CN106793887A - Mobile inlet nozzle in beverage system - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention discloses a brewing system including a moving inlet nozzle for mixing hot water and coffee in a coffee cartridge. The inlet nozzle may include one or more flow ports that inject hot water into the interior chamber of the coffee cartridge at selected angles, positions and pressures to form the desired fluidized mixture of hot water and beverage medium.

Description

Mobile inlet nozzles in beverage systems

Cross references to related patent applications

This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application 62/060,282, filed October 6, 2014, entitled "Coffee Brewing System and Method of Using the Same"; US Provisional Application 62/069,772 for Coffee Brewing System and Method of Using the Same”; US Provisional Application 62/136,258, filed March 20, 2015, entitled “Coffee Brewing System and Method of Using the Same”; and 2015 U.S. Provisional Application 62/230,508, filed June 5, entitled "Beverage Brewing Systems and Methods for Using the Same"; U.S. Provisional Application 62/174,443; U.S. Patent Application 14/810,429, filed July 27, 2015, entitled "Moving Inlet Nozzles in Beverage Systems"; 14/810,445, filed July 27, 2015, entitled "Processor Control of Solute Extraction System"; filed July 31, 2015, entitled "Devices and Methods for Beverage Brewer Pressure Regulation" U.S. Provisional Application 62/199,941; U.S. Provisional Application 62/202,709, filed August 7, 2015, entitled "Thermocline Control in Fluid Delivery Systems"; and , US Provisional Application 62/202,753 entitled "Inductive Method of Fluid Flow Determination".

technical field

Aspects of the invention generally relate to liquid forming systems and methods of using the same. More specifically, the present invention relates to coffee brewing systems designed to brew single-serve or multi-serve coffee cartridges or the like.

Background technique

Certain types of beverage forming devices, such as coffee brewers, use a cartridge containing a slurry of beverage medium, such as ground coffee, to form a solution, such as a beverage. In this type of coffee brewer, water (or other solvent) may be heated by the brewer and introduced into the cartridge at the brewer head. Water (solvent) soaks the ground coffee (slurry) in the cartridge and extracts solutes (such as the soluble portion of the slurry) or other substances from the ground coffee to form a solution (such as a beverage) that is then removed from the cartridge for consumption. This type of coffee brewer uses a stationary inlet needle that pierces the top of the cartridge and injects a relatively constant flow of hot water into the cartridge. This stream of hot water may be directed or passed through the ground coffee therein, under-extracting some grounds while over-extracting others, resulting in a brewed beverage that may become bitter and may have an undesirable aftertaste. Coffee drinkers typically attempt to mask this undesirable bitterness with additives such as sugar or cream.

Contents of the invention

Beverage and/or brewing systems are described, and in particular, systems are described for rotating, turning or vertically oscillating an inlet nozzle inside a beverage cartridge (eg, a single-cup cartridge), wherein the moving inlet nozzle delivers a fluid A pour or spray (eg, water) wets and fluidizes at least a portion of the beverage medium therein to form a brewed beverage (eg, a cup of coffee).

A single serve beverage making device according to one aspect of the present invention includes a pump and a beverage head coupled to the pump. The beverage head includes a container, an inlet nozzle and an outlet conduit. The receptacle is configured to selectively receive the sealed container in the receptacle of the beverage head when the beverage head is in the first position. The sealed container includes an outer surface and an inner volume in which the beverage medium is contained.

The inlet nozzle is coupled to the pump and passes through the outer surface of the sealed container to couple at least a portion of the inlet nozzle to the inner volume of the sealed container when the beverage head is in the second position. When the beverage head is in the second position, the sealed container remains substantially stationary relative to the single serve beverage device. When the beverage head is in the second position, the pump delivers at least a first fluid through the inlet nozzle to the inner volume of the sealed container of beverage medium in the beverage head receptacle such that when there is a seal in the beverage head receptacle The container combines at least a second fluid in the interior volume of the sealed container, the second fluid comprising at least the first fluid and a quantity of beverage medium.

An outlet conduit is coupled to the inner volume of the sealed container of beverage medium and directs at least a portion of the second fluid out of the beverage head, for example to an external container. During at least a portion of the time that the beverage head is in the second position, when the inlet nozzle passes through the outer surface of the sealed container and is coupled to the inner volume of the sealed container, and when at least the first fluid is delivered to the inner volume of the sealed container , the inlet nozzle is selectively moved relative to the beverage medium.

In one embodiment, the inlet nozzle itself may rotate or rotate over the ground coffee or be at least partially submerged in the ground coffee. In another embodiment, the inlet nozzle may be stationary and include a central rotating shaft that rotates or turns one or more blades or fans at one end thereof to produce a flow of hot water and coffee chemical mixture.

Apparatus, apparatus and methods for soaking a solute into a solution are described. An apparatus according to one aspect of the invention includes a pump and a containment coupled to the pump. The receptacle is configured to selectively receive slurry in the receptacle. The apparatus also includes an inlet nozzle coupled between the containment vessel and the pump. The pump is configured to deliver at least a first solvent to the slurry in the container through the inlet nozzle, thereby forming at least one solution comprising at least a portion of the at least first solvent and the slurry from the slurry. at least one solute. The apparatus also includes an outlet conduit coupled to the containment vessel and configured to direct at least a portion of the solution to the outside of the containment vessel, wherein the inlet nozzle is configured to, when delivering the at least first solvent to the The slurry is selectively moved to impregnate the solution with the at least one solute.

A method according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: configuring the beverage head to include a receptacle for selectively receiving the sealed container when the beverage head is in the first position; configuring the inlet nozzle to pass through the outer surface of the sealed container , and when the beverage head is in the second position, at least a portion of the inlet nozzle is coupled to the inner volume of the sealed container; at least a first fluid is delivered to the beverage medium in the inner volume of the sealed container through the inlet nozzle; and at the beverage head During at least a portion of the time the portion is in the second position, when the inlet nozzle passes through the outer surface of the sealed container and is coupled to the inner volume of the sealed container, and when at least the first fluid is delivered to the inner volume of the sealed container, the The inlet nozzle is selectively rotated relative to the beverage medium. The method also includes: forming at least a second fluid during operation of the single serve beverage making device, the second fluid comprising at least a portion of at least the first fluid and at least a portion of a quantity of beverage medium; coupling the outlet conduit to the beverage medium the inner volume of the sealed container; and a containment device that guides at least a portion of the second fluid to the outside of the beverage head through the outlet conduit.

A solute extraction device according to one aspect of the present invention includes: a container configured to selectively contain a slurry; a conduit coupled to the beverage head configured to hold the slurry when the slurry contains Selectively deliver at least one solvent to the slurry while in the containment; and an outlet coupled to the containment, wherein the outlet is configured to deliver at least one solution comprising the At least a portion of the at least one solvent and at least one solute extracted from the slurry outside the containment device, wherein the delivery of the at least one solvent through the conduit or otherwise is further configured for when the slurry is contained in the containment Stir the slurry while in the vessel.

Such apparatuses, devices and methods may optionally include: the inlet nozzle configured to selectively rotate when delivering at least a first solvent to the slurry; the inlet nozzle configured to rotate when delivering at least a first solvent The slurry is selectively vibrated, and/or the inlet nozzle is configured to selectively rotate in a plurality of directions while delivering at least the first solvent to the slurry. Such devices, devices and methods may optionally include: the inlet nozzle including an outer shaft and an inner platform; the inlet nozzle including at least one flow port, wherein the at least one flow port is configured to facilitate flow of the at least one solution; Formed; the inlet nozzle includes at least one channel configured to selectively direct at least a first solvent into contact with the slurry to control the extraction of at least one solute; and/or the inlet nozzle includes at least a sawtooth. Such apparatus, apparatus and methods may also include a controller coupled to the inlet nozzle, wherein the controller is configured to vary the movement of the inlet nozzle to affect the movement of the slurry.

A device according to one aspect of the invention comprises a beverage head and a processor. The beverage head also includes a receptacle, an inlet nozzle and an outlet conduit. The receptacle is configured to selectively receive a slurry in the receptacle of the beverage head when the beverage head is in the first position. Slurries include a variety of beverage media. The inlet nozzle is coupled to the receptacle and configured to deliver at least one solvent to the slurry when the beverage head is in the second position, thereby forming at least one solution during operation of the device, the at least one The solution includes at least a portion of at least one solvent and at least a portion of one solute of the slurry. The containment vessel is further configured to contain the slurry and the at least one solvent for at least a first period of time to facilitate extraction of the at least one solute by the at least one solvent. An outlet conduit is coupled to the receptacle and configured to direct at least a portion of the at least one solution to the receptacle outside the beverage head. A processor is coupled to the inlet nozzle and controls selective rotation of the inlet nozzle relative to the slurry when the inlet nozzle is in proximity to the slurry for at least a portion of the time the at least one solvent is delivered to the slurry.

The foregoing summary has set forth, rather broadly, some of the features and technical advantages of the present invention so that the following detailed description may be better understood. Additional features and advantages of the invention will be described hereinafter. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that this disclosure may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present invention. It should also be realized by those skilled in the art that such equivalent constructions do not depart from the teachings of the disclosure as set forth in the appended claims. The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the invention both as to its organization and method of operation, together with other objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be expressly understood, however, that the drawings are for purposes of illustration and description only and are not intended to define limitations of the invention.

