Intelligent ceramic tableware selling device with packaging device

Abstract

The invention provides an intelligent ceramic tableware selling device with a packaging device. The intelligent ceramic tableware selling device comprises a selling machine box, a lifting goods shelf, a control box and a packaging machine box. The lifting goods shelf is installed in the selling machine box, a tableware warehousing opening is formed in the rear side of the selling machine box, a code scanning sensor is arranged on the lower portion in the tableware warehousing opening, an ultrasonic sensor is arranged on one side of the lifting goods shelf, and automatic tableware warehousing is achieved. The front side of the selling machine box is provided with a tableware warehouse-out opening. A sterilization and disinfection device is arranged in the vending machine box to keep the interior dry and sanitary; an LED multimedia advertisement screen is arranged above the selling case; the left side and the right side of the selling machine box are each provided with a packaging machine box with a packaging table and an automatic packaging device. The control box is installed on the upper portion outside the packaging machine box. The ceramic tableware packaging box is used for restaurant lobbies or supermarket public areas and replaces an existing disposable plastic meal box to package food, customers purchase ceramic tableware to package food according to needs, the ceramic tableware can be recycled, and pollution to the environment is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of automatic vending machines, and in particular to an intelligent ceramic tableware vending device with a packaging device. Background Art

[0002] Background technology At present, catering industry, supermarkets, or public areas such as fresh food all use disposable plastic lunch boxes to pack food, which are usually thrown away after use, causing secondary pollution to the ecological environment, which is not conducive to ecological environment protection, and cannot be recycled. Therefore, the present invention proposes an intelligent ceramic tableware vending device, which can provide ceramic tableware for packing food in catering industry, supermarkets, or public areas such as fresh food. The ceramic tableware will not be deformed by temperature difference when placed in the vending machine, and plastic lunch boxes are banned. Although the sale of ceramic tableware will increase the cost of customers compared with plastic lunch boxes, the ceramic tableware can be recycled and reused, reducing the generation of plastic lunch box garbage. However, the display and replenishment and delivery methods of existing vending machines are not suitable for ceramic tableware, which is easy to cause damage to the ceramic tableware, and the existing vending machines have limited functions. Summary of the invention

[0003] In order to solve the above-mentioned deficiencies of the prior art, an object of the present invention is to provide an intelligent ceramic tableware vending device with a packaging device to overcome the defects in the prior art.

[0004] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides an intelligent ceramic tableware vending device with a packaging device, comprising a vending machine case, a lifting shelf, a control box and a packaging box, the lifting shelf is installed in the vending machine case, a packaging box is respectively provided on the left and right sides of the vending machine case, an LED multimedia advertising screen is provided above the vending machine case, a sterilization device is installed inside the vending machine case, and the control box is installed on the upper part outside the packaging box; wherein, an openable and closable tableware storage port is provided on the rear side of the vending machine case, the tableware storage port is directly opposite to the top opening of the lifting shelf, a code scanning sensor is provided below the tableware storage port, so that each tableware can be placed on the lifting shelf by opening the tableware storage port, and the code scanning sensor senses the barcode at the bottom of each tableware to complete automatic storage; an ultrasonic sensor is provided on one side of the lifting shelf and towards the top opening of the lifting shelf, so that when tableware is placed on the lifting shelf, the lifting shelf can sense the barcode at the bottom of each tableware according to the sensing of the ultrasonic sensor In response to the signal, the tableware is lowered to a corresponding height so that the tableware can be stacked in the lifting shelf; an openable and closable tableware outlet is provided on the front side of the vending machine box, and the tableware outlet is directly opposite to the top opening of the lifting shelf, so that the tableware placed on the lifting shelf can be taken out by opening the tableware outlet; a packing table is provided in the middle of the packaging box and extends to the outside of the packaging box, and above the packing table is a packing window, and above the packing window and in the packaging box is an automatic packaging device, so that the tableware placed on the packing table can be sealed by the automatic packaging device; the control box includes a controller arranged in the control box and a touch screen embedded in the front of the control box, the touch screen is electrically and signal-connected to the controller, and the controller is electrically and signal-connected to the tableware inlet, the tableware outlet and the automatic packaging device respectively, so that through the operation of the touch screen, the controller controls the opening and closing of the tableware inlet or the tableware outlet, and the controller controls the sealing action of the automatic packaging device.

