Self-service beverage and coffee vending machine
By introducing structures such as wastewater recovery plates, waste liquid treatment tanks, and filter inner cylinders into coffee vending machines, the problem of inconvenient residual liquid disposal in coffee vending machines has been solved, achieving efficient residual liquid recycling and cleaning, reducing the labor intensity of manual maintenance, and improving the flexibility and economy of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520450995.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-14
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-17
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-14
AI Technical Summary
Existing coffee vending machines leave a large amount of coffee residue after use, which increases the labor intensity of cleaning and fails to effectively recycle and dispose of it.
A self-service beverage and coffee vending machine was designed, comprising a wastewater recycling plate, a waste liquid recycling and treatment box, and a waste liquid treatment tank. The coffee residue is filtered and heated through a conveying pipe and a filter inner cylinder. The filtration efficiency is improved by combining a partition and a heating sleeve. The power equipment is managed uniformly through a control panel.
It improves the filtration efficiency of coffee residue, reduces the labor intensity of manual cleaning, facilitates quick equipment cleaning, and saves operating costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of coffee vending equipment technology, and in particular to a self-service beverage and coffee vending machine. Background Technology
[0002] A coffee vending machine is an automated device designed to provide fast, self-service coffee drinks. It is commonly used in public places, office buildings, shopping malls, and train stations, offering customers various types of coffee such as espresso, Americano, latte, and cappuccino. These machines typically have automated operating procedures, making coffee according to user requests, reducing human intervention and improving efficiency.
[0003] In practice, existing coffee vending machines often have residual coffee liquid when in use, which is not recycled. This results in a large amount of residual coffee liquid in the machine itself, increasing the labor intensity of manual cleaning and causing many inconveniences.
[0004] Therefore, this utility model provides a self-service beverage and coffee vending machine. Summary of the Invention
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies and provide a self-service beverage and coffee vending machine.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts the following technical solution: a self-service beverage and coffee vending machine, including a coffee machine,
[0007] Inside the coffee machine and below the water collection plate, a wastewater recovery plate is installed. A first conveying pipe is installed on the top of the wastewater recovery plate. Two coffee dispensing channels are installed on one side of the coffee machine. The two coffee dispensing channels are symmetrically distributed. A shelf is installed between the two coffee dispensing channels. A water collection plate is installed below the coffee dispensing channels. The water collection plate is used for coffee waste liquid recycling and treatment. The shelf is used to place coffee cups.
[0008] A waste liquid recycling tank is fixedly connected to one side of the coffee machine. A waste liquid storage tank is installed inside the waste liquid recycling tank. A waste liquid treatment tank is installed above the waste liquid storage tank. A sealing plate is installed at the bottom of the waste liquid treatment tank. A conveying channel is installed at the bottom of the sealing plate. A liquid outlet plate extending into the waste liquid storage tank is fixedly connected to the bottom of the conveying channel. The liquid outlet plate has equidistantly distributed liquid outlet slots inside. The liquid outlet slots are separated by multiple partitions. All of the partitions are hollow structures, which cooperate to allow residual coffee liquid to flow out into the waste liquid storage tank.
[0009] The waste liquid treatment tank is equipped with a heating sleeve, and a filter inner cylinder is installed inside the heating sleeve. The filter inner cylinder has a first liquid outlet that is evenly distributed on the outside, and a second liquid outlet that is evenly distributed on the outside of the heating sleeve. The inner wall of the heating sleeve is equipped with heating plates that are evenly distributed. The filter inner cylinder has a feed trough connected to a connecting pipe on its outside. The filter inner cylinder performs auxiliary filtration, and the heating sleeve provides auxiliary heating, which improves the filtration efficiency of coffee residue.
[0010] A mounting bracket is installed on one side of the waste liquid treatment tank. A diaphragm pump is fixedly connected to the bottom of the mounting bracket. A connecting pipe extending into the inner filter cylinder is installed at one end of the diaphragm pump. A third conveying pipe is installed at one end of the bottom of the diaphragm pump. A second conveying pipe extending into the coffee machine is installed at one end of the third conveying pipe. One end of the second conveying pipe is connected to the first conveying pipe.
