Water cup holder device and water dispenser

Abstract

The utility model discloses a water cup holder device and a water dispenser, and the water cup holder device comprises a water cup seat which is used for fixing a water cup; the supporting frame is provided with a plurality of supporting bases arranged in the first direction, and the supporting bases are used for containing water cup bases; the conveying mechanism comprises a first driving unit, a first guiding unit, a first transmission part and a moving platform, the first guiding unit extends in the first direction, the moving platform is connected to the first guiding unit and the first transmission part, and the upper surface of the moving platform is provided with a supporting face used for containing a water cup base; the first driving unit is used for driving the first transmission part to move so as to drive the movable platform to ascend and descend between the water receiving position and the height position corresponding to the supporting base in the first direction. And the transferring mechanism is used for transferring the water cup base between the moving platform and the supporting base. Through the conveying mechanism and the transferring mechanism, water cups on the water cup holder are conveyed, automatic water injection is achieved in combination with the water purifier, the requirement of a large number of people for drinking water at the same time is met, and user experience is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a water cup rack device and water dispenser. BACKGROUND

[0002] In places such as schools and factories with large flow of people and relatively fixed drinking time, water dispensers and water cup racks for placing water cups are usually installed. When people need to drink water, they first hold the cup to the water dispensing point of the water dispenser to fill the cup, and then put the cup back on the water cup rack after drinking. However, in the same time period, there are many people who need to drink water, resulting in a large number of people waiting to get water, long queuing time, long drinking time, and poor user experience. SUMMARY

[0003] The utility model solves the technical problem of overcoming the single function of the water cup rack in the prior art, and provides a water cup rack device and water dispenser.

[0004] The utility model solves the above technical problems through the following technical solutions:

[0005] A water cup rack device comprises:

[0006] A water cup seat is used to fix a water cup.

[0007] A support frame has a plurality of support seats arranged along a first direction, and the support seats are used to place the water cup seat.

[0008] A transport mechanism comprises a first driving unit, a first guide unit, a first transmission member, and a moving platform. The first guide unit is arranged along the first direction. The moving platform is connected to the first guide unit and the first transmission member. The upper surface of the moving platform has a support surface for placing the water cup seat. The first driving unit is used to drive the first transmission member to move, so as to drive the moving platform to ascend or descend along the first direction between a water dispensing position and a height position corresponding to the support seat.

[0009] A transfer mechanism is used to transfer the water cup seat between the moving platform and the support seat.

[0010] In the present scheme, the water cup rack device is provided with a plurality of support seats on the support frame along the first direction, so that the support frame can place a plurality of water cup seats in the vertical direction, each of which can place a water cup. The water cup seat can be transferred between the support seat and the moving platform by the transfer mechanism. The moving platform moves along the first direction under the action of the first guide unit, the first transmission member and the first driving unit. Under the joint action of the transport mechanism and the transfer mechanism, the water cup rack device can move the empty water cup on the support seat to the water receiving position. When the water cup is filled with water, it is moved to the support seat of the support frame for storage, so that the water cups on the support frame are all filled with water, which can meet the demand of a large number of people drinking water at the same time, reduce the queuing time and improve the user experience.

[0011] For example, when it is close to the end of class or a period of rest, the water cup rack device will start, and the moving platform will move to the height position corresponding to the support seat under the action of the first driving unit, the first guide unit and the first transmission member. The transfer mechanism transfers the water cup seat with the empty water cup on the support seat to the moving platform. The moving platform moves to the water receiving position. Then the water outlet of the water purifier starts to stretch forward and starts to fill water. The water purifier can automatically stop after sensing a certain amount of water through the infrared probe. Finally, it is moved to the original corresponding position through the moving platform and the transfer mechanism, and the water receiving is completed. The water cup rack device will perform the same water receiving operation on each empty water cup on the support frame, and finally complete all the water receiving of the water cups. When the students finish class or the workers take a break, they can directly take the water cup in the corresponding position of the support frame to drink water, which greatly saves the time of queuing for water. When drinking is finished, the water cup only needs to be placed in the corresponding position, and the water cup rack device continues to repeat the above water receiving operation until the next break.

