A blanking machine and blanking apparatus

Abstract

The application discloses a discharging machine and a discharging equipment, and the discharging machine comprises a weighing mechanism, the weighing mechanism comprises a dosing cup and a weighing assembly, and the weighing assembly is used for weighing the weight of the material in the dosing cup; a storage bin is used for storing the material, the bottom plate of the storage bin is arranged to be inclined to form an included angle with the horizontal plane, the high end of the bottom plate extends in the direction away from the storage bin to form a discharge pipe, and at least part of the bottom plate is configured as a filter part, and a liquid outlet pipe is arranged on the filter part; a discharging mechanism is used for conveying the material from the low end of the bottom plate to the discharge pipe and feeding the material into the dosing cup through the discharge pipe; and a liquid discharging mechanism is connected with the filter part through the liquid outlet pipe and draws the liquid in the storage bin into the dosing cup. The application solves the technical problem that the conventional discharging machine cannot simultaneously consider the quantitative feeding of the material and the storage quality.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of beverage equipment technology, and more specifically to a feeding machine and feeding equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In the catering industry, especially in the daily operations of beverage shops, dispensing machines are widely used in the quantitative dispensing of various beverage ingredients. For beverage ingredients with solid-liquid mixtures such as fruit pieces and sugar syrup toppings, traditional dispensing machines generally adopt a solid-liquid separation material storage method to achieve precise quantitative dispensing. This method stores the solid and liquid components of the material in separate compartments and then dispenses them into receiving containers through their respective conveyor structures to control the dispensing amount. However, this storage method means that the solid ingredients required for beverage preparation are stored separately for a long time, inevitably leading to excessive contact with air and making them prone to oxidation. This is especially true for fruit pulp toppings. When the pulp and juice are stored separately, the prolonged contact with air not only damages the storage quality of the pulp itself, altering its flavor and texture, but also causes discoloration due to oxidation, directly affecting the subsequent beverage preparation. This has become a pressing technical problem that dispensing machines in the beverage shop industry need to solve in the storage and quantitative dispensing of solid-liquid mixtures. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a feeding machine and feeding equipment to solve the technical problem that traditional feeding machines cannot simultaneously handle the quantitative feeding of materials and ensure storage quality.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A feeding machine, comprising:

[0006] Mounting base;

[0007] A weighing mechanism is provided on the mounting base. The weighing mechanism includes a metering cup and a weighing component. The weighing component is used to weigh the material in the metering cup.

[0008] A storage bin is provided on the mounting base and is used to store materials. The bottom plate of the storage bin is inclined so that the bottom plate forms an angle with the horizontal plane. The high end of the bottom plate extends away from the storage bin to form a discharge pipe. At least a portion of the bottom plate is configured as a filter section, and the filter section is provided with a liquid discharge pipe.

[0009] The discharge mechanism is used to convey material from the lower end of the base plate to the discharge pipe, and to dispense the material into the metering cup through the discharge pipe;

[0010] The liquid dispensing mechanism is connected to the filter section through the liquid dispensing pipe and draws the liquid in the storage bin into the metering cup.

[0011] In one embodiment, the filtration section includes a filter pore layer and a liquid receiving layer, the liquid outlet pipe is disposed on the liquid receiving layer, a liquid storage tank is formed between the filter pore layer and the liquid receiving layer, and the liquid storage tank is connected to the storage bin.

[0012] In one embodiment, the filter section is located at the lower end of the base plate.

[0013] In one embodiment, the liquid dispensing mechanism includes a pump body assembly and a liquid injection pipe. The pump body assembly is mounted on the mounting base. The input end of the pump body assembly is connected to the liquid dispensing pipe, and the output end of the pump body assembly is connected to the liquid injection pipe. The outlet of the liquid injection pipe is correspondingly arranged with the feed inlet of the metering cup.

[0014] In one embodiment, the discharge mechanism includes a drive motor and a discharge rod. The drive motor is mounted on the mounting base, and the output shaft of the drive motor passes through the outer wall of the storage bin so that one end of the discharge rod is connected to the output shaft of the drive motor. The drive motor is used to drive the discharge rod to move and push the material towards the discharge pipe. The extension direction of the discharge rod is parallel to the inclination direction of the base plate.

[0015] In one embodiment, the drive motor is a rotary motor, and the outer wall of the discharge rod is provided with spirally arranged conveying blades.

[0016] In one embodiment, the storage silo is further provided with a stirring assembly, which includes a stirring rod and a transmission gear. The two ends of the stirring rod are respectively rotatably connected to the opposite side walls of the storage silo. The transmission gear is sleeved on the outer peripheral wall of the stirring rod and is drivenly connected to the conveying blade, so that the conveying blade drives the stirring rod to rotate.

