An ingredient delivery mechanism

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of batching conveying mechanism in batching conveying technical field, specifically a kind of batching conveying mechanism, including receiving unit, force measuring load cell, feeding unit and mounting plate;The side of receiving unit is connected with feeding unit by force measuring load cell, the force measuring load cell is set along transverse direction, receiving unit and force measuring load cell are all located above mounting plate, and the feeding unit is installed on mounting plate;Receiving unit and feeding unit are connected using force measuring load cell, accurate weighing of material in receiving unit can be realized, and receiving unit can also be moved to discharge position by feeding unit, the structure is simple, the weighing demand of small-size equipment can be met, and the design requirement of different discharge position can also be met, further meet actual demand.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ingredient conveying technology, and specifically to an ingredient conveying mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of society, equipment for making beverages has emerged in an endless stream. However, in the actual preparation process, since it is difficult for individuals to control the proportion of materials, it is usually necessary to use equipment for weighing and dispensing the materials. For example, Chinese utility model patent with publication number CN217852437U provides a weighing component, dispensing device and beverage preparation machine for beverage preparation machine. By connecting the dispensing container with the weighing sensor, the accurate dispensing of materials can be achieved.

[0003] However, existing equipment is usually used in commercial applications, and the equipment is large in size and prepares a large number of beverages at a time. For smaller equipment used in daily life, the ingredients are less, so higher precision is required for weighing, improving the reliability of material ratios in the beverage preparation process and improving the quality of the beverage.

[0004] Meanwhile, due to the need for internal optimization in the small-volume design, the materials need to be transported to the surrounding material processing units after the ingredients are prepared. Therefore, after the materials are weighed, they need to be transported horizontally. Existing beverage preparation equipment cannot meet the actual operation requirements. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a dispensing and conveying mechanism to solve the technical problem of inconvenient weighing in small-scale beverage preparation.

[0006] The solution of this utility model to the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows:

[0007] A batching and conveying mechanism includes a receiving unit, a force-measuring and weighing sensor, a feeding unit, and a mounting plate;

[0008] The side of the receiving unit is connected to the feeding unit via a force-measuring and weighing sensor. The force-measuring and weighing sensor is arranged in the lateral direction. Both the receiving unit and the force-measuring and weighing sensor are located above the mounting plate. The feeding unit is mounted on the mounting plate.

[0009] Furthermore, the receiving unit, the force-measuring and weighing sensor, and the feeding unit are all located on the same side of the mounting plate.

[0010] Further specified, the feeding unit includes a rotary drive, a feeding support frame, a rotating rod, and a feeding connecting rod;

[0011] The fixed end of the rotary drive is connected to the mounting plate via a feeding support frame. The output end of the rotary drive is connected to one end of the rotating rod. The other end of the rotating rod is rotatably connected to the mounting plate. One end of the feeding connecting rod is connected to the connection end of the force weighing sensor. The other end of the feeding connecting rod is connected to the rotating rod.

[0012] Further specified, one end of the feeding connecting rod is connected to the connection end of the force weighing sensor by a screw, the other end of the feeding connecting rod is sleeved on the outside of the rotating rod, and the other end of the feeding connecting rod is connected to the rotating rod by a limiting pin.

[0013] Further specifying, the feeding unit also includes a bearing housing and a positioning bearing; the rotary drive is located on the outside of the feeding support frame, the bearing housing and the positioning bearing are both located inside the feeding support frame, the positioning bearing is located directly above the bearing housing, one end of the rotating rod is connected to the output end of the rotary drive, and the other end of the rotating rod passes through the top of the feeding support frame, the positioning bearing and the feeding connecting rod in sequence before connecting to the bearing housing.

[0014] Further specifying, the feeding connecting rod is provided with a first U-shaped groove, which is opened laterally and is fitted on the upper and lower sides of the force weighing sensor connection end.

[0015] Further defined, the receiving unit includes a dispensing bin, a dispensing flip cover, a flip cover drive, and a dispensing connector;

[0016] The fixed end of the flip-top drive is located on the outside of the mixing bin, the mixing flip-top is located at the bottom of the mixing bin via the flip-top drive, and the mixing bin is connected to the measuring end of the force weighing sensor via the mixing connector.

[0017] Furthermore, the ingredient flap is rotatably or slidably connected to the ingredient hopper.

[0018] Further specified, the ingredient flap has an L-shaped structure, two support plates are provided on the back of the ingredient hopper, the vertical section of the ingredient flap is located between the two support plates, the horizontal section of the ingredient flap is located below the ingredient hopper, the output end of the flap drive is provided with a flip connecting rod, the top of the vertical section of the ingredient flap is sleeved on the outside of the flip connecting rod and cooperates with the flip connecting rod, and the flip connecting rod is rotatably connected to the support plate.

