Packaging device and automatic vending machine

Abstract

The present invention discloses a packing device and an automatic meal vending machine. The packing device includes a fixed seat, a bag storage box, a meal delivery box and a bag taking member. The bag storage box is fixed to the fixed seat and is used for storing folded packaging bags. The meal delivery box is arranged on one side of the bag storage box and is used for placing the packaging bags to be used, and a fixing part is arranged inside the meal delivery box. The bag taking member is movably installed on the fixed seat to grab the packaging bags in the bag storage box and send them into the meal delivery box. The bag taking member cooperates with the fixing part to open the packaging bags so that the opened packaging bags can receive the meals to be packed. The packing device of the technical solution of the present invention can solve the technical problems that the meals sold by the automatic meal vending machine are hot to the touch or inconvenient to carry.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of meal vending machines, and particularly to a packaging device and an automatic meal vending machine. Background Art

[0002] Since most of the production processes of traditional delicacies are relatively cumbersome and complex, and it is difficult to carry out large-scale and standardized processing and sales. With the development of the times, the labor cost and store rent cost are getting higher and higher, and many traditional flavored delicacies are becoming less and less common. For example, it is reported that many long-established gourmet restaurants in Hong Kong have closed due to high costs. In today's fast-paced lifestyle, vending equipment has been favored by people, but the vended products are all boxed fast food, and few traditional delicacies are introduced into vending equipment. Moreover, in existing automatic meal vending equipment, when the meal is taken out, the purchaser usually needs to directly touch the heated fast food meal box, which is hot and there is a risk of injury, the experience is not good and it is not convenient to carry, especially when purchasing a set meal composed of multiple meals (separately packed), it is even more inconvenient to carry. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The main object of the present invention is to propose a packaging device applied to an automatic meal vending machine for packing meals, aiming to facilitate the user to carry the meals and improve the dining experience.

[0004] To achieve the above object, the packaging device proposed by the present invention is applied to an automatic meal vending machine for packing meals, and the packaging device includes:

[0005] A fixed seat;

[0006] A bag storage box fixed to the fixed seat for storing folded packaging bags;

[0007] A meal delivery box provided on one side of the bag storage box for placing the packaging bags to be used, and a fixing part is provided inside the meal delivery box for fixing the packaging bags; and

[0008] A bag taking member movably installed on the fixed seat to grab the packaging bag in the bag storage box and send it into the meal delivery box, and the bag taking member cooperates with the fixing part to open the packaging bag so that the opened packaging bag can receive the meal to be packed.

[0009] In an optional embodiment, the bag taking member includes a support arm and a suction cup provided on the support arm, the support arm is movably arranged relative to the bag storage box and the meal delivery box, and the suction cup is used for adsorbing and fixing the packaging bag.

[0010] In an alternative embodiment, the bag-taking member further includes a connecting arm. There are two support arms, and the two support arms are respectively connected to both ends of the connecting arm. The support arms are arranged towards the meal delivery box, and the connecting arm can drive the support arms to rotate around a rotation axis perpendicular to its extension direction.

[0011] In an alternative embodiment, the packing device further includes a driving motor and a transmission member. The driving motor drives the transmission member to drive the connecting arm to move in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction.

[0012] In an alternative embodiment, the bag storage box includes two pairs of relatively arranged side box plates and a bottom box plate connected to the side box plates. An insertion hole is formed in the side box plate away from the meal delivery box, and the insertion hole extends along the height direction of the side box plate. When the bag-taking member moves to the opening of the bag storage box, the connecting arm is located outside the bag storage box, and the support arm slides down along the extension direction of the insertion hole so that the suction cup contacts the folded packaging bag.

[0013] In an alternative embodiment, the fixing portion is a suction cup, and fixing portions are provided on both opposite side surfaces of the meal delivery box;

[0014] And / or, a protrusion is formed on one of the two opposite side surfaces of the meal delivery box where the fixing portion is provided. The protrusion protrudes from this side surface towards the center of the meal delivery box, and the two side edges of the protrusion respectively enclose an avoidance groove with the adjacent side box plates.

[0015] The present invention also provides an automatic vending machine, which includes:

[0016] A machine shell, which forms an accommodation space and a meal outlet communicating with the accommodation space;

[0017] A meal storage rack, which is arranged in the accommodation space and has a plurality of storage spaces for placing meals;

[0018] A meal-taking component, which is arranged adjacent to the meal storage rack to take out the meals in the storage space;

[0019] A packing device, which is arranged adjacent to the meal-taking component to pack the taken-out meals. The packing device is any one of the above-mentioned packing devices, and the fixed seat is connected to the inner wall of the machine shell; and

[0020] An electric control component, which is arranged in the accommodation space and is electrically connected to both the meal-taking component and the packing device.

[0021] In an alternative embodiment, the food delivery box is disposed opposite to the food delivery opening and is rotatably disposed relative to the fixed seat. The food delivery box rotates to expose the opening of the food delivery box at the food delivery opening or to block the food delivery opening with the side surface of the food delivery box.

[0022] In an alternative embodiment, the vending machine further includes a tableware storage box, which is disposed on the fixed seat and is close to the food delivery opening.

[0023] And / or, the housing is recessed inwardly to form a food delivery groove, and a food delivery opening is formed in the bottom wall of the food delivery groove. A baffle is connected to the surface of the food delivery box facing the food delivery opening, and a gap is provided between the baffle and the food delivery box. The baffle is rotatably disposed relative to the housing to drive the food delivery box to rotate, and the baffle rotates to close or open the food delivery opening.

[0024] In an alternative embodiment, the housing includes an outer shell and at least two partition plates. The partition plates are connected to the inner wall of the accommodation space and divide the accommodation space into a heating area, a refrigeration area, and an electric control area arranged in sequence from top to bottom. The meal storage rack is disposed in the refrigeration area, the partition plate is the fixed seat of the packaging device, the packaging device is disposed in the heating area, a heating component is further provided in the heating area, the meal taking component is movably disposed in the refrigeration area and the heating area, and the electric control component is disposed in the electric control area.

[0025] The packaging device of the technical solution of the present invention is applied to a vending machine. In order to package traditional flavored snacks different from existing fast food boxes, the packaging device includes a bag storage box, a food delivery box, and a bag taking member, which can automatically pick up a packaging bag, place it in the food delivery space, open the packaging bag, and package the food placed in the food delivery space. When the user takes the meal, the user can directly lift the packaging bag without directly contacting the food, thereby effectively improving the consumption experience. At the same time, based on the structure with or without a heating component, when multiple meals are delivered simultaneously, the packaging device can also package multiple meals, which can well solve the problem that it is inconvenient to carry due to a large variety of different meals when purchasing multiple meals at the same time, increase the probability of purchasing a meal package with multiple meals, and is relatively healthy and hygienic, improving convenience and safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without creative efforts.

[0027] Figure 1Structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of the automatic meal vending machine of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 It is Figure 1 Structural schematic diagram of the automatic meal vending machine shown with the housing and the electric control components removed;

[0029] Figure 3 It is Figure 1 Structural schematic diagram of the housing, the meal storage rack, the meal taking component and the heating component in the automatic meal vending machine shown;

[0030] Figure 4 It is Figure 1 Structural schematic diagram of the meal storage rack, the meal taking component and the heating component in the automatic meal vending machine shown;

[0031] Figure 5 It is Figure 1 Structural schematic diagram of the heating component in the automatic meal vending machine shown;

[0032] Figure 6 It is Figure 1 Structural schematic diagram of the heating component, the meal taking component and the meal output transfer device in the automatic meal vending machine shown;

[0033] Figure 7 It is Figure 1 Structural schematic diagram of the meal output transfer device in the automatic meal vending machine shown;

[0034] Figure 8 It is Figure 1 Structural schematic diagram of the meal output transfer device and the packing device in the automatic meal vending machine shown;

[0035] Figure 9 It is Figure 1 Structural schematic diagram of the packing device in the automatic meal vending machine shown;

[0036] Figure 10 It is Figure 9 Structural schematic diagram of the support arm and the connecting arm in the packing device shown.