[0017] In one embodiment, the weighing assembly includes a weighing plate and a weighing sensor, the metering cup is disposed at one end of the weighing plate, and the weighing sensor is connected to the other end of the weighing plate.

[0018] In one embodiment, a mounting bracket is provided at the end of the weighing plate away from the weighing sensor, and the measuring cup is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket; wherein, a rotary motor is provided on the mounting bracket, and the rotary motor is used to drive the measuring cup to flip.

[0019] A feeding device includes a plurality of feeding machines as described above, and a machine base, wherein the plurality of feeding machines are all disposed on the machine base.

[0020] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0021] By tilting the bottom plate of the storage silo and installing a filter on it, liquid within the material can effectively accumulate at the bottom of the silo. The filter, in conjunction with the liquid outlet pipe, allows for independent extraction of the liquid from the silo. Simultaneously, the discharge and liquid outlet mechanisms enable independent conveying of solid and liquid materials, allowing them to be stored within the same silo without the need for separation. This avoids the excessive contact between solid particles and air that occurs during solid-liquid separation storage in traditional feeders, thus achieving oxidation-proof storage and ensuring material quality. Finally, a weighing mechanism accurately dispenses both solid and liquid materials into a metering cup, with the weighing component controlling the dispensing amount, achieving quantitative material dispensing by the feeder.

[0022] The above description is merely an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to better understand the technical means of the present invention, it can be implemented according to the contents of the specification. In order to make the above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and understandable, preferred embodiments are described in detail below. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in this invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings.

[0024] Figure 1 This invention provides a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a feeding machine;

[0025] Figure 2 A plan view of a feeding machine provided by the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Sectional view of AA;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a partial structural diagram of a feeding machine provided by the present invention;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of a feeding machine provided by the present invention;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a partial structural diagram of a feeding machine provided by the present invention.

[0030] Figure Labels

[0031] 1. Mounting base; 11. Through hole; 2. Weighing mechanism; 21. Measuring cup; 211. Rotary motor; 22. Weighing assembly; 221. Weighing plate; 2211. Mounting bracket; 222. Weighing sensor; 3. Storage bin; 31. Base plate; 32. Discharge pipe; 321. Discharge head; 322. Sealing ring; 33. Filter section; 331. Filter layer; 332. Liquid receiving layer; 333. Liquid storage tank; 34. Discharge pipe; 35. Stirring assembly; 351. Stirring rod; 3511. Stirring blade; 352. Transmission gear; 36. Cover; 4. Discharge mechanism; 41. Drive motor; 42. Discharge rod; 43. Conveying blade; 5. Liquid discharge mechanism; 51. Pump assembly; 52. Injection pipe; 6. Container. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The embodiments of the technical solution of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. These embodiments are merely illustrative of the technical solution of the present invention and are therefore intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this 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 this invention.

[0034] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0035] See Figures 1 to 6As shown in the figure, an embodiment of the present invention discloses a feeding machine, which includes a mounting base 1, which serves as the supporting foundation for the entire feeding machine. A weighing mechanism 2, a storage bin 3, a discharging mechanism 4, and a liquid discharging mechanism 5 are respectively mounted on the mounting base 1. The weighing mechanism 2 consists of a metering cup 21 and a weighing component 22. The weighing component 22 can weigh the material in the metering cup 21 in real time to ensure that a fixed amount of material is injected into the metering cup 21. The bottom plate 31 of the storage bin 3 is inclined at an angle to the horizontal plane. The higher end of the bottom plate 31 extends outward to form a discharge pipe 32. At least a portion of the bottom plate 31 is configured as a filter section 33 with a liquid discharging pipe 34. The discharging mechanism 4 can transport the material at the lower end of the bottom plate 31 to the discharge pipe 32 at the higher end and then dispose of it into the metering cup 21 via the discharge pipe 32. The liquid discharging mechanism 5 is connected to the filter section 33 via the liquid discharging pipe 34 and can extract liquid from the storage bin 3 and dispose of it into the metering cup 21.

[0036] Specifically, the liquid is guided to flow naturally towards the lower end of the inclined bottom plate 31, where it collects at the bottom of the storage hopper 3. The filter section 33 then facilitates natural solid-liquid separation within the storage hopper 3. Simultaneously, the operation and shutdown of the discharge mechanism 4 and the liquid discharge mechanism 5 are linked to the weighing component 22. These independent mechanisms, in conjunction with the independent discharge mechanism 4 and liquid discharge mechanism 5, respectively deliver and dispense solid materials and liquids. This allows for independent delivery and dispensing of solid-liquid mixtures while simultaneously storing them within the same storage hopper 3, preventing oxidation of solid materials due to excessive contact with air during separate storage. Furthermore, the weighing component 22 monitors the weight of the material in the metering cup 21 in real time, enabling precise quantitative dispensing of solid and liquid materials.

