Automatic cup discharging and water filling device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic cup discharging and water filling device which comprises a cup storage cylinder, a cup dismounting mechanism, a cup taking and transplanting mechanism, a lifting mechanism and a water filling area and further comprises a control system used for coordinating and managing work of all the mechanisms. The cup storage cylinder is used for storing empty water cups, and a lower opening is formed in the bottom of the cup storage cylinder; the cup disassembling mechanism is used for separating the mutually stacked water cups in the cup storage cylinder, and the separated water cup located on the lower portion freely falls down and is separated from the cup storage cylinder through the lower opening; the cup taking and transplanting mechanism is located below the cup storage cylinder and used for receiving the falling water cups and horizontally conveying the water cups to the lifting mechanism, the lifting mechanism vertically lifts the received water cups upwards to the water containing area, the water containing area is provided with a water supply opening, and water containing of the water cups is completed in the water containing area. Through collaborative operation of the cup storage cylinder, the cup dismounting mechanism, the cup taking and transplanting mechanism, the lifting mechanism and the water loading area, automation of the whole process from automatic separation, receiving, conveying to water loading of empty water cups is achieved, and the user experience is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of air-to-water technology, and in particular to an automatic cup-dispensing water device. Background Technology

[0002] In existing air-to-water devices, users typically need to manually take a cup, place it in the water dispenser, and wait for the device to finish producing water before using it. This method is not only cumbersome and reduces the user experience, but also, during peak hours or when a large amount of water is needed, manual operation clearly cannot meet the demands for efficiency and convenience.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new type of automatic cup dispensing and water filling device to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, realize the functions of automatic cup dispensing and autonomous water filling, and improve the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic cup dispensing and water filling device that can automatically dispense and fill cups, greatly improving the user experience.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the solution of this utility model is: an automatic cup dispensing and water filling device, including a cup storage cylinder, a cup disassembly mechanism, a cup transfer mechanism, a lifting mechanism, and a water filling area, and also includes a control system for coordinating and managing the operation of each mechanism;

[0006] The cup storage cylinder is used to store empty water cups, and the bottom of the cup storage cylinder has a bottom opening;

[0007] The cup-separating mechanism is used to separate the stacked water cups inside the cup storage cylinder, and the separated water cup located at the bottom falls freely and exits the cup storage cylinder through the lower opening;

[0008] The cup-receiving and transferring mechanism is located below the cup storage cylinder. It is used to catch the falling water cups and horizontally transfer them to the lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism lifts the received water cups vertically upward to the water filling area. The water filling area is equipped with a water supply port, and the water cups are filled with water in the water filling area.

[0009] Furthermore, the cup storage cylinder is cylindrical, with openings at both the top and bottom for water cups to enter and exit, and hollow areas on both sides of the cup storage cylinder.

[0010] Furthermore, the cup disassembly mechanism includes a U-shaped cup disassembly component and a first linear motion component. The opening of the U-shaped cup disassembly component surrounds the hollow area of ​​the cup storage cylinder, and inclined blocks are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the U-shaped cup disassembly component. During the cup disassembly process, the first linear motion component drives the U-shaped cup disassembly component to move forward, so that the inclined blocks are inserted between the rims of the stacked water cups, and gradually separate the stacked water cups. The water cup below the inclined blocks falls from the lower opening of the cup storage cylinder onto the cup removal and transfer mechanism.

[0011] Furthermore, the inner walls of the U-shaped cup-removing component are also provided with cup holders on both sides for supporting the cup. The cup holders are located in front of the inclined block. When the U-shaped cup-removing component moves backward until the inclined block is completely detached from the cup, the cup falls and rests on the cup holder.

[0012] Furthermore, the cup-receiving and transferring mechanism includes a receiving platform and a second linear movement mechanism. The receiving platform is used to catch the dropped water cup, and the second linear movement mechanism is used to drive the receiving platform to move between the cup storage cylinder and the lifting mechanism to transfer the caught water cup to the lifting mechanism.

[0013] Furthermore, the connecting platform is provided with a C-shaped suspension part, which is used to support the rim of the water cup, so that the bottom of the water cup is suspended in the air.

[0014] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism includes a lifting tray and a third linear moving mechanism for driving the lifting tray to move vertically. The lifting tray has an L-shaped cross-section. The horizontal part of the L-shaped lifting tray is provided with an annular hollow cup holder for receiving the water cup from the self-service cup transfer mechanism. The vertical part of the L-shaped lifting tray is connected to the third linear moving mechanism.

