Beverage supply device

By introducing a combination of a counterweight valve, a drive unit, and a weighing component into the beverage supply device, and utilizing barcode scanning technology to achieve automatic quantitative feeding, the problems of human estimation errors and low efficiency of manual operation in existing technologies are solved, thereby improving the automation and accuracy of beverage supply.

CN223944211UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-27LUCKIN FOOD TECH (SHANGHAI) CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520539490.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-26
Publication Date
2026-02-27
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-26

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Technical Problem

Existing beverage supply systems are prone to errors when operators manually estimate the amount of beverage ingredients, and require manual operation to keep the switch on and off, which reduces work efficiency.

Method used

The system employs a combination of a counterweight valve, a drive unit, a weighing assembly, and a barcode scanner. By scanning the barcode to identify the weight markings on the container, the system automatically controls the lifting and lowering of the counterweight valve to achieve quantitative feeding. Combined with the weighing assembly and control system, it achieves automatic quantitative feeding.

Benefits of technology

It enables automatic quantitative beverage supply, improves work efficiency, reduces human error, and enhances the degree of automation in operations.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of beverage equipment, and discloses a beverage supply device which comprises a storage barrel, a heavy hammer valve, a driving piece, a weighing assembly and a code scanner, a through opening is formed in the bottom of the storage barrel, the heavy hammer valve blocks the through opening, a discharging channel is formed in the heavy hammer valve, and the code scanner is arranged in the discharging channel. A first outlet and a second outlet which are spaced in the height direction of the heavy hammer valve are formed in the heavy hammer valve, and the first outlet and the second outlet are communicated with the discharging channel; the output end of the driving part is connected with the heavy hammer valve, and the driving part can drive the heavy hammer valve to ascend and descend relative to the through opening, so that the first outlet and the second outlet are located below the through opening or located on the upper side and the lower side of the through opening; the weighing end of the weighing assembly is arranged below the first outlet, and the weighing assembly is in signal connection with the driving piece through the control system; the code scanner is in signal connection with the weighing assembly and the driving piece through the control system, automatic quantitative supply can be achieved, and the working efficiency is improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a beverage equipment technical field especially relates to a beverage supply device. BACKGROUND

[0002] The beverage supply device can provide more and more popular people with various beverages, and its figure can be easily seen in places with large flow of people such as large shopping malls, stations and office buildings, and beverage stores often use beverage supply devices as material supply equipment, use beverage supply devices to contain different liquid beverage raw materials, and thus make finished beverages by selecting different amounts of beverage raw materials.

[0003] The beverage supply device of the prior art relies on the operator to open the switch to estimate the amount, on the one hand, the amount of raw materials selected for different formulations of beverages is different, and it is easy to mix up and make mistakes, on the other hand, the operator also needs to manually maintain the switch state, which reduces the work efficiency. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0004] The utility model aims at providing a beverage supply device which can automatically supply a certain amount and improve work efficiency.

[0005] To achieve this purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] The beverage supply device comprises:

[0007] A storage barrel is provided with a through opening at the bottom;

[0008] A weight valve is sealed to the through opening, the weight valve is provided with a discharge channel, the weight valve is provided with a first outlet and a second outlet which are spaced along the height direction of the weight valve, and the first outlet and the second outlet are communicated with the discharge channel;

[0009] A driving member is connected to the weight valve at the output end, and the driving member can drive the weight valve to ascend or descend relative to the through opening, so that the first outlet and the second outlet are located below the through opening, or the first outlet and the second outlet are located on the upper and lower sides of the through opening;

[0010] A weighing assembly is arranged below the first outlet, and the weighing assembly is connected to the driving member through a control system signal;

[0011] A code scanner is connected to the weighing assembly and the driving member through the control system signal.

[0012] In some embodiments, the weight valve comprises a hammer head and a tube, the hammer head is larger than the tube, the hammer head is closed to one end of the tube, the other end of the tube is opened as a second outlet, the inner cavity of the tube is the outlet channel, and the side wall of the tube is provided with the first outlet.