[0037] The storage silo 3 also includes a cover 36, which is located at the top of the storage silo 3. During operation, the operator opens the cover 36 of the storage silo 3 and puts the solid-liquid mixture into the storage silo 3. Under the action of gravity, the material is guided by the inclined bottom plate 31 to gather at the lower end. According to the weighing signal of the weighing component 22, the control system first controls the discharge mechanism 4 to start, which conveys the solid material at the lower end of the bottom plate 31 upward to the discharge pipe 32, and then puts it into the metering cup 21. After the weight of the solid material reaches the preset value, the discharge mechanism 4 stops running. Subsequently, the control system controls the liquid discharge mechanism 5 to start, which draws the liquid filtered by the filter section 33 through the liquid discharge pipe 34 and puts the liquid into the metering cup 21. After the total weight of the material in the metering cup 21 reaches the preset value, the liquid discharge mechanism 5 stops running, completing one quantitative feeding operation.

[0038] It is understood that in this embodiment, the angle between the inclined bottom plate 31 and the horizontal plane can be adaptively adjusted according to the flowability of the material, as long as it ensures that the material can collect at the bottom of the storage hopper 3 under gravity, and that the solid and liquid materials are discharged independently under the action of the discharge mechanism 4 and the liquid discharge mechanism 5. Meanwhile, in this embodiment, to prevent liquid splashing when solid material falls into liquid material, the feeding sequence is set to feed solid material first, followed by liquid material. However, in other embodiments, the feeding sequence can be adjusted according to the characteristics of the material, or it can be fed in stages simultaneously; no specific limitation is made here.

[0039] For ease of understanding, it should be noted that in this embodiment, the working states of the liquid dispensing mechanism 5, the weighing component 22, and the material dispensing mechanism 4 are all uniformly regulated by the control system. The control system can receive the weight signal transmitted by the weighing component 22 and issue start / stop and operation commands according to the preset working logic, respectively controlling the feeding action of the material dispensing mechanism 4 and the liquid extraction action of the liquid dispensing mechanism 5, so as to realize the coordinated and orderly operation of each component, thereby ensuring the automated execution of the entire process of independent solid-liquid conveying and weighing of small materials, and improving the coordination of the whole machine operation and the accuracy of the batching operation. It is understood that the control system and its control method mentioned in this application are easy to implement for those skilled in the art. The main description of this application is on the structure of the feeding machine, not on the control method. The mention of the control system is only for the convenience of explaining the working principle of the feeding machine. The control system includes, but is not limited to, a PLC control system.

[0040] Furthermore, a discharge head 321 is connected to the discharge pipe 32. The discharge head 321 is used to collect the solid material entering the discharge pipe 32 and change the outlet direction of the solid material, thereby ensuring that the solid material can fall accurately into the metering cup 21.

[0041] Furthermore, the filter section 33 can be set at any position on the base plate 31, and the structure of the liquid outlet pipe 34 is adapted to the setting of the filter section 33.

[0042] In one possible implementation of the above embodiments, the filter section 33 adopts a structure with filter holes on the base plate 31. Liquid particles can directly pass through the filter holes on the base plate 31 under their own weight and seep downwards, achieving effective separation of solid and liquid particles. The outlet pipe 34 is directly connected to the bottom of the base plate 31, allowing for centralized collection and rapid discharge of the separated liquid. Simultaneously, this structure simplifies the overall construction of the filter section 33, simplifying the processing technology while ensuring the continuity and smoothness of solid-liquid separation and liquid discharge. A first connecting portion extends downwards from the edge of the base plate 31, and a second connecting portion corresponding to the first connecting portion is provided at the end of the outlet pipe 34. The outlet pipe 34 is connected to the base plate 31 through the first and second connecting portions. This connection method can be adaptably configured based on actual needs, including but not limited to snap-fit ​​connections, threaded connections, welding connections, etc., without specific limitations here.

[0043] In another possible implementation of the above embodiments, the filter section 33 is configured as a double-layer structure of a filter pore layer 331 and a liquid receiving layer 332. The liquid outlet pipe 34 is installed on the liquid receiving layer 332, and a liquid storage tank 333 is formed between the filter pore layer 331 and the liquid receiving layer 332, and the liquid storage tank 333 is connected to the storage bin 3. It can be understood that in this embodiment, the filter pore layer 331 is in the form of filter pores directly formed on the bottom plate 31, and the liquid receiving layer 332 is an integrated structure that extends downward from the filter pore layer 331.

