Automatic cup washing machine

Through the coordinated work of the rotation, pressing, cleaning and placement mechanisms of the automatic cup washing machine, the problems of poor teacup cleaning effect and low efficiency are solved, efficient and comprehensive cleaning effects are achieved, and the user experience is improved.

CN114680776BActive Publication Date: 2025-09-16GUANGDONG WILLING TECH CORP
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202210260865.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-03-16
Publication Date
2025-09-16
Estimated Expiration
2042-03-16

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Technical Problem

The existing teacup cleaning process is ineffective and inefficient, and manual cleaning results in uneven cleaning, affecting the user experience.

Method used

An automatic cup washing machine is designed, which includes a rotating mechanism, a pressing mechanism, a cleaning mechanism and a placing mechanism. Through the coordinated work of the control circuit, the intermittent circular motion, vertical pressing, spray cleaning and wiping cleaning of the cup body are realized, and the coordinated operation of each component is achieved through motor drive and gear transmission.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency and effect of teacup cleaning, ensures that the inner and outer walls are thoroughly cleaned, reduces manual intervention, and improves user experience.

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Abstract

The present invention is applicable to the field of cleaning devices and provides an automatic cup washing machine, comprising a base, and further comprising: a rotating mechanism connected to the base; a pressing mechanism arranged on one side of the rotating mechanism; a cleaning mechanism arranged on one side of the pressing mechanism; and a placing mechanism arranged on one side of the rotating mechanism. In this automatic cup washing machine, a cup body is placed on the rotating mechanism, and the rotating mechanism drives all the cup bodies to perform intermittent circular motion. When one of the cup bodies rotates to the lower side of the pressing mechanism, the pressing mechanism can be vertically raised and lowered, thereby pressing and limiting the cup body. At the same time, the pressing mechanism can drive the cup body to rotate. At this time, the cleaning mechanism sprays and cleans the cup body, and the cleaning mechanism can wipe and clean the inner and outer side walls of the cup body during the rotation of the cup body. When the cup body is cleaned, the placing mechanism is used to clamp, transfer and place the cleaned cup body.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the field of cleaning devices, and in particular relates to an automatic cup washing machine. Background Art

[0002] In daily use, teacups are cleaned less frequently than in regular use, so they are usually cleaned manually. This means that cleaning varies from person to person, and inevitably some cleaning issues may occur, such as residual saliva or tea stains that cause discoloration in the cup. This can make people wary and uncomfortable when drinking tea.

[0003] In order to avoid the above technical problems, it is necessary to provide an automatic cup washing machine to overcome the above defects in the prior art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide an automatic cup washing machine, aiming to solve the problems of poor effect and low cleaning efficiency in the existing teacup washing process.

[0005] The present invention is implemented as follows: an automatic cup washing machine includes a base and further includes:

[0006] A rotating mechanism connected to the base, wherein the rotating mechanism can drive all cup bodies to perform intermittent circular motion;

[0007] A clamping mechanism is provided on one side of the rotating mechanism, and the clamping mechanism can be lifted and lowered vertically to clamp and limit the cup body, and at the same time, the clamping mechanism can drive the cup body to rotate;

[0008] A cleaning mechanism is provided on one side of the pressing mechanism, and the cleaning mechanism can spray and clean the cup body, and the cleaning mechanism can wipe and clean the inner and outer walls of the cup body during the rotation of the cup body;

[0009] A placement mechanism is provided on one side of the rotating mechanism, and is used to clamp, transfer and place the cup body on the rotating mechanism;

[0010] The rotating mechanism, pressing mechanism, cleaning mechanism and placing mechanism are all electrically controlled by a control circuit.

[0011] According to a further technical solution, the pressing mechanism includes:

[0012] A pressing component capable of driving the cup body to rotate in a circular motion; and

[0013] A driving assembly drives the pressing assembly to move vertically, and the driving assembly is fixedly connected to the base.

