Beverage storing and taking system and beverage storing and taking method

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of beverage making, and discloses a beverage storing and taking system and a beverage storing and taking method.The beverage storing and taking system comprises at least two containers, a conveying mechanism and a position adjusting mechanism, different beverages are stored in the different containers, all the containers are provided with first connectors, the conveying mechanism comprises a conveying pipeline, and the position adjusting mechanism is arranged on the conveying pipeline. A connector is arranged at one end of the conveying pipeline, a liquid outlet is formed in the other end of the conveying pipeline, and the position adjusting mechanism can adjust the position of the connector and / or the container so that the connector can be selectively aligned with and inserted into at least one of all the first connectors. According to the beverage storing and taking system, different beverages can be extracted only by arranging one conveying pipeline, one conveying pipeline does not need to be independently arranged for each container, therefore, the beverage storing and taking system can extract the needed beverages without switching of more than two pumps and more than two valves, and meanwhile, the beverage storing and taking system is convenient to use. Only one conveying pipeline needs to be cleaned in the use process of the beverage storing and taking system, and the cleaning process is simple and convenient.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of beverage preparation, and in particular to a beverage storage and retrieval system and a beverage storage and retrieval method. Background Art

[0002] With the improvement of living standards, people's demand for the taste and quality of coffee drinks is constantly increasing. For example, fancy coffee needs to add milk drinks to the coffee during the production process to improve the taste of the coffee, and making fancy coffees with different flavors requires adding milk drinks with different flavors to the coffee during the production process. For this reason, the beverage storage and access system of the coffee machine in the prior art is generally provided with more than two containers for storing milk drinks, and different containers store milk drinks with different flavors. In order to transport different milk drinks, the beverage storage and access system in the prior art is provided with more than two delivery pipelines, which are arranged one by one with the containers, and the required drinks are extracted by switching more than two pumps and more than two valves. On the one hand, the switching of more than two pumps and more than two valves will make the control system of the coffee machine more complicated. On the other hand, during the use of the coffee machine, each delivery pipeline needs to be cleaned frequently, and the cleaning process is cumbersome.

[0003] Therefore, the above problems need to be solved urgently. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to provide a multi-drink storage and retrieval system, which can extract the required drinks without switching more than two pumps and more than two valves, and only one delivery pipeline needs to be cleaned during use, so the cleaning process is simple.

[0005] To achieve this object, the present invention adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A beverage storage and retrieval system, comprising:

[0007] At least two containers, all of which are provided with a first interface;

[0008] The delivery mechanism comprises a delivery pipeline, one end of which is provided with a joint, and the other end of which is a liquid outlet; and

[0009] The position adjustment mechanism is capable of adjusting the position of the connector and / or the container so that the connector can be selectively aligned with and plugged into at least one of all the first interfaces.

[0010] Preferably, the beverage storage and retrieval system further comprises a second interface, wherein the second interface is connected to a cleaning liquid supply device, and the position adjustment mechanism can also align and plug the connector with the second interface.

[0011] Preferably, the connector is aligned and plugged into the first interface and the second interface alternately.

[0012] Preferably, the position adjustment mechanism comprises a driving module, and the driving module is configured to drive the joint to move, and / or drive the container and the second interface to move, so that the joint is aligned and plugged with the second interface or the first interface.

[0013] Preferably, the driving module includes a first moving module and a second moving module, the first moving module is configured to drive the joint to move along or away from a first direction, and / or drive the second interface and at least two containers to move along or away from the first direction so that the joint is aligned with the second interface or the first interface, and the second moving module is configured to drive the joint to move along or away from a second direction perpendicular to the first direction toward the first interface or the second interface, and / or drive the second interface and at least two containers to move along or away from the second direction toward the joint.

[0014] Preferably, the driving module also includes a third moving module, which is configured to drive the joint to move along or away from a third direction perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction, and / or drive the second interface and at least two containers to move along or away from the third direction.

[0015] Preferably, the second interface and at least two of the containers are arranged around a first axis, and the driving module includes a first driving member and a second driving member, the first driving member is configured to drive the second interface and at least two of the containers to rotate around the first axis, and / or drive the joint to rotate around the first axis, and the second driving member is configured to drive the joint to move toward the first interface or the second interface and / or drive one of the first interface and the second interface to move toward the joint.

[0016] Preferably, the position adjustment mechanism further comprises a positioning module, and the positioning module is configured to position the joint, or to position the container and the second interface.

[0017] Preferably, the beverage storage and retrieval system further comprises a first sealing ring, which can abut between the first interface and the connector along the radial direction or the axial direction of the connector when the connector is inserted into the first interface.

[0018] Based on the same inventive concept, the present invention also provides a beverage storage and retrieval system, comprising:

[0019] The delivery mechanism comprises a delivery pipeline, one end of which is provided with a joint, and the other end of which is a liquid outlet;

[0020] A first interface and a second interface, wherein the first interface and the second interface are selectively connected to the joint of the delivery pipeline to deliver beverages or cleaning liquid into the delivery pipeline; and

[0021] At least one container, on which one of the first interface and the second interface is communicatively disposed.

