A cup holder moving module

Abstract

This utility model discloses a cup holder moving module, including a frame, a moving component, a cup holder clamp opening and closing drive component, and a cup holder holding component. The moving component is disposed on the frame; the cup holder clamp opening and closing drive component is disposed on the moving component, and the moving component can drive the cup holder clamp opening and closing drive component to move laterally relative to the frame; the cup holder holding component is disposed on the cup holder clamp opening and closing drive component; the cup holder clamp opening and closing drive component is used to drive the cup holder holding component to clamp and release the cup holder. This utility model, by setting the cup holder clamp opening and closing drive component and the cup holder holding component, achieves effective clamping and release of the cup; at the same time, the moving component can effectively preset the position of the cup, making it a key component of automatic beverage vending machines.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cup holder transmission technology, specifically a cup holder moving module. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, freshly made beverages (such as soda water, fruit juice, and lattes) are attracting young consumers. Freshly made beverage vending machines have solved the problems of high labor costs and operational complexity in traditional beverage shops through technological innovation, becoming an important branch of unmanned retail. The cup holder moving module is an indispensable structural component of automatic beverage vending machines.

[0003] In the existing technology, the design of the cup holder moving module of the beverage vending machine needs to take into account mechanical stability, control precision and adaptability to multiple scenarios.

[0004] In view of the above, this application is hereby submitted. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address one of the shortcomings of existing technologies, this utility model provides a cup holder moving module.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A cup holder moving module, comprising:

[0008] frame;

[0009] The movable component is mounted on the rack;

[0010] A cup holder clamp opening and closing drive assembly is disposed on the movable assembly, and the movable assembly can drive the cup holder clamp opening and closing drive assembly to move laterally relative to the frame.

[0011] A cup holder clamping assembly is disposed on the cup holder clamp opening and closing drive assembly; the cup holder clamp opening and closing drive assembly is used to drive the cup holder clamping assembly to clamp and release the cup holder.

[0012] Preferably, the cup holder clamp opening and closing drive assembly includes:

[0013] A connecting frame is attached to the movable component;

[0014] A first connecting plate arranged in parallel is rotatably connected to the connecting frame on one side and to the cup holder clamping assembly on the other side; the first connecting plate can rotate relative to the horizontal plane with the connection point with the connecting frame as the axis to realize the opening and closing of the cup holder clamping assembly.

[0015] Preferably, the cup holder clamp opening and closing drive assembly further includes:

[0016] A connecting post is provided on the connecting frame;

[0017] A reset component is connected at one end to the connecting post; a connecting block is provided on the first connecting plate, and the other end of the reset component is connected to the connecting block.

[0018] Preferably, the connecting frame is provided with a first connecting plate through hole, one side of the first connecting plate is located inside the connecting frame, and the other side passes through the first connecting plate through hole and is connected to the cup holder clamping assembly.

[0019] Preferred options also include:

[0020] A cup holder base is disposed at the bottom of the connecting frame and located below the cup holder clamping assembly; the cup holder base is provided with mesh holes.

[0021] Preferably, the cup holder clamping assembly includes:

[0022] A pair of cup holders, the two cup holders forming a space for accommodating a cup holder;

[0023] The second connecting plate is arranged vertically, with one end connected to the cup clamp plate and the other end connected to the cup holder clamp opening and closing drive assembly.

[0024] Preferably, the moving component includes:

[0025] A lead screw is mounted on the frame and extends in the lateral direction;

[0026] A lead screw nut is fitted onto the lead screw and can move laterally relative to the lead screw; the cup holder clamp opening and closing drive assembly is connected to the lead screw nut.

[0027] Preferred options also include:

[0028] The connecting bracket is connected at one end to the lead screw nut and at the other end to the cup holder clamp opening and closing drive assembly.

[0029] Preferred options also include:

[0030] A drive unit is mounted on the frame; the power output end of the drive unit is connected to a lead screw.

[0031] Preferred options also include:

[0032] At least one guide rod is fixedly mounted on the frame and is arranged parallel to the lead screw.

[0033] Compared with existing technologies, it has the following beneficial effects:

[0034] 1. This utility model achieves effective clamping and release of the cup body by setting up a cup holder clamping drive component and a cup holder holding component; at the same time, the setting of the moving component can effectively preset the position of the cup body, which is a key component of the automatic beverage vending machine.

[0035] 2. This application cleverly achieves effective opening and closing of the cup holder clamping assembly by setting a connecting frame, a first connecting plate arranged in parallel, a connecting column, and a reset component. The clamping is firm and easy to reset, enabling quick clamping and release of the cup. Attached Figure Description

[0036] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the cup holder moving module according to an embodiment of this application;

[0037] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the mobile component structure according to an embodiment of this application;

[0038] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cup holder clamp opening and closing drive assembly and the cup holder clamping assembly according to an embodiment of this application;

[0039] Figure 4 A partial structural diagram of the cup holder clamp opening and closing drive assembly and the cup holder clamping assembly;

[0040] Figure 5 This is a partial structural diagram of the cup holder moving module according to an embodiment of this application.