[0011] In a preferred embodiment, a support plate is fixedly connected inside the coffee machine and on top of the wastewater recovery plate. A coffee storage tank for use with the coffee dispensing channel is installed on top of the support plate. A sealed top cover for use with the wastewater treatment tank is installed on top of the wastewater recovery tank. Support seats are installed at the bottom of both the third and second conveying pipes. One end of the bottom of the support seat is connected to the inside of the wastewater recovery tank. A second valve is fixedly connected to the outside of the first conveying pipe. The second valve is used to control the opening and closing of the first conveying pipe. The coffee wastewater recovered by the wastewater recovery plate passes sequentially through the first conveying pipe, the second conveying pipe, the third conveying pipe, and the connecting pipe until it enters the wastewater treatment tank for filtration. A discharge pipe is installed on the side of the wastewater recovery tank away from the coffee machine. A first valve is fixedly connected to the outside of the discharge pipe. One end of the discharge pipe passes through the wastewater recovery tank and extends into the wastewater storage tank. The first valve is used to control the opening and closing of the discharge pipe. Opening the first valve allows the coffee wastewater stored in the wastewater storage tank to be discharged through the discharge pipe.
[0012] The technical effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that the coffee waste liquid recovered by the wastewater recovery plate passes through the first conveying pipe, the second conveying pipe, the third conveying pipe and the connecting pipe in sequence until it enters the waste liquid treatment tank for filtration treatment.
[0013] In a preferred embodiment, a control panel is fixedly connected to the side of the coffee machine away from the waste liquid recycling tank. The control panel has two control switches installed inside, which are symmetrically distributed. The coffee machine is started by cooperating with the control panel and the control switches. Two control knobs are installed on one side of one of the control switches. The first valve, diaphragm pump, second valve, and heating plate are all electrically connected to the control knobs. The control knobs are used to control the operation of the first valve, diaphragm pump, second valve, and heating plate, realizing unified management of electrical equipment.
[0014] The technical effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that the two control switches are symmetrically distributed, and the coffee machine is started by cooperating with the control panel and the control switches.
[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the coffee machine is equipped with a mounting plate on top, and a coffee cup storage compartment is installed on top of the mounting plate. The coffee cup storage compartment contains coffee cups that are evenly distributed inside. The coffee cup storage compartment facilitates the storage of the required coffee cups, making them easy to retrieve when needed, and improving the flexibility of the equipment during use.
[0016] The technical effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that the coffee cup storage compartment makes it convenient to store the required coffee cups, making them easy to retrieve when needed, and improving the flexibility of the equipment during use.
[0017] In a preferred embodiment, the water collection plate has equidistantly distributed water collection tanks inside. The water collection tanks work together to collect coffee residue into the wastewater recycling plate for easy subsequent transportation. The bottom of the coffee machine is fixedly connected to four stable supports, which provide auxiliary support for the coffee machine and the wastewater recycling tank.
[0018] The technical effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that the coffee machine and the waste liquid recycling tank are provided with auxiliary support through four stable supports.
[0019] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0020] By setting up a coffee machine, waste liquid recycling tank, wastewater recycling plate, and waste liquid treatment tank, the liquid outlet is divided by multiple hollow partitions to allow residual coffee liquid to flow into the waste liquid storage tank. The coffee waste liquid collected by the wastewater recycling plate passes sequentially through a first conveying pipe, a second conveying pipe, a third conveying pipe, and a connecting pipe until it enters the waste liquid treatment tank for filtration. The inner wall of the heating sleeve is equipped with evenly spaced heating plates, and the outer side of the filter cylinder has a feed chute connected to the connecting pipe. The filter cylinder provides auxiliary filtration, and the heating sleeve provides additional heating, improving the filtration efficiency of the residual coffee liquid. Opening the first valve allows the waste liquid in the storage tank to be discharged through the discharge pipe. The stored coffee waste liquid is discharged, and the residual coffee liquid is recycled into the wastewater recycling plate through a water collection tank for easy subsequent transportation. The bottom of the coffee machine is fixedly connected to four stable supports, which provide auxiliary support for the coffee machine and the waste liquid recycling tank. The coffee cup storage compartment is equipped with coffee cups evenly distributed inside, which makes it convenient to store the required coffee cups and take them out when needed, improving the flexibility of the equipment. The coffee cups can be replaced with disposable paper cups as needed, saving operating costs. The timely recycling and treatment of coffee waste liquid facilitates the quick cleaning of the entire equipment by the staff, reduces the labor intensity of manual maintenance, and meets the needs of use. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall external structure of a self-service beverage and coffee vending machine provided by this utility model. Figure 1 ;
[0022] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the overall external structure of a self-service beverage and coffee vending machine provided by this utility model. Figure 2 ;
[0023] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the overall internal structure of a self-service beverage and coffee vending machine provided by this utility model. Figure 1 ;
[0024] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the overall internal structure of a self-service beverage and coffee vending machine provided by this utility model. Figure 2 ;
[0025] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the internal structure of the waste liquid treatment tank of a self-service beverage and coffee vending machine provided by this utility model;
[0026] Figure 6 The present invention provides an accessory for a self-service beverage and coffee vending machine. Figure 3 A magnified schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the diagram.
