Portable Coffee Brewer With Continuous Recirculating Heating
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional coffee brewing devices are non-portable and lack the ability to brew a high-quality cup of coffee conveniently, as they are bulky and not designed for on-the-go use.
Innovation Solution
A portable coffee brewing device with a hinge-connected lid, a heating element housing, and an electrical component housing, allowing for the brewing of coffee using K-cups, with a continuous fluid cycle and easy cleaning, ensuring a fresh cup of coffee can be made anywhere.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional coffee makers are designed with multiple components and heating elements for high-quality brewing, then coffee brewing quality is improved, but device portability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the heating element, water reservoir, coffee grounds holder, and brewing chamber into a single integrated portable device. The housing encloses all components in one compact unit that can be easily transported, eliminating the need for multiple separate components while maintaining brewing functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The portable coffee maker is designed to perform multiple functions within a single device: heating water, brewing coffee, and providing insulation for heat retention. The device can accommodate different coffee grounds holders and works with various cup types, making it adaptable to different brewing preferences and portability needs.
2Ease of operation
If personal coffee makers are designed for single serving, then ease of use for individual consumers is improved, but brewing quality deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a removable insulator that can be selectively placed in the brewing chamber to control heat retention. This allows users to adjust the brewing process for different coffee types and personal preferences while maintaining high brewing quality. The insulator creates localized thermal management within specific areas of the device.
Solution Approach 2:
The device features a removable insulator and interchangeable coffee grounds holders that allow users to dynamically adjust brewing parameters. The insulator can be added or removed based on desired brewing strength and temperature retention, enabling flexible control over brewing quality while maintaining ease of operation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If coffee makers are designed with complex components for portability, then device portability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the portable coffee maker into distinct modular components: a removable insulator, interchangeable coffee grounds holders, and a main brewing chamber. These segments can be easily assembled, disassembled, and cleaned separately, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining portability. The modular design allows users to clean and maintain individual components without handling the entire device.
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
The device provides a portable, easy-to-use, and high-quality coffee brewing solution that is durable, ergonomic, and safe, allowing users to brew coffee anywhere, with a robust design and appealing aesthetics.
Implementation Method 1
a heating element positioned within the heating element housing. The heating element is controlled by electrical components positioned in the electrical components housing
Implementation Method 2
When the container is filled with fluid and the heating element is powered, heated fluid is forced up the drip tube through the passageway in the lid and into the coffee grounds holding device in a continuous cycle
Implementation Method 3
heated fluid is forced up the drip tube through the passageway in the lid
Data Source
AI summary
A portable coffee brewing device includes a lid pivotally connected to an upper end of the container by a hinge and button. A heating element housing and an electrical component housing is connected to a lower end of the container. A drain is positioned in a bottom wall of the container and is fluidly connected to a heating element positioned within the heating element housing. The heating element is controlled by electrical components positioned in the electrical components housing. A drip tube is fluidly connected to the heating element and the lid. A single serve coffee holding device is positioned below the lid. When the container is filled with fluid and the heating element is powered, heated fluid is forced up the drip tube through the passageway in the lid and into the coffee grounds holding device in a continuous cycle. The device is connectable to an external power source.