CN212630572U

CN212630572U - Multifunctional intelligent liquid coffee machine

Info

Publication number: CN212630572U
Application number: CN202020086342.0U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 赵成彪
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Yiqing Technology Shanghai Co ltd
Priority date: 2020-01-15
Filing date: 2020-01-15
Publication date: 2021-03-02
Anticipated expiration: 2030-01-15

Abstract

The application provides a multifunctional intelligent liquid coffee machine, which is used for preparing coffee with corresponding concentration according to a coffee concentration instruction, and comprises at least one container for containing liquid and concentrated coffee powder, at least one sensor for detecting the powder outlet amount of the concentrated coffee powder in the container, a pump unit, a brewing device, a pipeline system for connecting the container and the brewing device, and a controller which is in communication connection with the pump unit and the sensor and is configured to control the working mode of the pump unit based on the coffee concentration instruction and the powder outlet amount data of the sensor, so that the coffee with corresponding concentration can be prepared through the coffee concentration instruction.

Description

Multifunctional intelligent liquid coffee machine

Technical Field

The application relates to a coffee machine, in particular to a multifunctional intelligent liquid coffee machine capable of automatically adjusting concentration.

Background

Coffee is a beverage made from roasted coffee beans, is a main beverage popular in the world together with cocoa and tea, and is one of the most popular beverages in the world. Along with the continuous improvement of the quality of social life, people who like coffee in China are more and more, and the concentration of the coffee which people like to drink is different due to different preference and taste of the coffee.

In public places such as schools or stations, it takes a long time and high cost to purchase coffee in coffee shops, and a liquid coffee machine is usually selected for drinking a cup of ready-made coffee conveniently, quickly and cheaply.

The existing multifunctional liquid coffee machine can only select different coffee types, such as American style or mocha, the concentration of the prepared coffee is specific, a purchaser cannot select the coffee concentration required by the purchaser according to the preference and taste of the purchaser or the current state, and the requirements of different groups on coffee with different concentrations cannot be met.

Therefore, there is a need for a more optimized multipurpose liquid coffee machine.

Disclosure of Invention

The advantage of the present application is to provide a multifunctional intelligent liquid coffee machine whose canned liquid coffee and tea, through special process effluent treatment, presents pesticide residues and other harmful substances.

Another advantage resides in providing a multifunctional intelligent liquid coffee maker that does not contact any parts during coffee making and directly enters a cup without generating any waste, wherein the summary core is: safe, environment-friendly, convenient and economical, and sanitary multifunctional liquid coffee machine.

Another advantage of the present application is to provide a multipurpose liquid coffee machine, wherein the multipurpose liquid coffee machine can automatically control coffee strength, provide coffee of various tastes and strengths, and enrich a user's selection range.

Another advantage of the present application is to provide a multipurpose liquid coffee machine, wherein the multipurpose liquid coffee machine is available by retrofitting on the basis of existing liquid coffee machines, with compatibility and applicability.

Another advantage of the present application is to provide a multifunctional liquid coffee machine, wherein, the multifunctional liquid coffee machine can change the inside espresso jar of multifunctional liquid coffee machine through opening the lid, but repetitious usage and labour saving and time saving, convenient high-efficient.

To achieve at least one of the above advantages, the present application provides a multifunctional liquid coffee machine, comprising:

at least one container for holding liquid and espresso;

at least one sensor for detecting the outflow of concentrated coffee from the coffee in the container;

at least one pump unit configured to pump out the liquid and the coffee liquid concentrate in the container;

a brewing device for brewing the liquid in the container and the coffee liquid concentrated coffee liquid;

a conduit system including a first conduit extending between the container and the brewing device and a second conduit extending outwardly from the brewing chamber, wherein an outlet of the second conduit is configured to allow coffee within the brewing chamber to flow out of the outlet; and

a controller communicably connected to the pump unit and the sensor and configured to control an operation mode of the pump unit based on a coffee strength command and a liquid output data of the sensor so that the pump unit can discharge coffee from the container in accordance with a strength value set in the coffee strength command.

In a multifunctional liquid coffee machine according to the present application, the multifunctional liquid coffee machine further comprises a control panel configured to accept the coffee strength instruction.

In the multifunctional liquid coffee machine according to the present application, the control panel is a touch screen.

