WO2025018451A1 - Beverage device - Google Patents

Abstract

A beverage device according to the present invention comprises: a base (10) supported on a bottom surface and having a water supply unit therein; and an extraction unit (30) having a configuration for extracting a beverage, the base (10) and the extraction unit (30) being separately formed. The extraction unit (30) is supported on the base (10) by support legs (20) so as to move up and down. The driving force for raising and lowering the extraction unit (30) is provided using one driving source (28). A raising and lowering frame (27) mounted to the extraction unit (30) is raised and lowered relative to a fixed frame (26) fixed by the plurality of support legs (20). This configuration allows the stable and efficient operation of the extraction unit (30).

Description

Beverage device

The present invention relates to a beverage device for extracting a beverage contained in a capsule.

Capsules that contain raw materials for making beverages are widely used. These capsules contain the raw materials for the beverages in a sealed state inside, and the user uses a machine to pass water through the capsule to extract the beverage. A representative beverage device that uses capsules is a coffee machine. Recently, in addition to coffee, various beverages and beverage ingredients are provided in capsules to make and drink beverages.

One such device for extracting a beverage using a capsule is disclosed in Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2015-0017541, Prior Art 1. In Prior Art 1, the entire device is integrated and all components are contained within a single housing, so there is a problem that the operation of the extracting part cannot be varied, and since the entire device always has a fixed shape, there is a problem that it is difficult to attract the attention of consumers in terms of design. In addition, since the part where the extracted beverage is discharged is fixed, there is a problem that various types of cups cannot be used.

In addition, prior art document 2, Korean registered patent No. 10-0924447, discloses an espresso coffee extraction device. However, since the distance between the original liquid extraction port and the base is fixed, there is a problem in that cups of a certain height or higher cannot be used. In addition, since there is no change in appearance, it always has a consistent appearance, making it difficult to attract the attention of consumers in terms of design.

Prior art document 3, Korean registered patent No. 10-0924447, discloses a coffee extraction device. Here, it focuses only on the function of extracting coffee, so after installing a capsule, the user must wait without any information until the coffee is discharged, and here, too, the distance between the cup and the discharge port cannot be adjusted.

Next, prior art document 4, which is Korean registered patent number 10-1260504, discloses a device for extracting a beverage using a capsule. However, this device is also focused only on the function of extracting a beverage, and there is a problem in that it does not provide distance control between the cup and the outlet or information provision to the user.

The purpose of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned conventional problems, and to separate the extraction unit for extracting a beverage from other parts of the beverage device and to raise and lower it with a single driving source.

The purpose of the present invention is to enable an extraction unit to be raised and lowered along a predetermined path when raised and lowered relative to a base.

An object of the present invention is to provide a driving source that provides driving force for movement of an extraction unit so that the extraction unit is installed therein.

In the present invention, a lifting frame is raised and lowered by a single driving source relative to a fixed frame fixed by a support leg, thereby raising and lowering an extraction section.

In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the beverage device according to the present invention has an extraction unit positioned spaced apart on a base and raised and lowered by the driving force of one driving source.

In the present invention, the driving source is installed in a lifting frame mounted on an extraction unit and causes the lifting frame to be raised and lowered relative to a support leg fixed to a base.

The above support leg is connected to a fixed frame positioned within the extraction section, and the lifting frame is raised and lowered relative to the fixed frame.

The above driving source is installed on the above lifting frame and is linked with a linkage nut installed on the above fixed frame to raise and lower the above lifting frame.

The beverage device of the present invention may include a base that is installed on the floor, a support leg that is fixedly installed on the base, an extraction unit that is supported by the support leg and is lifted from the upper part of the base and has a configuration for extracting a beverage inside, and a driving source that is installed on the extraction unit and provides a driving force to move the extraction unit with respect to the support leg.

The above support legs can be installed in multiple numbers on the base at regular intervals.

The above support leg may include a first support bar installed on the base and a second support bar connected to the first support bar and coupled with a fixed frame positioned within the extraction section.

The above support leg may further include a first moving bar having one end connected to the first support bar and the second support bar so as to be rotatably connected to the first moving bar and the extraction part, respectively.

The above first moving bar may be composed of a first moving bar body and a first moving bar cover coupled to the first moving bar body, and the first moving bar cover may be coupled to the first moving bar body in a state where the first moving bar body is coupled to the first support bar and the second support bar and also coupled to the second moving bar.

The above support legs may be provided in multiple numbers, and the support legs are connected to each other by a fixed frame while being fixed to the base, and the lifting frame installed in the extraction section can be raised and lowered with respect to the fixed frame by the driving force of the driving source.

The driving source can be installed on the above-mentioned lifting frame, and the lifting frame can move with the driving force of the driving source with respect to the above-mentioned fixed frame.

The above driving source includes a driving motor and a lead screw rotated by the driving motor, and the lead screw can be linked with a linkage nut installed on the fixed frame.

The above driving motor can be mounted on a hopper installed on the above lifting frame, and the lead screw can be coupled by penetrating the hopper and penetrating a coupling nut on the above fixed frame.

The above fixed frame may be provided with a polygonal fixed frame body having a hole formed therein, a linkage body positioned in the hole and connected to the fixed frame body by a connecting bar, and a linkage nut provided on the linkage body and linking the lead screw of the driving source.

The above-mentioned lifting frame may have an lifting slot provided in the lifting frame body along which the connecting bar is guided and moved, and a plurality of hanging steps that are hung on the fixed frame may be formed at the upper end of the above-mentioned lifting frame body.

The first and second support bars constituting the above support legs are tubular in shape so that wires or hoses can pass through the interior.

The above first support bar can be connected to a joint installed on the base.

The second support bar may be extended obliquely from the first support bar and may be connected to a fixed frame positioned within the extraction section to guide the elevation of the extraction section.

The above support legs can be fixed to the base in multiple numbers at regular intervals, and can be fixed to the base at a location outside the area where the extraction part is located and the display installed on the base.

The beverage device according to the present invention can have at least one of the following effects.

In the present invention, an extraction unit having a configuration for extracting a beverage is separated from a base having a water supply unit, and the extraction unit is raised and lowered while supported on a support leg relative to the base. At this time, the extraction unit is raised and lowered using one driving source. Since the extraction unit is raised and lowered using one driving source, there is an effect that the control for raising and lowering the extraction unit becomes easier.

In the present invention, the extraction part is raised and lowered with respect to the first and second support bars of the support legs fixedly installed on the base. In particular, the extraction part is raised and lowered with respect to the fixed frame which is fixed at a predetermined height on the base by being connected with the second support bar, so that the extraction part can be raised and lowered along a predetermined path. Therefore, the extraction part can be mechanically moved along a predetermined path to accurately supply a beverage to the cup, and there is an effect in which the extraction part is stably supported by the support legs.

In the present invention, a driving source that provides power for raising and lowering the extraction section is installed in a lifting frame fixed to the extraction section. Accordingly, since the lifting frame is directly raised and lowered by the driving force of the driving source, power transmission can be efficient, and the lifting and lowering stroke of the extraction section can be relatively large, so that the overall height of the extraction section can be relatively reduced.

