A tasting cabinet

Abstract

The application provides a kind of trial-eating type food cabinet, comprising: a cabinet;And be arranged in the storage shelf of cabinet interior, heating device, delivery device and take-out device;Wherein, the storage shelf is used to store meal box with trial-eating sample;Take-out device is used to move meal box on the storage shelf to heating device;Heating device is used to heat the trial-eating sample in meal box;After the trial-eating sample is heated, take-out device is also used to move meal box to delivery device;Delivery device is arranged at the delivery port of cabinet, for meal box is transported to the outside of cabinet through delivery port.It can be known that, meal box with trial-eating sample is placed in trial-eating type food cabinet, can avoid trial-eating sample being contaminated, ensure food safety;Meanwhile, trial-eating sample can also be heated, so that trial-eating sample reaches better taste, improves user experience, ensures the positive effect of trial-eating promotion activities.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of food cabinets, and in particular to a food tasting cabinet. Background Technology

[0002] To stimulate consumer spending, more and more businesses are now offering sample tasting promotions for their food products. Currently, most samples are distributed manually, which significantly increases labor costs if dedicated staff are assigned to this task. To save on labor costs, some businesses prepare large quantities of samples for customers to try themselves. However, this method may present hygiene issues, such as bacterial contamination from exposure to the environment, saliva from customers chatting, or insect infestation. Furthermore, some samples require heating to achieve the best taste, but this method not only fails to heat them but also risks discouraging customers from making a purchase after they experience cold samples. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application provides a food tasting cabinet that not only ensures the food safety of tasting samples, but also heats the tasting samples to achieve a better taste.

[0004] The tasting food display case provided in this application includes:

[0005] Containers; and

[0006] Storage shelves, heating devices, shipping devices, and retrieval devices are installed inside the container;

[0007] The storage shelf is used to store food containers containing tasting samples;

[0008] The retrieval device is used to move the lunch boxes on the storage shelf to the heating device; the heating device is used to heat the tasting samples inside the lunch boxes;

[0009] After the sample is heated, the retrieval device is also used to move the food container to the dispensing device; the dispensing device is located at the dispensing port of the container and is used to transport the food container to the outside of the container through the dispensing port.

[0010] Based on the above technical solution, before shipment, the picking device can first move the food containers on the storage shelf to the heating device. The heating device then heats the sample food inside the containers to improve its taste. The picking device then moves the food containers to the shipping device for shipment, facilitating user pickup and tasting. Therefore, this application, by placing food containers containing sample food in a tasting food cabinet, can prevent sample food contamination and ensure food safety. Simultaneously, it can heat the sample food to achieve a better taste, enhancing the user experience and ensuring the positive effects of the tasting promotion activity. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a food tasting cabinet according to an embodiment of this application.

[0012] Figure 2 This is a partial structural cross-sectional view of a food tasting cabinet according to an embodiment of this application.

[0013] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the storage shelf structure in a food tasting cabinet according to an embodiment of this application.

[0014] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A partial structural diagram.

[0015] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A partial structural diagram.

[0016] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the retrieval device in a food tasting cabinet according to an embodiment of this application.

[0017] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the retracted retrieval mechanism in a food tasting cabinet according to an embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 8 for Figure 7 The diagram shows another view of the picking mechanism.

[0019] Figure 9 for Figure 8 Exploded view.

[0020] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of the retrieval mechanism in the extended state of the food tasting cabinet according to an embodiment of this application.

[0021] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the retrieval mechanism in the food tasting cabinet according to an embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure 12This is a schematic diagram of the heating device in the tasting food cabinet according to an embodiment of this application, wherein the receiving chamber is in an unsealed state.

[0023] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the heating device in the tasting food cabinet according to an embodiment of this application, wherein the receiving chamber is in a sealed state.

[0024] Figure 14 for Figure 13 A partial sectional view.

[0025] Figure 15 This is a partial exploded view of the heating device in the food tasting cabinet according to an embodiment of this application.

[0026] Figure 16 This is a partial structural cross-sectional view of the heating device in the tasting food cabinet according to an embodiment of this application.

[0027] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting and sealing mechanism in the tasting food cabinet according to an embodiment of this application.

[0028] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of the dispensing device in the tasting food display case according to an embodiment of this application.

[0029] Figure 19 for Figure 18 Exploded view.

[0030] Wherein: 1000-Heating device (1100-Heating mechanism (1110-Receiving box (1111-Receiving chamber, 1112-Microwave inlet, 1113-First assembly hole, 1114-Air outlet, 1115-Air supply section, 1116-Exhaust outlet), 1120-First heating assembly (1121-Microwave generator, 1122-Microwave stirring component, 1123-Drive section, 1124-Stirring section), 1130-Second heating assembly (1131-Heating component, 1132-First fan), 1140-Preheating box (1141-Preheating chamber), 1150-Air duct (1151-Air cavity, 1152-First cavity, 1153-Second cavity), 1160-Filter assembly), 1200 - Lifting and sealing mechanism (1210- Supporting assembly (1211- Sealing platform component, 1212- Fourth support component, 1213- Support frame, 1214- Second interval, 1215- Support part, 1216- Limiting part, 1217- Second guide surface), 1220- Lifting drive assembly (1221- Fixed plate component, 1222- Lifting plate component, 1223- Lifting drive component, 1224- Second transmission screw component, 1225- Guide component, 1226- Output component)), 1300- Exhaust gas discharge mechanism (1310- Exhaust pipe assembly (1311- First pipe component, 1312- Second pipe component, 1313- Third pipe component), 1320- Condensate collection assembly, 1330- Second fan)), 2000- Meal Box, 3000-Container (3100-Discharge port, 3120-Discharge pallet), 4000-Storage rack (4100-Support assembly (4110-Third support component (4111-Support arm, 4112-Limiting arm), 4120-First partition)), 5000-Picking device (5100-Picking mechanism (5110-First base, 5120-Hook drive assembly (5121-Hook drive component, 5122-First transmission screw component, 5123-Output component, 5124-Second driving synchronous pulley, 5125-Second synchronous belt, 5126-Second driven synchronous pulley), 5130-Hook assembly (5131-First support component, 5132-First limiting component), 5140-Slide rail component, 515 0-Slider component, 5160-Roller component, 5170-Limiting assembly (5171-Second limiting component, 5172-First guide surface, 5173-Second support component)), 5200-Motion mechanism (5210-First motion module (5211-Output end of the first motion module), 5220-Second motion module (5221-Output end of the second motion module))), 6000-Discharging device (6100-Conveying mechanism (6110-Conveying assembly (6111-Linkage synchronous wheel, 6112-Conveyor belt, 6113-First tension wheel, 6114-Second tension wheel), 6120-Third interval), 6200-Conveying drive mechanism (6210-Conveying drive component, 6220-First active synchronous wheel),6230-First synchronous belt, 6240-First driven synchronous pulley, 6250-Drive shaft, 6300-Second base, 6400-Limiting mechanism (6410-Third limiting component (6411-Third guide surface)). Detailed Implementation

[0031] To facilitate understanding of this application, a more complete description will be provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Preferred embodiments of this application are shown in the drawings. However, this application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a thorough and complete understanding of the disclosure of this application.

