CN113842039A - Batching output device and drinking utensil comprising same - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention provides an ingredient output device and a drinking appliance comprising the same. The ingredient output device is suitable for being connected with a drinking appliance to output ingredients to the drinking appliance and comprises a trigger mechanism, an air supply mechanism, an air channel and a capsule, wherein the capsule is suitable for containing the ingredients and is provided with an outlet hole suitable for outputting the ingredients, the trigger mechanism is suitable for being pushed to move along a first direction to enable the air supply mechanism to be communicated with the capsule through the air channel, and enable the air supply mechanism to convey air to the capsule along the air channel to drive the ingredients to be output to the drinking appliance along the outlet hole, and the first direction is a direction from the outer side wall of the drinking appliance to the inner side of the side wall of the drinking appliance. The technical scheme of the invention has the advantages of simple structural design, easy realization and operation, no need of additional energy power and contribution to energy consumption saving.

Description

Batching output device and drinking utensil comprising same

Technical Field

The invention relates to the technical field of ingredient conveying, in particular to an ingredient output device and a drinking appliance comprising the same.

Background

With the continuous development of science and technology and the continuous improvement of the living standard of people, the requirements of users on drinking appliances such as water cups and the like are higher and higher. Especially, the drinking utensil which can be used for instant brewing drinks has wide use requirements. However, the drinking device suitable for instantly brewing drinks in the prior art not only has a complex design, but also is difficult to reduce both power consumption and cost.

Disclosure of Invention

The invention provides a batching output device and a drinking appliance comprising the same, which are simple in structural design, easy to realize and operate, do not need additional energy power and are beneficial to saving energy consumption.

Therefore, the embodiment of the invention provides the following technical scheme:

in one aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, a dispensing output device is provided. The ingredient output device is suitable for being connected with a drinking appliance to output ingredients to the drinking appliance and comprises a trigger mechanism, an air supply mechanism, an air channel and a capsule, wherein the capsule is suitable for containing the ingredients and is provided with an outlet hole suitable for outputting the ingredients, the trigger mechanism is suitable for being pushed to move along a first direction to enable the air supply mechanism to be communicated with the capsule through the air channel, and enable the air supply mechanism to convey air to the capsule along the air channel to drive the ingredients to be output to the drinking appliance along the outlet hole, and the first direction is a direction from the outer side wall of the drinking appliance to the inner side of the side wall of the drinking appliance.

Optionally, the trigger mechanism comprises a pushing part and a moving part connected with the pushing part, the pushing part is at least partially exposed outside the drinking appliance and is suitable for being pushed from the outside of the drinking appliance to drive the moving part to move along the first direction.

Optionally, the gas passage comprises a first passage communicating with the gas supply means, a second passage fixed to the moving part and communicating with the first passage, and a third passage communicating with the capsule, the second passage being adapted to gradually approach and communicate with the third passage when the moving part moves in the first direction.

Optionally, the gas supply mechanism comprises a first gas supply mechanism comprising a bladder adapted to contain gas and to communicate with the first channel, the moving portion being adapted to compress the bladder when moving in the first direction to provide gas to the first channel and to deliver gas to the capsule in sequence along the first channel, the second channel and the third channel.

Optionally, the gas channel includes a fourth channel communicated with the second channel and the third channel, respectively, the fourth channel is provided with a fourth channel gas inlet hole suitable for gas input, the second channel is suitable for covering the fourth channel gas inlet hole when moving along the first direction along with the moving portion, and exposing the fourth channel gas inlet hole when moving along a second direction opposite to the first direction along with the moving portion, so that gas outside the gas channel enters the airbag through the fourth channel gas inlet hole and the first channel in sequence.

Optionally, the gas supply mechanism comprises a second gas supply mechanism, the second gas supply mechanism comprises a gas pump communicated with the first channel and a gas pump switch suitable for starting the gas pump, and the moving part is suitable for triggering the gas pump switch to start the gas pump when moving along the first direction so as to provide gas to the first channel and enable the gas to be sequentially conveyed to the capsule along the first channel, the second channel and the third channel.

