An automatic batching system

By designing an automatic ingredient system, the function of automatically adding cooked noodles and toppings to the meal bowls is realized, solving the problem of lack of automatic noodle cooking machines in the existing technology, and improving the efficiency and hygiene standards of the catering industry.

CN113827108BActive Publication Date: 2025-04-15SICHUAN BLACK PINEAPPLE TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202111169403.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2021-10-08
Publication Date
2025-04-15
Estimated Expiration
2041-10-08

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Technical Problem

The lack of automatic noodles cookers in the prior art can not realize the function of automatically adding cooked noodles and toppings to the meal bowl in sequence, resulting in food safety problems in the catering industry, poor working environment for chefs, poor hygiene conditions and long waiting time for consumers.

Method used

An automatic batching system is designed, including a rack, rotating motor, feeding mechanism, bowl dropping device and moving mechanism. Through the coordinated work of these components, the automatic positioning of the meal bowl is realized, and the cooked noodles and heated toppings are added in sequence in the meal bowl.

Benefits of technology

The functions of automatic bowl drop and automatic addition of noodles and toppings are realized, without manual operation, improve efficiency and hygiene standards in the catering industry, and reduce the work pressure of chefs and the waiting time of consumers.

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Abstract

The present invention belongs to the technical field of kitchen automation, and specifically relates to an automatic batching system. The technical scheme is as follows: an automatic batching system comprises a frame, a rotating motor is also installed on the frame, a pouring mechanism is connected to the output shaft of the rotating motor, and a push rod for pushing the material box into the pouring mechanism is installed on the frame; a bowl dropping device is also installed on the frame, and the bowl dropping device comprises a main bracket, a supporting mechanism for supporting the bottom of the meal bowl is installed on the main bracket, and a bowl separation mechanism for separating the first and second meal bowls from bottom to top is also installed on the main bracket, and a pressing mechanism for pressing down the bottom layer of the meal bowl is also connected to the output end of the bowl separation mechanism; a moving mechanism is also installed on the frame, and a meal bowl bracket is connected to the moving mechanism. The present invention provides an automatic batching system for automatically dropping a bowl and adding noodles and toppings in the meal bowl in sequence.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention belongs to the technical field of kitchen automation, and in particular relates to an automatic batching system. Background Art

[0002] With the ever-accelerating pace of life and the continuous improvement of living standards, people's eating patterns and eating habits are gradually changing. The number of people dining out is also increasing, and the fast food industry accounts for 60% of the entire catering market. Such a huge consumer market has driven the vigorous development of the catering industry. At the same time, more and more problems have arisen. In order to maximize profits, the cheaper the ingredients are purchased, the better, and food safety is not guaranteed; the chef's working environment is poor, and the thick oil and smoke are seriously harmful to health; restaurants are generally dirty, messy, and poor in hygiene; when dining in regular restaurants, consumers have to wait too long for meals, and young people are more willing to order meals through the Internet, but they have no idea about the hygiene of Internet catering units.

[0003] There is no automatic noodle cooking machine in the prior art, and it is impossible to add the cooked noodles and toppings into the bowl in sequence. Summary of the invention

[0004] In order to solve the above problems existing in the prior art, the object of the present invention is to provide an automatic ingredient mixing system which can automatically place the bowl and add noodles and toppings into the bowl in sequence.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention is:

[0006] An automatic batching system comprises a frame, a rotating motor is mounted on the frame, a material pouring mechanism is connected to the output shaft of the rotating motor, a push rod for pushing a material box into the material pouring mechanism is mounted on the frame; a bowl dropping device is mounted on the frame, the bowl dropping device comprises a main bracket, a supporting mechanism for supporting the bottom of a bowl is mounted on the main bracket, a bowl dividing mechanism for separating a first bowl from a second bowl from bottom to top is mounted on the main bracket, a pressing mechanism for pressing down the bottom bowl is connected to the output end of the bowl dividing mechanism; a moving mechanism is mounted on the frame, and a bowl bracket is connected to the moving mechanism.

