WO2022166704A1

WO2022166704A1 - Beverage stirring apparatus and stirring method thereof

Info

Publication number: WO2022166704A1
Application number: PCT/CN2022/073973
Authority: WO
Inventors: 李剑锋
Original assignee: 万绅兄弟软件开发(苏州)有限公司
Priority date: 2021-02-05
Filing date: 2022-01-26
Publication date: 2022-08-11
Also published as: CN112826325A

Abstract

A beverage stirring apparatus and a stirring method thereof. The beverage stirring apparatus comprises a liquid storage device (1), a forming device (2) and a driving device, wherein the liquid storage device (1) is used for storing a liquid substance for forming a stirring rod (5); the liquid substance in the liquid storage device (1) can be added into the forming device (2), and the added liquid substance can be processed to form the stirring rod (5) having a set shape by means of the forming device (2); and the driving device can move the stirring rod (5) to a working position and drive the stirring rod (5) to rotate. In the present invention, pollution can be thoroughly avoided, there is no need to clean a mixer, a complicated cleaning system is omitted, time-consuming cleaning time is saved, and the manufacturing cost and production cost are greatly saved on; stirring and ice adding can be completed at the same time; and the amount of ice added is precisely controllable according to needs, which prevents liquid splashing when adding ice.

Description

A kind of beverage stirring equipment and stirring method thereof

technical field

The invention relates to the technical field of stirring equipment, in particular to a beverage stirring device and a stirring method thereof.

Background technique

When making most beverages, the liquid needs to be stirred, and most of them need to add ice cubes, syrup, nuts, fruits, etc., to cool down and improve the taste. At the same time, in order to avoid odor and meet hygienic requirements, frequent cleaning and even disinfection of stirring modules are required, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the risk of cross-contamination cannot be completely avoided.

Since the beverage production process includes multiple processes, in order to avoid the waste of raw materials and inconsistent quality caused by manual operation errors, and at the same time improve the production efficiency, there is an automatic stirring device. Cleaning the agitator shaft, blades and mixing compartments, thereby avoiding contamination by flavoring agents and meeting health and quarantine regulations, requires a complex cleaning system, as well as a precise electrical control system to coordinate the switching between working mode and cleaning mode, while cleaning Patterns unquestionably reduce productivity.

In addition, the ice added in the above scheme is particle ice. As mentioned in the text, particle ice is not homogeneous, so it is difficult to accurately quantify the ice addition, and because the ice addition port is located above the liquid level, there are unavoidable problems when the ice falls. Liquid splashing can cause material waste, difficulty in cleaning, and even immersion of the mechanical and electrical structures of the equipment.

The above problems generally exist in all automatic beverage making equipment in the market and patent documents, therefore, it is necessary to propose a new technical solution.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a beverage stirring device and a stirring method thereof, using water or a liquid substance similar to the beverage ingredients to form a meltable solid stirring rod by freezing or other molding methods, which can effectively avoid the cleaning of the stirring rod after stirring. At the same time, if the beverage needs more ice, it is also possible to add ice cubes to the beverage without splashing by engaging the ice cubes on the stirring rod.

In order to achieve the purpose of the invention, according to one aspect of the present invention, the present invention provides a beverage stirring device, which comprises: a liquid storage device, the liquid storage device is used to store the liquid substance to form a stirring rod; a molding device, the storage device The liquid substance in the liquid device can be added into the molding device, and the molding device can process the added liquid substance into a stirring rod having a set shape; a driving device, which can stir the stirring rod The rod moves to the working position and drives the stirring rod to rotate.

Further, the driving device includes a transmission device and a clamping device, the transmission device can move the stirring rod to a working position, and the clamping device can clamp the stirring rod and drive the stirring rod to rotate .

Further, the clamping device can be driven to move between the clamping position and the rotating position.

Further, the molding device has a molding cavity and a discharge port of a set shape, the molding cavity is communicated with the liquid storage device, and the discharge port is communicated with the molding cavity.

Further, the transmission device is located in the molding cavity, the clamping device is installed at the position of the discharge port, and the transmission device can push out the stirring rod formed in the molding cavity through the discharge port , and then the clamping device can clamp the stirring rod, and is driven to move to the rotating position, wherein, in the process of moving the clamping device to the rotating position, the clamping device completes the operation of the stirring rod. After the clipping device is moved to the rotating position, the clipping device can drive the intercepted stirring rod to rotate.

Further, a control valve is provided between the liquid storage device and the molding cavity.

