An automatic floating tea cup device

By designing an automatic floating tea-pouring device that utilizes the principle of magnetic levitation to achieve automatic transmission of the fairness cup, the problem of tea tables not being able to automatically pour tea has been solved, improving work efficiency and convenience.

CN114983134BActive Publication Date: 2025-12-30黄祖焕
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Application Number
CN202210868594.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-07-22
Publication Date
2025-12-30
Estimated Expiration
2042-07-22

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Technical Problem

Current technology cannot automate the tea-pouring process at teahouse tables, requiring staff to move around, which results in low efficiency.

Method used

Design an automatic levitation tea-pouring device, including a table, a control unit, and a levitation transport component. It utilizes the principle of magnetic levitation to realize the automatic transport and pouring of the fairness cup. The automatic tea pouring is achieved through the cooperation of the levitation component, the magnetic levitation electromagnetic component, the moving component, and the track.

Benefits of technology

This system enables staff to automatically pour tea for multiple guests, improving work efficiency and convenience while reducing manual intervention.

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Abstract

The application provides an automatic suspension tea serving device, and relates to the technical field of tea serving device manufacturing.The automatic suspension tea serving device comprises a table body, a control unit and a suspension transportation assembly.The suspension transportation assembly comprises a suspension component, a magnetic suspension electromagnetic component, a moving component and a plurality of tracks.The suspension component is arranged on the upper surface of a table board, the magnetic suspension electromagnetic component is arranged below the suspension component, the suspension electromagnetic component is arranged on the moving component, one end of each track is connected to the same turning component, each track is provided with a sliding groove, a guide groove is arranged in the turning component, and the guide groove can communicate with any sliding groove.The control unit is connected with the magnetic suspension electromagnetic component, the turning component and the moving component respectively, and is used for controlling the actions of the magnetic suspension electromagnetic component and the moving component.The automatic suspension tea serving device can realize automatic tea serving for multiple customers by service personnel, and the service personnel does not need to move back and forth, so that the work efficiency and the convenience of tea serving are greatly improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of tea-pouring device manufacturing technology, and more specifically, to an automatic suspended tea-pouring device. Background Technology

[0002] Teahouses are a paradise for tea lovers, and also a place for people to rest, relax, and socialize, with a very long history. Teahouses in China have a long history; records show they existed as early as the Jin Dynasty. Since ancient times, tea-drinking venues have had various names, with the term "teahouse" being most common in the Yangtze River basin. In Guangdong and Guangxi, they are often called "tea pavilions," while in Beijing and Tianjin, they are often called "tea kiosks." Other names include "tea stalls," "tea shops," "tea huts," "tea societies," and "tea rooms." However, teahouses differ from tea stalls in size and the way tea is consumed. Teahouses have fixed locations where people enjoy tea and relax. Tea stalls, on the other hand, do not have fixed locations; they are seasonal and mobile, mainly providing convenience for passersby to quench their thirst.

[0003] Currently, tea tables in teahouses generally cannot automate the tea-pouring process. Teahouse staff need to walk around to different tea-pouring positions to pour tea for each guest, which reduces work efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic floating tea-pouring device that enables service personnel to automatically pour tea for multiple guests without requiring them to walk around, thus greatly improving work efficiency and the convenience of tea pouring.

[0005] The embodiments of the present invention are implemented as follows:

[0006] This application provides an automatic levitation tea-pouring device, including a table, a control unit, and a levitation transport component. The table includes a support member and a tabletop disposed on the support member. The tabletop is provided with a tea-brewing station and multiple tea-pouring stations. The levitation transport component includes a levitation component, a magnetic levitation electromagnetic component, a moving component, and multiple tracks. The levitation component is disposed on the upper surface of the tabletop, the magnetic levitation electromagnetic component is disposed below the tabletop and below the levitation component, and the levitation electromagnetic component is disposed on the moving component. One end of each of the multiple tracks is connected to the same steering component, and each track has a groove. The steering component has a guide groove, which can rotate with the steering component and can communicate with any of the grooves. The moving component is slidably disposed in the guide groove, and the steering component is disposed below the tea-brewing station. The free ends of the multiple tracks are disposed below the multiple tea-pouring stations respectively.