[0019] Further, the ingredient connector is provided with a second U-shaped groove, which is vertically formed and is fitted onto the left, right and top sides of the force weighing sensor measuring end.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0021] 1. This utility model utilizes a force-measuring weighing sensor to connect the receiving unit and the feeding unit, which can not only achieve accurate weighing of the material in the receiving unit, but also drive the receiving unit to the unloading position through the feeding unit. The structure is simple, can meet the weighing requirements of small-volume equipment, and can also meet the design requirements of different unloading positions, further satisfying practical needs.

[0022] 2. The receiving unit, force weighing sensor and feeding unit of this utility model are all located on the same side of the mounting plate, making full use of the space above the mounting plate, improving space utilization and reducing space occupation; the conveying of the weighed and batched materials is achieved by rotation, which is simple in structure, reduces the difficulty of disassembly and assembly, reduces the use of parts, and further reduces the size of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a reference diagram showing the usage state of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the batching and conveying mechanism of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the receiving unit of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the feeding unit of this utility model;

[0027] In the diagram, 10-receiving unit; 11-ingredient bin; 12-ingredient flip cover; 13-flip cover drive; 14-ingredient connector; 15-support plate; 16-flipping connecting rod; 17-second U-shaped groove; 20-force weighing sensor; 30-feeding unit; 31-rotation drive; 32-feeding support frame; 33-rotating rod; 34-feeding connecting rod; 35-bearing seat; 36-positioning bearing; 37-first U-shaped groove; 40-mounting plate; 50-ingredient conveying mechanism; 60-beverage processing mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0028] 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, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0029] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0031] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "horizontal," or "inner" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the utility model product is in use, they are only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and 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 utility model. Furthermore, terms such as "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0032] refer to Figure 1 The feeding and conveying mechanism 50 is usually located below the material cylinder. For fluid or powdery materials, the material feeding control is usually achieved by installing a flow meter on the material cylinder. However, for finished materials, such as large-volume solid materials like goji berries, tea leaves, ginger slices, and dates, it is difficult to accurately control the material feeding using a flow meter.

[0033] To further explain, during beverage preparation, the beverage processing mechanism 60 is usually used to process the mixed materials by steaming or boiling. The container for processing the materials can be designed below or around the mixing and conveying mechanism 50. When the beverage processing mechanism 60 is located around the mixing and conveying mechanism 50, for example, it is convenient to design a container lid moving mechanism above the beverage processing mechanism 60 and a water pipe below the beverage processing mechanism 60. In this case, the mixed materials need to be conveyed to the corresponding unloading position. This increases the mechanical complexity and volume of the mixing and conveying mechanism 50, which cannot meet the needs of small-volume applications.

[0034] Example 1

[0035] refer to Figure 2This utility model provides a feeding and conveying mechanism, including a receiving unit 10, a force weighing sensor 20, a feeding unit 30, and a mounting plate 40; the receiving unit 10 is connected to the feeding unit 30 through the force weighing sensor 20, the force weighing sensor 20 is arranged in the lateral direction, the receiving unit 10 and the force weighing sensor 20 are both located above the mounting plate 40, and the feeding unit 30 is mounted on the mounting plate 40.

[0036] Specifically, the force weighing sensor 20 can be a YZC131 model weighing sensor. The force weighing sensor 20 is stably connected to the feeding unit 30, so that the force weighing sensor 20 can be connected to the side of the receiving unit 10 for accurate measurement of the weight of the receiving unit 10. At the same time, it avoids the material feeding position of the receiving unit 10, which can meet the material feeding requirements of the position directly below, and can also use the feeding unit 30 to transport the weighed material to different feeding positions, which can adapt to different usage requirements. It has a simple structure and small size, which meets the usage requirements of small volume equipment.

[0037] Preferably, the receiving unit 10, the force weighing sensor 20, and the feeding unit 30 are all located on the same side of the mounting plate 40, which improves the space utilization above the mounting plate 40, further reduces the volume, and meets the needs of small-volume equipment.

[0038] For further explanation, please refer to Figure 3 The receiving unit 10 includes a feeding bin 11, a feeding flip cover 12, a flip cover drive 13, and a feeding connector 14. The fixed end of the flip cover drive 13 is located on the outside of the feeding bin 11, the feeding flip cover 12 is located at the bottom of the feeding bin 11 through the flip cover drive 13, and the feeding bin 11 is connected to the measuring end of the force weighing sensor 20 through the feeding connector 14.