[0044] Specifically, in this embodiment, filter holes are directly machined into the base plate 31, eliminating the need for additional splicing or adding filter screens, simplifying the overall structure and improving structural strength and sealing. The liquid receiving layer 332 and the filter hole layer 331 are integrated and extend downwards to form a double-layer structure, thereby forming an independent liquid storage tank 333. This allows some of the liquid in the storage bin 3 to be filtered through the filter holes on the base plate 31 and collected in the liquid storage tank 333. At the same time, the liquid outlet pipe 34 is directly connected to the liquid storage tank 333, improving the smoothness of liquid extraction and reducing the problem of insufficient liquid supply caused by solid materials clogging the filter holes during the liquid extraction process, thus ensuring the extraction efficiency of the liquid outlet mechanism 5. It should be noted that in this embodiment, the volume of the liquid storage tank 333 needs to be much smaller than the volume of the storage bin 3. This ensures that when the solid-liquid mixture is added to the storage bin 3, only a portion of the liquid passes through the filter layer 331 under gravity and collects in the liquid storage tank 333 between the filter layer 331 and the receiving layer 332. The remaining liquid and solid material are blocked in the storage bin 3 above the filter layer 331, thus preventing oxidation and deterioration caused by contact between the solid material and air. When the liquid dispensing mechanism 5 is activated, it first directly extracts the liquid from the liquid storage tank 333 through the liquid dispensing pipe 34. Simultaneously, the liquid material continuously replenishes the liquid storage tank 333 through the filter layer 331 on the bottom plate 31, thereby improving the smoothness of liquid extraction.

[0045] It is understood that in the above embodiments, the pore size of the filter can be selected according to the particle size of the solid material, and no specific limitation is made here. Meanwhile, the filter holes can be located on the entire surface of the base plate 31 or at the lower end of the base plate 31, and no specific limitation is made here.

[0046] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, to reduce processing difficulty, the filter section 33 is located at the lower end of the base plate 31. Specifically, the liquid in the storage bin 3 flows towards the lower end of the base plate 31 under the action of gravity, and finally collects at the filter section 33 at the lower end. The overall size of the filter section 33 does not need to cover the entire surface of the base plate 31, but only needs to be adapted to the size of the lower end of the base plate 31, thereby reducing processing costs and processing difficulty.

[0047] In one embodiment, the liquid dispensing mechanism 5 is composed of a pump body assembly 51 and a liquid injection pipe 52. The pump body assembly 51 is mounted on the mounting base 1. The input end of the pump body assembly 51 is connected to the liquid dispensing pipe 34, and the output end of the pump body assembly 51 is connected to the liquid injection pipe 52. The outlet of the liquid injection pipe 52 is correspondingly set to the feed inlet of the metering cup 21.

[0048] Specifically, the pump assembly 51 provides the power for liquid extraction and delivery, and the injection pipe 52 precisely guides the liquid to the inlet of the metering cup 21, preventing leakage during delivery and improving the accuracy of liquid dispensing. Simultaneously, mounting the pump assembly 51 on the mounting base 1 ensures the stability of the liquid dispensing mechanism 5, allowing the dispensing mechanism 5 and the storage bin 3 to form an independent structural unit, facilitating future maintenance and repair. During operation, after the control system issues a liquid extraction command, the pump assembly 51 starts, extracting liquid material from the storage bin 3 through the inlet pipe 34 and filter 33 at the input end. Under the power of the pump assembly 51, the liquid is delivered through the injection pipe 52 at the output end and directly dispensed into the inlet of the metering cup 21 from the outlet of the injection pipe 52. Once the weighing mechanism 2 detects that the liquid dispensing amount has reached the preset value, the pump assembly 51 stops operating. It is understood that the pump assembly 51 is equipped with a flow regulating valve to precisely control the liquid delivery flow rate, achieving quantitative liquid dispensing.

[0049] Understandably, the injection pipe 52 can be made of a flexible rigid pipe, and the distance between its outlet and the feed inlet of the metering cup 21 can be adjusted according to actual needs. Simultaneously, it is understandable that, to accommodate the structural design of the feeder, flexible hoses can be installed between the outlet pipe 34 and the pump body assembly 51, and between the injection pipe 52 and the pump body assembly 51, to ensure flexible installation of the pump body assembly 51. A through hole 11 for the flexible hose can also be provided within the mounting base 1, thereby achieving concealed installation of the flexible hose, increasing the aesthetics of the feeder and the integrated design of the piping.

[0050] It should be noted that when the liquid discharge mechanism 5 is not working, the pump assembly 51 is in a stopped and pressure-holding state, and a closed fluid channel is formed inside the liquid discharge pipe 34. Combined with the pump's own shut-off characteristics, the liquid collected in the storage tank cannot flow outwards through the liquid discharge pipe 34 under its own weight. Thus, the liquid material is stably retained and continues to collect inside the storage tank, preventing solid material from contacting air. Only when the control system starts the pump assembly 51 and establishes the delivery pressure will the liquid be discharged in a directed manner, thereby achieving the temporary storage and controllable quantitative output of the liquid in the storage tank.

