JP7175400B2 - Distribution control device and distribution equipment - Google Patents

Description

The present application relates to the technical field of distribution, and more particularly to distribution controllers and distribution equipment.

At present, most restaurants, coffee houses, etc. in the market sell beverages, desserts, etc. using distribution devices and equipment.

Conventional distribution equipment, distributors, etc., need to be operated manually by touching an operating surface (such as designated buttons or touch screens), and are often shared, especially in public places, and users must: The surface of the operating interface that is touched by many users must be touched, causing the spread of germs and causing hygiene problems.

In view of the above technical problems, it is desired to provide a distribution control device and distribution equipment that can improve hygiene problems and eliminate the need for users to touch the surface of the common position. .

A distribution controller,
comprising a rotation detection unit and a logic control circuit, wherein the rotation detection unit is connected to the logic control circuit, the logic control circuit is used to be connected to a dispensing device, and the rotation detection unit is detachable to the matching container and is used to rotate synchronously with the container,
the rotation sensing unit is used to detect rotation information according to the rotation of the container from a starting position and send the rotation information to the logic control circuit;
The logic control circuit receives the rotation information and transmits a supply control command to the distribution device for controlling the distribution device to convey the material according to the rotation information and a predetermined correspondence relationship, and used to transmit a supply stop control command to the distribution device for controlling the distribution device to stop material transportation when detecting that the container has returned to the start position based on the rotation information;
The predetermined correspondence is the correspondence between rotation information and supply control instructions.

a distribution facility,
a distribution device; and the distribution control device, wherein the distribution control device is connected to the distribution device;
The distribution device is used for receiving a supply control instruction, picking up and conveying materials according to the supply control instruction, and receiving a supply stop control instruction, and stopping material pickup according to the supply stop control instruction. .

In the above distribution control device and distribution facility, the rotation detection unit is used to detect the rotation information according to the rotation of the container from the starting position, and send the rotation information to the logic control circuit, the logic control circuit is adapted to rotate receiving the information, sending a supply control command to the distribution device for controlling the distribution device to convey the material according to the rotation information and the predetermined correspondence, and returning the container to the starting position based on the rotation information; is used to transmit a supply stop control command to the distribution device for controlling the distribution device to stop the material transport when detecting that the predetermined correspondence is between the rotation information and the supply control command It is a correspondence relationship. The container is removably connected to the rotation sensing unit to synchronously drive the rotation sensing unit so that the user contacts and rotates his/her container without touching a shared surface. Alone, the distribution operation can be achieved, effectively improving the hygiene problem.

In order to describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application more clearly, the drawings required for the description of the embodiments will be briefly described below. and those skilled in the art can derive other drawings based on these drawings without creative efforts.
1 is a structural block diagram of a distribution control device according to an embodiment; FIG. FIG. 4 is a control schematic diagram of executing a distribution command after the distribution control device according to an embodiment detects a rotation signal; FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of control when a distribution command is finished after the distribution control device according to an embodiment detects a rotation signal; FIG. 4 is a partial structural schematic diagram of a rotation detection unit according to an embodiment; FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of when the container according to one embodiment rotates in synchronization with the rotation detection unit; FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the operation principle of a rotation detection unit according to one embodiment; FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the operating principle of a rotation detection unit according to another embodiment; FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram of the working principle of a rotation detection unit according to a further embodiment; 1 is a structural block diagram of a distribution facility according to one embodiment; FIG. FIG. 4 is a structural block diagram of distribution equipment according to another embodiment; FIG. 4 is a structural block diagram of a distribution facility according to a further embodiment; FIG. 4 is a structural block diagram of a distribution facility according to a further embodiment; 1 is a structural schematic view of an upper portion of a material conveying device according to an embodiment; FIG. FIG. 2 is a structural schematic diagram of a lower portion of a material conveying device according to an embodiment; 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a distribution equipment according to an embodiment; FIG.

In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present application clearer, the present application will be described in more detail below with drawings and examples. It should be noted that the specific examples described herein are for the purpose of interpreting the present application only and are not intended to limit the present application.

