Coffee maker

Abstract

To improve portability of a server type coffee maker because a coffee maker provided with a server is likely to unnecessarily drop from a server housing part by vibration or shock when carried outdoors or mounted on a vehicle and carried.SOLUTION: A server 50 is housed in a server housing part 20 so that a handle 53 is located on an inner peripheral side of an outermost shell K of a coffee maker 1. Thus, interference of members and the like in the surroundings is prevented by the handle 53, and the server 50 is prevented from unnecessarily falling from the server housing part 20. Thus, it becomes possible to take the coffee maker 1 outdoors and portability while carrying is improved.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to coffee makers that brew coffee by pouring hot water over an extract, such as ground beans. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 describes a server-type coffee maker in which coffee is extracted into a server (pot body) with high heat and cold retention. This coffee maker is provided with an outer lid that closes the top opening of the server, and an inner lid that closes the inner periphery of the outer lid. By opening the inner lid and setting the server on the extraction device, the extracted coffee flows into the server through the inner lid. By closing the inner lid, opening the outer lid and tilting the server, the coffee inside can be poured from the spout. By keeping both the outer lid and the inner lid closed, the coffee inside is prevented from leaking out due to the vibrations caused by the server falling over or being transported in a vehicle. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] JP 2003-125912 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] Generally, coffee makers are used by placing the brewing device on a flat surface such as a table and placing the server in a set position in the server housing of the brewing device. Because the server is easily dislodged from the server housing due to vibration or impact, measures such as removing the server from the brewing device and storing it in another location before carrying it outdoors or transporting it in a vehicle are required. In this respect, it was necessary to improve the convenience of carrying conventional coffee makers. In the present disclosure, measures are taken to prevent the server from accidentally falling off the brewing device, thereby improving the convenience of carrying it outdoors. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, for example, a coffee maker includes an extraction container for accommodating an extract, a heater for heating water, a server for receiving coffee extracted from the extract using hot water generated by heating the water with the heater, and a server housing for removably housing the server. For example, the server has a handle that is used when removing the server from the server housing. For example, when the server is placed at a set position for receiving the extracted coffee, the handle is located on the inner side of the outermost periphery of the coffee maker in a top view.

[0006] This prevents the handle from interfering with other parts around it, and prevents the server from accidentally falling out of the server housing. This makes it possible to take the coffee maker outside with the server still in the server housing, improving portability. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a front view of the coffee maker. [Diagram 3] FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 2 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the coffee maker. [Figure 8] FIG. 2 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the upper part of the server. [Figure 9] FIG. 13 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the set retention mechanism at the top of the server. [Figure 10] 1 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the fall-off prevention mechanism, which shows the state in which the server is held in the set position. [Figure 11]10 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the fall-off prevention mechanism, which shows the state in which the server has moved from the set position in the direction of removal. [Figure 12] 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XII-XII in FIG. 5, and is a vertical cross-sectional view of the steam hole. [Figure 13] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the coffee maker with the lid removed. [Figure 14] 1 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a coffee maker, in which the brewing vessel, the water tank, and the server are each shown in vertical cross-section. [Figure 15] FIG. [Figure 16] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the lid from the underside, showing a waterproof sheet for the water tank attached. [Figure 17] 1 is a perspective view of the lid from the underside, showing a waterproof packing for the water supply tank attached thereto; [Figure 18] FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of a coffee maker, showing a state in which a stopper for preventing the server from falling out is attached to the opening of the server housing. [Figure 19] FIG. [Figure 20] 20 is a view taken along line XX-XX in FIG. 19, and is a front view of the stopper holding portion. [Figure 21] 21 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XXI-XXI in FIG. 20. [Figure 22] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of a stopper in another embodiment. [Diagram 23] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of a stopper of still another embodiment. [Figure 24] FIG. 1 is an overall perspective view of a coffee maker with a door attached to the opening of the server housing. [Diagram 25] This is a vertical cross-sectional view of a coffee maker, which uses a plastic bottle instead of a water tank to supply water. [Figure 26] FIG. 2 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a connection port of a plastic bottle. [Figure 27]FIG. 2 is a vertical cross-sectional view of a PET bottle connection port connected to a plug-in water supply valve. [Figure 28] FIG 2 is a right side view of the coffee maker, showing a state in which a plastic bottle is connected to a rotary water supply valve and the plastic bottle is in a detachable position. [Figure 29] Fig. 2 is a right side view of the coffee maker, showing a state in which a plastic bottle is connected to a rotary water supply valve and the plastic bottle is rotated to a water supply position. [Diagram 30] 1 is a diagram showing the operating state of a rotary water supply valve, in which the left side shows the attachment / detachment position and the right side shows the water supply position. [Diagram 31] 1 is a right side view of the coffee maker, showing a state in which a plastic bottle is connected to a rotary water supply valve of another type and the plastic bottle is in a detachable position. [Diagram 32] Fig. 1 is a right side view of the coffee maker, showing a state in which a plastic bottle is connected to a rotary water supply valve of another type and the plastic bottle is rotated to a water supply position. [Diagram 33] 1 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the top of a coffee maker with an espresso brewing lid, the view showing the steam valve closed. [Diagram 34] FIG. 1 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the top of a coffee maker with an espresso brewing lid, the steam valve shown open. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0008] In one or more embodiments, for example, a set retention mechanism is provided to retain the server in a set position. For example, the set retention mechanism includes a housing in which a server storage section is formed, a protrusion provided on one of the two members of the server, and a recess provided on the other of the two members into which the protrusion is releasably engaged. Thus, the set retention mechanism prevents the server from accidentally falling out of the server storage section. This also improves the convenience of carrying the server.

[0009] In one or more embodiments, for example, a biasing member is provided that biases at least one of the protrusion and the recess toward the other in the mated state, so that the mated state of the protrusion and the recess is maintained by the biasing force of the biasing member.

[0010] In one or more embodiments, for example, the server has a receiving port for receiving brewed coffee, an opening / closing lid for opening and closing the receiving port, a button that works with the opening / closing lid, and a biasing member that biases the button upward. For example, the set retention mechanism has a recess formed in an upper part of the button. Therefore, the button is pressed downward against the biasing force, and the recess and protrusion of the set retention mechanism are engaged with each other.