[0032] Please refer to Figures 1 to 19 The tasting food cabinet in this embodiment includes a cabinet 3000, a storage shelf 4000, a retrieval device 5000, a heating device 1000, and a dispensing device 6000. The storage shelf 4000, heating device 1000, dispensing device 6000, and retrieval device 5000 are all located inside the cabinet 3000. The storage shelf 4000 stores food containers 2000 containing tasting samples. The retrieval device 5000 moves the food containers 2000 from the storage shelf 4000 to the heating device 1000, which heats the tasting samples inside the food containers 2000. After the tasting samples are heated, the retrieval device 5000 also moves the food containers 2000 to the dispensing device 6000. The dispensing device 6000 is located at the dispensing port 3100 of the container 3000. The dispensing device 6000 is used to transport the lunch box 2000 through the dispensing port 3100 to the outside of the container 3000.

[0033] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the storage shelf 4000 has several rows and columns of support components 4100. Food containers 2000 containing tasting samples are stored on the support components 4100. The tasting samples stored in the food containers 2000 can be the same or different. For example, a user can issue a tasting instruction to the tasting food cabinet, causing the retrieval device 5000 to move the food containers 2000 from the support components 4100 to the heating device 1000 to heat the tasting samples, achieving optimal taste. It is understood that since the tasting samples are usually small, the heating time is relatively short, and customers do not need to wait long. After heating, the retrieval device 5000 can also move the food containers 2000 to the dispensing device 6000 at the dispensing port 3100. The dispensing device 6000 can then transport the food containers 2000 through the dispensing port 3100 to the outside of the cabinet 3000, facilitating user retrieval and tasting. Compared to traditional methods, this embodiment places the food container 2000 containing the tasting sample inside a tasting food cabinet, which can prevent the tasting sample from being contaminated and ensure food safety. At the same time, the tasting sample can be heated to achieve a better taste, improve the user experience, and ensure the positive effect of the tasting promotion activity.

[0034] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, each support assembly 4100 may include two third support members 4110, which are symmetrically arranged in the left-right direction, and have a first interval 4120 between them in the left-right direction. Each third support member 4110 may include a support arm 4111 and a limiting arm 4112 fixed to the left or right side of the support arm 4111. The support arms 4111 of the two third support members 4110 simultaneously support the bottom sides of the food container 2000. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 4 As shown, the bottom center of the lunchbox 2000 protrudes from the first gap 4120, facilitating retrieval by the retrieval device 5000 and preventing interference with the retrieval device 5000. The limiting arms 4112 of the two third support members 4110 respectively block the left and right sides of the lunchbox 2000, preventing the lunchbox 2000 from slipping off the support assembly 4100, thus effectively protecting the lunchbox 2000.

[0035] Understandably, in order to avoid interference between the hook component 5130 and the support component 4100, the width of the hook component 5130 in the left-right direction is equal to or greater than the width of the first interval 4120 of the support component 4100 in the left-right direction.

[0036] In one implementation, a lunchbox 2000 can be placed on a support component 4100. Alternatively, please refer to... Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, multiple lunch boxes 2000 can be placed on a support component 4100, and the multiple lunch boxes 2000 are arranged sequentially in the front-to-back direction.

[0037] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figures 6 to 11 The picking device 5000 includes a picking mechanism 5100 and a motion mechanism 5200. The output end of the motion mechanism 5200 can move in the left-right and up-down directions. The picking mechanism 5100 includes a first base 5110, a hook drive assembly 5120, and a hook assembly 5130. The first base 5110 is connected to the output end of the motion mechanism 5200. The hook drive assembly 5120 is disposed on the first base 5110. The hook assembly 5130 is disposed at the output end of the hook drive assembly 5120 and slidably connected to the first base 5110. The hook drive assembly 5120 can be used to drive the hook assembly 5130 to move forward until the hook assembly 5130 is in position... Figure 10 The extended state is shown. When the hook component 5130 retrieves an item, that is, when the hook component 5130 needs to remove a lunch box 2000 from the storage shelf 4000, the heating device 1000, or the dispensing device 6000, the hook component 5130 in the extended state is located directly below the corresponding (to be removed) lunch box 2000, and the hook component 5130 is aligned vertically with the first gap 4120. Then, the motion mechanism 5200 drives the hook component 5130 in the extended state to move upward. During the upward movement of the hook component 5130, the hook component 5130 gradually moves upward from a certain distance from the lunch box 2000 until it passes through the first gap 4120 and contacts the corresponding lunch box 2000, until the corresponding lunch box 2000 is supported on the hook component 5130. Then, the hook component 5120, which supports the food container 2000, moves backward until the hook component 5130 is in the retracted state. Please refer to [the relevant documentation]. Figure 11As shown, the pickup is complete. After pickup is complete, the motion mechanism 5200 is also used to drive the hook assembly 5130, which is in the retracted state, to move between the storage shelf 4000, the heating device 1000, and the dispensing device 6000, thereby moving the meal box 2000 to the next position (heating device 1000 or dispensing device 6000). When the hook assembly 5130 releases the food, that is, when the hook assembly 5130 needs to place the food container 2000 onto the heating device 1000 or the dispensing device 6000, the hook assembly 5130, in its extended state, is directly above the corresponding device (heating device 1000 or dispensing device 6000), and the hook assembly 5130 is aligned vertically with the second interval 1214 or the third interval 6120. Then, the motion mechanism 5200 drives the extended hook assembly 5130 to move downward. During the downward movement of the hook assembly 5130, the food container 2000 gradually moves downward from a certain distance from the corresponding device until it contacts the corresponding device, until the food container 2000 is supported on the corresponding device and completely separated from the hook assembly 5130. Then, the hook drive assembly 5120 drives the hook assembly 5130 to move backward until the hook assembly 5130 is in the retracted state. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the delivery is complete. When the picking mechanism 5100 places the meal box 2000 onto the heating device 1000, the picking mechanism 5100 can wait in place for the heating device 1000 to finish heating before removing the meal box 2000 from the heating device 1000. Then, the motion mechanism 5200 drives the hook component 5130 to move to the dispensing device 6000. After the picking device 5000 places the meal box 2000 onto the dispensing device 6000, the picking mechanism 5100 completes the current round of delivery. The motion mechanism 5200 can then drive the picking mechanism 5100 to move to the storage shelf 4000 to continue the next round of delivery.

