A self-service beer vending machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to automatic vending machine technical field discloses a kind of self-service beer vending machines, including box, conveying assembly, cup falling assembly, wine beating assembly, cap falling assembly, gland assembly and control assembly, conveying assembly includes slide rail, cup holder and inverter, cup holder is set on inverter, inverter is slidably and can overturn to be set on slide rail, inverter is adapted to overturn in initial station;Cup falling assembly is set above corresponding cup falling station;Wine beating assembly is set above corresponding wine beating station with the wine beating mouth of wine beating assembly;Cap falling assembly is set above corresponding cap falling station;Gland assembly is set above corresponding cap falling station;Control assembly is electrically connected with inverter, slide rail, cup falling assembly, wine beating assembly, cap falling assembly and gland assembly respectively.The utility model is through setting inverter, when cup holder and inverter are in initial station, inverter overturns, and foreign matter or not taken away wine glass in cup holder is poured out, so as to realize that cup holder has no foreign matter before entering cup falling station.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vending machine technology, specifically to a self-service beer vending machine. Background Technology

[0002] In today's fast-paced life, automatic beer vending machines, as a convenient beer-selling device, are gradually gaining popularity among consumers. Their applications are wide-ranging, covering shopping malls, bars, restaurants, communities, and other locations, providing people with the convenience of purchasing beer anytime, anywhere.

[0003] However, existing automated beer vending machines still have some problems in actual use. During the customer's operation, there may be instances where customers forget to take their glasses or where there are foreign objects in the cup holders, disrupting the normal purchasing process for other customers. Customers then have to wait for staff to clean up before they can continue, reducing purchasing efficiency and user experience. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides a self-service beer vending machine to solve the problem that the subsequent purchase process is affected, the purchase efficiency is reduced, and the user experience is compromised when customers forget to take their glasses or when there are foreign objects in the cup holders.

[0005] This utility model provides a self-service beer vending machine, including: a housing, a conveying assembly, a glass-dispensing assembly, a beer-dispensing assembly, a cap-dispensing assembly, a cap-pressing assembly, and a control assembly. The housing has a receiving cavity. The conveying assembly is disposed within the receiving cavity and includes a slide rail, a glass holder, and a flipper. The glass holder is disposed on the flipper, which is slidably and flippably mounted on the slide rail. The slide rail has sequentially arranged initial station, glass-dispensing station, beer-dispensing station, cap-dispensing station, cap-pressing station, and beer-dispensing station. The flipper is adapted to flip at the initial station. The glass-dispensing assembly... The components are arranged in the receiving cavity, with the glass-dropping assembly positioned above the glass-dropping station; the wine-spraying assembly is arranged in the receiving cavity, having a wine-spraying nozzle positioned above the wine-spraying station; the cap-dropping assembly is arranged in the receiving cavity, positioned above the cap-dropping station; the cap-pressing assembly is arranged in the receiving cavity, positioned above the cap-dropping station; and the control assembly is electrically connected to the flipper, the slide rail, the glass-dropping assembly, the wine-spraying assembly, the cap-dropping assembly, and the cap-pressing assembly.

[0006] Beneficial effects: By setting up a flipper, when the cup holder and the flipper are in the initial working position, the flipper flips and pours out foreign objects or unremoved wine glasses from the cup holder. This ensures that the cup holder is free of foreign objects before entering the glass-dropping station, without affecting the subsequent glass-dropping and wine-spraying process. This guarantees the normal purchase for customers and improves purchasing efficiency and user experience.

[0007] In one optional embodiment, the dispensing assembly includes a wine barrel, a wine delivery pipeline, a nitrogen generator, and a nitrogen delivery pipeline. The first end of the wine delivery pipeline extends into the wine barrel and is spaced apart from the bottom of the barrel. The second end of the wine delivery pipeline forms the dispensing port. The first end of the nitrogen delivery pipeline is connected to the nitrogen generator, and the second end of the nitrogen delivery pipeline is connected to the top of the wine barrel. The second end of the nitrogen delivery pipeline is positioned above the first end of the wine delivery pipeline.