[0022] Based on the same inventive concept, the present invention also provides a beverage storage and retrieval method based on the beverage storage and retrieval system, comprising:

[0023] A beverage configuration program, wherein the connector is connected to the container to deliver the beverage;

[0024] a pipeline cleaning procedure, wherein the connector is connected to a cleaning liquid supply device to clean the conveying mechanism;

[0025] The beverage storage and retrieval system is preset to execute at least one of the following procedures: (1) when the system is powered on, the pipeline cleaning procedure is first executed; (2) when the system is restarted after exceeding the preset standby time, the pipeline cleaning procedure is first executed; (3) after each execution of the beverage configuration program, the pipeline cleaning procedure is executed; (4) the pipeline cleaning procedure is executed after detecting the bacterial flora or odor in the delivery pipeline.

[0026] Beneficial effects of the present invention: In the present invention, the position adjustment mechanism can enable the delivery pipeline to dock with different containers, so that different beverages can be extracted. That is, in the present invention, only one delivery pipeline is needed to complete the extraction of different beverages, and there is no need to set a delivery pipeline separately for each container. Therefore, the beverage storage and retrieval system in the present invention can complete the extraction of the required beverage without switching more than two pumps and more than two valves. At the same time, the beverage storage and retrieval system only needs to clean one delivery pipeline during use, and the cleaning process is simple. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the structure of the beverage storage and retrieval system in Embodiment 1 and Embodiment 4 of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the interaction between the intelligent terminal and the beverage making machine in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 is a front view of a beverage storage and retrieval system in a second embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 4 is a top view of the beverage storage and retrieval system excluding the conveying mechanism and the cleaning liquid supply device in the second embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 5 is a top view of the beverage storage and retrieval system excluding the conveying mechanism in the third embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 6 It is a front view of the beverage storage and retrieval system in the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] In the figure:

[0034] 110, container; 111, first interface; 120, conveying mechanism; 121, conveying pipeline; 1211, joint; 1212, liquid outlet; 122, water pump; 131, driving module; 1311, first moving module; 13111, first motor; 13112, first screw rod; 1312, second moving module; 13121, second motor; 13122, second screw rod; 1313, third moving module; 13131, third motor; 13132, third screw rod; 1314, first driving member; 1315, second driving member; 1316, mounting plate; 1317, rotating shaft; 140, second interface;

[0035] 200, cleaning liquid supply device; 210, water source; 220, cleaning liquid supply source;

[0036] 310. Beverage making machine; 320. Mobile phone; 330. PDA; 340. Desktop computer; 350. Cloud; 360. Wireless network. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The present invention will be further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It is to be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention, rather than to limit the present invention. It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only parts related to the present invention, rather than all structures, are shown in the accompanying drawings.

[0038] In the description of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connected", and "fixed" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0039] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may include that the first and second features are in direct contact, or may include that the first and second features are not in direct contact but are in contact through another feature between them. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" and "above" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" and "below" a second feature includes that the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0040] In the description of this embodiment, the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right" and other directions or positional relationships are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of description and simplification of operation, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operate in a specific direction, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish in the description and have no special meaning.

[0041] Embodiment 1

[0042] See also Figure 1 The present embodiment provides a beverage storage and retrieval system, which includes at least two containers 110, a conveying mechanism 120 and a position adjustment mechanism. Different beverages are stored in different containers 110. All containers 110 are provided with a first interface 111. The conveying mechanism 120 includes a conveying pipe 121. One end of the conveying pipe 121 is provided with a joint 1211, and the other end of the conveying pipe 121 is a liquid outlet 1212. In addition to the conveying pipe 121, the conveying mechanism 120 also includes a water pump 122. The water pump 122 is arranged on the conveying path of the conveying pipe 121. The water pump 122 is configured to extract beverages from the container 110 and convey the beverages to the liquid outlet 1212 so that the beverages flow out from the liquid outlet 1212. The position adjustment mechanism can adjust the position of the joint 1211 and / or the container 110 so that the joint 1211 is selectively aligned with and plugged into at least one of all the first interfaces 111.

[0043] Based on the above, in the present embodiment, the position adjustment mechanism can enable the delivery pipe 121 to dock with different containers 110, so that different beverages can be extracted. That is, in the present embodiment, only one delivery pipe 121 is required to complete the extraction of different beverages, and there is no need to separately set a delivery pipe 121 for each container 110. Therefore, the beverage storage and retrieval system in the present embodiment can complete the extraction of the required beverage without switching more than two pumps and more than two valves. At the same time, the beverage storage and retrieval system only needs to clean one delivery pipe 121 during use, and the cleaning process is simple.

[0044] It should be noted that the beverage storage and retrieval system in this embodiment is configured to clean the delivery pipe 121 after each beverage extraction is completed or when the beverage extraction needs to be switched, so as to prevent the flavors of different beverages from mixing and affecting the quality of beverage production.

[0045] In addition, the present embodiment further provides a coffee machine, which includes the beverage storage and retrieval system as described above. Different milk beverages are stored in different containers 110 of the coffee machine. The coffee machine in the present embodiment can complete the extraction of the required milk beverage without switching more than two pumps and more than two valves. At the same time, during use of the coffee machine, only one delivery pipeline 121 needs to be cleaned, and the cleaning process is simple.