[0038] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figures 7 to 11 The hook assembly 5130 includes a first support member 5131 and two first limiting members 5132, which are symmetrically fixed to the front and rear sides of the first support member 5131. The first support member 5131 supports the lunchbox 2000 vertically and is slidably connected to the first base 5110, allowing it to slide back and forth relative to the first base 5110. The two first limiting members 5132 cooperate to restrict the lunchbox 2000 supported on the first support member 5131 to the first support member 5131 in the front-back direction. (Please refer to...) Figure 11As shown. When the lunch box 2000 is supported on the hook component 5130, one of the first limiting members 5132 blocks the front side of the lunch box 2000, and the other first limiting member 5132 blocks the rear side of the lunch box 2000. Therefore, during the process of the hook component 5130 moving backward to the retracted state, under the blocking action of the first limiting members 5132, the lunch box 2000 will move backward together with the hook component 5130, thereby achieving the hooking of the lunch box 2000. Moreover, the cooperation of the two first limiting members 5132 can prevent the lunch box 2000 from falling off the hook component 5130 during the backward movement after hooking.

[0039] In one implementation, when retrieving goods from the storage shelf 4000, the retrieving mechanism 5100 can support the lunch box 2000 and move it upward until the lunch box 2000 is completely separated from the support component 4100. That is, the retrieving mechanism 5100 will move until the upper surface of the first support 5131 is slightly higher than the upper surface of the third support 4110, and then the hook component 5130 hooks the lunch box 2000 and moves it backward to the retracted state. This not only avoids friction or interference between the support component 4100 and the lunch box 2000, but also effectively reduces the vertical movement stroke of the retrieving mechanism 5100 when placing goods, thereby reducing the distance between the lifting and sealing mechanism and the heating mechanism, which is more conducive to the miniaturization of the tasting food cabinet structure. In other embodiments, the food container 2000 may not be completely separated from the support assembly 4100, as long as the food container 2000 is supported on the first support member 5131. For example, the picking mechanism 5100 can move upward until the upper surface of the first support member 5131 and the upper surface of the third support member 4110 are on the same horizontal plane, and the food container 2000 is confined between the two first limiting members 5132, thereby further reducing the travel distance required for the picking mechanism 5100 to pick up the food. It is understood that under the blocking action of the first limiting member 5132, regardless of whether the food container 2000 is separated from the support assembly 4100, the hooking component 5130 can hook the food container 2000 and move backward during the backward movement of the hooking component 5130.

[0040] As an example, please refer to Figures 7 to 11 The upper end of the first base 5110 can be fixed with a slide rail 5140, and the bottom of the first support 5131 can be fixed with a slider 5150. The slider 5150 and the slide rail 5140 slide together, so that the hook component 5130 can move back and forth more smoothly relative to the first base 5110.

[0041] As an example, please refer to Figures 7 to 11The upper end of the first base 5110 can also be connected to a roller 5160, which is slidably connected to the lower surface of the first support 5131, so that the hook component 5130 can move back and forth more smoothly.

[0042] In some implementations, the pickup mechanism 5100 may include a hook component 5130. Alternatively, please refer to Figures 7 to 11 The picking mechanism 5100 may include multiple hooking components 5130, which are arranged sequentially and spaced apart in the left-right direction. The hooking drive component 5120 can be used to drive the multiple hooking components 5130 to move forward or backward synchronously, thereby hooking more food boxes 2000 at once and improving the distribution efficiency. For example, the tasting samples stored in the multiple food boxes 2000 hooked at once may be different, so that users can taste more kinds of tasting samples at once.

[0043] As one implementation method, please refer to Figure 11 Each hook component 5130 can hook multiple lunch boxes 2000 at a time, and the hooked lunch boxes 2000 can be set sequentially in the front-back direction.

[0044] As an example, please refer to Figure 11 Each support component 4100 holds three food containers 2000. The picking mechanism 5100 includes two hooking components 5130, each capable of picking up three food containers 2000 at a time. The picking mechanism 5100 can simultaneously pick up a total of six food containers 2000 from two adjacent support components 4100, greatly improving the efficiency of distributing tasting samples.

[0045] It should be noted that in other embodiments, the picking mechanism 5100 may also include one or three or more hooking components 5130. Each hooking component 5130 can hook one or two or four or more lunch boxes 2000 at a time. The configuration can be set according to the actual situation, and will not be elaborated here.

[0046] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figure 9The hook-and-drive assembly 5120 includes a hook-and-drive member 5121, a first transmission screw member 5122, and an output member 5123. The hook-and-drive member 5121 is fixed to the first base 5110. The first transmission screw member 5122 is connected to the output end of the hook-and-drive member 5121. The output member 5123 is drively connected to the first transmission screw member 5122 and is fixed to the hook-and-drive assembly 5130. The hook-and-drive member 5121 can be used to drive the first transmission screw member 5122 to rotate around its own axis, so that the hook-and-drive assembly 5130 moves forward to the extended state. The hook-and-drive member 5121 can also be used to drive the first transmission screw member 5122 to rotate around its own axis, so that the hook-and-drive assembly 5130 moves backward to the retracted state.

[0047] As an example, the picking mechanism 5100 may include multiple hooking components 5130, and the output component 5123 may be fixedly connected to the lower end of all the first support components 5131 at the same time, thereby driving all the hooking components 5130 to move back and forth synchronously.

[0048] As one implementation method, please refer to Figure 8 and Figure 9 The hook drive assembly 5120 may further include a second driving synchronous pulley 5124, a second synchronous belt 5125, and a second driven synchronous pulley 5126. The second driving synchronous pulley 5124 is coaxially fixed to the output end of the hook drive component 5121. The second synchronous belt 5125 is drivenly connected to the second driving synchronous pulley 5124, and the second driven synchronous pulley 5126 is drivenly connected to the second synchronous belt 5125. The first transmission screw component 5122 is coaxially fixed to the second driven synchronous pulley 5126. The hook drive assembly 5120 can drive the second driving synchronous pulley 5124 to rotate, and the second synchronous belt 5125, under the action of the second driving synchronous pulley 5124, drives the second driven synchronous pulley 5126 to rotate, thereby enabling the first transmission screw component 5122 fixed to the second driven synchronous pulley 5126 to rotate stably around its own axis.

[0049] As an example, the hook drive 5121 can be a motor, and the output component 5123 can be a lead screw and nut.

[0050] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figures 7 to 11The picking mechanism 5100 also includes a limiting component 5170. The limiting component 5170 includes at least two second limiting members 5171, symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of each hook component 5130. The second limiting members 5171 can restrict the food container 2000 on the hook component 5130 in the left and right directions, further preventing the food container 2000 from falling off the hook component 5130. To avoid interference between the second limiting member 5171 and other devices during picking and placing, the second limiting member 5171 is fixed to the first base 5110. That is, when the hook driving component 5120 drives the hook component 5130 to move back and forth, the second limiting member 5171 remains stationary with respect to the first base 5110. Understandably, the hook component 5130 moves only a small distance relative to the second limiting component 5171. Before the hook component 5130 hooks the food container 2000 and the hook drive component 5120 drives the hook component 5130 to move backward to the retracted state, the picking mechanism 5100 only restricts the food container 2000 through the hook component 5130. After the hook component 5130 moves to the retracted state, the motion mechanism 5200 will drive the picking mechanism 5100 to move a wide range within the container 3000 so that the picking mechanism 5100 can move to the next device. Therefore, in this process, in order to further protect the food container 2000 and ensure that the food container 2000 does not fall off the picking mechanism 5100, the picking mechanism 5100 restricts the food container 2000 together through the hook component 5130 and the limiting component 5170.

