A cup transfer mechanism for a brewing machine

Abstract

The present invention discloses a cup-moving mechanism for a beverage machine in the field of beverage machines. The cup-moving mechanism includes a guide rail, a sliding block that is slidably matched is provided on the guide rail, the position of the sliding block and the guide rail can be fixed, a fixedly connected baffle is provided on the upper end of the sliding block, a movable mobile bracket is provided on the side of the guide rail, a rotatable baffle is provided on the upper end of the mobile bracket, a fixedly connected sliding plate is provided on one side of the top of the mobile bracket, a proximity sensor is provided on the top of the sliding plate, a lifting bracket and a cup holder that are slidably matched are provided on the outer side of the sliding plate, a cup clamping assembly is provided below the cup holder, the cup clamping assembly includes a rotating drive disk and a movable mobile bracket, a rotatably matched clamping block is provided in the mobile bracket, and the mobile bracket and the clamping block are driven to move when the drive disk rotates. The cup-moving mechanism of the present invention realizes the mobility of the cup, and the powder feeding, stirring, and cup discharging are at different positions, which reduces the probability of mixed contamination, is simple to clean later, and the use process is more humane and has a wide range of applications; it effectively prevents contaminants from entering the beverage cup.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a cup moving mechanism, in particular to a cup moving mechanism for a beverage machine, and belongs to the field of beverage machines. Background Art

[0002] At present, all the beverage machines on the market adopt a fixed cup design. After the beverage cup is fixed in position, the beverage machine performs powder addition, stirring, and cup dispensing operations. Multiple sets of pipes and stirring shafts are squeezed into a small space, which has high maintenance costs, is prone to mixing and contamination, and is also troublesome to clean later. There is no top blocking structure, so the liquid is easy to splash out during brewing. Moreover, the beverage cups of common beverage machines mostly use the factory-set size, which has great limitations and cannot be used for beverage cups of different sizes. The operation is not user-friendly enough. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the present invention aims to provide a cup-moving mechanism for a beverage brewing machine to solve the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0004] The purpose of the present invention can be achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0005] A cup moving mechanism for a brewing machine, the cup moving mechanism includes a guide rail, a sliding block that is slidably matched is provided on the guide rail, the position of the sliding block and the guide rail can be fixed, a fixedly connected baffle is provided on the upper end of the sliding block, a movable mobile bracket is provided on the side of the guide rail, a rotatable baffle is provided on the upper end of the mobile bracket, a fixedly connected sliding plate is provided on one side of the top of the mobile bracket, a proximity sensor is provided on the top of the sliding plate, a sliding lifting bracket and a cup holder are provided on the outside of the sliding plate, a cup clamping assembly is provided under the cup holder, the cup clamping assembly includes a rotating driving disk and a movable mobile bracket, a rotatably matched clamping block is provided in the mobile bracket, and when the driving disk rotates, the mobile bracket and the clamping block are driven to move.

[0006] Preferably, a slide groove is provided on one side of the guide rail, a guide bar is provided on the other side of the guide rail, and a fixedly connected rack is provided on the top end of the guide rail.

[0007] Preferably, a fixedly connected motor is further provided on the side of the movable bracket, and a fixedly connected gear is provided on the motor shaft, and the gear is meshed with the rack.

[0008] Preferably, the guide bar is provided with a plurality of sliding blocks that are slidably matched, the side surfaces of the sliding blocks are provided with locking knobs that are threadedly matched, and the upper ends of the baffles are provided with symmetrical inclined surfaces.

[0009] Preferably, the sliding plate is provided with an array of penetrating guide grooves, and the inner side of the sliding plate is provided with a small electric cylinder that is fixedly connected.

[0010] Preferably, a fixedly connected slider is provided at the bottom of the movable bracket, the slider is slidably engaged with the slide groove, and a rotating shaft is rotatably engaged with the top of the movable bracket.

