Accelerated brewing system, method, and apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional beverage brewing systems rely on gravity for the extraction process, which is time-consuming and inefficient, particularly in busy environments where faster brewing is desired without compromising the quality of the beverage.
Innovation Solution
A brewing system that incorporates a pressurization system and inflatable seal member to accelerate the brewing process by pressurizing the cavity within the funnel, enhancing the extraction of flavors and oils from the brewing substance, while maintaining intuitive operation and familiar user interface.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If gravity-based brewing method is used, then the brewing system is simple and easy to operate, but the brewing time is long and productivity is low
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies pneumatic pressure to accelerate the brewing process. A pressurization system introduces gas pressure into the brewing chamber, forcing water through the brewing substance faster than gravity alone would allow. This pneumatic assistance maintains simplicity while dramatically improving brewing speed and productivity.
2Loss of time
If pressurization system is added to accelerate brewing, then brewing time is reduced and productivity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the pressure parameter during brewing to accelerate extraction. By controllably increasing pressure in the brewing chamber, the system reduces brewing time from minutes to seconds while maintaining or improving beverage quality. The pressure parameter is adjusted based on brewing stage and substance type.
Solution Approach 2:
The pressurization system dynamically adjusts pressure during the brewing cycle rather than maintaining constant pressure. Pressure is applied in stages - initial high pressure for rapid extraction, then reduced pressure for finishing - optimizing both speed and quality while managing system complexity through intelligent control.
3Productivity
If seal member is added to enable pressurization, then extraction efficiency is improved, but ease of operation may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The seal member is designed to self-seal when the brewing chamber is assembled. The sealing surface and mechanism are configured so that proper assembly automatically creates the seal required for pressurization, eliminating the need for users to manually adjust or verify sealing. This maintains ease of operation while enabling high extraction efficiency.
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 system significantly reduces brewing time while improving the extraction efficiency of desirable characteristics, achieving up to 95% efficiency compared to traditional gravity-based methods, and is user-friendly without requiring new operational skills.
Implementation Method 1
The pressurization system pressurizes the cavity during a brew cycle of the brewing system
Implementation Method 2
The seal member controllably engages with the funnel to seal a cavity of the funnel for pressurization
Implementation Method 3
Combination of the water and the beverage brewing substance cause an extraction of solids, flavors, oils and other materials from the coffee
Data Source
AI summary
According to the present disclosure, a brewing system includes a water delivery system, a cover, and a funnel. The water delivery system supplies water through a spray head of the cover to the funnel. The funnel holds brewing substance to be combined with the water to form a brewed beverage.