Description of drawings

For a more complete understanding of the present invention, reference is now made to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

Figure 1 shows a perspective view of one embodiment of a beverage brewing appliance according to one aspect of the present invention;

Figure 2 is a perspective view of an embodiment of a beverage brewer showing the cover of the brewer head in an open position in accordance with an aspect of the present invention;

Figure 3 is an enlarged front view of the head of the brewing appliance taken around circle 6 of Figure 2, further illustrating the rotational or rotational movement of the inlet nozzle;

Figures 4A-4C illustrate a beverage cartridge that may be used in a beverage brewing appliance according to one aspect of the present invention;

Figure 5 is a cross-sectional view of the head of the brewing appliance taken about line 7-7 of Figure 2 in accordance with an aspect of the present invention;

Figure 6 is a top view of the brewing appliance head showing a motor for rotating the inlet nozzle according to an aspect of the present invention;

Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of an inlet nozzle according to one aspect of the present invention;

Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view of an inlet nozzle according to one aspect of the present invention;

Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view of an inlet nozzle according to one aspect of the present invention;

Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view of an inlet nozzle according to one aspect of the present invention;

Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view of an inlet nozzle according to one aspect of the present invention;

Figure 12 is a cross-sectional view of an inlet nozzle according to one aspect of the present invention;

Figure 13 is a cross-sectional view of an inlet nozzle according to one aspect of the present invention;

Figure 14 is a cross-sectional view of an inlet nozzle according to one aspect of the present invention;

Figure 15 is a cross-sectional view of an inlet nozzle according to one aspect of the present invention;

Figure 16 is a cross-sectional view of an inlet nozzle according to one aspect of the present invention;

Figure 17 is a cross-sectional view of a brewing appliance head according to an aspect of the present invention;

Figure 18 shows a block diagram of a beverage brewing appliance according to one aspect of the present invention;

Figure 19 shows a flowchart of possible steps for an embodiment of the invention; and

Figure 20 shows an inlet nozzle according to one aspect of the invention.

detailed description

The detailed description set forth below in connection with the accompanying figures serves as a description of various configurations and does not represent the only configurations in which the concepts described herein may be practiced. The detailed description includes specific details for providing a thorough understanding of each concept. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that these concepts may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known structures and components are shown in block diagram form in order to obscure such concepts. As described herein, the term "and/or" is used to mean "alternatively" and the term "or" is used to mean "exclusive-or".

Overview of Single Serve Beverage Systems

Figure 1 shows a perspective view of one embodiment of a beverage brewing appliance according to one aspect of the present invention.

As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the beverage brewing appliance 10 may be designed for use with container-based beverage cartridges, such as single serve coffee cartridges. The beverage brewer 10 may include a generally upright housing 12 having a base or deck 14 extending out at the bottom and positioned generally over an outwardly extending brewer head (herein Also referred to as "beverage head") 16 below.

The vertical distance between deck 14 and brewing appliance head 16 (also referred to herein as "brewing head 16" or "beverage head 16") may be sufficient to accommodate A coffee cup or other external container for delivering beverages. In some aspects of the invention, the container is capable of holding at least 6 ounces of beverage, and possibly 10 ounces or more of beverage. The housing 12 may also include a rear housing 18 having a gravity-fed and/or other type of water reservoir 20 on one side and a housing 22 that contains or protects the beverage Internal features of the brewer 10 , including, for example, the conduit system between the water reservoir 20 and the brewer head 16 . Such features in the housing 12 of the beverage brewing appliance 10 may generally include fluid conduit systems, pumps, and/or heating elements to deliver fluid from the reservoir 20 (or other source) to the brewing appliance head 16 and/or Or a receiving device outside the beverage brewing device 10 .

2 is a perspective view of the beverage brewing appliance showing the cover of the head of the brewing appliance in an open position (also referred to herein as a first position, a second position) according to an aspect of the present invention. and/or enter location). As shown in FIG. 2 , the brewing appliance head 16 may be a clamshell structure including a stationary lower support member 24 and a movable upper member or cover 26 that wraps around relative to the lower support member 24. Hinge 28 pivots. The scope of the present invention includes embodiments in which both the lower support member 24 and the cover 26 may be movable, or the lower support member 24 may move relative to the cover 26 which is stationary. Additionally, the lower support member 24 and/or cover 26 may pivot or rotate about a common hinge 28 or individual hinges or points within the beverage brewing appliance 10 .

The lower support member 24 and the cover 26 are selectively openable and closed and form an infusion chamber therebetween during the infusion cycle (also referred to as a preparation cycle) to selectively retain the beverage cartridge 32. In the receptacle 30 of the brewing device head 16 . Beverage cartridge 32 may comprise any liquid medium known in the art, including but not limited to liquid and/or beverage medium, for forming various types of coffee, steamed espresso, tea, hot chocolate, lemon Water and other fruit-based drinks, carbonated drinks such as soda, soups, and other liquid foods, etc.

In this regard, FIG. 1 shows the cover 26 engaged with the lower support member 24 such that the brewing appliance head 16 is in a closed or locked position (also referred to herein as the brewing position, first location and/or second location). A jaw lock 176 includes an externally accessible release button 172 that may be at or near the brewing appliance head 16 and configured for manual operation. To open the brewer head 16 , the user presses or otherwise activates the release button 172 . Activation of the release button 172 selectively disengages the latch 176 when the brewing appliance head 16 is in the closed position shown in FIG. 1 . Once the release button 172 is pressed, the cover 26 is able to pivot away from the lower support member 24 to allow access to the container as long as the brewing appliance head 16 is not in a preparation cycle or other mode of operation that prevents the brewing appliance head 16 from opening. 30. In the position shown in FIG. 2 , the user can selectively insert or remove beverage cartridge 32 .

To close the brewing appliance head 16 , the user may again actuate the release button 172 and/or may push the cover 26 to move the cover 26 closer to the lower support member 24 . If the beverage brewing appliance 10 senses the beverage cartridge 32 in the receptacle 30, or if the user initiates closure of the cover 26 and/or the preparation cycle, the latch 176 may be activated during the brew cycle and/or the preparation cycle. It is selectively locked during this time to prevent any liquid delivered by the beverage brewing appliance 10 from being expelled by the beverage brewing appliance 10 out of the receiver positioned adjacent the deck 14 . In this aspect, contact between the lower support member 24 and the latch 176 selectively holds the brewer head 16 closed, as shown in FIG. 1 .

The beverage brewer 10 also includes an inlet nozzle 44 that extends generally downwardly from under the cover 26 within the brewer head 16 as shown. The inlet nozzle 44 is coupled (eg, in fluid communication) with a conduit system (eg, pump 134) for injecting at least a first fluid, eg, hot water in a turbulent or laminar flow, into the beverage cartridge 32 through the inlet nozzle 44. and steam, liquids such as water and/or milk, or other gases and/or liquids in fluid or semi-fluid form. Although shown herein as an inlet nozzle 44, the inlet nozzle 44 may be a needle, ridge, spout, tap, injector, protrusion, spike, and/or other inlet device for delivering at least a first fluid to the beverage medium78.

Preparation cycle for making beverages

Figure 3 is an enlarged front view of the head of the brewing vessel taken about circle 6 of Figure 2, further illustrating the rotational or rotational movement of the inlet nozzle in one aspect of the present invention.

As mentioned above, in order to prepare the beverage brewing appliance 10 for a brewing cycle (also referred to as a preparation cycle), the cover 26 is moved from a closed position (as shown in FIG. 1 ) to an open position (as shown in FIG. 2 ). . When in the open or first position, the beverage cartridge 32 can be inserted into and/or removed from the receptacle 30 . The receptacle 30 is configured to selectively receive and receive a beverage cartridge 32 in the receptacle 30 of the brewer head 16 when the brewer head 16 is in the open position as shown in FIG. 2 . Beverage cartridge 32 generally includes a sealed container that includes an outer surface and an interior volume or chamber, although beverage cartridge 32 may also include an unsealed container. Beverage medium 78 , such as coffee, tea, soup, chocolate, etc., is contained within the interior volume of beverage cartridge 32 .

The closure 24 of the beverage brewing appliance 10 may include an encapsulation cap 46 sized for a diameter that is at least partially slip-fit inserted over the receptacle 30 to enclose and retain the beverage cartridge therebetween. 32. Thus, the beverage cartridge 32 may be held in a substantially resting position relative to the beverage brewing appliance 10 arrangement while the brewing appliance head 16 is in the closed position, although it should be understood that the beverage cartridge 32 may be held in a substantially resting position via other means. , and/or can be non-stationary.

4A-4C illustrate a beverage cartridge that may be used in a beverage brewing appliance according to one aspect of the present invention.

It should be understood that a beverage cartridge, such as beverage cartridge 32, is not required for operation of the systems and methods according to the present invention. A beverage cartridge 32 may be used in one aspect of the present invention. Additionally, other types of containers or non-containment media may also be used with embodiments of the present invention, such as soft pods, sealed or unsealed packets containing liquid media such as ground coffee, tea bags, ground coffee or tea leaves, etc. . The beverage cartridge 32 may allow for easier brewing or preparation of beverages. Beverage cartridge 32 may include an outer surface 48 and an inner chamber 50 . Beverage medium 78 may be contained or otherwise positioned within interior chamber 50 (also referred to herein as the interior volume) of beverage cartridge 32 . Other features, such as filters, etc. may also be included in the interior chamber 50 of the beverage cartridge 32 to filter ground coffee, tea leaves, etc., which may be part of the beverage medium 78 and are not desired to be present in the final beverage. or liquid.

