Separation and collection apparatus for disposable cups

Abstract

A disposable cup separation and disposal device for separating and discharging a cup, comprising a cup body and a cup cover coupled to the cup body so as to be separable, wherein the disposable cup separation and disposal device comprises: a main body including a first area into which a user inserts a cup and a second area disposed below the first area for separating the cup; a separation plate including a through opening formed to separate the first area and the second area and to move the cup from the first area to the second area; a transfer unit for transferring the cup from the first area to a position corresponding to the through opening; a first gripper for transferring the cup by passing it through the through opening along a first direction toward the second area from the first area; a pressurizing device provided to pressurize a part of the cup received by the first gripper on the movement path of the first gripper to separate the cup cover from the cup body; a second gripper for transferring the cup body received from the first gripper in a second direction intersecting the first direction; a collection unit and a transfer unit provided to receive the cup body from the second gripper; and a control unit for controlling the first gripper, the pressurizing device, and the second gripper.

Description

Technology Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a disposable cup separation and disposal device. Background Technology

[0002] The usage of disposable plastic products is on the rise due to their convenience. This is identified as one of the causes of environmental pollution. The increased use of disposable products is cited as one of the major causes of environmental pollution.

[0003] It frequently occurs that users discard disposable items in their combined state without separating them after use. If disposable items are not properly separated, an additional recycling process is required, which can result in wasted costs, time, and labor.

[0004] Combined disposable items detract from the aesthetics and incur additional social costs, so it is necessary to separate them for disposal. Furthermore, if residue remains in disposable items, it can render them unrecyclable, damage the appearance, and cause unsanitary issues. Therefore, it is necessary to separate combined disposable items for disposal. The problem to be solved

[0005] The technical problem that the present invention aims to solve is to provide a disposable cup separation and disposal device capable of efficiently separating and disposing of disposable cups by processing multiple disposable cups simultaneously.

[0006] The technical problems of the present disclosure are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned technical problems will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the description below. means of solving the problem

[0007] A disposable cup separation and discharge device according to some embodiments of the present invention for achieving the above technical problem is a disposable cup separation and discharge device for separating and discharging a cup, comprising a cup body and a cup cover that is detachably coupled to the cup body, wherein the disposable cup separation and discharge device comprises: a main body including a first area into which a user inserts the cup and a second area disposed below the first area and separating the cup; a separation plate including a through opening formed to separate the first area and the second area and to move the cup from the first area to the second area; a transfer unit for transferring the cup from the first area to a position corresponding to the through opening; a first gripper for transferring the cup by passing the cup through the through opening along a first direction from the first area toward the second area; a pressurizing device provided to separate the cup cover from the cup body by pressing a part of the cup received by the first gripper on the movement path of the first gripper; a second gripper for transferring the cup body received from the first gripper in a second direction intersecting the first direction; and the cup body from the second gripper It includes a collection unit arranged to receive, a transfer unit, a first gripper, a pressurizing device, and a control unit that controls the second gripper.

[0008] The above-described transfer unit may include a plurality of transfer pulleys disposed on the separation plate in the first region so as to be rotatable about a rotation axis parallel to the first direction, a transfer belt arranged to rotate by connecting the plurality of transfer pulleys to form a closed loop, and a transfer holder coupled to the outside of the transfer belt and arranged to grip the cup and transfer it along the transfer belt.

[0009] The above main body further includes an input opening formed at a position corresponding to at least a part of the path where the transfer holder moves, and the disposable cup separation and discharge device may further include a sensor part that recognizes information of the cup, including the size of the cup, when the cup moves to the through opening at a position corresponding to the input opening, and is coupled to the separation plate.

[0010] It may further include a first gripper guide formed to extend in the first direction to guide the first gripper in the first direction, a first gripper rail provided to guide the first gripper and the first gripper guide in a third direction intersecting the first direction and the second direction, and a first gripper stopper coupled to a point of the first gripper guide to restrict the movement of the first gripper in the first direction.