[0011] In one or more embodiments, the server includes a fall-prevention mechanism that prevents the server from moving when the server moves from the set position in the removal direction. For example, the fall-prevention mechanism includes a restricting recess formed in the housing that includes the server storage section, and a restricting protrusion formed in the server that releasably engages with the restricting recess. This prevents the server from accidentally falling out of the server storage section after it has moved from the set position.

[0012] In one or more embodiments, for example, the server has an inlet for receiving brewed coffee, an opening / closing lid for opening and closing the inlet, and a button that operates in conjunction with the opening / closing lid. For example, a restricting protrusion is provided on the button. Thus, when the server moves from the set position, the restricting protrusion of the button engages with the restricting recess of the server housing, preventing the server from falling off.

[0013] In one or more embodiments, for example, the server has a lever extending from the button. For example, the button is operated by operating the lever to release the restricting protrusion from the restricting recess. Thus, the server can be removed from the server storage unit by operating the lever.

[0014] In one or more embodiments, for example, the server has a receiving opening for receiving brewed coffee, an opening / closing lid for opening and closing the receiving opening, a button interlocking with the opening / closing lid, and a lever extending from the button. For example, a restricting protrusion is provided on the lever, and the button is operated by operating the lever, and the restricting protrusion is released from the restricting recess. Thus, the server is prevented from falling off by moving the server from the set position and engaging the restricting protrusion of the lever with the restricting recess of the server storage unit. The server can be removed from the server storage unit by operating the lever.

[0015] In one or more embodiments, the server has a biasing member that biases the lever upward. For example, by pushing down the lever, the restricting protrusion is released from the restricting recess. Therefore, the server can be removed from the server storage section by pushing down the lever against the biasing force of the biasing member.

[0016] In one or more embodiments, for example, the restricting recess is located in the middle of the passage of the restricting protrusion of the server when the server is moved from the set position in the removal direction, and therefore, the restricting protrusion engages with the restricting recess during the server's movement, thereby preventing the server from falling out of the server storage section.

[0017] In one or more embodiments, the server storage unit includes a housing, and the housing is provided with a stopper or door that is movable to prevent the server from falling out of the server storage unit. Thus, the stopper or door prevents the server from falling out accidentally.

[0018] In one or more embodiments, for example, the door is pivotally mounted on the housing to open and close the opening of the server housing, so that the opening of the server housing is opened and closed by pivoting the door.

[0019] In one or more embodiments, for example, the door is provided with a seal member that seals the opening of the server housing, thereby improving dustproofness inside the server housing.

[0020] In one or more embodiments, for example, the stopper is attached to the housing so as to be movable up and down. For example, the stopper is movable between a fall-prevention position that restricts movement in a direction to remove the server from the server housing section and an open position that allows the server to be removed from the server housing section. Thus, the opening of the server housing section is opened and closed by moving the stopper up and down. The server is prevented from accidentally falling out by moving the stopper to the fall-prevention position. The server can be removed by moving the stopper to the open position.

[0021] In one or more embodiments, the device has a battery attachment section to which, for example, a battery for a power tool is removably attached. For example, the power of the battery attached to the battery attachment section serves as the power source. Therefore, power is supplied by attaching the battery for the power tool.

[0022] In one or more embodiments, for example, the battery mounting portion is provided such that the battery mounted on the battery mounting portion is positioned at a height that is generally flush with the bottom surface of the housing of the coffee maker, such that the bottom surface of the battery mounted on the battery mounting portion acts as a foot to prevent the coffee maker from tipping over. EXAMPLES

[0023] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the coffee maker 1 has an extraction device 10 and a server 50 that stores extracted coffee. The extraction device 10 has a housing 11 that is roughly prismatic. The housing 11 is open upward. The upper opening of the housing 11 is closed by a rectangular lid 12. The lid 12 is opened and closed by rotating up and down around left and right hinge portions 12d (see Figures 16 and 17) provided on the rear side.

[0024] As shown in Figs. 7, 13, and 14, the housing 11 includes an extraction container 13 for accommodating an extract 2 (ground coffee beans, see Figs. 33 and 34), a water tank 14, a heater 15 for heating water supplied from the water tank 14, and a nozzle 16 for dripping the water (hot water) heated by the heater 15 into the extraction container 13. The coffee maker 1 can be supplied with power from a DC power source from batteries 31, 32, and 34 (described later) or an AC power source supplied by connecting a power cord (not shown) to a power outlet. The extraction container 13 is also called a dripper, has an inverted cone shape, and has an extraction valve 13a at the bottom. A paper filter, for example, is laid along the inner surface of the extraction container 13, and an appropriate amount of the extract 2 is accommodated inside the filter. The coffee maker 1 is used by placing it on a surface T such as a table.

[0025] As shown in Figures 1, 4, 5 and 12, a rectangular recess 12a is provided in the center of the lid 12. An inclined surface 12b is provided along the periphery of the recess 12a. A plurality of steam holes 12c are provided in the inclined surface 12b. Each steam hole 12c has a long groove shape along the inclination direction. As shown in Figure 12, steam S ejected from each steam hole 12c drips into the recess 12a, for example, along the inclined surface 12b.

[0026] As shown in Figures 7, 14, 16, and 17, a truncated conical water supply receiver 12e is provided on the inner surface of the lid 12. The water supply receiver 12e is provided in a position that is approximately concentric with the extraction container 13. A plurality of water supply holes 12f are provided in the center of the water supply receiver 12e. A nozzle opening 12g into which the nozzle 16 enters is provided in the rear of the water supply receiver 12e. The nozzle 16 is provided so as to be rotatable up and down. This allows the lid 12 to be opened and closed by rotating it up and down while the nozzle 16 is inserted into the nozzle opening 12g. The hot water flowing out from the nozzle 16 is received by the water supply receiver 12e. The hot water received by the water supply receiver 12e is dripped into the extraction container 13 through the water supply holes 12f. The dripped hot water steams the extract 2 (see Figures 33 and 34).

[0027] 1, 2, 5 and 7, an operation panel 17 including a plurality of push button switches 17a is disposed on the upper front surface of the housing 11. A water level indicator 18 that shows the amount of water remaining in the water tank 14 is provided on the front surface of the housing 11.