[0012] Preferably, the first guide unit is a first guide rod, the first guide rod extends along the first direction, and the moving platform is sleeved on the first guide rod and can slide along the first direction.

[0013] In the present scheme, the first guide rod is used to guide the moving platform along the first direction, so that the moving platform moves along the setting direction of the first guide rod, improving the accuracy of the moving direction of the moving platform. Of course, in other embodiments, the first guide rod can also be replaced by a guide rail, a guide groove and other components with guiding function.

[0014] Preferably, the first transmission member is a first transmission screw rod, the first transmission screw rod is threadedly connected to the moving platform, and the first driving unit is used to drive the transmission screw rod to rotate.

[0015] In the scheme, the first transmission screw rod is threadedly connected with the moving platform, and can convert the rotary motion of the first transmission screw rod into the linear motion of the moving platform. The moving speed of the moving platform is uniform and stable, and the accuracy of the moving position of the moving platform is improved. Of course, in other embodiments, the first transmission screw rod can be replaced by a transmission rod, a transmission member, or other components capable of driving the moving platform to move.

[0016] Preferably, the conveying mechanism further comprises a first control unit and a first detection unit. The first control unit is communicatively connected with the first driving unit and the first detection unit. The first detection unit is configured to detect the position of the support seat and the water receiving position, so that the moving platform is stopped at the height position corresponding to the support seat or the water receiving position.

[0017] In the scheme, the first detection unit is configured to detect the position of the support seat and the water receiving position. The first control unit controls the moving direction and the moving distance of the first driving unit according to the detection result of the first detection unit, so that the moving platform is stopped at the height position corresponding to the support seat or the water receiving position. When the moving platform is stopped at the water receiving position, the water cup of the water purifier is facilitated to be filled with water. When the moving platform is stopped at the height position corresponding to the support seat, the transfer mechanism is facilitated to move the water cup seat on the moving platform to the support seat or move the water cup seat on the support seat to the moving platform. The detection and control methods involved in the first control unit, the first detection unit and the first driving unit and the components used in the methods are all prior art, and will not be described here.

[0018] Preferably, the transfer mechanism comprises a second driving unit, a second guide unit, a second transmission member and a connecting member. The second guide unit extends along a second direction. The connecting member is connected with the second guide unit and the second transmission member. The connecting member is configured to be detachably connected with the support seat. The second driving unit drives the connecting member to move along the second direction through the second transmission member, so as to move the water cup seat from the moving platform to the support seat or move the water cup seat from the support seat to the moving platform.

[0019] In the scheme, the second guide unit provides a guiding function, so that the connecting member moves along the setting direction of the second guide unit, improving the accuracy of the moving direction. The second driving unit provides power to drive the second transmission member to move, and the second transmission member drives the connecting member to move in the second direction. The connecting member is detachably connected with the support seat, and is used to grab or release the water cup seat. When the water cup is taken, the moving platform moves to a height position corresponding to the support seat, the connecting member moves to the position of the support seat in the positive direction and is connected to the water cup seat on the support seat, then the second driving unit drives the connecting member to move in the reverse direction through the second transmission member, the connecting member moves the water cup seat from the support seat to the moving platform, and the moving platform moves the water cup seat to a water receiving position, and the water purifier fills the water cup with water; when the water cup is placed after being filled with water, the moving platform moves to a height position corresponding to the support seat, and then the second driving unit drives the connecting member to move through the second transmission member, and the connecting member moves the water cup seat from the moving platform to the support seat, and the connecting member is disconnected from the water cup seat.

[0020] Preferably, the second guide unit is a second guide rod, the second guide rod is arranged along the second direction, and the connecting member is sleeved on the second guide rod and can slide along the second direction.

[0021] In the scheme, the second guide rod is used to guide the connecting member to move in the second direction, so that the connecting member moves along the setting direction of the second guide rod, improving the accuracy of the moving direction of the connecting member. Of course, in other embodiments, the second guide rod can also be replaced by a guide rail, a guide groove and other components with a guiding function.

[0022] Preferably, the second transmission member is a transmission screw rod, the second transmission screw rod is threadedly connected with the connecting member, and the second driving unit is used to drive the transmission screw rod to rotate.

