Capsule transfer structure

Abstract

The utility model provides a capsule transfer structure which comprises a mounting shell, a transmission assembly is arranged on one side of the mounting shell, a connecting assembly is arranged on one side of the transmission assembly, an overturning assembly is arranged at the front end of the connecting assembly, a limiting assembly is arranged at the top end of the mounting shell, and a connecting frame is arranged at the rear end of the limiting assembly. A driving assembly is arranged at the top end of the connecting frame, and a triggering assembly is arranged at the top end of the driving assembly. Through the arranged triggering assembly and the transmission assembly, the driving assembly is started to enable the triggering assembly to trigger a switch of the capsule bin, then the driving assembly enables the triggering assembly to push a capsule into the overturning assembly, and the transmission assembly enables the capsule to reach an extraction place to be extracted; after extraction, the turnover assembly is moved to a designated position through the transmission assembly, then the turnover assembly is started to turn over to enable the capsule shells to fall off, the structure is smooth in operation process, a processing structure for the used capsule shells is provided, and the continuity is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of transfer structures, in particular to a capsule transfer structure. Background Art

[0002] The capsule transfer structure is mainly used for the automatic transfer and processing of coffee capsules in self-service coffee machines. Its design aims to improve the convenience and efficiency of coffee machine operation and ensure the stable and accurate transfer of coffee capsules from the storage bin to the extraction position. The traditional capsule transfer structure has a complex structure, and the operation process is cumbersome during the capsule transfer process. After the extraction is completed, there is also a lack of processing for the used capsule shells, resulting in poor consistency.

[0003] For example, the utility model patent (application number: 202022482967.1) discloses a "capsule transfer mechanism and capsule beverage extraction machine," and its specification discloses: it includes a capsule transfer mechanism bracket, a transfer guide rail, a capsule transfer bracket, a capsule extraction tank, and a reciprocating drive mechanism. The transfer guide rail is mounted on the capsule transfer mechanism bracket, the capsule transfer bracket is slidably mounted on the transfer guide rail, the capsule extraction tank is mounted on the capsule transfer bracket, and the reciprocating drive mechanism is mounted on the capsule transfer mechanism bracket and connected to the capsule transfer bracket. The capsule transfer bracket is driven to reciprocate on the transfer guide rail by the reciprocating drive mechanism. The capsule transfer mechanism of this application replaces the existing manual method of loading capsules into the capsule extraction mechanism, thereby improving capsule loading efficiency, reducing labor costs, and providing support for the automated production of capsule beverages. The above patent can prove the defects of the existing technology.

[0004] Therefore, we made improvements to this and proposed a capsule transfer structure. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to address the problems of the existing capsule transfer structure, which has a complex structure, a cumbersome operation process, a lack of treatment for used capsule shells, and poor continuity.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose of the invention and improve the above-mentioned problem, the utility model provides a capsule transfer structure, including a mounting shell, a transmission assembly is provided on one side of the mounting shell, a connecting assembly is provided on one side of the transmission assembly, a flip assembly is provided at the front end of the connecting assembly, a limiting assembly is provided at the top of the mounting shell, a connecting frame is provided at the rear end of the limiting assembly, a driving assembly is provided at the top of the connecting frame, and a trigger assembly is provided at the top of the driving assembly.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a No. 1 connection port is provided at the front end of one side of the mounting shell, a No. 2 connection port is provided at the rear end of one side of the mounting shell, the transmission assembly includes a No. 2 transmission wheel rotatably connected to the No. 1 connection port, a connecting plate is fixedly provided at a position near the No. 2 connection port inside the mounting shell, one side of the connecting plate extends to the outside of the No. 2 connection port, a No. 1 transmission wheel is rotatably provided on the connecting plate, the No. 1 transmission wheel and the No. 2 transmission wheel are connected by a transmission belt, and a slide groove is fixedly provided on one side of the mounting shell.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the connecting assembly includes an adapter plate fixedly connected to one side of the transmission belt, a slider is fixedly provided on the side of the adapter plate close to the mounting shell, the slider is slidably connected to the slide groove, and a mounting plate is fixedly provided at the front end of the adapter plate.

[0009] As the preferred technical solution of the present application, the flip assembly includes a No. 1 motor fixed to the rear end of the mounting plate, a No. 1 connecting block is provided at the front end of the mounting plate, a placement groove is fixed at the front end of the No. 1 connecting block, and the output end of the No. 1 motor passes through the mounting plate and is fixedly connected to the No. 1 connecting block.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, a No. 1 connecting seat and a No. 2 connecting seat are respectively provided on both sides of the mounting shell.

