A brewer and coffee maker

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of brewing device and coffee machine, belong to coffee machine technical field.The brewing device includes brewing support;Brewing cup, be located on brewing support, and can be moved on brewing support, and there is slag chute on brewing cup;Filter screen assembly, be located in brewing cup, and can be moved to brewing cup, to send the coffee residue of carrying to the cup mouth of brewing cup;Scraping powder board, be located on brewing support, for in the process of brewing cup movement Coffee residue located at cup mouth is scraped into slag chute, and scraping powder board has medium channel and the medium outlet connected with medium channel;Cleaning assembly is connected with scraping powder board, for providing cleaning medium in medium channel, and the cleaning medium that can be washed slag chute by medium outlet discharge.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of coffee machine technology, and in particular relates to a brewer and a coffee machine. Background Technology

[0002] In existing coffee machines, the brewing cup has a built-in chute for removing tea leaves. For example, Chinese Patent No. CN120078264A discloses a brewing device for beverage preparation equipment. The movable cup in this device has a powder and tea leaf channel. During the movement of the movable cup, the tea leaves at the mouth of the cup can be pushed into the powder and tea leaf channel by a tea leaf pushing structure and discharged into the tea leaf receiving cup through the powder and tea leaf channel, thus realizing automatic tea leaf removal. However, the powder and tea leaf channel is prone to residue. If it is not cleaned, the brewing cup or the powder and tea leaf channel needs to be disassembled, which is cumbersome and inefficient. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of this utility model embodiment is to provide a brewing component and a coffee machine.

[0004] The technical solution adopted in this embodiment of the utility model is: A brewing device, comprising: Brewing stand; A brewing cup is mounted on the brewing support and is movable on the brewing support. The brewing cup has a slag discharge channel. A filter assembly is disposed inside the brewing cup and is movable relative to the brewing cup to deliver the coffee grounds it carries to the rim of the brewing cup. A scraper, mounted on the brewing support, is used to scrape coffee grounds located at the mouth of the brewing cup into the grounds discharge channel during the movement of the brewing cup. The scraper has a medium channel and a medium outlet connected to the medium channel. A cleaning assembly, connected to the scraper plate, is used to provide cleaning medium into the medium channel, and the cleaning medium discharged through the medium outlet can clean the slag discharge slide.

[0005] In some embodiments, the medium channel is located inside the scraper plate, and the medium outlet is located on the side of the scraper plate facing the slag discharge slide.

[0006] In some embodiments, the axial direction of the medium outlet is aligned with the inclination direction of the slag discharge chute. This design can further enhance the scouring force of the cleaning medium, improve cleaning efficiency, and thus more thoroughly clean the slag discharge chute, avoiding cleaning dead zones. In some embodiments, there are multiple media outlets, which are spaced apart along the bottom edge of the dust scraper.

[0007] In some embodiments, the brewer further includes a nozzle disposed on the brewing stand; The nozzle is connected to the cleaning assembly, and the cleaning medium sprayed by the cleaning assembly through the nozzle can clean the slag discharge channel. The cleaning medium sprayed through the nozzle and the cleaning medium sprayed from the scraper plate are used together to clean the slag discharge channel. This dual cleaning design can ensure that the slag discharge channel is thoroughly cleaned.

[0008] In some embodiments, the brewer further includes a brewing head assembly for moving into the brewing cup to squeeze coffee powder on the filter assembly and brew the coffee powder; The brewing head assembly is located above the brewing cup, and the nozzle is disposed on the brewing head assembly.

[0009] In some embodiments, the number of nozzles is multiple, and the multiple nozzles are spaced apart around the outer periphery of the brewing head assembly.

[0010] In some embodiments, the brewing head assembly includes a brewing head and a brewing base, the brewing base being fixed to a brewing bracket. The end of the brewing head opposite the brewing base has a receiving groove, the brewing base being held within the receiving groove, and the nozzle being disposed on the groove wall. The brewing base has a through hole, through which the media transmission conduit of the cleaning assembly extends into the receiving groove and connects to the nozzle. Placing the nozzle on the brewing head simplifies the overall structure of the brewer, reduces additional piping and connecting components, and lowers manufacturing costs and maintenance difficulty.

