A food preservation device

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of fresh-keeping device, and proposes a food fresh-keeping device, which comprises a device shell, the inside of the device shell is provided with a lifting containing mechanism, the upper part of the device shell is provided with a folding cover, the bottom of the device shell is provided with a driving mechanism, the driving mechanism is drivingly connected with the lifting containing mechanism and the folding cover through a linkage mechanism, the upper part of the device shell is provided with an atomization mechanism, and the bottom of the device shell is provided with a refrigeration mechanism.The present application has the beneficial effects that the process of reciprocating collection and transportation of staff is omitted, the vegetables and fruits can be preserved, the labor intensity and operation cost of the staff of the supermarket are saved, and a certain automation is realized through the linkage result.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of preservation devices, and more specifically, to a food preservation device. Background Technology

[0002] Inside large supermarkets, especially in the vegetable and fruit section, after the supermarket closes, in order to keep the vegetables and fruits fresh, staff need to collect the remaining vegetables and fruits and then move them to the cold storage for storage. Before the supermarket opens the next day, staff need to move the vegetables and fruits out of the cold storage again and put them on the shelves, which increases the workload of the staff. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This invention proposes a food preservation device that eliminates the need for staff to repeatedly collect and transport food, and can preserve vegetables and fruits, saving supermarket staff labor intensity and operating costs. Furthermore, through the interconnectedness of the devices, a certain degree of automation is achieved.

[0004] Therefore, the present invention provides a food preservation device, including a device housing, a lifting and holding mechanism inside the device housing, a folding cover at the top of the device housing, a driving mechanism at the bottom of the device housing, the driving mechanism being drivenly connected to the lifting and holding mechanism and the folding cover through a linkage mechanism, an atomizing mechanism at the top of the device housing, and a cooling mechanism at the bottom of the device housing.

[0005] By adopting the above technical solution: First, the lifting and holding mechanism can display vegetables and fruits; second, it can be lifted and lowered under the drive mechanism and linkage mechanism. After the supermarket closes, it can carry the vegetables and fruits into the device body, where the refrigeration mechanism can keep them fresh. Similarly, when the supermarket opens, the vegetables and fruits can be pushed out of the device body for display and sale. The atomizing mechanism can spray water mist onto the vegetables and fruits during business hours to keep them fresh. The linkage mechanism can automatically open the folding cover first and then push out the lifting and holding mechanism, resulting in a high degree of automation.

[0006] Optionally, the device housing is formed by connecting two opposing long sidewalls and two opposing short sidewalls. Both the long and short sidewalls are provided with an insulation layer inside. An extension plate is provided on the top of the short sidewall, and the end of the folding cover is slidably mounted on the extension plate.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution: the device shell forms a storage space, and the interior of its long sidewall and short sidewall is provided with a heat insulation layer to achieve heat preservation. The extension plate therein can serve as a sliding support for the folding cover, providing a guiding effect for the sliding of the folding cover.

[0008] Optionally, the folding cover includes two separate cover bodies connected by a pivot. Each separate cover body has a sliding shaft at its end, and the extension plate has an oblique groove, in which the sliding shaft slides.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution: the rotating shaft is set in the middle of the two separate covers. When the drive mechanism is activated, the top rotating shaft moves upward, and the sliding shafts of the two separate covers slide in the inclined sliding groove, so that the bottoms of the two separate covers come closer to each other, thereby folding and opening the device housing. This makes it easier for the subsequent lifting and holding mechanism to move out of the device housing under the drive mechanism and linkage mechanism.

[0010] Optionally, the lifting and holding mechanism includes a base plate and two opposing holding components disposed on the base plate. The lower part of the base plate is provided with a support seat, and the holding components are provided with a plurality of holding slots. A linkage cavity is provided between the two holding components.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution: the base plate is used to install and support two holding components. The cross-section of the holding component is a right trapezoid, and several holding slots are provided on its inclined side for holding vegetables, fruits, etc. The linkage cavity is the gap formed between the vertical sides of the two holding components, which facilitates the installation of the linkage mechanism.

[0012] Optionally, the drive mechanism includes a lifting power component disposed at the bottom of the device housing, wherein the telescopic shaft of the lifting power component passes through the linkage cavity and its top end is abutted against the rotating shaft.

[0013] Optionally, the linkage mechanism includes a driven block disposed on the side wall of the container and a lifting block disposed on the telescopic shaft, wherein the lifting block is located below the driven block.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution: the lifting power component can be an electric push rod, the lifting block on its telescopic shaft is lower than the driven block. When the telescopic shaft extends, the lifting block does not contact the driven block at first, and its top end is connected to the rotating shaft, so that the cover plate opens first, making room for the container to move upward. Then the lifting block contacts the driven block, which can drive the container to move upward.

[0015] Optionally, a mounting beam is provided between the tops of the two extension plates, and the atomizing mechanism includes an atomizer mounted on the mounting beam and a main pipe connected to the atomizer, the main pipe being connected to a plurality of nozzles.