In a multifunctional liquid coffee machine according to the present application, the sensor is arranged in the container containing the espresso coffee liquid.

In the multipurpose liquid coffee machine according to the present application, the container containing the espresso is configured as a coffee spray can.

In the multipurpose liquid coffee machine according to the present application, the coffee liquid spray can is vertically installed on the sensor.

In a multifunctional liquid coffee machine according to the present application, the process of the controller controlling the operation mode of the pump unit based on the coffee strength command and the liquid output data collected by the sensor comprises:

determining the real-time liquid outlet amount based on the difference between the real-time liquid amount of the coffee liquid spraying tank and the original liquid amount of the coffee liquid spraying tank, which are acquired by the sensor; and

and controlling the working mode of the unit based on the liquid outlet amount.

In the multifunctional liquid coffee machine according to the present application, the controller determines the real-time liquid discharge amount based on a difference between the real-time liquid amount collected by the sensor and the original liquid amount.

In the multipurpose liquid coffee machine according to the present application, the controller is configured to control an operation mode of the pump unit in a PID control method based on the liquid outflow amount.

In a multifunctional liquid coffee machine according to the present application, the multifunctional liquid coffee machine further comprises a CAN bus to enable communication between the controller, the pump unit and the sensor based on the CAN bus.

In the multipurpose liquid coffee machine according to the present application, the controller is an embedded controller.

Further objects and advantages of the invention will be fully apparent from the ensuing description and drawings.

These and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more fully apparent from the following detailed description, which is to be read in connection with the accompanying drawings.

Drawings

These and or other aspects and advantages of the present application will become more apparent and more readily appreciated from the following detailed description of embodiments of the invention, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of which:

FIG. 1 illustrates a system frame diagram of a multi-functional liquid coffee machine according to an embodiment of the present application.

FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic view of a particular embodiment of a multi-functional liquid coffee machine according to embodiments of the present application.

Figure 3 illustrates a schematic view of another specific embodiment of a multi-functional liquid coffee machine according to an embodiment of the present application.

Detailed Description

The terms and words used in the following specification and claims are not limited to the literal meanings, but are used only by the inventors to enable a clear and consistent understanding of the application. Accordingly, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the following descriptions of the various embodiments of the present application are provided for illustration only and not for the purpose of limiting the application as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

It is understood that the terms "a" and "an" should be interpreted as meaning that a number of one element or element is one in one embodiment, while a number of other elements is one in another embodiment, and the terms "a" and "an" should not be interpreted as limiting the number.

While ordinal numbers such as "first," "second," etc., will be used to describe various components, those components are not limited herein. The term is used only to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first component could be termed a second component, and, similarly, a second component could be termed a first component, without departing from the teachings of the present inventive concept. As used herein, the term "and/or" includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing various embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular forms are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises" and/or "comprising," when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, numbers, steps, operations, components, elements, or combinations thereof, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, elements, or groups thereof.

As shown in fig. 1, a multi-functional liquid coffee machine according to an embodiment of the present application is illustrated, wherein the multi-functional liquid coffee machine functions to make coffee of a corresponding strength according to a coffee strength command. Here, in the present embodiment, the liquid in the container includes a drinkable solution such as hot water, milk, or the like;

FIG. 1 illustrates a system architecture diagram of a multi-functional liquid coffee machine according to an embodiment of the present application. As shown in fig. 1 and 2, the multifunctional liquid coffee machine includes: at least one container 10, at least one sensor 20, at least one pump unit 30, a piping system 40, a controller 50, a control panel 60, and a brewing device 70, wherein the container 10 is configured to contain the liquid and the espresso, including the container containing the espresso is configured as a coffee spray can 11; the sensor 20 is configured as at least one sensor 20 that detects the amount of liquid discharged from the coffee spray can 11; the pump unit 30 is configured to pump out the liquid in the container 10 and the coffee of the coffee spray can 11. The tubing system 40 comprises a first tubing 41 extending between the pump unit 30 and the container 10 and a second tubing 42 extending outwardly from the pump unit, wherein an outlet of the second tubing 42 is configured to allow coffee within the brewing device to exit therefrom. The controller 50 is communicably connected to the pump unit 30 and the sensor 20 and configured to control an operation mode of the pump unit 30 based on a coffee strength command and the powder discharge data collected by the sensor 20, so that the pump unit 30 can discharge the amount of liquid and coffee liquid in accordance with the coffee strength set in the coffee strength command. The control panel 60 is configured to receive the liquid outlet instruction. The brewing device 70 is configured to receive liquid and coffee via the tubing system 40 that is directed to be discharged by the pump unit 30 via the controller 50.

