Liquid level detector for automatic milk tea machine and automatic milk tea machine
By incorporating an anti-tipping component and a magnetic float ring into the liquid level detector of the milk tea machine, the problems of tipping and sticking of the liquid level detector are solved, enabling accurate detection and control of the liquid level and improving the stability and applicability of the detection.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202423091131.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-12-16
- Publication Date
- 2025-11-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-12-16
AI Technical Summary
Liquid level detectors are prone to tipping over and the float sticking to the center rod when placed in milk tea buckets, leading to abnormal detection results.
An anti-tipping component is installed at one end of the central rod. First and second reed tubes are installed inside the central rod. A magnetic float ring is fitted around the central part, and an anti-slip component is installed in the detection mechanism at the center of the magnetic float ring. A liquid detector is installed on the outside of the central rod. The end of the central rod connected to the anti-tipping component sinks to the bottom of the milk tea bucket under gravity and remains vertical. A first and second reed switch are installed inside the central rod. The magnetic float ring is fitted around the outside of the central tube. The magnetic float ring rises and falls along the central rod with the liquid level of the milk tea bucket. Through the magnetic force of the magnetic float ring and the reed switch, an electrical connection is established. The controller receives the electrical signal and provides feedback, achieving precise detection and control of the liquid level.
It enables precise detection and control of the liquid level inside the milk tea machine, reduces the possibility of abnormal detection results, improves the stability and applicability of the detection mechanism, and ensures the accuracy and safety of liquid level monitoring.
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Abstract
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of liquid level detection, especially to a liquid level detector for automatic milk tea machine. BACKGROUND
[0002] Milk tea is a mixed drink of milk and tea, and the milk tea with milk and tea fusion is one of the drinks that modern teenagers like. With the development of society and the improvement of living standards, milk tea has become a common leisure drink and is more and more popular. With the progress of science and technology, the production of milk tea has gradually shifted from traditional manual production to automated production.
[0003] At present, most of the automatic milk tea machines on the market rely on staff to add liquid raw materials to the milk tea barrel. In order to enable the staff to supplement the liquid raw materials to the milk tea barrel in time, a liquid level detector is generally arranged in the milk tea barrel to detect the remaining amount of the liquid raw materials in the milk tea barrel.
[0004] According to the related technology in the above, the inventor believes that as the liquid raw materials in the milk tea barrel decrease, the liquid level detector is prone to tilting, and since the liquid raw materials in the milk tea barrel are prone to adhesion between the floating ring and the center rod, the detection result of the liquid level detector is prone to abnormality. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS
[0005] In order to alleviate the problem that the detection result of the liquid level detector is prone to abnormality, the utility model provides a liquid level detector for automatic milk tea machine.
[0006] The utility model provides a liquid level detector for automatic milk tea machine adopts the following technical scheme:
[0007] A liquid level detector for automatic milk tea machine, including control mechanism and detection mechanism, the detection mechanism includes center rod, magnetic floating ring, first dry reed, second dry reed and anti -tilt subassembly, the anti -tilt subassembly sets up in one end of center rod, first dry reed and second dry reed all are arranged in center rod, first dry reed is close to center tube far from the one end of anti -tilt subassembly, second dry reed is close to center tube close to the one end of anti -tilt subassembly, first dry reed and second dry reed all are connected with control mechanism electricity, the magnetic floating ring is sleeved in the outside of center tube.
[0008] By adopting the technical scheme, one end of the central rod is provided with the anti-toppling assembly, the end of the central rod connected with the anti-toppling assembly sinks into the bottom of the milk tea barrel under the action of gravity and remains vertical, the first dry reed tube and the second dry reed tube are arranged in the central rod, the magnetic floating ring is sleeved outside the central tube, the magnetic floating ring rises and falls along the central rod along with the liquid level height of the liquid raw material in the milk tea barrel, when the magnetic floating ring approaches the second dry reed tube, two reed springs in the second dry reed tube are closed and electrically connected under the magnetic force, the controller feeds back after receiving the electric signal, reminding the staff to add the liquid raw material into the milk tea barrel, along with the addition of the liquid raw material, the magnetic floating ring moves towards the first dry reed tube, when the magnetic floating ring approaches the first dry reed tube, two reed springs in the first dry reed tube are closed and electrically connected under the magnetic force, the controller feeds back after receiving the electric signal, reminding the staff to stop adding the liquid raw material into the milk tea barrel, the accurate detection and control of the liquid level in the milk tea machine are realized, and the problem that the detection result of the liquid level detector is prone to be abnormal due to the toppling of the central rod is relieved.
