Adaptive Cup Insert Brewing Control for Multi-Beverage Consistency
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional brewing apparatuses are limited in their ability to accommodate multiple types of beverages, requiring multiple devices due to fixed brewing parameters, which can affect the taste and quality of brewed beverages.
Innovation Solution
A brewing apparatus with a chassis and adaptor insert assembly that can adjust brewing parameters based on the size and type of beverage cup, using sensors and a controller to select or modify catering profiles for optimal brewing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a brewing apparatus is configured with fixed brewing parameters for a particular beverage type, then the taste and quality of that specific beverage is maintained, but the apparatus cannot accommodate multiple different types of brewed beverages
Solution Approach 1:
The brewing apparatus is designed with a universal brewing chamber and control system that can accommodate multiple beverage types (coffee, espresso, tea) by adjusting brewing parameters such as temperature, time, and cup size through the user interface, eliminating the need for multiple separate brewing devices
Solution Approach 2:
The brewing system is divided into independent adjustable components including separate temperature control, timing control, and cup size selection functions, allowing each parameter to be optimized for different beverage types while maintaining overall system versatility
2Adaptability or versatility
If brewing parameters are adjusted to accommodate different beverage types, then versatility is improved, but the taste and quality of the brewed beverage may be affected
Solution Approach 1:
The control system automatically adjusts critical brewing parameters including water temperature, brewing time, and cup size based on the selected beverage type through the user interface, ensuring that each beverage is brewed with optimal parameters to maintain consistent taste and quality across different beverage varieties
3Reliability
If multiple brewing apparatuses are used for different beverage types, then the correct taste and quality of each beverage is achieved, but the device complexity and space requirement increase
Solution Approach 1:
A single brewing apparatus integrates multiple beverage preparation capabilities including coffee, espresso, and tea brewing functions, along with various cup size accommodations, replacing the need for multiple separate brewing devices while maintaining reliable taste and quality for each beverage type
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the brewing of multiple beverage types with precise control over parameters like temperature and time, improving taste and quality without the need for multiple apparatuses.
Implementation Method 1
a heater plate, the beverage cup being positioned proximate to the heater plate when inserted into the chassis beverage cup cavity
Implementation Method 2
one or more chassis sensors configured to acquire data about the beverage cup, the data comprising a set of operational parameters for the beverage cup
Data Source
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AI summary
A brewing apparatus may include a chassis 102. The chassis 102 may include a chassis beverage cup base 104. A chassis beverage cup cavity 106 defined within the chassis beverage cup base 104 may be configured to receive a beverage cup of a plurality of beverage cups. The brewing apparatus may include an adaptor insert assembly 300 dimensioned to fit within the chassis beverage cup cavity 106. An adaptor insert cavity 304 defined within the adaptor insert may be configured to receive a second beverage cup of a plurality of beverage cups. The brewing apparatus may include a controller 400 configured to acquire data about the beverage cup or the second beverage cup via the one or more sensors. The controller 400 may be configured to at least one of select or adjust a catering profile of a plurality of catering profiles based on the acquired data.