[0046] Specifically, in this embodiment, the beverage storage and retrieval system is provided with three containers 110, and three flavors of milk beverages are stored in the three containers 110 respectively. The connector 1211 can be aligned and plugged with the first interface 111 on the container 110 as required, so that the delivery pipeline 121 is connected to the container 110, so that the water pump 122 can extract the milk beverage in the container 110 and send the milk beverage out from the liquid outlet 1212, so as to produce fancy coffee with corresponding flavors. It can be understood that in other optional embodiments, the beverage storage and retrieval system can also be provided with two, four, five or other numbers of containers 110, which are not specifically limited in this embodiment.

[0047] Based on the above, the beverage storage and retrieval system in this embodiment is configured to plug in only one connector 1211 each time a beverage is extracted, and the connector 1211 is selectively aligned with and plugged into one of the first interfaces 111, that is, a single beverage is used to make a beverage each time, thereby realizing free selection of one of the beverages from a variety of beverages according to demand. Of course, in other optional embodiments, the beverage storage and retrieval system may also be configured to plug in more than two connectors 1211 each time a beverage is extracted, and the more than two connectors 1211 are connected to the same delivery pipeline 121, and each connector 1211 is selectively aligned with and plugged into one of the first interfaces 111, and the first interface 111 to which any connector 1211 is plugged is different, thereby realizing that more than two beverages are mixed to make a beverage each time, thereby realizing the production of more complex and mixed beverages, which is not specifically limited in this embodiment.

[0048] It should be noted that the beverage storage and access system in this embodiment can be applied to machines such as milk tea making machines or fruit tea making machines in addition to coffee machines, wherein different milk drinks are stored in different containers 110 of the milk tea making machine, and different fruit juices are stored in different containers 110 of the fruit tea making machine. Of course, the beverage storage and access system in this embodiment can also be used alone. Specifically, different types of beverages are stored in different containers 110 of the beverage storage and access system. For example, different containers 110 of the beverage storage and access system can store drinking water or fruit juice, etc. In this embodiment, there is no specific limitation on the application scenario of the beverage storage and access system.

[0049] Preferably, the beverage storage and retrieval system in this embodiment also includes a second interface 140, which is connected to the cleaning liquid supply device 200. The position adjustment mechanism can also align and plug the connector 1211 with the second interface 140. When the connector 1211 is plugged with the second interface 140, the delivery pipe 121 is connected to the cleaning liquid supply device 200, so that the delivery pipe 121 can be cleaned.

[0050] Based on the content mentioned above, when it is necessary to switch the beverage extraction, the connector 1211 needs to switch from being plugged into the first interface 111 of one container 110 to being plugged into the first interface 111 of another container 110. In this embodiment, the connector 1211 is first aligned with and plugged into the second interface 140 after being detached from the first interface 111 on one of the containers 110 to clean the delivery pipe 121. After cleaning, the connector 1211 is detached from the second interface 140 and plugged into the first interface 111 on the other container 110, that is, the connector 1211 is alternately aligned with and plugged into the first interface 111 and the second interface 140, so that the connector 1211, the delivery pipe 121 and the liquid outlet 1212 are cleaned before the connector 1211 switches from being plugged into the first interface 111 of one container 110 to being plugged into the first interface 111 of another container 110, thereby avoiding the taste of the beverage flowing out of the liquid outlet 1212.

[0051] It can be understood that the cleaning liquid supply device 200 in this embodiment includes a water source 210 and a cleaning liquid supply source 220. The water source 210 supplies water, and the cleaning liquid supply source 220 supplies a liquid mixed with a cleaning agent and water. In this embodiment, one of the water source 210 and the cleaning liquid supply source 220 can be selected according to demand to connect to the delivery pipeline 121.

[0052] Furthermore, the conveying mechanism 120 in this embodiment also includes a bacterial flora detector (not shown in the figure) or an odor detector (not shown in the figure) to detect the bacterial flora or odor of the conveying pipe 121. When the bacterial flora or odor of the conveying pipe 121 does not meet the requirements, the connector 1211 is aligned and plugged with the second interface 140, so as to clean the connector 1211, the conveying pipe 121 and the liquid outlet 1212 to further avoid the smell of the beverage flowing out of the liquid outlet 1212.

[0053] In this embodiment, the position adjustment mechanism includes a driving module 131, and the driving module 131 is configured to drive the joint 1211 to move, and / or drive the container 110 and the second interface 140 to move, so that the joint 1211 is aligned and plugged with the second interface 140 or the first interface 111, that is, in this embodiment, the relative position of the joint 1211 and the first interface 111 or the second interface 140 is adjusted by the driving module 131, so as to achieve communication between the delivery pipeline 121 and the container 110 or the cleaning liquid supply device 200, so as to extract different beverages or clean the delivery pipeline 121.

