An automatic cup dropping device compatible with cups of different sizes

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of compatible multi-size cup type's automatic cup falling device, it is related to automatic beverage equipment technical field, including organism, the side of the organism is equipped with cup taking window, the upper surface of the organism side is equipped with a cup falling assembly, the upper surface of the organism other side is equipped with no. 2 cup falling assembly, the upper end of the cup falling assembly and the upper end of no. 2 cup falling assembly are all connected with cup barrel by adaptive connecting seat intercommunication, the upper surface of the organism and in the top of adaptive connecting seat is equipped with protective cover, the inside intermediate position of the organism is equipped with lifting transfer module in up-down direction, the movable end of the lifting transfer module and in the inside of cup taking window is equipped with cup receiving platform, adaptive one or more kinds of specifications paper cup is carried out cup falling operation, paper cup is carried out cup falling by cup falling device, machine arm is to the position of cup falling device and carries out cup taking, shortens overall cup taking operation time, improves beverage vending equipment beverage preparation efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automatic beverage equipment technology, specifically to an automatic cup-dispensing device compatible with multiple cup sizes. Background Technology

[0002] Automated beverage vending machines are a prime example of intelligent automation technology entering the catering service industry. They integrate precision robotic arms, accurate raw material metering systems, intelligent dispensing algorithms, and contactless payment technology. They can fully automate a series of processes, including order receiving, cup retrieval, ingredient preparation, mixing, sealing, and even cleaning, reshaping the consumption and service model of freshly made beverages. The automatic cup-dispensing device is the main structure of these machines. Currently, common cup-dispensing methods require a robotic arm to catch the cup directly below the dispenser. This involves numerous steps, including detection and movement, resulting in a lengthy overall cup-retrieval process and impacting the beverage preparation efficiency of the automated vending machine. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic cup-dispensing device compatible with multiple cup sizes, in order to solve the problem mentioned in the background art that the currently commonly used cup-dispensing method requires a robotic arm to receive the cup directly below the cup dispenser. The robotic arm needs to complete many processes such as detection and action, resulting in a long overall cup-retrieving operation time and affecting the beverage preparation efficiency of automatic beverage vending equipment.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automatic cup-dropping device compatible with multiple cup sizes, comprising a body, a cup-retrieving window on one side of the body, a first cup-dropping component on one side of the upper surface of the body, and a second cup-dropping component on the other side of the upper surface of the body. The upper ends of the first and second cup-dropping components are connected to cup cylinders via adapter connectors. A protective cover is provided on the upper surface of the body above the adapter connector. A lifting and transfer module is provided vertically in the middle of the interior of the body. The movable end of the lifting and transfer module is provided with a cup-receiving platform inside the cup-retrieving window.

[0005] Preferably, the upper wall of the protective cover has a through hole at the position corresponding to the adapter connector, and the cup extends through the through hole through the upper wall of the protective cover to the top of the protective cover, and both cups have a cap at their upper ends.

[0006] Preferably, the upper end of the lifting and transferring module is provided with a lifting motor, and cup slots are provided on both sides of the cup receiving platform. The two cup slots are respectively provided with the first cup dropping component and the second cup dropping component.

[0007] Preferably, both the first cup-dropping assembly and the second cup-dropping assembly are equipped with a material shortage detection sensor on their rear sides, and the lower wall of the cup-receiving window is equipped with a positioning sensor at the position corresponding to the cup-receiving platform.

[0008] Preferably, the lifting and transferring module is fixedly installed on the side wall of the machine body near the cup-retrieving window, and the movable end of the lifting and transferring module carries the cup-receiving platform and extends into the interior of the cup-retrieving window.

[0009] Compared with the existing technology, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: replacing the commonly used cup delivery method that requires a robotic arm to receive the cup directly below the cup dropper, the design of a double-hole cup dropper of different sizes can adapt to one or more specifications of paper cups for cup dropping operations. The paper cup is dropped by the cup dropper, and the robotic arm picks up the cup at the position of the cup dropper, which shortens the overall cup picking operation time and improves the beverage preparation efficiency of the automatic beverage vending equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0010] Figure 1 This is an isometric view of the main structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is an isometric exploded view of the main structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a front view schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a front view split diagram of the main structure of this utility model; Figure 5 This is an isometric view of the lifting and transferring module structure of this utility model.

[0011] In the diagram: 1-Machine body, 2-Cup retrieval window, 3-First cup dropping assembly, 4-Second cup dropping assembly, 5-Adapter connector, 6-Cup cylinder, 7-Protective cover, 8-Lifting and transfer module, 9-Cup receiving platform, 10-Through hole, 11-Cylinder cover, 12-Lifting motor, 13-Cup slot, 14-Material shortage detection sensor, 15-Positioning sensor. Detailed Implementation

[0012] 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.

[0013] Please see Figure 1-5This utility model provides an automatic cup-dispensing device compatible with multiple cup sizes, including a body 1. A cup-retrieving window 2 is provided on one side of the body 1. A first cup-dispensing component 3 is provided on one side of the upper surface of the body 1, and a second cup-dispensing component 4 is provided on the other side of the upper surface of the body 1. The upper ends of the first cup-dispensing component 3 and the upper ends of the second cup-dispensing component 4 are connected to a cup cylinder 6 through an adapter connector 5. A protective cover 7 is provided on the upper surface of the body 1 and above the adapter connector 5. A lifting and transfer module 8 is provided vertically in the middle of the interior of the body 1. The movable end of the lifting and transfer module 8 is provided with a cup-receiving platform 9 inside the cup-retrieving window 2.

