A space capsule concept wine cooler

Abstract

This invention discloses a capsule-shaped wine cabinet, comprising a support base, a capsule body, a support frame, a top mount, and a lifting assembly. The support base has four shock-absorbing legs arranged in a circular array around its bottom. The top mount and the support frame are connected by four support rods arranged in a circular array. A slewing bearing is rotatably connected to the support frame, and the capsule body is mounted on the slewing bearing. A lifting and rotating drive mechanism is provided between the support frame and the support base to simultaneously drive the lifting assembly up and down and the slewing bearing to rotate. This invention adopts a capsule-like design, breaking away from the traditional square and rigid shape of wine cabinets. Combined with the circular array of glass windows on the capsule surface, it enhances visual appeal, creating a highly technological and personalized appearance, while also clearly displaying the wines inside from multiple angles, meeting the user's display needs.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of home appliance technology, and in particular relates to a wine cabinet with a space capsule concept. Background Technology

[0002] As people's quality of life improves, the market demand for wine cabinets, which combine wine storage, display, and personalization, continues to grow. Currently, the wine cabinet market exhibits a diversified development trend, but there are still many limitations in terms of innovation and user experience.

[0003] In terms of wine storage, traditional wine cabinets are mostly square and simple storage spaces. While some high-end products add display cabinets, these cabinets often have hinged doors, requiring extra space to open, which limits their convenience in small apartments. Furthermore, the storage space design of existing wine cabinets is relatively fixed, mostly only meeting the needs of bottle storage, lacking targeted and personalized design.

[0004] In the field of visualization and automation technology, current wine cabinets mainly adopt a square cabinet design with glass doors and windows. In addition, most wine cabinets are designed in the form of furniture or home appliances, lacking visual appeal and without any concept of automation.

[0005] From a user experience perspective, existing wine cabinets present numerous inconveniences in their retrieval and placement methods. Most wine cabinets have fixed storage shelves, requiring frequent movement of items in front to retrieve items from deeper shelves, which is difficult for elderly users or those with mobility issues. Some wine cabinets with automatic retrieval and placement functions have complex mechanical structures, high maintenance costs, and insufficient intelligence, making it impossible to personalize them according to user habits. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a space capsule-themed wine cabinet to solve the technical problems mentioned in the background art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the specific technical solution of the present invention is as follows: A space capsule concept wine cabinet includes a support base, a capsule, a support, a top base, and a lifting assembly. The support base has four shock-absorbing legs arranged in a circular array around its bottom. The top base and the support are connected by four support rods arranged in a circular array. A slewing support bearing is rotatably connected to the support. The capsule is mounted on the slewing support bearing. A lifting and rotating drive mechanism is provided between the support and the support for simultaneously driving the lifting assembly to move up and down and rotating the slewing support bearing.

[0008] Preferably, the support base includes a base plate, an outer shell is provided at the edge of the upper surface of the base plate, a chassis is connected to the upper surface of the base plate by four uprights arranged in a circumferential array, and a base is provided in the middle of the chassis.

[0009] Preferably, the cabin is shaped like a space capsule, and the surface of the cabin is provided with a plurality of glass windows arranged in a circumferential array.

[0010] Preferably, the lifting assembly includes a connecting seat, and a plurality of connecting rods arranged in a circumferential array are provided at the bottom edge of the connecting seat. Each connecting rod is provided with a first wine-holding sleeve. A spiral plate is provided at the bottom of the connecting seat, and a connecting plate is provided at the bottom of the spiral plate. A plurality of second wine-holding sleeves arranged in a circumferential array are provided on the surface of the connecting plate.

[0011] Preferably, the lifting and rotating drive mechanism includes a dual-axis motor, with a lead screw and a planetary reducer respectively connected to the two shafts of the dual-axis motor. The bottom of the lead screw passes through the top seat and is connected to the base. The planetary reducer is connected to the slewing support bearing through a connecting shaft.

[0012] Preferably, the lead screw is rotatably connected to the top seat and the base seat via bearings.

[0013] Preferably, a nut is provided at the middle part of the surface of the connecting seat, and the nut is threadedly connected to the lead screw.

[0014] Preferably, four slide rods arranged in a circular array are provided between the top seat and the base on the outside of the lead screw, and four sliders corresponding to the slide rods are provided on the surface of the connecting seat, and the sliders are slidably connected to the slide rods.