[0008] Beneficial effects: The nitrogen generated by the nitrogen generator enters the top of the beer keg through the nitrogen delivery pipeline, which can isolate the beer inside the keg from contact with air, prevent the beer from oxidizing and deteriorating, and ensure the freshness and taste of the beer; the first end of the beer delivery pipeline is spaced apart from the bottom of the keg, which can reduce the amount of sediment at the bottom of the keg being sucked into the beer delivery pipeline, ensuring the consistent quality of the beer dispensed. At the same time, the stable beer and nitrogen delivery structure ensures a smooth dispensing process, reducing purchase interruptions caused by beer quality problems or pipeline blockages, and indirectly improving purchasing efficiency.

[0009] In one optional embodiment, the dispensing assembly further includes a cooling structure that is abutted against the dispensing pipeline.

[0010] Beneficial effects: The cooling structure connects to the beer delivery pipeline, cooling the beer within the pipeline and maintaining a suitable temperature during transport to preserve its good taste. This prevents the beer from becoming too hot and negatively impacting the consumer's drinking experience.

[0011] In one optional embodiment, the cooling structure includes a refrigeration compressor and a cooling pipeline, wherein the cooling pipeline is connected to the refrigeration compressor and is abutted against the wine conveying pipeline.

[0012] Beneficial effects: The refrigeration compressor provides a continuous cold source for the cooling pipeline, and the connection between the cooling pipeline and the beer delivery pipeline enables efficient heat exchange, stably cooling the beer within the delivery pipeline. This structure provides excellent and stable cooling, ensuring the beer remains chilled throughout the dispensing process, meeting consumers' temperature preferences and enhancing drinking comfort.

[0013] In one alternative embodiment, the dispensing assembly further includes a defoamer disposed on the dispensing pipeline.

[0014] Beneficial effects: The defoamer effectively eliminates foam generated during beer delivery, preventing beer from overflowing into the glasses due to excessive foam. This reduces beer waste and also lowers the likelihood of foam spilling and soiling the inside of the equipment and glass holders, helping to keep the glass holders clean and ensuring a smooth dispensing process.

[0015] In one optional embodiment, the dispensing assembly further includes a dispensing solenoid valve and a flow meter. The dispensing solenoid valve is disposed on the dispensing pipeline, and the flow meter is disposed downstream of the defoamer. The dispensing solenoid valve is electrically connected to the control assembly.

[0016] Beneficial effects: The flow meter can accurately detect the amount of alcohol dispensed, and the control component controls the opening and closing of the dispensing solenoid valve based on the feedback information from the flow meter, achieving precise dispensing and avoiding dispensing too much or too little alcohol.

[0017] In one optional embodiment, the housing has a dispensing opening, and the self-service beer vending machine further includes a dispensing baffle, a door control motor, and an anti-pinch sensor. The dispensing baffle and the anti-pinch sensor are both positioned corresponding to the dispensing opening and are located within the receiving cavity. The dispensing baffle is drivenly connected to the door control motor. The dispensing baffle has a blocked state and an open state. In the blocked state, the door control motor drives the dispensing baffle to extend and block the dispensing opening. In the open state, the door control motor drives the dispensing baffle to retract and expose the dispensing opening. Both the door control motor and the anti-pinch sensor are electrically connected to the control component.

[0018] Beneficial effects: When not in use, the baffle blocks the dispensing opening, preventing external dust and debris from entering the cabinet and contaminating the cup holder and glasses, thus reducing the generation of foreign objects in the cup holder; when dispensing wine, the anti-pinch sensor can detect the position of the consumer's hand, and the control component controls the door motor to ensure that the baffle opens and closes properly, avoiding injury to the consumer and improving the safety of the equipment.

[0019] In one optional embodiment, the self-service beer vending machine further includes a wastewater tank and a wastewater bucket, which are disposed inside the housing, and the wastewater tank and the wastewater bucket are connected in communication.

[0020] Beneficial effects: Spilled beer and wastewater from equipment cleaning during dispensing can be collected in a wastewater trough and flow into a wastewater tank, preventing wastewater from accumulating inside the tank and contaminating cup holders and other components, and reducing foreign object problems caused by wastewater. Centralized collection and treatment of wastewater facilitates cleaning by staff, reduces equipment maintenance costs, and maintains a clean internal environment.