In the above-mentioned multifunctional liquid coffee machine, in one example, the control panel 60 is a touch screen. Of course, in other examples of the present application, the control panel 60 may also be implemented as other types of control panels, for example, a control panel including keys and a display screen, and this is not intended to limit the present application.

In the above-mentioned multipurpose liquid coffee machine, in one example, the coffee liquid spray can 11 in the container 10 is placed on the sensor 20. In particular, in the present embodiment, the coffee spray can 11 is vertically mounted on the sensor 20.

In the above-mentioned multipurpose liquid coffee machine, as shown in fig. 3, in one example, the number of the coffee liquid spray cans 11, the sensor 20 and the piping system 40 in the container 10 are matched. For example, in the kitchen tapping device as illustrated in fig. 3, it comprises 2 of the coffee spray cans 11, 2 of the sensors 20 and 2 of the pipe systems 40. Of course, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the number of the containers 10, the sensors 20 and the pump units 30 is not limited in the embodiments of the present application. In addition, in the embodiment of the present application, the shape and type of the container 10 and the coffee spray can 11 are not limited to the present application. Also, the type of the pump unit 30 is not limited to the present application, and preferably, the pump unit 30 is implemented as a micro pump.

In the above multifunctional liquid coffee machine, in one example, the process of the controller 50 controlling the operation mode of the pump unit 30 based on the coffee strength instruction and the liquid output data collected by the sensor 20 includes: determining a real-time liquid output amount based on a difference between the real-time liquid amount collected by the sensor 20 and the original liquid amount; and controlling the operation mode of the pump unit 30 based on the liquid discharge amount.

Specifically, the controller 50 determines the real-time liquid output amount based on the difference between the real-time liquid amount collected by the sensor 20 and the original liquid amount, and includes: determining the variable quantity of the discharged powder based on the difference between the real-time liquid quantity and the original liquid quantity;

in the above-described multipurpose liquid coffee machine, in one example, the controller 50 is configured to control the operation mode of the pump unit 30 in a PID control method based on the liquid discharge amount. The PID control method is a proportional-integral-derivative control method, and is a very stable and effective control method in the modern industrial control field.

In the above-mentioned multi-functional liquid coffee machine, in one example, the multi-functional liquid coffee machine further comprises a CAN bus 80 to enable communication between the controller 50, the pump unit 30 and the sensor 20 based on the CAN bus 80. Of course, in other examples of the present application, the communication system between the components in the kitchen liquid outlet device may be implemented in other ways, for example, through a cellular network, wireless bluetooth, etc., and this is not intended to limit the present application.

In the kitchen liquid outlet device, in an example, the controller 50 is an embedded controller, and further, the controller 50 is an FPGA controller. Of course, in the embodiment of the present application, the type of the controller 50 is not limited to the present application, and it may also be implemented as other types of control chips.

In summary, the multifunctional liquid coffee machine based on the embodiment of the present application is clarified, which has at least the following advantages:

firstly, the multifunctional liquid coffee machine can provide coffee with corresponding concentration based on specific coffee concentration requirements, and meets individual requirements of different people.

Secondly, the multifunctional liquid coffee machine can save time while meeting the requirement of a user on the specific concentration of coffee, and is convenient and practical.

Thirdly, the multifunctional liquid coffee machine can automatically control the coffee concentration, provide coffee with various tastes and concentrations, and enrich the selection range of users.

Thirdly, the multifunctional liquid coffee machine can save time cost for consumers to wait for manual brewing.

Thirdly, the multifunctional intelligent liquid coffee machine is a revolutionary invention which is different from any coffee machine principle, function and structure at present.

Thirdly, the multifunctional liquid coffee machine can replace the concentrated coffee liquid in the multifunctional liquid coffee machine by opening the cover body, can be used for multiple times, saves time and labor, and is convenient and efficient.