[0007] When the output end of the support mechanism is extended, the bottom of a stack of bowls is supported to prevent the bowls from falling. When the bowls need to be taken, the output end of the bowl-dividing mechanism is extended, and the bowl-dividing mechanism separates the bowls at the bottom and the second-to-last layers. The output end of the pressing mechanism is also between the bottom and the second-to-last layers of bowls. When the pressing mechanism is activated, the pressing mechanism can push the bowls at the bottom downward, so that the bowls at the bottom can fall onto the bowl bracket. The moving mechanism then moves the bowls to the front end, making it convenient for the manipulator to pour the cooked noodles into the bowls. The moving mechanism then moves the bowls to the bottom of the pouring mechanism, and the pouring mechanism pours the toppings into the bowls. Therefore, the present invention can realize automatic bowl dropping and add cooked noodles and heated toppings into the bowls without manual operation, which is efficient and hygienic.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the pouring mechanism includes a clamping frame, the clamping frame is connected to the output shaft of the rotating motor, a clamping cylinder is installed on the clamping frame, and a clamping plate is connected to the piston rod of the clamping cylinder. When the clamping plate approaches the clamping frame under the pull of the piston rod of the clamping cylinder, the clamping plate and the clamping frame can clamp the two material boxes to prevent the material box from falling when the food in the material box is dumped. When the material box needs to be thrown into the trash can, the piston rod of the clamping cylinder is pushed out, and the clamping plate releases the material box, and the material box can fall automatically.

[0009] As a preferred solution of the present invention, a leak-proof rack is installed on the frame to prevent the soup from spilling, and the leak-proof rack is located below the pouring mechanism. When the material box is turned over, the last soup may drip out of the bowl. If the leak-proof rack is arranged at this location, the last dripping soup can fall on the leak-proof rack and flow from the leak-proof rack into the bowl, ensuring clean and sanitary pouring.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the support mechanism includes a support cylinder, which is mounted on the main bracket, and a support bottom plate is connected to the piston rod of the support cylinder, and the support bottom plate supports the bottom of the dining bowl when it is extended. When the piston rod of the support cylinder is extended, the support bottom plate extends to the area where the dining bowl is located, so when a stack of dining bowls is placed, the support bottom plate can support the dining bowls to prevent them from falling.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the bowl-dividing mechanism includes a bowl-dividing cylinder, which is mounted on the main bracket, and a supporting separation sheet is connected to the piston rod of the bowl-dividing cylinder. The pressing mechanism is also mounted on the piston rod of the bowl-dividing cylinder, and the supporting separation sheet is inserted between the first and second bowls from the bottom to the top when it is extended. The supporting mechanism supports the bottom of a stack of bowls, and the supporting separation sheet is just inserted between the bottom and the second to last bowls when it is extended. When the supporting mechanism is retracted, only the bottom bowls are not supported by the supporting separation sheet, and the pressing mechanism can push the bottom bowls downward.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the pressing mechanism includes a pressing cylinder, which is mounted on the piston rod of the bowl-dividing cylinder, and a pressing separation sheet is connected to the piston rod of the pressing cylinder. When the pressing separation sheet moves downward, it pushes the bottom layer of bowls downward. The pressing mechanism moves together with the piston rod of the bowl-dividing mechanism, and the supporting separation sheet and the pressing separation sheet are inserted together between the bottom layer and the second to last layer of bowls. When the piston rod of the pressing cylinder is extended, the pressing separation sheet pushes the bottom layer of bowls downward, and the bottom layer of bowls can accurately fall into the lower device.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the present invention, a clearance groove is provided in the middle of the supporting separator, and the pressing separator is inserted into the clearance groove of the supporting separator when it is raised. When the pressing separator is raised, it moves into the clearance groove of the supporting separator, so that the supporting separator and the pressing separator are in the same horizontal plane, ensuring that both the supporting separator and the pressing separator can be inserted between the bottom layer and the penultimate layer of bowls.