FIG. 4A shows an open or exposed interior chamber 50 . As shown in FIG. 4B , the beverage cartridge 32 may also include a cover 49 . The cover 49 may include foil or other material to seal the beverage cartridge 32 from the external environment, which may be hostile to the beverage medium 78 in the interior chamber 50 . Accordingly, the beverage cartridge 32 may be sealed against air, water, or other external hazards until one or more access points are made into the interior chamber 50 . A beverage cartridge 32, such as a beverage cartridge that includes a cover 49 and/or includes one or more sealed interior chambers 50, may use a needle or other implement, such as an inlet nozzle 44, to introduce fluid into and/or out of the beverage cartridge 32 The internal chamber 50. The beverage cartridge 32 also includes a height 51, also referred to herein as a vertical height. It should be understood that while the beverage cartridge 32 is a sealed container, many different types of cartridges and/or media could be used.

FIG. 4C shows an aspect of the invention where the beverage cartridge 32 enters through the inlet nozzle 44 and/or the outlet conduit 400 . The outlet conduit 400 is coupled to the brewer head 16 and is selectively coupled to the beverage cartridge 32 when the brewer head 16 is in a certain position. The outlet conduit 400 may include a portion 402 against which the beverage cartridge 32 is pressed when the cover 26 is pushed down toward the lower support member 24 or the cover 26 is otherwise closed as indicated by arrow 404 , and the outlet conduit 400 The interior chamber 50 of the beverage cartridge 32 is now entered. Alternatively, the beverage cartridge 32 may be pressed onto the location 402 with the user placing the beverage cartridge 32 into the brewer head receptacle 30 . Those skilled in the art will understand that many different embodiments are possible, and it is also conceivable that an outlet conduit according to the present invention may enter a medium, such as that in a beverage cartridge, with or without site 402 .

Cover 26 may be pushed down toward lower support member 24 such that inlet nozzle 44 is positioned proximate to beverage medium 78 , in some embodiments at least below the level of height 51 of beverage cartridge 32 . In one such system and method according to the present invention, the cover 26 is pushed down and/or closed towards the lower support member 24, for example such that the cover 26 is locked and/or otherwise sealed relative to the lower support member 24. ,As shown in Figure 1. In embodiments where the beverage medium 78 is contained within a soft capsule, bag, filter, or other device that does not use the beverage cartridge 32, the inlet nozzle 44 may be placed adjacent to the beverage medium 78 to direct fluid from the flow port 74 toward the beverage medium 78. . In embodiments where the beverage cartridge 32 includes a cover 49, the inlet nozzle 44 may pierce the beverage cartridge 32, through the cover 49 or through another portion of the outer surface 48, which allows the flow port 74 to enter the interior of the beverage cartridge 32. Chamber 50. With the beverage cartridge 32 open, the inlet nozzle 44 may be adjacent to the beverage cartridge, e.g., if the cover 49 is not included or the beverage medium can otherwise enter through the inlet nozzle 44 without damaging or penetrating the beverage cartridge 32. The beverage medium 78 in 32 is placed. Placement of the inlet nozzle 44 adjacent to the beverage medium 78 includes the inlet nozzle 44 being partially or completely submerged in the beverage medium 78 and maintained at a level above and/or near the top of the beverage medium 78, whether or not the beverage medium 78 is contained in a beverage cartridge 32 in. In one aspect of the invention, the inlet nozzle 44 pierces the beverage cartridge 32 substantially on the centerline 406 of the beverage cartridge 32, such as through the cover 49, although it should be understood that in other embodiments the inlet nozzle 44 may be at an offset The beverage cartridge 32 may penetrate the beverage cartridge 32 at a central location or at other locations on the outer surface 48 of the beverage cartridge 32 . At a desired moment, inlet nozzle 44 may be rotated as indicated by arrow 408 while being coupled to interior chamber 50 . In such a situation, the beverage cartridge may remain substantially stationary relative to the beverage brewing appliance 10, and movement of both the inlet nozzle 44 and the beverage cartridge 32 may cause fluid from the beverage cartridge 32 to be directed to some other location than the outlet conduit 400. place. However, in other embodiments it may be advantageous to move both the inlet nozzle 44 and the beverage cartridge 32 simultaneously, for example. For many applications, it is undesirable for fluid from the beverage cartridge to be delivered somewhere other than outlet conduit 400 .

Operation of Beverage Brewing Appliances

5 is a cross-sectional view of the head of the brewing vessel taken about line 7-7 of FIG. 2 according to one aspect of the present invention.

5 illustrates at least some of the flow paths of internal fluid (e.g., water, steam, etc.) in the beverage brewer 10 through the brewer head 16, the inlet nozzle 44, and the plurality of flow ports 74, And into the interior chamber 50 of the container-based beverage cartridge 32 . As described with respect to FIG. 4C, when the closure 26 is pivoted to the closed position shown in FIG. 48 and extends downwardly into a chamber 50 of the beverage cartridge 32 that is filled with a beverage medium.

When the brewing appliance head 16 is in the closed position, the inlet nozzle 44 can pass through contact with the beverage brewing appliance for at least a portion of the time that the fluid is delivered to the interior volume of the sealed container or at least a portion of the time that the beverage brewing appliance 10 is in the closed position. A motor 52 or other device to which the inlet nozzle 44 is coupled is rotated. The same or a different motor or device may also selectively move or position the inlet nozzle 44 vertically relative to the beverage cartridge 32 and/or beverage medium 78 .

The inlet nozzle 44 according to one aspect of the present invention may include a blunt or rounded nose 54 that forcibly pierces the surface 48 to allow the inlet nozzle 44 to enter the interior of the beverage cartridge 32 . The nose of the inlet nozzle 44 may be sharp, eg, have a serrated edge, have a point on the inlet nozzle 44, etc., to make piercing of the outer surface 48 easier, but such sharp or serrated edges may be less Desirable because such an embodiment has an inherently higher risk of injury to the user when the inlet nozzle 44 is exposed to the user as shown in FIG. 2 .

The brewer head 16 may also include a gasket 56 having a concentric aperture whose inner diameter may be sized for a snug sliding fit around the outer surface diameter of the inlet nozzle 44 . Gasket 56 may be made of any sealing material such as rubber, silicone, other food safe materials, and the like. In one aspect of the invention, FIG. 5 shows that the liner 56 has a generally larger mushroom-shaped head 58 forming a flange or step 60 with a relatively smaller diameter neck 62, The diameter of the neck is sized for a tight sliding fit into a corresponding aperture 64 of the brewer head 16 to allow the inlet nozzle 44 to extend into the beverage cartridge 32 . In this aspect, the gasket 56 pressure seals the inlet nozzle 44 against the head of the brewing vessel head 16 and the associated hot water conduit system. Other shapes of pads are also possible within the scope of the invention.

Fluid conduit 66 (also referred to herein as hot water conduit 66 ) terminates at upper end 68 of inlet nozzle 44 and is generally aligned with inlet passage 70 bored in the outer diameter of inlet nozzle 44 . The inlet passage is coupled (eg, in fluid communication) to a central shaft 72 that directs fluid from the upper end 68 toward the nose 54 and out through one or more flow ports 74 . O-rings 76, 76' may be positioned on each side of inlet passage 70 to help minimize leakage of pressurized fluid exiting fluid conduit 66 into inlet passage 70.

The inlet channel 70 may be a reduced diameter hole that remains coupled to the fluid conduit 66 during a preparation cycle, and may remain coupled to the fluid conduit 66 as the inlet nozzle 44 is rotated or rotated within the beverage cartridge 32 . Accordingly, any fluid delivered to the beverage cartridge 32 through the inlet nozzle 44 as the inlet nozzle 44 turns or rotates may cause the beverage medium 78 to move as described herein. Thus, in this arrangement, the motor 52 is coupled to the upper end 68 and rotates or turns the inlet nozzle 44 during the brew cycle to cause the one or more flow ports 74 to rotate or turn in the beverage cartridge 32 so that the The fluid delivered by the inlet nozzle 44 mixes more thoroughly with the beverage medium 78 . A secondary fluid is thus produced during the preparation cycle which comprises a mixture of the fluid delivered through the inlet nozzle 44 and a portion of the beverage medium 78 . The secondary fluid may be, for example, coffee, tea, etc., wherein the secondary fluid includes no or only limited solids from the beverage medium 78 (eg, ground coffee, tea leaves, etc.). In other words, after mixing with fluid delivered through the inlet nozzle 44 , some beverage medium 78 may remain in the beverage cartridge 32 regardless of whether the inlet nozzle 44 rotates or otherwise moves when coupled to the interior chamber of the beverage cartridge 32 . This secondary fluid may be referred to herein as a "fluidized mixture."

The embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. 5 shows four flow ports 74, but the inlet nozzle 44 may have as few as one flow port 74 or more than four flow ports without departing from the scope of the invention. 74. Port 74 may be constructed or otherwise designed to inject fluid (eg, hot water) into beverage cartridge 32 in a number of different ways, including upflow or spray and/or downflow or spray. The rotational movement of the inlet nozzle 44 and the injection stream or spray of hot water from the nozzle 44 may create a fluidized mixture of hot water and coffee inside the beverage cartridge 32 . Thus, one aspect of the inventive beverage brewer described herein helps to minimize the introduction and/or over-exposure of beverage medium (eg, ground coffee) during the brewing cycle. At least for coffee, this can significantly reduce undesirable flavors and/or tastes, such as bitterness often associated with single serve coffee brewers. Additionally, in one aspect of the present invention, rotation of the inlet nozzle 44 within the beverage medium 78 may also be used during the dispensing of brewed coffee from the brewer head 16 to a receptacle (e.g., a mug, cup, etc.) adjacent to the deck 14. ) after which a significant layer of coffee oil was formed.

nozzle rotation

Figure 6 is a top view of the brewing appliance head showing a motor for rotating the inlet nozzle according to an aspect of the present invention.

