CN219109202U

CN219109202U - Beverage preparation device

Info

Publication number: CN219109202U
Application number: CN202221755526.7U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 美塔·伊尔迪兹; 哈桑·伊尔克
Original assignee: Azam Home Appliances
Current assignee: Azam Home Appliances
Priority date: 2022-03-28
Filing date: 2022-07-07
Publication date: 2023-06-02
Anticipated expiration: 2032-07-07

Abstract

The utility model relates to a beverage preparation device (1), comprising: at least one body (2); at least one espresso unit (3) adapted to be removably connected to the body (2) or to be integrated with the body (2); at least one jug (4) adapted to be detachably connected to the body or integrated with the body (2), having at least one jug connector enabling the jug to be electrically connected to the body (2) with detachment from the body (2); at least one input unit (5) for a user to select a beverage they want to prepare, said body (2) being provided with at least one body connector (21) or heating plate, said espresso unit (3) being provided with at least one espresso unit connector capable of being electrically connected to said body (2).

Description

Beverage preparation device

Technical Field

The present utility model relates to a beverage preparation device capable of preparing more than one type of beverage.

Background

The beverage preparation device is used for preparing beverages such as turkish coffee, filtered coffee, tea and hot and/or cold brewed coffee. With these devices, hot beverages can be prepared quickly and practically. Devices for preparing coffee are generally favored in workplaces and houses today. The user may select turkish coffee or espresso-based beverages based on his own taste. Users need to purchase different devices to prepare different types of hot beverages. The purchased devices occupy a lot of space on the kitchen counter where they are located. These devices may occupy a significant amount of space in the home/workplace and kitchen that is becoming smaller and smaller as the living conditions change over time.

In addition, the need to purchase different devices for different beverages also places an economic burden on the user. Accordingly, there is a need for a hot beverage preparation device that can prepare different types of hot beverages, help save energy, water and time by enabling small amounts of such hot beverages to be prepared by individuals, and occupy less space in the area where it is located.

In the prior art patent document No. 2019/05404, a device is mentioned which can prepare both turkish coffee and filtered coffee.

However, as described above, users may prefer espresso-based beverages such as cappuccino (e.g., cappuccino, macchiato, latte, cappuccino, hazelnut), espresso, and the like, or turkish coffee. However, there is no device available to the user for preparing both espresso-based beverages and turkish coffee.

Disclosure of Invention

The object of the present utility model is to achieve a beverage preparation device for preparing more than one type of beverage or for preparing an espresso-based beverage and turkish coffee, wherein the beverage preparation device comprises:

at least one of the bodies is provided with a plurality of grooves,

at least one espresso unit adapted to be removably connected to or integrated with the body,

at least one jug adapted to be removably connected to or integrated with the body, having at least one jug connector enabling the jug to be electrically connected to the body when removed from the body,

at least one input unit for a user to select the beverage they want to prepare,

said body having at least one body connector in case said jug is adapted to be detachably connected to said body and at least one body connector or heating plate for said espresso unit in case said espresso unit is detachable from said body,

the espresso unit has at least one espresso unit connector that enables the espresso unit to be electrically connected to the body if the body has a body connector for the espresso unit.

Drawings

The beverage preparation device for achieving the object of the utility model is shown in the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a beverage preparation device of the present utility model;

fig. 2 is an exploded view of the beverage preparation device of the present utility model.

The elements shown in the figures are individually numbered and the correspondence of these numbers is as follows:

1. beverage preparation device

2. Main body

21. Main body connector

3. Espresso unit

4. Pot for heating

5. Input unit

Detailed Description

A beverage preparation device (1), comprising:

at least one body (2),

at least one espresso unit (3) adapted to be removably connected to the body (2) or to be integrated with the body (2),

at least one jug (4) adapted to be detachably connected to or integrated with the body (2), having at least one jug connector enabling the jug (4) to be electrically connected to the body (2) with detachment from the body (2),

at least one input unit (5) for a user to select the beverage they want to prepare,

the body (2) having at least one body connector (21) in case the jug (4) is adapted to be detachably connected to the body (2) and at least one body connector (21) or heating plate for the espresso unit (3) in case the espresso unit (3) is detachable from the body (2),

the espresso unit (3) has at least one espresso unit connector enabling the espresso unit to be electrically connected to the body (2) if the body (2) has a body connector (21) for the espresso unit (3).