[0005] Through the above technical solution, the staff opens the tableware storage port and places the tableware on the lifting shelf, and the barcode scanning sensor can sense and scan the barcode at the bottom of each tableware to realize the automatic storage statistics of the tableware, which is convenient for tracing the tableware. An ultrasonic sensor is provided on one side of the lifting shelf in the vending machine box. When the staff places the tableware on the lifting shelf, the tableware placed is higher than the ultrasonic sensor. The lifting mechanism lowers the tableware to a corresponding height according to the sensing signal of the ultrasonic sensor, which is convenient for the staff to stack the tableware in the lifting shelf. After opening the tableware storage port, the customer directly takes out the tableware from the lifting shelf. The lifting shelf raises the tableware according to the customer's operation on the touch screen, so that the number of tableware required by the customer is outside the top opening of the lifting shelf and facing the tableware storage port, which is convenient for the customer to take out the tableware and prevent the customer from damaging other tableware when taking out the tableware. By providing an automatic packaging device and a packaging table on the left and right sides of the vending machine box, the function of automatically packaging ceramic tableware can be achieved, which is convenient for customers to place the taken-out tableware on the packaging table, and the automatic packaging device above it seals the tableware with plastic wrap, so that it can be directly packaged and taken away.

[0006] As a further explanation of the intelligent ceramic tableware vending device with a packaging device described in the present invention, preferably, the controller is electrically and signal-connected with the code scanning sensor, so that when the controller controls the tableware storage port to open, the controller simultaneously controls the code scanning sensor to start, and when the code scanning sensor senses the barcode on the bottom of the tableware, the code scanning sensor transmits the information of the barcode to the controller, and the controller records the storage information of the tableware in sequence; after the controller controls the tableware storage port to close, the controller controls the code scanning sensor to close.

[0007] Through the above technical solution, by setting the code scanning sensor to be started when the tableware entry port is opened, and turning off the code scanning sensor after the tableware entry port is closed, the automatic opening and closing of the code scanning sensor is realized without the need for staff operation, thus saving electricity when the code scanning sensor is not in use.

[0008] As a further explanation of the intelligent ceramic tableware vending device with a packaging device described in the present invention, preferably, the controller is electrically and signal-connected to the ultrasonic sensor and the lifting shelf, respectively, so that when the controller controls the tableware entrance port to open, the controller simultaneously controls the ultrasonic sensor to start, and when the ultrasonic sensor senses the tableware at the top opening of the lifting shelf, the ultrasonic sensor transmits the sensing signal to the controller, and the controller controls the lifting shelf to lower the tableware to a level below the ultrasonic wave emitted by the ultrasonic sensor according to the sensing signal, and records the height to which the tableware is lowered; after the controller controls the tableware entrance port to close, the controller controls the ultrasonic sensor to close.

[0009] Through the above technical solution, the ultrasonic sensor is started when the tableware storage port is opened, and the ultrasonic sensor is turned off after the tableware storage port is closed, so that the ultrasonic sensor can be automatically turned on and off without the need for staff operation, thereby saving electricity when the ultrasonic sensor is not in use. The ultrasonic sensor senses the tableware placed on the lifting shelf to control the lifting shelf to lower the tableware to a corresponding height, making it convenient to stack the tableware in the lifting shelf, and the tableware is stacked in the lifting shelf to avoid the stacked tableware from tipping over and causing damage to the ceramic tableware.

[0010] As a further explanation of the intelligent ceramic tableware vending device with a packaging device described in the present invention, preferably, the controller is electrically and signal-connected to the timer, so that when the operations of selecting the type of tableware, entering the quantity, and scanning the code to pay are successful through the touch screen, the controller controls the lifting shelf to raise the tableware to a corresponding height, and controls the tableware outlet to open, and the controller controls the timer to count the set time, and the timer sends a signal to the controller after the timing ends, and the controller controls the closing of the tableware outlet.

[0011] Through the above technical solution, the customer inputs the quantity on the touch screen to control the lifting shelf to raise the tableware to a corresponding height, so that the tableware rises from the lifting shelf to the top opening of the lifting shelf, making it convenient for the customer to take the required number of tableware and preventing other tableware from coming into contact with the customer.

[0012] As a further explanation of the intelligent ceramic tableware vending device with a packaging device described in the present invention, preferably, the controller is electrically and signal-connected to the alarm, so that after payment fails by scanning the code on the touch screen, the controller controls the ultrasonic sensor to turn on, and when the ultrasonic sensor senses the tableware at the top opening of the lifting shelf, the ultrasonic sensor transmits the sensing signal to the controller, and the controller controls the alarm to issue an alarm prompt when the controller cannot receive the sensing signal from the ultrasonic sensor; the controller controls the ultrasonic sensor to turn off when receiving a signal of successful payment.

[0013] Through the above technical solution, an alarm is set up. When a customer fails to pay, the tableware placed on the lifting shelf is sensed by an ultrasonic sensor to control whether the alarm should sound an alarm, thereby preventing the tableware from being taken away without payment.

[0014] As a further explanation of the intelligent ceramic tableware vending device with a packaging device described in the present invention, preferably, the sterilization and disinfection device is connected to the controller, so that after the controller controls the tableware inlet to be closed, the controller controls to disconnect the connection with the tableware outlet, and starts the sterilization and disinfection device to perform sterilization and disinfection; and after the sterilization and disinfection is completed, the controller controls the timer to count the set time, and the timer sends a signal to the controller after the timing ends, and the controller controls to restore the connection with the tableware outlet.

