A capsule storage device and an automatic coffee vending machine
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-09-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-08-11
AI Technical Summary
[0003]现有技术在咖啡胶囊进入咖啡机内部进行溶解时，咖啡胶囊的数量不方便进行控制，每次出来的咖啡胶囊数量不同，从而导致咖啡的浓度无法调控，咖啡机的实用性降低
[0020]在需要对存储管中的咖啡胶囊进行下料时，工作人员打开驱动电机，驱动电机借助减速器驱动齿轮旋转，齿轮借助齿环带动圆盘旋转，这时垫板将存储管下方堵住，避免存储管中的咖啡胶囊掉落，当垫板移动到指定口味的咖啡胶囊下方时，打开伺服电机，伺服电机带着偏心圆旋转，当偏心圆的凸出端移动到垫板的位置时，偏心圆挤压垫板在凹槽中移动，弹簧发生形变，垫板上的放置孔移动到存储管的底部，咖啡胶囊掉落到放置孔中，由于放置孔大小是固定的，因此每次只能下料固定的咖啡胶囊，之后伺服电机带着偏心圆继续旋转，偏心圆的凸出端远离垫板，在弹簧复位弹力的左右下，垫板往回移动，垫板的放置孔与圆盘的预留孔逐渐重合，放置孔中的咖啡胶囊穿过预留孔下料出去，通过下料装置达到了对指定口味的咖啡胶囊进行定量下料的效果，工作人员只需要调控加水量来控制咖啡的浓度，提高了咖啡机的实用性。
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of storage device technology, and in particular to a capsule storage device and an automatic coffee vending machine. Background Technology
[0002] Coffee is a beverage made from roasted and ground coffee beans. Along with cocoa and tea, it is one of the world's most popular drinks. To meet the coffee needs of a large number of white-collar workers in office buildings, coffee vending machines are set up in office buildings, where white-collar workers can quickly get a cup of coffee they want by paying a fee.
[0003] In existing technology, the number of coffee capsules dissolving inside the coffee machine is not easily controlled, resulting in a different number of capsules dispensed each time. This makes it impossible to regulate the coffee concentration and reduces the practicality of the coffee machine. Utility Model Content
[0004] This invention addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a capsule storage device and an automatic coffee vending machine.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a capsule storage device, comprising a storage cavity, wherein a plurality of storage tubes are arranged inside the storage cavity, wherein the plurality of storage tubes are arranged in a ring, and a feeding device is installed directly below the storage tubes, wherein the feeding device can feed a quantitative amount of coffee capsules from the storage tubes each time.
[0006] The effect achieved by the above components is that, when storing coffee capsules, staff send coffee capsules of different flavors into different storage tubes, and then the feeding device feeds the individual coffee capsules.
[0007] Preferably, the feeding device includes a disc, which is rotatable and located directly below the storage tube. A gear ring is fixedly connected to the arc surface of the disc. A drive motor is provided on one side of the disc. The drive motor is equipped with gears via a reducer, wherein the gears mesh with the gear ring. A groove is provided on the top of the disc, and a pad is slidably connected to the disc via the groove. A placement hole is provided on the surface of the pad, and a reserved hole is provided on the bottom of the disc, wherein the reserved hole communicates with the groove. A servo motor is fixedly connected above the disc via a mounting plate, and an eccentric circle is fixedly connected to the servo motor via a reducer. One end of a spring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the groove, and the other end of the spring is fixedly connected to the pad.
[0008] The aforementioned components achieve the following effect: When coffee capsules need to be dispensed from the storage tube, the operator activates the drive motor. The drive motor, via a reducer, drives a gear to rotate, which in turn drives a disc to rotate via a gear ring. At this time, a pad blocks the bottom of the storage tube, preventing the coffee capsules from falling out. When the pad moves to the bottom of the designated flavor of coffee capsule, the servo motor is activated. The servo motor rotates an eccentric circle. When the protruding end of the eccentric circle moves to the position of the pad, the eccentric circle presses the pad into the groove, causing the spring to deform. The placement hole on the pad then moves into the storage tube. At the bottom, the coffee capsule falls into the placement hole. Since the size of the placement hole is fixed, only a fixed number of coffee capsules can be dispensed at a time. Then, the servo motor drives the eccentric circle to continue rotating. The protruding end of the eccentric circle moves away from the pad. Under the restoring force of the spring, the pad moves back, and the placement hole of the pad gradually overlaps with the reserved hole of the disc. The coffee capsule in the placement hole passes through the reserved hole and is dispensed. The dispensing device achieves the effect of dispensing a specific flavor of coffee capsule in a quantitative manner. The operator only needs to adjust the amount of water added to control the coffee concentration, which improves the practicality of the coffee machine.