In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the distribution controller includes a rotation detection unit 110 and a logic control circuit 120, the rotation detection unit 110 is connected to the logic control circuit 120, and the logic control circuit 120 is connected to the distribution device. Used to be connected, the rotation sensing unit 110 is removably fixed to the matching container and used to rotate synchronously with the container, the rotation sensing unit 110 detects the rotation of the container from its starting position. is used to detect the rotation information and send the rotation information to the logic control circuit 120, which receives the rotation information and controls the distribution device according to the rotation information and the predetermined correspondence. A supply stop control for transmitting a supply control command for conveying the material to the distribution device and controlling the distribution device to stop the material conveyance when detecting that the container has returned to the starting position based on the rotation information. The predetermined correspondence used to send the command to the distribution device is the correspondence between the rotation information and the feed control command.

Specifically, the logic control circuit 120 is a logic operation circuit, which operates the distribution device according to the rotation information detected by the rotation detection unit. The relationship is set in advance, and there may be a plurality of rotation information, which is not particularly limited, and can be set according to actual needs. The corresponding material type selection, distribution capacity, speed, etc., the user first presets the corresponding rotation information to define the type of material to be dispensed and the performance standards of its capacity, amount and speed. However, the type of material is not particularly limited, and may be liquids such as water and beverages, semi-liquids such as ice cream, and solids such as ice cubes. In this way, the logic control circuit 120 can execute a predetermined operation command according to predetermined conditions, and as an example, as shown in FIG. 50 mL, the user places the container in the matching rotation sensing unit 110 and removably connects the bottom of the container to the rotation sensing unit 110 so that the rotation sensing unit 110 is rotated by the container, e.g. The unit 110 rotates to the second range in conjunction with the container, at this time, the logic control circuit 120 obtains the corresponding signal from the rotation detection unit 110, and according to the conditions preset by the user, the dispensing speed is 50 mL, and the user returns the container to the start position, as shown in FIG. 3, and the rotation sensing unit 110 is also rotated to the start position, so the dispensing action stops.

In the above-mentioned distribution control device, in consideration of the fact that modern society is becoming more hygienic and that the cause of the spread of bacteria is greatly reduced, when sharing distribution facilities and distribution devices in public places, users can The user only has to touch his container with his hand without touching any surface that can be touched by the user, and rotates the container with his hand to perform the dispensing action. As for its advantages, in terms of hygiene, it greatly reduces the spread of bacteria and viruses caused by individual users touching the surface of the designated shared operation interface, improving the sanitary environment of the community, ensure the sanitation of specific distribution equipment and distributors so that customers can use them with peace of mind, To create a good image of hygiene by making it safe to use without sanitary considerations.

In one embodiment, the rotation information includes rotation direction and/or rotation range, the feed control instructions include material temperature control instructions and/or distribution speed control instructions, and logic control circuit 120 performs to send a material temperature control command to the distribution device and/or send a distribution speed control command to the distribution device in response to the range of rotation and the predetermined correspondence.

Specifically, in this embodiment, the rotation information includes a rotation direction and a rotation range, and the rotation direction is, for example, rotating counterclockwise with respect to the starting position or rotating clockwise with respect to the starting position. is the direction of rotation relative to the starting position, such as , and the range of rotation is the range to rotate, such as 1 range, 2 ranges, 3 ranges, etc., and defining the direction of rotation is for controlling the material temperature; For example, clockwise rotation dispenses room temperature water, counterclockwise rotation dispenses hot water, and the rotation range controls the dispense speed, e.g., 1 range equals 1 50 mL per second, 2 ranges is 80 mL per second, and the user can set a predetermined correspondence according to actual needs.

In one embodiment, the removable connection includes at least one of a snap connection, a mating connection, and a suction connection.

Specifically, removable connections include, but are not limited to, snap connections, engagement connections, and suction connections, and are removable connections that allow the rotation sensing unit 110 to rotate synchronously with the container. If so, it can be used. In this way, a user can conveniently pick up a container by detachably connecting the container to the rotation sensing unit 110, driving the rotation sensing unit 110 in rotation, and triggering the dispensing device to perform a dispensing operation. , thereby further improving convenience.