[0023] In the scheme, the second transmission screw rod is threadedly connected with the connecting member, so that the rotational movement of the second transmission screw rod can be converted into the linear movement of the connecting member, the moving speed of the connecting member is uniform and the operation is stable, and the accuracy of the moving position of the connecting member is improved. Of course, in other embodiments, the second transmission screw rod can be replaced by a transmission rod, a transmission member and other components capable of driving the connecting member to move.

[0024] Preferably, the transfer mechanism further comprises a second control unit and a second detection unit, the second control unit is communicatively connected with the second driving unit and the second detection unit, and the second detection unit is used to detect the position of the water cup seat, so that the connecting member connects or releases the water cup seat at the position of the support seat.

[0025] In the scheme, the second control unit controls the second driving unit, and the second control unit also controls the action of the connecting piece according to the detection result of the second detection unit. When the second detection unit detects that the water cup seat is in the position of the support seat and is the time to take the water cup, the second control unit controls the connecting piece to connect the water cup seat. When the second detection unit detects that the water cup seat is in the position of the support seat and is the time to place the water cup, the second control unit controls the connecting piece to be disconnected from the water cup seat. Preferably, the connecting piece is a mechanical hand, and the structure and control direction of the mechanical hand are prior art. The detection and control methods involved in the second control unit, the second detection unit and the second driving unit and the components used in the methods are prior art, and will not be described here.

[0026] Preferably, the connecting piece is provided with a clamping groove at each end in the second direction, and the clamping groove is used for clamping the clamping part of the water cup seat.

[0027] Preferably, the two sides of the support frame relative to the conveying mechanism are provided with a plurality of support seats arranged in the first direction.

[0028] In the scheme, the connecting piece is provided with a clamping groove at each end in the second direction, so that the connecting piece can be clamped with the water cup seat on both sides, and the connection of the connecting piece in two directions and the transfer of the water cup seat are realized.

[0029] In the scheme, a plurality of support seats are arranged in the first direction on both sides of the support frame, so that more water cups can be stored in the support frame to meet the water drinking needs of more people.

[0030] A water dispenser, comprising a water purifier and a water cup rack device as described above.

[0031] On the basis of conforming to the common sense in the art, the above-mentioned preferred conditions can be combined arbitrarily, that is, the preferred embodiments of the utility model are obtained.

[0032] The positive progress effect of the utility model lies in that: the water cup rack device is provided with a plurality of support seats in the first direction on the support frame, so that the support frame can place a plurality of water cup seats in the vertical direction, each water cup seat can place a water cup, and the water cup seat can be transferred between the support seat and the moving platform through the transfer mechanism. Under the action of the first guide unit, the first transmission member and the first driving unit, the moving platform moves in the first direction. Under the joint action of the conveying mechanism and the transfer mechanism, the water cup rack device can move the empty water cup on the support seat to the water receiving position, and then move the water cup to the support seat of the support frame after the water cup is filled with water. The water cups on the support frame are all filled with water, which can meet the needs of a large number of people to drink water at the same time, reduce the queuing time and improve the user experience.

[0033] For example, when approaching the end of class or a period of rest, the water cup rack device is started, the moving platform is moved to a height position corresponding to the support seat under the action of the first driving unit, the first guide unit and the first transmission member, the transfer mechanism transfers the water cup seat with an empty water cup on the support seat to the moving platform, the moving platform is moved to the water receiving position, then the water outlet nozzle of the water purifier starts to stretch forward and starts to pour water, the water purifier can automatically stop after sensing a certain amount of water through the infrared probe, and finally moves to the original corresponding position through the moving platform and the transfer mechanism, completing the water receiving. The water cup rack device will perform the same water receiving operation on each empty water cup on the support frame, and finally complete all water cup water receiving. When the students finish class or the workers take a break, they can directly take the water cup in the corresponding position of the support frame to drink water, greatly saving the time of queuing for water; when drinking water, only need to put the water cup into the corresponding position, until the next break, the water cup rack device continues to repeat the above water receiving operation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0034] Figure 1 It is a structure schematic view of the water cup rack device of a preferred embodiment of the utility model.