[0054] Preferably, the driving module 131 includes a first moving module 1311 and a second moving module 1312. The first moving module 1311 is configured to drive the joint 1211 to move along or away from the first direction, and / or drive the second interface 140 and at least two containers 110 to move along or away from the first direction, so that the joint 1211 is aligned with the first interface 111 or the second interface 140. The first direction is Figure 1 In the X-axis direction, the second moving module 1312 is configured to drive the joint 1211 to move along or away from a second direction perpendicular to the first direction toward the first interface 111 or the second interface 140, and / or drive the second interface 140 and at least two containers 110 to move along or away from the second direction toward the joint 1211. The second direction is Figure 1 In the middle Z-axis direction, based on the above, in this embodiment, the second interface 140 and the first interfaces 111 of at least two containers 110 are arranged at intervals along the first direction, and the joint 1211 and the container 110 are arranged along the second direction. The first movable module 1311 can make the joint 1211 alternately align with the first joint 1211 and the second joint 1211, and the second movable module 1312 can make the joint 1211 plug into the first interface 111 or the second interface 140, so as to realize the delivery pipeline 121 alternately connected with the container 110 and the cleaning liquid supply device 200.

[0055] It should be noted that the joint 1211 in this embodiment is installed on the second mobile module 1312, and the second mobile module 1312 drives the joint 1211 to move in the second direction. The second mobile module 1312 is installed on the first mobile module 1311, and the first mobile module 1311 is used to drive the second mobile module 1312 and drive the joint 1211 to move in the first direction. Of course, in other optional embodiments, it can also be set that the container 110 and the second interface 140 are both installed on the second mobile module 1312, and the second mobile module 1312 drives the container 110 and the second interface 140 to move in the second direction. The second mobile module 1312 is installed on the first mobile module 1311, and the first mobile module The movable module 1311 is used to drive the second movable module 1312 and drive the container 110 and the second interface 140 to move along the first direction; or, in other optional embodiments, it can also be arranged that the joint 1211 is installed on the second movable module 1312, the second movable module 1312 installed with the joint 1211 is installed on a first movable module 1311, and the container 110 and the second interface 140 are also installed on a first movable module 1311, and the joint 1211 and the container 110 and the second interface 140 can all move along or away from the first direction, and the joint 1211 can also move along the second direction; or, in other optional embodiments, it can also be arranged that the container 110 and the second interface 140 are installed On the second mobile module 1312, the second mobile module 1312 equipped with the container 110 and the second interface 140 is installed on a first mobile module 1311, and the joint 1211 is also installed on a first mobile module 1311. The joint 1211 and the container 110 and the second interface 140 can all move along or away from the first direction, and the container 110 and the second interface 140 can also move along the second direction; or, in other optional embodiments, it can also be set that the joint 1211 is installed on a second mobile module 1312, the container 110 and the second interface 140 are also installed on a second mobile module 1312, and the second mobile module 1312 equipped with the joint 1211 is installed on the first mobile module 1311. On a movable module 1311, the joint 1211, the container 110, and the second interface 140 can all move along or away from the second direction, and the joint 1211 can also move along the first direction; or, in other optional embodiments, it can also be arranged that the joint 1211 is installed on a second movable module 1312, the container 110 and the second interface 140 are also installed on a second movable module 1312, the second movable module 1312 on which the container 110 and the second interface 140 are installed is installed on the first movable module 1311, the joint 1211, the container 110 and the second interface 140 can all move along or away from the second direction, and the container 110 and the second interface 140 can also move along the first direction;Alternatively, in other optional embodiments, the joint 1211 may be installed on a second mobile module 1312, the container 110 and the second interface 140 may also be installed on a second mobile module 1312, the second mobile module 1312 with the joint 1211 installed may be installed on a first mobile module 1311, the second mobile module 1312 with the container 110 and the second interface 140 installed may also be installed on a first mobile module 1311, the joint 1211 may move along or away from the first direction and the second direction, the container 110 and the second interface 140 may also move along or away from the first direction and the second direction, and this is not specifically limited in this embodiment. ;

[0056] In this embodiment, the first movable module 1311 is configured to be composed of a first motor 13111 and a first screw rod 13112, and the first screw rod 13112 extends along a first direction. The second movable module 1312 is configured to be composed of a second motor 13121 and a second screw rod 13122. The second motor 13121 is screwed onto the first screw rod 13112, and the first motor 13111 drives the first screw rod 13112 to rotate so that the second motor 13121 moves along the extension direction of the first screw rod 13112, and the second screw rod 13122 extends along the second direction. The joint 1211 is screwed onto the second screw rod 13122, and the second motor 13121 drives the second screw rod 13122 to rotate so that the joint 1211 moves along the extension direction of the second screw rod 13122.

[0057] Of course, in other optional embodiments, the first movable module 1311 and the second movable module 1312 may also be configured as KK modules, which is not specifically limited in the present embodiment.

[0058] Furthermore, the position adjustment mechanism in this embodiment also includes a positioning module (not shown in the figure), which is configured to position the joint 1211, or position the container 110 and the second interface 140, so as to further ensure that the joint 1211 can be accurately aligned with the first interface 111 or the second interface 140.

