Beverage robot

Abstract

The utility model provides a beverage robot. The beverage robot comprises a base, a mechanical arm and beverage equipment. The base comprises an upper surface arranged upwards. The upper surface comprises an interaction area, a working area and a supply area which are sequentially arranged at intervals in the front-back direction of the beverage robot. The interaction area is provided with a first screen. The mechanical arm is fixed to the working area, and the beverage equipment is installed in the supply area. The interaction area is provided with the first screen, user interaction can be carried out, and the interaction performance of the beverage robot is improved. Meanwhile, the upper surface is partitioned, and the interaction area, the working area and the supply area are sequentially arranged in the front-back direction, so that operation of each area can be executed separately, interference is reduced, and the running stability of the beverage robot is improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of catering equipment, in particular to a beverage robot. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the continuous development of the catering industry, the intelligence and automation of catering equipment are gradually improved. At present, there are various beverage robots on the market, such as coffee robots, milk tea robots, etc. The beverage robot is equipped with a mechanical arm, and the production of beverages is automatically completed through the movement of the mechanical arm. And in the production process of the beverage, the working process of the mechanical arm has a certain ornamental value, which improves the purchase experience of the user. However, the interaction of the traditional beverage robot is poor, and the user needs to order on the mobile phone and the like. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0003] The present application provides a beverage robot to solve the related technical problems.

[0004] The present application provides a beverage robot, which comprises a base, a mechanical arm and a beverage equipment; the base comprises an upwardly arranged upper surface, the upper surface comprises an interaction area, a working area and a supply area which are sequentially arranged along the front-rear direction of the beverage robot; the interaction area is provided with a first screen, the mechanical arm is fixed to the working area, and the beverage equipment is installed in the supply area.

[0005] The interaction area of the present application is provided with a first screen, which can interact with the user, and improves the interaction performance of the beverage robot. At the same time, by partitioning the upper surface and sequentially arranging the interaction area, the working area and the supply area along the front-rear direction, the operation of each area can be executed separately, reducing interference and improving the running stability of the beverage robot.

[0006] Further, along the direction from the supply area to the interaction area, the interaction area is downwardly inclined from back to front, which can improve the operation convenience of the user.

[0007] Further, the interaction area is provided with a first mounting hole, and the first screen is installed in the first mounting hole, which improves the appearance flatness of the top plate and improves the appearance of the beverage robot.

[0008] Further, it further comprises a cover assembled to the supply area, the cover and the supply area jointly form a containing space, the beverage equipment is installed in the containing space, and the cover is provided with an opening for the mechanical arm to extend into. The cover can shield the beverage equipment, maintain the appearance while avoiding sundries from entering the beverage, and improve the production quality of the beverage robot.

[0009] Further, the cover body comprises a front surface arranged towards the front, and the front surface is provided with a second screen. By arranging the second screen, the interactivity of the beverage robot is further improved.

[0010] Further, the front surface is provided with a second mounting hole, and the second screen is mounted in the second mounting hole, so as to improve the appearance flatness of the front surface and improve the appearance of the beverage robot.

[0011] Further, a water leakage groove is further arranged on the working area, and the water leakage groove is arranged close to the interactive area, so as to avoid liquid invasion and protect the first screen.

[0012] Further, in the left-right direction, the width of the water leakage groove is greater than or equal to the width of the first screen; and the left-right direction is perpendicular to the front-rear direction. By increasing the width of the water leakage groove, the protection effect of the water leakage groove on the first screen is improved.

[0013] Further, the number of the mechanical arms is two, and the mechanical arms are arranged in the working area in the left-right direction, and the left-right direction is perpendicular to the front-rear direction. By arranging multiple mechanical arms, the production efficiency of the beverage robot is improved, and the sense of technology of the beverage robot is further improved.

[0014] Further, the base comprises a top plate and a top frame, the top plate is fixed to the upper side of the top frame, the top plate is provided with a through hole, and the mechanical arm is fixed to the top frame through the through hole, so as to improve the mounting strength of the mechanical arm.

[0015] Further, the top frame is in the shape of a square box, and the top frame comprises a pair of first rods arranged symmetrically in the left-right direction, a pair of second rods respectively connected to both ends of the pair of first rods, and a middle rod connected to the middle positions of the pair of first rods; the top frame further comprises a pair of mounting rods arranged symmetrically in the left-right direction; the mounting rods are connected to the middle rod and the second rods, the mounting rods are connected to the adjacent first rods through assembly rods, and the mechanical arm is assembled to the assembly rods. The mounting strength of the mechanical arm is further improved.

[0016] Further, the base is provided with a storage space, and the storage space is provided with a partition plate to separate the storage space. The partition plate can separate the electrical equipment and the waterway equipment, and improve the working stability of the beverage robot.