Further, the forming device is provided with a plurality of groups of rod body forming cavities with different set shapes, the liquid substance in the liquid storage device can be added to the rod body forming cavity, and the transmission device can be The stirring rod formed in the corresponding rod body forming cavity is driven to move to the position to be clamped, and then the clamping device can clamp the stirring rod and move the stirring rod to the rotating position, and wait for the clamping After the device is moved to the rotating position, the clamping device can drive the stirring rod to rotate.

Further, the forming device is also provided with an ice cube forming cavity, the transmission device can move the ice cubes formed in the ice cube forming cavity to a position close to the stirring rod, and the forming device can move all the ice cubes formed in the ice cube forming cavity to a position close to the stirring rod. The ice cubes are attached to the stir bar.

Further, the forming device includes a spraying device, the spraying device can spray a liquid substance at the junction of the ice cube and the stirring rod, and the forming device can solidify the liquid substance sprayed by the spraying device, thereby making The ice cubes are engaged on the stir bar.

Further, the clamping device can clamp one or more of the stirring rods, wherein when the clamping device clamps one of the stirring rods, the stirring rod and the clamping device are coaxially arranged or Off-axis arrangement; when the clamping device clamps a plurality of the stirring rods, the plurality of the stirring rods are distributed in a circle with the rotation axis of the clamping device as the center.

Further, the stirring rod is a solid structure or a hollow structure; the outer wall and/or the inner wall of the stirring rod is provided with a spiral groove or a spiral protrusion; the end of the stirring rod away from the clamping device is also provided with a spiral groove or a spiral protrusion. Blade structure; the stirring rod can melt or dissolve in the liquid substance it stirs.

According to another aspect of the present invention, the present invention also provides a stirring method for a beverage stirring device, which includes the steps of: adding a liquid substance for forming a stirring rod into a liquid storage device; The liquid substance is added into the molding device, and the molding device processes the added liquid substance into a stirring rod with a set shape; when the beverage stirring device receives the stirring signal, the beverage stirring device clamps the stirring rod, and Drive the stirring rod to move to the working position, and then drive the stirring rod to rotate; after the beverage stirring device drives the stirring rod to rotate for a set time, the beverage stirring device loosens the stirring rod; then the beverage stirs The device is reset and the next cycle begins.

Further, when the beverage stirring device receives the stirring signal, the transmission device of the beverage stirring device pushes the stirring rod out of the molding cavity of the molding device, and then the clamping device of the beverage device clamps the stirring rod. the stirring rod, and then the clamping device moves a set distance along the radial direction of the stirring rod, and then intercepts the stirring rod, and then the clamping device drives the intercepted stirring rod to rotate; After the clamping device clamps the stirring rod, the transmission device returns to the initial position, the control valve between the liquid storage device and the molding device is opened, and the liquid substance in the liquid storage device is added to the inside the molding cavity of the molding device to form a new stirring rod.

Further, when the beverage stirring device receives the stirring signal, the transmission device of the beverage stirring device moves the stirring rod in the corresponding rod body molding cavity of the forming device to the position to be clamped, and then the beverage stirring device The clamping device clamps the stirring rod and moves the stirring rod to the rotating position. After the clamping device moves to the rotating position, the clamping device drives the stirring rod to rotate; wherein, if necessary Add ice cubes, before the transmission device moves the stirring rod, the transmission device first moves the set number of ice cubes formed in the ice cube forming cavity of the forming device to a position close to the stirring rod to be moved, and then The spraying device in the forming device sprays the liquid substance at the joint of the ice cube and the stirring rod, and then the forming device solidifies the liquid substance sprayed by the spraying device, so that the ice cube is joined to the on the stir bar.

Compared with the prior art, the beverage stirring device and the stirring method thereof of the present application have one or more of the following beneficial effects:

(1) beverage stirring equipment of the present application and stirring method thereof, it completely avoids pollution, does not need to clean agitator, saves complicated cleaning system and time-consuming cleaning time, and greatly saves manufacturing cost and production cost;

(2) the beverage stirring device of the present application and the stirring method thereof, the stirring and the ice addition can be completed simultaneously;

(3) The beverage stirring device and the stirring method of the present application, the amount of ice added is more precise and controllable, and liquid splashing is avoided when adding ice;

(4) The beverage stirring device of the present application and the stirring method thereof, the stirring rod can be composed of a material (ice or other soluble material) that can be melted or dissolved in water, and the soluble material can be a certain one that needs to be added in the beverage or a solid form of multiple mixed ingredients for convenient and accurate dosing;

(5) the beverage stirring device and the stirring method of the present application, the length of the stirring rod can be selected according to needs;

(6) In the beverage stirring device and the stirring method of the present application, the hardness of the stirring rod can be realized by adjusting the temperature of the forming device, so as to control the melting speed of the stirring rod and ensure the stirring effect.

