CN103027592A - Beverage appliance filter assembly with control input - Google Patents

Abstract

A beverage appliance filter assembly with a control input is described. A filter assembly (100) for use with an apparatus for performing at least one function in beverage making comprising: a container (102) for containing a beverage making substance; and a user selection for at least one function of the apparatus Sexual control user interface (122). Also described is a system of equipment for beverage making comprising: a device (300, 400) for performing at least one function in beverage making and the above-mentioned filter assembly (100) for containing a beverage making substance .

Description

Beverage appliance filter assembly with control input

technical field

The present invention relates to a filter assembly for an espresso-type coffee maker.

Background technique

Coffee is a very common beverage in today's society. One of the most popular forms of coffee is espresso. Espresso is made by heating water and using pressure to force the heated water through finely ground coffee beans.

Filter assemblies generally include a container for holding the filter, a filter and a handle. Filter assemblies typically involve at least three steps in the espresso-making process. The first step is to fill the filter with ground coffee beans. This is usually done by holding the filter assembly under the coffee grinder or coffee grinder. The second step is to apply pressure to the ground coffee beans in the filter to compress the ground coffee into a compact puck. The third step is the actual making of the espresso by sealing the filter assembly to the gasket of the coffee machine and applying pressurized hot water through the oblate body of ground coffee beans in the container. Espresso is usually dispensed through a spout below the coffee filter container.

Among other things, espresso machines are designed to start and stop the flow of pressurized hot water through ground coffee beans. Electric coffee grinders and electric coffee grinders grind or crush coffee beans. These processes are usually controlled by user controls located on the grinder or espresso machine.

It would be desirable to provide a device for making espresso coffee in a quick, easy and safe manner. It may also or alternatively be desirable to provide the public with a useful replacement for existing equipment.

References to prior art in this specification are not and should not be construed as an acknowledgment or in any way to suggest that such prior art forms common general knowledge in Australia or any other legal system or that such prior art could reasonably be expected As determined, understood and deemed relevant by those skilled in the art.

Contents of the invention

According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a filter assembly for use with apparatus performing at least one function in beverage making, the filter assembly comprising:

Containers for beverage making substances; and

A user interface for user-selective control of at least one function of the device.

The container may be adapted to form an electrical connection with the electronic sensing circuitry of the device. The user interface may comprise a user-selectable input electrically connected to the container and configured to, in use, trigger the electronic sensing circuit. The electronic sensing circuit may be one of: a capacitive sensing circuit; a resistive sensing circuit; an inductive sensing circuit; or a magnetic sensing circuit.

A user-selectable input may consist of one of: a button; an actuator; a conductive area; a switch and a touch sensitive area.

The filter assembly can also include a handle, filter and spout. Any one or more of the handle, filter and spout may be integrally formed with the container. Alternatively, the handle, filter and/or spout may be removably attachable to the container.

In a further embodiment of the present invention, a kind of equipment system for making beverage is provided, and equipment system comprises:

equipment for performing at least one function in beverage making;

a filter assembly for containing beverage making substances, the filter assembly being capable of cooperating with the device,

Wherein the filter assembly has a user interface selectively operable by a user, and wherein the user interface is capable of communicating with the device to control at least one function of the device.

Equipment can also include:

filter assembly receiving means;

electronic sensing circuitry for making electrical connection with the user interface when the filter assembly is received by the filter assembly receiver; and

a controller for controlling at least one function;

Therein, in use, the electronic sensing circuit is arranged to detect user input on the user interface and transmit a signal to the controller.

The device may be one of: a machine for making espresso coffee; a grinder for grinding coffee; and a grinder for crushing coffee.

In a further embodiment, there is provided an apparatus for performing at least one function in beverage making, the apparatus comprising:

a filter assembly receptacle arranged to receive a filter assembly with a user interface;

an electronic circuit arranged to form an electrical connection with the user interface when the filter assembly is received by the filter assembly receptacle; and

a controller for controlling the at least one function;

Therein, in use, the electronic sensing circuit is arranged to detect user input on the control interface and transmit a signal to the controller.

