A self-service kiosk-based retrieval station

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of taking table based on self-service coffee pavilion, belong to self-service equipment technical field, including substrate, the top surface of the substrate is equipped with support plate, bearing plate is installed in the support plate, rotatingly installed carousel is on the bearing plate, the top surface of the substrate is equipped with the drive motor of driving carousel rotation, the top surface of the carousel is equipped with surrounding board, the top surface of the support plate is equipped with diffuse reflection type photoelectric sensor, diffuse reflection type photoelectric sensor detection end corresponds the center area of carousel, the left and right side walls of the support plate are symmetrically installed with projector, the side wall of the rear of the support plate is symmetrically opened with light-transmitting window, projector detection end corresponds the light-transmitting window;The taking table based on self-service coffee pavilion solves the problem that existing open taking table coffee cup is easy to pour, seep, realizes the accurate positioning of coffee cup transfer and the convenient maintenance of equipment, improves the operation stability of self-service coffee pavilion and user experience.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model specifically relates to a self-service coffee kiosk-based item dispensing station, belonging to the field of self-service equipment technology. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of self-service technology, self-service coffee kiosks, offering advantages such as 24-hour service and no need for human intervention, have been widely used in public places such as office buildings, shopping malls, and subway stations, becoming an important platform for convenient beverage consumption. Existing self-service coffee kiosks typically use robotic arms or conveyor mechanisms to deliver prepared coffee to the pickup area. The pickup station, as a key component for users to obtain their drinks, directly impacts the service experience and the stability of equipment operation.

[0003] Currently, most self-service coffee kiosks on the market use an open platform structure for their retrieval counters. Because open platforms lack circumferential protective structures, coffee cups are easily subjected to external impacts, causing them to tip over, the lids to fail to seal and leak, and in severe cases, even the cups to break, increasing the equipment failure rate and user complaint rate. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing a self-service coffee kiosk-based retrieval station.

[0005] A self-service coffee kiosk-based retrieval station includes a base plate, a support plate mounted on the top surface of the base plate, a support plate mounted inside the support plate, a turntable rotatably mounted on the support plate, a drive motor for driving the turntable to rotate mounted on the top surface of the base plate, a surrounding plate mounted on the top surface of the turntable, a diffuse reflection photoelectric sensor mounted on the top surface of the support plate, the detection end of the diffuse reflection photoelectric sensor corresponding to the center area of ​​the turntable, light projectors symmetrically mounted on the left and right sidewalls of the support plate, and light-transmitting windows symmetrically opened on the sidewalls of the support plate near the rear, the detection ends of the light projectors corresponding to the light-transmitting windows.

[0006] Furthermore, a turntable is rotatably mounted on the top surface of the substrate, the drive end of the drive motor is connected to the turntable, vertical plates are symmetrically mounted on the top surface of the turntable, and a horizontal plate is connected to the top surface of the two vertical plates. The turntable is detachably mounted on the horizontal plate.

[0007] Furthermore, a rod is installed at the center of the bottom surface of the turntable, and a sleeve is installed on the bottom surface of the horizontal plate. The rod is inserted into the inside of the sleeve, and a locking sleeve is slidably fitted onto the outside of the sleeve. Several rolling grooves are formed on the sleeve, and a locking ball is slidably installed inside the rolling groove. A locking groove is formed on the outer wall of the rod for the locking ball to be engaged. An avoidance groove is formed on the inner wall of the locking sleeve. The avoidance groove is recessed along the radial direction of the locking sleeve. When the avoidance groove and the rolling groove are aligned, the locking ball slides into the avoidance groove to disengage from the rod. A return spring is also installed on the top surface of the locking sleeve, and the top end of the return spring is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the horizontal plate.

[0008] Furthermore, an annular groove is provided on the bottom surface of the horizontal plate, and the return spring is embedded inside the annular groove. The initial elastic force of the return spring pulls the locking sleeve upward.

[0009] Furthermore, the top surface of the substrate is symmetrically equipped with brackets on both sides, and each bracket is equipped with a through-beam photoelectric sensor. The turntable is located between the two through-beam photoelectric sensors, and a shielding component that cooperates with the through-beam photoelectric sensor is installed on the side wall of one of the upright plates.

