A storage unit for a food vending machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of storage units of food vending machine, including object carrying tray, chassis and the several vertical isolation frames of being set on chassis, the vertical isolation frame is along transverse distribution, and forms object carrying passageway between adjacent vertical isolation frame, one end of the object carrying passageway is equipped with lug, lug is equipped with the slot on the end face of the other end of object carrying passageway, the two ends of the object carrying tray are equipped with clamping edge, the object carrying tray is used to store in the meal box in the object carrying passageway, and the clamping edge of the one end of object carrying tray is clamped in the slot when object carrying tray is located in the object carrying passageway and is fixed. The utility model aims at providing a kind of storage units of food vending machine, which can take away multiple meal boxes at a time, solves the problem that existing food vending equipment can only take out one food at a time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to food cooking and processing utensils, and more particularly to a storage unit for a food vending machine. Background Technology

[0002] To improve dining convenience, the applicant has designed a food vending machine, as described in publication number CN112716256A, entitled "A Steamed Food Machine." The vending machine includes storage channels for food containers, typically with multiple containers arranged in a row within each channel. The cooked food is transferred to a food dispensing space via a specific structure, from which the user retrieves the food. However, the existing food dispensing space is designed to allow only one food container to be retrieved at a time. When a user orders multiple meals, they need to retrieve the food multiple times, leading to inconvenience. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to provide a storage unit for a food vending machine that can take out multiple food containers at a time, thus solving the problem that existing food vending equipment can only take out one food container at a time.

[0004] The above technical problems are solved by the following technical solution: a storage unit for a food vending machine, characterized in that it includes a carrying tray, a base frame, and several vertical partitions mounted on the base frame. The vertical partitions are distributed horizontally, and adjacent vertical partitions form a carrying channel. One end of the carrying channel has a protrusion, and the end face of the protrusion facing the other end of the carrying channel has a slot. Both ends of the carrying tray have locking edges. The carrying tray is used to store food containers within the carrying channel. When the carrying tray is located within the carrying channel, the locking edge at one end of the carrying tray is engaged in the slot and fixed in place. In use, multiple food containers are placed on one carrying tray, and the carrying tray is removed to simultaneously remove multiple food containers. This technical solution fixes the carrying tray, making it less likely to fall out and easier to remove.

[0005] Preferably, the slot is an elastic structure capable of opening flexibly, with a limiting recess on one side wall and a limiting protrusion on the locking edge for engaging with the limiting recess. This improves the reliability of fixing.

[0006] Preferably, the cargo tray has an outwardly flared edge, which forms the locking edge. The limiting protrusion is disposed on the lower surface of the outwardly flared edge. The slot extends horizontally, and the limiting recess is disposed on the lower sidewall of the slot. The lower sidewall of the slot has a guide slope at one end of the slot opening to guide the limiting protrusion into the slot. This design provides a neat appearance and helps prevent deformation of the cargo tray.

[0007] Preferably, the limiting recess extends through both end faces of the protrusion along the extension direction of the slot. This improves the ease with which the limiting protrusion can enter the limiting recess.

[0008] Preferably, a detection switch is fixed on the protrusion. When the clip is inserted into the slot to a set position, the detection switch detects that the cargo tray is installed in place. The detection switch is mounted on the end face of the protrusion along the extension direction of the slot by bolts. This allows for easy detection of the presence of a cargo tray, and the detection switch is easy to install and remove.

[0009] Preferably, the lower surface of the protrusion has a wiring groove that extends through the protrusion along the extension direction of the slot. This allows for convenient and concealed fixing of the wire.

[0010] Preferably, the limiting protrusion is an elongated strip extending along the extension direction of the slot, and a gripping groove for the user's fingers to be inserted is formed between the limiting protrusion and the outer end face of the tray. This improves the reliability of gripping the tray.

[0011] Preferably, the lower sidewall of the slot has a countersunk hole, through which a hexagon socket bolt passes and is threaded onto the base frame. The upper sidewall of the slot has an operating hole aligned with the countersunk hole for the hexagon socket bolt to pass through. This facilitates the installation and removal of the protrusion.

[0012] Preferably, the lower surface of the protrusion is provided with a weight-reducing recess, so that the protrusion forms a shell structure. This results in a lightweight and cost-effective design.

[0013] Preferably, limiting blocks are provided on both sides of the carrying channel, located on the vertical isolation frame, forming a limiting channel between the limiting blocks and the base frame, and the two sides of the carrying tray pass through the limiting channel. This can better prevent the carrying tray from deforming. The utility model has the following beneficial effects: multiple meals can be taken at once; the carrying tray is reliably fixed and easy to remove. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Fig. 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0015] Fig. 2 A schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the protrusion from one perspective;

[0016] Fig. 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the connection relationship between the cargo tray and the protrusion.

