Raw material mixing, stirring and discharging mechanism of beverage mixing machine and beverage making method

Abstract

Raw material mixing, stirring, discharging mechanism and beverage making method of instant beverage machine. The present invention comprises: a base, a bracket and a slide rail are installed on the base, a rack is installed on the slide rail; a filling stirrer, a cup dropping mechanism, a cover dropping mechanism, and a cover pressing device are installed on the bracket, and a weighing mechanism is connected to the rack. The filling and stirring mechanism of the present invention are integrated into one, and cooperate with the weighing mechanism and the stirring head self-cleaning mechanism, which is suitable for more instant beverage machines, and provides a set of mechanisms and methods for the filling and stirring, injection amount control, stirring chamber and stirring head flushing of the instant beverage machine.

Description

Technical field:

[0002] The invention relates to a raw material mixing, stirring and discharging mechanism of a beverage mixing machine and a beverage making method. Background technology:

[0004] At present, with the gradual development and maturity of self-service beverage machine technology, the development of beverage vending machines has the following trends: diversification of sales types and widespread deployment. The ready-to-drink machines on the market have a turntable-type workstation layout (CN201510090595.9-a beverage machine automatic filling and capping mechanism and its filling method) and a mobile clamp-type layout (CN201710742452.0-a beverage vending machine with automatic capping). The turntable-type space layout is larger and the clamp-type mechanism is complex.

[0005] Currently, mixing and stirring are mostly separate and independent mechanisms, which are complex and occupy a large space. The stirring head is often not cleaned in a timely and sufficient manner, which may even affect food safety in serious cases. Summary of the invention:

[0007] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a raw material mixing, stirring, discharging mechanism and a beverage making method for a beverage machine for filling and stirring, controlling the injection amount, and flushing a stirring chamber and a stirring head of the beverage machine.

[0008] The above purpose is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0009] A beverage making mechanism of an instant beverage machine comprises: a base, a bracket and a slide rail are installed on the base, a rack is installed on the slide rail; a filling stirrer, a cup dropping mechanism, a cover dropping mechanism, and a cover pressing mechanism are installed on the bracket, and a weighing mechanism is connected to the rack.

[0010] The beverage making mechanism of the instant beverage machine, the filling stirrer includes a stepper motor, the stepper motor is mounted on a stepper motor mounting plate, a light sensor is mounted on the stepper motor mounting plate, the bottom of the stepper motor mounting plate is connected to the top of a group of optical axis guide rails, the optical axis guide rails are mounted with a motor mounting plate and a funnel mounting plate through linear bearings, a DC motor is mounted on the motor mounting plate, and the DC motor is connected to the stirring funnel through a stirring device.

[0011] The beverage making mechanism of the instant beverage machine has a material injection tray installed at the bottom of the funnel mounting plate, a stirring funnel installed at the bottom of the material injection tray, and a water injection port and a clear water port on the stirring funnel.

[0012] The beverage making mechanism of the instant beverage machine, the stirring device includes a stirring rod, one end of the stirring rod passes through a bearing and is connected to the DC motor through a coupling, the other end of the stirring rod is equipped with a stirring head, the stirring head is covered with a polyurethane sleeve, and the polyurethane sleeve is covered with an O-ring.

[0013] The beverage making mechanism of the instant beverage machine, the weighing mechanism includes a cup holder and a waste liquid treatment device, the bottom of the cup holder has a guide column, a spring is sleeved on the guide column, the guide column is installed on a bearing plate, and a weighing sensor is installed at the bottom of the bearing plate.

[0014] The beverage making mechanism of the instant beverage machine, the waste liquid treatment device comprises a waste liquid cup, a water pump is installed at the bottom of the waste liquid cup, and the water pump is connected to the waste liquid barrel.

[0015] The beverage making mechanism of the instant beverage machine, the cup dropping mechanism includes a motor, the motor is connected to a crank, a micro switch is installed on one side of the crank, the crank is connected to a connecting rod, the connecting rod is connected to an inner gear ring, the inner gear ring is connected to a dial wheel, and a cup storage tube is installed above the inner gear ring.

[0016] The beverage making mechanism of the instant beverage machine, the cover-dropping mechanism includes a motor, the motor is connected to a crank, a micro switch is installed on one side of the crank, the crank is connected to a connecting rod, the connecting rod is connected to an inner gear ring, the inner gear ring is connected to a dial wheel, and a cover storage tube is installed above the inner gear ring.

