Tea making machine using low pressure infusion of tea capsules

Abstract

The utility model relates to tea drink preparation equipment technical field discloses a tea drinker of brewing tea capsule with low pressure, including machine body, placing subassembly and uncovering cover subassembly, the placing subassembly is located on the machine body and is equipped with the placing cavity for placing tea capsule, uncovering cover subassembly and placing subassembly articulate, can open and close to machine body, to realize the covering or exposure of placing subassembly, be equipped with the lock joint assembly for with the machine body joint of uncovering cover subassembly, be used for locking uncovering cover subassembly and the closed state of machine body, the tea drinker provided by the utility model, convenient operation is outstanding, adopts uncovering cover formula design, and the user opens uncovering cover subassembly and can directly place tea capsule, spares traditional pull, turns over and so on cumbersome procedure, through the board on the board of control can easily realize the unlocking of lock joint assembly, and one hand can complete the opening and closing operation, and the use convenience is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tea preparation equipment technology, and in particular to a tea brewing machine that utilizes low-pressure brewing of tea capsules. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, with the fast pace of life, the demand for convenient tea drinks is increasing daily, and tea capsule beverage machines are attracting much attention due to their ability to quickly prepare tea beverages. However, existing tea capsule beverage machines have revealed many problems in practical applications and urgently need improvement.

[0003] Firstly, in terms of structural design and operation, some existing tea machines use a pull-out placement structure. Users need to pull out the placement slot from one side of the machine, flip it over before inserting the tea capsule, and then insert it back into the machine. This process is cumbersome and not intuitive. When users are in a hurry or unfamiliar with the operation, it is easy for them to misplace the tea capsule, which will affect the smoothness of the subsequent brewing process and greatly reduce the user experience.

[0004] Secondly, there are obvious deficiencies in cleaning and maintenance. The puncture end and placement chamber inside the existing tea drink machine are difficult to expose directly under normal use. After each use, the tea stains and impurities left behind are not easy to clean thoroughly. Long-term accumulation can easily breed bacteria, which not only affects the hygiene of the drinks, but may also cause corrosion inside the machine and shorten the service life of the equipment. Utility Model Content

[0005] This invention addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a tea brewing machine that utilizes low-pressure brewing of tea capsules, thus solving problems such as complex operation and difficult cleaning of existing tea brewing machines.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A tea maker that uses low-pressure brewing of tea capsules includes a body, a placement component, and a lid-lifting component. The placement component is disposed on the body and has a placement cavity for placing tea capsules. The lid-lifting component is hinged to the placement component and can be opened and closed relative to the body to cover or expose the placement component. The lid-lifting component is provided with a locking component for engaging with the body to lock the lid-lifting component in a closed state with the body.

[0007] Preferably, the placement assembly further includes a water inlet connector and an installation end block. The water inlet connector is located on one side of the placement assembly and is used to connect to the water supply mechanism. The installation end block is located on one side of the placement assembly and connected to the side of the lifting assembly. The lower end of the placement assembly is provided with a liquid outlet. Its water supply mechanism is used to evenly deliver low-pressure hot water to the tea capsule. The water supply mechanism is the water supply structure in existing tea drinkers, which includes a water pump and a heating component for heating cold water. The water pump draws cold water into the heating component for heating, and the pressure of the water pump can deliver the heated hot water to the water inlet connector, and then deliver it to the conveying component, thereby sending the hot water to the tea capsule for brewing.

[0008] Preferably, the lid-lifting assembly includes a lid-lifting housing, which is divided into a housing one and a housing two. The housing one is provided with a connection port one that mates with the water inlet connector. The housing one is also provided with a conveying assembly for conveying hot water into the placement chamber. When the lid-lifting assembly is closed, the connection port one can be tightly fitted onto the water inlet connector, and a sealing ring is provided between the two to ensure that the water flow will not leak during transmission, thus ensuring the sealing and stability of the brewing system.

[0009] Preferably, the delivery assembly includes a connecting tube and an insert tube. Both ends of the connecting tube are provided with connecting heads. The housing is also provided with a second connecting port. The two connecting heads are respectively connected to the first connecting port and the second connecting port. An insert tube is provided on the connecting head at the second connecting port. The insert tube is vertically installed on the connecting head at the second connecting port. Its position and angle are precisely designed to ensure that when the lid-opening assembly is closed, the conical tip at the lower end of the insert tube can accurately align with the top of the tea capsule to achieve precise puncture.