[0017] Fig. 4Another perspective view of the convex structure. In the figure: carrier tray 1, base frame 2, vertical isolation frame 3, carrier channel 4, convex block 5, slot 6, clamping edge 7, limiting recess 8, limiting convex 9, outward flange 10, guide slope 11, detection switch 12, pressing head of inspection switch 13, wiring groove 14, holding groove 15, counterbore 16, operation hole 17, weight reduction recess 18, limiting block 19, limiting channel 20. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0018] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0019] Referring to Figs. 1 to 4A storage unit for a food vending machine includes a tray 1, a base frame 2, and several vertical partitions 3 mounted on the base frame. The vertical partitions are distributed horizontally, forming a storage channel 4 between adjacent vertical partitions. A protrusion 5 is provided at one end of the storage channel, and a slot 6 is provided on the end face of the protrusion facing the other end of the storage channel. The tray has retaining edges 7 at both ends, and is used to store food containers within the storage channel. When the tray is located within the storage channel, the retaining edge at one end of the tray engages with the slot and is thus secured. In use, multiple food containers are placed on one tray, and the tray is removed and placed from the end away from the protrusion, allowing for simultaneous removal of multiple food containers. The protrusion is made of plastic, making the slot an elastic structure capable of opening elastically. A limiting recess 8 is provided on one side wall of the slot, and a limiting protrusion 9 is provided on the retaining edge for engaging with the limiting recess. The carrying tray has an outward-flared edge 10, which forms a retaining edge. A limiting protrusion is provided on the lower surface of the outward-flared edge, and the slot extends horizontally, specifically laterally. A limiting recess is provided on the lower side wall of the slot, and the lower side wall of the slot has a guide slope 11 at one end of the slot opening to guide the limiting protrusion into the slot. The limiting recess extends through both end faces of the protrusion along the extension direction of the slot. A detection switch 12 is fixed on the protrusion. The detection switch is a push switch. When the retaining edge is inserted into the slot to the set position, the retaining edge presses down on the push head 13 of the detection switch, so that the detection switch detects that the carrying tray is installed in place. The detection switch is bolted to the end face of the protrusion along the extension direction of the slot. The lower surface of the protrusion has a wiring groove 14 extending through the protrusion along the extension direction of the slot. The limiting protrusion is an elongated strip extending along the extension direction of the slot, and a gripping groove 15 for the user's fingers to be inserted is formed between the limiting protrusion and the outer end face of the carrying tray. The lower side wall of the slot has a countersunk hole 16, through which a hexagon socket bolt passes and is threaded onto the base. The upper side wall of the slot has an operating hole 17 aligned with the countersunk hole for the hexagon socket bolt to pass through. The lower surface of the bump has a weight-reducing recess 18, which makes the bump form a shell structure.

[0020] Limiting blocks 19 are provided on both sides of the cargo channel on the vertical isolation frame. The limiting blocks and the base frame form a limiting channel 20, and the two sides of the cargo tray pass through the limiting channel.

[0021] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element. Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A storage unit for a food vending machine, characterized in that, The device includes a carrying tray, a base frame, and several vertical partitions mounted on the base frame. The vertical partitions are distributed horizontally, and adjacent vertical partitions form a carrying channel. One end of the carrying channel has a protrusion, and the end face of the protrusion facing the other end of the carrying channel has a slot. Both ends of the carrying tray have locking edges. The carrying tray is used to store lunch boxes in the carrying channel. When the carrying tray is located in the carrying channel, the locking edge at one end of the carrying tray is engaged in the slot.

2. The storage unit of a food vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slot is an elastic structure that can open elastically. A limiting recess is provided on one side wall of the slot, and a limiting protrusion is provided on the locking edge for locking into the limiting recess.

3. The storage unit of a food vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The cargo tray has an outward-turned edge, which forms the locking edge. The limiting protrusion is disposed on the lower surface of the outward-turned edge. The slot extends horizontally, and the limiting recess is disposed on the lower side wall of the slot. The lower side wall of the slot has a guide slope at one end of the slot opening to guide the limiting protrusion into the slot.

4. The storage unit of a food vending machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The limiting recess extends through both end faces of the protrusion along the extension direction of the slot.

5. The storage unit of a food vending machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, A detection switch is fixed on the protrusion. When the clip is inserted into the slot to the set position, the detection switch detects that the cargo tray is installed in place. The detection switch is installed on the end face of the protrusion along the extension direction of the slot by bolts.

6. The storage unit of a food vending machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The lower surface of the protrusion is provided with a wiring groove that extends through the protrusion along the extension direction of the slot.

7. A storage unit for a food vending machine according to claim 3, 4, 5, or 6, characterized in that, The limiting protrusion is an elongated strip extending along the extension direction of the slot, and a gripping groove for the user's fingers to be inserted is formed between the limiting protrusion and the outer end face of the carrying tray.

8. A storage unit for a food vending machine according to claim 3, 4, 5, or 6, characterized in that, The lower side wall of the slot is provided with a countersunk hole, and an internal hex bolt passes through the countersunk hole and is threaded onto the base frame. The upper side wall of the slot is provided with an operating hole aligned with the countersunk hole for the internal hex bolt to pass through.

9. A storage unit for a food vending machine according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6, characterized in that, The lower surface of the bump has a weight-reducing pit, which makes the bump form a shell structure.

10. A storage unit for a food vending machine according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6, characterized in that, Limiting blocks are provided on both sides of the loading channel and located on the vertical isolation frame. The limiting blocks and the base frame form a limiting channel, and the two sides of the loading tray pass through the limiting channel.

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