[0037] Explanation of the reference numerals in the drawings:

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[0039] The realization, functional features and advantages of the object of the present invention will be further described with reference to the embodiments and the accompanying drawings. Detailed implementation manners

[0040] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0041] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...) in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement conditions between components in a specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0042] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, terms such as "connection" and "fixation" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "fixation" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and can be the internal connection of two components or the interaction relationship between two components, unless otherwise clearly limited. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific situations.

[0043] In addition, in the present invention, descriptions such as "first" and "second" are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of such features. In addition, the technical solutions between various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the ability of those of ordinary skill in the art to implement. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the protection scope required by the present invention.

[0044] Generally, the vending machines on the market now are for fast food boxed meals or snacks. The present invention provides a packaging device and an automatic meal vending machine, which are mainly for the automatic vending of traditional-flavored snack foods. By comprehensively using means such as intelligent control modules, classic traditional foods loved by the public can be inherited, and it is convenient for users to eat authentic and affordable traditional foods. Here, traditional foods can be rolled noodles, cold noodles, Chinese hamburgers, and other various handmade foods, etc. Of course, the automatic meal vending machine can also be applied to the automatic vending of fast food. Further, by adding a packaging device, it is convenient for users to carry the meals and improves the user experience.

[0045] The present invention provides a packaging device 80 applied to an automatic meal vending machine 100. Please refer to Figure 8 andFigure 9 In an optional embodiment, the packing device 80 includes a fixed seat, a bag storage box 81, a meal delivery box 83 and a bag picking member 85. The bag storage box 81 is fixed to the fixed seat and is used for storing folded packaging bags.

[0046] The meal delivery box 83 is arranged on one side of the bag storage box 81 and is used for placing the packaging bags to be used. A fixing part is arranged inside the meal delivery box 83. The bag picking member 85 is movably installed on the fixed seat to grab the packaging bags in the bag storage box 81 and send them into the meal delivery box 83. The bag picking member 85 cooperates with the fixing part to open the packaging bag so that the opened packaging bag can receive the meal to be packed.

[0047] In this embodiment, in order to realize the automatic packing of the packing device 80, the packing device 80 is electrically connected to the electric control component 90 in the automatic vending machine 100, and the packing of the meal is realized through the control of the electric control component 90. Specifically, the packing device 80 includes a fixed seat and a bag storage box 81 fixed relative to the fixed seat. The fixed seat can be set separately or can be a component inside the machine shell 10. The bag storage box 81 is directly fixed on one side of the meal picking component 70 close to the front panel and is used for storing packaging bags. The shape of the bag storage box 81 matches the shape of the packaging bag. In order to increase the quantity of stored packaging bags, the packaging bag is in a folded state, and multiple packaging bags are stacked and pressed in the bag storage box 81. Here, the material of the packaging bag can be paper, which is environmentally friendly, healthy and relatively low in cost, and can reduce white garbage pollution. Of course, in other embodiments, plastic materials can also be used.

[0048] It can be understood that the automatic vending machine 100 includes a machine shell 10. The machine shell 10 is provided with a meal outlet. The meal delivery box 83 has a meal delivery space 831, which can hold the meal to be packed. It is fixed to the fixed seat and is located on one side of the bag storage box 81 in the left-right direction and is arranged opposite to the meal outlet, which is convenient for users to pick up the meal through the meal outlet. Optionally, the opening shape of the meal delivery box 83 matches the opened state of the packaging bag. For example, when the packaging bag is opened into a rectangular parallelepiped space, the shape of the meal delivery box 83 is also rectangular parallelepiped. The bag picking member 85 is movably arranged relative to the fixed seat, so that it can move back and forth between the bag storage box 81 and the meal delivery box 83, take out the packaging bag from the bag storage box 81 and put it into the meal delivery box 83. At the same time, it can also open the folded packaging bag to pack the meal. Specifically, the bag picking member 85 can be a manipulator or a suction attachment, etc., which can fix the packaging bag and cooperate with the fixing part in the meal delivery box 83 to jointly open the opening of the packaging bag, so as to achieve the purpose of the meal falling into the packaging bag.

[0049] Here, the automatic vending machine 100 mainly applied with the packing device 60 is adapted to traditional flavored snack food items. Therefore, the food items are different from existing fast food boxes in terms of packaging, and the food items do not have packaging that is convenient for carrying, which can solve the problem that the food items are not convenient to carry. And based on the fact that the food items are generally heated and will be slightly hot to the touch, the packing device 80 is provided, which can automatically pick up the packaging bag and place it into the food delivery space 831, and pack the food items placed in the food delivery space 831. When the user picks up the food, they can directly lift the packaging bag without directly contacting the food items, thereby reducing the chance of being scalded. At the same time, based on the structure with or without the heating component 50, when multiple food items are delivered simultaneously, the packing device 80 can also pack multiple food items, which well solves the situation that when multiple food items are purchased at the same time, it is not convenient to carry due to the large variety, increases the chance of purchasing a multi-food item set, and is relatively healthy and hygienic, further improving the convenience and safety.

[0050] Please combine Figure 9 and Figure 10 In an optional embodiment, the bag picking member 85 includes a support arm 851 and a suction cup 853 provided on the support arm 851. The support arm 851 is movably arranged relative to the bag storage box 81 and the food delivery box 83, and the suction cup 853 is used for adsorbing and fixing the packaging bag.

[0051] Here, taking the packaging bag as a paper bag as an example, the paper bag has better flatness. In this embodiment, the bag picking member 85 includes a support arm 851 and a suction cup 853 provided on the support arm 851. The suction cup 853 is connected to an air pipe, and the air pipe is connected to a vacuum pumping device (not shown), so that there is a vacuum suction force at the suction cup 853, which can adsorb and fix the packaging bag. Specifically, the suction force of the suction cup 853 can be set according to the weight of the packaging bag adsorbed and fixed, so that it is easy to transfer the packaging bag. The support arm 851 is movably arranged relative to the bag storage box 81 and the food delivery box 83, that is, it can move in the vertical direction, the left-right direction, and the front-back direction under the drive of the driving component, and then realize the transfer of the packaging bag. The bag picking member 85 with this structure does not require a high-precision design, reduces the control difficulty, and can well fix the paper packaging bag, thereby improving the efficiency and success rate of picking up the packaging bag. Of course, in other embodiments, other structures can also be selected, such as a clamp or a manipulator, etc.

[0052] In an optional embodiment, the bag picking member 85 further includes a connecting arm 855. There are two support arms 851, and the two support arms 851 are respectively connected to both ends of the connecting arm 855. The support arms 851 face the food delivery box 83, and the connecting arm 855 can drive the two support arms 851 to rotate around a rotation axis 84 perpendicular to its extension direction.

[0053] In this embodiment, in order to improve the stability of the bag-taking member 85 in adsorbing the packaging bag, the bag-taking member 85 further includes a connecting arm 855. There are two support arms 851, which are respectively connected to both ends of the connecting arm 855, so as to increase the contact area between the suction cup 853 and the packaging bag, and effectively improve the adsorption stability. Of course, multiple suction cups 853 (multiple suction cups include, for example, the case of the two suction cups 853 as attached Figure 10 in) can be provided on each support arm 851, so as to further improve the adsorption capacity of the bag-taking member 85 and prevent the packaging bag from falling during the transfer process. Here, the support arm 851 of the bag-taking member 85 is arranged between the bag storage box 81 and the meal delivery box 83, and the support arm 851 is arranged towards the meal delivery box 83, that is, the connecting arm 855 is towards the bag storage box 81. The bag-taking member 85 can translate in the direction towards the bag storage box 81, and then move downward, so that the suction cup 853 adsorbs and fixes the packaging bag, and then move upward away from the bag storage box 81, and then move towards the meal delivery box 83. Since the opening of the meal delivery box 83 faces upward, the bag-taking member 85 can be rotatably arranged, that is, a vertical rotating shaft 84 is connected to the middle of the connecting arm 855, and the connecting arm 855 drives the support arm 851 to rotate around the rotating shaft 84, so that the end of the support arm 851 can enter the meal delivery space 831 to put the packaging bag into the meal delivery box 83, which is simple and convenient, and effectively improves the efficiency of transferring the packaging bag.

