CN204445398U - Beverage brewing device - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model provides a beverage brewing device, include: the beverage filling machine comprises a first bearing cavity for containing beverage raw materials, wherein a through hole is formed in a wall plate and/or a bottom plate of the first bearing cavity; the second bearing cavity is used for containing brewed beverage, the second bearing cavity is nested outside the first bearing cavity, the bottom surface of the first bearing cavity is higher than that of the second bearing cavity, the first bearing cavity is communicated with the second bearing cavity through the through hole, a water outlet for beverage to flow out is formed in the bottom surface of the second bearing cavity, and a heating pipe for heating the beverage is further arranged at the bottom of the second bearing cavity; a hot water pipe for supplying hot water or steam, the hot water pipe being connected to the first bearing chamber so that the hot water or steam enters the first bearing chamber. The implementation of the utility model can make the fragrance of the brewed tea or coffee and other beverages more intense and improve the taste.

Description

beverage brewing unit

technical field

The utility model relates to a beverage brewing appliance, in particular to a device for brewing beverage raw materials such as tea leaves, tea powder, chocolate powder, coffee beans, coffee powder and the like.

Background technique

Nowadays, there are many beverages based on beverage raw materials such as tea leaves, tea powder, chocolate powder or coffee powder, etc., wherein especially beverages based on tea and coffee are the main beverages in the world. With the improvement of living standards, people's demand for tea and coffee Taste requirements are becoming more and more demanding. The traditional way of brewing tea or coffee powder is generally to use boiling water to brew directly. This method cannot fully release the aroma of tea or coffee and will affect the taste. At present, there are mainly two types of relatively mature tea and coffee brewing devices on the market: one is to let boiling water flow through a container containing tea leaves through a drip, and then store the tea in a tea tank, which has temperature control to keep the tea. The other is to heat the cold water to boiling, the boiling water is sprayed from the top of the water pipe through the central water pipe, the boiling water is sprayed to the top reflective cover, the boiling water then falls evenly, passes through the tea or coffee carrying plate, returns to the water tank, passes through Continuous boiling water circulation for brewing tea or coffee. The determination of these two methods is that the tea or coffee has not been soaked and heated in water, and the aroma cannot be fully released. In the prior art, if a tea bag or coffee bag is put into the heating container, due to the difference in thermal conductivity between water and tea leaves or coffee powder, there will be a temperature difference between the temperature in the heating container and the tea bag or coffee bag, refer to Figure 1a , Figure 1b, wherein T1 represents the temperature in the tea bag, and T2 represents the temperature in the heating container, which makes the temperature difficult to control.

Therefore, there is an urgent need for a beverage brewing device that can fully release the aroma of beverage raw materials, such as tea or coffee, to enhance the taste.

Utility model content

The utility model provides a beverage brewing device, comprising: a first bearing chamber for containing beverage raw materials, the wall plate and/or bottom plate of the first bearing chamber is provided with a through hole; The second bearing cavity, the second bearing cavity is nested outside the first bearing cavity, and the bottom surface of the first bearing cavity is higher than the bottom surface of the second bearing cavity, the first bearing cavity It communicates with the second bearing cavity through the through hole, and the bottom surface of the second bearing cavity is provided with a water outlet for the beverage to flow out; based on the brewing mode or stage, the fluid of hot water or steam and/or air is supplied A feed conduit, said fluid feed conduit being in fluid communication with said first and second load-bearing chambers, to allow hot water or steam and/or air to enter said first load-bearing chamber and/or said second load-bearing chamber.

As a preferred solution, the outlet of the fluid feed pipe and/or the beverage raw material is located below the final liquid level of the first carrying chamber.

As a preferred solution, the first carrying chamber and/or the second carrying chamber is provided with a heating device for heating the beverage.

As a preferred solution, it also includes an air inlet passage for entering air, and the air inlet passage is connected with an air pump so that air can be blown into the second bearing cavity.