Description of drawings

1 is a schematic structural diagram of a beverage stirring device provided in Embodiment 1 of the application;

2 is a schematic diagram of the installation of the stirring rod of the beverage stirring equipment provided in the first embodiment of the application when the stirring rod and the clamping device are coaxially arranged;

3 is a schematic diagram of the installation of a stirring rod with a spiral groove or a spiral protrusion on the outer wall of the beverage stirring device provided in the first embodiment of the application when the stirring rod and the clamping device are coaxially arranged;

Figure 4 is a schematic view of the position of the clamping device clamping the stirring rod in the upward direction in Figure 3;

5 is a schematic diagram of the installation of a stirring rod with a blade structure when the stirring rod and the clamping device are coaxially arranged in the beverage stirring equipment provided in the first embodiment of the application;

FIG. 6 is a schematic view of the position of the clamping device clamping the stirring rod in the upward direction in FIG. 5;

7(a)-7(d) are schematic diagrams of the installation positions of four kinds of stirring rods of the beverage stirring equipment provided in the first embodiment of the application when the stirring rod and the clamping device are set off-axis;

8 is a schematic diagram of the installation position of the stirring rods of the beverage stirring device provided in the first embodiment of the application when the clamping device clamps multiple stirring rods;

9 is a schematic diagram of the motion state of the stirring rod and the clamping device during operation of the beverage stirring device provided in the second embodiment of the application;

10 is a schematic diagram of the motion state of the stirring rod, the ice cube and the clamping device during operation of the beverage stirring device provided in the third embodiment of the application.

Among them, 1- liquid storage device, 12- delivery pipe, 13- control valve, 2- molding device, 21- molding cavity, 3- transmission device, 4- clamping device, 5- stirring rod, 51- rod body, 52 - ice cubes, 53 - blade structure, 6 - loading device.

Detailed ways

In order to further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by the present invention to achieve the predetermined purpose of the invention, the specific embodiments, structures, features and effects of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.

Please refer to FIGS. 1 to 10 , FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the beverage stirring device provided in the first embodiment of the application; FIG. 2 is the beverage stirring device provided in the first embodiment of the application when the stirring rod and the clamping device are coaxially arranged Schematic diagram of the installation of a stirring rod; Fig. 3 is a schematic diagram of the installation of a stirring rod with a spiral groove or a spiral protrusion on the outer wall of the beverage stirring equipment provided by the first embodiment of the application when the stirring rod and the clamping device are coaxially arranged; Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the position of the stirring rod clamped by the clamping device in the upward direction; Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the installation of a stirring rod with a blade structure when the stirring rod and the clamping device are coaxially arranged in the beverage stirring equipment provided in the first embodiment of the application; Figure 5 6 is a schematic diagram of the position of the clamping device clamping the stirring rod in the upward direction in FIG. 5; FIGS. 7(a)-7(d) are the off-axis of the stirring rod and the clamping device of the beverage stirring device provided in the first embodiment of the application. Schematic diagrams of the installation positions of four kinds of stirring rods when setting; FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of the installation positions of stirring rods when the clamping device clamps a plurality of stirring rods of the beverage stirring equipment provided in the first embodiment of the application; FIG. 9 is an embodiment of the application Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of the motion state of the stirring rod, ice cubes and the clamping device of the beverage stirring device provided in the third embodiment of the application during operation.

Example 1

This embodiment provides a beverage stirring device, which includes a liquid storage device 1 , a forming device 2 and a driving device. The liquid storage device 1 is used for storing the liquid substance forming the stirring rod 5 . The liquid substance can be water, or a mixed liquid mixed with other substances, and the other substances can be coffee resin, sugar, fruit juice, milk, salt, nut powder, etc., or a mixture formed by mixing several substances. The liquid substance in the liquid storage device 1 can be added to the molding device 2, and the molding device 2 can process the added liquid substance into a stirring rod 5 having a set shape, such as freezing, etc. . The driving device includes a transmission device 3 and a clamping device 4. The transmission device 3 can move the stirring rod 5 formed by the forming device 2 to a working position, and then the clamping device 4 clamps the stirring rod 5. , and drive the stirring rod 5 to rotate. The beverage stirring device of the present application can be installed on a desktop or a table top, or a platform structure can be set at the stirring position of the beverage stirring device to carry the loading device 6 for the beverage to be stirred, such as a beverage cup, etc., so that After the loading device 6 is placed at the designated position, the beverage stirring device is operated manually or automatically, and the stirring rod 5 of the stirring rod 5 is inserted into the loading device 6 to stir the liquid substance in the loading device 6 .

