Beverage preparation machine with energy storage means
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Solution Overview
Problem
Portable beverage preparation machines face challenges in energy storage integration due to spatial and functional constraints, including inefficient heat dissipation, weight distribution, and complexity, which affect their autonomy, efficiency, and ease of use.
Innovation Solution
The energy storage means are strategically positioned between the fluid supply reservoir and the extraction device along the machine's depth direction, with a balanced weight distribution, and configured to minimize heat exposure, using elongated formats and thermal insulation, along with natural ventilation and accessible designs for improved efficiency and usability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of stationary object
If energy storage means are integrated in portable beverage preparation machines, then autonomous operation capability is improved, but thermal exposure from heating components deteriorates energy storage efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent positions energy storage means in the vertical dimension (bottom zone) separate from heating components in the horizontal plane, using vertical layering to achieve spatial separation that reduces thermal exposure while maintaining compact portable dimensions
Solution Approach 2:
Thermal insulation elements are introduced as intermediary components between the heating chamber and energy storage means, blocking heat transfer pathways and protecting the battery from thermal exposure while allowing the machine to maintain autonomous operation capability
2Ease of manufacture
If energy storage means are placed in posterior zone near heating components, then construction simplicity is improved, but weight distribution balance deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from horizontal placement (posterior zone) to vertical placement (bottom zone) of energy storage means, using the vertical dimension to achieve better weight distribution and balance while maintaining construction simplicity through standardized mounting positions
3Weight of moving object
If energy storage means are positioned in front zone near extraction device, then weight balance is improved, but heat dissipation efficiency deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent positions energy storage means in the bottom vertical zone rather than front horizontal zone, achieving weight balance through vertical distribution while simultaneously improving heat dissipation by placing batteries in a location with better airflow and thermal management
4Object-affected harmful factors
If thermal insulation elements are added between heating chamber and energy storage means, then thermal protection is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The housing structure serves multiple functions: it provides mechanical support, thermal insulation through integrated insulating layers, and structural protection for energy storage means, thereby reducing overall device complexity while maintaining effective thermal protection
Solution Approach 2:
Thin thermal insulation films and layers are used between the heating chamber and energy storage means, providing effective thermal protection with minimal space occupation and added complexity, allowing efficient heat blocking without bulky insulation structures
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 configuration enhances energy efficiency, simplifies construction, improves weight distribution, and facilitates easier use by reducing thermal exposure and optimizing heat dissipation, enabling more efficient and balanced operation of portable beverage preparation machines.
Implementation Method 1
heating of at least one processing fluid up to a temperature of at least 50°C
Implementation Method 2
based upon an electrochemical process, the operation of the electricity storage devices requires certain temperature conditions
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AI summary
The present invention disclosed a machine (1) for preparation of beverages, in particular aromatic beverages such as for example espresso type coffee, that presents a machine chassis (2), a fluid supply reservoir (3), at least one extraction device' (4), fluid heating means (5) and energy storage means (6), whereby said energy storage means (6) are provided in said machine chassis (2) as disposed so as to optimize the general balance of the machine (1), in particular so as to facilitate its portability and to optimize the thermal conditioning conditions of said energy storage means (6) in view of respective operation efficiency.