And, in the present invention, the lifting frame is raised and lowered by a driving source with respect to a fixed frame fixed by a support leg, so that the extraction unit equipped with the lifting frame is raised and lowered. In this structure, the lifting frame can be guided and moved with respect to the fixed frame, so that the extraction unit is stably supported by the support leg, and the movement of the extraction unit is guided by the fixed frame, so that the extraction unit is raised and lowered along a certain path, thereby achieving the effect of stably performing the operation of the extraction unit.

In the present invention, in order to elevate an extraction unit supported by a plurality of support legs, the first and second support bars of the support legs are fixed to a base and the extraction unit is raised and lowered using a single driving source. In this way, even when a plurality of support legs are used, the extraction unit can be raised and lowered using a single driving source, thereby stably supporting the extraction unit while allowing more efficient control of the elevation of the extraction unit.

Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a preferred embodiment of a beverage device using a capsule according to the present invention.

Figure 2 is a front view showing the configuration of an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 3 is a plan view showing the configuration of an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view showing a base constituting an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 5 is a perspective view showing a base body constituting a base in an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 6 (a) is a front view showing a state in which the extraction part is in a relatively low position in an embodiment of the present invention, and (b) is a front view showing a state in which the extraction part is in a relatively high position.

Figure 7 is a perspective view showing an important part of the configuration in which the support leg of the embodiment of the present invention is connected to the base side and the extraction side.

Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of a support leg, a fixed frame, and an elevating frame of an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 9 is an exploded perspective view showing the important parts of the support leg of an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 10 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a fixed frame used in an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 11 is a perspective view showing the configuration of an elevator frame used in an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 12 is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration in which a joint is installed on a base in an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 13 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of an elevator frame, a driving source, and a hopper constituting an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 14 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a hopper constituting an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 15 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the lifting frame is raised relative to the support leg in an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 16 is a perspective view showing a beverage device according to an embodiment of the present invention with the cover open.

Figure 17 is an exploded perspective view showing a part of the extraction unit in an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 18 is a plan view showing the internal configuration of the base of an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 19 is a perspective view showing the configuration of a water tank used in an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 20 is an exploded perspective view showing the water tank illustrated in Fig. 19.

Fig. 21 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 21-21 of Fig. 19.

Figure 22 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of a boiler unit used in an embodiment of the present invention.

Figure 23 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 23-23 of Figure 16.

Hereinafter, some embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to exemplary drawings. When adding reference numerals to components in each drawing, it should be noted that the same components are given the same numerals as much as possible even if they are shown in different drawings. In addition, when describing embodiments of the present invention, if it is determined that a specific description of a related known structure or function hinders understanding of the embodiments of the present invention, the detailed description thereof will be omitted.

As can be seen in FIGS. 1 and 2, the beverage device of the embodiment of the present invention has an extraction unit (30) installed spaced apart from the upper portion of a base (10) placed on the floor. The support leg (20) can be used to space the extraction unit (30) apart from the base (10). In the present invention, the extraction unit (30) can be moved closer to and further away from the base (10) while being supported by the support leg (20). The operation of the extraction unit (30) in this way causes the extraction unit (30) to go down in the direction of gravity or go up in the direction opposite to gravity. In other words, the extraction unit (30) can be raised and lowered with respect to the base (10).

The above base (10) can be placed on the ground. The base (10) can have a plate shape with a predetermined thickness. The base (10) supports the entire beverage device and ensures that the center of gravity of the entire beverage device is on the base (10) or adjacent to the base (10). In the illustrated embodiment, the base (10) has a flat hexahedral shape. However, the base (10) can have various plate shapes, such as a circular plate shape or a polygonal plate shape, as long as it is flat.

The appearance and skeleton of the above base (10) can be formed by a base body (12), a base cover (13), and a base top plate (14). The base body (12) has a side wall (121) that protrudes to a predetermined height around the edge of a bottom plate (120) forming the floor. A water tank inlet (121') is opened on one side of the side wall (121). The water tank inlet (121') can be formed on one side when the base (10) is viewed from the front.

A control unit partition wall (122) and a water tank partition wall (123) may be formed on the floor plate (120). A control unit (80) to be described below may be installed in a space partitioned by the control unit partition wall (122), more precisely, in a space partitioned by the control unit partition wall (122) and the side wall (121). The control unit partition wall (122) may be formed approximately parallel to a side wall (121) that forms the front of the base (10). The control unit partition wall (122) may serve to block moisture and heat inside the base (10) from being transmitted to the control unit (80).

There may be a leg support rib (122') connected to the control section wall (122). The leg support rib (122') may be formed in an approximately semi-cylindrical shape. The leg support rib (122') supports the base cover (14) and the base top plate (16) at the location where the joint (228) constituting the support leg (20) is installed. A leg support rib (122") having the same function as the leg support rib (122') may be located at the middle portion of the rear edge of the base body (12). The leg support rib (122") may be located at a location corresponding to one of the support legs (20) located at the rear of the base (10), as can be seen in FIG. 4 and FIG. 18.

The space where the water tank (84) to be described below is positioned can be partitioned from the surroundings by the water tank compartment wall (123). The water tank compartment wall (123) can be formed adjacent to the side wall (121) in which the water tank inlet/outlet (121') is formed. The water tank compartment wall (123) prevents moisture from the water tank (84) from being transferred to other parts inside the base (10).

A boiler mounting portion (124) is formed in the rear of the base (10) and in an area opposite to the area partitioned by the water tank compartment wall (123) inside the base body (12), or in other words, at a position adjacent to a rear edge of the base body (12). A plurality of through holes (125) may be formed in the bottom plate (120) corresponding to the boiler mounting portion (124). In the present embodiment, a plurality of through holes (125) are formed in two rows. The rows of through holes (125) correspond to the edges on both sides of the boiler module (87). Heat from the boiler module (87) may be discharged to the outside through the through holes (125).

There is a base cover (13) to cover the upper part of the base body (12). The edge of the base cover (13) can be at a position corresponding to the side wall (121). Components installed in the base body (12) can be shielded by the base cover (13). A plurality of through holes (13-1, 13-2, 13-3) can be formed in the base cover (13). Wires, hoses, etc. can pass through the through holes (13-1, 13-2, 13-3). For example, wires can pass through the first through hole (13-1) and the second through hole (13-2), and hoses can pass through the third through hole (13-3). A pair of fastening holes (not given a drawing symbol) can be formed at a position adjacent to the through holes (13-1, 13-2, 13-3).

A display home (130) may be formed in the above base cover (13). The display home (130) may be rectangular. A display (16) to be described below is positioned in the display home (130). An operating unit hole (132) may be formed in the above base cover (13). An operating unit (18) to be described below may be exposed to the outside through the operating unit hole (132).

A base top plate (14) may be installed on the base cover (13). The base top plate (14) may be made of tempered glass. Accordingly, the content displayed on the display (16) installed in the display home (130) of the base cover (13) may be viewed from the outside through the base top plate (14). A plurality of through holes (14-1, 14-2, 14-3) may also be formed in the base top plate (14). The through holes (14-1, 14-2, 14-3) in the base top plate (14) are located at positions corresponding to the through holes (13-1, 13-2, 13-3) in the base cover (13). Among the through holes (14-1, 14-2, 14-3) in the above base plate (14), wires can pass through the first through hole (14-1) and the second through hole (14-2), and a hose can pass through the third through hole (14-3). A pair of fastening holes (not given a drawing symbol) can be formed at positions adjacent to the through holes (14-1, 14-2, 14-3).

