Intelligent coffee bean feeding structure
By designing an intelligent coffee bean dispensing structure, and using weighing sensors and microcontrollers to precisely control the amount of coffee beans dispensed, the problems of coffee beans being mixed with stones and inaccurate dispensing were solved, achieving automated operation and improving work efficiency and the stability of coffee making.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANGHAI NEWKA INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, it is difficult to effectively remove stones mixed in during the coffee bean production process, and the coffee bean feeding process lacks precise control, resulting in unstable coffee taste, excessive human intervention, and low work efficiency.
Design an intelligent coffee bean dispensing structure that uses a weighing sensor and a microcontroller to control the amount of coffee beans dispensed by a stop block and separates the dispensing box with a partition to meet different recipe requirements. Combined with a spiral conveyor, it achieves automated operation.
It enables precise control of coffee bean feeding, improves work efficiency, ensures the consistency of coffee taste, reduces manual intervention, increases feeding flexibility, avoids blockages, and improves equipment stability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of coffee bean dispensing technology, specifically to an intelligent coffee bean dispensing structure. Background Technology
[0002] Coffee beans refer to the fruit of the plant used to make coffee. Broadly speaking, there are two types of coffee beans in the world: Arabica and Robusta. The coffee fruit consists of two oval seeds facing each other. The side where they meet is flat and called a flat bean. However, there are also beans composed of a single round seed, called a round bean, which has no difference in taste. Coffee beans often contain many stones, so during the coffee bean processing, a destoner is used to remove these stones. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a smart coffee bean dispensing structure to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a smart coffee bean dispensing structure, including a support leg located at the bottom of the entire device, a positioning hole for alignment and positioning on the support leg, a fixed platform fixedly installed on the upper end of the support leg, a fixed baffle fixedly installed on the bottom end of the fixed platform, pushing components on both sides of the fixed baffle, and blocks installed on both pushing components, the blocks being located at the feeding channel, the upper end of the feeding channel being connected to a receiving hopper, the upper end of the receiving hopper being connected to the bottom ends of both sides of the dispensing box, and a conveying component being provided at the bottom end of the dispensing box, the conveying component having an opening, and a storage bin for dispensing being installed at the top of the dispensing box.
[0005] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the pushing component is located on both sides of the fixed baffle, a cylinder is installed on the pushing component, and a pneumatic rod is installed at the output end of the cylinder, with a stop block fixedly installed on the pneumatic rod.
[0006] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a side end groove is provided on the side end of the feeding channel, the side end groove is adapted to the stop block, and a weighing sensor is installed on the stop block.
[0007] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, a control box is fixedly installed on the fixed platform, and a microcontroller for receiving signals from the weighing sensor is provided inside the control box.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the conveying assembly is equipped with a dual-axis motor, which is controlled by a control box, and spiral discs are installed on both output ends of the dual-axis motor.
[0009] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a partition is fixedly installed in the middle of the delivery box, and the delivery box is divided into two parts by the partition and fixedly connected to two storage compartments.
[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the bottom of both sides of the feeding box is provided with a discharge port, and the discharge ports on both sides are connected to the bottom of the receiving hopper.
[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0012] (1) This utility model is a smart coffee bean dispensing structure. The dispensing structure of this device monitors the weight of coffee beans in real time through the weighing sensor on the block and works with the microcontroller to accurately control the amount of coffee beans dispensed, ensuring the stable taste of the coffee or the accurate weight of the coffee bean packaging. The entire dispensing process is automatically controlled by the microcontroller in the control box, realizing intelligent operation, reducing manual intervention, and improving work efficiency.
[0013] (2) This utility model is a smart coffee bean dispensing structure. The dispensing box of this device is divided into two parts by a partition and connected to two storage compartments. It can dispense two different types of coffee beans at the same time to meet different recipe requirements and increase the flexibility of dispensing. The spiral conveyor is stable and reliable, which can effectively avoid coffee bean blockage and ensure a smooth dispensing process. At the same time, the positioning holes of the support legs facilitate the installation and positioning of the device and improve the overall stability of the equipment. Attached Figure Description
[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a smart coffee bean dispensing structure according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of a smart coffee bean dispensing and conveying assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a coffee bean intelligent dispensing structure pushing component according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0018] Figure label:
[0019] 1. Support leg; 2. Control box; 3. Fixed baffle; 4. Discharge channel; 5. Positioning hole; 6. Receiving hopper; 7. Conveying assembly; 8. Feeding box; 9. Partition; 10. Storage bin; 11. Fixed platform; 12. Opening; 13. Dual-axis motor; 14. Spiral disc; 15. Discharge port; 16. Cylinder; 17. Air rod; 18. Stop block; 19. Weighing sensor; 20. Side end groove. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The utility model will now be further described with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:
[0021] Example 1
[0022] refer to Figures 1 to 2 Embodiment 1 includes a support leg 1 located at the bottom of the entire device. The support leg 1 has a positioning hole 5 for alignment and positioning. A fixed platform 11 is fixedly installed on the upper end of the support leg 1. A fixed baffle 3 is fixedly installed on the bottom end of the fixed platform 11. Pushing components are provided on both sides of the fixed baffle 3, and a stop block 18 is installed on each of the pushing components. The stop block 18 is located at the feeding channel 4. The upper end of the feeding channel 4 is connected to the receiving hopper 6. The upper end of the receiving hopper 6 is connected to the bottom ends of both sides of the feeding box 8. A conveying component 7 is provided at the bottom end of the feeding box 8. An opening 12 is provided on the conveying component 7. A feeding storage bin 10 is installed at the top of the feeding box 8. A partition 9 is fixedly installed in the middle of the feeding box 8. The feeding box 8 is divided into two parts by the partition 9 and is fixedly connected to the two storage bins 10. A discharge port 15 is provided at the bottom ends of both sides of the feeding box 8. The discharge ports 15 on both sides are connected to the receiving hopper 6 at the bottom end.