[0009] Optionally, the anti-toppling assembly comprises a hemispherical counterweight, the central tube is fixedly connected with the counterweight, and the axis of the central tube passes through the center of the plane of the counterweight.
[0010] By adopting the technical scheme, the hemispherical counterweight is fixedly connected with one end of the central tube, so that one end of the central tube sinks into the bottom of the milk tea barrel under the action of the counterweight, in addition, the counterweight is in a hemispherical structure, so that the center of gravity of the counterweight is low, which is beneficial to increase the stability of the whole detection mechanism, when the milk tea machine is inclined or subjected to external force, the hemispherical counterweight can provide sufficient resistance, thereby reducing the possibility of toppling of the detection mechanism.
[0011] Optionally, the central tube comprises a main tube and an extension tube, the extension tube is arranged in one end of the main tube, the extension tube is coaxially arranged with the main tube, the extension tube is sealingly and slidably connected with the main tube, the counterweight is fixedly connected with one end of the extension tube away from the main tube, the first dry reed tube is close to one end of the main tube away from the extension tube, the first dry reed tube is fixedly connected with the main tube, and the second dry reed tube is close to one end of the extension tube close to the counterweight, the second dry reed tube is fixedly connected with the extension tube.
[0012] By adopting the technical scheme, the central tube is telescopic, and the second dry reed tube is fixedly connected with the extension tube, so that the detection range of the detection mechanism can be adjusted according to the size of the milk tea barrel, thereby improving the applicability of the detection mechanism.
[0013] Optionally, the magnetic floating ring is in a circular ring structure, and the inner diameter of the magnetic floating ring is greater than the outer diameter of the central tube.
[0014] By adopting the technical scheme, the magnetic floating ring is in a circular ring structure, the contact area of the magnetic floating ring and the central pipe is reduced, and the possibility of adhesion between the magnetic floating ring and the central pipe is reduced.
[0015] Optionally, the control mechanism comprises a main control box, a first warning light and a second warning light, the first reed tube is electrically connected with the first warning light through the main control box, and the second reed tube is electrically connected with the second warning light through the main control box.
[0016] By adopting the technical scheme, when the liquid level in the milk tea barrel changes, the magnetic floating ring moves accordingly, triggering the change of the switch state of the first reed tube or the second reed tube, which is detected by the main control box and converted into an electrical signal, according to the different electrical signals, the main control box controls the first warning light or the second warning light to light up, thereby realizing real-time monitoring and warning of the liquid level, which ensures that the staff can learn about the change of the liquid level in the milk tea machine in time; by providing the warning light, the control mechanism can emit obvious visual signals when the liquid level is too high or too low, reminding the staff to take timely measures, which helps to avoid equipment failure or safety hazards caused by abnormal liquid level.
[0017] Optionally, an emergency stop button is arranged on the main control box and is electrically connected with the power supply of the main control box.
[0018] Optionally, a third warning light is arranged on the main control box, the main control box is electrically connected with a temperature detection sensor, the temperature detection sensor is electrically connected with the third warning light through the main control box, and the temperature detection sensor is fixedly connected to one end of the extension pipe close to the counterweight.
[0019] By adopting the technical scheme, the temperature detection sensor is electrically connected with the third warning light through the main control box, the temperature of the liquid raw material in the milk tea barrel is detected by the temperature detection sensor, and the temperature information is converted into an electrical signal and sent to the main control box, the main control box processes the received signal and judges according to the preset temperature range, if the temperature exceeds the normal range, the third warning light will light up, reminding the staff to adjust the storage conditions; in addition, by fixing the temperature detection sensor to one end of the extension pipe close to the counterweight, the possibility of the temperature detection sensor floating away from the surface of the liquid is reduced, thereby improving the accuracy of temperature detection.
[0020] In order to alleviate the problem that the deposition of milk tea processing raw materials affects the work of the ball valve device, the utility model provides an automatic milk tea machine.
[0021] The utility model discloses an automatic milk tea machine which adopts the following technical scheme.
