Liquid sensor for cocktail blender

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of liquid sensors, and provides a liquid sensor for a cocktail blender, which comprises an angle plate, a piston and a counterweight plate, the vertical section of the angle plate is provided with an assembling component for fixing the angle plate, one end of the horizontal section of the angle plate is vertically provided with an induction tube, the top and the bottom of the induction tube are both of an open structure, and the piston is arranged on the piston. A piston and a balance weight plate located above the piston are arranged on the inner side of the induction pipe in a sliding mode, a pressing type alarm right opposite to the pressing rod is installed at the bottom of the balance weight plate, and the top of the balance weight plate is connected with a folding and unfolding assembly installed on the horizontal section of the angle plate. The assembling assembly is arranged on the angle plate and can be additionally arranged according to specific application scenes and requirements, operability and applicability of the angle plate in practical application are improved, the upper limit of a liquid level threshold value can be adjusted independently of a control system by arranging the retracting and releasing assembly, the lifting rope and the balance weight plate, and the angle plate can be adjusted independently of the control system. And the operation flexibility is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of liquid sensors, in particular to a liquid sensor used for a cocktail shaker. Background Art

[0002] Liquid sensors, devices specifically designed to detect and monitor liquid conditions, play an important role in a variety of fields, including industrial automation, environmental monitoring, and medical equipment. These sensors can be categorized into various types based on their monitoring purpose, including liquid level sensors, liquid flow sensors, and liquid temperature sensors. Cocktail shakers, when automatically mixing drinks, typically require liquid level sensors to monitor the mix volume to avoid overdosing, which can affect the taste of the drink.

[0003] However, liquid level sensors in existing technologies usually need to be integrated into the control circuit in order to achieve their control and monitoring. This integration method requires the liquid level sensor to be assembled into the control system in the initial stage of cocktail shaker production. It cannot be installed later according to specific application scenarios and needs, and it is not convenient to adjust and control it separately.

[0004] Therefore, those skilled in the art have proposed a liquid sensor for a cocktail shaker to solve the problems raised in the background art. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a liquid sensor for a cocktail shaker to solve the problems that the liquid level sensor in the prior art cannot be installed later according to specific application scenarios and needs, and is inconvenient to adjust and control it separately.

[0006] A liquid sensor for a cocktail shaker, comprising:

[0007] The gusset plate has an assembly component for fixing it on its vertical section, and an induction tube is vertically installed at one end of its horizontal section, and the top and bottom of the induction tube are both configured as open structures;

[0008] A piston is slidably disposed inside the induction tube, a pressure rod is disposed on its top, a float rod is disposed on its bottom, and the bottom end of the float rod extends to the bottom of the induction tube and is connected to a float; and

[0009] The counterweight plate is slidably arranged on the inner side of the sensing tube and above the piston. A push-type alarm is installed at its bottom opposite to the pressure rod. The top of the counterweight plate is connected to a retractable component installed on the horizontal section of the angle plate, which is used to adjust the liquid level rising alarm threshold.

[0010] Preferably, the assembly assembly includes a pressure plate, a transverse shaft, a spring and a threaded rod, wherein a pressure plate is provided below the horizontal section of the angle plate, and the four corners of the side of the pressure plate are connected to the transverse shaft, one end of the transverse shaft passes through the vertical section of the pressure plate and is connected to the baffle, and a spring sleeved on the transverse shaft is abutted between the baffle and the angle plate;

[0011] A nut portion is integrally formed in the middle of the vertical section of the angle plate, the nut portion is threadedly connected to a threaded rod, one end of the threaded rod abuts against the pressing plate, and the other end of the threaded rod is connected to a hand wheel.

[0012] Preferably, the retractable and extendable assembly includes a rotating shaft, a manual limit mechanism and a lifting rope. Two groups of vertical plates are symmetrically arranged on the top of the horizontal section of the angle plate. The rotating shaft is rotatably arranged between the two groups of vertical plates. One end of the rotating shaft passes through the corresponding vertical plate to set a manual limit mechanism. A lifting rope is wrapped around the middle of the rotating shaft, and one end of the lifting rope passes through the top of the induction tube and is connected to the counterweight plate.

[0013] Preferably, the manual limit mechanism includes a tension spring, an operating shaft, a handle and a limit column, a groove is formed at one end of the rotating shaft, a tension spring is arranged in the groove, one end of the tension spring is connected to the end wall of the groove, the other end of the tension spring is connected to the operating shaft, and one end of the operating shaft passes through the rotating shaft and is connected to the handle;

[0014] The limiting column is arranged on the handle, which is located on one side of the operating shaft. A plurality of limiting holes are equidistantly arranged in a circle on the vertical plate close to the handle, and the limiting column is limitedly plugged into the corresponding limiting holes.