[0011] Preferably, the baffle is provided with a penetrating rotating hole, the rotating hole is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft, a coil spring is provided on the outside of the rotating hole, one end of the coil spring is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, and the other end of the coil spring is fixedly connected to the baffle, a circular cover is provided at one end of the baffle, and a fixedly connected pushing block is provided at the other end of the baffle, and a pushing roller that rotates and cooperates is provided in the pushing block.

[0012] Preferably, one side of the lifting bracket is provided with an array-distributed guide block and a connecting block, and the other side of the lifting bracket is provided with a fixedly connected cup holder, the guide block slides in cooperation with the guide groove, the telescopic end of the small electric cylinder is fixedly connected to the connecting block, and the lower end of the cup holder is provided with a bottom outer cover that is screwed on by a thread, and a cup clamping assembly is provided inside the bottom outer cover.

[0013] Preferably, the clamping cup assembly includes a supporting chassis, which is fixed at the bottom end of the bottom outer cover, and the upper end of the supporting chassis is provided with a fixedly connected second motor and a support frame, and an axially distributed movable frame is provided above the support frame, and the second motor shaft is fixedly connected to the center of the drive disk.

[0014] Preferably, the support frame is axially provided with a movable groove, a rotating drive disk is provided in the support frame, a movable block is provided at the lower end of the movable frame, the movable block slides along the movable groove, a rotating guide cylinder is provided at the lower end of the movable block, and an axially distributed arc guide groove is provided in the drive disk, and the guide cylinder is tangent to the arc guide groove.

[0015] Beneficial effects of the present invention:

[0016] 1. The cup transfer mechanism of the present invention realizes the mobility of the cup, and the powder adding, stirring and cup discharging are at different positions, which reduces the probability of mixed contamination, simplifies the subsequent cleaning, and makes the entire use process more humane. In addition, the relative number and position of the sliding blocks can be adjusted according to the specific operation steps, and has a wide range of applications.

[0017] 2. The cup transfer mechanism of the present invention is suitable for beverage cups of different sizes, can automatically clamp beverage cups of different diameters, and can automatically adjust according to the height of the beverage cup, automatically raising the height of the beverage cup to prevent liquid from splashing during brewing, further expanding the scope of application;

[0018] 3. When the cup-moving mechanism of the present invention drives the beverage cup to move, the baffle is automatically opened and closed by the baffle plate. When the baffle is at the cup placement port, powder outlet, water outlet, stirring shaft and cup outlet of the brewing machine, the baffle automatically rotates to open the upper port of the beverage cup, and automatically returns to its position during the movement to seal the upper port of the beverage cup, which can effectively prevent contaminants from entering the beverage cup and improve hygiene and safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, for ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without any creative work.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a cup-moving mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 1 is a structural diagram of the guide rail and the sliding block in the installation state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 is a structural diagram of the movable bracket and the baffle in the installation state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 is a structural diagram of the lifting bracket and the cup holder in the embodiment of the present invention when they are installed;

[0024] Figure 5 2 is a schematic structural diagram of a clamping cup assembly according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the drive disc and the movable frame in an installed state according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] In the figure: 1. guide rail; 2. sliding block; 3. moving bracket; 4. motor; 5. baffle; 6. lifting bracket; 7. cup holder; 8. cup clamping assembly; 11. mounting plate; 12. slide groove; 13. guide bar; 14. rack; 21. locking knob; 22. baffle; 31. slider; 32. rotating shaft; 33. sliding plate; 34. small electric cylinder; 35. proximity sensor; 41. gear; 51. circular cover; 52. pushing block; 53. coil spring; 61. guide block; 62. connecting block; 71. bottom outer cover; 81. supporting chassis; 82. second motor; 83. supporting frame; 84. driving disk; 85. moving frame; 86. clamping block; 331. guide groove; 521. pushing roller; 831. movable groove; 841. arc guide groove; 851. moving block; 852. guide cylinder. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some embodiments of the present invention, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] See also Figures 1 to 6As shown, this embodiment provides a cup-moving mechanism for a coffee brewing machine, which includes a guide rail 1, a slide groove 12 on one side of the guide rail 1, a guide bar 13 on the other side of the guide rail 1, a scale on the guide bar 13, a mounting plate 11 at the bottom end of the guide rail 1, and the guide rail 1 is fixedly connected to the coffee brewing machine through the mounting plate 11, and a fixedly connected rack 14 is provided at the top end of the guide rail 1.

