Diseño de prototipo a escala reducida de una maquina automatizada envasadora de bebidas de café para pequeñas productoras en las Islas Galápagos

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to develop a small-scale prototype of an automated machine for the packaging of coffee beverages, specifically aimed at small producers in the Galapagos Islands. This prototype is based on a classic design, the quality of which seeks to minimize packaging errors and, consequently, reduce raw material waste. To achieve this, a stable and easy-to-use dynamic system has been designed. The prototype incorporates an electrical system designed to classify the containers, determine the precise location of the container, and measure the exact amount of raw material required for each filling process, as well as other utensils required for packaging. It also includes efficient dosing and sealing mechanisms, which significantly reduce the waiting time of unsealed coffee containers to as little as 10 seconds per unit. Once the containers are properly positioned near the injectors, a command is issued so that the tubes are opened and the coffee is deposited in the corresponding container in an efficient manner and within a time frame that guarantees production quality. Finally, it is important to highlight the advantages of the concurrent design employed in this project, such as the ability to effectively link the client's requirements with the proposed engineering solutions. Since this is a food processing equipment, all parts that come into direct contact with the