Beverage self-distribution composite coffee pavilion

Abstract

The invention relates to a beverage self-distribution composite coffee pavilion which comprises a pavilion body, an operation area and an ingredient containing area are arranged in the pavilion body, and an operation mechanical arm is arranged on the operation area; a coffee machine used for making espresso coffee, an ice machine used for making ice blocks, a cup falling machine used for storing empty cups, a art printer used for art coffee and an automatic sealing machine used for sealing are arranged on the ingredient placing area; by operating the mechanical arm, long-time work can be achieved, the production efficiency is improved, the mechanical arm can quantitatively add a formula so as to guarantee stable beverage quality, a series of safety and sanitation hidden dangers such as infectious disease virus cross infection are greatly reduced through the distribution mechanism, the beverage is safer in the transportation process, and meanwhile the distribution cost of each order is saved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of beverage preparation and delivery, and in particular to a beverage self-delivery composite coffee kiosk. Background Art

[0002] Coffee is a beverage made from roasted coffee beans. It is one of the main beverages popular in the world, along with cocoa and tea. Coffee contains cafestol and kahweol, which have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects. Coffee can upregulate the anti-toxic biochemical process in the liver, protecting the body from aflatoxin and other carcinogens. Coffee also has a refreshing effect, so it is loved by people.

[0003] During the delivery process, most existing coffee kiosks are connected to food delivery platforms, and order delivery is completed by food delivery riders. During the current epidemic of infectious diseases, direct contact between merchants, customers and food delivery personnel will greatly increase the risk of cross-infection. Therefore, a beverage self-delivery composite coffee kiosk is proposed to solve this problem. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the present invention provides a beverage self-dispensing composite coffee kiosk, and the specific technical solution is as follows:

[0005] A beverage self-dispensing composite coffee kiosk, comprising:

[0006] A kiosk, wherein an operation area and an ingredient placement area are arranged in the kiosk, an operation robot arm is arranged on the operation area, and a coffee machine for making espresso, an ice maker for preparing ice cubes, a cup dropper for storing empty cups, a coffee art printer for coffee art, and an automatic sealing machine for sealing are arranged on the ingredient placement area;

[0007] A human-machine interaction unit, through which the order taker selects and places an order for coffee of suitable flavor. After receiving a signal, the human-machine interaction unit controls the movement of the operating robot arm, which operates between the coffee machine, ice maker, cup dropper, latte art printer and automatic sealing machine to prepare coffee of the corresponding flavor of the order taker;

[0008] The delivery mechanism includes a mobile vehicle and a placement component arranged on the mobile vehicle. The operating robot arm places the prepared coffee beverage on the placement component. The mobile vehicle delivers the coffee to the location of the person who placed the order according to the information received by the human-computer interaction unit.

[0009] As an improvement of the above technical solution, the placement component includes a lifting and rotating component and a cup plate arranged on the mobile vehicle, the lifting and rotating component includes a base arranged on the mobile vehicle, a lifting member is arranged on the base, a fixed plate is arranged on the lifting member, a stepper motor is arranged at the bottom of the fixed plate, the output shaft of the stepper motor passes through the fixed plate and extends to the top of the fixed plate, one end of the stepper motor extending to the top of the fixed plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cup plate, driving the stepper motor to rotate, controlling the rotation of the cup plate to adjust the placement position of the coffee drink.

[0010] As an improvement of the above technical solution, a plurality of groups of downwardly recessed placement seats are provided on the cup plate, and the angle of each rotation of the stepper motor is the axis angle between two adjacent groups of placement seats.

[0011] As an improvement of the above technical solution, the lifting member includes a lifting push rod arranged on the base, the top of the lifting push rod is fixedly connected to one end of the bottom of the fixed plate, and a telescopic rod is arranged on the base at a symmetrical position of the lifting push rod, and the top of the telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the bottom of the other end of the fixed plate.

[0012] As an improvement of the above technical solution, the dispensing mechanism further comprises a shell covering the surface of the placement component, and a through hole 1 is provided on the top of the shell for the cup and plate to move up and down.

[0013] As an improvement of the above technical solution, a top cover is fixedly connected to the top of the cup plate via a support rod, and the top cover is used to cover and seal the through hole 1, and the diameter of the top cover is equal to the diameter of the cup plate.