[0029] Furthermore, the guide bar 13 is provided with a plurality of sliding blocks 2 that slide together, and the side of the sliding block 2 is provided with a locking knob 21 that is threaded and matched. After pulling the sliding block 2 to the specified position, the locking knob 21 is tightened to fix the sliding block 2 at the specified position on the guide bar 13. The upper end of the sliding block 2 is provided with a fixedly connected baffle 22. The baffle 22 is in the shape of the number "7" as a whole, and a symmetrical inclined surface is provided on the upper end of the baffle 22. When the sliding block 2 moves, the baffle 22 is driven to move synchronously.

[0030] Furthermore, a movable bracket 3 is provided on the side of the guide rail 1 , and the movable bracket 3 moves along the guide rail 1 .

[0031] Specifically, a fixedly connected slider 31 is provided at the bottom of the mobile bracket 3, and the slider 31 slides in cooperation with the slide groove 12. A rotating shaft 32 is provided at the top of the mobile bracket 3 for rotational cooperation. A fixedly connected sliding plate 33 is provided on one side of the top of the mobile bracket 3. A guide groove 331 is provided through the array on the sliding plate 33. A proximity sensor 35 is provided at the top of the sliding plate 33, and a fixedly connected small electric cylinder 34 is provided on the inner side of the sliding plate 33.

[0032] Furthermore, a fixedly connected motor 4 is provided on the side of the mobile bracket 3. The motor 4 has a reducer, and a fixedly connected gear 41 is provided on the rotating shaft of the motor 4. The gear 41 is engaged with the rack 14. The motor 4 drives the gear 41 to rotate, thereby driving the mobile bracket 3 to move along the guide rail 1.

[0033] Furthermore, a rotatable blocking piece 5 is provided at the upper end of the movable bracket 3 . A rotation hole is provided through the blocking piece 5 . The rotation hole is rotatably connected to the rotation shaft 32 . A coil spring 53 is provided on the outer side of the rotation hole.

[0034] Specifically, one end of the coil spring 53 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 32, and the other end of the coil spring 53 is fixedly connected to the baffle 5. After the baffle 5 is rotated and the driving force is removed, the baffle 5 is driven by the coil spring 53 to return to its initial state;

[0035] A circular cover plate 51 is provided at one end of the baffle 5, and a fixedly connected push block 52 is provided at the other end of the baffle 5. A rotatably matched push roller 521 is provided inside the push block 52. When the movable bracket 3 moves, the baffle 5 is driven to move synchronously. After the push roller 521 contacts the inclined surface at the upper end of the baffle 22, it drives the baffle 5 to rotate and open.

[0036] Furthermore, a slidingly matched lifting bracket 6 is provided on the outside of the sliding plate 33 , an array of guide blocks 61 and connecting blocks 62 are provided on one side of the lifting bracket 6 , and a fixedly connected cup holder 7 is provided on the other side of the lifting bracket 6 .

[0037] Specifically, the guide block 61 is slidably matched with the guide groove 331, and the telescopic end of the small electric cylinder 34 is fixedly connected to the connecting block 62. The small electric cylinder 34 pushes the lifting bracket 6 and the cup holder 7 to rise and fall synchronously;

[0038] Furthermore, the lower end of the cup holder 7 is provided with a bottom outer cover 71 that is screwed on by a thread, and a cup clamping assembly 8 is provided inside the bottom outer cover 71. The cup clamping assembly 8 includes a supporting chassis 81, which is fixed to the bottom end of the bottom outer cover 71. The upper end of the supporting chassis 81 is provided with a fixedly connected second motor 82 and a support frame 83, and an axially distributed moving frame 85 is provided above the support frame 83, and a rotatably fitted clamping block 86 is provided inside the moving frame 85.