[0014] As a preferred solution of the present invention, it also includes a shield, a plurality of main brackets are installed in the shield, and a bowl-dividing sealing plate is connected to one side of the shield with an opening; a solenoid valve is installed on the bowl-dividing sealing plate, and the supporting mechanism, the bowl-dividing mechanism and the pressing mechanism are all connected to the solenoid valve. The solenoid valve is electrically connected to the supporting cylinder, the bowl-dividing cylinder and the pressing cylinder respectively, so that the cylinder can be accurately controlled by the control device.

[0015] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the moving mechanism includes a connecting plate, which is connected to the frame, and a single-axis conveyor belt is installed on the connecting plate, and the bowl bracket is connected to the single-axis conveyor belt. The single-axis conveyor can accurately move the bowl bracket, and when the bowl bracket moves to the bottom of the bowl drop device, the bowl drop device can accurately drop the bowl into the bowl bracket; when the bowl bracket moves to the front end, the manipulator can accurately pour the cooked noodles into the bowl; when the bowl bracket moves to the bottom of the pouring mechanism, the pouring mechanism can accurately pour the heated toppings into the bowl.

[0016] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a micro switch for detecting whether there is a bowl on the bowl holder is installed on the single-axis conveyor belt. The micro switch can accurately detect whether there is a bowl in the bowl holder, thereby avoiding the situation where noodles or toppings are added when there is no bowl on the bowl holder.

[0017] The beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0018] 1. When the bowl holder of the present invention moves to the bottom of the bowl dropping device, the bowl dropping device can accurately drop the bowl into the bowl holder. When the bowl holder moves to the front end, the manipulator can accurately pour the cooked noodles into the bowl. When the bowl holder moves to the bottom of the pouring mechanism, the pouring mechanism can accurately pour the heated toppings into the bowl. Therefore, the present invention can realize automatic bowl dropping and add cooked noodles and heated toppings into the bowl without manual operation, which is efficient and hygienic.

[0019] 2. When the output end of the bowl-dividing mechanism of the present invention extends, the bowl-dividing mechanism separates the bowls of the bottom layer and the second-to-last layer, and the output end of the pressing mechanism is also between the bowls of the bottom layer and the second-to-last layer. Then, when the supporting mechanism is retracted and the pressing mechanism is activated, the pressing mechanism can push the bowls of the bottom layer downward, so that the bowls of the bottom layer can fall to the correct position. The present invention pushes the bowls of the bottom layer downward through the pressing mechanism, avoiding the situation where the bowls of the bottom layer are stuck with the bowls of the second-to-last layer and cannot fall by themselves.

[0020] 3. The push rod of the present invention can push the heated food into the pouring mechanism, and the pouring mechanism clamps the material box. The rotary motor drives the pouring mechanism to tilt, so as to pour the food in the material box into the bowl below. Therefore, the present invention can realize automatic food transfer and facilitate food preparation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a partial structural diagram of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of a partial structure of the present invention in the second direction;

[0024] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the mobile mechanism;

[0025] Figure 5 It is the main view of the mobile mechanism;

[0026] Figure 6 It is a structural schematic diagram of a dining bowl bracket;

[0027] Figure 7 This is the installation structure diagram of the dumping mechanism;

[0028] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A partial enlarged view of the middle A;

[0029] Fig. 9 This is a rear view of the mounting structure of the dumping mechanism;

[0030] Fig.10It is a structural diagram of the rotating motor and the material unloading mechanism;

[0031] Fig.11 A schematic diagram of the structure of the rotating motor and the material unloading mechanism when viewed from above;

[0032] Fig.12 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the leak-proof rack;

[0033] Fig.13 It is a structural schematic diagram of a bowl dropping device;

[0034] Fig.14 is a bottom view of the bowl dropping device;

[0035] Fig.15 This is a partial structural diagram of the bowl dropping device without the protective cover;

[0036] Fig.16 It is a partial structural diagram of the bowl dropping device;

[0037] Fig.17 It is the installation structure diagram of the supporting mechanism, bowl-dividing mechanism and pressing mechanism;

[0038] Fig.18 It is a structural schematic diagram of the bowl-dividing mechanism and the pressing mechanism;

[0039] Fig.19 It is a bottom view of the bowl-dividing mechanism and the pressing mechanism;

[0040] Fig. 20 It is a structural diagram of the supporting mechanism.

