A take-out system with precise control of protein intake
By combining an electric telescopic rod with a weighing assembly, the problem of low efficiency in manual operation in monitoring dietary protein intake is solved, enabling precise portioning and packaging of solid and liquid foods, and improving automation and weighing accuracy.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF ARMY MEDICAL UNIV
- Filing Date
- 2024-03-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-17
AI Technical Summary
In existing technologies, monitoring dietary protein intake mainly relies on manual operation, which results in low efficiency and low accuracy, failing to meet the health management needs of a large number of patients. In particular, the separate serving of solid and liquid foods is difficult to automate and achieve accuracy.
A food dispensing system was designed, which uses components such as an electric telescopic rod, a diversion channel, a weighing component, and a sealing inkjet printer to achieve the classification, weighing, and automatic dispensing of solid and liquid foods. Combined with motor and lead screw drive, it ensures that the food is accurately distributed according to its protein content and sealed and labeled.
It enables precise food portioning and packaging, improving the efficiency and accuracy of portioning, reducing manual operations, ensuring the accuracy of protein intake, and enhancing the system's automation level, thereby reducing workload and the risk of contamination.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of health care equipment technology, specifically a meal dispensing system with the function of precisely controlling protein intake. Background Technology
[0002] Throughout a person's lifespan, diet is the most direct and crucial factor for growth, development, and health. A long-term, regular, and balanced diet, with sufficient nutrients, can maintain and promote health, enhance immunity, and resist various diseases. For patients with kidney disease, a low-protein diet is an important means of nutritional therapy for chronic kidney disease. Controlling protein intake can reduce uremia and toxin accumulation, improve renal hemodynamics, potentially reduce clinical symptoms, slow the dialysis process, and delay the progression of kidney disease. Therefore, precise control of protein intake and correct, scientific implementation of a low-protein diet are essential. Currently, adherence to low-protein diets among CKD patients in my country is not ideal, with a compliance rate of only 48.3%-54.5%. Therefore, using a meal preparation system to control the protein content of food is extremely important.
[0003] Current technology for monitoring protein intake is primarily done manually. This requires a comprehensive understanding of the patient's condition, the development of a strict dietary plan, and then the preparation of individualized food based on the plan. The weight of the food must be weighed manually, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the accuracy of meal portioning is not high, making it unsuitable for the health management of a large number of patients.
[0004] Therefore, proposing a meal dispensing device that can be used by a large number of people would be a boon to a large number of patients and related caregivers. However, to achieve automatic meal dispensing, how to solve the problem of separating solid and liquid foods is a very critical technical issue. Summary of the Invention
[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a meal dispensing system with precise protein intake control capabilities. It can automatically dispense food in quantitative quantities according to demand, greatly improving dispensing efficiency and solving the problem of low nursing efficiency caused by the lack of automatic dispensing equipment and the need for manual operation in existing technologies. Furthermore, it can also classify and weigh solid and liquid foods to avoid the problem of mixing the two types of food and affecting accuracy, thus improving weighing accuracy.
[0007] (II) Technical Solution
[0008] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution: a meal dispensing system with precise control of protein intake, comprising a first base plate and a second base plate, wherein a feeding seat is fixedly disposed at the middle of the upper end of the second base plate, and a first drainage groove and a second drainage groove are respectively opened on both sides of the upper end face of the feeding seat; a third electric telescopic rod and a fourth electric telescopic rod are respectively fixedly disposed on the side walls of the feeding seat; a first push plate and a second push plate are respectively fixedly connected to one end of the third electric telescopic rod and the fourth electric telescopic rod and extend into the first drainage groove and the second drainage groove respectively; a connecting seat is fixedly disposed on one side of the upper end of the feeding seat; a drainage inclined seat is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting seat; and a drainage cavity seat is fixedly disposed on one side of the upper end of the feeding seat.