[0059] It is understandable that the positioning module in this embodiment can be set as a visual detection structure or include a shading plate and a plurality of photoelectric switches arranged at intervals along the moving path of the first moving module 1311, one of the photoelectric switches is arranged corresponding to the second interface 140, and the remaining photoelectric switches are arranged one-to-one with the first interface 111. In this embodiment, no specific restrictions are imposed on the structure of the positioning module. Since the visual detection structure and the specific structures of the shading plate and the photoelectric switch are all prior art, they are not described in detail in this embodiment.

[0060] Preferably, the beverage storage and retrieval system also includes a first sealing ring (not shown in the figure), which can abut between the first interface 111 and the connector 1211 along the radial or axial direction of the connector 1211 when the connector 1211 is inserted into the first interface 111, that is, in this embodiment, the connection between the first interface 111 and the connector 1211 is sealed by radial sealing or axial sealing of the first sealing ring, thereby preventing leakage of beverage.

[0061] Correspondingly, the beverage storage and retrieval system also includes a second sealing ring (not shown in the figure), which can abut between the second interface 140 and the connector 1211 along the radial or axial direction of the connector 1211 when the connector 1211 is inserted into the second interface 140. That is, in this embodiment, the connection between the second interface 140 and the connector 1211 is sealed by radial sealing or axial sealing of the second sealing ring, thereby preventing leakage of the cleaning liquid.

[0062] It can be understood that the specific structures of the radial seal or the axial seal are all prior art, and therefore, they will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0063] Based on the content mentioned above, the beverage storage and retrieval system can be configured to freely select one of the beverages from a variety of beverages according to user needs, and can also be configured to mix two or more beverages to make beverages each time. It should be noted that for freely selecting one of the beverages from a variety of beverages according to user needs, the beverage storage and retrieval system can be configured to automatically control the type of beverage extracted to meet user needs. For the beverage storage and retrieval system for making beverages by mixing two or more beverages each time, the beverage storage and retrieval system can be configured to automatically control the type of beverage extracted, and the configuration ratio of different beverages can be preset and controlled, thereby further realizing the production of more complex and mixed beverages.

[0064] For machines such as coffee machines, milk tea machines, or fruit tea machines that are equipped with the beverage storage and retrieval system mentioned above, when their beverage menus need to be updated, the machine can be upgraded online OTA without the need for staff to come to the site for debugging, and the beverage menu can be updated remotely with one click.

[0065] In addition, if Figure 2 As shown, the user can remotely control a beverage making machine 310 such as a coffee machine or a milk tea making machine or a fruit tea making machine installed with the beverage storage and retrieval system mentioned above. For example, the user can control the beverage making machine 310 through smart terminals such as a mobile phone 320, a handheld computer 330 and a desktop computer 340, so as to choose to make corresponding beverages according to personal preferences. Tools such as the mobile phone 320, the handheld computer 330 and the desktop computer 340 can directly interact with the beverage making machine 310 through Bluetooth or other methods, and can also interact with the beverage making machine 310 through the cloud 350 or the wireless network 360. This embodiment does not impose specific restrictions on this.

[0066] Based on the above, since the user can remotely control the beverage making machine 310 such as a coffee machine, a milk tea machine, or a fruit tea machine installed with the beverage storage and retrieval system described in this embodiment, the beverage making machine 310 can be used as an unattended multi-variety automatic beverage vending machine.

[0067] Embodiment 2

[0068] See also Figure 3 and Figure 4 Compared with the first embodiment, the difference of this embodiment is that the driving module 131 also includes a third movable module 1313, and the third movable module 1313 is configured to drive the joint 1211 to move along or away from a third direction perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction, and / or drive the second interface 140 and at least two containers 110 to move along or away from the third direction, and the third direction is the Y-axis direction in the figure, that is, in this embodiment, the second interface 140 and the first interface 111 also have a spacing in the third direction. Exemplarily, in this embodiment, the joint 1211 is installed on the second movable module 1312, the second movable module 1312 is installed on the third movable module 1313, and the third movable module 1313 is installed on the first movable module 1311, so as to ensure that the joint 1211 can be accurately aligned with the first interface 111 or the second interface 140.

[0069] Of course, in other optional embodiments, it can be arranged that the joint 1211 is directly installed on the third mobile module 1313, and the third mobile module 1313 is installed on the first mobile module 1311 and the module consisting of the container 110 and the second interface 140 is installed on the second mobile module 1312, or the module consisting of the container 110 and the second interface 140 is installed on the first mobile module 1311 and the second mobile module 1312; or, in other optional embodiments, it can be arranged that the joint 1211 is installed on the third mobile module 1313 through the second mobile module 1312, and the module consisting of the container 110 and the second interface 140 is installed on the first mobile module 1311; or, in other optional embodiments, it can be arranged that the module consisting of the container 110 and the second interface 140 is installed on the second mobile module 1312, The second mobile module 1312 is installed on the third mobile module 1313, and the third mobile module 1313 is installed on the first mobile module 1311; alternatively, in other optional embodiments, it can be arranged that the module consisting of the container 110 and the second interface 140 is directly installed on the third mobile module 1313, and the third mobile module 1313 is installed on the first mobile module 1311 and the connector 1211 is installed on the second mobile module 1312, or the connector 1211 is installed on the first mobile module 1311 and the second mobile module 1312; alternatively, in other optional embodiments, it can be arranged that the module consisting of the container 110 and the second interface 140 is installed on the third mobile module 1313 through the second mobile module 1312, and the connector 1211 is installed on the first mobile module 1311, and this is not specifically limited in the present embodiment.