[0054] Please continue to refer to Figure 9 , in an optional embodiment of the figure, the packaging device 80 further includes a driving motor 87 and a transmission member 89. The driving motor 87 includes driving the transmission member 89 to drive the connecting arm 855 to move in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction.

[0055] In this embodiment, the driving motor 87 can also be a motor or other driving components, and the transmission member 89 can be a lead screw 77 or a conveyor belt, etc., which is not limited here. The driving motor 87 can drive the transmission member 89 to move, and then drive the connecting arm 855 and the support arm 851 to move in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction. Of course, in order to realize the rotation of the support arm 851, a motor or a motor can be connected to the end of the connecting arm 855, and it can be directly driven by the electrode or the motor to rotate, driving the support arm 851 to rotate, and realizing the transfer of the packaging bag. Of course, the fixing method of the driving motor 87 and the transmission member 89 can be set according to actual needs, as long as the horizontal movement, vertical movement and flipping movement of the support arm 851 can run stably.

[0056] Please refer to again Figure 9, In an alternative embodiment, the bag storage box 81 includes two pairs of oppositely arranged side box plates 811 and a bottom box plate connected to the side box plates 811. An insertion hole 8111 is formed in the side box plate 811 away from the meal delivery box 83, and the insertion hole 8111 extends along the height direction of the side box plate 811. When the bag taking member 85 moves to the opening of the bag storage box 81, the connecting arm 855 is located outside the bag storage box 81, and the support arm 851 slides downward along the extending direction of the insertion hole 8111 so that the suction cup 853 contacts the folded packaging bag.

[0057] In this embodiment, in order to facilitate the bag taking of the bag taking member 85, an insertion hole 8111 is formed in one side of the bag storage box 81, and the insertion hole 8111 is adapted to the size of the support arm 851. When the bag taking member 85 moves to the bag storage box 81 to take a bag, it is located above the bag storage box 81, the connecting arm 855 corresponds to the outside of the bag storage box 81, and the support arm 851 corresponds to the inside of the bag storage box 81. Then, the bag taking member 85 is driven to move downward, and the support arm 851 enters the bag storage box 81 through the insertion hole 8111 and the opening to adsorb and fix the packaging bag. The number of the insertion holes 8111 matches the number of the support arms 851, that is, two are provided. In this way, the bag storage box 81 can have a good fixing and storing effect on the packaging bag and does not affect the bag taking of the bag taking member 85. Optionally, the handle part of the packaging bag can also be partially located outside the bag storage box 81 through the insertion hole 8111, so as to reduce the volume of the bag storage box 81 and further reduce the space occupied in the housing 10.

[0058] , In an alternative embodiment, the fixing part is a suction cup 853, and fixing parts are provided on both opposite side surfaces of the meal delivery box 83;

[0059] and / or, a protrusion 833 is formed on one of the two opposite side surfaces of the meal delivery box 83 where the fixing part is provided. The protrusion 833 protrudes from this side surface towards the center of the meal delivery box 83, and the two side edges of the protrusion 833 respectively enclose an avoidance groove 835 with the adjacent side box plates 811.

[0060] Here, in order to achieve a better fixing effect, the fixing part provided in the meal delivery box 83 is a suction cup 853, and the suction cup 853 is also connected to a vacuum device, so that the packaging bag can be adsorbed and released under the control of the controller 93. Here, when the bag taking part 85 puts the packaging bag into the meal delivery space 831, it moves to make the fixing part adsorb the other surface of the packaging bag away from the bag taking part 85, so that the packaging bag is opened under the pulling of the fixing part and the support arm 851, and the bag taking part 85 moves to the opposite side of the meal delivery box 83. Here, both sides of the meal delivery box 83 are provided with fixing parts, that is, when the fixing part also ventilates and adsorbs the packaging bag, the bag taking part 85 can close the ventilation to release the adsorption of the packaging bag, so as to withdraw from the meal delivery box 83 and return to the state of waiting to take the bag. Then, the food is put into the packaging bag to complete the packaging.

[0061] Of course, in other embodiments, a double-sided adhesive or the like may also be provided at the fixing portion, so that when the user extracts it, the fixing portion can be separated by gently pulling it.

[0062] On the basis of the above structure, in order to reduce the interference between the bag taking part 85 and the meal dispensing transfer device 60, the meal dispensing box 83 is rotatably arranged relative to the fixed seat, that is, it can be rotated so that its opening faces the side of the bag taking part 85. Here, the meal dispensing box 83 rotates 90 degrees counterclockwise, and the support arm 851 after taking the bag can be inserted into the meal dispensing space 831 to complete the transfer of the packaging bag. Of course, in order to save space, the size of the meal dispensing box 83 in the front and rear direction of the housing 10 is smaller than the size perpendicular to the direction, that is, the front and rear space occupied by the automatic meal vending machine 100 is reduced. In order to improve the adsorption stability, the two support arms 851 have a large distance between them. Therefore, the two support arms 851 are rotated 90 degrees relative to the meal dispensing box 83 with the horizontal direction as the axis, so that the bag taking part 85 cooperates with the meal dispensing box 83 to realize the transfer of the packaging bag and save space. After the bag taking part 85 is withdrawn from the meal dispensing box 83, the meal dispensing box 83 is rotated back to the position with the opening facing upward to receive the meal.

[0063] Please combine Figure 9 When the food delivery box 83 is provided with fixing parts on both opposite sides, a protrusion 833 can be provided on one of the sides, and the protrusion 833 can be enclosed with the adjacent side to form an avoidance groove 835. When the support arm 851 moves to this side, the packaging bag abuts against the protrusion 833 and is fixed by the fixing part on the protrusion 833. The support arm 851 can be located in the avoidance groove 835, which is conducive to the withdrawal of the support arm 851 and improves the transfer efficiency.

[0064] The present invention also provides an automatic meal vending machine, please refer to Figures 1 to 4, in an embodiment of the present invention, the automatic meal vending machine 100 includes a machine shell 10, a meal storage rack 30, a meal taking assembly 70, and an electric control assembly 90. The machine shell 10 forms an accommodation space and is provided with a meal outlet. The meal storage rack 30 is disposed in the accommodation space and has a plurality of storage spaces 30a. The meal taking assembly 70 is disposed adjacent to the meal storage rack 30 to take out the meals in the storage space. A packing device 80 is disposed adjacent to the meal taking assembly 70 to pack the taken-out meals. The packing device 80 is the packing device 80 described in any of the above embodiments, and the fixing seat is connected to the inner wall of the machine shell 10. The electric control assembly 90 is disposed in the accommodation space and is electrically connected to both the heating assembly 50 and the meal taking assembly 70. Since the specific structure of the packing device 80 of the automatic meal vending machine 100 in the technical solution of the present application refers to the structure of the packing device 80 in any of the above embodiments, the beneficial effects brought thereby will not be elaborated herein.

[0065] It can be understood that the automatic meal vending machine 100 is generally placed near office buildings or office blocks. Due to the particularity of the meals in the automatic meal vending machine 100 of the present application, it can be used as any one of the choices for breakfast, lunch, and dinner of office workers. Of course, the vending machine can also be placed in shopping malls or other places with demand, which is not limited herein. In this embodiment, the automatic meal vending machine 100 includes a machine shell 10, which includes an outer shell 11 and a partition plate 13 disposed therein. The outer shell 11 forms an accommodation space for protecting the components disposed therein. Specifically, the outer shell 11 includes a bottom shell 117, a top shell, and side shell plates connecting the bottom shell 117 and the top shell. According to the different shapes of the outer shell 11, the structures of the side shell plates can be different. Taking the shape of the outer shell 11 as a cuboid as an example, both the bottom shell 117 and the top shell are rectangular and are vertically disposed on the ground to ensure the largest surface area for storing meals. The side shell plates include a front panel (not shown), a rear panel 111, and a left side panel 113 and a right side panel 115 connecting the two. It is assumed that the side shell plate facing the user is the front panel, and the panel opposite to the front panel is the rear panel 111. The left side panel 113 corresponds to the user's left hand, and the right side panel 115 corresponds to the user's right hand. Of course, in other embodiments, the machine shell 10 can also be set as a cylinder or an irregular shape to achieve a certain aesthetic effect. For the convenience of assembling internal components, the outer shell 11 can be a detachable split structure. For example, the bottom shell 117 and the top shell are respectively detachably connected to the side shell plates, or the front panel is detachably connected to both the left side panel 113 and the right side panel 115. The connection method can be at least one of snap connection, screw connection, or plug connection, which is convenient for maintenance and cleaning.

