Robotic fully automatic coffee vending machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a robot full -automatic coffee vending machine belongs to coffee beverage vending equipment technical field, including the shell, the shell front is provided with touch -sensitive screen and straw box, the shell inside is provided with the equipment mounting bracket, install four -axis mechanical arm on the equipment mounting bracket, the utility model discloses when using, through the introduction four -axis mechanical arm: compared with traditional automatic vending machine, the application of four -axis mechanical arm makes coffee production process more flexible and accurate, it can complete complex action, such as accurate cup grasping, add ingredients according to accurate order etc., greatly improved the production efficiency and individual degree, can complete the production of a cup of coffee in short time, compared with artificial production greatly improved the efficiency, satisfied the demand of people to coffee quick acquisition in fast rhythm life, improved the availability and maintenance efficiency of equipment, reduced the maintenance cost, improved the stability and reliability of equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of coffee beverage vending equipment technology, and more specifically to a fully automatic robotic coffee vending machine. Background Technology

[0002] With the fast pace of life and the increasing demand for coffee, coffee vending machines have become widely used.

[0003] Traditional coffee vending machines have many shortcomings, such as high labor costs, high offline store rental costs, low production efficiency, and difficulty in meeting peak demand; inconsistent coffee quality, limited by equipment and operation, and inability to accurately replicate the barista's skills; limited functionality, failing to meet diverse consumer customization needs; and inconvenient equipment maintenance and management, increasing operating costs. To overcome these problems, developing an efficient, intelligent, high-quality, and easy-to-manage self-service coffee vending machine is of significant practical importance. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems of high labor costs, low production efficiency, and inconvenient equipment maintenance and management of traditional coffee vending machines, which increase operating costs, and to provide a fully automatic robotic coffee vending machine.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] The fully automatic robotic coffee vending machine includes a casing, on the front of which is a touch screen and a straw box, and inside which is a device mounting frame on which a four-axis robotic arm is mounted.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution, the four-axis robotic arm includes a base fixedly installed on the top of the equipment mounting frame, an arm cylinder is provided on the top of the base, the arm cylinder forms a rotating connection mechanism through the drive module of the first motor, a second motor is fixedly installed on the top of the arm cylinder, a lead screw is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor, and a connecting arm assembly is threaded to one end of the lead screw located inside the arm cylinder.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution, the connecting arm assembly includes a first connecting arm threadedly connected to a lead screw, a third motor fixedly mounted on one side of the top of the first connecting arm, a second connecting arm rotatably mounted on one side of the bottom of the first connecting arm, a fourth motor fixedly mounted on one side of the top of the second connecting arm, and an electric gripper rotatably mounted on one side of the bottom of the fourth motor.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution, the output end of the third motor is fixedly connected to one side of the top of the second connecting arm, and the output end of the fourth motor is fixedly connected to one side of the top of the electric gripper.

[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution, a window is provided on the front of the outer casing, and an electric door is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the outer casing, the electric door being adapted to the window.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution, inspection doors are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the outer casing.

[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution, the electric gripper is controlled via 485 port free protocol communication, and self-locking universal wheels are fixedly connected to the four corners of the bottom of the housing.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] 1. In use, this utility model introduces a four-axis robotic arm: Compared with traditional vending machines, the application of a four-axis robotic arm makes the coffee making process more flexible and precise. It can complete complex actions, such as accurately grabbing cups and adding ingredients in a precise order, which greatly improves the production efficiency and personalization. It can make a cup of coffee in a short time, which greatly improves efficiency compared with manual production and meets people's needs for quick access to coffee in a fast-paced life.

[0015] 2. Personalized Customization Function: With a wealth of options on the touchscreen, customers can deeply customize their coffee flavor. This function meets the diverse needs of different customers for coffee flavor, allowing them to freely choose the type of coffee and adjust the amount of ingredients according to their own taste preferences, providing customers with a personalized coffee experience and improving customer satisfaction.