[0022] An automatic milk tea machine comprises the automatic milk tea machine liquid level detector.
[0023] In summary, the utility model discloses at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:
[0024] 1. by setting anti -toppling assembly in one end of center pole, the one end of center pole is connected with anti -toppling assembly sinks into the bottom of milk tea barrel under the action of gravity and keeps vertical, first dry spring pipe and second dry spring pipe are arranged in the center pole, magnetic floating ring is sleeved on the outside of center tube, and the magnetic floating ring is along the center pole with the liquid level of liquid raw materials in the milk tea barrel rises and falls, when the magnetic floating ring is close to second dry spring pipe, two tongue springs in second dry spring pipe close under the magnetic force and are electrically connected, and the controller receives the electric signal and carries out feedback, reminds staff to need to adjust liquid raw materials to the milk tea barrel, along with the addition of liquid raw materials, the magnetic floating ring moves to the direction close to first dry spring pipe, when the magnetic floating ring is close to first dry spring pipe, two tongue springs in first dry spring pipe close under the magnetic force and are electrically connected, and the controller receives the electric signal and carries out feedback, reminds staff to stop adding liquid raw materials to the milk tea barrel, realizes the accurate detection and control of liquid level in milk tea machine, and the problem that the detection result of liquid level detector is prone to abnormal because the center pole is tilted is relieved;
[0025] 2. by fixing and connecting the counterweight of hemispherical body in one end of center tube, the one end of center tube sinks into the bottom of milk tea barrel under the action of counterweight, in addition, the counterweight is hemispherical body structure, and this structure makes the gravity center lower, is favorable to increase the stability of whole detection mechanism, when milk tea machine is inclined or is subjected to external force, the counterweight of hemispherical body can provide sufficient resistance, reduces the possibility of detection mechanism toppling;
[0026] 3. by fixing and connecting temperature detection sensor in one end of extension pipe close to counterweight, reduces the possibility that temperature detection sensor floats on the surface of liquid, to improve the accuracy of temperature detection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0027] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the utility model, form a part of the utility model and are provided to illustrate the utility model and to explain the utility model, and do not constitute improper limitation on the utility model. In the drawings:
[0028] Figure 1 It is the overall structure schematic diagram of the utility model embodiment;
[0029] Figure 2 It is the structure schematic diagram of detection mechanism part in the utility model embodiment.
[0030] Reference signs: 100, control mechanism; 110, main control box; 120, first warning light; 130, second warning light; 140, third warning light; 150, emergency stop button; 160, temperature detection sensor; 200, detection mechanism; 210, center pipe; 211, main pipe; 212, extension pipe; 220, magnetic floating ring; 230, first dry reed; 240, second dry reed; 250, counterweight. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0031] In order to more clearly illustrate the overall concept of the utility model, the following will be combined with the accompanying drawings to further describe the utility model in detail. Figures 1-2 The utility model will be further described in detail.
[0032] In the following description, many specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the utility model, however, the utility model can also be implemented in other ways different from the description herein, therefore, the protection scope of the utility model is not limited by the specific embodiments disclosed below. It should be noted that the embodiments of the utility model and the features in each embodiment can be combined with each other without conflict.
[0033] In the utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connecting", "fixing" and other terms should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integrated; it can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection, or communication; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through intermediate medium, it can be the communication inside two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0034] The utility model embodiment discloses a liquid level detector for automatic milk tea machine. Figure 1 And Figure 2 A liquid level detector for automatic milk tea machine includes control mechanism 100 and detection mechanism 200. Detection mechanism 200 includes center rod, magnetic floating ring 220, first dry reed 230, second dry reed 240 and anti-toppling assembly. The anti-toppling assembly is installed at one end of the center rod. The first dry reed 230 and the second dry reed 240 are both installed in the center rod, the first dry reed 230 is close to the center pipe 210 away from the anti-toppling assembly, the second dry reed 240 is close to the center pipe 210 close to the anti-toppling assembly, and the first dry reed 230 and the second dry reed 240 are both electrically connected with the control mechanism 100. The magnetic floating ring 220 is sleeved outside the center pipe 210.