[0009] Preferably, the pad has a ramp provided by means of the placement hole, wherein the ramp is inclined toward the inside of the placement hole.
[0010] The effect achieved by the above components is that the ramp guides the coffee capsule, making it easier for the coffee capsule to enter the placement hole of the pad.
[0011] Preferably, a sliding plate is fixedly connected to both sides of the pad, and a groove is provided on the disc corresponding to the sliding plate, wherein the sliding plate and the groove are slidably adapted to each other.
[0012] The effect achieved by the above components is that the sliding plate of the pad moves in the groove of the disc, thereby restricting the direction of movement of the pad and preventing the pad from shaking.
[0013] Preferably, the top of the disc is provided with a striking device, the striking device including a column, the column being fixedly connected to the center of the disc, one end of the column being fixedly connected to a crossbar, one end of the crossbar being rotatably connected to a striking plate, the storage tube being fixedly connected to a protrusion corresponding to the striking plate, the spring being fixedly connected to one side of the striking plate, and the other end of the spring being fixedly connected to a fixing plate, wherein the fixing plate is fixedly connected to the crossbar.
[0014] The effect achieved by the above components is as follows: when the disc rotates, the disc carries the column and crossbar to rotate, and the crossbar carries the striking plate to rotate. When the striking plate moves to the position of the protrusion on the storage tube, the striking plate strikes the protrusion. At this time, the striking plate rotates in the direction of the spring, and the spring on the fixed plate deforms. When the striking plate moves past the protrusion, under the action of the spring's return force, the striking plate moves back to its original position. As the disc continues to rotate, the striking plate continuously strikes the storage tube with the help of the protrusion. The striking device achieves the effect of striking the storage tube, preventing the coffee capsules in the storage tube from becoming blocked, thus preventing the coffee capsules from dispensing normally.
[0015] Preferably, a triangular plate is fixedly connected to one side of the column, wherein one side of the triangular plate is fixedly connected to the crossbar.
[0016] The effect achieved by the above components is that by setting a triangular plate, the contact area between the column and the crossbar is increased, thereby improving the stability of the crossbar.
[0017] Preferably, a protective pad, which is a rubber pad, is fixedly connected to the side of the striking plate away from the spring.
[0018] The effect achieved by the above components is that the protective pads protect the striking plate, preventing it from being damaged due to prolonged collisions with the bumps.
[0019] In summary, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0020] When coffee capsules need to be dispensed from the storage tube, the operator activates the drive motor. The drive motor, via a reducer, rotates a gear, which in turn rotates a disc via a gear ring. At this point, a pad blocks the bottom of the storage tube, preventing the coffee capsules from falling out. When the pad moves to the location of the designated flavor of coffee capsule, the servo motor is activated. The servo motor rotates an eccentric disc. When the protruding end of the eccentric disc reaches the pad's position, it compresses the pad, causing it to move within a groove. This deforms a spring, and the placement hole on the pad moves to the bottom of the storage tube, dispensing the coffee capsule. The capsule falls into the placement hole. Since the size of the placement hole is fixed, only a fixed number of coffee capsules can be dispensed at a time. Then, the servo motor drives the eccentric circle to continue rotating. The protruding end of the eccentric circle moves away from the pad. Under the restoring force of the spring, the pad moves back. The placement hole of the pad gradually overlaps with the reserved hole of the disc. The coffee capsule in the placement hole passes through the reserved hole and is dispensed. The dispensing device achieves the effect of dispensing a specific flavor of coffee capsule. The operator only needs to adjust the amount of water to control the coffee concentration, which improves the practicality of the coffee machine. Attached Figure Description
[0021] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0022] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 A sectional view;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the parts in the storage cavity of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 Partial sectional view;
[0025] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the bottom of the disc of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the disk of this utility model;
[0027] Figure 7 This utility model Figure 6 Enlarged view of point A;
[0028] Figure 8 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the striking device of this utility model;
[0029] Figure 9 This utility model Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure on the other side.
