CN110652233A

CN110652233A - Shaking cup for preparing beverage and preparation method thereof

Info

Publication number: CN110652233A
Application number: CN201911054658.XA
Authority: CN
Inventors: 王紫彤
Original assignee: Ratio Robot Technology Beijing Co Ltd
Current assignee: Ratio Robot Technology Beijing Co Ltd
Priority date: 2019-10-31
Filing date: 2019-10-31
Publication date: 2020-01-07

Abstract

A shake cup for preparing a beverage, comprising a shake cup and a robot connector provided on a shake cup body, the shake cup comprising: the invention also relates to a method for preparing beverage by using the shaking cup.

Description

Shaking cup for preparing beverage and preparation method thereof

Technical Field

The invention relates to a rocking cup for preparing beverage, in particular to a rocking cup for automatically preparing beverage and a preparation method thereof.

Background

Mixed beverages are popular with consumers, such as cocktails. The mixed beverage in the prior art is mainly prepared by a special wine preparing engineer who adopts a shaking cup, the wine preparing engineer needs to add corresponding beverage formula into the shaking cup according to different taste requirements of consumers in the preparation process of the beverage, the cup cover is covered on the shaking cup to shake at proper time and in proper rhythm, and the mixed beverage in the shaking cup is poured out after the shaking is finished and is drunk by the consumers.

Shake cup as application number 201721316741.6 discloses, including cup and bowl cover subassembly, cup both sides are equipped with two glue films, and the bowl cover subassembly includes: the ring cover is screwed and fixed on the cup opening of the cup body, and an annular flange which protrudes upwards is fixedly arranged at the center of the ring cover; the cup core comprises a base plate and an annular convex column, the annular convex column is fixedly arranged in the center of the base plate, an opening is formed in the side face of the lower end of the annular convex column, and the cup core is connected to the annular cover to enable the base plate to be attached to the lower end of the annular flange; a connecting rod is arranged in the center of the lower surface of the chassis, a plug is fixedly arranged at the lower end of the connecting rod, and a telescopic spring stirring body is sleeved on the connecting rod; the cup cover body is connected to the annular cover, a water outlet nozzle is fixedly arranged at one end of the upper surface of the cup cover body, a nozzle cover is arranged at the water outlet nozzle, one end of the nozzle cover is buckled with the water outlet nozzle, and the other end of the nozzle cover is hinged to one side of the water outlet nozzle of the cup cover body. The cup cover body is rotated to drive the cup core to move downwards, so that the opening is communicated with the inside of the cup body, the spring stirring body can quickly and effectively stir along with shaking the cup body, milk powder and protein powder are rapidly dissolved, no side effect is caused, and the cup is firm during grabbing.

However, the manual brewing process is usually uncertain, the procedure is complicated, the mixed beverage is affected by various human factors, and the manual operation is time-consuming and labor-consuming. Also there are some automatic beverage preparation equipment among the prior art, this kind of automatic preparation equipment has automatic control usually and opens and close shake the cup, but present shake the structure of cup also all comparatively complicated, and the operation flexibility is not good moreover, and the bowl cover opens and shuts smoothly inadequately.

Disclosure of Invention

The invention aims to provide a shaking cup for preparing beverage, which comprises a shaking cup and a robot connecting piece arranged on a shaking cup body, wherein the shaking cup comprises: the shake cup body (101) is used for mixing drinks, and the shake cup cover assembly is arranged on the shake cup body and used for sealing the shake cup body and/or filtering the drinks when liquid is mixed.

Preferably, the rocking cup lid assembly comprises: a shaking cup filter cover (102) arranged at one side of the shaking cup body and a shaking cup sealing cover (103) arranged at the adjacent position of the shaking cup filter cover.

Preferably, the cup shaking cover assembly is connected with the cup shaking body through a cup shaking cover overturning mechanism (104).

Preferably, a connecting and fixing device is arranged between the cup shaking cover overturning mechanism and the cup shaking body, and the cup shaking cover overturning mechanism is installed on the side face of the cup shaking body through the connecting and fixing device.