[0010] Furthermore, an outer shell plate is installed on the outer wall of the support plate, and the outer shell plate covers the outside of the projector and the diffuse reflection photoelectric sensor.

[0011] Furthermore, the enclosure is an arc-shaped plate, and the arc-shaped extension direction of the enclosure is adapted to the circumferential direction of the turntable.

[0012] Furthermore, the outer arc radius of the enclosure is equal to the top surface radius of the turntable.

[0013] Beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. This utility model reduces the problems of coffee cup impact, tipping, leakage and breakage by using a circumferential protection panel, a turntable for smooth transportation instead of direct drop, and the synergistic effect of a through-beam photoelectric sensor and a shielding component for precise positioning. It avoids equipment failure caused by leakage and reduces user complaint rate, thus meeting the reliable delivery requirements of unattended self-service coffee kiosks.

[0015] 2. This utility model achieves convenient disassembly and assembly of the turntable through the quick-release structure of the insertion rod, insertion sleeve and locking ball and the limiting design of the reset spring, thereby improving cleaning and maintenance efficiency. On the other hand, it improves the stability of equipment operation, reduces component wear, and lowers maintenance costs and failure rate in long-term operation by using structures such as the outer shell plate to protect the sensor, the symmetrical upright plate to balance the force, and the annular groove guide spring. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1This is a front view structural diagram of the present invention;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rear view structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a front view structural diagram of the present utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the outer shell plate in the concealed state of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the cardboard and outer shell in the concealed state of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the turntable and the surrounding plate in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 7 For along Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure along the center section AA;

[0023] Figure 8 for Figure 7 Enlarged view of the structure at point A in the middle.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Base plate; 2. Support plate; 3. Bearing plate; 4. Turntable; 5. Enclosure plate; 6. Drive motor; 7. Outer shell plate; 8. Light-transmitting window; 9. Projector; 10. Diffuse reflection photoelectric sensor; 11. Bracket; 12. Through-beam photoelectric sensor; 13. Shielding component; 14. Turntable; 15. Vertical plate; 16. Horizontal plate; 17. Locking sleeve; 18. Insert rod; 19. Inserting sleeve; 20. Rolling groove; 21. Locking ball; 22. Locking groove; 23. Clearance groove; 24. Return spring. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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.

[0026] Please see Figure 1-8As shown, a self-service coffee kiosk-based retrieval platform includes a base plate 1, a support plate 2 mounted on the top surface of the base plate 1, a support plate 3 mounted inside the support plate 2, a turntable 4 rotatably mounted on the support plate 3, a drive motor 6 mounted on the top surface of the base plate 1 to drive the turntable 4 to rotate, a surrounding plate 5 mounted on the top surface of the turntable 4, a diffuse reflection photoelectric sensor 10 mounted on the top surface of the support plate 2, the detection end of the diffuse reflection photoelectric sensor 10 corresponding to the central area of ​​the turntable 4, light projectors 9 symmetrically mounted on the left and right sidewalls of the support plate 2, and light-transmitting windows 8 symmetrically opened on the sidewalls of the support plate 2 near the rear, the detection end of the light projectors 9 corresponding to the light-transmitting windows 8.

[0027] Specifically, the base plate 1 provides a stable mounting reference for the whole, and the support plate 2 mounted on its top surface supports the support plate 3. The turntable 4 is rotated and assembled on the support plate 3 to form a coffee cup carrying and transfer carrier. The drive motor 6 is fixed to the top surface of the base plate 1 to provide power for the rotation of the turntable 4, realizing the transfer of the coffee cup from the conveying end to the picking end. The surrounding plate 5 on the top surface of the turntable 4 forms circumferential protection. The diffuse reflection photoelectric sensor 10 on the top surface of the support plate 2 is aligned with the center area of ​​the turntable 4 to detect in real time whether a coffee cup has been delivered, and provides a trigger signal for the start and stop of the drive motor 6. The projectors 9 on the left and right side walls of the support plate 2 cooperate with the light-transmitting window 8 at the rear to detect whether there are foreign objects blocking the picking channel.

[0028] As a technical optimization of this utility model, a turntable 14 is rotatably mounted on the top surface of the substrate 1, the drive end of the drive motor 6 is connected to the turntable 14, and vertical plates 15 are symmetrically mounted on the top surface of the turntable 14. The top surfaces of the two vertical plates 15 are connected to a horizontal plate 16, and the turntable 4 is detachably mounted on the horizontal plate 16.

