A lower spindle device for a marshmallow machine

By designing an automated mechanism for removing, pushing out, and rotating the cotton candy rolls, the problem of low efficiency in unloading the rolls was solved, achieving efficient and continuous output of the rolls and improving the production efficiency of the cotton candy machine.

CN115669783BActive Publication Date: 2026-04-14GUANGZHOU CAIYUNJUAN INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUANGZHOU CAIYUNJUAN INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2022-09-05
Publication Date
2026-04-14

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Technical Problem

The existing cotton candy machine's unloading device has a problem of low unloading efficiency. In particular, after the unloading roll falls from the storage roll into the vertical roller groove, it needs to be clamped by a robotic arm and completely released before the next unloading roll can be controlled, resulting in a low unloading speed.

Method used

A roller feeding device was designed, comprising a roller storage mechanism, a roller retrieval mechanism, a roller pushing mechanism, a clamping and rotating mechanism, and a feeding mechanism. The controller coordinates the operation of each part to realize the automatic retrieval, pushing, rotating, and feeding of the roller, thereby improving the roller feeding efficiency.

Benefits of technology

The automated process of removing, pushing out, and rotating the rollers improves the efficiency of roller feeding, ensures continuous output of rollers without affecting subsequent operations, and enhances the production efficiency of the cotton candy machine.

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Abstract

The application relates to a lower stick device for a cotton candy machine, which has the technical scheme as follows: a rack, a stick storage mechanism, a stick taking mechanism, a stick pushing mechanism, a clamping and rotating mechanism, a discharging mechanism and a controller; the stick storage mechanism is arranged on the rack; the stick taking mechanism is arranged in the stick storage mechanism; the stick pushing mechanism is arranged on the rack and below the stick taking mechanism; the clamping and rotating mechanism is arranged on the rack and at a stick outlet of the stick taking mechanism; the discharging mechanism is arranged on the rack and at one side of the clamping and rotating mechanism; the stick storage mechanism, the stick taking mechanism, the stick pushing mechanism, the clamping and rotating mechanism and the discharging mechanism are electrically connected with the controller; the application has the advantage of improving the stick producing efficiency.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of food processing equipment technology, and more specifically, to a roller lowering device for a cotton candy machine. Background Technology

[0002] Marshmallows are made by placing solid sugar in a rotating disc, heating it to melt it into syrup, and then rapidly rotating the disc to fling the syrup out by centrifugal force. The syrup is then cooled by air to form sugar strands, which are then wound around a rod (usually a wooden stick) to form an edible marshmallow.

[0003] With the continuous advancement of automation technology, food processing equipment has become widespread in various industries, and fully automatic cotton candy machines have replaced traditional manual cotton candy machines in the market, achieving excellent results.

[0004] Currently, the invention patent with patent application number CN202220331510.7 discloses a roller lowering mechanism for a cotton candy machine. After the roller falls from the storage roller into the vertical roller groove, the roller is directly flipped. This roller lowering scheme requires the roller to be held by the robotic arm and completely detached from the vertical roller groove before the next roller can be controlled to fall. The roller lowering speed is low, so there is still room for improvement. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this invention is to provide a roller feeding device for a cotton candy machine, which has the advantage of improving the efficiency of roller feeding.

[0006] The above-mentioned technical objective of the present invention is achieved through the following technical solution: a roller feeding device for a cotton candy machine, comprising: a frame, a roller storage mechanism for storing rollers, a roller taking mechanism for taking out rollers from the roller storage mechanism, a roller pushing mechanism for pushing out rollers taken out by the roller taking mechanism, a clamping and rotating mechanism for clamping and rotating the pushed-out rollers, a feeding mechanism for feeding the rotated rollers, and a controller; the roller storage mechanism is disposed on the frame; the roller taking mechanism is disposed within the roller storage mechanism; the roller pushing mechanism is disposed on the frame and located below the roller taking mechanism; the clamping and rotating mechanism is disposed on the frame and located at the roller outlet of the roller taking mechanism; the feeding mechanism is disposed on the frame and located on one side of the clamping and rotating mechanism; the roller storage mechanism, roller taking mechanism, roller pushing mechanism, clamping and rotating mechanism, and feeding mechanism are all electrically connected to the controller.

