Infuser
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing infusers face challenges in effectively controlling the open-close state of the flow channel, which affects the efficiency of tea infusion and separation.
Innovation Solution
The innovative structure incorporates a base, mounting base, rotating ring, and spring, allowing the waterstop block's horizontal height to be adjusted through continuous push and rotation, enabling precise control of the infuser's flow channel opening and closing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a waterstop ball and ejector rod structure is used to control the discharge orifice, then the infuser can separate tea leaves from tea, but the control over the open-close state of the flow channel is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transforms the static waterstop ball structure into a dynamic rotating ring structure with waterstop blocks. The rotating ring can rotate around the mounting base, and the waterstop blocks can move radially to adjust the opening degree of the flow channel, enabling dynamic and precise control over the open-close state.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the single waterstop ball into multiple waterstop blocks arranged radially on the rotating ring. Each waterstop block can independently control a portion of the flow channel, allowing for segmented and precise control of the flow opening degree.
2Productivity
If the discharge orifice is drilled in the cup bottom with a waterstop ball, then tea can be separated from leaves, but the efficacy of flow channel control is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The rotating ring structure serves multiple functions: it holds multiple waterstop blocks for flow control, provides a rotating mechanism for adjustment, and integrates with the spring structure for automatic resetting. This multi-functional design improves productivity without proportionally increasing complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The spring structure automatically pushes the rotating ring and waterstop blocks back to the closed position after rotation, enabling self-service operation. The user only needs to rotate the ring to open the flow channel, and the system automatically resets itself, improving control efficacy while maintaining simple operation.
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 design enhances the control over the flow channel's state, allowing for efficient tea infusion and separation by ensuring the tea flows into a container while keeping tea leaves out, improving the overall usability of the infuser.
Implementation Method 1
a spring axially mounted between the base and rotating ring by precompression. The spring underprops the rotating ring permanently
Data Source
AI summary
An infuser includes a base having a cylindrical mounting base mounted on the base, a rotating ring surrounding the mounting base, a tubular structure with perforated top and bottom axially mounted on the top surface of the mounting base by liquid seal and a spring axially mounted between the base and rotating ring by precompression. The spring underprops the rotating ring permanently. A through flow channel is formed axially in the mounting base. The rotating ring is provided with a waterstop block. The waterstop block closes the flow channel by liquid seal. When the rotating ring rotates against the mounting base, it performs axially reciprocating motion against the mounting base at the same time. The waterstop block opens the flow channel optionally, the liquid in the tubular structure flows down through the flow channel.