A smart automatic milk maker

Abstract

This invention provides an intelligent automatic formula maker, comprising a frame, a gantry truss, a sterilizer, a bottle cap screwing mechanism, a formula powder dispensing mechanism, a water dispensing device, and a shaking mechanism. The gantry truss is equipped with gripper units that can hold and transport bottles. The sterilizer stores and sterilizes the bottles. The bottle cap screwing mechanism screws on or off the bottle caps. The formula powder dispensing mechanism adds a measured amount of formula powder to the bottle. The water dispensing device adds a measured amount of water at a constant temperature to the bottle. The shaking mechanism mixes the formula powder and water evenly. Compared with existing technologies, this formula maker addresses the problems of inconvenience, uneven mixing, and time-consuming formula preparation caused by frequent feedings in newborns.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of milk maker technology, and in particular to an intelligent automatic milk maker. Background Technology

[0002] Many intelligent formula makers have appeared on the market. Current intelligent formula makers primarily focus on strict control over the precise amounts of formula powder, water, and water temperature to ensure the prepared formula meets the required standards. However, they have drawbacks: short contact time between water and formula powder can lead to uneven mixing, and high-speed water flow can generate air bubbles, causing gas and spitting up in babies. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art described above, the purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent automatic milk maker to solve the problem of uneven milk preparation in existing milk makers.

[0004] To achieve the above and other related objectives, the present invention provides an intelligent automatic milk maker, comprising:

[0005] The frame has a gantry truss on its side, and a gripper unit is provided on the gantry truss. The gripper unit can hold the baby bottle, and the gantry truss can transport the baby bottle on the gripper unit.

[0006] A sterilizing cabinet is placed on the upper part of the frame and is used to store and sterilize baby bottles.

[0007] A bottle cap screwing mechanism, which is disposed within the frame and is used to screw the bottle cap off or on the baby bottle;

[0008] A milk powder adding mechanism, wherein the milk powder adding mechanism adds a measured amount of milk powder into the baby bottle, and the milk powder adding mechanism is disposed within a frame;

[0009] A water-drinking device, which is placed inside the frame, is used to add a fixed amount of water at a fixed temperature to the baby bottle;

[0010] A shaking mechanism, located within the frame, is used to mix the milk powder and water in the bottle evenly.

[0011] The gripper unit, under the transport action of the gantry truss, can clamp the baby bottle to the sterilizer, the bottle cap screwing mechanism, the milk powder adding mechanism, the drinking device, and the shaking mechanism.

[0012] The basic working principle of this formula maker is as follows: Upon startup, the gantry truss moves the grippers to remove the bottle from the sterilizer. A predetermined temperature and quantity of water is added to the bottle via the drinking device. The bottle cap is then unscrewed by the cap-screwing mechanism, and a predetermined amount of formula powder is added via the powder-adding mechanism. The bottle is then transported to the cap-screwing mechanism to tighten the cap, and finally transported to the shaking mechanism to mix the formula powder and water evenly. Parents simply need to remove the bottle from the shaking mechanism to obtain the automatically prepared formula, ready for direct feeding of the newborn. The bottle's movement within the machine is achieved through the gantry truss and gripper unit. By setting the bottle's movement trajectory, the formula preparation process can be automatically completed by this formula maker.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this basic scheme are as follows:

[0014] 1. In this solution, the gantry truss on the frame drives the gripper unit to transport the baby bottles, and the process of preparing the baby bottles is automatically and precisely controlled to realize the automated preparation of milk powder, avoiding the need for parents to get up to prepare milk powder and thus saving them a lot of sleep time, and achieving fast and intelligent preparation of milk powder.

[0015] 2. This solution uses a sterilizer to sterilize the bottles in real time, effectively ensuring their freshness and preventing bacterial growth during storage.

[0016] 3. In this solution, milk powder is added to the bottle in a measured amount through the milk powder adding mechanism, and water is added to the bottle in a measured amount and at a constant temperature through the water drinking device. This allows for precise control of the amount of water and milk powder in the bottle, as well as precise control of the water temperature, thus achieving intelligent preparation of milk powder.

