A liquor outflow controller

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of wine outlet controllers, belong to liquid control technical field, to solve the existing wine bottle needs manual sealing bottle mouth, wine outlet quantity is not accurate, inventory is difficult to manage and the problem of poor sealing. The controller includes the shell for fixed installation in the wine bottle bottle mouth, shell inside fixed installation has gravity sensing device, controller, the silica gel pipe that is communicated wine bottle bottle mouth and outside and is passed through shell, the liquid outlet mechanism including rotating arm and the motor of driving its rotation, the power supply for each electrical component power supply, and for wireless transmission use data's communication module;Controller is electrically connected with gravity sensing device, motor, power supply and communication module respectively.The utility model can automatically control liquid outlet without manual sealing, ensure that wine outlet quantity is accurate, realize inventory intelligent management, and compact structure, good sealing, can prolong wine quality guarantee period, applicable to bar, restaurant and other fast-paced business scene.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of wine dispensing technology, and in particular to a wine dispensing controller. Background Technology

[0002] In daily life, liquids are usually sealed in bottles with openings. For situations where the liquid cannot be used up at once after opening or needs to be taken out in multiple portions after opening, users need to manually close and open the bottle opening multiple times.

[0003] Taking bartending as an example, bartenders often use traditional methods to pour drinks, which involves repeatedly opening the bottle cap, taking out a measuring cup, tilting the bottle to pour the drink into the measuring cup, and resealing the bottle. This method has the following drawbacks: First, it increases the bartender's workload and prolongs customer waiting time. Second, manual pouring makes it difficult to ensure that the amount of drink poured each time is precise and consistent, which may lead to errors in the mixing process, affecting the quality of the final drink, or requiring the use of a measuring cup, adding an extra pouring action. Third, repetitive manual operations may result in the bottle cork not being completely sealed, leading to problems such as alcohol evaporation and contamination, shortening the shelf life of the drinks, and potentially causing food safety issues. Fourth, managers find it difficult to monitor the actual consumption rate and remaining quantity of various beverages in real time, and relying on manual inventory and estimation can easily lead to chaotic inventory management, affecting operational efficiency and cost control.

[0004] Although flow control devices such as electromagnetic valves or flow meters exist on the market, these devices are bulky, expensive, and cannot simultaneously seal the bottle, making them difficult to meet the actual needs of places like bars.

[0005] Furthermore, existing equipment generally lacks intelligent data collection and management control for beverage usage. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop an integrated solution that can automatically control the outflow of an equal amount of beverage when the bottle is inverted, automatically seal the bottle neck when the bottle is upright, and provide real-time data on beverage consumption to optimize inventory management. Summary of the Invention

[0006] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a wine dispensing controller that, by improving its own structure, can solve the problem of manually sealing the bottle opening in the past.

[0007] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this utility model discloses a wine dispensing controller, comprising a housing for fixed installation at the mouth of a wine bottle; a gravity sensor fixedly installed inside the housing for detecting the bottle's posture; a controller fixedly installed inside the housing for receiving signals and outputting control commands; a silicone tube fixedly installed inside the housing and penetrating the housing to connect the bottle mouth to the outside; a dispensing mechanism installed inside the housing, comprising a rotating arm and a motor driving the rotating arm to rotate, the working end of the rotating arm contacting the outer wall of the silicone tube; a power supply fixedly installed inside the housing for powering various electrical components; and a communication module fixedly installed inside the housing for wirelessly transmitting usage data; the controller is electrically connected to the gravity sensor, motor, power supply, and communication module respectively.

[0008] The outer shell has a liquid inlet and an outlet axially aligned with the liquid inlet. One end of the silicone tube is connected to the liquid inlet, and the other end is connected to the liquid outlet.

[0009] The inlet extends outward into an inlet pipe, with the inlet end of the inlet pipe connected to the bottle neck and the outlet end connected to the inlet.

[0010] The outer periphery of the liquid inlet pipe is fixedly fitted with a matching sleeve for fixing to the mouth of the wine bottle. The middle of the matching sleeve has a through hole arranged along the axial direction, and the liquid inlet pipe is located in the through hole.

[0011] The liquid inlet pipe is fixedly connected to a partition. One end of the partition extends axially to the inlet end of the liquid inlet pipe, and the other end extends radially to the inner wall of the liquid inlet pipe, so as to form an air intake channel inside the liquid inlet pipe. An air inlet that communicates with the air intake channel is opened on the outer peripheral side of the liquid inlet pipe. The air inlet is located between the adapter sleeve and the outer shell. One end of the air intake channel communicates with the bottle mouth, and the other end communicates with the air inlet.