As shown in FIG. 1 , the beverage stirring device provided in this embodiment is a device that can continuously manufacture stirring rods 5 , and the molding device 2 is a freezing device, which has a molding cavity 21 with a predetermined shape, and the molding cavity 21 passes through The delivery pipe 12 communicates with the liquid storage device 1 . Through the conveying pipe 12, the liquid substance stored in the liquid storage device 1 can be added into the molding cavity 21 of the molding device 2, and then the molding device 2 can quickly freeze it to form a set shape. of the meltable stir bar 5. Preferably, a control valve 13 is installed on the conveying pipe 12 , which can control the liquid storage device 1 to add the stored liquid substance into the molding cavity 21 of the molding device 2 . A discharge port is provided at the bottom end of the forming device 2, and the discharge port communicates with the forming cavity 21. The stirring rod 5 formed in the forming cavity 21 can be driven through the discharge port from The molding cavity 21 is pushed out. It should be known that, in this embodiment, the shape of the stirring rod 5 is not limited, and its cross-section can be circular, as shown in FIG. 7(a); or square, as shown in FIG. 7(b); or Triangular, as shown in Fig. 7(c); or a regular polygon, as shown in Fig. 7(d), or various other shapes. Meanwhile, the stirring rod 5 can be either a solid structure or a hollow structure. In addition, in order to ensure the bearing capacity of the stirring rod 5, the stirring rod 5 can be designed to be thick at the top and thin at the bottom, which can effectively prevent the stirring rod 5 from breaking during the stirring process.

The transmission device 3 is arranged in the molding cavity 21. As shown in FIG. 1, the conveying pipe 12 is connected to the upper half of the molding cavity 21. The transmission device 3 is located in the conveying device in the initial position. Above the nozzle of the tube 12. The transmission device 3 may be a sliding block, and the sliding block is driven to slide up and down in the molding cavity 21 by a driving device such as an air cylinder. When stirring is required, the slider is driven by a driving device such as a cylinder to push down the formed stirring rod 5, and one end of the stirring rod 5 is pushed out through the discharge port at the bottom end of the forming device 2. The pushing device returns to the initial position, the control valve 13 on the conveying pipe 12 is opened, and the liquid substance in the liquid storage device 1 is added into the molding cavity 21 until the liquid substance fills the molding cavity 21 . In order to prevent the liquid substance in the molding cavity 21 from leaking from the position of the sliding block, a sealing structure or a sealing ring can be sleeved on the sliding block. Of course, a sealing device can also be added at the upper end of the molding cavity 21. When the liquid storage device 1 adds a liquid substance into the molding cavity 21, the sealing device can seal the upper part of the molding cavity 21, so that the The slider is separated from the liquid substance. Or, in a specific implementation, the amount of the liquid substance added to the molding cavity 21 by the liquid storage device 1 is controlled so that the liquid substance does not contact the slider, for example, the liquid level is controlled at the delivery pipe. 12 below the nozzle. The above is only a list of several feasible solutions. During the specific implementation, as long as the structure or method that the transmission device 3 is not in contact with the liquid substance during the process of forming the stirring rod 5 by the forming device 2 can be realized, all of them are protected by the present application. within the range.

The clamping device 4 is installed at the position of the discharge port. After the pushing device pushes the formed stirring rod 5 out of the forming device 2 , the clamping device 4 can clamp the stirring rod 5 . The clamping device 4 can be driven to move between the clamping position and the rotating position, wherein the clamping position is the position where the clamping device 4 can clamp the stirring rod 5 when the stirring rod 5 is pushed out, The rotation position is the stirring position, and this position corresponds to the placement position of the beverage. At this position, the clamping device 4 can clamp the stirring rod 5 to rotate, so as to realize the stirring effect of the beverage to be stirred.

In this embodiment, the clamping device 4 can clamp one or more of the stirring rods 5 .

