Coffee capsule machine equipped with recognition assembly for capsule holder specification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Coffee capsule machines in the prior art cannot automatically identify capsule holders of different specifications, leading to issues such as coffee powder overflowing or failing to fill the holder completely during the filling process.
Innovation Solution
A coffee capsule machine equipped with a recognition assembly that includes a housing, a capsule holder mechanism, and a recognition assembly to identify the specification of the capsule holder, using sensors and triggers to determine the correct alignment with a powder discharge port.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If a coffee capsule machine uses a preset grinding amount for all capsule holders, then the grinding mechanism can operate simply without specification recognition, but coffee powder will either overflow from larger holders or fail to fill smaller holders completely
Solution Approach 1:
The recognition assembly detects and identifies the capsule holder specification before the grinding and filling process begins. By preliminarily determining the holder size, the system can then adjust the grinding amount accordingly, ensuring precise coffee powder filling without overflow or underfilling.
Solution Approach 2:
The recognition assembly provides feedback about the capsule holder specification to the control system. Based on this feedback, the control system automatically adjusts the grinding amount to match the detected holder size, creating a closed-loop control system that ensures accurate filling.
2Ease of operation
If the machine cannot automatically identify capsule holder specifications, then the device structure remains simple, but the user must manually adjust settings or risk improper filling
Solution Approach 1:
The recognition assembly with sensors and triggers enables the machine to automatically identify and determine the capsule holder specification without user intervention. The system serves itself by detecting the holder dimensions and automatically configuring the appropriate grinding amount, eliminating the need for manual adjustment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical adjustment with an automated optical or electromagnetic sensing system. The recognition assembly uses sensors and triggers to detect holder specifications, substituting the mechanical manual adjustment process with an automated detection and control system.
3Manufacturing precision
If the supporting base continues to ascend without stopping, then the capsule holder may not be properly aligned with the powder discharge port, but adding stopping control increases system complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The recognition assembly and sensor system perform preliminary detection of the capsule holder position and specification before the supporting base completes its ascent. This preliminary action allows the control system to determine the optimal stopping point for proper alignment with the powder discharge port.
Solution Approach 2:
The sensor system provides continuous feedback during the ascent of the supporting base. When the sensor detects that the capsule holder has reached the correct position for alignment with the powder discharge port, it sends a feedback signal to stop the ascent, ensuring precise alignment.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables automatic recognition of capsule holder specifications, ensuring proper alignment and appropriate coffee powder filling, accommodating various holder dimensions and meeting diverse user needs.
Implementation Method 1
The recognition assembly comprises a first sensor and a second sensor both disposed on the housing, and a first trigger and a second trigger both disposed on the capsule holder mechanism
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AI summary
The present invention provides a coffee capsule machine equipped with recognition assembly for capsule holder specification, comprising: a housing provided with a powder discharge port configured to interface with the capsule holder; a capsule holder mechanism disposed on the housing, the capsule holder mechanism including a supporting base for placing the capsule holder; and a recognition assembly for capsule holder specification disposed on the housing and configured to identify the specification of the capsule holder placed on the supporting base. The invention automatically identifies the specification of the capsule holder on the supporting base and feeds this information back to the grinding mechanism, enabling the grinding mechanism to grind an appropriate amount of coffee powder. The coffee capsule machine of the present invention is capable of producing coffee capsules of multiple specifications, thereby meeting the needs of a wider range of users.