Beverage Maker Air Removal Valve and Pump Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing beverage makers face challenges in ensuring reliable water supply due to air buildup in the water supply pump, leading to reduced performance and efficiency in brewing processes.
Innovation Solution
The integration of an air removing module that connects to the water supply channel and includes an air removing valve to discharge air from the pump, allowing water from the tank to flow into the pump by hydraulic pressure, ensuring smooth operation and increased water supply.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a water supply pump is used to supply water in the beverage maker, then water supply capability is improved, but air buildup occurs in the pump leading to reduced performance and reliability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes air from the water supply pump system by providing a dedicated air removal channel that allows air to escape from the pump. This separation of air removal function from the main water supply function resolves the contradiction by maintaining pump performance while preserving water supply capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements preliminary air removal before the pump operates by providing an air removal channel that can be opened prior to pump operation. This preliminary action prevents air buildup that would otherwise occur during pumping, thereby maintaining reliability while preserving productivity.
2Device complexity
If air is not removed from the water supply pump, then device complexity is reduced, but water supply reliability and brewing efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the air removal function with the existing water supply channel structure by integrating an air removal channel into the pump system. This combination allows air removal capability to be added without creating a completely separate complex system, thus improving reliability while minimizing additional complexity.
3Productivity
If air removing module is integrated into the water supply channel, then pump performance and water supply consistency are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an air removal channel as an intermediary element that facilitates air escape from the pump system. This intermediary structure enables consistent water supply by preventing air buildup, while its integration into the existing channel system minimizes the increase in overall device complexity.
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 solution enhances the reliability and performance of the water supply pump by removing air, thereby improving the brewing process efficiency and maintaining consistent water flow.
Implementation Method 1
water from the tank to flow into the pump by hydraulic pressure
Data Source
AI summary
A beverage maker may include a water tank storing water; a water supply pump provided below the water tank to receive water from the water tank, a water supply channel connected to the water supply pump to guide water discharged from the water supply pump, an air removing channel connected to the water supply channel, an air removing valve or cap connected to the air removing channel, and a controller maintaining the water supply pump in an off state when the air removing valve is opened.