Capsule number detection device

Abstract

The utility model provides a capsule number detection device which comprises a connecting plate, a rotating assembly is arranged at the top end of the connecting plate, an identification piece is arranged on one side of the rotating assembly, a supporting piece is arranged outside the rotating assembly, a sliding connection piece is arranged at the top end of the supporting piece, and a transmission piece is arranged at the top end of the sliding connection piece. A sensor is arranged in the transmission part, a mounting assembly is arranged on one side of the supporting part, and a driving assembly is arranged in the mounting assembly. Through the arranged transmission part and the driving assembly, the driving assembly is started to enable the transmission part to drive the sensor to rotate around the capsule bin, when the initial identifier is detected, the number of the detected capsules is counted, and a new round of detection is prepared, so that the number of the capsules on the capsule bin is detected more comprehensively, and the detection efficiency is improved. And the number of capsules can be detected more accurately.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of self-service coffee machines, and more particularly to a capsule quantity detection device. Background Art

[0002] The capsule quantity detection device is a device inside the self-service coffee machine, aiming to detect the quantity of capsules inside the capsule bin, count and feedback the capsule quantity information, and provide support for the automatic management of the self-service coffee machine;

[0003] However, traditional capsule quantity detection usually uses local sensors for detection, which often cannot cover the entire capsule bin, resulting in deviation or omission in the detection results. This not only increases the cost and complexity of manual intervention, but also reduces the reliability of the coffee machine operation and the user experience.

[0004] Therefore, we make improvements in this regard and propose a capsule quantity detection device. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to address the problem that the current capsule quantity detection uses local sensors for detection, resulting in deviation or omission in the detection results.

[0006] To achieve the above-mentioned invention purpose and improve the above problems, the utility model provides a capsule quantity detection device, which includes a connecting plate. A rotating component is provided at the top of the connecting plate. An identification component is provided on one side of the rotating component. A supporting component is provided outside the rotating component. A sliding component is provided at the top of the supporting component. A transmission component is provided at the top of the sliding component. A sensor is provided inside the transmission component. An installation component is provided on one side of the supporting component. A driving component is provided inside the installation component.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the supporting component includes a plurality of support plates located outside the rotating component, and the support plates are fixedly connected to the connecting plate.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the sliding component includes a sliding ring, and the sliding ring is fixedly connected to a plurality of support plates.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the transmission component includes a transmission ring slidably connected to the top of the sliding ring. The sensor is fixedly connected to the inner side of the transmission ring. Teeth are provided on the outer side of the transmission ring.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the installation component includes a mounting plate fixed to the side of the support plate away from the rotating component. A first fixing plate is fixedly provided on one side of the mounting plate. A second fixing plate is fixedly provided above the side of the first fixing plate away from the rotating component.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the driving assembly includes a first motor fixed to the bottom end of the second fixing plate. A gear meshing with the outer teeth of the transmission ring is provided at the top end of the second fixing plate, and the output end of the first motor passes through the second fixing plate and is fixedly connected to the gear.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the rotating assembly includes a connecting column located at the top end of the connecting plate, and an installation disk is fixedly provided on the outer part of the connecting column.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a third fixing plate is fixedly provided on one side of the installation disk, and the identification member includes a starting identification fixed to the side of the third fixing plate away from the installation disk.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present utility model are as follows:

[0015] In the solution of the present application:

[0016] 1. By providing the transmission member and the driving assembly, it is realized that by starting the driving assembly, the transmission member drives the sensor to rotate around the capsule bin. When the starting identification is detected, the number of detected capsules is counted, and a new round of detection is prepared, so as to more comprehensively detect the number of capsules on the capsule bin, and can more accurately detect the number of capsules, solving the problem that in the prior art, the detection of the number of capsules uses a local sensor for detection, resulting in deviation or omission in the detection result;

[0017] 2. By providing the starting identification, it is realized that by setting the starting identification in a certain column, the sensor can accurately identify that the ring has rotated one circle, solving the problem of counting errors that may occur due to continuous rotation in the prior art. Description of the Drawings

[0018] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the capsule number detection device provided by the present application;

[0019] Figure 2 It is a schematic structural diagram of the rotating assembly in the capsule number detection device provided by the present application;

[0020] Figure 3 It is an exploded structural diagram of the driving assembly in the capsule number detection device provided by the present application;

[0021] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the slip ring in the capsule number detection device provided by the present application.