In one embodiment, the inner surface of the rotation sensing unit 110 is provided with grooves and the corresponding positions of the outer surface of the container are provided with ridges, or the inner surface of the rotation detection unit 110 is provided with ridges and the container. The corresponding positions on the outer surface are provided with grooves, or the inner surface of the rotation detection unit 110 is provided with protrusions and grooves, and the outer surface of the container is provided with grooves and protrusions at corresponding positions.

Specifically, the protrusion may be provided on the bottom of the container or the side of the container, and the recess may be provided on the bottom of the container or the side of the container. corresponding to the ridges in the bottom of the container, the recesses being provided to mate with the ridges in the bottom of the container and by their own response to identify the category, dispensed volume, quantity or rate of the desired material; Thus, the bottom of the rotation sensing unit 110 has a ridge that mates with a recess in the bottom of the container and by its own response identifies the category, dispensed volume, amount and speed of the desired material. Corresponding to the recess in the bottom of the container, the side of the rotation sensing unit 110 is fitted with the recess in the side of the container to identify the desired category, dispensed volume, amount and speed by its own response. The side of the rotation detection unit 110 is fitted with the protrusion on the side of the container and responds to the desired material by its own response. Corresponding protrusions on the sides of the container are provided with recesses provided for identifying categories, dispensing volumes, quantities and speeds. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the rotation unit 111 of the rotation detection unit 110 accommodates a ridge (or recess) on the bottom (or side) of the container, which can be rotated to produce a rotational movement. Then, a signal is transmitted to the logic control circuit 120 to control the distribution device to perform the corresponding distribution operation, and the rotation unit 111 is rotated by the protrusion provided on the bottom (or side) of the rotation detection unit 110 . including a portion (or recess). For example, the user places the container on the rotation detection unit 110 to be fitted, fixes the protrusion on the bottom of the container to the recess of the rotation detection unit 110, rotates the rotation detection unit 110 in synchronization with the container, Dispense the hot water when rotating counterclockwise, and set the dispensing rate to 50 mL per second when rotating to the second range position. In addition, the container may be a special container or an ordinary container. If it is an ordinary container, a device matching the rotation detection unit 110 is detachably fixed to the corresponding position of the ordinary container. , the rotation sensing unit 110 can rotate synchronously with the container.

Furthermore, the arrangement position, shape and amount of the uneven portion of the container, and the arrangement position, shape and amount of the uneven portion of the rotation detection unit 110 are not limited to the examples described in the description, and may vary depending on the actual design and application environment. The fitting position can be concave or convex, the fitting amount of the uneven portion, and the position of the uneven portion on the container or the rotation detection unit 110 can be set according to needs, and the shape of the uneven portion is not limited.

In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the rotation sensing unit 110 includes a tray, a magnetic sensing switch integrated circuit 112, and a magnet 113, where the tray is used to removably secure the container, and the magnet 113 A magnetism detection switch integrated circuit 112 is connected to the logic control circuit 120 and outputs rotation information according to changes in magnetic force detected when the magnet 113 rotates. is generated and transmitted to the logic control circuit 120 .

Specifically, the tray and magnet rotate in synchronism with the container, and as the magnet rotates closer to the electronic elements of the magnetic sensing switch integrated circuit, the magnetic force of the magnet increases and the magnetic sensing switch integrated circuit element becomes more and more magnetic. When a strong magnetic force is sensed, a voltage change is produced at the output of the magnetic sensing switch integrated circuit element that is converted to rotational information, whereby the logic control circuit identifies the change of state and performs a rotation based on the received rotational information. control the distribution device to perform the corresponding operation.

In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the rotation sensing unit 110 includes a tray, a current sensing integrated circuit 114, and a conductive unit 115, where the tray is used to removably secure the container, and the conductive unit 115 is provided on the tray so that the tray and conductive unit 115 rotate synchronously with the container, and a current sensing integrated circuit 114 is connected to the logic control circuit 120 to respond to changes in current sensed when the conductive unit 115 is rotated. is used to generate rotation information and transmit it to the logic control circuit 120 .