[0029] Specifically, a turntable 14 is rotatably mounted on the top surface of the substrate 1, and the drive end of the drive motor 6 is directly connected to the turntable 14. The top surface of the turntable 14 supports the horizontal plate 16 through the left and right symmetrical vertical plates 15. The turntable 4 is detachably assembled on the horizontal plate 16 to form a power transmission link.

[0030] As a technical optimization of this utility model, a plug rod 18 is installed at the center of the bottom surface of the turntable 4, and a plug sleeve 19 is installed on the bottom surface of the horizontal plate 16. The plug rod 18 is inserted into the inside of the plug sleeve 19, and a locking sleeve 17 is slidably sleeved on the outside of the plug sleeve 19. Several rolling grooves 20 are provided on the plug sleeve 19 and extend radially through the plug sleeve 19. A locking ball 21 is slidably installed inside the rolling groove 20. A locking groove 22 for the locking ball 21 to be inserted is provided on the outer wall of the plug rod 18. An avoidance groove 23 is provided on the inner wall of the locking sleeve 17. The avoidance groove 23 is recessed radially along the locking sleeve 17. When the avoidance groove 23 and the rolling groove 20 are engaged, the locking ball 21 slides into the avoidance groove 23 to disengage from the plug rod 18. A return spring 24 is also installed on the top surface of the locking sleeve 17. The top end of the return spring 24 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the horizontal plate 16.

[0031] Specifically, the insert rod 18 at the center of the bottom surface of the turntable 4 is inserted into the insert sleeve 19 on the bottom surface of the horizontal plate 16 to achieve initial positioning; the locking sleeve 17 that is slidably sleeved on the outside of the insert sleeve 19, the locking ball 21 in the inner rolling groove 20, the locking groove 22 on the insert rod 18, and the clearance groove 23 on the inner wall of the locking sleeve 17 constitute the locking mechanism; the return spring 24 on the top surface of the locking sleeve 17 is fixed to the bottom surface of the horizontal plate 16 to provide continuous locking force. In the initial state, the return spring 24 pulls the locking sleeve 17 upward, and the inner wall of the locking sleeve 17 squeezes the locking ball 21 into the locking groove 22 to fix the turntable 4; when disassembling, press the locking sleeve 17 downward to compress the return spring 24, the clearance groove 23 aligns with the rolling groove 20, the locking ball 21 disengages from the locking groove 22, and the insert rod 18 can be pulled out to remove the turntable 4.

[0032] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the bottom surface of the horizontal plate 16 is provided with an annular groove, and the reset spring 24 is embedded in the annular groove. The initial elastic force of the reset spring 24 pulls the lock sleeve 17 upward.

[0033] Specifically, an annular groove is provided on the bottom surface of the horizontal plate 16, and the return spring 24 is embedded in the annular groove. Under the action of the initial elastic force, the return spring 24 continuously pulls the lock sleeve 17 upward to maintain the locked state.

[0034] As a technical optimization of this utility model, brackets 11 are symmetrically installed on the top surface of the substrate 1. Each of the two brackets 11 is equipped with a through-beam photoelectric sensor 12. The turntable 14 is located between the two through-beam photoelectric sensors 12. A shielding member 13 that cooperates with the through-beam photoelectric sensor 12 is installed on the side wall of one of the upright plates 15.

[0035] Specifically, brackets 11 are symmetrically mounted on the top surface of substrate 1, and through-beam photoelectric sensors 12 are mounted on the brackets 11. Turntable 14 is located between two through-beam photoelectric sensors 12. A shielding component 13 is installed on the side wall of one of the upright plates 15. When the drive motor 6 drives the turntable 14 to rotate to the picking position, the shielding component 13 blocks the light between the two through-beam photoelectric sensors 12, triggering the drive motor 6 to stop, thus achieving precise positioning of turntable 4.

[0036] As a technical optimization of this utility model, an outer shell plate 7 is installed on the outer wall of the support plate 2, and the outer shell plate 7 covers the outside of the projector 9 and the diffuse reflection photoelectric sensor 10.