[0070] The third movable module 1313 in this embodiment is configured to be composed of a third motor 13131 and a third screw rod 13132. The third screw rod 13132 extends along the third direction. The third motor 13131 is screwed onto the first screw rod 13112. The first motor 13111 drives the first screw rod 13112 to rotate so that the third motor 13131 moves along the extension direction of the first screw rod 13112. The second motor 13121 is screwed onto the third screw rod 13132. The third motor 13131 drives the third screw rod 13132 to rotate so that the second motor 13121 moves along the extension direction of the third screw rod 13132. The joint 1211 is screwed onto the second screw rod 13122. The second motor 13121 drives the second screw rod 13122 to rotate so that the joint 1211 moves along the extension direction of the second screw rod 13122.

[0071] Of course, in other optional embodiments, the third mobile module 1313 may also be configured as a KK module, which is not specifically limited in this embodiment.

[0072] Accordingly, in this embodiment, if the positioning module is configured to include a structure including a shading plate and a photoelectric switch, the positioning module needs to be provided with multiple first photoelectric switches and multiple second photoelectric switches, wherein multiple first photoelectric switches are spaced apart along the moving path of the first moving module 1311, and each first photoelectric switch is correspondingly provided with a second photoelectric switch, and the second photoelectric switches and the corresponding first photoelectric switches are arranged at intervals along a third direction, wherein one second photoelectric switch is provided corresponding to the second interface 140, and the remaining second photoelectric switches are provided one-to-one with the first interface 111.

[0073] Embodiment 3

[0074] See also Figure 5 and Figure 6 Compared with the first embodiment, the difference of this embodiment is that the second interface 140 and the at least two containers 110 are arranged around the first axis, the driving module 131 includes a first driving member 1314 and a second driving member 1315, the first driving member 1314 is configured to drive the second interface 140 and the at least two containers 110 to rotate around the first axis, and / or drive the joint 1211 to rotate around the first axis, and the second driving member 1315 is configured to drive the joint 1211 to move toward the first interface 111 or the second interface 140, and / or drive one of the first interface 111 and the second interface 140 to move toward the joint 1211. Exemplarily, in this embodiment, the second interface 140 and at least two containers 110 are installed on the mounting plate 1316, and a rotating shaft 1317 is arranged below the mounting plate 1316. The axis of the rotating shaft 1317 is the second axis, and the second axis coincides with the first axis. The first driving member 1314 can drive the rotating shaft 1317 to rotate around its axis to drive the second interface 140 and at least two containers 110 to rotate around the first axis, so that the first interface 111 and the second connector 1211 are alternately aligned with the connector 1211. When the second interface 140 or one of the first interfaces 111 is aligned with the connector 1211, the second driving member 1315 can drive the connector 1211 to move toward the first interface 111 or the second interface 140, so that the connector 1211 is plugged into the first interface 111 or the second interface 140.

[0075] Of course, in other optional embodiments, the first driving member 1314 may also be configured to drive the joint 1211 to rotate around the first axis, or the second interface 140 and at least two containers 110 are correspondingly provided with a first driving member 1314, and the joint 1211 is also correspondingly provided with a first driving member 1314, the second interface 140 and at least two containers 110 can rotate around the first axis, and the joint 1211 can also rotate around the first axis, and the second driving member 1315 may also be configured to drive the mounting plate 1316 to move toward the joint 1211, or the mounting plate 1316 is correspondingly provided with a second driving member 1315, and the joint 1211 is also correspondingly provided with a second driving member 1315, the mounting plate 1316 can move toward the joint 1211, and the joint 1211 can also move toward the mounting plate 1316, and there is no specific limitation on this in the present embodiment.

[0076] Embodiment 4

[0077] Based on the same inventive concept, this embodiment provides a beverage storage and retrieval system, such as Figure 1 As shown, the beverage storage and retrieval system includes a conveying mechanism 120, a first interface 111, a second interface 140 and at least one container 110. The conveying mechanism 120 includes a conveying pipe 121. A joint 1211 is provided at one end of the conveying pipe 121. The other end of the conveying pipe 121 is a liquid outlet 1212. The first interface 111 and the second interface 140 are selectively connected to the joint 1211 of the conveying pipe 121 to convey beverages or cleaning liquid into the conveying pipe 121. One of the first interface 111 and the second interface 140 is communicatively provided on the container 110.

[0078] Based on the above, the first interface 111 is used to circulate beverages, and the second interface 140 is used to circulate cleaning liquid. In this embodiment, the relative positions of the joint 1211, the first interface 111, and the second interface 140 are adjusted to clean the delivery pipe 121, the joint 1211, and the liquid outlet 1212 when the beverage storage and retrieval system switches to deliver beverages or after power-on or after a period of standby, thereby avoiding the taste of the beverage flowing out of the liquid outlet 1212.

