Swing-type cup taking and dispensing device

Abstract

This utility model provides a swing-type cup dispensing device, which includes at least two limiting arms evenly distributed around the circumference of the cup storage cavity; a first limiting member rotatably mounted on the lower end of the limiting arm, having a first supporting portion for supporting the cup rim; a second limiting member rotatably mounted on the lower end of the limiting arm, having a second supporting portion for supporting the cup rim, the second limiting member being located above the first limiting member; a linkage mechanism for connecting and transmitting the first and second limiting members, when the lower swing of the first supporting portion separates from the bottom surface of the rim of the bottom cup, the second supporting portion of the second limiting member moves to above the rim of the bottom cup, supporting and limiting the upper cup; and a reset member for driving the first or second limiting member to reset after the cup is removed. This device can restrict the upper cup when the bottom cup is removed, ensuring that only one cup is dispensed at a time, greatly improving the user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of paper cup holder technology, and in particular to a swing-type cup dispensing device. Background Technology

[0002] Disposable cups are a common drinking tool in many homes and public places. To make them easy to use, disposable cups are usually stacked in a paper cup holder. When you need to use a disposable cup, you can simply pull out the cup at the bottom of the holder.

[0003] Current paper cup holders use elastic tabs to limit the cups at the bottom, which can lead to multiple cups being taken out at once. These extra cups are inconvenient to put back into the holder, easily become contaminated if left lying around, and are wasteful if discarded, significantly impacting the user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the problems existing in related technologies, this utility model provides a swing-type cup taking and separating device that can restrict the upper cups when taking out the bottom cup, so as to ensure that only one cup is taken out at a time, greatly improving the user experience of the product.

[0005] One of the objectives of this invention is to provide a swing-type cup dispensing device:

[0006] At least two limit arms are provided, and each limit arm is evenly distributed around the circumference and installed in the cup cavity.

[0007] The first limiting member is rotatably mounted on the lower end of the limiting arm and has a first supporting part for supporting the rim of the cup;

[0008] The second limiting member is rotatably mounted on the lower end of the limiting arm and has a second supporting part for supporting the rim of the cup. The second limiting member is located above the first limiting member.

[0009] The linkage mechanism is used to connect and drive the first limiting member and the second limiting member. When the lower part of the first supporting part separates from the bottom surface of the cup rim of the bottom cup, the second supporting part of the second limiting member moves to above the cup rim of the bottom cup to support and limit the cup above.

[0010] The reset component (140) is installed on the limiting arm to drive the first limiting component or the second limiting component to reset after the cup is removed, so that the second supporting part moves out of the cup rim and the first supporting part moves to the cup rim.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the linkage mechanism includes a first gear section and a second gear section that mesh with each other;

[0012] The first gear portion is disposed on the first limiting member, and the second gear portion is disposed on the second limiting member.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the second limiting member has an engaging end, a resetting end, and a shaft portion;

[0014] The shaft is located between the engagement end and the reset end, and the shaft is rotatably connected to the limiting drag arm.

[0015] Both the second support portion and the second gear portion are located at the meshing end;

[0016] The reset component is located at the reset end.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the reset member is an elastic member, with one end of the elastic member abutting against the limiting drag arm and the other end abutting against the second limiting member.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, both the limiting drag arm and the second limiting member are provided with a recessed groove for accommodating the end of the elastic member.

[0019] Alternatively, both the limiting drag arm and the second limiting member are provided with protrusions for engaging with the end of the elastic member.

[0020] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, mounting side plates are provided on both sides of the bottom end of the limiting drag arm, and an installation area is formed between the two mounting side plates.

[0021] Both the first limiting member and the second limiting member are disposed within the installation area, and both the first limiting member and the second limiting member are rotatably connected to the installation side plate;

[0022] The bottom end of the limiting drag arm and the mounting side plate form a channel for the passage of the first support part and the second support part.

[0023] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, a limiting protrusion is provided on the mounting side plate. The limiting protrusion is located above the first limiting member. When the first supporting part moves to the edge of the cup, the first limiting member abuts against the limiting protrusion.

[0024] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the top end of the limiting arm is provided with a plug-in portion, and the inner wall of the cup storage cavity is provided with a slot that can be plugged into the plug-in portion.

[0025] In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the plug-in part is vertically positioned, and a latching protrusion is provided on the plug-in part. The slot arm of the slot is provided with a latching groove capable of latching the protrusion and engaging.

