A batching machine capable of precise ingredient dispensing

Abstract

This invention provides a precise dispensing machine, comprising a turntable assembly and a drive motor for rotating the turntable assembly. The turntable assembly has multiple mounting stations, each mounting station holding a material bag. The dispensing machine has a discharge port, and a weighing device is located below the discharge port. The weighing device is used to monitor the weight of the material flowing out of the material bag in real time. In this dispensing machine, each material is individually packaged in a material bag. During dispensing, the material flows directly from the material bag into the container without going through pipelines, eliminating the problem of drug residue. After the material in the material bag is used up, a new material bag is directly replaced, ensuring the purity of the finished product.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of batching machines, and more specifically to a batching machine capable of precise batching. Background Technology

[0002] The description in this section provides only background information related to the disclosure of this invention and does not constitute prior art.

[0003] In existing technologies, beverage machines typically include multiple hoppers, each controlled by a pump. Each hopper's piping leads to the dispensing outlet. The controller, after acquiring the beverage formula, controls the activation of the pumps in each hopper to dispense the beverage. Because each hopper is connected to the dispensing outlet via piping, some material remains in the piping during dispensing, causing inaccurate weighing. Furthermore, the residual material in the piping requires regular cleaning; if cleaning is not timely, it can easily contaminate the beverage.

[0004] It should be noted that the above description of the technical background is only for the purpose of providing a clear and complete explanation of the technical solutions of the present invention and facilitating understanding by those skilled in the art. It should not be assumed that the above technical solutions are known to those skilled in the art simply because they have been described in the background section of this invention. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a batching machine that can accurately dispense ingredients.

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention provides a batching machine capable of precise batching, including a turntable assembly and a drive motor for driving the turntable assembly to rotate. The turntable assembly has multiple mounting stations, and a material bag is mounted on each mounting station. The batching machine has a discharge station, and a weighing device is located below the discharge station. The weighing device is used to monitor the weight of the material flowing out of the material bag in real time.

[0007] Preferably, the material bag has a discharge port, and a valve is installed on the discharge port to control the outflow of liquid in the material bag. The valve is controlled by a switching device installed at the discharge position. When the turntable assembly rotates the material bag to the discharge position, the switching device is used to open the valve of the material bag to control the discharge of the material bag. A cup is placed on the weighing device, and the liquid in the material bag flows into the cup.

[0008] Preferably, the mixing machine further includes a control module. The control module is used to select the corresponding ingredient list according to the type of beverage, and control the drive motor according to the material formula in the ingredient list to rotate the corresponding material bag in the turntable assembly to the discharge position. It also controls the switch device to start, opening the valve of the material bag, so that the liquid in the material bag flows into the cup body below. The control module is also used to receive the weight change information fed back by the weighing device in real time. When the weight change measured by the weighing device reaches the predicted value, the control module controls the switch device to close the valve of the material bag, and controls the drive motor to drive the turntable assembly to rotate to the material bag corresponding to the next material, controlling the outflow of another material, until each ingredient is processed.

[0009] Preferably, the weighing device is a pluggable scale, including a scale body and a tray pluggably mounted on the scale body. The foremost edge of the scale body defines a vertical longitudinal line. At least a portion of the tray extends beyond the longitudinal line. The tray includes a plate for placing the object to be weighed and a plug-in portion connected to the scale body. The plate is located on the front side of the scale body, and the entire plate extends beyond the longitudinal line.

[0010] Preferably, the batching machine further includes a housing, the turntable assembly, the drive motor and the scale body are located inside the housing, the housing has an opening, the disc body extends to the outside of the housing through the opening, and the cup body can be placed on the disc body.

[0011] Preferably, the scale body includes a weighing sensor and a support block mounted on the weighing sensor. The tray is pluggably connected to the support block. The front end of the support block is provided with a slot. The plug-in part is a handle that can be inserted into the slot.

[0012] Preferably, the disc body is horizontally positioned, and the disc body and the insert handle are integrally formed.

[0013] Preferably, the height of the upper surface of the plug handle is greater than the height of the disc body, or the upper surface of the plug handle is an inclined surface that gradually slopes downward towards the front.

[0014] Preferably, the batching machine further includes a receiving tray, which is located below the pallet and has a gap between it and the pallet, and the pallet is located outside the housing.

[0015] Preferably, the batching machine further includes multiple bag hangers, which are detachably installed on the installation station of the turntable assembly, and the material bags are suspended on the bag hangers.