In addition, the multifunctional liquid coffee machine has simple structure and low manufacturing cost.

The foregoing describes the general principles of the present application in conjunction with specific embodiments, however, it is noted that the advantages, effects, etc. mentioned in the present application are merely examples and are not limiting, and they should not be considered essential to the various embodiments of the present application. Furthermore, the foregoing disclosure of specific details is for the purpose of illustration and description and is not intended to be limiting, since the foregoing disclosure is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure to the precise details disclosed.

The block diagrams of devices, apparatuses, systems referred to in this application are only given as illustrative examples and are not intended to require or imply that the connections, arrangements, configurations, etc. must be made in the manner shown in the block diagrams. These devices, apparatuses, devices, systems may be connected, arranged, configured in any manner, as will be appreciated by those skilled in the art. Words such as "including," "comprising," "having," and the like are open-ended words that mean "including, but not limited to," and are used interchangeably therewith. The words "or" and "as used herein mean, and are used interchangeably with, the word" and/or, "unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. The word "such as" is used herein to mean, and is used interchangeably with, the phrase "such as but not limited to".

It should also be noted that in the devices, apparatuses, and methods of the present application, the components or steps may be decomposed and/or recombined. These decompositions and/or recombinations are to be considered as equivalents of the present application.

The previous description of the disclosed aspects is provided to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the present application. Various modifications to these aspects will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein may be applied to other aspects without departing from the scope of the application. Thus, the present application is not intended to be limited to the aspects shown herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that the embodiments of the invention described above and shown in the drawings are given by way of example only and are not limiting of the invention. The objects of the invention have been fully and effectively accomplished. The functional and structural principles of the present invention have been shown and described in the examples, and any variations or modifications of the embodiments of the present invention may be made without departing from the principles.

Claims

1. A multifunctional intelligent liquid coffee machine for brewing coffee of corresponding strength according to coffee strength instructions, comprising: at least one container for holding liquid and espresso liquid; at least one sensor for detecting the outflow of the concentrated coffee in the container; at least one pump unit configured to pump out water in the water tank; a brewing device for brewing the espresso liquid in the pressurized container; the pipeline system comprises a first pipeline extending between the container and the brewing device and a second pipeline extending outwards, wherein the first pipeline is used for supplying water, and coffee liquid directly enters the cup after flowing out from an outlet of the pressure container; and a controller communicably connected to the pump unit and the sensor and configured to control an operation mode of the pump unit based on a coffee strength command and the powder discharge amount data of the sensor so that the pump unit can discharge coffee from the brewing apparatus in accordance with a strength value set in the coffee strength command.

2. The multifunctional intelligent liquid coffee machine of claim 1, wherein: further comprising a control panel configured to accept the coffee strength instruction.

3. The multifunctional intelligent liquid coffee machine of claim 2, wherein: the control panel is a touch screen.

4. The multifunctional intelligent liquid coffee machine of claim 1, wherein: the sensor is disposed in the container containing the espresso coffee liquid.

5. The multifunctional intelligent liquid coffee machine of claim 4, wherein: the container containing the espresso liquid is configured as a spray can of coffee liquid.

6. The multifunctional intelligent liquid coffee machine of claim 5, wherein: the coffee liquid spraying tank is vertically arranged on the sensor and the adjusting mechanism.

7. A multifunctional intelligent liquid coffee machine according to claim 2, wherein said controller controls the course of the operating mode of said pump unit based on coffee strength instructions and liquid output data collected by said sensor, comprising: determining the real-time liquid outlet amount based on the difference between the real-time liquid amount of the coffee liquid spraying tank and the original liquid amount of the coffee powder spraying tank, which are acquired by the sensor; and controlling the working mode of the unit based on the liquid outlet amount.

8. The multifunctional intelligent liquid coffee machine of claim 7, wherein: the controller is configured to control an operation mode of the pump unit in a PID control method based on the liquid outflow amount.

9. The multifunctional intelligent liquid coffee machine of claim 1, wherein: a CAN bus is also included to enable communication between the controller, the pump unit, and the sensor based on the CAN bus.

10. The multifunctional intelligent liquid coffee machine of claim 1, wherein: the controller is an embedded controller.