Optionally, the ingredient output device further comprises a control module connected to the air pump switch and the air pump, respectively, and the control module is adapted to turn on the air pump and enable the air pump to deliver a predetermined amount of air to the air passage when the air pump switch is triggered.

Optionally, the ingredient output device further comprises a first one-way valve connected between the second passage and the third passage, the first one-way valve being adapted to open towards the gas delivery direction.

Optionally, the capsule is provided with a capsule air inlet, the ingredient output device comprising a second one-way valve adapted to communicate the third channel with the capsule air inlet, the second one-way valve being adapted to open towards the gas delivery direction.

Optionally, the ingredient output device further comprises a discharge channel with one end communicated with the discharge hole, and a guide block arranged close to the capsule air inlet hole and towards the other end of the discharge channel, and the second one-way valve is adapted to be opened towards the guide block to guide the ingredient close to the capsule air inlet hole to the other end of the discharge channel through the guide block.

Optionally, a third one-way valve adapted to open in the gas delivery direction is provided at the discharge opening.

In another aspect of the embodiment of the invention, a drinking appliance is also provided. The drinking appliance comprises an outer shell, an inner shell positioned in the outer shell and the ingredient output device provided by the embodiment of the invention. The ingredient output device is arranged between an outer shell and an inner shell, the outer shell is provided with an opening, the trigger mechanism is suitable for being at least partially exposed outside the drinking utensil through the opening so as to be suitable for being pushed from the outside of the drinking utensil, and the inner shell is provided with a feeding hole communicated with the discharging hole so as to receive ingredients from the capsule.

Compared with the prior art, the technical scheme of the embodiment of the invention has the beneficial effect.

For example, the triggering mechanism enables the gas supply mechanism to be communicated with the capsule through the gas channel, and enables the gas supply mechanism to convey gas to the capsule along the gas channel, so that ingredients in the capsule can be conveniently driven to be output to the drinking utensil. The device has the advantages of simple structural design, easy realization and easy operation, does not need additional energy power (such as electric energy), and is favorable for saving energy consumption.

For another example, by providing the gas passage as a separate body (i.e., the second passage and the third passage can be separated), the supply of gas to the capsule can be stopped immediately when the gas supply mechanism stops operating, so as to prevent overpressure in the capsule (especially when the capsule is clogged), thereby protecting the capsule.

For another example, by providing the gas channel as a separate type (i.e., the second channel and the third channel can be separated), it is possible to prevent the gas supply mechanism from being out of control and continuously supplying gas to the capsule in a non-use state, so as to prevent overpressure in the capsule (especially when the capsule is blocked), thereby protecting the capsule.

For another example, by providing an air intake hole in the fourth passage, the airbag can be inflated in a non-use state.

For another example, by providing a one-way valve (i.e., a second one-way valve) and a guide block, the ingredients near the capsule air inlet hole of the capsule can be conveniently delivered out of the capsule, so as to avoid the ingredients remaining in the capsule at a position near the capsule air inlet hole.

Drawings

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a drinking vessel incorporating an ingredient delivery arrangement in an embodiment of the invention in a closed state;

FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a drinking vessel incorporating an ingredient output device in an open state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view of a drinking vessel incorporating an ingredient delivery arrangement in an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 4 is a partial schematic view of a gas channel in an embodiment of the invention;

FIG. 5 is a partial schematic view of a drinking vessel incorporating an ingredient output device in an embodiment of the invention;

fig. 6 is another partial cross-sectional view of a drinking appliance incorporating an ingredient delivery arrangement in an embodiment of the invention.

Detailed Description

In order to make the objects, features and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention more comprehensible, embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is to be understood that the following detailed description is only illustrative of the embodiments of the present invention and is not intended to limit the embodiments of the present invention. In addition, for convenience of description, only a part of structures related to the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the structures, are shown in the drawings. Also, descriptions of the same or similar components in different embodiments and descriptions of related art components, features, effects, and the like may be omitted.

FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a drinking vessel incorporating an ingredient delivery arrangement in an embodiment of the invention in a closed state; FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a drinking vessel incorporating an ingredient output device in an open state according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 3 is a partial cross-sectional view of a drinking vessel incorporating an ingredient delivery arrangement in an embodiment of the invention; FIG. 4 is a partial schematic view of a gas channel in an embodiment of the invention; FIG. 5 is a partial schematic view of a drinking vessel incorporating an ingredient output device in an embodiment of the invention; fig. 6 is another partial cross-sectional view of a drinking appliance incorporating an ingredient delivery arrangement in an embodiment of the invention.

Referring to fig. 1 to 6, a drinking vessel 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention may include an outer shell 110, an inner shell 120 disposed inside the outer shell 110, and an ingredient output device 200 disposed between the outer shell 110 and the inner shell 120.

In particular, the ingredient output device 200 is adapted to be connected to the drinking vessel 100 to output an ingredient to the drinking vessel 100, such that the drinking vessel 100 is adapted to brew a beverage containing the ingredient.

In some embodiments, the drinking vessel 100 can comprise a cup, a kettle, or the like, for convenient carrying.

In some embodiments, the drinking vessel 100 can have a drinking vessel lid 130 that is used in conjunction to open or close the drinking vessel 100.

In some embodiments, the ingredients may comprise liquid ingredients, or powder ingredients.

In a specific implementation, the ingredient output device 200 may include a trigger mechanism 210, a gas supply mechanism 220, a gas channel 230, and a capsule 240.

In some embodiments, a receiving groove adapted to receive the capsule 240 may be provided between the outer shell 110 and the inner shell 120 of the drinking device 100, and the outer shell 110 of the drinking device 100 is provided with an access opening 140 communicating with the receiving groove to access the capsule 240 into the receiving groove through the access opening 140.

In particular, the capsule 240 is adapted to contain ingredients and is provided with a discharge opening 241 adapted for the output of the ingredients.

In some embodiments, the ingredients may be pre-filled within the capsule 240.

In a specific implementation, the inner housing 120 of the drinking vessel 100 may be provided with an inlet aperture 121 in communication with an outlet aperture 241 of the capsule 240 to receive the ingredients from the capsule 240, thereby facilitating the adaptation of the drinking vessel 100 to brew a beverage containing the ingredients within its inner housing 120.

In a specific implementation, trigger mechanism 210 is adapted to be urged to move in a first direction to place gas supply mechanism 220 in communication with capsule 240 through gas passage 230 and to place gas supply mechanism 220 to capsule 240 along gas passage 230 to drive ingredients along discharge aperture 241 out to drinking vessel 100. Wherein the first direction is a direction from the outside of the peripheral sidewall of the drinking device 100 to the inside of the peripheral sidewall thereof.

In some embodiments, the trigger mechanism 210 may include a push portion 211 and a moving portion 212 connected to the push portion 211. Wherein the pushing portion 211 is adapted to be at least partially exposed outside the drinking device 100 and adapted to be pushed by a user from outside the drinking device 100 to move in a first direction, thereby moving the moving portion 212 in the first direction.

In a specific implementation, the housing 110 of the drinking appliance 100 may also be provided with an aperture 111. The pushing portion 211 is adapted to be at least partially exposed outside the drinking device 100 through the aperture 111 to be adapted to be pushed from outside the drinking device 100.

In some embodiments, the pushing part 211 may be a button having elasticity, and one end of the button is exposed to the outside of the drinking device 100 through the opening 111 of the outer shell 110 to be adapted to be pushed from the outside of the drinking device 100, and the other end thereof is located between the outer shell 110 and the inner shell 120 of the drinking device 100 and fixedly connected with the moving part 212.

In some embodiments, the aperture 111 of the housing 110 may be recessed inward relative to the side wall of the housing 110, and the end of the push portion 211 exposed outside the drinking appliance 100 may be located inside the side wall of the housing 110. In this way, the end of the pushing portion 211 exposed outside the drinking device 100 can be prevented from extending to the outside of the side wall of the housing 110, which not only facilitates the carrying and using of the drinking device 100, but also is beneficial to saving space.

In some embodiments, the moving part 212 may include a slider fixed inside the pushing part 211.

In a specific implementation, the gas passage 230 may include a first passage 231 communicating with the gas supply mechanism 220, a second passage 232 fixed to the inside of the moving part 212 and communicating with the first passage 231, and a third passage 233 communicating with the capsule 240. The first channel 231, the second channel 232 and the third channel 233 are gas flow channels suitable for gas to flow.