The kettle (4) can be integrated with the main body (2). Alternatively, the jug (4) may be detachable from the body (2). In case the jug (4) is detachable from the body (2), the body (2) comprises at least one body connector (21) electrically connectable to the jug (4). When the jug (4) is placed on the main body (2), the main body connector (21) and the jug connector are electrically connected to each other. The electrical power required for the electrical components within the kettle (4) may be received from the body (2) through such electrical connection. The kettle (4) comprises at least one heater (not shown in the figures). The kettle (4) may also have a stirrer and/or a temperature sensor. In this case, it is apparent that the jug connector and the main body connector (21) corresponding to the jug connector will have pins to provide the required electrical connection of the stirrer and/or the temperature sensor. The temperature sensor preferably performs temperature measurement by contacting the liquid in the kettle (4). In this way, the temperature can be measured accurately. However, the temperature sensor may also measure the temperature of the liquid in the kettle (4) without contacting the liquid.

The espresso unit (3) may be integrated with the body (2). Alternatively, the espresso unit (3) may be detachable from the body (2). The espresso unit (3) that is detachable from the body (2) may be, for example, a mocha kettle. In case the espresso unit (3) is detachable from the body (2), the espresso unit (3) may have at least one espresso unit connector that is electrically connectable with a body connector (21) located on the body (2). The electrical power required for the electrical components within the espresso unit (3) may be received from the body (2) through such electrical connections. The espresso unit (3) is preferably a mocha pot with an electric heater. Alternatively, the body (2) may have a heating plate for heating the espresso unit (3). In this case, the espresso unit (3) does not need an electric heater, since the heat required will be taken from the heating plate of the body (2).

The espresso unit (3) and the jug (4) may also be referred to as one or more units.

In the case of a kettle (4) which is detachable from the main body (2), the main body (2) has at least one main body connector (21) for the kettle (4). In case the espresso unit (3) is detachable from the body (2), the body (2) has at least one further body connector (21) or heating plate. In the case that both units (3, 4) are detachable from the body (2), the body (2) has at least two body connectors (21) or at least one body connector (21) and at least one heating plate.

The user can select the beverage they want to prepare by means of the input unit (5). The input unit (5) may be an input unit (5) adapted to be controlled by an interface located on the beverage preparation device (1) and/or by a mobile application. The user may select the beverage they want to prepare, for example, by a cell phone application. An application communicates with the input unit (5) and communicates a user's selection to the input unit (5). In case the user can make a selection by means of a mobile phone application, the communication between the mobile phone application and the input unit (5) can be realized by means of communication protocols such as bluetooth, wi-Fi, NFC, etc.

In another embodiment of the utility model, the input unit (5) may be located on the espresso unit (3) and/or the jug (4). The user can use an input unit located on the espresso unit (3) and/or on the jug (4) to select the beverage they want to prepare. For this purpose, there may be two separate input units, or a single input unit may be used.

The beverage preparation device (1) of the present utility model comprises at least one control unit (not shown in the figures) adapted to receive a user selection from the input unit (5) and to drive the espresso unit (3) and/or the jug (4) according to this selection. The control unit may drive the electrical components directly or through a driver circuit.

In an embodiment of the utility model, the kettle (4) has at least one stirrer. In this way, the material in the coffee pot (4) can be stirred. Furthermore, milk poured into the jug (4) can be frothed by means of the stirrer.

In an exemplary embodiment of the utility model, when a user wants to prepare turkish coffee, they put coffee, water and sugar into the jug (4) as required and select the relevant options through the input unit (5). The control unit drives the heater of the kettle (4) according to the selection of the user. Furthermore, the control unit may first agitate the foodstuff in the jug (4) by means of an agitator and then brew the coffee.

In another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, when a user wants to prepare espresso, they put coffee, water and sugar into the espresso unit (3) as required and select the relevant options through the input unit (5). The control unit drives the espresso unit (3) according to a user's selection.