[0026] The second objective of this utility model is to provide a paper cup holder, comprising:

[0027] The cup holder has a cup storage cavity for storing paper cups, and the bottom of the cup storage cavity is provided with a swing-type cup dispensing device as described above;

[0028] The cup opening is located at the top or around the cup cylinder and is connected to the cup storage cavity;

[0029] The cup opening is located at the bottom of the cup cylinder and communicates with the cup storage cavity;

[0030] The door, located at the cup opening, is used to open and close the cup opening and is rotatably or detachably connected to the cup holder.

[0031] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0032] Each limiting arm is circumferentially distributed within the cup storage cavity, thus forming a limiting zone for the cup to pass through. A first limiting member is rotatably mounted on the lower end of the limiting arm and has a first supporting portion for supporting the cup rim. A second limiting member is rotatably mounted on the lower end of the limiting arm and has a second supporting portion for supporting the cup rim; the second limiting member is located above the first limiting member. The first and second limiting members are connected and driven by a linkage mechanism and reset by a reset component. When the cup is removed, the bottommost cup moves down, and the rim of this cup causes the first supporting portion to swing away from the cup, separating the first limiting member from the bottommost cup. The swinging motion of the component, through a linkage mechanism, synchronously drives the second support part to swing towards the cup, causing the second support part to move above the rim of the bottom cup, thereby supporting and limiting the rim of the upper cup and preventing the upper cup from being taken out along with the bottom cup. After the bottom cup is taken out, the reset component drives the first and second limiting components to reset through the linkage mechanism, causing the second support part to move out from the rim of the cup and the first support part to move to the rim of the cup. This swinging cup taking and separating device can restrict the upper cup when taking out the bottom cup, so as to ensure that only one cup is taken out at a time, greatly improving the user experience of the product. Attached Figure Description

[0033] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a swing-type cup dispensing device.

[0034] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the limit drag arm.

[0035] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of a paper cup holder equipped with a swing-type cup dispensing device.

[0036] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the support structure.

[0037] Figure label:

[0038] 100. Cup dispensing device; 110. Limiting arm; 111. Insertion part; 112. Locking protrusion; 113. Mounting side plate; 120. First limiting component; 121. First supporting part; 122. First gear part; 130. Second limiting component; 131. Second supporting part; 132. Second gear part; 140. Reset component; 150. Limiting protrusion; 160. Channel; 200. Cup cylinder; 210. Cup storage cavity; 220. Cup dispensing opening; 300. Door body; 400. Bracket; 410. Locking groove; 500. Settling groove. Detailed Implementation

[0039] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While preferred embodiments of the present invention are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present invention may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that the present invention will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the present invention to those skilled in the art.

[0040] To address the issue that existing paper cup holders may result in the removal of two or more cups at once, this embodiment provides a swing-type cup dispensing device 100. This device can restrict the removal of the cups above when the bottom cup is being taken out, ensuring that only one cup is taken out at a time, thus greatly improving the user experience.

[0041] It should be noted that the disposable cup has a convex rim on the outer periphery of the top. This swing-type cup dispensing device 100 restricts the cup by supporting the rim.

[0042] like Figure 1-2 As shown, a swing-type cup dispensing device 100:

[0043] At least two limit arms 110 are provided, and each limit arm 110 is evenly distributed around the circumference of the cup cavity 210 to form a limit range for the cup body to pass through; specifically, the limit arm 110 is an inclined elastic arm, with the upper end of the limit arm 110 connected to the inner wall of the cup cavity 210 and the lower end away from the inner wall of the cup cavity 210.

[0044] The first limiting member 120 is rotatably mounted on the lower end of the limiting arm 110 and has a first supporting part 121 for supporting the rim of the cup.

[0045] The second limiting member 130 is rotatably mounted on the lower end of the limiting arm 110 and has a second supporting part 131 for supporting the cup rim. The second limiting member 130 is located above the first limiting member 120.

[0046] The linkage mechanism is used to connect and drive the first limiting member 120 and the second limiting member 130. When the lower part of the first supporting part 121 separates from the bottom surface of the cup rim of the bottom cup, the second supporting part 131 of the second limiting member 130 moves to above the cup rim of the bottom cup to support and limit the cup above.

[0047] The reset member 140 is installed on the limiting arm 110 and is used to drive the first limiting member 120 or the second limiting member 130 to reset after the cup is removed, so that the second supporting part 131 moves out of the cup rim and the first supporting part 121 moves to the cup rim.