[0015] Through the above technical solution, the sterilization and disinfection device can be set up to sterilize and disinfect the inside of the vending machine box, keep the inside of the vending machine box dry and hygienic, and start the sterilization and disinfection device when the tableware inlet is closed and the tableware outlet is disconnected, and the tableware outlet and tableware inlet can only be opened after the set time after the sterilization and disinfection is completed, so as to ensure the safety of the staff and customers and avoid the contact of high-concentration sterilization and disinfection gas with the staff and customers. The sterilization and disinfection device installed in the vending machine box is a conventional device for sterilizing and disinfecting tableware.

[0016] As a further explanation of the smart ceramic tableware vending device with a packaging device described in the present invention, preferably, the LED multimedia advertising screen is electrically and signal-connected to the controller, and the controller is electrically and signal-connected to the wireless communication module, so that display content can be input into the LED multimedia advertising screen through the wireless communication module for scrolling playback.

[0017] Through the above technical solution, the display content can be input into the LED multimedia advertising screen for scrolling playback through the wireless communication module, and the display content can also be input into the LED multimedia advertising screen for scrolling playback through the touch screen, thereby achieving the effect of placing advertisements for merchants.

[0018] As a further explanation of the intelligent ceramic tableware vending device with a packaging device described in the present invention, preferably, the lifting shelf includes an outer frame body matching the tableware, the top of the outer frame body is open and a lifting mechanism is provided in the outer frame body, and the lifting end of the lifting mechanism is detachably connected to the tableware placement rack so that the lifting mechanism drives the tableware placement rack to descend or rise in the outer frame body.

[0019] Through the above technical scheme, a structure of a lifting shelf is provided, in which an outer frame is set to match the size of the tableware, and the inner surface of the outer frame is smooth and does not damage the tableware, so as to prevent the tableware stacked in the outer frame from tipping over. The tableware placement rack is used to place the tableware at the lowest end. The tableware placement rack is a detachable placement rack that is adapted to the tableware and limits the position of the tableware, and then the subsequent tableware is stacked one by one and placed vertically in the frame of the lifting shelf. The lifting mechanism drives the tableware placement rack to descend or ascend in the outer frame. The lifting mechanism descends during the process of stacking tableware, and the lifting mechanism rises during the process of taking out the tableware, ensuring that at least one tableware is outside the top opening of the lifting shelf and facing the tableware inlet and outlet.

[0020] As a further illustration of the intelligent ceramic tableware vending device with a packaging device according to the present invention, preferably, a nickel-hydrogen battery is installed at the bottom of the packaging case to provide power by charging the nickel-hydrogen battery.

[0021] Through the above technical solution, the normal operation of the vending machine is ensured by charging the nickel-hydrogen battery for power supply. The nickel-hydrogen battery can be charged through a socket or using an energy storage battery.

[0022] As a further description of the intelligent ceramic tableware vending device with a packaging device described in the present invention, preferably, the tableware inlet and the tableware outlet are provided with an opening and closing door that moves up and down or a hinged opening and closing door, and the opening and closing door is automatically opened and closed by an electromagnetic lock.

[0023] Through the above technical solution, the tableware entrance and exit are set as opening and closing doors that move up and down or hinged opening and closing doors, which are automatically opened and closed by the controller controlling the electromagnetic lock through operations on the touch screen, making it convenient for staff to place tableware on the lifting shelves and for customers to take out tableware from the lifting shelves.

[0024] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0025] 1. In the present invention, the staff opens the tableware storage port and places the tableware on the lifting shelf. The tableware storage port is provided with a barcode scanning sensor, which can sense and scan the barcode at the bottom of each tableware, realize automatic storage statistics of the tableware, and facilitate the traceability of the tableware.

[0026] 2. An ultrasonic sensor is provided on one side of the lifting shelf in the vending machine case of the present invention. When the staff places tableware on the lifting shelf, the placed tableware is higher than the ultrasonic sensor. The lifting shelf lowers the tableware to a corresponding height according to the sensing signal of the ultrasonic sensor, so that the staff can stack the tableware in the lifting shelf conveniently. The tableware is stacked in the lifting shelf to avoid damage to the ceramic tableware caused by the stacked tableware falling over.

[0027] 3. In the present invention, before customers need to buy ceramic tableware, they can manually select the type and quantity of tableware, such as bowls, pots, and basins, on the touch screen. After payment, the lifting shelf only moves the corresponding tableware to the top opening of the lifting shelf according to the customer's operation on the touch screen. After the customer opens the tableware exit, the tableware can be directly taken out from the lifting shelf, which is convenient for customers to take out tableware and prevents customers from damaging other tableware when taking out tableware. If the tableware is forcibly taken out without scanning the code for payment, the machine will alarm.

[0028] 4. The present invention provides an automatic packaging device and a packing table on the left and right sides of the vending machine case, respectively, so as to automatically pack ceramic tableware, so that customers can place the taken-out tableware on the packing table, and the automatic packaging device above the tableware will seal the tableware with plastic wrap. After the items in the ceramic tableware are packed, they can be taken away directly, thus realizing the functions of environmental protection, hygiene, convenience and speed.

