Open-close type spatula, powder-dispensing apparatus including the same, and method of controlling powder-dispensing apparatus

A powder-dispensing apparatus comprising:

• an open-close type spatula comprising a pair of scoops, wherein the pair of scoops comprises a collection space that is open in a first direction;
• and
• a vibrator configured to dispense powder collected in the collection space by applying vibration to the open-close type spatula,
• wherein the pair of scoops are configured to:
• open a lower portion of the collection space by the pair of scoops moving away from each other, the lower portion being in a second direction that crosses the first direction, and
• close the lower portion of the collection space by the pair of scoops moving towards each other and contacting each other.

A method of controlling a powder-dispensing apparatus, the method comprising:

• moving an open-close type spatula towards an upper portion of a powder to be collected, the open-close type spatula including a pair of scoops, and the pair of scoops including a collection space that is open in a first direction, wherein the pair of scoops are configured to open a lower portion of the collection space by the pair of scoops moving away from each other, the lower portion being in a second direction that crosses the first direction, and close the lower portion of the collection space by the pair of scoops moving towards each other and contacting each other;
• collecting, by the open-close type spatula, the powder by descending the open-close type spatula;
• moving the open-close type spatula to a dispensing target container while the open-close type spatula has collected the powder;
• and
• dispensing the powder by vibrating the open-close type spatula.