[0011] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the limiting assembly includes an installation frame fixedly connected to the No. 1 connecting seat and the No. 2 connecting seat, and a No. 2 baffle is fixedly provided on the inner wall of the installation frame on the side close to the No. 2 connecting seat.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the connecting frame includes a sliding block, a No. 1 extension plate is fixedly provided on one side of the sliding block, and a No. 2 extension plate is fixedly provided on the other side of the No. 1 extension plate.

[0013] As the preferred technical solution of the present application, the driving assembly includes a No. 3 motor fixed to one side of the No. 2 extension plate, and a threaded rod is fixed to the output end of the No. 3 motor, one end of the threaded rod passes through the No. 2 extension plate and is rotatably connected to the No. 1 extension plate, and a No. 2 connecting block is threaded on the threaded rod and is slidably connected to the sliding block.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution of the present application, the trigger assembly includes a touch plate fixed to the top of the No. 2 connecting block, a No. 1 push plate is fixed on the side of the top of the touch plate close to the No. 3 motor, an extended push plate is fixed on the bottom end of one side of the No. 1 push plate, a No. 2 push plate is fixed on the bottom end of one side of the touch plate, and a No. 1 baffle is fixed on the top of the touch plate on the side of the No. 1 push plate.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0016] In the scheme of this application:

[0017] 1. Through the provided trigger assembly and transmission assembly, it is possible to activate the drive assembly to trigger the switch of the capsule compartment, thereby dropping a capsule. Then, the drive assembly causes the trigger assembly to push the capsule into the flip assembly, and the transmission assembly moves the capsule to the extraction location for extraction. This solves the problems of the capsule transfer structure in the prior art with a complex structure and cumbersome operation process.

[0018] 2. Through the provision of a flip assembly, the flip assembly is moved to a designated position through the transmission assembly after extraction, and then the flip assembly is started to flip, so that the extracted capsule shells fall to the recycling area, solving the problem of the capsule transfer structure in the prior art lacking processing for used capsule shells and poor continuity. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the capsule transfer structure provided in this application;

[0020] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram of the connecting frame in the capsule transfer structure provided in this application;

[0021] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram of the limiting component in the capsule transfer structure provided in this application;

[0022] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the trigger component in the capsule transfer structure provided in this application;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the installation shell in the capsule transfer structure provided in this application;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic structural diagram of the transmission component and the connection component in the capsule transfer structure provided in this application.

[0025] Indicated in the figure:

[0026] 1. Mounting shell; 2. Connecting assembly; 21. Adapter plate; 22. Slider; 23. Mounting plate; 3. Flip assembly; 31. Motor No. 1; 32. Placement slot; 33. Connecting block No. 1; 4. Transmission assembly; 41. Transmission wheel No. 1; 42. Transmission wheel No. 2; 43. Connecting plate; 44. Transmission belt; 45. Motor No. 2; 46. Slide; 5. Drive assembly; 51. Motor No. 3; 52. Threaded rod; 5 3. Connecting block No. 2; 6. Trigger assembly; 61. Touch plate; 62. Baffle No. 1; 63. Push plate No. 1; 64. Push plate No. 2; 7. Connecting frame; 71. Extension plate No. 1; 72. Extension plate No. 2; 73. Sliding block; 8. Limit assembly; 81. Mounting frame; 82. Baffle No. 2; 83. Support plate; 9. Support plate No. 1; 10. Support plate No. 2; 11. Connecting seat No. 1; 12. Connecting seat No. 2. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to help those skilled in the art better understand the present invention, the following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0028] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solution of the present invention, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features and technical solutions therein can be combined with each other.

[0030] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined or explained in subsequent drawings.

[0031] Example 1

[0032] Please refer to Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4, a capsule transfer structure, which includes a mounting shell 1, a transmission assembly 4 is provided on one side of the mounting shell 1, a connecting assembly 2 is provided on one side of the transmission assembly 4, a flip assembly 3 is provided at the front end of the connecting assembly 2, the connecting assembly 2 is used to connect the flip assembly 3 and the transmission assembly 4, and the connecting assembly 2 and the flip assembly 3 are driven to move by the transmission assembly 4, so as to transfer the capsule, and a limiting assembly 8 is provided at the top end of the mounting shell 1, and a connecting frame 7 is provided at the rear end of the limiting assembly 8, a driving assembly 5 is provided at the top end of the connecting frame 7, and a triggering assembly 6 is provided at the top end of the driving assembly 5, which is used to contact the capsule bin through the driving assembly 5, and by triggering the switch of the capsule bin and then cooperating with the triggering assembly 6 to control it to drop only one capsule, and by restarting the driving assembly 5, the dropped capsule will fall onto the flipping assembly 3 through the limiting assembly 8.