[0017] 4. In this solution, the milk powder and water are thoroughly mixed by a shaking mechanism, achieving a better automatic milk preparation effect.

[0018] Compared with existing technologies, this formula maker eliminates problems such as inconvenience, uneven mixing, and long processing time caused by frequent feedings of newborns in the process of formula feeding.

[0019] Furthermore, the shaking mechanism includes a bottle holder, which contains a rotating shaking unit and a flipping shaking unit. The rotating shaking unit is used to rotate and shake the bottle, and the flipping shaking unit is used to flip and shake the bottle.

[0020] Beneficial effects: By rotating and shaking the bottle, and flipping it over, the formula and water in the bottle can be mixed faster without increasing the shaking speed. This reduces the amount of air bubbles generated by the water flow during the formula preparation process, thereby reducing the likelihood of newborns spitting up or experiencing gas after drinking the formula.

[0021] Furthermore, the rotating and shaking unit includes a turntable, a support block, and a top plate. The support block is fixed on the turntable and located on the side of the turntable. The upper end of the support block is slidably connected to the top plate. The support block is provided with a clamping part for clamping the baby bottle. A driving component for driving the turntable to rotate is connected to the center of the turntable.

[0022] Beneficial effects: The baby bottle is held and fixed by the clamping part. Since the clamping part is set on the support block, which is located on the side of the turntable, the turntable rotates under the action of the drive component, which drives the baby bottle to rotate. It is a centrifugal rotation, which can mix the water and milk powder in the baby bottle by centrifugal rotation.

[0023] Furthermore, the clamping part is provided with a rotating shaft, and the clamping part is rotatably connected to the support block through the rotating shaft. The flipping and shaking unit includes a gear and a rack. The turntable is provided with a support column, and the lower end of the rack is slidably connected to the support column. The gear meshes with the rack and is fixed to the rotating shaft. The top plate is provided with an annular protrusion that abuts against the upper end of the rack. The lower end of the annular protrusion is a curved shape that undulates up and down.

[0024] Beneficial effects: During the rotation of the turntable, the support column and rack can be rotated. The rack can move up and down under the action of the annular protrusion. The up and down movement of the rack can drive the gear to rotate. Through the rotating shaft, the baby bottle on the clamping part is flipped, so that the baby bottle is rotated and shaken at the same time, and the milk powder and water in the baby bottle are fully mixed evenly.

[0025] Furthermore, the support column is provided with a sliding cavity, the lower end of the rack is slidably connected to the sliding cavity, the sliding cavity is provided with a spring supporting the rack, the lower end of the annular protrusion is provided with a sliding groove, and the upper end of the rack is provided with a sliding ball that extends into the sliding groove and slides along the sliding groove.

[0026] Beneficial effects: The sliding cavity facilitates the rack's up-and-down sliding, the spring ensures that the upper end of the rack is always pressed against the annular protrusion, and the sliding groove and sliding ball facilitate the upper end of the rack sliding along the annular protrusion.

[0027] Furthermore, the distance the rack slides up or down is less than half the circumference of the gear. As the turntable rotates once, the rack drives the gear to rotate back and forth once, causing the bottle to flip once.

[0028] Beneficial effects: This setting allows the bottle to rotate and shake once while simultaneously flipping and shaking once, thus reducing the shaking speed while still ensuring sufficient mixing of the formula and water.

[0029] Furthermore, the gantry truss includes a pair of first stepper motors fixed to the side of the frame. The output end of the first stepper motor is connected to a first lead screw. A first slide is provided on the first lead screw. A second lead screw is provided between the first slides. The second lead screw is connected to a second stepper motor. A second slide is provided on the second lead screw. A fixed frame is located above the second slide. A third lead screw is provided on the fixed frame. The third lead screw is connected to a third stepper motor. A third slide is provided on the third lead screw. The gripper unit is located on the third slide.