Since the second channel 232 is fixed to the moving part 212, the second channel 232 is adapted to move in the first direction with the moving part 212 when the moving part 212 moves in the first direction.

In a specific implementation, the second channel 232 is adapted to gradually approach and communicate with the third channel 233 when moving in the first direction, such that the first channel 231 communicates with the third channel 233 through the second channel 232, and such that the gas supply mechanism 220 communicating with the first channel 231 communicates with the capsule 240 sequentially through the first channel 231, the second channel 232, and the third channel 233.

In some embodiments, the ingredient output device 200 may further include a first one-way valve 261 connected between the second passage 232 and the third passage 233. The first one-way valve 261 is adapted to open towards the gas delivery direction.

In a specific implementation, the capsule 240 is also provided with a capsule air inlet hole 242. Correspondingly, the ingredient output device 200 may further comprise a second one-way valve 262 adapted to communicate the third passage 233 and the capsule air inlet hole 242. The second one-way valve 262 is also adapted to open towards the gas delivery direction.

In some embodiments, the ingredient output device 200 may further include a discharge passage 243 having one end communicating with the discharge hole 241, and a guide block 244 disposed near the capsule air inlet hole 242 and toward the other end of the discharge passage 243.

In some embodiments, the second one-way valve 262 is adapted to open toward the guide block 244 to guide the ingredient near the capsule air inlet hole 242 to the other end of the discharge channel 243 through the guide block 244, so that the ingredient near the capsule air inlet hole 242 can be easily discharged out of the capsule 240, and thus the capsule 240 can be prevented from having ingredient residue near the capsule air inlet hole 242.

In some embodiments, a third one-way valve 263 adapted to open in the gas delivery direction is further provided at the discharge hole 241.

It will be appreciated that the first, second and third one- way valves 261, 262 and 263 are each openable by the flow of gas formed by the delivered gas when the gas is delivered, and are each kept closed when the gas is not delivered to ensure the tightness of the gas passage 230 and the capsule 240 in the non-use condition.

In some embodiments, the gas supply mechanism 220 may comprise a first gas supply mechanism.

Referring to fig. 3, the first air supply mechanism may be a manual air supply mechanism.

Specifically, the first gas supply mechanism may include a bladder 221 adapted to contain a gas and in communication with the first channel 231.

In some embodiments, the gas contained within the bladder 221 may comprise air.

In some embodiments, the moving portion 212 may include a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion at an inner side thereof. Wherein the first connecting portion is used to fix the second channel 232 and the second connecting portion extends toward the airbag 221.

In an implementation, the second connecting portion is adapted to press the air bag 221 to provide air to the first channel 231 when the moving portion 212 moves in the first direction, and to deliver the air to the capsule 240 along the first channel 231, the second channel 232 and the third channel 233 in sequence, so as to drive the ingredients in the capsule 240 to be output to the inner shell 120 of the drinking device 100 along the discharge hole 241, thereby making the inner shell 120 available for brewing beverages containing the ingredients.

Referring to fig. 3 to 5, the gas passage 230 may further include a fourth passage 234 communicating with the second and third passages 232 and 233, respectively.

Specifically, the fourth passage 234 is provided with a fourth passage intake hole 2341 adapted to gas input. The second passage 232 is adapted to cover the fourth passage intake hole 2341 as the moving part 212 moves in the first direction and to expose the fourth passage intake hole 2341 as the moving part 212 moves in the second direction opposite to the first direction so that gas outside the gas passage 230 enters the airbag 221 through the fourth passage intake hole 2341 and the first passage 231 in order.

In some embodiments, second channel 232 and fourth channel 234 are adapted to partially nest with one another. For example, the second channel 232 may be sleeved on the outer circumference of one end of the fourth channel 234 at one end of the second channel 232 near the fourth channel 234, and the second channel 232 is adapted to move in a first direction or a second direction opposite to the first direction relative to the fourth channel 234.