[0013] In some embodiments, a sealing ring is sleeved on the tube and located above the first outlet.

[0014] In some embodiments, the beverage supply device further comprises a connecting plate connected to the storage barrel, the driving direction of the driving member is perpendicular to the direction of the weight valve, the driving member drives the first end of the connecting plate to move, so that the second end of the connecting plate drives the weight valve to rise and fall.

[0015] In some embodiments, the connecting plate is L-shaped.

[0016] In some embodiments, the first end of the connecting plate is provided with a first through hole, the output end of the driving member is provided with two limiting blocks at intervals along the driving direction, and the output end of the driving member penetrates through the first through hole, so that the two limiting blocks are located on both sides of the connecting plate.

[0017] In some embodiments, the tube is further provided with a stop step, the stop step is arranged below the first outlet, the connecting plate is provided with a second through hole, and the tube penetrates through the second through hole, so that the stop step abuts against the connecting plate.

[0018] In some embodiments, the weighing assembly comprises a weighing tray and a weighing sensor, the weighing sensor is connected to the weighing tray, and the weighing tray is arranged below the first outlet.

[0019] In some embodiments, the beverage supply device further comprises a waste box, the upper end surface of the waste box is provided with a recess, the weighing tray is located in the recess, and the upper end surface of the waste box is further provided with a leakage hole communicating with the inner cavity of the waste box.

[0020] In some embodiments, the driving member is an electric push rod.

[0021] The utility model discloses the beneficial effects of:

[0022] By pre-pasting the two-dimensional code or bar code information with weight mark on the container, and identifying by using the code scanner, then placing the container at the weighing end, the driving member can control the lifting of the weight valve, and lift the first outlet above the through opening, that is, in the discharge bucket, so that the beverage material in the bucket enters the container through the first outlet, the discharge channel and the second outlet, when the weight of the weighing assembly reaches the pre-identified weight, the driving member drives the weight valve to descend, so that the first outlet is placed below the through opening, and the weight valve continues to block the through opening, completing the automatic quantitative supply and improving the work efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 is a structure schematic view of the first perspective of the beverage supply device of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 is Figure 1 the enlarged view of A in figure

[0025] Figure 3 is Figure 1 the enlarged view of B in figure

[0026] Figure 4 is a structure schematic view of the second perspective of the beverage supply device of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 is a side view of the beverage supply device of the utility model

[0028] Figure 6 is Figure 5 the enlarged view of C in figure

[0029] Figure 7 is a structure schematic view of the third perspective of the beverage supply device of the utility model.

[0030] In the figure:

[0031] 1, storage bucket; 11, through opening; 2, weight valve; 21, hammer head; 22, material pipe; 221, first outlet; 222, second outlet; 223, abutting step; 3, driving member; 4, weighing assembly; 41, heavy tray; 42, weighing sensor; 5, code scanner; 6, sealing ring; 7, connecting plate; 71, first through hole; 72, second through hole; 8, waste box; 81, leakage hole; 9, box body; 10, adapter shaft; 101, limiting block. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The utility model will be further explained in detail below in combination with the drawings and examples. It can be understood that the specific examples described here are only used to explain the utility model, not to limit the utility model. In addition, it should be noted that, in order to facilitate the description, only the part related to the utility model is shown in the drawings, not all the structures.

[0033] In the description of the utility model, unless another definite provision and limitation, the term "link", "connection", "fix" should be broad sense understanding, for example, can be fixed connection, also can be detachable connection, or into an organic whole, can be mechanical connection, also can be electrical connection, can be directly connected, also can indirectly connect through the intermediate medium, can be two elements internal communication or two element's mutual action relation. For ordinary skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0034] In the utility model, unless another definite provision and limitation, the first feature is "on" or "under" the second feature can include the first and second features direct contact, also can include the first and second features are not direct contact but contact through the additional feature between them. Moreover, the first feature is "on", "above" and "on" the second feature includes the first feature is directly above and obliquely above the second feature, or just indicates that the first feature horizontal height is higher than the second feature. The first feature is "under", "below" and "under" the second feature includes the first feature is directly below and obliquely below the second feature, or just indicates that the first feature horizontal height is less than the second feature.

