Automated Beverage System
A.B.S. Unit Major Subsystems
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Cup Grabber Assembly
The cup grabber consists of two cup grabber
arms actuated by a pneumatic cylinder, an ele-
vating mechanism operated by a pneumatic
cylinder, two guide rods, a Travel sensor and a
Cup Empty sensor.
Cup Grabber Cycle
When the correct cup is aligned at the cup grab-
ber, a pneumatic cylinder lifts the cup grabber
to the cup. A sensor detects the full travel of the
grabber during the lift motion. A signal is sent
that the grabber is in position and then a pneu-
matic cylinder closes the grabber arms. If the
arms close fully indicating “No Cup,” the con-
trol system attempts to pull a cup from a second
tube of same size cup if present. If no cup is
available a “SOLD OUT” message is dis-
played. If a cup is available the cup grabber is
lowered and the cup pulled from the cup tube.
If the grabber arms close on a cup but during
the lowering of the cup it falls incorrectly, a
“CUP JAM” message is displayed.
When the grabber successfully pulls a cup
from the cup tube and is completely lowered,
the grabber arms open, dropping the cup into
the conveyor. The conveyor then advances and
continues to make drinks.
Conveyor
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