[0028] A handle 19 is provided behind the lid 12 and on the top of the housing 11 to be gripped when carrying the device. The handle 19 is U-shaped and is provided so as to be rotatable up and down via left and right hinge portions 19a. The handle 19 can be gripped by a user by rotating it upward and standing it up. The handle 19 can be stored in a position along the top opening of the housing 11 by rotating it downward.

[0029] A front panel 27 is coupled to the front of the housing 11. An opening 20a is provided on the front of the housing 11 to allow the server 50 to pass through. A server housing section 20 that removably houses the server 50 is provided at the back (rear) of the opening 20a. In this specification, with regard to the front-to-rear direction of the coffee maker 1, the side of the opening 20a where the operator is positioned is defined as the front side, and the back of the server housing section 20 is defined as the rear side. The left-right and up-down directions are based on the operator.

[0030] As shown in FIG. 7, the extraction container 13 is accommodated above the server housing 20. The extraction container 13 is provided at its lower part with an extraction valve 13a that is spring-biased in the closing direction. A lever 22 is provided at the rear of the server housing 20. When the server 50 is accommodated in the set position of the server housing 20, the lower part 22a of the lever 22 is pushed rearward. The lever 22 is biased by a tension spring 22b in a direction that displaces the lower part 22a into the server housing 20. The lever 22 is pushed against the biasing force of the tension spring 22b, and the extraction valve 13a is opened. The extraction valve 13a is biased in the closing direction by a compression spring 13b. When the extraction valve 13a is opened, the extracted coffee drips from the lower part of the extraction container 13. The coffee dripping from the lower part of the extraction container 13 is received by the server 50.

[0031] 6 and 7, the server 50 has a main body 51 made of stainless steel with a vacuum double wall structure that has high heat and cold insulation properties, and a lid 52 that covers an opening 51a at the top of the main body 51. A socket 51b is provided in the opening 51a so as to protrude rearward. An L-shaped handle 53 is provided at the top of the main body 51. The handle 53 extends downward from the top of the main body 51. The server 50 can be moved forward and backward into the server housing section 20 by gripping the handle 53.

[0032] As shown in FIG. 8, the lid 52 is detachably attached to the opening 51a of the main body 51 by screw connection. The lid 52 is attached to and detached from the opening 51a by rotating it. The lid 52 is provided with a server valve 52a for opening and closing the opening 51a of the main body 51. The server valve 52a is opened and closed by the up and down movement of a button 52b. The button 52b protrudes upward from the lid 52. The button 52b is biased in a direction in which it protrudes upward by a compression spring 52c. When the button 52b is pressed downward against the compression spring 52c, the server valve 52a moves to the opening side and the opening 51a is opened. The server valve 52a is maintained in an open state. When the server valve 52a is open, the extracted coffee flows into the main body 51 through the receiving port 51b. When the main body 51 is tilted with the server valve 52a open, the coffee inside flows out from the receiving port 51b.

[0033] When the button 52b is pressed down again against the compression spring 52c while the server valve 52a is open, the server valve 52a is closed. The server valve 52a is opened and closed by the push-push mechanism of the button 52b. A lever 52d is integrally provided on the button 52b. The lever 52d protrudes in the opposite direction (forward) from the socket 51b. When the lever 52d is pressed down against the compression spring 52c with, for example, the thumb of the hand holding the handle 53, the button 52b is displaced downward and the server valve 52a is opened. When the lever 52d is pressed down again, the server valve 52a is closed.

[0034] A top plate 21 is provided on the top of the server housing 20. When the server 50 is housed in the server housing 20, the top plate 21 presses the button 52b downward against the compression spring 52c. This opens the server valve 52a. When the server 50 is set at the back (set position) of the server housing 20, the extraction valve 13a of the extraction container 13 is opened via the lever 22. This allows coffee to flow from the extraction container 13 into the server 50 through the receiving port 51b. When the server 50 is removed from the server housing 20, the top plate 21 no longer presses down the button 52b, and the server valve 52a is closed.

[0035] As shown in FIG. 9, a protrusion 21a is provided on the top panel 21. A recess 52e is provided on the top of the button 52b. When the server 50 is set in the set position, the protrusion 21a on the server storage section 20 side fits into the recess 52e of the button 52b. This fitted state is maintained by a compression spring 52c that urges the button 52b upward. The button 52b that is spring-urged upward and the protrusion 21a constitute a set holding mechanism 55 for holding the server 50 in the set position. The protrusion 21a may be spring-urged downward. The fitting state of the protrusion 21a and the recess 52e is maintained by the spring urging force of either one or both of them, and the server 50 is held in the set position.

[0036] As shown in Fig. 7, a circular protrusion 20b is provided on the bottom of the server accommodation section 20, which is one step higher. A circular recess 51c is provided on the outer surface of the bottom of the server 50, which is one step lower. When the server 50 is set in the set position, the protrusion 20b fits into the recess 51c with almost no gap. This holds the server 50 in the set position so that it does not shift forward, backward, left or right. The recess 51c of the server 50 and the protrusion 20b of the server accommodation section 20 form a set holding mechanism 55 for holding the server 50 in the set position. The server 50 is held in the set position by the upper and lower set holding mechanisms 55.

[0037] 3 and 5, when the server 50 is set in the set position of the server housing 20, the handle 53 is positioned inside the outermost boundary K of the housing 11 in a plan view (top view). This ensures that the entire server 50, including the handle 53, does not protrude from the server housing 20. Since the handle 53 does not protrude from the server housing 20, when the coffee maker 1 is taken outside, for example, the handle 53 is prevented from being touched by other people's hands or from being interfered with by other transported objects. This prevents the server 50 from accidentally falling off the server housing 20.

[0038] As shown in Figs. 10 and 11, the top panel 21 of the server housing section 20 is provided with a fall-off prevention mechanism 23 that prevents the server 50 from moving in the removal direction. The fall-off prevention mechanism 23 has a prevention recess 23a formed in the top panel 21. A button 52b (a prevention protrusion) of the server 50 is releasably engaged with the prevention recess 23a. As shown in Fig. 11, when the server 50 moves out of the set position and in the removal direction (towards the opening 20a), the button 52b (a prevention protrusion) fits in the prevention recess 23a. This prevents the server 50 from moving further in the removal direction. The fall-off prevention mechanism 23 prevents the server 50 from falling out of the server housing section 20 more reliably during the movement of the server 50 in the removal direction.