[0015] Preferably, the plurality of the first wine-holding sleeves are distributed in a spiral stepped pattern.

[0016] Preferably, an electrical control box is provided in the middle of the upper surface of the base plate.

[0017] The space capsule-themed wine cabinet of the present invention has the following advantages: 1. This invention adopts a capsule-like design, breaking away from the rigid, square shape of traditional wine cabinets. Combined with glass windows arranged in a circular array on the surface of the capsule, it enhances visual appeal, creating a highly technological and personalized appearance. It also allows for clear display of the wines inside from multiple angles, meeting users' display needs. Simultaneously, the lifting mechanism uses a spiral plate combined with a spirally stepped first wine sleeve and a circularly arranged second wine sleeve, maximizing the wine storage capacity within a limited space. The spirally stepped structure prevents bottles from obstructing each other, balancing practicality and visual appeal. It is suitable for small apartments, requiring no additional display space, and solves the problems of fixed space design and poor display effects in traditional wine cabinets.

[0018] 2. This invention utilizes a lifting and rotating drive mechanism (dual-axis motor, lead screw, planetary reducer, etc.) to synchronously or independently control the up-and-down movement of the lifting components and the rotation of the compartment. This allows for easy retrieval of wines from deeper compartments without manually moving items in front, significantly reducing the operational difficulty for elderly users or those with mobility impairments. Compared to existing wine cabinets with automatic retrieval functions, this invention features a simple and rational drive structure design, employing a dual-axis motor for power distribution, eliminating the need for complex mechanical structures, resulting in lower maintenance costs. Furthermore, the electrical control box enables automated operation, allowing for adjustments to the lifting height and rotation angle based on user habits, enhancing the intelligent experience and addressing the pain points of traditional wine cabinets, such as inconvenient retrieval, insufficient intelligence, and high maintenance costs.

[0019] 3. The components of this invention adopt a modular design. The base plate, uprights, and chassis of the support base are all connected by bolts or fixed connections, and the top seat and the support are connected by bolts, which facilitates disassembly, installation and maintenance. The lead screw is connected to the top seat and the base by bearings, and the slide rod and the slider cooperate to guide, ensuring that the lifting component moves smoothly without jamming, improving the user experience. The overall structure adopts a circumferential array distribution design, which distributes the force evenly and has strong load-bearing capacity. It is suitable for bottled wine of different sizes, which can meet the needs of home wine storage and can also be used in small display scenarios, thus expanding the applicability of the wine cabinet.

[0020] 4. This invention deeply integrates the concept of a space capsule with the function of a wine cabinet, breaking away from the traditional positioning of wine cabinets as simple home appliances or furniture. By combining automated lifting and rotating functions with the space capsule shape, it not only meets users' core needs for storing and displaying wine, but also provides a novel user experience. It takes into account personalization, technological sense and practicality, which meets people's current demand for high-quality and personalized home products and enhances the product's market competitiveness. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as a limitation of the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention without the cabin body; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting and rotating drive mechanism in this invention; Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the connection between the lead screw and the dual-axis motor in this invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting component in this invention.

[0023] The markings in the diagram are as follows: 1. Base plate; 2. Outer shell; 3. Shock-absorbing outriggers; 4. Lifting assembly; 5. Cabin; 6. Glass window; 7. Lifting and rotating drive mechanism; 8. Top seat; 9. Dual-axis motor; 10. Planetary reducer; 11. Support; 12. Support rod; 13. Rotary support bearing; 14. Slide rod; 15. Lead screw; 16. Chassis; 17. Upright; 18. Base; 19. Connecting seat; 20. Nut; 21. Slider; 22. Connecting rod; 23. First wine sleeve; 24. Spiral blade; 25. Connecting plate; 26. Second wine sleeve. Detailed Implementation

[0024] In the following description, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will recognize, the described embodiments can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of the embodiments of the invention. Therefore, the drawings and description are considered to be exemplary in nature and not restrictive.

[0025] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "length", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on the embodiments of the present invention.

