using related technologies, the brewing component is connected to the grinding mechanism via a flow guide component (e.g., the powder guide and flow guide structure described below) to supply raw materials to the brewing component. Moisture in the container cavity adheres to the flow guide component and the discharge pipe of the grinding mechanism, causing them to become damp and trap some raw materials. This reduces the amount of raw material powder required for beverage extraction, thus affecting the flavor and extraction rate of the beverage. Furthermore, the damp raw materials adhering to the flow guide component and the discharge pipe of the grinding mechanism are prone to bacterial growth.

[0038] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a beverage machine in which a separate receiving cavity is formed on the main unit bracket to house the brewing components, thus confining the water vapor inevitably produced by the brewing components during the brewing process within the receiving cavity. Furthermore, a first vent is provided on the side of the receiving cavity and a second vent is provided on the top of the receiving cavity. The water vapor within the receiving cavity can be drawn into the external environment by a fan assembly through the first and / or second vents, which helps to at least partially prevent water vapor from leaking out of the beverage machine's gaps, avoiding fogging on the exterior surface of the beverage machine. This ensures a smooth user experience and also helps to at least partially prevent the metal parts and electronic components inside the beverage machine from rusting, corroding, or malfunctioning due to water vapor, thereby extending the service life of the beverage machine. In addition, it can also, to some extent, prevent the water vapor within the receiving cavity from causing dampness in the raw materials, helping to ensure the correct amount of powder for raw materials such as coffee during extraction, thereby optimizing the flavor and extraction rate of the beverages made by the beverage machine and preventing bacterial growth.

[0039] The specific structure of the beverage machine according to the embodiments of this application will be described in detail below.

[0040] Please see Figure 1 This application provides a beverage machine 100. The beverage machine 100 includes, but is not limited to, a coffee machine and a milk tea machine. Figure 1 The example shown is based on the use of a coffee machine as an example of beverage machine 100, and this should not be construed as a particular limitation of this application.

[0041] Please continue reading. Figure 1 and combined Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The beverage machine 100 provided in this application may include a main unit bracket 1, an ingredient box 8, a grinding mechanism 4, and a brewing component 2.

[0042] The main unit bracket 1 serves as the supporting frame of the beverage machine 100, and plays a role in supporting and fixing the raw material box 8, the grinding mechanism 4, and the brewing component 2.

[0043] The main unit bracket 1 may be made of materials including but not limited to metal, plastic, or a combination of both. The main unit bracket 1 may be composed of multiple different parts or may be a single molded part; this application does not impose specific limitations in this regard.

[0044] The material box 8 can be mounted on the main unit bracket 1. For example, the material box 8 and the main unit bracket 1 can be detachably connected; for example, the assembly relationship between the two includes, but is not limited to, snap-fit, screw connection, or magnetic attraction. Alternatively, the material box 8 and the main unit bracket 1 can also be non-detachably connected; for example, the connection relationship between the two can be adhesive, welding, or a one-piece molding.

[0045] The raw material container 8 is used to store grinding raw materials. The grinding raw materials can be in block or granular form. For example, the grinding raw materials include, but are not limited to, coffee beans.

[0046] The material box 8 has a discharge port (not shown in the figure). The opening shape of the discharge port is, but is not limited to, circular, rectangular, or irregular. Grinding materials can be discharged from the material box 8 through the discharge port. The material box 8 can supply grinding materials to the grinding mechanism 4 through the discharge port.

[0047] The grinding mechanism 4 is mounted on the main unit bracket 1. The grinding mechanism 4 can be detachably mounted on the main unit bracket 1. For example, the connection between the grinding mechanism 4 and the main unit bracket 1 includes, but is not limited to, screw connection, snap-fit ​​connection, or magnetic connection. In other embodiments, the grinding mechanism 4 and the main unit bracket 1 can also be non-detachably connected, for example, the connection between the two can be adhesive, welding, or integral molding.

[0048] The grinding mechanism 4 is used to grind the raw materials provided by the raw material box 8 to prepare powdered raw materials. The grinding mechanism 4 can also be used to supply the ground powdered raw materials to the brewing assembly 2.

[0049] Brewing component 2 is used to brew beverages.

[0050] Please continue reading. Figure 4 and combined Figure 5 and Figure 6 The main unit bracket 1 has a receiving cavity 11. The brewing component 2 is installed in the receiving cavity 11.

[0051] The installation methods of the brewing component 2 in the receiving cavity 11 include, but are not limited to, snap-fit, screw connection, magnetic attraction, adhesive or welding.