As used herein, unless the context requires otherwise, the word "comprise" and variations of that word, such as "comprising", "comprises" and "comprised", are not intended to exclude other additives, components, whole or steps.

Other aspects of the invention and other embodiments of the aspects described in the following paragraphs will become apparent from the following description, given by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Description of drawings

Figure 1 is an exploded view of a filter assembly according to an example embodiment of the invention;

Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view along A-A of the filter assembly of Figure 1;

Figure 3 shows a front view of an espresso machine with the filter assembly of Figure 1 attached;

Fig. 4 is a sectional view along B-B of the espresso machine of Fig. 3;

5 is a cross-sectional view of the coffee grinder with the filter assembly of FIG. 1 attached;

Figure 6 is a block diagram of the electrical circuitry of the filter assembly and coffee grinder of Figure 5; and

7 is a circuit diagram of the electronic circuitry of a simplified coffee grinder controlled by an input to a filter assembly in accordance with the present invention.

Detailed ways

filter assembly

Referring to Figures 1 and 2, a filter assembly 100 (also referred to as a "group handle") is shown in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. In use, the filter assembly 100 is configured to hold coffee grounds and is connected to an espresso machine which provides pressurized hot water to the coffee grounds to make an espresso coffee. The filter assembly 100 has a coffee filter receptacle 102 and a handle 104 that includes means for controlling an espresso machine or other beverage appliance, as will be described in more detail below.

The container 102 removably houses a coffee filter 106 for containing ground coffee beans in use. The filter 106 is connected to the coffee filter container 102 by a snap-fit arrangement. Spring 108 retains filter 106 in coffee filter receptacle 102 when the snap is engaged. Filter assembly 100 can be used with removable coffee filters of different sizes, for example, a one-cup filter sized to contain enough coffee grounds to make a shot of espresso, or a two-cup filter sized to hold Enough ground coffee for two shots of espresso. The filter assembly 100 also includes a spout 110 through which the extracted espresso can flow. In this embodiment, spout 110 is a removable double backflow spout with two outlets through which the extracted espresso can flow.

The filter assembly 100 may alternatively or additionally be adapted to accommodate a single pour back spout, wherein there is only one outlet through which the extracted espresso may flow.

The handle 104 , filter 106 and spout 110 are removably connected to the filter receptacle 102 . The nozzle 110 has a threaded section 112 which can be connected to a screw part 114 of the filter container 102 . Ring 116 provides additional sealing of the connection. The handle 104 has a screw portion 118 connectable to a threaded receiving portion 120 of the filter container 102 . Easy separation of these components facilitates cleaning of the various components of the filter assembly 100 .

In alternative embodiments, the handle 104, filter 106, and nozzle 110 may be connected to the filter receptacle 102 by other removable attachment means, or alternatively, the handle 104, filter 106, and/or nozzle 110 The coffee filter container 102 may be integrally formed.

The filter assembly 100 includes a user interface in the form of a touch sensitive area 122 for controlling the device. Touch sensitive area 122 is a circular upper surface extending from conductive member 124 . Touch-sensitive area 122 is generally recessed from the outer surface of handle 104 , which is defined by electrically insulating portion 126 that partially surrounds conductive member 124 . The insulating portion 126 is provided to expose the screw portion 118 and the touch sensitive area 122 of the conductive member 114 . The electrically insulating portion 126 together with the recessed arrangement of the touch sensitive area 122 allows a user to grasp the handle 104 without touching the touch sensitive area 122 (ie, the exposed conductive area).

It should be understood that the portion extending from conductive member 124 and terminating in touch sensitive area 122 may be integrally formed with conductive member 124 or may alternatively be a separate component electrically connected to conductive member 124 .

Electrically insulating portion 126 is made of polypropylene, or alternatively other suitable non-conductive material. The insulating portion 126 is generally formed to give the handle 104 a cylindrical shape. In alternative embodiments, the handle 104 can have different shapes, for example, it can be shaped as an elongated cuboid, a triangular prism, etc., or it can have a circular indentation on the lower surface for a more comfortable grip. The electrically insulating portion 126 may alternatively be formed from multiple segments of electrically insulating material joined together to form the electrically insulating portion.

