Beverage Maker Modular Design for Fermentation Temperature Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing beverage makers face challenges in efficiently producing fermented beverages, particularly in maintaining optimal temperature conditions and preventing heat-related increases in the fermentation process, while also aiming for a compact and user-friendly design.
Innovation Solution
A beverage maker is designed with a base, a fermentation module, a passage module, and a main frame that includes a water tank and an air injection pump, featuring a temperature controller and a compact layout to manage temperature and prevent heat buildup, along with a control module for precise control and protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If a condenser is used in the beverage maker, then cooling function is improved, but heat emission causes temperature increase in surrounding parts
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a heat dissipation fin as an intermediary component between the condenser and the surrounding environment. The fin acts as a mediator that facilitates heat transfer from the condenser to the air, allowing the cooling function to be maintained while the harmful heat emission is dispersed and managed effectively.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extends the heat dissipation function into a third dimension by adding vertical fins to the condenser structure. This dimensional extension increases the heat dissipation surface area without significantly increasing the horizontal footprint, allowing efficient heat management while maintaining a compact overall device size.
2Volume of moving object
If the beverage maker is designed to be compact, then space efficiency is improved, but temperature control during fermentation becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the beverage maker into functionally independent modules: a fermentation module with temperature control capabilities and a separate cooling module with the condenser. This segmentation allows each module to be optimized for its specific function while maintaining compact overall dimensions, as the temperature control system can be precisely positioned within the fermentation chamber without requiring extensive space.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a nested structure where the temperature control elements (such as heating/cooling elements) are integrated within or adjacent to the fermentation chamber, and the condenser is positioned to utilize available space efficiently. This nesting approach allows multiple functional components to occupy overlapping or adjacent spatial zones, achieving compact design while maintaining effective temperature control.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple components are integrated into the beverage maker, then functionality is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs components with multiple functions to reduce overall complexity. For example, the condenser serves both as a cooling element for the fermentation process and as a heat dissipation device. The main body structure simultaneously provides mechanical support, houses multiple components, and facilitates heat transfer. This multi-functionality approach allows rich functionality to be achieved without proportionally increasing device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges several functions into integrated components. The condenser is combined with heat dissipation fins to create a single component that performs both cooling and thermal management. The fermentation chamber is integrated with temperature sensing and control elements. These mergers reduce the number of separate parts and connections required, simplifying the overall device architecture while maintaining versatile functionality.
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 solution enables efficient production of fermented beverages at optimal temperatures, maintains a compact size, and prevents temperature increases due to heat from the condenser, enhancing user convenience and operational efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
heat emitted from a condenser
Implementation Method 2
air injection pump configured to inject air into the fermentation module
Implementation Method 3
The yeast may ferment the malt while being added to the malt, and may help to produce alcohol and carbonic acid
Data Source
AI summary
A beverage maker according to an embodiment of the present disclosure may comprise: a base; a fermentation module which comprises a fermenter module having an opening part, and a fermentation lid for opening and closing the opening part, and which is disposed on the upper side of the base; a passage module connected to the fermentation module and comprising at least one passage and at least one valve; and a main frame disposed on the upper side of the base and having at least a part of the passage module mounted thereto.