[0030] Legend: 1. Coffee machine body; 11. Water chamber; 12. Brewing chamber; 13. Water outlet pipe; 2. Storage chamber; 3. Storage pipe; 4. Feeding device; 41. Disc; 42. Gear ring; 43. Drive motor; 44. Gear; 45. Groove; 46. Pad; 47. Placement hole; 48. Servo motor; 49. Reserved hole; 410. Slide plate; 411. Slide groove; 412. Ramp; 413. Eccentric circle; 414. First spring; 5. Striking device; 51. Column; 52. Crossbar; 53. Striking plate; 54. Fixing plate; 55. Second spring; 56. Protective pad; 57. Triangle plate; 58. Protrusion. Detailed Implementation
[0031] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model.
[0032] In the accompanying drawings of this embodiment, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that if terms such as "upper," "lower," "left," and "right" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, they are only for the convenience of describing this 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. Therefore, the terms used to describe positional relationships in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting this utility model. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0033] The implementation of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.
[0034] In this embodiment:
[0035] Reference Figure 1-9 As shown, this embodiment discloses a capsule storage device, including a storage cavity 2, inside which are arranged a plurality of storage tubes 3, wherein the plurality of storage tubes 3 are arranged in a ring; and a dispensing device 4, which is installed directly below the storage tubes 3, wherein the dispensing device 4 can dispense a quantitative amount of coffee capsules from the storage tubes 3 at a time. When storing coffee capsules, workers feed coffee capsules of different flavors into different storage tubes 3, and then the dispensing device 4 dispenses the individual coffee capsules.
[0036] Reference Figure 1-9As shown, the feeding device 4 includes a disc 41, which is located directly below the storage tube 3 and can rotate. A toothed ring 42 is fixedly connected to the arc surface of the disc 41. A drive motor 43 is provided on one side of the disc 41. A gear 44 is mounted on the drive motor 43 through a reducer, wherein the gear 44 meshes with the toothed ring 42. A groove 45 is provided on the top of the disc 41. A pad 46 is slidably connected to the disc 41 through the groove 45. A placement hole 47 is provided on the surface of the pad 46. A reserved hole 49 is provided on the bottom of the disc 41, wherein the reserved hole 49 communicates with the groove 45. A servo motor 48 is fixedly connected above the disc 41 through a mounting plate. An eccentric circle 413 is fixedly connected to the servo motor 48 through a reducer. A first spring 414 is fixedly connected at one end to the inner wall of the groove 45, wherein the other end of the first spring 414 is fixedly connected to the pad 46. When it is necessary to feed coffee capsules into storage tube 3, the operator turns on drive motor 43. Drive motor 43 drives gear 44 to rotate via reducer. Gear 44 drives disc 41 to rotate via gear ring 42. At this time, pad 46 blocks the bottom of storage tube 3 to prevent coffee capsules from falling out. When pad 46 moves to the bottom of the coffee capsule of the specified flavor, servo motor 48 is turned on. Servo motor 48 rotates eccentric circle 413. When the protruding end of eccentric circle 413 moves to the position of pad 46, eccentric circle 413 squeezes pad 46 and moves it in groove 45. The first spring 414 deforms, and the placement hole 47 on pad 46 moves into storage tube. At the bottom of 3, the coffee capsule falls into the placement hole 47. Since the size of the placement hole 47 is fixed, only a fixed number of coffee capsules can be dispensed at a time. Then, the servo motor 48 continues to rotate with the eccentric circle 413. The protruding end of the eccentric circle 413 moves away from the pad 46. Under the left and right restoring force of the first spring 414, the pad 46 moves back. The placement hole 47 of the pad 46 gradually overlaps with the reserved hole 49 of the disc 41. The coffee capsule in the placement hole 47 passes through the reserved hole 49 and is dispensed. The dispensing device 4 achieves the effect of dispensing a specific flavor of coffee capsule. The operator only needs to adjust the amount of water to control the concentration of the coffee, which improves the practicality of the coffee machine.
[0037] Reference Figure 1-9 As shown, the pad 46 has a ramp 412 through the placement hole 47, which slopes inward towards the placement hole 47. The ramp 412 guides the coffee capsule, facilitating its entry into the placement hole 47 of the pad 46. Slide plates 410 are fixedly connected to both sides of the pad 46, and the disc 41 has grooves 411 corresponding to the slide plates 410, allowing the slide plates 410 and grooves 411 to slide smoothly together. The movement of the slide plates 410 within the grooves 411 of the disc 41 restricts the direction of movement of the pad 46, preventing it from wobbling.