[0007] The control unit is connected to the magnetic levitation electromagnetic component, the steering component, and the moving component respectively, and is used to control the movement of the magnetic levitation electromagnetic component and the moving component.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present invention, the above-mentioned levitation component includes a magnetic levitation plate, and a tea-pouring plate is provided on the upper surface of the magnetic levitation plate.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present invention, the magnetic levitation plate is a circular structure.

[0010] In some embodiments of the present invention, the tea-pouring plate is provided with a tea-pouring assembly, which includes a support frame, a fairness cup, and a water outlet pipe. The fairness cup is disposed on the support frame, one end of the water outlet pipe is disposed at the bottom of the fairness cup and communicates with the fairness cup, and the other end of the water outlet pipe can be moved above the tea-pouring station.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, an electromagnetic control valve is connected in series on the above-mentioned water outlet pipe.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present invention, the electromagnetic control valve includes a valve tube, a steel ball, and a first electromagnet. A stepped hole is provided in the valve tube, and the valve tube is connected in series with the water outlet pipe. The steel ball is disposed in the valve tube and located at the stepped hole for sealing the valve tube. The first electromagnet is disposed on one side of the valve tube and is magnetically compatible with the steel ball.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present invention, the control unit is connected to the first electromagnet and is used to control the first electromagnet to turn on and off.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present invention, the control unit is connected to a command input terminal.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present invention, a through groove is provided on the tabletop located at the tea-pouring station, a rotating plate is provided in the through groove, a rotating motor is connected to the rotating plate, and a control unit is connected to the rotating motor.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present invention, any of the above-mentioned tea-pouring stations are used to place a teacup. A detachable component is provided between the teacup and the rotating plate. The detachable component includes a second electromagnet and a plate that can be magnetically connected to the second electromagnet. The plate is located at the bottom of the teacup, the second electromagnet is located on the rotating plate, and the control unit is connected to the second electromagnet to control the power supply of the second electromagnet.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of the present invention have at least the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0018] This invention provides an automatic floating tea-pouring device, including a table, a control unit, and a floating transport assembly. The table provides a space for the installation of each component and also provides a space for guests to use the tea utensils. The floating transport assembly is used to transport the tea-pouring utensils, automatically transferring the fairness cup (gongdao bei) to the guest for convenient tea pouring. The control unit is used to automate the control of the corresponding components. The table includes a support member and a tabletop mounted on the support member. The tabletop has a tea-brewing station and multiple tea-pouring stations. The levitation transport assembly includes a levitation component, a magnetic levitation electromagnetic component, a moving component, and multiple tracks. The levitation component is located on the upper surface of the tabletop. The magnetic levitation electromagnetic component is located below the tabletop and below the levitation component. The magnetic levitation electromagnetic component is mounted on the moving component. One end of each track is connected to the same steering component. Each track has a sliding groove. The steering component has a guide groove that rotates with the steering component and can communicate with any of the sliding grooves. The moving component slides within the guide groove. The steering component is located below the tea-brewing station. The free ends of each track are correspondingly located below each of the multiple tea-pouring stations. The support member supports the tabletop and supports other components. The tabletop is used to place tea utensils. The tea-brewing stations on the tabletop are used by servers to brew tea. The aforementioned multiple tea-serving stations provide customers with a tea-drinking area, and the system automatically serves tea to customers within this area. The levitation component in the aforementioned suspended transport assembly can cooperate with the magnetic levitation electromagnetic component. Utilizing the principle of magnetic levitation, energizing the magnetic levitation electromagnetic component alters its magnetic field, making it a magnet. The levitation component itself is a magnet, and due to the repulsive force of like poles from the magnetic levitation electromagnetic component, it levitates above the magnetic levitation electromagnetic component, i.e., above the table. Moving the magnetic levitation electromagnetic component moves the levitation component above the table, thus allowing the tea-serving cup placed on the levitation component to move to the desired position. The aforementioned moving component facilitates the movement of the levitation electromagnetic component, with the aforementioned track acting as a guide, allowing the moving component to slide along the guide groove to reach the corresponding tea-serving station or return to the tea-brewing station. This allows the levitation electromagnetic component to move the corresponding tea-serving cup to the appropriate tea-serving or tea-brewing station. The aforementioned multiple guide rails correspond to the movable components at the same tea-brewing station, allowing them to be moved to their respective tea-pouring stations. The aforementioned steering components can rotate to align their guide grooves with the sliding grooves on any of the rails, enabling the movable components to slide between the guide grooves and the sliding grooves. This allows the movable components to reach the tea-pouring station corresponding to the sliding rail, or to return to the guide groove after pouring tea at the tea-pouring station.The aforementioned control units are each connected to the aforementioned magnetic levitation electromagnetic component, steering component, and moving component, respectively, and are used to control the operation of the aforementioned magnetic levitation electromagnetic component, steering component, and moving component.