[0030] Beneficial effects: The gantry truss uses a first stepper motor to drive the first lead screw to rotate, causing the first slide to move up and down. The second lead screw between the first slides is driven by a second stepper motor to rotate, causing the second slide to move left and right. A fixed frame is set on the second slide, and a third lead screw on the fixed frame rotates under the action of a third stepper motor, causing the third slide to move back and forth, thus forming a multi-degree-of-freedom motion.

[0031] Furthermore, the gripper unit includes a mounting frame, a fourth stepper motor is provided on one side of the mounting frame, the output end of the fourth stepper motor is connected to a fourth lead screw, and a fourth slide is provided on the fourth lead screw; a guide shaft is provided at the front end of the mounting frame, and gripper fixing seats are symmetrically provided on the guide shaft. The gripper fixing seats are connected to grippers via a pair of optical shafts, and compression springs are provided on the optical shafts; a limit switch is provided above the grippers; connecting rods are hinged to both sides of the fourth slide, and the ends of the connecting rods are hinged to the gripper fixing seats.

[0032] Beneficial effects: The gripper unit drives the fourth lead screw to rotate through the fourth stepper motor, which causes the fourth slide to move during the movement of the connecting rod. The gripper fixing seat, which is hinged to the connecting rod, moves in opposite directions on the optical axis, causing the gripper to tighten the gripper bottle or bottle cap. Moreover, the limit switch and compression spring set on the gripper can limit the extreme position of the gripper, which has a stable clamping effect. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an intelligent automatic milk maker according to the present invention;

[0034] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the gantry truss structure in an intelligent automatic milk maker according to the present invention;

[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping unit in an intelligent automatic milk maker according to the present invention;

[0036] Figure 4 This is a front view of the shaking mechanism in an intelligent automatic milk maker according to the present invention;

[0037] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Sectional view at point AA.

[0038] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0039] Disinfection cabinet 100, water dispensing device 200, gantry truss 300, bottle cap screwing mechanism 400, milk powder adding mechanism 500, shaking mechanism 600, gripper unit 700, automatic navigation conveyor mechanism 800, frame 900.

[0040] Fourth stepper motor 301, fourth lead screw 302, fourth slide 303, connecting rod 304, gripper fixing seat 305, optical axis 306, gripper 307, limit switch 308, compression spring 309, guide shaft 310, first stepper motor 311, first lead screw 312, first slide 313, second lead screw 314, third stepper motor 315, fixing frame 316, third slide 317, third lead screw 318, second stepper motor 319, second slide 320, mounting frame 321.

[0041] Milk rack 601, turntable 602, drive component 603, support block 604, top plate 605, annular protrusion 606, slide groove 607, clamping part 608, rotating shaft 609, gear 610, support column 611, slide cavity 612, spring 613, rack 614. Detailed Implementation

[0042] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the content disclosed in this specification. The present invention can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0043] It should be noted that the illustrations provided in this embodiment are only schematic representations of the basic concept of the present invention. Therefore, the drawings only show components relevant to the present invention and are not drawn according to the actual number, shape, and size of components in implementation. In actual implementation, the form, quantity, and proportion of each component can be arbitrarily changed, and the component layout may be more complex. The structures, proportions, sizes, etc., depicted in the accompanying drawings are only for illustrative purposes to aid those skilled in the art and are not intended to limit the implementation conditions of the present invention. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in proportions, or adjustments to size, without affecting the effects and objectives of the present invention, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in the present invention. Furthermore, the terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "middle," and "one" used in this specification are only for clarity of description and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered within the scope of the present invention.

[0044] Before describing the embodiments of the present invention in detail, the application environment of the present invention will be described first. The technology of the present invention is mainly applied to daily life. For families with newborns, this formula maker can be used to achieve intelligent and automatic formula preparation.