[0052] Please continue reading. Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7The brewing assembly 2 may include a support shell 20 and a brewing cylinder 21. The support shell 20 includes a housing and a drive mechanism connected to the housing. The drive mechanism may be a screw or the like connected to the housing.

[0053] The support shell 20 serves as the load-bearing and driving component of the brewing assembly 2, and is used to support and drive the brewing cylinder 21.

[0054] The support shell 20 is fixedly connected to the main unit bracket 1. The connection method between the support shell 20 and the main unit bracket 1 includes, but is not limited to, snap-fit, magnetic, or threaded connection. The material of the support shell 20 includes, but is not limited to, metal, plastic, and a combination of both.

[0055] The brewing tank 21 is installed on the support shell 20.

[0056] The brewing container 21 may be made of materials including but not limited to metal, plastic, or a combination of both. The brewing container 21 may be placed vertically or tilted relative to the vertical direction. The shape of the brewing container 21 may include but is not limited to a cylindrical shape, a conical shape, a triangular prism shape, a rectangular shape, or an irregular shape.

[0057] The brewing tank 21 is used to contain the raw material from the grinding mechanism 4. Specifically, the brewing tank 21 has a brewing chamber. The brewing chamber has an opening. For example, the top of the brewing tank 21 is open to form an opening. The raw material can be filled into the brewing chamber through the opening.

[0058] For the brewing tank 21 located within the receiving cavity 11, please refer to [reference needed] for easy receiving of ingredients. Figure 7 The main support 1 has an assembly port 113. The opening shape of the assembly port 113 includes, but is not limited to, circular, rectangular, elliptical, or irregular shapes. The grinding mechanism 4 has a discharge pipe 41. The powdered raw material ground by the grinding mechanism 4 can be discharged from the grinding mechanism 4 through the discharge pipe 41. The discharge pipe 41 can be inserted through the assembly port 113 and extend into the receiving cavity 11 so that the raw material discharged from the discharge pipe 41 can be received by the brewing tank 21.

[0059] In other embodiments, the beverage machine 100 may also exclude the grinding mechanism 4 and the ingredient box 8. In this case, the assembly port 113 can be used as an ingredient dispensing port so that powdered ingredients purchased directly by the user can be dispensed into the brewing tank 21 through the ingredient dispensing port.

[0060] Based on this, for example, please continue to refer to... Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The brewing component 2 includes a powder guide 7. The powder guide 7 may be part of a flow guide assembly within the main unit support 1 for guiding the raw materials to the opening of the brewing tank 21.

[0061] The powder guide 7 is configured to guide the raw material from the discharge pipe 41 to the opening of the brewing tank 21. The powder guide 7 may be made of, but is not limited to, metal, plastic, or a combination of both.

[0062] For example, the powder guide 7 can be inclined from the discharge pipe 41 toward the opening of the brewing cylinder 21 in a top-to-bottom direction to improve the flow guiding effect of the powder guide 7.

[0063] The powder guide 7 is rotatable relative to the support shell 20, and in this case, the powder guide 7 is also rotatable relative to the main unit bracket 1. Alternatively, the powder guide 7 may be fixed relative to the support shell 20. The construction of the powder guide 7 is well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here. In other examples, the brewing assembly 2 may not include the powder guide 7.

[0064] The brewing tank 21 is movable relative to the support shell 20. For example, the brewing tank 21 is movable relative to the support shell 20 in the vertical direction.

[0065] The brewing assembly 2 also includes an upper piston 23 and a lower piston 22.

[0066] The upper piston 23 is fixed relative to the support shell 20. The fixed connection between the upper piston 23 and the support shell 20 includes, but is not limited to, adhesive bonding, welding, snap-fitting, or screw connection.

[0067] It is understood that the movable arrangement of the brewing cylinder 21 relative to the support shell 20 and the relative fixation between the upper piston 23 and the support shell 20 allow the upper piston 23 and the brewing cylinder 21 to move relative to each other. This allows the upper piston 23 to selectively extend into the brewing cylinder 21 through the opening to close the brewing chamber, or to move out of the brewing cylinder 21. In other examples, the upper piston 23 may be movable relative to the support shell 20, while the brewing cylinder 21 is fixed relative to the support shell 20, as long as the relative movement between the upper piston 23 and the brewing cylinder 21 is ensured. In the following description, the example of the movable arrangement of the brewing cylinder 21 relative to the support shell 20 and the relative fixation between the upper piston 23 and the support shell 20 will be used.