[0019] Therefore, this automatic floating tea-pouring device enables service personnel to automatically pour tea for multiple guests without requiring them to walk around, greatly improving work efficiency and the convenience of tea pouring. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the detachable component in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Icons: 1-Support component, 2-Tabletop, 3-Tea brewing station, 4-Tea pouring station, 5-Magnetic levitation electromagnetic component, 6-Suspension component, 601-Magnetic levitation plate, 602-Tea pouring plate, 7-Moving component, 8-Railway, 9-Slide groove, 10-Steering component, 11-Guide groove, 12-Support frame, 13-Fairness cup, 15-Water outlet pipe, 16-Valve pipe, 17-Steel ball, 18-First electromagnet, 19-Through groove, 20-Rotating plate, 21-Tasting cup, 22-Second electromagnet, 23-Rotating shaft, 24-Rotating motor, 25-Plate body. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0028] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the invention.

[0029] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0030] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that if terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," or "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of the invention is in use, they are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention. Furthermore, if terms such as "first," "second," or "third" appear, they are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0031] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "sag" does not imply that the component must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0032] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, the word "multiple" means at least two.

[0033] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0034] Example

[0035] Please refer to Figure 1-4 , Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view at point B. This embodiment provides an automatic floating tea-pouring device, including a table, a control unit, and a floating transport assembly. The table provides a space for the installation of various components and also provides a space for guests to use the tea utensils. The floating transport assembly is used to transport the tea-pouring utensils; it automatically transports the fairness cup 13 to the guest for convenient tea pouring. The control unit is used to automate the control of the corresponding components.

[0036] In this embodiment, the table includes a support member 1 and a tabletop 2 disposed on the support member 1. The tabletop 2 is provided with a tea brewing station 3 and multiple tea pouring stations 4. The suspension transport assembly includes a suspension component 6, a magnetic levitation electromagnetic component 5, a moving component 7, and multiple tracks 8. The suspension component 6 is disposed on the upper surface of the tabletop 2. The magnetic levitation electromagnetic component 5 is disposed below the tabletop 2 and below the suspension component 6. The magnetic levitation electromagnetic component is disposed on the moving component 7. One end of each of the multiple tracks 8 is connected to the same steering component 10. Each track 8 has a sliding groove 9. The steering component 10 has a guide groove 11. The guide groove 11 can rotate with the steering component 10 and can communicate with any of the sliding grooves 9. The moving component 7 is slidably disposed in the guide groove 11. The steering component 10 is disposed below the tea brewing station 3. The free ends of the multiple tracks 8 are disposed below the multiple tea pouring stations 4 respectively.

[0037] In this embodiment, the support member 1 in the table is used to support the tabletop 2 and support other components. The tabletop 2 is used to place tea utensils. The tea brewing station 3 on the tabletop 2 is used by waiters to brew tea. The multiple tea pouring stations 4 are used to provide customers with a tea-drinking area, and the tea is automatically poured for customers within this area. The levitation component 6 in the levitation transport group can cooperate with the magnetic levitation electromagnetic component 5. Utilizing the principle of magnetic levitation, the magnetic levitation electromagnetic component 5 changes its magnetic field when energized, thus making it a magnet. The levitation component 6 itself is a magnet, and due to the repulsion of like poles from the magnetic levitation electromagnetic component 5, it will levitate above the magnetic levitation electromagnetic component 5, that is, above the tabletop 2, under the action of magnetic force. By moving the magnetic levitation electromagnetic component 5, the levitation component 6 suspended above the tabletop 2 can be moved. Therefore, after the fairness cup 13 for pouring tea is placed on the levitation component 6, it can be moved to the desired position with the levitation component 6.

