A coffee straw grabbing mechanism

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of beverage processing discloses a coffee straw grabbing mechanism, include: casing, be provided with storage box, blanking channel, take material bin, straw transfer part is used for the straw in storage box is transferred to blanking channel department, including mobile group and pick up group, mobile group includes horizontal shift unit, vertical shift unit, pick up group includes pick up spare, power part, install sensor at blanking channel department. The utility model discloses a closed straw supply mode, on one hand avoids the user single no - limit to take away a large number of straw, leads to the situation that the later person has no pipe available, on the other hand, guarantees the sanitary condition of straw, prevents straw from being polluted by outside, guarantees food hygiene safety, and adopts the above -mentioned straw pick -up supply mode, the whole process time consumption is only 5 10 seconds, and the success rate of grabbing supply pipe reaches more than 99.5%, is suitable for large -area popularization and use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of beverage processing technology, specifically, a coffee straw gripping mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] An automatic coffee vending machine is a machine that provides ready-to-drink coffee through automated equipment. It typically features functions such as coffee bean grinding, hot water heating, coffee extraction, and milk heating. Through preset programs and sensor systems, users simply select the desired type of coffee, and the machine automatically completes the entire process from grinding and extraction to adding milk. Automatic coffee vending machines are well-suited to modern fast-paced lifestyles, offering advantages such as ease of operation, speed, and hygiene, and are commonly found in public places such as offices, shopping malls, and train stations.

[0003] After coffee is made, straws are usually provided to users. Currently, most automatic coffee vending machines use an open storage compartment for straws. This type of storage has loopholes in the management of straws – due to the lack of physical limits or intelligent counting devices, users can take a large number of straws at once without limit. Furthermore, the open storage compartment makes the straws stored in batches susceptible to external contamination. For example, if a user accidentally spills coffee in the storage compartment, the entire compartment of straws will be contaminated and rendered unusable. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a coffee straw gripping mechanism to solve the problems of open straw storage compartments being easily accessed by users without restriction and the straws being easily contaminated.

[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a coffee straw gripping mechanism, comprising:

[0006] The housing is provided with a storage box, a feeding channel, and a feeding bin. The storage box is used to load straws, and the feeding bin is used to hold straws for users to take. The feeding channel is used to connect the storage box and the feeding bin.

[0007] A straw transfer unit is used to transfer straws from a storage box to a feeding channel. The straw transfer unit includes a moving group and a picking group. The moving group drives the picking group to move, and the picking group is used to pick up straws. The moving group includes a horizontal moving unit and a vertical moving unit. The picking group includes a picking component and a power component. A vertical moving unit is installed at the output end of the horizontal moving unit, and a picking component is installed at the output end of the vertical moving unit. The power component provides picking power to the picking component. A sensor is installed at the feeding channel.

[0008] To better realize this utility model, the housing is further provided with an openable door, which is used to close the material receiving bin.

[0009] To better realize this utility model, the housing is further provided with an opening and closing component that drives the bin door to open and close actively. The opening and closing component causes the bin door to move longitudinally to realize the opening and closing of the material receiving bin.

[0010] To better realize this utility model, the opening and closing component further includes a lifting cylinder installed on the housing, a connecting plate installed on the door, the output end of the lifting cylinder connected to the connecting plate, a linear guide rail provided on the housing, and the connecting plate slidably connected to the linear guide rail.

[0011] To better realize this utility model, the horizontal movement unit further includes a translation cylinder, the vertical movement unit includes a suction cup cylinder, the pickup component includes a negative pressure suction cup, and the power component includes a vacuum generator, which is mounted on the housing.

[0012] To better realize this utility model, the housing further includes an outer shell, a partition, and a bottom plate. The partition is installed on the outer shell, and the bottom plate is installed on the outer shell and the partition. The outer shell, the partition, and the bottom plate form the storage box, the outer shell and the partition form the feeding channel, and the outer shell and the bottom plate form the material receiving bin.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0014] (1) By designing a closed straw supply method, this utility model avoids the situation where users take away a large number of straws without limit at one time, resulting in no straws available for later users; on the other hand, it ensures the hygiene of the straws, prevents the straws from being contaminated by the outside world, and ensures food hygiene and safety; and by adopting the above-mentioned straw picking and supply method, the whole process takes only 5-10 seconds, and the success rate of picking and supplying straws is over 99.5%, which is suitable for large-scale promotion and use.