[0066] It is understandable that in order to put the food into the food storage rack 30 in the housing 10 before selling, the housing 10 needs to have a food storage door (not shown), which can be a front panel or a rear panel 111. The food storage door is turned to open and the food is placed on the food storage rack 30. Of course, in order to facilitate users to take food, a food outlet is provided on the front panel (not shown). Here, the material of the housing 10 can be metal or alloy, such as iron, stainless steel, aluminum, etc., with high structural strength, good corrosion resistance, and a certain dead weight to ensure the stability of the automatic vending machine 100. Optionally, one side of the housing 11 is a food storage door, and a food outlet is provided on the food storage door. It can be understood that setting the front panel as the food storage door is different from setting the panel away from the food outlet as the food storage side in the prior art, so that the internal structure can be installed on the partition plate 13, the rear panel 111, the left panel 113 and the right panel 115, and the structure is more compact, and the frequent opening and closing of the food storage door will not affect the matching relationship of the food taking component 70. And while storing food, the structure at the food outlet can also be inspected and repaired.

[0067] Optionally, in order to improve the taste and dining experience, the automatic meal vending machine 100 further includes a heating component 50 to heat the meal. In this way, the heated meal is packaged by the packaging device 80 to prevent burns.

[0068] Moreover, in order to reasonably arrange the accommodation space, the partition plate 13 of the cabinet 10 is connected to the inner wall of the outer shell 11. Specifically, there are two partition plates 13, and the two partition plates 13 are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction, so as to divide the accommodation space into a heating area 10a, a refrigerating area 10b and an electric control area 10c in the vertical direction. Implementing the division of different areas can ensure that the work and performance of each component are not affected, and improve the safety and efficiency of the overall structure. The meal storage rack 30 is placed in the refrigerating area 10b, and its storage space 30a is used to place meals. When the meal storage door is opened, the meals can be put into the storage space 30a one by one. Since the meals are located in the refrigerating area 10b, the purpose of refrigerating and preserving the meals can be achieved, improving the user's taste. The heating area 10a is the area for heating meals. A heating component 50 is provided in the heating area 10a. The heating component 50 is used to heat the meals refrigerated in the refrigerating area 10b. According to different meals, the structure of the heating component 50 is also different. For example, the heating component 50 can be baking heating, water bath heating, steam heating, etc., so as to further improve the taste of the meals and the user experience of making and selling meals on the spot. The heating area 10a is located above the refrigerating area 10b. According to the principle that heat rises, the temperature influence on the refrigerating area 10b can be reduced, energy can be saved, and at the same time, it can be far away from the electric control component 90, improving the service performance of the electric control component 90. The electric control area 10c is used to set the electric control component 90, which can be electrically connected to the heating component 50 and the meal taking component 70, so as to control them to realize their respective functions and ensure the automatic operation function of the vending machine 100. Of course, in order to realize the refrigeration function, a compressor 91 is also provided in the electric control area 10c. The electric control area 10c is arranged at one end far away from the heating area 10a, which can also avoid being affected by overheating and improve safety. The overall layout of the cabinet 10 can make the internal space more regular, effectively reduce the expansion of the vending machine 100 in the horizontal direction, thereby reducing the cross-sectional area and the occupation of the ground. Of course, according to actual needs, more than two partition plates 13 can also be set to form more independent spaces.

[0069] Optionally, the meal storage rack 30 includes a plurality of storage spaces 30a, which are arranged in sequence in the circumferential and axial directions of the meal storage rack 30, so that the storage spaces 30a of the meal storage rack 30 are arranged in a ring shape. To facilitate meal placement and retrieval, meals are usually not stored in the middle part, and the space in this part is not fully utilized. Part of the structure of the meal retrieval component 70 is arranged in the middle of the meal storage rack 30, making reasonable use of the idle space, thereby reducing the lateral surface area of the vending machine 100 and further reducing the overall volume of the vending machine 100. While ensuring the amount of stored meals, space can be effectively saved. In addition, to facilitate meal placement, the outer peripheral surface of the meal storage rack 30 is communicated with the accommodation space, that is, the storage space 30a is communicated with the refrigeration area 10b. When the meal storage door is opened, meals can be placed through the opening where the storage space 30a is communicated with the refrigeration area 10b. The function of the meal retrieval component 70 is to move to the corresponding storage space 30a under the control program to obtain meals and then transport them to the heating area 10a for heating. Therefore, it moves back and forth between the refrigeration area 10b and the heating area 10a.

[0070] Please continue to refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 In an optional embodiment, to reduce the difficulty of meal retrieval, the meal retrieval component 70 includes a meal storage member 71 and a meal pushing member 73. The meal storage member 71 is in a disk shape or a flat plate shape for placing meals. The meal storage member 71 is arranged in the meal retrieval channel 30b, so it matches the spatial shape of the meal retrieval channel 30b. The meal storage member 71 is in a disk shape or a triangular disk shape. The meal retrieval channel 30b is communicated with the storage space 30a, that is, meals can enter the meal storage member 71 in the meal retrieval channel 30b from the storage space 30a. The meal pushing member 73 is arranged on an opening side of the storage space 30a away from the meal retrieval channel 30b and can move telescopically. When meal retrieval is needed, it can extend into the storage space 30a through the opening of the storage space 30a facing away from the meal retrieval channel 30b and push the meal onto the meal storage member 71, thus completing the meal retrieval. The meal pushing member 73 is arranged on one side of the meal storage rack 30 and is in a contracted state under normal circumstances, without occupying too much space, thus effectively saving space, simplifying the structure, facilitating control, and improving the meal retrieval efficiency and success rate.

[0071] In an optional embodiment, to further simplify the structure, the meal pushing member 73 is fixed on the inner wall of the machine housing 10, and the meal pushing member 73 is movably arranged in the vertical direction, and can then move to positions corresponding to different storage spaces 30a. When the meal storage member 71 also corresponds to be flush with this storage space 30a, it can push the meal onto the meal storage member 71, completing the meal retrieval from the storage spaces 30a at different layers in the vertical direction, reducing the use of the meal pushing member 73, further reducing the space occupation, simplifying the structure, and reducing the volume.

[0072] In an alternative embodiment, to further facilitate the taking and placing of meals, the meal storage rack 30 is arranged to be circumferentially rotatable relative to the housing 10. Specifically, a component for driving the rotation of the meal storage rack 30 can be provided on the partition plate 13. A rotating shaft or turntable is provided at the bottom of the meal storage rack 30 to rotate under the drive of the driving component. The driving component can be located within the electric control area 10c, so that the controller 93 can conveniently control it. In this way, when placing meals, the storage spaces 30a on the same layer can also be rotated to face the side of the meal storage door through the rotation of the meal storage rack 30, without the operator reaching inside to place the meals, reducing the difficulty of placing meals and thus effectively improving the meal placing efficiency. At the same time, when the automatic meal taking component 70 takes meals automatically, the rotation of the meal storage rack 30 can also be used to realize the taking of meals at different layers and different positions on the same layer by only setting one meal pushing component 73, further reducing the setting of the meal pushing component 73, reducing the occupation of the lateral space, and further reducing the volume of the automatic vending machine 100.