[0017] The beverage making mechanism of the instant beverage machine, the capping mechanism includes a screw stepping motor, a slider passes through the screw of the screw stepping motor and an optical axis slide rail, an induction sheet is installed on the slider, a U-shaped sensor is installed on the fixed plate of the optical axis slide rail, the slider is connected to the capping plate, and a capping silicone cover is installed in the capping plate.

[0018] A beverage making method of a beverage making mechanism of an instant beverage machine, wherein the initial position of a weighing mechanism is directly below a cup dropping mechanism, the cup dropping mechanism drops a cup into a cup holder of the weighing mechanism, the weighing mechanism is driven by a rack to move below a filling agitator, the filling agitator starts to work and inject materials, after the injection is completed, the weighing mechanism moves below a cover dropping mechanism, drops a cover onto the cup, the weighing mechanism moves below a cover pressing mechanism, the cover pressing mechanism presses the cover tightly, and a cup of beverage is made.

[0019] Beneficial effects of the present invention:

[0020] The invention integrates the stirring and filling mechanisms into one, with a compact structure and uniform mixing. The weighing mechanism accurately controls the raw material capacity, and the stirring head and funnel are fully and cleanly rinsed. The whole machine mixes, stirs, and the finished product process is smooth and clear.

[0021] The filling and stirring mechanisms of the present invention are integrated into one, and cooperate with a weighing mechanism and a stirring head self-cleaning mechanism, which is suitable for more instant beverage machines, and provides a set of mechanisms and methods for filling and stirring, injection amount control, and stirring chamber and stirring head flushing of instant beverage machines. Description of the drawings:

[0023] Attached Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0024] Attached Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the filling agitator of the present invention.

[0025] Attached Figure 3 It is a front view of the filling stirrer of the present invention.

[0026] Attached Figure 4 Yes Figure 3 AA section view.

[0027] Attached Figure 5 Yes Figure 4 A partial enlarged view of B.

[0028] Attached Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of the stirring head of the present invention.

[0029] Attached Figure 7 It is a structural schematic diagram of the weighing mechanism of the present invention.

[0030] Attached Figure 8 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the weighing mechanism of the present invention.

[0031] Attached Fig. 9 It is a structural schematic diagram of the cup dropping mechanism of the present invention.

[0032] Attached Fig.10 It is a structural schematic diagram of the cup dropping mechanism (excluding the cup storage tube) of the present invention.

[0033] Attached Fig.11 It is a structural schematic diagram of the capping mechanism of the present invention. Specific implementation method:

[0035] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] Embodiment 1:

[0037] The present invention provides a beverage making mechanism for a beverage machine, as shown in the attached Figure 1 As shown, the entire functional module is composed of a cup dropping mechanism 40 , a cap dropping mechanism 41 , a filling agitator 38 , a cap pressing mechanism 42 , a weighing mechanism 39 , a frame 43 , a slide rail 44 , and a rack 45 .

[0038] A bracket 43 and a slide rail 44 are installed on the base, and a rack 45 is installed on the slide rail 44;

[0039] The support 43 is provided with a filling stirrer 38 , a cup dropping mechanism 40 , a cover dropping mechanism 41 , and a cover pressing mechanism 42 . The weighing mechanism 39 is connected to the rack 45 .

[0040] The initial position of the weighing mechanism 39 is directly below the cup dropping mechanism 40. The cup dropping mechanism 40 drops a cup into the cup holder 19 of the weighing mechanism 39. The weighing mechanism 39 is driven by the rack 45 to move below the filling stirrer 38. The filling stirrer 38 starts to work and inject materials. After the injection is completed, the weighing mechanism 39 moves below the cover dropping mechanism 41 and drops a cover on the cup. The weighing mechanism 39 moves below the cover pressing mechanism 42. The cover pressing mechanism 42 presses the cover tightly to complete the preparation of a cup of beverage.

[0041] Embodiment 2:

[0042] The present invention provides a beverage making mechanism of an instant beverage machine, wherein the filling and stirring mechanism comprises a DC motor 1, a motor mounting plate 2, a material injection tray 3, a funnel mounting plate 4, a stirring funnel 5, an ice water or carbonated water injection port 6, an optical axis guide rail 7, a linear bearing 8, a lifting motor mounting plate 9, a photoelectric sensor 10, a stepping motor 11, a coupling 12, a bearing 13, an O-ring 14, a polyurethane sleeve 15, a stirring head 16, and a clean water port 46.