[0038] In this embodiment, the moving component 7 is used to move the levitation electromagnetic component, and the track 8 serves as a guide, allowing the moving component 7 to slide along the guide groove 11 to reach the corresponding tea-pouring station 4 or return to the tea-brewing station 3. Thus, the levitation electromagnetic component can move the corresponding fairness cup 13 to the corresponding tea-pouring station 4 or tea-brewing station 3.

[0039] In this embodiment, the aforementioned multiple guide rails correspond to the movable component 7 at the same tea brewing station 3, which can be moved to its respective tea pouring station 4. The aforementioned turning component 10 can rotate to align its guide groove 11 with the sliding groove 9 on any of the rails 8. After alignment, the movable component 7 can slide between the guide groove 11 and the sliding groove 9. At this time, the movable component 7 can reach the tea pouring station 4 corresponding to the slide rail, or it can return to the guide groove 11 after pouring tea at the tea pouring station 4.

[0040] In this embodiment, the control units are all connected to the magnetic levitation electromagnetic component 5, the steering component 10 and the moving component 7 respectively, and are used to control the operation of the magnetic levitation electromagnetic component 5, the steering component 10 and the moving component 7.

[0041] Therefore, this automatic floating tea-pouring device enables service personnel to automatically pour tea for multiple guests without requiring them to walk around, greatly improving work efficiency and the convenience of tea pouring.

[0042] Please refer to Figure 1-4 In some embodiments of this example, the levitation component 6 includes a magnetic levitation plate 601, and a tea-pouring plate 602 is provided on the upper surface of the magnetic levitation plate 601.

[0043] In this embodiment, the tea-pouring plate 602 is used to place tea-pouring utensils such as the fairness cup 13. The magnetic levitation plate 601 is used to cooperate with the magnetic levitation electromagnetic component 5, and the magnetic levitation plate 601 is a type of magnet. After the magnetic levitation electromagnetic component 5 is energized and becomes another magnet, the magnetic levitation plate 601 can adapt to it, levitate, and move with the magnetic levitation electromagnetic component 5.

[0044] Please refer to Figure 1-4 In some embodiments of this example, the magnetic levitation plate 601 is a circular structure.

[0045] In this embodiment, the magnetic levitation plate 601 adopts a circular structure, which can increase the area, thereby increasing the area of ​​the tea-pouring plate 602, making it convenient to place tea-pouring utensils.

[0046] Please refer to Figure 1-4 In some embodiments of this example, the tea-pouring plate 602 is provided with a tea-pouring assembly, which includes a support frame 12, a fairness cup 13, and a water outlet pipe 15. The fairness cup 13 is disposed on the support frame 12, one end of the water outlet pipe 15 is disposed at the bottom of the fairness cup 13 and communicates with the fairness cup 13, and the other end of the water outlet pipe 15 can be moved above the tea-pouring station 4.

[0047] In this embodiment, the tea-pouring component is used to automatically pour tea, replacing the service personnel. After placing the fairness cup 13 on the support frame 12 and moving the water outlet pipe 15 above the tea-pouring station 4, the tea in the fairness cup 13 flows into the tasting cup 21 under gravity. Therefore, opening and closing the water outlet pipe 15 can achieve tea pouring and stopping.

[0048] Please refer to Figure 1-4 In some embodiments of this example, an electromagnetic control valve is connected in series on the water outlet pipe 15.