Specifically, the tray and the conductive unit rotate synchronously with the container, touch the rotated conductive unit (the conductive portion that was in contact when the container was rotated), and when pushed down, the current-conducting portion and is rotated to a specified position to conduct current, the current sensing integrated circuit converts the change in current into rotation information so that the logic control circuit can identify and receive the change in state. The distribution device is controlled according to the obtained rotation information to perform the corresponding operation.

In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the rotation sensing unit 110 includes a tray, a push unit, and a piezoelectric sensing integrated circuit 116, where the tray is used to removably secure the push unit and the push unit Mounted on the tray, the tray and conductive unit rotate synchronously with the container, the piezoelectric sensing integrated circuit 116 is connected to the logic control circuit 120, and the piezoelectric sensing integrated circuit senses the voltage when the push unit is rotated. Alternatively, it can be used to generate corresponding rotation information and transmit it to the logic control circuit 120 according to the change in current.

Specifically, the rotation sensing unit rotates synchronously with the container, and the push unit (i.e., the unit that pushes the piezoelectric sensing circuit, the conductive portion that is pushed down when rotating the container) moves to the designated position portion. is rotated to apply pressure to the piezoelectric sensing circuit, the piezoelectric sensing integrated circuit generates a constant output (voltage/current) change due to the applied pressure and converts it into rotation information, thereby , the logic control circuit identifies the change of state and controls the distribution device based on the received rotation information to perform the corresponding operation.

In one embodiment, the rotation detection unit 110 includes a tray, a rotation unit, and a circuit switch, the tray is used to removably secure the container, the rotation unit is provided on the tray, and the tray and the rotation unit are connected to the container. and the circuit switch is connected to the logic control circuit 120 to generate corresponding rotation information and send it to the logic control circuit 120 according to the change of the on-off state of the circuit when the rotating unit rotates. used for

Specifically, the rotation detection unit 110 rotates synchronously with the container, and when the rotation unit is rotated to a specified position portion, it triggers a change in the on-off state of the circuit, and converts the change in the circuit switch into rotation information. and thereby the logic control circuit 120 identifies the change in state and controls the distribution device based on the received rotation information to perform the corresponding operation.

In one embodiment, the rotation sensing unit 110 can be a tray, a conductive unit, and a general circuit, and the conductive unit contacts the container and rotates synchronously to conduct the circuit, thereby When rotated to connect and conduct the circuit, the circuit energizes, thereby causing the logic control circuit 120 to identify the change in state and control the distribution device based on the received rotation information to respond. to perform the operation to be performed.

The electronic sensing schemes listed above are not limited to the examples given, in particular the electronic sensing schemes may vary and other electronic sensing schemes may be implemented.

In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the distribution facility includes a distribution device 300 and the distribution control device 100 described above, the distribution control device 100 being connected to the distribution device 300, and the distribution device 300 issuing supply control instructions. It is used to receive, take out and convey the material according to the supply control command, receive the supply stop control command, and stop taking out the material according to the supply stop control command.

Specifically, the distribution device 300 takes out the corresponding material according to the supply control command transmitted by the distribution control device 100 and conveys it to the container, and according to the supply stop control command transmitted by the distribution control device 100, responds The material distribution process is done by stopping the material picking and conveying to the container and combining both

In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the distribution system 300 includes a material reservoir 310 and a supply controller 320, with the material reservoir 310 connected to a supply controller 320 and the supply controller 320 connected to the distribution controller. 100, the supply control device 320 receives a supply control command, retrieves and conveys material from the material storage container 310 according to the supply control command, receives a supply stop control command, and controls the supply stop Used to stop material removal on command.

Specifically, material storage vessels 310 may be liquid, semi-liquid, or solid storage vessels, and a dispensing facility may include multiple material storage vessels 310, each material storage vessel 310 having a corresponding supply. Matching the control device 320, can be combined according to actual needs, for example, can include both a semi-liquid storage container and a solid storage container, there is no particular limitation on the type of material, It may be liquids such as water and beverages, drinks such as ice cream and smoothies, semi-liquids such as soft ice cream, and solids such as ice cubes and sugar granules.