[0011] The apparatus further includes a collection door connected to the side of the main body and arranged to open and close the interior of the main body, and a collection container disposed at the bottom of the collection section to accommodate the cup body accommodated in the collection section and arranged to be movable through the side of the main body formed by the opening of the collection door, wherein at least a portion of the collection section includes a shape that slopes from the rear of the main body toward the front of the main body to move the cup body delivered from the first gripper closer to the bottom surface of the main body, and the control unit can control the collection section by rotating at least a portion of the collection section when a plurality of the cup bodies with a capacity greater than a certain amount are accommodated in the collection section to deliver the plurality of the cup bodies accommodated in the collection section to the collection container.

[0012] The above collection unit includes a plurality of collection units arranged to accommodate cup bodies of different sizes according to the size of the cup, and the plurality of collection units may be arranged at a predetermined interval along the second direction, which is the movement path of the second gripper.

[0013] The above collection unit includes a collection guide provided to receive the cup body detached from the second gripper and guide it toward the lower side and front of the main body, a collection supporter rotatably connected to the end of the collection guide, and a collection support connected to the end of the collection supporter to prevent the cup body from detaching from the collection supporter, and the control unit can control the collection unit to rotate the collection supporter and transfer the plurality of cup bodies contained in the collection supporter to the collection container when a plurality of cup bodies of a certain capacity or more are contained in the collection supporter.

[0014] The apparatus further includes a second gripper rail arranged to guide the second gripper in the second direction and a cleaning nozzle arranged in the second area to spray cleaning water onto the inner surface of the cup, and the control unit can control the second gripper to move the second gripper, which has received the cup body from the first gripper, toward the cleaning nozzle while maintaining a first state, rotate the second gripper from the first state to the second state so that the inner surface of the cup body faces the cleaning nozzle, rotate the second gripper to the first state after the cup body is cleaned with cleaning water sprayed from the cleaning nozzle, and move the second gripper to a position corresponding to the collection unit.

[0015] It may further include a first container disposed at the lower part of the main body and arranged to accommodate the cup cover separated from the cup body, and a second container disposed at the lower part of the washing nozzle and arranged to accommodate the washing water used to wash the cup.

[0016] The above-described pressure device includes a pressure drive unit connected to the main body and forming a driving force, and a pressure projection connected to the pressure drive unit, receiving power from the pressure drive unit, and formed to protrude from the rear of the main body toward the front of the main body. The control unit can control the first gripper to stop the operation of the first gripper when a predetermined part of the cup received in the first gripper is positioned at a location corresponding to the pressure projection, control the pressure device to press the pressure projection against a predetermined part of the cup, and control the first gripper to move the first gripper away from the cup cover while the predetermined part of the cup is pressed, so that the cup cover is detached from the cup body.

[0017] Specific details of other embodiments are included in the detailed description and drawings. Effects of the invention

[0018] According to embodiments of the present invention, the efficiency of a disposable cup separation and disposal device can be improved by processing a plurality of disposable cups simultaneously.

[0019] The effects obtainable from the present invention are not limited to those mentioned above, and other unmentioned effects will be clearly understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention belongs from the description below.

[0020] That is, unintended effects resulting from carrying out the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure can also be derived from the exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure by those skilled in the art. Brief explanation of the drawing