[0012] An air intake check valve is inserted into the end of the air intake channel facing the bottle opening.

[0013] The outer casing has a side baffle fixed inside, located on the side of the silicone tube, with the silicone tube positioned between the side baffle and the rotating arm.

[0014] The rotating arm includes a connecting rod and a roller. One end of the connecting rod is fixed to the output shaft of the motor, and the other end of the connecting rod is hinged to the roller. The length of the roller is greater than the diameter of the silicone tube.

[0015] The side baffle extends into a wedge shape toward the roller.

[0016] The controller integrates a timing module.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of this utility model have the following beneficial effects:

[0018] (1) The bottle posture is monitored in real time by gravity sensing device and the action of the dispensing mechanism is automatically controlled by controller. The entire process from detection, execution and closing is automated. Bartenders do not need to repeatedly open and close the bottle cap, simplifying the operation steps, significantly improving work efficiency, shortening customer waiting time, realizing automated and intelligent dispensing control, and solving the problem of inconvenience in the past.

[0019] (2) The controller controls the opening time of the liquid dispensing mechanism (rotating arm) (usually achieved by an integrated timing module) to ensure that the duration of the liquid flow channel opening is fixed each time, thereby ensuring that the volume of liquid poured each time is highly consistent, greatly improving the accuracy of beverage ratio and the stability of quality, and ensuring the precision and consistency of the dispensing volume.

[0020] (3) The built-in communication module can wirelessly transmit data such as time and number of times of wine dispensing to the back-end management system. This allows managers to remotely and in real time monitor the consumption rate and inventory of various wines and beverages, providing data support for accurate procurement, cost control and business decision-making, realizing intelligent inventory management, and realizing automated data collection and remote management.

[0021] (4) All functional modules (sensing, control, execution, power supply, and communication) are highly integrated into a shell fixed to the bottle mouth, forming an independent and integrated device. This design is compact, small in size, low in cost, and easy to install (adapts to standard bottle mouths). It is very suitable for use in high-intensity and fast-paced business environments such as bars and restaurants. It has a compact structure, high integration, and strong versatility and practicality.

[0022] (5) The flow channel is opened and closed by mechanically squeezing the silicone tube. When not dispensing wine, the rotating arm flattens the silicone tube, making its diameter close to zero, forming an effective airtight seal. This prevents alcohol evaporation, wine oxidation, and the entry of external contaminants, thus maintaining the original flavor of the wine and extending its shelf life. It provides excellent sealing and extends the shelf life of the wine. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the wine dispensing controller in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2This is an exploded view of the wine dispensing controller of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the wine dispensing controller of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the liquid dispensing mechanism in this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the technical solutions of the present invention 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 invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] The terms "first," "second," etc., in the specification, claims, and accompanying drawings of this utility model are used to distinguish different objects, not to describe a specific order. Furthermore, the terms "comprising" and "having," and any variations thereof, are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion. For example, a process, method, apparatus, product, or server that includes a series of steps or units is not limited to the listed steps or units, but may optionally include steps or units not listed, or may optionally include other steps or units inherent to these processes, methods, products, or servers.

[0030] In this document, the term "embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment may be included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0031] This utility model discloses a specific implementation of a wine dispensing controller; please see [link / reference]. Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the wine dispensing controller includes a housing 1, a controller, a gravity sensor, a silicone tube 2, a dispensing mechanism, a power supply 31, and a communication module.

[0032] In this embodiment, the outer shell 1 is mainly used for fixed installation at the mouth of the wine bottle. The outer shell 1 is made of food-grade plastic material to ensure safety and hygiene. The outer shell 1 can be a single-layer shell structure or a double-layer shell structure. Each shell can be fixed by snapping or screwing together the first shell and the second shell, which facilitates subsequent assembly work.

[0033] In this embodiment, the outer casing 1 integrates multiple functional modules: a gravity sensor is fixedly installed inside to detect in real time whether the bottle is upright or inverted; a controller is also fixedly installed inside to receive signals from the sensor and output corresponding control commands; a silicone tube 2 is fixedly installed inside the outer casing 1 and runs through both ends, forming the core channel for the liquid to flow out, connecting the bottle opening to the outside. This integrated design achieves automated control of the dispensing process, significantly improving work efficiency. It should be noted that the gravity sensor, communication module, and controller can be integrated onto a single PCB circuit board 3, which is then fixedly installed inside the outer casing 1. Furthermore, the power supply 31 is preferably a rechargeable battery, the communication module is preferably a WIFI transmission module, and the controller integrates a timing module.