[0015] (2) By designing an openable and closable compartment door, this utility model can close the material hopper when the user does not take the pipe, preventing dust, insects and other foreign objects from easily entering the device and ensuring its cleanliness; when the pipe needs to be taken, the opening and closing parts can automatically open the compartment door. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present utility model. Figure 1 .

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present utility model. Figure 2 .

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the shell structure.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the storage box, feeding channel, and material retrieval bin.

[0020] Wherein: 1-Housing; 2-Suction cup cylinder; 3-Negative pressure suction cup; 4-Translation cylinder; 5-Two-position two-way solenoid valve; 6-Vacuum generator; 7-Hardship door; 8-Lifting cylinder; 9-Connecting plate; 10-Linear guide rail; 11-Housing shell; 12-Baffle; 13-Base plate; 14-Sensor; A-Storage box; B-Discharge channel; C-Retrieving bin. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0022] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0023] Example 1:

[0024] This embodiment provides a coffee straw gripping mechanism, specifically as follows: Figures 1-4 As shown, it includes:

[0025] The housing 1 is provided with a storage box A, a feeding channel B, and a feeding bin C. The storage box A is used to load straws, and the feeding bin C is used to place straws for users to take. The feeding channel B is used to connect the storage box A and the feeding bin C.

[0026] The straw transfer unit is used to transfer straws from storage box A to the feeding channel B. The straw transfer unit includes a moving group and a picking group. The moving group is used to drive the picking group to move, and the picking group is used to pick up straws. The moving group includes a horizontal moving unit and a vertical moving unit. The picking group includes a picking component and a power component. The output end of the horizontal moving unit is equipped with a vertical moving unit, and the output end of the vertical moving unit is equipped with a picking component. The power component provides picking power to the picking component. A sensor 14 is installed at the feeding channel B. The sensor 14 is an infrared sensor and is a commercially available product purchased from the market.

[0027] Furthermore, the horizontal movement unit includes a translation cylinder 4, the vertical movement unit includes a suction cup cylinder 2, the pickup component includes a negative pressure suction cup 3, and the power component includes a vacuum generator 6, which is mounted on the housing 1.

[0028] Furthermore, the housing 1 includes an outer shell 11, a partition 12, and a bottom plate 13. The partition 12 is mounted on the outer shell 11, and the bottom plate 13 is mounted on the outer shell 11 and the partition 12. The outer shell 11, the partition 12, and the bottom plate 13 form the storage box A, the outer shell 11 and the partition 12 form the feeding channel B, and the outer shell 11 and the bottom plate 13 form the material receiving bin C.

[0029] When the straw needs to be lowered for the user, the translation cylinder 4 is activated, moving the suction cup cylinder 2 laterally until it reaches the storage box A. Then, the suction cup cylinder 2 extends, causing the negative pressure suction cup 3 to move downwards until it contacts the straw in storage box A. The vacuum generator 6 then activates, creating negative pressure at the negative pressure suction cup 3, which then attracts the straw from storage box A. The suction cup cylinder 2 then retracts, causing the negative pressure suction cup 3 to move the straw upwards. Finally, the translation cylinder 4 returns to its original position. The suction cylinder 2 and the negative pressure suction cup 3 move to the unloading channel B. The sensor 14 starts to detect whether there is a straw attached to the negative pressure suction cup 3. If there is a straw, the vacuum generator 6 stops, the negative pressure disappears, and the straw is detached from the negative pressure suction cup 3 under the action of gravity and falls down along the unloading channel B, and then falls into the picking bin C for the user to pick up. If the sensor 14 detects that there is no straw attached to the negative pressure suction cup 3, the above steps are repeated again to pick up the straw from the storage box A again.