[0011] In some embodiments, the cleaning assembly includes a media tank, a media pump, and a solenoid valve. The media pump is connected to the media tank, the nozzle, and the media channel in the scraper plate via media transmission pipelines. The solenoid valve is located on the media transmission pipeline.

[0012] A coffee machine including the brewer described in any of the embodiments.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the embodiments of this utility model are as follows: The coffee maker of this embodiment features a media channel on its scraper plate. After the scraper plate removes the brewed coffee cake through the grounds discharge channel, cleaning media can be introduced into the channel to clean it. This structure improves the cleaning efficiency of the coffee maker, avoiding hygiene problems caused by coffee powder and grounds residue, and preventing potential adverse effects on the quality of subsequent brews. Furthermore, this design eliminates the need for complex partial disassembly of the coffee maker to clean individual components, greatly simplifying the cleaning process and saving users time and effort.

[0014] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and illustrative only, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Attached Figure Description

[0015] In drawings that are not necessarily drawn to scale, the same reference numerals may describe similar parts in different views. The drawings generally illustrate various embodiments by way of example rather than limitation and, together with the description and claims, serve to explain embodiments of the utility model. Where appropriate, the same reference numerals are used in all drawings to refer to the same or similar parts.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the brewing device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the working principle of the cleaning component in the brewer according to an embodiment of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a first-view view of the brewing device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a second-view view of the brewing device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the brewing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] In the picture: 1. Brewing stand; 2. Brewing cup; 21. Slag discharge slide; 3. Scraper blade; 31. Medium channel; 32. Medium outlet; 4. Cleaning components; 41. Media tank; 42. Media pump; 43. Solenoid valve; 44. Media transmission pipeline; 5. Nozzle; 6. Brewing head assembly; 61. Brewing head; 62. Brewing base; 63. Water supply connector; 7. Powder pusher; 8. Filter screen. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0019] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this utility model shall have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this utility model pertains. The terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this utility model do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Terms such as "comprising" or "including" mean that the element or object preceding the word encompasses the elements or objects listed following the word and their equivalents, without excluding other elements or objects. Terms such as "connected" or "linked" are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. Terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" are used only to indicate relative positional relationships; when the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0020] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the figure, this application provides a brewing device, which includes at least a brewing support 1, a cleaning component 4, a brewing cup 2 and a powder scraper 3 disposed on the brewing support 1, and a filter assembly disposed on the brewing cup 2.

[0021] The brewing cup 2 is used for brewing coffee powder, and the brewing cup 2 can move on the brewing stand 1 to perform powder receiving and tamping operations. The brewing cup 2 has a grounds discharge channel 21.

[0022] The filter assembly is movably located inside the brewing cup 2. The filter assembly collects the coffee grounds poured into the cup. Coffee is made by pouring hot water into the brewing cup 2 to brew the coffee grounds. The brewed coffee grounds then form coffee grounds on the filter assembly. The filter assembly can move relative to the brewing cup 2 to deliver the coffee grounds to the rim of the brewing cup 2, facilitating subsequent scraping.

[0023] The scraper 3 is used to scrape coffee grounds on the filter assembly into the grounds discharge channel 21 and slide out through the grounds discharge channel 21 as the brewing cup 2 moves.

[0024] The scraper plate 3 may have a medium channel 31 and a medium outlet 32 ​​connected to the medium channel 31. The cleaning component 4 is connected to the medium channel 31 and is used to provide cleaning medium into the medium channel 31. The cleaning medium discharged through the medium outlet 32 ​​can clean the residual powder residue on the slag discharge channel. The cleaning medium can be gas or water. In this embodiment, the cleaning medium is preferably water.