[0041] In the figure, 1-frame; 2-microwave oven; 3-rotating motor; 4-dumping mechanism; 5-bowl dropping device; 6-moving mechanism; 7-meal bowl bracket; 8-leakage-proof rack; 11-dumping origin position sensor; 12-dumping limit position sensor; 21-discharging port; 22-push rod; 41-clamping frame; 42-clamping cylinder; 43-clamping plate; 44-bell mouth; 45-dumping sensor; 51-main bracket; 52-support mechanism; 53-bowl separation mechanism; 54-pressing mechanism; 55-sensor; 56-shield; 57-bowl separation sealing plate; 58-main bracket; 59-support mechanism; 60-bowl separation mechanism; 61-bowl separation mechanism; 62-bowl separation mechanism; 63-bowl separation mechanism; 64-bowl separation mechanism; 65-bowl separation mechanism; 66-bowl separation mechanism; 67-bowl separation mechanism; 68-bowl separation mechanism; 69-bowl separation mechanism; 70-bowl separation mechanism; 71-bowl separation mechanism; 72-bowl separation mechanism; 73-bowl separation mechanism; 74-bowl separation mechanism; 75-bowl separation mechanism; 76-bowl separation mechanism; 77-bowl separation mechanism; 78-bowl separation mechanism; 79-bowl separation mechanism; 80-bowl separation mechanism; 81-bowl separation mechanism; 82-bowl separation mechanism; 83-bowl separation mechanism; 84-bowl separation mechanism; 85-bowl separation mechanism; 86-bowl separation mechanism; 87-bowl separation mechanism; 88-bowl separation mechanism; 89-bowl separation mechanism; 90-bowl separation mechanism; 91-bowl separation mechanism; 92-bowl 8-solenoid valve; 61-connecting plate; 62-single-axis conveyor belt; 63-micro switch; 64-dining bowl origin position sensor; 65-dining bowl limit position sensor; 71-triangular limit block; 72-dining bowl position sensor; 81-bracket; 82-leakage-proof inclined plate; 411-insert block; 431-limiting hole; 511-bowl drop hole; 512-limiting rod; 521-support cylinder; 522-support bottom plate; 531-bowl separation cylinder; 532-support separation plate; 533-allowance groove; 541-downward pressure cylinder; 542-downward pressure separation plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended to be used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0043] like Figure 1 to Figure 3 As shown, the automatic batching system of this embodiment includes a frame 1, on which a rotating motor 3 is also installed, and a pouring mechanism 4 is connected to the output shaft of the rotating motor 3, and a push rod 22 for pushing the material box into the pouring mechanism 4 is installed on the frame 1; the frame 1 is also equipped with a bowl dropping device 5, and the bowl dropping device 5 includes a main bracket 51, on which a supporting mechanism 52 for supporting the bottom of the bowl is installed, and the main bracket 51 is also equipped with a bowl dividing mechanism 53 for separating the first and second bowls from bottom to top, and the output end of the bowl dividing mechanism 53 is also connected to a pressing mechanism 54 for pressing down the bottom bowl; the frame 1 is also equipped with a moving mechanism 6, and the moving mechanism 6 is connected to a bowl bracket 7.