[0007] Optionally, the roller storage mechanism includes: a roller storage tray, a stirring rod, and a stirring motor; the roller storage tray is mounted on the frame; a feeding port is provided at the upper end of the roller storage tray; a roller body outlet is provided at the lower end of the roller storage tray; the stirring rod is mounted at the roller body outlet, with one end rotatably connected to the roller storage tray and the other end fixed to the output end of the stirring motor; the stirring motor is mounted on the roller storage tray; the roller removal mechanism is mounted on the roller storage tray and located below the roller body outlet; the stirring motor is electrically connected to the controller.

[0008] Optionally, the stick-retrieving mechanism includes: a stick-retrieving motor, a driving rubber-coated wheel, a driven rubber-coated wheel, a rotating rod, and several paddles; each of the paddles has a U-shaped groove corresponding to and adapted to the stick body; the paddles are evenly arranged on the rotating rod; one end of the rotating rod is rotatably connected to the stick-storing mechanism, and the other end is fixed to the driven rubber-coated wheel; the driven rubber-coated wheel is rotatably connected to the stick-storing mechanism; the stick-retrieving motor is mounted on the frame; the driving rubber-coated wheel is located at the output end of the stick-retrieving motor; the driving rubber-coated wheel and the driven rubber-coated wheel are in contact; the stick-retrieving motor is electrically connected to the control system.

[0009] Optionally, the pusher mechanism includes: a pusher holder, a pusher motor, a transmission assembly, a pusher block, and a guide rod; the pusher holder is mounted on the frame and located below the pusher retrieval mechanism; the pusher motor is mounted on the frame; the guide rod is mounted on the pusher holder and is horizontally positioned; the pusher block is slidably connected to the guide rod; one end of the transmission assembly is fixed to the output end of the pusher motor, and the other end is hinged to the pusher block; a first sensor is mounted on the pusher holder; both the first sensor and the pusher motor are electrically connected to the controller.

[0010] Optionally, a lifting protrusion is provided in the middle of the rod holder; a pressure plate for limiting the position of the rod is provided on the push block.

[0011] Optionally, a limit switch is provided at one end of the rod holder near the pusher motor; the limit switch is electrically connected to the controller.

[0012] Optionally, the clamping and rotating mechanism includes: a rotary motor, a rotating shaft, a first friction block, a second friction block, a spring, a first magnetic block, and a second magnetic block; the rotary motor is mounted on the frame; the rotating shaft is mounted on the output end of the rotary motor; the first friction block is mounted on the rotating shaft; the second friction block is slidably mounted on the rotating shaft; the spring is sleeved on the rotating shaft; one end of the spring is fixed to the side of the second friction block away from the first friction block, and the other end is fixed to the frame; the first magnetic block is mounted on the frame; the second magnetic block is mounted on the second friction block; the first magnetic block can attract the second magnetic block; the rotary motor is electrically connected to the control system.

[0013] Optionally, the feeding mechanism includes: a feeding motor, a first pulley, a second pulley, and a friction belt; the feeding motor is mounted on the frame; the first pulley is fixed to the output end of the feeding motor; the second pulley is rotatably mounted on the frame; the friction belt is sleeved on the first pulley and the second pulley; and the feeding motor is electrically connected to the controller.

[0014] Optionally, a second sensor for detecting the rotational position of the roller is also provided on the frame; the second sensor is electrically connected to the controller.

[0015] Optionally, the frame is provided with a guide rod opening for guiding the rod body to move vertically downward; a chamfer is provided at the opening of the guide rod opening.

[0016] In summary, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: the rollers in the storage mechanism are sequentially taken out by the roller taking mechanism and placed into the roller pushing mechanism. The roller pushing mechanism pushes the rollers to the clamping and rotating mechanism. The clamping and rotating mechanism clamps the rollers and drives them to rotate. The rotated rollers are attached to the roller taking mechanism and output through the roller taking mechanism. Since the rollers are pushed to the clamping and rotating mechanism by the roller pushing mechanism, the roller taking mechanism can take out the next roller. While not affecting the clamping, rotating and discharging of subsequent rollers, the rollers are moved to the feeding end of the clamping and rotating mechanism, thereby improving the roller discharging efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged diagram of A in the middle;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the structure highlighting the paddle in this invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the clamping and rotating mechanism in this invention.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a circuit module diagram of the present invention.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Frame; 2. Roller storage mechanism; 21. Roller storage tray; 22. Stirring rod; 23. Stirring motor; 3. Roller retrieval mechanism; 31. Roller retrieval motor; 32. Driving rubber-coated wheel; 33. Driven rubber-coated wheel; 34. Rotating rod; 35. Paddle; 4. Roller pushing mechanism; 41. Roller placement frame; 42. Roller pushing motor; 43. Transmission assembly; 44. Push block; 45. Guide rod; 5. Clamping and rotating mechanism; 51. Rotating motor; 52. Rotating shaft; 53. First friction block; 54. Second friction block; 55. Spring; 56. First magnetic block; 57. Second magnetic block; 6. Feeding mechanism; 61. Feeding motor; 62. First pulley; 63. Second pulley; 64. Friction belt; 7. Controller; 8. First sensor; 9. Roller lifting protrusion; 10. Pressure plate; 11. Limit switch; 12. Second sensor; 13. Roller guide opening. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, features, and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Several embodiments of the present invention are shown in the drawings. However, the present invention can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0024] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., 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 this invention according to the specific circumstances. The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0025] In this invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" a second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of a second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" of a second feature includes the first feature being directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," "above," "below," and similar expressions are for illustrative purposes only and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed or operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the invention.

