Honey robot cotton candy manufacturing apparatus

Abstract

The present invention provides a honey robot cotton candy manufacturing apparatus designed to prevent in advance a safety accident caused by wings disposed in a rotating unit of the apparatus, which may involve children and other users. The honey robot cotton candy manufacturing apparatus, according to the present invention, has blades installed on the leading edge of a branch unit formed under a housing, thereby preventing in advance a safety accident caused by the blades when children put their fingers into the apparatus.

Description

Honey Robot Cotton Candy Making Device

[0001] The present invention relates to a honey robot cotton candy manufacturing device that can prevent safety accidents caused by blades formed on a rotating part, which can be prevented in advance by users such as children.

[0002] Generally, cotton candy is manufactured by melting sugar and extruding it like threads or fibers through centrifugal force during rotation, causing it to clump together like cotton.

[0003] These cotton candies are attracting a lot of attention due to their shape and unique manufacturing process.

[0004] A device for manufacturing cotton candy typically comprises: an input section into which solid sugar is fed; a heating section that applies heat to the input section; a mesh structure that surrounds the outer surface of the input section and ejects molten sugar to the outside by centrifugal force; and a rotating section that rotates the input section and the heating section.

[0005] When making cotton candy using a cotton candy manufacturing device having this configuration, solid sugar is first fed into the input section. The fed solid sugar is heated to a predetermined temperature by a heating element and melted. Then, the melted sugar is pushed radially by centrifugal force from rotation and can be discharged to the outside in a thin form through a mesh.

[0006] The extruded thin sugar material can be manufactured into cotton candy having a certain shape by blowing it with chopsticks by the wind of a blower and gradually winding it.

[0007] A conventional cotton candy manufacturing device is disclosed in Korean Patent Publication No. 2023-0140706 (published on October 10, 2023, hereinafter referred to as 'Prior Patent Document 1').

[0008] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing a conventional cotton candy manufacturing device disclosed in prior art document 1.

[0009] As disclosed in the above prior art document 1, a conventional cotton candy manufacturing device (1) comprises an input section (5) into which solid sugar is input, a housing (14) integrally provided at the bottom of the input section (5), a heating section (21) disposed inside the housing (14) to apply heat to the input section (5), a mesh (15) that surrounds the exterior of the input section (5) and through which molten sugar is ejected to the outside by centrifugal force, a rotating section (13) that rotates the housing (14), and a case (3) in which a controller is disposed.

[0010] Here, a wing (17) is formed on the outer surface of the housing (14) to form an updraft. Here, the wing (16) is placed inside the case (3), but when rotating, there is a problem in that users, especially children, insert their fingers between the rotating part and the upper hole of the casing out of curiosity, causing safety accidents.

[0011] Accordingly, the present invention was devised to solve the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a Honey Robot cotton candy manufacturing device that can prevent safety accidents caused by blades formed on the rotating part by users such as children.

[0012] The present invention, devised to solve the above-mentioned problems, provides a cotton candy manufacturing device comprising: a case having a space formed inside and a circular hole formed on the upper part; a motor fixedly installed in the case; a housing having an annular wall formed with a portion cut off on the upper part, which rotates in conjunction with the rotation shaft of the motor; a branching part rotating in conjunction with the rotation shaft of the motor at the lower part of the housing; a blade installed at the tip of the branching part to form an upward airflow along the circumferential surface of the housing; and a cap having a circumferential surface corresponding to the annular wall of the housing provided in a mesh shape and an input opening formed in the center for receiving sugar powder.

[0013] Here, it is preferable to further include a guide surface that slopes outward toward the upper end of the hole in the above case.

[0014] Here, it is preferable that the gap between the inner diameter of the hole of the case and the housing is 3 mm to 7 mm.

[0015] In addition, it is preferable that a spiral-shaped land portion be formed on the upper surface of the housing so as to form a swirling flow when the sugar powder introduced into the circular hole of the case is radially ejected by centrifugal force.

[0016] In addition, it is preferable that a spiral-shaped groove be formed on the circumferential surface of the housing so that the updraft forms a swirling flow.

[0017] In addition, it is preferable that the above cotton candy manufacturing device further includes a robot that feeds sugar powder into the input port of the cap.

[0018] In addition, it is preferable to further include a cover that is hinged to the case to seal the upper part of the cap and on which the robot is fixedly installed.

[0019] As described above, the Honey Robot cotton candy manufacturing device according to the present invention has a blade installed at the tip of the branch formed at the bottom of the housing, so safety accidents caused by children inserting their fingers into the blade can be prevented in advance.

[0020] In addition, the cotton candy manufacturing device according to the present invention installs an upward guide surface in the hole so that the upward airflow increases, making it easier to produce cotton candy.

[0021] In addition, the cotton candy manufacturing device according to the present invention can reduce the amount of sugar lost by scattering into the atmosphere due to centrifugal force by installing an upward guide surface in the hole.