[0010] Preferably, the downward-facing end of the insert has a tapered tip for piercing the encapsulation film of the tea capsule to form a water flow channel. The tapered tip of the insert can easily pierce the encapsulation film of the tea capsule when the lid is closed, forming a stable water flow channel. The shape of the tapered tip can reduce the resistance during the piercing process, while ensuring that the size of the piercing opening is appropriate. This facilitates the even flow of hot water into the tea capsule and prevents tea residue from flowing out, ensuring a smooth brewing process and a pure tea soup.

[0011] Preferably, the locking assembly includes a connecting plate and a snap-fit ​​plate. Two snap-fit ​​plates are provided, and the two snap-fit ​​plates are rotatably connected to both sides of the connecting plate. The snap-fit ​​plates are mounted on the housing first through connectors. The housing first is also provided with a limiting plate. A spring is provided at the end of the snap-fit ​​plate away from the connecting plate. The spring is located between the snap-fit ​​plate and the limiting plate. The spring can automatically reset itself each time the locking assembly is opened by the control plate.

[0012] Preferably, the flip-top assembly further includes a control board for controlling the locking assembly. The control board is equipped with a rotating rod, and the control board is rotatably positioned between housing one and housing two via the rotating rod. The control board is equipped with a drive plate for pushing the locking plate to rotate. The control board rotates flexibly between housing one and housing two via the rotating rod. The high-precision fit between the rotating rod and the rotating hole of the housing makes the control board rotate smoothly without jamming, providing a comfortable operating feel. The precise correspondence design between the drive plate and the locking plate ensures that when the user turns the control board, the drive plate can accurately push the locking plate to rotate inward, realizing the unlocking action.

[0013] Preferably, the second housing is provided with a movable groove, and the control plate is located in the movable groove to provide it with a space for movement. The placement component is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove for snap-fitting the snap-fitting plate. The first housing is symmetrically provided with through holes for one end of two snap-fitting plates to extend and snap-fit ​​with the snap-fitting groove. The snap-fitting plates can snap-fit ​​with the snap-fitting groove through the through holes, and the movable groove allows the control plate to have space for rotation.

[0014] Preferably, the control board is provided with a lever plate, which exposes a movable groove, so that the user can drive the control board to rotate by operating the lever plate. The user can easily unlock the locking component by simply levering the control board upward.

[0015] Preferably, the housing is provided with a positioning end block, and the positioning end block is provided with a connecting rod. The positioning end block is hinged to the mounting end block on the placement cavity through the connecting rod. The positioning end block on the housing is hinged to the mounting end block of the placement component through the connecting rod, so that the flip cover assembly rotates around the connecting rod during the opening and closing process.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: The tea maker provided by this utility model is highly convenient to operate. It adopts a flip-top design, allowing users to directly place tea capsules by opening the flip-top assembly, eliminating the cumbersome steps of traditional pulling and flipping. The locking assembly can be easily unlocked by using the lever on the control panel, and the opening and closing operation can be completed with one hand, greatly improving the convenience of use. Furthermore, once the lid is opened, the placement chamber, insertion tube, and other components are fully exposed, making it easy to remove tea stains and residues in a timely manner and avoiding unsanitary corners. The low-pressure brewing, combined with the conical tip design, can accurately pierce the tea capsule to form a suitable water flow channel, ensuring that hot water flows in evenly while preventing tea residues from flowing out, effectively preserving the nutrients and flavor of the tea and improving the quality of the tea soup. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is an exploded view of the flip-top assembly of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the flip-top assembly of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a separate view of the control panel and the flip-top assembly of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a structural view of the flip-top assembly of this utility model; Figure 6 This is a positional view of the cannula and connection port of this utility model; Figure 7 This is a structural view of the placement component of this utility model; Figure 8 This is a structural view of the locking assembly of this utility model; Figure 9 This is a view showing the position of the water inlet connector of this utility model.