[0015] Furthermore, the water filling area is located above the lifting mechanism, and a cup outlet is provided below the water filling area for the water supply cup to pass through. A water supply port is located above the water filling area at a position corresponding to the cup outlet, and the water supply port is connected to the air-to-water module.

[0016] Furthermore, an automatic door opening and closing mechanism is provided below the water filling area. This mechanism is a louvered door structure, including a component mounting plate, a blade mounting plate, several blades, and a blade driving plate. These components are hollowed out in the middle to form a channel through which the water cup passes. This channel is located on the same axis as the cup outlet. The component mounting plate is fixed to the frame of the air-to-water device for mounting the other components. The blade mounting plate is fixed to the component mounting plate, and the blades are pivotally connected to the blade mounting plate. The outer periphery of the blade driving plate has a toothed segment. The blade driving plate is driven by a fourth motor. The output end of the fourth motor is connected to a second gear, which meshes with the toothed segment. The operation of the fourth motor drives the blade driving plate to rotate through the engagement of the second gear and the toothed segment. The blade driving plate rotates forward or backward, causing the blade assembly to unfold or retract, thereby closing or opening the aforementioned channel.

[0017] Furthermore, a cup reinforcement mechanism is provided below the water filling area, specifically including a reinforcement tray and a rotation controller. The reinforcement tray is controlled by the rotation controller to swing. When the cup is lifted to the predetermined position in the water filling area and is waiting to be filled, the reinforcement tray will swing to the underside of the passage of the automatic opening and closing mechanism, that is, under the cup to be filled, to provide support for the cup. At the same time, the louvered door of the automatic opening and closing mechanism will relax, which can prevent the cup from tilting or falling, and also make it easy to remove the cup.

[0018] Water cup reinforcement procedure:

[0019] Step 1: The louvered door of the automatic opening and closing mechanism opens, and the reinforcing tray of the cup reinforcement mechanism rotates to make room for the cup to be dispensed;

[0020] Step 2: Lift the tray to move the water cup to the filling position;

[0021] Step 3: The louvers of the automatic door opening and closing mechanism tighten, clamping the water cup;

[0022] Step 4: Raise the tray to lower it, and the cup reinforcement mechanism's reinforcement tray rotates to the bottom of the cup;

[0023] Step 5: The louvered door of the automatic opening and closing mechanism is released, and the water cup is held by the reinforcing tray of the water cup reinforcement mechanism;

[0024] Step 6: After the water cup is removed, the louvered door of the automatic door opening and closing mechanism closes.

[0025] After adopting the above solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0026] This invention achieves full automation of the entire process from automatic separation, retrieval, and transfer of empty cups to filling them with water by introducing a cup storage cylinder, a cup disassembly mechanism, a cup removal and transfer mechanism, a lifting mechanism, and a water filling area, thereby improving the user experience.

[0027] The automated cup-dispensing design effectively avoids hygiene issues that may arise from manual cup handling, ensuring the safety of users' drinking water. At the same time, the efficient automation process also improves the equipment's utilization rate, especially during peak periods or when large volumes of water are needed. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automatic cup-dispensing water device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cup disassembly mechanism and the cup transfer mechanism according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a U-shaped cup-disassembly component according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the U-shaped cup-disassembly component acting on a water cup according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cup-taking and transplanting mechanism and the lifting mechanism according to an embodiment of this utility model (the lifting tray is lifted upwards).

[0033] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting tray in a lifting mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing the handover state between the cup-taking and transplanting mechanism and the lifting mechanism according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0035] Figure 8 This is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the automatic door opening and closing mechanism and a water cup reinforcing mechanism of this utility model;

[0036] Figure 9 This is an exploded view of an embodiment of the automatic door opening and closing mechanism and a water cup reinforcement mechanism of this utility model;

[0037] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the action of a water cup reinforcing tray according to an embodiment of this utility model;

[0038] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air-to-water device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an air-to-water device according to an embodiment of the present invention (hidden part of the housing).

