Cup cover pressing structure of table type beverage machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of desk type beverage machines, in particular to a cup cover pressing structure of a desk type beverage machine. The cup cover pressing structure of the table type beverage machine comprises a machine body, a driving assembly, a sliding column and a rotating assembly, a control panel is arranged on the front side of the machine body, a containing box is fixedly connected to the left side of the machine body, a containing cavity is formed in the right side of the machine body, and cup covers are arranged in the containing cavity in an array mode; output heads are installed on the front side of the bottom end of the machine body in an array mode, a supporting table is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the front side of the machine body, a carrying disc is slidably connected to the top end of the supporting table, a wedging barrel is fixedly connected to the top end of the carrying disc, a cup body is connected into the top end of the wedging barrel in a wedging mode, and a driving assembly is installed in the supporting table. The whole operation process is simplified, the beverage making efficiency is improved, the time for customers to wait for beverages is effectively shortened, the customer experience is improved, the cup cover and the cup body are protected, and loss is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tabletop beverage machine technology, and in particular to a cup lid pressing structure for a tabletop beverage machine. Background Technology

[0002] A countertop beverage dispenser is a device placed on a countertop that integrates heating, cooling, stirring, and extraction functions to quickly prepare various beverages such as coffee, tea, and juice. It requires a lid-sealing structure to ensure a tight seal, preventing spills and leaks during preparation, transportation, or storage. Simultaneously, it prevents excessive contact between the beverage and outside air, slowing oxidation and spoilage, effectively preserving the flavor and quality of the drink, and enhancing the user experience.

[0003] Most countertop beverage machines typically require the user to first remove the cup from the cup holder and place it at the bottom of the desired flavor compartment. Then, the machine is activated to pour the beverage into the cup. Next, the cup is placed on the bottom of the pressing mechanism, and the lid is removed and placed into the matching groove at the bottom of the lid plate. The electric pusher then moves the lid plate and bottom of the cup to contact the cup body, sealing the lid. This process is cumbersome and time-consuming. Having to place the cup on the pressing mechanism before the lid is sealed adds to the user's waiting time, especially during peak hours, potentially leading to a long wait and negatively impacting the customer experience. Furthermore, the pressing process generates significant impact force between the lid and the cup, potentially damaging the lid or breaking the cup.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a new cup lid pressing structure for a countertop beverage machine to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a cup lid pressing structure for a tabletop beverage machine.

[0006] This utility model provides a cup lid pressing structure for a tabletop beverage machine, comprising: a machine body, a drive assembly, a sliding column, and a rotating assembly. A control panel is located on the front side of the machine body. A receiving box is fixedly connected to the left side of the machine body. A receiving chamber is opened inside the right side of the machine body, and cup lids are arranged in an array inside the receiving chamber. Output heads are arranged in an array on the front side of the bottom of the machine body. A support platform is fixedly connected to the bottom of the front side of the machine body. A carrying tray is slidably connected to the top of the support platform. A fitting barrel is fixedly connected to the top of the carrying tray. A cup body is fitted inside the top of the fitting barrel. The drive assembly is installed inside the support platform. A sliding hole is opened inside the right side of the machine body. A sliding column is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding hole. A force-receiving plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sliding column. Sliding rods are symmetrically slidably connected inside the force-receiving plate. Springs are sleeved on the outside of the sliding rods. Pressure plates are fixedly connected to the bottom ends of the two sliding rods. A rotating assembly is installed inside the right side of the machine body.

[0007] Preferably, the drive assembly includes a threaded rod, the end of which is rotatably connected to both ends of the support platform, a threaded block is threadedly connected to the outside of the threaded rod, a sliding plate is fixedly connected to the front side of the threaded block, a connecting plate is fixedly connected to the top of the sliding plate, and a first motor is fixedly connected to one end of the support platform.

[0008] Preferably, the rotating component includes a disc hole, which is located inside the right side of the machine body. A second motor is installed inside the rear side of the disc hole, and a gear is fixedly connected to the drive end of the second motor. Multiple rack grooves are provided on one side of the sliding column.

