Apparatuses and methods for improved ingredient dispensing
AssigneeDoorDash, Inc.
InventorsBrian Michael De Vitis, Kort Edward Reinecke, Naikang Kuan
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Abstract
A system includes a carousel apparatus, a support structure configured to hold a receptacle, and a linear actuator apparatus configured to move the support structure. The carousel apparatus includes: a holder in which a first plurality of openings and a second plurality of openings are formed, and a first motor coupled to the holder and adapted to rotate the holder around an axis. A linear actuator apparatus includes: a linear guide which extends underneath the holder and is coupled to the support structure, and a second motor coupled to the linear guide and adapted to move the support structure along the linear guide underneath the holder.
Claims20
A system comprising:
- a carousel apparatus comprising:
- a holder in which a first plurality of openings and a second plurality of openings are formed, and
- a first motor coupled to the holder and adapted to rotate the holder around an axis;
- a support structure configured to hold a receptacle;
- and
- a linear actuator apparatus configured to move the support structure and comprising:
- a linear guide which extends underneath the holder and is coupled to the support structure, and
- a second motor coupled to the linear guide and adapted to move the support structure along the linear guide underneath the holder.
A method for using a system including a carousel apparatus including a holder in which a first plurality of openings and a second plurality of openings are formed, and a first motor coupled to the holder and adapted to rotate the holder around an axis;
- a support structure configured to hold a receptacle;
- and a linear actuator apparatus configured to move the support structure and including:
- a linear guide which extends underneath the holder and is coupled to the support structure, and a second motor coupled to the linear guide and adapted to move the support structure along the linear guide underneath the holder,
- the method comprising:
- rotating, by the first motor, the holder around the axis;
- and
- moving, by the second motor, the support structure holding the receptacle along the linear guide underneath the holder.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.