In one embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the feed control device 320 includes a pump 322 and/or a dosing device 324, where the feed control device 320 includes the pump 322 and the dosing device 324, the material storage The vessel 310 includes a liquid/semi-liquid material storage vessel 312 and a solid material storage vessel 314 , and the distribution system further includes a material conveying device 330 through which the liquid/semi-liquid material storage container 312 is pumped 322 via the material conveying device 330 . , the solid material storage container 314 is connected to the proportioning device 324, the pump 322 and the proportioning device 324 are connected to the proportioning control device, and the feed control device 320 is the pump 322, the material storage container 310 is liquid /semi-liquid material storage container 312, and the dispensing system further includes a material conveying device 330, the liquid/semi-liquid material storage container 312 is connected to a pump 322 via the material conveying device 330, and the pump 322 is connected to the dispensing control device. If connected and the feed control device 320 is the proportioning device 324 , the material storage container 310 is the solid material storage container 314 and the solid material storage container 314 is connected to the proportioning control device via the proportioning device 324 .

Specifically, if the material is a liquid or semi-liquid type, the corresponding material storage container 310 is the liquid/semi-liquid material storage container 312, the corresponding feed control device 320 is the pump 322, and the material is a solid type. , the corresponding material storage container 310 is the solid material storage container 314 and the corresponding feed control device 320 is the dispensing device 324 . When the supply control system 320 includes a pump 322 , it further includes a material transport system 330 , which controls the material transport system 330 to remove and transport material from the material storage container 310 .

In one embodiment, as shown in Figures 14 and 15, the material handling device 330 includes an upper portion (10) and a lower portion (20), wherein the upper portion (10) comprises a fixed member (12) and a lifting member (11). ), the fixing member (12) is fixed to the inner bottom surface of the upper part (10), the lifting member (11) is provided inside the fixing member (12) so as to be vertically movable, and the lifting member (11) The side wall is provided with a flow hole (16), the central part of the lifting member (11) has an injection flow channel (15) passing through the bottom of the upper part (10), and the lower part (20) has a cover ( 21), comprising a rigid column (22), the cover (21) is fixedly connected to the rigid column (22), the interior of the rigid column (22) has a channel, the outer wall of the cover (21) is It can engage the inner wall of the lifting member (11).

Further, the upper part 10 includes a fixing member 12 and an elevating member 11, the fixing member 12 is fixed to the inner bottom surface of the upper part 10, and the elevating member 11 is provided inside the fixing member 12 so as to be vertically movable. In the example, both the fixing member 12 and the elevating member 11 are ring-shaped, but of course they may be of other shapes. The central part has an injection flow channel 15 passing through the bottom of the upper part 10 .

The lower portion 20 includes a cover 21, a rigid column 22, an outer telescoping tube 24, an inner telescoping tube 26, an inner channel 28, and a connecting hose 29, with the outer telescoping tube 24 connecting the top plate 24a, the bottom plate 24b, and both. A spring 25 is provided between the top plate 24a and the bottom plate 24b, and a spring 25 is provided between the top plate 24a and the bottom plate 24b. It is sufficient to use a strong material that can provide support and a strong material such as stainless steel, which is resistant to rust. The rigid column 22 has a channel inside, the inner telescopic tube 26 is provided inside the outer telescopic tube 24 and communicates with the rigid column 22, the inner telescopic tube 26 has low cost, good elasticity and long service life. Due to its length, an elastic material such as a rubber material is used. The spring 25 is located outside the inner telescoping tube 26, a second leak prevention ring 212 is provided at the connection point between the rigid column 22 and the top plate 24a, and a support base 27 is provided on the bottom plate 24b to 27 is provided with a support post 23 extending through the inner telescoping tube 26 into the rigid column 22 , a cover 21 is fixed to the top of the support post 23 , and the cover 21 is fixed to the top of the rigid column 22 . A first leak prevention ring 211 is provided at the connection point between the cover 21 and the rigid column 22 , the rigid column 22 is positioned inside the elevating member 11 , and the outer wall of the cover 21 and the elevating member 11 is engaged by fitting the locking portion 14 and the projection 210. In this embodiment, the locking portion 14 is provided on the inner wall of the top of the elevating member 11, and the projection 210 is provided on the outer wall of the cover 21 . The internal channel 28 is fixedly connected to the bottom plate 24b and communicates with the rigid column 22, and the connecting hose 29 communicates with the bottom of the internal channel 28.

