Beverage liquid dispenser
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional beverage liquid dispensers, particularly coffee dispensers, suffer from irregular flow patterns and uneven distribution of liquid due to preferential outlet routes, leading to uneven filling and random division of liquid in cups, especially at low flow rates.
Innovation Solution
A beverage liquid dispenser design featuring a hollow body with a storage chamber and dispensing chamber, each with multiple connecting openings and channels, and flow homogenizing means, ensuring a constant and directed flow through symmetrically positioned nozzles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If traditional dispenser structure is used, then device complexity is low, but flow homogeneity deteriorates due to preferential outlet routes and uneven liquid distribution
Solution Approach 1:
The dispenser is divided into multiple independent outlet conduits (first outlet conduit and second outlet conduit), each with its own connecting channel. This segmentation prevents preferential routing by providing separate, dedicated pathways for liquid flow to different outlets, ensuring homogeneous distribution without requiring complex additional components.
Solution Approach 2:
Each outlet conduit is equipped with a dedicated flow control mechanism and connecting channel tailored to its specific requirements. The first outlet conduit has a first connecting channel with specific dimensions and characteristics, while the second outlet conduit has a second connecting channel with different dimensions, allowing each outlet to receive optimized flow characteristics suited to its position and function.
2Measurement precision
If single outlet conduit is used, then device complexity is low, but liquid distribution precision deteriorates with random division of liquid in cups
Solution Approach 1:
The single outlet conduit is segmented into multiple independent outlet conduits (first outlet conduit and second outlet conduit), each with its own connecting channel. This allows precise control over liquid division by providing separate pathways that can be independently optimized, eliminating the random division problem while maintaining manageable device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The connecting channels are designed to provide equal flow resistance and pressure conditions to each outlet conduit. By ensuring that both the first and second outlet conduits experience similar flow conditions, the system achieves equipotential flow distribution, resulting in precise and predictable liquid division between outlets.
3Stability of the object's composition
If traditional connecting channel design is used, then device complexity is low, but flow directionality deteriorates with irregular and non-vertical flow
Solution Approach 1:
The connecting channel is designed with specific local characteristics including a downward slope from the storage chamber toward the outlet conduit, and a vertical section that ensures vertical flow direction. This localized structural optimization provides stable, well-directed flow without requiring complex overall redesign of the dispenser system.
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
Ensures a constant, homogeneous, and well-directed flow of liquid, with precise division for multiple nozzles, eliminating turbulence and ensuring uniform distribution.
Implementation Method 1
said storage chamber having a descending bottom and being provided at the lowest point of said bottom with a first connecting opening connecting to said dispensing chamber
Implementation Method 2
said dispensing chamber having at least a first descending connecting channel connecting said first opening to a first perimeter zone of said dispensing hole
Data Source
AI summary
A beverage liquid dispenser, in particular coffee or hot water, comprising a hollow body having at least one storage chamber provided with at least one inlet hole for the beverage liquid, at least one dispensing chamber provided below with at least one dispensing hole for dispensing the beverage liquid, said storage chamber having a descending bottom and being provided at the lowest point of said bottom with a first connecting opening connecting to said dispensing chamber, said dispensing chamber having at least a first descending connecting channel connecting said first opening to a first perimeter zone of said dispensing hole, characterized in that said storage chamber is provided with at least a second connecting opening connecting to said dispensing chamber, said dispensing chamber having at least a second descending connection channel connecting said second opening to a second perimeter zone of said dispensing hole that is distinct and separate from said first zone.