[0039] Specifically, a movable groove 831 is axially provided on the support frame 83, a rotating drive disk 84 is provided in the support frame 83, a movable block 851 is provided at the lower end of the movable frame 85, the movable block 851 slides along the movable groove 831, a rotating guide cylinder 852 is provided at the lower end of the movable block 851, an axially distributed arc guide groove 841 is provided in the drive disk 84, the guide cylinder 852 is tangent to the arc guide groove 841, and when the drive disk 84 rotates, the guide cylinder 852, the movable block 851 and the movable frame 85 are driven to move synchronously, thereby driving the clamping block 86 to change its diameter;

[0040] The rotating shaft of the second motor 82 is fixedly connected to the center of the driving disk 84. The second motor 82 drives the driving disk 84 to rotate. When the driving disk 84 rotates forward, it drives the movable frame 85 and the clamping block 86 to shrink. When the driving disk 84 rotates reversely, it drives the movable frame 85 and the clamping block 86 to expand. The mass of the lower end of the clamping block 86 is larger than that of the upper end, thereby ensuring that the clamping block 86 remains vertical in the movable frame 85.

[0041] Working principle:

[0042] When in use, the guide rail 1 is fixed in the brewing machine, and the distance between the cup placing port, powder discharge port, water outlet, stirring shaft and cup discharge port of the brewing machine is the distance between the sliding block 2, and then the sliding block 2 is installed on the side of the cup placing port, powder discharge port, water outlet, stirring shaft and cup discharge port. In the initial state, the first group of baffles 22 is tangent to the pushing roller 521, the baffle 5 rotates, the circular cover 51 is toggled away, the distance between the lifting bracket 6 and the sliding plate 33 is the largest, and the cup rack 7 is at the lowest height. The user puts the beverage cup into the cup rack 7, the second motor 82 drives the driving disk 84 to rotate, and the driving disk 84 drives the moving frame 85 to move forward to reduce the diameter, and the clamping block 86 contacts the outer wall of the beverage cup to clamp it, and the proximity sensor 35 starts to detect the beverage cup. When the beverage cup is not detected, the small electric cylinder 34 drives the lifting bracket 6 and the cup holder 7 to rise. The cup mouth of the beverage cup rises and approaches the proximity sensor 35 and then stops. Then the motor 4 drives the movable bracket 3, the lifting bracket 6, the cup holder 7 and the beverage cup to move horizontally along the guide rail 1, pushing the roller 521 to disengage from the first set of baffles 22. The coil spring 53 drives the baffle 5 to return to the initial state. The circular cover 51 covers the upper opening of the beverage cup. Then the beverage cup moves horizontally through the powder outlet, the water outlet and the stirring shaft in sequence. The rotation and opening and closing of the baffle 5 are the same as the above steps. After the stirring is completed, the beverage cup moves forward to the cup outlet, the baffle 5 rotates, the circular cover 51 is toggled away, the movable bracket 85 retreats, the clamping block 86 is separated from the beverage cup, and the user takes the beverage cup away.

[0043] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0044] In the present invention, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection; direct connection, or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two components, or interaction between two components, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0045] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, a first feature being "above," "above," and "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. A first feature being "below," "below," and "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0046] Throughout this specification, references to terms such as "one embodiment," "example," or "specific example" indicate that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with that embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, schematic representations of these terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0047] The basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention are shown and described above. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are merely illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and modifications may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the invention as claimed.