[0039] When the button 52b is engaged with the restriction recess 23a, the operator can remove the server 50 from the server storage section 20 by holding the handle 53 and pressing down the lever 52d to disengage the button 52b from the restriction recess 23a.

[0040] A guide surface 23b that slopes downward toward the rear is formed on the rear side of the restricting recess 23a. When the server 50 is moved to the back of the server storage section 20 through the opening 20a, even if the button 52b (restricting protrusion) enters the restricting recess 23a, the button 52b is guided by the guide surface 23b and pressed in by pressing the server 50. This allows the server 50 to move smoothly to the set position.

[0041] Instead of the above-described configuration in which the restricting protrusion that engages with the restricting recess 23a of the fall-prevention mechanism 23 is the button 52b, a restricting protrusion (not shown) may be provided on the lever 52d. By providing the restricting protrusion at an appropriate position according to the position of the restricting recess 23a in the server housing section 20, it is possible to prevent the server 50 from falling off (displacement from the set position) at an early stage. In this case, the server 50 can be removed from the server housing section 20 by pressing down the lever 52d to disengage the restricting protrusion from the restricting recess 23a.

[0042] Alternatively, both the restricting protrusion provided on the lever 52d and the button 52b may be configured to engage with the restricting recess 23a as the restricting protrusion. This reliably prevents the server 50 from being accidentally removed from the server housing section 20. In either case, the restricting protrusion is removed from the restricting recess 23a by pressing down the lever 52d, allowing the server 50 to be smoothly removed from the server housing section 20.

[0043] 3 and 4, a battery can be attached as a power source to the lower rear surface of the housing 11. Three slide-mounted battery attachment sections 31-33 are provided on the lower rear surface of the housing 11. One slide-mounted battery 35 (36) can be attached to each of the battery attachment sections 31-33.

[0044] Of the three battery mounting parts 31 to 33, two batteries 35 with an output voltage of, for example, 18 V can be mounted simultaneously on the left and right battery mounting parts 31, 33. Electricity from the two batteries 35 is supplied as a power source for the heater 15. A battery 36 with an output voltage of, for example, 36 V can be mounted on the central battery mounting part 32.

[0045] Battery 36 can be attached to the central battery attachment part 32 only in a state where battery 35 has been removed from the left and right battery attachment parts 31, 33. When battery 36 is attached to the central battery attachment part 32, battery 35 cannot be attached to the left and right battery attachment parts 31, 33. The two types of batteries 35, 36 with different output voltages interfere with each other and cannot be attached, so they are used exclusively.

[0046] All three batteries 35 (36) are slide-mounted lithium-ion batteries. The battery 35 (36) is mounted by sliding downward relative to the battery mounting parts 31-33. The battery 35 (36) is removed by sliding upward relative to the battery mounting parts 31-33. The removed battery 35 (36) can be reused by charging it with a separately prepared charger. The removed battery 35 (36) can be mounted to another power tool as a power source.

[0047] As shown in Fig. 3, either battery 35 or battery 36 is attached at a height such that its underside is approximately flush with the underside of housing 11. Five rubber feet 25 and tip-over detection switch 26 are provided on the underside of housing 11. By attaching battery 35 or battery 36 so that its underside is approximately flush with the bottom surface of housing 11 and protruding rearward, coffee maker 1 is less likely to tip over. This ensures a stable installation of coffee maker 1. By attaching heavy battery 35, 36 close to installation surface T, the center of gravity of extraction device 10 is located downward. This also enhances the stability of installation of coffee maker 1.

[0048] As shown in Figs. 13 and 14, a handle 14d for carrying the water supply tank 14 alone is provided near the opening. The handle 14d is provided so that it can be rotated up and down to be removed and stored. As shown in Fig. 15, a unique lid 14a can be attached to the water supply tank 14. The lid 14a prevents water leakage when the brewing device 10 is carried. Instead of the lid 14a, for example, a waterproof sheet 14b can be attached to the inner surface of the lid 12 of the brewing device 10 as shown in Fig. 16. When the lid 12 is closed, the opening of the water supply tank 14 is watertightly blocked by the waterproof sheet 14b. This also prevents water leakage from the water supply tank 14 when the brewing device 10 is carried. As shown in Fig. 17, instead of the waterproof sheet 14b, a ring-shaped waterproof packing 14c can be attached to the inner surface of the lid 12. When the lid 12 is closed, the waterproof packing 14c is pressed against the opening of the water supply tank 14, thereby preventing water leakage from the water supply tank 14 when the brewing device 10 is carried.

[0049] By attaching a waterproof sheet 14b or waterproof packing 14c to the inside surface of the lid 12, water leakage from the water supply tank 14 can be prevented by closing the lid 12. This eliminates the need to take the time to open and close the separate lid 14a for the water supply tank 14. It also avoids the trouble of forgetting to close the lid 14a. These points improve the usability of the water supply tank 14.

[0050] 18 and 19, a stopper 40 can be attached to the opening 20a of the server housing section 20. The stopper 40 has a band-like shape and is provided across the left and right edges of the opening 20a. By closing the opening 20a with the stopper 40, the server 50 is prevented from accidentally falling out of the server housing section 20.

[0051] The left and right ends of the stopper 40 are supported by guide grooves 43 provided on the front surface of the housing 11. The guide grooves 43 are provided between the edge of the housing 11 and the edge of the front panel 27 joined to the front surface of the housing 11. The left and right guide grooves 43 extend vertically and are provided parallel to each other. The left and right guide grooves 43 allow the stopper 40 to be parallel to the top and bottom. The central portion of the stopper 40 in the longitudinal direction is curved in a direction that bulges gently forward. The stopper 40 abuts against the handle 53 of the server 50, thereby suppressing rattling of the server 50 when it is set in the position.

[0052] As shown in Fig. 19, support parts 40a bent in an L-shape are provided at the left and right ends of the stopper 40. The left and right support parts 40a are bent in directions away from each other. The support parts 40a are held in the guide groove 43. As shown in Figs. 20 and 21, an engagement part 43b having elasticity in the plate thickness direction is provided by a U-shaped punching 43d at the bottom 43a of the guide groove 43 (the edge of the front panel 27). An engagement protrusion 43c is provided on the front surface of the engagement part 43b. The left and right engagement parts 43b and the engagement protrusion 43c are set at height positions that allow the stopper 40 to be held in a position where it abuts against the handle 53 of the server 50 (anti-falling position).