[0034] The outer casing 1 has an inlet 11 and an outlet 12 axially aligned with the inlet 11. Both ends of the silicone tube 2 are connected to these two ports, ensuring smooth flow and sealing. An inlet pipe 6 extends outward from the inlet 11. The inlet end of the inlet pipe 6 is connected to the bottle neck, and the outlet end is connected to the inlet 11 of the outer casing 1. To accommodate bottles of different sizes, a suitable sleeve 5 is fixedly fitted onto the outer periphery of the inlet pipe 6. The sleeve 5 has an axially arranged through hole in its center, within which the inlet pipe 6 is located. The sleeve is connected to the bottle neck via an interference fit or thread, making installation simple and secure, and improving the versatility and practicality of the device.

[0035] To ensure pressure balance inside and outside the bottle during dispensing and prevent dispensing interruption due to negative pressure, a partition 61 is fixedly connected inside the liquid inlet pipe 6. One end of the partition 61 extends axially to the inlet of the liquid inlet pipe 6, and the other end extends radially to the inner wall of the pipe, thus forming an independent air intake channel 7 within the pipe. An air inlet 71, connected to the air intake channel 7, is also provided on the outer periphery of the liquid inlet pipe 6. This air inlet 71 is located between the suitable sleeve 5 and the outer shell 1, allowing external air to enter. One end of the air intake channel 7 communicates with the inside of the bottle through its inlet, and the other end connects to this air inlet 71. To further control the unidirectional airflow and prevent backflow of the wine, a one-way valve 4 is inserted into the end of the air intake channel 7 facing the bottle mouth. This ingenious air path design ensures the smoothness and stability of the dispensing process.

[0036] As an improvement, the core actuator of the dispensing controller in this embodiment is a dispensing mechanism, which includes a micro motor 41 and a rotating arm driven by the motor 41. The working end of the rotating arm contacts the outer wall of the silicone tube 2. To optimize the squeezing effect and reduce wear, the rotating arm is specifically composed of a connecting rod 42 and a roller 43. One end of the connecting rod 42 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor 41, and the other end is hinged to the roller 43. The length of the roller 43 is designed to be greater than the diameter of the silicone tube 2 to ensure effective and uniform squeezing. To guide and limit the movement trajectory of the rotating arm, a side baffle 13 located on the side of the silicone tube 2 is fixedly installed inside the housing 1, so that the silicone tube 2 is reliably limited between the side baffle 13 and the roller 43 of the rotating arm. A wedge-shaped portion 14 extends from the side baffle 13 toward the roller 43. This structure can guide the roller 43 to roll smoothly and press the silicone tube 2 completely against the side baffle 13 when the rotating arm is reset, thereby achieving a reliable airtight seal, effectively preventing alcohol evaporation and wine contamination, and extending the shelf life of the wine.

[0037] The entire system is powered by a power supply module 31, preferably a rechargeable battery, which is fixedly installed inside the casing 1, enhancing the device's portability and flexibility. The controller, acting as the "brain," is electrically connected to the gravity sensor, motor 41, power supply 31, and communication module. It integrates a timing module that precisely controls the opening time of the flow channel, ensuring a highly consistent volume of beverage poured each time, guaranteeing accurate beverage proportions and stable quality. Finally, the fixedly installed communication module wirelessly transmits usage data (such as time and frequency) from each operation to the back-end management system. This allows managers to remotely and in real-time monitor beverage consumption and inventory, providing precise data support for operational decisions and significantly optimizing inventory management processes.

[0038] The working process of the dispensing controller in this embodiment is as follows: When the wine bottle is in an upright and static state, the gravity sensor detects the current posture, and the controller does not issue an action command. At this time, under the default control of the controller, the rotating arm of the dispensing mechanism, guided by the wedge-shaped part 14 of the side baffle 13, tightly presses the silicone tube 2 onto the side baffle 13. The silicone tube 2 is completely closed due to compression, and the tube diameter is zero, thereby achieving high-pressure sealing, effectively preventing alcohol evaporation and external contamination, and ensuring the long-term storage quality of the wine.