[0017] Further, the partition plate comprises a first partition plate and a second partition plate, the first partition plate divides the storage space into a first space and a second space, and the second partition plate is arranged in the second space and divides the second space into a first sub-space and a second sub-space. The storage space has both a large first space and small first and second sub-spaces, different devices can select corresponding installation spaces according to the size of the volume, and the spatial diversity of the storage space is improved.

[0018] Further, a display cabinet is arranged below the interaction area to further improve the interaction of the beverage robot.

[0019] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are only exemplary and explanatory, and cannot limit the present specification. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0020] The accompanying drawings incorporated in the specification and forming a part of the specification illustrate embodiments consistent with the present specification and serve to explain the principles of the present specification.

[0021] Figure 1 is a structural diagram of a beverage robot in an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0022] Figure 2 is Figure 1 is a structural diagram of the beverage robot after the cover is removed in the present application;

[0023] Figure 3 is Figure 2 is a structural diagram of the beverage robot after the top plate and the shielding plate are removed in the present application;

[0024] Figure 4 is Figure 3 is a structural diagram of the beverage robot in another view in the present application;

[0025] Figure 5 is Figure 1 is a structural diagram of the cover in the present application.

[0026] Illustrations and symbols: Base - 10; Storage space - 100; First space - 101; Second space - 102; First sub-space - 1021; Second sub-space - 1022; Top plate - 11; Upper surface - 110; Interaction area - 1101; Work area - 1102; Supply area - 1103; First screen - 111; First mounting hole - 112; Through hole - 113; Drainage channel - 114; Cup washing tray - 115; Top frame - 12; First rod - 121; Second rod - 122; Middle rod - 123; Mounting rod - 124; Assembly rod - 125; Mounting frame - 126; Diagonal brace - 127; Bottom frame - 13; Connecting rod - 14; Base plate - 15; Carrying plate - 16; Baffle plate - 17; Partition - 18; First partition plate - 181; Second partition plate - 182; Moving wheel - 19; Robotic arm - 20; Beverage equipment - 30; Paper cup machine - 31; Ice cube machine - 32; Cover - 40; Reception space - 400; Opening - 401; Front surface - 41; Second screen - 411; Second mounting hole - 412; Mounting bracket - 413; Electronic integration box - 51; Water heater - 52; Distribution box - 53; Refrigerator - 54; Robotic arm controller - 55. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementations") of this application will be clearly and completely described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0028] If the embodiments of this application contain terms relating to directional indications or positional relationships (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movements between components in a specific posture (as shown in the attached figures); if the specific posture changes, the directional indications or positional relationships will also change accordingly. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" used in the embodiments of this application are only for descriptive convenience and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0029] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this application provides a beverage robot, including a base 10, a robotic arm 20, and a beverage device 30. The base 10 includes an upward-facing upper surface 110. The upper surface 110 includes an interaction area 1101, a working area 1102, and a dispensing area 1103, which are arranged sequentially and at intervals along the front-back direction of the beverage robot. The interaction area 1101 is provided with a first screen 111. The robotic arm 20 is fixed to the working area 1102. The beverage device 30 is installed in the dispensing area 1103.

[0030] The interactive area 1101 of the present application is provided with a first screen 111, which can interact with the user and improve the interaction performance of the beverage robot. At the same time, by partitioning the upper surface 110 and sequentially arranging the interactive area 1101, the working area 1102 and the supply area 1103 along the front-rear direction, the operation of each area can be separated from each other, reducing interference and improving the running stability of the beverage robot. The beverage robot of the present application can be a coffee robot, and the specific type is not limited, and can also be a milk tea robot, etc.

[0031] The first screen 111 can serve as a display menu to show the user the relevant information of the beverage. The customer can select the corresponding beverage category according to the displayed information. The first screen 111 can also be a touch screen, and the user can directly click the first screen 111 to place an order without clicking a smaller mobile phone screen. The specific type of the first screen 111 is not limited, which can be a touch screen or a non-touch screen.

[0032] The number of mechanical arms 20 is two, which are arranged in the working area 1102 along the left-right direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction. The two mechanical arms 20 can operate cooperatively, thereby shortening the total time of beverage making. At the same time, the technological sense and ornamental property of the beverage robot are further improved.

[0033] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 It is shown that the base 10 includes a top plate 11, a top frame 12, a bottom frame 13, a plurality of connecting rods 14, a bottom plate 15, a load plate 16 and a shielding plate 17. The top plate 11 is fixed to the upper side of the top frame 12 to form the upper surface 110 of the base 10. The plurality of connecting rods 14 connect the top frame 12 and the bottom frame 13. The bottom plate 15 is fixed to the upper side of the bottom frame 13 for placing electrical equipment and waterway equipment. The load plate 16 is fixed to the lower side of the top frame 12. The electronic integrated box 51 is fixed on the load plate 16. The electronic integrated box 51 integrates electronic components such as routers, sound cards, main control boards and circuit boards.