[0043] As attached Figure 2-6As shown, the filling stirrer 38 includes a stepper motor 11, and the stepper motor 11 is mounted on a stepper motor mounting plate 9. A light sensor 10 is mounted on the stepper motor mounting plate 9. The bottom of the stepper motor mounting plate 9 is connected to the top of a group of optical axis guide rails 7. A motor mounting plate 2 and a funnel mounting plate 4 are mounted on the optical axis guide rails 7 through linear bearings 8. A DC motor 1 is mounted on the motor mounting plate 2, and the DC motor 1 is connected to the stirring funnel 5 through a stirring device.

[0044] A material injection tray 3 is installed at the bottom of the funnel mounting plate 4 , and a stirring funnel 5 is installed at the bottom of the material injection tray 3 . The stirring funnel 5 is provided with a water injection port 6 and a clean water port 46 .

[0045] The stirring device includes a stirring rod 47, one end of which passes through a bearing 13 and is connected to the DC motor 1 through a coupling 12, and the other end of the stirring rod 47 is equipped with a stirring head 16, and the stirring head 16 is covered with a polyurethane sleeve 15, and the polyurethane sleeve 15 is covered with an O-ring 14.

[0046] As attached Figure 7-8 As shown, the weighing mechanism 39 includes a cup holder 19 and a waste liquid treatment device. The bottom has a guide column 20, and a spring 21 is sleeved on the guide column 20. The guide column 20 is installed on a bearing plate 48, and a weighing sensor 22 is installed at the bottom of the bearing plate 48.

[0047] The waste liquid treatment device comprises a waste liquid cup 17 , a water pump 18 is installed at the bottom of the waste liquid cup 17 , and the water pump 18 is connected to the waste liquid barrel.

[0048] The filling and mixing working process is as follows: the raw materials are injected into the funnel 5 from the injection plate 3, at which time the stirring head is at the mouth of the funnel 5, the stirring head 16 rotates in the polyurethane sleeve 15, and the O-ring 14 seals the gap between the mouth of the funnel 5 and the polyurethane sleeve 15. After stirring, the stirring head 5 rises to a position around the ice water or carbonated water injection port 6, and the evenly prepared raw materials enter the cup directly below the funnel.

[0049] The raw materials enter into a 500mL plastic cup, which is placed in a weighing mechanism. The weighing mechanism is composed of a cup holder 19, a guide column 20, a spring 21, and a weighing sensor 22. When the beverage in the cup reaches about 400mL, the filling and stirring mechanism stops adding ice water or carbonated water, and the weighing mechanism moves forward as a whole. The waste liquid cup 17 is aligned with the funnel 5, and clean water is poured in from the clean water port 46 to rinse the stirring head 14. The water pump 18 pumps the waste water in the waste liquid cup 17 into the waste water bucket.

[0050] Embodiment 3:

[0051] The present invention provides a beverage making mechanism for a beverage machine, as shown in the attached Figure 9-10 As shown, the cup dropping mechanism 40 includes a motor 25, the motor 25 is connected to a crank 29, a micro switch 30 is installed on one side of the crank, the crank 29 is connected to a connecting rod 28, the connecting rod 28 is connected to an inner gear ring 27, the inner gear ring 27 is connected to a dial wheel 26, and a cup storage tube 23 is installed above the inner gear ring.

[0052] The cover-dropping mechanism 41 includes a motor, which is connected to a crank, a micro switch is installed on one side of the crank, the crank is connected to a connecting rod, the connecting rod is connected to an inner gear ring, the inner gear ring is connected to a dial wheel, and a cover storage tube is installed above the inner gear ring.

[0053] The cup dropping mechanism 40 and the lid dropping mechanism 41 have similar structures. The motor 25 drives the crank 29 to rotate, and the crank 29 drives the connecting rod 28 to pull the inner gear ring 27 to rotate forward and reversely, thereby driving the dial wheel 26 to rotate, separating the lids or cups stacked in the lid storage tube or cup storage tube 23.

[0054] Each time the dial wheel 26 rotates one circle, the micro switch 30 is triggered, thereby recording the number of rotations of the dial wheel.