[0044] When the output end of the support mechanism 52 is extended, the bottom of a stack of bowls is supported to prevent the bowls from falling. When it is necessary to take the bowls, the output end of the bowl separation mechanism 53 is extended, and the bowl separation mechanism 53 separates the bowls of the bottom layer and the second to last layer. The output end of the pressing mechanism 54 is also between the bottom layer and the second to last layer of bowls. When the pressing mechanism 54 is activated, the pressing mechanism 54 can push the bowls of the bottom layer downward, so that the bowls of the bottom layer can fall onto the bowl bracket 7. The moving mechanism 6 then moves the bowls to the front end, making it convenient for the manipulator to pour the cooked noodles into the bowls. The moving mechanism 6 then moves the bowls to the bottom of the pouring mechanism 4, and the pouring mechanism 4 pours the toppings into the bowls. Therefore, the present invention can realize automatic bowl dropping and add cooked noodles and heated toppings into the bowls without manual operation, which is efficient and hygienic.

[0045] Among them, there are two microwave ovens 2 and pouring mechanisms 4 on the frame 1, and mobile racks are set on both sides, and feeding is carried out on both sides at the same time to improve efficiency. After the material box containing food is pushed into the microwave oven 2, the microwave oven 2 heats the food. The heated food is pushed into the pouring mechanism 4 by the push rod 22, and the pouring mechanism 4 clamps the material box. The rotating motor 3 drives the pouring mechanism 4 to tilt so as to pour the food in the material box into the bowl below. The material box has been opened before heating, so the food can fall accurately into the bowl when pouring the material box. The support seat can move on the mobile rack, so when the support seat moves to the bottom of the pouring mechanism 4, the food in the material box can be directly poured into the bowl to realize the transfer of food. After the food in the material box is poured out, the pouring mechanism 4 is released, and the material box can fall accurately into the trash can below.

[0046] In order to ensure the accuracy of the rotation position of the pouring mechanism 4, Figure 8 As shown, a pouring induction sheet 45 is fixed on the pouring mechanism 4, and a pouring origin position sensor 11 is installed on the frame 1. When the pouring induction sheet 45 triggers the pouring origin position sensor 11, the inlet of the pouring mechanism 4 is aligned with the discharge port 21 of the microwave oven 2. When the pouring mechanism 4 rotates, the pouring induction sheet 45 rotates accordingly. When the pouring induction sheet 45 triggers the pouring origin position sensor 11, the control device controls the rotating motor to stop. At this time, the inlet of the pouring mechanism 4 is aligned with the discharge port 21, and the push rod 22 can accurately push the material box into the pouring mechanism 4 to ensure the success rate of transferring the material box. In addition, when a pouring limit position sensor 12 is also installed on the frame 1, the pouring mechanism 4 flips to the limit angle when the pouring induction sheet 45 triggers the pouring limit position sensor 12. When the pouring induction sheet 45 triggers the pouring limit position sensor 12, the pouring mechanism 4 rotates to the limit position. At this time, the food can be poured out completely, avoiding the situation where the food in the material box cannot be completely poured out when the angle of the material box is inaccurate.

[0047] When it is necessary to pour the food, the rotating motor 3 drives the food box to flip in a direction away from the discharge port 21 of the microwave oven 2, until the food in the food box is poured into the bowl. The pouring limit position sensor 12 is located on the side of the pouring origin position sensor 11 away from the discharge port 21, so the angle of the food box from the origin to the limit position exceeds 180 degrees, ensuring that the food can be completely poured out.

[0048] The specific structure of the material pouring mechanism 4 is introduced below:

[0049] like Figure 7 to Figure 9 As shown, the pouring mechanism 4 includes a clamping frame 41, which is connected to the output shaft of the rotating motor 3. A clamping cylinder 42 is installed on the clamping frame 41, and a clamping plate 43 is connected to the piston rod of the clamping cylinder 42. Under the pull of the piston rod of the clamping cylinder 42, the clamping plate 43 approaches the clamping frame 41, and the clamping plate 43 and the clamping frame 41 can clamp the two material boxes to prevent the material box from falling when the food in the material box is dumped. When the material box needs to be thrown into the trash can, the piston rod of the clamping cylinder 42 is pushed out, and the clamping plate 43 loosens the material box, and the material box can fall automatically.