[0026] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of embodiments of the present invention, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0027] In this embodiment of the invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this embodiment of the invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0028] The following disclosure provides many different implementations or examples for carrying out different structures of the embodiments of the present invention. To simplify the disclosure of the embodiments of the present invention, specific examples of components and arrangements are described below. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to limit the embodiments of the present invention. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or reference letters may be repeated in different examples of the embodiments of the present invention; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various implementations and / or arrangements discussed.

[0029] To better understand the purpose, structure, and function of this invention, the following detailed description of a space capsule-themed wine cabinet is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0030] like Figures 1-5 As shown, the core of this invention is a space capsule-themed wine cabinet that combines a space capsule design with a multi-functional drive structure to achieve lifting, rotation adjustment, and stable storage of the wine cabinet. Its specific implementation structure is as follows: it includes a support base, a cabin body 5, a support 11, a top base 8, and a lifting assembly 4. The connection relationships, structural details, and functions of each component are described in detail below: The support base serves as the load-bearing foundation of the entire wine cabinet, used to fix various functional components and ensure overall stability. Specifically, it includes a base plate 1, made of high-strength alloy material to ensure load-bearing capacity and adapt to the overall weight of the wine cabinet and the load requirements after storing wines. An outer shell 2 is fixedly installed at the upper edge of the base plate 1. The outer shell 2 adopts a sealed design, serving both a decorative purpose to fit the integrated visual effect of the space capsule, and a dustproof and protective function for the internal drive components and electrical control structure, preventing external impurities from affecting the operation of the components.

[0031] On the upper surface of the base plate 1, a chassis 16 is fixedly connected by four uprights 17 evenly distributed in a circular array. The uprights 17 are bolted to the base plate 1 and chassis 16, ensuring reliable connection and facilitating disassembly and maintenance. A base 18 is integrally formed or bolted to the middle part of the chassis 16. The base 18 is used to install some components of the lifting and rotating drive mechanism 7, providing a stable installation reference for the drive structure. At the same time, an electrical control box (not shown in the figure) is fixedly installed in the middle part of the upper surface of the base plate 1. The electrical control box integrates a controller, power module, and control circuit, used to control the lifting and rotating movements of the entire wine cabinet, realizing automated operation. It is electrically connected to the subsequent dual-axis motor 9 and can complete various movement adjustments according to preset programs or manual commands.

[0032] To further enhance the stability of the wine cabinet and prevent uneven ground or external vibrations from affecting wine storage, four shock-absorbing legs 3 are arranged in a circular array around the bottom of the support base, specifically at the four corners of the lower surface of the base plate 1. The shock-absorbing legs 3 employ an elastic shock-absorbing structure, with internal shock-absorbing springs and damping components to effectively buffer external vibrations. Additionally, anti-slip pads are installed on the bottom of the legs to increase friction with the ground, preventing the wine cabinet from sliding and ensuring the stability of the wine during storage, thus avoiding collisions and damage to the bottles due to vibrations.

[0033] Cabin 5 is the core decorative and protective component of the entire wine cabinet. Its overall design resembles a space capsule, aligning with the "space capsule concept." The novel and aesthetically pleasing design combines visual appeal with practicality. Cabin 5 is made of transparent or semi-transparent high-strength explosion-proof glass, clearly displaying the stored wines while providing dust and impact protection. Multiple glass windows 6 are evenly distributed in a circular array on the surface of Cabin 5. These windows are integrally molded with the cabinet, further enhancing the visual appeal of the space capsule and allowing for observation of the stored wines from different angles, thus improving the user experience.

[0034] The cabin 5 is mounted on the support 11 via a slewing bearing 13. The top seat 8 is connected to the support 11 by four support rods 12 arranged in a circumferential array. Specifically, the support 11 is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the chassis 16. The inner ring of the slewing bearing 13 is rotatably connected to the support 11, and the outer ring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the cabin 5, so that the cabin 5 can rotate flexibly around the axis of the support 11. In conjunction with the action of the lifting assembly 4, the wine can be displayed and retrieved from multiple angles.

[0035] The lifting assembly 4 is used to store alcoholic beverages and can be adjusted vertically to facilitate the retrieval of alcoholic beverages of different heights. Specifically, it includes a connecting base 19, which has a circular plate-like structure adapted to the internal space of the compartment 5. At the bottom edge of the connecting base 19, multiple connecting rods 22 are evenly arranged in a circumferential array. The connecting rods 22 are vertically fixed to the connecting base 19. Each connecting rod 22 has a first wine-holding sleeve 23 fixedly installed at its lower end. The first wine-holding sleeve 23 is made of flexible, non-slip material and has an internal groove adapted to accommodate various bottled alcoholic beverages, preventing the bottles from sliding.