[0033] Example 2

[0034] The capsule transfer structure provided in Example 1 is further optimized, specifically, as Figure 1 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, a No. 1 connection port is provided at the front end of one side of the mounting shell 1, and a No. 2 connection port is provided at the rear end of one side of the mounting shell 1. The No. 1 connection port and the No. 2 connection port are used to connect with the transmission assembly 4. The transmission assembly 4 includes a No. 2 transmission wheel 42 rotatably connected to the No. 1 connection port. A connecting plate 43 is fixedly provided inside the mounting shell 1 at a position close to the No. 2 connection port. One side of the connecting plate 43 extends to the outside of the No. 2 connection port. A No. 1 transmission wheel 41 is rotatably provided on the connecting plate 43. The No. 1 transmission wheel 41 and the No. 2 transmission wheel 42 are connected by a transmission belt 44. When the No. 1 transmission wheel 41 rotates, the connection assembly 2 and the flip assembly 3 are driven to move by the transmission belt 44 and the No. 2 transmission wheel 42. A slide groove 46 is fixedly provided on one side of the mounting shell 1. The slide groove 46 is used to connect with the connection assembly 2. A No. 2 motor 45 is fixedly provided at the bottom end of the connecting plate 43. The output end of the No. 2 motor 45 is fixedly connected to the No. 1 transmission wheel 41 through the connecting plate 43.

[0035] Further, such as Figure 1 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the connecting component 2 includes an adapter plate 21 fixedly connected to one side of the transmission belt 44, and a slider 22 is fixedly provided on the side of the adapter plate 21 close to the mounting shell 1. The slider 22 is slidingly connected to the slide groove 46. The sliding connection between the slider 22 and the slide groove 46 improves the stability of the transmission with the transmission belt 44, and a mounting plate 23 is fixedly provided at the front end of the adapter plate 21.

[0036] Further, such as Figure 1 and Figure 6As shown, the flip assembly 3 includes a No. 1 motor 31 fixed to the rear end of the mounting plate 23, a No. 1 connecting block 33 is provided at the front end of the mounting plate 23, and a placement slot 32 is fixedly provided at the front end of the No. 1 connecting block 33. When the No. 1 motor 31 is started, the No. 1 connecting block 33 and the placement slot 32 at the output end are driven to flip 180 degrees, so that the capsule shell after extraction falls down, and the output end of the No. 1 motor 31 passes through the mounting plate 23 and is fixedly connected to the No. 1 connecting block 33.

[0037] Example 3

[0038] The capsule transfer structure provided in Example 1 and Example 2 is further optimized, such as Figure 1 As shown, a No. 1 support plate 9 and a No. 2 support plate 10 are respectively provided on both sides of the mounting shell 1, and a capsule compartment is arranged on the side of the No. 1 support plate 9 away from the mounting shell 1, so that the trigger component 6 can touch the switch of the capsule compartment, and an extraction device (not connected to the flip component 3) is arranged above the flip component 3. The extraction device can specifically pierce the membrane at the top of the capsule, and then inject coffee brewing liquid into the capsule to mix it with the coffee powder inside the capsule. After mixing, the membrane at the bottom of the capsule is continued to be broken, so that the mixed liquid inside flows out through the outlet at the bottom of the capsule, and the coffee after mixing is caught by setting a container below the flip component 3 (not connected to the flip component 3).

[0039] Further, such as Figure 1 As shown, a No. 1 connecting seat 11 is fixed to the top of the No. 1 support plate 9 , and a No. 2 connecting seat 12 is fixed to the top of the No. 2 support plate 10 . The No. 1 connecting seat 11 and the No. 2 connecting seat 12 are used to install the limiting assembly 8 .

