System for preparing aromatic beverages with optimised beverage discharge arrangement, and method for operating this system
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for preparing aromatic beverages, such as espresso-like coffee, face challenges in beverage discharge efficiency and ergonomic design, particularly in ensuring correct recipient placement and maintaining beverage quality during discharge, with prior solutions being complex, costly, and lacking in compactness and user-friendly operation.
Innovation Solution
A system with a compact and ergonomic design featuring a beverage discharge mechanism integrated on the same exterior surface as the introduction opening, utilizing a unidirectional valve for efficient discharge and providing visual and acoustic feedback for correct recipient placement, ensuring safe and efficient beverage preparation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If beverage discharge means are provided at a different height from the introduction opening, then the beverage flow can be directed properly, but the machine construction becomes more complex and less compact
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the beverage discharge means and the introduction opening at the same height on the exterior surface of the top part, merging two previously separate functional elements into a unified arrangement. This reduces structural complexity while maintaining proper beverage flow direction through the base of the recipient.
2Reliability
If safety valve actuation mechanisms are added to the beverage discharge means, then beverage safety is improved, but the cost of beverage recipients increases and the construction becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a unidirectional valve integrated into the beverage discharge means that automatically activates based on the direction of beverage flow, eliminating the need for external actuation mechanisms. The valve self-regulates to ensure safe beverage discharge without requiring additional complex components or increasing recipient costs.
3Ease of operation
If the beverage discharge means are integrated on the same exterior surface as the introduction opening, then the machine becomes more compact and ergonomic, but the arrangement of internal components becomes more challenging
Solution Approach 1:
The patent resolves the internal component arrangement challenge by utilizing the vertical dimension and the base structure of the recipient. The beverage discharge means directs flow through the base zone, leveraging the vertical space and structural features of the recipient base to accommodate the integrated discharge pathway without complicating the overall internal component layout.
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
The system achieves a simpler, more efficient, and ergonomic beverage preparation process with improved creme retention and temperature control, ensuring safe operation and enhanced beverage quality by integrating discharge and introduction elements on a single surface and using a unidirectional valve for precise flow regulation.
Implementation Method 1
a flux regulation disposition (42) provided in the base zone (41) of the beverage recipient (4), and including at least one flow passageway (43) and an elastic element (44) configured so that said elastic element (44) is displaced upon impingement by said beverage discharge flow (BD), thereby providing at least one flow passageway through said flux regulation disposition (42) to the interior of the collection space (A)
Implementation Method 2
an elastic element (44) configured so that said elastic element (44) is displaced upon impingement by said beverage discharge flow (BD), thereby providing at least one flow passageway through said flux regulation disposition (42)
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AI summary
The present invention discloses a system (1) for preparing beverages, in particular aromatic beverages such as espresso coffee and similar, comprising at least one type of brewing device (2), at least one beverage discharge disposition (3) that provides beverage discharge in a direction opposite that of the gravity force, and at least one type of beverage recipient (4), for example of the type glass, cup or similar, whereby said system (1) presents at least one introduction opening (8) configured for the introduction of portions (7) of edible substance, arranged next to said beverage discharge disposition (3), so that both are accessible on a common exterior surface of the apparatus casing (6) of said beverage preparation apparatus (5) . The present invention further discloses a process for preparing beverages that is characterized in that includes a step of confirmation the correct placement of a beverage recipient (4) engaged in said beverage discharge disposition (3) and display of corresponding information.