[0014] A further technical solution is that the pressing assembly includes a movable seat, which is rotatably connected to multiple pressing rods. The multiple pressing rods are arranged in a ring and are inclined relative to the horizontal plane. One end of each pressing rod is fixedly connected to a bevel gear, and the movable seat is fixedly connected to a first drive motor. The output shaft of the first drive motor is fixedly connected to a gear plate, and the gear plate is meshed with all bevel gears for transmission.

[0015] A further technical solution is that the drive assembly includes a bracket, the bracket is fixedly connected to the base, the movable seat is slidably connected to the bracket, the bracket is fixedly connected to a rack plate, the movable seat is fixedly connected to a second drive motor, the output shaft of the second drive motor is fixedly connected to gear No. 1, and the gear No. 1 is meshed with the rack plate for transmission.

[0016] A further technical solution is that the rotating mechanism includes a rotating seat, which is rotatably connected to the base. The rotating seat is fixedly connected to four positioning seats, and the four positioning seats are arranged in a rectangular shape. Each positioning seat is rotatably connected to several support shafts, and the support shafts are all inclined relative to the horizontal plane. The rotating seat is transmission-connected to a power component for driving the rotating seat to rotate.

[0017] According to a further technical solution, the power assembly includes a third drive motor for providing rotational force, the third drive motor is fixedly connected to the base, and a first bevel gear transmission pair is transmission-connected between the output shaft of the third drive motor and the rotating seat.

[0018] A further technical solution is that the cleaning mechanism includes a water bucket, which is connected to a nozzle. The water outlet of the nozzle is facing a positioning seat on one side, and two brushes are provided on one side of the positioning seat. One end of the brushes is fixedly connected to an electric rotating seat, and the brushes are connected to the bucket through a water pipe.

[0019] A further technical solution is that the placement mechanism includes a clamping mechanism, the clamping mechanism includes a frame, the frame is connected to a thrust assembly that drives the frame to move horizontally, the frame is slidably connected to a support, the support is fixedly connected to a fourth rotating motor, the output shaft of the fourth rotating motor is fixedly connected to a No. 2 gear, the side end face of the frame is provided with a rack, the No. 2 gear is meshed with the rack for transmission, two electric telescopic rods are relatively arranged in the support, each electric telescopic rod is fixedly connected to a clamp, and a placement assembly capable of placing the cup body is provided on one side of the clamping mechanism.

[0020] According to a further technical solution, the thrust assembly includes a guide rod, which is fixedly connected to the base and slidably connected to the frame. An electric telescopic sleeve is sleeved on the outer side of the guide rod, and the telescopic end of the electric telescopic sleeve is connected to the frame.

[0021] A further technical solution is that the placement component includes a turntable, which is rotatably connected to the base, and four brackets are arranged in a rectangular shape on the side end face of the turntable. The base is fixedly connected to a fifth rotating motor, and a second bevel gear transmission pair is connected between the fifth rotating motor and the turntable, and the bracket is connected to a heater and an ultraviolet generator.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0023] The present invention provides an automatic cup washing machine, in which a rotating mechanism drives all cup bodies to perform intermittent circular motion. When one of the cup bodies rotates to the lower side of the pressing mechanism, the pressing mechanism can be vertically raised and lowered, thereby pressing and limiting the cup body. At the same time, the pressing mechanism can drive the cup body to rotate. At this time, the cleaning mechanism sprays and cleans the cup body, and the cleaning mechanism can wipe and clean the inner and outer side walls of the cup body during the rotation of the cup body. When the cup body is cleaned, the placement mechanism is used to clamp, transfer and place the cleaned cup body; then the rotating mechanism continues to rotate to clean the next cup body. This automatic cup washing machine has not only high cleaning efficiency but also good cleaning effect. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of area A in the middle;

[0026] Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the structure of the drive assembly in the present invention;

[0027] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A top view of the rotating mechanism;

[0028] Figure 5 It is a partial structural diagram of the clamping mechanism.