As a preferred solution, the beverage brewing device further includes a cold water pipe, and the cold water pipe is connected to the fluid feed pipe through a cold water heater.

As a preferred solution, the fluid feed pipe is connected with a water pump to provide power for water to enter the first bearing chamber.

As a preferred solution, the beverage brewing device further includes a container seat, the container seat is used to place a container containing the dripping beverage, and the interior of the container seat has a heating device, which can The switch controls the start/stop of the heating device to heat the container containing the dripping beverage.

As a preferred solution, the beverage brewing device further includes a control module for realizing the automatic control function, and the control module includes a memory for storing preset working modes, a timer for controlling the working time, and a timer for controlling the working time. A power regulator for controlling the heating power, a temperature sensor for detecting temperature, and a central controller for adjusting the power regulator according to the feedback of the timer, the central controller is respectively connected to the memory, the timer, and the power regulator.

As a preferred solution, the control module further includes switch controllers, and the switch controllers are respectively connected to the water inlet valves of the fluid feed pipelines.

As a preferred solution, the outer surface of the beverage brewing device is provided with a touch display screen for user operation, the touch display screen is connected to the central controller, and the How beverage brewing units work.

Implementing the utility model can make the tea or coffee fully release the fragrance as far as possible, so as to enhance the mouthfeel.

Description of drawings

Fig. 1 a is the temperature profile in the tea bag in the prior art;

Fig. 1b is the temperature curve diagram in the heating container in the prior art;

Fig. 2 is a schematic diagram of the beverage brewing device provided by the first embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of the control module of the beverage brewing device provided by the utility model;

Fig. 4 is a schematic diagram of the touch display screen of the beverage brewing device provided by the present invention;

Fig. 5 is a schematic diagram of the beverage brewing device provided by the second embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 6 is a schematic diagram of a beverage brewing device provided by a third embodiment of the present invention.

Detailed ways

In order to further understand the features and technical means of the present utility model, as well as the specific purpose and function achieved, and to analyze the advantages and spirit of the present utility model, a further understanding of the utility model can be obtained through the following detailed description of the utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments learn.

Referring to Fig. 2 and Fig. 3, a beverage brewing device provided by the first embodiment of the present invention mainly includes a first carrying chamber 110, a second carrying chamber 120, a cold water pipe 130, a water pump 140, a cold water heater 150, a fluid A feed pipe (such as a hot water pipe in this embodiment) 190, a container seat 170, and a control module 180 for realizing control functions. The first carrying chamber 110 is accommodated in the second carrying chamber 120, and the first carrying chamber 110 is used to hold common water-soluble blocks such as tea, tea powder, chocolate powder, or coffee beans, coffee powder, milk or soybeans, etc. or powdered materials and the like beverage material (the exemplary beverage material used in this embodiment is tea or coffee powder), the first loading chamber 110 is provided with a heating plate 115 on the bottom plate or wall plate. The second carrying cavity 120 is used for holding brewed tea or coffee. The cold water pipe 130 is used to add water to the cold water heater 150. First, the cold water heater 150 is used to preheat the water from the cold water pipe 130. In this embodiment, the water pump 140 is used to cooperate with the cold water pipe 130 to add water; Can be connected to faucet etc. The preheated water enters the hot water pipe 190, and then the hot water pipe 190 injects the preheated water into the first bearing chamber 110. A shower 112 is arranged on the top of the first bearing chamber 110, and the hot water pipe 190 passes through the shower. 112 is connected to the first carrier cavity 110 . After the cold water enters the cold water heater 150, it is heated to become hot water below 100°C, and pours into the first loading chamber 110 through the hot water pipe 190 and the shower 112, directly contacting with tea leaves or coffee powder.