[0040] Label Explanation:

[0041] 1. Storage container; 11. Top opening; 12. Bottom opening; 13. Hollowed-out area;

[0042] 2. Cup disassembly mechanism; 21. U-shaped cup disassembly component; 22. Inclined block; 23. Lower edge of the inclined block; 24. Cup holder; 25. First slide rail; 26. First slider; 27. First swing arm; 28. Second swing arm; 29. ​​First motor;

[0043] 3. Cup-retrieving and transplanting mechanism; 31. Connecting platform; 32. C-shaped suspension part; 33. Side opening; 34. Second slide rail; 35. Second slider; 36. Second motor; 37. First gear; 38. Rack;

[0044] 4. Lifting mechanism; 41. Lifting tray; 42. Hollowed-out cup holder; 43. Belt; 44. Drive wheel; 45. Third motor; 46. Connecting parts;

[0045] 5. Water filling area; 51. Cup spout; 52. Water inlet;

[0046] 6. Automatic door opening and closing mechanism; 61. Component mounting plate; 62. Blade mounting plate; 63. Blade; 64. Blade drive plate; 65. Cover plate; 66. Fourth motor; 67. Second gear; 68. Gear segment;

[0047] 7. Water cup reinforcement mechanism; 71. Reinforced tray; 72. Rotation controller;

[0048] 8. Water cup; 9. Air-to-water generator. Detailed Implementation

[0049] The present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0050] This utility model provides an automatic cup-dispensing and water-filling device, such as... Figures 1 to 12 As shown, the system includes a cup storage cylinder 1, a cup disassembly mechanism 2, a cup retrieval and transfer mechanism 3, a lifting mechanism 4, and a water filling area 5. It also includes a control system (not shown) for coordinating and managing the operation of each mechanism. The cup storage cylinder 1 stores empty water cups 8 and has a bottom opening 12. The cup disassembly mechanism 2 separates the stacked water cups 8 within the cup storage cylinder 1. The separated, lower-positioned water cup 8 falls freely and exits the cup storage cylinder 1 through the bottom opening 12. The cup retrieval and transfer mechanism 3, located below the cup storage cylinder 1, catches the falling water cup 8 and transfers it to the lifting mechanism 4. The lifting mechanism 4 lifts the received water cup 8 to the water filling area 5, where the water cup 8 is filled with water.

[0051] The water cup 8 mentioned in this case mainly refers to a water cup 8 suitable for air-sealing devices, which has a diameter larger than the rim of the cup body.

[0052] <Cup Storage Cylinder 1>

[0053] like Figure 1 As shown, the cup storage cylinder 1 is designed as a cylindrical structure to accommodate water cups 8 of different sizes and shapes. Several water cups 8 are stacked on top of each other, with their openings facing upwards, inside the cup storage cylinder 1. The cup storage cylinder 1 has openings at both the top and bottom. The upper opening 11 facilitates the replenishment of water cups 8 when needed, while the lower opening 12 allows water cups 8 to be removed or automatically dropped during operation. The cup storage cylinder 1 has hollowed-out areas 13 on both sides to facilitate the separation of the water cups 8 inside the cup storage cylinder 1 by the cup disassembly mechanism 2.

[0054] <Cup Disassembly Mechanism 2>

[0055] like Figure 2 As shown, the cup-separating mechanism 2 is located on one side of the cup storage cylinder 1, and is mainly used to separate the stacked water cups 8 inside the cup storage cylinder 1. The cup-separating mechanism 2 includes a U-shaped cup-separating component 21 and a first linear moving assembly. The opening of the U-shaped cup-separating component 21 surrounds the hollow area 13 of the cup storage cylinder 1. Inclined blocks 22 are provided on both sides of the inner wall of the U-shaped cup-separating component 21. The inclined blocks 22 are key for separating the water cups 8. Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the inclined block 22 is triangular, and the inclination angle of the lower edge 23 of the inclined block gradually increases from front to back. When the cup disassembly mechanism 2 is activated, the first linear moving component pushes the U-shaped cup disassembly component 21 forward, and the inclined block 22 gradually inserts into the gap between the rims of the stacked water cups 8. Through the pushing action of the lower edge 23 of the inclined block, the upper and lower water cups 8 begin to separate. As the U-shaped cup disassembly component 21 continues to move forward, the inclination angle of the contact point between the lower edge 23 of the inclined block and the water cup 8 gradually increases until the lower water cup 8 falls freely due to gravity exceeding the static friction between it and the upper water cup 8, and successfully detaches from the lower opening 12 of the cup storage cylinder 1, finally landing on the cup removal and transfer mechanism 3, while the upper water cup 8 is stably supported by the upper end of the inclined block 22 and will not fall.