[0016] Optionally, one end of the nozzle is connected to the main pipe, and the other end is inclined downwards, and the nozzle is provided with a plurality of spray holes.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, water mist can be sprayed onto vegetables and fruits to preserve them.

[0018] Optionally, the bottom of the device housing is provided with a support leg, and the refrigeration mechanism includes a cold air generating device that is linked to the inside of the device housing.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, cold air can be introduced into the device body to preserve fruits and vegetables.

[0020] The working principle and beneficial effects of this invention are as follows:

[0021] 1. The lifting and holding mechanism can display vegetables and fruits, and can also be raised and lowered by the drive mechanism and linkage mechanism. After the supermarket closes, the vegetables and fruits can be moved into the main body of the device, where the refrigeration mechanism can keep them fresh. Similarly, when the supermarket opens, the vegetables and fruits can be pushed out of the main body of the device for display and sale. The atomizing mechanism can spray water mist onto the vegetables and fruits during business hours to keep them fresh. The linkage mechanism can automatically open the folding cover first and then push out the lifting and holding mechanism, which has a high degree of automation.

[0022] 2. The lifting power component can be an electric push rod. The lifting block on its telescopic shaft is lower than the driven block. When the telescopic shaft extends, the lifting block does not contact the driven block at first. Its top end is connected to the rotating shaft, so that the cover plate opens first, making room for the container to move upward. Then the lifting block contacts the driven block, which can drive the container to move upward.

[0023] 3. It eliminates the need for staff to repeatedly collect and transport goods, and can preserve fruits and vegetables, saving supermarket staff labor intensity and operating costs. Furthermore, through the interconnectedness of the systems, it achieves a certain degree of automation. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a side view of an embodiment of the present invention (the container is located inside the device housing).

[0026] Figure 2 This is a side view of an embodiment of the present invention (the container is located outside the device housing).

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the side structure in the short sidewall direction according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 Embodiments of the present invention Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle.

[0029] In the diagram: 100, device housing; 110, long side wall; 120, short side wall; 130, extension plate; 140, inclined slide; 200, lifting and holding mechanism; 210, base plate; 220, holding component; 230, support base; 240, holding slot; 250, linkage cavity; 300, folding cover; 310, rotating shaft; 320, split cover; 330, sliding shaft; 400, drive mechanism; 410, lifting power component; 420, telescopic shaft; 500, linkage mechanism; 510, driven block; 520, lifting block; 600, atomizing mechanism; 610, mounting beam; 620, atomizer; 630, main pipe; 640, nozzle; 700, cooling mechanism; 800, support leg. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the embodiments of the present invention. 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 of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0031] like Figures 1-4 As shown, this embodiment provides a food preservation device, including a device housing 100. The device housing 100 has a lifting and holding mechanism 200 inside. The upper part of the device housing 100 has a folding cover 300. The bottom of the device housing 100 has a driving mechanism 400. The driving mechanism 400 is drivenly connected to the lifting and holding mechanism 200 and the folding cover 300 through a linkage mechanism 500. The upper part of the device housing 100 has an atomizing mechanism 600. The bottom of the device housing 100 has a cooling mechanism 700.

[0032] The basic principle of this embodiment is as follows: The lifting and holding mechanism 200 can display vegetables and fruits, and can also be lifted and lowered under the drive of the drive mechanism 400 and the linkage mechanism 500. After the supermarket closes, it can carry the vegetables and fruits into the device body. The refrigeration mechanism 700 can keep the vegetables and fruits fresh. Similarly, when the supermarket opens, the vegetables and fruits can be pushed out of the device body for display and sale. The atomizing mechanism 600 can spray water mist onto the vegetables and fruits during business hours to keep them fresh. The linkage mechanism 500 can automatically open the folding cover 300 first and then push out the lifting and holding mechanism 200, which has a high degree of automation.

[0033] In this embodiment, the device housing 100 is formed by connecting two opposing long sidewalls 110 and two opposing short sidewalls 120. Both the long sidewalls 110 and the short sidewalls 120 are provided with a heat insulation layer inside. The top of the short sidewall 120 is provided with an extension plate 130. The end of the folding cover 300 is slidably disposed on the extension plate 130. The device housing 100 forms a storage space. The heat insulation layer inside the long sidewalls 110 and the short sidewalls 120 can achieve heat preservation. The extension plate 130 can serve as a sliding support for the folding cover 300, providing a guiding effect for the sliding of the folding cover 300.

[0034] The folding cover 300 includes two separate cover bodies 320 connected by a pivot 310. Each separate cover body 320 has a sliding shaft 330 at its end. The extension plate 130 has an inclined groove 140, and the sliding shaft 330 slides within the inclined groove 140. The pivot 310 is located in the middle of the two separate cover bodies 320. When the drive mechanism 400 is activated, the pivot 310 moves upward, and the sliding shafts 330 of the two separate cover bodies slide within the inclined groove 140, causing the bottoms of the two separate cover bodies 320 to come closer together, thus folding and opening the device housing 100. This facilitates the subsequent lifting and holding mechanism 200 to move out of the device housing 100 under the drive of the drive mechanism 400 and the linkage mechanism 500.