[0027] Legend:
[0028] 1. Coffee machine; 11. Mounting top plate; 12. Coffee cup storage compartment; 13. Control panel; 14. Control switch; 15. Water collection plate; 16. Water collection trough; 17. Placement rack; 18. Coffee dispensing channel; 19. Stable support;
[0029] 2. Waste liquid recovery and treatment tank; 21. Discharge pipe; 22. First valve; 23. Waste liquid storage tank; 24. Fixture; 25. Diaphragm pump; 26. Connecting pipe;
[0030] 3. Wastewater recovery plate; 31. Supporting horizontal plate; 32. Coffee storage box; 33. First conveying pipe; 34. Second valve; 35. Second conveying pipe; 36. Third conveying pipe; 37. Support base;
[0031] 4. Waste liquid treatment tank; 41. Sealing plate; 42. Discharge plate; 43. Discharge trough; 44. Filter inner cylinder; 45. Sealing top cover; 46. Heating sleeve; 47. First discharge port; 48. Second discharge port; 49. Conveying channel. Detailed Implementation
[0032] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0033] like Figures 1-6 As shown, this embodiment provides a technical solution: a self-service beverage coffee vending machine, including a coffee machine 1, a wastewater recycling plate 3 installed inside the coffee machine 1 and below the water collection plate 15, a first conveying pipe 33 installed on the top of the wastewater recycling plate 3, two coffee dispensing channels 18 installed on one side of the coffee machine 1, the two coffee dispensing channels 18 are symmetrically distributed, a placement rack 17 is installed between the two coffee dispensing channels 18, a water collection plate 15 is installed below the coffee dispensing channels 18, the water collection plate 15 is used for coffee waste liquid recycling and treatment, and the placement rack 17 is used for placing coffee cups;
[0034] In this solution, a waste liquid recycling tank 2 is fixedly connected to one side of the coffee machine 1. A waste liquid storage tank 23 is installed inside the waste liquid recycling tank 2. A waste liquid treatment tank 4 is installed above the waste liquid storage tank 23. A sealing plate 41 is installed at the bottom of the waste liquid treatment tank 4. A conveying channel 49 is installed at the bottom of the sealing plate 41. A liquid outlet plate 42 extending into the waste liquid storage tank 23 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the conveying channel 49. The liquid outlet plate 42 has equidistantly distributed liquid outlet grooves 43 inside. The liquid outlet grooves 43 are separated by multiple partitions. All partitions are hollow structures, which cooperate to allow coffee residue to flow out into the waste liquid storage tank 23.
[0035] In this solution, a heating sleeve 46 is installed inside the waste liquid treatment tank 4, and a filter inner cylinder 44 is installed inside the heating sleeve 46. The outer side of the filter inner cylinder 44 is equipped with a first liquid outlet 47 that is evenly distributed, and the outer side of the heating sleeve 46 is equipped with a second liquid outlet 48 that is evenly distributed. The inner wall of the heating sleeve 46 is equipped with heating plates that are evenly distributed. The outer side of the filter inner cylinder 44 is provided with a feed trough connected to a connecting pipe 26. The filter inner cylinder 44 performs auxiliary filtration, and the heating sleeve 46 performs auxiliary heating, thereby improving the filtration efficiency of coffee residue.
[0036] In this solution, a fixing frame 24 is installed on one side of the waste liquid treatment tank 4. A diaphragm pump 25 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing frame 24. A connecting pipe 26 extending into the inner filter cylinder 44 is installed at one end of the diaphragm pump 25. A third conveying pipe 36 is installed at one end of the bottom of the diaphragm pump 25. A second conveying pipe 35 extending into the coffee machine 1 is installed at one end of the third conveying pipe 36. One end of the second conveying pipe 35 is connected to the first conveying pipe 33.