Preferably, the shaking cup filtering cover (102) and the shaking cup sealing cover (103) are respectively provided with a shaking cup cover turnover mechanism (104), the outer side surface of the cup body (101) is provided with a connecting and fixing device, and the two shaking cup cover turnover mechanisms (104) are installed on the outer side surface of the cup body (101) by utilizing the connecting and fixing device.

Preferably, the cup rocking cover overturning mechanism comprises a rotating hinge, a push rod, a piston rod, a sliding chute, a pressing block and a roller.

Preferably, the rotating hinge has a first extension and a second extension, the first extension and the second extension being disposed at an angle, which is an obtuse angle.

Preferably, the joint of the first extension part and the second extension part is provided with a hinge shaft hole, the rocking cup cover turnover mechanism further comprises a fixing support, two sides of the upper portion of the fixing support are respectively provided with an extension arm, the extension arm is provided with a hinge shaft hole, one hinge shaft penetrates through the hinge shaft hole of the extension arm and the hinge shaft holes arranged at the joint of the first extension part and the second extension part, and the hinge shaft holes arranged at the joint of the first extension part and the second extension part are positioned between the hinge shaft holes arranged on the two extension arms.

Preferably, the lower end of the push rod is connected with a piston rod in the cylinder, the upper end of the push rod is connected with a sliding shaft, the sliding shaft is perpendicular to the push rod, rollers are arranged at two ends of the sliding shaft, and the two rollers are respectively arranged in sliding grooves on two sides of the lower surface of the second extending portion of the rotating hinge.

Preferably, the briquetting has two extension arm settings that are close to fixed bolster upper portion both sides respectively, and the briquetting is used for guiding the reciprocating of push rod.

Preferably, the pressing block and the push rod are respectively provided with a guide groove and a sliding rail, and the sliding rail is embedded in the guide groove.

Preferably, the device further comprises a protective cover and a cover plate.

The invention also relates to a method for preparing a beverage by using a shake cup, comprising: after appropriate beverage liquid and/or required solid ingredients are/is injected into the cup body, the shaking cup sealing cover is controlled by the shaking cup cover turnover mechanism connected with the shaking cup sealing cover:

wherein, shake the work of solenoid valve control cylinder among the cup lid tilting mechanism, the piston rod drives the push rod upward movement, and then makes pulley and spout produce relative motion, shakes the sealed lid downstream of cup and covers and locate the cup oral area this moment, and the rotation axis of rotation of robot is rotatory to be rocked the cup and is waited after the modulation procedure, and solenoid valve control cylinder is worked once more, and the piston rod drives the push rod downstream, and then makes pulley and spout produce relative motion, shakes the sealed lid upward movement of cup and breaks away from the cup oral area this moment.

And then the shaking cup filter cover is controlled by the shaking cup cover reversing mechanism connected with the shaking cup filter cover, so that the shaking cup filter cover is closed at the mouth part of the cup body, the shaking cup can be rotated at the moment, the prepared beverage is poured out, after the beverage is completely poured out, the shaking cup cover reversing mechanism connected with the shaking cup filter cover controls the opening of the shaking cup filter cover, and then the related cleaning work is carried out.

The cup shaking device for preparing the beverage is more flexible and efficient in operation, simple in structure and smoother in opening and closing of the cup cover.

Drawings

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a shake cup for brewing beverages according to the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a side view of a shake cup for brewing beverages according to the present invention;

FIG. 3 is an exploded view of a shaker cup for brewing beverages according to the present invention.

Detailed Description

Example 1

1-3, a shake cup for brewing beverages comprising a shake cup and a robotic attachment 105 disposed on the shake cup, the shake cup comprising: a shake cup 101 for mixing a beverage, and a shake cup cover assembly disposed on shake cup 101 for sealing shake cup 101 and/or filtering a beverage when mixing a liquid.

Preferably, the shaking cup cover component is provided with a sealing ring component, and a detachable filter screen is arranged below the sealing component.