[0048] When retrieving a cup, the user pulls out the bottom cup. As the bottom cup moves downward, its rim causes the first support part 121 to swing away from the cup, separating the first limiting member 120 from the bottom cup. When the first limiting member 120 swings, the linkage mechanism simultaneously drives the second supporting part 131 of the second limiting member 130 to swing towards the cup, moving the second supporting part 131 above the rim of the bottom cup. This supports and limits the rim of the upper cup, preventing the upper cup from being taken out along with the bottom cup. After the bottom cup is removed, the reset member 140 drives the first limiting member 120 and the second limiting member 130 to reset through the linkage mechanism, causing the second supporting part 131 to move out from the rim and the first supporting part 121 to the rim. This swing-type cup retrieving and separating device 100 can restrict the upper cup when the bottom cup is being taken out, ensuring that only one cup is taken out at a time, greatly improving the user experience.

[0049] In this embodiment, as Figure 1-2 As shown, the linkage mechanism includes a first gear section 122 and a second gear section 132 that mesh with each other;

[0050] The first gear part 122 is disposed on the first limiting member 120, and the second gear part 132 is disposed on the second limiting member 130.

[0051] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown, the second limiting member 130 has an engaging end, a resetting end, and a shaft portion;

[0052] The shaft is located between the engagement end and the reset end, and the shaft is rotatably connected to the limiting drag arm 110.

[0053] Both the second support portion 131 and the second gear portion 132 are provided at the meshing end;

[0054] The reset element 140 is disposed at the reset end.

[0055] In this embodiment, the reset member 140 is an elastic member, with one end abutting against the limiting drag arm 110 and the other end abutting against the second limiting member 130.

[0056] In one implementation, such as Figure 1 As shown, in order to ensure the installation stability of the elastic element and avoid misalignment of the elastic element during use, the limiting drag arm 110 and the second limiting element 130 are both provided with a recess 500 for accommodating the end of the elastic element.

[0057] In another embodiment, in order to ensure the installation stability of the elastic element and avoid misalignment of the elastic element during use, both the limiting drag arm 110 and the second limiting element 130 are provided with protrusions for engaging with the end of the elastic element.

[0058] In this embodiment, as Figure 1-2 As shown, mounting side plates 113 are provided on both sides of the bottom end of the limiting drag arm 110, and the two mounting side plates 113 form an installation area.

[0059] The first limiting member 120 and the second limiting member 130 are both disposed in the installation area, and the first limiting member 120 and the second limiting member 130 are rotatably connected to the installation side plate 113.

[0060] The bottom end of the limiting drag arm 110 and the mounting side plate 113 form a first support part 121 and a second support part.

[0061] 131 passed through channel 160.

[0062] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown, the mounting side plate 113 is provided with a limiting protrusion 150. The limiting protrusion 150 is located above the first limiting member 120. When the first supporting part 121 moves to the rim of the cup, the first limiting member 120 abuts against the limiting protrusion 150. The limiting protrusion 150 can prevent the first supporting part 121 from swinging too high due to the action of the elastic member, so that the first supporting part 121 cannot support the rim of the bottom cup.

[0063] In this embodiment, as Figure 1-2 As shown, the top end of the limiting drag arm 110 is provided with a plug-in part 111, and the inner wall of the cup storage cavity 210 is provided with a slot that can be plugged into the plug-in part 111.

[0064] In this embodiment, as Figure 1-2 As shown, the plug-in part 111 is vertically positioned, and a latching protrusion 112 is provided on the plug-in part 111. The slot arm of the slot is provided with a latching groove 410 that can be latched by the latching protrusion 112.

[0065] like Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment also provides a paper cup holder, which includes:

[0066] The cup holder 200 has a cup storage cavity 210 for storing paper cups. The bottom of the cup storage cavity 210 is provided with a swing-type cup taking and separating device 100 as described above. The cup separating device gives the paper cup holder a cup separating function. When taking out the bottom cup, the cup separating device can restrict the cups above to ensure that only one cup is taken out at a time, which greatly improves the user experience of the product.

[0067] The cup opening is located at the top or around the cup cylinder 200 and communicates with the cup storage cavity 210 to replenish the cup to the cup storage cavity 210;

[0068] The cup opening 220 is located at the bottom of the cup cylinder 200 and is connected to the cup storage cavity 210 for removing the cup;

[0069] The door 300 is located at the cup opening and is used to open and close the cup opening. It is rotatably connected to the cup holder 200 or detachably connected to it.

[0070] In this embodiment, as Figure 4 As shown, to facilitate the production and preparation of paper cup holders, the swing-type cup dispensing device 100 also includes a support 400. The support 400 is sleeve-shaped and is installed in the cup storage cavity 210. The elastic arm is installed on the inner wall of the support 400. In practical applications, the support 400 is installed in the inner cavity of the cup cylinder 200 near the cup dispensing opening 220.