[0029] 5. The present invention provides a sterilization and disinfection device in the vending machine case, and performs sterilization and disinfection after each replenishment of tableware into the lifting shelf and at regular time intervals thereafter, so as to ensure that the interior of the vending machine case and the ceramic tableware are dry and hygienic.

[0030] 6. The present invention sets up an LED multimedia advertising screen above the selling case to display advertisements for merchants.

[0031] 7. The intelligent ceramic tableware vending device of the present invention is mainly used in restaurant lobbies or public areas of supermarkets. It can replace the existing disposable plastic lunch boxes for packing food. Customers can buy ceramic tableware to pack food or things according to their needs. The ceramic tableware can be recycled and will not cause pollution to the environment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the intelligent ceramic tableware vending device with a packaging device of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 2 It is a rear view of the intelligent ceramic tableware vending device with a packaging device of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 3 A side view of the packaging chassis of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 4 It is a principle block diagram of tableware storage control of the intelligent ceramic tableware vending device with a packaging device of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 5 It is a principle block diagram of tableware outbound control of the intelligent ceramic tableware vending device with a packaging device of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 6 It is a principle block diagram of the sterilization and disinfection control of the intelligent ceramic tableware vending device with a packaging device of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 7 The present invention is a block diagram of the principle of the LED multimedia advertising screen of the intelligent ceramic tableware vending device with a packaging device.

[0039] In the figure: a vending machine box 1, a tableware entry port 11, a code scanning sensor 12, a tableware exit port 13, an ultrasonic sensor 14, a lifting shelf 2, a lifting mechanism 21, a tableware placement rack 22, a control box 3, a controller 31, a touch screen 32, a timer 33, an alarm 34, a nickel-metal hydride battery 35, a wireless communication module 36, a packaging machine box 4, a packing table 41, a packing window 42, an automatic packaging device 43, an LED multimedia advertising screen 5 and a sterilization and disinfection device 6. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] In order to further understand the structure, features and other purposes of the present invention, the preferred embodiments are described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings as follows. The embodiments described in the drawings are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0041] In a first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the present invention provides an intelligent ceramic tableware vending device with a packaging device, including a vending machine case 1, a lifting shelf 2, a control box 3 and a packaging machine case 4, the lifting shelf 2 is installed in the vending machine case 1, a packaging machine case 4 is provided on each of the left and right sides of the vending machine case 1, an LED multimedia advertising screen 5 is provided above the vending machine case 1, a sterilization device 6 (not shown in the figure) is installed inside the vending machine case 1, and the control box 3 is installed on the upper part outside the packaging machine case 4.

[0042] like Figure 2 As shown, a tableware inlet 11 that can be opened and closed is provided on the rear side of the vending machine case 1, and the tableware inlet 11 is directly opposite to the top opening of the lifting shelf 2, so that the staff can place the tableware on the lifting shelf 2 from the tableware inlet 11. A barcode sensor 12 is provided below the tableware inlet 11. A barcode can be set at the bottom of each tableware to store the information of the tableware. After opening the tableware inlet 11, when the tableware is placed on the lifting shelf 2, the barcode sensor 12 can sense and scan the barcode at the bottom of the tableware, so as to realize the automatic storage statistics of the tableware, and facilitate the staff to trace the tableware.

[0043] like Figure 1 As shown, an ultrasonic sensor 14 is provided on one side of the lifting shelf 2 and toward the top opening of the lifting shelf 2. When tableware is placed on the lifting shelf 2, the lifting shelf 2 is lowered to a corresponding height according to the sensing signal of the ultrasonic sensor 14 to stack the tableware in the lifting shelf 2.

[0044] like Figure 1 As shown, a tableware outlet 13 that can be opened and closed is provided on the front side of the vending machine box 1, and the tableware outlet 13 is directly opposite to the top opening of the lifting shelf 2, so that customers can conveniently take out tableware from the tableware outlet 13. After the tableware outlet 13 is opened, customers can directly take out tableware from the lifting shelf 2.

[0045] In this embodiment, preferably, the tableware inlet 11 and the tableware outlet 13 can be set as an opening and closing door that moves up and down, and is automatically opened and closed by an electromagnetic lock, or can be set as a hinged opening and closing door, and is automatically opened and closed by an electromagnetic lock. Regardless of the form and structure of the opening and closing door, the electromagnetic lock is controlled by the controller to realize automatic opening and closing through the operation on the touch screen, which is convenient for the staff to place tableware on the lifting shelf and for the customers to take tableware from the lifting shelf.