[0056] The inner walls of the U-shaped cup-removing component 21 are also equipped with cup holders 24 on both sides to support the water cups 8. The cup holders 24 are located in front of the inclined block 22, and the height of the upper surface of the cup holders 24 is lower than the height of the upper surface of the front end of the inclined block 22. Thus, after completing one cup-removal operation, the U-shaped cup-removing component 21 will move backward to reset, awaiting the next cup-removal operation. When the U-shaped cup-removing component 21 moves backward until the inclined block 22 is completely detached from the water cup 8, the water cup 8 will fall and rest on the cup holder 24. When the water cups 8 are stacked on the cup holder 24, the height of the front end of the inclined block 22 is exactly between the rims of the two bottommost water cups 8. This ensures that during the next cup-removal operation, the inclined block 22 can be accurately inserted between the rims of the two bottommost water cups 8, thus smoothly separating the bottommost water cup 8.

[0057] In this embodiment, the first linear motion assembly for driving the U-shaped cup-removing component 21 includes a first slide rail 25, a first slider 26, a first swing arm 27, a second swing arm 28, and a first motor 29. The rear end of the U-shaped cup-removing component 21 is mounted on the first slide rail 25 via the first slider 26. The output end of the first motor 29, the first swing arm 27, the second swing arm 28, and the first slider 26 are pivotally connected in sequence to form a transmission chain. When the first motor 29 is started, its power is transmitted to the first slider 26 through the swing arm, thereby driving the U-shaped cup-removing component 21 to perform linear reciprocating motion, achieving precise control of the cup-removing action.

[0058] <Cup Removal and Transplantation Mechanism 3>

[0059] like Figure 5 As shown, the cup-collecting and transferring mechanism 3 is located between the cup storage cylinder 1 and the lifting mechanism 4, and is used to catch the water cup 8 falling from the cup storage cylinder 1 and transfer it to the lifting mechanism 4.

[0060] like Figure 5 and Figure 7As shown, the cup-receiving and transferring mechanism 3 includes a receiving platform 31 and a second linear movement mechanism. The second linear movement mechanism is a rack and pinion type. The receiving platform 31 is used to catch the dropped water cup 8, and the second linear movement mechanism is used to drive the receiving platform 31 to move between the cup storage cylinder 1 and the lifting mechanism 4 to transfer the caught water cup 8 to the lifting mechanism 4. Specifically, the second linear movement mechanism includes a second slide rail 34, a second slider 35, a second motor 36, a first gear 37, and a rack 38. The second slide rail 34 is laid between the cup storage cylinder 1 and the lifting mechanism 4. The receiving platform 31 is slidably mounted on the second slide rail 34 via the second slider 35. The rack 38 is fixedly connected to the second slider 35 and parallel to the second slide rail 34. The rack 38 meshes with the first gear 37. The output end of the second motor 36 is connected to the first gear 37 and drives the first gear 37 to rotate. When the receiving platform 31 receives the water cup 8 that has fallen from the storage container 1 at the initial position, the second motor 36 will start and drive the receiving platform 31 to move smoothly along the second slide rail 34 through the cooperation of the first gear 37 and the rack 38 until the water cup 8 is accurately transferred to the lifting mechanism 4.

[0061] As a further improvement to the structure, such as Figure 5 and Figure 7 As shown, the connecting platform 31 is equipped with a C-shaped suspension part 32, which supports the rim of the water cup 8, allowing the bottom of the water cup 8 to be suspended in the air. Specifically, the diameter of the C-shaped suspension part 32 is smaller than the diameter of the rim of the water cup 8 but larger than the diameter of the cup body, allowing the water cup 8 to pass unobstructed horizontally in and out of the C-shaped suspension part 32 from above, without falling off from below. This design not only facilitates the easy transfer of the water cup 8 from the connecting platform 31 to the lifting mechanism 4, but also effectively avoids friction or damage that may occur due to bottom contact during the transfer process.

[0062] <Upgrade Mechanism 4>

[0063] like Figures 5 to 7 As shown, the lifting mechanism 4 is located between the cup-taking and transferring mechanism 3 and the water-filling area 5, and is used to receive the water cup 8 from the cup-taking and transferring mechanism 3 and lift it to the water-filling area 5.