[0073] Please refer to again Figure 3 and Figure 4 In an alternative embodiment, the meal storage member 71 is disc-shaped, which is convenient for cooperating with the rotation of the meal storage rack 30. To realize the vertical movement of the meal storage member 71, the meal taking component 70 further includes a first driving member 75. The meal storage member 71 realizes vertical movement under the drive of the drive shaft of the first driving member 75. The meal taking component 70 further includes two lead screws 77, which are respectively connected to the periphery of the meal storage member 71 and are located on the same diameter of the meal storage member 71 to ensure the stability of the movement of the meal storage member 71. The first driving member 75 can be installed on the top shell. The lead screws 77 penetrate through the heating area and the refrigerating area 10b. The meal storage member 71 is in threaded engagement with the lead screws 77. When the two lead screws 77 rotate forward synchronously, the meal storage member 71 is driven to move downward. When the motor rotates in reverse, the meal storage member 71 is driven to move upward to send the meal to the heating component 50 for heating treatment.

[0074] Here, it is set that the meal pushing member 73 includes a connecting head and a pushing portion. Since the automatic vending machine 100 of the present application is mainly aimed at traditional flavored snacks, such as roujiamo or liangpi, etc., and the packaging structure is generally round, the surface of the pushing portion facing the meal storage rack 30 is set as an arc surface here, which can well wrap the outer edge of the meal, so as to ensure that the meal smoothly enters the meal storage member 71.

[0075] Please combine with Figure 4, In an alternative embodiment, the meal storage rack 30 includes a storage tray 31 and a support rod 33. The arrangement of the storage tray 31 can ensure the stability of the meal placement and prevent the meals from falling. Specifically, the shape of the storage tray 31 can be circular, matching the cylindrical meal pickup channel 30b, so as to increase the volume of each storage space 30a. According to the normal-sized vending machine and considering the volume of the meals, at least two storage trays 31 should be provided. Optionally, the number of the storage trays 31 is 10 to 32 to ensure a large storage capacity and improve the purchase experience. The support rod 33 is arranged to separate at least two storage trays 31 to form a storage space 30a for placing meals and connect multiple storage trays 31 into one body for convenient meal pickup.

[0076] Please continue to refer to Figure 4 , In an alternative embodiment, a meal pickup hole is opened at the center of each storage tray 31, thus forming a meal pickup channel 30b extending in the vertical direction. A plurality of support rods 33 are provided and distributed on the periphery of the storage tray 31, which can provide relatively stable support while achieving the connection function. Moreover, the support rods 33 extend towards the center direction of the storage tray 31. A storage space 30a can be defined between two adjacent support rods 33 and two adjacent storage trays 31, so that the meal pushing member 73 can push the meals along the extending direction of the two support plates, improving the meal pickup accuracy.

[0077] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , In an alternative embodiment, to further increase the storage capacity of the vending machine 100, a plurality of meal storage racks 30 are provided, for example, two, three or more than three. The multiple meal storage racks 30 are arranged side by side at intervals. Due to the special arrangement of the meal pickup assembly 70, a plurality of meal pickup assemblies 70 are also provided and arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the meal storage racks 30. That is, a movable meal storage member 71 is provided in the meal pickup channel 30b of each meal storage rack 30, and a meal pushing member 73 corresponding to the meal storage rack 30 is provided on the machine housing 10, so that multiple meals can be dispensed simultaneously, improving the dispensing efficiency. According to the types of meals, the sizes of the multiple meal storage racks 30 can be the same or different. At the same time, the arrangement of the multiple meal storage racks 30 also makes it possible to sell different meal combinations. For example, traditional flavored snacks usually come with at least two kinds of meals, such as the combination of cold noodles with Chinese hamburger, that is, the traditional snacks in Shaanxi region.

[0078] Here, three meal storage racks 30 are provided inside the cabinet 10. The storage space 30a of one meal storage rack 30 is smaller than that of the other two meal storage racks 30, and it can be used to store the buns of roujiamo. The storage spaces 30a of the other meal storage racks 30 are larger and can hold cold noodles, rolled noodles, and porridge and soup dishes, which can be eaten with the roujiamo, greatly improving the purchase experience of the purchaser and increasing the selectivity of the purchased meals. Specifically, the meal storage rack 30 for storing buns or pastries has 32 layers, that is, 32 storage trays 31. Each storage tray 31 has 8 storage spaces 30a, that is, 8 support rods 33 are provided; the other two meal storage racks 30 have 16 layers, and each layer has 6 storage spaces 30a, which can hold meals with slightly larger volumes, such as cold noodles and porridge, etc., effectively ensuring the storage capacity of the vending machine 100. Of course, the specific specifications of the above meal storage rack 30 are only used to help understand the storage capacity of the vending machine 100 and are not limited to the above structure, and can be set according to actual needs. The vending machine 100 of the present application includes a rotary meal storage rack 30, a lifting meal storage member 71, and a telescopic meal pushing member 73 in combination, saving space. Compared with vending machines of similar volume on the market, the storage capacity is two to three times that of their meal storage capacity.

[0079] Please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 , in order to adapt to traditional snacks, in an optional embodiment, the heating component 50 includes: a body (51a, 51b), a cover (53a, 53b), and a heating body. The heating body is disposed on the body (51a, 51b) and / or the cover 53a to achieve at least one of baking heating, water bath heating, and steam heating.

[0080] In this embodiment, the heating component 50 includes a body (51a, 51b), which is fixed to the heating area 10a of the housing 10. Specifically, a heating element is provided on the body (51a, 51b) and / or the cover 53a, enabling the body (51a, 51b) and / or the cover 53a to generate heat and heat the food. The body (51a, 51b) is fixedly connected to the outer shell 11, for example, on the side shell plate, so that there is a certain distance between the body (51a, 51b) and the partition plate 13, preventing excessive heat from being transferred to the refrigerated area 10b and improving the refrigeration effect of the refrigerated area 10b. The body (51a, 51b) forms a storage space, and the cover (53a, 53b) is movably installed on the outer shell 11 and is thus movably arranged relative to the body (51a, 51b) to cover or open the body (51a, 51b). When the cover (53a, 53b) covers the opening of the heating tank (51a1, 51b1), the two cooperate to form a heating cavity, triggering the heating of the food placed therein. The movable setting of the cover (53a, 53b) can be achieved by setting a driving cylinder. Optionally, a piston body of the driving cylinder is connected to the surface of the cover (53a, 53b) facing away from the body (51a, 51b), and the driving cylinder is fixed to the top shell, realizing reciprocating up and down movement under the drive of the driving cylinder. Here, the heating element is used to achieve at least one of baking heating, water bath heating, and steam heating, which can significantly reduce the requirements for the outer surface material of the food, effectively reducing costs; and the temperature will not be too high during this heating method, and different types of flavored snack foods can be adapted according to the heating method, meeting the combination of traditional food and vending, expanding the application scenarios. Select the corresponding heating method according to the different foods to be heated. For example, when the food in the meal storage rack 30 is a Chinese hamburger, the meat and the bun can be placed separately or in the form of a directly sandwiched one. Since the best taste of the bun is crispy and fragrant, here, the heating method of the heating component 50 is selected as baking heating to improve the taste; when the food in the meal storage rack 30 is cold noodles or rolled cold noodles, since cold noodles or rolled cold noodles are cold foods themselves, there is no need for too high a heating temperature. Because the cold noodles will become slightly hard after refrigeration, affecting the taste, so the steam heating method is selected, only slightly heating to make it warm up, improving the taste and at the same time avoiding being too cold and affecting digestion; when the food is porridge or soup, in order to avoid being too dry or the heating temperature being insufficient, the heating method is set as water bath heating, which can improve the heating temperature while not losing the original taste of the food.

[0081] Meanwhile, according to different heating methods, one of the body (51a, 51b) and the cover (53a, 53b) has a food inlet (51a51, 53b11), facilitating the meal taking component 70 to put the food into the heating cavity through the food inlet (51a51, 53b11), simplifying the operation process.