[0025] The coffee maker of this embodiment has a media channel 31 on the scraper plate 3. After the scraper plate 3 scrapes away the brewed coffee cake through the residue discharge slide 21, cleaning media can be introduced into the media channel to clean the residue discharge slide 21. This structure improves the cleaning efficiency of the coffee maker and avoids hygiene problems caused by coffee powder and residue residue, as well as any adverse effects on the quality of subsequent coffee brewing.

[0026] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, the filter assembly may include a filter element 8 and a powder pusher 7, wherein the filter element 8 is adapted to the brewing cup 2, and the outer periphery of the filter element 8 may have a sealing ring to ensure the sealing between the filter element 8 and the inner wall of the brewing cup 2. The filter element 8 is used to hold the coffee powder poured into the brewing cup 2.

[0027] The bottom of the brewing cup 2 has a through hole through which the coffee grounds pusher 7 extends into the cup body and connects to the filter 8. The up and down movement of the pusher 7 can cause the filter 8 to move synchronously. When the pusher 7 moves upward, it can deliver the coffee grounds on the filter 8 to the rim of the cup.

[0028] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the media channel 31 may be located inside the scraper plate 3. The media channel 31 is vertically arranged, and the cleaning medium flows out from top to bottom through the media outlet 32.

[0029] The media outlet 32 ​​is located at the bottom of the scraper plate 3 and on the side facing the slag discharge slide 21. The cleaning component 4 can be connected to the top of the media channel 31, which can ensure that the cleaning medium can be smoothly discharged from the media channel 31.

[0030] There can be multiple media channels 31, and each media channel 31 can correspond to a media outlet 32. The cleaning component 4 can be connected to multiple media channels 31 respectively, and the cleaning medium can be discharged through multiple media outlets 32, which can improve the cleaning efficiency.

[0031] In some embodiments, the axial direction of the medium outlet 32 ​​can be consistent with the inclined direction of the slag discharge slide 21. This design can further enhance the scouring force of the cleaning medium, improve the cleaning efficiency, and thus clean the slag discharge slide 21 more comprehensively, avoiding cleaning dead corners.

[0032] The medium outlet 32 ​​is a plurality of media outlets, which are spaced apart along the bottom edge of the scraper plate 3. The multiple media outlets 32 can spray cleaning medium at the same time, increasing the cleaning area and improving the cleaning efficiency.

[0033] In some embodiments, the location and structure of the media inlet of the media channel 31 within the powder scraper 3 are not specifically limited, as long as it can be connected to the cleaning assembly 4. For example, the top of the powder scraper 3 may have a fixed post (not shown in the figure) connected to the brewing bracket 1, and the media inlet of the media channel 31 may be located on the fixed post.

[0034] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the brewer may further include a nozzle 5, which may be disposed on the brewing support 1. The nozzle 5 is connected to the cleaning assembly 4, which can provide a cleaning medium to the nozzle 5, and the cleaning medium sprayed through the nozzle 5 can clean the slag discharge chute 21.

[0035] The cleaning medium sprayed from nozzle 5 and the cleaning medium sprayed from inside scraper 3 are used together to clean the ash discharge channel. This dual cleaning design ensures that the ash discharge slide 21 is cleaned in all directions. Whether it is the top, bottom or side of the channel, it can be effectively covered by the cleaning medium, thereby thoroughly removing residual coffee powder and ash.

[0036] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the brewer may further include a brewing head assembly 6. The brewing head assembly 6 is used to move coffee grounds onto the filter assembly and brew the coffee grounds within the brewing cup 2.

[0037] Specifically, the brewing cup 2 can have a powder receiving position and a powder pressing position on the brewing holder 1. For example... Figure 2 As shown, when in the powder receiving position, the filter 8 moves to the bottom of the brewing cup 2, allowing coffee powder to be poured directly into the brewing cup 2.

[0038] As the brewing cup 2 moves on the brewing stand 1, when in the tamping position, the brewing head 61 can directly enter the brewing cup 2 to tamp the coffee powder into a coffee cake for brewing. After brewing, the coffee cake is pushed to the rim of the cup by the pusher. When the brewing cup 2 moves to the receiving position, the scraper 3 scrapes the coffee cake from the rim into the discharge channel 21, where it is discharged. Figure 1 As shown.