[0021] FIG. 1 is an exemplary perspective view for illustrating a disposable cup separation and disposal device according to some embodiments. FIG. 2 is an exemplary perspective view for illustrating a disposable cup separation and disposal device according to some embodiments. FIG. 3 is an exemplary block diagram illustrating the configuration of a disposable cup separation and disposal device according to some embodiments. Figure 4 is an exemplary drawing illustrating an enlarged view of the P area of ​​Figure 2. Figure 5 is an exemplary drawing showing AA of Figure 1 cut away. Figure 6 is an exemplary drawing illustrating an enlarged view of the Q area of ​​Figure 5. FIG. 7 is an exemplary drawing showing the BB of FIG. 1 cut to illustrate the operation process of a disposable cup separation and disposal device according to some embodiments. FIG. 8 is an exemplary drawing showing the BB of FIG. 1 cut to illustrate the operation process of a disposable cup separation and disposal device according to some embodiments. FIG. 9 is an exemplary drawing showing the operation process of a disposable cup separation and disposal device according to some embodiments by cutting through the CC of FIG. 1. FIG. 10 is an exemplary drawing showing the operation process of a disposable cup separation and disposal device according to some embodiments by cutting through the CC of FIG. 1. Specific details for implementing the invention

[0022] Prior to the detailed description of the embodiments, terms and words used in this specification and claims should not be interpreted as being limited to their ordinary or dictionary meanings, but should be interpreted in a meaning and concept consistent with the technical spirit of this disclosure, based on the principle that the inventor may appropriately define the concept of the terms to best describe his invention. Accordingly, the embodiments described in this specification and the configurations illustrated in the drawings are merely the most preferred embodiments of this disclosure and do not represent all of the technical spirit of this disclosure; therefore, it should be understood that various equivalents and modifications that can replace them may exist at the time of filing this application.

[0023] In the following description, singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Terms such as "comprising" or "constituting" are intended to specify the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in the specification, and should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0024] In this specification, singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Additionally, terms such as "first," "second," etc., may be used to describe various components, but said components are not limited by said terms, and said terms may be used for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. Within the scope of the technical spirit of the present invention, the first component may be named the second component, and similarly, the second component may be named the first component. Furthermore, in the drawings, the shapes and sizes of the components may be exaggerated to emphasize clear explanations.

[0025] Furthermore, it should be noted in advance that expressions such as upper side, top, lower side, bottom, side, front, and rear in the following description are based on the direction depicted in the drawings, and may be expressed differently if the direction of the object changes. The shapes and sizes of elements in the drawings may be exaggerated for clearer explanation.

[0026] Hereinafter, embodiments according to the technical concept of the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings.

[0027] FIG. 1 is an exemplary perspective view for explaining a disposable cup separation and disposal device (1) according to some embodiment, FIG. 2 is an exemplary perspective view for explaining a disposable cup separation and disposal device (1) according to some embodiment, FIG. 3 is an exemplary block diagram showing the configuration of a disposable cup separation and disposal device (1) according to some embodiment, and FIG. 4 is an exemplary drawing showing an enlarged view of the P area of ​​FIG. 2.

[0028] The first direction (D1) may refer to the direction in which the first gripper (311) moves. The second direction (D2) may refer to a direction that intersects the first direction (D1). A plane including the first direction (D1) and the second direction (D2) may be parallel to the front surface of the main body (100). The third direction (D3) may refer to a direction that intersects the first direction (D1) and the second direction (D2). The first direction (D1) and the second direction (D2) may be perpendicular to each other, the second direction (D2) and the third direction (D3) may be perpendicular to each other, and the third direction (D3) and the first direction (D1) may be perpendicular to each other.

[0029] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 4, a disposable cup separation and disposal device (1) according to some embodiments may be a device for separating and discharging a cup (10) comprising a cup body (11) and a cup cover (12) that is detachably coupled to the cup body (11). In this specification, a cup (10) is illustrated and described as having a configuration that includes only a cup body (11) and a cup cover (12), but is not limited thereto. For example, a straw and a cup holder of the cup (10) may be processed together with the cup cover (12). The disposable cup separation and disposal device (1) may include a main body (100), a collection container (20), a separation plate (120), a transfer unit (200), a first gripper (311), a second gripper (320), a pressurizing device (400), a collection unit (500), and a washing unit (60).