[0034] As shown in Figure 2 , the interactive area 1101 is arranged downwardly inclined along the direction from the supply area 1103 to the interactive area 1101. The inclination angle of the interactive area 1101 can be about 45°. Due to the inclined arrangement of the interactive area 1101, the operation convenience of the user is improved, and the interaction of the beverage robot is further improved. A display cabinet (not shown in the figure) can be arranged below the interactive area 1101 to display the raw materials of the beverage or the model of the beverage for the user to watch, further improving the interaction of the beverage robot.

[0035] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the top plate 11 is provided with a first mounting hole 112. The first mounting hole 112 is arranged at the interaction area 1101, and the first screen 111 is mounted in the first mounting hole 112. The first screen 111 can be flush with the top plate 11, so that the area where the first screen 111 is installed remains flat in appearance, improving the aesthetics of the beverage robot. Specifically, the back of the first screen 111 can be provided with a related support structure to fix the first screen 111.

[0036] The top plate 11 is provided with a through hole 113. The through hole 113 is arranged at the working area 1102. The mechanical arm 20 is fixed to the top frame 12 through the through hole 113. Since the frame structure has high structural strength, by fixing the mechanical arm 20 to the top frame 12, the installation strength of the mechanical arm 20 can be improved.

[0037] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the working area 1102 is provided with a water leakage groove 114 and a cup washing groove 115. The water leakage groove 114 is arranged close to the interaction area 1101. The cup washing groove 115 is arranged close to the supply area 1103. By arranging the water leakage groove 114 in the working area 1102, the liquid in the working area 1102 can be prevented from entering the interaction area 1101, preventing the first screen 111 from being damaged by liquid intrusion. The cup washing groove 115 can wash the cup for dispensing beverages. The mechanical arm 20 inverts the cup to the cup washing groove 115, and the cup washing groove 115 sprays cleaning liquid to flush the cup.

[0038] In the left-right direction perpendicular to the front-rear direction, the width of the water leakage groove 114 is greater than or equal to the width of the first screen 111. By increasing the width of the water leakage groove 114, the protection effect of the water leakage groove 114 on the first screen 111 can be improved.

[0039] As shown in Figures 2 to 4 , the top frame 12 is in the shape of a square box, and the top frame 12 includes a pair of first rod members 121, a pair of second rod members 122, a middle rod member 123, a pair of mounting rod members 124, and an assembly rod member 125. The pair of first rod members 121 are symmetrically arranged along the left-right direction. The pair of second rod members 122 are respectively connected to the two ends of the pair of first rod members 121. The middle rod member 123 is connected to the middle position of the pair of first rod members 121.

[0040] The pair of mounting rod members 124 are symmetrically arranged along the left-right direction and are located below the working area 1102. The mounting rod member 124 connects the middle rod member 123 and the second rod member 122. The mounting rod member 124 is connected to the adjacent first rod member 121 through the assembly rod member 125, and the mechanical arm 20 is assembled to the assembly rod member 125.

[0041] By arranging a plurality of rods, the top frame 12 forms a plurality of square frame structures, so that the top frame 12 has high structural strength, thereby further improving the mounting strength of the mechanical arm 20.

[0042] As shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the top frame 12 further includes a mounting frame 126 and a plurality of inclined rods 127. The mounting frame 126 is fixed to the connecting rod 14. The inclined rods 127 connect the second rod 122 and the mounting frame 126. The inclined portion of the top plate 11 is mounted to the inclined rods 127 and forms the inclinedly arranged interaction area 1101. The moving wheels 19 are assembled below the bottom frame 13, so that the beverage robot can move.

[0043] As shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the base 10 is provided with a storage space 100, and the storage space 100 is provided with a partition plate 18 to separate the storage space 100. The storage space 100 is used for the installation of electrical equipment and waterway equipment, and the storage space 100 is separated by using the partition plate 18, so that the electrical equipment and the waterway equipment can be separated, and the working stability of the beverage robot is improved.

[0044] Specifically, the partition plate 18 can include a first partition plate 181 and a second partition plate 182. The first partition plate 181 separates the storage space 100 into a first space 101 and a second space 102. The second partition plate 182 is arranged in the second space 102 and separates the second space 102 into a first sub-space 1021 and a second sub-space 1022.

[0045] The storage space 100 is separated into a larger first space 101 and smaller first and second sub-spaces 1021 and 1022. Users can select the corresponding installation space according to the size of the equipment. For example, larger equipment such as a refrigerator 54 and a distribution box 53 can be installed in the first space 101. A water heater 52 can be installed in the first sub-space 1021. A mechanical arm controller 55 can be installed in the second sub-space 1022.