[0009] Preferably, the top end of the spring is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the force-receiving plate, and the bottom end of the spring is fixedly connected to the top end of the pressure plate.

[0010] Preferably, one side of the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the outside of the loading tray, and the outside of the threaded block is slidably connected to the inner wall of the support platform.

[0011] Preferably, the front side of the support platform has an elongated hole, and the inner wall of the elongated hole is slidably connected to the outside of the sliding plate.

[0012] Preferably, the drive end of the first motor is fixedly connected to one end of the threaded rod.

[0013] Preferably, the gear and the rack groove are meshing, and the outer side of the gear is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the disc hole.

[0014] Compared with related technologies, the cup lid pressing structure of the tabletop beverage machine provided by this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0015] This invention uses a motor to drive a tray to move the cup body, and a gear and rack structure to drive a pressure plate to pick up and press the cup lid, reducing manual operation, simplifying the overall operation process, and improving the efficiency of beverage preparation.

[0016] This invention can automatically move the cup to the pressing position and perform the pressing operation without the need for additional manual operation, effectively shortening the customer's waiting time for drinks and improving the customer experience.

[0017] This invention incorporates a spring in the pressing structure, which acts as a buffer when the lid contacts the cup body, preventing excessive impact, protecting the lid and cup body, and reducing wear and tear. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cup lid pressing structure of a tabletop beverage machine provided by this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the structure of the container.

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point A in the image;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of point B in the image.

[0022] The following are the labels in the diagram: 1. Main body; 2. Control panel; 3. Receiving box; 4. Receiving chamber; 5. Cup lid; 6. Output head; 7. Support platform; 8. Loading tray; 9. Fitting barrel; 10. Cup body; 11. Threaded rod; 12. Threaded block; 13. Sliding plate; 14. Connecting plate; 15. Long slot; 16. First motor; 17. Disc hole; 18. Second motor; 19. Gear; 20. Sliding hole; 21. Sliding column; 22. Rack groove; 23. Force plate; 24. Sliding rod; 25. Spring; 26. Pressure plate. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.

[0024] The specific implementation of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.

[0025] Please see Figures 1 to 4A cup lid pressing structure for a countertop beverage machine includes: a main body 1; a control panel 2 is located on the front side of the main body 1, which is an important interface for user interaction with the device. The control panel 2 has clear function labels and operation buttons on its surface. Through intuitive operation, users can easily select the desired beverage flavor, temperature, and other parameters, and can also monitor and set the device's operating status. A receiving box 3 is fixedly connected to the left side of the main body 1. The receiving box 3 has a large internal space, capable of neatly storing multiple cups 10 and facilitating user removal of the cups 10. Its opening position conforms to ergonomic principles for easy operation. A receiving chamber 4 is opened inside the right side of the main body 1, and the contents of the receiving chamber 4 can be closed in an array. Multiple cup lids 5 are arranged in a grid. Output heads 6 are arrayed on the front side of the bottom of the main body 1. The output heads 6 are closely connected to the beverage making system inside the main body 1. Their number and layout are set according to common beverage making needs. They can accurately and stably deliver the made beverage to the cup body 10 below. A support platform 7 is fixedly connected to the bottom front side of the main body 1. A carrying tray 8 is slidably connected to the top of the support platform 7. The shape and size of the carrying tray 8 are adapted to the top of the support platform 7. A fitting barrel 9 is fixedly connected to the top of the carrying tray 8. The inner diameter of the fitting barrel 9 matches the outer diameter of the cup body 10. It can fit tightly with the cup body 10 to ensure that the cup body 10 will not shake or shift during placement and movement. The cup body 10 is fitted inside the top of the fitting barrel 9.