[0035] In the description of the embodiment, the orientation or position relationship of the terms "on", "under", "left", "right" and the like is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, only for the convenience of description and simplification operation, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second" are only used to distinguish in the description, and have no special meaning.

[0036] As Figures 1 to 7As shown, the present application provides a beverage supply device for automatically supplying a beverage in a certain amount, the beverage can be but not limited to coffee, juice, ice water and other liquid beverages, the beverage supply device comprises a storage barrel 1, a weight valve 2, a driving member 3, a weighing assembly 4 and a code scanner 5, the bottom of the storage barrel 1 is provided with a through opening 11, the weight valve 2 is sealed to the through opening 11, the weight valve 2 is provided with a discharging channel, the weight valve 2 is provided with a first outlet 221 and a second outlet 222 which are spaced apart along the height direction of the weight valve 2, the first outlet 221 and the second outlet 222 are communicated with the discharging channel; the output end of the driving member 3 is connected with the weight valve 2, the driving member 3 can drive the weight valve 2 to ascend and descend relative to the through opening 11, so that the first outlet 221 and the second outlet 222 are located below the through opening 11, or the first outlet 221 and the second outlet 222 are located on the upper and lower sides of the through opening 11; the weighing end of the weighing assembly 4 is arranged below the first outlet 221, the weighing assembly 4 is connected with the driving member 3 through a control system signal; the code scanner 5 is connected with the weighing assembly 4 and the driving member 3 through a control system signal.

[0037] When in use, a two-dimensional code or a bar code information with weight mark can be pasted on the container in advance, and the code scanner 5 is used for identification, then the container is placed on the weighing end, the driving member 3 can control the weight valve 2 to ascend and descend, and the first outlet 221 is lifted above the through opening 11, that is, placed in the storage barrel 1, so that the beverage material in the storage barrel 1 enters the container through the first outlet 221, the discharging channel and the second outlet 222, when the weight of the weighing assembly 4 reaches the pre-identified weight, the driving member 3 drives the weight valve 2 to descend, so that the first outlet 221 is placed below the through opening 11, and the weight valve 2 continues to seal the through opening 11, and the automatic quantitative supply is completed, and the work efficiency is improved.

[0038] As shown in the figure, Figure 1 The beverage supply device further comprises a box body 9, and the storage barrel 1 is arranged on the box body 9, so as to provide support for the storage barrel 1. In the present embodiment, a plurality of storage barrels 1 can be arranged, and each storage barrel 1 can correspond to a driving member 3 and a weighing assembly 4. The control member can also be arranged on the box body 9, the control system can be pre-set in the control member, the code scanner 5 can be integrated in the control member, or can be separately arranged, and a control panel or the like for control can also be arranged on the control member.

[0039] As shown in the figure, Figure 2As shown, in some embodiments, the counterweight valve 2 includes a hammer head 21 and a feed pipe 22. The hammer head 21 is sealed at one end of the feed pipe 22, and the size of the hammer head 21 is larger than the size of the feed pipe 22, so that the hammer head 21 and the feed pipe 22 form a limiting step, which seals the opening 11 of the storage tank 1. The inner cavity of the feed pipe 22 is the discharge channel, and the port of the feed pipe 22 away from the hammer head 21 is the second outlet 222. The first outlet 221 is opened on the side wall of the feed pipe 22. When the counterweight valve 2 is normally sealing the opening 11, the first outlet 221 is located below the opening 11. When discharge is required, the counterweight valve 2 is simply raised so that the first outlet 221 is above the opening 11.