[0064] like Figure 7As shown, the lifting mechanism 4 consists of a lifting tray 41 and a third linear motion mechanism. The third linear motion mechanism includes a belt drive pulley assembly and a third motor 45. The belt drive pulley assembly comprises a belt 43 and a drive pulley 44, and is arranged vertically to ensure that the water cup 8 can be conveyed vertically. The output end of the third motor 45 is connected to the drive pulley 44, and drives the belt 43 to move by rotating the drive pulley 44. The lifting tray 41 has an L-shaped cross-section. The horizontal portion of the L-shaped lifting tray 41 receives the water cup 8 from the self-service cup transfer mechanism 3, and the vertical portion of the L-shaped lifting tray 41 is mounted on the belt 43 via a connector 46, allowing the lifting tray 41 to move with the belt 43, lifting the water cup 8 onto it to the water filling area 5.

[0065] As a further improvement to the structure, such as Figure 6 As shown, the horizontal part of the lifting tray 41 is provided with an annular hollow cup holder 42. The inner diameter of the hollow cup holder 42 is larger than the minimum outer diameter of the water cup 8 and smaller than the maximum outer diameter of the water cup 8, so as to ensure that the water cup 8 can always be firmly locked during the transmission process. Even if it encounters bumps or shaking, the water cup 8 will not easily fall off, thereby greatly improving the safety and reliability of the transmission.

[0066] like Figure 7 As shown, the lifting tray 41 receives the water cup 8 from below on the receiving platform 31, and lifts it directly upwards after receiving the water cup 8. Therefore, the horizontally arranged C-shaped suspension part 32 has a side opening 33 facing the lifting mechanism 4, which is to avoid the lifting mechanism 4. In addition, the hollow cup holder 42 must also meet the requirement that its outer diameter is smaller than the inner diameter of the C-shaped suspension part 32, so as to ensure that the lifting tray 41 can pass smoothly through the C-shaped suspension part 32 when it moves upwards.

[0067] <Water Filling Area 5>

[0068] like Figure 1 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, the water filling area 5 is typically located at the top of the air-to-water generator. Below the water filling area 5 is an outlet 51 through which the water cup 8 passes. Above the water filling area 5, corresponding to the outlet 51, is a water inlet 52, which connects to the air-to-water module to ensure a water supply. When the device is started, the lifting mechanism 4 lifts the water cup 8 upwards, allowing it to pass through the outlet 51 to the predetermined position in the water filling area 5. Water then flows from the water inlet 52 until the filling operation is complete.

[0069] <Automatic door opening and closing mechanism 6>

[0070] like Figure 8 and Figure 9As shown, an automatic door opening and closing mechanism 6 is installed at the cup outlet 51 below the water filling area 5. When the cup is dispensed, the automatic door opening and closing mechanism 6 opens automatically, and when the cup 8 is removed, the automatic door opening and closing mechanism 6 closes automatically.

[0071] The automatic door opening and closing mechanism 6 is a louvered door structure, specifically including a component mounting plate 61, a leaf mounting plate 62, several leaves 63, a leaf drive plate 64, and a cover plate 65. These components are hollowed out in the middle, forming a channel through which the water cup passes. The component mounting plate 61 is fixed to the frame of the air-to-water device 9 for mounting the other components. The leaf mounting plate 62 is fixed to the component mounting plate 61, while the leaves 63 are pivotally connected to the leaf mounting plate 62. The leaf drive plate 64 has a toothed segment 68 on its outer periphery. The leaf drive plate 64 is driven by a fourth motor 66, and the output end of the fourth motor 66 is connected to a second gear 67, which meshes with the toothed segment 68. The fourth motor 66, through the engagement of the second gear 67 and the toothed segment 68, drives the leaf drive plate 64 to rotate. The rotation of the leaf drive plate 64 in either the forward or reverse direction causes the leaf 63 assembly to unfold or retract, thereby closing or opening the aforementioned channel.

[0072] As a further structural improvement, a water cup reinforcement mechanism 7 is also provided below the automatic door opening and closing mechanism 6, such as... Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, it specifically includes a reinforcing tray 71 and a rotation controller 72. The reinforcing tray 71 is controlled by the rotation controller 72 to swing. When the water cup 8 is raised to the predetermined position of the water filling area 5 and is waiting to be filled, the reinforcing tray 71 will swing to the underside of the passage of the automatic opening and closing mechanism 6, that is, under the water cup 8 waiting to be filled, to provide support for the water cup 8. At the same time, the louvered door flaps 63 of the automatic opening and closing mechanism 6 relax, which can not only prevent the water cup 8 from tilting or falling, but also make it easy to remove the water cup 8, thus improving the user experience.