[0053] The stopper 40 is held in the fall-prevention position (the position shown at the top in Figs. 20 and 21) by the support portion 40a being positioned above the engaging protrusions 43c. The stopper 40 can be moved from the fall-prevention position to the lower open position by the user pushing it down. When the stopper 40 is pushed down, the left and right engaging portions 43b are elastically displaced rearward while the support portion 40a is displaced downward (to the position shown at the bottom in Figs. 20 and 21), thereby releasing the engagement state of the engaging portions 43b and allowing the stopper 40 to move downward. When the stopper 40 is moved to the lower open position, the opening 20a is fully opened and the server 50 can be inserted into and removed from the server storage section 20.

[0054] The stopper 40 can be moved from the lower open position to the upper fall-prevention position by a user pushing it up from below. The left and right support parts 40a elastically displace the engagement parts 43b rearward by the pushing up operation, and the stopper 40 is moved to the upper fall-prevention position.

[0055] The engaging protrusion 43c has a mountain shape that protrudes forward. The lower surface of the engaging protrusion 43c has a gentler inclination angle than the upper surface side. This ensures that the upper surface side of the engaging protrusion 43c holds the stopper 40 (supporting portion 40a) in the position to prevent it from falling off, while the supporting portion 40a slides against the lower surface side of the engaging protrusion 43c, allowing the stopper 40 to pass smoothly from below to above. The engaging protrusion 43c may be changed to a semi-cylindrical or semi-spherical shape instead of a mountain shape or a triangle. The holding mechanism for holding the position of the stopper 40 may be configured to use, for example, a removable stopper pin or a magnet instead of the engaging protrusion 43c exemplified above.

[0056] 18, by extending the left and right guide grooves 43 above the opening 20a, the stopper 40 can be slid upward from the fall-prevention position to fully open the opening 20a. When the open position is set above the opening 20a, the engaging portion 43b and the engaging protrusion 43c illustrated above can be set above the left and right guide grooves 43 in addition to the fall-prevention position, so that the stopper 40 can be held in the upper open position. The open position of the stopper 40 can be set above or below the opening 20a, or both.

[0057] The stopper 40 described above partially covers the opening 20a of the server housing section 20, thereby preventing the server 50 from accidentally falling off. This prevents the server 50 from falling off due to vibrations, shocks, etc. when the coffee maker 1 is taken outside or carried in a vehicle, further improving the portability of the coffee maker 1.

[0058] The support structure of the stopper 40 with respect to the guide groove 43 can be modified. For example, as shown in Fig. 22, the left and right support portions 41a of the stopper 41 are bent in directions approaching each other. The left and right support portions 41a are engaged with the edges of the front panel 27, thereby supporting the stopper 41 so as to be slidable up and down. In the support structure shown in Fig. 23, the support portion 42a of the stopper 42 is supported so as to be slidable along the guide groove 27a in the up and down direction provided in the front panel 27.

[0059] Instead of the strip-shaped stoppers 40, 41, 42, the opening 20a of the server housing section 20 may be opened and closed by a door 45 as shown in FIG. 24. The door 45 is supported by a hinge 45a so as to be rotatable left and right. An iron plate 45b is attached to the inner surface of the door 45. A magnet 45c is attached to the right side of the opening 20a. The door 45 is held in the closed position by the iron plate 45b being attracted by the magnet 45c. When the door 45 is closed, the handle 53 of the server 50 is in almost contact with the door 45. This prevents the server 50 from shifting from the set position. The closed door 45 prevents the server 50 from accidentally falling out of the server housing section 20.

[0060] A seal member 45d made of, for example, rubber is attached to the inner surface of the door 45. The seal member 45d is attached over almost the entire circumference along the periphery of the door 45. When the door 45 is closed, the seal member 45d is pressed against the periphery of the opening 20a. This ensures high dust resistance of the server housing section 20. The seal member 45d may be attached along the periphery of the opening 20a.

[0061] According to the embodiment described above, when the server 50 is housed in the server housing 20, the handle 53 of the server 50 is located (does not protrude) on the inner periphery side of the outermost contour K of the coffee maker 1 in a top view. This prevents the handle 53 from interfering with surrounding members, etc., and prevents the server 50 from accidentally falling off the server housing 20. This makes it possible to take the coffee maker 1 outside with the server 50 housed in the server housing 20, improving convenience when carrying the coffee maker.

[0062] According to the embodiment, the server 50 is provided with a set retention mechanism 55 that retains the server 50 in the set position. Therefore, the set retention mechanism 55 prevents the server 50 from accidentally falling out of the server housing section 20. This also improves the convenience of carrying the server 50.

[0063] According to the embodiment, there is provided a compression spring 52c that urges at least one of the protrusion 21a and the recess 52e toward the other in the fitted state. Therefore, the fitted state of the protrusion 21a and the recess 52e is maintained by the urging force of the compression spring 52c.

[0064] According to this embodiment, the server 50 has a recess 52e on the top of the button 52b. Therefore, the button 52b is pressed downward against the biasing force of the compression spring 52c, and the recess 52e of the set holding mechanism 55 and the protrusion 21a are fitted together.

[0065] According to the embodiment, the coffee maker 1 has a fall prevention mechanism 23 that prevents the server 50 from moving in the removal direction. The fall prevention mechanism 23 prevents the server 50, which has moved from the set position, from accidentally falling out of the server housing section 20. This further increases the portability of the coffee maker 1.

[0066] According to the embodiment, the restricting protrusion of the fall-prevention mechanism 23 is provided on the button 52b of the server 50. Therefore, when the server 50 moves from the set position and the button 52b (restricting protrusion) engages with the restricting recess 23a of the server accommodation section 20, the server 50 is prevented from falling off.

[0067] According to the embodiment, the restricting protrusion (button 52b) is released from the restricting recess 23a by operating the lever 52d. Therefore, the server 50 can be removed from the server accommodation unit 20 by operating the lever 52d.