[0016] 3. Modular Design: The modular design of this vending machine makes each functional module easy to maintain and replace. When a module fails, staff can quickly disassemble and replace the corresponding module, reducing equipment downtime, improving equipment availability and maintenance efficiency, reducing maintenance costs, and improving equipment stability and reliability. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a fully automated robotic coffee vending machine.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a fully automated robotic coffee vending machine.

[0019] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the installation structure of each device on the equipment mounting rack of a fully automated robotic coffee vending machine.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the four-axis robotic arm structure of a fully automated robotic coffee vending machine.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the four-axis robotic arm of a fully automated robotic coffee vending machine.

[0022] Reference numerals: 1. Outer casing; 2. Touch screen; 3. Window; 4. Straw box; 5. Equipment mounting bracket; 6. Four-axis robotic arm; 61. Base; 62. First motor; 63. Second motor; 64. Electric gripper; 65. First connecting arm; 66. Second connecting arm; 67. Lead screw; 68. Third motor; 69. Fourth motor; 610. Arm cylinder; 7. Electric door. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more comprehensive description of the utility model will be given below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which show several embodiments of the utility model. However, the utility model can be implemented in different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described in the text. On the contrary, these embodiments are provided to make the disclosure of the utility model more thorough and comprehensive.

[0024] This utility model provides a fully automated robotic coffee vending machine. Please refer to it. Figures 1-5 As shown, it includes a housing 1, with a touch screen 2 and a straw box 4 on the front of the housing 1, and a device mounting rack 5 inside the housing 1, on which a four-axis robotic arm 6 is mounted.

[0025] In this embodiment, the coffee machine integrates an ordering system, a coffee bean storage device, a coffee grinding device, a brewing device, an automatic cup dispensing mechanism, an automatic lid dispensing mechanism, and an automatic ice dispensing machine. It integrates multiple functions such as coffee bean grinding, brewing, coffee flavor, and concentration parameters. Its internal system communicates with a PLC via a 485 interface to achieve interactive operation. The machine prepares coffee of the corresponding flavor based on commands issued by the ordering system. The automatic cup dispensing mechanism can store approximately 100 disposable coffee cups, and the dispensing is controlled by the PLC. Multiple sensors on the mechanism detect the real-time status of the materials, ensuring the stability of the equipment's operation. The automatic lid dispensing mechanism can store approximately 100 coffee cup lids, and the dispensing is controlled by the PLC. Multiple sensors on the mechanism detect the real-time status of the materials, ensuring the stability of the equipment's operation. The automatic ice dispensing machine has the advantages of rapid ice making and automatic ice dispensing. If the ordering system has an ice-adding option, the robot will grab the coffee and place it at the ice dispensing machine to add ice. The entire process is controlled by the PLC, and its operating steps are: 1. Order completed; 2. Four-axis robotic arm 6 picks up the cup. 3. The four-axis robotic arm 6 reaches the coffee dispensing point; 4. The PLC interacts with the coffee maker to make coffee of the corresponding flavor; 5. The coffee is made; 6. The four-axis robotic arm 6 reaches the lid-dropping point; 7. The lid-dropping machine dispenses the lid; 8. The four-axis robotic arm 6 reaches the finished product dispensing point; 9. Dispensing is completed and the four-axis robotic arm 6 returns to its original position; 10. The electric door 7 opens to notify the customer to pick up their food.

[0026] Furthermore, the four-axis robotic arm 6 includes a base 61 fixedly installed on the top of the equipment mounting frame 5. An arm cylinder 610 is provided on the top of the base 61. The arm cylinder 610 forms a rotating connection mechanism through the drive module of the first motor 62. A second motor 63 is fixedly installed on the top of the arm cylinder 610. A lead screw 67 is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor 63. A connecting arm assembly is threaded to one end of the lead screw 67 located inside the arm cylinder 610.

[0027] Furthermore, the connecting arm assembly includes a first connecting arm 65 threadedly connected to a lead screw 67, a third motor 68 fixedly mounted on the top side of the first connecting arm 65, a second connecting arm 66 rotatably mounted on the bottom side of the first connecting arm 65, a fourth motor 69 fixedly mounted on the top side of the second connecting arm 66, an electric gripper 64 rotatably mounted on the bottom side of the fourth motor 69, the output end of the third motor 68 fixedly connected to the top side of the second connecting arm 66, and the output end of the fourth motor 69 fixedly connected to the top side of the electric gripper 64.