There may be a display (16) between the base top plate (14) and the base cover (13). The display (16) may occupy most of the area of the upper surface of the base (10). The display (16) may be configured by attaching a touch display module with an OCA film to the lower surface of the base top plate (14), which is made of tempered glass.

The operating unit (18) is positioned in the operating unit hole (132) and can be exposed to the upper surface of the base (10) through the base cover (13). The operating unit (18) can be actuated by a user's touch. That is, the operating unit (18) is exposed through the operating unit hole (132), but is shielded by the base top plate (14) made of tempered glass and can be viewed from the outside.

A support leg (20) may be installed on the base (10). The support leg (20) may support the extraction part (30). The support leg (20) may support the extraction part (30) so that it can be lifted. A plurality of the support legs (20) may be used. In the illustrated embodiment, three support legs (20) are used.

The above support legs (20) can be arranged at a predetermined interval based on the center of the extraction part (30). As can be seen in FIG. 3, three support legs (20) can be arranged at 120-degree intervals based on the center of the extraction part (30). The support legs (20) are arranged on the base (10) in an area outside the perimeter of the extraction part (30). The area where the support legs (20) are connected to the base (10) is outside the area where the extraction part (30) is located. This is well illustrated in FIG. 3. In this way, the extraction part (30) can be stably supported by the support legs (20) supporting the extraction part (30).

The above support leg (20) may have a first support bar (22) and a second support bar (23). The first support bar (22) and the second support bar (23) are separated in the illustrated embodiment. However, the first support bar (22) and the second support bar (23) may be made integrally.

The first support bar (22) can be installed upright on the base (10). The second support bar (23) can be extended obliquely at a predetermined angle with respect to the first support bar (22). Each of the second support bars (23) extends obliquely toward the extraction section (30). Therefore, the imaginary extension lines of the second support bars (23) can meet at one point.

The above first support bar (22) and second support bar (23) both have a pipe structure. This is to allow wires and/or hoses (881, 882) to pass through the interior of the first support bar (22) and second support bar (23).

The configuration of the first support bar (22) and the second support bar (23) is described in detail with reference to Fig. 9. The first support bar (22) has a first support bar body (220) that forms the outer appearance and the skeleton. The first support bar body (220) has a tubular shape. There is a first passage (221) penetrating the first support bar body (220). An electric wire and/or a hose (881, 882) can pass through the first passage (221).

A hook (222) is formed at one end of the first support bar body (220). The hook (222) is for connection with a joint (228) to be described below. The hook (222) may be formed in multiple numbers at regular intervals. In this embodiment, two hooks (222) are formed at regular intervals. When the hook (222) is connected to the joint (228), a cut portion (224) is formed at one end of the first support bar body (220) so that it can be elastically deformed. The cut portions (224) may also be formed in multiple numbers at regular intervals.

At the other end of the first support bar body (220), there is a pair of first connecting plates (226). The first connecting plates (226) are for rotatably connecting with the first moving bar (24) to be described below. Between the pair of first connecting plates (226), a pair of second connecting plates (236) of the second support bar (23) to be described below can be positioned. A hinge hole (227) is formed in each of the first connecting plates (226). The first hinge (242) of the first moving bar (24) to be described below is rotatably connected to the hinge hole (227).

A structure in which one side of the first support bar body (220) is fixed to the base (10) is described. FIG. 12 illustrates a configuration in which the first support bar (22) is fixed to the base (10). A joint (228) is installed at a position corresponding to the through-holes (14-1, 14-2, 14-3) in the base (10). The joint (228) can be connected to the base (10) by fastening a screw that passes through a screw hole formed adjacent to the through-holes (14-1, 14-2, 14-3).

The skeleton of the above joint (228) is formed by a joint base (228'). A base projection (228") is formed by protruding at the center of the joint base (228'). The base projection (228") may have a hemispherical shape. A joint hole (228e) is formed through the base projection (228") and the joint base (228'). The joint hole (228e) may be connected to the through holes (14-1, 14-2, 14-3). A hook step (222) of the first support bar (22) may be hooked onto a groove or projection formed on the inner surface of the joint hole (228e). A seal (229) is installed between the joint base (228') and the upper surface of the base (10) to perform a waterproofing function.

The second support bar (23) above forms the outer appearance and the skeleton of the second support bar body (230). The second support bar body (230) has a tubular shape. There is a second passage (231) penetrating the second support bar body (230). Wires and/or hoses (881, 882) can pass through the second passage (231).

A second fastening block (232) may be provided at one end of the second support bar body (230). The second fastening block (232) is for fastening to the fixed frame (26) to be described below. A second fastening hole (234) is formed in the second fastening block (232). A fastening screw is fastened to the fixed frame (26) by penetrating the second fastening hole (234).

On the other end of the second support bar body (230), there is a pair of second connecting plates (236). The second connecting plates (236) are for rotatably connecting with the first moving bar (24). A hinge hole (237) is formed in each of the second connecting plates (236). The first hinge (242) of the first moving bar (24), which will be described below, is rotatably connected to the hinge hole (237). The hinge hole (237) of the second connecting plate (236) is concentric with the hinge hole (227) of the first connecting plate (226). The second connecting plate (236) may be positioned between the first connecting plates (226). Alternatively, the second connecting plates (236) and the first connecting plates (226) may be integrally connected to each other.

The first moving bar (24) is connected to the part where the first supporting bar (22) and the second supporting bar (23) are connected to each other so as to be rotatable at a predetermined angle. The first moving bar (24) is connected to the hinge hole (227) of the first supporting bar (22) and the hinge hole (237) of the second supporting bar (23). The other end of the first moving bar (24) is connected to the second moving bar (25) to be described below so as to be rotatable relative to each other.

The above first moving bar (24) may be composed of a first moving bar body (240) and a first moving bar cover (241). The first moving bar cover (241) may be press-fitted and joined to one side of the first moving bar body (240). In the illustrated embodiment, the first moving bar cover (241) is press-fitted and joined to the first moving bar body (240), but alternatively, it may be fastened using screws.

At one end of the first moving bar body (240), there is a first hinge (242). The first hinge (242) is rotatably installed in the hinge holes (227, 237) of the first support bar (22) and the second support bar (23). Corresponding to the first hinge (242), the first moving bar cover (241) also has a first hinge (242'). The first hinge (242') is also rotatably installed in the hinge holes (227, 237) of the first support bar (22) and the second support bar (23).

At the other end of the first moving bar body (240), there is a second hinge (243). A second hinge (243') may be located at a position of the first moving bar cover (241) corresponding to the second hinge (243). The second hinge (243') may be inserted into the interior of the second hinge (343).

There are coupling ribs (245, 245') at corresponding positions of the first moving bar body (240) and the first moving bar cover (241). These coupling ribs (245, 245') are ribs that can be press-fitted to each other. There may be coupling rods (247, 247') on the inside of the coupling ribs (245, 245'). The coupling rods (247, 257') can be fitted into each other and coupled.

The second moving bar (25) is connected to the first moving bar (24) so as to be relatively rotatable. One end of the second moving bar (25) is connected to the first moving bar (24), and the other end is connected to the lifting frame (27) to be described below so as to be relatively rotatable. Therefore, the first moving bar (24) and the second moving bar (25) can rotate while changing the angle at which they are connected to each other. Accordingly, the first moving bar (24) and the second moving bar (25) rotate as if they are unfolded and folded, and the lifting and lowering of the fastening member (30) can give the feeling of a spaceship landing and taking off.