[0041] In the picture:

[0042] 100. Rack;

[0043] 200. Moving component; 201. Lead screw; 202. Lead screw nut; 203. Connecting bracket; 204. Driving component; 205. Guide rod;

[0044] 300. Cup holder clamp opening and closing drive assembly; 301. Connecting frame; 311. Through hole of the first connecting plate; 302. First connecting plate; 303. Reset component; 304. Cup holder base; 341. Mesh; 305. Connecting post; 306. Connecting block;

[0045] 400. Cup holder clamping assembly; 401. Cup clamping plate; 402. Second connecting plate. Detailed Implementation

[0046] The technical solutions of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of this utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0047] Please see Figures 1-5 This application provides the following technical solutions:

[0048] This application provides a cup holder moving module, including: a frame 100, a moving component 200, a cup holder clamp opening and closing drive component 300, and a cup holder clamping component 400.

[0049] A movable component 200 is disposed on the frame 100; a cup holder clamp opening and closing drive component 300 is disposed on the movable component 200, and the movable component 200 can drive the cup holder clamp opening and closing drive component 300 to move laterally relative to the frame; a cup holder clamping component 400 is disposed on the cup holder clamp opening and closing drive component 300; the cup holder clamp opening and closing drive component 300 is used to drive the cup holder clamping component 400 to clamp and release the cup holder.

[0050] Specifically, this application achieves effective fixation and transfer of the cup body by setting up a moving component 200, a cup holder clamp opening and closing drive component 300, and a cup holder clamping component 400, providing an effective transfer mechanism for beverage vending machines to sell beverages.

[0051] Based on the above solution, this application also provides a specific implementation of a cup holder clip opening and closing drive assembly 300, which includes a connecting frame 301 and a first connecting plate 302 arranged in parallel.

[0052] In a specific implementation, the connecting frame 301 is connected to the moving component 200; the first connecting plate 302, which is arranged in parallel, is rotatably connected to the connecting frame 301 on one side and to the cup holder clamping component 400 on the other side; the first connecting plate 302 can rotate relative to the horizontal plane with the connection point with the connecting frame 301 as the axis to realize the opening and closing of the cup holder clamping component 400.

[0053] Specifically, the cup holder clamping assembly 400 is opened and closed by including the connecting frame 301 and the first connecting plate 302 arranged in parallel, and the first connecting plate 302 taking the connection point with the connecting frame 301 as the axis.

[0054] Based on the above solution, this application also provides a specific embodiment of the cup holder clip opening and closing drive assembly 300, which further includes a connecting post 305 and a reset member 303.

[0055] In a specific implementation, the connecting post 305 is disposed on the connecting frame 301; one end of the reset member 303 is connected to the connecting post 305; a connecting block 306 is disposed on the first connecting plate 302, and the other end of the reset member 303 is connected to the connecting block 306.

[0056] In practice, the reset component 303 is a reset spring, and the first connecting plate 302 quickly resets when the cup is removed.

[0057] Based on the above scheme, the connecting frame 301 is provided with a first connecting plate through hole 311. One side of the first connecting plate 302 is located inside the connecting frame 301, and the other side passes through the first connecting plate through hole 311 and is connected to the cup holder clamping assembly 400.

[0058] Based on the above solution, the embodiments of this application also include a cup holder base 304.

[0059] Specifically, the cup holder base 304 is disposed at the bottom of the connecting frame 301 and is located below the cup holder clamping assembly 400; the cup holder base 304 is provided with mesh 341.

[0060] Based on the above solution, this application also provides a specific embodiment of a cup holder clamping assembly 400, which includes a pair of cup clamping plates 401 and a second connecting plate 402.

[0061] The two cup clamps 401 form a space for accommodating the cup holder; the second connecting plate 402 is arranged in the vertical direction, with one end connected to the cup clamp 401 and the other end connected to the cup holder clamp opening and closing drive assembly 300.

[0062] Based on the above solution, this application also provides a specific embodiment of the moving component 200, which includes a lead screw 201 and a lead screw nut 202.

[0063] A lead screw 201 is disposed on the frame 100 and extends in the lateral direction; a lead screw nut 202 is disposed in conjunction with the lead screw 201 and can move in the lateral direction relative to the lead screw 201; the cup holder clamp opening and closing drive assembly 300 is connected to the lead screw nut 202.

[0064] Based on the above solution, this application embodiment also includes a connecting bracket 203; one end of the connecting bracket 203 is connected to the lead screw nut 202, and the other end is connected to the cup holder clamp opening and closing drive assembly 300.

[0065] Based on the above solution, this application also includes a drive component 204;

[0066] The drive component 204 is disposed on the frame 100; the power output end of the drive component is connected to the lead screw 201.