[0026] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0027] This invention provides a lower roller device for a cotton candy machine, such as... Figure 1-5 As shown, the system includes: a frame 1, a storage mechanism 2 for storing rods, a rod retrieval mechanism 3 for retrieving rods from the storage mechanism 2, a push mechanism 4 for pushing out the rods retrieved from the rod retrieval mechanism 3, a clamping and rotating mechanism 5 for gripping and rotating the pushed-out rods, a feeding mechanism 6 for feeding the rotated rods, and a controller 7. The storage mechanism 2 is mounted on the frame 1. The rod retrieval mechanism 3 is located inside the storage mechanism 2. The push mechanism 4 is mounted on the frame 1 and located below the rod retrieval mechanism 3. The clamping and rotating mechanism 5 is mounted on the frame 1 and located at the rod outlet of the rod retrieval mechanism 3. The feeding mechanism 6 is mounted on the frame 1 and located to one side of the clamping and rotating mechanism 5. The storage mechanism 2, the rod retrieval mechanism 3, the push mechanism 4, the clamping and rotating mechanism 5, and the feeding mechanism 6 are all electrically connected to the controller 7.

[0028] In practical applications, the rollers in the storage mechanism 2 are sequentially removed by the roller-picking mechanism 3 and placed into the roller-pushing mechanism 4. The roller-pushing mechanism 4 pushes the rollers to the clamping and rotating mechanism 5. The clamping and rotating mechanism 5 clamps the rollers and rotates them. After rotation, the rollers are attached to the roller-picking mechanism 3 and output through the roller-picking mechanism 3. Since the rollers are pushed to the clamping and rotating mechanism 5 by the roller-pushing mechanism 4, the roller-picking mechanism 3 can pick up the next roller. This moves the rollers to the feeding end of the clamping and rotating mechanism 5 without affecting the clamping, rotating, and discharging of subsequent rollers, thereby improving the roller discharging efficiency. In this embodiment, the controller 7 is a microcontroller; in other embodiments, the controller 7 can also be an MCU, PC, etc.

[0029] Further, the roller storage mechanism 2 includes: a roller storage plate 21, a stirring rod 22, and a stirring motor 23; the roller storage plate 21 is mounted on the frame 1; a feeding port is provided at the upper end of the roller storage plate 21; a roller body outlet is provided at the lower end of the roller storage plate 21; the stirring rod 22 is mounted at the roller body outlet and one end is rotatably connected to the roller storage plate 21, and the other end is fixed to the output end of the stirring motor 23; the stirring motor 23 is mounted on the roller storage plate 21; the roller taking mechanism 3 is mounted on the roller storage plate 21 and located below the roller body outlet; the stirring motor 23 is electrically connected to the controller 7. In practical applications, the storage tray 21 stores a large number of rods, and the length of the storage tray 21 is set to be close to the length of the rods according to actual needs, and the lower end is set as an inclined surface. The rods move to the rod outlet with gravity. The stirring rod 22 is set horizontally and divides the rod outlet into two sections, each of which allows only one rod to pass horizontally. The cross-section of the stirring rod 22 is a regular hexagon. While rotating, it presses down the rod on one side and lifts up the rod on the other side, thereby preventing two rods from falling into the rod retrieval mechanism 3 at the same time.