[0021] In one alternative embodiment, the self-service beer vending machine further includes a cleaning tank and a cleaning pipeline, with a first end of the cleaning pipeline connected to the cleaning tank and a second section of the cleaning pipeline connected to the beer delivery pipeline.

[0022] Beneficial effects: The cleaning solution in the cleaning tank can be delivered to the beer delivery pipeline through the cleaning pipeline, which can clean the beer delivery pipeline regularly, prevent residual beer in the pipeline from breeding bacteria or causing sediment to block the pipeline, ensure the normal operation of the beer dispensing components, and extend the service life of the equipment.

[0023] In one alternative embodiment, the capping assembly includes a drive rod and a capping platform, the capping platform being disposed at the end of the drive rod and adapted to abut against a cup lid.

[0024] Beneficial effects: The drive rod moves the capping platform, which can accurately fasten the lid onto the glass. The capping process is stable and reliable, avoiding beer spillage caused by improper lid fastening. Attached Figure Description

[0025] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the cabinet structure of the self-service beer vending machine according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a front view schematic diagram of a self-service beer vending machine (door open) according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a rear view of a self-service beer vending machine (with the door open) according to an embodiment of the present utility model.

[0029] Figure 4 This is an exploded structural diagram of a self-service beer vending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the internal components of the self-service beer vending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention from one angle.

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal components of the self-service beer vending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention from another angle.

[0032] Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the conveying assembly according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0033] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the autonomous beer vending machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0035] 10. Cabinet; 11. Wine dispensing spout; 20. Conveying assembly; 21. Slide rail; 211. Sliding motor; 22. Cup holder; 23. Tilter; 231. Tilter motor; 24. Origin sensor; 30. Glass dropping assembly; 41. Wine barrel; 42. Nitrogen generator; 43. Refrigeration compressor; 44. Defoamer; 45. Wine dispensing solenoid valve; 46. Flow meter; 50. Cap dropping assembly; 60. Capping assembly; 61. Drive rod; 611. Capping motor; 62. Capping platform; 71. Picking baffle; 72. Door control motor; 73. Anti-pinch sensor; 74. Glass picking sensor; 81. Wastewater tank; 82. Wastewater bucket; 91. Cleaning bucket; 92. Cleaning solenoid valve; 100. Control assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0036] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0037] The following is combined Figures 1 to 8 The following describes embodiments of the present invention.

[0038] According to an embodiment of this utility model, a self-service beer vending machine is provided, including a housing 10, a conveying assembly 20, a cup-dropping assembly 30, a beer-dispensing assembly, a cap-dropping assembly 50, a cap-pressing assembly 60, and a control assembly 100. The housing 10 has a receiving cavity. The conveying assembly 20 is disposed in the receiving cavity and includes a slide rail 21, a cup holder 22, and a flipper 23. The cup holder 22 is disposed on the flipper 23, which is slidably and flippably disposed on the slide rail 21. The slide rail 21 has an initial station, a cup-dropping station, a beer-dispensing station, a cap-dropping station, a cap-pressing station, and a beer-taking station arranged sequentially. The flipper 23 is adapted to flip at the initial station. The cup-dropping assembly 30 is disposed in the receiving cavity and is disposed above the cup-dropping station. The beer-dispensing assembly is disposed in the receiving cavity and has a dispensing nozzle disposed above the dispensing station. The cap-dropping assembly 50 is disposed in the receiving cavity and is positioned above the cap-dropping station; the cap-pressing assembly 60 is disposed in the receiving cavity and is positioned above the cap-dropping station; the control assembly 100 is electrically connected to the flipper 23, the slide rail 21, the cup-dropping assembly 30, the wine-spraying assembly, the cap-dropping assembly 50, and the cap-pressing assembly 60.

[0039] The self-service beer vending machine of this embodiment uses a flipper 23. When the cup holder 22 and the flipper 23 are in the initial working position, the flipper 23 flips to pour out foreign objects or unremoved glasses from the cup holder 22. This ensures that the cup holder 22 is free of foreign objects before entering the glass-dispensing station, without affecting the subsequent glass-dispensing and beer-spraying process. This guarantees the normal purchase of customers and improves purchasing efficiency and user experience.