[0068] The lower piston 22 is disposed inside the brewing cylinder 21. The lower piston 22 and the brewing cylinder 21 can move relative to each other to change the volume of the brewing chamber.

[0069] Please see Figure 4 The lower piston 22 has a water inlet 221. (See also...) Figure 7 The upper piston 23 is provided with a liquid outlet 231. In other examples, the lower piston 22 is provided with a liquid outlet. The upper piston 23 is provided with a water inlet.

[0070] When the upper piston 23 moves out of the opening, it facilitates the addition of raw materials into the brewing chamber. Then, the brewing cylinder 21 moves the lower piston 22 closer to the upper piston 23, causing the upper piston 23 to close the brewing chamber and press the raw materials inside. After pressing, water flows at a certain pressure into the brewing chamber through the inlet 221 to moisten and brew the raw materials, forming a beverage. The beverage is discharged from the brewing assembly 2 through the outlet 231.

[0071] After the beverage is discharged, the brewing tank 21 and the lower piston 22 move downward as a whole. Then, the brewing tank 21 continues to move downward relative to the lower piston 22, or the lower piston 22 moves upward relative to the brewing tank 21 to push the waste residue in the brewing chamber out of the brewing chamber through the opening, thereby realizing the residue discharge operation.

[0072] The specific structure of the brewing component 2, the specific connection relationship between the brewing component 2 and the main support 1, and the working principle of the brewing component 2 are well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0073] For easier collection of waste residue, please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 The beverage machine 100 also includes a waste collection box 5.

[0074] The shape of the slag collection box 5 includes, but is not limited to, a cube, a cylinder, or an irregular shape. The material of the slag collection box 5 includes, but is not limited to, metal, plastic, and a combination of both.

[0075] The slag collection box 5 is installed inside the receiving cavity 11 and is located below the brewing assembly 2. The top of the slag collection box 5 is open. The slag collection box 5 can be used to collect waste residue from the brewing tank 21.

[0076] The waste collection box 5 can be detachably installed within the receiving cavity 11 of the main unit bracket 1. For example, the connection between the waste collection box 5 and the main unit bracket 1 may include, but is not limited to, screw connection, snap-fit ​​connection, or magnetic connection. In other embodiments, the waste collection box 5 and the main unit bracket 1 may also be non-detachably connected; for example, the connection may be adhesive, welded, or integrally molded. Of course, this application is not limited to this; in other examples, the beverage machine 100 may not include the waste collection box 5. For example, the beverage machine 100 may have a waste discharge channel communicating with the outside, through which waste can be discharged outside the beverage machine 100.

[0077] To avoid the problem of excessive water vapor distribution within the containment chamber 11 due to slag discharge, please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The main unit bracket 1 has a first vent 111 and a second vent 112.

[0078] The opening shape of the first ventilation opening 111 includes, but is not limited to, a circle, rectangle, ellipse, triangle or irregular shape.

[0079] The first vent 111 is located on the side of the receiving cavity 11. The number of first vents 111 includes, but is not limited to, one or more. When there are multiple first vents 111, there may be two, three, four or five first vents 111.

[0080] The opening shape of the second ventilation opening 112 includes, but is not limited to, a circle, rectangle, ellipse, triangle or irregular shape.

[0081] The second vent 112 is located at the top of the receiving cavity 11. The number of second vents 112 includes, but is not limited to, one or more. When there are multiple second vents 112, there may be two, three, four or five second vents 112.

[0082] The beverage machine 100 also includes a fan assembly 3. The fan assembly 3 is fixed relative to the main unit bracket 1. The assembly relationship between the fan assembly 3 and the main unit bracket 1 includes, but is not limited to, snap-fit, screw connection, welding, magnetic attraction, or adhesive.

[0083] The fan assembly 3 can be a single fan 31 or multiple fans 31. The types of fans 31 include, but are not limited to, centrifugal fans, axial fans, or cross-flow fans.

[0084] The fan assembly 3 is used to draw gas from the containment cavity 11 via the first vent 111 and the second vent 112 and deliver it to the external environment.