[0035] The lifting and holding mechanism 200 in this embodiment includes a base plate 210 and two opposing holding components 220 disposed on the base plate 210. The lower part of the base plate 210 is provided with a support seat 230. The holding components 220 are provided with a plurality of holding slots 240. A linkage cavity 250 is provided between the two holding components 220.

[0036] The base plate 210 is used to install and support two holding components 220. The cross-section of the holding component 220 is a right trapezoid, and several holding slots 240 are provided on its inclined side for holding vegetables, fruits, etc. The linkage cavity 250 is the gap formed between the vertical sides of the two holding components 220, which facilitates the installation of the linkage mechanism 500.

[0037] The drive mechanism 400 in this embodiment includes a lifting power component 410 disposed at the bottom of the device housing 100. The telescopic shaft 420 of the lifting power component 410 passes through the linkage cavity 250, and its top end is abutted against the rotating shaft 310.

[0038] The linkage mechanism 500 includes a driven block 510 disposed on the side wall of the container 220 and a lifting block 520 disposed on the telescopic shaft 420, wherein the lifting block 520 is located below the driven block 510.

[0039] Its operating principle is as follows: The lifting power component 410 can be an electric push rod. The lifting block 520 on its telescopic shaft 420 is lower than the driven block 510. When the telescopic shaft 420 extends, the lifting block 520 does not contact the driven block 510 at first. Its top end is connected to the rotating shaft 310, so that the cover plate opens first, making room for the container 220 to move upward. Then the lifting block 520 contacts the driven block 510, which can drive the container 220 to move upward.

[0040] In this embodiment, an installation beam 610 is provided between the tops of the extension plates 130. The atomizing mechanism 600 includes an atomizer 620 disposed on the installation beam 610 and a main pipe 630 connected to the atomizer 620. The main pipe 630 is connected to a plurality of nozzles 640. One end of the nozzle 640 is connected to the main pipe 630, and the other end is inclined downward. The nozzle 640 is provided with a plurality of spray holes, which can spray water mist onto vegetables, fruits and other vegetables to preserve them.

[0041] In this embodiment, the bottom of the device housing 100 is provided with a support leg 800, and the refrigeration mechanism 700 includes a cold air generating device that is linked to the inside of the device housing 100, which can introduce cold air into the device body to preserve fruits and vegetables.

[0042] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A food preservation device, characterized in that, The device includes a housing (100), inside which is provided a lifting and holding mechanism (200), and at the top of the housing (100) is provided a folding cover (300). At the bottom of the housing (100) is provided a driving mechanism (400). The driving mechanism (400) is connected to the lifting and holding mechanism (200) and the folding cover (300) via a linkage mechanism (500). At the top of the housing (100) is provided an atomizing mechanism (600), and at the bottom of the housing (100) is provided a cooling mechanism (700). The device housing (100) is formed by connecting two opposing long sidewalls (110) and two opposing short sidewalls (120). The interior of both the long sidewalls (110) and the short sidewalls (120) is provided with a heat insulation layer. The top of the short sidewall (120) is provided with an extension plate (130). The end of the folding cover (300) is slidably disposed on the extension plate (130). The folding cover (300) includes two separate cover bodies (320) connected by a pivot (310). The ends of the separate cover bodies (320) are provided with sliding shafts (330). The extension plate (130) is provided with an inclined groove (140). The sliding shaft (330) slides in the inclined groove (140). The lifting and holding mechanism (200) includes a base plate (210) and two opposing holding components (220) disposed on the base plate (210). The lower part of the base plate (210) is provided with a support seat (230). The holding components (220) are provided with a plurality of holding slots (240). A linkage cavity (250) is provided between the two holding components (220). The drive mechanism (400) includes a lifting power component (410) disposed at the bottom of the device housing (100). The telescopic shaft (420) of the lifting power component (410) passes through the linkage cavity (250), and its top end is abutted against the rotating shaft (310). The linkage mechanism (500) includes a driven block (510) disposed on the side wall of the container (220) and a lifting block (520) disposed on the telescopic shaft (420), the lifting block (520) being located below the driven block (510).

2. The food preservation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, An installation beam (610) is provided between the tops of the two extension plates (130), and the atomizing mechanism (600) includes an atomizer (620) disposed on the installation beam (610) and a main pipe (630) connected to the atomizer (620), the main pipe (630) being connected to a plurality of nozzles (640).

3. The food preservation device according to claim 2, characterized in that, One end of the nozzle (640) is connected to the main pipe (630), and the other end is inclined downward. The nozzle (640) is provided with several nozzle holes.

4. The food preservation device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The bottom of the device housing (100) is provided with a support leg (800), and the refrigeration mechanism (700) includes a cold air generating device that is linked to the inside of the device housing (100).

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