Hot Beverage Machine Handle Layout for Compact Water Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional hot beverage preparation machines occupy excessive counter space due to the separate placement of the water transfer pipe and pump, which hampers compact design and efficient use of space.
Innovation Solution
The water transfer pipe and pump are integrated into the handle of the machine, allowing the pipe to extend vertically and the pump to be positioned within the handle, enabling the heated water to be efficiently transferred to the brewing chamber while minimizing space usage, with options for diaphragm or centrifugal pumps to optimize energy consumption and flow.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If the pipe and pump are placed separately in the machine, then the water transfer function is reliable, but the machine occupies excessive counter space
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the pipe and pump into the handle structure, merging previously separate components (pipe, pump, and handle) into a unified assembly. This reduces the overall machine footprint and counter space occupation while maintaining the water transfer function.
Solution Approach 2:
The handle is designed to serve multiple functions: it provides structural support for the water container, enables user gripping and portability, and houses the pipe and pump for water transfer. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby saving space.
2Area of stationary object
If the pipe extends vertically through the handle, then space is minimized, but the pump placement becomes constrained
Solution Approach 1:
The handle is divided into two separate halves that are assembled around the pipe and pump. This segmentation allows the pump to be positioned within the constrained vertical space of the handle while maintaining ease of assembly and manufacturing.
Solution Approach 2:
The pipe and pump are nested within the handle structure, with the handle halves enclosing these components. This nesting arrangement maximizes space utilization while keeping the pump accessible for installation and maintenance.
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
This integration results in a more compact hot beverage preparation machine that occupies less space on the counter, allowing for efficient brewing and serving while maintaining user convenience and reducing energy consumption.
Implementation Method 1
a pump (8) that is disposed inside the handle (4), whereto the lower end of the pipe (7) is connected, providing the water to be raised along the pipe (7) to be conveyed into the brewing chamber (6)
Implementation Method 2
a water heater (5) that provides the water in the water container (3) to be heated
Implementation Method 3
a pump of centrifuge type is used, thus the energy consumption of the hot beverage preparation machine is minimized
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a hot beverage preparation machine (1 ) comprising a body (2), a water container (3) placed over the body (2), suitable for filling water therein, a handle (4) that extends in the vertical direction almost along the water container (3), enabling the water container (3) to be taken off the body (2) by the user by being gripped, a water heater (5) that provides the water in the water container (3) to be heated, a brewing chamber (6) wherein the raw material of the beverage to be prepared is put and whereto the water heated in the water container (3) is transferred, wherein the brewing process is performed as the result of the interaction of the beverage raw material and water and a pipe (7) that extends from bottom upwards in the handle (4) from end to end, providing the water heated in the water container (3) to be transferred to the brewing chamber (6), with its upper end opening to the brewing chamber (6).