Claims

1. A cup transfer mechanism for a coffee brewing machine, the cup transfer mechanism comprising a guide rail (1), characterized in that: The guide rail (1) is provided with a sliding block (2) that is slidably matched, and the position of the sliding block (2) and the guide rail (1) can be fixed. A fixed baffle (22) is provided on the upper end of the sliding block (2). A movable mobile bracket (3) is provided on the side of the guide rail (1), and a rotatable baffle (5) is provided on the upper end of the mobile bracket (3). A fixed sliding plate (33) is provided on one side of the top of the mobile bracket (3), and a proximity sensor (35) is provided on the top of the sliding plate (33). A lifting bracket (6) and a cup holder (7) that are slidably matched are provided on the outer side of the sliding plate (33). A cup clamping assembly (8) is provided below the cup holder (7). The cup clamping assembly (8) includes a rotating driving disk (84) and a movable mobile frame (85). A rotatably matched clamping block (86) is provided in the mobile frame (85). When the driving disk (84) rotates, the mobile frame (85) and the clamping block (86) are driven to move. The baffle (5) is provided with a rotating hole passing through it, the rotating hole is rotatably connected to the rotating shaft (32), a coil spring (53) is provided on the outside of the rotating hole, one end of the coil spring (53) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (32), and the other end of the coil spring (53) is fixedly connected to the baffle (5), one end of the baffle (5) is provided with a circular cover plate (51), and the other end of the baffle (5) is provided with a push block (52) that is fixedly connected, and a push roller (521) that is rotatably matched is provided in the push block (52), and when the movable bracket (3) moves, the baffle (5) is driven to move synchronously, and after the push roller (521) contacts the inclined surface of the upper end of the baffle (22), it drives the baffle (5) to rotate and open.

2. The cup transfer mechanism of a beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: A slide groove (12) is provided on one side of the guide rail (1), a guide bar (13) is provided on the other side of the guide rail (1), and a fixedly connected rack (14) is provided at the top end of the guide rail (1).

3. The cup transfer mechanism of a beverage machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: A motor (4) is also fixedly connected to the side of the movable bracket (3), and a gear (41) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft of the motor (4), and the gear (41) is meshed with the rack (14).

4. The cup transfer mechanism of a beverage machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The guide bar (13) is provided with a plurality of sliding blocks (2) that are slidably matched. The side surfaces of the sliding blocks (2) are provided with locking knobs (21) that are threadedly matched. The upper end of the baffle (22) is provided with symmetrical inclined surfaces.

5. The cup transfer mechanism of a beverage machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sliding plate (33) is provided with an array of guide grooves (331) extending therethrough, and a small electric cylinder (34) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the sliding plate (33).

6. The cup transfer mechanism of a beverage machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom of the movable bracket (3) is provided with a fixedly connected slider (31), the slider (31) is slidably engaged with the slide groove (12), and the top of the movable bracket (3) is provided with a rotating shaft (32) for rotational engagement.

7. The cup transfer mechanism of a beverage machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: One side of the lifting bracket (6) is provided with an array of guide blocks (61) and a connecting block (62), and the other side of the lifting bracket (6) is provided with a fixedly connected cup holder (7). The guide block (61) is slidably matched with the guide groove (331), and the telescopic end of the small electric cylinder (34) is fixedly connected to the connecting block (62). The lower end of the cup holder (7) is provided with a bottom outer cover (71) that is screwed on by a thread, and a cup clamping assembly (8) is provided in the bottom outer cover (71).

8. The cup transfer mechanism of a beverage machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The clamping cup assembly (8) includes a supporting chassis (81), which is fixed to the bottom end of the bottom outer cover (71). The upper end of the supporting chassis (81) is provided with a second motor (82) and a supporting frame (83) that are fixedly connected. An axially distributed moving frame (85) is provided above the supporting frame (83). The rotating shaft of the second motor (82) is fixedly connected to the center of the driving disk (84).

9. The cup transfer mechanism of a beverage brewing machine according to claim 8, characterized in that: The support frame (83) is provided with an axially extending movable groove (831), a rotating drive disk (84) is provided in the support frame (83), a movable block (851) is provided at the lower end of the movable frame (85), the movable block (851) slides along the movable groove (831), a rotating guide cylinder (852) is provided at the lower end of the movable block (851), an axially distributed arc guide groove (841) is provided in the drive disk (84), and the guide cylinder (852) is tangent to the arc guide groove (841).

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