Preferably, the shake cup lid assembly is coupled to shake cup 101 via a shake cup flipping mechanism 104.

Preferably, a connecting and fixing device is arranged between the rocking cup cover overturning mechanism 104 and the rocking cup body 101, and the rocking cup cover overturning mechanism 104 is installed on the side surface of the rocking cup body 101 through the connecting and fixing device.

Example 2

Referring to fig. 1-3, a rocking cup lid assembly comprises: a shaking cup filter cover 102 arranged at one side of the shaking cup body and a shaking cup sealing cover 103 arranged at the adjacent position of the shaking cup filter cover 102.

The shaker for preparing beverages according to the present invention comprises a shaker body 101, a shaker filter cap 102, a shaker seal cap 103, a shaker cap turning mechanism 104, a robot link 105, a cylinder 106 and a shield 107. The rocking cup for brewing a beverage according to the present invention further comprises a rotation hinge 108, a cover plate 109, a push rod 110, a piston rod 111, a slide groove 112, a pressing block 113 and a roller 114.

The cup 101 has a cylindrical shape and has a bottom, and the cup 101 is for containing beverage liquid. Cup 101 is equipped with two lids, namely a shake cup filter lid 102 and a shake cup seal lid 103, shake cup seal lid 103 is used to close the opening of cup 101 when brewing beverage, shake cup filter lid 102 is used to filter out solid matter in beverage when pouring brewed beverage. The rocking cup filter cover 102 and the rocking cup sealing cover 103 are respectively provided with a rocking cup cover turnover mechanism 104, and the rocking cup cover turnover mechanism 104 is used for controlling the opening or closing of the rocking cup filter cover 102 or the rocking cup sealing cover 103. A connecting and fixing device is further arranged on the outer side surface of the cup body 101, and the two cup swinging cover overturning mechanisms 104 are arranged on the outer side surface of the cup body 101 by utilizing the connecting and fixing device. Preferably, two cup lid tilting mechanisms 104 are disposed on the outside surface of cup 101 at an angle, for example, in the range of 30-60 degrees. A robot linkage 105 is used to connect cup 101 to the robot rotation axis.

The cup rocking-cover turning mechanism 104 includes a rotary hinge 108, a cover plate 109, a push rod 110, a piston rod 111, a slide groove 112, a pressing block 113, and a roller 114. The rotating hinge 108 has a first extension and a second extension, and the first extension and the second extension are disposed at an angle, which is an obtuse angle, for example, in the range of 100 degrees and 150 degrees. The joint of the first extending part and the second extending part is provided with a hinge shaft hole. The rocking cup cover turning mechanism 104 further includes a fixing bracket, and extension arms are respectively provided on both sides of the upper portion of the fixing bracket, and the extension arms have hinge shaft holes. And one hinge shaft penetrates through the hinge shaft holes of the extension arms and the hinge shaft holes arranged at the joints of the first extension part and the second extension part, and the hinge shaft holes arranged at the joints of the first extension part and the second extension part are positioned between the hinge shaft holes on the two extension arms. Such that the rotational hinge 108 can rotate relative to the fixed bracket. The first extension of the rotating hinge 108 is fixedly connected with the rocking cup filter cover 102 or the rocking cup sealing cover 103. Sliding grooves are respectively arranged on two sides of the lower surface of the second extending part of the rotating hinge 108. The lower end of the push rod 110 is connected with a piston rod 111 in the cylinder, the upper end of the push rod 110 is connected with a sliding shaft, the sliding shaft is perpendicular to the push rod, rollers 114 are arranged at two ends of the sliding shaft, and the two rollers 114 are respectively arranged in sliding grooves on two sides of the lower surface of the second extending portion of the rotating hinge 108. The pressing blocks 113 are provided with two extending arms which are respectively close to two sides of the upper part of the fixed support. The pressing block 113 is used for guiding the up-and-down movement of the push rod 110, and preferably, the pressing block 113 and the push rod 110 are respectively provided with a guide groove and a sliding rail, and the sliding rail is embedded in the guide groove, so that the guiding fit is realized. Preferably, the pressing block 113 and the push rod 110 are made of self-lubricating material, such as teflon material, so that smooth movement of the push rod can be ensured. Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE, abbreviated PTFE), is commonly referred to as a "non-stick coating" or "easy-to-clean material". The material has the characteristics of acid resistance, alkali resistance and various organic solvents resistance, and is almost insoluble in all solvents.