[0015] Preferably, strip grooves are provided on both sides of the operating shaft, and convex strips that fit in the strip grooves are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the groove.

[0016] Preferably, a notch is provided at the top of the induction tube, a guide wheel is rotatably provided in the notch, and the suspension rope is provided in limited contact with the guide wheel.

[0017] Preferably, the sensing tube is made of a transparent material, and a scale is vertically provided on its outer wall.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. The sensor of this utility model consists of a corner plate, a sensing tube, a float, and a piston. The rising liquid level drives the piston to move in the sensing tube. A push-type alarm is used to set the liquid level threshold, thereby monitoring the upper limit of the liquid level. An assembly component is provided on the corner plate, which facilitates the subsequent installation of the sensor on the cocktail shaker container. The sensor can be added according to specific application scenarios and needs, improving its operability and applicability in practical applications.

[0020] 2. The utility model is equipped with a retractable component, a hanging rope and a counterweight plate, which can adjust the set height of the push-type alarm, so that the upper limit of the liquid level threshold can be adjusted independently of the control system without the need for integration with a complex control system. This not only reduces installation and maintenance costs, but also improves operational flexibility and scalability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 This is the main structural diagram of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a side structural diagram of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 It is a side sectional structural diagram of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 It is a partial structural diagram of the utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a side sectional structural diagram of the rotating shaft of the present utility model.

[0026] In the picture:

[0027] 1. Angle plate; 2. Sensing tube; 3. Piston; 4. Pressure rod; 5. Float rod; 6. Float; 7. Counterweight plate; 8. Push-type alarm; 9. Pressure plate; 10. Horizontal axis; 11. Spring; 12. Threaded rod; 13. Baffle; 14. Nut; 15. Handwheel; 16. Rotating shaft; 17. Lifting rope; 18. Vertical plate; 19. Tension spring; 20. Operating shaft; 21. Handle; 22. Limit hole; 23. Strip groove; 24. Groove; 25. Raised strip; 26. Guide wheel; 27. Limit column. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The following embodiments of the present invention are described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0029] Example 1:

[0030] As attached Figure 1 To the attached Figure 5 As shown:

[0031] The utility model provides a liquid sensor for a cocktail shaker, comprising an angle plate 1, a piston 3 and a counterweight plate 7. An assembly component for fixing the angle plate 1 is provided on the vertical section of the angle plate 1. A sensing tube 2 is vertically mounted at one end of the horizontal section of the angle plate 1. The top and bottom of the sensing tube 2 are both configured as open structures. A piston 3 is slidably mounted on the inside of the sensing tube 2. A pressure rod 4 is provided on the top of the piston 3. A floating rod 5 is provided at the bottom of the piston 3. The bottom end of the floating rod 5 extends to the bottom of the sensing tube 2 and is connected to a float 6. A counterweight plate 7 located above the piston 3 is slidably mounted on the inside of the sensing tube 2. A push-type alarm 8 directly opposite to the pressure rod 4 is mounted at the bottom of the counterweight plate 7. A retractable assembly mounted on the horizontal section of the angle plate 1 is connected to the top of the counterweight plate 7. The retractable assembly is used to adjust the alarm threshold for rising liquid levels.

[0032] During specific use, the sensing tube 2 is installed inside the cocktail shaker through the angle plate 1 and the assembly component. As the liquid level inside the cocktail shaker rises, it drives the float 6 and the float rod 5 to rise synchronously. The rise of the float 6 and the float rod 5 drives the piston 3 and the pressure rod 4 to move vertically. When the pressure rod 4 moves to a certain height, it presses the pressing surface of the push-type alarm 8, thereby triggering the push-type alarm 8 to alarm, thereby completing the monitoring of the liquid level in the cocktail shaker.

[0033] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The assembly components include a pressure plate 9, a horizontal axis 10, a spring 11 and a threaded rod 12. A pressure plate 9 is arranged below the horizontal section of the angle plate 1. The four corners of the side of the pressure plate 9 are connected to the horizontal axis 10. One end of the horizontal axis 10 passes through the vertical section of the pressure plate 9 and is connected to a baffle 13. A spring 11 sleeved on the horizontal axis 10 is abutted between the baffle 13 and the angle plate 1. A nut portion 14 is integrally formed in the middle of the vertical section of the angle plate 1. The nut portion 14 is threadedly connected to the threaded rod 12. One end of the threaded rod 12 abuts against the pressure plate 9, and the other end of the threaded rod 12 is connected to a handwheel 15.

[0034] When the induction tube 2 needs to be installed in the container of the cocktail shaker later, the whole is mounted on the top of the cocktail shaker through the angle plate 1, the induction tube 2 is fitted with the inner wall of the container, and then the handwheel 15 is rotated. The handwheel 15 drives the threaded rod 12 to move laterally with the cooperation of the nut portion 14. The pressure plate 9 is kept in contact with the end of the threaded rod 12 under the action of the spring 11. Therefore, when the threaded rod 12 moves, it drives the pressure plate 9 close to the outer wall of the cocktail shaker container and presses it, thus completing the installation of the sensor.

