Universal food sheet dispenser

By designing a universal snack dispenser, employing structures such as sliding devices and conveyor belts, and combining sensors and heating elements, the problems of moisture, damage, and cleanliness in food chip dispensing were solved, achieving contactless, crispy, and clean snack dispensing.

CN116997945BActive Publication Date: 2026-07-07FRITO LAY NORTH AMERICA INC

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
FRITO LAY NORTH AMERICA INC
Filing Date
2022-02-15
Publication Date
2026-07-07

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing technologies lack dispensers that are independent of the size and ingredients of food slices. Food slices are prone to moisture and spoilage, are easily damaged during dispensing, and are difficult to keep clean. Furthermore, there is a lack of contactless, personalized dispensing devices.

Method used

A universal snack dispenser was designed, including a food zone and a non-food zone. It adopts a structure with a sliding device, a conveyor belt, a dispensing cavity and a flip cover, and combines sensors and heating elements to achieve contactless dispensing and environmental sealing, keeping snacks crisp and reducing breakage.

Benefits of technology

It enables contactless dispensing of any food slice type and size, keeps it crisp for at least 24 hours, reduces breakage, and keeps it clean from bacteria and pests.

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Abstract

A universal snack dispenser capable of providing a customer with a crunchy snack, providing a touchless experience and delivering a sufficient amount of snack, regardless of type and container.
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