[0040] It should be noted that the automatic beer vending machine in the relevant technology still has some problems in actual use: during the consumer operation process, there may be situations where customers forget to take their glasses or there are foreign objects in the cup holder 22, which will affect the normal purchase process of other consumers. Customers need to wait for the staff to clean up before they can continue to operate, which reduces the purchase efficiency and user experience.

[0041] Therefore, in this embodiment, a flipper 23 is provided in the conveying component 20. Before each wine purchase process begins, the flipper 23 and the cup holder 22 are reset to their initial positions. The flipper 23 will flip backward once to flip out any wine glasses or foreign objects that have not been removed from the cup holder 22. This ensures that when the cup holder 22 flows to the cup dropping component 30, the glasses can be dropped smoothly without affecting the subsequent wine dropping and dispensing process. This ensures the normal purchase of customers and improves purchasing efficiency and user experience.

[0042] Specifically, such as Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, in this embodiment, there are two of each of the following components: conveying component 20, glass-dropping component 30, beer-dispensing component, cap-dropping component 50, and cap-pressing component 60. Each of these components is configured to form a beer vending station. By setting up two beer vending stations, multiple vending stations can be used simultaneously, improving purchasing efficiency. Furthermore, each beer vending station can offer multiple different varieties of beer to meet the diverse needs of customers.

[0043] It should be noted that in other alternative implementations, a single self-service beer vending machine can be equipped with multiple beer vending slots according to actual needs.

[0044] Specifically, after the execution component corresponding to each workstation completes its work, each execution component will send a signal to the control component 100. The control component 100 controls the slide rail 21 to move so that the flipper 23 and the cup holder 22 enter the next workstation in sequence. When the customer finishes taking the wine, the control component 100 controls the slide rail 21 to move and reset the flipper 23 and the cup holder 22 to the initial workstation.

[0045] Specifically, such as Figure 8 As shown, the slide rail 21 moves via the sliding motor 211, and the control component 100 is electrically connected to the sliding motor 211.

[0046] Specifically, such as Figure 8 As shown, the flipper 23 includes a flip motor 231, and the control component 100 is electrically connected to the flip motor 231.

[0047] Specifically, such as Figure 8 As shown, the conveying assembly 20 also includes an origin sensor 24, which is set to correspond to the position of the initial work station. The origin sensor 24 is electrically connected to the control assembly 100. The origin sensor 24 determines whether the cup holder 22 has been reset to the initial work station through proximity sensing.

[0048] Specifically, in this embodiment, the control component 100 is a central control computer, which completes signal collection and signal transmission control.

[0049] In one embodiment, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the wine dispensing assembly includes a wine barrel 41, a wine conveying pipeline, a nitrogen generator 42, and a nitrogen conveying pipeline. The first end of the wine conveying pipeline extends into the wine barrel 41 and is spaced apart from the bottom of the wine barrel 41. The second end of the wine conveying pipeline forms a dispensing port. The first end of the nitrogen conveying pipeline is connected to the nitrogen generator 42, and the second end of the nitrogen conveying pipeline is connected to the top of the wine barrel 41. The second end of the nitrogen conveying pipeline is located above the first end of the wine conveying pipeline.

[0050] It should be noted that in this embodiment, by venting air into the barrel 41, the pressure inside the barrel 41 is increased to force the beer inside the barrel 41 into the beer delivery pipeline; it should also be noted that beer is prone to spoilage after contact with air.

[0051] It should be noted that some sediment may form at the bottom of the beer barrel 41. If the sediment is pumped out through the beer delivery pipeline, it will affect the beer quality and customer experience.

[0052] It is worth noting that the nitrogen generated by the nitrogen generator 42 enters the top of the beer barrel 41 through the nitrogen delivery pipeline, which can isolate the beer inside the beer barrel 41 from contact with air, prevent the beer from oxidizing and deteriorating, and ensure the freshness and taste of the beer. The first end of the beer delivery pipeline is spaced apart from the bottom of the barrel, which can reduce the amount of sediment at the bottom of the beer barrel 41 being sucked into the beer delivery pipeline, ensuring the stable quality of the beer dispensed. At the same time, the stable beer delivery and nitrogen delivery structure ensures the smoothness of the beer dispensing process, reduces the purchase interruption caused by beer quality problems or pipeline blockage, and indirectly improves the purchase efficiency.