[0085] Specifically, by forming a separate receiving cavity 11 on the main unit bracket 1 to accommodate the brewing component 2, the water vapor inevitably produced by the brewing component 2 during the brewing process can be confined within the receiving cavity 11. Furthermore, a first vent 111 and a second vent 112 are provided on the receiving cavity 11. The water vapor within the receiving cavity 11 can be promptly drawn into the external environment by the fan assembly 3 through the first vent 111 and the second vent 112. This prevents water vapor from overflowing from the gaps in the beverage machine 100, avoiding fogging on the exterior surface of the beverage machine 100, and ensuring the user's operation and experience. On the other hand, it can, to some extent, prevent the metal parts and electronic components inside the beverage machine 100 from rusting, corroding, or malfunctioning under the erosion of water vapor, thus extending the service life of the beverage machine 100. Furthermore, it can also, to some extent, prevent the water vapor in the receiving cavity 11 from causing dampness in the raw materials, which helps to ensure the amount of powder used in the extraction of raw materials such as coffee, thereby optimizing the flavor and extraction rate of the beverage made by the beverage machine 100, and also preventing bacterial growth.

[0086] Based on this, since the second vent 112 is located at the top of the receiving cavity 11 and the first vent 111 is located on the side of the receiving cavity 11, the second vent 112 can be positioned above the brewing assembly 12, and the first vent 111 can be positioned to the side of the brewing assembly 12. After the brewing assembly 12 opens the brewing chamber, the water vapor distributed in the upper part of the receiving cavity 11, such as the water vapor that overflows directly from the brewing chamber after it is opened, can be drawn into the external environment by the blower assembly 3 through the second vent 112. The water vapor in the middle and lower part of the receiving cavity 11, such as the water vapor that overflows from the waste residue during the slag discharge process, can be drawn into the external environment by the blower assembly 3 through the first vent 111. Thus, by utilizing the positional difference between the second vent 112 and the first vent 111 in the vertical direction, the water vapor in the receiving cavity 11 can be drawn into the external environment in a timely manner to the maximum extent. In this way, on the one hand, moisture can be further prevented from leaking out through the gaps of the beverage machine 100, further prevent fogging on the exterior surface of the beverage machine 100, and further ensure the user's operation and user experience of the beverage machine 100; on the other hand, it can further prevent the metal parts and electronic components inside the beverage machine 100 from rusting, corroding or failing under the erosion of moisture, and further improve the service life of the beverage machine 100; furthermore, it can also further prevent moisture in the raw materials caused by moisture in the receiving cavity 11, further ensure the amount of raw materials such as coffee powder during extraction, further optimize the flavor and extraction rate of the beverage made by the beverage machine 100, and further prevent the problem of bacterial growth.

[0087] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The main unit bracket 1 has a fan mounting cavity 16. The fan assembly 3 is installed inside the fan mounting cavity 16. In this way, the fan mounting cavity 16 for installing the fan assembly 3 is set on the main unit bracket 1, resulting in a more compact structure, convenient installation, and better protection for the fan assembly 3.

[0088] The fan mounting cavity 16 has an air outlet 161 that communicates with the outside. The opening shape of the air outlet 161 includes, but is not limited to, circular, rectangular, elliptical, or irregular shapes. For example, the air outlet 161 can be located at the bottom or outside of the main unit bracket 1.

[0089] The fan mounting cavity 16 is connected to the first vent 111 and the second vent 112. In this way, when the fan assembly 3 is operating, the airflow drawn from the first vent 111 and the second vent 112 can pass through the fan mounting cavity 16 and then be discharged into the external environment through the air outlet 161. This configuration is simple in structure and reasonable in layout.

[0090] To facilitate communication between the fan mounting cavity 16 and the first ventilation port 111 and the second ventilation port 112, please refer to the example provided. Figure 5and Figure 6 The main unit bracket 1 is equipped with an air duct 14 and a flow duct 15.

[0091] The air duct 14 can be a channel defined by a portion of the main unit bracket 1, or a channel enclosed by a first air duct component separately installed on the main unit bracket 1, or a channel jointly enclosed by the first air duct component separately installed on the main unit bracket 1 and the main unit bracket 1. This application does not impose specific limitations in this regard. When the air duct 14 is a channel enclosed by a first air duct component separately installed on the main unit bracket 1, for example, the first air duct component can be a flexible hose or a rigid material pipe. When the air duct 14 is a channel enclosed by a first air duct component separately installed on the main unit bracket 1, or a channel jointly enclosed by the first air duct component and the main unit bracket 1, the assembly relationship between the first air duct component and the main unit bracket 1 includes, but is not limited to, adhesive bonding, welding, snap-fitting, or screw connection.

[0092] The drainage pipe 15 can be a channel defined by a portion of the main unit bracket 1, or a channel formed by a second air duct component separately installed on the main unit bracket 1, or a channel formed by the second air duct component separately installed on the main unit bracket 1 and the main unit bracket 1 together. This application does not impose specific limitations in this regard. When the drainage pipe 15 is a channel formed by a second air duct component separately installed on the main unit bracket 1, for example, the air duct component can be a flexible hose or a rigid material pipe. When the drainage pipe 15 is a channel formed by a second air duct component separately installed on the main unit bracket 1, or a channel formed by the second air duct component and the main unit bracket 1 together, the assembly relationship between the second air duct component and the main unit bracket 1 includes, but is not limited to, adhesive bonding, welding, snap-fitting, or screw connection.