[0051] In one embodiment, the discharge mechanism 4 is composed of a drive motor 41 and a discharge rod 42. The drive motor 41 is mounted on the mounting base 1, and the output shaft of the drive motor 41 passes through the outer wall of the storage bin 3. One end of the discharge rod 42 is connected to the output shaft of the drive motor 41. The drive motor 41 is used to drive the discharge rod 42 to move and push the material to move towards the discharge pipe 32. The extension direction of the discharge rod 42 is parallel to the inclination direction of the base plate 31.

[0052] Specifically, in this embodiment, the drive motor 41 is mounted on the mounting base 1 to avoid contact with the material in the storage bin 3, thereby reducing mutual corrosion and contamination between the material and the drive motor 41. The discharge rod 42 is set along the inclined direction of the bottom plate 31 and can cooperate with the inclined bottom plate 31, so that the solid material at the lower end of the bottom plate 31 can be smoothly transported to the discharge pipe 32 under the driving action of the drive motor 41.

[0053] In one possible implementation of the above embodiments, the discharge mechanism 4 uses a pushing mechanism to convey materials. In this embodiment, one end of the discharge rod 42 is connected to the output end of the drive motor 41, and the other end is arranged opposite to the inlet of the discharge pipe 32. Under the action of the drive motor 41, the end of the discharge rod 42 near the discharge pipe 32 moves in a straight reciprocating motion towards the discharge pipe 32. During the linear movement, the discharge rod 42 directly acts on the solid material on the bottom plate 31, continuously and smoothly pushing the solid material along the surface of the bottom plate 31 into the discharge pipe 32, completing the discharge action of the solid material. Discharge is achieved through a linear pushing method, which is simple in transmission and direct in action. At the same time, the pushing stroke and pushing force are easy to precisely control by the control system, which can stably control the single pushing amount in accordance with the quantitative discharge requirements. It is also compatible with the filter hole structure, liquid storage tank, and sealed discharge structure on the bottom plate 31, which not only ensures the solid-liquid separation effect but also further improves the reliability and controllability of solid material discharge. It is understood that in this embodiment, the drive motor 41 is a linear motor, thereby driving the discharge rod 42 to perform linear reciprocating motion between the drive motor 41 and the discharge pipe 32.

[0054] In another possible implementation of the above embodiments, the discharge mechanism 4 uses a screw extrusion method to convey materials. In this embodiment, the drive motor 41 is a rotary motor 211, used to drive the discharge rod 42 to rotate. One end of the discharge rod 42 is connected to the output end of the drive motor 41, and the other end is rotatably connected to the inner circumferential wall of the discharge pipe 32, ensuring the rotational stability of the discharge rod 42 and improving the conveying efficiency of solid materials. It is understood that a bearing is provided at the rotational connection between the discharge rod 42 and the discharge pipe 32 to reduce rotational friction. Simultaneously, spirally arranged conveying blades 43 are provided on the outer peripheral wall of the discharge rod 42. A rotary motor 211 drives the discharge rod 42 and the spirally arranged conveying blades 43 to rotate synchronously. During the rotation of the spiral conveying blades 43, the solid material at the lower end of the bottom plate 31 is pushed along the direction of the blades' rotation, causing the solid material to move along the extension direction of the discharge rod 42 towards the discharge pipe 32. Under the continuous pushing action of the spiral blades, the solid material enters the discharge pipe 32 evenly and smoothly, and is then fed into the metering cup 21. It can be understood that the rotational speed of the rotary motor 211 determines the conveying speed of the solid material, and the control system can precisely control the amount of solid material fed by adjusting the rotational speed of the rotary motor 211.

[0055] It is understood that in this embodiment, the feeder is primarily used for conveying the same type of material. Therefore, it is preferable to design the conveying blade 43 and the discharge rod 42 as an integrated molding structure to improve structural strength. The pitch and blade height of the conveying blade 43 can be adjusted according to the flowability of the selected material. In other embodiments, to facilitate the feeder's adaptation to different types of materials, the conveying blade 43 adopts a detachable structure, thereby enabling the replacement of blades of different specifications according to the material characteristics.

[0056] Furthermore, a stirring assembly 35 is also provided inside the storage silo 3. The stirring assembly 35 consists of a stirring rod 351 and a transmission gear 352. The two ends of the stirring rod 351 are rotatably connected to the opposite side walls of the storage silo 3. The transmission gear 352 is sleeved on the outer peripheral wall of the stirring rod 351 and is connected to the conveying blade 43 for transmission, so that the conveying blade 43 can drive the stirring rod 351 to rotate.