[0035] Figure 2 It is Figure 1 It is an enlarged view of part A.

[0036] Figure 3 It is a structure schematic view of the transfer mechanism of a preferred embodiment of the utility model.

[0037] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0038] Water cup seat 1

[0039] Support frame 2

[0040] Support seat 21

[0041] Transportation mechanism 3

[0042] First guide unit 31

[0043] First transmission member 32

[0044] Moving platform 33

[0045] Transfer mechanism 4

[0046] Second guide unit 41

[0047] Second transmission member 42

[0048] Connecting piece 43

[0049] Clamping groove 431

[0050] Water cup 10

[0051] First direction 20

[0052] Second direction 30

[0053] Water purifier 40 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0054] The present application will be more fully understood from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, given by way of illustration only, and thus, are not intended to limit the present application.

[0055] As Figures 1-3 shown, the water cup rack device comprises a water cup seat 1, a support frame 2, a transportation mechanism 3 and a transfer mechanism 4, the water cup seat 1 is used for fixing a water cup 10, the support frame 2 has a plurality of support seats 21 arranged along a first direction 20, the support seat 21 is used for placing the water cup seat 1, the transportation mechanism 3 comprises a first driving unit (not shown in the figure), a first guide unit 31, a first transmission member 32 and a moving platform 33, the first guide unit 31 is arranged along the first direction 20, the moving platform 33 is connected to the first guide unit 31 and the first transmission member 32, the upper surface of the moving platform 33 has a support surface for placing the water cup seat 1, the first driving unit is used for driving the first transmission member 32 to move, so as to drive the moving platform 33 to ascend and descend along the first direction 20 between a water receiving position and a height position corresponding to the support seat 21, and the transfer mechanism 4 is used for transferring the water cup seat 1 between the moving platform 33 and the support seat 21.

[0056] As Figures 1-3 shown, in the present embodiment, the water cup rack device, by arranging a plurality of support seats 21 on the support frame 2 along the first direction 20, so that the support frame 2 can place a plurality of water cup seats 1 in the vertical direction, each water cup seat 1 can place a water cup 10, the water cup seat 1 can be transferred between the support seat 21 and the moving platform 33 by the transfer mechanism 4, and the moving platform 33 moves along the first direction 20 under the action of the first guide unit 31, the first transmission member 32 and the first driving unit, under the joint action of the transportation mechanism 3 and the transfer mechanism 4, the water cup rack device can move the empty water cup 10 on the support seat 21 to the water receiving position, and then move it to the support seat 21 of the support frame 2 for storage after the water cup 10 is filled with water, so that the water cups 10 on the support frame 2 are all filled with water, which can meet the demand of a large number of people to drink water at the same time, reduce the queuing time and improve the user experience.

[0057] For example, when it is close to the end of class or a period of rest, the water cup rack device is started, the moving platform 33 is moved to a height position corresponding to the support seat 21 under the action of the first driving unit, the first guide unit 31 and the first transmission member 32, the transfer mechanism 4 transfers the water cup seat 1 with the empty water cup 10 on the support seat 21 to the moving platform 33, the moving platform 33 is moved to a water receiving position, then the water outlet nozzle of the water purifier 40 starts to extend forward and starts to pour water, the water purifier 40 can automatically stop after a certain amount of water is poured by the infrared probe, and finally the moving platform 33 and the transfer mechanism 4 are moved to the original corresponding position to complete the water receiving. The water cup rack device will perform the same water receiving operation on each empty water cup 10 on the support frame 2, and finally all the water cups 10 will complete the water receiving. When the students finish class or the workers take a break, they can directly take the water cup 10 in the corresponding position of the support frame 2 to drink, which greatly saves the time of queuing for water; when the water cup 10 is empty, it only needs to be placed in the corresponding position, and the water cup rack device will continue to repeat the above water receiving operation until the next break.

[0058] In this embodiment, the water purifier 40 is controlled by the control mechanism, and when the control mechanism detects a water cup in the water receiving position, the control mechanism controls the water outlet nozzle to extend forward and start pouring water into the water cup, and the infrared probe automatically stops after a certain amount of water is poured.

