Spiral cutting piece for cup falling device, driving device and cup falling device
Through innovative design of spiral cutting and drive device, the cup dropper can adapt to cups of different diameters, simplifying the structure, reducing maintenance difficulty and improving operational stability and cup-separating efficiency, thus solving the problems of versatility and stability of traditional cup droppers.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423049589.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-11
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-18
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-11
AI Technical Summary
Traditional cup droppers are difficult to adapt to cups of different diameters, and their drive and separation mechanisms are complex to design, resulting in high maintenance costs and insufficient operational stability.
The design employs a spiral cutting mechanism, comprising first and second planar structures, a spiral structure, and adjusting shims. The adjusting shims are movable to accommodate cups of different diameters. The drive unit consists of a motor and a drive gear, which, in conjunction with an internal gear ring and a driven cup-separating component, achieves multi-stage transmission, simplifying the structure and improving stability.
The improved cup dispenser's adaptability to cups of different diameters simplifies the maintenance process, reduces maintenance difficulty, and enhances operational stability and cup dispensing efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of automation equipment, for example to a spiral cutting piece for a cup drop device, a driving device and a cup drop device. BACKGROUND
[0002] In an automated beverage making device, a cup drop device is an indispensable part, which is responsible for separating and conveying the stacked cups one by one to the next process. In the process of separating the cups, the traditional cup drop device often adopts a fixed cutting piece structure, which is difficult to adapt to cups of different diameters, resulting in poor universality. In addition, the driving device and the separation mechanism of the traditional cup drop device are complex in design, high in maintenance cost, and the running stability needs to be improved.
[0003] It should be noted that the information disclosed in the above background section is only used to strengthen the understanding of the background of the present application, and therefore can include information that does not constitute prior art known to those of ordinary skill in the art. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL
[0004] In order to have a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed embodiments, the following is a simple summary. The summary is not a general review, nor is it intended to determine the key / important elements or delineate the scope of protection of these embodiments, but as a prelude to the detailed description below.
[0005] The spiral cutting piece for a cup drop device, the driving device and the cup drop device provided by the embodiments of the present application can improve the adaptability of the cup drop device to cups of different diameters.
[0006] In some embodiments, the spiral cutting piece for a cup drop device comprises a first planar structure, a second planar structure, a spiral structure and an adjusting gasket; there is a gap between the first planar structure and the second planar structure, the spiral structure connects the first planar structure and the second planar structure, the middle part of the first planar structure and the second planar structure is provided with a driving hole for the driving shaft to pass through, and the spiral structure is arranged around the driving hole; the second planar structure is provided with a first adjusting hole in the shape of a long strip, and the adjusting gasket is movably installed on the second planar structure through the first adjusting hole, so that the spiral cutting piece can adapt to cups of different diameters.
[0007] Optionally, the adjusting gasket is provided with a second adjusting hole, a fastener passes through the first adjusting hole and the second adjusting hole, and connects the adjusting gasket and the second planar structure, so as to fix the position of the adjusting gasket.
[0008] Optionally, the adjusting gasket is similar in structure to the second planar structure.
[0009] In some embodiments, the driving device for the cup falling device comprises a driving assembly and a spiral cutting piece for the cup falling device as described above, the driving assembly comprises a motor and a driving gear mounted on the driving shaft of the motor; the spiral cutting piece is coaxially arranged with the driving gear.
[0010] Optionally, the driving device further comprises a trigger located at the end of the driving shaft away from the motor, for triggering the travel switch.
[0011] In some embodiments, the cup falling device comprises a travel switch and a driving device for the cup falling device as described above; the travel switch is electrically connected with the motor of the driving device, for controlling the start and stop of the motor.
[0012] Optionally, the cup falling device further comprises an inner ring gear and a plurality of driven cup dividing pieces, the inner ring gear is provided with inner teeth meshing with the driving gear; the driven cup dividing piece comprises a driven gear and a spiral cutting piece, the driven gear is meshed with the inner ring gear respectively, and the spiral cutting piece is coaxially arranged with the driven gear; a plurality of the driven gears are arranged inside the inner ring gear with the driving gear, and the driving device drives the driven gears to rotate through the inner ring gear.