[0035] By installing the anti-toppling assembly at one end of the center rod, the end of the center rod connected with the anti-toppling assembly sinks into the bottom of the milk tea barrel under the action of gravity and remains vertical, the first dry reed tube 230 and the second dry reed tube 240 are arranged in the center rod, the magnetic floating ring 220 is sleeved outside the center tube 210, the magnetic floating ring 220 rises and falls along the center rod with the liquid level of the liquid raw material in the milk tea barrel, when the magnetic floating ring 220 approaches the second dry reed tube 240, two reed springs in the second dry reed tube 240 are closed and electrically connected under the action of magnetic force, the controller feeds back after receiving the electric signal, reminding the staff to add liquid raw material to the milk tea barrel, with the addition of the liquid raw material, the magnetic floating ring 220 moves towards the first dry reed tube 230, when the magnetic floating ring 220 approaches the first dry reed tube 230, two reed springs in the first dry reed tube 230 are closed and electrically connected under the action of magnetic force, the controller feeds back after receiving the electric signal, reminding the staff to stop adding liquid raw material to the milk tea barrel, realizing accurate detection and control of the liquid level in the milk tea machine, and relieving the problem that the detection result of the liquid level detector is prone to be abnormal due to the toppling of the center rod.
[0036] With reference to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the center tube 210 includes a main pipe 211 and an extension pipe 212. The extension pipe 212 is arranged at one end of the main pipe 211, the extension pipe 212 is coaxially arranged with the main pipe 211, and the extension pipe 212 is sealingly and slidably connected with the main pipe 211. The first dry reed tube 230 is close to one end of the main pipe 211 away from the extension pipe 212, and the first dry reed tube 230 is fixedly connected with the main pipe 211; the second dry reed tube 240 is close to one end of the extension pipe 212 close to the anti-toppling assembly, and the second dry reed tube 240 is fixedly connected with the extension pipe 212.
[0037] By arranging the center tube 210 to be telescopic and fixing the second dry reed tube 240 with the extension pipe 212, the detection range of the detection mechanism 200 can be adjusted according to the size of the milk tea barrel, improving the applicability of the detection mechanism 200.
[0038] With reference to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the anti-toppling assembly includes a hemispherical counterweight 250, the extension pipe 212 is fixedly connected with the counterweight 250, and the axis of the extension pipe 212 passes through the center of the plane of the counterweight 250.
[0039] By fixing the hemispherical counterweight 250 at one end of the center tube 210, one end of the center tube 210 sinks into the bottom of the milk tea barrel under the action of the counterweight 250, in addition, the counterweight 250 is in a hemispherical structure, which makes the center of gravity lower, and is conducive to increasing the stability of the entire detection mechanism 200, when the milk tea machine is inclined or subjected to external force, the hemispherical counterweight 250 can provide sufficient resistance, reducing the possibility of the detection mechanism 200 toppling.
[0040] With reference to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the magnetic floating ring 220 is in a circular ring structure, and the inner diameter of the magnetic floating ring 220 is greater than the outer diameter of the central pipe 210. By setting the magnetic floating ring 220 in a circular ring structure, the contact area between the magnetic floating ring 220 and the central pipe 210 is reduced, and the possibility of adhesion between the magnetic floating ring 220 and the central pipe 210 is reduced.
[0041] With reference to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The control mechanism 100 includes a main control box 110, a first warning light 120, a second warning light 130, a third warning light 140, and a temperature detection sensor 160. The first reed tube 230 is electrically connected to the first warning light 120 through the main control box 110, the second reed tube 240 is electrically connected to the second warning light 130 through the main control box 110, the temperature detection sensor 160 is electrically connected to the third warning light 140 through the main control box 110, and the temperature detection sensor 160 is fixedly connected to one end of the extension pipe 212 near the weight block 250.
[0042] When the liquid level in the milk tea barrel changes, the magnetic floating ring 220 will move accordingly, triggering a change in the switch state of the first reed tube 230 or the second reed tube 240. This change will be detected by the main control box 110 and converted into a corresponding electrical signal. According to the different electrical signals, the main control box 110 will control the first warning light 120 or the second warning light 130 to light up, thereby realizing real-time monitoring and warning of the liquid level. This ensures that the staff can promptly learn about the changes in the liquid level in the milk tea machine. By setting the warning light, the control mechanism 100 can emit a clear visual signal when the liquid level is too high or too low, reminding the staff to take timely measures, which helps to avoid equipment failure or safety hazards caused by abnormal liquid levels.