The two protective covers 107 are provided, each protective cover has a U-shaped cross section, and the protective covers 107 are sleeved outside the cup rocking cover overturning mechanism 104 and the air cylinder 106, so that the functions of protecting the cup rocking cover overturning mechanism 104 and the air cylinder 106 can be achieved. The cover plate 109 may be used in conjunction with the shield 107. The cover can be further covered on the upper end opening of the protective cover 107, so that the cup tilting mechanism 104 and the air cylinder 106 can be further protected. The foregoing protective effect is particularly advantageous, particularly in the case of the shaker cup of the present application for handling a wide variety of liquids, and where the shaker cup is subjected to multiple cleaning operations.

In another embodiment, a motor may be used in place of the aforementioned cylinder to drive the movement of the push rod.

In another embodiment, the hinge shaft is provided with a return spring which can keep the cup shaking sealing cover 103 covering the cup opening tightly when the air cylinder fails, so that liquid can be ensured not to flow out.

In another embodiment, an electromagnet may be used instead of the cylinder or the motor, and the second extension portion of the rotating hinge 108 is provided with a permanent magnet, for example, the electromagnet and the permanent magnet interact to realize the reverse rotation of the turnover mechanism, so that a complicated transmission mechanism may be omitted, the cost may be significantly reduced, and the flexible and effective operation of the turnover mechanism may be ensured.

In the operation of the rocking cup for preparing beverage according to the invention, after the proper beverage liquid and/or the required solid ingredients are filled in the cup body, the rocking cup sealing cover is controlled by the rocking cup cover overturning mechanism connected with the rocking cup sealing cover:

wherein, shake the work of solenoid valve control cylinder among the cup lid tilting mechanism, the piston rod drives the push rod upward movement, and then makes pulley and spout produce relative motion, shakes the sealed lid downstream of cup and covers and locate the cup oral area this moment, and the rotation of robot axis of rotation is rocked and is shaken the cup. After the modulation program is finished, the solenoid valve controls the cylinder to work again, the piston rod drives the push rod to move downwards, so that the pulley and the sliding groove generate relative movement, and at the moment, the cup shaking sealing cover moves upwards and is separated from the opening part of the cup body.

Then the shaking cup filter cover is controlled by a shaking cup cover reversing mechanism connected with the shaking cup filter cover, so that the shaking cup filter cover is closed at the mouth part of the cup body, and the shaking cup can be rotated at the moment to pour out the prepared beverage.

After the filter is completely poured out, the shaking cup cover reversing mechanism connected with the shaking cup filter cover controls the shaking cup filter cover to be opened, and then relevant cleaning work is carried out. Of course, for the case of beverages that do not require filtration, the shake cup filter cap may not be used.

The invention adopts the pressing block which can effectively guide the push rod to move up and down, so that the cup cover can be turned more flexibly and effectively, and the technical problem that the cup cover turning mechanism is blocked sometimes due to the existence of a plurality of connecting transmission parts in the prior art is solved.

The foregoing illustrates and describes the principles, general features, and advantages of the present invention. It will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above, which are described in the specification and illustrated only to illustrate the principle of the present invention, but that various changes and modifications may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, which fall within the scope of the invention as claimed. The scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims and equivalents thereof.

Claims

1. A shake cup for preparing a beverage, comprising a shake cup and a robot connector provided on the shake cup body, characterized in that the shake cup comprises: the shake cup cover assembly is used for sealing the shake cup body and/or filtering the drink when liquid is mixed.