[0045] like Figure 1As shown, an intelligent automatic formula maker includes a frame 900. Inside the frame 900 are a sterilizer 100, a water dispenser 200, and a bottle cap screwing mechanism 400. The sterilizer 100 is equipped with an ultraviolet lamp and a drying mechanism for sterilization and drying, and can also store baby bottles. The water dispenser 200 is used to add a measured amount of water at a controlled temperature to the baby bottles. The water dispenser 200 can be a commercially available water dispenser capable of dispensing a measured amount of water and setting the water temperature. The bottle cap screwing mechanism 400 is used to screw the bottle caps on or off. A gantry truss 300 is provided on the side of the frame 900. The gantry truss 300 is equipped with gripper units 700, which can hold the baby bottles. The gantry truss 300 can transport the baby bottles held by the gripper units 700. A shaking mechanism 600 is located in the middle section of the frame 900, and a milk powder adding mechanism 500 is located above the shaking mechanism 600. The milk powder adding mechanism 500 adds a measured amount of milk powder to the bottle. The shaking mechanism 600 mixes the milk powder and water in the bottle evenly. The milk powder adding mechanism 500 can automatically sense the bottle opening and add a measured amount of milk powder to the bottle. The gripper unit 700, under the transport action of the gantry truss 300, can hold the bottle to the sterilizer 100, the bottle cap screwing mechanism 400, the milk powder adding mechanism 500, the drinking device 200, and the shaking mechanism 600. In this invention, the gantry truss 300 is used to transport and move the bottle on the gripper unit 700, realizing the automatic completion of the milk preparation process. The sterilizer 100, drinking device 200, milk powder adding mechanism 500, and bottle cap screwing mechanism 400 in this invention can use the structure of existing technology, and the structure of these parts will not be described in detail here.

[0046] When using this baby bottle maker, after startup, the gantry truss 300 moves the gripper 307 to reach into the sterilizer 100 to remove the baby bottle. The bottle cap is then unscrewed by the cap-screwing mechanism 400. Water of a fixed temperature and quantity is added to the bottle through the water-drinking device 200. A fixed amount of milk powder is added to the bottle through the milk powder adding mechanism 500. The bottle is then transported to the cap-screwing mechanism 400 to tighten the cap. Finally, the bottle is transported to the shaking mechanism 600, where the milk powder and water are mixed evenly, thus achieving the effect of automatic baby bottle preparation.

[0047] In some embodiments, to enhance the intelligence of this formula maker, an automatic navigation conveyor mechanism 800 is installed below the frame 900. The automatic navigation conveyor mechanism 800 employs multiple sensors and a drive mechanism, enabling it to move along a designated trajectory. When formula needs to be prepared at night, instructions can be remotely given to the formula maker, which will then transport the formula to the designated location after preparation.

[0048] In some implementation processes, such as Figure 2As shown, the gantry truss 300 includes a pair of first stepper motors 311 fixed to the side of the frame 900. The output end of the first stepper motor 311 is connected to a first lead screw 312. A first slide 313 is provided on the first lead screw 312. A second lead screw 314 is provided between the first slides 313. The second lead screw 314 is connected to a second stepper motor 319. A second slide 320 is provided on the second lead screw 314. A fixed frame 316 is provided above the second slide 320. A third lead screw 318 is provided on the fixed frame 316. The third lead screw 318 is connected to a third stepper motor 315. A third slide 317 is provided on the third lead screw 318. The gripper unit 700 is disposed on the third slide 317. The gantry truss 300 of the present invention drives the first lead screw to rotate via the first stepper motor 311, causing the first slide 313 to move up and down. The second lead screw between the first slides 313 rotates via the second stepper motor 319, causing the second slide 320 to move left and right. A fixed frame 316 is provided on the second slide 320. The third lead screw provided on the fixed frame 316 rotates under the action of the third stepper motor 315, causing the third slide 317 to move back and forth, thereby constituting a multi-degree-of-freedom motion.

