A heating module for a coffee machine
The modular heating module for coffee machines achieves high thermal efficiency and cost-effectiveness by using water pipes or channels with heating structures, addressing weight and integration issues.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- FR · FR
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- XU YANJUN
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-15
AI Technical Summary
Existing coffee machine heating modules are heavy, slow, and inefficient, with high thermal capacity and customization costs, and face challenges in system integration and compactness.
A modular heating module design for coffee machines using water pipes or channels, combined with heating structures like heating plates, screen printing, or thermal spraying, and weld layers, allowing for high thermal efficiency and cost-effective customization.
Enables high thermal efficiency, low cost, and modularity, addressing the issues of weight, speed, and integration challenges while reducing production costs.
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Abstract
Description
Title of the invention: A heating module for a coffee machine technical field
[0001] The present utility model is related to the technical field of heating coffee machines, and more specifically, it concerns a heating module for a coffee machine. Prior art
[0002] As regards the heating performance of coffee machines, the emphasis is mainly on the ability to heat potable water in order to prepare coffee that meets customers' tastes.
[0003] Currently, the heating module for coffee machines mainly adopts a heating method with resistive wires embedded in cast aluminum, consisting primarily of cast aluminum, embedded water channels, and embedded resistive heating wires. The weight of this type of heating module is approximately 300 g. Due to its high thermal capacity, its heating speed is too slow and its thermal efficiency is low, resulting in a relatively long waiting time for coffee preparation. Furthermore, since the heating modules are all customized, the platform level also needs to be significantly improved. At the same time, the increasing demand for system integration and compactness is becoming more and more evident, which poses new challenges for the thermal management system of coffee machines. Description of the invention
[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing technology, the objective of the present utility model is to provide a heating module for coffee machines, which achieves the functions of high thermal efficiency, low cost and modularity through a platform design, integrability and modularity.
[0005] To resolve the above technical problems, the present utility model proposes a coffee machine heating module, comprising at least one coffee machine heating element. The coffee machine heating module includes said heating structure and said water supply structure. A water pipe or a water channel structure is adopted as the water supply structure.
[0006] In the case where a water pipe is adopted as the water supply structure, a heating plate, screen printing, or thermal projection is adopted as the heating structure. The heating module for the coffee machine also includes said housing, at least one of said water pipes is embedded in said housing, and said heating structure is arranged on any upper or lower face, or on both the upper and lower faces of the housing. When a heating plate is adopted as the heating structure, the said weld layer is also arranged between the heating structure and the housing.
[0007] In the case where a water channel structure is adopted as the water supply structure, said water channel structure includes said water stop plate and said water channel plate. When a heating plate is adopted as the heating structure, the weld layer is disposed between the water stop plate and the heating plate, and said weld layer is also disposed between said water stop plate and said water channel plate. When screen printing or thermal spraying is adopted as the heating structure, said heating structure is disposed on any upper or lower face of said water channel plate, said water stop plate is disposed on the other face, and said weld layer is disposed between said water channel plate and said water stop plate.
[0008] Furthermore, in the case where a water pipe is adopted as the water supply structure, said weld layer may be a brazing layer.
[0009] Furthermore, in the case where a water channel structure is adopted as the water supply structure, said weld layer may be a brazing layer or a laser welding layer.
[0010] In addition, a stainless steel-based heating plate or an aluminum-based heating plate can be adopted as the heating plate.
[0011] Furthermore, said water pipe may be made of stainless steel and said casing may be made of cast aluminum.
[0012] Furthermore, said water pipe may have a serpentine structure.
[0013] Furthermore, said water stop plate and said water channel plate can both be made of stainless steel.
[0014] When said heating plate is adopted as a heating structure, said water channel plate may exhibit a plate structure in the form of water ripples.
[0015] When screen printing or thermal projection is adopted as the heating structure, a water channel is formed in the face of the water channel plate opposite the water stop plate by machining or engraving.