[0009] Multiple fixed seats are fixedly arranged between the first base plate and the second base plate. The multiple fixed seats are arranged in pairs facing each other. A lead screw is rotatably connected between the two groups of fixed seats. A first motor is fixedly arranged in the middle of the side wall of the two fixed seats on one side. The output ends of the two first motors are fixedly connected to the lead screw respectively. Two sliding seats are threaded on the outer wall of the two lead screws. A weighing component is fixedly arranged on the upper end of the multiple sliding seats. A limit rod is respectively provided through one side of the multiple sliding seats.
[0010] The two support bases are fixedly provided with a top plate at their upper ends. A feeding frame is movably provided on the inner side wall of the top plate. Multiple rotating buckles are fixedly provided on the inner side wall of the feeding frame. The multiple rotating buckles are grouped in pairs and opposite each other. A rotating plate is rotatably connected between the multiple groups of rotating buckles. Multiple sliding grooves are provided on the inner side wall of the feeding frame. The multiple sliding grooves are grouped in pairs and opposite each other. A movable push plate is rotatably connected between the multiple groups of sliding grooves.
[0011] A sealing device and a coding device are detachably installed below the second base plate. The sealing device seals the container inside the weighing assembly, and the coding device codes the sealed container.
[0012] Through the above technical solution, solid and liquid foods can be classified by the feeding seat, first diversion channel, second diversion channel, third electric telescopic rod, fourth electric telescopic rod, first push plate, connecting seat, diversion inclined seat, and diversion cavity seat, enabling classified weighing and improving weighing accuracy. The actual protein intake can be determined based on the protein content of the food. The lead screw, first motor, sliding seat, weighing assembly, and limit rod allow for material reception during the first weighing by moving the sliding seat, followed by weighing by the weighing assembly. For subsequent weighings, only the previous weighing is removed, and the weighing assembly can continuously receive and weigh subsequent materials. The top plate, feeding frame, rotating buckle, rotating plate, chute, and movable push plate determine the initial placement position of the food, while the rotating plate and movable push plate facilitate pushing and feeding. The container inside the weighing unit is sealed using a sealing device, and the sealed container is then marked with a coding device to indicate the name of the person associated with the container, the food information, and the weight, thus ensuring accuracy and preventing mis-determination.
[0013] Preferably, a flow guide seat and a discharge pipe are fixedly connected to one side of the first flow guide channel and the second flow guide channel, respectively;
[0014] The above technical solution allows for the transfer, feeding, and weighing of solid and liquid foods via a flow-inducing seat and a feeding tube.
[0015] Preferably, a second electric telescopic rod is fixedly installed on one side wall of the top plate and fixedly connected to the material feeding frame;
[0016] The above technical solution allows the second electric telescopic rod to easily push the feeding frame to change food items.
[0017] Preferably, a first electric telescopic rod is fixedly provided in the middle of the rear end face of the top plate, and a top head is fixedly connected to one end of the first electric telescopic rod;
[0018] The above technical solution facilitates the feeding of food by using the first electric telescopic rod and the top head.
[0019] Preferably, both the drainage inclined seat and the drainage cavity seat are connected to the top plate on one side;
[0020] The above technical solution facilitates material receiving and transfer from the top plate.
[0021] Preferably, the lower ends of the drainage inclined seat and the drainage cavity seat are respectively connected to the first drainage groove and the second drainage groove;
[0022] The above technical solution facilitates the transfer of materials received from the top plate to the first and second diversion channels respectively.
[0023] Preferably, a control console is fixedly installed on one side of the upper end of the second base plate, the control console including a display screen and control buttons;
[0024] The above technical solution allows for easy operation via a console, display screen, and control buttons.
[0025] Preferably, a plurality of support rods are fixedly connected between the first base plate and the second base plate;
[0026] The above technical solution can improve the stability of the entire device by using multiple support rods.