[0068] According to the embodiment, a restricting protrusion may be provided on the lever 52d. In this case, the server 50 is prevented from falling off by moving the server 50 from the set position and engaging the restricting protrusion of the lever 52d with the restricting recess 23a of the server storage unit 20. The server 50 can be removed from the server storage unit 20 by operating the lever 52d.

[0069] According to the embodiment, the button 52b and the lever 52d are biased upward by a compression spring 52c. By pushing down the lever 52d, the restricting protrusion is released from the restricting recess 23a. This allows the server 50 to be removed from the server accommodation unit 20.

[0070] According to the embodiment, the restricting recess 23a is located in the middle of the passage of the restricting protrusion (button 52b or lever 52d) of the server 50 when the server 50 is moved from the set position in the removal direction. Therefore, the restricting protrusion engages with the restricting recess 23a while the server 50 is moving, thereby preventing the server 50 from falling off from the server accommodation section 20.

[0071] According to the embodiment, the housing 11 is provided with a movably mounted stopper 40 (41, 42) or a door 45 for preventing the server 50 from falling out of the server storage section 20. Therefore, the stopper 40 (41, 42) or the door 45 prevents the server 50 from falling out accidentally.

[0072] According to the embodiment, the door 45 is rotatably provided on the housing 11 to open and close the opening 20a of the server receiving section 20. Therefore, the opening 20a of the server receiving section 20 is opened and closed by rotating the door 45. The door 45 enhances dustproofness of the server receiving section 20.

[0073] According to the embodiment, the door is provided with a seal member 45d, so that the dustproofness of the server housing 20 is further improved.

[0074] According to the embodiment, the stopper 40 (41, 42) is attached to the housing 11 so as to be movable up and down. The stopper 40 (41, 42) is movable between a fall prevention position that restricts movement in a direction in which the server 50 is removed from the server housing section 20 and an open position that allows the server 50 to be removed from the server housing section 20. Thus, the opening of the server housing section is opened and closed by moving the stopper 40 (41, 42) up and down. The server 50 is prevented from accidentally falling off by moving the stopper 40 (41, 42) to the fall prevention position. The server 50 can be removed from the server housing section 20 by moving the stopper 40 (41, 42) to the open position.

[0075] According to the embodiment, the coffee maker 1 has battery attachment parts 31, 32, and 33 to which the power tool batteries 35, 36 are removably attached. Therefore, when the power tool batteries 35, 36 are attached, power is supplied.

[0076] According to the embodiment, the battery mounting parts 31, 32, 33 are located in a lower position so that the batteries 35, 36 mounted on the battery mounting parts 31, 32, 33 function as feet for preventing the coffee maker 1 from tipping over. Therefore, the batteries 35, 36 mounted on the battery mounting parts 31, 32, 33 prevent the coffee maker 1 from tipping over. This increases the stability of the installation of the coffee maker 1.

[0077] Various modifications can be made to the embodiment. For example, Fig. 25 shows a coffee maker 60 that uses a plastic bottle 61 as a water tank. The same reference numerals are used for members and configurations that do not require modification, and their explanations are omitted. The plastic bottle 61 is attached to a tank housing portion 63 that houses the water tank 14. By using a plastic bottle 61 of a size that can be accommodated in the tank housing portion 63, the tank housing portion 63 can be closed with the lid 12.

[0078] As shown in FIG. 26, a connector 65 is attached to the mouth 61a of the plastic bottle 61. The connector 65 has a connecting cap 65a and a spool 65b. The connecting cap 65a is screwed to the cap (not shown) of the mouth 61a in the same manner. The spool 65b is supported in an insertion hole 65f of the connecting cap 65a so as to be displaceable in the axial direction. The spool 65b is biased in a direction in which it is displaced downward by a compression spring 65c. A seal member 65d is attached to the top of the spool 65b. A flat surface portion 65e is provided on the spool 65b. When the spool 65b is positioned in the lower closed position by the compression spring 65c, the seal member 65d abuts against the insertion hole 65f to close the connector 65. When the connector 65 is in the closed state, water is not dispensed from the plastic bottle 61.

[0079] As shown in Figure 27, when the spool 65b is pushed upward against the compression spring 65c, the seal member 65d moves away from the insertion hole 65f and the flat surface portion 65e passes through the insertion hole 65f and enters the connecting cap 65a. This opens the connector 65. When the connector 65 is opened, water is dispensed from the plastic bottle 61. A cylindrical insertion port 65g is provided on the bottom surface of the connecting cap 65a.

[0080] As shown in Figures 25 and 27, a socket 62 is provided on the bottom 63a of the tank storage section 63. The socket 62 has a circular insertion hole 62a and a cylindrical main body 62b. A cylindrical abutment section 62c is provided at the center of the upper surface of the main body 62b. A plurality of water supply holes 62d are provided around the abutment section 62c. When the insertion port 65g of the connector 65 is inserted into the insertion hole 62a, the abutment section 62c pushes up the spool 65b. This opens the connector 65. When the connector 65 is opened, the water in the plastic bottle 61 flows into the heater 15 side through the insertion hole 65f and the water supply hole 62d.

[0081] A check valve 62e having a sphere held in a cylindrical holder is provided at the center of the underside of the main body 62b. The heater hose 15a is connected to the socket 62 via the check valve 62e. The check valve 62e prevents backflow into the plastic bottle 61 when the water boils.

[0082] 28 and 29 show another type of plastic bottle type coffee maker 70. The same reference numerals are used for the members and configurations that do not require modification, and the description thereof is omitted. A receptacle 72 is rotatably provided at the bottom of the tank housing part. The receptacle 72 is connected to the heater hose 15a of the heater 15.

[0083] A disk-shaped knob dial 73 is provided on, for example, the right side of the housing 11. A flat knob portion 73c is provided on the outer surface of the knob dial 73. The knob dial 73 is connected to the receptacle 72. A user can rotate the receptacle 72 between a water supply position in which the receptacle 72 opens upward and an attachment position in which the receptacle 72 opens downward by gripping the knob portion 73c and rotating the knob dial 73. As shown in FIG. 28, the receptacle 72 is positioned in the attachment position in which the receptacle 72 opens downward, and the plastic bottle 71 is connected to the receptacle 72. The connector 65 illustrated above is attached to the drinking spout of the plastic bottle 71. The plastic bottle 71 is connected to the receptacle 72 via the connector 65. The connector 65 is opened when connected to the receptacle 72.