[0016] Compared to existing technology, the present utility model offers the following advantages:
[0017] The present utility model provides a coffee machine heating module, comprising at least one coffee machine heating module. The coffee machine heating module includes a heating structure and a water supply structure. A water pipe or water channel structure is adopted. as a water supply structure; in cases where a water pipe is used as the water supply structure, a heating plate, screen printing, or thermal spraying is used as the heating structure. The coffee machine heating module also includes a housing, with at least one water pipe embedded in the housing, and the heating element located on any top or bottom face, or on both the top and bottom faces of the housing.When a heating plate is adopted as the heating structure, a weld layer is also placed between the heating structure and the housing; In the case where a water channel structure is adopted as the water supply structure, the water channel structure includes a water stop plate and a water channel plate; When a heating plate is adopted as the heating structure, a weld layer is placed between the water stop plate and the heating plate, and a weld layer is also placed between the water stop plate and the water channel plate; When screen printing or thermal spraying is adopted as the heating structure, the heating structure is placed on either the upper or lower face of the water channel plate, the water stop plate is placed on the other face, and a weld layer is placed between the water channel plate and the water stop plate.This technical scheme allows the coffee machine heating module to be divided into at least one coffee machine heating module, so that different numbers of coffee machine heating modules can be used to compose coffee machine heating modules of different areas, volumes and shapes according to customer needs, thus achieving a platform design, integrability and modularity, and thus achieving the effects of high thermal efficiency, low cost and modularity, while avoiding customization increasing production costs such as those related to molding. Brief description of the drawings
[0018] By reading the detailed description of the non-limiting examples made with reference to the following figures, the other characteristics, objectives and advantages of the present utility model will become more evident:
[0019] The [Fig. 1] is the structural diagram I of a heating module for a coffee machine provided in an example embodiment of the present utility model;
[0020] The [Fig.2] is the structural diagram II of a heating module for a coffee machine provided in an example embodiment of this utility model;
[0021] The [Fig.3] is the structural diagram III of a heating module for a coffee machine provided in an example embodiment of the present utility model.
[0022] Figure 4 is the structural diagram IV of a heating module for a machine coffee provided in an example implementation of this utility model.
[0023] The [Fig.5] is the V-structure diagram of a coffee machine heating module provided in an example embodiment of this utility model.
[0024] The [Fig.6] is the VI structure diagram of a coffee machine heating module provided in an example embodiment of this utility model.
[0025] In the figures:
[0026] 1. Heating structure; 2. Weld layer; 3. Water supply structure; 301. Water stop plate; 302. Water channel plate; 4. Housing. Description of the implementation methods
[0027] The following is a detailed description of this utility model, combining specific implementation examples. The following implementation examples will help professionals in the field to better understand this utility model, but do not limit it in any way. It should be noted that for an ordinary professional in the field, several modifications and improvements can still be made without departing from the concept of this utility model. All such modifications and improvements fall within the scope of protection of this utility model.
[0028] Example of execution:
[0029] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6. In this embodiment, a coffee machine heating module is provided, comprising at least one coffee machine heating module. The coffee machine heating module includes a heating structure 1 and a water supply structure 3. A water pipe or water channel structure is adopted as the water supply structure 3.
[0030] In the case where a water pipe is adopted as the water supply structure 3, a heating plate, screen printing or thermal spraying is adopted as the heating structure 1. The heating module for the coffee machine also includes a housing 4, at least one water pipe is embedded in the housing 4, and the heating structure 1 is arranged on any upper or lower face or on both the upper and lower faces of the housing 4. When a heating plate is adopted as the heating structure 1, a weld layer 2 is also arranged between the heating structure 1 and the housing 4.
[0031] In the case where a water channel structure is adopted as the water supply structure 3, the water channel structure comprises a water stop plate 301 and a water channel plate 302. When a heating plate is adopted as the heating structure 1, a weld layer 2 is disposed between the water stop plate 301 and the heating plate, and a weld layer 2 is also arranged between the water stop plate 301 and the water channel plate 302. When screen printing or thermal projection is adopted as heating structure 1, the heating structure 1 is arranged on any upper or lower face of the water channel plate 302, the water stop plate 301 is arranged on the other face, and a weld layer 2 is arranged between the water channel plate 302 and the water stop plate 301.
[0032] In a possible implementation scheme, in the case where a water pipe is adopted as the water supply structure 3, the weld layer 2 is a brazing layer.
[0033] In a possible implementation scheme, in the case where a water channel structure is adopted as the water supply structure 3, the weld layer 2 is a brazing layer or a laser welding layer.
[0034] In one possible implementation scheme, a stainless steel-based heating plate or an aluminum-based heating plate is adopted as the heating plate.
[0035] In one possible embodiment, the water pipe is made of stainless steel and the housing 4 is made of cast aluminum.
[0036] In one possible implementation scheme, the water pipe has a serpentine structure.
[0037] In one possible embodiment, the water stop plate 301 and the water channel plate 302 are both made of stainless steel.
[0038] In one possible embodiment scheme, when a heating plate is adopted as the heating structure 1, the water channel plate 302 has a corrugated plate structure.
[0039] In a possible embodiment scheme, when screen printing or thermal projection is adopted as the heating structure 1, the face of the water channel plate 302 opposite the water stop plate 301 forms a channel by machining or engraving.
[0040] As illustrated in [Fig. 1], in the first specific embodiment, this type of heating module for a coffee machine consists of a top-to-bottom aluminum / stainless steel heating plate and a die-cast aluminum housing with a stainless steel coil attached to it. The two elements are joined by brazing.