[0082] Here, the meal pickup component 70 further includes a meal pushing rod (not shown). The meal pushing rod is telescopically disposed on one side of the meal storage member 71. When the meal storage member 71 is flush with the meal inlet (51a51, 53b11), the meal pushing rod pushes the meal on the meal storage member 71 into the heating component 50 through the meal inlet (51a51, 53b11). The structure of the meal pushing rod can be the same as that of the above-mentioned meal pushing member 73, which is convenient for processing, can simplify the structure, and reduce the difficulty of transfer. The pushing direction of the meal pushing rod is opposite to that of the meal pushing member 73. The meal pushing member 73 is disposed on the rear panel 111 and pushes the meal from the storage space 30a towards the front panel onto the meal storage member 71. The meal pushing rod is disposed on the front panel. When the meal storage member 71 is flush with the meal inlet (51a51, 53b11), the meal is pushed into the meal inlet (51a51, 53b11) towards the rear panel 111 through the meal pushing rod. In this way, the heating component 50 is disposed at a position above and slightly behind the meal storage rack 30, which can be far away from the front panel, so that too much heat will not be generated at the meal outlet, thereby improving the protection for users. Of course, in other embodiments, transfer components with other structures can be provided, for example, a manipulator or a clamping component, to transfer the meal into the heating component 50.

[0083] Please refer to Figure 5 , in an alternative embodiment, when the heating method of the heating component 50 is grilling heating. For example, the heating component 50 can be a device such as an electric griddle. Heating elements such as resistance wires or electric heating rods are disposed on the surface of the body 51a facing away from the heating groove 51a1. After being energized, the heating element generates heat and transfers the heat to the body 51a, so that the heating groove 51a1 generates heat to heat the meal. Of course, the heating element can also be disposed on the cover 53a at the same time to achieve double-sided heating. An inlet 51a51 is opened on the groove wall of the heating groove 51a1, so that the meal can directly enter the heating groove 51a1 through the inlet 51a51, getting closer to the heating element, thereby improving the heating effect.

[0084] Please continue to refer to Figure 5, In an alternative embodiment, to simplify the structure, the body 51a includes a bottom plate 51a3 and side plates 51a5 provided at the periphery of the bottom plate 51a3. The body 51a is in the shape of a disc, which matches the shape of the pancake-like food to be heated. The cover 53a includes a cover plate 53a1 and a surrounding plate 53a3. The cover plate 53a1 matches the shape of the bottom plate 51a3, so that the shapes of the side plates 51a5 and the surrounding plate 53a3 are also adapted to ensure their closing. Here, a food inlet 51a51 is provided on the side plate 51a5. Specifically, in the vertical direction, the food inlet 51a51 extends directly from the edge of the side plate 51a5 away from the bottom plate 51a3 to the periphery of the bottom plate 51a3, so as to maximize the depth of the food inlet 51a51. The width of the food inlet 51a51 is set to be adapted to the size of the food to be heated, so as to ensure that the food can smoothly enter the heating groove 51a1, thereby improving the heating efficiency. At the same time, in order to achieve closed heating, when the cover 53a is closed on the body 51a, the surrounding plate 53a3 can cover the food inlet 51a51 to prevent heat dissipation and improve the heating effect. To further ensure the closing tightness, avoidance holes 53a31 are provided at the positions of the surrounding plate 53a3 corresponding to the side plates 51a5. In this way, when closing and heating, the surrounding plate 53a3 can be inserted into the food inlet 51a51, and the side plate 51a5 can be inserted into the avoidance holes 53a31, so that the surrounding plate 53a3 and the side plate 51a5 are on the same circumferential surface, further preventing heat dissipation and improving the heating effect.

[0085] Please refer to again Figure 5 , In an alternative embodiment, when the heating method of the heating component 50 is steam heating or water bath heating, it can specifically make the heated food taste better and reduce the heating cost. Here, mainly for cold noodles or rolled noodles-like foods, which only need to remain soft and have a little humidity, so steam heating can be used. Specifically, the heating body is provided in the body 51b. The space in the body 51b is filled with a preset volume of water. A food inlet 53b11 is provided on the cover 53b, that is, the cover 53b faces the food storage part 53b1 of the body 51b. The food storage part 53b1 not only has the food inlet 53b11, but also has a space for placing food. When the food storage part 53b1 is placed in the heating groove 51b1, the surface of the food storage part 53b1 facing the hot water is set to be isolated from the hot water, that is, located above the hot water, to achieve steam heating. When it comes to porridge or soup-like foods, the food storage part 53b1 can be immersed in the hot water, so that the food is heated in the heat exchange with the hot water. Of course, here, the foods all have packaging boxes, and the packaging boxes here can be aluminum foil lunch boxes or cans, with low material costs, which can effectively save production costs.

[0086] The lid 53b here includes a top cover 53b3 and a meal storage part 53b1. The structure of the meal storage part 53b1 is also in a cylindrical structure, and a meal inlet 53b11 is provided on the circumferential side surface. The top cover 53b3 covers the opening of the meal storage part 53b1 to form a space for placing meals. Of course, for steam heating and water bath heating, for the convenience of processing, the structures of the heating components 50 of the two methods can be set to be the same, and only the preset capacity of water introduced into the body 51b is different.

[0087] Please refer to Figure 4 , in an alternative embodiment, in order to further improve the heating effect, when the heating component 50 is in the steam heating mode, the corresponding meal taking component 70 further includes a hole punching device 79, and the hole punching device 79 is located above the meal storage member 71. When the distance between the meal storage member 71 and the hole punching device 79 reaches a certain preset distance, the punching needle of the hole punching device 79 can contact the meal, thereby punching holes in the packaging box of the meal, which can increase the contact area between the steam and the meal, making the meal heating more efficient and the heating taste better.

[0088] Please combine Figure 1 and Figure 5 , of course, when the heating component 50 is working, in order to ensure the smooth realization of its function, the heating component 50 further includes a supply part, and the supply part is different according to different heating methods. For example, when the heating method is baking heating, the supply part is a battery component or a circuit component, which is connected to the resistance module provided on the body 51b through a wire, and then the body 51b generates heat. When the heating method is water bath heating or steam heating, the supply part can be a water tank 551 and a heating pipe. The water tank 551 is provided in the electric control area 10c and is introduced into the body 51b through a pipeline. The heating pipe can be provided in the water tank 551 or in the body 51b, so as to heat the water to turn it into hot water for heating.

[0089] In addition, in the heating component 50 of the water bath heating method, the meal together with the packaging box will be directly immersed in water, causing certain pollution to the water. Therefore, a sewage tank 553 is provided in the electric control area 10c. Through the control of the controller 93, the body 51b is automatically cleaned during the idle time of the vending machine 100, so that the internal water flows into the sewage tank 553, and then clean water is replenished into the body 51b.

[0090] Please continue to refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5In an optional embodiment, when there are two or more food storage racks 30 and food retrieval components 70, one of which is the same type of food. In this way, there are multiple heating components 50, and they are arranged one by one with the food retrieval components 70. The structures of the multiple heating components 50 are the same. For example, they are all for baking and heating of cakes, or water bath heating of porridge and soup, or steam heating of cold skin and rolled noodles. When the number of purchased food is multiple, it can effectively improve the heating efficiency and food delivery efficiency, and improve the user experience. Furthermore, in order to provide a better purchasing experience, the automatic food vending machine 100 places different types of food on different food storage racks 30 to meet the user's free choice of food packages. Here, according to the matching habits of traditional snacks, the food is set to at least two of porridge and soup, meat sandwich, cold skin and rolled noodles. Therefore, the heating component 50 corresponds to at least one of baking heating, water bath heating or steam heating, so as to provide a targeted heating method to improve the taste of the food and user experience.

[0091] Optionally, when there are three food storage racks 30, the three heating components 50 are heating structures of the above three heating methods, thereby providing more food matching options and ensuring the heating effect. In this way, the bodies (51a, 51b) of the three heating components 50 can be connected to the housing 10 through a connecting plate 57, and have a certain distance from the partition plate 13 and the top shell to facilitate heat dissipation. At the same time, between two adjacent bodies (51a, 51b), the connecting plate 57 is provided with a heat dissipation hole 571, so that the heat of the body (51a, 51b) can be dissipated upward through the heat dissipation hole 571, reducing the probability of transmission to the refrigeration area 10b, thereby being more conducive to the preservation of food and the heat dissipation of the heating area 10a.