[0040] Further, such as Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 As shown, the limiting assembly 8 includes a mounting frame 81 fixedly connected to the No. 1 connecting seat 11 and the No. 2 connecting seat 12. The top of the mounting frame 81 is provided with an edge plate extending inward, and the fallen capsule is caught by the edge plate. When the capsule moves to the sidemost side of the edge plate, it is blocked by the No. 2 baffle 82. Since there is no edge plate to support it, it falls down and is caught by the placement groove 32. The No. 2 baffle 82 is fixedly provided on the side of the inner wall of the mounting frame 81 close to the No. 2 connecting seat 12, and the rear end of the mounting frame 81 is fixedly provided with a support plate 83, which is L-shaped.

[0041] Further, such as Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the connecting frame 7 includes a sliding block 73 fixed to the top of the supporting plate 83 , a first extension plate 71 is fixed to one side of the sliding block 73 , and a second extension plate 72 is fixed to the other side of the first extension plate 71 .

[0042] Further, such as Figure 1 、 Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the driving assembly 5 includes a No. 3 motor 51 fixed to one side of the No. 2 extension plate 72, and a threaded rod 52 is fixed to the output end of the No. 3 motor 51. One end of the threaded rod 52 passes through the No. 2 extension plate 72 and is rotatably connected to the No. 1 extension plate 71. The threaded rod 52 is rotatably connected to the No. 2 extension plate 72. A No. 2 connecting block 53 is threaded on the threaded rod 52 and is slidably connected to the sliding block 73. The No. 2 connecting block 53 is used to connect to the trigger assembly 6.

[0043] Further, such as Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the trigger assembly 6 includes a touch plate 61 fixed to the top of the No. 2 connecting block 53, and a No. 1 push plate 63 is fixed on the side of the top of the touch plate 61 close to the No. 3 motor 51, and an extended push plate is fixed on the bottom end of one side of the No. 1 push plate 63, and the push plate is used to push the capsule falling from the capsule bin so that it falls into the placement groove 32, and a No. 2 push plate 64 is fixed on the bottom end of one side of the touch plate 61, and a notch is opened on the side of the touch plate 61 away from the No. 2 push plate 64, which triggers the switch on the capsule bin through the notch, and the top of the touch plate 61 is located on the side of the No. 1 push plate 63 and is fixed with a No. 1 baffle 62. The No. 1 baffle 62 is L-shaped, and the switch on the capsule bin is triggered through the notch, thereby causing it to drop a capsule, and the No. 1 baffle 62 blocks the capsule outlet of the capsule bin, thereby controlling the capsule bin to drop only one capsule, and the other side of the mounting shell 1 is fixedly connected to the No. 1 support plate 9.

[0044] The use process of the capsule transfer structure provided by the utility model is as follows:

[0045] When it is necessary to take out the capsule inside the capsule bin for transfer and extraction, the No. 2 motor 45 is started to drive the connecting assembly 2 and the flip assembly 3 to move through the No. 1 transmission wheel 41, the No. 2 transmission wheel 42 and the transmission belt 44, so that the placement groove 32 is located at the bottom end of the limit assembly 8, and then the No. 3 motor 51 is started to drive the threaded rod 52 to rotate, thereby moving the No. 2 connecting block 53 threadedly connected thereto, so that it slides on the sliding block 73, thereby driving the notch on the touch plate 61 to trigger the switch on the capsule bin, causing it to drop a capsule, and at the same time, the No. 1 baffle 62 is used to block the outlet of the top capsule bin to prevent it from continuing to drop capsules, thereby controlling it to drop only one capsule, and the dropped capsule passes through the push plate limit on the No. 1 push plate 63, and then falls due to gravity onto the two edge plates on both sides above the mounting frame 81, and is supported by the edge plates;

[0046] Then, the No. 3 motor 51 is controlled to rotate in the reverse direction, causing it to drive the No. 2 connecting block 53 to move via the threaded rod 52 and the sliding block 73, thereby separating the touch plate 61 from the switch on the capsule compartment and closing the capsule compartment outlet. At this time, the No. 3 motor 51 continues to rotate, causing the No. 2 push plate 64 to push the capsule along the edge plate to the very end of the edge plate. The capsule then separates from the edge plate and falls into the placement slot 32. The No. 2 motor 45 is then started to rotate in the reverse direction, causing it to drive the connecting assembly 2 and the flip assembly 3 to move to the bottom end of the extraction device via the No. 1 transmission wheel 41, the No. 2 transmission wheel 42, and the transmission belt 44.

[0047] After extraction by the extraction device, the No. 2 motor 45 is started to move the connecting component 2 and the flipping component 3 toward the No. 1 transmission wheel 41 for a distance, and a collecting device for recovering capsule shells is placed at the bottom between the No. 1 transmission wheel 41 and the No. 2 transmission wheel 42. Then, the No. 1 motor 31 is controlled to rotate to flip the No. 1 connecting block 33 and the placement slot 32 at the output end 180 degrees, so that the capsule shells inside the placement slot 32 fall into the collecting device.