[0046] As shown in Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 5 , the beverage robot further includes a cover 40. The cover 40 is assembled to the supply area 1103. The cover 40 and the supply area 1103 form a containing space 400, and the beverage equipment 30 is installed in the containing space 400. The cover 40 is provided with an opening 401 for the mechanical arm 20 to extend into. The beverage equipment 30 can include a paper cup machine 31, an ice block machine 32, and a beverage machine (not shown), which provide packaging materials and beverage materials. The beverage machine is installed between the paper cup machine 31 and the ice block machine 32.

[0047] By setting the cover body 40, on the one hand, the beverage equipment 30 can be shielded, and the appearance of the beverage robot is improved. On the other hand, the cover body 40 can protect the beverage equipment 30 to some extent, avoid sundries from entering the beverage, and ensure the quality of the beverage robot.

[0048] The cover body 40 includes a front surface 41 arranged forwardly, and the front surface 41 is provided with a second screen 411. The second screen 411 can be used as a propaganda screen to play advertising videos, entertainment videos, etc., and further improve the interactivity of the beverage robot. The beverage robot is provided with the first screen 111 and the second screen 411, and the interactivity of the beverage robot is improved through double-screen interaction. When the user places an order by using the first screen 111, the user can watch the video of the second screen 411, and the user's ordering experience is improved.

[0049] The front surface 41 is provided with a second mounting hole 412, and the second screen 411 is mounted in the second mounting hole 412. The second screen 411 can be flush with the front surface 41, so that the area where the second screen 411 is installed can be kept flat in appearance, and the appearance of the beverage robot is improved. Specifically, the cover body 40 can be provided with a mounting bracket 413 connected to the back of the second screen 411.

[0050] The first screen 111 and the second screen 411 are both embedded screens, and the overall consistency of the two further improves the appearance of the beverage robot. At the same time, by setting the first screen 111 to be inclined, the operation convenience of the user is improved while the appearance is improved.

[0051] It should be noted that the technical solutions or technical features described in the above embodiments can be combined or supplemented with each other without conflict. The scope of protection of the present application is not limited to the precise structure described in the above embodiments and shown in the drawings; any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A beverage robot, characterized in that, include: The beverage robot comprises a base, a robotic arm, and a beverage device. The base includes an upward-facing upper surface, which includes an interaction area, a working area, and a supply area arranged sequentially along the front-back direction of the beverage robot. The interaction area is equipped with a first screen. The robotic arm is fixed to the working area, and the beverage device is installed in the supply area. A drainage trough is also provided on the working area, and the drainage trough is located close to the interaction area.

2. The beverage robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The interaction area is inclined downwards along the direction from the supply area to the interaction area.

3. The beverage robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The interactive area is provided with a first mounting hole, and the first screen is mounted on the first mounting hole.

4. The beverage robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a cover assembled to the supply area, the cover and the supply area forming a receiving space, the beverage equipment being installed in the receiving space, and the cover having an opening for the robotic arm to extend into.

5. The beverage robot according to claim 4, characterized in that, The cover includes a front surface facing forward, and a second screen is provided on the front surface.

6. The beverage robot according to claim 5, characterized in that, The front surface is provided with a second mounting hole, and the second screen is mounted in the second mounting hole.

7. The beverage robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the left-right direction, the width of the drainage groove is greater than or equal to the width of the first screen; the left-right direction is perpendicular to the front-back direction.

8. The beverage robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The robotic arms are of two size and are spaced apart in the work area along the left-right direction; the left-right direction is perpendicular to the front-back direction.

9. The beverage robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base includes a top plate and a top frame. The top plate is fixed to the upper side of the top frame. The top plate is provided with a through hole, through which the robotic arm passes and is fixed to the top frame.

10. The beverage robot according to claim 9, characterized in that, The top frame is square in shape and includes a pair of first members symmetrically arranged along the left and right direction, a pair of second members connecting the two ends of the pair of first members respectively, and an intermediate member connecting the middle of the pair of first members. The top frame also includes a pair of mounting rods symmetrically arranged along the left-right direction; the mounting rods connect the intermediate rod and the second rod, and the mounting rods are connected to the adjacent first rod through an assembly rod, and the robotic arm is assembled to the assembly rod.

11. The beverage robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base has a storage space inside, and the storage space is divided by partitions.

12. The beverage robot according to claim 11, characterized in that, The partition includes a first partition and a second partition. The first partition divides the storage space into a first space and a second space, and the second partition is disposed in the second space and divides the second space into a first subspace and a second subspace.

13. The beverage robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, A display case is located below the interactive area.

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