[0092] Please combine Figures 6 to 8 After the food is heated, it is necessary to transfer the food to the food outlet. A food pusher 73 is provided on the side of the heating component 50 away from the food storage component 71, that is, the food in the heating component 50 is pushed to the food storage component 71, and then pushed to the food outlet box 83 of the packaging device 80 by the food storage component 71. The food pusher 73 has the same structure as the food pusher 73 in the food picking process, or is directly moved from the food pusher 73 in the food picking process to a position flush with the heating component 50, so as to realize the function of pushing and transferring the food, which can further reduce the number of components, simplify the structure, and reduce the material and processing and assembly costs.

[0093] In order to achieve a good transition between the meal storage component 71 and the meal delivery box 83, in an optional embodiment, the vending machine 100 is further provided with a meal delivery transfer device 60. The meal delivery transfer device 60 is arranged between the heating component 50 and the meal delivery box 83 and is used to transfer meals, improving the smoothness of meal delivery. Optionally, a bracket 61 is used to fix the car 63. The bracket 61 is connected to the outer shell 11. The car 63 is specifically arranged between the meal storage component 71 and the meal delivery box 83 and is used to receive the heated meals and send them into the meal delivery box 83. The car 63 includes a frame body 631. The frame body 631 is generally in the shape of a cuboid or a cube and has six surfaces. A movable bottom plate 633 is movably arranged on the surface of the frame body 631, and the two cooperate to enclose a storage cavity. The storage cavity has a fixed opening 6311, and the fixed opening 6311 faces the meal storage component 71 and is used to receive meals. At the same time, the car 63 is arranged to be liftable relative to the bracket 61, so that it can move within the plane where the heating component 50 is located and the meal delivery space 831 of the meal delivery box 83. In this way, a sensor is arranged at the car 63. When it is detected that a meal is placed in the storage cavity, the car 63 is first moved downward into the meal delivery space 831, and then the movable bottom plate 633 will automatically open the bottom surface of the frame body 631, so that the meal falls into the meal delivery space 831. Here, the movable connection of the movable bottom plate 633 can be a rotational connection or a sliding connection, so as to be able to realize the rotation or translation to open the bottom surface of the frame body 631, which is not limited herein. This ensures that the meal does not fall from a height during meal delivery, effectively guaranteeing the integrity of the meal, improving the purchase experience, and the transfer structure is simple, with low requirements for the driving accuracy of the movable bottom plate 633 and the car 63 to ensure fast meal delivery.

[0094] Please continue to refer to Figure 7 , in an optional embodiment, for the convenience of control, a driving component 635 is arranged on the car 63. The driving component 635 drives the movable bottom plate 633 to move. The driving component 635 can be a driving component such as a motor, a motor or a cylinder, which is not limited herein. Here, the movable bottom plate 633 is set to at least two bottom rods 6331, that is, at least two bottom rods 6331 form the movable bottom plate 633. For example, two, three or more than three. The cross-sectional shape of the bottom rod 6331 can be circular, square or polygonal, etc. Of course, when it is circular, it can make the meal fall more smoothly and improve the meal delivery efficiency. When the bottom rods 6331 are evenly distributed at intervals on the bottom surface of the frame body 631, they can play a role in supporting the meal; when some of the multiple bottom plates 51a3 move centrally towards one side of the frame body 631 and the remaining part moves towards the other side of the frame body 631, the bottom surface of the frame body 631 can be opened, and the meal can fall out. The movable bottom plate 633 of this structure can provide relatively stable support, and does not occupy extra space when opening the bottom surface, which can reduce the volume of the meal delivery transfer device 60 and make the occupied space of the vending machine 100 smaller.

[0095] Please refer to again Figure 7 Figure 7 , in an alternative embodiment, in order to reduce the influence of the driving component 635 on the smooth transfer of the food, the car 63 is further provided with a movable side plate 637. The structure of the movable side plate 637 is the same as that of the movable bottom plate 633, and both include at least two side rods 6371. Each side plate 51a5 is connected to the end of a bottom rod 6331. The driving component 635 is installed on the side of the frame body. The driving part 6351 moves some side rods 6371 towards one side of the frame body 631, and the remaining side rods 6371 move towards the other side, thereby driving a plurality of bottom rods 6331 to move, opening the bottom surface of the frame body 631. In this way, the transfer of the food is realized. This structure enables the bottom rods 6331 of the movable bottom plate 633 not to be interfered by other structures, which can make the food slide more smoothly and improve the food delivery effect.

[0096] Of course, in order to improve the driving stability of the movable bottom plate 633, movable side plates 637 are provided on both side surfaces adjacent to the fixed opening 6311. Both ends of a bottom rod 6331 are respectively connected to the corresponding side rods 6371 on both sides. By synchronously driving the two side rods 6371 on both sides, a bottom rod 6331 is driven to move, effectively ensuring the stability of the movement of the bottom rod 6331 and making the food delivery smoother.

[0097] In an alternative embodiment, in order to further simplify the structure of the car 63 and reduce the number of driving components 635, a telescopic member 6377 is used to connect two adjacent side rods 6371 that move towards the same side. When the movable bottom plate 633 needs to carry food, the telescopic member 6377 can extend to keep a distance between the two adjacent side rods 6371; when delivering food, the telescopic member 6377 can contract or fold when the side rods 6371 move to reduce the distance between the two side rods 6371. When the driving component 635 drives the first side rod 6373 in the middle position, the first side rod 6373 compresses the telescopic member 6377, reducing the distance between it and the adjacent first side rod 6373 until the adjacent first side rod 6373 is also pushed to move, and so on, thereby realizing the open state of the movable bottom plate 633. The setting of this structure is similar to the device for opening and closing curtains. It is not necessary to set a driving component 635 for each side rod 6371, so that the purpose of quickly opening or closing the side and bottom surfaces of the frame body 631 can be achieved with fewer driving components 635, effectively saving material costs and energy consumption. The telescopic member 6377 can be two metal strips that are hinged to each other, and the two metal strips are also hinged to the side rods 6371 connected thereto respectively; of course, it can also be a structure such as a telescopic rod, which is not limited here.

[0098] Please refer to Figure 7, In an alternative embodiment, in order to further reduce energy consumption, the drive assembly 635 includes a drive part 6351, which can be a motor or a motor, etc., and also includes a transmission wheel 6353 and a transmission belt 6355. The drive part 6351 drives the transmission belt 6355 to rotate. The two opposite moving surfaces of the transmission belt 6355 face different directions. Therefore, one of the adjacent first side rod 6373 and the second side rod 6375 is connected to one surface of the transmission belt 6355, and the other is connected to the other surface of the transmission belt 6355. Driven by the drive part 6351, the first side rod 6373 and the second side rod 6375 are driven to move through the transmission belt 6355, so as to open the movable bottom plate 633. Here, the movement of the two side rods 6371 in different directions can be realized by only one drive part 6351, which further simplifies the structure and saves costs.

[0099] In an alternative embodiment, in order to transfer more meals at one time, a plurality of movable bottom plates 633 can be provided on the movable bottom plate 633, for example, two, three or more.

[0100] Please combine Figure 6 and Figure 7 , Optionally, the bracket 61 extends along the arrangement direction of the meal storage rack 30, and the car 63 can be movably arranged along the extension direction, that is, the car 63 can be movably arranged between a plurality of meal storage racks 30 and a plurality of heating components 50. With this structure, when the user selects at least two kinds of meals, the car 63 moves to at least two heating components 50, receives the corresponding meals, and when there are a plurality of movable bottom plates 633, places different meals on the movable bottom plates 633 at different layers, so as to meet the meal storage requirements while reducing the accumulation or extrusion of meals, ensuring the integrity and appearance of the meals, and improving the purchase experience.

