Coffee Powder Homogenizing Device with Integrated Cup and Coupling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Coffee powder with varying particle sizes agglomerates during brewing, obstructing fluid flow and affecting flavor due to blockages in the coffee basket, necessitating labor-intensive manual homogenization using a separate device.
Innovation Solution
A powder homogenizing device attached to the coffee handle that integrates a cup portion, flange portion, and coupling portion, allowing for easy attachment and shaking to homogenize coffee powder within the basket, ensuring even distribution and minimizing disruption.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If a separate homogenizer device is used to homogenize coffee powder, then homogenization effect is improved, but device complexity and operation convenience deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the homogenizing function directly into the coffee handle by adding a rotating component with blades inside the basket portion. This merges the brewing handle and homogenizer into a single integrated device, eliminating the need for a separate homogenizer while maintaining effective powder homogenization through the rotating blades.
2Manufacturing precision
If a separate homogenizer device is used to homogenize coffee powder, then homogenization effect is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The homogenizing function is merged into the handle, allowing users to homogenize coffee powder by simply rotating the handle or a component thereof during the normal brewing preparation process. This eliminates the need for separate homogenizer handling and makes the operation as convenient as traditional coffee preparation.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotating blade component is designed to be driven by the user's natural handling motions when inserting or adjusting the handle in the brewing machine. The system utilizes the user's own operational movements to perform the homogenization function without requiring additional manual intervention or complex operations.
3Manufacturing precision
If manual shaking is used to homogenize coffee powder, then homogenization effect is improved, but loss of time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual shaking mechanical action with a rotating blade mechanism that cuts and redistributes coffee particles more efficiently. This mechanical substitution achieves superior homogenization in a fraction of the time compared to manual shaking, as the rotating blades actively break up clumps and distribute particles throughout the basket.
4Manufacturing precision
If manual shaking is used to homogenize coffee powder, then homogenization effect is improved, but productivity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The rotating blade mechanism replaces inefficient manual shaking with a more productive mechanical action that homogenizes coffee powder faster and more effectively. This substitution significantly reduces the time and effort required for powder preparation, thereby improving overall brewing productivity while maintaining or enhancing homogenization quality.
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AI summary
A powder homogenizing device is provided. The powder homogenizing device comprises a cup portion having an opening therein, a flange portion extending radially and outwardly from a circumferential edge of the opening of the cup portion, and a coupling portion extending from an outer edge of the flange portion in a direction away from the cup portion, wherein the coupling portion is configured to be adapted to couple to a handle for brewing coffee, and wherein, when the coupling portion of the powder homogenizing device is coupled to the handle, the flange portion of the powder homogenizing device abuts a top edge of a basket of the handle, such that the cup portion of the powder homogenizing device and the basket of the handle collectively form a chamber for containing powder. The subject application further discloses a method for homogenizing powder by using the aforementioned device.