[0029] In the accompanying drawings: base 1, rotating mechanism 2, pressing mechanism 3, cleaning mechanism 4, placing mechanism 5, pressing assembly 6, driving assembly 7, moving seat 8, pressing rod 9, bevel gear 10, first driving motor 11, gear plate 12, bracket 13, rack plate 14, second driving motor 15, No. 1 gear 16, rotating seat 17, positioning seat 18, support shaft 19, power assembly 20, third driving motor 21, first bevel gear transmission pair 22, nozzle 23, brush 24, electric rotating seat 25, clamping mechanism 26, thrust assembly 27, frame 28, fixture 29, support 30, fourth rotating motor 31, No. 2 gear 32, placing assembly 33, guide rod 34, electric telescopic sleeve 35, turntable 36, bracket 37, fifth rotating motor 38, second bevel gear transmission pair 39, bucket 40, electric telescopic rod 41. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0031] The specific implementation of the present invention is described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0032] like Figure 1 As shown, an automatic cup washing machine provided by the present invention includes a base 1 and further includes:

[0033] A rotating mechanism 2 is connected to the base 1 and can drive all cup bodies to perform intermittent circular motion;

[0034] The pressing mechanism 3 is provided on one side of the rotating mechanism 2. The pressing mechanism 3 can be lifted and lowered vertically to press and limit the cup body. At the same time, the pressing mechanism 3 can drive the cup body to rotate.

[0035] A cleaning mechanism 4 is provided on one side of the pressing mechanism 3. The cleaning mechanism 4 can spray and clean the cup body, and can wipe and clean the inner and outer walls of the cup body during the rotation of the cup body;

[0036] A placement mechanism 5 is provided on one side of the rotating mechanism 2 and is used to clamp, transfer and place the cup body on the rotating mechanism 2;

[0037] The rotating mechanism 2, the pressing mechanism 3, the cleaning mechanism 4, and the placing mechanism 5 are all electrically controlled by a control circuit.

[0038] This automatic cup washing machine places the cup body on the rotating mechanism 2, which drives all the cup bodies to perform intermittent circular motion. When one of the cup bodies rotates to the lower side of the pressing mechanism 3, the pressing mechanism 3 can be vertically raised and lowered to press and limit the cup body. At the same time, the pressing mechanism 3 can drive the cup body to rotate. At this time, the cleaning mechanism 4 sprays and cleans the cup body, and the cleaning mechanism 4 can wipe and clean the inner and outer walls of the cup body during the rotation of the cup body. When the cup body is cleaned, the placement mechanism 5 is used to clamp, transfer and place the cleaned cup body; then the rotating mechanism 2 continues to rotate to clean the next cup body.

[0039] In the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the pressing mechanism 3 includes:

[0040] A pressing assembly 6 capable of driving the cup body to rotate in a circular motion; and

[0041] The driving assembly 7 drives the pressing assembly 6 to move vertically, and the driving assembly 7 is fixedly connected to the base 1.

[0042] In the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the pressing assembly 6 includes a moving seat 8, and the moving seat 8 is rotatably connected to multiple pressing rods 9, the multiple pressing rods 9 are arranged in a ring shape and the multiple pressing rods 9 are inclined relative to the horizontal plane, and one end of each pressing rod 9 is fixedly connected to a bevel gear 10, and the moving seat 8 is fixedly connected to a first drive motor 11, and the output shaft of the first drive motor 11 is fixedly connected to a gear plate 12, and the gear plate 12 is meshed with all the bevel gears 10 for transmission; the gear plate 12 is driven to rotate by the first drive motor 11, and the gear plate 12 is meshed with all the bevel gears 10 for transmission, so that all the bevel gears 10 rotate synchronously, so that the multiple pressing rods 9 rotate synchronously, so that the multiple pressing rods 9 drive the cup body pressed on the lower side to rotate.

[0043] In the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 3 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the driving assembly 7 includes a bracket 13, the bracket 13 is fixedly connected to the base 1, the movable seat 8 is slidably connected to the bracket 13, the bracket 13 is fixedly connected to a rack plate 14, the movable seat 8 is fixedly connected to a second driving motor 15, the output shaft of the second driving motor 15 is fixedly connected to a No. 1 gear 16, the No. 1 gear 16 is engaged with the rack plate 14 for transmission; the No. 1 gear 16 is driven to rotate by the second driving motor 15, so that the No. 1 gear 16 is engaged with the rack plate 14 for transmission, and at the same time the bracket 13 guides the movable seat 8, thereby realizing the vertical lifting of the movable seat 8.