[0037] Specifically, an outer shell plate 7 is installed on the outer wall of the support plate 2. The outer shell plate 7 completely covers the projector 9 and the diffuse reflection photoelectric sensor 10, forming a closed protection.

[0038] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the enclosure 5 is an arc-shaped plate, and the arc-shaped extension direction of the enclosure 5 is adapted to the circumferential direction of the turntable 4.

[0039] Specifically, the enclosure 5 is designed as an arc-shaped plate, and its arc-shaped extension direction is adapted to the circumference of the turntable 4. The enclosure 5 is arranged along the circumference of the turntable 4 to form an arc-shaped limit for the coffee cup.

[0040] As a technical optimization of this utility model, the outer arc radius of the enclosure 5 is equal to the top surface radius of the turntable 4.

[0041] Specifically, the outer arc radius of the enclosure 5 is equal to the top surface radius of the turntable 4, so that the outer arc of the enclosure 5 is flush with the edge of the turntable 4, forming a flat load-bearing and protective surface.

[0042] The overall working principle of this solution is as follows:

[0043] The base plate 1 provides a stable mounting foundation for the entire retrieval platform. The support plate 2 mounted on its top surface supports the support plate 3. The turntable 4 is rotatably mounted on the support plate 3, realizing the function of transferring coffee cups. The drive motor 6 is mounted on the top surface of the base plate 1 as a power source, and transmits power through the turntable 14, the vertical plate 15, and the horizontal plate 16: the drive end of the drive motor 6 is connected to the turntable 14, the vertical plates 15 on the top surface of the turntable 14 support the horizontal plate 16, and the turntable 4 is detachably mounted on the horizontal plate 16. Finally, the drive motor 6 drives the turntable 4 to rotate stably along the support plate 3, completing the transfer of coffee cups from the conveying end to the user's retrieval end.

[0044] The enclosure 5 installed on the top surface of turntable 4 is an arc-shaped plate. Its arc extension direction is adapted to the circumference of turntable 4, and the outer arc radius is equal to the top surface radius of turntable 4. It can form a circumferential limiting protection for the coffee cup on turntable 4, and prevent the coffee cup from tipping over or leaking due to collision during transportation. This specifically solves the core defects of the existing open retrieval platform.

[0045] The device achieves precise detection and positioning through a dual photoelectric sensing structure. First, a diffuse reflection photoelectric sensor 10 mounted on the top surface of the support plate 2 has its detection end corresponding to the center area of ​​the turntable 4, which can detect in real time whether a coffee cup has been delivered to the center of the turntable 4, providing a trigger signal for the drive motor 6 to start. Second, through-beam photoelectric sensors 12 are installed on the brackets 11 symmetrically mounted on the top surface of the base plate 1. The turntable 14 is located between the two through-beam photoelectric sensors 12. The shielding member 13 on the side wall of the upright plate 15 cooperates with the through-beam photoelectric sensors 12. When the turntable 14 drives the turntable 4 to rotate to the picking position, the shielding member 13 blocks the light from the through-beam photoelectric sensors 12, triggering the drive motor 6 to stop, thus achieving precise positioning of the turntable 4. In addition, the projectors 9 symmetrically mounted on the left and right side walls of the support plate 2 and the light-transmitting window 8 on the rear side wall can help detect whether there are foreign objects obstructing the picking channel, ensuring safe transportation.

[0046] The turntable 4 adopts a quick-release structure design. The insert rod 18 at the center of its bottom surface is inserted into the insert sleeve 19 on the bottom surface of the horizontal plate 16. The locking sleeve 17, which is slidably sleeved on the outside of the insert sleeve 19, works with the locking ball 21, the locking groove 22 and the return spring 24 to achieve fixation and disassembly. The return spring 24 is embedded in the annular groove on the bottom surface of the horizontal plate 16. The initial elastic force pulls the locking sleeve 17 upward. At this time, the inner wall of the locking sleeve 17 squeezes the locking ball 21 in the rolling groove 20, so that the locking ball 21 is locked into the locking groove 22 of the insert rod 18, thus fixing the turntable 4. When it needs to be disassembled for cleaning or replacement, press the locking sleeve 17 down to compress the return spring 24. When the relief groove 23 on the inner wall of the locking sleeve 17 aligns with the rolling groove 20, the locking ball 21 slides into the relief groove 23 and disengages from the locking groove 22, so the insert rod 18 can be pulled out and the turntable 4 can be removed. The outer shell plate 7 of the support plate 2 covers the outside of the projector 9 and the diffuse reflection photoelectric sensor 10, which can prevent dust and liquid splashes and ensure the detection accuracy of the sensor.