[0073] Water Cup 8 Reinforcement Procedure (Reference) Figure 10 ):

[0074] Step 1: The louvered door flaps 63 of the automatic door opening and closing mechanism 6 open, and the reinforcing tray 71 of the cup reinforcement mechanism 7 rotates to make room for the cup to be dispensed;

[0075] Step 2: Lift tray 41 to move water cup 8 to the water filling position;

[0076] Step 3: Tighten the louvered door flap 63 to clamp the water cup 8;

[0077] Step 4: Reinforce tray 71 by rotating it to the bottom of water cup 8;

[0078] Step 5: Loosen the louvered door panel 63, and let the water cup 8 be supported by the reinforced tray 71;

[0079] Step 6: After the water cup 8 is removed, the louvered door flap 63 closes.

[0080] <Control System>

[0081] The control system coordinates and manages the operation of various mechanisms. This control system can be an intelligent system based on a microprocessor or PLC (Programmable Logic Controller). It receives information from sensors, user input, or other external signals and issues instructions according to a preset program or algorithm to control the actions of the cup-disassembly mechanism 2, the cup-retrieving and transferring mechanism 3, the lifting mechanism 4, and the water-filling area 5. For example, when a user requests water, the control system activates the cup-disassembly mechanism 2 to separate the cup 8, then activates the cup-retrieving and transferring mechanism 3 to catch the falling cup 8, and instructs the lifting mechanism 4 to lift it to the water-filling area 5. In the water-filling area 5, the control system may also need to coordinate with the air-to-water module to ensure that the appropriate amount of water is available for filling when the cup 8 arrives.

[0082] The working process of this automatic cup-dispensing water device is as follows:

[0083] When a user requests water, the control system will activate the cup removal mechanism 2. The first linear movement mechanism will move the U-shaped cup removal part 21 forward until the water cup 8 below falls off. Then, the U-shaped cup removal part 21 will move backward to reset and wait for the next operation.

[0084] After the water cup 8 falls onto the docking platform 31 of the cup-receiving and transplanting mechanism 3, it is caught by the C-shaped suspension part 32. Then the second linear movement mechanism is activated, which horizontally transports the docking platform 31 and the water cup 8 to the left to the lifting mechanism 4, so that the water cup 8 is directly above the hollow cup holder 42.

[0085] Next, the third motor 45 of the lifting mechanism 4 starts, lifting the lifting tray 41 upward. After the water cup 8 is separated from the docking platform 31, the docking platform 31 moves to the right to reset and waits for the next operation.

[0086] During the lifting process, the automatic door opening and closing mechanism 6 opens. When the water cup 8 reaches the predetermined position in the water filling area 5, namely the cup outlet 51, the control system activates the water supply outlet 52 to fill the water cup 8 with a measured amount of water. After filling, the user can remove the water cup 8 for drinking. Once the water cup is removed, the automatic door opening and closing mechanism 6 automatically closes. The lifting mechanism 4 resets to await the next operation.

[0087] To further illustrate the various embodiments, the present invention provides accompanying drawings. These drawings are part of the disclosure of the present invention and are mainly used to illustrate the embodiments, and can be used in conjunction with the relevant descriptions in the specification to explain the operating principles of the embodiments. With reference to these drawings, those skilled in the art should be able to understand other possible implementations and the advantages of the present invention. Components in the drawings are not drawn to scale, and similar component symbols are generally used to represent similar components.

[0088] Furthermore, the directions such as front, back, left, and right mentioned in this embodiment are only for reference and do not represent the actual directions in use. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0089] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the design of this case. All equivalent changes made based on the key design of this case shall fall within the protection scope of this case.