Specifically, the material transport device 330 is used in combination with the feed control device 320 to depress the top portion, the fixed member moves downward with the top portion, and the rigid column drives the lift member through the cover. and move it upward to expose the flow holes. At this time, the liquid/semi-liquid can flow from the lower part to the upper part and be discharged from the flow hole, thus realizing the injection operation. This material conveying device 330 is applicable to, but not limited to, injection of various water, beverages, or other liquids/semi-liquids, and ice creams and smoothies, and has high injection speed, high efficiency, and safety performance. It can prevent the splashing of high-temperature liquids during transportation, and even avoid the problem of causing burns to the user. greatly reduces foaming when injecting carbonated liquids, avoids liquid reflux, and uses simple principles such as natural water flow to flow from the liquid supply to the upper part of the device. Such a design can replace the conventional method of pouring beverages, beverages and other liquids and semi-liquid materials from top to bottom to simplify operation.

In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, when the supply control device 320 is a pump 322, the distribution facility further includes a flow detection device 350 communicatively connected to the distribution control device 100, wherein the flow detection device 350 , is used to detect the flow rate of the material and send the flow rate to the distribution control device 100, and the distribution control device 100 receives the flow rate and detects that the flow rate does not match the predetermined flow rate, the flow rate detection device 350 sends a flow control command to the pump 322 until the flow fed back from matches the predetermined flow, and the pump 322 is used to control the rate of dispensing according to the received flow control command.

Specifically, the type of flow sensing device 350 is not particularly limited and can be adjusted according to the type of material, and the corresponding flow sensing device 350 can be adjusted according to the material to ensure the accuracy of dispensing rate or quantity. flow rate is fed back to the logic control circuit. The scope of application of this application includes various liquid allocations (e.g. drinking water, beverage volume), various semi-liquid allocations (e.g. smoothie drinks, soft serve ice cream volume) and various solid allocations (e.g. , ice cubes, sugar granules).

In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the distribution facility further includes a temperature control device 340, the material handling device is connected to the temperature control device 340,
The pump 322 receives the supply control instruction and removes and conveys the material from the material storage container according to the supply control instruction. and conveying to the temperature controller 340, and the temperature controller 340 controlling the temperature of the received material to a predetermined temperature and then conveying.

Specifically, if the material is liquid or semi-liquid, the dispensing facility further includes a temperature controller 340 for controlling the temperature of the liquid or semi-liquid material, and if the dispensing facility includes the temperature controller 340: The control instructions include corresponding temperature control information, for example, when rotating counterclockwise, hot water is dispensed, when rotating clockwise, normal temperature water is dispensed, and the pump 322 responds to the supply control instructions. and controls the material conveying device 330 to take out the material from the material storage container 310 and convey it to the temperature control device 340 according to the supply control command, and the temperature control device 340 adjusts the temperature of the received material to a predetermined temperature After controlling to

In one embodiment, temperature control device 340 includes a heater and/or cooler connected to distribution control device 100 and flow sensing device 350 via temperature control device 340 .

Specifically, the heater is used to heat the material and the cooler is used to cool the material, thus controlling the temperature of the material.

There are no restrictions on the discharge port of the distribution material listed above, nor the amount is specified, and the range amount of rotation, distribution speed, etc. are not limited to the example described here, and can be adjusted according to individual needs. In the present application, only the rotation range may be set as the distance, and the rotation detection unit may be set as the rotation range.