[0030] The main body (100) may form the exterior of the disposable cup separation and disposal device (1). For example, the main body (100) may have a rectangular shape. The main body (100) may include a first area (101) and a second area (102) formed on the upper part of the main body (100). The first area (101) may be an area where a user inserts a cup (10) and processes the cup (10) to transfer it to the second area (102). The second area (102) may be an area located below the first area (101) and processes the cup (10) received from the first area (101). The first area (101) and the second area (102) may be separated by a separation plate (120). The cup (10) can move from the first region (101) to the second region (102) through a through opening (121) formed in the separation plate (120).

[0031] A collection container (20) may be provided to collect a portion of the cup (10). For example, the collection container (20) may be formed in the shape of a box with one side open. The collection container (20) may be placed at the bottom of the main body (100). Specifically, the collection container (20) may be placed at the bottom of the collection section (500). For example, the collection container (20) may be provided to receive the cup body (11) from the second gripper (320).

[0032] The transfer unit (200) can transfer a cup (10) inserted into an inlet (110) formed on the front of the main body (100). The transfer unit (200) can transfer the cup (10) from the first area (101) to a position corresponding to the inlet (110) and to a position corresponding to the through opening (121). In this specification, the transfer unit (200) is illustrated and described as using a pulley and belt method, but is not limited thereto. Below, a transfer unit (200) using a pulley and belt method is described as an example. The transfer unit (200) may include a plurality of transfer pulleys (230), a transfer belt (210), and a transfer holder (220).

[0033] The transfer pulley (230) can rotate about a rotation axis parallel to the first direction (D1). For example, the transfer pulley (230) can be placed on the separation plate (120). One of the plurality of transfer pulleys (230) can be placed at a position corresponding to the inlet (110). Another of the plurality of transfer pulleys (230) can be placed at a position corresponding to the through opening (121).

[0034] A conveyor belt (210) can connect multiple conveyor pulleys (230). The conveyor belt (210) can rotate to form a closed loop for conveying a cup (10) in a first area (101). A conveyor holder (220) for gripping a cup (10) can be attached to the outside of the conveyor belt (210). An input port (110) can be formed at a position corresponding to at least a part of the path along which the conveyor holder (220) moves. The conveyor holder (220) may include multiple conveyor holders (220) attached to the outside of the conveyor belt (210). As multiple conveyor holders (220) are attached to the conveyor belt (210), the disposable cup separation and discharge device (1) can process multiple cups (10) simultaneously, thereby improving the processing efficiency of the cups (10). For example, the conveyor holder (220) can be formed in a clamp shape to stably grip the cup (10). The control unit (30) can control the transfer holder (220) to reduce the gap between the grippers of the transfer holder (220) to grip the cup (10) inserted into the input port (110), and can control the transfer holder (220) to widen the gap between the grippers of the transfer holder (220) to remove the cup (10) placed in the through opening (121) from the transfer holder (220).

[0035] The first gripper (311) can take off from the transfer holder (220) and grasp the cup (10) that has passed through the through opening (121). The first gripper (311) can transfer the cup (10) along a first direction (D1) from the first region (101) toward the second region (102) by passing at least a portion of the cup (10) through the through opening (121). For example, the first gripper (311) may be formed in the shape of a clamp. The movement of the first gripper (311) may be controlled by the first gripper rail (311), the first gripper guide (312), and the first gripper stopper (313).

[0036] The first gripper rail (311) can guide the first gripper (311) to move along the third direction (D3). The first gripper rail (311) can be formed to extend along the third direction (D3). The first gripper guide (312) can guide the first gripper (311) to move along the first direction (D1). The first gripper guide (312) can be formed to extend along the first direction (D1). The first gripper guide (312) can be connected to the first gripper rail (311) so as to be movable along the first gripper rail (311).

[0037] The first gripper stopper (313) can restrict the movement of the first gripper (311) in the first direction (D1) on the first gripper guide (312). The first gripper stopper (313) can prevent the first gripper (311) from moving to the lower part of the gripper stopper by getting caught on the first gripper stopper (313). The first gripper stopper (313) can be movably coupled to a point on the first gripper guide (312). That is, the position of the first gripper stopper (313) can be adjusted on the first gripper guide (312).