Wherein, when the clamping device 4 clamps one stirring rod 5 , the stirring rod 5 and the clamping device 4 may be coaxially arranged, as shown in FIG. 2 . In order to have a good stirring effect, when the stirring rod 5 is coaxially arranged with the clamping device 4, the stirring rod 5 can be designed as a rod-like structure with a spiral groove or a spiral protrusion on the outer wall, as shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown. When the stirring rod 5 has a hollow structure, a helical groove or a helical convex structure can also be provided on the inner wall of the stirring rod 5 . The formation of the above stirring rod 5 can be realized by providing a retractable structure for forming a helical groove or a helical protrusion on the inner wall of the molding cavity 21, for example, the stirring rod 5 with a helical groove on the outer wall of the molding, When a liquid substance is added into the molding cavity 21, the retractable structure exposes the inner wall of the molding cavity 21. After the stirring rod 5 is formed, the retractable structure retracts to the inner wall of the molding cavity 21, and the stirring rod 5 can be pushed out from the molding cavity 21 smoothly. The specific forming process of the above stirring rod 5 with a threaded structure is not the protection focus of the present application, so it will not be repeated here.

The stirring end of the stirring rod 5 can also be designed with a blade structure 53 , as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 . The stirring rod 5 with this shape can be formed by designing the bottom end of the molding cavity 21 to provide a blade sub-cavity communicating with the molding cavity 21 on each side of the molding cavity 21 where the rod body 51 is formed. Inevitably, in order to enable the stirring rod 5 to be pushed out smoothly, the bottom of the molding cavity 21 is designed with an opening, that is, the discharge port of the molding device 2 . Similarly, the specific molding process of the stirring rod 5 with the blade structure 53 is not the focus of the protection of the present application, and will not be repeated here.

The stirring rods 5 of the above shapes can effectively enhance the stirring effect of the stirring rods 5. However, it should be known that, in order to ensure that the liquid material will not leak from the discharge port after the liquid material is added to the molding cavity 21, the A control sealing door can be set at the position of the port, and the sealing door can completely seal the discharge port when adding liquid substances. Of course, in this embodiment, the clamping device 4 can also be used for sealing, that is, the size of the clamping device 4 is designed to cover the discharge opening. When adding liquid substances, the clamping device 4 covers the discharge opening.

The stirring rod 5 may also be of an off-axis design, as shown in Figures 7(a)-7(d), which is also the most preferred solution, and can effectively play a stirring role. Wherein, the shape of the stirring rod 5 can also be designed to be consistent with the shape of the above-mentioned coaxially designed stirring rod 5, which can further enhance the stirring effect.

When the clamping device 4 clamps a plurality of the stirring rods 5 , the plurality of the stirring rods 5 are distributed in a circle around the rotation axis of the clamping device 4 , as shown in FIG. 8 . Wherein, the shape of the stirring rod 5 can also be designed to be consistent with the shape of the above-mentioned coaxially designed stirring rod 5, which can further enhance the stirring effect.

The clamping device 4 can be driven to move between a clamping position and a rotating position. It should be understood in a broad sense here, that is, it can be understood as moving in the translation direction, and it can also be understood as moving in the rotation direction. As shown in Figure 1, in the equipment shown in the figure, its clamping device 4 can move horizontally, wherein the clamping position and the rotating position are not at the same position, that is, the clamping position is at the discharge port position, and the rotating position is slightly offset from The discharge port is the left position of the discharge port shown schematically in the figure, and the direction of the arrow is the direction of movement. During this movement, under the action of the clamping device 4, the stirring rod 5 is cut off, so that the clamping device 4 moves to the rotating position with the intercepted stirring rod 5, and then can drive the intercepted stirring rod 5 5 Rotate, so as to realize the stirring of the beverage. This method is more suitable for the design of the clamping device 4 clamping a single stirring rod 5 . When the clamping device 4 clamps a plurality of stirring rods 5, the clamping device 4 can be designed so that its clamping position is aligned with the discharge opening, that is, the rotation axis of the clamping device 4 is slightly inclined to the outlet. In this way, when the clamping device 4 clamps a stirring rod 5, the clamping device 4 rotates until the second clamping position moves to the discharging position. In this process, the stirring rod 5 can be intercepted, and then the stirring rod 5 can be intercepted. The transmission device 3 continues to push the stirring rod 5, and repeats the action until all the clamping positions complete the clamping of the stirring rod 5, and then the clamping device 4 rotates to stir the beverage. Here, the clamping position is the clamping position of each clamping position, and the rotating position is the position where the clamping device 4 can rotate and stir after all clamping positions are clamped.