From the perspective of FIG. 6 , the top view of the brewing appliance head 16 shows a top mounted motor 52 that can be used to drive the inlet nozzle 44 (which is positioned opposite the view shown in FIG. 6 ) at a constant speed (typically Measured in revolutions per minute or RPM) or variable speed (eg high RPM when the brew cycle is first initiated and relatively low RPM towards the end of the brew cycle, or vice versa) through 360 degrees. Alternatively, the motor 52 may rotate or pivot the inlet nozzle 44 only partially (eg, 300 degrees), then stop and reverse rotation (eg, the opposite 300 degrees). As opposed to motor 52, this same or similar partial rotation feature may also be achieved through the use of solenoids (not shown).

The motor 52 is shown next to the entry point of the hot water conduit 66 . In this embodiment, the flow of hot water to the brewer head 16 can be regulated by the solenoid 83 . FIG. 6 also shows a tension spring 45 coupled in the interior of the cover 26 which pushes the cover 26 to pivot from the closed position shown in FIG. 2 shows the open position.

For example, without limitation, the inlet nozzle 44 may rotate at a variable speed within a brew cycle, or may rotate at a constant speed for a portion of the brew cycle and at a variable speed for another portion of the brew cycle. Change speed or spin in different directions. As described herein, the present invention also contemplates that the inlet nozzle 44 may not just rotate about its own central axis; the inlet nozzle 44 may oscillate, oscillate, rotate, or Other means of movement within the brewing appliance head 16 (including combinations of the above movements), whether or not the inlet nozzle 44 is at least partially inserted into the beverage cartridge 32, to agitate, move, or otherwise help the fluid from the inlet nozzle 44 interact with the Infusion of Beverage Medium 78. Based on the duration of the brew cycle, the type of beverage cartridge 32, the water temperature, or other factors, the inlet nozzle 44 may move, rotate, rock, oscillate, vibrate, or be subjected to any combination of motions in order to form the beverage medium 78 as desired and pass through the inlet nozzle. 44 Desired mixture of one or more fluids for delivery.

Additionally, "rotation" may be merely a partial rotation, rotation, or movement in a different direction, or about one or more different axes of the inlet nozzle 44, or about the axis of another device of the beverage system 10, such as the motor 52. exercise. The present invention also contemplates various methods for moving the inlet nozzle 44 . As described with respect to FIG. 8 , the inlet nozzle 44 may be attached to the motor 52 such that the inlet nozzle 44 rotates when the motor 52 is energized. However, the inlet nozzle 44 may be stationary and attached to another device that is the moving part of the beverage system. In this particular embodiment, the inlet nozzle 44 is movable relative to the beverage medium 78 , the interior chamber 50 and/or the beverage cartridge 32 . In one such embodiment, the beverage cartridge 32 is substantially stationary relative to the beverage brewing appliance 10 .

Inlet Nozzle Construction

Figure 7 is a cross-sectional view of an inlet nozzle according to one aspect of the present invention.

7 shows a pressurized fluid flow 84, such as hot water, steam, or other fluid provided by a pump or other pressure source inside or outside the beverage brewing appliance 10, flowing through the interior of the inlet nozzle 44 toward the nose 54. . In this embodiment, a stream of pressurized heated water 84 contacts the sloped or concave interior portion of the nose 54, as shown, and exits the nose as a stream or spray 80 through one or more of the flow ports 74. '. In this regard, those skilled in the art will readily recognize that the interior of the nose 54 can be shaped as desired to obtain the desired direction and intensity of the directed outflow or spray 80 . The inlet nozzle 44 may be rotated about its axis or otherwise moved such that the stream or spray 80 fluidizes and rotates the beverage medium 78 (eg, ground coffee) in the beverage cartridge 32 .

8 is another cross-sectional view of an inlet nozzle according to another aspect of the invention.

FIG. 8 shows an embodiment in which the axis of the inlet nozzle 44 is stationary and includes a rotating or rotating platform 86 designed to disperse the incoming stream 84 into the aforementioned stream or spray 80 . In this embodiment, the platform 86 may include a shaft 88 coupled to the motor 52 and driven at a constant or variable speed (RPM) to obtain a generally rotational fluidization of the hot water with the beverage medium 78 in the beverage cartridge 32 mixture. The platform can be coupled to the nose 54 if desired. Platform 86 may also have serrations or other surface features to disperse incoming stream 84 as desired.

9 is another cross-sectional view of an inlet nozzle according to an aspect of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 9, the modified platform 86' may include one or more straight or angled fans or blades 90 attached to or otherwise extending from the platform and configured to is hydraulically driven by pressurized fluid flow 84 traveling through the interior of inlet nozzle 44 . In this embodiment, the fluid flow 84 contacts the blades 90, and in response to the fluid flow 84 contacting the blades 90, the modified platform 86' This embodiment can be used as a mechanism to save energy and/or cost associated with the installation, use and power requirements of the motor 52 .

10 is a cross-sectional view of an inlet nozzle according to another aspect of the invention.

Figure 10 illustrates an aspect of the invention in which four flow ports 74 are positioned generally horizontally, perpendicular to the vertical length of the inlet nozzle 44, and generally opposite each other. The embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. 10 provides a stream or spray 80 exiting the inlet nozzle 44 that is generally tangential to the inlet nozzle 44 . More or fewer than four flow ports 74 may be used.

11 is another cross-sectional view of an inlet nozzle according to an aspect of the present invention.

Figure 11 shows an alternative embodiment in which four flow ports 74"' direct fluid streams 84 at acute angles out of the inlet nozzles 44. The discharge angles of the inlet nozzles may be at approximately tangential flow as shown in Figure 9 ( such as a 90 degree turn) and near parallel flow (e.g. about 5 or 10 degrees) as shown in FIG. Or any desired angle with respect to the inlet nozzle 44. As shown in Figure 11, the inlet nozzle 44 produces a stream or spray that protrudes downward to introduce the fluid stream 84 into the beverage cartridge 32. Then, the inlet nozzle 44 Rotation or other movement changes where the discharge from the inlet nozzle 44 contacts the interior chamber 50 of the beverage cartridge 32, which may facilitate fluidization of the beverage medium 78 in the interior chamber.

12 and 13 are cross-sectional views of inlet nozzles according to various aspects of the present invention.

Figure 12 shows an embodiment of the invention in which the plurality of flow ports 74"" are oriented to direct the stream or spray 80 in an upward manner at an angle greater than 90 degrees relative to the incoming flow 84, and relative to the incoming fluid flow 84 into 170 or 175 degrees up. Other stream or spray 80 angles are possible within the scope of the invention.

As shown in FIG. 13, the inlet nozzle 44 may include a mixture of flow ports 74-74"". 13 shows an inlet nozzle 44 comprising: a horizontal flow port 74 producing a tangentially outward flow of a stream or spray 80; Directing the stream or spray 80 downwardly or at an acute angle; and the upwardly facing or obtusely angled flow port 74"" directing the stream or spray 80 at an upward or obtuse angle relative to the incoming fluid stream 84. Of course, each flow port 74-74"" can be mixed and matched as needed along the length of the inlet nozzle 44 or nose 54 to obtain the desired outward fluid flow to adequately mix and fluidize the beverage within the beverage cartridge 32 during the preparation cycle Medium 78. The pressure delivered to the flow ports 74-74"" may also be constant or variable during the course of the preparation cycle.

The beverage brewing appliance 10 may begin introducing the fluid flow 84 through the inlet nozzle 44 before the inlet nozzle 44 is rotated or moved to prevent clogging of any of the flow ports 74-74"" at the start of the brewing cycle. In some embodiments, flow ports 74-74"" may be shaped and sized such that they collect beverage medium 78 as inlet nozzle 44 is rotated, similar to a scoop or container. Collected beverage medium 78 may clog flow ports 74-74"", thereby substantially clogging or otherwise preventing fluid from adequately exiting inlet nozzle 44. Initiating fluid flow 84 may allow pressurized fluid 84 to form an exit flow to prevent beverage medium 78 from entering flow ports 74-74"", thereby significantly reducing or eliminating the possibility of beverage medium 78 clogging any one of flow ports 74-74"". Similarly, at the end of the brewing cycle, the beverage brewing appliance 10 may stop the rotation of the inlet nozzle 44 to flush any beverage medium 78 out of the flow ports 74 before stopping the fluid flow 84 water flow through any of the flow ports 74-74"". -74"". In some embodiments, the delay after the fluid flow exits the inlet nozzle 44 and before the inlet nozzle 44 begins to move may be a non-zero time of less than two seconds. In another embodiment, the time is 0.1 to 1.0 seconds, and in another embodiment, the time is 0.5 seconds. Similarly, in some embodiments, the delay between cessation of movement of inlet nozzle 44 and cessation of fluid flow may be a non-zero time of less than two seconds; 0.1 to 1.0 seconds; and/or 0.5 seconds. In some cases, this can be achieved by simultaneously initiating fluid flow and inlet nozzle 44 movement. Additionally, it may be advantageous to initiate fluid flow when the flow ports 74-74"" are at a location above the beverage medium 78 (e.g., before the flow ports 74-74"" come into contact with the beverage medium 78), and then The inlet nozzle 44 is moved into contact with the beverage medium 78 and/or the inlet nozzle 44 is moved into a position proximate to the beverage medium 78 .