[0046] like Figure 3 As shown, a packing table 41 is provided in the middle of the packaging case 4 and extends to the outside of the packaging case 4. Above the packing table 41 is a packing window 42. An automatic packing device 43 is provided above the packing window 42 and inside the packaging case 4 (only its installation position is shown in the figure). The tableware placed on the packing table 41 is sealed by the automatic packing device 43. An automatic packing device and a packing table are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the vending case 1, which can play the function of automatically packing ceramic tableware. The automatic packing device 43 can be installed in the upper part of the packaging case 4 using the structure for food preservative film packaging in the prior art. A groove for placing tableware can be provided on the packing table 41 to facilitate sealing the tableware with preservative film.

[0047] A touch screen 32 is embedded on the front of the control box 3, which is used to operate the tableware inlet 11 and the tableware outlet 13 of the vending machine box 1, the lifting shelf 2, and the automatic packaging device 43. A controller 31 is arranged in the control box 3, which is used to control the touch screen 32, the tableware inlet 11 and the tableware outlet 13 of the vending machine box 1, the lifting shelf 2, and the automatic packaging device 43. The touch screen 32 is electrically connected and signal-connected to the controller 31, and the controller 31 is electrically connected and signal-connected to the tableware inlet 11, the tableware outlet 13, and the automatic packaging device 43, respectively, so that through the operation of the touch screen 32, the controller 31 controls the opening or closing of the tableware inlet 11 or the tableware outlet 13, and the controller 31 controls the sealing action of the automatic packaging device 43.

[0048] In this embodiment, preferably, a nickel-hydrogen battery 35 is installed at the bottom of the control box 3 to supply power by charging the nickel-hydrogen battery 35. The nickel-hydrogen battery 35 can be charged through a socket or a storage battery.

[0049] In this embodiment, a plurality of lifting shelves 2 can be arranged in the vending machine box 1, and each lifting shelf 2 can be used to place different tableware, such as bowls, pots, and basins. Each lifting shelf 2 is provided with a corresponding tableware inlet 11 and tableware outlet 13.

[0050] When the staff performs the warehousing operation, they first input the opening instruction of the tableware storage port 11 which is limited to the staff's authority through the touch screen 32, select any tableware storage port 11 to open, and then the staff can put the tableware on the lifting shelf 2. There is an information barcode for storing tableware at the bottom of each tableware. In the process of putting in the tableware, the barcode scanning sensor 12 will scan and identify the barcode at the bottom of each tableware to realize the automatic storage statistics of the tableware. Every time a piece of tableware is put in, the tableware is higher than the ultrasonic wave of the ultrasonic sensor 14 due to the stacking of the tableware, and then the lifting shelf 2 will lower the tableware to a corresponding height according to the sensing signal of the ultrasonic sensor 23. When the stacked tableware drops to the limit in the lifting shelf 2, a prompt sound will be issued to remind the staff, and then the staff can manually close the tableware storage port 11 or operate the tableware storage port 11 to automatically close through the touch screen 32 to complete the tableware storage operation.

[0051] When a customer wants to buy tableware, he first selects the type of tableware through the touch screen 32, enters the quantity, and scans the code to pay successfully. Then the corresponding tableware outlet 13 will be automatically opened, and the tableware of the quantity entered by the customer will automatically rise from the lifting shelf 2 to the top opening of the lifting shelf 2. The customer can directly take out the tableware in the lifting shelf 2, and then the customer can manually close the tableware outlet 13 or the tableware inlet 11 will automatically close after the customer takes out the tableware, completing the operation of purchasing tableware. After the tableware is taken out of the vending machine box 1, it can be placed on the packing table 41 next to it. The tableware is placed on the packing table 41 in the packing window 42. Through the operation of the touch screen 32, the automatic packaging device 43 above it can seal the tableware with plastic wrap, so that it can be directly packed and taken away.

[0052] In a second embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 As shown, the touch screen 32 is electrically connected and signal-connected to the controller 31, and the controller 31 is electrically connected and signal-connected to the code scanning sensor 12. The staff inputs the opening instruction of the tableware storage port 11 through the touch screen 32, and the controller 31 controls the tableware storage port 11 to open according to the opening instruction of the touch screen 32, and at the same time, the controller 31 controls the code scanning sensor 12 to start. Subsequently, the staff can put the tableware on the lifting shelf 2, and the code scanning sensor 12 senses and scans the barcode at the bottom of the tableware. The code scanning sensor 12 transmits the information of the barcode to the controller 31, and the controller 31 records the storage information of the tableware in sequence. The staff can close the tableware storage port 11 manually or through the touch screen 32. After the controller 31 controls the tableware storage port 11 to be closed, the controller 31 controls the code scanning sensor 12 to be closed.

[0053] This embodiment realizes automatic opening and closing of the code scanning sensor 12 by starting the code scanning sensor 12 when the tableware entry port 11 is opened, and shutting down the code scanning sensor 12 after the tableware entry port 11 is closed, without the need for staff operation, thus saving electricity when the code scanning sensor 12 is not in use.