[0050] like Fig.10 and Fig.11 As shown, in order to ensure the stable movement of the clamping plate 43, the clamping plate 43 is provided with a plurality of limiting holes 431, and the clamping frame 41 is provided with a plurality of inserting blocks 411, and the inserting blocks 411 are inserted into the limiting holes 431. The inserting blocks 411 can limit the limiting holes 431, ensuring the accurate position of the clamping plate 43, thereby ensuring that the clamping plate 43 and the clamping frame 41 can reliably clamp the material box.

[0051] In addition, the clamping frame 41 and the clamping plate 43 are both provided with retaining edges to prevent the material box from falling. When the pouring mechanism 4 turns over, the retaining plates on the clamping frame 41 and the clamping plate 43 can block the material box to prevent the material box from falling when the clamping force of the clamping frame 41 and the clamping plate 43 on the material box is insufficient.

[0052] Furthermore, the pouring mechanism 4 is provided with a bell mouth 44 on one side facing the discharge port 21. The pouring mechanism 4 is provided with a bell mouth 44 on one side facing the discharge port 21 of the microwave oven 2, so that the push rod 22 can accurately push the material box into the pouring mechanism 4.

[0053] To avoid spilling the soup, Fig.12 As shown, the frame 1 is provided with a leak-proof rack 8 for preventing the soup from spilling, and the leak-proof rack 8 is located below the pouring mechanism 4. When the material box is turned over, the last soup may drip out of the bowl. If the leak-proof rack 8 is arranged there, the last dripping soup can fall on the leak-proof rack 8 and flow from the leak-proof rack 8 into the bowl, ensuring clean and sanitary pouring.

[0054] The specific structure of the bowl dropping device 5 is introduced below:

[0055] like Figure 13 to Figure 17 As shown, the automatic bowl dropping device 5 of this embodiment includes a shield 56, in which two main brackets 51 are installed, one side of the shield 56 is provided with an opening, and the side of the shield 56 provided with the opening is connected to a bowl separation sealing plate 57. Support mechanisms 52 for supporting the bottom of the meal bowls are installed on both sides of the main bracket 51, and bowl separation mechanisms 53 for separating the first and second meal bowls from bottom to top are installed on both sides of the main bracket 51. The output end of the bowl separation mechanism 53 is also connected to a pressing mechanism 54 for pressing down the bottom layer of the meal bowls. A bowl dropping hole 511 is provided on the main bracket 51, and a plurality of limiting rods 512 are provided around the bowl dropping hole 511 of the main bracket 51, and a plurality of meal bowls are placed within the range surrounded by the plurality of limiting rods 512. A solenoid valve 58 is installed on the bowl separation sealing plate 57. The solenoid valve 58 is electrically connected to the supporting cylinder 521, the bowl separation cylinder 531 and the pressing cylinder 541 respectively.

[0056] When the output end of the support mechanism 52 is extended, the bottom of a stack of bowls is supported to prevent the bowls from falling. When it is necessary to take the bowls, the output end of the bowl-separating mechanism 53 is extended, and the bowl-separating mechanism 53 separates the bowls from the bottom layer and the second-to-last layer. The output end of the pressing mechanism 54 is also between the bottom layer and the second-to-last layer of bowls. When the pressing mechanism 54 is activated, the pressing mechanism 54 can push the bowls from the bottom layer downward, so that the bowls from the bottom layer can fall to the correct position. The pressing mechanism 54 can push the bowls from the bottom layer downward to prevent the bowls from being stuck with the second-to-last layer and unable to fall by themselves.

[0057] If support mechanisms 52 are provided on both sides, a stack of bowls can be stably supported. If bowl separation mechanisms 53 are provided on both sides, all bowls except the bottom layer can be reliably supported by the bowl separation mechanisms 53. If pressing mechanisms 54 are provided on both sides, the edges of the bottom layer of bowls can be pressed down from both sides at the same time to ensure that the bowls fall smoothly and avoid the situation where the bowls are stuck due to pressing down only on one side. A plurality of limit rods 512 limit the stack of bowls to ensure the verticality of the stack of bowls, so that the bowls fall more reliably.