[0057] Specifically, through the transmission connection between the conveying blade 43 and the transmission gear 352, the rotary motor 211 of the discharge mechanism 4 drives the discharge rod 42 and the conveying blade 43 to rotate simultaneously, while also driving the stirring rod 351 to rotate. This achieves coordinated operation of feeding and stirring, eliminating the need for a separate drive source for the stirring assembly 35, simplifying the equipment structure and reducing equipment costs. The rotation of the stirring rod 351 stirs the solid-liquid mixture in the storage silo 3, preventing solid materials from clumping together and ensuring smooth conveying of solid materials. It also allows the liquid and solid materials to fully contact each other, further improving the anti-oxidation effect. It is understood that in this embodiment, the two ends of the stirring rod 351 are respectively connected to the two side walls adjacent to the bottom plate 31 of the storage silo, and these two side walls are arranged opposite each other. Simultaneously, the stirring rod 351 is also equipped with stirring blades 3511 for achieving thorough stirring of the materials.

[0058] In one possible implementation of the above embodiments, the stirring rod 351 and the discharge rod 42 are arranged in parallel (not shown). The transmission gear 352 is provided with helical teeth that match the helical angle of the conveying blade 43. The helical teeth can form a stable meshing transmission with the helical structure of the conveying blade 43. Through the angular matching relationship between the helical teeth and the helical blade, the rotational motion of the stirring rod 351 is smoothly transmitted to the discharge rod 42, so that the rotational direction of the transmission gear 352 is consistent with the rotational direction of the discharge rod 42, realizing smooth power transmission, ensuring synchronous coordination of stirring and feeding actions, avoiding transmission interference, and ensuring that solid small materials are stably conveyed while being stirred and dispersed. It can be understood that in this embodiment, multiple transmission gears 352 can be set based on the length of the stirring rod 351 so that the stirring range can cover the entire storage bin 3 as much as possible, thereby effectively preventing material adhesion.

[0059] In another possible implementation of the above embodiments, the planes in which the rotation directions of the stirring rod 351 and the discharge rod 42 are located are perpendicular to each other. The transmission gear 352 is provided with transmission teeth that are adapted to the helical spacing of the conveying blades 43. These transmission teeth can adapt to the perpendicularly intersecting transmission layout, converting and transmitting the rotational motion of the plane in which the discharge rod 42 is located to the plane in which the stirring rod 351 is located. This ensures that the plane in which the rotation direction of the transmission gear 352 is located is perpendicular to the plane in which the rotation direction of the discharge rod 42 is located, thereby realizing the power transmission between perpendicularly intersecting axes. This satisfies the transmission requirements of the stirring and feeding mechanisms under different spatial layouts, ensuring that the overall structure is flexible and the transmission is reliable.

[0060] It should be noted that, in the above embodiments, in order to adapt to the linear or rotary motion of the discharge rod 42, the base plate 31 can be set as an arc-shaped plate structure that is compatible with the discharge rod 42. The curvature of the arc-shaped plate matches the movement path of the discharge rod 42, so that when the discharge rod 42 is pushing linearly or when the discharge rod 42 drives the conveying blade 43 to rotate and feed, the outer edge of the discharge rod 42 or the outer edge of the conveying blade 43 and the arc-shaped plate always maintain a uniform and stable gap. This ensures that the solid material is fully pushed without any dead corner residue, and also guides the solid material to gather towards the discharge port through the arc structure. This, combined with the movement of the discharge rod 42, achieves continuous and smooth feeding, further improving feeding efficiency and discharge stability. Meanwhile, there is a gap between the discharge rod 42 or the conveying blade 43 and the arc plate, which can effectively prevent liquid material from being transported into the discharge pipe 32 when pushing solid material. The liquid can flow to the lower end of the storage bin 3 through the gap between the discharge rod 42 or the conveying blade 43 and the arc plate under the action of gravity, further ensuring the accuracy of solid material feeding and the effective separation of solid and liquid materials.

[0061] In one embodiment, the weighing assembly 22 consists of a weighing plate 221 and a weighing sensor 222. A metering cup 21 is mounted on one end of the weighing plate 221, and the weighing sensor 222 is connected to the other end of the weighing plate 221. Specifically, through a lever-type weighing structure, the metering cup 21 is positioned at one end of the weighing plate 221, and the weighing sensor 222 is positioned at the other end. The lever principle is used to amplify the feedback signal of the material weight, thereby improving the weighing accuracy of the weighing assembly 22. At the same time, this structure allows the metering cup 21 and the weighing sensor 222 to be arranged separately, avoiding the impact force during the material feeding process from directly acting on the weighing sensor 222, protecting the weighing sensor 222, and extending its service life. The weighing plate 221 can serve as the supporting foundation for the metering cup 21, ensuring the installation stability of the metering cup 21. Understandably, when material is added into the metering cup 21, the weight of the metering cup 21 increases with the addition of material. The weighing plate 221 deflects slightly under the gravity of the metering cup 21. This deflection force is transmitted to the weighing sensor 222 at the other end of the weighing plate 221. The weighing sensor 222 converts the mechanical signal into an electrical signal and transmits the electrical signal to the control system. The control system calculates the weight of the material in the metering cup 21 in real time based on the electrical signal and issues start / stop commands according to the preset weight value to control the operation of the discharging mechanism 4 and the liquid discharging mechanism 5. When the weight of the material in the metering cup 21 reaches the preset value, the control system immediately issues a stop command, and the discharging mechanism 4 and the liquid discharging mechanism 5 stop operating.

