Brewing Machine Motion Device for Pour-Over Coffee Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Most people find it challenging to brew high-quality pour-over coffee due to lack of understanding of brewing parameters' impact on flavor, inconsistent hand-brewed results, and the time-consuming nature of manual brewing processes.
Innovation Solution
A brewing machine with a liquid source, heating device, and motion device that automates the brewing process by controlling dispensation rate and pattern, using a programmable sequence to adjust brewing parameters such as temperature and flow rate, and incorporating a control unit to manage the brewing process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If pour-over coffee brewing is done by hand, then brewing flexibility is maintained, but brewing parameter control precision deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical pouring operations with an automated motion device that controls the dispensing outlet's position and movement. The motion device includes a first drive shaft and second drive shaft with non-intersecting extending lines, enabling programmable brewing patterns to precisely control water flow parameters while eliminating human variability in brewing technique.
Solution Approach 2:
The dispensing outlet is designed to be movable rather than fixed, allowing it to follow programmed trajectories and patterns during brewing. The motion device dynamically adjusts the outlet position according to predetermined brewing patterns, enabling precise control over water dispensation rate, flow path, and contact time with coffee grounds.
2Adaptability or versatility
If pour-over coffee brewing is done by hand, then brewing customization is possible, but brewing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The motion device is configured with predetermined brewing patterns that are programmed in advance. These patterns define the dispensing outlet's movement trajectory, speed, and position throughout the brewing process. By pre-programming optimal brewing patterns, the system eliminates the time required for manual setup and execution while maintaining brewing customization through selectable pattern options.
Solution Approach 2:
The automated motion device maintains continuous, controlled movement of the dispensing outlet throughout the brewing process, following programmed patterns without interruption or delay. This continuous automated operation eliminates the pauses and adjustments required in manual brewing, reducing total brewing time while preserving the ability to customize brewing parameters through different pattern selections.
3Reliability
If multiple brewing parameters are controlled, then coffee flavor consistency improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The motion device serves multiple functions simultaneously: it controls the dispensing outlet position, regulates water dispensation rate through movement speed, defines flow path through trajectory, and controls brewing time through pattern duration. This multi-functional design achieves precise control over multiple brewing parameters using a single integrated mechanism rather than separate devices for each parameter, thereby limiting the increase in overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the control of dispensing outlet position and water flow rate into a single motion device system. The drive shafts and their connections integrate the control functions, allowing synchronized adjustment of multiple brewing parameters through coordinated mechanical movement rather than requiring independent control mechanisms for each parameter.
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
Enables consistent, high-quality brewing of pour-over coffee by accurately controlling brewing parameters, reducing time and effort, and allowing for easy customization of brewing methods.
Implementation Method 1
a heating device in fluid communication with the liquid source and capable of heating the liquid
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AI summary
A brewing machine includes a liquid source, a dispensing outlet, and a motion device for moving the dispensing outlet according to at least one brewing pattern. The motion device includes a first transmission mechanism and a second transmission mechanism, the first transmission mechanism moves the second transmission mechanism to allow the second transmission mechanism to have a first motion trajectory, the second transmission mechanism moves the dispensing outlet to allow the dispensing outlet to have a second motion trajectory, and the first motion trajectory and the second motion trajectory have a substantially same shape.