[0019] Drawing number explanation: 1. Body; 2. Placement component; 21. Placement cavity; 22. Water inlet connector; 23. Mounting end block; 24. Snap-fit ​​groove; 3. Lid lifting assembly; 31. Lid lifting housing; 311. Housing one; 3111. Positioning end block; 3112. Connection port one; 3113. Through hole; 3114. Limiting plate; 3115. Connection port two; 312. Housing two; 3121. Movable groove; 32. Conveying assembly; 321. Connection end; 322. Connecting pipe; 323. Insertion pipe; 3231. Conical tip; 33. Control board; 331. Actuating plate; 332. Rotating rod; 333. Drive board; 34. Locking assembly; 341. Connecting plate; 342. Connector; 343. Snap-fit ​​plate; 344. Spring; 35. Connecting rod. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0021] The following description is intended to disclose the present invention so that those skilled in the art can implement it. The preferred embodiments described below are merely examples, and other obvious modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The basic principles of the present invention defined in the following description can be used in other embodiments, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and other technical solutions that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0022] Those skilled in the art should understand that in the disclosure of this utility model, the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "left", "right", "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or position based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the purpose of simplifying the description of this utility model and do not indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, the above terms should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0023] It is understood that the term "a" should be understood as "at least one" or "one or more", that is, in one embodiment, the number of an element can be one, while in another embodiment, the number of the element can be multiple, and the term "a" should not be understood as a limitation on the number.

[0024] Example: Please see Figure 1-9 A tea brewing machine that utilizes low-pressure brewing of tea capsules includes a body 1, a placement component 2, and a lid-lifting component 3. The placement component 2 is disposed on the body 1 and has a placement cavity 21 for placing tea capsules. The lid-lifting component 3 is hinged to the placement component 2 and can be opened and closed relative to the body 1 to cover or expose the placement component 2. The lid-lifting component 3 is provided with a locking component 34 for engaging with the body 1 to lock the lid-lifting component 3 in a closed state with the body 1.

[0025] The placement component 2 also includes a water inlet connector 22 and an mounting block 23. The water inlet connector 22 is located on one side of the placement component 2 and is used to connect to the water supply mechanism. The mounting block 23 is located on one side of the placement component 2 and is connected to one side of the lifting assembly 3. The lower end of the placement component 2 is provided with a liquid outlet. Its water supply mechanism is used to evenly deliver low-pressure hot water to the tea capsule. The water supply mechanism is the water supply structure in the existing tea drink machine. It includes a water pump and a heating component for heating cold water. The water pump draws cold water into the heating component for heating, and the pressure of the water pump can deliver the heated hot water to the water inlet connector 22, and then deliver it to the conveying assembly 32, thereby sending the hot water to the tea capsule for brewing.

[0026] The lid-lifting assembly 3 includes a lid-lifting housing 31, which is divided into a first housing 311 and a second housing 312. The first housing 311 is provided with a first connection port 3112 that mates with the water inlet connector 22. The first housing 311 is also provided with a conveying assembly 32 that conveys hot water into the placement chamber 21. When the lid-lifting assembly 3 is closed, the first connection port 3112 can be tightly fitted onto the water inlet connector 22, and a sealing ring is provided between the two to ensure that the water flow will not leak during transmission, thus ensuring the sealing and stability of the brewing system.

[0027] The delivery assembly 32 includes a connecting tube 322 and an insert tube 323. Both ends of the connecting tube 322 are provided with connecting heads 321. The housing 311 is also provided with a second connecting port 3115. The two connecting heads 321 are connected to the first connecting port 3112 and the second connecting port 3115 respectively. The insert tube 323 is provided on the connecting head 321 at the second connecting port 3115. The insert tube 323 is vertically installed on the connecting head 321 at the second connecting port 3115. Its position and angle are precisely designed to ensure that when the lid-opening assembly 3 is closed, the tapered tip 3231 at the lower end of the insert tube 323 can accurately align with the top of the tea capsule to achieve precise piercing.

[0028] The downward-facing end of the insert rod is provided with a conical tip 3231 for piercing the encapsulation film of the tea capsule to form a water flow channel. Through the insert rod with the conical tip 3231, the encapsulation film of the tea capsule can be easily pierced when the lid assembly 3 is closed, forming a stable water flow channel. The shape of the conical tip 3231 can reduce the resistance during the piercing process, while ensuring that the size of the piercing opening is appropriate. This is conducive to the even flow of hot water into the tea capsule, and also prevents tea residue from flowing out, ensuring a smooth brewing process and a pure tea soup.

[0029] The locking assembly 34 includes a connecting plate 341 and a snap-fit ​​plate 343. There are two snap-fit ​​plates 343, which are rotatably connected to both sides of the connecting plate 341. The snap-fit ​​plates 343 are mounted on the housing 311 through a connector 342. The housing 311 is also provided with a limiting plate 3114. A spring 344 is provided on the snap-fit ​​plate 343 at the end away from the connecting plate 341. The spring 344 is located between the snap-fit ​​plate 343 and the limiting plate 3114. The spring 344 can automatically reset itself after the locking assembly 34 is opened by the control plate 33 each time.