[0022] In addition, the cotton candy manufacturing device according to the present invention limits the gap between the inner diameter of the hole of the case and the housing to 3 mm to 7 mm, thereby further ensuring the safety of children and simultaneously forming an updraft sufficient for manufacturing cotton candy.

[0023] In addition, the cotton candy manufacturing device according to the present invention can form cotton candy more easily by generating a swirling flow by forming a spiral-shaped land portion on the upper surface of the housing or by forming a spiral-shaped land portion on the circumferential surface of the housing.

[0024] In addition, the cotton candy manufacturing device according to the present invention can automate cotton candy manufacturing without mobilizing manpower by installing a robot arm that feeds sugar into the input port of the cap of the lowering device.

[0025] In addition, the honey robot cotton candy manufacturing device according to the present invention is hinge-coupled to the case to seal the upper part of the cap, and a cover is formed on which the robot is fixedly installed, so it is easy to transport and can save time for positioning a separate robot.

[0026] FIG. 1 is a drawing showing a conventional cotton candy manufacturing device disclosed in prior art document 1.

[0027] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing a cotton candy manufacturing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a folded state of a cotton candy manufacturing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] FIG. 4 is a plan view showing the upper surface of the housing of a cotton candy manufacturing device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the housing of a cotton candy manufacturing device according to another embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] The best mode for carrying out the present invention provides a honey robot cotton candy manufacturing device comprising: a case having a space formed inside and a circular hole formed on the upper side; a guide surface inclined outwardly toward the upper side of the hole of the case; a motor fixedly installed in the case; a housing that rotates in conjunction with the rotation axis of the motor, has an annular wall formed with a portion cut off on the upper side, has a spiral-shaped land portion formed on the upper surface, and has a spiral-shaped groove formed on the circumferential surface; a branch portion that rotates in conjunction with the rotation axis of the motor at the lower part of the housing; a blade installed at the tip of the branch portion to form an upward airflow along the circumferential surface of the housing; a cap having a circumferential surface corresponding to the annular wall of the housing in a mesh shape and an input port formed in the center for receiving sugar powder; a robot arm for introducing sugar into the input port of the cap; and a cover hinged to the case to seal the upper part of the cap and fixedly install the robot.

[0032] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the cotton candy manufacturing apparatus according to the present invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings.

[0033] FIG. 2 is a drawing showing a cotton candy manufacturing device according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a drawing showing a folded state of a cotton candy manufacturing device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] As illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 3, a cotton candy manufacturing device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a case (10) having a space formed inside and a circular hole formed on the upper part; a motor (20) fixedly installed in the case (10); a housing (30) that rotates in conjunction with the rotation shaft (22) of the motor (20) and has an annular wall (32) formed with a portion cut off on the upper part; a branching part (40) that rotates in conjunction with the rotation shaft (22) of the motor (20) at the lower part of the housing (30); a blade (42) installed at the tip of the branching part (40) to form an upward airflow along the circumferential surface of the housing (30); a cap (50) having a circumferential surface (52) corresponding to the annular wall (32) of the housing (30) provided in a mesh shape and an input port (54) formed in the center for receiving sugar powder; and a device for inputting sugar into the input port (54) of the cap (50). It includes a cover (70) that is hinged to the robot (60) and the case (10) to seal the upper part of the cap (50) and to which the base part (62) of the robot (60) is fixedly installed.

[0035]

[0036] The above case (10) has a space formed inside and a circular hole (12) formed on the top.

[0037] The space inside the case (10) accommodates the motor (20), branch (40), and blade (42), and although not specifically disclosed in this embodiment, a heating means for improving the temperature of the rising airflow or a power supply unit for supplying power to an induction heating unit built into the housing, a control panel for controlling various components including the honey robot of the cotton candy manufacturing device, and a control panel may be installed as needed.

[0038] In addition, a power supply unit for supplying power and a battery for supplying charged electricity when necessary may be installed inside the above case (10).

[0039] It is preferable that the gap between the inner diameter of the hole (12) formed on the upper part of the case (10) and the outer surface of the housing (30) is 3 mm to 7 mm.

[0040] Here, if the gap between the inner diameter of the hole (12) and the outer surface of the housing (30) is less than 3 mm, the rising airflow causes a bottleneck, preventing the sugar powder discharged by centrifugal force from being lifted, and if it exceeds 7 mm, there is a risk of a child's finger entering and causing a safety accident.

[0041] In addition, a guide surface (14) that slopes outward toward the upper side is formed in the hole (12) formed on the upper part of the case (10).

[0042] Preferably, the guide surface (14) is formed to be inclined in a streamlined shape so that the updraft can flow more smoothly.

[0043]

[0044] The above motor (20) is fixedly installed at the bottom of the case (10).

[0045] The motor (20) is positioned so that the rotation axis (22) faces upward, and the base (24) of the motor (20) may have a vibration damping means installed at the bottom so that the motor (20) does not shake due to vibration.

[0046] The rotating shaft (22) of the motor (20) is integrally fixed to the branch part (40) and the housing (30), so that as the rotating shaft (22) of the motor (20) rotates, the branch part (40) and the housing (30) also rotate together.