[0051] In one embodiment, there is a gap between the second limiting member 5171 and the hooking component 5130 in the left-right direction, so as to avoid friction between the hooking component 5130 and the second limiting member 5171 when the hooking component 5130 moves relative to the second limiting member 5171.

[0052] As an example, please refer to Figures 7 to 11 The second limiting member 5171 has a first guide surface 5172 on the side facing the corresponding hooking component 5130, and the first guide surface 5172 is located on the front side of the second limiting member 5171. During the process of the hooking component 5130, which has hooked the lunch box 2000, moving backward to the retracted state, the first guide surface 5172 can guide the lunch box 2000 to smoothly enter between the two second limiting members 5171 on both sides of the hooking component 5130, which can avoid interference between the second limiting members 5171 and the lunch box 2000.

[0053] As one implementation method, please refer to Figures 7 to 11The limiting component 5170 may further include a second support member 5173, which is symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the first support member 5131, and is fixedly connected to the corresponding second limiting member 5171. The upper surface of the second support member 5173 and the upper surface of the first support member 5131 may be at the same height. When the hook component 5130 moves to the retracted state, the second support member 5173 and the first support member 5131 jointly support the lunch box 2000, thereby more effectively protecting the lunch box 2000. Alternatively, the upper surface of the second support 5173 may be lower than the upper surface of the first support 5131. When the hook moves to the retracted state, there is a slight gap between the second support 5173 and the food container 2000. This can prevent the second support 5173 from interfering with the food container 2000 during the process of the hook component 5130, which is hooked with the food container 2000, moving backward to the retracted state. It can also further prevent the food container 2000 from falling off the hook component 5130 during the process of the picking mechanism 5100 moving to the next position.

[0054] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figure 6 The motion mechanism 5200 includes three motion modules: two first motion modules 5210 and one second motion module 5220. The output ends 5211 of the two first motion modules 5210 can move synchronously up and down, and the output end 5221 of the second motion module 5220 can move left and right. One end of the second motion module 5220 is fixed to the output end 5211 of one of the first motion modules 5210, and the other end of the second motion module 5220 is fixed to the output end 5211 of the other first motion module 5210. The first base 5110 is fixed to the output end 5221 of the second motion module 5220. Therefore, the first motion module 5210 can drive the second motion module 5220 to move the picking mechanism 5100 up and down, and the second motion module 5220 can drive the picking mechanism 5100 to move left and right.

[0055] As an example, the motion module can be a linear slide. It should be noted that in other embodiments, the motion module can also have other structures, which can be set as needed, and will not be elaborated here.

[0056] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figures 12 to 17The heating device 1000 includes a heating mechanism 1100 and a lifting and sealing mechanism 1200. The heating mechanism 1100 includes a receiving housing 1110, a first heating component 1120, and a second heating component 1130, both connected to the receiving housing 1110. The receiving housing 1110 has a receiving chamber 1111 with an opening at its lower end. The lifting and sealing mechanism 1200 includes a supporting component 1210 and a lifting drive component 1220. The supporting component 1210 is located below the receiving housing 1110 and supports a food container 2000 containing a tasting sample. The lifting drive component 1220 is connected to the supporting component 1210 and drives the supporting component 1210 upwards until it reaches the receiving housing 1110, thereby sealing the receiving chamber 1111. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, when the supporting component 1210 seals the receiving chamber 1111, the food container 2000 is received in the receiving chamber 1111. The first heating component 1120 is used to microwave heat the tasting sample in the food container 2000, and the second heating component 1130 is used to bake the tasting sample in the food container 2000 with hot air.

[0057] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 12 As shown, in the initial state, the supporting component 1210 is located below the receiving box 1110, and there is a certain distance between the supporting component 1210 and the receiving box 1110, facilitating the retrieval mechanism 5100 to place the meal box 2000 onto the supporting component 1210. After the meal box 2000 is placed onto the supporting component 1210, driven by the lifting drive component 1220, the supporting component 1210 can move upward until it reaches the receiving box 1110. Please refer to... Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, this seals the receiving chamber 1111, allowing the first heating component 1120 and the second heating component 1130 to fully and effectively heat the food container 2000 within the receiving chamber 1111, reducing heat loss. The first heating component 1120 microwaves the sample food inside the food container 2000, shortening heating time and improving heating efficiency. The second heating component 1130 hot-air bakes the sample food inside the food container 2000, giving it a crisp texture. For example, the food container 2000 may have an inlet for hot air, or it may be designed without a lid. This embodiment combines microwave heating and baking, which not only improves heating efficiency and enables faster delivery, but also results in a better-tasting sample food, effectively enhancing the user experience.

[0058] It should be noted that, during use, the first heating component 1120 can be used alone to heat the sample, or the second heating component 1130 can be used alone to heat the sample, or the first heating component 1120 and the second heating component 1130 can be used simultaneously to heat the sample. The settings can be adjusted according to the actual situation, such as according to the user's needs, which will not be elaborated here.

[0059] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figure 15 The upper end of the housing 1110 has a microwave inlet 1112, which connects to the housing chamber 1111. The first heating assembly 1120 includes a microwave generator 1121, and there is at least one microwave generator 1121. The microwave generator 1121 is connected to the housing 1110 and has a microwave outlet that connects to the microwave inlet 1112. The microwave generator 1121 is used to emit microwaves into the housing chamber 1111, thereby microwave heating the sample inside the housing chamber 1111.

[0060] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figure 15 The upper end of the housing 1110 may also have a first mounting hole 1113, which connects to the housing chamber 1111. Please refer to... Figures 12 to 16 As shown, the first heating assembly 1120 also includes a microwave stirring component 1122. The microwave stirring component 1122 includes a rotation drive unit 1123 and a stirring unit 1124. The rotation drive unit 1123 is connected to the housing 1110, and the stirring unit 1124 is connected to the output end of the rotation drive unit 1123. The stirring unit 1124 extends into the housing chamber 1111 through the first mounting hole 1113. The rotation drive unit 1123 can drive the stirring unit 1124 to rotate, so as to uniformly stir the microwaves in the housing chamber 1111, thereby heating the test sample more evenly and further improving the heating efficiency and heating effect.

[0061] As an example, the drive unit 1123 can be a motor.