[0038] The second gripper (320) can transport a portion of the cup (10) received from the first gripper (311) to the second direction (D2). Specifically, the second gripper (320) can transport the cup body (11) received from the first gripper (311) to the second direction (D2). The second gripper (320) can move to the second direction (D2) along the second gripper rail (321). The second gripper rail (321) can be formed to extend along the second direction (D2) to guide the second gripper (320) to the second direction (D2). For example, the second gripper (320) can be formed in the shape of a clamp. Additionally, the second gripper (320) can rotate at a predetermined angle with an axis parallel to the third direction (D3) as the axis of rotation (see FIG. 7).

[0039] The pressurizing device (400) may be formed to pressurize a portion of the cup (10). The pressurizing device (400) may be controlled by the control unit (30). The pressurizing device (400) may be operated when the cup (10) is positioned at a location corresponding to the pressurizing device (400).

[0040] The sensor unit (50) can recognize information about the cup (10). For example, information about the cup (10) may refer to the types of components included in the cup (10), the relationships between the components, and the size of the cup (10). For example, the sensor unit (50) can recognize information about the cup (10) when the cup (10) moves to the through opening (121) at a position corresponding to the input port (110). For example, the sensor unit (50) may be coupled to the separation plate (120). For example, the sensor unit (50) may include a camera, and the cup (10) may include a recognizable barcode, etc. However, the method of recognizing information about the sensor unit (50) and the cup (10) is not limited thereto, and methods capable of recognizing information about the cup (10) may be used.

[0041] The collection unit (500) can receive the cup body (11) from the second gripper (320). The cup body (11) received in the collection unit (500) can be transferred to the collection container (20). The collection container (20) can move between the inside and outside of the main body (100) by opening the collection door (130), which is positioned at the bottom of the collection unit (500) and connected to the side of the main body (100) to open and close the inside of the main body (100).

[0042] The collection unit (500) may include a plurality of collection units (510, 520, 530). The plurality of collection units (510, 520, 530) may be arranged at a predetermined interval along the second direction (D2), which is the movement path of the second gripper (320). For example, the collection unit (500) may include a first collection unit (510), a second collection unit (520), and a third collection unit (530). Each of the plurality of collection units (510, 520, 530) may accommodate a cup body (11) of a different size. Although the drawing shows a configuration including three collection units (510, 520, 530), the collection unit may include one, two, or four or more collection units (500), without being limited thereto.

[0043] The control unit (30) can control the movement and state of the components of the disposable cup separation and discharge device (1). The control unit (30) can control the first gripper (311), the second gripper (320), the sensor unit (50), the washing unit (60), the transfer unit (200), the first gripper (311), the second gripper (320), the pressurizing device (400), and the collection unit (500).

[0044] FIG. 5 is an exemplary drawing showing AA of FIG. 1 cut off, and FIG. 6 is an exemplary drawing showing Q area of ​​FIG. 5 enlarged.

[0045] Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, the pressurizing device (400) is positioned in the second region (102) and may include a pressurizing driving unit (420) and a pressurizing projection (410).

[0046] The pressurizing device (400) can pressurize a part of the cup (10) to separate a part of the cup (10). For example, the pressurizing device (400) can pressurize a part of the cup (10) received by the first gripper (311) along the movement path of the first gripper (311) to separate the cup cover (12) from the cup body (11). For example, the pressurizing device (400) can pressurize the upper part of the cup body (11) that is close to the cup cover (12). For example, when the first gripper (311) moves downward while the pressurizing device (400) is pressing the cup (10), the cup cover (12) may be caught on the pressurizing device (400) and the cup body (11) and the cup cover (12) may be separated.