[0053] In one embodiment, the dispensing assembly further includes a cooling structure that is connected to the dispensing pipeline.

[0054] It should be noted that beer tends to foam at room temperature and has a less desirable taste.

[0055] It's worth noting that the cooling structure connects to the beer delivery pipeline, cooling the beer within the pipeline and maintaining a suitable temperature during transport to preserve its good taste. This prevents the beer from becoming too hot and negatively impacting the consumer's drinking experience.

[0056] Furthermore, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the cooling structure includes a refrigeration compressor 43 and a cooling pipeline (not shown). The cooling pipeline is connected to the refrigeration compressor 43 and is connected to the wine conveying pipeline.

[0057] It is worth noting that the refrigeration compressor 43 provides a continuous cold source for the cooling pipeline. The connection between the cooling pipeline and the beer delivery pipeline enables efficient heat exchange, stably cooling the beer within the pipeline. This structure provides excellent and stable cooling, ensuring the beer remains chilled throughout the dispensing process, meeting consumers' temperature preferences and enhancing drinking comfort.

[0058] Furthermore, such as Figure 8 As shown, the dispensing assembly also includes a defoamer 44, which is installed on the dispensing pipeline.

[0059] It is worth noting that the defoamer 44 effectively eliminates foam generated during beer delivery, preventing excessive foam from overflowing the beer glass during dispensing. This reduces beer waste and also lowers the likelihood of foam overflow soiling the inside of the equipment and the cup holder 22, helping to keep the cup holder 22 clean and ensuring the smooth operation of the dispensing process.

[0060] Furthermore, such as Figure 8 As shown, the dispensing assembly also includes a dispensing solenoid valve 45 and a flow meter 46. The dispensing solenoid valve 45 is located on the dispensing pipeline, and the flow meter 46 is located downstream of the defoamer 44. The dispensing solenoid valve 45 is electrically connected to the control assembly 100.

[0061] Specifically, in this embodiment, the self-service beer vending machine is equipped with different sizes of beer available to meet different beer purchasing needs.

[0062] It should be noted that the flow meter 46 is located downstream of the defoamer 44 to prevent the foam from affecting the accurate measurement of the flow meter 46 and to ensure the accuracy of the output.

[0063] It is worth noting that the flow meter 46 can accurately detect the amount of wine dispensed, and the control component 100 controls the opening and closing of the dispensing solenoid valve 45 based on the feedback information from the flow meter 46, so as to achieve accurate dispensing and avoid dispensing too much or too little wine.

[0064] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 As shown, the box 10 has a wine dispensing port 11, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the self-service beer vending machine also includes a dispensing baffle 71, a door control motor 72, and an anti-pinch sensor 73. The dispensing baffle 71 and the anti-pinch sensor 73 are both set corresponding to the dispensing opening 11 and are located in the receiving cavity. The dispensing baffle 71 is connected to the door control motor 72. The dispensing baffle 71 has a blocked state and an open state. In the blocked state, the door control motor 72 drives the dispensing baffle 71 to extend and block the dispensing opening 11. In the open state, the door control motor 72 drives the dispensing baffle 71 to retract and expose the dispensing opening 11. The door control motor 72 and the anti-pinch sensor 73 are both electrically connected to the control component 100.

[0065] Specifically, the anti-pinch sensor 73 is an infrared sensor and is positioned close to the wine dispensing opening 11. When a consumer reaches out to take the wine glass, the anti-pinch sensor 73 transmits feedback information to the control component 100. The control component 100 then controls the door control motor 72 and the conveying component 20 to stop working to prevent accidental scratches.

[0066] Furthermore, the pick-up baffle 71 is made of visible glass so that consumers can see the entire wine dispensing process directly, enabling visual supervision.

[0067] Specifically, such as Figure 8 As shown, the automatic beer vending machine also includes a glass removal sensor 74, which is used to detect whether a glass has been taken and transmit the relevant information to the control component 100.