The surface of touch sensitive area 122 may be flush with the outer surface of handle 104 defined by electrically insulating portion 126 . Alternatively, touch sensitive area 122 may extend beyond the outer surface of handle 104 defined by electrically insulating portion 126 .

It should be understood that the touch-sensitive area 122 can also be shaped differently, for example, it can be square, triangular, rectangular, star-shaped, etc. FIG. It can also additionally have a slope or a texture.

The conductive member 124 is electrically connected to the coffee filter receptacle 102 when the threads of the screw portion 118 extending from the conductive member 124 touch the threads of the threaded receiving portion 120 of the filter receptacle 102 . The threaded receiving portion 120 is electrically conductive and integrally formed with the filter container 102 .

Alternatively, the electrical connection between coffee filter receptacle 102 and touch sensitive area 122 may be achieved in various other ways. For example, more than one conductive object may be arranged to maintain an electrical connection. In this arrangement, the conductive member 122 may be formed from two parts fastened together, the electrical connection being maintained by a series of conductive members arranged in an arrangement where the surfaces of the members are in contact. It is also possible to connect the two parts with a wire connection. Alternatively, coffee filter receptacle 102 may be integrally formed with touch sensitive area 122 .

The coffee filter container 102 is made of a hard conductive material such as forged, sintered or investment cast brass or stainless steel. Other suitable materials of manufacture could be bronze or aluminium. It will be appreciated that the filter assembly 100, and particularly the container 102, are subject to considerable forces when fitted to a coffee grinder or espresso machine. The material of filter assembly 100 is thus generally selected to be sufficiently hard to prevent or at least partially reduce deformation or other damage to filter assembly 100 and/or coffee filter receptacle 102 during normal use, thereby extending the life of filter assembly 100 . Suitable materials may, for example, have a hardness in excess of approximately 120 HB as measured on the Brinell scale.

Alternatively, the container may be made of a softer material such as zinc.

In one embodiment, coffee filter container 102 and conductive member 124 are formed from stainless steel, which is a good electrical conductor but not a good thermal conductor. Advantageously this facilitates handling of the touch sensitive area 122 which will not rapidly become too hot to touch when the filter container 102 is in contact with hot water.

Conductive member 124 may alternatively be made of other conductive materials such as chrome-plated brass. Can be die cast, investment cast or machined from two parts fastened together.

In order to connect the filter assembly 100 to the espresso machine 300 as shown in FIGS. Only one of them is visible. In use, the mounting protrusion 128 interacts with a bayonet collar indicated at 302 in FIG. 4 which forms part of a group head 304 of the espresso machine 300 . The interaction between the mounting protrusion 128 and the collar 302 forms a sealed connection that enables the espresso machine 300 to provide pressurized hot water to the ground coffee in the filter 106 while preventing the pressurized hot water during the extraction process. leaked during.

In alternative embodiments, the mounting protrusions 128 may be formed on the outer surface of the coffee filter 106 . Additionally, although the present embodiment has two mounting protrusions, in alternative embodiments the filter assembly 100 may have a single or more than two mounting protrusions so long as the coffee filter assembly 100 is connected to the brew head 304 in a suitable manner to Creates a sealed connection between two parts.

Filter assembly for use with fine coffee grinder

The filter assembly 100 may be used to control a fine grinding device that can be used to finely grind coffee, such as a coffee grinder, coffee grinder, or chili grinder or chili grinder. An example of a fine grinding device according to the invention is the coffee grinder 400 shown in sectional view in FIG. 5 . The coffee grinder 400 is operable by a user to grind coffee or other materials, such as chili peppers. In use, a user places the filter assembly 100 in the filter assembly receptacle 402 and presses on the touch sensitive area 122 to operate the grinder 400 .

The coffee grinder 400 includes a bean hopper 404 for containing coffee beans to be ground. In use, coffee beans flow around a burr housing 406 to a conical burr head 408 . The conical grinder head 408 is rotated by a rotating device such as a gear box shaft or a belt driven shaft to grind the coffee beans. The coffee grounds are then released through the coffee grinder spout 400 into the filter 106 of the filter assembly 100 .