In the present embodiment, a stirring method for a beverage stirring device is also provided, which mainly involves the situation that the clamping device 4 is clamped with a stirring rod 5, and specifically includes the following steps:

The liquid substance used to form the stirring rod 5 is added into the liquid storage device 1; shape stirring rod 5; when the beverage stirring device receives the stirring signal, the beverage stirring device clamps the stirring rod 5, drives the stirring rod 5 to move to the working position, and then drives the stirring rod 5 to rotate; After the beverage stirring device drives the stirring rod 5 to rotate for a set time, the beverage stirring device releases the stirring rod 5, and then the beverage stirring device resets to start the next cycle. Since the stirring rod 5 is of ice quality, the unmelted part falls off from the designated length above the liquid surface to be stirred into the beverage after the stirring is completed.

Wherein, when the beverage stirring device receives the stirring signal, the transmission device 3 of the beverage stirring device pushes the stirring rod 5 out of the molding cavity 21 of the molding device 2, and then the beverage device is clamped. The device 4 clamps the stirring rod 5, then the clamping device 4 moves a set distance along the radial direction of the stirring rod 5, and then intercepts the stirring rod 5, and then the clamping device 4 drives the intercepted The stirring rod 5 rotates; wherein, after the clamping device 4 clamps the stirring rod 5, the transmission device 3 returns to the initial position, and the control valve between the liquid storage device 1 and the molding device 2 13 is opened, and the liquid substance in the liquid storage device 1 is added to the molding cavity 21 of the molding device 2 again to form a new stirring rod 5 .

In a further embodiment, a waste container can also be provided below the loading device 6 for the beverage to be stirred, for example, a waste container is provided at the position corresponding to the placement position of the loading device 6 on the desktop, table or platform structure for carrying containers such as beverage cups. Recycling holes, the waste containers are installed or placed under the recycling holes through reasonable structural design. When too much ice is not needed in the beverage or solid ice is not desired, after the loading device 6 is removed, the unmelted part of the stirring rod 5 falls off again and falls into the lower waste container for disposal. Of course, it should be known that the design of the recovery hole can have various forms, for example, it is only designed for a small hole, and the size of the small hole should be smaller than the size of the loading device 6 to ensure that the loading device 6 can be placed stably, and at the same time It can play a certain role in positioning, and it is convenient for the user to quickly identify the placement position of the loading device 6 . Alternatively, a sealing structure that can be controlled to open and close is set at the position of the recovery hole, which is in a closed state during stirring, and the loading device 6 can be stably placed above it, and when the stirring rod 5 needs to be recovered, it can be controlled to open and fall off. The stirring rod 5 is dropped into the waste container through the recovery hole.

Embodiment 2

The difference between this embodiment and the first embodiment is that the molding device of the first embodiment is a continuous structure, which can make ice continuously, while the molding device of this embodiment is a split structure, and the details are as follows:

The forming device is provided with a plurality of groups of rod body forming cavities with different set shapes. The liquid substance in the liquid storage device can be added into the rod body forming cavity to solidify and form. In this embodiment, the molding device may be formed of molds of different specifications, and the rod bodies 51 of the stirring rods 5 of various specifications are prepared by means of freezing or the like. Different from the first embodiment, in this embodiment, the transmission device can be a device such as a manipulator, a conveyor belt or a conveyor chain, which can move the stirring rod 5 of a certain specification to a certain specification when the equipment needs a stirring rod 5 . The position to be clamped is also the working position. As shown in FIG. 9 , two specifications of stirring rods 5 are schematically drawn in the figure, and the middle position in the figure is the to-be-clamped position or working position of the stirring rods 5 , and the stirring rods 5 of the two specifications are The left and right sides of the clamping device 4 are conveyed below the clamping device 4 . Afterwards, the clamping device 4 is slightly moved downward and clamps one end of the stirring rod 5, and then moves to the rotating position, that is, the position shown in FIG. 9 . After the clamping device 4 moves to the rotating position, the clamping device 4 can drive the stirring rod 5 to rotate.

It should be known that, in the first embodiment, the quantity and form of the stirring rods 5 clamped by the clamping device 4 and the shape of the stirring rods 5 are all applicable to this embodiment, so they are not repeated here.