The second moving bar body (250) forms the outer appearance and skeleton of the second moving bar (25). The second moving bar body (250) may have a cross-section that is partially rectangular. A hinge hole (252) is formed at one end of the second moving bar body (250). The second hinge (243) of the first moving bar (24) is positioned in the hinge hole (252) and can be rotated relative to it.

On the other end of the second moving bar body (250), a pair of connecting pieces (253) are arranged side by side, and a hinge hole (254) is formed in each of the pair of connecting pieces (253). The hinge hole (254) is connected to the lifting frame (27) described below, so that the second moving bar (25) can rotate relative to the lifting frame (27).

The second moving bar body (250) may have an interference avoidance slot (256). The second support bar (23) may pass through the interference avoidance slot (256). The interference avoidance slot (256) is to avoid interference with the second support bar (23). The interference avoidance slot (256) extends a predetermined length in the longitudinal direction of the second moving bar body (250). The second support bar (23) passes through the interference avoidance slot (256). The second support bar (23) is fixed to the base (10) via the first support bar (22), so that when the second moving bar (25) operates, the interference avoidance slot (256) is required to have a length that does not interfere with the second support bar (23).

The above second support bars (23) are connected to a fixed frame (26). The fixed frame (26) is well illustrated in FIG. 10. The fixed frame (26) is located at a position spaced from the base (10). The fixed frame (26) is connected to the second support bars (23) of the support legs (20) and is in a fixed state. The fixed frame (26) can be connected to a plurality of the second support bars (23) and fixed at a predetermined height on the base (10). In this way, when the first support bars (22) and the second support bars (23) constituting the support legs (20) and the fixed frame (26) are in a fixed state with respect to the base (10), the extraction part (30) can be supported more stably and moved.

The skeleton of the above fixed frame (26) is formed by the fixed frame body (260). The above fixed frame body (260) is made in a polygonal shape. A through hole (260') is formed through the above fixed frame body (260). A part of the lifting frame (27) to be described below can be positioned to be lifted in the through hole (260'). In the illustrated embodiment, the above fixed frame body (260) is hexagonal when viewed in a plan view. However, the above fixed frame body (260) can be made in a polygonal shape.

The above-mentioned through-hole (260') has a linkage body (262). The linkage body (262) is positioned at the center of the through-hole (260') and is connected to the fixed frame body (260). A through-hole (263) may be formed through the linkage body (262). The through-hole (263) is a portion through which a discharge pipe (292) to be described below passes. The through-hole (263) may be positioned at the geometric center of the fixed frame (26). A linkage hole (264) may be formed through the linkage body (262). A linkage nut (265) may be formed within the linkage hole (264). The linkage nut (265) is installed by inserting it into the communication hole (264). The linkage nut (265) is linked with a lead screw (282) of a driving source (28) to be described below. A female screw portion is formed on the inner surface of the above-mentioned linkage nut (265) so as to be linked with the linkage screw portion (284) of the lead screw (282). Here, since the linkage nut (265) is fixed to the fixed frame (26), the lead screw (282) can be moved linearly with respect to the linkage nut (265), i.e., the fixed frame (26), by the rotation of the lead screw (282).

The above-mentioned linkage body (262) can be connected to the above-mentioned fixed frame body (260) by a connecting bar (266). In the illustrated embodiment, three connecting bars (266) are provided at regular intervals to connect the above-mentioned linkage body (262) and the fixed frame body (260).

The fixed frame body (260) may be provided with a leg connecting section (267). The second support bar (23) is connected to the leg connecting section (267). The second fastening block (232) of the second support bar (23) may be positioned and fastened to the leg connecting section (267). The leg connecting section (267) may be provided with a fastening hole (268). The leg connecting section (267) may be provided at a position corresponding to a position where the connecting bar (266) is connected to the fixed frame body (260). This is to increase the rigidity of the fixed frame body (260). The second fastening hole (234) of the second fastening block (232) and the fastening hole (268) of the leg connecting section (267) are located at positions corresponding to each other.

Next, the configuration of the lifting frame (27) is described. The lifting frame (27) is raised and lowered with respect to the support leg (20). As the lifting frame (27) is raised and lowered, the extraction part (30) is raised and lowered. The lifting frame (27) is fixed to the housing (32) of the extraction part (30) and can be raised and lowered together with the extraction part (30).

The skeleton of the above-described elevating frame (27) can be formed by an elevating frame body (270). The above-described elevating frame body (270) can have a polygonal cylinder shape. In the illustrated embodiment, the above-described elevating frame body (270) has a hexagonal cylinder shape. An internal space (270') can be formed inside the above-described elevating frame body (270). The internal space (270') is formed by penetrating the above-described elevating frame body (270) vertically. The above-described elevating frame body (270) makes the internal space (270') as wide as possible to avoid interference with surrounding components and reduce the load.

The above-mentioned lifting frame body (270) may have a plurality of lifting slots (271) formed in the vertical direction. The above-mentioned lifting slots (271) are provided to avoid interference with the connecting bar (266) of the above-mentioned fixed frame (26). The above-mentioned lifting slots (271) are provided so that the above-mentioned lifting frame (27) can be raised and lowered relative to the above-mentioned fixed frame (26) without interference with the connecting bar (266) when being raised and lowered. The above-mentioned lifting slots (271) are formed in three numbers corresponding to the number of the connecting bars (266).

On one side of the above-mentioned lifting frame body (270), there is a housing fastening part (272). The housing fastening part (272) may be formed to protrude in a centrifugal direction at the bottom of the above-mentioned lifting frame body (270). A fastening hole (272') may be formed in the above-mentioned housing fastening part (272). A screw is fastened to the housing (32) of the above-mentioned extraction part (30) by penetrating the above-mentioned fastening hole (272'). In this way, the above-mentioned lifting frame (27) may be coupled to the extraction part (30).

The above-described lifting frame body (270) may have a leg connecting portion (273). The leg connecting portion (273) may be formed to protrude in a centrifugal direction at the bottom of the above-described lifting frame body (270). The leg connecting portion (273) may be located relatively higher than the housing fastening portion (272). The connecting piece (253) of the second moving bar (25) may be connected to the leg connecting portion (273). The leg connecting portion (273) and the connecting piece (253) of the second moving bar (25) may be connected to each other by a hinge pin (254') so as to be relatively rotatable. That is, the hinge pin (254') is used so that the second moving bar (25) can rotate according to the lifting of the above-described lifting frame (27).

The lower portion of the above-described lifting frame body (270) may have a tray installation portion (274). A residual water tray assembly (not shown) may be installed in the tray installation portion (274). The tray installation portion (274) may be formed in an approximately ring shape. The upper portion of the above-described lifting frame body (270) may have a hanging step (275). When the above-described lifting frame (27) moves to the lowest position, the hanging step (275) may be hung on the fixed frame (26) to prevent the above-described lifting frame (27) from lowering any further. The hanging steps (275) are formed in pairs in an area where the above-described lifting slot (271) is not formed.

A fastening rod (276) may be formed on the inner surface of the above-described lifting frame body (270). A hopper (29) to be described below may be installed on the above-described fastening rod (276). The above-described fastening rods (276) are formed in pairs on the inner surfaces of the above-described lifting frame body (270) facing each other. The configuration of the above-described fastening rods (276) is well illustrated in Fig. 11.