[0039] When dispensing is required, the operator inverts the bottle. The gravity sensor immediately detects this change in posture and transmits a signal to the controller. The controller then activates motor 41, driving the connecting rod 42 of the rotating arm to rotate, thereby lifting the end roller 43 and releasing the pressure on the silicone tube 2. The silicone tube 2 returns to its original shape due to its elasticity, opening the flow channel. Under gravity, the wine flows in through the inlet pipe 6 and smoothly out through the outlet 12 via the silicone tube 2. Simultaneously, the negative pressure generated by the drop in the liquid level inside the bottle is balanced by drawing in external air through the air inlet 71 in the air inlet channel 6. The one-way valve 4 at the end of the air inlet channel 7 ensures that air can only enter the bottle in one direction, preventing wine leakage. This design ensures a smooth and stable dispensing process.

[0040] As the liquor flows out, the timing module integrated in the controller begins precise timing. Once the preset dispensing time is reached, the controller immediately drives the motor 41 to reverse, resetting the rotating arm. During its return stroke, the roller 43 slides along the wedge-shaped portion 14 of the side baffle 13, flattening the silicone tube 2 back onto the side baffle 13, quickly closing the flow channel and ending the dispensing process. By fixing the flow channel opening time, a high degree of consistency in the dispensing volume is achieved each time, ensuring the accuracy and stability of the beverage ratio.

[0041] After each complete dispensing operation, the controller records the event and wirelessly transmits data including device ID, operation time, and cumulative dispensing count to the back-end management system via the communication module. This allows managers to remotely and in real-time monitor beverage consumption, providing precise data support for inventory management, cost control, and operational decisions, significantly optimizing management processes. The entire workflow is highly automated, eliminating the need for manual bottle opening and closing, and significantly improving dispensing efficiency and ease of operation.

[0042] Finally, it should be noted that the wine dispensing controller disclosed in this utility model embodiment is only a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, not to limit it. Although this 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 of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A wine dispensing controller, characterized in that, include: The outer casing is used to securely install the bottle neck. A gravity sensor is fixedly installed inside the outer casing to detect the bottle's posture; The controller is fixedly installed inside the housing and is used to receive signals and output control commands; A silicone tube, which is fixedly installed inside the outer shell and penetrates the outer shell, is used to connect the bottle opening to the outside. The liquid dispensing mechanism is installed inside the housing and includes a rotating arm and a motor that drives the rotating arm to rotate. The working end of the rotating arm is in contact with the outer wall of the silicone tube. The power supply is fixedly installed inside the housing and is used to power various electrical components. The communication module is fixedly installed inside the housing and is used for wireless data transmission. The controller is electrically connected to the gravity sensor, motor, power supply, and communication module, respectively.

2. The wine dispensing controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer shell has a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet axially aligned with the liquid inlet. One end of the silicone tube is connected to the liquid inlet, and the other end is connected to the liquid outlet.

3. A wine dispensing controller according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inlet extends outward into an inlet pipe, the inlet end of which is connected to the bottle neck, and the outlet end of which is connected to the inlet.

4. A wine dispensing controller according to claim 3, characterized in that, The outer periphery of the liquid inlet pipe is fixedly fitted with a matching sleeve for fixing to the mouth of the wine bottle. The middle part of the matching sleeve has a through hole arranged along the axial direction, and the liquid inlet pipe is located in the through hole.

5. A wine dispensing controller according to claim 4, characterized in that, A partition is fixedly connected inside the liquid inlet pipe. One end of the partition extends axially to the inlet end of the liquid inlet pipe, and the other end extends radially to the inner wall of the liquid inlet pipe, so as to form an air intake channel inside the liquid inlet pipe. An air inlet is opened on the outer peripheral side of the liquid inlet pipe, which is connected to the air intake channel. The air inlet is located between the adapter sleeve and the outer shell. One end of the air intake channel is connected to the bottle mouth, and the other end is connected to the air inlet.

6. A wine dispensing controller according to claim 5, characterized in that, An air intake check valve is inserted into the end of the air intake channel facing the bottle opening.

7. A wine dispensing controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, A side baffle is fixedly connected inside the outer casing to the side of the silicone tube, and the silicone tube is located between the side baffle and the rotating arm.

8. A wine dispensing controller according to claim 7, characterized in that, The rotating arm includes a connecting rod and a roller. One end of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the motor, and the other end of the connecting rod is hinged to the roller. The length of the roller is greater than the diameter of the silicone tube.

9. A wine dispensing controller according to claim 8, characterized in that, The side baffle extends into a wedge shape toward the roller.

10. A wine dispensing controller according to claim 1, characterized in that, The controller integrates a timing module.

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