Claims

1. An automated cup dispensing water device, characterized by: The device comprises a cup storage cylinder, a cup separating mechanism, a cup taking and transplanting mechanism, a lifting mechanism and a water filling area, and a control system for coordinating and managing the work of each mechanism; The cup storage cylinder is used for storing empty water cups, and the bottom of the cup storage cylinder is provided with a lower opening; The cup separating mechanism is used for separating the water cups stacked in the cup storage cylinder, and the separated water cups at the lower part are free to fall out of the cup storage cylinder through the lower opening; The cup taking and transplanting mechanism is located below the cup storage cylinder and is used for receiving the falling water cups and horizontally conveying the water cups to the lifting mechanism, and the lifting mechanism vertically lifts the received water cups upward to the water filling area provided with a water supply port, and the water cups are filled with water in the water filling area.

2. An automatic cup dispensing water device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The cup storage cylinder is in a cylindrical shape, and the upper and lower ends of the cup storage cylinder are provided with openings for the water cups to enter and exit, and the two sides of the cup storage cylinder are provided with hollow areas.

3. An automatic cup dispensing water device as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The cup separating mechanism comprises a U-shaped cup separating piece and a first linear moving assembly, the opening of the U-shaped cup separating piece is embraced at the hollow area of the cup storage cylinder, and the inner wall of the U-shaped cup separating piece is provided with inclined blocks on both sides; during the cup separating process, the first linear moving assembly drives the U-shaped cup separating piece to move forward, so that the inclined blocks are inserted between the cup rims of the stacked water cups and gradually separate the stacked water cups, and the water cups below the inclined blocks fall out of the cup storage cylinder through the lower opening and are received on the cup taking and transplanting mechanism.

4. An automatic cup dispensing water device as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The inner wall of the U-shaped cup separating piece is further provided with cup holders for supporting the water cups, the cup holders are located in front of the inclined blocks, and when the U-shaped cup separating piece moves backward to completely separate the inclined blocks from the water cups, the water cups fall and are loaded on the cup holders.

5. An automatic cup dispensing water device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The cup taking and transplanting mechanism comprises a connection table and a second linear moving mechanism, the second linear moving mechanism is in a rack and pinion type, the connection table is used for receiving the falling water cups, and the second linear moving mechanism is used for driving the connection table to move between the cup storage cylinder and the lifting mechanism to convey the received water cups to the lifting mechanism.

6. An automatic cup dispensing water device as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: The connection table is provided with a C-shaped suspension part for supporting the cup rims of the water cups to make the bottom of the water cups suspended.

7. An automatic cup dispensing water device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism comprises a lifting tray and a third linear moving mechanism for driving the lifting tray to vertically move, the third linear moving mechanism is in a belt pulley type, the cross section of the lifting tray is in an L shape, the horizontal part of the L-shaped lifting tray is provided with an annular hollow cup holder for receiving the water cups from the cup taking and transplanting mechanism, and the vertical part of the L-shaped lifting tray is connected with the third linear moving mechanism.

8. An automatic cup dispensing water device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The water filling area is located above the lifting mechanism, the lower part of the water filling area is provided with a cup outlet for the water cups to pass through, and the upper part of the water filling area is provided with a water supply port corresponding to the cup outlet, and the water supply port is connected with an air water making module.

9. An automatic cup dispensing water device as claimed in claim 8, characterized in that: The automatic opening and closing door mechanism is a shutter door structure, comprising a component mounting disc, a leaf mounting disc, a plurality of leaves and a leaf driving disc. The components are hollowed in the middle to form a channel for the water cup to pass through, and the channel is on the same axis as the cup outlet. The component mounting disc is fixed on the rack of the air water production equipment for mounting the remaining components. The leaf mounting disc is fixed on the component mounting disc, and the leaves are pivoted on the leaf mounting disc. The outer periphery of the leaf driving disc has a tooth segment. The leaf driving disc is driven by a fourth motor. The output end of the fourth motor is connected with a second gear, which is engaged with the tooth segment. The fourth motor works to drive the leaf driving disc to rotate through the cooperation of the second gear and the tooth segment. The forward or reverse rotation of the leaf driving disc makes the leaf assembly expand or fold, thereby closing or opening the channel.

10. An automatic cup dispensing water device as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that: The water cup reinforcing mechanism below the water filling area specifically comprises a reinforcing tray and a rotary controller. The reinforcing tray is controlled by the rotary controller to swing. When the water cup is lifted to the predetermined position of the water filling area and waits for water filling, the reinforcing tray will swing to the lower side of the channel of the automatic opening and closing door mechanism, i.e. the lower side of the water cup to be filled, to provide support for the water cup. At the same time, the shutter door of the automatic opening and closing door mechanism releases the water cup.

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