[0047] In summary, through the coordinated operation of its various structures, the entire device not only solves the problems of easy tipping and leakage of coffee cups in existing open-style kiosks, but also achieves precise positioning for coffee cup transfer and convenient equipment maintenance, thereby improving the operational stability and user experience of self-service coffee kiosks.

[0048] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention 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 essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0049] 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 also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A self-service kiosk-based pick-up station comprising a base plate (1), characterized in that: A support plate (2) is installed on the top surface of the substrate (1), a bearing plate (3) is installed inside the support plate (2), a turntable (4) is rotatably installed on the bearing plate (3), a drive motor (6) for driving the turntable (4) to rotate is installed on the top surface of the substrate (1), a surrounding plate (5) is installed on the top surface of the turntable (4), a diffuse reflection photoelectric sensor (10) is installed on the top surface of the support plate (2), the detection end of the diffuse reflection photoelectric sensor (10) corresponds to the central area of ​​the turntable (4), a light projector (9) is symmetrically installed on the left and right side walls of the support plate (2), and a light-transmitting window (8) is symmetrically opened on the side wall of the support plate (2) near the rear, and the detection end of the light projector (9) corresponds to the light-transmitting window (8).

2. The self-serve kiosk-based product dispensing table of claim 1, wherein: A turntable (14) is rotatably mounted on the top surface of the substrate (1). The drive end of the drive motor (6) is connected to the turntable (14). Vertical plates (15) are symmetrically mounted on the top surface of the turntable (14). A horizontal plate (16) is connected to the top surface of the two vertical plates (15). The turntable (4) is detachably mounted on the horizontal plate (16).

3. The self-serve kiosk-based product dispensing table of claim 2, wherein: A rod (18) is installed at the center of the bottom surface of the turntable (4), and a sleeve (19) is installed on the bottom surface of the horizontal plate (16). The rod (18) is inserted into the inside of the sleeve (19). A locking sleeve (17) is slidably fitted onto the outside of the sleeve (19). Several rolling grooves (20) are provided on the sleeve (19) and extend radially through the sleeve (19). A locking ball (21) is slidably installed inside the rolling groove (20). A locking mechanism is provided on the outer wall of the rod (18). The lock bead (21) is inserted into the lock groove (22). The inner wall of the lock sleeve (17) is provided with a relief groove (23). The relief groove (23) is recessed radially along the lock sleeve (17). When the relief groove (23) and the rolling groove (20) are engaged, the lock bead (21) slides into the relief groove (23) to disengage from the insert rod (18). The top surface of the lock sleeve (17) is also equipped with a return spring (24). The top end of the return spring (24) is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the horizontal plate (16).

4. The self-service coffee kiosk-based retrieval station as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the horizontal plate (16) is provided with an annular groove, and the reset spring (24) is embedded in the annular groove. The initial elastic force of the reset spring (24) pulls the lock sleeve (17) upward.

5. The self-serve kiosk-based product dispensing table of claim 2, wherein: The substrate (1) has brackets (11) symmetrically installed on the top surface. Each of the two brackets (11) is equipped with a through-beam photoelectric sensor (12). The turntable (14) is located between the two through-beam photoelectric sensors (12). A shielding component (13) that cooperates with the through-beam photoelectric sensor (12) is installed on the side wall of one of the upright plates (15).

6. The self-serve kiosk-based product dispensing table of claim 1, wherein: A housing plate (7) is installed on the outer wall of the support plate (2), and the housing plate (7) covers the outside of the projector (9) and the diffuse reflection photoelectric sensor (10).

7. The self-serve kiosk-based product dispensing table of claim 1, wherein: The enclosure (5) is an arc-shaped plate, and the arc-shaped extension direction of the enclosure (5) is adapted to the circumferential direction of the turntable (4).

8. The self-serve kiosk-based product dispensing table of claim 7, wherein: The outer arc radius of the enclosure (5) is equal to the top surface radius of the turntable (4).

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