[0043] The temperature detection sensor 160 is electrically connected to the third warning light 140 through the main control box 110. The temperature detection sensor 160 is used to detect the temperature of the liquid raw materials in the milk tea barrel and convert the temperature information into an electrical signal to send to the main control box 110. The main control box 110 processes the received signal and makes a judgment according to the preset temperature range. If the temperature exceeds the normal range, the third warning light 140 will light up, reminding the staff to adjust the storage conditions. In addition, by fixing the temperature detection sensor 160 on the plane of the weight block 250, the possibility of the temperature detection sensor 160 floating away from the surface of the liquid is reduced, thereby improving the accuracy of temperature detection.
[0044] With reference to Figure 1 and Figure 2 Figure 1 Figure 2The emergency stop button 150 is electrically connected with the power supply of the main control box 110.
[0045] The embodiment also discloses an automatic milk tea machine comprising the automatic milk tea machine liquid level detector.
[0046] Each of the embodiments in the specification is described in a progressive manner, and the same and similar parts between the embodiments can be referred to each other, and each of the embodiments mainly describes the difference from other embodiments.
[0047] The above are preferred embodiments of the utility model, and are not used to limit the protection scope of the utility model, so that: equivalent changes made according to the structure, shape and principle of the utility model should be covered in the protection scope of the utility model.The places not stated in the utility model can be realized by using or referring to the existing technology, and the components not specifically stated are existing components.
Claims
1. A liquid level detector for an automatic milk tea machine, characterized in that: The device includes a control mechanism (100) and a detection mechanism (200). The detection mechanism (200) includes a central rod, a magnetic float ring (220), a first reed switch (230), a second reed switch (240), and an anti-tipping component. The anti-tipping component is disposed at one end of the central rod. The first reed switch (230) and the second reed switch (240) are both disposed inside the central rod. The first reed switch (230) is located near the end of the central tube (210) away from the anti-tipping component. The second reed switch (240) is located near the end of the central tube (210) and near the end of the anti-tipping component. The first reed switch (230) and the second reed switch (240) are both electrically connected to the control mechanism (100). The magnetic float ring (220) is sleeved on the outside of the central tube (210).
2. The liquid level detector for an automatic milk tea machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The anti-tipping component includes a hemispherical counterweight (250), and the central tube (210) is fixedly connected to the counterweight (250). The axis of the central tube (210) passes through the center of the plane of the counterweight (250).
3. The liquid level detector for an automatic milk tea machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The central tube (210) includes a main tube (211) and an extension tube (212). The extension tube (212) passes through one end of the main tube (211). The extension tube (212) is coaxially arranged with the main tube (211). The extension tube (212) and the main tube (211) are sealed and slidably connected. The counterweight (250) is fixedly connected to the end of the extension tube (212) away from the main tube (211). The first reed switch (230) is close to the end of the main tube (211) away from the extension tube (212). The first reed switch (230) is fixedly connected to the main tube (211). The second reed switch (240) is close to the end of the extension tube (212) and close to the counterweight (250). The second reed switch (240) is fixedly connected to the extension tube (212).
4. The liquid level detector for an automatic milk tea machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The magnetic floating ring (220) has a circular structure, and the inner diameter of the magnetic floating ring (220) is larger than the outer diameter of the central tube (210).
5. A liquid level detector for an automatic milk tea machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The control mechanism (100) includes a main control box (110), a first warning light (120) and a second warning light (130). The first reed switch (230) is electrically connected to the first warning light (120) through the main control box (110), and the second reed switch (240) is electrically connected to the second warning light (130) through the main control box (110).
6. A liquid level detector for an automatic milk tea machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: An emergency stop button (150) is provided on the main control box (110), and the emergency stop button (150) is electrically connected to the power supply of the main control box (110).
7. A liquid level detector for an automatic milk tea machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The main control box (110) is equipped with a third warning light (140). The main control box (110) is electrically connected to a temperature detection sensor (160). The temperature detection sensor (160) is electrically connected to the third warning light (140) through the main control box (110). The temperature detection sensor (160) is fixedly connected to one end of the extension tube (212) near the counterweight (250).
8. An automatic milk tea machine, characterized in that: Including a liquid level detector for an automatic milk tea machine as described in any one of claims 1-7.