[0036] To increase the storage capacity of wines and optimize space utilization, a spiral plate 24 is fixedly installed at the bottom center of the connecting base 19. The spiral plate 24 extends in a spiral shape, and a connecting plate 25 is fixedly connected to its bottom. The connecting plate 25 is coaxially arranged with the connecting base 19. On the surface of the connecting plate 25, multiple second wine sleeves 26 are evenly arranged in a circumferential array. The structure of the second wine sleeves 26 is the same as that of the first wine sleeves 23, and they are used to supplement the storage of wines. It is worth noting that the multiple first wine sleeves 23 are arranged in a spiral stepped shape. This design not only conforms to the spiral shape of the space capsule, enhancing the overall design coordination, but also avoids wine bottles of different heights from obstructing each other, making them easier to access, and improving the overall aesthetics of the wine cabinet.

[0037] The lifting and rotating drive mechanism 7 is the core component that enables the lifting assembly 4 to move up and down and the cabin 5 to rotate (driving the slewing support bearing 13). It includes a dual-axis motor 9, which is fixedly mounted on the upper surface of the top seat 8. The top seat 8 is fixedly positioned above the base 18 and parallel to it, providing stable mounting support for the dual-axis motor 9. The dual-axis motor 9 is a reversible stepper motor, which facilitates precise control of the lifting height and rotation angle. Its two shafts are respectively fixedly connected to the lead screw 15 and the planetary reducer 10 through couplings, realizing the split output of power to drive the lifting and rotating actions respectively.

[0038] The bottom of the lead screw 15 passes through the top seat 8 and connects to the base 18. The lead screw 15 is rotatably connected to both the top seat 8 and the base 18 via bearings. The bearings reduce friction during rotation, ensuring smooth rotation and preventing jamming. A nut 20 is fixedly installed in the middle of the surface of the connecting seat 19. The nut 20 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 15. When the lead screw 15 rotates under the drive of the dual-axis motor 9, the nut 20 moves up and down along the axis of the lead screw 15, thereby driving the connecting seat 19 and the entire lifting assembly 4 to move up and down synchronously, achieving lifting adjustment.

[0039] To ensure the stability of the lifting assembly 4 during vertical movement and prevent tilting or swaying, four slide rods 14 are evenly arranged in a circular array between the top seat 8 and the base 18, located outside the lead screw 15. The two ends of the slide rods 14 are fixedly connected to the top seat 8 and the base 18, respectively, and are parallel to the lead screw 15. Correspondingly, four sliders 21 are arranged on the surface of the connecting seat 19, each corresponding to one of the slide rods 14. The sliders 21 are fixedly connected to the connecting seat 19, and are slidably connected to the slide rods 14. The cooperation between the slide rods 14 and the sliders 21 guides the movement of the lifting assembly 4, ensuring smooth and precise lifting action.

[0040] On the other hand, the planetary reducer 10 is fixedly connected to the inner or outer ring of the slewing support bearing 13 via a connecting shaft. The function of the planetary reducer 10 is to reduce the output speed of the dual-shaft motor 9 and increase the output torque, ensuring that the slewing support bearing 13 can smoothly and powerfully drive the cabin 5 to rotate, avoiding excessive speed that could cause the cabin to shake or the wine to spill. When the dual-shaft motor 9 starts, one end drives the lead screw 15 to rotate, realizing the lifting assembly 4; the other end, after being reduced in speed by the planetary reducer 10, drives the slewing support bearing 13 to rotate, thereby driving the cabin 5 to rotate synchronously, realizing synchronous or independent control of lifting and rotation actions, flexibly meeting usage requirements.