[0093] One end of the exhaust duct 14 is connected to the first ventilation opening 111. One end of the drainage duct 15 is connected to the second ventilation opening 112.

[0094] The other end of the drainage pipe 15 and the other end of the air duct 14 are both connected to the fan mounting cavity 16. This arrangement allows for separate connections between the first vent 111 and the fan mounting cavity 16, as well as between the second vent 112 and the fan mounting cavity 16. This not only facilitates the rational optimization of the structural layout of the beverage machine 100 and achieves a compact structure, but also allows the fan assembly 3 to draw gas from the first vent 111 and the second vent 112 respectively during operation, thereby improving the reliability of the fan assembly 3.

[0095] Of course, this application is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the other end of the exhaust duct 14 and the other end of the flow channel can also be connected to the common duct at the same time. In this way, the fan mounting cavity 16 can be provided with only one connection port, which is connected to the common duct.

[0096] In some embodiments, please continue reading Figure 4 and Figure 5 Vertically, the first vent 111 is located above the slag collection box 5. Since the brewing cylinder 21 is located above the slag collection box 5, by setting the first vent 111 above the slag collection box 5, it is convenient to place the first vent 111 close to the slag scraping position of the brewing cylinder 21. This can effectively extract the moisture from the waste residue in the slag collection box 5, and also quickly extract the moisture from the waste residue inside the brewing cylinder 21 when it separates from the upper piston 23 to scrape the slag, reducing the upward diffusion of moisture and achieving the maximum dehumidification effect.

[0097] For example, the vertical distance between the first vent 111 and the slag collection box 5 is 30~40mm. For instance, the vertical distance between the first vent 111 and the slag collection box 5 is 32 mm, 33 mm, 35 mm, 36 mm, 38 mm or 39 mm.

[0098] In some embodiments, please continue reading Figure 5 The main unit bracket 1 has an air inlet 114 located on the side of the receiving cavity 11. The opening shape of the air inlet 114 includes, but is not limited to, a rectangle, a triangle or an irregular shape.

[0099] The main unit bracket 1 has a vertically arranged first wall panel 115 and a second wall panel 116. The first wall panel 115 and the second wall panel 116 are arranged opposite to each other. Both the first wall panel 115 and the second wall panel 116 form part of the wall surface of the receiving cavity 11. The first wall panel 115 is provided with a first vent 111. The second wall panel 116 is provided with an air inlet 114. Since the brewing component 2 is located inside the housing cavity 11, the air inlet 114 is located on the second wall panel 116, and the first vent 111 is located on the first wall panel 115. This allows the air inlet 114 to be positioned on the side of the brewing component 2 away from the first vent 111. In this way, when the first vent 111 is used to draw in gas, it is convenient for outside gas to enter the housing cavity 11 through the air inlet 114. This allows the gas entering the housing cavity 11 to push the water vapor in the housing cavity 11 towards the first vent 111, increasing the airflow circulation in the housing cavity 11 and improving the dehumidification effect at the corners and gaps in the housing cavity 11. This avoids the problem that water vapor accumulated on the side of the brewing component 2 away from the first vent 111 cannot be drawn in time, thus avoiding water vapor residue.

[0100] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 8 and Figure 9 The main unit bracket 1 includes a bracket body 12 and a cover 13.

[0101] The cover 13 is detachably mounted on the support body 12 to define the receiving cavity 11 with the support body 12.

[0102] The connection between the cover 13 and the bracket body 12 includes, but is not limited to, screw connection, snap-fit ​​or magnetic attraction.

[0103] The first vent 111 is located on the support body 12, and the second vent 112 is located on the cover 13.

[0104] By making the cover 13 and the bracket body 12 detachable, it is easier to install the brewing components 2 and the slag collection box 5 inside the cavity 11.

[0105] For example, please refer to Figure 10 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 The cover 13 includes a cover body 131 and a cap body 132. The cover body 131 has a mounting opening 1311. The cap body 132 is mounted at the mounting opening 1311. The opening shape of the mounting opening 1311 includes, but is not limited to, a rectangle, an oval, a circle, or an irregular shape.