[0049] In this embodiment, the electromagnetic control valve is used to disconnect and open the water outlet pipe 15.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 1-4 In some embodiments of this example, the electromagnetic control valve includes a valve tube 16, a steel ball 17, and a first electromagnet 18. The valve tube 16 has a stepped hole and is connected in series with the water outlet pipe 15. The steel ball 17 is disposed inside the valve tube 16 and located at the stepped hole to block the valve tube 16. The first electromagnet 18 is disposed on one side of the valve tube 16 and is magnetically compatible with the steel ball 17.

[0051] In this embodiment, the valve tube 16 is used to pass tea water. Connected in series with the water outlet pipe 15, the tea water flows through it. The stepped hole inside the valve tube 16 engages with a steel ball. In its natural state, the steel ball blocks both the large and small holes of the stepped hole, completely sealing the small hole. At this time, tea water cannot pass through the valve tube 16, keeping the water outlet pipe 15 disconnected. When the first electromagnet 18 is energized, it generates a magnetic force that engages with the steel ball, attracting it and causing it to move away from the small hole. At this time, the large and small holes are connected, allowing tea water to flow along the valve tube 16, keeping the water outlet pipe 15 connected.

[0052] Please refer to Figure 1-4 In some embodiments of this example, the control unit is connected to the first electromagnet 18 and is used to control the first electromagnet 18 to be powered on and off.

[0053] In this embodiment, the control unit is used to control the power supply to the first electromagnet 18, thereby realizing the automated control of the connection and disconnection of the water outlet pipe 15.

[0054] In some embodiments of this example, the control unit is connected to a command input terminal.

[0055] In this embodiment, the command input terminal is used to input various controllable commands, and the control unit executes the corresponding control program according to the corresponding control command, thereby controlling the various components connected to it to perform corresponding actions.

[0056] Please refer to Figure 1-4 In some embodiments of this example, a through groove 19 is provided on the tabletop located at the tea-pouring station 4. A rotating plate 20 is provided in the through groove 19. The rotating plate 20 is connected to a rotating motor 24. The control unit is connected to the rotating motor 24.

[0057] In this embodiment, the through groove 19 is used to install the rotating plate 20. After the rotating plate 20 rotates, the remaining tea or solid particles in the teacup 21 can be poured out.

[0058] Please refer to Figure 5 In some embodiments of this example, any of the above-mentioned tea-pouring stations 4 are used to place the tea cup 21. A detachable component is provided between the tea cup 21 and the rotating plate 20. The detachable component includes a second electromagnet 22 and a plate 25 that can be magnetically connected to the second electromagnet 22. The plate 25 is disposed at the bottom of the tea cup 21. The second electromagnet 22 is disposed on the rotating plate 20. The control unit is connected to the second electromagnet 22 and is used to control the power supply of the second electromagnet 22.

[0059] In this embodiment, the second electromagnet 22 cooperates with the plate 25. During normal tea tasting, the second electromagnet 22 is de-energized under the control of the control unit, allowing the teacup 21 to be placed naturally for the guest's convenience. After the customer finishes tasting the tea, the control unit can energize the second electromagnet 22, at which point the second electromagnet 22 is magnetically connected to the plate 25. Then, rotating the rotating plate 20 causes the teacup 21 on the rotating plate 20 to flip over and pour out the remaining tea.

[0060] It should be noted that the aforementioned rotating plate 20 is rotatably mounted in the corresponding through slot 19 via a rotating shaft 23. The rotating shaft 23 is connected to a rotating motor 24, which is connected to a control unit. The rotating plate 20 can be controlled to rotate to the desired position by rotating the rotating motor 24.

[0061] It should be noted that the aforementioned control unit is an integrated circuit chip. It is a small but complete microcomputer system that integrates a central processing unit (CPU) with data processing capabilities, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), multiple I / O ports and interrupt system, timer / counter and other functions (and may also include display driver circuit, pulse width modulation circuit, analog multiplexer, A / D converter and other circuits) onto a single silicon chip using very large-scale integrated circuit technology. It is widely used in the field of industrial control.