[0016] By employing the above technical solutions, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0017] The precise dispensing machine of this invention can dispense not only everyday beverages but also medicinal drinks. Since medicinal drinks require high purity and accuracy of ingredients, traditional beverage dispensers often leave drug residue in the piping, failing to meet these requirements. However, the dispensing machine of this application uses individual material bags for each ingredient. During dispensing, the ingredients flow directly from the material bag into the cup, bypassing piping and eliminating drug residue issues. Once the material in the material bag is used up, a new material bag is directly replaced, ensuring the purity of the finished product. Furthermore, the dispensing machine uses a weighing device to provide real-time feedback on weight changes. Because the dispensing machine dispenses directly from the material bag without piping, the material discharge immediately stops when the control module closes the valve, resulting in higher precision. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the batching machine of this application.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the batching machine of this application.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the weighing device of this application.

[0021] The components are: 1. Weighing device; 2. Receiving tray; 3. Cup body; 4. Outer shell; 5. Turntable assembly; 6. Material bag; 7. Bag hanger; 8. Drive motor; 11. Tray; 12. Support block; 13. Weighing sensor; 14. Fixing block; 111. Plate body; 112. Insert handle; 121. Slot. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0023] It should be noted that in the description of this invention, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only for descriptive purposes and to distinguish similar objects; there is no order between them, nor should they be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Furthermore, in the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0024] like Figure 1 and 2As shown, this is the batching machine of this application, including a turntable assembly 5 and a drive motor 8 for rotating the turntable assembly 5. The turntable assembly 5 includes multiple mounting stations, each mounting station having a material bag 6 installed. The material bags 6 are replaceable, and each material bag 6 can hold different types of liquids. The material bag 6 has a discharge port, and a valve is installed on the discharge port to control the outflow of liquid from the material bag 6. This valve can be controlled by a switching device.

[0025] The batching machine has a discharge position, and the switching device is installed at the discharge position. When the turntable assembly 5 rotates the material bag 6 at a certain installation position to the discharge position, the switching device can open the valve of the material bag 6 to control the discharge of the material bag 6. A weighing device 1 is located below the discharge position, and a cup body 3 is placed on the weighing device 1. The liquid in the material bag 6 flows into the cup body 3.

[0026] The mixing machine also includes a control module. When beverages need to be mixed, the type of beverage is input into the control module. The control module selects the corresponding ingredient information based on the beverage type and controls the drive motor 8 to rotate the material bag 6 corresponding to the required ingredient in the turntable assembly 5 to the discharge position. It also controls the switch to open the valve of the material bag 6, allowing the liquid inside to flow into the lower cup 3. During this process, the weighing device 1 monitors the weight of the cup 3 in real time and feeds the weighing result back to the control module. When the weight change measured by the weighing device 1 reaches the predicted value, the control module controls the switch to close the valve of the material bag 6 and controls the drive motor 8 to rotate the turntable assembly 5 to the next material's position, controlling the flow of another material until all mixing processes are completed.

[0027] like Figure 2 As shown, the material bag 6 is suspended on the bag hanger 7. The bag hanger 7 is detachably installed on the turntable assembly 5. When the material bag 6 needs to be replaced, the bag hanger 7 can be removed from the turntable assembly 5, and the new material bag 6 can be hung on the bag hanger 7, thereby completing the material replacement.

[0028] like Figure 3 As shown, the weighing device 1 of this application is a pluggable scale, including a scale body and a tray 11 pluggably mounted on the scale body. The foremost edge of the scale body defines a vertical longitudinal line, and at least a portion of the tray 11 extends beyond this longitudinal line. The tray 11 includes a pan body 111 for placing the object to be weighed and a plug-in portion connected to the scale body. The pan body 111 is located on the front side of the scale body, and the entire pan body 111 extends beyond the longitudinal line.

[0029] The batching machine of this application includes a housing 4, and the turntable assembly 5 and drive motor 8 are located inside the housing 4. The scale body is also located inside the housing 4. The housing 4 has an opening through which the disc body 111 extends to the outside of the housing 4, and the cup body 3 can be placed on the disc body 111.

[0030] The scale body includes a load cell 13 and a support block 12 mounted on the load cell 13. The tray 11 is pluggably connected to the support block 12. The front end of the support block 12 has a slot 121, and the insertion part is a handle 112, which can be inserted into the slot 121. The scale body also includes a fixing block 14 located below the load cell 13. The tray 111 is horizontally positioned, and the tray 111 and the handle 112 are integrally formed. In a preferred embodiment, the height of the upper surface of the handle 112 is greater than the height of the tray 111, or the upper surface of the handle 112 is a slope that gradually slopes downwards towards the front. This prevents liquid spilled on the tray 111 from flowing down the handle 112 into the scale body, thus preventing contamination. Furthermore, the opening of the outer casing 4 is small, only allowing the handle 112 to be inserted. Therefore, liquid spilled on the tray 111 will not splash into the outer casing 4 through the opening, ensuring the cleanliness of the machine body. The advantage of this weighing device is that if liquid spills onto the tray 11 during the discharge process, the tray 11 can simply be removed for cleaning, thus preventing contamination of the scale body and facilitating cleaning. Furthermore, since the scale body is located inside the machine, with only the tray 111 exposed outside, material will not flow into the scale body, preventing short circuits in the internal wiring and ensuring the elasticity of the load cell 13 within the scale body is not affected, guaranteeing weighing accuracy.