[0035] refer to Figure 2 The induction tube 2 is made of a transparent material, and a scale is vertically opened on its outer wall for observing the cocktail liquid level in the cocktail shaker.

[0036] Example 2:

[0037] As attached Figure 1 To the attached Figure 5 As shown:

[0038] The present invention provides a liquid sensor for a cocktail shaker. Based on the above embodiments, this embodiment further details the specific components of the retractable assembly and the specific adjustment method for the alarm threshold of the liquid level rise.

[0039] refer to Figure 2 The retractable and retractable components include a rotating shaft 16, a manual limit mechanism and a hanging rope 17. Two groups of vertical plates 18 are symmetrically arranged on the top of the horizontal section of the angle plate 1. The rotating shaft 16 is rotatably set between the two groups of vertical plates 18. One end of the rotating shaft 16 passes through the corresponding vertical plate 18 to set a manual limit mechanism. A hanging rope 17 is wrapped around the middle of the rotating shaft 16. One end of the hanging rope 17 passes through the top of the induction tube 2 and is connected to the counterweight plate 7.

[0040] Among them, the rotation of the rotating shaft 16 is controlled by the limited manual mechanism, and the rotation of the rotating shaft 16 retracts and extends the hanging rope 17. During the retraction and extension process, the counterweight plate 7 drives the push-type alarm 8 to adaptively rise or fall, that is, the alarm threshold of the liquid level is adjusted.

[0041] refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 The manual limiting mechanism includes a tension spring 19, an operating shaft 20, a handle 21 and a limiting column 27. A groove 24 is provided at one end of the rotating shaft 16, and a tension spring 19 is arranged in the groove 24. One end of the tension spring 19 is connected to the end wall of the groove 24, and the other end of the tension spring 19 is connected to the operating shaft 20. One end of the operating shaft 20 passes through the rotating shaft 16 and is connected to the handle 21; the limiting column 27 is arranged on the handle 21, which is relatively located on one side of the operating shaft 20. A plurality of groups of limiting holes 22 are equidistantly arranged on the vertical plate 18 near the side of the handle 21. The limiting columns 27 are limitedly plugged into the corresponding limiting holes 22.

[0042] refer to Figure 4 Both sides of the operating shaft 20 are provided with strip grooves 23, and both sides of the inner wall of the groove 24 are provided with protrusions 25 that are embedded in the strip grooves 23 to match.

[0043] During the specific implementation process, the tension spring 19 generates elastic tension on the operating shaft 20, so that the operating shaft 20 drives the limiting column 27 on the handle 21 to insert into the limiting hole 22 at the corresponding position, thereby limiting the rotation of the handle 21 and the operating shaft 20. Since the strip groove 23 on the operating shaft 20 cooperates with the convex strip 25 in the rotating shaft 16, when the operating shaft 20 is in the rotation limit state, the rotating shaft 16 will be limited synchronously to prevent it from driving the suspension rope 17 to stretch under the weight of the counterweight plate 7, causing the rotating shaft 16 to rotate adaptively.

[0044] refer to Figure 1 A notch is provided at the top of the induction tube 2, a guide wheel 26 is rotatably provided in the notch, and the suspension rope 17 is provided in limited contact with the guide wheel 26.

[0045] When the height of the counterweight plate 7 is adjusted, the guide wheel 26 is used to prevent the suspension rope 17 from rubbing against the tube opening of the induction tube 2, thereby extending its service life.

[0046] Working principle: First, install the induction tube 2 into the cocktail shaker through the assembly component, that is, the whole is erected on the top of the cocktail shaker through the angle plate 1, and the induction tube 2 is fitted with the inner wall of the container, and then the handwheel 15 is rotated, and the handwheel 15 drives the threaded rod 12 to rotate relative to the nut part 14. Since the threaded rod 12 and the nut part 14 are in a threaded connection state, the threaded rod 12 will synchronously undergo lateral displacement during the rotation process, and since the pressure plate 9 is kept in contact with the end of the threaded rod 12 under the action of the spring 11, when the threaded rod 12 moves, it will drive the pressure plate 9 close to the outer wall of the cocktail shaker container to press it, that is, the installation of the induction tube 2 is completed. When the liquid level in the cocktail shaker rises to contact with the float 6, the continuous rise of the liquid level will drive the float 6 and the float rod 5 to rise synchronously, and then drive the piston 3 and the pressure rod 4 to rise, and the pressure rod 4 rises to a certain level. After the height is determined, the pressing surface of the push-type alarm 8 will be pressed to trigger its alarm. When the liquid level rising alarm threshold needs to be adjusted, the handle 21 is first pulled outward. The handle 21 stretches the tension spring 19 while driving the limit column 27 to disengage from the limit hole 22 at the corresponding position. At this time, the handle 21 can be rotated. The handle 21 drives the operating shaft 20 and the rotating shaft 16 to rotate. During the rotation of the rotating shaft 16, the hanging rope 17 is driven to wind. The distance of the hanging rope 17 is shortened during the winding process, and the counterweight plate 7 and the push-type alarm 8 can be pulled up. When it is adjusted to a suitable position, the tension applied to the handle 21 is released. Under the action of the restoring force of the tension spring 19, the handle 21 is driven to retract, so that the limit column 27 on the handle 21 is inserted into the limit hole 22 at the corresponding position, which completes the limit locking of the rotating shaft 16, thereby making the push-type alarm 8 maintain a certain height.