[0014] In use, the internal structure is protected and supported by the machine body 1. A cup-retrieving window 2 is set on one side of the machine body 1. A lifting and transferring module 8 is set inside the machine body 1. A cup-receiving platform 9 is set at the movable end of the lifting and transferring module 8. A first cup-dropping component 3 and a second cup-dropping component 4 are set on the upper surface of the machine body 1. The first cup-dropping component 3 and the second cup-dropping component 4 are adapted to one or more sizes of paper cups. The upper ends of the first cup-dropping component 3 and the second cup-dropping component 4 are connected to the cup cylinder 6 through the adapter connector 5. The cup cylinder 6 is adapted to the first cup-dropping component 3 and the second cup-dropping component 4 through the adapter connector 5. The cup cylinder 6 is used to adapt one or more sizes of paper cups. The paper cups are stacked and stored, and a protective cover 7 is set up to protect the internal structure. When the cup is retrieved, the lifting and transfer module 8 drives the cup receiving platform 9 to rise. When the cup receiving platform 9 is raised to the highest position, the first cup dropping component 3 or the second cup dropping component 4 is activated according to the production requirements to drop the paper cups of the corresponding size. The paper cups falling from the first cup dropping component 3 or the second cup dropping component 4 fall into the interior of the cup receiving platform 9, where the cup receiving platform 9 supports the paper cups. Then the lifting and transfer module 8 drives the cup receiving platform 9 to descend. When the cup receiving platform 9 descends to the lowest position, the robotic arm enters the interior of the cup retrieval window 2 to retrieve the paper cups.

[0015] The upper wall of the protective cover 7 has a through hole 10 at the position corresponding to the adapter connector 5. The cup cylinder 6 extends through the through hole 10 through the upper wall of the protective cover 7 and above the protective cover 7. Both cup cylinders 6 have a cap 11 at their upper ends. The cup cylinder 6 extends through the through hole 10 to the upper end of the protective cover 7 to extend the length of the cup cylinder 6, thereby accommodating more paper cups. The cap 11 at the upper end of the cup cylinder 6 protects the upper end of the cup cylinder 6 and prevents dust from contaminating the paper cups.

[0016] The upper end of the lifting and transfer module 8 is provided with a lifting motor 12, and cup slots 13 are provided on both sides of the cup receiving platform 9. The two cup slots 13 are respectively provided with the first cup dropping component 3 and the second cup dropping component 4. The lifting motor 12 provides power to the lifting and transfer module 8, and the paper cup is supported inside the cup receiving platform 9 by the snap-fit ​​between the paper cup and the cup slot 13.

[0017] Both the first cup-dropping assembly 3 and the second cup-dropping assembly 4 are equipped with a material shortage detection sensor 14 on their rear sides. The material shortage detection sensor 14 monitors the status of the paper cups inside the cup cylinder 6 in real time, thereby providing a signal for the operation of the lifting and transfer module 8. The lower wall of the cup-receiving window 2 is equipped with a positioning sensor 15 at the position corresponding to the cup-receiving platform 9. The positioning sensor 15 monitors the lowest position of the cup-receiving platform 9 and the paper cup in real time, thereby providing a signal for the operation of the robot.

[0018] The lifting and transfer module 8 is fixedly installed on the side wall of the machine body 1 near the cup-retrieving window 2. The movable end of the lifting and transfer module 8 carries the cup-receiving platform 9 and extends into the interior of the cup-retrieving window 2. The cup-receiving platform 9 is placed inside the cup-retrieving window 2 to provide protection for the paper cup while leaving enough space for the robotic arm to pick up the paper cup.

[0019] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic cup dropping device compatible with multiple sizes of cups, characterized by: The device includes a body (1), a cup-retrieving window (2) on one side of the body (1), a first cup-dropping component (3) on one side of the upper surface of the body (1), a second cup-dropping component (4) on the other side of the upper surface of the body (1), a cup cylinder (6) connected to the upper end of the first cup-dropping component (3) and the upper end of the second cup-dropping component (4) through an adapter connector (5), a protective cover (7) on the upper surface of the body (1) and above the adapter connector (5), a lifting and transfer module (8) in the middle of the interior of the body (1) in the vertical direction, and a cup-receiving platform (9) inside the cup-retrieving window (2) at the movable end of the lifting and transfer module (8).

2. The automatic cup dropping device compatible with cups of different sizes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper wall of the protective cover (7) is provided with a through hole (10) at the position corresponding to the adapter connection seat (5). The cup (6) extends through the through hole (10) through the upper wall of the protective cover (7) and extends above the protective cover (7). Both cups (6) are provided with a cap (11) at their upper ends.

3. The automatic cup dropping device compatible with cups of different sizes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the lifting and transfer module (8) is provided with a lifting motor (12), and cup slots (13) are provided on both sides of the cup receiving platform (9). The two cup slots (13) are respectively set to correspond to the first cup dropping component (3) and the second cup dropping component (4).

4. The automatic cup dropping device compatible with cups of different sizes according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the first cup-dropping assembly (3) and the second cup-dropping assembly (4) are equipped with a material shortage detection sensor (14) on their rear sides, and both the lower wall of the cup-receiving window (2) and the cup-receiving platform (9) are equipped with a positioning sensor (15).

5. The automatic cup dropping device compatible with cups of different sizes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting and transfer module (8) is fixedly installed on the side wall of the body (1) near the cup-retrieving window (2), and the movable end of the lifting and transfer module (8) carries the cup-receiving platform (9) into the interior of the cup-retrieving window (2).

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