[0062] In one possible implementation of the above embodiments, the measuring cup 21 is configured as the final container 6 for holding the dispensed material, and the weighing plate 221 is located at the bottom of the measuring cup 21. For example, in a beverage shop, the measuring cup 21 is configured as the final beverage cup for serving. Solid and liquid materials are directly dispensed into the beverage cup through the dispensing structure and liquid dispensing mechanism 5, and the weight of the material in the beverage cup is calculated by detecting the weight change of the milk tea cup through the weighing sensor 222.

[0063] In another possible implementation of the above embodiments, the measuring cup 21 is configured as a transfer container for dispensing small amounts of material. After a preset amount of material is placed in the measuring cup 21, the material is transferred from the measuring cup 21 to the final material-carrying container 6, such as a beverage cup. Specifically, a mounting bracket 2211 is provided at the end of the weighing plate 221 away from the weighing sensor 222. The measuring cup 21 is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket 2211, and a rotary motor 211 is provided on the mounting bracket 2211. The rotary motor 211 can drive the measuring cup 21 to rotate. During operation, when the weighing sensor 222 detects that the weight of the material in the metering cup 21 has reached the preset value, the discharging mechanism 4 and the liquid discharging mechanism 5 stop operating, the control system issues a discharge command, and the rotary motor 211 on the mounting frame 2211 starts, driving the metering cup 21 to rotate around the rotating connection point. During the rotation, the material inside the metering cup 21 is poured into the final material-bearing container 6 under the action of gravity. After the discharge is completed, the rotary motor 211 starts in reverse, driving the metering cup 21 to reset to the receiving state, waiting for the next feeding operation. Automatic discharge is achieved through the rotary motor 211, eliminating the need for manual operation and improving the automation level of the feeding machine. At the same time, the rotating connection method of the metering cup 21 does not affect the weighing operation of the weighing plate 221, ensuring weighing accuracy. Understandably, a damping component is also provided at the rotating connection between the metering cup 21 and the mounting bracket 2211 to ensure the stability of the metering cup 21 when it is flipped and reset, and to prevent the metering cup 21 from shaking and spilling due to the weight of the material when it is put into the metering cup 21.

[0064] To facilitate understanding, the working process of a preferred embodiment of the feeding machine in this application will be described. In the entire working process of this preferred embodiment, each actuator operates under the coordinated control of the control system to achieve anti-oxidation storage of beverage raw materials and precise quantitative feeding.

[0065] First, the staff put the solid-liquid mixed beverage ingredients into the storage bin 3. Under the action of gravity, some of the liquid passes through the filter layer 331 at the lower end of the bottom plate 31 and enters the storage tank to collect. The solid ingredients and the remaining liquid ingredients are collected at the lower end of the storage bin 3 under the action of the inclined bottom plate 31.

[0066] Next, the control system starts the rotary motor 211, which drives the discharge rod 42 and the spiral conveying blade 43 to rotate. The conveying blade 43 drives the stirring rod 351 to rotate in the storage bin 3 through the transmission gear 352, stirring the raw materials and breaking up the clumps of solid raw materials. At the same time, during the material conveying process, the liquid better coats the solid raw materials, reducing the contact between the solid raw materials and the air.

[0067] Next, the control system, based on the preset value of the weighing component 22, drives the conveying blade 43 to rotate via the rotary motor 211, pushing the solid raw material to the discharge pipe 32. The material is then fed into the metering cup 21 on the mounting frame 2211 via the discharge pipe 32. The weighing plate 221 transmits the weight change of the metering cup 21 to the weighing sensor 222, which feeds back the signal to the control system. When the weight of the solid raw material reaches the preset value, the rotary motor 211 stops running, and the feeding operation of the solid raw material stops.

[0068] Subsequently, the control system starts the pump assembly 51 of the liquid dispensing mechanism 5, and draws the liquid in the storage tank through the liquid dispensing pipe 34. The liquid is accurately injected into the metering cup 21 through the liquid injection pipe 52. The weighing sensor 222 monitors the total weight in the metering cup 21 in real time. When the total weight reaches the preset value, the pump assembly 51 stops running and the liquid injection operation stops.

[0069] Finally, the control system starts the rotary motor 211 on the mounting frame 2211, drives the metering cup 21 to flip, and pours the metered solid and liquid raw material in the metering cup 21 into the subsequent carrying container 6. After the unloading is completed, the rotary motor 211 drives the metering cup 21 to reset, waiting for the next raw material feeding and unloading operation, thus completing one unloading operation.