[0013] Optionally, the cup falling device further comprises a cylinder and a ring cover, the top of the cylinder is provided with a flange, the flange is provided with N fixing holes, N>2; the ring cover is installed above the inner ring gear, the inner ring gear is located above the cylinder, and there is a gap between the inner ring gear and the top of the cylinder; the ring cover is longitudinally provided with an installation hole, and the bottom is provided with N-1 parallel columns, the number of the columns is the same as that of the driven cup dividing pieces, the driven cup dividing pieces are respectively installed on the corresponding columns, the columns pass through the fixing holes to connect the ring cover and the cylinder, and the driving shaft of the motor of the driving device passes through the installation hole and the fixing hole.
[0014] Optionally, the travel switch is arranged on the bottom surface of the flange and close to one of the fixing holes, the fixing hole is matched with the installation hole, for installing the driving device; the trigger of the driving device is located below the flange, for contacting the travel switch.
[0015] Optionally, the inner diameter of the ring cover is smaller than the inner diameter of the inner ring gear, and the columns are located inside the inner ring gear, so as to facilitate the installation of the driven cup dividing pieces and the meshing of the inner ring gear and the driven gears.
[0016] The spiral cutting piece, the driving device and the cup falling device provided by the embodiments of the present disclosure can achieve the following technical effects:
[0017] High universality: the spiral cutting piece can easily adapt to cup bodies of different diameters through adjusting the gaskets, which significantly improves the universality and flexibility of the equipment.
[0018] Compact structure, easy maintenance: the driving device is simple in design, reduces the number of parts, reduces the difficulty of maintenance, and ensures the stability of operation.
[0019] Glass falling device
[0020] The foregoing general description and the following description are merely exemplary and explanatory, and are not intended to limit the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0021] One or more embodiments are exemplified by the accompanying drawings corresponding thereto, which are exemplary and do not constitute limitations on the embodiments, elements with the same reference numerals in the drawings are shown as similar elements, the drawings do not constitute proportional limits, and wherein:
[0022] Fig. 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a spiral cutting piece provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0023] Fig. 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a driving device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0024] Fig. 3 is a structural schematic diagram of a driving motor provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0025] Fig. 4 is a structural schematic diagram of a glass falling device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;
[0026] Fig. 5 is an exploded schematic diagram of a glass falling device provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0027] Reference signs:
[0028] 10: barrel; 11: flange; 12: fixing hole;
[0029] 20: ring cover; 21: column; 22: mounting hole;
[0030] 30: driving device; 31: motor; 32: driving gear; 33: driving shaft; 34: trigger;
[0031] 40: inner gear ring;
[0032] 50: driven gear;
[0033] 60: spiral cutting piece; 61: first plane structure; 62: second plane structure; 621: first adjusting hole; 63: spiral structure; 64: adjusting gasket; 641: second adjusting hole; 65: driving hole; 66: fastener;
[0034] 70: travel switch. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0035] In order to enable a more detailed understanding of the features and technical content of the embodiments of the present disclosure, the implementation of the embodiments of the present disclosure is described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are only used for reference and do not limit the embodiments of the present disclosure. In the following technical description, in order to facilitate explanation, a plurality of details are provided to provide a full understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, one or more embodiments can still be implemented without these details. In other cases, well-known structures and devices can be simplified to facilitate the drawings.
[0036] The terms "first", "second", and the like in the embodiments of the present disclosure are used to distinguish similar objects, and do not necessarily have to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data thus used can be interchanged under appropriate circumstances, so that the embodiments of the present disclosure described herein can be implemented. In addition, the terms "include" and "have" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.
[0037] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "middle", "outer", "front", "back", and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. These terms are mainly used to better describe the embodiments of the present disclosure and its embodiments, and are not used to limit the indicated devices, elements or components must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. In addition, in addition to being used to indicate the orientation or positional relationship, the above-mentioned terms can also be used to represent other meanings, for example, the term "upper" can also be used to represent a certain attachment relationship or connection relationship in some cases. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of these terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0038] In addition, the terms "set", "connected", "fixed" should be broadly understood. For example, "connected" can be fixedly connected, detachably connected, or integrally configured; can be mechanically connected, or electrically connected; can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or internal communication between two devices, elements or components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of the present disclosure can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0039] Unless otherwise specified, the term "a plurality of" means two or more.