[0054] In a third embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 As shown, the touch screen 32 is electrically connected and signal-connected to the controller 31, and the controller 31 is electrically connected and signal-connected to the ultrasonic sensor 23 and the lifting shelf 2, respectively. The staff inputs the opening instruction of the tableware storage port 11 through the touch screen 32, and the controller 31 controls the tableware storage port 11 to open according to the opening instruction of the touch screen 32, and at the same time, the controller 31 controls the ultrasonic sensor 14 to start. Subsequently, when the staff puts the tableware on the lifting shelf 2, the tableware is higher than the ultrasonic wave emitted by the ultrasonic sensor 14. At this time, the ultrasonic sensor 14 senses the tableware and generates a sensing signal to transmit to the controller 31. The controller 31 controls the lifting shelf 2 to lower the tableware according to the sensing signal until the tableware is lower than the ultrasonic wave emitted by the ultrasonic sensor 14. The lifting shelf 2 stops lowering the tableware, and the controller 31 calculates the height of the tableware descent and records it. When the stacked tableware drops to the limit in the lifting shelf 2, the controller 31 will control the sound of a prompt, that is, the stacking of tableware in the lifting shelf 2 is completed. The staff can close the tableware storage port 11 manually or through the touch screen 32. After the controller 31 controls the tableware storage port 11 to be closed, the controller 31 controls the ultrasonic sensor 14 to be turned off. At this time, the controller 31 also controls the lifting shelf 2 to place a tableware outside the top opening of the lifting shelf 2 for displaying the tableware to customers.

[0055] In this embodiment, the ultrasonic sensor 14 is activated when the tableware storage port 11 is opened, and the ultrasonic sensor 14 is turned off after the tableware storage port 11 is closed, so that the ultrasonic sensor 14 is automatically turned on and off without the need for staff operation, thereby saving electricity when the ultrasonic sensor 14 is not in use. The ultrasonic sensor 14 senses the tableware placed on the lifting shelf 2 to control the lifting shelf 2 to lower the tableware to a corresponding height, so that the tableware can be easily stacked in the lifting shelf 2.

[0056] In a fourth embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5As shown, the touch screen 32 is electrically connected and signal-connected to the controller 31, and the controller 31 is electrically connected and signal-connected to the timer 33. The customer selects the type of tableware, inputs the quantity, and scans the code to pay successfully through the touch screen 32 to input the opening instruction of the tableware outlet 13. The controller 31 controls the lifting shelf 2 to raise the tableware to a corresponding height according to the input quantity in the opening instruction of the touch screen 32, and then the controller 31 controls the tableware outlet 13 to open. After the tableware outlet 13 is opened, the controller 31 controls the timer 33 to count the set time, and the timer 33 sends a signal to the controller 31 after the timing ends, and the controller 31 controls the closure of the tableware outlet 13.

[0057] In this embodiment, the customer inputs the quantity on the touch screen 32 to control the lifting shelf 2 to raise the tableware to a corresponding height, so that the tableware rises from the inside of the lifting shelf 2 to the outside of the top opening of the lifting shelf 2, making it convenient for the customer to take the required number of tableware and preventing other tableware from coming into contact with the customer.

[0058] In a fifth embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 As shown, the touch screen 32 is electrically connected and signal-connected to the controller 31, and the controller 31 is electrically connected and signal-connected to the alarm 34. After the tableware outlet 13 is opened and the customer fails to pay, the controller 31 controls the ultrasonic sensor 14 to open, and the tableware is higher than the ultrasonic wave emitted by the ultrasonic sensor 14. At this time, the ultrasonic sensor 14 senses the tableware and generates a sensing signal to transmit to the controller 31. Subsequently, when the tableware outlet 13 is in an open state and the controller 31 does not receive the sensing signal of the ultrasonic sensor 14, the controller 31 controls the alarm 34 to issue an alarm prompt to prevent the tableware from being taken away without payment. When the tableware outlet 13 is in an open state and the controller 31 receives a signal of successful payment, the controller 31 controls the ultrasonic sensor 14 to turn off to release the alarm state. When the controller 31 does not receive a signal of successful payment and the tableware outlet 13 is closed, the controller 31 controls the ultrasonic sensor 14 to turn off to release the alarm state.

[0059] In this embodiment, an alarm 34 is provided. When a customer fails to pay, the ultrasonic sensor 14 senses the tableware placed on the lifting shelf 2 to control whether the alarm 34 issues an alarm prompt, thereby preventing the tableware from being taken away without payment.