A driving source (28) may be installed in the above-described lifting frame (27). The driving source (28) provides a driving force for the lifting frame (27) to be raised and lowered. The driving source (28) includes a driving motor (280) and a lead screw (282) that is rotated by the driving force of the driving motor (280). An interlocking screw portion (284) is formed surrounding the outer surface of the lead screw (282). The interlocking screw portion (284) is interlocked with the interlocking nut (265). Since the lead screw (282) is installed by penetrating the interlocking hole (264) in the above-described fixed frame (26), the interlocking screw portion (284) is interlocked with the interlocking nut (265). Since the fixed frame (26) having the above-described linkage nut (265) is fixed, the lead screw (282) can be moved relative to the fixed frame (26) by the rotation of the lead screw (282). Accordingly, the lead screw (282) and the driving motor (280) can be moved relative to the fixed frame (26), and when the driving source (28) is installed in the lifting frame (27), the lifting frame (27) can be moved relative to the fixed frame (26).

In the illustrated embodiment, a hopper (29) is installed on the lifting frame (27), and the driving source (28) is installed on the hopper (29). Therefore, in the illustrated embodiment, the hopper (29), the driving source (28), the lifting frame (27), and the housing (32) of the extraction unit (30) to which the lifting frame (27) is mounted can be moved together by the driving force of the driving source (28).

In the present invention, various components installed in the housing (32) of the extraction unit (30) can move relative to the support leg (20). More specifically, the extraction unit (30) can be elevated relative to the base (10) along the support leg (20) with respect to the first support bar (22) and the second support bar (23) of the support leg (20) fixedly installed to the base (10), and the fixed frame (26) fixed to the second support bar (23). At this time, the elevation frame (27), which is a component installed in the housing (32) of the extraction unit (30), the hopper (29) installed in the elevation frame (27), and the driving source (28) installed in the hopper (29) move relative to the support leg (20) and the fixed frame (26).

The above hopper (29) is a component that is substantially installed inside the extraction unit (30) and constitutes the extraction unit (30). However, components that allow the extraction unit (30) to move relative to the support leg (20) are installed together, which will be described herein. The hopper (29) is a part that collects the beverage extracted from the capsule (1) and delivers it to the cup. The hopper (29) is provided with a first hopper part (290) and a second hopper part (290') side by side so that the beverage extracted from each of the two capsules (1) can be collected.

The first hopper part (290) is located at a position corresponding to the lower part of one capsule (1), and the second hopper part (290') is located at a position corresponding to the lower part of the other capsule (1). The first hopper part (290) and the second hopper part (290') may be formed in an approximately circular shape when viewed in a plan view. The first hopper part (290) and the second hopper part (290') may be formed to be inclined. The inclination of the first hopper part (290) and the second hopper part (290') is such that the part where the first hopper part (290) and the second hopper part (290') are connected is relatively lower in the direction of gravity than other parts.

The above hopper (29) has a discharge pipe (292). The discharge pipe (292) is a part that delivers the extracted beverage dropped into the hopper (29) to the outside of the extraction unit (30). The discharge pipe (292) extends downward from the part where the first hopper part (290) and the second hopper part (290') are connected. The beverage can be delivered to a cup at the bottom of the extraction unit (30) through a discharge path (293) formed inside the discharge pipe (292).

The hopper (29) may have a configuration for fastening to the housing (32) side. In the present embodiment, the hopper (29) is fastened to the lifting frame (27). To this end, the hopper (29) may have a first fastening portion (294) and a second fastening portion (294'). The first fastening portion (294) and the second fastening portion (294') are adjacent to a portion where the first hopper portion (290) and the second hopper portion (290') are connected to each other. The first fastening portion (294) and the second fastening portion (294') fasten the hopper (29) to the lifting frame (27). The first fastening portion (294) and the second fastening portion (294') may be fastened to a fastening rod (276) on the lifting frame (27) by a screw.

In the illustrated embodiment, the driving source (28) is mounted on the hopper (29). As described above, the driving source (28) may be installed on the lifting frame (27) or a component fixed to the lifting frame (27). The hopper (29) may have a driving source installation portion (295). The driving source installation portion (295) is between the second fastening portion (294') and the hopper portion (290, 290'). A driving motor installation space (296) may be concavely formed in the driving source installation portion (295). A lead screw hole (297) is formed through the driving motor installation space (296). The lead screw (282) of the driving source (28) may be positioned through the lead screw hole (297). However, the drive source installation part (295) does not necessarily have to be present in the above hopper (29). There may be a configuration for installing the drive source (28) in the above lifting frame (27).

The configuration of the extraction unit (30) is illustrated in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17. The skeleton of the extraction unit (30) may be formed by a housing (32). The housing (32) may have a frame (321). The frame (321) may be formed in an approximately ring shape. Components constituting the extraction unit (30) may be installed in the frame (321). A lower housing (322) is coupled to the lower portion of the frame (321).

The lower housing (322) may have a hemispherical shape with an empty interior. The bottom of the lower housing (322) is open, and a residual water tray assembly to be described below may be mounted thereon. The lower housing (322) is provided with a number of penetration portions (322') through which the support legs (20) pass, corresponding to the number of the support legs (20). The second support bar (23) and the second moving bar (25) of the support legs (20) pass through the penetration portions (322').

The lifting frame (27) is positioned and fixed inside the lower housing (322), and the hopper (29), driving source (28), etc. are positioned. An upper housing (323) can be installed on the frame (321).

The above frame (321), lower housing (322), and upper housing (323) may be provided separately from each other. Although not shown, at least one of the upper housing (323) and lower housing (322) may be provided as a single body with the frame (321).

The upper housing (323) may be formed so that the front is open. The upper housing (323) may serve to cover the interior of the extraction unit (30) when the cover (34) described below is opened.

There may be a cover (34) on the upper housing (323) or the frame (321) side. The cover (34) is configured to cover the upper housing (323). The cover (34) may form the exterior of the extraction unit (30) together with the lower housing (322). The cover (34) opens and closes the open front portion of the upper housing (323) to allow the insertion and removal of the capsule (1).

The cover (34) is installed so as to be able to move up and down from the upper housing (323) and selectively opens and closes the open portion of the upper housing (323) as needed. A viewing window (344) may be provided on the cover (34). This allows the user to accurately recognize the situation inside the upper housing (323) through the viewing window (344).

In order to open and close the cover (34), the housing (32) has a cover opening and closing module (60). The cover opening and closing module (60) is located in the upper housing (323) and the cover (34) and serves to raise and lower the cover (34).

The above extraction unit (30) may have a frame member (33). The frame member (33) is installed inside the housing (32). The frame member (33) may be installed in the frame (321). Alternatively, the frame member (33) may be installed in the lower housing (322) or the upper housing (323). A configuration for extracting a beverage may be mounted on the frame member (33). A mounting space in which a capsule (1) may be mounted may be provided at the lower portion of the inside of the frame member (33). That is, a plurality of capsules (1) may be positioned on the frame member (33).