[0062] In use, the service staff brews tea at the tea-brewing station 3. After brewing, the tea is poured into the fairness cup 13. The magnetic levitation electromagnetic component 5 is activated by the control unit. When the magnetic levitation electromagnetic component 5 is powered on, the suspension component 6 located above it is suspended on the table 2 using the principle of magnetic levitation. Then, the control unit controls the rotating component to rotate, so that the guide groove 11 on it connects with the slide groove 9 on the corresponding track 8. Finally, by controlling the moving component 7, the magnetic levitation electromagnetic component 5, the suspension component 6, and the tea-pouring utensils on the suspension component 6 are moved to the corresponding tea-pouring station 4 where the guest is located. The moving component 7 stops moving, and at this time, the free end of the water outlet pipe 15 is facing the tea cup 21. Then, the control unit energizes the electromagnet 18, causing it to generate magnetic force that engages with the steel ball. This attracts the steel ball, causing it to move away from the small hole. At this point, the large and small holes are connected, allowing tea to flow through the valve pipe 16. The water outlet pipe 15 is then connected, allowing tea to be poured from the fairness cup 13 into the tasting cup 21. After pouring, the control unit automatically de-energizes the first electromagnet 18. The steel ball, in its natural state, will then block the large and small holes of the stepped hole, completely sealing the small hole. Tea cannot then flow through the valve pipe 16, thus disconnecting the water outlet pipe 15. After the customer finishes tasting the tea, the control unit can control the moving part 7 to move in the opposite direction, returning it to its initial position in the guide groove 11. This facilitates automatic tea pouring for the next customer.

[0063] In summary, embodiments of the present invention provide an automatic floating tea-pouring device, including a table, a control unit, and a floating transport assembly. The table provides a space for the installation of various components and also provides a space for guests to use the tea utensils. The floating transport assembly is used to transport the tea-pouring utensils; the fair cup 13 among the tea utensils can be automatically transported to the guest for convenient tea pouring. The control unit is used to achieve automated control of the corresponding components. The table includes a support member 1 and a tabletop 2 mounted on the support member 1. The tabletop 2 has a tea-brewing station 3 and multiple tea-pouring stations 4. The levitation transport assembly includes a levitation component 6, a magnetic levitation electromagnetic component 5, a moving component 7, and multiple tracks 8. The levitation component 6 is mounted on the upper surface of the tabletop 2. The magnetic levitation electromagnetic component 5 is mounted below the tabletop 2 and below the levitation component 6. The levitation electromagnetic component is mounted on the moving component 7. One end of each of the multiple tracks 8 is connected to the same steering component 10. Each track 8 has a sliding groove 9. The steering component 10 has a guide groove 11 that can rotate with the steering component 10 and can communicate with any of the sliding grooves 9. The moving component 7 is slidably mounted in the guide groove 11. The steering component 10 is located below the tea-brewing station 3. The free ends of the multiple tracks 8 are correspondingly located below the multiple tea-pouring stations 4. The support component 1 in the aforementioned table supports the tabletop 2 and carries other components. The tabletop 2 is used to place tea utensils. The tea-brewing station 3 on the tabletop 2 is used by waiters to brew tea. The multiple tea-pouring stations 4 provide a tea-drinking area for customers, and automatically pour tea for them within this area. The levitation component 6 in the aforementioned levitation transport group can cooperate with the magnetic levitation electromagnetic component 5. Utilizing the principle of magnetic levitation, the magnetic levitation electromagnetic component 5 changes its magnetic field when energized, thus becoming a magnet. The levitation component 6 itself is a magnet, and due to the repulsive force of like poles from the magnetic levitation electromagnetic component 5, it levitates above the magnetic levitation electromagnetic component 5, i.e., above the tabletop 2. Moving the magnetic levitation electromagnetic component 5 moves the levitation component 6 above the tabletop 2. Therefore, after placing the fairness cup 13 for pouring tea on the levitation component 6, it can move with the levitation component 6 to the desired position. The aforementioned moving component 7 is used to move the levitation electromagnetic component, and the aforementioned track 8 serves as a guide, allowing the moving component 7 to slide along the guide groove 11, thereby reaching the corresponding tea-pouring station 4 or returning to the tea-brewing station 3. Thus, the levitation electromagnetic component can move the corresponding fairness cup 13 to the corresponding tea-pouring station 4 or tea-brewing station 3. The aforementioned multiple guide rails can move the moving component 7 corresponding to the same tea-brewing station 3 to its respective corresponding tea-pouring station 4.The aforementioned steering component 10, once rotated, allows its guide groove 11 to align with any of the sliding grooves 9 on the track 8. After alignment, the moving component 7 can slide between the guide groove 11 and the sliding groove 9. At this point, the moving component 7 can reach the tea-pouring station 4 corresponding to the track, or it can return to the guide groove 11 after completing tea-pouring at the tea-pouring station 4. The aforementioned control unit is connected to the aforementioned magnetic levitation electromagnetic component 5, steering component 10, and moving component 7, respectively, and is used to control their movements. Therefore, this automatic levitation tea-pouring device enables service personnel to automatically pour tea for multiple guests without requiring them to move around, greatly improving work efficiency and the convenience of tea-pouring.