[0059] As shown in Figure 1 In this embodiment, the first guide unit 31 is a first guide rod, and the first guide rod extends along the first direction 20. The moving platform 33 is sleeved on the first guide rod and can slide along the first direction 20. The first guide rod is used to guide the moving platform 33 along the first direction 20, so that the moving platform 33 moves along the setting direction of the first guide rod, thereby improving the accuracy of the moving direction of the moving platform 33. Of course, in other embodiments, the first guide rod can also be replaced by a guide rail, a guide groove or other components with a guide function.

[0060] As shown in Figure 1 In this embodiment, the number of first guide rods is two, and the two guide rods are arranged in parallel to improve the guiding effect.

[0061] As shown in Figure 1 In this embodiment, the first transmission member 32 is a first transmission screw rod, and the first transmission screw rod is threadedly connected to the moving platform 33. The first driving unit is used to drive the transmission screw rod to rotate. The first transmission screw rod is threadedly connected to the moving platform 33, and can convert the rotary motion of the first transmission screw rod into the linear motion of the moving platform 33. The moving speed of the moving platform 33 is uniform and the operation is stable, thereby improving the accuracy of the moving position of the moving platform 33. Of course, in other embodiments, the first transmission screw rod can be replaced by a transmission rod, a transmission member or other components that can drive the moving platform to move.

[0062] In the embodiment, the conveying mechanism 3 further comprises a first control unit (not shown in the figure) and a first detection unit (not shown in the figure). The first control unit is communicatively connected with the first driving unit and the first detection unit. The first detection unit is used to detect the position of the support seat 21 and the water receiving position, so as to make the moving platform 33 stay at the height position corresponding to the support seat 21 or the water receiving position. The first detection unit is used to detect the position of the support seat 21 and the water receiving position. The first control unit controls the moving direction and the moving distance of the first driving unit according to the detection result of the first detection unit, so as to make the moving platform 33 stay at the height position corresponding to the support seat 21 or the water receiving position. When the moving platform 33 stays at the water receiving position, it is convenient for the water purifier 40 to pour water into the water cup 10. When the moving platform 33 stays at the height position corresponding to the support seat 21, it is convenient for the transferring mechanism 4 to move the water cup seat 1 on the moving platform 33 to the support seat 21 or to move the water cup seat 1 on the support seat 21 to the moving platform 33. The detection and control methods involved in the first control unit, the first detection unit and the first driving unit and the components used in the methods are all prior art, and will not be described here.

[0063] As Figures 1-3As shown, in the embodiment, the transferring mechanism 4 comprises a second driving unit (not shown in the figure), a second guide unit 41, a second transmission member 42 and a connecting member 43, the second guide unit 41 is arranged along the second direction 30, the connecting member 43 is connected to the second guide unit 41 and the second transmission member 42, the connecting member 43 is used to be detachably connected to the support seat 21, the second driving unit drives the connecting member 43 to move along the second direction 30 through the second transmission member 42, so as to move the cup seat 1 from the moving platform 33 to the support seat 21 or move the cup seat 1 from the support seat 21 to the moving platform 33. The second guide unit 41 provides a guiding effect, so that the connecting member 43 moves along the arrangement direction of the second guide unit 41, and the accuracy of the moving direction is improved. The second driving unit drives the second transmission member 42 to move, and the second transmission member 42 drives the connecting member 43 to move along the second direction 30. The connecting member 43 is detachably connected to the support seat 21, and the connecting member 43 is used to grab or release the cup seat 1. When the cup 10 is taken, the moving platform 33 moves to a height position corresponding to the support seat 21, the second driving unit drives the connecting member 43 to move forward to the position of the support seat 21 through the second transmission member 42 and is connected to the cup seat 1 on the support seat 21, and then the second driving unit drives the connecting member 43 to move reversely through the second transmission member 42, the connecting member 43 moves the cup seat 1 from the support seat 21 to the moving platform 33, and then the moving platform 33 moves the cup seat 1 to a water receiving position, and the water purifier 40 fills the cup 10 with water. When the cup 10 is placed after being filled with water, the moving platform 33 moves to a height position corresponding to the support seat 21, and then the second driving unit drives the connecting member 43 to move through the second transmission member 42, the connecting member 43 moves the cup seat 1 from the moving platform 33 to the support seat 21, and the connecting member 43 is disconnected from the cup seat 1, so that the complete process of taking and placing the cup 10 is completed.