[0060] In a sixth embodiment of the present invention, Figure 6As shown, the sterilization and disinfection device 6 is connected to the controller 31, and the controller 31 is electrically connected and signal-connected to the timer 33. Through the setting of the touch screen 32, it is possible to sterilize and disinfect the inside of the vending machine box 1 after the staff replenishes the tableware on the lifting shelf 2 each time, as well as the time interval and number of sterilization and disinfection after the staff replenishes the tableware. After the controller 31 controls the tableware inlet 11 to be closed, the controller 31 first controls to disconnect the connection with the tableware outlet 13 to prevent the customer from opening the tableware outlet 13 during this period, and then controls to start the sterilization and disinfection device 6 for sterilization and disinfection. After the sterilization and disinfection is completed, the controller 31 controls the timer 33 to count the set time, and the timer 33 sends a signal to the controller 31 after the timing is completed, and the controller 31 controls to restore the connection with the tableware outlet 13. The controller 31 can also control the touch screen 32 to display the disinfection time. The controller 31 controls the sterilization and disinfection device 6 to start, and at the same time controls to disconnect the tableware outlet 13 and the tableware inlet 11. During this period, if the staff wants to open the tableware inlet 11, the touch screen 32 will issue a prompt. The sterilization and disinfection device 6 can be an ozone generator, and the arrangement position of the ozone generator is adjusted according to actual conditions such as the structure of the tableware stacked in the lifting shelf 2 and the vending machine box 1.

[0061] In this embodiment, a sterilization and disinfection device 6 is provided to achieve sterilization and disinfection inside the vending machine case 1, keeping the inside of the vending machine case dry and hygienic, and the sterilization and disinfection device 6 is started when the tableware inlet 11 is closed and the tableware outlet 13 is disconnected, and the tableware outlet 13 and the tableware inlet 11 can only be opened after a set time after the sterilization and disinfection is completed, so as to ensure the safety of the staff and customers and avoid contact between the staff and customers and high concentrations of sterilization and disinfection gases.

[0062] In a seventh embodiment of the present invention, Figure 7 As shown, the LED multimedia advertising screen 5 is electrically connected and signal-connected to the controller 31, and the controller 31 is electrically connected and signal-connected to the wireless communication module 36 and the touch screen 32. The display content can be input to the LED multimedia advertising screen 5 through the wireless communication module 36 for scrolling playback, and the display content can also be input to the LED multimedia advertising screen 5 through the touch screen 32 for scrolling playback, so as to achieve the effect of placing advertisements for merchants.

[0063] In an eighth embodiment of the present invention, Figure 1As shown, this embodiment provides a structure of a lifting shelf 2, and the lifting shelf 2 includes an outer frame body with a top opening that matches the tableware, which is used to stack the tableware in the outer frame body. The outer frame body is set to match the size of the tableware, and the inner surface of the outer frame body is smooth and does not damage the tableware, so as to avoid the tableware stacked in the outer frame body from tipping over. A lifting mechanism 21 is provided in the outer frame body, and the lifting end of the lifting mechanism 21 is detachably connected with a tableware placement rack 22. The tableware placement rack 22 is used to place the tableware at the lowest end. The tableware placement rack 22 is a detachable placement rack that is adapted to the tableware and limits the position of the tableware, and then the subsequent tableware is stacked one by one and placed vertically in the frame body of the lifting shelf 2. The lifting mechanism 21 drives the tableware placement rack 22 to descend or rise in the outer frame body. The lifting mechanism 21 descends during the process of stacking tableware, and the lifting mechanism 21 rises during the process of taking out the tableware, ensuring that at least one tableware is outside the top opening of the lifting shelf 2 and facing the tableware inlet 11 and the tableware outlet 13.

[0064] It should be noted that the above invention content and specific implementation methods are intended to demonstrate the practical application of the technical solution provided by the present invention and should not be interpreted as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications, equivalent substitutions or improvements within the spirit and principles of the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims

1. An intelligent ceramic tableware vending device with a packaging device, characterized in that: The device comprises a vending machine box (1), a lifting shelf (2), a control box (3) and a packaging machine box (4); the lifting shelf (2) is installed in the vending machine box (1); a packaging machine box (4) is provided on each of the left and right sides of the vending machine box (1); an LED multimedia advertising screen (5) is provided above the vending machine box (1); a sterilization device (6) is provided inside the vending machine box (1); and the control box (3) is installed on the upper part outside the packaging machine box (4); wherein: An openable tableware storage opening (11) is provided on the rear side of the vending machine case (1), the tableware storage opening (11) being directly opposite to the top opening of the lifting shelf (2), and a barcode scanning sensor (12) is provided below the tableware storage opening (11), so that each tableware is placed on the lifting shelf (2) by opening the tableware storage opening (11), and the barcode scanning sensor (12) senses the barcode at the bottom of each tableware to complete automatic storage; an ultrasonic sensor (14) is provided on one side of the lifting shelf (2) and facing the top opening of the lifting shelf (2), so that when tableware is placed on the lifting shelf (2), the lifting shelf (2) lowers the tableware to a corresponding height according to the sensing signal of the ultrasonic sensor (14), so that the tableware is stacked in the lifting shelf (2); A closable tableware outlet (13) is provided on the front side of the vending machine case (1), and the tableware outlet (13) is directly opposite to the top opening of the lifting shelf (2), so that tableware placed on the lifting shelf (2) can be taken out by opening the tableware outlet (13); A packing table (41) is provided in the middle of the packing box (4) and extends outside the packing box (4); a packing window (42) is provided above the packing table (41); an automatic packing device (43) is provided above the packing window (42) and inside the packing box (4), so that the tableware placed on the packing table (41) can be sealed by the automatic packing device (43); The control box (3) comprises a controller (31) arranged in the control box (3) and a touch screen (32) embedded in the front of the control box (3); the touch screen (32) is electrically connected to the controller (31) and connected by signals; the controller (31) is electrically connected to the tableware inlet (11), the tableware outlet (13) and the automatic packaging device (43) and connected by signals, respectively, so that the controller (31) controls the opening and closing of the tableware inlet (11) or the tableware outlet (13) through the operation of the touch screen (32), and the controller (31) controls the sealing action of the automatic packaging device (43).