The filter assembly receiver 402 comprises a container receiver comprising two curved container receiving arms (not shown) which in use extend along the curved sides of the filter container 102 . This allows the mounting protrusion 128 (described above) to rest on the upper surface of the arm. Filter assembly receiver 402 includes a conductive section 412 positioned in electrical contact with filter receptacle 102 when filter assembly 100 is held by assembly receiver 402 . As a result, conductive member 124 is in electrical contact with touch sensitive area 122 as described above. Conductive member 124 is connected to electronic sensing circuitry described in more detail below.

In alternative embodiments, filter assembly receiver 402 may be a conductive panel or segment that makes electrical contact with filter assembly receptacle 102 when held below coffee grinder spout 410 . In yet another embodiment, filter assembly receiver 402 may have a different container receiver, eg, a container receiver ring. Conductive section 412 may be integrally formed with filter assembly receiver 402 . The conductive section 412 may also be part of or include the entire container receptacle 412 .

It should be understood that the coffee grinder 400 may be adapted for use with a removable container holder. For example, different sizes of removably attachable container containment arms may be provided, such as a commercial size set of container containment arms, and a national size set of container containment arms.

Figure 6 shows a block diagram 500 of circuitry included in the coffee grinder 400 of Figure 5 (some of which also form part of the espresso machine 300 of Figures 3 and 4). Sensing component 502 is in communication with electronic sensing circuitry 504 of coffee grinder 400 . Electronic sensing circuit 504 is connected to controller 506 , and controller 506 is configured to control grinder motor 508 in grinder motor circuit 510 . The grinder motor circuit has a power source 512 .

In use, the electronic sensing circuitry 504 is configured to sense a user touch of the touch sensitive area 122 of the sensing component 502 and send a signal to the controller 506 in response. The controller 506 controls the grinder motor circuit 508, and in response to a signal from the electronic sensing circuit 504, the controller 506 turns the grinder motor 508 on (if the motor is off) or turns off the grinder motor 508 (if the motor is on). Down). Thus, in use, a user may place the filter assembly 100 in the filter assembly receptacle 402 and press on the touch sensitive area 122 to activate the grinder motor 508 . When the filter is full, the user can press the touch sensitive area 122 again to stop the grinder motor 508 .

In this embodiment, electronic sensing circuit 504 is a capacitance sensing circuit configured to sense a change in capacitance when a user touches touch sensitive area 122 . In other embodiments, electronic sensing circuit 504 may be a resistance sensing circuit configured to sense a change in resistance when a user touches touch sensitive area 122 . Or alternatively, the electronic sensing circuit 504 may be configured to sense changes in inductance or magnetic field caused by a user touching the touch-sensitive area. These different methods are described in more detail below.

The controller 506 is operable to control one or more of the following functions in response to receiving a signal from the electronic sensing circuit 504 .

Grinding a predetermined amount of coffee powder, for example enough to fill one cup of filter, enough to fill two cups of filter, etc.; and/or

Adjusting the settings of the grinder, for example, changing the grind setting so the grinder grinds the coffee to a smaller or larger particle size, changing the grind speed so the grinder grinds at a faster or slower rate.

In alternative embodiments, the controller 506 is programmed to detect different user actions on the touch-sensing area 122 . Examples of user actions include:

• A single touch and release of a finger on the touch sensitive area 122;

A touch of the touch-sensitive area 122, wherein the finger remains in continuous contact with the area 122;

• Subsequent release of the touch-sensitive area 122 after a continuous hold; and

• Two touches to the touch-sensitive area 122 in quick succession.

In this embodiment, the controller 506 is programmed to detect the different signals received from the electronic sensing circuit 504 generated in response to detecting these different user actions. For example, a single touch and release of a finger on touch sensitive area 122 is sensed by electronic sensing circuitry 504 which relays a corresponding signal to controller 506 . In response to receiving this signal, controller 506 controls grinder motor 508 to grind an amount of coffee to fill a cup of filter. Conversely, two touches in quick succession to the touch-sensitive area 122 cause the electronic sensing circuit 504 to relay the corresponding two touch signals to the controller 506, which controls the grinder motor 508 to grind an amount to fill a two-cup filter . If the user touches touch sensitive area 122 and maintains continuous contact with area 122, electronic sensing circuitry 504 senses the continued touch and relays a corresponding signal to controller 506, which controls grinder motor 508 to initiate grinding. When the user releases touch sensitive area 122, electronic sensing circuitry 504 detects the absence of user touch and sends an associated signal to controller 506 which controls grinder motor 508 to stop grinding.