[0064] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, in the embodiment, the second guide unit 41 is a second guide rod, the second guide rod is arranged along the second direction 30, and the connecting member 43 is sleeved on the second guide rod and can slide along the second direction 30. The second guide rod is used to guide the connecting member 43 along the second direction 30, so that the connecting member 43 moves along the arrangement direction of the second guide rod, and the accuracy of the moving direction of the connecting member 43 is improved. Of course, in other embodiments, the second guide rod can also be replaced by a guide rail, a guide groove and other components with a guiding function.

[0065] As shown in Figure 2As shown in the drawings, in the embodiment, the second transmission member 42 is a transmission screw rod, the second transmission screw rod is threadedly connected to the connecting member 43, and the second driving unit is configured to drive the transmission screw rod to rotate. The second transmission screw rod is threadedly connected to the connecting member 43, and can convert the rotary motion of the second transmission screw rod into the linear motion of the connecting member 43. The moving speed of the connecting member 43 is uniform and the operation is stable, thereby improving the accuracy of the moving position of the connecting member 43. Of course, in other embodiments, the second transmission screw rod can be replaced by a transmission rod, a transmission member, or other components capable of driving the connecting member to move.

[0066] As shown in the drawings, Figure 1 As shown in the drawings, in the embodiment, the second transmission member 42 is a transmission screw rod, the second transmission screw rod is threadedly connected to the connecting member 43, and the second driving unit is configured to drive the transmission screw rod to rotate. The second transmission screw rod is threadedly connected to the connecting member 43, and can convert the rotary motion of the second transmission screw rod into the linear motion of the connecting member 43. The moving speed of the connecting member 43 is uniform and the operation is stable, thereby improving the accuracy of the moving position of the connecting member 43. Of course, in other embodiments, the second transmission screw rod can be replaced by a transmission rod, a transmission member, or other components capable of driving the connecting member to move.

[0067] In the embodiment, the transfer mechanism 4 further comprises a second control unit (not shown in the drawings) and a second detection unit (not shown in the drawings). The second control unit is communicatively connected to the second driving unit and the second detection unit. The second detection unit is configured to detect the position of the water cup seat 1, so that the connecting member 43 connects or releases the water cup seat 1 at the position of the support seat 21. The second control unit controls the second driving unit, and the second control unit also controls the action of the connecting member 43 according to the detection result of the second detection unit. When the second detection unit detects that the water cup seat 1 is at the position of the support seat 21 and is the timing of taking the water cup 10, the second control unit controls the connecting member 43 to connect the water cup seat 1. When the second detection unit detects that the water cup seat 1 is at the position of the support seat 21 and is the timing of placing the water cup 10, the second control unit controls the connecting member 43 to be disconnected from the water cup seat 1. Preferably, the connecting member is a mechanical hand, and the structure of the mechanical hand is a prior art. The detection and control methods involved in the second control unit, the second detection unit, and the second driving unit and the components used in the methods are all prior arts, which will not be described here.

[0068] As shown in the drawings, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the drawings, in the embodiment, the connecting member 43 is provided with a clamping groove 431 at each of the opposite ends in the second direction 30. The opening of the clamping groove 431 faces downward, and the clamping groove 431 is configured to clamp the clamping portion of the water cup seat 1. The clamping grooves 431 at the opposite ends of the connecting member 43 can clamp the water cup seat 1, so that the connecting member 43 can connect and transfer the water cup seat 1 in the front and back directions.

[0069] When the water cup 10 is taken, the moving platform 33 moves upward until the moving platform 33 is slightly higher than the protruding clamping part inside the water cup seat 1, at this time the connecting piece 43 starts to translate until the clamping groove 431 corresponds to the clamping part of the water cup seat 1, then the moving platform 33 starts to move downward to make the clamping groove 431 clamped on the clamping part of the water cup seat 1, then the connecting piece 43 pulls the water cup seat 1 to move, when the connection is disconnected, the connecting piece 43 moves upward, and the clamping groove is separated from the clamping part of the water cup seat 1.