When the second passage 232 moves in the first direction, it is adapted to gradually approach the fourth passage intake hole 2341 of the fourth passage 234 and cover the fourth passage intake hole 2341. In this way, the airtightness of the gas passage 230 at the fourth passage 234 can be ensured to prevent gas from the airbag 221 from leaking to the outside of the gas passage 230 through the fourth passage intake holes 2341.

When the force pushing the pushing part 211 from the outside of the drinking appliance 100 is removed, the pushing part 211 is adapted to bring the moving part 212 to move in a second direction opposite to the first direction. Specifically, the second direction may be a direction from inside the peripheral sidewall of the drinking apparatus 100 to outside the peripheral sidewall thereof.

When the second passage 232 moves in the second direction along with the moving portion 212, it is separated from the fourth passage intake hole 2341 of the fourth passage 234.

When the second and fourth passage inlet holes 2341 of the fourth passage 232 and 234 are disengaged from each other, the fourth passage inlet hole 2341 may be exposed to the outside of the gas passage 230, so that the outside gas may enter the airbag 221 through the fourth passage inlet hole 2341 and the first passage 231 in order to inflate the airbag 221.

In other embodiments, gas supply mechanism 220 comprises a second gas supply mechanism.

Referring to fig. 6, the second air supply mechanism may be an electric air supply mechanism.

Specifically, the second air supply mechanism may include an air pump 222 communicating with the first passage 231 and an air pump switch 223 adapted to turn on the air pump 222.

In an implementation, the second connecting portion of the moving portion 212 is adapted to trigger the air pump switch 223 to turn on the air pump 222 to supply air to the first channel 231 when moving in the first direction, and to enable the air to be delivered to the capsule 240 along the first channel 231, the second channel 232 and the third channel 233 in sequence, so as to drive the ingredients in the capsule 240 to be output to the inner shell 120 of the drinking device 100 along the discharge hole 241, so that the inner shell 120 can be used for brewing the beverage containing the ingredients.

In some embodiments, the ingredient output device 200 may further include a control module 250 coupled to the air pump switch 223 and the air pump 222, respectively.

In particular, the control module 250 is adapted to turn on the air pump 222 when the air pump switch 223 is triggered, and cause the air pump 222 to output a predetermined amount of air to the air channel 230, such that the predetermined amount of air is delivered to the capsule 240, such that a predetermined air pressure is experienced within the capsule 240 to drive a corresponding amount of ingredients within the capsule 240 to be output to the inner housing 120 of the drinking appliance 100.

In some embodiments, the drinking vessel 100 may include at least two ingredient output devices 200. The capsules 240 in each ingredient output device 200 may be filled with the same or different kinds of ingredients so that the respective ingredient output devices 200 may deliver the same or different kinds of ingredients into the inner housing 120 of the drinking apparatus 100.

While specific embodiments have been described above, these embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure, even where only a single embodiment is described with respect to a particular feature. The characteristic examples provided in the present disclosure are intended to be illustrative, not limiting, unless differently stated. In particular implementations, the features of one or more dependent claims may be combined with those of the independent claims as technically feasible according to the actual requirements, and the features from the respective independent claims may be combined in any appropriate manner and not merely by the specific combinations enumerated in the claims.

Although the present invention is disclosed above, the present invention is not limited thereto. Various changes and modifications may be effected therein by one skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Claims (12)

1. An ingredient output device (200) adapted to be connected to a drinking vessel (100) for outputting an ingredient to the drinking vessel (100), it is characterized by comprising a trigger mechanism (210), an air supply mechanism (220), an air channel (230) and a capsule (240), the capsule (240) being adapted to contain the ingredient and being provided with an outlet opening (241) adapted for output of the ingredient, the trigger mechanism (210) is adapted to be pushed to move in a first direction to communicate the gas supply mechanism (220) with the capsule (240) through the gas passage (230) and to cause the gas supply mechanism (220) to deliver gas along the gas passage (230) to the capsule (240) to drive the ingredient along the exit opening (241) to the drinking vessel (100), wherein the first direction is a direction from the outside of a peripheral side wall of the drinking device (100) to the inside of the peripheral side wall thereof.