[0040] In the embodiments of the present disclosure, the character " / " represents an "or" relationship between the objects before and after it. For example, A / B represents: A or B.
[0041] The term "and / or" is a description of the association between objects, which means that there can be three relationships. For example, A and / or B, which means: A or B, or, A and B, the three relationships.
[0042] It should be noted that the embodiments in the embodiments of the present disclosure and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.
[0043] In combination with Figs. 1 to 5 As shown in the drawings, the present disclosure provides a spiral cutting piece 60 for a cup falling device, comprising a first plane structure 61, a second plane structure 62, a spiral structure 63 and an adjusting pad 64. There is a gap between the first plane structure 61 and the second plane structure 62, and the spiral structure 63 connects the first plane structure 61 and the second plane structure 62 to form a cutting piece body.
[0044] The middle part of the first plane structure 61 and the second plane structure 62 is provided with a driving hole 65 for the driving shaft 33 to pass through, so as to be connected with the driving device 30. The spiral structure 63 is arranged around the driving hole 65, used for rotating and cutting the cup body under the driving of the driving shaft 33.
[0045] The second plane structure 62 is provided with a long strip-shaped first adjusting hole 621, and the adjusting pad 64 is movably installed on the second plane structure 62 through the first adjusting hole 621. By adjusting the position of the adjusting pad 64, the spiral cutting piece 60 can adapt to cups of different diameters, improving the versatility.
[0046] It can be understood that the first plane structure 61 and the second plane structure 62 are arranged in parallel and spaced apart, and the spiral structure 63 connects the two to form a cutting piece body. The middle part is provided with a driving hole 65, which is convenient for connection with the driving shaft 33. The first plane structure 61 and the second plane structure 62 are preferably fan-shaped structures, and the spiral structure 63 connects the edge of the first plane structure 61. The working principle of the spiral cutting piece 60 is the prior art, which will not be described here.
[0047] Optionally, the adjusting pad 64 is provided with a second adjusting hole 641, and a fastener 66 (such as a screw) passes through the first adjusting hole 621 and the second adjusting hole 641 to fix the adjusting pad 64 at a specific position of the second plane structure 62, ensuring the stability of the cutting piece during cutting.
[0048] It can be understood that the second plane structure 62 is provided with a long strip-shaped first adjusting hole 621, and the adjusting pad 64 is slidably installed through the hole and fixed by a fastener 66 (such as a screw) passing through the first adjusting hole 621 and the second adjusting hole 641 (provided on the adjusting pad 64), realizing the flexible adaptation of the cutting piece to cups of different diameters.
[0049] Optionally, the adjusting pad 64 is similar in structure to the second plane structure 62, facilitating processing and replacement, while maintaining the overall aesthetics and consistency of the cutting piece.
[0050] The embodiment of the present disclosure further provides a driving device 30 for a cup falling device, which comprises a driving assembly and a spiral cutting piece 60 as described above. The driving assembly is composed of a motor 31 and a driving gear 32 installed on a driving shaft 33 of the motor 31. The spiral cutting piece 60 is coaxially arranged with the driving gear 32. When the motor 31 is started, the driving gear 32 drives the spiral cutting piece 60 to rotate, so as to realize the cutting and separation of the cup body.
[0051] The device end is provided with a trigger 34 which cooperates with the travel switch 70 to trigger the switch when the driving shaft 33 rotates to a preset position, so as to realize the automatic control and protection of the motor 31.
[0052] The embodiment of the present disclosure further provides a cup falling device which integrates the driving device 30, the travel switch 70, the inner gear ring 40, a plurality of driven cup separating pieces (including the driven gear 50 and the spiral cutting piece 60), the cylinder 10 and the ring cover 20.
[0053] The inner gear ring 40 is engaged with the driving gear 32, the driven gear 50 is engaged with the inner gear ring 40, a multi-stage transmission is formed, and the spiral cutting piece 60 is coaxially arranged with the driven gear 50. The plurality of driven gears 50 are arranged inside the inner gear ring 40 together with the spiral cutting piece 60 to form a cup separating mechanism. The synchronous separation of the cup body edge is realized, and the cup separating efficiency and stability are improved.