[0040] like Figure 2 As shown, to prevent beverage material in the storage tank 1 from leaking out of the outlet 11 when the counterweight valve 2 seals the outlet 11, a sealing ring 6 is also fitted onto the feed pipe 22. The sealing ring 6 is located above the first outlet 221, so that the weight of the counterweight valve 2 presses the sealing ring 6 into the outlet 11, thereby preventing leakage. Furthermore, an enclosing wall is provided around the outlet 11, located on the outside of the storage tank 1, thereby enclosing the outlet 11. The feed pipe 22 is inserted into the enclosing wall, and the sealing ring 6 can seal the outlet 11. It should be noted that the feed tube 22 is fitted against the enclosing wall. Therefore, when the first outlet 221 protrudes above the opening 11, the beverage material entering the feed tube 22 through the first outlet 221 creates a negative pressure around it. This negative pressure continuously draws the beverage material around the first outlet 221 into the feed tube 22, which in turn continuously draws the beverage material around the opening 11 into the feed tube 22. This prevents leakage of beverage material between the feed tube 22 and the enclosing wall. In other embodiments, the feed tube 22 may also be equipped with two sealing rings 6, located on the upper and lower sides of the first outlet 221 respectively, thereby sealing the opening by fitting the sealing rings against the enclosing wall.

[0041] like Figures 5 to 7 As shown, in some embodiments, to make reasonable use of space, the drive component 3 can be installed in the housing 9 located below the storage tank 1 and connected to the control system. The driving direction of the drive component 3 is perpendicular to the lifting direction of the counterweight valve 2, which avoids the drive component 3 being installed below the counterweight valve 2 and avoids unnecessary interference with the beverage dispensing. To adapt to the driving direction of the drive component 3, the beverage supply device also includes a connecting plate 7. The connecting plate 7 is L-shaped, and a connecting shaft 10 is provided at the right angle of the connecting plate 7. The connecting plate 7 is connected to the storage tank 1 via the connecting shaft 10. The drive component 3 drives the first end of the connecting plate 7 to move, so that the second end of the connecting plate 7 drives the counterweight valve 2 to lift and lower. Exemplarily, the drive component 3 can be, but is not limited to, an electric push rod. Exemplarily, a connecting seat can be provided on the storage tank 1, and the connecting shaft 10 is provided on the connecting seat.

[0042] likeFigure 2 As shown, in the current embodiment, the first end of the connecting plate 7 is provided with a first through hole 71. The driving end of the driving member 3 is provided with two limiting members spaced apart along its driving direction. The connecting plate 7 is located between the two limiting members so as to drive the first end of the connecting plate 7 to move. The two limiting members can be, but are not limited to, sleeved on the push rod of the electric push rod, thereby facilitating the disassembly of the connecting plate 7. The second end of the connecting plate 7 is provided with a second through hole 72. The material tube 22 is provided with a pressing step 223. The pressing step 223 is located below the first outlet 221. The second end of the connecting plate 7 is sleeved on the material tube 22 through the second through hole 72, so that the connecting plate 7 abuts against the pressing step 223. When the driving member 3 extends and drives the first end of the connecting plate 7 to move, the second end of the connecting plate 7 rises and abuts against the pressing step 223, causing the counterweight valve 2 to rise. When the driving member 3 retracts and drives the first end of the connecting plate 7 to move in the opposite direction, the second end of the connecting plate 7 descends to move away from the pressing step 223. At this time, the counterweight valve 2 can descend by its own gravity.

[0043] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the weighing component 4 includes a weighing tray 41 and a weighing sensor 42. The weighing tray 41 is the weighing end mentioned above. The weighing tray 41 is connected to the weighing sensor 42, which is connected to the control system to weigh the container placed on the weighing tray 41. The weight reflects the amount of beverage contained. The weighing tray 41 is located below the first outlet 221, and the weighing sensor 42 is located inside the housing 9. Further, the beverage supply device also includes a waste container 8, which is detachably mounted on the housing 9, including but not limited to snap-fit, plug-in, or screw-fit connections. The waste container 8 has a hollow structure, and the upper surface of the waste container 8 has an opening. The weighing tray 41 is located at the opening. In addition, the upper end of the waste container 8 is also provided with a drain hole 81 communicating with the inner cavity of the waste container 8. The drain hole 81 is arranged around the weighing tray 41 to collect waste material generated due to accidental factors such as spillage.