In another exemplary application of the utility model, when a user wants to foam hot or cold milk, they pour the milk into a jug (4) and select the relevant option through an input unit (5). The control unit drives the pulsator according to a user's selection. In case of need of heating milk, the control unit also drives the heater of the kettle (4).

In another exemplary embodiment of the utility model, a user may use the beverage preparation device (1) of the utility model for preparing concentrated espresso coffee. For this purpose, the user puts coffee and water into the espresso unit and puts water into the jug (4). The user selects the relevant option through an input unit (5). The control unit drives the heaters of the espresso unit (3) and the jug (4) simultaneously according to the user's selection.

In another exemplary application of the utility model, a user may use the beverage preparation device (1) of the utility model to prepare a milk-filled espresso. For this purpose, the user puts coffee and water into an espresso unit and milk into a jug (4). The user selects the relevant option through an input unit (5). The control unit drives the heaters of the espresso unit (3) and the jug (4) according to the user's selection. The control unit may also drive the whisk in case the beverage to be prepared needs to be frothed.

In another exemplary application of the utility model, a user may use the beverage preparation device (1) of the utility model to prepare hot chocolate. For this purpose, the user puts milk and chocolate into a jug (4). The user selects the relevant option through an input unit (5). The control unit drives the heater and the stirrer of the kettle (4) according to the selection of the user.

In another exemplary application of the utility model, a user may heat water to different temperatures by using the beverage preparation device (1) of the utility model. For this purpose, the user puts water into the kettle (4). The user selects the relevant option through an input unit (5). The control unit drives the heater of the kettle (4) according to the selection of the user.

The time and power at which the control unit should drive the heater of the espresso unit (3), the heater of the jug (4) and/or the stirrer may vary depending on the beverage being prepared. For example, in the production of hot chocolate, the whisk may be driven at low power, whereas the whisk must be driven at high power to foam the milk.

The brewing (also called cooking or preparation) methods required for preparing the different beverages may be provided by analog and/or digital circuits, such as timer circuits or comparator circuits, and/or these methods may be stored in a memory unit.

In an application of the utility model that can be used with other applications, the beverage preparation device (1) of the utility model comprises at least one memory unit containing information about which electrical component should be driven at what power and for how long, in other words, about the brewing method, depending on the beverage to be prepared. The control unit is adapted to receive a selection made by a user through the input unit (5) to receive brewing method information related to this selection from the storage unit and to drive the electrical component according to this brewing method.

In embodiments of the utility model which may be used with other applications, the control unit may also receive data from a temperature sensor located in the kettle (4). Thus, the control unit may detect the stage of brewing and/or decide to end the brewing process.

Claims

1. A beverage preparation device (1), characterized by comprising:

at least one body (2),

at least one jug (4) adapted to be detachably connected to the body (2) or integrated with the body (2), having at least one jug connector enabling the jug (4) to be electrically connected to the body (2) with detachment from the body (2),

2. Beverage preparation device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the jug (4) has at least one heater, at least one stirrer and/or at least one temperature sensor in contact with the liquid in the jug (4).

3. Beverage preparation device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the espresso unit (3) is a mocha kettle.

4. Beverage preparation device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the input unit (5) is an interface on the beverage preparation device (1) and/or is adapted to be controlled by a mobile application.

5. Beverage preparation device (1) according to claim 1, wherein at least one control unit is adapted to receive a selection of the user from the input unit (5) and to drive the espresso unit (3) and/or the jug (4) individually or simultaneously depending on this selection.

6. Beverage preparation device (1) according to claim 5, wherein the control unit drives the electrical components directly or through a driver circuit.

7. Beverage preparation device (1) according to claim 6, further comprising analog and/or digital circuitry for implementing the brewing methods required for preparing different beverages.

8. Beverage preparation device (1) according to claim 7, further comprising at least one memory unit containing information of the brewing method; the information of the brewing method comprises information of which of the electrical components should be driven at what power and for how long, depending on the type of beverage to be prepared.

9. Beverage preparation device (1) according to claim 8, wherein the control unit is adapted to receive a selection made by the user through the input unit (5) to receive from the storage unit the brewing method information related to this selection and to drive the electrical component according to the brewing method.