[0041] The working principle of this capsule-shaped wine cabinet is as follows: When wine needs to be retrieved or stored, a control command is issued through the electrical control box to start the dual-axis motor 9. If only lifting adjustment is required, the dual-axis motor 9 can be controlled to drive the lead screw 15 to rotate, and the nut 20 drives the connecting seat 19 and the lifting assembly 4 to move up and down along the slide rod 14, stopping after adjusting to a suitable height. If only rotation adjustment is required, the dual-axis motor 9 can be controlled to drive the planetary reducer 10 to work, driving the slewing support bearing 13 and the capsule 5 to rotate, adjusting the orientation of the capsule 5 to facilitate retrieval of wine from different angles. If both lifting and rotation are required simultaneously, the two ends of the dual-axis motor 9 can be controlled to work synchronously to achieve coordinated lifting and rotation actions.

[0042] Throughout the entire operation, the shock-absorbing support legs 3 play a role in buffering and stabilizing the support, preventing vibrations from affecting the storage of wines; the glass window 6 can clearly display the wines inside, enhancing the user experience; the spiral-step-like first wine storage sleeve 23 and second wine storage sleeve 26 not only improve space utilization but also enhance the overall aesthetics, perfectly matching the design concept of a space capsule.

[0043] It is understood that the present invention has been described through some embodiments, and those skilled in the art will recognize that various changes or equivalent substitutions can be made to these features and embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Furthermore, under the teachings of the present invention, these features and embodiments can be modified to adapt to specific situations and materials without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, and all embodiments falling within the scope of the claims of this application are within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A wine cabinet based on a space capsule concept, characterized in that: It includes a support base, a cabin (5), a support (11), a top seat (8), and a lifting assembly (4). The bottom of the support base is provided with four shock-absorbing support legs (3) arranged in a circular array. The top seat (8) and the support (11) are connected by four support rods (12) arranged in a circular array. A slewing bearing (13) is rotatably connected to the support (11). The cabin (5) is installed on the slewing bearing (13). A lifting and rotating drive mechanism (7) is provided between the support (11) and the support base for simultaneously driving the lifting assembly (4) to move up and down and the slewing bearing (13) to rotate.

2. The space capsule concept wine cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support base includes a base plate (1), and a shell (2) is provided at the edge of the upper surface of the base plate (1). The upper surface of the base plate (1) is connected to a chassis (16) by four uprights (17) arranged in a circular array. A base (18) is provided in the middle part of the chassis (16).

3. The space capsule concept wine cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cabin (5) is shaped like a space capsule, and the surface of the cabin (5) is provided with a plurality of glass windows (6) arranged in a circular array.

4. The space capsule concept wine cabinet according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting assembly (4) includes a connecting seat (19), and a plurality of connecting rods (22) arranged in a circular array are provided at the bottom edge of the connecting seat (19). Each connecting rod (22) is provided with a first wine sleeve (23). A spiral plate (24) is provided at the bottom of the connecting seat (19), and a connecting plate (25) is provided at the bottom of the spiral plate (24). A plurality of second wine sleeves (26) arranged in a circular array are provided on the surface of the connecting plate (25).

5. A space capsule-themed wine cabinet according to claim 4, characterized in that: The lifting and rotating drive mechanism (7) includes a dual-axis motor (9). The two shafts of the dual-axis motor (9) are respectively connected to a lead screw (15) and a planetary reducer (10). The bottom of the lead screw (15) passes through the top seat (8) and is connected to the base (18). The planetary reducer (10) is connected to the slewing support bearing (13) through a connecting shaft.

6. The space capsule concept wine cabinet according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lead screw (15) is rotatably connected to the top seat (8) and the base (18) respectively via bearings.

7. A space capsule-themed wine cabinet according to claim 5, characterized in that: A nut (20) is provided at the middle part of the surface of the connecting seat (19), and the nut (20) is threadedly connected to the lead screw (15).

8. A space capsule-themed wine cabinet according to claim 5, characterized in that: Four slide rods (14) arranged in a circular array are provided between the top seat (8) and the base (18) on the outside of the lead screw (15). Four sliders (21) are provided on the surface of the connecting seat (19) corresponding to the slide rods (14). The sliders (21) are slidably connected to the slide rods (14).

9. A space capsule-themed wine cabinet according to claim 4, characterized in that: Multiple first wine-holding sleeves (23) are distributed in a spiral step-like pattern.

10. A space capsule-themed wine cabinet according to claim 2, characterized in that: An electrical control box is provided in the middle part of the upper surface of the base plate (1).

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