Figure 14 is an alternative cross-sectional view of an inlet nozzle according to an aspect of the invention.

FIG. 14 shows an embodiment in which the flow ports are elongated and form one or more exit channels 92 . Exit channel 92 may be specifically configured to obtain a wider or open stream or spray 80 flow, as shown in FIG. 14 . The elongate channel 92 may extend along the vertical height 51 of the beverage cartridge 32 (as shown in FIG. 4B ) from as little as 50% of the vertical height 51 to as high as 95% of the vertical height 51 , but less than 50% and more than 95% of examples. The elongated passage 92 may be centrally located in the interior chamber 50, but the passage 92 may also be at staggered heights relative to the side wall of the beverage cartridge 32, or opposite where more than one passage 92 is configured in the inlet nozzle 44. intertwined with each other. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 14, the elongated channel 92 is capable of directing the fluid flow 84 (e.g., laminar or turbulent hot water) as the inlet nozzle 44 rotates, turns, or otherwise moves within the beverage cartridge 32, for example. dispersed into the inner chamber 50.

15 is another cross-sectional view of an inlet nozzle according to an aspect of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 15 , the flow port of the inlet nozzle 44 may be in the form of a downwardly extending helical channel 94 that extends generally along the outer perimeter of the inlet nozzle 44 . In a given beverage brewing appliance 10, the number and orientation of flow ports 74-74"", elongated channels 92, and helical channels 94 can be mixed and matched as needed to obtain the desired flow out of inlet nozzle 44. or spray 80. For example and without limitation, the flow ports 74-74"" or channels 92, 94 may be staggered, positioned relative to each other, or at various angles along a given inlet nozzle 44 (eg, every 30, 60, or 90 degree) positioning.

16 is another cross-sectional view of an inlet nozzle according to an aspect of the present invention.

16 shows an embodiment of the inlet nozzle 44 including at least one serration 178, and the embodiment shown in FIG. Beverage medium 78 in mixing drum 32. The serrations 178 preferably serve as paddles that stir or otherwise move the beverage medium 78 and hot water in the beverage cartridge 32 during the preparation cycle. Such agitation with serrations 178 may enhance fluidized mixing of beverage medium 78 with incoming fluid stream 84, which may provide more uniform wetting and/or heating of beverage medium 78, and more consistent flavor extraction. Serrations 178 may be of any shape known in the art (eg, rectangular, triangular, hemispherical, blade-shaped, etc.). Additionally, the serrations 178 may extend outwardly from the perimeter of the inlet nozzle 44, or may be cut into the perimeter thereof. The perimeter of the inlet nozzle 44 may also be smooth, or may include some smooth portions and some serrations 178 as desired to create the desired flow of the incoming fluid stream 84 with the beverage medium 78 and/or the desired agitation or flavor extraction from the beverage medium 78 .

Any combination of flow ports, channels and/or serrations shown in FIGS. 7 to 16 is possible within the scope of the invention in the case of a moving inlet nozzle 44 .

Additional and/or Alternative Nozzle Movements

Figure 17 shows a cross-sectional view of a brewing appliance head according to an aspect of the invention.

FIG. 17 shows another embodiment in which the inlet nozzle 44 oscillates vertically instead of or in addition to turning and/or rotating. The beverage brewing appliance 10 may include an inlet nozzle solenoid 174 that causes the inlet nozzle 44 to oscillate vertically, as generally shown in FIG. 17 . The inlet nozzle 44 is slidably or otherwise coupled to the cover 26 and is generally spring biased in the upper position. The solenoid 174 may extend the oscillating shaft 176 downward into contact with the inlet nozzle 44, thereby pushing the inlet nozzle 44 downward into the extended position against the restoring force of the spring.

The solenoid 174 then retracts the oscillating shaft 176 and the spring bias returns the inlet nozzle 44 to the upper position. Beverage brewing appliance 10 may pulse solenoid 174, thereby causing inlet nozzle 44 to move up and down at a predetermined or desired rate. In one embodiment, the inlet nozzle 44 may move up and down at a rate of 50-70 Hz, such as 60 Hz since 60 Hz is the frequency used for power transmission in the United States, thereby simplifying the connection of the solenoid 174 to the frequency source. connect. It is within the scope of the present invention that the inlet nozzle 44 may oscillate vertically at any rate, and the rate of vertical oscillation may vary during the brew cycle. Alternatively, according to embodiments described herein, the beverage brewer 10 may use a cam or other device to cause the inlet nozzle 44 to oscillate vertically. In another alternative embodiment, the inlet nozzle 44 may also simultaneously vertically oscillate and rotate, as described above, to at least partially assist in the agitation or movement of the beverage medium 78 . Indeed, many different combinations of the inlet nozzle 44 movements described herein are possible.

Processor Control for Beverage Brewing Appliances

Figure 18 shows a block diagram of a beverage brewing appliance according to one aspect of the present invention.

As shown in phantom in FIG. 18 , the beverage brewing appliance 10 may be coupled to a fluid source 500 . The fluid source 500 may be a reservoir included in and/or attached to the beverage brewing appliance 10, but such a fluid source may also be a household or building water supply, a filtered water supply , a carbon dioxide (CO ₂ ) line, or other fluid source as desired. Additionally, more than one fluid source 500 may be coupled to the beverage brewing appliance 10 .

Pump 502 is coupled to fluid source 500 . The pump can provide pressure to the fluid 504 in the beverage brewing appliance 10 such that the pump 500 delivers the fluid 504 (e.g., water, milk, _CO , etc.) to the beverage brewing appliance at a desired, known and/or predetermined pressure The rest of the 10.

Pump 502 is coupled to heater 506 and delivers fluid 504 to heater 506 for those fluids 504 that may require heating prior to delivery to beverage cartridge 32 . Heater 506 heats (or optionally cools) fluid 504 as needed. Heater 506 delivers heated or otherwise treated fluid 504 to inlet nozzle 44 when in use by beverage brewing appliance 10 .

At least a portion of the inlet nozzle 44 is coupled to the interior chamber 50 of the beverage cartridge 44 when the brewer head 16 is in the correct position (ie, the closed position shown in FIG. 1 ). The fluid 504 delivered to the inlet nozzle 44 may then be delivered to the interior chamber of the beverage cartridge 32 .

Motor 52 and/or other devices in beverage brewing appliance 10 may turn, rotate, rock, vibrate, oscillate, or otherwise move inlet nozzle 44 during at least a portion of the time that brewing appliance head 16 is in the closed position. , such as the aforementioned movement. Fluid 504 delivered through moving inlet nozzle 44 may then move beverage medium 78 (as shown in FIGS. 5 and 16 ) to assist in fluidization and/or mixing of fluid 504 with beverage medium 78 .

The outlet conduit 400 is also coupled to the interior chamber 50 of the beverage cartridge 32 when the brewer head is in the closed position. Thus, when the fluid 504 and beverage medium 78 are fluidized, the secondary fluid 508 is delivered from the interior chamber 50 of the beverage cartridge 32 to a containment vessel 510, such as a coffee comforter, glass, cup, or other container that may be external to the beverage medium 10. . The beverage brewing appliance 10 may also include a container 510 such as a carafe or the like, however, in many applications the container will ultimately be used external to the beverage brewing appliance 10 .

Pump 502 , motor 52 , heater 506 , brewer head 16 , and optional fluid source 500 are coupled to processor 512 . The processor 512 is further internally or externally coupled to a memory 514 . Processor 512 provides computer-based control for pump 502 , motor 52 and heater 506 and may control other components in beverage brewing appliance 10 .

For example and without limitation, processor 512 may receive a signal or other input from a sensor coupled to fluid source 500 to indicate to beverage brewing appliance 10 that the available fluid 504 is insufficient to brew a beverage. The processor 512 may then prevent the beverage brewing appliance 10 from initiating a preparation cycle for the beverage cartridge 32 .

Additionally, the processor 512 may sense the particular type of beverage cartridge 32 present in the brewing appliance head 16 . Once the type of beverage cartridge 32 is known, the processor 512 can provide different inputs to the pump 502, motor 52, heater 506, or other components in the beverage brewing appliance 10 to vary the beverage medium and One or more variables in the mixture of fluids 504 . The processor 512 may increase or decrease the rotational speed of the motor 52, may insert the inlet nozzle 44 further into the beverage container 32, provide pulsed current or a different type of current to the pump 502 and/or the heater 506, or may Some of the paths for the fluid 504 are changed prior to entering the interior chamber 50 of the beverage cartridge 32 . Additionally, the processor 512 may select a specific type or combination of motions of the inlet nozzle 44 based on the type of beverage cartridge 32 sensed or specific user input. These and/or other inputs to the processor 512 may cause the processor 512 to access the memory 514 to provide such instructions to the various components of the beverage brewing appliance 10 .

processing flow

Figure 19 is a flowchart 1900 illustrating possible steps for an embodiment of the invention.