[0044] In the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the rotating mechanism 2 includes a rotating seat 17, the rotating seat 17 is rotatably connected to the base 1, the rotating seat 17 is fixedly connected to four positioning seats 18, the four positioning seats 18 are arranged in a rectangular shape, each positioning seat 18 is rotatably connected to a number of support shafts 19, the support shafts 19 are inclined relative to the horizontal plane, and the rotating seat 17 is transmission-connected with a power component 20 for driving the rotating seat 17 to rotate; the power component 20 drives the rotating seat 17 to rotate intermittently, and the rotating seat 17 drives all the positioning seats 18 to rotate intermittently, thereby realizing the transfer of the cup body.

[0045] In the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the power assembly 20 includes a third drive motor 21 for providing rotational force, the third drive motor 21 is fixedly connected to the base 1, and a first bevel gear transmission pair 22 is connected between the output shaft of the third drive motor 21 and the rotating seat 17; the third drive motor 21 drives the rotating seat 17 to rotate intermittently through the first bevel gear transmission pair 22.

[0046] In the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cleaning mechanism 4 includes a bucket 40, which is connected to a nozzle 23, and the water outlet of the nozzle 23 is opposite to the positioning seat 18 on one side, and two brushes 24 are provided on one side of the positioning seat 18, and one end of the brush 24 is fixedly connected to the electric rotating seat 25, and the brushes 24 are connected to the bucket 40 through a water pipe; the surface of the cup body is rinsed by the nozzle 23, and the electric rotating seat 25 can drive the brush 24 to rotate, so that the two brushes 24 are respectively fitted with the inner and outer walls of the cup body, so that the inner and outer walls of the cup body are cleaned by the brushes 24 during the rotation of the cup body.

[0047] In the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 5As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the placement mechanism 5 includes a clamping mechanism 26, the clamping mechanism 26 includes a frame 28, the frame 28 is connected to a thrust assembly 27 that drives the frame 28 to move horizontally, the frame 28 is slidably connected to a support 30, the support 30 is fixedly connected to a fourth rotating motor 31, the output shaft of the fourth rotating motor 31 is fixedly connected to a second gear 32, the side end surface of the frame 28 is provided with a rack, the second gear 32 is meshed with the rack for transmission, and two electric telescopic rods 41 are relatively provided in the support 30, each electric telescopic rod 41 is fixedly connected to It is connected to a clamp 29, and a placement component 33 capable of placing the cup body is provided on one side of the clamping mechanism 26; the fourth rotating motor 31 drives the second gear 32 to rotate, and the second gear 32 engages with the rack on the side end face of the frame 28 for transmission, thereby realizing the vertical lifting of the clamp 29. When the rotating mechanism 2 drives the cup body to rotate to the lower side of the clamp 29, the clamp 29 moves down to the side end of the cup body, and the clamp 29 is driven by the electric telescopic rod 41 to move relative to it, thereby clamping and fixing the cup body. After that, the clamp 29 drives the cup body to rise in height, and the thrust component 27 drives the frame 28 to move horizontally, thereby transferring the cup body to the placement component 33.

[0048] In the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the thrust assembly 27 includes a guide rod 34, which is fixedly connected to the base 1 and slidably connected to the frame 28. An electric telescopic sleeve 35 is sleeved on the outer side of the guide rod 34, and the telescopic end of the electric telescopic sleeve 35 is connected to the frame 28; the frame 28 is pushed to move horizontally along the guide rod 34 by the electric telescopic sleeve 35.

[0049] In the embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1 As shown, as a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the placement component 33 includes a turntable 36, which is rotatably connected to the base 1, and four brackets 37 are arranged in a rectangular shape on the side end face of the turntable 36. The base 1 is fixedly connected to a fifth rotating motor 38, and a second bevel gear transmission pair 39 is connected between the fifth rotating motor 38 and the turntable 36 for transmission. The bracket 37 is connected to a heater and an ultraviolet generator; the cup body is placed on one of the brackets 37 through the clamping mechanism 26, and then the fifth rotating motor 38 drives the turntable 36 to rotate through the second bevel gear transmission pair 39, thereby transferring the cup body, and the cup body can be dried, heated and sterilized by the heater and the ultraviolet generator.