[0027] Working principle: Before meals, the protein content of all food items needs to be tested and determined. Then, based on the protein requirements of each person taking meals and their food choices, the weight of each type of food is comprehensively set. Next, the food is categorized and stored as solid or liquid. When taking meals, solid food is weighed, and the second electric telescopic rod is activated to push the feeding frame into the designated position. After reaching the designated position, the first electric telescopic rod is activated to push the movable push plate, which, under the action of the rotating buckle and the rotating plate, pushes the food into the diversion inclined seat and the connecting seat, until it reaches the first diversion trough. Then, the first motor is activated to drive the lead screw to rotate, and under the action of the limit rod and the sliding seat, a weighing... The component moves to the flow-inlet seat to receive the food. The third electric telescopic rod pushes the first push plate to guide the solid food onto the weighing component. When weighing liquid food, the weight is increased slowly until the set weight is reached. Then, the first motor rotates, driving the lead screw to rotate, thereby moving the sliding seat to the designated position. The sealing machine then seals the food and the inkjet printer prints the code, achieving isolation protection and labeling for easy and accurate retrieval by diners. Through a similar operation, the liquid food is guided from the flow-inlet cavity seat to the second flow-inlet trough. The fourth electric telescopic rod and the second push plate then guide the liquid food from the feed pipe to the weighing component for weighing, sealing, and labeling, completing the retrieval process.
[0028] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0029] This invention provides a meal dispensing system with precise control over protein intake. It offers the following advantages:
[0030] 1. This invention provides a meal dispensing system with precise control over protein intake. Compared with the prior art, this system can be automatically controlled by a program to complete operations such as meal dispensing, sealing, and identification according to protein intake requirements, which greatly improves meal dispensing efficiency, ensures the accuracy of intake, and provides assistance to a wide range of patients and nursing staff, relieving their work pressure and intensity.
[0031] 2. This invention can also classify and weigh solid and liquid foods. When detecting protein, the required food properties can be precisely measured to make the measurement more accurate.
[0032] 3. This invention enables continuous weighing of food without the need for manual placement of food in the weighing area. Through a sustainable feeding mechanism and a sustainable receiving mechanism, uninterrupted weighing and receiving can be maintained during the weighing process, further reducing workload.
[0033] 4. This invention has a high degree of automation and complete functions. It can not only accurately dispense food according to protein content, but also package and label it. It requires little manpower, is highly accurate, pollution-free and environmentally friendly. It can achieve continuous and uninterrupted function when weighing different foods, which improves weighing efficiency and has strong practicality. Attached Figure Description
[0034] Figure 1 This is an isometric view of a meal-taking system with precise protein intake control function according to the present invention.
[0035] Figure 2 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the limiting mechanism of a meal taking system with precise protein intake control function according to the present invention.
[0036] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the first push plate of a meal dispensing system with precise control of protein intake according to the present invention.
[0037] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the second push plate of a meal dispensing system with precise control of protein intake according to the present invention.
[0038] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the rotating buckle of a meal-taking system with precise protein intake control function according to the present invention.
[0039] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure of the movable push plate of a meal dispensing system with precise control of protein intake according to the present invention.
[0040] The components are as follows: 1. First base plate; 2. Second base plate; 3. Fixed seat; 4. First motor; 5. Lead screw; 6. Sliding seat; 7. Weighing assembly; 8. Limiting rod; 9. Support rod; 10. Control console; 11. Display screen; 12. Control button; 13. Discharge seat; 14. Drainage inclined seat; 15. Connecting seat; 16. Drainage cavity seat; 17. Third electric telescopic rod; 18. Support seat; 19. Top plate; 20. First electric telescopic rod; 21. Top head; 22. Second electric telescopic rod; 23. Discharge frame; 24. Movable push plate; 25. Rotating plate; 26. First drainage channel; 27. Second drainage channel; 28. Discharge pipe; 29. First push plate; 30. Second push plate; 31. Slide groove; 32. Rotating buckle; 33. Drainage seat; 34. Fourth electric telescopic rod; 35. Sealing device; 36. Inkjet printer. Detailed Implementation
[0041] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0042] Example 1:
[0043] like Figure 1-6 As shown, this embodiment of the invention provides a meal dispensing system with precise protein intake control function, including a first base plate 1 and a second base plate 2. A feeding seat 13 is fixedly disposed at the middle of the upper end of the second base plate 2. A first drainage groove 26 and a second drainage groove 27 are respectively opened on both sides of the upper end surface of the feeding seat 13. A third electric telescopic rod 17 and a fourth electric telescopic rod 34 are respectively fixedly disposed on the side walls of the feeding seat 13. A first push plate 29 and a second push plate 30 are respectively fixedly connected to one end of the third electric telescopic rod 17 and the fourth electric telescopic rod 34 and respectively extend into the first drainage groove 26. Inside the second diversion channel 27, a connecting seat 15 is fixedly installed on one side of the upper end of the feeding seat 13, and a diversion inclined seat 14 is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting seat 15. A diversion cavity seat 16 is fixedly installed on one side of the upper end of the feeding seat 13. Through the feeding seat 13, the first diversion channel 26, the second diversion channel 27, the third electric telescopic rod 17, the fourth electric telescopic rod 34, the first push plate 29, the connecting seat 15, the diversion inclined seat 14, and the diversion cavity seat 16, solid food and liquid food can be classified, so that they can be classified and weighed during weighing, thereby improving the accuracy of weighing.