[0039] The batching bin 11 has a material collection port at the top and a material discharge port at the bottom. The batching flip cover 12 is located below the batching bin 11. The measuring end of the force weighing sensor 20 is connected to the side of the batching bin 11 through the batching connector 14, avoiding the material discharge port. The flip cover drive 13 is located on the other side of the batching bin 11 and is connected to the batching flip cover 12. It is used to drive the batching flip cover 12 to move away from the material discharge port or cover the material discharge port, so as to realize the control of material discharge.

[0040] The first implementation method: When the beverage processing mechanism 60 is located directly below the ingredient bin 11, after the corresponding material is dispensed by the force weighing sensor 20, the flip-top drive 13 drives the ingredient flip-top 12 to move away from the feeding port, so that the material falls into the beverage processing mechanism 60 below.

[0041] The second implementation method: When the beverage processing mechanism 60 is located on the periphery of the ingredient bin 11, the feeding unit 30 drives the receiving unit 10 to move above the beverage processing mechanism 60 on the periphery through the force weighing sensor 20. Then, the flip-top drive 13 drives the ingredient flip-top 12 to move away from the discharge port, so that the material falls into the beverage processing mechanism 60 below.

[0042] The third implementation method: There are two beverage processing units 60. The two beverage processing units 60 are located below and around the ingredient bin 11, respectively, to realize two different processing methods of steaming or soaking the materials. Therefore, the materials that have been prepared in the ingredient bin 11 can be dropped into the beverage processing unit 60 directly below it or the beverage processing unit 60 located around it as needed.

[0043] To further explain, the ingredient flap 12 is rotatably or slidably connected to the ingredient bin 11; when the ingredient flap 12 is slidably connected to the ingredient bin 11, the flap drive 13 can be an electric telescopic rod, the ingredient flap 12 is slidably connected to the bottom of the ingredient bin 11, and the flap drive 13 extends and retracts to open or close the feeding port of the ingredient flap 12.

[0044] To save space, it is preferable that the ingredient flap 12 is rotatably connected to the ingredient bin 11. At this time, the ingredient flap 12 has an L-shaped structure. Two support plates 15 are provided on the back of the ingredient bin 11. The vertical section of the ingredient flap 12 is located between the two support plates 15. The horizontal section of the ingredient flap 12 is located below the ingredient bin 11. The output end of the flap drive 13 is provided with a flip connecting rod 16. The top of the vertical section of the ingredient flap 12 is sleeved on the outside of the flip connecting rod 16 and cooperates with the flip connecting rod 16. The flip connecting rod 16 is rotatably connected to the support plate 15.

[0045] During operation, the output end of the flip cover drive 13, with the same specification as the flip connecting rod 16, drives the dispensing flip cover 12 to rotate around the axis of the flip connecting rod 16. The horizontal section of the dispensing flip cover 12 covers the feeding port or moves away from the main feeding port, thereby controlling the feeding. At the same time, the displacement space of the dispensing flip cover 12 is small, reducing its size and meeting actual needs.

[0046] To further explain, in order to improve the accuracy of material weighing, it is preferable that the batching connector 14 is provided with a second U-shaped groove 17. The second U-shaped groove 17 is vertically opened and is fitted on the left, right and top sides of the measuring end of the force weighing sensor 20 to avoid contact with the bottom of the force weighing sensor 20, so as to ensure accurate and reliable weight measurement, and at the same time ensure reliable connection with the force weighing sensor 20.

[0047] Example 2

[0048] Based on the batching and conveying mechanism described in Example 1, with reference to Figure 2 and Figure 4The feeding unit 30 of the batching and conveying mechanism described in this embodiment includes a rotary drive 31, a feeding support frame 32, a rotating rod 33, and a feeding connecting rod 34. The fixed end of the rotary drive 31 is connected to the mounting plate 40 through the feeding support frame 32. The output end of the rotary drive 31 is connected to one end of the rotating rod 33. The other end of the rotating rod 33 is rotatably connected to the mounting plate 40. One end of the feeding connecting rod 34 is connected to the connection end of the force weighing sensor 20. The other end of the feeding connecting rod 34 is connected to the rotating rod 33.

[0049] In actual use, the ingredient bin 11 is driven to rotate to the corresponding feeding position by the rotary drive 31. On the one hand, it can meet the feeding needs of the beverage processing mechanism 60 at different positions around the ingredient bin 11. On the other hand, it can reduce the moving track and complex power transmission structure required for horizontal movement, reduce structural complexity, reduce volume, and reduce equipment size.