[0050] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0051] In addition, it should be understood that although this specification is described in terms of implementation methods, not every implementation method contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative method of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole. The technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other implementation methods that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An automatic cup washing machine, comprising a base, characterized in that: Also includes: A rotating mechanism connected to the base, wherein the rotating mechanism can drive all cup bodies to perform intermittent circular motion; A clamping mechanism is provided on one side of the rotating mechanism, and the clamping mechanism can be lifted and lowered vertically to clamp and limit the cup body, and at the same time, the clamping mechanism can drive the cup body to rotate; A cleaning mechanism is provided on one side of the pressing mechanism, and the cleaning mechanism can spray and clean the cup body, and the cleaning mechanism can wipe and clean the inner and outer walls of the cup body during the rotation of the cup body; A placement mechanism is provided on one side of the rotating mechanism, and is used to clamp, transfer and place the cup body on the rotating mechanism; The pressing mechanism comprises: A pressing component capable of driving the cup body to rotate in a circular motion; and A driving assembly that drives the pressing assembly to move vertically, wherein the driving assembly is fixedly connected to the base; The pressing assembly includes a moving seat, the moving seat is rotatably connected to a plurality of pressing rods, the plurality of pressing rods are arranged in a ring and are inclined relative to the horizontal plane, one end of each pressing rod is fixedly connected to a bevel gear, the moving seat is fixedly connected to a first drive motor, the output shaft of the first drive motor is fixedly connected to a gear plate, and the gear plate is meshed with all the bevel gears for transmission; The driving assembly includes a bracket, the bracket is fixedly connected to the base, the movable base is slidably connected to the bracket, the bracket is fixedly connected to a rack plate, the movable base is fixedly connected to a second driving motor, the output shaft of the second driving motor is fixedly connected to a first gear, and the first gear is meshed with the rack plate for transmission; The rotating mechanism includes a rotating seat, which is rotatably connected to the base. The rotating seat is fixedly connected to four positioning seats, which are arranged in a rectangular shape. Each positioning seat is rotatably connected to a plurality of support shafts, and the support shafts are all inclined relative to the horizontal plane. The rotating seat is transmission-connected to a power component for driving the rotating seat to rotate; The power assembly includes a third drive motor for providing rotational force, the third drive motor is fixedly connected to the base, and a first bevel gear transmission pair is transmission-connected between the output shaft of the third drive motor and the rotating base; The placement mechanism includes a clamping mechanism, which includes a frame, the frame is connected to a thrust assembly that drives the frame to move horizontally, the frame is slidably connected to a support, the support is fixedly connected to a fourth rotating motor, the output shaft of the fourth rotating motor is fixedly connected to a No. 2 gear, the side end face of the frame is provided with a rack, the No. 2 gear is meshed with the rack for transmission, two electric telescopic rods are relatively arranged in the support, each electric telescopic rod is fixedly connected to a clamp, and a placement assembly capable of placing the cup body is provided on one side of the clamping mechanism.

2. The automatic cup washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning mechanism includes a water bucket, which is connected to a nozzle. The water outlet of the nozzle faces a positioning seat on one side, and two brushes are provided on one side of the positioning seat. One end of the brushes is fixedly connected to an electric rotating seat, and the brushes are connected to the water bucket through a water pipe.

3. The automatic cup washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The thrust assembly includes a guide rod, which is fixedly connected to the base and slidably connected to the frame. An electric telescopic sleeve is sleeved on the outer side of the guide rod, and the telescopic end of the electric telescopic sleeve is connected to the frame.

4. The automatic cup washing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The placement assembly includes a turntable, which is rotatably connected to the base. Four brackets are arranged in a rectangular shape on the side end surface of the turntable. The base is fixedly connected to a fifth rotating motor. A second bevel gear transmission pair is connected between the fifth rotating motor and the turntable.

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