Block 1902 illustrates configuring the beverage head to include a receiver to selectively receive a sealed container when the beverage head is in a first position (eg, an open position). Block 1904 illustrates configuring the inlet nozzle to pass through the outer surface of the sealed container and coupling at least a portion of the inlet nozzle to the inner volume of the sealed container when the beverage head is in the second position (eg, the closed position). Block 1906 illustrates maintaining the beverage container substantially stationary relative to the single serve beverage device when the beverage head is in the second position. Block 1908 illustrates delivering at least a first fluid through the inlet nozzle to the beverage medium in the interior volume of the sealed container. Block 1910 illustrates when the inlet nozzle passes through the outer surface of the sealed container and is coupled to the inner volume of the sealed container, and when at least a portion of the time the beverage head is in the second position, at least the first fluid is delivered to the The inlet nozzle is selectively rotated relative to the beverage medium while sealing the interior volume of the container. Block 1912 illustrates forming at least a second fluid comprising at least a portion of at least the first fluid and at least a portion of the amount of beverage medium during operation of the single serve beverage making device. Box 1914 shows coupling the outlet conduit to the interior volume of the sealed container of the beverage medium. Block 1916 illustrates directing at least a portion of the second fluid through the outlet conduit to the receiver outside the beverage head.

Figure 20 shows an inlet nozzle according to one aspect of the invention.

In one aspect of the invention, pump 502 may direct fluid 2000 (which may be one or more fluids) to one or more conduits 2002-2008 at prescribed times. For example and without limitation, pump 502 may deliver fluid 2000 to catheter 2002 for a first period of time, then discontinue delivery of fluid 2000 to catheter 2002, and begin delivering fluid 2000 to catheter 2004 for a second period of time. It should also be understood that delivery of fluid 2000 to different catheters may overlap; for example, delivery of fluid 2000 to catheter 2002 may end after delivery of fluid 2000 to another catheter (eg, catheter 2004 ) has begun. Fluid 2000 may be selectively delivered to flow ports 74a-74b through channels 2010-2016 in inlet nozzle 44 by alternately or staggering flow of fluid 2000 to different conduits 2002-2008 for different time periods. Flow port 74a is shown in phantom to indicate that flow port 74a is on a surface that is not visible from the perspective of FIG. 20 . Additionally, flow ports 74b and 74d are shown generally in the perspective plane of FIG. 20 , and flow port 74c is shown facing the perspective plane of FIG. 20 . There may be fewer or additional flow ports 74a-d, and the flow ports 74a-d may be at any angle, position or orientation relative to each other or to the inlet nozzle 44 without departing from the scope of the present invention.

When fluid 2000 is selectively delivered to one or more flow ports 74a-74b, a sequence of fluid flows 2018-2024 may be formed. Although the sequence of fluid streams 2018-2024 may be sequential, such as first fluid stream 2018, then fluid stream 2020, then fluid stream 2022, then fluid stream 2024 (also referred to as a "catch-up" sequence), but in Any sequence of fluid streams 2018-2024 may be employed within the scope of the present invention, including but not limited to dedicated and/or overlapping fluid streams.

Sequencing of fluid streams 2018-2024 may be achieved, for example, by pump 502 that selectively delivers fluid 2000 to one or more conduits 2002-2008, the pump including and/or coupled to a manifold having a rotating or adjustable Moving air chamber. Other means for achieving selective delivery of fluid 2000 to conduits 2002-2008 are possible within the scope of the present invention.

With or without rotating or otherwise moving the inlet nozzle 44, the fluid streams 2018-2024 are sequenced into or near the beverage cartridge 32 as indicated by arrow 2026 and/or Fluid flow, agitation, or other motion of the beverage medium 78 and the fluid streams 2018-2024 may be generated while the beverage medium 78 is in motion. Additionally, control of the sequencing of the fluid streams 2018-2024 can be performed by the processor 412, and the velocity, sequence, and pressure of the fluid streams 2018-2024 can be varied or constant during the preparation cycle, or can be related to the rotation, vibration, or vibration of the inlet nozzle 44. and/or other motion combinations to create the preferred timing, concentration, and/or other mixing or agitation of fluid 2000 and beverage medium 78. The control of the sequence, speed and pressure of the fluid flows 2018-2024 may also be based on other factors such as the type of beverage medium 78, the presence or absence of the beverage cartridge 32, the presence or absence of the cover 49 on the beverage cartridge 32, the brewing of the beverage Manual entry or cancellation of appliance 10, or other factors.

Memory 514 may be implemented as a firmware and/or software implementation. Firmware and/or software implemented methods can be implemented with modules (eg, procedures, functions, etc.) that perform the functions described herein. A machine-readable medium that actually executes the instructions may be used to implement the methods described herein. For example, software codes may be stored in a memory (eg, memory 514) and executed by a processor unit (eg, processor 512). The memory may be implemented in the processor unit or external to the processor unit. As used herein, the term "memory" refers to long-term, short-term, volatile, non-volatile, or other types of memory, and is not limited to a particular type of memory or a particular amount of memory, nor to memory being stored the type of media.

If implemented in firmware and/or software, the functions may be stored as one or more instructions or code on a computer-readable medium. Examples include a computer-readable medium encoded with a data structure and a computer-readable medium encoded with a computer program. Computer-readable media includes physical computer storage media. Storage media may be available media that can be accessed by a computer. By way of example and not limitation, such computer readable media can include RAM, ROM, EEPROM, CD-ROM or other optical disk storage, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or can be used to store instructions or data structures and other media that can be accessed by a computer; as used herein, optical disc and magnetic disc include compact disc (CD), laser disc, compact disc, digital versatile disc (DVD), floppy disc, and blu-ray disc, where discs are typically magnetically data, while optical discs use lasers to optically reproduce data. Combinations of the above should also be included within the scope of computer-readable media.

In addition to being stored on computer-readable media, instructions and/or data may be provided as signals on transmission media embodied in a communication device. For example, a communications device may include a transceiver with signals representing instructions and data. The instructions and data are configured to cause one or more processors to perform the functions recited in the claims.

Although the present invention and its advantages have been described in detail, it should be understood that various changes, substitutions and alterations can be made hereto without departing from the technique of the invention as defined by the appended claims. For example, relative terms such as "upper" and "lower" are used relative to the brewing vessel. Of course, if the brewer is upside down, then up becomes down and vice versa. Additionally, if oriented sideways, upper and lower may refer to the sides of the brewing vessel. Furthermore, the scope of the present application is not intended to be limited to the particular arrangement of process, machine, manufacture, composition of matter, means, methods and steps described in the specification. From this disclosure, those of ordinary skill in the art will readily understand that, according to the present invention, currently existing or future developed processes that perform substantially the same functions or obtain substantially the same results as the corresponding configurations described herein A machine, manufacture, composition of matter, means, method or step. Accordingly, the appended claims are intended to include within their scope such processes, machines, manufacture, compositions of matter, means, methods, or steps.

Those skilled in the art can also understand that various exemplary logical blocks, modules, circuits and algorithm steps described in conjunction with the disclosure herein may be implemented as electronic hardware, computer software or a combination thereof. To clearly illustrate this interchangeability of hardware and software, various illustrated components, blocks, modules, circuits, and steps have been described above generally in terms of their functionality. Whether such functionality is implemented as hardware or software depends upon the particular application and design constraints imposed on the overall system. Skilled artisans may implement the described functionality in varying ways for each particular application, but such implementation decisions should not be interpreted as causing a departure from the scope of the present invention.

The various illustrated logical blocks, modules, and circuits described in connection with the disclosure herein can be implemented or performed using any of the following devices designed to perform the functions described herein: a general purpose processor, a digital signal processor (DSP), a dedicated Integrated circuits (ASICs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) or other programmable logic devices, discrete gate or transistor logic, discrete hardware components, or any combination thereof. A general-purpose processor may be a microprocessor, but in the alternative, the processor may be any conventional processor, controller, microcontroller, or state machine. A processor may also be implemented as a combination of computing devices, eg, a combination of a DSP and a microprocessor, multiple microprocessors, one or more microprocessors in combination with a DSP core, or any other such configuration.

The steps of a method or algorithm described in connection with the present disclosure may be implemented directly in hardware, in a software module executed by a processor, or in a combination of both. A software module may reside in RAM, flash memory, ROM, EPROM, EEPROM, registers, hard disk, a removable disk, a CD-ROM, or any other form of storage medium known in the art. An exemplary storage medium is coupled to the processor such that the processor can read information from, and write information to, the storage medium. In an alternative form, the storage medium may be integrated into the processor. The processor and storage medium can reside in an ASIC. The ASIC may reside in a user terminal. In the alternative, the processor and storage medium may reside as discrete components in the user terminal.

In one or more exemplary designs, the functions described may be implemented in hardware, software, firmware, or any combination thereof. If implemented in software, the functions may be stored or transmitted as one or more instructions or code on a computer-readable medium. Computer-readable media includes both computer storage media and communication media including any medium that facilitates transfer of a computer program from one place to another. Storage media may be any available media that can be accessed by a general purpose or special purpose computer. By way of example and not limitation, such computer readable media may include RAM, ROM, EEPROM, CD-ROM or other optical disk storage, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or may be used to any other medium accessible by a general-purpose or special-purpose computer or a general-purpose or special-purpose processor. Also, any connection is properly termed a computer-readable medium. For example, if the software is transmitted from a website, server, or other remote source using coaxial cable, fiber optic cable, twisted pair wire, digital subscriber line (DSL), or wireless technology such as infrared, radio frequency, and microwave, then the coaxial cable, fiber optic cable , DSL, or wireless technologies such as infrared, radio frequency, and microwave are included within the definition of medium. Optical disc and disk, as used herein, includes compact disc (CD), laser disc, optical disc, digital versatile disc (DVD), floppy disk and blu-ray disc where disks usually reproduce data magnetically, while discs reproduce data optically with lasers. Combinations of the above should also be included within the scope of computer-readable media.