[0064] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic tea-suspension device, characterized in that, The table body includes a support and a table plate arranged on the support, the table plate is provided with a tea making station and a plurality of tea serving stations, the levitation transport assembly includes a levitation component, a magnetic levitation electromagnetic component, a moving component and a plurality of tracks, the levitation component is arranged on the upper surface of the table plate, the magnetic levitation electromagnetic component is arranged below the table plate and below the levitation component, the levitation electromagnetic component is arranged on the moving component, one end of each of the plurality of tracks is connected to the same turning component, each of the tracks is provided with a sliding groove, the turning component is provided with a guide groove, the guide groove can rotate with the turning component and can make the guide groove communicate with any of the sliding grooves, the moving component is slidingly arranged in the guide groove, the turning component is arranged below the tea making station, and the free ends of the plurality of tracks are correspondingly arranged below the plurality of tea serving stations. The control unit is connected with the magnetic levitation electromagnetic component, the turning component and the moving component respectively, and is used for controlling the actions of the magnetic levitation electromagnetic component and the moving component.

2. The automatic tea-suspension serving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The levitation component includes a magnetic levitation plate, and the upper surface of the magnetic levitation plate is provided with a tea serving plate.

3. The automatic tea-suspension serving device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The magnetic levitation plate is in a circular structure.

4. The automatic tea-suspension serving device according to claim 2, wherein The tea serving plate is provided with a tea serving assembly, the tea serving assembly includes a support frame, a public cup and a water outlet pipeline, the public cup is arranged on the support frame, one end of the water outlet pipeline is arranged at the bottom of the public cup and communicates with the public cup, and the other end of the water outlet pipeline can move above the tea serving station.

5. The automatic tea-suspension serving device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The water outlet pipeline is connected with an electromagnetic control valve in series.

6. The automatic tea-suspension serving device according to claim 5, characterized in that The electromagnetic control valve includes a valve pipe, a steel ball and a first electromagnet, the valve pipe is provided with a stepped hole, the valve pipe is connected with the water outlet pipeline in series, the steel ball is arranged in the valve pipe and located at the stepped hole, and is used for blocking the valve pipe, and the first electromagnet is arranged on one side of the valve pipe and magnetically matched with the steel ball.

7. The automatic tea-suspension serving device according to claim 6, characterized in that The control unit is connected with the first electromagnet and is used for controlling the on-off of the first electromagnet.

8. The automatic tea-suspension serving device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that, The control unit is connected with a command input end.

9. The automatic tea-suspension serving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The desktop at the tea serving station is provided with a through groove, the through groove is provided with a rotating plate, the rotating plate is connected with a rotating motor, and the control unit is connected with the rotating motor.

10. The automatic tea-suspension serving device according to claim 9, characterized in that, Any of the tea serving stations is used for placing a tea tasting cup, a detachable piece is arranged between the tea tasting cup and the rotating plate, the detachable piece includes a second electromagnet and a plate body magnetically connected with the second electromagnet, the plate body is arranged at the bottom of the tea tasting cup, the second electromagnet is arranged on the rotating plate, and the control unit is connected with the second electromagnet and is used for controlling the on-off of the second electromagnet.

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