[0058] Specifically, Fig. 20 As shown, the support mechanism 52 includes a support cylinder 521, which is mounted on the main bracket 51. The piston rod of the support cylinder 521 is connected to a support bottom plate 522, which supports the bottom of the bowl when it is extended. When the piston rod of the support cylinder 521 is extended, the support bottom plate 522 extends to the area where the bowl is located. When a stack of bowls is placed, the support bottom plate 522 can support the bowls to prevent them from falling.

[0059] Specifically, Fig.18 and Fig.19 As shown, the bowl-dividing mechanism 53 includes a bowl-dividing cylinder 531, which is mounted on the main bracket 51, and a supporting separation sheet 532 is connected to the piston rod of the bowl-dividing cylinder 531. The pressing mechanism 54 is also mounted on the piston rod of the bowl-dividing cylinder 531, and the supporting separation sheet 532 is inserted between the first and second bowls from the bottom to the top when it is extended. The supporting mechanism 52 supports the bottom of a stack of bowls, and the supporting separation sheet 532 is just inserted between the bottom and the second to last bowls when it is extended. When the supporting mechanism 52 is retracted, only the bottom bowls are not supported by the supporting separation sheet 532, and at this time, the pressing mechanism 54 can push the bottom bowls downward.

[0060] Specifically, Fig.18 and Fig.19 As shown, the pressing mechanism 54 includes a pressing cylinder 541, which is mounted on the piston rod of the bowl-dividing cylinder 531. The piston rod of the pressing cylinder 541 is connected with a pressing separation sheet 542. When the pressing separation sheet 542 moves downward, it pushes the bottom layer of bowls downward. The pressing mechanism 54 moves together with the piston rod of the bowl-dividing mechanism 53, and the supporting separation sheet 532 and the pressing separation sheet 542 are inserted between the bottom layer and the penultimate layer of bowls. When the piston rod of the pressing cylinder 541 is extended, the pressing separation sheet 542 pushes the bottom layer of bowls downward, so that the bottom layer of bowls can accurately fall into the lower device.

[0061] Furthermore, a clearance groove 533 is provided in the middle of the supporting separator 532, and when the pressing separator 542 is raised, it is inserted into the clearance groove 533 of the supporting separator 532. When the pressing separator 542 is raised, it moves into the clearance groove 533 of the supporting separator 532, so that the supporting separator 532 and the pressing separator 542 are in the same horizontal plane, ensuring that both the supporting separator 532 and the pressing separator 542 can be inserted between the bottom layer and the second to last layer of the bowls.

[0062] The specific structure of the moving mechanism 6 is introduced below:

[0063] like Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the moving mechanism 6 includes a connecting plate 61, which is connected to the frame 1, and a single-axis conveyor belt 62 is installed on the connecting plate 61, and the bowl bracket 7 is connected to the single-axis conveyor belt 62. The single-axis conveyor can accurately move the bowl bracket 7. When the bowl bracket 7 moves to the bottom of the bowl dropping device 5, the bowl dropping device 5 can accurately drop the bowl into the bowl bracket 7; when the bowl bracket 7 moves to the front end, the manipulator can accurately pour the cooked noodles into the bowl; when the bowl bracket 7 moves to the bottom of the pouring mechanism 4, the pouring mechanism 4 can accurately pour the heated toppings into the bowl.

[0064] Furthermore, a micro switch 63 for detecting whether there is a bowl on the bowl holder 7 is installed on the uniaxial conveyor belt 62. The micro switch 63 can accurately detect whether there is a bowl in the bowl holder 7, avoiding the situation where noodles or toppings are added when there is no bowl on the bowl holder 7.