[0030] Optionally, the stick-retrieving mechanism 3 includes: a stick-retrieving motor 31, a driving rubber-coated wheel 32, a driven rubber-coated wheel 33, a rotating rod 34, and several paddles 35; U-shaped grooves corresponding to and adapted to the stick body are formed on the several paddles 35; the several paddles 35 are evenly arranged on the rotating rod 34; one end of the rotating rod 34 is rotatably connected to the stick-storing mechanism 2, and the other end is fixed to the driven rubber-coated wheel 33; the driven rubber-coated wheel 33 is rotatably connected to the stick-storing mechanism 2; the stick-retrieving motor 31 is mounted on the frame 1; the driving rubber-coated wheel 32 is mounted on the output end of the stick-retrieving motor 31; the driving rubber-coated wheel 32 is in contact with the driven rubber-coated wheel 33; the stick-retrieving motor 31 is electrically connected to the control system. In practical applications, when the stick needs to be lowered, the stick-picking motor 31 drives the active rubber-coated wheel 32 to rotate. Since the active rubber-coated wheel 32 and the driven rubber-coated wheel 33 are in contact, the driven rubber-coated wheel 33 rotates with the active rubber-coated wheel 32 under the action of friction. At this time, the rotating rod 34 rotates with the driven rubber-coated wheel 33, so the several paddles 35 on the rotating rod 34 rotate. When the U-shaped groove on the paddles 35 is aligned with the stick's outlet, the stick falls and enters the U-shaped groove. After the paddles 35 rotate until the U-shaped groove reaches the push stick assembly, the stick falls into the push stick assembly by gravity. The design of the active rubber-coated wheel 32 and the driven rubber-coated wheel 33 ensures that when the stick is stuck at the paddle 35, the active rubber-coated wheel 32 will not be stuck due to the influence of the driven rubber-coated wheel 33, thus avoiding the phenomenon of the stick-picking motor 31 burning out due to the stick being stuck.

[0031] In practical applications, a clamping spring is provided on the frame to push the active rubber-coated wheel 32 against the driven rubber-coated wheel 33. Under the action of the clamping spring, the active rubber-coated wheel 32 is pressed against the driven rubber-coated wheel 33, thereby increasing the friction between the active rubber-coated wheel 32 and the driven rubber-coated wheel 33 and preventing the active rubber-coated wheel 32 from spinning idly due to poor contact between the active rubber-coated wheel 32 and the driven rubber-coated wheel 33.

[0032] Optionally, the pusher mechanism 4 includes: a pusher frame 41, a pusher motor 42, a transmission assembly 43, a pusher block 44, and a guide rod 45; the pusher frame 41 is mounted on the frame 1 and located below the pusher mechanism 3; the pusher motor 42 is mounted on the frame 1; the guide rod 45 is mounted on the pusher frame 41 and is horizontally positioned; the pusher block 44 is slidably connected to the guide rod 45; one end of the transmission assembly 43 is fixed to the output end of the pusher motor 42, and the other end is hinged to the pusher block 44; a first sensor 8 is mounted on the pusher frame 41; the first sensor 8 and the pusher motor 42 are both electrically connected to the controller 7. In practical applications, the transmission assembly 43 includes a rocker arm and a connecting rod. One end of the rocker arm is fixed to the output end of the pusher motor 42, and the other end is rotatably connected to one end of the connecting rod. The other end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to the push block 44. After the rod falls into the rod holder 41, the first sensor 8 senses the rod and sends the information to the controller 7. The controller 7 then controls the pusher motor 42 to start, causing the rocker arm to rotate, which in turn causes the connecting rod to swing. Under the action of the connecting rod, the push block 44 reciprocates linearly along the guide rod 45, thereby pushing the rod that has fallen onto the rod holder 41 to the clamping and rotating mechanism 5. In this embodiment, the first sensor 8 is a laser sensor. In other embodiments, it can also be an infrared sensor, a proximity sensor, or other sensors capable of sensing the position of the rod.

[0033] Furthermore, a lifting protrusion 9 is provided in the middle of the rod holder 41; and a pressure plate 10 for limiting the position of the rod is provided on the push block 44. In practical applications, the lifting protrusion 9 is an inclined block, with its higher end tilted towards the clamping and rotating mechanism 5. Therefore, after the stick falls into the stick holder 41, the stick is affected by the lifting protrusion 9, and the end of the stick near the clamping and rotating mechanism 5 is raised. The pressure plate 10 can restrict the position of the end of the stick away from the clamping and rotating mechanism 5, thus keeping the end of the stick near the clamping and rotating mechanism 5 raised during the process of moving to the clamping and rotating mechanism 5 by the push block 44. After the stick moves to the clamping and rotating mechanism 5, the push block 44 retracts, and the stick loses the restriction of the pressure plate 10. Due to the change in the position of the stick, the end of the stick away from the clamping and rotating mechanism 5 is raised by the lifting protrusion 9, while the end near the clamping and rotating mechanism 5 sinks, making it easier to enter the clamping and rotating mechanism 5 and improving the clamping stability of the clamping and rotating mechanism 5.