[0047] The embodiments of the present invention are provided for the purpose of illustration and description. Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention. Ordinary technicians in this field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention. The scope of the present invention is defined by the attached claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A liquid sensor for a cocktail shaker, characterized in that: include: The gusset plate (1) has an assembly component for fixing the gusset plate on its vertical section, and an induction tube (2) is vertically mounted on one end of its horizontal section, and the top and bottom of the induction tube (2) are both configured as open structures; A piston (3) is slidably arranged inside the induction tube (2), a pressure rod (4) is arranged on the top thereof, a floating rod (5) is arranged on the bottom thereof, and the bottom end of the floating rod (5) extends to the bottom of the induction tube (2) and is connected to a float (6); and The counterweight plate (7) is slidably arranged inside the sensing tube (2) and above the piston (3). A push-type alarm (8) facing the pressure rod (4) is installed at its bottom. The top of the counterweight plate is connected to a retractable assembly installed on the horizontal section of the angle plate (1) for adjusting the alarm threshold of the rising liquid level.

2. The liquid sensor for a cocktail shaker according to claim 1, characterized in that: The assembly component includes a pressure plate (9), a transverse axis (10), a spring (11) and a threaded rod (12); a pressure plate (9) is provided below the horizontal section of the angle plate (1); four corners of the side of the pressure plate (9) are connected to the transverse axis (10); one end of the transverse axis (10) passes through the vertical section of the pressure plate (9) and is connected to a baffle (13); a spring (11) sleeved on the transverse axis (10) is abutted between the baffle (13) and the angle plate (1); A nut portion (14) is integrally formed in the middle of the vertical section of the angle plate (1), the nut portion (14) is threadedly connected to a threaded rod (12), one end of the threaded rod (12) abuts against the pressing plate (9), and the other end of the threaded rod (12) is connected to a hand wheel (15).

3. The liquid sensor for a cocktail shaker according to claim 1, wherein: The retractable assembly comprises a rotating shaft (16), a position-limiting manual mechanism and a hanging rope (17). Two groups of vertical plates (18) are symmetrically arranged on the top of the horizontal section of the angle plate (1). The rotating shaft (16) is rotatably arranged between the two groups of vertical plates (18). One end of the rotating shaft (16) passes through the corresponding vertical plate (18) to be provided with a position-limiting manual mechanism. A hanging rope (17) is wound around the middle of the rotating shaft (16). One end of the hanging rope (17) passes through the top of the induction tube (2) and is connected to the counterweight plate (7).

4. The liquid sensor for a cocktail shaker according to claim 3, wherein: The manual limit mechanism comprises a tension spring (19), an operating shaft (20), a handle (21) and a limit column (27); a groove (24) is provided at one end of the rotating shaft (16); a tension spring (19) is provided in the groove (24); one end of the tension spring (19) is connected to the end wall of the groove (24); the other end of the tension spring (19) is connected to the operating shaft (20); one end of the operating shaft (20) passes through the rotating shaft (16) and is connected to the handle (21); The limiting column (27) is arranged on the handle (21), which is located on one side of the operating shaft (20). A plurality of groups of limiting holes (22) are equidistantly arranged on the vertical plate (18) near the handle (21), and the limiting column (27) is inserted into the corresponding limiting holes (22) for limiting purposes.

5. The liquid sensor for a cocktail shaker according to claim 4, characterized in that: Both sides of the operating shaft (20) are provided with strip grooves (23), and both sides of the inner wall of the groove (24) are provided with protrusions (25) that are matched with the strip grooves (23).

6. The liquid sensor for a cocktail shaker according to claim 3, wherein: A notch is provided at the top of the induction tube (2), a guide wheel (26) is rotatably arranged in the notch, and the suspension rope (17) is arranged in position-limiting contact with the guide wheel (26).

7. The liquid sensor for a cocktail shaker according to claim 1, wherein: The induction tube (2) is made of a transparent material, and a scale is vertically provided on its outer wall.

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