The description of the invention is intended to enable any person skilled in the art to make or use the invention. Various modifications to this invention will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein may be applied to other modifications without departing from the spirit or scope of this invention. Thus, the invention is not intended to be limited to the examples and designs described herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Although several embodiments have been described in detail for purposes of illustration, various modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Accordingly, the invention is not limited to the examples described herein, but is intended to cover the scope described by the appended claims and the full scope of equivalents of the appended claims.

Claims (60)

1. a kind of one cup formula beverage-making device, it includes：

Pump；And

Beverage head, the beverage head is connected to pump, and the beverage head includes：

Accommodation tool, wherein accommodation tool are configured to select sealing container when beverage head is in first position Property be received in the accommodation tool of beverage head, sealing container include outer surface and internal volume, wherein sealing container is by structure Cause to be used to that a certain amount of beverage medium is contained in the internal volume of sealing container；

Inlet nozzle, the inlet nozzle is connected to beverage head, and the inlet nozzle is configured to be in the when beverage head Through the outer surface of sealing container so that at least a portion of inlet nozzle to be connected to the inner bulk of sealing container when in two positions Product, pump is configured to that at least drink will be delivered to by first fluid by inlet nozzle when beverage head is in the second place Described a certain amount of beverage medium in the internal volume of the sealing container in the accommodation tool in material head portion, so as in one cup formula drink At least second fluid is produced during the operation for expecting producing device, the second fluid includes at least of at least first fluid Divide at least a portion with a certain amount of beverage medium, accommodation tool is configured to be in second when beverage head Sealing container is generally stationary relative to the holding of one cup formula beverage device when putting middle；And

Delivery channel, the delivery channel is connected to beverage head and is configured to be connected to the sealing container of beverage medium Internal volume, wherein delivery channel is configured to be directed at least a portion of second fluid outside beverage head Accommodation tool, wherein inlet nozzle are configured to hold when inlet nozzle is connected in parallel to sealing through the outer surface of sealing container Optionally rotated relative to beverage medium during the internal volume of device, and be configured at least first fluid quilt It is delivered at least a portion of the time of the internal volume of sealing container and optionally rotates.

2. one cup formula beverage-making device according to claim 1, wherein inlet nozzle are configured to be sprayed when entrance Mouth optionally vibrates through the outer surface of sealing container and when being contacted with the internal volume of sealing container, described at least first Fluid is delivered at least a portion of the time of the internal volume of sealing container the vibration that the selectivity of inlet nozzle occurs.

3. one cup formula beverage-making device according to claim 1, the rotation of wherein inlet nozzle is included in more than one Direction of rotation on rotary motion.

4. one cup formula beverage-making device according to claim 1, wherein inlet nozzle also include outer shaft and inner platform, should Outer shaft is connected to the outer surface of sealing container, and wherein inner platform rotates relative to outer shaft.

5. one cup formula beverage-making device according to claim 1, wherein inlet nozzle also include at least one flowing end Mouthful, wherein at least one flowing ports are configured to help the formation of at least one second fluid.

6. one cup formula beverage-making device according to claim 1, wherein inlet nozzle also include at least one passage, institute State at least one passage and be configured to when inlet nozzle is connected to the internal chamber of container for drink described in guiding at least the One fluid.

7. one cup formula beverage-making device according to claim 1, wherein inlet nozzle also include at least one sawtooth.

8. one cup formula beverage-making device according to claim 1, its controller for also including being connected to inlet nozzle, its In the controller be configured to when inlet nozzle through sealing container outer surface and connect with the internal volume of sealing container Change the rotary speed of inlet nozzle when tactile, the controller is configured to work as at least first fluid described at least One flowing ports changes the rotary speed of inlet nozzle when being delivered to the internal volume of sealing container.

9. a kind of one cup formula beverage-making device, it includes：

Pump；And

Beverage head, the beverage head is connected to pump, and the beverage head includes：

Accommodation tool, wherein accommodation tool are configured to select sealing container when beverage head is in first position Property be received in the accommodation tool of beverage head, sealing container include outer surface and internal volume, wherein sealing container is by structure Cause to be used to that a certain amount of beverage medium is contained in the internal volume of sealing container；

Inlet nozzle, the inlet nozzle is connected to beverage head, and the inlet nozzle is configured to be in the when beverage head Through the outer surface of sealing container so that at least a portion of inlet nozzle to be connected to the inner bulk of sealing container when in two positions Product, pump is configured to that at least drink will be delivered to by first fluid by inlet nozzle when beverage head is in the second place Described a certain amount of beverage medium in the internal volume of the sealing container in the accommodation tool in material head portion, so as in one cup formula drink At least second fluid is produced during the operation for expecting producing device, the second fluid includes at least of at least first fluid Divide at least a portion with a certain amount of beverage medium, accommodation tool is configured to be in second when beverage head Sealing container is generally stationary relative to the holding of one cup formula beverage device when putting middle；And

Delivery channel, the delivery channel is connected to beverage head and is configured to be connected to the sealing container of beverage medium Internal volume, wherein delivery channel is configured to be directed at least a portion of second fluid outside beverage head Accommodation tool, wherein inlet nozzle are configured to hold when inlet nozzle is connected in parallel to sealing through the outer surface of sealing container Optionally moved relative to beverage medium during the internal volume of device, and inlet nozzle is configured to described at least One fluid is delivered at least a portion of the time of the internal volume of sealing container and optionally moves.

10. one cup formula beverage-making device according to claim 9, wherein inlet nozzle are configured to be sprayed when entrance Mouth is optionally moved through the outer surface of sealing container and when being contacted with the internal volume of sealing container, the selection of inlet nozzle Property motion include at least one of selective rotary motion, selective oscillating movement and selective oscillating motion, described At least first fluid is delivered at least a portion of the time of the internal volume of sealing container by least one flowing ports The motion of the interior selectivity that inlet nozzle occurs.

11. one cup formula beverage-making devices according to claim 9, the motion of the wherein selectivity of inlet nozzle is included in Rotary motion on more than one direction of rotation.

12. one cup formula beverage-making devices according to claim 9, wherein inlet nozzle also include outer shaft and inner platform, The outer shaft is connected to the outer surface of sealing container, and wherein inner platform rotates relative to outer shaft.

13. one cup formula beverage-making devices according to claim 9, wherein inlet nozzle also include at least one flowing end Mouthful, wherein at least one flowing ports are configured to help the formation of at least one second fluid.

14. one cup formula beverage-making devices according to claim 9, wherein inlet nozzle also include at least one passage, At least one passage is configured to when inlet nozzle is connected to the internal chamber of container for drink described in guiding at least First fluid.

15. one cup formula beverage-making devices according to claim 9, wherein inlet nozzle also include at least one sawtooth.

16. one cup formula beverage-making devices according to claim 9, its controller for also including being connected to inlet nozzle, Wherein the controller be configured to when inlet nozzle through sealing container outer surface and with the internal volume of sealing container Change the selectivity motion of inlet nozzle during contact, the controller is configured at least first fluid by least One flowing ports is delivered at least a portion of the time of the internal volume of sealing container the selection for changing inlet nozzle Property motion.

A kind of 17. one cup formula beverage-making devices, it includes：

Pump；And

Beverage head, the beverage head is connected to pump, and the beverage head includes：

Accommodation tool, wherein accommodation tool are configured to select sealing container when beverage head is in first position Property be received in the accommodation tool of beverage head, sealing container include outer surface and internal volume, wherein sealing container is by structure Cause to be used to that a certain amount of beverage medium is contained in the internal volume of sealing container；

Inlet nozzle, the inlet nozzle is connected to beverage head, and the inlet nozzle is configured to be in the when beverage head Through the outer surface of sealing container so that at least a portion of inlet nozzle to be connected to the inner bulk of sealing container when in two positions Product, pump is configured to that at least drink will be delivered to by first fluid by inlet nozzle when beverage head is in the second place Described a certain amount of beverage medium in the internal volume of the sealing container in the accommodation tool in material head portion, so as in one cup formula drink At least second fluid is produced during the operation for expecting producing device, the second fluid includes at least of at least first fluid Divide at least a portion with a certain amount of beverage medium, accommodation tool is configured to be in second when beverage head Sealing container is generally stationary relative to the holding of one cup formula beverage device when putting middle；And

Delivery channel, the delivery channel is connected to beverage head and is configured to be connected to the sealing container of beverage medium Internal volume, wherein delivery channel is configured to be directed at least a portion of second fluid outside beverage head Accommodation tool, wherein pump are configured to be connected in parallel to the interior of sealing container through the outer surface of sealing container when inlet nozzle During portion's volume, and beverage head be in the second place in time at least a portion at least first fluid passed Be sent at least a portion of the time of the internal volume of sealing container, by least first fluid be selectively supplied to Few flowing ports so that at least one flowing ports are selectively actuated when being contacted with beverage medium.

18. one cup formula beverage-making devices according to claim 17, wherein pump is changeably encouraged, with cause it is described extremely Few first fluid is pulsed through at least one flowing ports.

19. one cup formula beverage-making devices according to claim 17, wherein inlet nozzle is configured to work as entrance Nozzle is optionally moved through the outer surface of sealing container and when being contacted with the internal volume of sealing container, the choosing of inlet nozzle The motion of selecting property includes at least one of selective rotary motion, selective oscillating movement and selective oscillating motion, entrance The motion of the selectivity of nozzle is configured to be delivered to sealing by least one flowing ports when at least first fluid Occur during the internal volume of container.