[0034] Furthermore, a limit switch 11 is provided at one end of the roller placement frame 41 near the roller pusher motor 42; the limit switch 11 is electrically connected to the controller 7. In practical applications, when the pusher block 44 is reset, the pusher block 44 contacts the limit switch 11 and triggers the limit switch 11. The controller 7 receives the information from the limit switch 11 and controls the roller take-up motor 31 to rotate, causing the roller to fall into the roller placement frame 41, thereby realizing automatic feeding.

[0035] Further, the clamping and rotating mechanism 5 includes: a rotary motor 51, a rotating shaft 52, a first friction block 53, a second friction block 54, a spring 55, a first magnetic block 56, and a second magnetic block 57; the rotary motor 51 is mounted on the frame 1; the rotating shaft 52 is mounted on the output end of the rotary motor 51; the first friction block 53 is mounted on the rotating shaft 52; the second friction block 54 is slidably mounted on the rotating shaft 52; the spring 55 is sleeved on the rotating shaft 52; one end of the spring 55 is fixed to the side of the second friction block 54 away from the first friction block 53, and the other end is fixed to the frame 1; the first magnetic block 56 is mounted on the frame 1; the second magnetic block 57 is mounted on the second friction block 54; the first magnetic block 56 can attract the second magnetic block 57; the rotary motor 51 is electrically connected to the control system. In practical applications, the rotary motor 51 drives the rotary shaft 52 to rotate, thereby causing the first friction block 53 and the second friction block 54 to rotate. Under the action of the spring 55, the second friction block 54 is always close to the first friction block 53. When the second friction block 54 rotates until the first magnetic block 56 is directly opposite the second magnetic block 57, the magnetic force between the first magnetic block 56 and the second magnetic block 57 is greater than the elastic force of the spring 55, causing the second friction block 54 to move away from the first friction block 53. This increases the distance between the first friction block 53 and the second friction block 54. Therefore, when receiving the push rod mechanism... 4. After the rod body is conveyed, the first friction block 53 and the second friction block 54 rotate synchronously. When the first magnetic block 56 is facing the second magnetic block 57, the distance between the first friction block 53 and the second friction block 54 increases, and the rod body can enter between the first friction block 53 and the second friction block 54. When the first magnetic block 56 and the second magnetic block 57 separate, the second friction block 54 is pressed against the first friction block 53 by the elastic force of the spring 55, thereby generating sufficient friction on the surface of the rod body, so that the rod body rotates with the first friction block 53 and the second friction block 54, thus changing the direction of the rod body.

[0036] Further, the feeding mechanism 6 includes: a feeding motor 61, a first pulley 62, a second pulley 63, and a friction belt 64; the feeding motor 61 is mounted on the frame 1; the first pulley 62 is fixed to the output end of the feeding motor 61; the second pulley 63 is rotatably mounted on the frame 1; the friction belt 64 is sleeved on the first pulley 62 and the second pulley 63; the feeding motor 61 is electrically connected to the controller 7. In practical applications, when the roller rotates under the action of the clamping and rotating mechanism 5 until it is in contact with the friction belt 64, the controller 7 controls the feeding motor 61 to start and drive the first pulley 62 to rotate. The second pulley 63 rotates accordingly under the action of the friction belt 64, and the roller moves downward with the friction belt 64 under the action of the friction belt 64, thereby outputting the roller.

[0037] Furthermore, a second sensor 12 for detecting the rotational position of the roller is also provided on the frame 1; the second sensor 12 is electrically connected to the controller 7. In this embodiment, the second sensor 12 is a laser sensor, but in other embodiments it can also be an infrared sensor, a proximity sensor, or other sensors capable of sensing the position of the roller; after the second sensor 12 senses the roller, the controller 7 controls the feeding motor 61 to start, which can effectively save energy.

[0038] Furthermore, a guide opening 13 is provided on the frame 1 to guide the rod to move vertically downwards; a chamfer is provided at the opening of the guide opening 13. In practical applications, when the rod is output downwards, it moves vertically downwards through the guide opening 13, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the rod output and facilitating the robotic arm below the guide opening 13 to grasp the rod and make cotton candy.

[0039] The present invention provides a roller feeding device for a cotton candy machine, which can improve the roller feeding efficiency.