[0039] In this embodiment, the nozzle 5 can be mounted on the brewing head assembly 6. Furthermore, when the brewing cup 2 moves to the powder receiving position, the residue discharge channel 21 can be positioned directly below the brewing head 61. Figure 2As shown, placing the nozzle 5 on the brewing head 61 simplifies the overall structure of the brewer, reduces additional pipes and connecting parts, and lowers manufacturing costs and maintenance difficulty. Furthermore, this layout makes the brewer look cleaner and more compact, enhancing both the product's aesthetics and practicality.

[0040] In some embodiments, the number of nozzles 5 can also be multiple, and the multiple nozzles 5 are arranged at intervals around the entire brewing head 61. The multiple nozzles 5 can spray the cleaning medium simultaneously from different angles, forming a denser and more comprehensive cleaning coverage area. This layout can further enhance the cleaning effect, ensuring that every corner of the slag discharge chute 21 is touched by the cleaning medium, effectively avoiding hygiene hazards caused by incomplete cleaning. At the same time, the design of multiple nozzles 5 also improves cleaning efficiency, shortens the overall cleaning time, and brings a more convenient user experience. Furthermore, the nozzle 5 can be integrated with the brewing head 61, which not only simplifies the structure but also makes installation and maintenance more convenient. Users only need to operate the brewing head 61 to simultaneously brew coffee and clean the grounds channel, greatly improving efficiency.

[0041] For example, such as Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the brewing head assembly 6 may include a brewing head 61, a brewing base 62, and a water supply connector 63.

[0042] The brewing base 62 is securely fixed to the brewing bracket 1 to ensure the stability of the brewing process. The water supply connector 63 is provided on the brewing base 61 and is used to connect the water supply component to supply hot water to the brewing head assembly 6.

[0043] The end of the brewing head 61 opposite the brewing base 62 may have a receiving groove. The shape and size of this receiving groove match the brewing base 62, so that the brewing base 62 can be precisely inserted into the receiving groove to form a tight connection.

[0044] To achieve the liquid spraying function, the nozzle 5 can be installed on the wall of the receiving tank, connecting the tank cavity to the outside of the brewing head 61. Furthermore, a through-hole (not shown in the figure) is designed above the brewing base 62. These through-holes provide a channel for the media transmission pipeline 44 of the cleaning assembly 4. The media transmission pipeline 44 passes through these through-holes and extends into the receiving tank, ultimately connecting to the nozzle 5. This ensures that the cleaning medium can be smoothly transmitted to the nozzle 5 for effective cleaning. This structure ensures both the stability of the brewing head assembly 6 and the effective transmission of the cleaning medium, making the overall brewer design more rational and efficient.

[0045] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments, the cleaning assembly 4 may include a media tank 41, a media pump 42, and a solenoid valve 43.

[0046] The medium pump 42 is connected to the medium tank 41, the nozzle 5 and the medium channel 31 in the scraper 3 through the medium transmission pipeline 44, and the solenoid valve 43 is installed on the medium transmission pipeline 44.

[0047] The media tank 41 stores the cleaning media, and the media pump 42 draws the cleaning media from the media tank 41 and delivers it to the media channel 31 within the nozzle 5 and the scraper plate 3. The solenoid valve 43 controls the flow rate and on / off state of the cleaning media. By precisely controlling the opening and closing time of the solenoid valve 43, the spray volume and spray time of the cleaning media can be adjusted to meet different cleaning needs. This design makes the cleaning process more flexible and controllable, allowing users to adjust cleaning parameters according to actual conditions to achieve the best cleaning effect. Simultaneously, the combination of the media tank 41, media pump 42, and solenoid valve 43 ensures a stable supply and reliable transmission of the cleaning media, providing strong support for the overall cleaning function of the brewer. In practical applications, this cleaning component 4 design not only improves cleaning efficiency but also extends the service life of the brewer, reduces maintenance costs, and provides users with a more convenient and economical user experience.