[0037] Going a step further, such as Figure 6 As shown: In this solution, a support plate 31 is fixedly connected inside the coffee machine 1 and on top of the wastewater recovery plate 3. A coffee storage box 32 for use with the coffee dispensing channel 18 is installed on the top of the support plate 31. A sealed top cover 45 for use with the wastewater treatment tank 4 is installed on the top of the wastewater recovery tank 2. Support seats 37 are installed at the bottom of the third conveying pipe 36 and the second conveying pipe 35. One end of the bottom of the support seat 37 is connected to the inside of the wastewater recovery tank 2. A second valve 34 is fixedly connected to the outside of the first conveying pipe 33. The second valve 34 is used to control the opening and closing of the first conveying pipe 33. The coffee waste liquid recovered by the wastewater recovery plate 3 passes through the first conveying pipe 33, the second conveying pipe 35, the third conveying pipe 36 and the connecting pipe 26 in sequence until it enters the wastewater treatment tank 4 for filtration.
[0038] Going a step further, such as Figures 1-4As shown: In this solution, a discharge pipe 21 is installed on the side of the waste liquid recycling tank 2 away from the coffee machine 1. A first valve 22 is fixedly connected to the outside of the discharge pipe 21. One end of the discharge pipe 21 passes through the waste liquid recycling tank 2 and extends into the waste liquid storage tank 23. The first valve 22 is used to control the opening and closing of the discharge pipe 21. When the first valve 22 is opened, the coffee waste liquid stored in the waste liquid storage tank 23 is discharged through the discharge pipe 21.
[0039] In this solution, a control panel 13 is fixedly connected to the side of the coffee machine 1 away from the waste liquid recycling tank 2. Two control switches 14 are installed inside the control panel 13. The two control switches 14 are symmetrically distributed. The coffee machine 1 is started by the control panel 13 and the control switches 14 working together.
[0040] Going a step further, such as Figures 1-6 As shown, in this scheme, two control knobs are installed on one side of one of the control switches 14. The first valve 22, diaphragm pump 25, second valve 34 and heating sleeve 46 are all electrically connected to the control knobs. The control knobs are used to control the operation of the first valve 22, diaphragm pump 25, second valve 34 and heating sleeve 46, realizing unified management of electrical equipment.
[0041] Going a step further, such as Figures 1-4 As shown in the figure, in this solution, a mounting plate 11 is installed on the top of the coffee machine 1, and a coffee cup storage compartment 12 is installed on the top of the mounting plate 11. Coffee cups are installed inside the coffee cup storage compartment 12 at equal intervals. The coffee cup storage compartment 12 makes it convenient to store the required coffee cups and take them out when using them, thus improving the flexibility of the equipment.
[0042] In this design, the water collection plate 15 has equidistantly distributed water collection tanks 16 inside. The water collection tanks 16 work together to collect coffee residue into the wastewater recycling plate 3 for easy subsequent transport. The bottom of the coffee machine 1 is fixedly connected with four stable supports 19 around its perimeter. The coffee machine 1 and the wastewater recycling tank 2 are supported by the four stable supports 19.
[0043] Working principle:
[0044] like Figures 1-6 As shown:
[0045] By setting up a coffee machine 1, a waste liquid recycling and treatment box 2, a wastewater recycling plate 3, and a waste liquid treatment tank 4, when in use, the water collection plate 15 is used for coffee waste liquid recycling and treatment, the rack 17 is used to place coffee cups, and the liquid outlet 43 is separated by multiple partitions, all of which are hollow structures, to allow coffee residue to flow out into the waste liquid storage tank 23.
[0046] The second valve 34 is used to control the opening of the first conveying pipe 33. The coffee waste liquid recovered by the wastewater recovery plate 3 passes through the first conveying pipe 33, the second conveying pipe 35, the third conveying pipe 36 and the connecting pipe 26 in sequence until it enters the waste liquid treatment tank 4 for filtration.
[0047] The inner wall of the heating sleeve 46 is equipped with equally spaced heating plates, and the outer side of the filter inner cylinder 44 is provided with a feed trough connected to the connecting pipe 26. The filter inner cylinder 44 performs auxiliary filtration, and the heating sleeve 46 performs auxiliary heating, thereby improving the filtration efficiency of coffee residue.
[0048] The first valve 22 is used to control the opening of the discharge pipe 21. Opening the first valve 22 allows the coffee waste liquid stored inside the waste liquid storage tank 23 to be discharged through the discharge pipe 21.
[0049] The coffee machine 1 is started by using the control panel 13 and the control switch 14. The control knob is used to control the operation of the first valve 22, the diaphragm pump 25, the second valve 34 and the heating plate 46, thus realizing unified management of electrical equipment.