[0030] The flip-top assembly 3 also includes a control plate 33 for controlling the locking assembly 34. The control plate 33 is equipped with a rotating rod 332. The control plate 33 is rotatably positioned between housing 1 311 and housing 2 312 via the rotating rod 332. The control plate 33 is equipped with a drive plate 333 for pushing the locking plate 343 to rotate. The control plate 33 rotates flexibly between housing 1 311 and housing 2 312 via the rotating rod 332. The high-precision fit between the rotating rod 332 and the rotating hole of the housing makes the control plate 33 rotate smoothly without jamming, providing a comfortable operating feel. The precise correspondence between the drive plate 333 and the locking plate 343 ensures that when the user turns the control plate 33, the drive plate 333 can accurately push the locking plate 343 to rotate inward, realizing the unlocking action.

[0031] The housing 312 has a movable groove 3121, and the control plate 33 is located in the movable groove 3121 to provide it with a space for movement. The placement component 2 has a snap-fit ​​groove 24 that snaps into the snap-fit ​​plate 343. The housing 311 has symmetrical through holes 3113 for one end of the two snap-fit ​​plates 343 to extend out and snap into the snap-fit ​​groove 24. The snap-fit ​​plates 343 can snap into the snap-fit ​​groove 24 through the through holes 3113, and the movable groove 3121 allows the control plate 33 to have space for rotation.

[0032] The control board 33 is provided with a lever plate 331, which exposes the movable groove 3121, so that the user can drive the control board 33 to rotate by operating the lever plate 331. The user can easily unlock the locking component 34 by simply lifting the control board 33 upward.

[0033] The housing 311 has a positioning end block 3111, and the positioning end block 3111 has a connecting rod 35. The positioning end block 3111 is hinged to the mounting end block 23 on the placement cavity 21 through the connecting rod 35. The positioning end block 3111 on the housing 311 and the mounting end block 23 of the placement component 2 are hinged to the connecting rod 35, so that the lid-lifting component 3 rotates around the connecting rod 35 during the opening and closing process. After the lid-lifting component 3 is opened, the placement cavity 21, the insertion tube 323, the connection port and other key parts are fully exposed. Users can easily clean these parts and remove residual tea stains and residues in time, avoid hygiene dead corners, effectively ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of the equipment, reduce the risk of bacterial growth, and ensure that the tea brewed every time is safe and healthy. In addition, the lid design allows users to directly put the tea capsule into the placement cavity 21 by simply opening the lid-lifting component 3, without complicated pulling and flipping operations, which greatly simplifies the tea capsule placement steps, saves time and effort, and makes the operation more intuitive and convenient.

[0034] When brewing the tea capsules, the user first pinches the lever 331 and pulls it upwards. The lever 331 rotates upwards via the rotating rod 332, causing the drive plate 333 to rotate towards the locking plate 343. This allows the drive plate 333 to contact the end of the locking plate 343 near the connecting plate 341. A pushing force is then applied to the end of the locking plate 343, causing it to rotate around the connecting member 342. Both locking plates 343 rotate inwards synchronously, and the ends of the locking plates 343, originally inserted into the locking slot 24 of the placement component 2, gradually exit the slot 24. Once the locking plates 343 are completely disengaged from the slot 24, the locking state between the lifting assembly 3 and the placement component 2 is released. The control plate 33 then drives the entire lifting assembly 3 to rotate upwards, allowing the lifting assembly 3 to lift the lid. The lid is opened to expose the placement cavity 21. The user then places the tea capsule into it, ensuring that the bottom of the tea capsule fits snugly against the bottom of the placement cavity 21 and that the top of the tea capsule is aligned with the conical tip 3231 of the insertion tube 323. After placing the tea capsule, the lid assembly 3 is rotated back to close it, locking the lid assembly 3 and the placement assembly 2 together again. When the lid assembly 3 is closed, its connection port 3112 connects to the water inlet connector 22. When the user supplies water through the tea maker, the water supply mechanism delivers hot water through the water inlet connector 22, the connection tube 322, and the insertion tube 323, finally piercing the channel formed by the tea capsule through the conical tip 3231 to brew the tea. The brewed tea flows into the receiving container through the outlet at the bottom of the placement assembly 2 for the user to drink.