20. one cup formula beverage-making devices according to claim 17, its controller for also including being connected to inlet nozzle, The controller is configured to when inlet nozzle passes through the outer surface of sealing container and is contacted with the internal volume of sealing container When change inlet nozzle selectivity motion, when at least first fluid is delivered to sealing by least one flowing ports The controller changes the selectivity motion of inlet nozzle during the internal volume of container.

A kind of 21. equipment, including：

Pump；And

Accommodation tool, the accommodation tool is connected to pump, and is configured to for slurry selectivity to be received in accommodation tool In；

Inlet nozzle, the inlet nozzle is connected between accommodation tool and pump, and pump is configured near by inlet nozzle Slurry in few first solvent delivery to accommodation tool, so as to form at least one solution, at least one solution includes institute State at least at least a portion of the first solvent and at least one solute from slurry；And

Delivery channel, the delivery channel is connected to accommodation tool and is configured to be directed at least a portion of solution The outside of accommodation tool, wherein inlet nozzle are configured to the selectivity when at least the first solvent delivery is to slurry by described in Ground motion, so that solution is immersed with least one solute.

22. equipment according to claim 21, wherein inlet nozzle are configured to when at least the first solvent by described in Optionally rotated when being delivered to slurry.

23. equipment according to claim 21, wherein inlet nozzle are configured to when at least the first solvent by described in Optionally vibrated when being delivered to slurry.

24. equipment according to claim 21, wherein inlet nozzle are configured to when at least the first solvent by described in Optionally rotated along multiple directions when being delivered to slurry.

25. equipment according to claim 21, wherein inlet nozzle also include outer shaft and inner platform.

26. equipment according to claim 21, wherein inlet nozzle also include at least one flowing ports, wherein it is described extremely Few flowing ports are configured to help the formation of at least one solution.

27. equipment according to claim 21, wherein inlet nozzle also include at least one passage, and described at least one leads to Road be configured to optionally by least first solvent guide to slurry contact, to control at least one solute Extract.

28. equipment according to claim 21, wherein inlet nozzle also include at least one sawtooth.

29. equipment according to claim 21, it also includes the controller coupled with inlet nozzle, wherein the controller quilt It is configured to change the motion of inlet nozzle to influence the motion of slurry.

A kind of 30. methods for making solution, it includes：

Construction beverage head, the beverage head include accommodation tool, so as to when beverage head be in first position when optionally Receive sealing container；

Construction inlet nozzle sprays entrance when beverage head is in the second place with through the outer surface of sealing container At least a portion of mouth is connected to the internal volume of sealing container；

At least first fluid is delivered to the beverage medium in the internal volume of sealing container by inlet nozzle；

In at least a portion of time in beverage head is in the second place, when inlet nozzle through the appearance of sealing container When face is connected in parallel to the internal volume of sealing container, and at least ought be delivered to the internal volume of sealing container by first fluid When, inlet nozzle is optionally rotated relative to beverage medium；

At least second fluid is formed during the operation of one cup formula beverage-making device, the second fluid includes at least first fluid At least a portion and a certain amount of beverage medium at least a portion；

Delivery channel is connected to the internal volume of the sealing container of beverage medium；And

At least a portion of second fluid is directed to by delivery channel for accommodation tool outside beverage head.

31. methods according to claim 30, it also includes construction inlet nozzle with when inlet nozzle passes through sealing container Outer surface and optionally move when being contacted with the internal volume of sealing container, the motion of the selectivity of inlet nozzle includes choosing At least one of selecting property oscillating movement and selective oscillating motion, at least first fluid by least one flowing end Mouth is delivered at least a portion of the time of the internal volume of sealing container the motion that the selectivity of inlet nozzle occurs.

The motion of 32. methods according to claim 30, the wherein selectivity of inlet nozzle is included in more than one rotation Turn the rotation on direction.

33. methods according to claim 30, wherein inlet nozzle also include outer shaft and inner platform, and the outer shaft is connected to close The outer surface of container is sealed, wherein inner platform rotates relative to outer shaft.

34. methods according to claim 30, wherein inlet nozzle also include at least one flowing ports, wherein it is described extremely Few flowing ports are configured to help the formation of at least one second fluid.

35. methods according to claim 30, it also includes construction controller with when inlet nozzle through sealing container Outer surface and when being contacted with the internal volume of sealing container, the inner bulk of sealing container is delivered at least first fluid Change the motion of the selectivity of inlet nozzle at least a portion of long-pending time.

A kind of 36. solute extraction elements, it includes：

Accommodation tool, the accommodation tool is configured to optionally accommodate slurry；

Conduit, the conduit is connected to beverage head, and the conduit is configured near when slurry containment is in accommodation tool It is delivered to slurry to a kind of few solvent selectivity；And

Outlet, the outlet is connected to accommodation tool, and the wherein outlet is configured to deliver at least one solution, it is described at least A kind of solution includes at least one that at least a portion of at least one solvent and the slurry from outside accommodation tool are extracted Solute, wherein conduit are used to hold when slurry via the delivering or be otherwise further configured to of at least one solvent The slurry is stirred when being contained in accommodation tool.

37. solute extraction elements according to claim 36, conduit also include nozzle, wherein conduit at least partially through Move with making nozzle selection and stir slurry.

The 38. solute extraction element according to claim 37, the wherein motion of the selectivity of nozzle include that selectivity rotates At least one of motion, selective oscillating movement and selective oscillating motion, the motion of the selectivity of inlet nozzle is constructed Occur into when at least one solvent is delivered to slurry.

The 39. solute extraction element according to claim 37, it also includes the controller coupled with conduit, the controller quilt The selectivity for being configured to change inlet nozzle is moved, the amount of the solute being dipped into control at least one solution, At least one of type and concentration.

The 40. solute extraction element according to claim 39, the wherein controller are further configured to at least portion Divide type of the ground based on slurry to change at least one of type that selective motion, time and selectivity are moved.

A kind of 41. devices, it includes：

Beverage head, the beverage head includes：

Accommodation tool, wherein accommodation tool are configured to slurry selectivity ground when beverage head is in first position It is received in the accommodation tool of beverage head, the slurry includes a certain amount of beverage medium；

Inlet nozzle, the inlet nozzle is connected to accommodation tool, and the inlet nozzle is configured to be in the when beverage head It is described so as to form at least one solution during the operation of device by least one solvent delivery to slurry when in two positions At least one solution includes a kind of at least a portion of solute of at least a portion and slurry of at least one solvent, wherein accommodating Utensil is further configured to be used to accommodate slurry and at least one solvent at least first time period, described to help At least one solute described at least one solvent extraction；

Delivery channel, the delivery channel is connected to accommodation tool, and wherein the delivery channel is configured to described at least one At least a portion of kind solution is directed to the accommodation tool outside beverage head；And

Processor, the processor is connected to inlet nozzle, for being delivered to the time of slurry at least one solvent At least a portion in, when inlet nozzle near slurry when, control inlet nozzle relative to slurry selectivity rotate.

42. devices according to claim 41, wherein accommodation tool are configured to when slurry containment is in beverage cartridge When optionally receive slurry.

43. devices according to claim 42, wherein accommodation tool are configured to be contacted with beverage cartridge.

44. devices according to claim 43, wherein accommodation tool are configured to when slurry containment is in the drink of sealing Slurry is optionally received when in barrel.

45. devices according to claim 44, wherein accommodation tool are configured to when slurry containment is in the drink of sealing Slurry is optionally received when in barrel, the beverage cartridge of the sealing includes filter.

46. devices according to claim 45, wherein outlet nozzle are configured to be in second when beverage head The internal volume of the beverage cartridge of sealing is contacted when putting middle.

47. devices according to claim 46, wherein inlet nozzle are configured to be in second when beverage head The internal volume of the beverage cartridge of sealing is contacted when putting middle.

48. devices according to claim 47, wherein beverage head are configured at least first solvent quilt The beverage cartridge of sealing is generally stationary relative to device holding at least a portion of the time of delivering.

49. devices according to claim 48, wherein processor are further configured to be connected to the drink of sealing Inlet nozzle is set to move to stir slurry during the internal volume of barrel.

50. devices according to claim 49, wherein processor are configured to be connected to sealing when inlet nozzle Move inlet nozzle during the internal volume of beverage cartridge and slurry is stirred with the motion by inlet nozzle.

51. devices according to claim 50, wherein inlet nozzle also include multiple flowing ports.

52. devices according to claim 51, wherein length of the multiple flowing ports interlaced arrangement in inlet nozzle On, to help the stirring of slurry.

53. devices according to claim 52, wherein processor are further configured to control the rotation of inlet nozzle The dynamic speed of transhipment.

54. devices according to claim 53, wherein processor are configured to control the rotary motion of inlet nozzle Speed so that inlet nozzle only inlet nozzle near the time of slurry a part in rotatably move.

55. devices according to claim 54, wherein accommodation tool are configured to optionally receive including grinding The slurry of coffee bean.

56. devices according to claim 55, wherein inlet nozzle are configured to that at least one molten of water will be included Agent is delivered to slurry.

57. devices according to claim 56, wherein accommodation tool be configured to optionally receive be contained in it is close In the envelope container, slurry including ground coffee beans.

58. devices according to claim 57, wherein beverage head are configured at least the one of ground coffee beans Part separates with least one solution.

59. devices according to claim 58, wherein inlet nozzle are configured at least one by hot water is included Solvent delivery is to slurry.

60. devices according to claim 59, wherein at least one solution includes coffee.