[0031] The dispensing machine also includes a receiving tray 2, which is located below the tray 11 and has a gap between them. The tray 11 is located outside the outer casing 4. When liquid from the material bag 6 spills onto the outside of the cup 3, it can flow into the receiving tray 2. The shape of the tray 111 can be polygonal, circular, elliptical, or other shapes that can hold the cup 3. The material of the tray 111 can be metal, hard plastic, wood, ceramic, or other materials that can support the cup 3. In a preferred embodiment, the tray 111 is a horizontally arranged polygonal metal sheet. The center of the tray 111 is a placement area for placing the cup 3, and the edge of the placement area has a hollow structure that allows spilled beverage to flow into the receiving tray 2 below.

[0032] The dispensing machine of this application can not only dispense everyday beverages but also medicinal drinks. Since medicinal drinks require high purity and accuracy of ingredients, traditional beverage dispensers would leave drug residue in the piping, failing to meet these requirements. However, in this dispensing machine, each ingredient is individually packaged in a material bag 6. During dispensing, the material flows directly from the material bag 6 into the cup body 3 without going through piping, eliminating the problem of drug residue. Once the material in the material bag 6 is used up, a new material bag 6 is directly replaced, ensuring the purity of the finished product. Furthermore, the dispensing machine uses a weighing device 1 to provide real-time feedback on weight changes. Because the dispensing machine dispenses directly from the material bag 6 without going through piping, the material can immediately stop dispensing when the control module controls the switch to close the valve, resulting in higher accuracy.

[0033] The above-described embodiments are merely preferred embodiments provided to fully illustrate the present invention, and the scope of protection of the present invention is not limited thereto. Equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art based on the present invention are all within the scope of protection of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A batching machine capable of precise ingredient dispensing, characterized in that, The machine includes a turntable assembly and a drive motor for rotating the turntable assembly. The turntable assembly has multiple mounting stations, each where a material bag is mounted. The batching machine has a discharge station, and a weighing device is located below the discharge station. The weighing device is a pluggable scale, including a scale body and a tray pluggably mounted on the scale body. The front edge of the scale body defines a vertical longitudinal line. At least a portion of the tray extends beyond the longitudinal line. The tray includes a pan body for placing the object to be weighed and a plug-in part connected to the scale body. The pan body is located on the front side of the scale body, and the entire pan body extends beyond the longitudinal line.

2. The batching machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The material bag has a discharge port, and a valve is installed on the discharge port to control the outflow of liquid inside the material bag. The valve is controlled by a switching device installed at the discharge position. When the turntable assembly rotates the material bag to the discharge position, the switching device is used to open the valve of the material bag to control the discharge of the material bag.

3. The batching machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mixing machine also includes a control module. The control module is used to select the corresponding ingredient list according to the type of beverage, and control the drive motor according to the material formula in the ingredient list to rotate the corresponding material bag in the turntable assembly to the discharge position. It also controls the switch device to start, opening the valve of the material bag, and the liquid in the material bag flows into the cup body below. The control module is also used to receive weight change information fed back by the weighing device in real time. When the weight change measured by the weighing device reaches the predicted value, the control module controls the switch device to close the valve of the material bag, and controls the drive motor to drive the turntable assembly to rotate to the next material's corresponding station, controlling the flow of another material, until each ingredient is processed.

4. The batching machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The batching machine also includes a housing, the turntable assembly, the drive motor and the scale body are located inside the housing, the housing has an opening, the disc body extends to the outside of the housing through the opening, and the cup body can be placed on the disc body.

5. The batching machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The scale body includes a weighing sensor and a support block mounted on the weighing sensor. The tray is pluggably connected to the support block. The front end of the support block is provided with a slot. The plug-in part is a handle that can be inserted into the slot.

6. The batching machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The disc body is horizontally positioned, and the disc body and the insert handle are integrally formed.

7. The batching machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The height of the upper surface of the plug handle is greater than the height of the disc body, or the upper surface of the plug handle is an inclined surface that gradually slopes downward towards the front.

8. The batching machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The batching machine also includes a receiving tray, which is located below the pallet and has a gap between it and the pallet, which is located outside the housing.

9. The batching machine according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that, The batching machine also includes multiple bag hangers, which are detachably installed on the installation station of the turntable assembly, and the material bags are suspended on the bag hangers.

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