Uncovering device of capsule coffee machine and capsule coffee machine
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing capsule coffee machines are inefficient in brewing multiple types of coffee simultaneously, leading to low preparation efficiency and long waiting times for groups of people.
Innovation Solution
The design incorporates two sliding grooves and connecting rod assemblies that allow for the simultaneous brewing of Italian and American coffee by moving the brewing seat and head to compress coffee capsules, with a piercing needle mechanism for different capsule types, and a locking assembly for safety and operation convenience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a single brewing assembly is used in existing capsule coffee machines, then the device complexity is low, but the productivity is reduced due to inability to brew multiple coffee types simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The brewing assembly is segmented into independent first and second brewing assemblies, each capable of brewing different coffee types simultaneously. The first brewing assembly brews Italian coffee while the second brewing assembly brews American coffee, enabling parallel processing and improving productivity without requiring a complete system redesign.
Solution Approach 2:
The cover body assembly is designed with multi-functionality to serve both brewing assemblies. A single cover body simultaneously performs piercing for the second brewing assembly and compression for the first brewing assembly, reducing device complexity while enabling multi-type coffee brewing.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple brewing assemblies are added to brew different coffee types, then the adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple brewing functions are merged into a single integrated cover body assembly. The cover body combines piercing needle functionality for American coffee capsules and compression mechanism for Italian coffee capsules, achieving adaptability for multiple coffee types while avoiding the complexity of separate independent mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The cover body assembly is designed as a universal component that performs multiple functions: piercing coffee capsules for the second brewing assembly and compressing coffee capsules for the first brewing assembly. This multi-functional design increases adaptability without proportionally increasing device complexity.
3Productivity
If a single handle linkage mechanism is used, then the ease of operation is maintained, but the productivity is limited to single-type coffee brewing
Solution Approach 1:
The handle linkage mechanism is segmented into independent first and second linkage mechanisms. The first handle linkage controls the first brewing assembly for Italian coffee, while the second handle linkage controls the second brewing assembly for American coffee. This segmentation enables simultaneous brewing of multiple coffee types while maintaining simple independent operation for each handle.
Solution Approach 2:
The linkage mechanisms are designed to be dynamically controllable, allowing users to independently operate each handle to select different brewing modes. The dynamic control enables flexible operation where users can brew single or multiple coffee types simultaneously based on their needs, maintaining ease of operation while improving productivity.
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 enables efficient brewing of various coffee types, reducing waiting times and meeting the demands of multiple users, while ensuring safety and ease of operation.
Implementation Method 1
the connecting rod assembly pushes the brewing seat and the brewing head to move relatively to squeeze the coffee capsule and brew Italian coffee
Implementation Method 2
the piercing needle extends into the second brewing assembly through the capsule inlet and pierces the coffee capsule in the second brewing assembly
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AI summary
An uncovering device (100) of a capsule coffee machine and a capsule coffee machine are provided. The uncovering device (100) comprises: a cover body assembly pivoted to a machine body (101) and comprising an upper cover (1) and a lower cover (2) which are fastened to each other, wherein a sealing cover (4) which cooperates with the lower cover (2) to define a sliding cavity (3) is provided between the upper cover (1) and the lower cover (2), a sliding groove (6) is provided in the lower cover (2), and the sliding groove (6) is in communication with the sliding cavity (3); a sliding shaft (5), which is provided in the sliding cavity (3), wherein both ends of the sliding shaft are located at the opposite sides of the sliding groove (6); and a connecting rod assembly, wherein one end of the connecting rod assembly is rotatably connected to the sliding shaft (5) through the sliding groove (6), the other end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to a first brewing assembly (105) so as to drive the sliding shaft (5) to move in the sliding cavity (3) in a length direction of the sliding groove (6) and drive the connecting rod assembly to move when the cover body assembly is closed and opened, so that the connecting rod assembly drives a brewing seat (108) or a brewing head (107) to move transversely to achieve combination or separation of the brewing seat and the brewing head. The uncovering device (100) and the capsule coffee machine are reasonable in structural design, convenient to operate, reliable in performance and capable of making various kinds of coffee simultaneously so as to meet the demands of different groups of people.