In another embodiment, the electronic sensing circuit 504 is tuned to detect the magnitude of a change that occurs when a user touches the touch sensitive area 122, and only sends a signal when the change reaches a threshold magnitude. This feature is advantageous because it helps prevent accidental triggering of the coffee grinder 400 .

Conducted Sensing Circuit

Electronic sensing circuitry 504 may be configured to detect a change in capacitance caused by a user touching their finger to touch sensitive area 122 . When the user touches the touch sensitive area 122, the user's finger will change the capacitance of the coffee filter assembly 100. Electronic sensing circuit 504 is tuned to detect such capacitive changes, for example by using an oscillator circuit, and signals electronic controller 506 (in this example a microcontroller) when a change is detected.

Resistance Sensing Circuit

Alternatively, electronic sensing circuit 504 may be designed to detect a change in resistance caused by a touch to touch sensitive area 122 . In one embodiment, the user interface may also include a touch-sensitive conductive pad suspended above the outer surface of the conductive member 124 with a small gap (not shown). When a user presses on the touch-sensitive conductive plate, the plate touches the surface of the conductive member 124, causing the resistance of the filter assembly 100 to change. Preferably, the electronic sensing circuit 504 is tuned to detect an expected change in resistance caused by a touch, and not trigger as a result of other changes in resistance that may be due, for example, to the heat of the coffee filter receptacle 102 .

In an alternative embodiment, the handle 104 includes a touch sensitive area comprising two conductive means positioned side by side with a gap in between. In use, when a user places a finger on the gap between the two conductive means, a change in resistance is sensed by the electronic sensing circuit 504 .

Inductive/magnetic sensing

In another embodiment, electronic sensing circuitry 504 may be arranged to detect changes in inductance or magnetism due to movement of an actuator over conductive member 124 . In this embodiment, the user interface includes magnetic slider buttons. When the slider button is moved, the electronic sensing circuit 504 senses the change in inductance/magnetism caused by the movement, and then sends a signal to the electronic controller 506 .

Sensing Circuit Integrity

In another embodiment, the handle 104 includes one or more electrical switches or buttons. In use, a user activates a switch that completes the electronic sensing circuit 504, allowing current to flow. The complete circuit 504 signals the controller 506 to control the device.

filter assembly for use with coffee machine

The control assembly of the filter assembly 100 is also configured to control the espresso machine 300 of FIG. 3 , which shows a perspective view of the espresso machine. Espresso machine 300 is capable of making espresso coffee and is also capable of performing a number of other functions. The espresso machine 300 includes the aforementioned brew head 304 for dispensing pressurized hot water to the filter assembly 100 . While the user interface 319 is connected to an electronic controller (not shown), the steam wand 306 is configured to dispense steam and the hot water outlet 308 dispenses hot water. The controller is operable to control the espresso machine 300 to:

making espresso coffee by starting and stopping the flow of pressurized hot water to the brewing head 304;

- providing steam via the steam wand 306 for frothing the milk; and

• Provides hot water to hot water outlet 308, eg for diluting espresso coffee to make "long black".

The controller is also operable to:

• Supply the brewing head 304 with a predetermined amount of pressurized hot water, for example a "single cup" amount of about 30ml for a single shot of espresso, or about 60ml enough for two shots of espresso "Two cups" amount.

Adjusting espresso machine settings, such as the preset amount of hot water released to the brew head 304 (ie, "one-cup" amount and "two-cup" amount); and

• Provide steam and hot water to the hot water outlet 308 or the brewing head 304 in response to user input.