[0065] Furthermore, four triangular stop blocks 71 are provided on the bowl bracket 7. When the bowl falls, the four triangular stop blocks 71 can block the bowl to ensure that the bowl falls accurately on the bowl bracket 7. The single-axis conveyor belt 62 is respectively equipped with a bowl origin position sensor 64 and a bowl limit position sensor 65. The bowl bracket 7 is equipped with a bowl position sensor 72. The specific position of the bowl bracket 7 is calculated and controlled according to the origin position.

[0066] The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned optional implementation modes. Anyone can derive other various forms of products under the inspiration of the present invention. However, no matter what changes are made in the shape or structure, all technical solutions that fall within the scope defined by the claims of the present invention fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic batching system, characterized in that: The machine comprises a frame (1), a rotating motor (3) is mounted on the frame (1), a material pouring mechanism (4) is connected to the output shaft of the rotating motor (3), and a push rod (22) for pushing a material box into the material pouring mechanism (4) is mounted on the frame (1); a bowl dropping device (5) is mounted on the frame (1), and the bowl dropping device (5) comprises a main support (51), a supporting mechanism (52) for supporting the bottom of a bowl is mounted on the main support (51), and a bowl separating mechanism (53) for separating a first bowl from a second bowl from bottom to top is mounted on the main support (51), and a pressing mechanism (54) for pressing the bottom bowl downward is connected to the output end of the bowl separating mechanism (53); a moving mechanism (6) is mounted on the frame (1), and a bowl bracket (7) is connected to the moving mechanism (6); The material unloading mechanism (4) comprises a clamping frame (41), the clamping frame (41) is connected to the output shaft of the rotating motor (3), a clamping cylinder (42) is mounted on the clamping frame (41), and a clamping plate (43) is connected to the piston rod of the clamping cylinder (42); The bowl-separating mechanism (53) comprises a bowl-separating cylinder (531), the bowl-separating cylinder (531) being mounted on the main support (51), the piston rod of the bowl-separating cylinder (531) being connected to a supporting separation sheet (532), the pressing mechanism (54) also being mounted on the piston rod of the bowl-separating cylinder (531), the supporting separation sheet (532) being inserted between the first and second dining bowls from bottom to top when extended; The pressing mechanism (54) comprises a pressing cylinder (541), the pressing cylinder (541) being mounted on a piston rod of a bowl separation cylinder (531), the piston rod of the pressing cylinder (541) being connected to a pressing separation sheet (542), and the pressing separation sheet (542) pushes the bottommost bowl downward when it moves downward; A clearance groove (533) is provided in the middle of the supporting separation piece (532), and the pressing separation piece (542) is embedded in the clearance groove (533) of the supporting separation piece (532) when it rises.

2. An automatic batching system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with a leak-proof frame (8) for preventing soup from spilling out, and the leak-proof frame (8) is located below the pouring mechanism (4).

3. The automatic batching system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support mechanism (52) comprises a support cylinder (521), the support cylinder (521) being mounted on the main bracket (51), the piston rod of the support cylinder (521) being connected to a support bottom plate (522), and the support bottom plate (522) supports the bottom of the dining bowl when extended.

4. The automatic batching system according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also comprises a shield (56), a plurality of main brackets (51) are installed in the shield (56), and a bowl-dividing sealing plate (57) is connected to one side of the shield (56) where an opening is provided; a solenoid valve (58) is installed on the bowl-dividing sealing plate (57), and the supporting mechanism (52), the bowl-dividing mechanism (53) and the pressing mechanism (54) are all connected to the solenoid valve (58).

5. An automatic batching system according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that: The moving mechanism (6) comprises a connecting plate (61), the connecting plate (61) being connected to the frame (1), a single-axis conveyor belt (62) being mounted on the connecting plate (61), and the dining bowl bracket (7) being connected to the single-axis conveyor belt (62).

6. An automatic batching system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The single-axis conveyor belt (62) is provided with a micro switch (63) for detecting whether there is a dining bowl on the dining bowl bracket (7).

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