2. The intelligent ceramic tableware vending device with a packaging device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The controller (31) is electrically connected and signal-connected to the code scanning sensor (12), so that when the controller (31) controls the tableware storage opening (11) to open, the controller (31) simultaneously controls the code scanning sensor (12) to start, and when the code scanning sensor (12) senses a barcode on the bottom of the tableware, the code scanning sensor (12) transmits the information of the barcode to the controller (31), and the controller (31) records the storage information of the tableware in sequence; after the controller (31) controls the tableware storage opening (11) to close, the controller (31) controls the code scanning sensor (12) to close.

3. The intelligent ceramic tableware vending device with a packaging device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The controller (31) is electrically and signal-connected to the ultrasonic sensor (14) and the lifting shelf (2) respectively, so that when the controller (31) controls the tableware storage opening (11) to open, the controller (31) simultaneously controls the ultrasonic sensor (14) to start, and when the ultrasonic sensor (14) senses the tableware at the top opening of the lifting shelf (2), the ultrasonic sensor (14) transmits the sensing signal to the controller (31), and the controller (31) controls the lifting shelf (2) to lower the tableware to a level lower than the ultrasonic wave emitted by the ultrasonic sensor (23) according to the sensing signal, and records the height to which the tableware is lowered; after the controller (31) controls the tableware storage opening (11) to close, the controller (31) controls the ultrasonic sensor (14) to close.

4. The intelligent ceramic tableware vending device with a packaging device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The controller (31) is electrically connected to the timer (33) and is signal-connected so that when the operation of selecting the type of tableware, inputting the quantity, and scanning the code to pay is successful through the touch screen (32), the controller (31) controls the lifting shelf (2) to raise the tableware to a corresponding height and controls the tableware outlet (13) to open, and the controller (31) controls the timer (33) to count the set time, and the timer (33) sends a signal to the controller (31) after the timing ends, and the controller (31) controls the tableware outlet (13) to close.

5. The intelligent ceramic tableware vending device with a packaging device as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The controller (31) is electrically connected and signal-connected to the alarm (34), so that when payment fails by scanning a code on the touch screen (32), the controller (31) controls the ultrasonic sensor (14) to turn on, and when the ultrasonic sensor (14) senses tableware at the top opening of the lifting shelf (2), the ultrasonic sensor (14) transmits a sensing signal to the controller (31), and when the controller (31) fails to receive a sensing signal from the ultrasonic sensor (14), the controller (31) controls the alarm (34) to issue an alarm prompt; and when the controller (31) receives a signal indicating successful payment, the controller (31) controls the ultrasonic sensor (14) to turn off.

6. The intelligent ceramic tableware vending device with a packaging device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The sterilization and disinfection device (6) is connected to the controller (31), so that after the controller (31) controls the tableware inlet (11) to be closed, the controller (31) controls the disconnection with the tableware outlet (13) and starts the sterilization and disinfection device (6) to perform sterilization and disinfection; and after the sterilization and disinfection is completed, the controller (31) controls the timer (33) to count the set time, and the timer (33) sends a signal to the controller (31) after the timing is completed, and the controller (31) controls the restoration of the connection with the tableware outlet (13).

7. The intelligent ceramic tableware vending device with a packaging device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The LED multimedia advertising screen (5) is electrically connected and signal-connected to the controller (31), and the controller (31) is electrically connected and signal-connected to the wireless communication module (36), so that display content is input to the LED multimedia advertising screen (5) through the wireless communication module (36) for scrolling playback.

8. The intelligent ceramic tableware vending device with a packaging device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting shelf (2) comprises an outer frame body matching the tableware, the top of the outer frame body is open and a lifting mechanism (21) is arranged inside the outer frame body, and the lifting end of the lifting mechanism (21) is detachably connected to a tableware placement rack (22) so that the lifting mechanism (21) drives the tableware placement rack (22) to descend or ascend within the outer frame body.

9. The intelligent ceramic tableware vending device with a packaging device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: A nickel-hydrogen battery (35) is installed at the bottom of the packaging case (4) to provide power by charging the nickel-hydrogen battery (35).

10. The intelligent ceramic tableware vending device with a packaging device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The tableware inlet (11) and the tableware outlet (13) are provided with up-and-down movable opening and closing doors or hinged opening and closing doors.

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