2. The rocking cup for brewing beverages as set forth in claim 1, wherein said rocking cup lid assembly includes: the shaking cup filter cover is arranged on one side of the shaking cup body, and the shaking cup sealing cover is arranged adjacent to the shaking cup filter cover.

3. The rocking cup for brewing beverages as claimed in claim 1, wherein said rocking cup lid assembly is connected to said rocking cup body by a rocking cup lid flipping mechanism.

4. The rocking cup for brewing a beverage according to claim 3, wherein a connecting and fixing device is provided between the rocking cup cover turning mechanism and the rocking cup body, and the rocking cup cover turning mechanism is mounted on the side surface of the rocking cup body through the connecting and fixing device.

5. The rocking cup for brewing a beverage according to claim 2, wherein the rocking cup filtering cover and the rocking cup sealing cover are respectively provided with a rocking cup cover turning mechanism, a connecting fixture is provided on an outer side surface of the cup body, and the two rocking cup cover turning mechanisms are mounted on the outer side surface of the cup body by means of the connecting fixture.

6. The rocking cup for brewing a beverage according to any one of claims 3, 4 or 5, wherein the rocking cup lid tilting mechanism comprises a rotary hinge, a push rod, a chute, a pressing block and a roller; the rotating hinge is provided with a first extending part and a second extending part, and the first extending part and the second extending part are arranged at an angle which is an obtuse angle.

7. The rocking cup for brewing a beverage according to claim 6, wherein the joint of the first extending portion and the second extending portion is provided with a hinge shaft hole, the rocking cup lid turning mechanism further comprises a fixing bracket, the fixing bracket is provided with extending arms on both sides of the upper portion thereof, the extending arms are provided with hinge shaft holes, a hinge shaft passes through the hinge shaft holes of the extending arms and the hinge shaft holes provided at the joint of the first extending portion and the second extending portion, and the hinge shaft holes provided at the joint of the first extending portion and the second extending portion are located between the hinge shaft holes of the two extending arms.

8. The rocking cup for brewing beverages according to claim 7, wherein the lower end of the push rod is connected to the piston rod in the cylinder, the upper end of the push rod is connected to a sliding shaft, the sliding shaft is perpendicular to the push rod, the sliding shaft is provided at both ends thereof with rollers, and the two rollers are respectively disposed in the sliding grooves at both sides of the lower surface of the second extension portion of the rotating hinge.

9. The rocking cup for brewing beverages as claimed in claim 5 or 8, wherein the pressing block has two extension arms provided adjacent to both sides of the upper portion of the fixing bracket, respectively, and the pressing block is used to guide the up and down movement of the push rod.

10. The rocking cup for brewing a beverage according to claim 5 or 8, wherein a protective cover and a cover plate are further provided outside the rocking cup cover turning mechanism and the cylinder.

11. Method for preparing a beverage by means of a shake cup for preparing a beverage according to any of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that it comprises: after appropriate beverage liquid and/or required solid ingredients are/is injected into the cup body, the shaking cup sealing cover is controlled by the shaking cup cover turnover mechanism connected with the shaking cup sealing cover: the electromagnetic valve in the shaking cup cover turnover mechanism controls the cylinder to work, the piston rod drives the push rod to move upwards, and then the pulley and the sliding groove are enabled to move relatively, at the moment, the shaking cup sealing cover moves downwards and covers the opening of the cup body, the robot rotating shaft rotates to shake the shaking cup, after a brewing program is finished, the electromagnetic valve controls the cylinder to work again, the piston rod drives the push rod to move downwards, so that the pulley and the sliding groove are enabled to move relatively, at the moment, the shaking cup sealing cover moves upwards and is separated from the opening of the cup body, then the shaking cup filtering cover is controlled by a shaking cup cover reversing mechanism connected with the shaking cup filtering cover, the shaking cup filtering cover is closed at the opening of the cup body, at the moment, the shaking cup can rotate, brewed beverage is poured out, after the brewed beverage is completely poured out, the shaking cup cover reversing mechanism connected with the shaking cup filtering cover.