The second loading cavity 120 surrounds the first loading cavity 110, and the bottom surface of the first loading cavity 110 is higher than the bottom surface of the second loading cavity 120, and the wall plate and/or bottom plate of the first loading cavity 110 are provided with through holes. The first bearing chamber and the second bearing chamber 120 are in fluid communication through the through hole, so that the tea or coffee in the first bearing chamber 110 enters the second bearing chamber 120 through the through hole. As a solution, the hole position of the through hole is set at a higher position, so that the tea or coffee flows into the second carrying chamber after soaking, and the bottom of the second carrying chamber 120 is provided with a heating pipe 124 for heating tea or coffee. It is used for reheating the tea or coffee entering the second carrying chamber 120 to enhance the aroma of the tea or coffee. At least one heating plate 115 and heating pipe 124 or other types of known heating devices, etc. are preferably provided on the bottom wall and/or side wall of the first loading chamber 110 and the second loading chamber 120 respectively, in order to make the first loading chamber The temperature in the cavity 110 and the second carrying cavity 120 can be kept consistent in a preferred manner, so as to further control and improve the taste of the drink.

The beverage brewing device provided in this embodiment also includes an air inlet 124 as an air inlet channel, an air pump 126 is connected to the air inlet end of the air inlet port 124, and an air outlet end of the air inlet port 124 can be connected to the first bearing chamber and/or the second bearing cavity 120 (this embodiment only shows an exemplary installation position of the air outlet in the second bearing cavity), so that air can enter the first bearing cavity and/or the second bearing cavity in one direction. The second load chamber 120 and keep the liquid in it from flowing back. Preferably, the outlet of the air inlet port 124 may be located at any position within the first bearing chamber and/or the second bearing chamber 120 and be below the liquid level thereof. Air is mixed into the first bearing chamber and/or the second bearing chamber 120 to make the heated tea or coffee contact with the air, which is beneficial to release a richer aroma and enhance the taste.

The container base 170 is used to place the container 200 for dripping tea or coffee. The inside of the container base 170 has a heating device 172. The start/stop of the heating device 172 can be controlled by a switch located outside the container base 170. The tea or coffee container is heated to keep the brewed tea or coffee warm. For the consideration of energy saving, the container can also be replaced with an insulated container, and the heating device 172 can be turned off at this time.

The beverage brewing device provided in this embodiment can realize automation. The beverage brewing device includes a control module 180 for realizing control functions. And the valve control module of the hot water pipe 190, the timer 184 for controlling the working time, the power regulator 186 for controlling the heating power, the temperature sensor 187 for detecting the temperature and adjusting the power according to the feedback of the temperature sensor 187 Central controller 188 of regulator 186 . The central controller 188 is connected to the memory 182, the timer 184, the power regulator 186 and the valve control module 183, respectively. The central controller 188 includes an IC chip or a single-chip microcomputer, and the power regulator 186 is connected to a temperature sensor 187 . The outer surface of the beverage brewing device is also provided with a touch screen for user operation, the touch screen is connected to the central controller 188, and the working mode of the beverage brewing device is selected by selecting a preset working mode.

Referring to Fig. 4, the touch display screen includes "coffee", "tea" (this embodiment only shows these two items as exemplary options), "automatic", "finished product", "hot water", "start", "Air", "Steam", "Power", "Continue to add", "Store Preset Mode", time adjustment keys, and a display to show the current status. Usually for home use, after pressing "Power", select "Tea" or "Coffee" option, then press "Auto" and "Start" in sequence, the beverage brewing device will automatically Complete the entire brewing process.