[0070] This application also discloses a feeding device (not shown), which includes a machine base and several feeding machines as described above, all of which are mounted on the machine base. Specifically, in this embodiment, by setting up multiple independently operating feeding machines, different types of materials can be stored and transported respectively. Each feeding machine independently completes the solid-liquid separation, quantitative conveying, and discharge of the corresponding material without interfering with each other. This achieves centralized arrangement, classified storage, and synchronous or independent precise feeding of multiple materials, meeting the needs of multi-material proportioning and continuous batching. At the same time, the integrated machine base structure facilitates overall installation, movement, and maintenance, improving the integration and flexibility of the equipment.

[0071] Furthermore, a cleaning liquid source is also provided inside the machine. It is understood that the injection pipe 52 of the liquid outlet mechanism 5 of each feeding machine is uniformly connected to this cleaning liquid source through pipelines. When cleaning is required, the pump assembly 51 operates to extract the cleaning liquid from the cleaning liquid source and transport it along the pipelines. This allows for both forward flushing of the injection pipe 52 and related pipelines, and also, through the bidirectional extraction function of the pump assembly 51, the cleaning liquid can be injected into the liquid storage tank of the feeding machine. After soaking the liquid storage tank, filter section 33, and pipeline system, the cleaning liquid is discharged in reverse to achieve circulating flushing, effectively removing residual material debris and accumulated liquid. In this embodiment, multiple feeding machines preferably share the same cleaning liquid source for centralized cleaning and maintenance to simplify the cleaning structure. In other embodiments, to ensure the cleanliness of the internal flow paths of each feeding machine and avoid cross-contamination of different materials, an independent cleaning liquid source can also be configured for each feeding machine inside the machine; this is not specifically limited here.

[0072] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, and not to limit them. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, and they should all be covered within the scope of the claims and specification of the present invention.

Claims

1. A feeding machine, characterized in that, include: Mounting base; A weighing mechanism is provided on the mounting base. The weighing mechanism includes a metering cup and a weighing component. The weighing component is used to weigh the material in the metering cup. A storage bin is provided on the mounting base and is used to store materials. The bottom plate of the storage bin is inclined so that the bottom plate forms an angle with the horizontal plane. The high end of the bottom plate extends away from the storage bin to form a discharge pipe. At least a portion of the bottom plate is configured as a filter section, and the filter section is provided with a liquid discharge pipe. The discharge mechanism is used to convey material from the lower end of the base plate to the discharge pipe, and to dispense the material into the metering cup through the discharge pipe; The liquid dispensing mechanism is connected to the filter section through the liquid dispensing pipe and draws the liquid in the storage bin into the metering cup.

2. The feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The filtration section includes a filter pore layer and a liquid receiving layer. The liquid outlet pipe is disposed on the liquid receiving layer. A liquid storage tank is formed between the filter pore layer and the liquid receiving layer. The liquid storage tank is connected to the storage bin.

3. The feeding machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The filter section is located at the lower end of the base plate.

4. The feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The liquid dispensing mechanism includes a pump body assembly and a liquid injection pipe. The pump body assembly is mounted on the mounting base. The input end of the pump body assembly is connected to the liquid dispensing pipe, and the output end of the pump body assembly is connected to the liquid injection pipe. The outlet of the liquid injection pipe is correspondingly set to the feed inlet of the metering cup.

5. The feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The discharge mechanism includes a drive motor and a discharge rod. The drive motor is mounted on the mounting base, and the output shaft of the drive motor passes through the outer wall of the storage bin so that one end of the discharge rod is connected to the output shaft of the drive motor. The drive motor is used to drive the discharge rod to move and push the material towards the discharge pipe. The extension direction of the discharge rod is parallel to the inclination direction of the base plate.

6. The feeding machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The drive motor is a rotary motor, and the outer wall of the discharge rod is provided with spirally arranged conveying blades.

7. The feeding machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The storage silo is also equipped with a stirring assembly, which includes a stirring rod and a transmission gear. The two ends of the stirring rod are rotatably connected to the opposite side walls of the storage silo. The transmission gear is sleeved on the outer peripheral wall of the stirring rod and is connected to the conveying blade so that the conveying blade drives the stirring rod to rotate.

8. The feeding machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The weighing assembly includes a weighing plate and a weighing sensor. The metering cup is located at one end of the weighing plate, and the weighing sensor is connected to the other end of the weighing plate.

9. The feeding machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The weighing plate is provided with a mounting bracket at the end away from the weighing sensor, and the measuring cup is rotatably connected to the mounting bracket; wherein, the mounting bracket is provided with a rotary motor, and the rotary motor is used to drive the measuring cup to flip.

10. A feeding device, characterized in that, It includes several feeding machines as described in any one of claims 1-9, and also includes a machine base, wherein the several feeding machines are disposed on the machine base.

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