[0062] As one implementation method, please refer to Figure 15 The upper end of the receiving chamber 1111 has a first mounting hole 1113 and two microwave inlets 1112. The two microwave inlets 1112 are symmetrically arranged about the receiving chamber 1111, and symmetrically arranged about the first mounting hole 1113. Please refer to... Figures 12 to 15The first heating assembly 1120 includes two microwave generators 1121, which are symmetrically arranged about the receiving chamber 1111. The microwave outlet of one microwave generator 1121 is connected to one microwave inlet 1112, and the microwave outlet of the other microwave generator 1121 is connected to the other microwave inlet 1112.

[0063] In this embodiment, two microwave generators 1121 are provided, which are symmetrically arranged about the front and rear of the receiving chamber 1111. This not only further improves the heating efficiency but also makes the sample heated more evenly. Furthermore, the two microwave generators 1121 are symmetrically arranged about the driving stirring unit 1124, which further improves the heating effect and allows the sample to be heated more evenly.

[0064] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figure 15 The upper end of the housing 1110 is also provided with an air outlet 1114, which is connected to the housing chamber 1111. The second heating assembly 1130 includes a heating element 1131 and a first fan 1132. The heating element 1131 is used to heat the air, and the first fan 1132 is used to drive the air heated by the heating element 1131 into the housing chamber 1111 through the air outlet 1114, thereby realizing hot air baking of the tasting sample.

[0065] In this embodiment, instead of directly baking the sample with the heating element 1131, the air heated by the heating element 1131 is driven into the receiving chamber 1111 by the first fan 1132. This not only makes the sample heat more evenly, avoiding overheating and burning of some sample in the food container 2000 while underheating others, but also reduces the impact of the heating element 1131 on the food container 2000, preventing the food container 2000 from being deformed by direct baking by the heating element 1131.

[0066] As one implementation method, please refer to Figure 15 The upper end of the housing 1110 may be provided with two sets of air supply sections 1115. The two sets of air supply sections 1115 are symmetrically arranged about the left and right sides of the housing 1110. Each set of air supply sections 1115 includes multiple air outlets 1114. The number of air outlets 1114 included in the two sets of air supply sections 1115 is the same. The air outlets 1114 of each set of air supply sections 1115 are arranged sequentially at intervals in the front and back direction, so that the heated air can be evenly delivered into the housing chamber 1111.

[0067] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figure 15The receiving box 1110 also has an exhaust vent 1116 on one side, which is connected to the receiving chamber 1111. The heating mechanism 1100 also includes a preheating box 1140 and an air duct 1150. The preheating box 1140 is connected to one side of the receiving box 1110 and has a preheating chamber 1141, which is connected to the exhaust vent 1116. A heating element 1131 is installed in the preheating chamber 1141 and is used to heat the air in the preheating chamber 1141. The air duct 1150 is located at the upper end of the receiving box 1110 and the preheating box 1140 and has an air cavity 1151, which is connected to the preheating chamber 1141 and the air outlet 1114. The first fan 1132 is located in the air cavity 1151. The first fan 1132 can also drive the air in the receiving chamber 1111 to enter the preheating chamber 1141 through the exhaust port 1116. After the air is heated by the heating element 1131, the first fan 1132 can also drive the heated air to enter the receiving chamber 1111 in sequence through the air cavity 1151 and the air outlet 1114.

[0068] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 14 As shown by the dotted line with arrows, under the action of the first fan 1132, air circulates sequentially between the preheating chamber 1141, the air chamber 1151 and the receiving chamber 1111. This not only improves heating efficiency and avoids heat loss, but also reduces exhaust emissions, making it more environmentally friendly.

[0069] As one implementation method, please refer to Figures 12 to 16 As shown, the air duct 1150 can have a U-shaped structure, and correspondingly, the air cavity 1151 can have a U-shaped cavity structure. The air cavity 1151 includes two first cavities 1152 and one second cavity 1153. The two first cavities 1152 are arranged symmetrically on the left and right sides. One end of the second cavity 1153 is connected to one of the first cavities 1152, and the other end of the second cavity 1153 is connected to the other first cavity 1152. The air outlet 1114 is connected to the first cavity 1152, and the first fan 1132 is disposed in the second cavity 1153. When the first fan 1132 is working, it draws the air in the preheating chamber 1141 into the second cavity 1153, and then blows the air in the second cavity 1153 evenly into the first cavity 1152.

[0070] As an example, the heating element 1131 may be a serpentine heating wire.

[0071] As an example, the first fan 1132 can be a centrifugal fan. When hot air baking is required, the first fan 1132 is activated, and through centrifugal force, it draws heated air from the preheating chamber 1141 into the air chamber 1151. Then, the first fan 1132 blows the heated air into the receiving chamber 1111 to bake the sample with hot air. Then, under the action of the first fan 1132, the air in the receiving chamber 1111 is drawn back into the preheating chamber 1141 for reheating, thus performing internal air circulation.

[0072] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figure 14 and Figure 15 The heating mechanism 1100 may also include a filter assembly 1160, which is located at the air outlet 1116. The filter assembly 1160 is used to filter the air entering the preheating chamber 1141 from the receiving chamber 1111, so as to prevent oil fumes from entering the preheating chamber 1141. This is not only more hygienic and environmentally friendly, but also prevents oil fumes from adhering to the surface of the heating element 1131 and affecting the heating effect.

[0073] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figures 12 to 16 As shown, the heating device 1000 also includes an exhaust gas discharge mechanism 1300, which can discharge the exhaust gas in the receiving chamber 1111 to the outside of the heating device 1000, thereby keeping the air in the heating device 1000 clean and improving food safety.

[0074] As one implementation method, please refer to Figures 12 to 16 As shown, the exhaust gas discharge mechanism 1300 includes an exhaust duct assembly 1310, a condensate collection assembly 1320, and a second fan 1330. The exhaust duct assembly 1310 is connected to the receiving chamber 1111. The condensate collection assembly 1320 is connected to the exhaust duct assembly 1310 and can collect water vapor in the exhaust gas. The second fan 1330 is connected to the exhaust duct assembly 1310 and is used to drive the exhaust gas in the receiving chamber 1111 through the condensate collection assembly 1320 and discharge it to a preset area, making it more hygienic and environmentally friendly.

[0075] As an example, the second fan 1330 is an exhaust fan.

[0076] In this embodiment, when it is necessary to discharge the exhaust gas in the containment chamber 1111, the second fan 1330 can be started to draw the exhaust gas in the containment chamber 1111 into the condensate collection assembly 1320 to remove water vapor from the exhaust gas. Then, the exhaust gas after removing water vapor is discharged to the preset area through the exhaust pipe assembly 1310.

[0077] As an example, please refer to Figures 12 to 16As shown, the exhaust duct assembly 1310 can be connected to the preheating chamber 1140. The exhaust gas in the receiving chamber 1111 enters the exhaust duct assembly 1310 through the preheating chamber 1141, which can effectively simplify the structure. Moreover, the exhaust gas in the receiving chamber 1111 can be filtered by the filter assembly 1160 before entering the exhaust duct assembly 1310 through the preheating chamber 1141, which is more environmentally friendly.