[0044] Obviously, the above embodiments of this utility model are merely examples for clearly illustrating the present utility model, and are not intended to limit the implementation of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions without departing from the protection scope of this utility model. It is neither necessary nor possible to exhaustively describe all embodiments here. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, and improvements made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A beverage serving device, characterized in that, The application relates to a beverage supply device. The device comprises: a storage tank (1) provided with a through opening (11) at the bottom; a weight valve (2) sealingly arranged in the through opening (11), the weight valve (2) being provided with a discharging channel, the weight valve (2) being provided with a first outlet (221) and a second outlet (222) spaced apart along the height direction of the weight valve (2), the first outlet (221) and the second outlet (222) being in communication with the discharging channel; a driving member (3) connected to the weight valve (2), the driving member (3) being capable of driving the weight valve (2) to ascend or descend relative to the through opening (11) so that the first outlet (221) and the second outlet (222) are located below the through opening (11) or the first outlet (221) and the second outlet (222) are located on the upper and lower sides of the through opening (11); a weighing assembly (4) arranged below the first outlet (221), the weighing assembly (4) being signal-connected to the driving member (3) through a control system; 2. Beverage serving device according to claim 1, characterized in that a code scanner (5) signal-connected to the weighing assembly (4) and the driving member (3) through the control system.

3. Beverage serving device according to claim 2, characterized in that The weight valve (2) comprises a hammer head (21) and a pipe (22), the size of the hammer head (21) being larger than that of the pipe (22), the hammer head (21) sealingly arranged in one end of the pipe (22), the other end of the pipe (22) being open to the second outlet (222), the inner cavity of the pipe (22) being the discharging channel, and the side wall of the pipe (22) being provided with the first outlet (221).

4. The beverage serving arrangement of claim 2, wherein A sealing ring (6) is sleeved on the pipe (22) and located above the first outlet (221).

5. A drinks serving device according to claim 4, characterized in that The beverage supply device further comprises a connecting plate (7) adapted to the storage tank (1), the driving direction of the driving member (3) being perpendicular to the direction of the weight valve (2), the driving member (3) driving the first end of the connecting plate (7) to move so that the second end of the connecting plate (7) drives the weight valve (2) to ascend or descend.

6. The beverage serving arrangement of claim 4, wherein The connecting plate (7) is L-shaped.

7. The beverage serving arrangement of claim 4, wherein The first end of the connecting plate (7) is provided with a first through hole (71), the output end of the driving member (3) is provided with two limiting blocks (101) spaced apart along the driving direction of the driving member (3), and the output end of the driving member (3) penetrates through the first through hole (71) so that the two limiting blocks (101) are located on the two sides of the connecting plate (7). The pipe (22) is further provided with a stop step (223) arranged below the first outlet (221), the connecting plate (7) is provided with a second through hole (72), and the pipe (22) penetrates through the second through hole (72) so that the stop step (223) abuts against the connecting plate (7).

8. A beverage serving arrangement according to any of claims 1-7, characterized in that The weighing assembly (4) comprises a weighing tray (41) and a weighing sensor (42) connected to the weighing tray (41), and the weighing tray (41) is arranged below the first outlet (221).

9. Beverage serving device according to claim 8, characterized in that The beverage supply device further comprises a waste box (8), an upper end surface of the waste box (8) is provided with a socket, the weighing tray (41) is located at the socket, and the upper end surface of the waste box (8) is further provided with a leakage hole (81) communicating with an inner cavity of the waste box (8).

10. A beverage serving device according to any of claims 1-7, characterized in that The driving member (3) is an electric push rod.