[0041] As illustrated in [Fig. 2], in the second specific embodiment, this type of heating module for a coffee machine consists of two aluminum / stainless steel heating plates and a die-cast aluminum housing with a stainless steel coil as part reported. The aluminum housing is located between the two heating plates, and the three elements are connected by brazing.
[0042] As illustrated in [Fig. 3], in the third specific embodiment, this type of heating module for a coffee machine consists of an aluminum heating plate, a stainless steel water stop plate conforming to food hygiene standards, and a stainless steel housing obtained by stamping with water channels and having a corrugated structure. The three elements are joined by brazing or laser welding.
[0043] As illustrated in [Fig. 4], in the fourth specific embodiment, this type of heating module for a coffee machine consists of a die-cast aluminum housing with a stainless steel coil attached to it and with screen printing or thermal spraying on the upper surface. Heat is transferred to the aluminum housing and the stainless steel coil by the screen printing or thermal spraying.
[0044] As illustrated in [Fig. 5], in the fifth specific embodiment, this type of heating module for a coffee machine consists of a die-cast aluminum housing with a stainless steel coil attached and screen-printed or thermally sprayed on both sides. Heat is transferred to the aluminum housing and the stainless steel coil by screen printing or thermal spraying.
[0045] As illustrated in [Fig. 6], in the sixth specific embodiment, this type of heating module for a coffee machine consists of a stainless steel base plate with a silkscreen or thermal spray print on its upper surface and a stainless steel water stop plate. The stainless steel base plate forms water channels by machining or engraving. Simultaneously, the stainless steel base plate and the stainless steel water stop plate, which closes the water channels, are joined by laser welding or brazing, thus forming a hermetically sealed heating module for a coffee machine with water channels, compliant with food safety standards and produced using an extremely simple process.
[0046] In this embodiment, by dividing the coffee machine heating module into at least one coffee machine heating module, different numbers of coffee machine heating modules can be used to compose coffee machine heating modules of different surface areas, volumes, and shapes according to customer needs, thus achieving a platform design, integrability, and modularity, and thereby achieving the effects of high thermal efficiency, low cost, and modularity, while by preventing personalization from increasing production costs such as those related to molding.
[0047] The description of the specific implementation examples of this utility model is complete. It is important to understand that this utility model is not limited to the specific implementation modes mentioned above. Professionals in the field may make various modifications or improvements within the scope of the claims, which do not affect the essential content of this utility model. Insofar as there is no conflict, the implementation examples of this application and the features of the implementation examples may be freely combined with one another.
Claims
Demands
1. A heating module for a coffee machine, characterized in that it comprises a heating structure (1) and a water supply structure (3), at least one water pipe being adopted as the water supply structure (3); a heating plate, a screen printing or thermal projection being adopted as the heating structure (1), the heating module for a coffee machine comprising a housing (4), at least one of said water pipes being embedded in said housing (4), said heating structure (1) being disposed on any upper or lower face or on both the upper and lower faces of the housing (4), and where a heating plate is adopted as the heating structure (1), a weld layer (2) is also disposed between said heating structure (1) and said housing (4).
2. Heating module for coffee machine according to claim 1, wherein the weld layer (2) is a brazing layer.
3. Heating module for coffee machine, characterized in that it comprises a heating structure (1) and a water supply structure (3), a water channel structure being adopted as the water supply structure (3), said water channel structure comprising a water stop plate (301) and a water channel plate (302); when a heating plate is adopted as the heating structure (1), a weld layer (2) is disposed between the water stop plate (301) and the heating plate, and the weld layer (2) is disposed between the water stop plate (301) and the water channel plate (302);when a screen printing or thermal projection is adopted as a heating structure (1), the heating structure (1) is disposed on any upper or lower face of the water channel plate (302), the water stop plate (301) is disposed on the other face, and the weld layer (2) is disposed between the water channel plate (302) and the water stop plate (301).
4. Heating module for coffee machine according to claim 3, characterized in that the weld layer (2) is a brazing layer or a laser welding layer.
5. Heating module for coffee machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that a stainless steel based heating plate or an aluminum based heating plate is adopted as the heating plate.
6. Heating module for coffee machine according to claim 5 taken in combination with claim 1, characterized in that the water pipe is made of stainless steel and the housing (4) is made of cast aluminum.
7. Heating module for coffee machine according to claim 6, characterized in that the water pipe has a serpentine structure.
8. Heating module for coffee machine according to claim 5, characterized in that the water stop plate (301) and the water channel plate (302) are both made of stainless steel.
9. Heating module for coffee machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, when a heating plate is adopted as the heating structure (1), the water channel plate (302) has a water ripple plate structure.
10. Heating module for coffee machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, when a screen printing or thermal projection is adopted as heating structure (1), a water channel is formed on one face of the water channel plate (302) opposite the water stop plate (301) by machining or engraving.