[0055] Embodiment 4:

[0056] The present invention provides a beverage making mechanism for a beverage machine, as shown in the attached Fig.11 As shown, the cover pressing mechanism 42 includes a screw stepper motor 32, a slider 36 passing through the screw of the screw stepper motor 32 and the optical axis slide rail 35, a sensing sheet 33 is installed on the slider, a U-shaped sensor 34 is installed on the fixed plate of the optical axis slide rail 35, the slider 36 is connected to the cover pressing plate 31, and a cover pressing silicone cover 37 is installed in the cover pressing plate 31.

[0057] The lead screw stepper motor 32 drives the slider to slide downward on the optical axis slide rail 35, driving the cover pressing plate 31 to press the cup cover until the cover is fastened, and then the lead screw stepper motor rises, the induction sheet 33 touches the U-shaped sensor 34, and the lead screw stepper motor 32 stops rotating.

[0058] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A beverage making mechanism for a beverage machine, characterized by: The components include: a base, on which a bracket (43) and a slide rail (44) are mounted, and on which a rack (45) is mounted; The support (43) is equipped with a filling stirrer (38), a cup dropping mechanism (40), a cover dropping mechanism (41), and a cover pressing mechanism (42); the weighing mechanism (39) is connected to the rack (45); The filling stirrer (38) comprises a stepper motor (11), the stepper motor (11) is mounted on a stepper motor mounting plate (9), a light sensor (10) is mounted on the stepper motor mounting plate (9), the bottom of the stepper motor mounting plate (9) is connected to the top of a group of optical axis guide rails (7), a motor mounting plate (2) and a funnel mounting plate (4) are mounted on the optical axis guide rails (7) via linear bearings (8), a DC motor (1) is mounted on the motor mounting plate (2), and the DC motor (1) is connected to the stirring funnel (5) via a stirring device; The bottom of the funnel mounting plate (4) is provided with a material injection tray (3), the bottom of the material injection tray (3) is provided with a stirring funnel (5), and the stirring funnel (5) is provided with a water injection port (6) and a clear water port (46); The stirring device comprises a stirring rod (47), one end of the stirring rod (47) passes through a bearing (13) and is connected to the DC motor (1) via a coupling (12), the other end of the stirring rod (47) is provided with a stirring head (16), the stirring head (16) is covered with a polyurethane sleeve (15), and the polyurethane sleeve (15) is covered with an O-ring (14).

2. The beverage making mechanism of the instant beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The weighing mechanism (39) comprises a cup holder (19) and a waste liquid treatment device. The cup holder (19) has a guide column (20) at the bottom. A spring (21) is sleeved on the guide column (20). The guide column (20) is mounted on a bearing plate (48). A weighing sensor (22) is mounted at the bottom of the bearing plate (48).

3. The beverage making mechanism of the instant beverage machine according to claim 2 is characterized in that: The waste liquid treatment device comprises a waste liquid cup (17), a water pump (18) is installed at the bottom of the waste liquid cup (17), and the water pump (18) is connected to the waste liquid barrel.

4. The beverage making mechanism of the instant beverage machine according to claim 3 is characterized by: The cup dropping mechanism (40) comprises a motor (25), the motor (25) is connected to a crank (29), a micro switch (30) is installed on one side of the crank, the crank (29) is connected to a connecting rod (28), the connecting rod (28) is connected to an inner gear ring (27), the inner gear ring (27) is connected to a dial wheel (26), and a cup storage tube (23) is installed above the inner gear ring.

5. The beverage making mechanism of the instant beverage machine according to claim 4 is characterized in that: The cover-dropping mechanism (41) comprises a motor, the motor is connected to a crank, a micro switch is installed on one side of the crank, the crank is connected to a connecting rod, the connecting rod is connected to an inner gear ring, the inner gear ring is connected to a dial wheel, and a cover storage tube is installed above the inner gear ring.

6. The beverage making mechanism of the instant beverage machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cover pressing mechanism (42) comprises a lead screw stepper motor (32), a slider (36) passing through the lead screw of the lead screw stepper motor (32) and an optical axis slide rail (35), a sensing sheet (33) being installed on the slider, a U-shaped sensor (34) being installed on the fixed plate of the optical axis slide rail (35), the slider (36) being connected to the cover pressing plate (31), and a cover pressing silicone cover (37) being installed in the cover pressing plate (31).

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