[0038] Reference Figure 1-9 As shown, the top of the disc 41 is provided with a striking device 5. The striking device 5 includes a column 51, which is fixedly connected to the center of the disc 41. One end of the column 51 is fixedly connected to a crossbar 52, and one end of the crossbar 52 is rotatably connected to a striking plate 53. The storage tube 3 is fixedly connected to a protrusion 58 corresponding to the striking plate 53. A second spring 55 is fixedly connected to one side of the striking plate 53, and the other end of the second spring 55 is fixedly connected to a fixing plate 54, wherein the fixing plate 54 is fixedly connected to the crossbar 52. When the disc 41 rotates, it carries the column 51 and the crossbar 52 to rotate as well. The crossbar 52 carries the striking plate 53 to rotate. When the striking plate 53 moves to the position of the protrusion 58 on the storage tube 3, it strikes the protrusion 58. At this time, the striking plate 53 rotates in the direction of the second spring 55, and the second spring 55 on the fixing plate 54 deforms. When the striking plate 53 moves past the protrusion 58, it moves back to its original position under the action of the restoring force of the second spring 55. As the disc 41 continues to rotate, the striking plate 53 continuously strikes the storage tube 3 with the help of the protrusion 58. The striking device 5 achieves the effect of striking the storage tube 3, preventing the coffee capsules in the storage tube 3 from becoming blocked, which would prevent the coffee capsules from dispensing normally.
[0039] Reference Figure 1-9 As shown, a triangular plate 57 is fixedly connected to one side of the column 51, and one side of the triangular plate 57 is fixedly connected to the crossbar 52. By setting the triangular plate 57, the contact area between the column 51 and the crossbar 52 is increased, thereby improving the stability of the crossbar 52. A protective pad 56, which is a rubber pad, is fixedly connected to the side of the striking plate 53 away from the second spring 55. By setting the protective pad 56, the striking plate 53 is protected, preventing it from colliding with the protrusion 58 for a long time and being damaged.
[0040] Reference Figure 1-9 As shown, this embodiment discloses an automatic coffee vending machine. The coffee machine body 1 includes a water chamber 11, a brewing chamber 12, a water outlet pipe 13, and any one of the capsule storage devices. When the coffee machine body 1 starts working, the coffee capsule in the storage chamber 2 enters the interior of the brewing chamber 12 through the feeding device 4, and the water in the water chamber 11 enters the brewing chamber 12. The water brews the coffee capsule, and the brewed coffee flows out of the coffee machine body 1 through the water outlet pipe 13.
[0041] Working principle: When the coffee machine body 1 starts working, the operator turns on the drive motor 43. The drive motor 43 drives the gear 44 to rotate via the reducer. The gear 44 drives the disc 41 to rotate via the gear ring 42. At this time, the pad 46 blocks the bottom of the storage tube 3 to prevent the coffee capsule in the storage tube 3 from falling out. When the pad 46 moves to the bottom of the coffee capsule of the specified flavor, the operator turns on the drive motor 43. The drive motor 43 drives the gear 44 to rotate via the reducer. The gear 44 drives the disc 41 to rotate via the gear ring 42. At this time, the pad 46 blocks the bottom of the storage tube 3 to prevent the coffee capsule in the storage tube 3 from falling out. When the pad 46 moves to the bottom of the coffee capsule of the specified flavor, the operator turns on the servo motor 48. The servo motor 48 rotates the eccentric circle 413. When the protruding end of the eccentric circle 413 moves to the position of the pad 46, the eccentric circle 413 squeezes the pad 46 and moves it in the groove 45. The first spring 414 is activated. The coffee capsule deforms and moves to the bottom of the storage tube 3 via the placement hole 47 on the pad 46. The coffee capsule falls into the placement hole 47 with the help of the ramp 412. Since the size of the placement hole 47 is fixed, only a fixed number of coffee capsules can be dispensed at a time. Then, the servo motor 48 continues to rotate with the eccentric circle 413. The protruding end of the eccentric circle 413 moves away from the pad 46. Under the left and right restoring force of the first spring 414, the pad 46 moves back. The placement hole 47 of the pad 46 gradually overlaps with the reserved hole 49 of the disc 41. The coffee capsule in the placement hole 47 passes through the reserved hole 49 and falls into the brewing chamber 12. The water in the water chamber 11 enters the brewing chamber 12 and brews the coffee capsule. The brewed coffee flows out of the coffee machine body 1 through the water outlet pipe 13. The dispensing device 4 achieves the effect of dispensing a specific flavor of coffee capsule. The operator only needs to adjust the amount of water to control the concentration of the coffee, which improves the practicality of the coffee machine.