[0047] The pressurized drive unit (420) may include, for example, a motor-type drive unit. However, the method of producing driving force of the pressurized drive unit (420) is not limited thereto. For example, the pressurized drive unit (420) may produce driving force in a hydraulic manner. The pressurized drive unit (420) may be connected to the main body (100).

[0048] The pressure projection (410) may be connected to the pressure driving unit (420) to receive power from the pressure driving unit (420). For example, the pressure projection (410) may be formed to protrude from the rear of the main body (100) toward the front of the main body (100). The pressure projection (410) may be formed to extend along the third direction (D3).

[0049] The control unit (30) can control the first gripper (311) to stop the operation of the first gripper (311) when a predetermined portion of the cup (10) received in the first gripper (311) is placed at a position corresponding to the pressure projection (410). The control unit (30) can control the pressure device (400) so that the pressure projection (410) presses the upper part of the cup body (11) when the cup (10) is placed at a position corresponding to the pressure device (400). The control unit (30) can control the first gripper (311) to move the first gripper (311) away from the cup cover (12) while the upper part of the cup body (11) is pressed, so that the cup cover (12) is removed from the cup body (11).

[0050] FIGS. 7 and 8 are exemplary drawings in which the BB of FIG. 1 is cut to illustrate the operation process of a disposable cup separation and disposal device (1) according to some embodiments. Specifically, FIG. 7 is a drawing showing the inside of a cup body (11) received in a second gripper (320) being cleaned, and FIG. 8 is a drawing showing the second gripper (320) moving to a position corresponding to the collection unit (500) to receive the cup body (11) into the collection unit (500).

[0051] Referring to FIGS. 7 and 8, the disposable cup separation and disposal device (1) may further include a first container (41) and a second container (42). The second gripper (320) may move the cup body (11) transferred from the first gripper (311) toward the washing unit (60). The washing unit (60) may include a washing nozzle (60) that sprays washing water to wash the cup (10). The washing nozzle (60) is positioned in the second area (102) and may spray washing water onto the inner surface of the cup (10).

[0052] The control unit (30) can control the second gripper (320) to move along the second direction (D2) toward the washing nozzle (60) while maintaining the first state of the second gripper (320) in the first state immediately after receiving the cup body (11) from the first gripper (311). The control unit (30) can control the second gripper (320) to rotate to the second state in which the inner surface of the cup body (11), positioned at a location corresponding to the washing nozzle (60), is rotated toward the washing nozzle (60). The control unit (30) can control the second gripper (320) to rotate to the first state after the cup body (11) is washed with washing water sprayed from the washing nozzle (60), and to move the second gripper (320) to a location corresponding to the collection unit (500).

[0053] The first container (41) can accommodate a cup cover (12) separated from the cup body (11). For example, the first container (41) may be formed in a box shape with an open top surface. The first container (41) may be placed at the bottom of the main body (100).

[0054] The second container (42) can receive the washing water used to wash the cup (10). For example, the second container (42) may be formed in the shape of a box with an open top surface. The second container (42) may be placed at the bottom of the main body (100).

[0055] FIGS. 9 and FIGS. 10 are exemplary drawings that cut through the CC of FIG. 1 to explain the operation process of a disposable cup separation and disposal device (1) according to some embodiments. Specifically, FIG. 9 is a drawing showing a state in which a cup body (11) is received in a collection unit (500), and FIG. 10 is a drawing showing a part of the collection unit (500) rotating to transfer a part of the cup body (11) to a collection container (20) and collecting the collection container (20).

[0056] Referring to FIG. 9, the collection unit (500) may include, for example, a collection guide, a collection supporter, and a collection stopper. For example, the first collection unit (510) may include a first collection guide (511), a first collection supporter (512), and a first collection stopper (513); the second collection unit (520) may include a second collection guide (521), a second collection supporter (522), and a second collection stopper (523); and the third collection unit (530) may include a third collection guide (531), a third collection supporter (532), and a third collection stopper (533). Below, the operation of the collection unit (500) is described based on the first collection unit (510).