[0050] The coffee residue is collected in the collection tank 16 and then recycled into the wastewater recycling plate 3 for easy subsequent transportation. Stable supports 19 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the coffee machine 1 on all four sides. The coffee machine 1 and the wastewater recycling tank 2 are supported by the four stable supports 19.
[0051] The coffee cup storage compartment 12 contains coffee cups that are evenly spaced inside. The coffee cup storage compartment 12 makes it convenient to store the required coffee cups and take them out when needed, which improves the flexibility of the equipment. The coffee cups can be replaced with disposable paper cups as needed, which saves on usage costs.
[0052] By promptly recycling and processing coffee waste liquid, staff can quickly clean the entire equipment, reducing the labor intensity of manual maintenance and meeting the needs of use.
[0053] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any other way. Any person skilled in the art may make changes or modifications to the above-disclosed technical content to create equivalent embodiments for application in other fields. However, any simple modifications, equivalent changes, and modifications made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model without departing from the technical solution of the present utility model shall still fall within the protection scope of the technical solution of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A self-service beverage / coffee vending machine, comprising a coffee machine (1), characterized in that, A wastewater recovery plate (3) is installed inside the coffee machine (1) and below the water collection plate (15). A first conveying pipe (33) is installed on the top of the wastewater recovery plate (3). Two coffee dispensing channels (18) are installed on one side of the coffee machine (1). A water collection plate (15) is installed below the coffee dispensing channels (18). A waste liquid recycling tank (2) is fixedly connected to one side of the coffee machine (1). A waste liquid storage tank (23) is installed inside the waste liquid recycling tank (2). A waste liquid treatment tank (4) is installed above the waste liquid storage tank (23). A sealing plate (41) is installed at the bottom of the waste liquid treatment tank (4). A conveying channel (49) is installed at the bottom of the sealing plate (41). A liquid outlet plate (42) extending into the waste liquid storage tank (23) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the conveying channel (49). The liquid outlet plate (42) has equidistantly distributed liquid outlet grooves (43) inside. The waste liquid treatment tank (4) is equipped with a heating sleeve (46), and the heating sleeve (46) is equipped with a filter inner cylinder (44). A fixing frame (24) is installed on one side of the waste liquid treatment tank (4). A diaphragm pump (25) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixing frame (24). A connecting pipe (26) extending into the filter inner cylinder (44) is installed at one end of the diaphragm pump (25). A third conveying pipe (36) is installed at one end of the bottom of the diaphragm pump (25). A second conveying pipe (35) is installed at one end of the third conveying pipe (36).
2. The self-service beverage and coffee vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Inside the coffee machine (1) and on top of the wastewater recycling plate (3), a support plate (31) is fixedly connected. A coffee storage box (32) for use with the coffee dispensing channel (18) is installed on the top of the support plate (31). A sealed top cover (45) for use with the wastewater treatment tank (4) is installed on the top of the wastewater recycling tank (2). Support seats (37) are installed at the bottom of the third conveying pipe (36) and the second conveying pipe (35). A second valve (34) is fixedly connected to the outside of the first conveying pipe (33).
3. The self-service beverage and coffee vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The waste liquid recycling tank (2) is equipped with a discharge pipe (21) on the side away from the coffee machine (1). A first valve (22) is fixedly connected to the outside of the discharge pipe (21). One end of the discharge pipe (21) passes through the waste liquid recycling tank (2) and extends into the waste liquid storage tank (23).
4. The self-service beverage and coffee vending machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The coffee machine (1) has a control panel (13) fixedly connected to the side away from the waste liquid recycling tank (2), and two control switches (14) are installed inside the control panel (13).
5. The self-service beverage and coffee vending machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: One of the control switches (14) has two control knobs installed on one side. The first valve (22), the diaphragm pump (25), the second valve (34) and the heating sleeve (46) are all electrically connected to the control knobs.
6. The self-service beverage and coffee vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side of the filter inner cylinder (44) is equipped with a first liquid outlet (47) that is evenly distributed, the outer side of the heating sleeve (46) is equipped with a second liquid outlet (48) that is evenly distributed, the top of the coffee machine (1) is equipped with a mounting plate (11), and the top of the mounting plate (11) is equipped with a coffee cup storage compartment (12).
7. The self-service beverage and coffee vending machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: A shelf (17) is installed between the two coffee dispensing channels (18), and the inside of the water collection plate (15) is provided with equally spaced water collection tanks (16). Stable supports (19) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the coffee machine (1).