[0106] The second vent 112 is provided on the cap body 132. This facilitates the assembly of the cap body 132 with the aforementioned drainage pipe 15, reducing assembly difficulty.

[0107] The assembly relationship between the cap body 132 and the cover body 131 includes, but is not limited to, screw connection, snap-fit, adhesive bonding, or welding. The material of the cover body 131 includes, but is not limited to, rigid plastic, metal, and a combination of both.

[0108] For example, the cap body 132 is an elastic element. Since the cap body 132 has good elastic deformation capability, by setting the second vent 112 on the elastic cap body 132, it is easy to assemble the cap body 132 with the above-mentioned drainage pipe 15, and reduce the assembly difficulty.

[0109] The material of the cap body 132 includes, but is not limited to, rubber, silicone, or soft plastic.

[0110] For example, please refer to Figure 10 and Figure 11 The cover 13 may be provided with the aforementioned assembly port 113.

[0111] Please continue reading. Figure 11 and Figure 12The cap body 132 has a first notch 1321. The cover body 131 has a second notch 1312. The first notch 1321 and the second notch 1312 mate to define the assembly opening 113. In this way, during the actual assembly process, the cap body 132 and the cover body 131 can be assembled first, and then the cover body 13 and the discharge pipe 41 can be assembled. Alternatively, the second notch 1312 of the cover body 131 and the discharge pipe 41 can be assembled first, and then the cap body 132 and the cover body 131 can be assembled. This arrangement provides multiple assembly methods for the assembly of the cover body 13 and the discharge pipe 41, allowing for the selection of a more convenient and labor-saving assembly method according to actual production needs.

[0112] Of course, this application is not limited to this. In other examples, the assembly port 113 may also be formed on the cover body 131 or the cap body 132.

[0113] For example, the discharge pipe 41 and the assembly port 113, as well as the cap body 132 and the cover body 131, are both interference-fitted. This helps to improve the sealing between the discharge pipe 41 and the assembly port 113, and between the cap body 132 and the cover body 131, thereby avoiding air leakage between the discharge pipe 41 and the assembly port 113, and between the cap body 132 and the cover body 131, and thus facilitating the improvement of the reliability of the fan assembly 3 in drawing air from the second vent 112.

[0114] As another example, sealing rings (not shown in the figure) are provided between the inner circumferential surface of the assembly port 113 and the outer circumferential surface of the discharge pipe 41, and between the cap body 132 and the cover body 131. This helps to improve the sealing between the discharge pipe 41 and the assembly port 113, and between the cap body 132 and the cover body 131, thereby avoiding air leakage between the discharge pipe 41 and the assembly port 113, and between the cap body 132 and the cover body 131, and thus facilitating the improvement of the reliability of the fan assembly 3 in drawing air from the second vent 112.

[0115] The materials of the sealing ring include, but are not limited to, rubber or silicone.

[0116] For example, please continue reading Figure 11 and Figure 12 The cover body 131 includes a top wall panel 1313 and a side wall panel 1314. The side wall panel 1314 is connected to the edge of the top wall panel 1313 and extends downward. A portion of the mounting opening 1311 is located on the top wall panel 1313, and another portion is located on the side wall panel 1314. A second notch 1312 is formed in the side wall panel 1314 and communicates with the mounting opening 1311.

[0117] The cap body 132 includes a top plate 1322 and side plates 1323. The top plate 1322 has a second vent 112.

[0118] The top plate 1322 is supported by the top wall plate 1313 and covers the mounting opening 1311 located in the top wall plate 1313. The side plate 1323 is connected to the edge of the top plate 1322 and extends downward. The side plate 1323 is located at the mounting opening 1311 of the side wall plate 1314. The side plate 1323 has a first notch 1321.

[0119] This design not only has a simple structure, but also facilitates processing and manufacturing.

[0120] For example, please continue reading Figure 12 A flow-guiding structure 13141 is provided on the inner wall surface of the side wall panel 1314. The flow-guiding structure 13141 may be part of a flow-guiding assembly within the main unit bracket 1 used to guide raw materials to the opening of the brewing tank 21. The flow-guiding structure 13141 is located directly below the outlet of the discharge pipe 41. In this way, the raw materials discharged from the discharge pipe 41 can fall onto the flow-guiding structure 13141 and enter the brewing tank 21 through the flow-guiding structure 13141.

[0121] For example, the flow guiding structure 13141 can be inclined from top to bottom from the discharge pipe 41 towards the brewing tank 21. This can improve the flow guiding effect of the flow guiding structure 13141.