[0057] The collection guides (511, 521, 531) may have a shape including a curved surface to stably guide the cup body (11) that has detached from the second gripper (320) to the collection supporter (512, 522, 532). (See FIG. 5) A plurality of collection sections (510, 520, 530) may accommodate cup bodies (11) of different sizes. The collection guides (511, 521, 531) may guide the cup body (11) toward the lower side and the front of the main body (100).

[0058] The collection supporter (512, 522, 532) can receive the collected cup body (11). The collection supporter (512, 522, 532) can be rotatably connected to the end of the collection guide (511, 521, 531). The collection supporter (512, 522, 532) can be formed to be open so that the cup body (11) can be disengaged from one side of the collection supporter (512, 522, 532). For example, in FIG. 5, the upper part of the collection supporter (512, 522, 532) in the first direction (D1) can be formed to be open. Hereinafter, the open part of the collection supporter (512, 522, 532) is referred to as the cup discharge part.

[0059] The collection stopper (513, 523, 533) can prevent the cup body (11) from detaching from the collection supporter (512, 522, 532). The collection stopper (513, 523, 533) can be coupled to the end of the collection supporter (512, 522, 532). The collection stopper (513, 523, 533) can be formed in a plate shape. The collection stopper (513, 523, 533) can rotate together with the collection supporter (512, 522, 532).

[0060] Referring to FIG. 10, the collection supporters (512, 522, 532) and collection stoppers (513, 523, 533) can rotate with respect to the collection guide (511, 521, 531). As the collection supporters (512, 522, 532) and collection stoppers (513, 523, 533) rotate, the cup discharge section, which was facing the upper part of the main body (100), can move toward the lower part of the main body (100). Through the cup discharge section, the cup body (11) received in the collection section (500) can move to the collection container (20).

[0061] The control unit (30) can control the collection unit (500) by rotating the collection supporter (512, 522, 532) when a cup body (11) of a certain capacity or more is received in the collection unit (500) to transfer the cup body (11) received in the collection unit (500) to the collection container (20).

[0062] Although various embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above, the scope of the present invention is not limited thereto, and it will be obvious to those with average knowledge in the art that various modifications and variations are possible within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention as described in the claims. Furthermore, the above-described embodiments may be implemented by deleting some components, and each embodiment may be implemented in combination with one another. Explanation of the symbols

[0063] 1: Disposable cup separation and disposal device 10: Cup 20: Collection container 30: Control unit 41: 1st container 42: Second container 50: Sensor section 60: Washing section 100: Main body 200: Transfer section 310: 1st Gripper 311: 1st Gripper Rail 312: 1st Gripper Guide 313: 1st Gripper Stopper 320: 2nd Gripper 321: 2nd Gripper Rail 400: Pressurizing device 500: Collection Department