[0068] It is worth noting that when not retrieving wine, the retrieval baffle 71 blocks the wine outlet 11, preventing external dust and debris from entering the cabinet 10 and contaminating the cup holder 22 and wine glass, thus reducing the generation of foreign objects in the cup holder 22. When retrieving wine, the anti-pinch sensor 73 can detect the position of the consumer's hand, and the control component 100 controls the door control motor 72 to ensure that the retrieval baffle 71 opens and closes properly, avoiding injury to the consumer and improving the safety of the equipment.

[0069] In one embodiment, such as Figure 3 As shown, the self-service beer vending machine also includes a wastewater tank 81 and a wastewater bucket 82, which are installed inside the housing 10 and are connected to each other.

[0070] It should be noted that the wastewater tank 81 is located close to the initial work station. If a customer forgets to take the wine glass or there is a foreign object in the glass holder 22, the flipper 23 flips the glass holder 22 at the initial work station, and the wine glass or foreign object is poured into the wastewater tank 81 for easy collection and treatment of wastewater or foreign objects.

[0071] It is worth noting that spilled beer and wastewater from cleaning equipment that may occur during the dispensing process can be collected through the wastewater tank 81 and flow into the wastewater container 82. This prevents wastewater from accumulating inside the container 10 and contaminating the cup holder 22 and other components, reducing foreign object problems caused by wastewater. The centralized collection and treatment of wastewater facilitates cleaning by staff, reduces equipment maintenance costs, and maintains a clean internal environment.

[0072] In one embodiment, such as Figure 8 As shown, the self-service beer vending machine also includes a cleaning tank 91, a cleaning solenoid valve 92, and a cleaning pipeline. The first end of the cleaning pipeline is connected to the cleaning tank 91, and the second section of the cleaning pipeline is connected to the beer delivery pipeline. The cleaning solenoid valve 92 is installed on the cleaning pipeline and is electrically connected to the control component 100.

[0073] It is worth noting that the cleaning solution in the cleaning tank 91 can be delivered to the beer delivery pipeline through the cleaning pipeline to clean the pipeline regularly. This prevents residual beer in the pipeline from breeding bacteria or causing sediment to clog the pipeline, ensuring the normal operation of the beer dispensing components and extending the service life of the equipment.

[0074] In one embodiment, such as Figure 6 As shown, the capping assembly 60 includes a drive rod 61 and a capping platform 62. The capping platform 62 is disposed at the end of the drive rod 61 and is adapted to abut against the cup lid.

[0075] Specifically, the drive rod 61 is driven to retract via the pressure cap motor 611.

[0076] It is worth noting that the drive rod 61 drives the capping platform 62 to move, which can accurately fasten the lid onto the glass. The capping process is stable and reliable, avoiding beer spillage caused by improper lid fastening.

[0077] Workflow: First, the inverter 23 and the cup holder 22 are at the initial station. The inverter 23 inverts once to empty any foreign objects from the cup holder 22. Then, the inverter 23 and the cup holder 22 are conveyed by the slide rail 21 to the cup dropping station, where the cup dropping assembly 30 drops a glass. Next, the cup holder 22 with the glass and the inverter 23 are conveyed by the slide rail 21 to the dispensing station. Nitrogen generated by the nitrogen generator 42 enters the top of the beer keg 41 through the nitrogen supply pipeline, and the beer flows through the beer supply pipeline to the dispensing spout for dispensing. After dispensing, the cup holder 22 and... The flipper 23 is conveyed to the cap-dropping station by the slide rail 21, and the cap-dropping assembly 50 drops a cup cap; then, the cup holder 22 and the flipper 23 are conveyed to the capping station by the slide rail 21, the drive rod 61 extends, the capping platform 62 abuts against the cup cap, and the cup cap and wine glass are pressed tightly together; then, the cup holder 22 and the flipper 23 are conveyed to the wine dispensing station by the slide rail 21, the dispensing baffle 71 retracts, and the consumer takes out the wine glass from the dispensing port 11; then, the dispensing baffle 71 extends, and the cup holder 22 and the flipper 23 are reset to the initial station by the slide rail 21.