[0054] The top of the cylinder 10 is provided with a flange 11 and N fixing holes 12 (N>2), the ring cover 20 is installed above the inner gear ring 40, and there is a gap between the inner gear ring 40 and the top of the cylinder 10. The ring cover 20 is longitudinally provided with an installation hole 22 and a bottom provided with N-1 parallel columns 21, the number of the columns 21 is the same as that of the driven cup separating pieces. The driven cup separating pieces are respectively installed on the corresponding columns 21, the columns 21 pass through the fixing holes 12 to connect the ring cover 20 and the cylinder 10, and the driving shaft 33 of the motor 31 of the driving device 30 passes through the installation hole 22 and the fixing hole 12 to realize the assembly and fixation of the whole cup falling device.
[0055] The travel switch 70 is arranged on the bottom surface of the flange 11 and close to one of the fixing holes 12. The trigger 34 of the driving device 30 is located below the flange 11. When the driving shaft 33 rotates to a specific position, the trigger 34 contacts the travel switch 70 to trigger the control signal, so as to realize the accurate control and protection of the motor 31.
[0056] It can be understood that the top of the cylinder 10 is provided with the flange 11 and the fixing hole 12, the ring cover 20 is connected with the cylinder 10 through the columns 21 and supports the driven cup separating pieces. The driving shaft 33 of the motor 31 passes through the installation hole 22 of the ring cover 20 and the fixing hole 12 of the cylinder 10 to realize the overall stable assembly. The travel switch 70 is arranged on the bottom surface of the flange 11 and cooperates with the trigger 34 to realize the accurate start-stop control of the motor 31.
[0057] Optionally, the inner diameter of the ring cover 20 is smaller than the inner diameter of the inner gear ring 40, and the column body 21 is located on the inner side of the inner gear ring 40. This design facilitates the installation of the driven cup separating member and ensures smooth engagement of the inner gear ring 40 with the driven gear 50, thereby ensuring the normal operation of the cup separating mechanism.
[0058] The working principle of the cup dropper is as follows: the motor 31 operates in a gap control mode, and the spiral cutting member 60 rotates regularly and periodically due to the spiral structure 63; when the first cup falls, the spiral cup dropping cutting piece can just hold the second cup, so that a cup falls from the cup dropping hole in the middle of the cylinder body 10 through the spiral cutting member 60, thereby realizing automatic cup dropping.
[0059] The trigger 34 triggers the travel switch 70, and each time the travel switch 70 is contacted, it is one operating cycle, thereby realizing the function of dropping one cup at a time.
[0060] The disclosed embodiment has the following advantages:
[0061] High universality: the spiral cutting member 60 can easily adapt to cup bodies of different diameters through the adjustment of the gasket 64, thereby significantly improving the universality and flexibility of the equipment.
[0062] Compact structure and easy maintenance: the driving device 30 is designed simply, reducing the number of parts and the difficulty of maintenance, while ensuring the stability of operation.
[0063] High-efficiency cup separating: the cup dropper adopts a multi-stage transmission design of the inner gear ring 40 and the driven cup separating member, realizing the simultaneous separation and conveying of multiple cups, and greatly improving the work efficiency.
[0064] Easy to assemble and widely applicable: the overall design is well thought out, the assembly steps are simple and fast, and it is suitable for various automatic beverage making equipment, thereby improving the market competitiveness of the equipment.
[0065] Taking a certain type of automatic beverage machine as an example, the cup dropper of the present application is as follows:
[0066] Spiral cutting member manufacturing: stainless steel material is selected, and the first plane structure, the second plane structure and the spiral structure are manufactured through precision machining. The adjustment gasket is designed to match the shape of the second plane structure, facilitating position adjustment through the first adjustment hole.
[0067] Drive device assembly: a high-performance motor is selected, and the drive gear is tightly installed on the motor drive shaft. The spiral cutting member is fixed coaxially with the drive gear through the drive hole, ensuring the stability during rotation.
[0068] Overall Assembly: Begin by installing the inner ring on the top inside of the cylinder. Then, install the driven cup divider, ensuring proper meshing of the driven gear with the inner ring. Next, secure the ring cover to the cylinder via the post, ensuring the motor drive shaft passes smoothly through the ring cover and cylinder mounting holes. Finally, install the travel switch and adjust the trigger position for precise alignment with the travel switch.
[0069] Testing and Debugging: After assembly, perform functional testing to check the adaptability of the spiral cutter to different diameter cups and the overall stability of the drive mechanism and cup drop. Make necessary adjustments based on test results to ensure optimal device performance.