[0084] 29, when a user grips knob 73c and rotates knob dial 73 counterclockwise about half a turn, receptacle 72 moves to the water supply position and PET bottle 71 moves upside down to a water supply position. This makes it possible to supply water from PET bottle 71. Note that openings are provided in the rear of housing 11 and part of lid 12 to ensure the attachment and detachment of PET bottle 71 and a path for moving it.

[0085] As shown in Figure 30, two stopper portions 73a, 73b are provided around knob dial 73. A protrusion 74 is integrally provided on the outer surface of housing 11. The left side of Figure 30 shows the state in which socket 72 is located in the mounting position. In this state, first stopper portion 73a of knob dial 73 abuts against protrusion 74 from below. This holds the attached plastic bottle 71 in an upright mounting position.

[0086] As shown on the right side of Fig. 30, by rotating knob dial 73 counterclockwise, PET bottle 71 moves to an upside-down position. The inverted position of PET bottle 71 is maintained by second stopper portion 73b abutting against protrusion 74 from above. For example, PET bottle 71 is maintained in an inclined position slightly beyond perpendicular line G. For this reason, knob dial 73 is rotated an angle of more than half a revolution from the position shown on the left side of Fig. 30. This moves PET bottle 71 from the attached position to the water-supplying position.

[0087] 31 and 32 show a coffee maker 80 equipped with a receptacle 82 of a different form. The same reference numerals are used for components and configurations that do not require modification, and their explanations are omitted. The receptacle 82 is provided in a tank storage section 84. A plastic bottle 81 is connected to the receptacle 82 via the connector 65 exemplified above.

[0088] The socket 82 is provided so as to be rotatable up and down via the support shaft 82a. As with the socket 72 illustrated above, it can be rotated between an attachment position that opens downward and a water supply position that opens upward. The socket 82 is provided with a first stopper recess 82b and a second stopper recess 82c. The first stopper recess 82b and the second stopper recess 82c are disposed on opposite sides of the support shaft 82a. The first stopper recess 82b and the second stopper recess 82c are provided so as to open across the bottom surface and the right side surface in FIG. 31. The vertical depth of the first stopper recess 82b is shallower than the vertical depth of the second stopper recess 82c.

[0089] A protrusion 83 is provided on, for example, the right side of the tank housing portion 84. In an installation position in which the attached plastic bottle 81 stands upright as shown in Fig. 31, the protrusion 83 is inserted into the first stopper recess 82b. This restricts the plastic bottle 81 from rotating in the clockwise direction in Fig. 31.

[0090] The plastic bottle 81 is rotated from the mounting position shown in FIG. 31 to the water supply position shown in FIG. 32. The rotation of the plastic bottle 81 is performed, for example, by a user's manual operation. This causes the receptacle 82 to rotate around the support shaft 82a. When the receptacle 82 is rotated to a position where it is almost upside down, the protrusion 83 relatively enters the second stopper recess 82c. The receptacle 82 is rotated until the protrusion 83 abuts against the bottom of the second stopper recess 82c. This holds the plastic bottle 81 in a water supply position where it is almost upside down. As described above, the plastic bottle 81 is held in an inclined position slightly beyond the perpendicular line G. The depth of the second stopper recess 82c is set so that the water supply position is inclined with respect to the perpendicular line G. Since the water supply position of the plastic bottle 81 is in a position where it is inclined beyond the perpendicular line G, the water supply position of the plastic bottle 81 is more reliably held against vibration, impact, and the like. In this respect, the coffee maker 80 is more highly portable.

[0091] 33 and 34 show a configuration for extracting espresso coffee. The same reference numerals are used for components and configurations that do not require change, and the description is omitted. The extraction device 10 has a lid 90 dedicated to espresso instead of the lid 12 illustrated above. A sealing lid part 91 is attached to the underside of the lid 90. The nozzle 16 for spraying hot water is opened at the center of the underside of the sealing lid part 91. A seal member 93 is attached to the periphery of the opening of the extraction container 13. When the lid 90 is closed, the sealing lid part 91 is pressed against the seal member 93, and the inside of the extraction container 13 is sealed. In the sealed state, the pressure inside the extraction container 13 increases due to the steam pressure generated by heating water with the heater 15. With the pressure inside the extraction container 13 high, hot water is dripped onto the extract 2 in the extraction container 13 to extract espresso coffee. The extracted espresso coffee flows into the server 50.

[0092] The lid 90 has a pressure changeover switch 92. The pressure changeover switch 92 can be operated by a user from outside the lid 90. When the pressure changeover switch 92 is moved upward as shown in FIG. 33, the inside of the extraction vessel 13 is sealed. This causes high steam pressure to act inside the extraction vessel 13, extracting espresso coffee. When the pressure changeover switch 92 is pushed downward as shown in FIG. 34, the steam inside the extraction vessel 13 is released to the outside. The steam is released to the outside, for example, through the steam hole 12c. When the pressure changeover switch 92 is switched to the open side, the pressure inside the extraction vessel 13 does not increase due to steam pressure, and hot water is dripped from the nozzle 16 onto the extract 2 in the extraction vessel 13 in the same manner as described above, and normal coffee is extracted.

[0093] In the embodiment, the ground coffee beans are directly placed in the extraction container 13, but the coffee may be extracted by setting an appropriate amount of coffee powder or tea leaves in a bag-shaped filter in advance to prepare a cafe pod extract, or a capsule extract filled with coffee powder or coffee extract in the extraction container.

[0094] Although the configuration in which either a battery or an AC power source can be used as the power source has been exemplified, the configuration may be changed to one in which only one of them is used as the power source.

[0095] The coffee makers 1, 60, 70, and 80 of the embodiment are examples of coffee makers according to one aspect of the present disclosure. The extract 2 of the embodiment is an example of an extract according to one aspect of the present disclosure. The extraction vessel 13 of the embodiment is an example of an extraction vessel according to one aspect of the present disclosure. The heater 15 of the embodiment is an example of a heater according to one aspect of the present disclosure.