[0079] Exemplarily, in this embodiment, more than two containers 110 are provided, all containers 110 are filled with beverages, and all containers 110 are provided with a first interface 111, different containers 110 contain different beverages, and the second interface 140 is externally connected to a cleaning liquid supply device 200, the cleaning liquid supply device 200 includes a water source 210 and a cleaning liquid supply source 220. In this embodiment, the position of the joint 1211 and / or the first interface 111 is adjusted by the position adjustment mechanism described in the first embodiment, so that the first interfaces 111 of different containers 110 can be connected to the joint 1211, so that the delivery pipeline 121 can output different beverages according to user needs. When the beverage storage and retrieval system switches to deliver beverages, the joint 1211 is first connected to the second interface 140 before switching to the first interface 111, so that the delivery pipeline 121, the joint 1211 and the liquid outlet 1212 are cleaned, thereby avoiding the taste of the beverage flowing out of the liquid outlet 1212.

[0080] It is understandable that before the beverage storage and retrieval system is used for the first time, foreign matter such as dust may exist in the delivery pipe 121, the joint 1211 and the liquid outlet 1212. Moreover, after the beverage storage and retrieval system is shut down or on standby for a period of time, the beverage remaining in the delivery pipe 121, the joint 1211 and the liquid outlet 1212 is prone to bacterial growth, thereby causing odor in the delivery pipe 121, the joint 1211 and the liquid outlet 1212, which will cause the beverage flowing out of the liquid outlet 1212 to have a mixed taste. When the beverage storage and retrieval system in this embodiment is used again after being powered on or on standby for a period of time, the joint 1211 is first connected to the second interface 140 to clean the delivery pipe 121, the joint 1211 and the liquid outlet 1212 to further avoid the beverage flowing out of the liquid outlet 1212 from having a mixed taste.

[0081] It can be understood that in other optional embodiments, the beverage storage and access system can also be configured to include multiple containers 110, wherein two containers 110 are used to hold water and cleaning liquid respectively, that is, the two containers 110 respectively holding water and cleaning liquid together constitute the cleaning liquid supply device 200, the above two containers 110 are each provided with a second interface 140, and the remaining containers 110 are provided with a first interface 111, and the beverage storage and access system first connects the joint 1211 with the second interface 140 when switching to deliver beverages or after power-on or after a period of standby, so as to clean the delivery pipe 121, the joint 1211 and the liquid outlet 1212, and then connects the joint 1211 with one of the first interfaces 111; or, in other optional embodiments, the beverage storage and access system can also be configured to include one The container 110 contains a beverage, that is, the beverage storage and retrieval system in this embodiment only extracts one kind of beverage, and the beverage flowing out of the liquid outlet 1212 is easy to have a cross-flavor when the beverage storage and retrieval system is used for the first time or when it is used again after being stopped for a period of time or when it is used again after being on standby for a period of time. For this reason, the second interface 140 is externally connected to a cleaning liquid supply device 200, and the cleaning liquid supply device 200 includes a water source 210 and a cleaning liquid supply source 220. After the beverage storage and retrieval system is powered on or waits for a period of time, the joint 1211 is first connected to the second interface 140 to clean the delivery pipe 121, the joint 1211 and the liquid outlet 1212, and then the joint 1211 is connected to one of the first interfaces 111. In this embodiment, there is no specific restriction on the number of containers 110.

[0082] Embodiment 5

[0083] Based on the same inventive concept, this embodiment provides a beverage storage and retrieval method based on the beverage storage and retrieval system provided by any one of the first to fourth embodiments, and the beverage storage and retrieval method includes:

[0084] In the beverage configuration process, the connector 1211 is connected to the container 110 to deliver the beverage;

[0085] In the pipeline cleaning procedure, the connector 1211 is connected to the cleaning liquid supply device 200 to clean the conveying mechanism 120;

[0086] The beverage storage and retrieval system is preset to execute at least one of the following procedures: (1) When the system is powered on, the pipeline cleaning procedure is first executed; (2) When the system is restarted after exceeding the preset standby time, the pipeline cleaning procedure is first executed; (3) After each beverage configuration procedure is executed, the pipeline cleaning procedure is executed; (4) The pipeline cleaning procedure is executed after detecting bacteria or odor in the delivery pipeline 121.

[0087] Based on the contents described in the fourth embodiment, the beverage storage and retrieval system is prone to the problem of the beverage flowing out of the liquid outlet 1212 having a mixed taste when switching to deliver beverages. In addition, before the beverage storage and retrieval system is used for the first time, foreign matter such as dust may exist in the delivery pipe 121, the joint 1211 and the liquid outlet 1212. Moreover, after the beverage storage and retrieval system is shut down or on standby for a period of time, the beverage remaining in the delivery pipe 121, the joint 1211 and the liquid outlet 1212 is prone to bacterial growth, thereby causing a strange smell in the delivery pipe 121, the joint 1211 and the liquid outlet 1212. This will cause the beverage flowing out of the liquid outlet 1212 to have a mixed taste. For this reason, the present embodiment provides a beverage storage and retrieval method, so that the beverage storage and retrieval system can be restarted when it is powered on or when the preset standby time of the system is exceeded. In addition, due to the influence of external temperature or humidity and other factors, the beverage remaining in the delivery pipe 121, the joint 1211 and the liquid outlet 1212 may breed bacteria when the beverage storage and access system does not exceed the system preset standby time, that is, the delivery pipe 121, the joint 1211 and the liquid outlet 1212 have an odor before the beverage storage and access system does not exceed the system preset standby time. For this reason, the delivery mechanism 120 in this embodiment also includes a bacterial flora detector or an odor detector to detect the bacterial flora or odor of the delivery pipe 121. When the bacterial flora or odor of the delivery pipe 121 does not meet the requirements, the pipeline cleaning procedure is executed to further avoid the odor of the beverage flowing out of the liquid outlet 1212.