[0022] Reference Signs in the Drawings:

[0023] 1. Connecting plate; 201. Support plate; 202. Slip ring; 301. Transmission ring; 4. Mounting assembly; 41. Mounting plate; 42. First fixing plate; 43. Second fixing plate; 5. Driving assembly; 51. First motor; 52. Gear; 6. Rotating assembly; 61. Mounting disc; 62. Connecting column; 71. Third fixing plate; 72. Starting mark; 8. Sensor. Detailed implementation manner

[0024] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the present utility model, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0025] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the present utility model, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0026] It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments in the present utility model and the features and technical solutions in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0027] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters indicate similar items in the following drawings. Therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.

[0028] Embodiment 1

[0029] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 3 , a capsule quantity detection device, which includes a connecting plate 1. A rotating assembly 6 is provided at the top of the connecting plate 1. An identifying member is provided on one side of the rotating assembly 6, and the identifying member is used to enable the sensor 8 to clearly locate during rotation. A supporting member is provided outside the rotating assembly 6. A sliding member is provided at the top of the supporting member. A transmission member is provided at the top of the sliding member. A sensor 8 is provided inside the transmission member. The sensor 8 is a photoelectric sensor. An installation assembly 4 is provided on one side of the supporting member. A driving assembly 5 is provided inside the installation assembly 4, and the driving assembly 5 is used to drive the transmission member to rotate;

[0030] The capsule bin is cylindrical, and several columns of limiting grooves for accommodating several capsules are provided on its outer side, and several capsules in different column positions are accessed by rotation or translation.

[0031] Further, as Figure 1As shown, the support member includes a plurality of support plates 201 located outside the rotating assembly 6. The support plates 201 are used to fix the sliding member, and the support plates 201 are fixedly connected to the connecting plate 1.

[0032] Further, as Figure 1 and Figure 4 shown, the sliding member includes a sliding ring 202. The sliding ring 202 is fixedly connected to a plurality of support plates 201. The sliding ring 202 is used to connect with the transmission member, enabling the transmission member to rotate and slide on the sliding ring 202.

[0033] Further, as Figure 1 and Figure 4 shown, the transmission member includes a transmission ring 301 that slidably connects to the top of the sliding ring 202. The sensor 8 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the transmission ring 301. When the transmission ring 301 rotates, it drives the sensor 8 to rotate, enabling the sensor 8 to calculate the number of capsules on the capsule bin, and the calculation is more comprehensive and accurate through rotation. Teeth meshing with the gear 52 are provided on the outer side of the transmission ring 301.

[0034] Further, as Figure 1 and Figure 3 shown, the mounting assembly 4 includes a mounting plate 41 fixed to one side of the support plate 201 away from the rotating assembly 6. A first fixing plate 42 is fixedly provided on the side of the mounting plate 41 away from the rotating assembly 6. A second fixing plate 43 is fixedly provided above the side of the first fixing plate 42 away from the rotating assembly 6. The second fixing plate 43 is used to connect with the driving assembly 5.

[0035] Further, as Figure 1 and Figure 3 shown, the driving assembly 5 includes a first motor 51 fixed to the bottom end of the second fixing plate 43. A gear 52 meshing with the outer teeth of the transmission ring 301 is provided at the top of the second fixing plate 43. The output end of the first motor 51 passes through the second fixing plate 43 and is fixedly connected to the gear 52. By starting the first motor 51, the gear 52 drives the transmission ring 301 to rotate.

[0036] Embodiment 2

[0037] The capsule quantity detection device provided in Embodiment 1 is further optimized. Specifically, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 shown, the rotating assembly 6 includes a connecting column 62 located at the top of the connecting plate 1. An installation disk 61 is fixedly provided outside the connecting column 62. The top of the installation disk 61 is used to connect with the capsule bin on the self-service coffee machine. A second motor and a reduction box are embedded at the top of the connecting plate 1. The output end of the second motor is fixedly connected to the connecting column 62 through the reduction box. Starting the second motor drives the connecting column 62 and the installation disk 61 to rotate, thereby driving the capsule bin to rotate.