[0047]

[0048] The above housing (30) is coupled to the rotation axis (22) of the motor (20) and rotates, and an annular wall (32) is formed with a portion cut out at the top.

[0049] Here, powder introduced through the inlet (54) formed in the center of the cap (50) in the center of the housing (30) falls and moves radially in the housing (30) by centrifugal force.

[0050] Here, as shown in FIG. 4 above, in another form of the housing, a spiral-shaped land portion (82) is provided on the upper surface to form a swirling flow when sugar powder is discharged to the outside by centrifugal force.

[0051] In addition, as shown in FIG. 5 above, a spiral-shaped groove (84) is formed on the outer surface of the housing in another form to form a swirling flow of rising air.

[0052] Accordingly, a spiral-shaped land portion (82) formed on the upper surface of the housing (30) and a spiral-shaped groove (84) formed on the outer circumference of the housing are formed, so that turbulence is formed at the upper edge portion of the housing (30), making it easier to manufacture cotton candy.

[0053] Additionally, if necessary, a heating plate for heating sugar powder falling into the center of the housing (30) may be mounted inside the housing. Furthermore, if necessary, an induction heating element capable of induction heating using rotational force may be formed inside the housing (30).

[0054]

[0055] The branch portion (40) is configured to rotate by being coupled with the rotation axis (22) of the motor (20) at the bottom of the housing (30).

[0056] The above branching section (40) is preferably formed with a plurality of branches that are not deformed by rotational force, and each branch is preferably arranged at equal distances.

[0057]

[0058] The blade (42) is installed at the tip of the branch portion (40) to form an updraft along the circumferential surface of the housing (30). Here, it is preferable that the blade (42) be provided such that at least its tip is exposed outside the outer surface of the housing (30). The blade (42) can form an updraft along the circumferential surface of the housing (30) by means of the Coanda effect, in part of the updraft reaching the tip.

[0059]

[0060] The cap (50) is provided with a mesh-like surface (52) corresponding to the annular wall (32) of the housing (30), and an inlet (54) for receiving sugar powder is formed in the center. As the surface of the cap (50) is formed in a mesh, sugar powder with too large a particle size is filtered out, and only particles smaller than a predetermined size pass through the mesh and collide with the updraft, thereby further breaking them down so that cotton candy is easily formed on the chopsticks located at the top.

[0061]

[0062] The above robot (60) is configured to put sugar into the inlet (54) of the above cap (50).

[0063] The above robot (60) is composed of multiple links, and a spoon (64) installed at the last link rotates to feed sugar powder.

[0064] Here, the position of the spoon (64) becomes the center of rotation (RCM) so that sugar powder can be introduced at a constant position.

[0065] The above robot (60) is configured so that it stands upright when the cover (70) is rotated, with the base (62) fixed to the cover (70).

[0066]

[0067] The cover (70) is hinged to the case (10) to seal the upper part of the cap (50) and the base (62) of the robot (60) is fixedly installed. When the cover (70) is opened, its upper surface is in close contact with the floor, allowing the robot (60) to stand upright and operate immediately without any positioning work. In addition, when the cover (70) is closed, the robot (60) is housed inside the cover, making it convenient to transport.

[0068]

[0069] The cotton candy manufacturing device according to the present invention can be used industrially for entertainment in amusement parks, fairs, schools, kindergartens, etc., and can also be used for educational purposes in school science labs to explain fluid flow such as centrifugal force and swirling flow.

Claims

1. A case having a space formed inside and a circular hole formed on the top; A motor fixedly installed in the above case; A housing that rotates in conjunction with the rotation shaft of the above motor and has an annular wall formed with a portion cut out at the top; A branch portion that rotates by being coupled to the rotating shaft of the motor at the lower part of the above housing; A blade installed at the tip of the branch portion to form an updraft along the circumferential surface of the housing; A cotton candy manufacturing device comprising: a cap having a circular surface corresponding to the circular wall of the housing in a mesh shape, and an input opening formed in the center for receiving sugar powder.

2. In Claim 1 A cotton candy manufacturing device characterized by further including a guide surface that slopes outward toward the upper side in the hole of the above case.

3. In Claim 2 A cotton candy manufacturing device characterized in that the gap between the inner diameter of the hole of the case and the housing of the case is 3mm to 7mm.

4. In Claim 3 A spiral-shaped land portion is formed on the upper surface of the housing to form a swirling flow when sugar powder introduced into the circular hole of the case is radially ejected by centrifugal force, and A cotton candy manufacturing device characterized by having a spiral-shaped groove formed on the circumferential surface of the housing to form a swirling flow of rising air.

5. In Claim 1, A honey robot cotton candy manufacturing device characterized by further including a robot that feeds sugar powder into the input port of the above-mentioned cap.

6. In Claim 5, A honey robot cotton candy manufacturing device characterized by further including a cover hinged to the above case to seal the upper part of the cap and fixedly installed on the base of the robot.

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