[0023] In this embodiment, a partition 9 is fixedly installed in the middle of the dispensing box 8, dividing the dispensing box 8 into two parts and fixing them to two storage chambers 10 respectively, so as to meet different formula requirements and increase the flexibility of dispensing.
[0024] Example 2
[0025] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3Example 2 further illustrates Example 1, including a pushing assembly located on both sides of a fixed baffle 3. A cylinder 16 is mounted on the pushing assembly, and a pneumatic rod 17 is mounted on the output end of the cylinder 16. A stop block 18 is fixedly mounted on the pneumatic rod 17. A side end groove 20 is opened on the side end of the feeding channel 4, which is adapted to the stop block 18. A weighing sensor 19 is mounted on the stop block 18. A control box 2 is fixedly mounted on the fixed platform 11, and a microcontroller for receiving signals from the weighing sensor 19 is installed inside the control box 2. A dual-axis motor 13 is mounted on the conveying assembly 7, and the dual-axis motor 13 is controlled by the control box 2. Spiral discs 14 are mounted on both output ends of the dual-axis motor 13.
[0026] In this embodiment, the control box 2 is equipped with a microcontroller that receives signals from the weighing sensor 19 and can control the movement of the push component based on the weight information fed back by the weighing sensor 19.
[0027] In practical application, this device first stores different types of coffee beans in two storage compartments 10, which are connected to the dispensing box 8, allowing the coffee beans to fall naturally into the dispensing box 8. The control box 2 controls the dual-axis motor 13 to start, and the spiral discs 14 at both output ends of the dual-axis motor 13 rotate, conveying the coffee beans from the dispensing box 8 through the discharge port 15 to the receiving hopper 6. The coffee beans enter the feeding channel 4 from the receiving hopper 6. At this time, the cylinder 16 of the pushing component actuates, and the air rod 17 pushes the stop block 18 into the feeding channel 4, blocking the coffee beans from falling. The weighing sensor 19 on the stop block 18 monitors the weight of the coffee beans in real time and transmits the weight signal to the microcontroller in the control box 2. When the preset dispensing amount is reached, the microcontroller sends a signal to control the cylinder 16 to move the stop block 18 back to the side end slot 20, allowing the coffee beans to continue falling and completing the dispensing. Afterward, the cylinder 16 pushes the stop block 18 back into the feeding channel 4, preparing for the next dispensing.
[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "top," "bottom," "one side," "the other side," "front," "back," "middle part," "inner," "top," and "bottom," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this utility model and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. The terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. Furthermore, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "joined" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.
[0029] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A smart coffee bean dispensing structure, characterized in that, The device includes a support leg (1) located at the bottom of the entire device. The support leg (1) has a positioning hole (5) for alignment and positioning. A fixed platform (11) is fixedly installed on the upper end of the support leg (1). A fixed baffle (3) is fixedly installed on the bottom end of the fixed platform (11). Pushing components are provided on both sides of the fixed baffle (3), and a stop block (18) is installed on both sides of the pushing components. The stop block (18) is located at the material discharge channel (4). The upper end of the material discharge channel (4) is connected to the receiving hopper (6). The upper end of the receiving hopper (6) is connected to the bottom ends of both sides of the feeding box (8). A conveying component (7) is provided at the bottom end of the feeding box (8). An opening (12) is provided on the conveying component (7). A material storage bin (10) is installed at the top of the feeding box (8).
2. The intelligent coffee bean dispensing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The pushing component is located on both sides of the fixed baffle (3). A cylinder (16) is installed on the pushing component, and a rod (17) is installed at the output end of the cylinder (16). A stop block (18) is fixedly installed on the rod (17).
3. The intelligent coffee bean dispensing structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The material feeding channel (4) has a side end groove (20) at its side end, which is adapted to the stop block (18), and a weighing sensor (19) is installed on the stop block (18).
4. The intelligent coffee bean dispensing structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, A control box (2) is fixedly installed on the fixed platform (11), and a microcontroller for receiving signals from the counterweight sensor (19) is provided inside the control box (2).
5. The intelligent coffee bean dispensing structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The conveying assembly (7) is equipped with a dual-axis motor (13), which is controlled by a control box (2). Both output ends of the dual-axis motor (13) are equipped with spiral discs (14).
6. The intelligent coffee bean dispensing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dispensing box (8) is fixedly installed with a partition (9) in the middle. The dispensing box (8) is divided into two parts by the partition (9) and is fixedly connected to two storage compartments (10).
7. The intelligent coffee bean dispensing structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding box (8) has discharge ports (15) on both sides of the bottom end, and the discharge ports (15) on both sides are connected to the receiving hopper (6) at the bottom end.