[0026] The drive assembly is installed inside the support platform 7. The drive assembly includes a threaded rod 11, the ends of which are rotatably connected to both ends of the support platform 7. This connection effectively reduces friction during rotation, ensuring smooth and stable rotation. The threaded rod 11 is threadedly engaged with a threaded block 12, allowing the threaded block 12 to move along the axial direction of the threaded rod 11 while maintaining straightness during movement. A sliding plate 13 is fixedly connected to the front side of the threaded block 12. The top of the slide plate 13 is fixedly connected to a connecting plate 14. One side of the connecting plate 14 is fixedly connected to the outside of the tray 8. The front side of the support platform 7 is provided with an elongated hole 15. The inner wall of the elongated hole 15 is slidably connected to the outside of the slide plate 13, which can provide precise guidance for the sliding of the slide plate 13 and reduce frictional resistance during the sliding process. One end of the support platform 7 is fixedly connected to a first motor 16. The driving end of the first motor 16 is fixedly connected to one end of the threaded rod 11, which can efficiently and stably transmit the power of the motor to the threaded rod 11 and drive the threaded rod 11 to rotate.

[0027] The sliding column 21 has a sliding hole 20 inside the right side of the machine body 1. The sliding column 21 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding hole 20. The gear 19 and the rack groove 22 are meshed, which can realize smooth and efficient transmission. The bottom end of the sliding column 21 is fixedly connected to the force plate 23. The inside of the force plate 23 is symmetrically arranged with sliding grooves. The sliding rod 24 is slidably connected to the sliding groove. The outside of the sliding rod 24 is fitted with a spring 25, which can provide stable buffering and pressure adjustment during the pressing process. The bottom ends of the two sliding rods 24 are fixedly connected to the pressure plate 26. The shape and size of the pressure plate 26 are adapted to the cup lid 5 to ensure that pressure can be applied evenly during the pressing process, so that the cup lid 5 and the cup body 10 can achieve a good seal. The top end of the spring 25 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the force plate 23, and the bottom end of the spring 25 is also fixedly connected to the top end of the pressure plate 26, ensuring that the spring 25 can play a stable role during the operation.

[0028] The rotating assembly is installed inside the right side of the body 1. The rotating assembly includes a disc hole 17, which is opened inside the right side of the body 1. A second motor 18 is installed inside the rear side of the disc hole 17. The drive end of the second motor 18 is fixedly connected to a gear 19 by a strong connection. The outside of the gear 19 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the disc hole 17. Multiple rack grooves 22 are opened on one side of the sliding column 21, so as to effectively transmit the power of the second motor 18 to the sliding column 21, thereby realizing the up and down movement of the sliding column 21.

[0029] The working principle of the cup lid pressing structure of the tabletop beverage machine provided by this utility model is as follows:

[0030] Before use, remove one cup body 10 from the receiving box 3 and place it in the fitting barrel 9. Then, remove one cup lid 5 from the receiving chamber 4 and fit it into the bottom end of the pressure plate 26. The friction between the cup lid 5 and the bottom end of the pressure plate 26 is less than the friction between the cup body 10 and the top end of the cup lid 5. Then, select the desired beverage flavor and other options through the control panel 2. At this time, the first motor 16 will start, moving the cup body 10 to the bottom end of the designated flavor output head 6. Then, the relevant systems inside the machine body 1 will start operating, obtaining raw materials from the corresponding raw material storage area. The prepared beverage is injected into the cup body 10 through the output head 6. After the beverage is prepared, the first motor 16 is started again. The drive end drives the threaded rod 11 to rotate. The threaded block 12 will move along the axial direction of the threaded rod 11 when the threaded rod 11 rotates. The sliding plate 13 fixedly connected to the front side of the threaded block 12 moves accordingly. The connecting plate 14 at the top of the sliding plate 13 also moves together. Since the connecting plate 14 is fixedly connected to the outside of the carrying tray 8, the carrying tray 8 slides on the top of the support platform 7, driving the cup body 10 to move to the designated cup lid 5 pressing position.