In practical use, as shown in FIG. 15, the specific procedure will be described as follows, taking the liquid/semi-liquid distribution as an example. 1. Place the container in the designated position on the dispensing equipment so that the ridges on the bottom of the container align with the corresponding recesses on the dispensing equipment. 2. The user rotates the container counter-clockwise to the second range position (when counter-clockwise hot water is dispensed, in the second range position the dispensation rate = 50 mL/SEC) and set A corresponding signal (corresponding control instruction) is sent to the logic control circuit according to the detection method. 3. At this time, the logic control circuit operates according to the signal of the rotating state of the container, starts the water pump motor (corresponding to the supply control device 220) for distributing hot water, and starts the water pump motor. Control the dispensing rate at (50 mL/SEC). 4. While the designated water pump motor is activated, the corresponding flow meter feeds back the water flow rate to the logic control circuit, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the dispensing rate. 5. Dispensing facility spouts dispense hot water at a rate of 50 mL/SEC according to specified dispensing instructions.

The above dispensing equipment is applicable to dispensable materials such as, but not limited to, various liquids, beverages or other liquids/semi-liquids/solids, especially in public places (e.g. banks, offices, airports). , exhibitions, and other shared environments), where the user can place the container in the appropriate position and rotate the container by hand to initiate or dispense a specific category of material. , the amount to be dispensed, or the rate of dispensation of the target material, and can be performed without touching any shared surface (e.g., button) touched by others, thereby allowing multiple improve hygiene by avoiding touching surfaces that can be touched by other people.

The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily, and for convenience of explanation, all possible combinations of the technical features of the above embodiments are not described. Any combination of technical features should be considered within the scope of the description unless there is a contradiction.

The foregoing examples illustrate only certain embodiments of the present application and are described in specific and detail and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. A person skilled in the art can make several variations and improvements without departing from the concept of the present application, which all fall within the protection scope of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this patent application shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims (13)