[0044] Multiple fixed seats 3 are fixedly arranged between the first base plate 1 and the second base plate 2. The multiple fixed seats 3 are arranged in pairs facing each other. A lead screw 5 is rotatably connected between the two groups of fixed seats 3. A first motor 4 is fixedly arranged in the middle of the side wall of the two fixed seats 3 on one side. The output ends of the two first motors 4 are fixedly connected to the lead screw 5 respectively. Two sliding seats 6 are threaded on the outer wall of the two lead screws 5. A weighing component 7 is fixedly arranged on the upper end of the multiple sliding seats 6. A limit rod 8 is respectively provided through one side of the multiple sliding seats 6.
[0045] A top plate 19 is fixedly mounted on the upper end of two support bases 18. A feeding frame 23 is movably mounted on the inner side wall of the top plate 19. Multiple rotating buckles 32 are fixedly mounted on the inner side wall of the feeding frame 23. The multiple rotating buckles 32 are arranged in pairs. A rotating plate 25 is rotatably connected between the multiple sets of rotating buckles 32. Multiple sliding grooves 31 are opened on the inner side wall of the feeding frame 23. The multiple sliding grooves 31 are arranged in pairs. A movable push plate 24 is rotatably connected between the multiple sets of sliding grooves 31. The initial placement position of the food can be determined by the top plate 19, feeding frame 23, rotating buckles 32, rotating plate 25, sliding grooves 31 and movable push plate 24. The rotating plate 25 and movable push plate 24 make it easier to push and feed the food.
[0046] A sealing device and a coding device are detachably installed below the second base plate. A platform is installed above the weighing assembly, and a container slot is set on the platform. During use, a matching container, such as a round box or a square box, can be placed in the container slot. After weighing, the sealing device seals the container with a film to keep the food fresh and prevent contamination. Then, the sealed container is coding to identify it, thereby preventing incorrect pick-up and ensuring that the actual protein intake does not match the required amount.
[0047] A flow-guiding seat 33 and a feeding pipe 28 are fixedly connected to one side of the first flow-guiding channel 26 and the second flow-guiding channel 27, respectively. Solid food and liquid food can be transferred, fed, and weighed through the flow-guiding seat 33 and the feeding pipe 28, respectively. A second electric telescopic rod 22 is fixedly installed on one side wall of the top plate 19 and fixedly connected to the feeding frame 23. The second electric telescopic rod 22 facilitates pushing the feeding frame 23 to change the food feeding. A first electric telescopic rod 20 is fixedly installed in the middle of the rear end face of the top plate 19. A top head 21 is fixedly connected to one end of the first electric telescopic rod 20. The first electric telescopic rod 20 and the top head 21 facilitate pushing the food feeding. The flow-guiding inclined seat 14 and the flow-guiding... One side of the cavity seat 16 is connected to the top plate 19, which facilitates material receiving and transfer from the top plate 19. The lower ends of the flow guide slant seat 14 and the flow guide cavity seat 16 are connected to the first flow guide groove 26 and the second flow guide groove 27, respectively, which facilitates the transfer of materials received from the top plate 19 into the first flow guide groove 26 and the second flow guide groove 27. A control console 10 is fixedly installed on one side of the upper end of the second base plate 2. The control console 10 includes a display screen 11 and control buttons 12. The control console 10, display screen 11 and control buttons 12 facilitate operation. Multiple support rods 9 are fixedly connected between the first base plate 1 and the second base plate 2. The multiple support rods 9 can improve the stability of the entire device.