[0035] Those skilled in the art should understand that the embodiments of the present invention described above and shown in the accompanying drawings are merely examples and do not limit the present invention. The purpose of the present invention has been fully and effectively achieved. The functions and structural principles of the present invention have been shown and explained in the embodiments. Without departing from the stated principles, the implementation of the present invention may have any variations or modifications.

Claims

1. A tea brewing machine that utilizes low-pressure brewing of tea capsules, characterized in that, Includes the body (1), the placement component (2) and the cover assembly (3); The placement component (2) is located on the body (1) and has a placement cavity (21) for placing tea capsules. The cover assembly (3) is hinged to the placement assembly (2) and can be opened and closed relative to the body (1) to cover or expose the placement assembly (2); The cover assembly (3) is provided with a locking assembly (34) for engaging with the body (1) to lock the cover assembly (3) and the body (1) in a closed state.

2. A tea brewing machine using low-pressure tea capsules according to claim 1, characterized in that: The placement component (2) also includes a water inlet connector (22) and an installation end block (23). The water inlet connector (22) is located on one side of the placement component (2) and is used to connect to the water supply mechanism. The installation end block (23) is located on one side of the placement component (2) and connected to one side of the cover lifting component (3). The lower end of the placement component (2) is provided with a liquid outlet.

3. A tea brewing machine using low-pressure tea capsules according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lifting cover assembly (3) includes a lifting cover housing (31), which is divided into a housing one (311) and a housing two (312). The housing one (311) is provided with a connection port one (3112) that cooperates with the water inlet connector (22), and the housing one (311) is provided with a conveying assembly (32) for conveying hot water into the placement chamber (21).

4. A tea brewing machine using low-pressure tea capsules according to claim 3, characterized in that: The delivery assembly (32) includes a connecting tube (322) and an insert tube (323). Both ends of the connecting tube (322) are provided with connecting ends (321). The housing (311) is also provided with a second connecting port (3115). The two connecting ends (321) are respectively connected to the first connecting port (3112) and the second connecting port (3115). The connecting end (321) at the second connecting port (3115) is provided with an insert tube (323).

5. A tea brewing machine using low-pressure tea capsules according to claim 4, characterized in that: The downward-facing end of the insert has a tapered tip (3231) for piercing the encapsulation film of the tea capsule to form a water flow channel.

6. A tea brewing machine using low-pressure tea capsules according to claim 5, characterized in that: The locking assembly (34) includes a connecting plate (341) and a snap-fit ​​plate (343). There are two snap-fit ​​plates (343), which are rotatably connected to both sides of the connecting plate (341). The snap-fit ​​plates (343) are mounted on the housing (311) through a connector (342). The housing (311) is also provided with a limiting plate (3114). A spring (344) is provided on one end of the snap-fit ​​plate (343) away from the connecting plate (341). The spring (344) is located between the snap-fit ​​plate (343) and the limiting plate (3114).

7. A tea brewing machine using low-pressure tea capsules according to claim 6, characterized in that: The cover assembly (3) also includes a control board (33) for controlling the locking assembly (34). The control board (33) is provided with a rotating rod (332). The control board (33) is rotatably positioned between the first housing (311) and the second housing (312) via the rotating rod (332). The control board (33) is provided with a drive plate (333) for pushing the locking plate (343) to rotate.

8. A tea brewing machine using low-pressure tea capsules according to claim 7, characterized in that: The housing 2 (312) is provided with a movable groove (3121), and the control plate (33) is located in the movable groove (3121) to provide it with a movable space. The placement component (2) is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove (24) that snaps into the snap-fit ​​plate (343). The housing 1 (311) is symmetrically provided with through holes (3113) for one end of the two snap-fit ​​plates (343) to extend out and snap into the snap-fit ​​groove (24).

9. A tea brewing machine using low-pressure tea capsules according to claim 8, characterized in that: The control board (33) is provided with a lever plate (331), which exposes a movable groove (3121) so that the user can rotate the control board (33) by operating the lever plate (331).

10. A tea brewing machine using low-pressure tea capsules according to claim 9, characterized in that: The housing (311) is provided with a positioning end block (3111), and the positioning end block (3111) is provided with a connecting rod (35). The positioning end block (3111) is hinged to the mounting end block (23) on the placement cavity (21) through the connecting rod (35).

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