[0101] In order to facilitate meal taking, in an alternative embodiment, the meal delivery box 83 is disposed opposite to the meal delivery port and is rotatably disposed relative to the fixed seat. The meal delivery box 83 rotates so that the opening of the meal delivery box 83 is exposed at the meal delivery port, or the side surface of the meal delivery box 83 blocks the meal delivery port.

[0102] In this embodiment, since the opening of the food delivery box 83 faces upward, it is set that the food delivery box 83 can also be rotatably arranged relative to the fixed seat, that is, the partition plate 13 can be rotated. Here, the rotation is relative to the housing 10 towards the front panel, so that the opening of the food delivery box 83 can be exposed at the food outlet, facilitating the user to directly pick up the food and improving the convenience of picking up the food. After the food is picked up, the food delivery box 83 automatically rotates back into the housing 10 and can block the food outlet to prevent external dust from entering and contaminating the food, improving safety. Of course, in other embodiments, it can also be set that the food outlet is located above the front of the food delivery box 83, and the user's hand reaches into the food delivery box 83 through the food outlet to pick up the food; or the food delivery box 83 can be set in a drawer-type food delivery mode.

[0103] Please combine Figure 8 , in an alternative embodiment, the vending machine 100 further includes a tableware storage box 40, and the tableware storage box 40 is arranged on the fixed seat and close to the food outlet;

[0104] And / or, the housing 10 is recessed inwardly with a food outlet groove, and a food outlet is opened on the bottom wall of the food outlet groove. A baffle 837 is connected to the surface of the food delivery box 83 facing the food outlet. There is a gap between the baffle 837 and the food delivery box 83. The baffle 837 is rotatably arranged relative to the housing 10 to drive the food delivery box 83 to rotate, and the baffle 837 rotates to close or open the food outlet.

[0105] In this embodiment, in order to improve the dining experience, the vending machine 100 is also equipped with a tableware storage box 40. Tableware is placed in the tableware storage box 40, and the user can manually press to take out the tableware when needed, or the tableware is automatically pushed out for the user to use after the food is picked up. Separately setting the tableware can improve its hygiene and selectivity, and is environmentally friendly and safe. The specific structure of the tableware storage box 40 is not limited here, and the existing structures for taking out tableware can be referred to.

[0106] When the food delivery box 83 is rotatably arranged relative to the partition plate 13 to facilitate the putting in of the packaging bag, a baffle 837 is connected to the surface of the food delivery box 83 facing the food outlet. There is a gap between the baffle and the food delivery box 83 to facilitate the placement of the components for driving the rotation of the food delivery box 83. It is set that the baffle 837 can close the food outlet, that is, it matches the size and shape of the food outlet, and the baffle 837 can be rotatably arranged relative to the housing 10 under the drive of the driving components. Thus, when food delivery is needed, it flips towards the outside of the housing 10 and drives the food delivery box 83 to rotate as well, so as to expose the opening of the food delivery box 83, facilitating food pickup. Of course, the rotation angle of the baffle 837 should not be too small, otherwise it is not conducive to food pickup, and the rotation angle should not be too large, otherwise the food is likely to fall. Here, the rotation angle can be set to 30 - 60°, thus improving convenience.

[0107] Of course, for convenient identification, a meal delivery slot is recessed in the cabinet 10, and the meal delivery opening is provided on the bottom wall of the meal delivery slot, which facilitates the user to determine the meal delivery position; moreover, even when the meal delivery box 83 is flipped out, it can avoid occupying too much external space, reduce the space volume, and prevent collisions with the user, thus improving safety.

[0108] In addition, for the convenience of users, the vending machine 100 may further include a display screen (not shown), which can be paired with selection buttons, or the display screen is a touch screen, etc. The user selects the desired type of meal through the selection buttons or the touch screen, and then makes cash or QR code payment. Of course, the vending machine 100 can also be paired with high-tech means such as the Internet, the Internet of Things, and mini-program APPs. By setting a QR code on the cabinet 10 and scanning the code to obtain the meal ordering mini-program, the selection of meals and the payment of money can be realized.

[0109] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformation made by using the description and drawings of the present invention under the inventive concept of the present invention, or any direct / indirect application in other related technical fields, is included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A packing device is applied to an automatic vending machine and is used for packing food products. It is characterized in that The packaging device includes: A fixed seat; A bag storage box fixed to the fixed seat for storing folded packaging bags; A meal delivery box provided on one side of the bag storage box for placing the packaging bags to be used. A fixing part is provided inside the meal delivery box for fixing the packaging bags; and A bag taking member movably installed on the fixed seat to grab the packaging bags in the bag storage box and send them into the meal delivery box. The bag taking member cooperates with the fixing part to open the packaging bag so that the opened packaging bag can receive the meal to be packed; The bag taking member includes a support arm and a suction cup provided on the support arm. The support arm is movably arranged relative to the bag storage box and the meal delivery box. The suction cup is used for adsorbing and fixing the packaging bag, and a plurality of the suction cups are arranged on each support arm; The bag taking member further includes a connecting arm. There are two support arms, and the two support arms are respectively connected to both ends of the connecting arm. The support arms are arranged towards the meal delivery box, and the connecting arm can drive the support arms to rotate around a rotation axis perpendicular to its extending direction; The bag storage box includes two pairs of opposite side box plates and a bottom box plate connected to the side box plates. An insertion hole is formed in the side box plate far from the meal delivery box, and the insertion hole extends along the height direction of the side box plate. When the bag taking member moves to the opening of the bag storage box, the connecting arm is located outside the bag storage box, and the support arm slides along the extending direction of the insertion hole so that the suction cup contacts the folded packaging bag; The meal delivery box is rotatably arranged relative to the fixed seat, that is, it can be rotated so that its opening faces one side of the bag taking member. A protrusion is formed on one of the two opposite side faces of the meal delivery box where the fixing part is provided. The protrusion protrudes from this side face towards the center of the meal delivery box. Avoidance grooves are respectively formed by enclosing the two side edges of the protrusion and the adjacent side box plates.

2. The packaging device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The packaging device further includes a driving motor and a transmission member. The driving motor drives the transmission member to drive the connecting arm to move in the vertical direction and the horizontal direction.

3. The packaging device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fixing part is a suction cup, and suction cups are provided on both opposite side faces of the meal delivery box.

4. An automatic meal vending machine, characterized in that, The automatic meal vending machine includes: A machine shell forming an accommodation space and a meal outlet communicating with the accommodation space; A meal storage rack provided in the accommodation space and having a plurality of storage spaces for placing meals; A meal taking component provided adjacent to the meal storage rack to take out the meals in the storage spaces; A packaging device provided adjacent to the meal taking component to pack the taken-out meals. The packaging device is the packaging device according to any one of claims 1-3, and the fixed seat is connected to the inner wall of the machine shell; and An electric control component provided in the accommodation space and electrically connected to both the meal taking component and the packaging device.

5. The vending machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The meal delivery box is arranged opposite to the meal outlet and is rotatably arranged relative to the fixed seat. The meal delivery box rotates so that the opening of the meal delivery box is exposed at the meal outlet, or the side face of the meal delivery box blocks the meal outlet.

6. The vending machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The automatic meal vending machine further includes a tableware storage box, which is arranged on the fixed seat and close to the meal outlet; And / or, the machine shell is recessed inwardly to form a meal outlet groove, and a meal outlet is formed in the bottom wall of the meal outlet groove. A baffle is connected to the surface of the meal outlet box facing the meal outlet, and a gap is provided between the baffle and the meal outlet box. The baffle is rotatably arranged relative to the machine shell to drive the meal outlet box to rotate, and the baffle rotates to close or open the meal outlet.

7. The vending machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, The machine shell includes an outer shell and at least two partition plates. The partition plates are connected to the inner wall of the accommodation space and divide the accommodation space into a heating area, a refrigeration area and an electric control area arranged in sequence from top to bottom. The meal storage rack is arranged in the refrigeration area. The partition plate is the fixed seat of the packing device, the packing device is arranged in the heating area, a heating component is also arranged in the heating area, the meal taking component is movably arranged in the refrigeration area and the heating area, and the electric control component is arranged in the electric control area.

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