[0014] As an improvement of the above technical solution, the pavilion body further includes a receiving groove for parking the delivery mechanism, and a second through hole connected to the receiving groove is opened on the operating area, and the second through hole is adapted to the cup plate.

[0015] As an improvement of the above technical solution, a cup holder is further provided on the operation area, and a pick-up and placement window is provided on the surface of the pavilion near the cup holder.

[0016] Beneficial effects of the present invention:

[0017] Through the human-computer interaction unit, customers can choose the type and quantity of drinks to order online or offline, pay and place orders. After the operating robot arm receives the signal from the human-computer interaction unit, the operating robot arm prepares the drinks according to the recipe instructions on the human-computer interaction unit. After the preparation is completed, the distribution agency takes over the drinks. After taking over, according to the customer's positioning on the human-computer interaction unit, the mobile vehicle begins to plan the path to the customer's workstation to achieve one-time delivery. The operating robot arm of this application can work for a long time and improve production efficiency. The operating robot arm can add formulas in a quantitative manner to ensure the stability of beverage quality. The self-owned distribution agency greatly reduces a series of safety and health risks such as cross-infection of infectious viruses, making beverages safer during transportation and saving the cost of each delivery order. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] Figure 1 It is the front view of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the pavilion in the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the distribution mechanism in the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the delivery mechanism in the present invention;

[0022] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the cup plate and the lifting member of the present invention.

[0023] Figure numerals: 10, pavilion body; 11, loading and unloading window; 12, receiving slot; 13, second through hole; 14, cup holder; 15, latte art printer; 16, operating robot arm; 17, coffee machine; 18, automatic sealing machine; 19, ice maker; 20, distribution mechanism; 21, shell; 22, mobile vehicle; 23, base; 24, telescopic rod; 25, cup tray; 251, placement seat; 26, top cover; 27, lifting push rod; 28, stepping motor; 29, fixing plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0025] A beverage self-dispensing composite coffee kiosk, comprising a kiosk body 10, wherein an operation area and an ingredient placement area are arranged in the kiosk body 10, wherein an operation robot arm 16 is arranged on the operation area, and wherein a coffee machine 17 for making espresso, an ice maker 19 for preparing ice cubes, a cup dropper for storing empty cups, a coffee art printer 15 for making coffee art, and an automatic sealing machine 18 for sealing are arranged on the ingredient placement area;

[0026] A human-machine interaction unit, through which the ordering person selects and places an order for coffee of suitable flavor. After receiving a signal, the human-machine interaction unit controls the operation robot arm 16 to move. The operation robot arm 16 operates between the coffee machine 17, the ice machine 19, the cup dropper, the latte art printer 15 and the automatic sealing machine 18 to prepare coffee of the corresponding flavor of the ordering person;

[0027] The distribution mechanism 20 includes a mobile vehicle 22 and a placement component arranged on the mobile vehicle 22. The operating robot arm 16 places the prepared coffee beverage on the placement component. The mobile vehicle 22 delivers the coffee to the location of the person who placed the order according to the information received by the human-computer interaction unit.

[0028] The customer can select the type and quantity of drinks through the human-machine interaction unit to place an order online or offline, pay and place an order. After the operating robot arm 16 receives the signal from the human-machine interaction unit, the operating robot arm 16 first takes the cup from the cup dropper according to the recipe instruction on the human-machine interaction unit, and then the operating robot arm 16 makes the recipe according to the recipe between the ice maker 19, the latte art printer 15, and the coffee machine 17. The operating robot arm 16 places the final beverage product under the automatic sealing machine 18 to achieve product sealing. The distribution mechanism 20 takes over the beverage. After taking over, according to the customer's positioning on the human-machine interaction unit, the mobile vehicle starts to plan the path to the customer's workstation to achieve one-time delivery. The operating robot arm 16 of the present application can work for a long time, improve production efficiency, and does not require other staff except maintenance personnel, saving labor costs. The self-owned distribution platform saves the cost of each delivery order; and supports subsequent recipe modifications. The operating robot arm 16 can add recipes in a quantitative manner to ensure the stability of beverage quality.