[0048] Although embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A meal pickup system with precise control of protein intake function, comprising a first bottom plate (1) and a second bottom plate (2), characterized in that: A feeding seat (13) is fixedly installed at the middle of the upper end of the second base plate (2). A first drainage groove (26) and a second drainage groove (27) are respectively opened on both sides of the upper end face of the feeding seat (13). A third electric telescopic rod (17) and a fourth electric telescopic rod (34) are respectively fixedly installed on the two side walls of the feeding seat (13). A first push plate (29) and a second push plate (30) are respectively fixedly connected to one end of the third electric telescopic rod (17) and the fourth electric telescopic rod (34) and extend into the first drainage groove (26) and the second drainage groove (27) respectively. A connecting seat (15) is fixedly installed on one side of the upper end of the feeding seat (13). A drainage inclined seat (14) is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting seat (15). A drainage cavity seat (16) is fixedly installed on one side of the upper end of the feeding seat (13). Multiple fixed seats (3) are fixedly arranged between the first base plate (1) and the second base plate (2). The multiple fixed seats (3) are arranged in pairs opposite each other. A lead screw (5) is rotatably connected between the two sets of fixed seats (3). A first motor (4) is fixedly arranged in the middle of the side wall of the two fixed seats (3) on one side. The output ends of the two first motors (4) are fixedly connected to the lead screw (5) respectively. Two sliding seats (6) are threaded on the outer wall of the two lead screws (5). A weighing component (7) is fixedly arranged on the upper end of the multiple sliding seats (6). A limit rod (8) is respectively provided through one side of the multiple sliding seats (6). The second base plate (2) is provided with two support seats (18), and the top plate (19) is fixedly provided on the upper end of the two support seats (18). The inner side wall of the top plate (19) is movably provided with a feeding frame (23). The inner side wall of the feeding frame (23) is fixedly provided with multiple rotating buckles (32). The multiple rotating buckles (32) are arranged in pairs. The multiple sets of rotating buckles (32) are rotatably connected with rotating plates (25). The inner side wall of the feeding frame (23) is provided with multiple sliding grooves (31). The multiple sliding grooves (31) are arranged in pairs. The multiple sets of sliding grooves (31) are rotatably connected with movable push plates (24). A sealing device (35) and a coding device (36) are disassembled and installed below the second base plate (2). The sealing device (35) seals the container inside the weighing assembly, and the coding device (36) codes the sealed container.
2. The meal dispensing system with precise protein intake control function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first flow channel (26) and the second flow channel (27) are respectively fixedly connected to a flow seat (33) and a discharge pipe (28).
3. A meal dispensing system with precise protein intake control function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second electric telescopic rod (22) is fixedly installed on one side wall of the top plate (19) and is fixedly connected to the feeding frame (23).
4. A meal dispensing system with precise protein intake control function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first electric telescopic rod (20) is fixedly installed in the middle of the rear end face of the top plate (19), and a top head (21) is fixedly connected to one end of the first electric telescopic rod (20).
5. A meal dispensing system with precise protein intake control function according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the drainage inclined seat (14) and the drainage cavity seat (16) are connected to the top plate (19) on one side.
6. A meal dispensing system with precise protein intake control function according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower ends of the drainage inclined seat (14) and the drainage cavity seat (16) are respectively connected to the first drainage groove (26) and the second drainage groove (27).
7. A meal dispensing system with precise protein intake control function according to claim 1, characterized in that: A control console (10) is fixedly installed on one side of the upper end of the second base plate (2). The control console (10) includes a display screen (11) and control buttons (12).
8. A meal dispensing system with precise protein intake control function according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple support rods (9) are fixedly connected between the first base plate (1) and the second base plate (2).
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