[0048] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection, or communication; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specified. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0049] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. The preferred embodiments of the present invention are given in the accompanying drawings, but they do not limit the patent scope of the present invention. The present invention can be implemented in many different forms. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the understanding of the disclosure of the present invention more thorough and comprehensive. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, it is still possible for those skilled in the art to modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned specific embodiments, or to make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. Any equivalent structure made using the contents of the present invention specification and the accompanying drawings, directly or indirectly used in other related technical fields, is also within the scope of protection of the present invention patent.

Claims

1. A capsule transfer structure, characterized in that: The invention comprises a mounting shell (1), a transmission assembly (4) is provided on one side of the mounting shell (1), a connection assembly (2) is provided on one side of the transmission assembly (4), a flip assembly (3) is provided at the front end of the connection assembly (2), a limit assembly (8) is provided at the top end of the mounting shell (1), a connection frame (7) is provided at the rear end of the limit assembly (8), a driving assembly (5) is provided at the top end of the connection frame (7), and a trigger assembly (6) is provided at the top end of the driving assembly (5).

2. A capsule transfer structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A No. 1 connection port is provided at the front end of one side of the mounting shell (1), and a No. 2 connection port is provided at the rear end of one side of the mounting shell (1). The transmission assembly (4) includes a No. 2 transmission wheel (42) rotatably connected to the No. 1 connection port. A connecting plate (43) is fixedly provided inside the mounting shell (1) at a position close to the No. 2 connection port. One side of the connecting plate (43) extends to the outside of the No. 2 connection port. A No. 1 transmission wheel (41) is rotatably provided on the connecting plate (43). The No. 1 transmission wheel (41) and the No. 2 transmission wheel (42) are connected to each other through a transmission belt (44). A sliding groove (46) is fixedly provided on one side of the mounting shell (1).

3. A capsule transfer structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting assembly (2) includes an adapter plate (21) fixedly connected to one side of the transmission belt (44), a slider (22) fixedly provided on a side of the adapter plate (21) close to the mounting shell (1), the slider (22) being slidably connected to the slide groove (46), and a mounting plate (23) fixedly provided at the front end of the adapter plate (21).

4. A capsule transfer structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The flip assembly (3) includes a No. 1 motor (31) fixed to the rear end of the mounting plate (23), a No. 1 connecting block (33) is provided at the front end of the mounting plate (23), a placement slot (32) is fixedly provided at the front end of the No. 1 connecting block (33), and an output end of the No. 1 motor (31) passes through the mounting plate (23) and is fixedly connected to the No. 1 connecting block (33).

5. The capsule transfer structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: A No. 1 connecting seat (11) and a No. 2 connecting seat (12) are respectively provided on both sides of the installation shell (1).

6. The capsule transfer structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The limiting assembly (8) comprises a mounting frame (81) fixedly connected to the No. 1 connecting seat (11) and the No. 2 connecting seat (12), and a No. 2 baffle (82) is fixedly provided on one side of the inner wall of the mounting frame (81) close to the No. 2 connecting seat (12).

7. The capsule transfer structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connecting frame (7) comprises a sliding block (73), a first extension plate (71) being fixedly provided on one side of the sliding block (73), and a second extension plate (72) being fixedly provided on the other side of the first extension plate (71).

8. The capsule transfer structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: The driving assembly (5) includes a No. 3 motor (51) fixed to one side of the No. 2 extension plate (72), a threaded rod (52) is fixed to the output end of the No. 3 motor (51), one end of the threaded rod (52) passes through the No. 2 extension plate (72) and is rotatably connected to the No. 1 extension plate (71), and a No. 2 connecting block (53) is threadedly provided on the threaded rod (52) and is slidably connected to the sliding block (73).

9. The capsule transfer structure according to claim 8, characterized in that: The trigger assembly (6) includes a touch plate (61) fixed to the top of the second connecting block (53), a first push plate (63) fixed to the top of the touch plate (61) close to the side of the third motor (51), an extended push plate fixed to the bottom of one side of the first push plate (63), a second push plate (64) fixed to the bottom of one side of the touch plate (61), and a first baffle (62) fixed to the top of the touch plate (61) located on the side of the first push plate (63).

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