The espresso machine 300 also includes electronic sensing circuitry in communication with the controller (in an arrangement similar to that described with respect to the coffee grinder example in FIG. 6 ). In particular, the touch sensitive area 122 is electrically connected to the brewing head 304 via a clip 302 . Clamp 302 is then connected to electronic sensing circuitry (also represented by electronic sensing circuitry 504 in FIG. 6 ) in coffee maker 300 . In use, the electronic sensing circuit 504 is capable of detecting when the touch sensitive area 122 is touched, and in response to the touch, a signal is sent from the electronic sensing circuit 504 to the controller 506 to control the espresso machine 300 .

The controller 506 is programmed to control the flow of pressurized hot water to the brew head 304 in response to receiving a signal from the electronic sensing circuit 504 such that if water is not flowing, the controller 506 initiates the flow of hot water and if If water is flowing, the controller 506 stops the flow of hot water. Thus, in use, a user can attach the filter assembly 100 to the brew head and can press on the touch sensitive area 122 to initiate coffee extraction. When enough coffee has been extracted, the user can press the touch sensitive area 122 again to stop coffee extraction.

In an alternative embodiment, the controller 506 is programmed to provide a predetermined amount of pressurized hot water to the brew head 304 when a signal is received from the electronic sensing circuit 504 . Thus, in use, a user may attach filter assembly 100 to brew head 304 and press touch sensitive area 122, which press is sensed by electronic sensing circuit 504, which in turn signals controller 506 to provide a "single cup" of pressurized hot water to the brew head 304.

Controller 506 may alternatively be programmed to detect different output signals from electronic sensing circuit 504 corresponding to different user actions on touch sensing area 122, such as:

A single touch and release of a finger on the touch sensitive area 122;

A touch of the touch-sensitive area 122, wherein the finger remains in continuous contact with the area 122;

subsequent release of the touch-sensitive area 122 after continuous touching of the touch-sensitive area 122; or

• Two touches to the touch-sensitive area 122 in quick succession.

In response to detecting outputs from electronic sensing circuitry 504 generated in response to these various user actions, electronic controller 506 is programmed to interpret the signals and determine actions for control in response to receiving these signals. For example, in use, a single touch and release of a finger on touch-sensitive area 122 is sensed by electronic sensing circuit 504, which relays a corresponding signal to controller 506, which in turn controls the The espresso machine provides a "cup" amount of hot water to the brewing head 304. Two touches in quick succession to the touch-sensitive area 122 cause the electronic sensing circuit 504 to relay the corresponding two touch signals to the controller 506, which controls the espresso machine 300 to deliver a "two-cup" amount of coffee. Hot water to the group 304. When the user touches the touch sensitive area 122 continuously, the electronic sensing circuit 504 sends a corresponding continuous touch signal to the controller to start supplying pressurized hot water to the brewing head 304 . When the user stops touching the touch sensitive area 122 , the electronic sensing circuit 504 senses the removal of the touch and signals the controller 506 to instruct the espresso machine 300 to stop the flow of hot water to the brewing head 304 .

Turning now to FIG. 7 , there is shown an electrical circuit diagram of a simplified coffee grinder, such as the coffee grinder of FIG. 5 , controlled by an input from filter assembly 100 . Reference numerals corresponding to the functional blocks shown in FIG. 6 are used.

The sensing component 502 provides a signal to a controller indicated by reference numeral 506 through an electronic sensing circuit 504 . Circuitry 514 provides power to controller 506 . Sensing component 502 typically senses a single touch and release of a user's finger on touch sensitive area 122 of filter assembly 100 . The controller is programmed to trigger the grinder motor circuit 508 when an input is received from the electronic sensing circuit 504 . Specifically, controller 506 triggers TRIAC 516, which connects power supply circuit 512 to grinder motor circuit 508 through diode bridge 518. The TRIAC 516 acts as a switch that turns the grinder motor 508 on or off whenever a corresponding signal is received from the controller 506.

It shall be understood that the invention disclosed and defined in this specification extends to all alternative combinations of two or more of the individual features mentioned or evident from the text or drawings. All of these different combinations constitute alternative aspects of the invention.

Claims (22)

1. a filter assemblies is used for using with the equipment of at least a function of carrying out drinking production, and described filter assemblies comprises:

Be used for drinks and make the container of material; And

The user interface of user selection control that is used at least one function of described equipment.