[0049] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the gripper unit 300 includes a mounting frame 321. A fourth stepper motor 301 is provided on one side of the mounting frame 321. The output end of the fourth stepper motor 301 is connected to a fourth lead screw 302. A fourth slide 303 is provided on the fourth lead screw 302. A guide shaft 310 is provided at the front end of the mounting frame 321. Gripper fixing seats 305 are symmetrically provided on the guide shaft 310. Gripper fixing seats 305 are connected to grippers 307 via a pair of optical shafts 306. Compression springs 309 are provided on the optical shafts 306. A limit switch 308 is provided above the grippers 307. Connecting rods 304 are hinged to both sides of the fourth slide 303. The ends of the connecting rods 304 are hinged to the gripper fixing seats 305. The gripper unit 300 of the present invention drives the fourth lead screw 302 to rotate via the fourth stepper motor 301, so that the fourth slide 303 drives the connecting rod 304 to move during the movement process. The gripper fixing seat 305, which is hinged to the connecting rod 304, moves in opposite directions on the optical axis 306, causing the gripper to tighten the bottle or bottle cap. Moreover, the limit switch 308 and compression spring 309 provided on the gripper 307 can limit the extreme position of the gripper 307, which has the effect of stable clamping.

[0050] In some embodiments, such as Figure 4 , Figure 5As shown, the shaking mechanism 600 includes a bottle holder 601, which contains a rotating shaking unit and a flipping shaking unit. The rotating shaking unit is used to rotate and shake the bottle, and the flipping shaking unit is used to flip and shake the bottle. The rotating shaking unit includes a turntable 602, a support block 604, and a top plate 605. The support block 604 is fixed to the turntable 602 and located on the side of the turntable 602. The upper end of the support block 604 is slidably connected to the top plate 605. The support block 604 is provided with a clamping part 608 for clamping the bottle. A driving member 603 for driving the turntable 602 to rotate is connected to the center of the turntable 602. The clamping part 608 is provided with a rotating shaft 609. The clamping part 608 is rotatably connected to the support block 604 through the rotating shaft 609. The flipping and shaking unit includes a gear 610 and a rack 614. The turntable 602 is provided with a support column 611. The lower end of the rack 614 is slidably connected to the support column 611. The gear 610 meshes with the rack 614. The gear 610 is fixed on the rotating shaft 609. The top plate 605 is provided with an annular protrusion 606 that abuts against the upper end of the rack 614. The lower end of the annular protrusion 606 is a curved shape with ups and downs. The support column 611 has a sliding cavity 612. The lower end of the rack 614 is slidably connected to the sliding cavity 612. The sliding cavity 612 has a spring 613 supporting the rack 614. The lower end of the annular protrusion 606 has a sliding groove 607. The upper end of the rack 614 has a sliding ball that extends into the sliding groove 607 and slides along the sliding groove 607. The distance that the rack 614 slides up or down is less than half the circumference of the gear 610. When the turntable 602 rotates one revolution, the rack 614 drives the gear 610 to rotate back and forth once, causing the bottle to flip once.

[0051] In the specific implementation process, after the bottle cap is tightened by the cap-tightening mechanism 400, the bottle is conveyed to the mixing mechanism 600 through the gantry truss 300 and the clamping unit. The clamping part 608 in the mixing mechanism 600 clamps and fixes the bottle. The start-up drive 603 rotates the turntable 602, which drives the bottle to rotate. This is a centrifugal rotation of the bottle, which can mix the water and milk powder in the bottle by centrifugal rotation. At the same time, during the rotation of the turntable 602, the support column 611 and the rack 614 can rotate along the top plate 605. The rack 614 can move up and down under the action of the annular protrusion 606. The up and down movement of the rack 614 can drive the gear 610 to rotate, which drives the bottle on the clamping part 608 to flip through the rotating shaft 609, realizing the simultaneous rotation and shaking of the bottle and flipping and shaking, so as to fully mix the milk powder and water in the bottle.