For example: after adding coffee powder in the first loading chamber 110, select the "coffee" option, click the "automatic" and "start" buttons on the touch screen in turn, the central controller 188 will send the timer 184 and the power regulator 186 Send commands separately, the timer 184 controls the heating time of the cold water heater 150 according to the preset time (for example, the preset heating time is 15 minutes), and the power regulator 186 controls the cold water heater according to the appropriate heating temperature corresponding to the preset "coffee" option 150 heating power. Stop heating after heating for 15 minutes. The central controller 188 issues an instruction to open the electromagnetic valve of the water pump 140, and the water pump 140 pushes hot water into the first loading chamber 110, and the hot water drops from the shower 112 to the coffee powder in the first loading chamber 110 until the heated hot water All the water enters the first loading chamber and the second loading chamber, and this step also has a preset time correspondingly. After the completion, the central controller 188 sends an instruction to make the heating tube 124 start to heat the second loading chamber 120, and simultaneously heat the second loading chamber 120. Timer 184 sends instruction and starts counting, as preset heating time is 15min, after 15min heating finishes, heating tube 124 stops heating. The user needs to place the coffee container on the container seat in advance, and if no container is placed, the sensor will send out an alarm. Then the central controller 188 sends an instruction to open the electromagnetic valve of the water outlet 122 to make the finished coffee flow out from the water outlet 122 .

However, some users are very particular about the brewing of coffee or tea, and have requirements for temperature, heating time, and air intake. At this time, the preset mode inside the device cannot meet the requirements. This device allows users to define their own coffee or tea. of the brewing process. For example: After pressing "Power", select "Hot Water", "Time", and adjust the time to 15 minutes. At this time, the words "Hot Water 15 Min" will appear on the display screen. Press "Temperature" to adjust to the desired temperature. Temperature, press "Continue to add", "Steam", "Time" to adjust the time to 5 minutes, press "Temperature" to adjust to the temperature that needs to be reached in the next step, at this time "hot water 15min + steam 5min" appears on the display , click "Start" to start the coffee brewing process, or click "Save Preset Mode" and then click "Start", then the mode set by the user will be stored in the memory 182, and you can directly press the "Start" repeats the process of this pattern. After each step is completed, the temperature sensor 187 will automatically detect whether the temperature of the liquid has reached the requirement. If the requirement is met, the next step will continue until the finished coffee flows out of the water outlet 122. If the requirement is not met, the central controller 188 will control and issue an alarm. , enabling the user to modify the instruction.

Referring to Fig. 5, the difference between the beverage brewing device provided by the second embodiment of the present invention and the first embodiment is that the cold water heater 150 is connected to the nozzle 113 of the fluid feed pipe (such as the hot water pipe in this embodiment) A loading cavity 110, the first loading cavity 110 is not provided with a heating plate 115, and the second loading cavity 120 is not provided with a heating pipe 124, and the tea and coffee are heated only by hot water or steam sprayed from the nozzle 113 by the hot water pipe. Preferably, the end of the nozzle 113 for spraying hot water or steam is finally dipped in coffee or tea. In specific use, the central controller 188 can send an instruction to the power regulator 186, firstly control the cold water heater 150 to heat the cold water into hot water within a preset time, and guide the hot water into the first bearing chamber 110 through the nozzle 113, when When the amount of hot water introduced reaches the preset value, the central controller 188 sends an instruction to the power regulator 186 to control the cold water heater 150 to heat the cold water into steam higher than the boiling point, and the steam directly enters the tea or coffee through the nozzle 113 . To make tea or coffee have a more mellow taste.

Referring to Fig. 6, the difference between the beverage brewing device provided by the third embodiment of the present invention and the second embodiment is that an air pump 160 is connected between the nozzle 113 and the cold water heater 150, and the nozzle 113 is as in the second embodiment In addition to spraying hot water and steam, air can also be blown in by the air pump 160. This is also for the sake of the taste of coffee and tea. Coffee or tea that has been exposed to air during the brewing process will be more mellow.