[0028] In use, the arm cylinder 610 rotates under the drive of the drive module of the first motor 62, which is a conventional technology structure. The four-axis robotic arm 6 adopts a series structure. The main body uses a high-precision servo motor with a precision harmonic reducer, which has the advantages of high precision and large load. By starting the first motor 62, the connecting arm can be rotated as a whole. With the cooperation of the third motor 68 and the fourth motor 69, the four-axis robotic arm 6 has a larger range of motion and a simpler appearance. The internal servo motor with a harmonic reducer has the advantage of high precision. By starting the second motor 63, the electric gripper 64 is driven to move up and down, making the whole machine more flexible.

[0029] Furthermore, a window 3 is provided on the front of the outer casing 1, and an electric door 7 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the outer casing 1, which is adapted to the window 3.

[0030] Furthermore, inspection doors are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the outer casing 1, which facilitates inspection and maintenance.

[0031] Furthermore, the electric gripper 64 is controlled via 485 port free protocol communication, and self-locking casters are fixedly connected to the four corners of the bottom of the housing 1. During use, the self-locking casters facilitate the movement of the device.

[0032] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: The user completes the order operation on the touch screen 2, the four-axis robotic arm 6 picks up the cup, the four-axis robotic arm 6 reaches the coffee dispensing point, and the corresponding flavor of coffee is made through the interaction between the PLC and the coffee. After the coffee is made, the four-axis robotic arm 6 is controlled to reach the lid dropping point, the lid dropping machine dispenses the lid, the four-axis robotic arm 6 reaches the finished product dispensing point, the dispensing is completed and the four-axis robotic arm 6 returns to its original position, and the electric door 7 is opened by the PLC to prompt the customer to pick up the food.

[0033] The present invention has been described above by way of example in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the specific implementation of the present invention is not limited to the above-described manner. Any non-substantial improvement made by adopting the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention, or the direct application of the inventive concept and technical solution of the present invention to other occasions without modification, shall be within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fully automatic robotic coffee vending machine, comprising a casing (1), characterized in that: The front of the outer shell (1) is provided with a touch screen (2) and a straw box (4). The inside of the outer shell (1) is provided with a device mounting frame (5). A four-axis robotic arm (6) is mounted on the device mounting frame (5). The four-axis robotic arm (6) includes a base (61) fixedly mounted on the top of the device mounting frame (5). An arm cylinder (610) is provided on the top of the base (61). The arm cylinder (610) forms a rotating connection mechanism through the drive module of the first motor (62). A second motor (63) is fixedly mounted on the top of the arm cylinder (610). A lead screw (67) is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor (63). One end of the lead screw (67) located inside the arm cylinder (610) is threadedly connected to a connecting arm assembly.

2. The fully automatic robotic coffee vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting arm assembly includes a first connecting arm (65) threaded onto a lead screw (67), a third motor (68) fixedly mounted on one side of the top of the first connecting arm (65), a second connecting arm (66) rotatably mounted on one side of the bottom of the first connecting arm (65), a fourth motor (69) fixedly mounted on one side of the top of the second connecting arm (66), and an electric gripper (64) rotatably mounted on one side of the bottom of the fourth motor (69).

3. The fully automatic robotic coffee vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The output end of the third motor (68) is fixedly connected to the top side of the second connecting arm (66), and the output end of the fourth motor (69) is fixedly connected to the top side of the electric gripper (64).

4. The fully automatic robotic coffee vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front of the outer shell (1) is provided with a window (3), and an electric door (7) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the outer shell (1). The electric door (7) is adapted to the window (3).

5. The fully automatic robotic coffee vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Inspection doors are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the outer casing (1).

6. The fully automatic robotic coffee vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The electric gripper (64) is controlled via 485 port free protocol communication, and the four corners of the bottom of the housing (1) are fixedly connected with self-locking casters.

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