[0031] As the cup body 10 moves or reaches a designated position, the second motor 18 starts, and the gear 19 at its drive end begins to rotate. Since the gear 19 is engaged with the rack groove 22 on one side of the sliding column 21, the rotation of the gear 19 will drive the sliding column 21 to slide downward in the sliding hole 20. The force-receiving plate 23 fixedly connected to the bottom end of the sliding column 21 will also descend. The sliding rod 24 symmetrically slidably connected inside the force-receiving plate 23 and the spring 25 sleeved on its outside will also move downward together. At this time, the pressure plate 26 descends with the sliding rod 24 until the cup lid 5 reaches above the cup body 10. As it descends further, the cup lid 5 opens. Initially, the lid 5 comes into contact with the cup body 10. During the contact process, the spring 25 acts as a buffer to prevent excessive impact between the lid 5 and the cup body 10. As the pressure gradually increases, the lid 5 is tightly pressed onto the cup body 10, completing the sealing operation. After the lid 5 is pressed, the second motor 18 reverses, driving the sliding column 21 to rise and reset, driving the force plate 23, sliding rod 24, spring 25 and pressure plate 26 away from the position above the cup body 10. At the same time, the first motor 16 reverses, driving the threaded rod 11 to rotate in the opposite direction, so that the carrying tray 8 drives the cup body 10 back to the initial position or moves to a position where it is easy to take away the beverage.

[0032] The above are merely embodiments of this utility model and do not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the description and drawings of this utility model, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cup lid pressing structure for a countertop beverage machine, characterized in that, include: The main body (1) has a control panel (2) on the front side of the main body (1), a container (3) is fixedly connected to the left side of the main body (1), a container chamber (4) is opened inside the right side of the main body (1), a cup lid (5) is arranged inside the container chamber (4), an output head (6) is arranged on the front side of the bottom of the main body (1), a support platform (7) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the front side of the main body (1), a carrying tray (8) is slidably connected to the top of the support platform (7), a fitting barrel (9) is fixedly connected to the top of the carrying tray (8), and a cup body (10) is fitted inside the top of the fitting barrel (9). The drive assembly is installed inside the support platform (7); The sliding column (21) has a sliding hole (20) inside the right side of the body (1). The sliding column (21) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the sliding hole (20). The bottom end of the sliding column (21) is fixedly connected to the force plate (23). The inside of the force plate (23) is symmetrically connected to the sliding rod (24). The outside of the sliding rod (24) is fitted with a spring (25). The bottom ends of the two sliding rods (24) are fixedly connected to the pressure plate (26). Rotating assembly: The rotating assembly is installed inside the right side of the main body (1).

2. The cup lid pressing structure of a tabletop beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a threaded rod (11), the end of which is rotatably connected to the two ends inside the support platform (7), a threaded block (12) is threadedly connected to the outside of the threaded rod (11), a sliding plate (13) is fixedly connected to the front side of the threaded block (12), a connecting plate (14) is fixedly connected to the top of the sliding plate (13), and a first motor (16) is fixedly connected to one end of the support platform (7).

3. The cup lid pressing structure of a tabletop beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rotating assembly includes a disc hole (17), which is located inside the right side of the body (1). A second motor (18) is installed inside the rear side of the disc hole (17). A gear (19) is fixedly connected to the drive end of the second motor (18). Multiple rack grooves (22) are provided on one side of the sliding column (21).

4. The cup lid pressing structure of a tabletop beverage machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top end of the spring (25) is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the force plate (23), and the bottom end of the spring (25) is fixedly connected to the top end of the pressure plate (26).

5. The cup lid pressing structure of a tabletop beverage machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, One side of the connecting plate (14) is fixedly connected to the outside of the tray (8), and the outside of the threaded block (12) is slidably connected to the inner wall of the support platform (7).

6. The cup lid pressing structure of a tabletop beverage machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The front side of the support platform (7) has an elongated hole (15), and the inner wall of the elongated hole (15) is slidably connected to the outside of the sliding plate (13).

7. The cup lid pressing structure of a tabletop beverage machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive end of the first motor (16) is fixedly connected to one end of the threaded rod (11).

8. The cup lid pressing structure of a tabletop beverage machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The gear (19) and the rack groove (22) are meshed, and the outside of the gear (19) and the inner wall of the disc hole (17) are rotatably connected.

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