[0038] Further, asFigure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in Figure 2 , a third fixing plate 71 is fixedly provided on one side of the mounting disc 61. The identification member includes a starting identification 72 fixed on the side of the third fixing plate 71 away from the mounting disc 61. A reflective identification is provided at the rear end of the capsule on the capsule bin. The starting identification 72 is a non-reflective identification;

[0039] Since the identification on the capsule is a reflective identification, the starting identification 72 can be made of non-reflective material. In this way, when light irradiates this position, the optical signal received by the photoelectric sensor will be significantly weakened or disappear, thereby triggering the recognition of the starting signal. The presence or absence of the capsule is judged by detecting the reflected light or transmitted light of the reflective identification at the rear end of the capsule. When the sensor 8 detects the starting identification 72, the counter records the number of capsules that have been detected, and prepares for a new round of detection.

[0040] The using process of the capsule quantity detection device provided by the utility model is as follows:

[0041] When the sensor 8 detects the number of capsules on the capsule bin, the first motor 51 is started to drive the transmission ring 301 to rotate by the gear 52, so that the transmission ring 301 slides on the slip ring 202, thereby making the sensor 8 move around the capsule bin for detection. The sensor 8 detects the reflective identification at the rear end of the capsule and counts the number of reflective identifications. Until the starting identification 72 is detected, the counter records the number of capsules that have been detected, that is, a quantity detection is completed;

[0042] When it is detected that a row of capsules on the capsule bin has been used up, the second motor is started to rotate the connecting column 62 and the mounting disc 61, thereby driving the capsule bin to rotate, so that the used-up row on the capsule bin is replaced by an unused row of capsules.

[0043] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and defined, the terms "installation", "connection", "connection", "fixation" and other terms should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection or communication with each other; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. It can be the internal communication of two components or the interaction relationship between two components, unless otherwise clearly defined. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0044] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all embodiments. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the drawings, but they do not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. The present utility model can be implemented in many different forms. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the understanding of the disclosed content of the present utility model more thorough and comprehensive. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, for those skilled in the art, they can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing specific embodiments, or perform equivalent replacements on some of the technical features. Any equivalent structure made by using the content of the specification and drawings of the present utility model, directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, is equally within the scope of the patent protection of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A capsule quantity detection device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a connecting plate (1), a rotating assembly (6) is provided at the top of the connecting plate (1), an identification member is provided at one side of the rotating assembly (6), a supporting member is provided outside the rotating assembly (6), a sliding member is provided at the top of the supporting member, a transmission member is provided at the top of the sliding member, a sensor (8) is provided inside the transmission member, a mounting assembly (4) is provided at one side of the supporting member, and a driving assembly (5) is provided inside the mounting assembly (4).

2. The capsule quantity detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support member comprises a plurality of support plates (201) located outside the rotating assembly (6), and the support plates (201) are fixedly connected to the connecting plate (1).

3. The capsule quantity detection device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sliding connection comprises a sliding ring (202), and the sliding ring (202) is fixedly connected to a plurality of support plates (201).

4. The capsule quantity detection device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The transmission member comprises a transmission ring (301) slidably connected to the top of the slip ring (202), the sensor (8) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the transmission ring (301), and teeth are provided on the outer side of the transmission ring (301).

5. The capsule quantity detection device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The mounting assembly (4) comprises a mounting plate (41) fixed to a side of the support plate (201) away from the rotating assembly (6), a first fixing plate (42) being fixedly provided on one side of the mounting plate (41), and a second fixing plate (43) being fixedly provided above a side of the first fixing plate (42) away from the rotating assembly (6).

6. The capsule quantity detection device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The driving assembly (5) comprises a first motor (51) fixed to the bottom end of a second fixing plate (43); a gear (52) meshing with the outer teeth of a transmission ring (301) is provided at the top end of the second fixing plate (43); an output end of the first motor (51) passes through the second fixing plate (43) and is fixedly connected to the gear (52).

7. The capsule quantity detection device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The rotating assembly (6) comprises a connecting column (62) located at the top end of the connecting plate (1), and a mounting plate (61) is fixedly provided on the outside of the connecting column (62).

8. The capsule quantity detection device according to claim 7, characterized in that: A third fixing plate (71) is fixedly provided on one side of the installation disk (61), and the identification member comprises a starting identification (72) fixed to a side of the third fixing plate (71) away from the installation disk (61).

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