[0078] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 13 and Figure 15 As shown, the exhaust duct assembly 1310 may include a first duct 1311, a second duct 1312, and a third duct 1313 arranged sequentially in a direction away from the preheating chamber 1140. One end of the first duct 1311 is connected to the preheating chamber 1140, and the other end is connected to a second fan 1330. One end of the second duct 1312 is connected to the second fan 1330, and the other end is connected to a condensate collection assembly 1320. One end of the third duct 1313 is connected to the condensate collection assembly 1320, and the other end is connected to a preset area, which may be located outside the food cabinet.

[0079] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figures 12 to 14 ,as well as Figure 17 As shown, the support assembly 1210 includes a sealing platform 1211, which is connected to the output end of the lifting drive assembly 1220. The sealing platform 1211 is used to seal the receiving chamber 1111. The lifting drive assembly 1220 can drive the support assembly 1210 to move upward until the sealing platform 1211 abuts against the lower end of the receiving chamber 1110, thereby sealing the receiving chamber 1111.

[0080] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figures 12 to 14 ,as well as Figure 17As shown, the lifting drive assembly 1220 includes a fixed plate 1221, a lifting plate 1222, a lifting drive component 1223, and a second transmission screw component 1224. The fixed plate 1221 is fixed in relative position to the heating mechanism 1100 and is located below the support assembly 1210. The lifting plate 1222 is located below the fixed plate 1221 and is fixed to the support assembly 1210. The lifting drive component 1223 is fixed to the lifting plate 1222. One end of the second transmission screw component 1224 is connected to the output end of the lifting drive component 1223, and the other end of the second transmission screw component 1224 is connected to the support assembly 1210. The second transmission screw component 1224 is also connected to the fixed plate 1221 in a driving connection. The lifting drive 1223 can drive the second transmission screw 1224 to rotate, so that the supporting assembly 1210 moves upward relative to the heating mechanism 1100 until the sealing platform 1211 abuts against the lower end of the receiving box 1110. The lifting drive 1223 can also drive the second transmission screw 1224 to rotate, so that the supporting assembly 1210 moves downward relative to the heating mechanism 1100 until there is a certain gap between the lunch box 2000 and the receiving box 1110 in the vertical direction, thereby facilitating the removal of the lunch box 2000 from the supporting assembly 1210.

[0081] As an example, the lifting drive component 1223 can be a motor. Please refer to... Figure 13 , Figure 14 and Figure 17 As shown, the lifting drive assembly 1220 may also include an output component 1226, which is a screw nut that is connected to the second transmission screw component 1224. The output component 1226 is fixed to the fixed plate component 1221, thereby realizing the transmission connection between the second transmission screw component 1224 and the fixed plate component 1221.

[0082] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figures 12 to 14 ,as well as Figure 17 As shown, the lifting drive assembly 1220 may further include a guide member 1225, which extends vertically. The guide member 1225 passes through the fixed plate 1221 and can move up and down relative to the fixed plate 1221. The upper end of the guide member 1225 is fixed to the support assembly 1210, and the lower end of the guide member 1225 is fixed to the lifting plate 1222. The guide member 1225 enables the support assembly 1210 to move up and down more smoothly.

[0083] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figure 12 , Figure 14 and Figure 17The supporting component 1210 may further include a fourth support 1212 that suspends the food container 2000 above the sealing platform component 1211. The number of fourth support components 1212 is equal to the number of hooking components 5130. The fourth support components 1212 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the hooking components 5130, and the number of food containers 2000 that the fourth support component 1212 can support at any time is equal to the number of food containers 2000 that the corresponding hooking component 5130 can hook at any time. The fourth support component 1212 is fixed to the sealing platform component 1211. Each fourth support component 1212 may include two support frames 1213. The two support frames 1213 are symmetrically arranged in the left-right direction, and there is a second gap 1214 between the two support frames 1213 in the left-right direction. The width of the second gap 1214 in the left-right direction is equal to or greater than the width of the hooking component 5130 in the left-right direction. Each support frame 1213 may include a support portion 1215 and a limiting portion 1216 fixed to the left or right side of the support portion 1215. The support portions 1215 of the two support frames 1213 simultaneously support the bottom sides of the lunch box 2000, with the center of the bottom of the lunch box 2000 exposed in the second gap 1214, thereby facilitating the picking and placing of goods by the picking device 5000 and avoiding interference with the picking device 5000. The limiting portions 1216 of the two support frames 1213 respectively block the left and right sides of the lunch box 2000, which can prevent the lunch box 2000 from slipping off the fourth support member 1212 during the up and down movement of the supporting component 1210, thereby effectively protecting the lunch box 2000.

[0084] In one implementation, during the placement of goods, the motion mechanism 5200 can drive the picking mechanism 5100 to move as a whole until the upper surface of the first support member 5131 is slightly higher than the upper surface of the fourth support member 1212. Then, the hooking drive assembly 5120 drives the hooking assembly 5130 to move forward until it extends. At this time, the lunch box 2000 is exactly above the fourth support member 1212. Then, the motion mechanism 5200 drives the picking mechanism 5100 to move downward until the lunch box 2000 is placed on the fourth support member 1212. The food container 2000 is no longer located between the two first limiting members 5132, so that it can be completely separated from the hooking component 5130. Then the hooking drive component 5120 drives the hooking component 5130 to move backward to the retracted state. This not only avoids friction or interference between the fourth support member 1212 and the food container 2000, but also effectively reduces the up and down movement of the picking mechanism 5100 when placing goods. This reduces the distance between the lifting sealing mechanism 1200 and the heating mechanism 1100, which is more conducive to the miniaturization of the tasting food cabinet structure. When picking up the goods, the motion mechanism 5200 can drive the picking mechanism 5100, which is in the extended state, to support the lunch box 2000 and move it upward until the upper surface of the first support member 5131 is slightly higher than the upper surface of the fourth support member 1212, or the upper surfaces of the first support member 5131 and the upper surfaces of the fourth support member 1212 are on the same horizontal plane. Then, the hooking drive component 5120 drives the hooking component 5130, which is hooking the lunch box 2000, to move backward to the retracted state.

[0085] As one implementation method, please refer to Figure 17 The fourth support member 1212 has a second guide surface 1217 on one side of the limiting part 1216 of the two support frames 1213 facing each other. The second guide surface 1217 is located on the rear side of the limiting part 1216, which can further prevent the fourth support member 1212 from interfering with the lunch box 2000.

[0086] As an example, the picking mechanism 5100 includes two hooking components 5130, each capable of hooking three food containers 2000 at a time. The supporting component 1210 includes two fourth supports 1212, each capable of supporting three food containers 2000. In other words, the heating device 1000 can be used to heat the tasting samples in six food containers 2000 simultaneously, greatly improving heating efficiency and thus greatly improving the efficiency of distributing tasting samples.