A tray (50) in which a capsule (1) is positioned can be positioned in the mounting space within the frame member (33). The capsule (1) can be positioned in the mounting space by passing through the open portion of the upper housing (323) and the open front of the frame member (33) while being mounted on the tray (50). In this case, the cover (34) is moved upward and in an open state. (See Fig. 16)

The housing (32) above has a lifting module (70). The lifting module (70) serves to lift the phage cap that secures the capsule (1) when extracting a beverage. The phage cap can be lifted by the lifting force in the direction of gravity provided by the lifting module (70).

The housing (32) may have a power transmission module (90). The power transmission module (90) provides driving force for the operation of the lifting module (70). The power transmission module (90) can transmit the driving force of the motor (910) through a gear train installed in the gear housing (930) to cause the lifting of the phage cap.

Next, the configuration inside the base (10) will be described with reference to Fig. 18. Various components constituting the present invention can be installed inside the base (10). The base (10) is made so that the center of gravity of the entire beverage device is located there.

For example, the base (10) may be configured to weigh about twice as much as the extraction unit (30). By doing so, the beverage device can be stably installed on the floor as a whole.

And, the base (10) is formed in a plate shape, and the support legs (20) are arranged on the base (10) at a predetermined interval, thereby allowing the extraction part (30) to be raised and lowered stably.

There is a control unit (80) in the space partitioned by the above control unit partition wall (122). The control unit (80) can perform control for the operation of the beverage device and control of the display (16) on the base (10), etc. The control unit (80) can be a printed circuit board on which various elements are mounted and a circuit is configured.

In the illustrated embodiment, the control unit (80) is positioned at the front part inside the base (10). In other words, the control unit (80) is positioned along the front edge inside the base (10). The control unit partition wall (122) in the base body (12) partitions the inside of the base (10) into a space where the control unit (80) is installed and a space where the water supply unit (82) is installed. The control unit (80) may not be affected by the water supply unit (82) by the control unit partition wall (122). For example, moisture or heat of the water supply unit (82) is blocked by the control unit partition wall (122) and is not transmitted to the control unit (80).

A water supply unit (82) may be installed in the base (10). The water supply unit (82) supplies water used when extracting a beverage from the capsule (1). The water supply unit (82) may have a water tank (84). The water tank (84) contains water required for extracting a beverage. The water tank (84) may be separated from the base (10) and filled with water.

For reference, in the case where the beverage device of the present invention is fixed, an external water supply source can be connected to the water tank (84). Alternatively, the water tank (84) may be supplied directly from an external water supply source without being located in the base (10). In this case, the water supply unit (82) within the base (10) does not include the water tank (84).

The water tank (84) may be located at a position partitioned from the control unit (80). In the present embodiment, the water tank (84) is located in a space partitioned by the water tank partition wall (123). The position where the water tank (84) is placed is partitioned by the side wall (121), the water tank partition wall (123), and the control unit partition wall (122) and is also partitioned from a space where the water supply unit (82) is located. That is, the water tank (84) is located in a space partitioned by the water tank partition wall (123) and is also partitioned from other parts of the water supply unit (82). This is to prevent water leakage from the water tank (84) or condensation on the outer surface of the water tank (84) from affecting the surroundings.

The shape of the water tank (84) is such that it can be put in and taken out of the inside and outside of the base (10) through the water tank inlet (121'). As can be seen in FIG. 19, the water tank (84) is in a flat plate shape. The skeleton of the water tank (84) is formed by the water tank body (840). As can be seen in FIGS. 19 and 20, the water tank body (840) is in a flat hexahedral shape with a storage space (840') formed inside, and the storage space (840') is opened to a relatively large upper surface. At least one side of the water tank body (840) may be formed of a transparent member (840P). Alternatively, the entire water tank body (840) may be made of a transparent member (840P). It is preferable that the portion of the water tank body (840) exposed through the water tank inlet (121') above be made of a transparent material (840P).

The open portion of the above storage space (840') is covered with a cover plate (841). The cover plate (841) has a shape corresponding to the open portion of the storage space (840'). When the cover plate (841) is separated from the water tank body (840), water can be quickly injected into the storage space (840'), and the storage space (840') can also be easily cleaned.

An injection port (842) may be formed through the cover plate (841). The injection port (842) may be opened and closed by an injection port lid (843). With the cover plate (841) placed on the water tank body (840), the injection port lid (843) may be opened to inject water into the storage space (840') through the injection port (842).

There is a discharge connection port (844) on one side of the water tank body (840). Water in the storage space (840') can be discharged through the discharge connection port (844). The discharge connection port (844) is located relatively upper on one side of the water tank body (840). However, the discharge connection port (844) can extend to the bottom of the storage space (840'). Alternatively, a separate hose (not shown) can be connected to the discharge connection port (844) and extend to the bottom of the storage space (840'). By doing so, water in the bottom of the storage space (840') can be discharged.

On the other side of the water tank body (840), there is a locking member (845). The locking member (845) serves to fix the water tank (84) inside the base (10). To this end, the inside of the base (10) has a configuration in which the locking member (845) is coupled. Since the locking member (845) protrudes from the water tank body (840), when the water tank (84) is installed inside the base (10), both sides of the water tank body (840) having the locking member (845) may have a predetermined gap with the water tank compartment wall (123), and thus, the water tank (84) may not be accurately inserted into the base (10) and may be twisted. To prevent this, an elastic member (846) is provided. The discharge connection member (844) and the elastic member (846) are on opposite outer surfaces of the transparent member (840P).

In order to prevent water leakage between the water tank body (840) and the cover plate (841), a seal (847) may be installed along the entrance of the storage space (840'). The seal (847) is configured to form a closed curve. The seal (847) is made of an elastic material and is compressed between the water tank body (840) and the cover plate (841) to prevent water leakage. The cross-section of the seal (847) is approximately similar to the letter '7', and a body groove (848) is formed in the mold body (840) and a cover groove (849) is formed in the cover plate (841) so that the seal (847) is secured.

A body step (848') may be formed along the body groove (848) to form one side of the body groove (848). A cover step (849') may be formed along the cover groove (849) to form one side of the cover groove (849). As can be seen in Fig. 21, the cover step (849') and one side of the seal (847) are simultaneously positioned in the body groove (848). The seal (847) and the body step (848') are simultaneously positioned in the cover groove (849). In this way, water leakage can be sufficiently prevented by the body step (848'), the cover step (849'), and the seal (847).

Inside the above base (10), there is a flow rate detector (85). The flow rate detector (85) can detect the amount of water flowing out of the water tank (84). The flow rate detector (85) can be located adjacent to the water tank compartment wall (123). The flow rate detector (85) and the discharge connection port (844) can be connected.

There is a pump (86) inside the base (10). The pump (86) sucks water from the water tank (84), pressurizes it, and sends it to the extraction unit (30). The pump (86) can provide a driving force for flowing water within the beverage device. The pump (86) receives water that has passed through the flow rate sensor (85). As can be seen in Fig. 18, the pump (86) is installed adjacent to one edge of the inside of the base (10). In addition, the pump (86) is located adjacent to the rear part of the water tank (84).

The water pressurized by the pump (86) enters the boiler module (87). The boiler module (87) is installed adjacent to an edge corresponding to the rear of the base (10), particularly, one corner of the rear of the base (10). This is a position that is as far away as possible from the control unit (80) or the water tank (84). By installing the boiler module (87) in this way, the influence of heat generated in the boiler module (87) being transferred to the water tank (84) or the control unit (80) can be minimized.