According to other embodiments of the present invention, the components in the above three embodiments can be added, deleted or combined to achieve the desired effect. For example, the air intake channels of the first embodiment can be added to and used in the second and third embodiments. In addition, the above-mentioned three embodiments are only equipped with a single fluid feeding pipe, that is, a hot water pipe/nozzle, which means that hot water, steam and/or air can only be fed through the fluid sequentially and not simultaneously during brewing. Piping enters the first and second carrier chambers. In order to achieve the required effect, for example, to obtain different tastes or retain more tea polyphenols when brewing tea leaves, when adding hot water or steam for heating, the external newly decomposed air can be input in a timely and appropriate manner. Therefore, those skilled in the art should understand that the term fluid feed pipe used in the present invention means at least one liquid or gas feed pipe, that is, it may include one or more hot water pipes/nozzles, for example, in accordance with the present invention A preferred embodiment of the utility model may include 3 hot water pipes/nozzles, so that hot water, steam, Air and its combination to achieve the desired effect. The specific structure and connection mode of the fluid feed pipeline can be realized by known structures and methods, besides referring at least in part to the above-mentioned embodiments, and thus will not be described in detail here. In addition, the air inlet channel can also be correspondingly omitted or retained as required.

To sum up, the utility model provides a beverage brewing device, which makes boiling water flow through the beverage material, and the beverage material is preferably below the final liquid level of the carrying chamber during brewing, so that the beverage The raw materials can be fully soaked and heated in water, and at the same time, through the timely and appropriate injection of air, the beverage raw materials can absorb the required amount of air to obtain the required taste.

Although the utility model has been described in conjunction with preferred embodiments, it should be understood that the utility model is not limited to these embodiments, and several modifications and variations can be made to the above structures without departing from the spirit and scope of the utility model. retrofit. The scope of protection of the utility model patent shall be determined by the appended claims.

Claims (10)

1. A beverage brewing device, characterized in that, comprising: A first carrying chamber for containing beverage raw materials, the wall plate and/or bottom plate of the first carrying chamber is provided with through holes; A second bearing chamber for holding brewed beverages, the second bearing chamber is nested outside the first bearing chamber, and the bottom surface of the first bearing chamber is higher than the bottom surface of the second bearing chamber , the first bearing chamber and the second bearing chamber communicate through the through hole, and the bottom surface of the second bearing chamber is provided with a water outlet for the beverage to flow out; A fluid feed pipe for supplying hot water or steam and/or air based on the brewing mode or stage of operation, said fluid feed pipe being in fluid communication with said first and second carrier chambers to allow hot water or steam and/or Or air enters the first bearing chamber and/or the second bearing chamber. 2. The beverage brewing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: the outlet of the fluid feeding pipe and/or the beverage material is located below the final liquid level of the first loading chamber. 3. The beverage brewing device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: the first loading cavity and/or the second loading cavity is provided with a heating device for heating the beverage. 4. The beverage brewing device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it further comprises an air inlet passage for entering air, and the air inlet passage is connected with an air pump so that air can blow into the first the bearing chamber and/or the second bearing chamber. 5. The beverage brewing device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the beverage brewing device further comprises a cold water pipe connected to the fluid feed pipe through a cold water heater. 6. The beverage brewing device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a water pump is connected to the fluid feed pipe to provide power for water to flow into the first bearing chamber. 7. The beverage brewing device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: the beverage brewing device further comprises a container seat, the container seat is used to place a container containing the dripping beverage, and the container seat There is a heating device inside the container seat, and the start/stop of the heating device can be controlled by a switch arranged outside the container seat, so as to heat the container containing the dripping beverage. 8. The beverage brewing device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: the beverage brewing device further comprises a control module for realizing the automatic control function, and the control module includes a function for storing preset working modes memory, a timer for controlling the working time, a power regulator for controlling the heating power, a temperature sensor for detecting the temperature, and a central controller for adjusting the power regulator according to the feedback of the timer, the central controller Connect to the memory, timer, and power regulator respectively. 9. The beverage brewing device according to claim 8, wherein the control module further comprises switch controllers, and the switch controllers are respectively connected to the water inlet valves of the fluid feed pipes. 10. The beverage brewing device according to claim 8, characterized in that: the outer surface of the beverage brewing device is provided with a touch display screen for user operation, and the touch display screen and the central controller connected, and select the working mode of the beverage brewing device by selecting a preset working mode.