[0122] The connection between the drainage structure 13141 and the side wall plate 1314 includes, but is not limited to, adhesive bonding, welding, snap-fitting, or screw connection. In other examples, the drainage structure 13141 and the side wall plate 1314 may also be integrally molded parts.

[0123] For example, there can be multiple grinding mechanisms 4 and assembly ports 113. One assembly port 113 corresponds to one grinding mechanism 4. With this arrangement, different grinding mechanisms 4 can be used to grind different kinds of raw materials to prepare different beverages. One assembly port 113 corresponds to one grinding mechanism 4, which can more rationally optimize the layout of multiple grinding mechanisms 4 on the main unit support 1 and improve the compactness of the beverage machine 100 structure.

[0124] For example, combining Figure 11 and Figure 3 In this example, there are two grinding mechanisms 4 and two assembly ports 113. In other examples, there are three, four, or five grinding mechanisms 4 and two assembly ports 113.

[0125] Alternatively, in other examples, multiple grinding mechanisms 4 may correspond to one assembly port 113. Or, both the grinding mechanism 4 and the assembly port 113 may be one.

[0126] In some embodiments, to improve the aesthetic appearance of the beverage machine 100 and the reliability of the protection of the internal structure of the beverage machine 100, please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 1The beverage machine 100 may also include a decorative cover 6. The decorative cover 6 may be placed over the outside of the main unit bracket 1. The material of the decorative cover 6 may include, but is not limited to, metal, plastic, or a combination of both.

[0127] The structure of another embodiment of the beverage machine 100 provided in this application will now be described.

[0128] The difference between the beverage machine 100 in this embodiment and the beverage machine 100 in any of the above embodiments is that: Please see Figure 13 The fan assembly 3 introduces gas from the external environment into the receiving cavity 11 through the second vent 112, and draws gas from the receiving cavity 11, especially water vapor, through the first vent 111.

[0129] Based on this, for example, the fan assembly 3 may include a plurality of fans 31. The plurality of fans 31 may include a first fan 31A and a second fan 31B.

[0130] The number of first fans 31A can be one or more. The number of second fans 31B can be one or more. The first fans 31A and the second fans 31B can be of the same type, for example, both being axial flow fans; or they can be different, for example, one is an axial flow fan and the other is a centrifugal fan.

[0131] The first fan 31A is used to blow gas into the receiving cavity 11 through the second vent 112. The second fan 31B draws gas, especially water vapor, from the receiving cavity 11 through the first vent 111.

[0132] Specifically, since the second vent 112 is located at the top of the receiving cavity 11 and the first vent 111 is located on the side of the receiving cavity 11, after the brewing assembly 12 opens the brewing chamber, the water vapor distributed in the upper part of the receiving cavity 11, such as the water vapor that overflows directly from the brewing chamber after it is opened, can flow downwards driven by the gas entering the receiving cavity 11 through the second vent 112. This water vapor, along with the water vapor originally present in the middle and lower parts of the receiving cavity 11, such as the water vapor overflowing from the waste residue during the slag removal process, is discharged from the receiving cavity 11 through the first vent 111. Thus, the combined effect of the second vent 112 and the first vent 111 can maximize the removal of water vapor from the receiving cavity 11. Timely extraction of moisture into the external environment serves several purposes. First, it prevents moisture from leaking out of the beverage machine 100's gaps, avoiding fogging on its exterior and ensuring a smooth user experience. Second, it helps prevent internal metal parts and electronic components from rusting, corroding, or malfunctioning due to moisture, extending the machine's lifespan. Third, it helps prevent moisture in the container 11 from causing dampness in the raw materials, ensuring the correct amount of coffee grounds for extraction, thus optimizing the flavor and extraction rate of the beverages made by the machine and preventing bacterial growth.

[0133] Of course, this application is not limited to this. In other embodiments, the fan assembly 3 may also introduce gas from the external environment into the receiving cavity 11 through the first vent 111 and draw gas from the receiving cavity 11 through the second vent 112, especially water vapor in the receiving cavity 11.

[0134] Based on this, for example, a partition 162 may be provided inside the fan mounting cavity 16. The partition 162 divides the fan mounting cavity 16 into a first cavity 16A and a second cavity 16B.

[0135] The first cavity 16A is used to house the first fan 31A. The first cavity 16A has an inlet 118 that communicates with the outside. The first cavity 16A is connected to the second vent 112 through a drainage pipe 15. The second cavity 16B is used to house the second fan 31B. The second cavity 16B has an air outlet 161 that communicates with the outside, and the second cavity 16B is connected to the first vent 111 through an air duct 14.

