Programmable Brew Water Temperature Control for Beverage Brewers
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing beverage brewing devices lack the ability to programmatically control water temperature as a recipe component, which can affect the flavor profile of brewed beverages, particularly when brewing different types of coffee or tea that require specific temperature conditions.
Innovation Solution
A brewing apparatus with a water delivery system that includes a temperature sensor, heater, and controller, allowing users to program and maintain the water temperature within a predetermined range for each brewing cycle, enabling the brewing of various beverages at optimal temperatures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If a thermostatic control circuit is used to maintain water temperature in a reservoir, then the water temperature can be maintained within a preset range, but the temperature cannot be programmatically adjusted for different brewing substances
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the temperature control system programmable and adjustable. The controller can be programmed with different temperature parameters for different brewing substances (coffee, tea, etc.), transforming the static thermostatic control into a dynamic, adaptable system that can change temperature settings based on brewing requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements parameter changes by allowing the temperature parameter to be modified through programming. The controller stores and recalls different temperature parameters for different brewing substances, enabling the system to adapt to various brewing needs by changing the temperature parameter without hardware modification.
2Ease of operation
If the water temperature is maintained at a fixed preset range (190°F-205°F), then the brewing process is simple to operate, but the flavor profile cannot be optimized for different types of coffee or tea
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies self-service by enabling the controller to automatically recall and apply the appropriate temperature parameter when a specific brewing substance is detected or selected. The system serves itself by managing temperature adjustments without requiring manual intervention, thus maintaining ease of operation while achieving precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback through the thermostatic control circuit that continuously monitors water temperature and adjusts heating accordingly. This feedback mechanism ensures the temperature is maintained at the precise programmed level, optimizing brewing conditions while keeping the operation simple for the user.
3Manufacturing precision
If programmable temperature control is added to the brewing device, then temperature precision for different brewing substances is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a controller that can handle multiple brewing substances and temperature parameters through a single programmable unit. This multi-functional approach allows the same hardware to serve different brewing needs by simply changing software parameters, thereby improving precision without proportionally increasing physical device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements copying by storing multiple temperature parameter sets in the controller's memory. Each brewing substance has its optimal temperature parameters copied and stored in advance, allowing the system to quickly recall and apply the correct parameters without requiring complex real-time calculations or additional hardware for each substance type.
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
Enables precise temperature control of brew water, enhancing the flavor profile of brewed beverages by allowing for temperature adjustments specific to different brewing substances, such as coffee and tea, and accommodating various brewing requirements.
Implementation Method 1
A brewing apparatus with a water delivery system that includes a temperature sensor
Implementation Method 2
A brewing apparatus with a water delivery system that includes a temperature sensor, heater, and controller
Data Source
AI summary
A beverage making apparatus having structures and methods to facilitate programming of the apparatus with parameters suitable for a pre-determined brewing substances. The beverage making apparatus has a water delivery system for delivering water to a brewing substance holder containing a brewing substance. A temperature adjusting system is provided for adjusting the temperature of water in the water delivery system. A controller is provided for controllably operating the apparatus, the controller further being programmable with characteristics suitable for predetermined brewing substances.