[0088] Obviously, the above embodiments of the present invention are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present invention, and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, various obvious changes, readjustments and substitutions can be made without departing from the protection scope of the present invention. It is not necessary and impossible to list all the embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A beverage storage and retrieval system, characterized in that: include: At least two containers (110), all of the containers (110) being provided with a first interface (111); A conveying mechanism (120) comprises a conveying pipeline (121), one end of the conveying pipeline (121) is provided with a joint (1211), and the other end of the conveying pipeline (121) is a liquid outlet (1212); and The position adjustment mechanism is capable of adjusting the position of the connector (1211) and / or the container (110) so that the connector (1211) can be selectively aligned with and plugged into at least one of all the first interfaces (111).

2. The beverage storage and retrieval system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The beverage storage and retrieval system further comprises a second interface (140), wherein the second interface (140) is connected to the cleaning liquid supply device (200), and the position adjustment mechanism can also align and plug the connector (1211) with the second interface (140).

3. The beverage storage and retrieval system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connector (1211) is alternately aligned with and plugged into the first interface (111) and the second interface (140).

4. The beverage storage and retrieval system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The position adjustment mechanism comprises a driving module (131), and the driving module (131) is configured to drive the joint (1211) to move, and / or drive the container (110) and the second interface (140) to move, so that the joint (1211) is aligned and plugged with the second interface (140) or the first interface (111).

5. The beverage storage and retrieval system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The driving module (131) comprises a first moving module (1311) and a second moving module (1312), wherein the first moving module (1311) is configured to drive the joint (1211) to move along or away from a first direction, and / or drive the second interface (140) and at least two of the containers (110) to move along or away from the first direction, so that the joint (1211) is aligned with the second interface (140) or the first interface (111), and the second moving module (1312) is configured to drive the joint (1211) to move along or away from a second direction perpendicular to the first direction toward the first interface (111) or the second interface (140), and / or drive the second interface (140) and at least two of the containers (110) to move along or away from the second direction toward the joint (1211).

6. The beverage storage and retrieval system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The driving module (131) also includes a third moving module (1313), which is configured to drive the joint (1211) to move along or away from a third direction perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction, and / or drive the second interface (140) and at least two containers (110) to move along or away from the third direction.

7. The beverage storage and retrieval system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The second interface (140) and at least two of the containers (110) are arranged around a first axis, and the driving module (131) includes a first driving member (1314) and a second driving member (1315), the first driving member (1314) being configured to drive the second interface (140) and at least two of the containers (110) to rotate around the first axis, and / or drive the joint (1211) to rotate around the first axis, and the second driving member (1315) being configured to drive the joint (1211) to move toward the first interface (111) or the second interface (140), and / or drive one of the first interface (111) and the second interface (140) to move toward the joint (1211).

8. The beverage storage and retrieval system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The position adjustment mechanism further comprises a positioning module, and the positioning module is configured to position the joint (1211), or to position the container (110) and the second interface (140).

9. The beverage storage and retrieval system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The beverage storage and retrieval system further comprises a first sealing ring, which can abut between the first interface (111) and the connector (1211) along the radial direction or axial direction of the connector (1211) when the connector (1211) is inserted into the first interface (111).

10. A beverage storage and retrieval system, characterized in that: include: The conveying mechanism (120) comprises a conveying pipeline (121), one end of the conveying pipeline (121) is provided with a joint (1211), and the other end of the conveying pipeline (121) is a liquid outlet (1212); a first interface (111) and a second interface (140), wherein the first interface (111) and the second interface (140) are selectively connected to a joint (1211) of the delivery pipe (121) so as to deliver beverages or cleaning liquid into the delivery pipe (121); and At least one container (110), wherein the container (110) is communicatively provided with one of the first interface (111) and the second interface (140).

11. A beverage storage and retrieval method based on the beverage storage and retrieval system according to any one of claims 1 to 9 or claim 10, characterized in that: include: In a beverage configuration procedure, the connector (1211) is connected to the container (110) to deliver the beverage; A pipeline cleaning procedure, wherein the connector (1211) is connected to a cleaning liquid supply device (200) to clean the conveying mechanism (120); The beverage storage and retrieval system is preset to execute at least one of the following procedures: (1) when the system is powered on, the pipeline cleaning procedure is first executed; (2) when the system is restarted after exceeding the preset standby time, the pipeline cleaning procedure is first executed; (3) after each execution of the beverage configuration procedure, the pipeline cleaning procedure is executed; (4) the pipeline cleaning procedure is executed after detecting the bacterial flora or odor of the delivery pipeline (121).

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