[0029] In one embodiment, reference Figure 4 as well as Figure 5The placement component includes a lifting and rotating component and a cup tray 25 arranged on the mobile vehicle 22. The lifting and rotating component includes a base 23 arranged on the mobile vehicle 22. A lifting member is arranged on the base 23. A fixed plate 29 is arranged on the lifting member. A stepper motor 28 is arranged at the bottom of the fixed plate 29. The output shaft of the stepper motor 28 passes through the fixed plate 29 and extends to the top of the fixed plate 29. One end of the stepper motor 28 extending to the top of the fixed plate 29 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cup tray 25, driving the stepper motor 28 to rotate, and controlling The cup tray 25 rotates to adjust the placement position of the coffee beverage. Specifically, when the prepared beverage needs to be placed, the lifting member is started, and the lifting member drives the cup tray to rise, so that the operating robot arm 16 can place the prepared beverage. The operating robot arm 16 starts to load the cup tray 25. Since the operating robot arm 16 only places one cup of beverage at a time, the stepper motor 28 drives the cup tray 25 to rotate, so that the operating robot arm 16 always positions the beverage at the same point each time. Therefore, the beverage can be evenly placed on the cup tray through the rotation of the stepper motor 28.

[0030] In order to improve the stability of the cup tray 25, refer to Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 The cup tray 25 is provided with a plurality of groups of placement seats 251 which are recessed downwards. The angle at which the stepper motor 28 rotates each time is the axis angle between two adjacent groups of placement seats 251. By placing drinks in the placement seats 251, the stability of the placement of drinks can be improved when the mobile vehicle 22 moves, and the problem of tipping can be avoided. When placing drinks, each group of placement seats 251 can be rotated in sequence to the positioning position where the operating robot arm 16 places the drinks through the stepper motor 28, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the placement of drinks.

[0031] In one embodiment, reference Figure 4 The lifting member includes a lifting push rod 27 arranged on the base 23, and the top of the lifting push rod 27 is fixedly connected to one end of the bottom of the fixed plate 29. A telescopic rod 24 is arranged on the base 23 and at a symmetrical position of the lifting push rod 27. The top of the telescopic rod 24 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the other end of the fixed plate 29. The distribution mechanism 20 also includes a shell 21 covering the surface of the placement component, and a through hole is opened on the top of the shell 21 for the cup plate 25 to move up and down. Specifically, in order to ensure that the surface of the beverage will not be contaminated during the distribution process of the distribution mechanism 20, the lifting push rod 27 can move the cup plate 25 out of the shell 21, which is convenient for customers to take and operate the mechanical arm 16 to place it. The telescopic rod 24 arranged at the symmetrical position can make the bottom of the fixed plate 29 symmetrical, effectively avoiding the problem of tilting to one end after long-term use, and further improving the stability of beverage placement.

[0032] In order to prevent the interior of the housing 21 from being contaminated, refer to Figure 3 , Figure 4 as well as Figure 5 The top of the cup tray 25 is fixedly connected with a top cover 26 through a support rod. The top cover 26 is used to cover and seal the through hole 1. The diameter of the top cover 26 is equal to the diameter of the cup tray 25. During the distribution process, when the cup tray 25 is moved into the shell 21, the through hole 1 at the top of the shell 21 can be sealed by the top cover 26 to prevent contaminants from entering the shell 21 during the distribution process, thereby causing the problem of beverage contamination. The diameters of the top cover 26 and the cup tray 25 are equal to facilitate the top cover 26 to seal the shell 21 while the cup tray 25 moves up and down in the shell 21.

[0033] In order to facilitate the placement of the dispensing mechanism 20 when not in use, refer to Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 The pavilion body 10 also includes a receiving groove 12 for parking the dispensing mechanism 20, and a second through hole 13 connected to the receiving groove 12 is opened on the operating area, and the second through hole 13 is adapted to the cup tray 25. Specifically, when the dispensing mechanism 20 is not in use, it can be moved to the receiving groove 12 for placement, and when delivery is required, the lifting push rod 27 can move the cup tray 25 out of the shell 21, and the cup tray 25 then enters the operating area in the pavilion body 10 through the second through hole 13, which is convenient for the operating robot arm 16 to place the beverage, so that the operating robot arm is always in the operating area, effectively avoiding the problem of contamination of the operating robot arm 16.