[0136] In other embodiments, a second fan 31B may blow gas into the receiving cavity 11 via a first vent 111. A first fan 31A is used to draw gas, particularly water vapor, from the receiving cavity 11 via a second vent 112. In this case, the first cavity 16A has an outlet 161, and the second cavity 16B has an inlet 118.

[0137] In the description of this specification, specific features, structures, materials or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples without contradicting each other.

[0138] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this application, and are not intended to limit them. Although this application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application.

Claims

1. A beverage machine, characterized in that, include: A main unit bracket having a receiving cavity, the main unit bracket having a first vent located on the side of the receiving cavity and a second vent located on the top of the receiving cavity; A brewing assembly is installed inside the receiving cavity, the second vent is located above the brewing assembly, and the first vent is located to the side of the brewing assembly. A fan assembly for drawing gas from the containment cavity via the first vent and / or the second vent and delivering it to the external environment.

2. The beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main unit bracket includes a bracket body and a cover. The cover is detachably mounted on the bracket body to define the receiving cavity with the bracket body. The first vent is opened on the bracket body, and the second vent is opened on the cover.

3. The beverage machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cover includes a cover body and a cap body. The cover body has an installation opening, the cap body is installed at the installation opening, and the second vent is opened on the cap body.

4. The beverage machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, include: A grinding mechanism having a discharge pipe; The cap has a first notch, and the cover body has a second notch. The first notch and the second notch are matched to define an assembly port, and the discharge tube passes through the assembly port.

5. The beverage machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, An interference fit is made between the discharge pipe and the assembly port, and between the cap body and the cover body; or... A sealing ring is provided between the inner circumferential surface of the assembly port and the outer circumferential surface of the discharge pipe, and between the cap body and the cover body.

6. The beverage machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cover body includes a top wall panel and a side wall panel. The side wall panel is connected to the edge of the top wall panel and extends downward. A portion of the mounting opening is located on the top wall panel, and another portion is located on the side wall panel. The second notch is formed in the side wall panel and communicates with the mounting opening. The cap body includes a top plate and a side plate. The top plate has a second vent. The top plate is supported by the top wall plate and covers the mounting opening located on the top wall plate. The side plate is connected to the edge of the top plate and extends downward. The side plate is located at the mounting opening of the side wall plate and has a first notch. The inner wall of the side wall plate is provided with a flow guiding structure, which is located directly below the outlet of the discharge pipe.

7. The beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the fan assembly is used to draw gas from the containment cavity via the first vent and the second vent, a fan mounting cavity is formed on the main support, the fan assembly is installed in the fan mounting cavity, the fan mounting cavity has an air outlet communicating with the outside, and the fan mounting cavity is connected to the first vent and the second vent.

8. The beverage machine according to claim 7, characterized in that, The main unit bracket is provided with an air duct and a flow duct; one end of the air duct is connected to the first vent, one end of the flow duct is connected to the second vent, and the other ends of the flow duct and the air duct are both connected to the fan mounting cavity.

9. The beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The fan assembly includes a first fan and a second fan; Wherein, when the fan assembly is used to draw gas from the receiving cavity via the first vent, the first fan is used to blow gas into the receiving cavity via the second vent, and the second fan draws gas from the receiving cavity via the first vent; or... When the fan assembly is used to draw gas from the containment cavity via the second vent, the first fan is used to draw gas from the containment cavity via the second vent, and the second fan blows gas into the containment cavity via the first vent.

10. The beverage machine according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The fan assembly includes one or more fans; and / or, The main unit bracket has an air inlet located on the side of the receiving cavity. The main unit bracket has a vertically arranged first wall panel and a second wall panel. The first wall panel and the second wall panel are arranged opposite to each other, and both form part of the wall surface of the receiving cavity. The first ventilation opening is opened on the first wall panel, and the air inlet is opened on the second wall panel. And / or, The beverage machine includes: a top-opening residue collection box disposed within the receiving cavity and below the brewing assembly, the brewing assembly including a brewing cylinder, the residue collection box for receiving residue from the brewing cylinder, and a first vent located above the residue collection box in the vertical direction; and / or, The brewing assembly includes an upper piston, a lower piston, a brewing cylinder, and a powder guide. The upper piston is movable relative to the brewing cylinder, allowing the upper piston to selectively extend into or out of the brewing cylinder through an opening in the brewing cylinder. The lower piston is disposed within the brewing cylinder and is movable relative to the brewing cylinder. The powder guide is configured to guide the raw material to the opening of the brewing cylinder.

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