[0087] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figure 18 and Figure 19 The shipping device 6000 includes a conveying mechanism 6100 and a conveying drive mechanism 6200.

[0088] The conveying mechanism 6100 includes two conveying components 6110, which have a third interval 6120 in the left-right direction. The width of the third interval 6120 in the left-right direction is greater than or equal to the width of the hook component 5130 in the left-right direction. The two conveying components 6110 jointly support the lunch box 2000, and the two conveying components 6110 are simultaneously supported on both sides of the bottom of the lunch box 2000. The middle part of the bottom of the lunch box 2000 is exposed through the third interval 6120, thereby facilitating the picking device 5000 to pick up and put down the goods and avoiding interference with the picking device 5000.

[0089] After the picking device 5000 places the meal box 2000 onto the dispensing device 6000, the conveying drive mechanism 6200 can drive the conveying mechanism 6100 to move the meal box 2000 forward, thereby conveying the meal box 2000 to the outside of the container 3000 through the dispensing port 3100. A dispensing tray 3120 can also be provided outside the container 3000 below the dispensing port 3100. The meal box 2000 conveyed to the outside of the container 3000 through the dispensing port 3100 can slide onto the dispensing tray 3120 for easy pickup by consumers. Please refer to [reference needed]. Figure 1 As shown. The conveying drive mechanism 6200 can also be used to drive the conveying mechanism 6100 to convey the lunch box 2000 backward. Therefore, the picking device 5000 is also used to move the lunch box 2000 on the dispensing device 6000 to the heating device 1000 to reheat the tasting samples inside the lunch box 2000. If the tasting samples inside the lunch box 2000 on the dispensing device 6000 cool down due to prolonged unclaimed status, the picking device 5000 can also move the lunch box 2000 on the dispensing device 6000 to the heating device 1000 to reheat the tasting samples, thereby restoring the tasting samples to their optimal taste. For example, if the sample food in the container 2000 on the shipping tray 3120 cools down, the consumer can place the container 2000 onto the conveyor mechanism 6100 through the shipping port 3100. If the consumer places multiple containers 2000 in sequence, the conveyor drive mechanism 6200 can also drive the conveyor mechanism 6100 to transport the containers 2000 backward until the conveyor mechanism 6100 is full. The picking device 5000 can move the container 2000 on the shipping device 6000 to the heating device 1000 for reheating, restoring the sample food to its optimal taste. Then, the picking device 5000 moves the container 2000 containing the reheated sample food back to the shipping device 6000.

[0090] In this embodiment, the number of conveying mechanisms 6100 is equal to the number of hooking components 5130, and the conveying mechanisms 6100 and hooking components 5130 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence. The number of lunch boxes 2000 conveyed by the conveying mechanism 6100 each time is equal to the number of lunch boxes 2000 hooked by the corresponding hooking component 5130 each time.

[0091] As an example, please refer to Figure 18 and Figure 19 The picking mechanism 5100 includes two hooking components 5130, each of which can pick up three food containers 2000 at a time. The dispensing device 6000 includes two conveying mechanisms 6100, each of which can transport three food containers 2000 at a time, greatly improving the efficiency of distributing tasting samples.

[0092] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figure 18 and Figure 19 Each conveying assembly 6110 includes a synchronous pulley 6111, a tensioning pulley, and a conveyor belt 6112. The synchronous pulley 6111 is fixed to the output end of the conveyor drive mechanism 6200 and is drively connected to the conveyor belt 6112. The tensioning pulley cooperates with the synchronous pulley 6111 to tension the conveyor belt 6112. When the conveyor drive mechanism 6200 drives the synchronous pulley 6111 to rotate, the synchronous pulley 6111 drives the conveyor belt 6112 to rotate, thereby allowing the conveyor belt 6112 to convey the lunch boxes 2000 placed on the conveyor belt 6112 forward or backward. Since the food container 2000 containing the tasting sample has a certain weight, it may press the conveyor belt 6112 downward, which will not only affect the conveying efficiency, but may also cause the food container 2000 to fall off the conveying mechanism 6100. Therefore, in this embodiment, each conveying component 6110 also includes a tensioning wheel, which can tension the conveyor belt 6112 to minimize the deformation of the conveyor belt 6112, thereby effectively improving the conveying efficiency.

[0093] As one implementation method, please refer to Figure 18 and Figure 19 The synchronous pulley 6111 engages with the inner side of the conveyor belt 6112. The tensioning pulley may include two first tensioning pulleys 6113 and two second tensioning pulleys 6114. The two first tensioning pulleys 6113 are arranged correspondingly in the front-to-back direction and are positioned above the synchronous pulley 6111, both tensioning the inner side of the conveyor belt 6112. The two second tensioning pulleys 6114 are positioned between the two first tensioning pulleys 6113 and the synchronous pulley 6111, correspondingly in the front-to-back direction, both tensioning the outer side of the conveyor belt 6112, thereby further tensioning the conveyor belt 6112 and preventing deformation of the conveyor belt 6112 under pressure.

[0094] In one implementation, when placing goods, the motion mechanism 5200 can drive the picking mechanism 5100 to move as a whole until the upper surface of the first support member 5131 is slightly higher than the upper surface of the conveyor belt 6112. Then, the hook drive assembly 5120 drives the hook assembly 5130 to move forward until it extends. At this time, the food box 2000 is directly above the conveyor belt 6112. Then, the motion mechanism 5200 drives the picking mechanism 5100 to move downward until the food box 2000 is placed on the conveyor belt 6112 and the food box 2000 is no longer between the two first limit members 5132, so that the food box 2000 can be completely separated from the hook assembly 5130. Then, the hook drive assembly 5120 drives the hook assembly 5130 to move backward to the retracted state. This not only avoids friction or interference between the conveyor belt 6112 and the food box 2000, but also effectively reduces the vertical movement stroke of the picking mechanism 5100 when placing goods, which is more conducive to the miniaturization of the tasting food cabinet structure. When picking up the goods, the motion mechanism 5200 can drive the picking mechanism 5100, which is in the extended state, to support the lunch box 2000 and move it upward until the upper surface of the first support member 5131 is slightly higher than the upper surface of the conveyor belt 6112. Then, the hooking drive component 5120 drives the hooking component 5130, which is hooking the lunch box 2000, to move backward to the retracted state.

[0095] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figure 18 and Figure 19 The dispensing device 6000 also includes a second base 6300 and a limiting mechanism 6400. The second base 6300 is fixed inside the container 3000, and the conveying mechanism 6100, the conveying drive mechanism 6200, and the limiting mechanism 6400 are respectively disposed on the second base 6300. The limiting mechanism 6400 includes a third limiting member 6410 fixed to the second base 6300. The third limiting members 6410 are disposed on the left and right sides of the conveying assembly 6110. The two third limiting members 6410 on the left and right sides of each conveying assembly can cooperate with each other to restrict the lunch box 2000 supported on the conveying mechanism 6100 between the two third limiting members 6410 in the left and right direction, thereby preventing the lunch box 2000 from shifting its position and falling off the conveying mechanism 6100 when the picking mechanism 5100 puts out goods or when the conveying mechanism 6100 conveys the lunch box 2000.