In this embodiment, a stirring method for a beverage stirring device is also provided, which specifically includes the following steps:

Add the liquid substance used to form the stirring bar 5 in the liquid storage device; add the liquid substance in the liquid storage device into the molding device, and the molding device processes the added liquid substance into a stirring bar with a set shape 5; when the beverage stirring device receives the stirring signal, the beverage stirring device clamps the stirring rod 5 and drives the stirring rod 5 to move to the working position, and then drives the stirring rod 5 to rotate; After the stirring device drives the stirring rod 5 to rotate for a set time, the beverage stirring device releases the stirring rod 5, and then the beverage stirring device resets to start the next cycle.

Wherein, when the beverage stirring device receives the stirring signal, the transmission device of the beverage stirring device moves the stirring rod 5 in the corresponding rod body molding cavity of the molding device to the position to be clamped, and then the beverage stirring device The clamping device 4 clamps the stirring rod 5 and moves the stirring rod 5 to the rotating position. After the clamping device 4 moves to the rotating position, the clamping device 4 drives the stirring rod 5 turn.

Embodiment 3

Different from the second embodiment, the forming device of this embodiment is further provided with an ice cube forming cavity. Similarly, the conveying device can be composed of two parts, one part is used for conveying the rod body 51 of the stirring rod 5, and the other part is used for conveying the formed ice cubes 52 in the ice cube forming cavity. As shown in FIG. 10 , a plurality of ice cubes 52 are schematically drawn in the figure, and the ice cubes 52 can be transported from below the stirring rod 5 to a position close to the stirring rod 5 . The forming device The ice cubes 52 can be attached to the stirring bar 5 .

In a further embodiment, a spraying device can be provided in the forming device, the spraying device can spray the liquid substance at the junction of the ice cube 52 and the stirring rod 5, and the forming device can make the spraying The liquid substance ejected by the device solidifies, so that the ice cubes 52 are joined to the stirring rod 5, such as freezing. The liquid object can be water, or the same composition as the stirring rod 5 . When the clamping device 4 drives the rod body 51 of the stirring rod 5 to move to the rotating position, the ice cubes 52 and the rod body 51 of the stirring rod 5 drop to the liquid surface together. The connection is weak and can be quickly melted and separated, and both blocks fall.

Wherein, if ice cubes 52 need to be added, before the transmission device moves the stirring rod 5, the transmission device first moves the set number of ice cubes 52 formed in the ice cube forming cavity of the forming device to a position close to the ice cube to be formed. After moving the position of the stirring rod 5, the spraying device in the forming device sprays the liquid substance at the junction of the ice cube 52 and the stirring rod 5, and then the forming device solidifies the liquid substance sprayed by the spraying device, Further, the ice cubes 52 are joined to the stirring rod 5 .

(6) In the beverage stirring device and the stirring method of the present application, the hardness of the stirring rod can be realized by adjusting the temperature of the molding device, so as to control the melting speed of the stirring rod and ensure the stirring effect.

As used herein, the terms "comprising", "comprising" or any other variation thereof are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion, in addition to those elements listed, but also other elements not expressly listed.

In this document, the related terms such as front, rear, upper and lower are defined by the positions of the components in the drawings and the positions between the components, which are only for the clarity and convenience of expressing the technical solution. It should be understood that the use of the locative words should not limit the scope of protection claimed in this application.

The above-described embodiments and features of the embodiments herein may be combined with each other without conflict.

The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention shall be included in the protection of the present invention. within the range.

Claims

A beverage stirring device, characterized in that it comprises:

a liquid storage device, the liquid storage device is used to store the liquid substance forming the stirring rod;

A molding device, the liquid substance in the liquid storage device can be added into the molding device, and the molding device can process the added liquid substance into a stirring rod having a set shape;

A driving device, which can move the stirring rod to the working position and drive the stirring rod to rotate.
The beverage stirring device according to claim 1, wherein the driving device comprises a transmission device and a clamping device, the transmission device can move the stirring rod to a working position, and the clamping device can clamp the stirring rod, and drive the stirring rod to rotate.
3. The beverage stirring apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the clamping device can be driven to move between the clamping position and the rotating position.
The beverage stirring device according to claim 3, wherein the molding device has a molding cavity and a discharge port of a set shape, the molding cavity is communicated with the liquid storage device, and the discharge port is connected to the discharge port. The forming cavity is communicated.
The beverage stirring device according to claim 4, wherein the transmission device is located in the molding cavity, the clamping device is installed at the position of the discharge port, and the transmission device can move the molding cavity The internally formed stirring rod is pushed out through the discharge port, and then the clamping device can clamp the stirring rod and be driven to move to the rotating position,