The above boiler module (87) has an exterior formed by a module housing (870) and a module cover (872). The module housing (870) and the module cover (872) can be made of a material having good insulation properties. There is a module space (870') inside the module housing (870). The module space (870') is shielded by the module cover (872). A plurality of communication holes (871) are formed on the lower part of the outer surface on both sides of the module housing (870). The communication holes (871) are positioned corresponding to the through holes (125) of the base body (12). Therefore, heat can be discharged to the outside through the communication holes (871) and the through holes (125).

A boiler (874) is installed inside the above module space (870'). The boiler (874) heats water. The boiler (874) has a heater, such as a sheath heater or a cartridge heater, inside, so that the water can be heated to a desired temperature. There may be various ways to heat the water in the boiler (874) in addition to the heaters. For example, the water can be heated by installing a heat dissipation means in a pipe installed inside the boiler and through which water passes.

In the above module space (870'), the boiler (874) has a predetermined gap (A) with the module cover (872). (See FIG. 23) When the module cover (872) is installed in the base (10), it has a predetermined gap (B) with the base cover (13). In this way, there is a double gap (A, B) between the boiler (874) that generates a lot of heat and the display (16). Therefore, the effect of heat on the display (16) can be minimized by the gap (A, B).

The water from the above boiler module (87) can be supplied to the extraction unit (30) through the supply valve (88). As can be seen in FIG. 18, the supply valve (88) is located at one edge of the base (10) adjacent to the boiler module (87). A three-way valve can be used as the supply valve (88). Accordingly, the water from the supply valve (88) can be delivered to each of the two capsules (1). A first hose (881) and a second hose (882) are connected to the two paths exiting from the supply valve (88), respectively.

The first hose (881) and the second hose (882) may be extended to the extraction section (30) through one of the support legs (20). In the present embodiment, the first hose (881) and the second hose (882) may pass through the interior of the support leg (20) located at the upper side with respect to FIG. 3 and at the rear side with respect to the base (10). Although the first hose (881) and the second hose (882) are designed to have a structure with good insulation properties, some of the heat from the water heated in the boiler module (87) may be transferred to the outside. However, since the leg at the rear side of the base (10) is relatively difficult for the user to access, even if the temperature of the corresponding support leg (20) increases, the effect on the user is relatively small.

For reference, wires (not shown) can pass through two support legs (20) located at the front of the base (10). The wires transmit power and control signals of the control unit (80), and have a lower temperature than the first hose (881) or the second hose (882).

Above, there may be a backflow prevention valve (89) between the pump (86) and the boiler module (87). The backflow prevention valve (89) prevents water from flowing back into the boiler module (87). The backflow prevention valve (89) is installed at the rear edge of the base (10).

Meanwhile, looking at Fig. 18, it can be seen that when parts are installed in the base body (12), they are mainly installed adjacent to the edge of the base body (12), that is, the side wall (121), and relatively no parts are placed in the center of the base body (12). This is to enable the center of gravity of the beverage device to be lowered as much as possible by arranging the parts inside the base (10).

The operation of the beverage device according to the present invention having the configuration described above will be described below.

In the present invention, it is described that the extraction part (30) is installed spaced apart on the base (10) by the support leg (20). At this time, the description of the part related to the assembly of the extraction part (30) is omitted, and the assembly of the fixed frame (26), the lifting frame (27), and the support leg (20) is described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9.

The first support bar (22) is installed on the base (10) using the joint (228), and one side of the second support bar (23) is connected to the fixed frame (26). In this state, the second connecting plate (236) of the second support bar (23) is positioned between the first connecting plates (226) of the first support bar (22), so that the centers of the hinge holes (227)(237) coincide.

Then, the other side of the second moving bar (25), one side of which is connected to the lifting frame (27) by a hinge pin (254'), is connected to the first moving bar (24). More precisely, the first moving bar body (240) is connected to the first moving bar (24) and the first and second support bars (22, 23).

At this time, the first moving bar body (240) is simultaneously connected to the hinge hole (252) of the second moving bar (25) and the hinge holes (227)(237) of the first and second support bars (22, 23). That is, the first hinge (242) of the first moving bar body (240) is connected to the hinge holes (227)237) of the first and second support bars (22, 23), and the second hinge (243) of the first moving bar body (240) is connected to the hinge hole (252) of the second moving bar (25).

Next, the first moving bar cover (241) is joined to the first moving bar body (240). In this way, the assembly of the support leg (20) is completed by pressing and joining the first moving bar cover (241) to the first moving bar body (240). Therefore, the assembly of the support leg (20) can be performed relatively easily.

In the present invention, the first support bar (22) and the second support bar (23) constituting the support leg (20) are connected to the fixed frame (26) and the base (10). Therefore, the base (10), the first support bar (22), the second support bar (23) and the fixed frame (26) form a fixed link mechanism to firmly support the extraction part (30).

The above support leg (20) changes the angle at which the first moving bar (24) and the second moving bar (25) are connected to each other by the driving force of the driving source (28). That is, when the extraction part (30) is operated by the driving force of the driving source (28), as can be seen in FIG. 6, the connection angle between the first moving bar (24) and the second moving bar (25) changes.

It will be observed that the extraction part (30) is moved by the driving force of the driving source (28) and the connecting angle of the first moving bar (24) and the second moving bar (25) changes. The lead screw (282) rotated by the driving motor (280) is rotated by the unidirectional rotation of the driving motor (280). The rotation of the lead screw (282) creates a linear movement of the lead screw (282) with respect to the fixed frame (26) in relation to the interlocking nut (265) installed on the fixed frame (26).

Accordingly, the lead screw (282) moves linearly in the longitudinal direction with respect to the fixed frame (26), and a linear movement of the drive motor (280) connected to the lead screw (282), the hopper (29) on which the drive motor (280) is installed, and the lifting frame (27) is created. Ultimately, this creates a movement of the housing (32) on which the lifting frame (27) is mounted.

The movement of the above housing (32) is performed with respect to the fixed frame (26), and the connecting bar (266) of the fixed frame (26) guides the lifting slot (271) of the lifting frame (27), so that the lifting frame (27) moves along a certain trajectory. Accordingly, the lifting motion of the lifting frame (27), i.e., the extraction part (30), occurs along a certain trajectory.

In (a) of Fig. 6, the extraction unit (30) is positioned relatively close to the base (10), and in (b) of Fig. 6, the extraction unit (30) is positioned relatively far from the base (10). In this way, when the extraction unit (30) is raised and lowered relative to the base (10), even if the height of the cup placed on the base (10) varies, the extracted beverage can be accurately delivered to the cup.

Meanwhile, the cover (34) is raised relative to the housing (32) by driving the cover opening/closing module (60). When the cover (34) is raised relative to the housing (32) by driving the cover opening/closing module (60), the capsule (1) can be placed in the placement space located on the lower inner side of the frame member (33). The capsule (1) enters the placement space while being mounted on the tray (50).

When the capsule (1) is settled in the extraction unit (30), the cover (34) is lowered so that the upper housing (323) cannot be seen from the outside, and the capsule in the extraction unit (30) can be seen through the viewing window (344).