[0030] By designing a closed straw supply system, this approach avoids situations where users take an unlimited number of straws at once, leaving no straws available for later users. Furthermore, it ensures the hygiene of the straws, preventing external contamination and guaranteeing food safety. The entire straw-picking and supply process takes only 5-10 seconds, with a success rate exceeding 99.5%, making it suitable for widespread adoption.

[0031] Example 2:

[0032] This embodiment further extends the above embodiment, specifically as follows: Figure 1 , Figure 2 As shown, the housing 1 is provided with an openable door 7, which is used to close the material receiving hopper C.

[0033] The hinged door 7 can close the material hopper C when the user is not retrieving the pipe, preventing dust, insects and other foreign objects from easily entering the device and ensuring its cleanliness; when the pipe needs to be retrieved, simply open the door 7.

[0034] Furthermore, the housing 1 is equipped with an opening and closing component that drives the bin door 7 to open and close actively. The opening and closing component causes the bin door 7 to move longitudinally to open and close the material receiving bin C. By actively controlling the opening and closing of the bin door 7, the user experience can be improved, and it can also prevent a few users from maliciously opening the bin door 7.

[0035] Furthermore, the opening and closing component includes a lifting cylinder 8 installed on the housing 1, a connecting plate 9 installed on the door 7, the output end of the lifting cylinder 8 being connected to the connecting plate 9, a linear guide rail 10 being provided on the housing 1, and the connecting plate 9 being slidably connected to the linear guide rail 10.

[0036] By activating the lifting cylinder 8, the lifting cylinder 8 drives the compartment door 7 to move longitudinally via the connecting plate 9. Due to the guidance of the connecting plate 9 by the linear guide rail 10, the movement of the compartment door 7 is smoother and more fluid.

[0037] The other parts of this embodiment are the same as those in the above embodiments, and will not be described again.

[0038] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Any simple modifications or equivalent changes made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present utility model shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A coffee straw gripping mechanism, characterized in that, include: The housing (1) is provided with a storage box (A), a feeding channel (B) and a feeding bin (C). The storage box (A) is used to load straws, the feeding bin (C) is used to place straws for users to take, and the feeding channel (B) is used to connect the storage box (A) and the feeding bin (C). The straw transfer unit is used to transfer straws in the storage box (A) to the feeding channel (B). The straw transfer unit includes a moving group and a picking group. The moving group is used to drive the picking group to move, and the picking group is used to pick up straws. The moving group includes a horizontal moving unit and a vertical moving unit. The picking group includes a picking component and a power component. The output end of the horizontal moving unit is equipped with a vertical moving unit. The output end of the vertical moving unit is equipped with a picking component. The power component provides picking power for the picking component. A sensor (14) is installed at the feeding channel (B).

2. The coffee straw gripping mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing (1) is provided with an openable door (7), which is used to close the material receiving hopper (C).

3. The coffee straw gripping mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The housing (1) is provided with an opening and closing component that drives the bin door (7) to open and close actively. The opening and closing component causes the bin door (7) to move longitudinally to open and close the material receiving bin (C).

4. The coffee straw gripping mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The opening and closing component includes a lifting cylinder (8) installed on the housing (1), a connecting plate (9) installed on the door (7), the output end of the lifting cylinder (8) is connected to the connecting plate (9), a linear guide rail (10) is provided on the housing (1), and the connecting plate (9) is slidably connected to the linear guide rail (10).

5. A coffee straw gripping mechanism according to any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: The horizontal movement unit includes a translation cylinder (4), the vertical movement unit includes a suction cup cylinder (2), the pickup component includes a negative pressure suction cup (3), and the power component includes a vacuum generator (6), which is mounted on the housing (1).

6. The coffee straw gripping mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The housing (1) includes an outer shell (11), a partition (12), and a bottom plate (13). The partition (12) is installed on the outer shell (11), and the bottom plate (13) is installed on the outer shell (11) and the partition (12). The outer shell (11), the partition (12), and the bottom plate (13) form the storage box (A). The outer shell (11) and the partition (12) form the feeding channel (B). The outer shell (11) and the bottom plate (13) form the material receiving bin (C).

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