2. The ingredient output device (200) according to claim 1, wherein the trigger mechanism (210) comprises a pushing portion (211) and a moving portion (212) connected to the pushing portion (211), the pushing portion (211) being at least partially exposed outside the drinking apparatus (100) to be adapted to be pushed from outside the drinking apparatus (100) to move the moving portion (212) in the first direction.

3. The ingredient output device (200) according to claim 2, wherein the gas channel (230) comprises a first channel (231) communicating with the gas supply mechanism (220), a second channel (232) fixed to the moving portion (212) and communicating with the first channel (231), and a third channel (233) communicating with the capsule (240), the second channel (232) being adapted to gradually approach and communicate with the third channel (233) when the moving portion (212) moves in the first direction.

4. The ingredient output device (200) according to claim 3, wherein the gas supply mechanism (220) comprises a first gas supply mechanism comprising a gas cell (221) adapted to contain a gas and communicating with the first channel (231), the moving portion (212) being adapted to press the gas cell (221) upon moving in the first direction to provide the gas to the first channel (231) and to deliver the gas to the capsule (240) sequentially along the first channel (231), the second channel (232) and the third channel (233).

5. The ingredient output device (200) according to claim 4, wherein the gas passage (230) includes a fourth passage (234) communicating with the second passage (232) and the third passage (233), respectively, the fourth passage (234) being provided with a fourth passage intake hole (2341) adapted for gas input, the second passage (232) being adapted to cover the fourth passage intake hole (2341) as the moving portion (212) moves in the first direction and to expose the fourth passage intake hole (2341) as the moving portion (212) moves in a second direction opposite to the first direction such that gas outside the gas passage (230) enters the airbag (221) through the fourth passage intake hole (2341) and the first passage (231) in this order.

6. The ingredient output device (200) according to claim 3, wherein the air supply mechanism (220) comprises a second air supply mechanism comprising an air pump (222) in communication with the first channel (231) and an air pump switch (223) adapted to turn on the air pump (222), the moving portion (212) is adapted to trigger the air pump switch (223) to turn on the air pump (222) to supply the gas to the first channel (231) and to deliver the gas to the capsule (240) along the first channel (231), the second channel (232) and the third channel (233) in sequence when moving in the first direction.

7. The ingredient output device (200) according to claim 6, comprising a control module (250) connected to the air pump switch (223) and the air pump (222), respectively, wherein the control module (250) is adapted to turn on the air pump (222) and cause the air pump (222) to deliver a predetermined amount of air to the air passage (230) when the air pump switch (223) is triggered.

8. The ingredient output device (200) according to claim 3, comprising a first one-way valve (261) connected between the second channel (232) and the third channel (233), the first one-way valve (261) being adapted to be open towards a gas delivery direction.

9. The ingredient output device (200) according to claim 3, wherein the capsule (240) is provided with a capsule air inlet hole (242), the ingredient output device (200) comprising a second one-way valve (262) adapted to communicate the third channel (233) and the capsule air inlet hole (242), the second one-way valve (262) being adapted to open towards a gas delivery direction.

10. The ingredient output device (200) according to claim 9, comprising an outlet channel (243) having one end communicating with the outlet hole (241), and a guide block (244) arranged near the capsule inlet hole (242) and towards the other end of the outlet channel (243), the second one-way valve (262) being adapted to open towards the guide block (244) to guide the ingredient near the capsule inlet hole (242) through the guide block (244) to the other end of the outlet channel (243).

11. The ingredient output device (200) according to claim 1, wherein a third one-way valve (263) adapted to open in a gas delivery direction is provided at the discharge opening (241).

12. A drinking vessel (100) comprising an outer shell (110) and an inner shell (120) within the outer shell (110), characterized by comprising at least one ingredient output device (200) according to any one of claims 1 to 11, the ingredient output device (200) being arranged between the outer shell (110) and the inner shell (120), the outer shell (110) being provided with an opening (111), the trigger mechanism (210) being adapted to be at least partially exposed outside the drinking vessel (100) through the opening (111) to be adapted to be pushed from outside the drinking vessel (100), the inner shell (120) being provided with a feeding aperture (121) communicating with the discharge aperture (241) to receive the ingredient from the capsule (240).

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