[0040] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of the present invention's concept are within the scope of protection of the present invention. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principles of the present invention should also be considered within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A roller lowering device for a cotton candy machine, characterized in that, include: The system comprises a frame, a roller storage mechanism for storing rollers, a roller retrieval mechanism for retrieving rollers from the roller storage mechanism, a roller pusher mechanism for pushing out rollers retrieved from the roller retrieval mechanism, a clamping and rotating mechanism for gripping and rotating the pushed-out rollers, a feeding mechanism for unloading the rotated rollers, and a controller. The roller storage mechanism is mounted on the frame. The roller retrieval mechanism is located within the roller storage mechanism. The roller pusher mechanism is mounted on the frame and located below the roller retrieval mechanism. The clamping and rotating mechanism is mounted on the frame and located at the roller outlet of the roller retrieval mechanism. The feeding mechanism is mounted on the frame and located to one side of the clamping and rotating mechanism. The roller storage mechanism, roller retrieval mechanism, roller pusher mechanism, clamping and rotating mechanism, and feeding mechanism are all electrically connected to the controller. The roller storage mechanism includes: a roller storage tray, a stirring rod, and a stirring motor; the roller storage tray is mounted on the frame; a feeding port is provided at the upper end of the roller storage tray; a roller body outlet is provided at the lower end of the roller storage tray; the stirring rod is located at the roller body outlet, with one end rotatably connected to the roller storage tray and the other end fixed to the output end of the stirring motor; the stirring motor is mounted on the roller storage tray; the roller removal mechanism is mounted on the roller storage tray and located below the roller body outlet; the stirring motor is electrically connected to the controller. The stick-picking mechanism includes: a stick-picking motor, a driving rubber-coated wheel, a driven rubber-coated wheel, a rotating rod, and several paddles; each paddle has a U-shaped groove corresponding to and adapted to the stick body; the paddles are evenly arranged on the rotating rod; one end of the rotating rod is rotatably connected to the stick-storing mechanism, and the other end is fixed to the driven rubber-coated wheel; the driven rubber-coated wheel is rotatably connected to the stick-storing mechanism; the stick-picking motor is mounted on the frame; the driving rubber-coated wheel is located at the output end of the stick-picking motor; the driving rubber-coated wheel and the driven rubber-coated wheel are in contact; the stick-picking motor is electrically connected to the control system. The pusher mechanism includes: a pusher frame, a pusher motor, a transmission assembly, a pusher block, and a guide rod; the pusher frame is mounted on the frame and located below the pusher mechanism; the pusher motor is mounted on the frame; the guide rod is mounted on the pusher frame and is horizontally positioned; the pusher block is slidably connected to the guide rod; one end of the transmission assembly is fixed to the output end of the pusher motor, and the other end is hinged to the pusher block; a first sensor is mounted on the pusher frame; both the first sensor and the pusher motor are electrically connected to the controller. The clamping and rotating mechanism includes: a rotary motor, a rotating shaft, a first friction block, a second friction block, a spring, a first magnetic block, and a second magnetic block; the rotary motor is mounted on the frame; the rotating shaft is located at the output end of the rotary motor; the first friction block is mounted on the rotating shaft; the second friction block is slidably mounted on the rotating shaft; the spring is sleeved on the rotating shaft; one end of the spring is fixed to the side of the second friction block away from the first friction block, and the other end is fixed to the frame; the first magnetic block is mounted on the frame; the second magnetic block is mounted on the second friction block; the first magnetic block can attract the second magnetic block; the rotary motor is electrically connected to the control system. The feeding mechanism includes: a feeding motor, a first pulley, a second pulley, and a friction belt; the feeding motor is mounted on the frame; the first pulley is fixed to the output end of the feeding motor; the second pulley is rotatably mounted on the frame; the friction belt is sleeved on the first pulley and the second pulley; the feeding motor is electrically connected to the controller.

2. The lower roller device for a cotton candy machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, A lifting protrusion is provided in the middle of the rod holder; a pressure plate for limiting the position of the rod is provided on the push block.

3. The roller lowering device for a cotton candy machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, A limit switch is provided at one end of the rod holder near the pusher motor; the limit switch is electrically connected to the controller.

4. The roller lowering device for a cotton candy machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, A second sensor for detecting the rotational position of the roller is also provided on the frame; the second sensor is electrically connected to the controller.

5. The roller lowering device for a cotton candy machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame is provided with a guide rod opening for guiding the rod body to move vertically downward; a chamfer is provided at the opening of the guide rod opening.

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