[0042] When the disc 41 rotates, it carries the column 51 and the crossbar 52 to rotate as well. The crossbar 52 carries the striking plate 53 to rotate. When the striking plate 53 moves to the position of the protrusion 58 on the storage tube 3, the striking plate 53 strikes the protrusion 58 with the help of the protective pad. At this time, the striking plate 53 rotates in the direction of the second spring 55, and the second spring 55 on the fixed plate 54 deforms. When the striking plate 53 moves past the protrusion 58, under the action of the restoring force of the second spring 55, the striking plate 53 moves back to its original position. As the disc 41 continues to rotate, the striking plate 53 strikes the storage tube 3 with the help of the protrusion 58. The striking device 5 achieves the effect of striking the storage tube 3, preventing the coffee capsules in the storage tube 3 from becoming blocked, which would prevent the coffee capsules from dispensing normally.
[0043] It should be noted that in this application, the disc 41 rotates in the opposite direction after rotating one revolution to avoid the power cord of the servo motor 48 becoming twisted or knotted.
[0044] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A capsule storage device, characterized in that: It includes a storage cavity (2), and the storage cavity (2) is provided with a plurality of storage tubes (3), wherein the plurality of storage tubes (3) are arranged in a ring shape; The feeding device (4) is installed directly below the storage tube (3), wherein the feeding device (4) can feed a quantitative amount of coffee capsules from the storage tube (3) each time.
2. The capsule storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding device (4) includes a disc (41), which is located directly below the storage tube (3) and can rotate. A toothed ring (42) is fixedly connected to the arc surface of the disc (41). A drive motor (43) is provided on one side of the disc (41). The drive motor (43) is equipped with a gear (44) by means of a reducer, wherein the gear (44) and the toothed ring (42) mesh with each other. The top of the disc (41) is provided with a groove (45), and the disc (41) is slidably connected to a pad (46) by means of the groove (45). The surface of the pad (46) is provided with a placement hole (47), and the bottom of the disc (41) is provided with a reserved hole (49), wherein the reserved hole (49) is connected to the groove (45). Servo motor (48) is fixedly connected above the disk (41) by means of a mounting plate. The servo motor (48) is fixedly connected to an eccentric circle (413) by means of a reducer. A first spring (414) is fixedly connected at one end to the inner wall of the groove (45), and at the other end to the pad (46).
3. The capsule storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pad (46) has a ramp (412) through the placement hole (47), wherein the ramp (412) is inclined inward toward the placement hole (47).
4. The capsule storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both sides of the pad (46) are fixedly connected to the slide plate (410), and the disc (41) is provided with a groove (411) corresponding to the slide plate (410), wherein the slide plate (410) and the groove (411) are slidably adapted.
5. A capsule storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the disc (41) is provided with a striking device (5), the striking device (5) includes a column (51), the column (51) is fixedly connected to the center of the disc (41), one end of the column (51) is fixedly connected to a crossbar (52), one end of the crossbar (52) is rotatably connected to a striking plate (53), and the storage tube (3) is fixedly connected to a protrusion (58) corresponding to the striking plate (53); The second spring (55) is fixedly connected to one side of the striking plate (53), and the other end of the second spring (55) is fixedly connected to a fixing plate (54), wherein the fixing plate (54) is fixedly connected to the crossbar (52).
6. A capsule storage device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A triangular plate (57) is fixedly connected to one side of the column (51), wherein one side of the triangular plate (57) is fixedly connected to the crossbar (52).
7. A capsule storage device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A protective pad (56) is fixedly connected to the side of the striking plate (53) away from the second spring (55), wherein the protective pad (56) is a rubber pad.
8. An automatic coffee vending machine, characterized in that: The capsule storage device according to any one of claims 1-7 further includes a coffee machine body (1), the coffee machine body (1) including a water chamber (11), a brewing chamber (12) and a water outlet pipe (13).