[0034] In order to facilitate customers to pick up, refer to Figure 1 A cup holder 14 is also provided on the operation area, and a pick-and-place window 11 is provided on the surface of the kiosk 10 near the cup holder 14. Specifically, when the beverage is configured, the finished beverage can be placed in the cup holder 14 by operating the robotic arm 16, and the customer can pick it up by himself through the pick-and-place window 11 without delivery.

[0035] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. 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 present invention.

Claims

1. A beverage self-dispensing composite coffee kiosk, characterized in that: include: A kiosk (10), wherein an operating area and an ingredient placement area are arranged in the kiosk (10), an operating robot arm (16) is arranged on the operating area, and a coffee machine (17) for making espresso, an ice maker (19) for preparing ice cubes, a cup dropper for storing empty cups, a coffee latte art printer (15) for making coffee latte art, and an automatic sealing machine (18) for sealing are arranged on the ingredient placement area; A human-machine interaction unit, through which the ordering person selects and buys coffee of suitable taste and places an order. After receiving a signal, the human-machine interaction unit controls the movement of the operating mechanical arm (16), and the operating mechanical arm (16) operates between the coffee machine (17), the ice machine (19), the cup dropper, the latte art printer (15), and the automatic sealing machine (18) to prepare coffee of the corresponding taste of the ordering person; A delivery mechanism (20), the delivery mechanism (20) comprising a mobile vehicle (22) and a placement component arranged on the mobile vehicle (22), the operating robot arm (16) places the prepared coffee beverage on the placement component, and the mobile vehicle (22) delivers the coffee to the location of the person who placed the order according to the information received by the human-computer interaction unit.

2. A beverage self-dispensing composite coffee kiosk according to claim 1, characterized in that: The placement component comprises a lifting and rotating component and a cup tray (25) arranged on the mobile vehicle (22); the lifting and rotating component comprises a base (23) arranged on the mobile vehicle (22); a lifting member is arranged on the base (23); a fixing plate (29) is arranged on the lifting member; a stepping motor (28) is arranged at the bottom of the fixing plate (29); an output shaft of the stepping motor (28) passes through the fixing plate (29) and extends to the top of the fixing plate (29); one end of the stepping motor (28) extending to the top of the fixing plate (29) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cup tray (25), driving the stepping motor (28) to rotate, controlling the rotation of the cup tray (25) and thereby adjusting the placement position of the coffee beverage.

3. The beverage self-dispensing composite coffee kiosk according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cup tray (25) is provided with a plurality of groups of placement seats (251) that are recessed downwards, and the angle at which the stepping motor (28) rotates each time is the axis angle between two adjacent groups of placement seats (251).

4. The beverage self-dispensing composite coffee kiosk according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lifting member comprises a lifting push rod (27) arranged on the base (23), the top of the lifting push rod (27) being fixedly connected to one end of the bottom of a fixing plate (29), and a telescopic rod (24) being arranged on the base (23) at a symmetrical position of the lifting push rod (27), the top of the telescopic rod (24) being fixedly connected to the bottom of the other end of the fixing plate (29).

5. The beverage self-dispensing composite coffee kiosk according to claim 2, characterized in that: The dispensing mechanism (20) further comprises a shell (21) covering the surface of the placement component, and a through hole is provided on the top of the shell (21) for the cup plate (25) to move up and down.

6. The beverage self-dispensing composite coffee kiosk according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top of the cup plate (25) is fixedly connected to a top cover (26) via a support rod. The top cover (26) is used to cover and seal the through hole 1. The diameter of the top cover (26) is equal to the diameter of the cup plate (25).

7. The beverage self-dispensing composite coffee kiosk according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pavilion body (10) further comprises a receiving groove (12) for the dispensing mechanism (20) to park, and a second through hole (13) communicating with the receiving groove (12) is provided on the operating area, and the second through hole (13) is adapted to fit the cup tray (25).

8. The beverage self-dispensing composite coffee kiosk according to claim 1, characterized in that: A cup holder (14) is also provided on the operation area, and a take-in and put-out window (11) is provided on the surface of the pavilion (10) near the cup holder (14).

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