[0048] This utility model embodiment also provides a coffee machine, which includes the brewer described in any of the above embodiments. By integrating the highly efficient and clean brewer, this coffee machine achieves an integrated function of automatic cleaning of the coffee brewing and grounds removal channels. During use, the user only needs to add coffee powder and brew the coffee. After brewing, the user starts the cleaning program, and the cleaning component 4 automatically delivers cleaning media to the media channel 31 in the nozzle 5 and the scraper 3. The cleaning media is sprayed through the multi-angle spray of the nozzle 5 and the multiple media outlets 32 at the bottom edge of the scraper 3, forming an all-round, thorough cleaning coverage, completely removing residual coffee powder and grounds from the grounds removal channel 21. This design not only avoids hygiene problems caused by residue but also ensures that the quality of subsequently brewed coffee is not affected.

[0049] The above description is intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make variations, modifications, substitutions, and alterations to the above embodiments within the scope of this disclosure. Moreover, the above examples (or one or more of them) can be used in combination with each other, and these embodiments can be combined with each other in various combinations or arrangements.

Claims

1. A brewing device, characterized in that, include: Brewing stand (1); A brewing cup (2) is provided on the brewing support (1) and can move on the brewing support (1). The brewing cup (2) has a slag discharge slide (21). The filter assembly is located inside the brewing cup (2) and is movable relative to the brewing cup (2) to deliver the coffee grounds it carries to the mouth of the brewing cup (2); A scraper (3) is provided on the brewing support (1) and is used to scrape the coffee grounds located at the mouth of the cup into the grounds discharge slide (21) during the movement of the brewing cup (2). The scraper (3) has a medium channel (31) and a medium outlet (32) connected to the medium channel (31). The cleaning component (4) is connected to the scraper plate (3) and is used to provide cleaning medium into the medium channel (31). The cleaning medium discharged through the medium outlet (32) can clean the slag discharge slide (21).

2. The brewing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The medium channel (31) is located inside the scraper plate (3), and the medium outlet (32) is located on the side of the scraper plate (3) facing the slag discharge slide (21).

3. The brewing device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The axial direction of the medium outlet (32) is consistent with the inclination direction of the slag discharge chute (21).

4. The brewing device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The number of media outlets (32) is multiple, and the multiple media outlets (32) are spaced apart along the bottom edge of the powder scraper (3).

5. The brewing device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The brewing device also includes a nozzle (5), which is disposed on the brewing support (1); The nozzle (5) is connected to the cleaning assembly (4), and the cleaning medium sprayed by the cleaning assembly (4) through the nozzle (5) can clean the slag discharge slide (21).

6. The brewing device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The brewer also includes a brewing head assembly (6), which is used to move into the brewing cup (2) to squeeze the coffee powder on the filter assembly and brew the coffee powder; The brewing head assembly (6) is located above the brewing cup (2), and the nozzle (5) is disposed on the brewing head assembly (6).

7. The brewing device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The number of nozzles (5) is multiple, and the multiple nozzles (5) are arranged at intervals around the outer periphery of the brewing head assembly (6).

8. The brewing device as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The brewing head assembly (6) includes a brewing head (61) and a brewing base (62). The brewing base (62) is fixed on the brewing bracket (1). The end of the brewing head (61) opposite to the brewing base (62) has a receiving groove. The brewing base (62) is stuck in the receiving groove. The nozzle (5) is located on the groove wall of the receiving groove. The brewing base (62) has a through hole. The media transmission pipeline (44) of the cleaning assembly (4) passes through the through hole and extends into the receiving groove to connect with the nozzle (5).

9. The brewing device as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The cleaning assembly (4) includes a media tank (41), a media pump (42), and a solenoid valve (43). The media pump (42) is connected to the media channels (31) in the media tank (41), the nozzle (5), and the scraper (3) through a media transmission pipeline (44). The solenoid valve (43) is located on the media transmission pipeline (44).

10. A coffee machine, characterized in that, Includes the brewing device according to any one of claims 1-9.

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