Claims

Claim 1 A disposable cup separation and disposal device for separating and discharging a cup, comprising a cup body and a cup cover detachably coupled to the cup body, wherein the disposable cup separation and disposal device comprises: a main body including a first area into which a user inserts the cup and a second area disposed below the first area for separating the cup; a separation plate including a through opening formed to separate the first area and the second area and to move the cup from the first area to the second area; a transfer unit for transferring the cup from the first area to a position corresponding to the through opening; a first gripper for transferring the cup by passing it through the through opening along a first direction toward the second area from the first area; a pressure device provided to pressurize a portion of the cup received by the first gripper on the movement path of the first gripper to separate the cup cover from the cup body; a second gripper for transferring the cup body received from the first gripper in a second direction intersecting the first direction; and a collection unit provided to receive the cup body from the second gripper. A disposable cup separation and discharge device comprising: a transfer unit, a first gripper, a pressurizing device, and a control unit that controls the second gripper. Claim 2 A disposable cup separation and discharge device according to claim 1, wherein the conveying unit comprises a plurality of conveying pulleys disposed on the separation plate in the first region so as to be rotatable about a rotation axis parallel to the first direction, a conveying belt formed to rotate by connecting the plurality of conveying pulleys to form a closed loop, and a conveying holder coupled to the outside of the conveying belt and configured to grasp the cup and convey it along the conveying belt. Claim 3 In paragraph 2, the main body further includes an input opening formed at a position corresponding to at least a part of the path where the transfer holder moves, and the disposable cup separation and discharge device further includes a sensor part that recognizes information of the cup, including the size of the cup, when the cup moves to the through opening at a position corresponding to the input opening, and is coupled to the separation plate. Claim 4 A disposable cup separation and discharge device according to claim 1, further comprising: a first gripper guide formed to extend in the first direction to guide the first gripper in the first direction; a first gripper rail provided to guide the first gripper and the first gripper guide in a third direction intersecting the first direction and the second direction; and a first gripper stopper coupled to a point of the first gripper guide to restrict the movement of the first gripper in the first direction. Claim 5 A disposable cup separation and discharge device according to claim 1, further comprising: a collection door connected to the side of the main body and arranged to open and close the interior of the main body; and a collection container disposed at the bottom of the collection section to accommodate the cup body accommodated in the collection section and arranged to be movable through the side of the main body formed by the opening of the collection door; wherein at least a portion of the collection section includes a shape that slopes from the rear of the main body toward the front of the main body to move the cup body delivered from the first gripper closer to the lower surface of the main body, and the control unit controls the collection section to rotate at least a portion of the collection section to deliver the plurality of cup bodies accommodated in the collection section to the collection container when a plurality of cup bodies with a certain capacity or more are accommodated in the collection section. Claim 6 In claim 5, the collection unit comprises a plurality of collection units arranged to accommodate cup bodies of different sizes according to the size of the cup, and the plurality of collection units are arranged at predetermined intervals along the second direction, which is the movement path of the second gripper, in a disposable cup separation and discharge device. Claim 7 In claim 5, the collection unit comprises a collection guide provided to receive the cup body detached from the second gripper and guide it toward the lower side and front of the main body, a collection supporter rotatably connected to the end of the collection guide, and a collection stopper coupled to the end of the collection supporter to prevent the cup body from detaching from the collection supporter, and the control unit controls the collection unit to rotate the collection supporter and transfer the plurality of cup bodies contained in the collection supporter to the collection container when a plurality of cup bodies of a certain capacity or more are contained in the collection supporter. Claim 8 A disposable cup separation and discharge device according to claim 1, further comprising: a second gripper rail arranged to guide the second gripper in the second direction; and a cleaning nozzle disposed in the second area and arranged to spray cleaning water onto the inner surface of the cup; wherein the control unit controls the second gripper to move the second gripper, which receives the cup body from the first gripper, toward the cleaning nozzle while maintaining a first state, rotate the second gripper from the first state to the second state so that the inner surface of the cup body faces the cleaning nozzle, rotate the second gripper to the first state after the cup body is cleaned with cleaning water sprayed from the cleaning nozzle, and move the second gripper to a position corresponding to the collection unit. Claim 9 A disposable cup separation and discharge device according to claim 8, further comprising: a first container disposed at the lower part of the main body and arranged to receive the cup cover separated from the cup body; and a second container disposed at the lower part of the washing nozzle and arranged to receive the washing water that has washed the cup. Claim 10 A disposable cup separation and discharge device according to claim 1, wherein the pressure device comprises a pressure drive unit connected to the main body and forming a driving force, and a pressure projection connected to the pressure drive unit, receiving power from the pressure drive unit, and formed to protrude from the rear of the main body toward the front of the main body, and the control unit controls the first gripper to stop the operation of the first gripper when a predetermined part of the cup received in the first gripper is positioned at a position corresponding to the pressure projection, controls the pressure device to press the pressure projection to press the predetermined part of the cup, and controls the first gripper to move the first gripper away from the cup cover while the predetermined part of the cup is pressed so that the cup cover separates from the cup body.

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