Wherein, in the process of moving the clamping device to the rotating position, the clamping device completes the interception of the stirring rod, and when the clamping device moves to the rotating position, the clamping device can drive the intercepted stirring rod Rod turns.
The beverage stirring device according to claim 5, wherein a control valve is provided between the liquid storage device and the molding cavity.
The beverage stirring device according to claim 3, wherein the forming device is provided with a plurality of groups of rod body forming cavities with different set shapes, and the liquid substance in the liquid storage device can be added to the In the rod body forming cavity, the transmission device can be driven to move the stirring rod formed in the corresponding rod body forming cavity to the position to be clamped, and then the clamping device can clamp the stirring rod and move the stirring rod. The stirring rod moves to the rotating position, and after the clamping device moves to the rotating position, the clamping device can drive the stirring rod to rotate.
The beverage stirring device according to claim 7, wherein the forming device is further provided with an ice cube forming cavity, and the transmission device can move the ice cubes formed in the ice cube forming cavity to be close to the ice cube forming cavity. The position of the stirring rod, the forming device is able to engage the ice cubes on the stirring rod.
The beverage stirring device according to claim 8, wherein the forming device comprises a spraying device, and the spraying device can spray a liquid substance at the junction of the ice cube and the stirring rod, and the forming device can make the The liquid substance sprayed by the spraying device solidifies, so that the ice cubes are joined to the stirring rod.
The beverage stirring device according to claim 2, wherein the clamping device is capable of clamping one or more of the stirring rods,

Wherein, when the clamping device clamps one stirring rod, the stirring rod and the clamping device are arranged coaxially or off-axis; when the clamping device clamps a plurality of the stirring rods, more The stirring rods are distributed in a circle around the rotation axis of the clamping device.
The beverage stirring device according to claim 1, wherein the stirring rod is a solid structure or a hollow structure; the outer wall and/or the inner wall of the stirring rod is provided with a spiral groove or a spiral protrusion; the stirring rod is provided with a spiral groove or a spiral protrusion. The end of the rod away from the clamping device is also provided with a blade structure;

The stir bar is capable of melting or dissolving in the liquid substance it stirs.
A stirring method for a beverage stirring device, characterized in that it comprises the following steps:

Add liquid substance for forming stirring bar into the liquid storage device;

adding the liquid substance in the liquid storage device into the molding device, and the molding device processes the added liquid substance into a stirring rod with a set shape;

When the beverage stirring device receives the stirring signal, the beverage stirring device clamps the stirring rod, drives the stirring rod to move to the working position, and then drives the stirring rod to rotate;

After the beverage stirring device drives the stirring rod to rotate for a set time, the beverage stirring device loosens the stirring rod;

After that, the beverage stirring device is reset to start the next cycle.
The stirring method of a beverage stirring device according to claim 12, wherein when the beverage stirring device receives a stirring signal, the transmission device of the beverage stirring device will shape the stirring rod from the forming device of the forming device. Then, the clamping device of the beverage equipment clamps the stirring rod, and then the clamping device moves a set distance in the radial direction of the stirring rod, and then intercepts the stirring rod. The clamping device drives the intercepted stirring rod to rotate;

Wherein, after the clamping device clamps the stirring rod, the transmission device returns to the initial position, the control valve between the liquid storage device and the molding device is opened, and the liquid substance in the liquid storage device is opened. is reintroduced into the forming cavity of the forming apparatus to form a new stirring rod.
The stirring method of a beverage stirring device according to claim 12, wherein when the beverage stirring device receives a stirring signal, the transmission device of the beverage stirring device will move the forming device corresponding to the rod body in the forming cavity. The stirring rod is moved to the position to be clamped, and then the clamping device of the beverage stirring device clamps the stirring rod and moves the stirring rod to the rotating position. After the clamping device moves to the rotating position, all the The clamping device drives the stirring rod to rotate;

Wherein, if ice cubes need to be added, before the transmission device moves the stirring rod, the transmission device first moves the set number of ice cubes formed in the ice cube forming cavity of the forming device to a position close to the stirring rod to be moved Then the spraying device in the forming device sprays the liquid substance at the junction of the ice cube and the stirring rod, and then the forming device solidifies the liquid substance sprayed by the spraying device, thereby making the ice cubes Engage on the stir bar.