[0052] The shaking mechanism 600 rotates and flips the bottle, accelerating the mixing of formula and water without increasing the shaking speed. This reduces air bubbles generated during formula preparation due to water flow, thus minimizing gas and spitting up in newborns. The rack 614 and gear 610 design ensure that the bottle rotates once and flips once simultaneously, without completely inverting the bottle to prevent leakage. This achieves a reduced shaking speed, preventing air bubbles from being incorporated into the formula while still ensuring thorough mixing of the formula and water.

[0053] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of the present invention and are not intended to limit the invention. Any person skilled in the art can modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed in the present invention should still be covered by the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. An intelligent automatic milk maker, characterized in that, include: The frame has a gantry truss on its side, and a gripper unit is provided on the gantry truss. The gripper unit can hold the baby bottle, and the gantry truss can transport the baby bottle on the gripper unit. A sterilizing cabinet is placed on the upper part of the frame and is used to store and sterilize baby bottles. A bottle cap screwing mechanism, which is disposed within the frame and is used to screw the bottle cap off or on the baby bottle; A milk powder adding mechanism, wherein the milk powder adding mechanism adds a measured amount of milk powder into the baby bottle, and the milk powder adding mechanism is disposed within a frame; A water-drinking device, which is placed inside the frame, is used to add a fixed amount of water at a fixed temperature to the baby bottle; A shaking mechanism, located within the frame, is used to mix the milk powder and water in the bottle evenly. The gripper unit, under the transport action of the gantry truss, can clamp the baby bottle to the sterilizer, the bottle cap screwing mechanism, the milk powder adding mechanism, the drinking device, and the shaking mechanism; The shaking mechanism includes a bottle holder, which contains a rotating shaking unit and a flipping shaking unit. The rotating shaking unit is used to rotate and shake the bottle, and the flipping shaking unit is used to flip and shake the bottle. The rotating and shaking unit includes a turntable, a support block, and a top plate. The support block is fixed on the turntable and located on the side of the turntable. The upper end of the support block is slidably connected to the top plate. The support block is provided with a clamping part for clamping the baby bottle. A driving component for driving the turntable to rotate is connected to the center of the turntable. The clamping part is provided with a rotating shaft, and the clamping part is rotatably connected to the support block through the rotating shaft. The flipping and shaking unit includes a gear and a rack. The turntable is provided with a support column. The lower end of the rack is slidably connected to the support column. The gear meshes with the rack. The gear is fixed on the rotating shaft. The top plate is provided with an annular protrusion that abuts against the upper end of the rack. The lower end of the annular protrusion is a curved shape that undulates up and down. The support column is provided with a sliding cavity, the lower end of the rack is slidably connected to the sliding cavity, the sliding cavity is provided with a spring supporting the rack, the lower end of the annular protrusion is provided with a sliding groove, and the upper end of the rack is provided with a sliding ball that extends into the sliding groove and slides along the sliding groove. The rack slides up or down a distance less than half the circumference of the gear. As the turntable rotates once, the rack drives the gear to rotate back and forth once, causing the bottle to flip once.

2. The intelligent automatic milk maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gantry truss includes a pair of first stepper motors fixed to the side of the frame. The output end of the first stepper motor is connected to a first lead screw. A first slide is provided on the first lead screw. A second lead screw is provided between the first slides. The second lead screw is connected to a second stepper motor. A second slide is provided on the second lead screw. A fixed frame is located above the second slide. A third lead screw is provided on the fixed frame. The third lead screw is connected to a third stepper motor. A third slide is provided on the third lead screw. The gripper unit is located on the third slide.

3. The intelligent automatic milk maker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gripper unit includes a mounting frame. A fourth stepper motor is located on one side of the mounting frame. The output end of the fourth stepper motor is connected to a fourth lead screw, and a fourth slide is located on the fourth lead screw. A guide shaft is located at the front end of the mounting frame. Gripper fixing seats are symmetrically arranged on the guide shaft. Grippers are connected to the gripper fixing seats via a pair of optical shafts, and compression springs are located on the optical shafts. A limit switch is located above the grippers. Connecting rods are hinged to both sides of the fourth slide, and the ends of the connecting rods are hinged to the gripper fixing seats.

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