2. filter assemblies according to claim 1, wherein, described container is suitable for forming electrical connection with the electronic sensing circuit of described equipment.

3. filter assemblies according to claim 2, wherein, described electronic sensing circuit is one of following circuit:

Capacitance sensing circuit;

The resistance sensing circuit;

The inductance sensing circuit; And

The magnetic strength slowdown monitoring circuit.

4. filter assemblies according to claim 2, wherein, described user interface comprises the input that the user can select, the input that described user can select and the electrical connection of described container and be configured in use trigger described electronic sensing circuit.

5. filter assemblies according to claim 4, wherein, described filter assemblies comprises handle, the input that described user can select forms the part of described handle.

6. filter assemblies according to claim 4, wherein, the input that described user can select is made of one of following: button; Actuator; Conductive area; Switch and touch sensitive region.

7. filter assemblies according to claim 4, wherein, described filter assemblies comprises filter and stem bar.

8. filter assemblies according to claim 7, wherein, in described handle, described filter and the stem bar one or more form with described container.

9. filter assemblies according to claim 7, wherein, one or more that described handle, described filter are connected with stem bar can be connected removedly with described container.

10. device systems of be used for making beverage, described device systems comprises:

Be arranged to the equipment of carrying out at least one function in the drinking production; And

Be arranged to drinks and make the filter assemblies of material, described filter assemblies can cooperate with described equipment,

Wherein, described filter assemblies has the user interface by user selection ground operation, and described user interface can with described devices communicating, to control described at least one function of described equipment.

11. device systems according to claim 10, wherein, described equipment also comprises:

The filter assemblies storing apparatus;

Electronic sensing circuit, when described filter assemblies was held by described filter assemblies storing apparatus, described electronic sensing circuit and described user interface formed electrical connection; And

Be used for controlling the controller of described at least one function;

Wherein, in use, described electronic sensing circuit is arranged to the user's input that detects on the described user interface and passes the signal to described controller.

12. device systems according to claim 11, wherein, described electronic sensing circuit is one of following circuit:

Capacitance sensing circuit;

The resistance sensing circuit;

The inductance sensing circuit; And

The magnetic strength slowdown monitoring circuit.

13. equipment according to claim 10, wherein, described user interface comprises the input that the user can select, and the input that described user can select and described coffee strainer container are electrically connected and in use trigger described electronic sensing circuit.

14. device systems according to claim 13, wherein, described filter assemblies comprises handle, and the input that described user can select forms the part of described handle.

15. device systems according to claim 14, wherein, the input that described user can select is made of one of following: button; Actuator; Conductive area; Switch and touch sensitive region.

16. device systems according to claim 15, wherein, described filter assemblies comprises filter and stem bar.

17. device systems according to claim 16, wherein, the one or more individual and described container in described handle, described filter and the stem bar forms.

18. device systems according to claim 16, wherein, one or more that described handle, described filter are connected with stem bar can be connected removedly with described container.

19. device systems according to claim 10, wherein, described equipment is one of following equipment:

Be used for making the machine of Italian type Espresso;

The mill that is used for ground coffee; And

Be used for pulverizing the grinder of coffee.

20. an equipment that is used at least one function of execution drinking production, described equipment comprises:

The filter assemblies storing apparatus is configured to the filter assemblies that accommodating belt has user interface; Electronic circuit is configured to when described filter assemblies is held by described filter assemblies storing apparatus, forms electrical connection with described user interface; And

Controller is used for controlling described at least one function;

Wherein, in use, described electronic sensing circuit is arranged to the user's input that detects on the described user interface, and passes the signal to described controller.

21. equipment according to claim 20, wherein, described equipment is one of following equipment:

Be used for making the machine of Italian type Espresso;

The mill that is used for ground coffee; And

Be used for pulverizing the grinder of coffee.

22. according to claim 20 or 21 described equipment, wherein, described electronic sensing circuit is one of following circuit:

Capacitance sensing circuit;

The resistance sensing circuit;

The inductance sensing circuit; And

The magnetic strength slowdown monitoring circuit.

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