[0070] The above description and drawings suffice to fully illustrate the embodiments of the present disclosure to enable a person skilled in the art to practice them. Other embodiments can include structural and other changes. Embodiments represent only possible variations. Individual components and functions are optional unless explicitly required, and the order of operations can be changed. Parts and features of some embodiments can be included or replaced by parts and features of other embodiments. The embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to the structures described above and shown in the drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from the scope thereof. The scope of the present disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.
Claims
1. A spiral cutter for a cup dropper, characterized in that, include: The structure consists of a first planar structure (61), a second planar structure (62), a spiral structure (63), and an adjusting shim (64); There is a gap between the first planar structure (61) and the second planar structure (62), and the spiral structure (63) connects the first planar structure (61) and the second planar structure (62). The first planar structure (61) and the second planar structure (62) are provided with a drive hole (65) for the drive shaft (33) to pass through, and the spiral structure (63) is arranged around the drive hole (65). The second planar structure (62) is provided with a long strip-shaped first adjustment hole (621). The adjustment pad (64) is movably installed on the second planar structure (62) through the first adjustment hole (621) so that the spiral cutter (60) can adapt to cups of different diameters.
2. The spiral cutter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjusting shim (64) is provided with a second adjusting hole (641). The fastener (66) passes through the first adjusting hole (621) and the second adjusting hole (641) and connects the adjusting shim (64) and the second planar structure (62) to fix the position of the adjusting shim (64).
3. The spiral cutter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjusting shim (64) has a similar structure to the second planar structure (62).
4. A driving device for a cup dropper, characterized in that, include: The drive assembly includes a motor (31) and a drive gear (32), the drive gear (32) being mounted on the drive shaft (33) of the motor (31); and, The spiral cutter (60) for a cup dropper as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the spiral cutter (60) is coaxially arranged with the drive gear (32).
5. The driving device according to claim 4, characterized in that, Also includes: A trigger (34), located at the end of the drive shaft (33) away from the motor (31), is used to trigger the limit switch (70).
6. A cup dropper, characterized in that: include: The drive device (30) for the cup dropper as described in claim 5; Limit switch (70) is electrically connected to the motor (31) of the drive device (30) and is used to control the start and stop of the motor (31).
7. The cup dropper according to claim 6, characterized in that, Also includes: The internal gear ring (40) is provided with internal teeth that mesh with the drive gear (32); Multiple driven cup-separating components, each driven cup-separating component including a driven gear (50) and a helical cutter (60), wherein the driven gear (50) meshes with an internal gear ring (40) respectively, and the helical cutter (60) is coaxially arranged with the driven gear (50); Multiple driven gears (50) and driving gears (32) are arranged inside the internal gear ring (40), and the driving device (30) drives the driven gears (50) to rotate through the internal gear ring (40).
8. The cup dropper according to claim 7, characterized in that, Also includes: The cylinder (10) has a flange (11) on the top, and the flange (11) has N fixing holes (12), where N>2; A ring cover (20) is installed above an internal gear ring (40), the internal gear ring (40) being located above the cylinder (10), and there is a gap between the internal gear ring (40) and the top of the cylinder (10); The ring cover (20) has a mounting hole (22) in the longitudinal direction and N-1 parallel columns (21) at the bottom. The number of columns (21) is the same as the number of driven cup-separating components. The driven cup-separating components are respectively installed on the corresponding columns (21). The columns (21) pass through the fixing hole (12) to connect the ring cover (20) to the cylinder (10). The drive shaft (33) of the motor (31) of the drive device (30) passes through the mounting hole (22) and the fixing hole (12).
9. The cup dropper according to claim 8, characterized in that, The limit switch (70) is disposed on the bottom surface of the flange (11) and near one of the fixing holes (12), which cooperates with the mounting hole (22) for mounting the drive device (30); The trigger (34) of the drive device (30) is located below the flange (11) and is used to contact the limit switch (70).
10. The cup dropper according to claim 8, characterized in that, The inner diameter of the ring cover (20) is smaller than the inner diameter of the internal gear ring (40), and the column (21) is located inside the internal gear ring (40) to facilitate the installation of the driven cup part, so that the internal gear ring (40) meshes with the driven gear (50).