[0096] The server 50 of the embodiment is an example of a server according to an aspect of the present disclosure. The server housing 20 of the embodiment is an example of a server housing according to an aspect of the present disclosure. The handle 53 of the embodiment is an example of a handle according to an aspect of the present disclosure. The outermost boundary K of the embodiment is an example of an outermost boundary according to an aspect of the present disclosure. [Explanation of symbols]

[0097] 1. Coffee maker 2...Extract T…Installation surface 10…Extraction equipment 11. Housing 12…Lid 12a...recess, 12b...inclined surface, 12c...steam hole, 12d...hinge portion 12e...water supply receiving portion, 12f...water supply hole, 12g...nozzle port S: Steam 13...Extraction container 13a...extraction valve, 13b...compression spring 14…Water tank 14a...lid, 14b...waterproof sheet, 14c...waterproof packing, 14d...handle 15…Heater 15a…Heater hose 16…Nozzle 17...Operation panel 17a…Switch 18...Remaining battery indicator 19…Handle 19a…hinge part 20…Server housing section 20a: opening, 20b: protrusion 21…Top plate 21a…Convex part 22...Lever 22a...lower part, 22b...tension spring 23…Falling control mechanism 23a: Restriction recess, 23b: Guide surface 25...legs 26...Fall detection switch 27…Front panel 27a...Guide groove 31, 32, 33…Battery mounting section 35…Battery (18V) 36…Battery (40V) 40, 41, 42...Stopper 40a, 41a, 42a...Support part 43...Guide groove 43a... bottom portion, 43b... engagement portion, 43c... engagement protrusion portion, 43d... punching 45…Door 45a... hinge portion, 45b... iron plate, 45c... magnet, 45d... sealing member 50…Server 51...Main body 51a: opening, 51b: socket, 51c: recess 52…Lid 52a... server valve, 52b... button (regulating protrusion), 52c... compression spring, 52d... lever 52e…recess 53…Handle K: Outermost part of Housing 11 55...Set retention mechanism 60…Coffee maker (PET bottle water supply type) 61…Plastic bottle 61a…mouthpiece 62...Underbite 62a...insertion hole, 62b...main body, 62c...contact portion, 62d...water supply hole, 62e...check valve 63...Tank housing section 63a...Bottom 65...Connector 65a... coupling cap, 65b... spool, 65c... compression spring, 65d... sealing member 65e: Flat surface, 65f: Through hole, 65g: Insertion port 70…Coffee maker 71…Plastic bottle 72...Underbite 73...Knob dial 73a...first stopper portion, 73b...second stopper portion, 73c...grip portion 74...Protrusion G…perpendicular 80…Coffee maker 81…Plastic bottle 82...Underbite 82a...support shaft portion, 82b...first stopper recess, 82c...second stopper recess 83…Protrusion 84…Tank housing section 90…Lid 91...Sealing lid part 92…Pressure changeover switch 93...Sealing material

Claims

1. It's a coffee maker, An extraction vessel for containing the extract, A heater for heating water, A server that receives coffee extracted from the extract using hot water generated by heating the water with the heater, It has a server housing section that removably houses the aforementioned server, The server has a handle used when removing it from the server housing, and when the server is placed in a set position to receive the brewed coffee, the handle is positioned on the inner circumference side of the outermost casing of the coffee maker when viewed from above.

2. A coffee maker according to claim 1, The server has a set holding mechanism that holds it in the set position, The set holding mechanism is a coffee maker having a housing in which the server housing is formed, a protrusion provided on one of the two members of the server, and a recess provided on the other of the two members into which the protrusion is releasably fitted.

3. A coffee maker according to claim 2, A coffee maker having a biasing member that biases at least one of the convex portion or the concave portion toward the other when fitted together.

4. A coffee maker according to claim 3, The server has a receiving port for receiving the extracted coffee, an opening / closing lid for opening and closing the receiving port, a button that is linked to the opening / closing lid, and a biasing member that biases the button upward. The set holding mechanism is a coffee maker having the recess formed on the upper part of the button.

5. A coffee maker according to any one of claims 1 to 4, A coffee maker having a detachment restriction mechanism that restricts the movement of the server when the server moves from the set position in the removal direction, wherein the detachment restriction mechanism has a restricting recess formed in the housing that houses the server and a restricting protrusion formed on the server that releasably engages with the restricting recess.

6. A coffee maker according to claim 5, The server has an opening for receiving the brewed coffee, an opening / closing lid for opening and closing the opening / closing lid, and a button that is linked to the opening / closing lid. A coffee maker in which the aforementioned button is provided with the aforementioned regulating protrusion.

7. A coffee maker according to claim 6, The server is a coffee maker having a lever extending from the button, wherein the button is operated by operating the lever, releasing the restricting protrusion from the restricting recess.

8. A coffee maker according to claim 5, The server has an opening for receiving the brewed coffee, an opening / closing lid for opening and closing the opening / closing lid, a button that is linked to the opening / closing lid, and a lever extending from the button. A coffee maker in which the lever is provided with the restricting projection, the button is operated by operating the lever, and the restricting projection is released from the restricting recess.

9. A coffee maker according to claim 8, The server is a coffee maker having a biasing member that biases the lever upward, and the restricting protrusion is released from the restricting recess when the lever is pushed down.

10. A coffee maker according to claim 5, The restricting recess is located in the coffee maker where the restricting protrusion of the server passes when the server is moved from the set position in the removal direction.

11. A coffee maker according to claim 1, The housing has the aforementioned server housing section, A coffee maker is provided in which a stopper or door is movably installed in the housing to prevent the server from falling out of the server housing.

12. A coffee maker according to claim 11, The aforementioned door is rotatably mounted on the housing and opens and closes the opening of the server housing section of the coffee maker.

13. A coffee maker according to claim 12, A coffee maker in which a sealing member is provided on the door to seal the opening of the server housing section.

14. A coffee maker according to claim 13, The stopper is mounted on the housing so as to be vertically movable and is movable between an anti-detachment position that restricts movement in the direction of removing the server from the server housing and an open position that allows the server to be removed from the server housing.

15. A coffee maker according to claim 1, It has a battery mounting section into which a battery for an electric tool is detachably attached, A coffee maker that uses the power of the battery attached to the battery mounting section as its power source.

16. A coffee maker according to claim 15, The battery mounting portion is provided such that the battery mounted on the battery mounting portion is positioned at a height that is substantially aligned with the lower surface of the housing of the coffee maker.

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