[0071] Unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement, numerical expressions, and values ​​of the components and steps set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of this application. Any specific values ​​in all examples shown and discussed herein should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limitations. Therefore, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values. It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures denote similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it need not be further discussed in subsequent figures.

[0072] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by directional terms such as "front, back, up, down, left, right", "horizontal, vertical, horizontal" and "top, bottom" is usually based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description. Unless otherwise stated, these directional terms 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this application; the directional terms "inner" and "outer" refer to the inner and outer contours relative to the outline of each component itself.

[0073] For ease of description, spatial relative terms such as "above," "on top of," "on the upper surface of," "above," etc., are used herein to describe the spatial positional relationship of a device or feature as shown in the figures to other devices or features. It should be understood that spatial relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations in use or operation beyond the orientation of the device as described in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures were inverted, a device described as "above" or "on top of" other devices or structures would subsequently be positioned as "below" or "under" other devices or structures. Thus, the exemplary term "above" can include both "above" and "below." The device may also be positioned in other different ways (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatial relative descriptions used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0074] Furthermore, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "first" and "second" to define components is merely for the purpose of distinguishing the corresponding components. Unless otherwise stated, the above terms have no special meaning and therefore cannot be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this application.

[0075] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. 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 swing-type cup dispensing device, characterized in that, include; At least two limit arms (110) are provided, and each limit arm (110) is evenly distributed around the circumference and installed in the storage cup cavity (210); The first limiting member (120) is rotatably mounted on the lower end of the limiting arm (110) and has a first supporting part (121) for supporting the rim of the cup. The second limiting member (130) is rotatably mounted on the lower end of the limiting arm (110) and has a second supporting part (131) for supporting the cup rim. The second limiting member (130) is located above the first limiting member (120). The linkage mechanism is used to connect and drive the first limiting member (120) and the second limiting member (130). When the lower part of the first supporting part (121) separates from the bottom surface of the cup rim of the bottom cup, the second supporting part (131) of the second limiting member (130) moves to the top of the cup rim of the bottom cup to support and limit the cup above. The reset member (140) is installed on the limiting arm (110) to drive the first limiting member (120) or the second limiting member (130) to reset after the cup is removed, so that the second support (131) moves out of the cup rim and the first support (121) moves to the cup rim.

2. The swing-type cup dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The linkage mechanism includes a first gear section (122) and a second gear section (132) that mesh with each other; The first gear part (122) is disposed on the first limiting member (120), and the second gear part (132) is disposed on the second limiting member (130).

3. The swing-type cup dispensing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second limiting member (130) has an engaging end, a resetting end, and a shaft portion; The shaft is located between the engagement end and the reset end, and the shaft is rotatably connected to the limiting drag arm (110); The second support portion (131) and the second gear portion (132) are both provided at the meshing end; The reset component (140) is located at the reset end.

4. The swing-type cup dispensing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The reset member (140) is an elastic member, with one end abutting against the limiting drag arm (110) and the other end abutting against the second limiting member (130).

5. The swing-type cup dispensing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Both the limiting drag arm (110) and the second limiting member (130) are provided with a recess for accommodating the end of the reset member (140).

6. The swing-type cup dispensing device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Both the limiting drag arm (110) and the second limiting member (130) are provided with protrusions for engaging with the end of the reset member (140).

7. The swing-type cup dispensing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom end of the limiting drag arm (110) is provided with mounting side plates (113), and the two mounting side plates (113) form an installation area; The first limiting member (120) and the second limiting member (130) are both disposed in the installation area, and the first limiting member (120) and the second limiting member (130) are rotatably connected to the installation side plate (113); The bottom end of the limiting drag arm (110) and the mounting side plate (113) form a channel (160) for the first support part (121) and the second support part (131) to pass through.

8. The swing-type cup dispensing device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The mounting side plate (113) is provided with a limiting protrusion (150), which is located above the first limiting member (120). When the first support part (121) moves to the edge of the cup, the first limiting member (120) abuts against the limiting protrusion (150).

9. The swing-type cup dispensing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top end of the limiting drag arm (110) is provided with a plug-in part (111), and the inner wall of the cup cavity (210) is provided with a slot that can be plugged into the plug-in part (111).

10. The swing-type cup dispensing device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The plug part (111) is vertically positioned, and a latching protrusion (112) is provided on the plug part (111). The slot arm is provided with a latching groove (410) that can be latched by the latching protrusion (112).

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