[0078] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications and variations all fall within the scope defined by the present invention.

Claims

1. A self-service beer vending machine, characterized in that, include: The box (10) has a receiving cavity inside; A conveying assembly (20) is disposed within the receiving cavity. The conveying assembly (20) includes a slide rail (21), a cup holder (22), and a flipper (23). The cup holder (22) is disposed on the flipper (23). The flipper (23) is slidably and flippably disposed on the slide rail (21). The slide rail (21) has an initial station, a cup dropping station, a wine dispensing station, a cap dropping station, a cap pressing station, and a wine taking station arranged in sequence. The flipper (23) is adapted to flip at the initial station. A cup-dropping assembly (30) is disposed in the receiving cavity and is disposed above the cup-dropping station. A dispensing assembly is disposed within the receiving cavity and has a dispensing port positioned above the dispensing station. A cover-dropping assembly (50) is disposed in the receiving cavity and is disposed above the cover-dropping station. A capping assembly (60) is disposed in the receiving cavity and is disposed above the capping station; The control component (100) is electrically connected to the flipper (23), the slide rail (21), the cup dropper (30), the wine dispensing component, the lid dropper (50), and the lid pressing component (60), respectively.

2. The self-service beer vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The dispensing assembly includes a wine barrel (41), a wine delivery pipeline, a nitrogen generator (42), and a nitrogen delivery pipeline. The first end of the wine delivery pipeline extends into the wine barrel (41) and is spaced apart from the bottom of the wine barrel (41). The second end of the wine delivery pipeline forms the dispensing port. The first end of the nitrogen delivery pipeline is connected to the nitrogen generator (42), and the second end of the nitrogen delivery pipeline is connected to the top of the wine barrel (41). The second end of the nitrogen delivery pipeline is located above the first end of the wine delivery pipeline.

3. The self-service beer vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The dispensing assembly also includes a cooling structure, which is connected to the dispensing pipeline.

4. The self-service beer vending machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cooling structure includes a refrigeration compressor (43) and a cooling pipeline. The cooling pipeline is connected to the refrigeration compressor (43) and is abutted against the wine delivery pipeline.

5. The self-service beer vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The dispensing assembly also includes a defoamer (44), which is disposed on the dispensing pipeline.

6. The self-service beer vending machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The dispensing assembly also includes a dispensing solenoid valve (45) and a flow meter (46). The dispensing solenoid valve (45) is located on the dispensing pipeline, and the flow meter (46) is located downstream of the defoamer (44). The dispensing solenoid valve (45) is electrically connected to the control assembly (100).

7. The self-service beer vending machine according to any of the claims 1 - 6, characterized in that, The housing (10) has a dispensing port (11). The self-service beer vending machine also includes a dispensing baffle (71), a door control motor (72), and an anti-pinch sensor (73). The dispensing baffle (71) and the anti-pinch sensor (73) are both set corresponding to the dispensing port (11) and are located in the receiving cavity. The dispensing baffle (71) is connected to the door control motor (72) in a driving connection. The dispensing baffle (71) has a blocking state and an open state. In the blocking state, the door control motor (72) drives the dispensing baffle (71) to extend and block the dispensing port (11). In the open state, the door control motor (72) drives the dispensing baffle (71) to retract and expose the dispensing port (11). The door control motor (72) and the anti-pinch sensor (73) are both electrically connected to the control component (100).

8. The self-service beer vending machine according to any of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The self-service beer vending machine also includes a wastewater tank (81) and a wastewater bucket (82), which are located inside the housing (10). The wastewater tank (81) and the wastewater bucket (82) are connected.

9. A self-service beer vending machine according to any of claims 2-6, characterized in that, The self-service beer vending machine also includes a cleaning tank (91) and a cleaning pipeline. The first end of the cleaning pipeline is connected to the cleaning tank (91), and the second end of the cleaning pipeline is connected to the beer delivery pipeline.

10. The self-service beer vending machine according to any of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The capping assembly (60) includes a drive rod (61) and a capping platform (62), the capping platform (62) being disposed at the end of the drive rod (61) and adapted to abut against the cup lid.

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