[0070] In the embodiment, the support frame 2 is provided with a plurality of support seats 21 arranged along the first direction 20 on both sides relative to the conveying mechanism 3, so as to store more water cups 10 in the support frame 2 to meet the water drinking demand of more people.

[0071] In the embodiment, the first driving unit and the second driving unit are both motors.

[0072] It should be noted that the control method and the detection method involved in the present application are prior art, which will not be described herein.

[0073] The embodiment further discloses a water dispenser, which comprises a water purifier 40 and the water cup rack device as described above.

[0074] In the description herein, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application.

[0075] Although the specific embodiments of the present application are described above, those skilled in the art should understand that this is only an example, and the protection scope of the present application is defined by the appended claims. Those skilled in the art can make various changes or modifications to these embodiments without departing from the principles and essence of the present application, and these changes and modifications all fall within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A water cup holder apparatus, characterized by, It includes: A water cup seat for fixing a water cup; A support frame having a plurality of support seats arranged along a first direction, the support seats being used for placing the water cup seat; A transport mechanism, the transport mechanism including a first driving unit, a first guide unit, a first transmission member and a moving platform, the first guide unit being arranged along the first direction, the moving platform being connected to the first guide unit and the first transmission member, an upper surface of the moving platform having a support surface for placing the water cup seat, the first driving unit being used for driving the first transmission member to move, so as to drive the moving platform to ascend or descend along the first direction between a water receiving position and a height position corresponding to the support seat; A transfer mechanism for transferring the water cup seat between the moving platform and the support seat.

2. The cup holder apparatus of claim 1, wherein The first guide unit is a first guide rod, the first guide rod being arranged along the first direction, the moving platform being sleeved on the first guide rod and being capable of sliding along the first direction.

3. The cup holder apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The first transmission member is a first transmission screw rod, the first transmission screw rod being threadedly connected to the moving platform, the first driving unit being used for driving the transmission screw rod to rotate.

4. The cup holder apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The transport mechanism further includes a first control unit and a first detection unit, the first control unit being communicatively connected to the first driving unit and the first detection unit, the first detection unit being used for detecting the position of the support seat and the water receiving position, so as to make the moving platform stay at the height position corresponding to the support seat or the water receiving position.

5. The cup holder apparatus of claim 1, wherein, The transfer mechanism includes a second driving unit, a second guide unit, a second transmission member and a connecting member, the second guide unit being arranged along a second direction, the connecting member being connected to the second guide unit and the second transmission member, the connecting member being used for detachably connecting with the support seat, the second driving unit driving the connecting member to move along the second direction through the second transmission member, so as to move the water cup seat from the moving platform to the support seat or move the water cup seat from the support seat to the moving platform.

6. The cup holder apparatus of claim 5, wherein, The second guide unit is a second guide rod, the second guide rod being arranged along the second direction, the connecting member being sleeved on the second guide rod and being capable of sliding along the second direction.

7. The cup holder apparatus of claim 5, wherein, The second transmission member is a second transmission screw rod, the second transmission screw rod being threadedly connected to the connecting member, the second driving unit being used for driving the transmission screw rod to rotate.

8. The cup holder apparatus of claim 5, wherein, The transfer mechanism further includes a second control unit and a second detection unit, the second control unit being communicatively connected to the second driving unit and the second detection unit, the second detection unit being used for detecting the position of the water cup seat, so as to make the connecting member connect or release the water cup seat at the position of the support seat.

9. The cup holder apparatus of claim 5, wherein, Opposite ends of the connecting member along the second direction are respectively provided with clamping grooves, the clamping grooves being used for clamping a clamping part of the water cup seat. And / or, the support frame is provided with a plurality of the support seats arranged along the first direction on both sides of the transport mechanism.

10. A water dispenser, characterized by The water dispenser includes a water purifier and the water cup rack device according to any one of claims 1-9.

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