[0067] In practical implementation, the driving component 204 uses a drive motor, but other driving components that provide driving force can also be used. In actual use, an electronic scale can be installed between the lead screw nut 202 and the connecting bracket 203 to measure the total weight of the cup holder clamping assembly 400 and the cup holder clamp opening and closing drive assembly 300. Based on the weight of the cup, a program is set to control the start and stop of the moving module 200. As needed, by setting up an electronic scale and the existing control program, the weight of the beverage can be detected during operation to ensure accuracy and prevent empty cups.

[0068] Specifically, the drive component 204 drives the lead screw 201 and lead screw nut 202 to move, and the lead screw nut 202 drives the cup holder clamping assembly 400 and the cup holder clamp opening and closing drive assembly 300 to move along the lead screw 201, thereby realizing the transfer of the cup body.

[0069] Based on the above solution, at least one guide rod 205 is also included; the guide rod 205 is fixedly installed on the frame and is arranged parallel to the lead screw 201. The guide rod 205 increases the stability of the conveying process.

[0070] Working principle:

[0071] Before making the beverage, the two cup clamps 401 of the cup holder component 400 fix the cup body in place; then the moving component 200 moves the cup body to a preset position as needed to receive ice cubes, beverages, etc.; after making the beverage, the moving component 200 continues to move the cup body to the preset position. Making is complete.

[0072] In this application and its embodiments, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," "link," "fix," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0073] In this application and its embodiments, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature includes the first feature being directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0074] The foregoing disclosure provides many different embodiments or examples for implementing different structures of this application. To simplify the disclosure, specific examples of components and arrangements are described above. Of course, these are merely examples and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated in different examples; such repetition is for simplification and clarity and does not in itself indicate a relationship between the various embodiments and / or arrangements discussed. In addition, examples of various specific processes and materials are provided in this application, but those skilled in the art will recognize the application of other processes and / or the use of other materials.

[0075] Although preferred embodiments of this application have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of this application.

[0076] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Therefore, if such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this application and their equivalents, this application also intends to include such modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A cup tray moving module, characterized in that, include: Rack (100); A movable component (200) is disposed on the rack (100); A cup holder clamp opening and closing drive assembly (300) is disposed on the moving assembly (200), and the moving assembly (200) can drive the cup holder clamp opening and closing drive assembly (300) to move laterally relative to the frame; A cup holder clamping assembly (400) is disposed on the cup holder clamp opening and closing drive assembly (300); the cup holder clamp opening and closing drive assembly (300) is used to drive the cup holder clamping assembly (400) to clamp and release the cup holder.

2. The cup carrier moving module of claim 1, wherein, The cup holder clamp opening and closing drive assembly (300) includes: A connecting frame (301) is connected to the movable component (200); A first connecting plate (302) is arranged in parallel, with one side rotatably connected to the connecting frame (301) and the other side connected to the cup holder clamping assembly (400); the first connecting plate (302) can rotate relative to the horizontal plane with the connection point with the connecting frame (301) as the axis to realize the opening and closing of the cup holder clamping assembly (400).

3. The cup carrier moving module of claim 2, wherein, The cup holder clamp opening and closing drive assembly (300) also includes: A connecting post (305) is disposed on the connecting frame (301); A reset component (303) is connected at one end to the connecting post (305); a connecting block (306) is provided on the first connecting plate (302), and the other end of the reset component (303) is connected to the connecting block (306).

4. The cup carrier moving module of claim 2, wherein, The connecting frame (301) is provided with a first connecting plate through hole (311). One side of the first connecting plate (302) is located inside the connecting frame (301), and the other side passes through the first connecting plate through hole (311) and is connected to the cup holder clamping assembly (400).

5. The cup carrier moving module of claim 2, wherein, Also includes: The cup holder base (304) is disposed at the bottom of the connecting frame (301) and located below the cup holder clamping assembly (400); the cup holder base (304) is provided with a mesh (341).

6. The cup carrier moving module of claim 1, wherein, The cup holder clamping assembly (400) includes: The cup holders (401) are arranged in pairs, and the two cup holders (401) form a space for accommodating the cup holder; The second connecting plate (402) is arranged in the vertical direction, with one end connected to the cup clamp plate (401) and the other end connected to the cup holder clamp opening and closing drive assembly (300).

7. The cup carrier moving module of claim 1, wherein, The moving component (200) includes: A lead screw (201) is disposed on the frame (100) and extends in the lateral direction; A lead screw nut (202) is fitted onto the lead screw (201) and can move laterally relative to the lead screw (201); the cup holder clamp opening and closing drive assembly (300) is connected to the lead screw nut (202).

8. The cup carrier moving module of claim 7, wherein, Also includes: The connecting bracket (203) is connected at one end to the lead screw nut (202) and at the other end to the cup holder clamp opening and closing drive assembly (300).

9. A cup holder moving module as described in claim 7, characterized in that, Also includes: A drive unit (204) is disposed on the frame (100); the power output end of the drive unit is connected to the lead screw (201).

10. A cup holder moving module as described in claim 7, characterized in that, Also includes: At least one guide rod (205) is fixedly mounted on the frame and is arranged parallel to the lead screw (201).

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