[0050] To further explain, a first U-shaped groove 37 is provided on the feeding connecting rod 34. The first U-shaped groove 37 is opened horizontally and is fitted on the upper and lower sides of the connection end of the force weighing sensor 20.

[0051] One end of the feeding connecting rod 34 is connected to the connection end of the force weighing sensor 20 by screws, with at least two screws; the other end of the feeding connecting rod 34 is sleeved on the outside of the rotating rod 33, and the other end of the feeding connecting rod 34 is connected to the rotating rod 33 by a limit pin, thereby improving the connection stability and the accuracy and reliability of the drive.

[0052] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this utility model is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or basic characteristics of this utility model. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects. The scope of this utility model is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description, and thus all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this utility model. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0053] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art. The above content is only for illustrating the technical concept of this utility model and should not be used to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Any modifications made to the technical solutions based on the technical concept proposed by this utility model shall fall within the scope of protection of the claims of this utility model.

[0054] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A batching and conveying mechanism, characterized in that, It includes a receiving unit (10), a force weighing sensor (20), a feeding unit (30), and a mounting plate (40); The side of the receiving unit (10) is connected to the feeding unit (30) through a force weighing sensor (20). The force weighing sensor (20) is arranged in the lateral direction. The receiving unit (10) and the force weighing sensor (20) are both located above the mounting plate (40). The feeding unit (30) is mounted on the mounting plate (40).

2. The batching and conveying mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving unit (10), the force weighing sensor (20), and the feeding unit (30) are all located on the same side of the mounting plate (40).

3. The batching and conveying mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that, The feeding unit (30) includes a rotary drive (31), a feeding support frame (32), a rotating rod (33), and a feeding connecting rod (34). The fixed end of the rotary drive (31) is connected to the mounting plate (40) through the feeding support frame (32). The output end of the rotary drive (31) is connected to one end of the rotating rod (33). The other end of the rotating rod (33) is rotatably connected to the mounting plate (40). One end of the feeding connecting rod (34) is connected to the connecting end of the force weighing sensor (20). The other end of the feeding connecting rod (34) is connected to the rotating rod (33).

4. The batching and conveying mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that, One end of the feeding connecting rod (34) is connected to the connection end of the force weighing sensor (20) by screws, and the other end of the feeding connecting rod (34) is sleeved on the outside of the rotating rod (33). The other end of the feeding connecting rod (34) is connected to the rotating rod (33) by a limiting pin.

5. The batching and conveying mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The feeding unit (30) also includes a bearing seat (35) and a positioning bearing (36); the rotary drive (31) is located on the outside of the feeding support frame (32), the bearing seat (35) and the positioning bearing (36) are both located inside the feeding support frame (32), the positioning bearing (36) is located directly above the bearing seat (35), one end of the rotating rod (33) is connected to the output end of the rotary drive (31), and the other end of the rotating rod (33) passes through the top of the feeding support frame (32), the positioning bearing (36) and the feeding connecting rod (34) in sequence and is connected to the bearing seat (35).

6. The batching and conveying mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that, The feeding connecting rod (34) is provided with a first U-shaped groove (37), which is opened horizontally and is fitted on the upper and lower sides of the connection end of the force weighing sensor (20).

7. The batching and conveying mechanism according to any one of claims 3 to 6, characterized in that, The receiving unit (10) includes a dispensing bin (11), a dispensing flip cover (12), a flip cover drive (13), and a dispensing connector (14). The fixed end of the flip-top drive (13) is located on the outside of the mixing bin (11), the mixing flip-top (12) is located at the bottom of the mixing bin (11) through the flip-top drive (13), and the mixing bin (11) is connected to the measuring end of the force weighing sensor (20) through the mixing connector (14).

8. The batching and conveying mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that, The ingredient flap (12) is rotatably or slidably connected to the ingredient bin (11).

9. The batching and conveying mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that, The ingredient flap (12) has an L-shaped structure. Two support plates (15) are provided on the back of the ingredient bin (11). The vertical section of the ingredient flap (12) is located between the two support plates (15). The horizontal section of the ingredient flap (12) is located below the ingredient bin (11). The output end of the flap drive (13) is provided with a flip connecting rod (16). The top of the vertical section of the ingredient flap (12) is sleeved on the outside of the flip connecting rod (16) and cooperates with the flip connecting rod (16). The flip connecting rod (16) is rotatably connected to the support plate (15).

10. The batching and conveying mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that, The feed connector (14) is provided with a second U-shaped groove (17), which is vertically oriented and is fitted onto the left, right and top sides of the measuring end of the force weighing sensor (20).

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