Next, the lifting module (70) drives the phage cap to extract a beverage from the capsule (1). With the capsule (1) being gripped by the phage cap, water of a predetermined temperature delivered from the water supply unit (82) of the base (10) is supplied to the capsule (1), thereby allowing the beverage to be extracted. The beverage extracted from the capsule (1) falls into the first hopper section (290) and the second hopper section (290') of the hopper (29), and moves along the discharge path (293) of the discharge pipe (292) to enter a cup mounted on the base (10).

Meanwhile, the water for extracting a beverage is supplied from the extraction unit (30). The water tank (84) can be inserted into the base (10) through the water tank inlet (121') of the base (10). The water tank (84) is fastened to the inside of the base (10) by the locking member (845). The locking member (845) is structured to be locked when pressed once and unlocked when pressed again. Accordingly, when the user inserts the water tank (84) through the water tank inlet (121') and presses it, the lock is made. When the water tank (84) is inserted into the base (10) and locked, when the water tank (84) is pressed inward, the locking member (845) is unlocked, and the water tank (84) can be slightly protruded outward by the elastic force of the elastic member (846).

The water tank (84) can be taken out and water can be poured into the storage space (840'). The cover plate (841) can be separated to pour water into the storage space (840'), or water can be poured through the inlet (842) of the cover plate (841). When the water tank (84) is filled with water, the water tank (84) is inserted into the water tank inlet (121') and the water tank (84) is mounted on the base (10). At this time, the amount of water inside the water tank (84) can be easily checked by the user because the transparent member (840P) is exposed through the water tank inlet (121').

When the operating unit (18) is operated to extract a beverage from the capsule (1), the pump (86) is driven. By driving the pump (86), the water in the water tank (84) passes through the flow meter (85) and the pump (86) and enters the boiler (874) of the boiler module (87). The water made at a predetermined temperature in the boiler (874) is delivered to the supply valve (80). The supply valve (80) selectively supplies water through the first hose (881) or the second hose (882). The first hose (881) or the second hose (882) is delivered to the extraction unit (30) through the inside of the first support bar (22) and the second support bar (23) of the support leg (20) located relatively at the rear of the base (10). The water delivered to the above extraction unit (30) is supplied to the capsule (1) and used for beverage extraction.

Meanwhile, in the present invention, each component is installed at an edge of the base body (120), that is, at a position adjacent to the side wall (121) inside the base (10). Therefore, the stability of the base (10) being placed on the ground is high.

And, inside the base (10), the boiler module (87) is installed at a corner at the rear of the base, and a boiler (874) that generates a lot of heat is positioned within a space formed by the module housing (870) and the module cover (872). And, there is a gap (A) between the module cover (872) and the boiler (874) and a gap (B) between the module cover (872) and the base cover (13), so that heat transferred to the display (16) between the base cover (13) and the base top plate (14) can be minimized.

Heat coming out of the above boiler (874) can be discharged to the outside through the communication hole (871) of the module housing (870) and the through holes (125) formed on both sides of the boiler mounting portion (124) of the base body (12). The backflow of water between the pump (86) and the boiler (874) can be blocked by the backflow prevention valve (89).

In the above, even though all the components constituting the embodiments according to the present invention have been described as being combined as one or operating in combination, the present invention is not necessarily limited to these embodiments. That is, within the scope of the purpose of the present invention, all of the components may be selectively combined and operated in one or more. In addition, the terms "include," "compose," or "have" described above, unless otherwise specifically stated, mean that the corresponding component may be inherent, and therefore should be interpreted as including other components rather than excluding other components. All terms, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as generally understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art to which the present invention belongs, unless otherwise defined. Commonly used terms, such as terms defined in a dictionary, should be interpreted as being consistent with the contextual meaning of the relevant technology, and shall not be interpreted in an ideal or excessively formal meaning, unless explicitly defined in the present invention.

For reference, the first moving bar (24) and the second moving bar (25) are not necessarily required in the support leg (20). The first moving bar (24) and the second moving bar (25) are operated in conjunction with the lifting and lowering of the extraction part (30), thereby making it look similar to the landing and takeoff operations of a spacecraft.

A driving source (28) is used to raise and lower the support leg (20) of the above-described extraction section (30). In the illustrated embodiment, a driving motor (280) and a lead screw (282) are used. The lead screw (282) is linked with a linkage nut (265) in the fixed frame (26) to create a longitudinal linear movement of the lead screw (282). However, a rack gear and a pinion gear may be used as the driving source (28). For example, a rack gear may be formed in the above-described lifting frame (27), and a pinion gear may be installed in the above-described fixed frame (26) to create the lifting of the lifting frame (27).

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A base that rests on the floor, A support leg fixed and installed on the above base, An extraction unit supported by the above support legs, raised from the upper part of the base, and having a configuration for extracting a beverage inside; A beverage device including a driving source installed in the above extraction unit and providing a driving force to move the extraction unit relative to the support leg. In the first paragraph, a beverage device in which a plurality of support legs are installed on the base at regular intervals. In the second paragraph, the support leg is a beverage device including a first support bar installed on the base and a second support bar connected to the first support bar and coupled with a fixed frame positioned within the extraction unit. In the third paragraph, the beverage device further includes a first moving bar having one end connected to the first supporting bar and the second supporting bar so as to be rotatably connected to the first supporting bar and the second supporting bar, and a second moving bar having the second moving bar connected to the extraction unit and the first moving bar so as to be rotatably connected to each other. In the fourth paragraph, the first moving bar is composed of a first moving bar body and a first moving bar cover coupled to the first moving bar body, and the beverage device is such that the first moving bar body is coupled to the first support bar and the second support bar and also coupled to the second moving bar, and the first moving bar cover is coupled to the first moving bar body. In the first paragraph, a beverage device having a plurality of support legs, wherein the support legs are connected to each other by a fixed frame while being fixed to the base, and an elevating frame installed in the extraction section is elevated with respect to the fixed frame by the driving force of the driving source. In the 6th paragraph, a beverage device in which the driving source is installed in the lifting frame and the lifting frame moves with the driving force of the driving source with respect to the fixed frame. A beverage device in accordance with claim 7, wherein the driving source comprises a driving motor and a lead screw rotated by the driving motor, and the lead screw is linked with a linkage nut installed on the fixed frame. In the 8th paragraph, the driving motor is mounted on a hopper installed on the lifting frame, and the lead screw penetrates the hopper and penetrates a linkage nut on the fixed frame to be linked. A beverage device. In the 6th paragraph, the beverage device is provided with a fixed frame body having a polygonal shape with a hole formed therein, a linkage body positioned in the hole and connected to the fixed frame body by a connecting bar, and a linkage nut provided on the linkage body and linking the lead screw of the driving source. In the 10th paragraph, a beverage device in which an elevating slot is provided in the elevating frame body through which the connecting bar is guided and moved, and a plurality of hanging steps for hanging on the fixed frame are formed on the upper part of the elevating frame body. In the first paragraph, the first support bar and the second support bar constituting the support leg are formed in a tubular shape and a beverage device through which a wire or hose passes through the inside. In the 12th paragraph, the beverage device is connected to a joint installed on the base. In the 13th paragraph, the second support bar is a beverage device that extends obliquely from the first support bar and is positioned within the extraction unit and is connected to a fixed frame that guides the elevation of the extraction unit. In the first paragraph, a beverage device in which a plurality of support legs are fixed to the base at regular intervals, and which are fixed to the base at a location outside the area where the extraction part is located and the display installed on the base.

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