A distribution controller,
a rotation sensing unit, wherein said rotation sensing unit is connected to a logic control circuit, said logic control circuit is used to be connected to a dispensing device, said rotation sensing unit is removably fixed to a matching container; used to rotate synchronously with the container,
the rotation sensing unit is used to detect rotation information according to the rotation of the container from a starting position and send the rotation information to the logic control circuit;
The logic control circuit receives the rotation information and transmits a supply control command to the distribution device for controlling the distribution device to convey the material according to the rotation information and a predetermined correspondence relationship, and used to transmit a supply stop control command to the distribution device for controlling the distribution device to stop material transportation when detecting that the container has returned to the start position based on the rotation information;
A distribution control device, wherein the predetermined correspondence relationship is a correspondence relationship between rotation information and a supply control command. The rotation information includes a rotation direction and/or a rotation range, the supply control instruction includes a material temperature control instruction and/or a distribution speed control instruction, and the logic control circuit distributes the material according to the rotation direction and a predetermined correspondence relationship. 2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that it is used to send a temperature control command to said distribution device and/or to send a distribution speed control command to said distribution device according to said range of rotation and a predetermined correspondence. A distribution controller as described. 2. The distribution control device of claim 1, wherein said removable connection comprises at least one of a snap connection, a mating connection and a suction connection. The inner surface of the rotation detection unit is provided with grooves, and the outer surface of the container is provided with protrusions at corresponding positions, or the inner surface of the rotation detection unit is provided with protrusions, and the outer surface of the container is provided with protrusions at corresponding positions. is provided with a groove, or the inner surface of the rotation detection unit is provided with protrusions and grooves, and the outer surface of the container is provided with grooves and protrusions at corresponding positions. A distribution controller as described. The rotation detection unit includes a tray, a magnetic detection switch integrated circuit and a magnet, the tray is used to detachably fix the container, the magnet is provided on the tray, and the tray and the magnet are connected to the container. and the magnetism detection switch integrated circuit is connected to the logic control circuit, and rotation information is generated according to a change in the magnetic force detected when the magnet rotates and is transmitted to the logic control circuit. 2. The distribution control device according to claim 1, wherein the distribution control device is used for The rotation sensing unit comprises a tray, a current sensing integrated circuit and a conductive unit, the tray is used to detachably fix the container, the conductive unit is provided on the tray, the tray and the conductive unit are Rotating in synchronism with the container, the current sensing integrated circuit is connected to the logic control circuit and generates rotation information according to changes in current sensed when the conductive unit rotates to produce the logic control circuit. 2. The distribution control device according to claim 1, wherein the distribution control device is used for transmitting to . The rotation sensing unit includes a tray, a pushing unit and a piezoelectric sensing integrated circuit, the tray is used to detachably fix the container, the pushing unit is provided on the tray, and the tray and the pushing unit are mounted on the tray. The piezoelectric sensing integrated circuit is connected to the logic control circuit when the unit is rotated to a certain position in synchronism with the container, and the piezoelectric sensing switch integrated circuit is depressed by the rotation of the pushing unit. 2. The distribution control device according to claim 1, wherein rotation information is generated and transmitted to said logic control circuit in response to a change in voltage or current detected at times. The rotation detection unit includes a tray, a rotation unit and a circuit switch, the tray is used to detachably fix the container, the rotation unit is provided on the tray, and the tray and the rotation unit are connected to the rotating synchronously with the container, wherein the circuit switch is connected to the logic control circuit, and corresponding rotation information is generated and sent to the logic control circuit according to the change of the on/off state of the circuit when the rotating unit rotates; 2. A distribution control device according to claim 1, wherein said distribution control device is used for transmission. a distribution facility,
and a distribution control device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the distribution control device is connected to the distribution device,
The distribution device is used for receiving a supply control instruction, picking up and conveying materials according to the supply control instruction, and receiving a supply stop control instruction, and stopping material pickup according to the supply stop control instruction. , a distribution facility characterized by: the distribution device includes a material storage container and a supply control device, the material storage container connected to the supply control device, the supply control device communicatively connected to the distribution control device;
The supply control device receives a supply control command, takes out and conveys the material from the material storage container according to the supply control command, receives a supply stop control command, and takes out the material according to the supply stop control command. 10. Distribution facility according to claim 9, characterized in that it is used for stopping. said supply control device comprises a pump and/or a proportioning device;
When the feed control device includes a pump and a proportioning device, the material storage container includes a liquid/semi-liquid material storage container and a solid material storage container, the distribution device further includes a material conveying device, and the liquid/semi-liquid a liquid material storage container is connected to the pump via the material conveying device, the solid material storage container is connected to the dosing device, the pump and the dosing device are connected to the dosing control device,
When the feed control device is a pump, the material storage container is a liquid/semi-liquid material storage container, the dispensing device further comprises a material conveying device, and the liquid/semi-liquid material storage container feeds the material conveying device. connected to the pump via, the pump being connected to the distribution control device;
characterized in that when the supply control device is a proportioning device, the material storage container is a solid material storage container, and the solid material storage container is connected to the proportioning control device via the quantity proportioning device. 11. The distribution facility of claim 10. if the supply control device is a pump, further comprising a flow sensing device communicatively connected to the distribution control device;
The flow rate detection device is used to detect the flow rate of the material and transmit the flow rate to the distribution control device;
When the distribution controller receives the flow rate and detects that the flow rate does not match a predetermined flow rate, the distribution control device issues a flow control command to the pump until the flow rate fed back from the flow detection device matches a predetermined flow rate. send to
12. A distribution facility according to claim 11, wherein said pump is used to control the rate of distribution according to said received flow control command. further comprising a temperature control device, wherein the material conveying device is connected to the flow rate detection device via the temperature control device;
the pump receiving a supply control instruction and removing and conveying material from the material storage container according to the supply control instruction;
said pump receiving said supply control instructions and controlling a material conveying device to remove material from said liquid/semi-liquid material reservoir and convey it to said temperature control apparatus according to said supply control instructions;
13. The distribution facility of claim 12, wherein the temperature control device comprises controlling the temperature of the received material to a predetermined temperature prior to conveying.

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