[0096] As one implementation method, please refer to Figure 18 and Figure 19The third limiting member 6410 has a third guide surface 6411 on the side facing the corresponding conveying mechanism 6100. The third guide surface 6411 is provided at least on the front side of the third limiting member 6410, and may also be provided on the rear side of the third limiting member 6410. The third guide surface 6411 can guide the lunch box 2000 to smoothly enter the conveying mechanism 6100, and can avoid interference between the third limiting member 6410 and the lunch box 2000.

[0097] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figure 18 and Figure 19 The conveying drive mechanism 6200 includes a conveying drive component 6210, a first driving synchronous pulley 6220, a first synchronous belt 6230, a first driven synchronous pulley 6240, and a drive shaft 6250. The first driving synchronous pulley 6220 is coaxially fixed to the output end of the conveying drive component 6210. The first synchronous belt 6230 is driveably connected to the first driving synchronous pulley 6220. The first driven synchronous pulley 6240 is driveably connected to the first synchronous belt 6230. The first driven synchronous pulley 6240 and the linked synchronous pulley 6111 are coaxially fixed to the drive shaft 6250, which is the output end of the conveying drive mechanism 6200. The drive shaft 6250 passes through the second base 6300 and can rotate relative to the second base 6300 around its own axis. The conveying drive 6210 can drive the first active synchronous pulley 6220 to rotate. When the first active synchronous pulley 6220 rotates, it drives the first driven synchronous pulley 6240 to rotate through the first synchronous belt 6230, thereby driving the linkage synchronous pulley 6111, which is fixed relative to the first driven synchronous pulley 6240, to rotate, so that the conveying mechanism 6100 can convey the lunch box 2000 forward or backward.

[0098] As an example, please refer to Figure 18 and Figure 19 The shipping device 6000 may include two conveying mechanisms 6100, that is, the shipping device 6000 may include four conveying components 6110. Each conveying component 6110 includes a linkage synchronous wheel 6111. All four linkage synchronous wheels 6111 can be fixed on the same drive shaft 6250. One conveying drive component 6210 can drive the conveyor belts 6112 of the four conveying components 6110 to synchronously convey the lunch boxes 2000. This not only reduces the number of drive components, but also enables the four conveying components 6110 to effectively maintain synchronization, further improving the conveying efficiency.

[0099] As an example, the conveyor drive 6210 can be a motor.

[0100] In some implementation methods, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2The heating device 1000 and the dispensing device 6000 can be located on the same side of the storage shelf 4000 in the left-right direction, thereby ensuring that the heated sample can be moved to the dispensing device 6000 more quickly. This not only improves dispensing efficiency but also helps maintain the optimal taste of the sample. As an example, the dispensing device 6000 can be positioned above the heating device 1000, and correspondingly, the dispensing port 3100 can be located near the upper end of the shelf 3000 for easy access by the user. It should be noted that in other embodiments, the dispensing port 3100 can also be located near the middle or lower end of the shelf 3000, depending on the actual situation, and will not be elaborated upon here.

[0101] The above embodiments merely illustrate preferred implementations of this application, and while the descriptions are specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A food tasting display case, characterized in that, include: Containers; and Storage shelves, heating devices, shipping devices, and retrieval devices are installed inside the container; The storage shelf is used to store food containers containing tasting samples; The retrieval device is used to move the lunch boxes on the storage shelf to the heating device; the heating device is used to heat the tasting samples inside the lunch boxes; After the sample is heated, the retrieval device is also used to move the food container to the dispensing device; the dispensing device is located at the dispensing port of the container and is used to transport the food container to the outside of the container through the dispensing port; The picking device includes a picking mechanism and a motion mechanism; The picking mechanism includes a first base, a hooking drive assembly, and a hooking assembly. The first base is connected to the output end of the motion mechanism. The hooking drive assembly is disposed on the first base. The hooking assembly is disposed on the output end of the hooking drive assembly and is slidably connected to the first base. The hook-and-drive assembly is used to drive the hook-and-drive assembly forward to an extended state, wherein the hook-and-drive assembly in the extended state is located below the food container or above the heating device and the dispensing device; the motion mechanism is used to drive the hook-and-drive assembly in the extended state to move upward or downward until the food container is supported on the hook-and-drive assembly or the food container is separated from the hook-and-drive assembly. The hook drive assembly is also used to drive the hook assembly to move backward to a retracted state; the motion mechanism is also used to drive the hook assembly in the retracted state to move between the storage shelf, the heating device and the shipping device.

2. The tasting food display case as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The hooking component includes a first support member and two first limiting members symmetrically disposed on the front and rear sides of the first support member. The first support member is used to support the lunch box in the vertical direction, and the two first limiting members cooperate to restrict the lunch box supported on the first support member in the front and rear direction.

3. The tasting food display case as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The pickup mechanism includes one of the hook components; Alternatively, the picking mechanism may include a plurality of hooking components, which are arranged sequentially at intervals along the left-right direction, and the hooking driving component may be used to drive the plurality of hooking components to move forward or backward synchronously.

4. The tasting food display case as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The hooking drive assembly includes a hooking drive component, a first transmission screw component, and an output component. The hooking drive component is fixed to the first base. The first transmission screw component is connected to the output end of the hooking drive component. The output component is tractively connected to the first transmission screw component and fixed to the hooking assembly. The hooking drive component is used to drive the first transmission screw component to rotate around its own axis, so that the hooking assembly moves forward or backward.

5. The tasting food display case as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The picking mechanism also includes a limiting component; The limiting component includes second limiting members symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the hook component. The second limiting members are fixed to the first base and have a gap with the hook component. The two second limiting members cooperate with each other to restrict the lunch box supported by the hook component between the two second limiting members in the left and right direction.

6. The tasting food display case as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The heating device includes: A heating mechanism includes a receiving housing, and a first heating component and a second heating component connected to the receiving housing, the receiving housing having a receiving chamber with an opening at its lower end; and The lifting and sealing mechanism includes a support component and a lifting drive component; the support component is disposed below the receiving box and is used to support the food container containing the tasting sample; the lifting drive component is connected to the support component and is used to drive the support component to move upward until it abuts the receiving box to seal the receiving chamber. When the supporting assembly seals the receiving chamber, the food container is received within the receiving chamber. The first heating assembly is used to microwave heat the sample inside the food container, and the second heating assembly is used to hot air bake the sample inside the food container.

7. The tasting food display case as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The upper end of the containment box is provided with a microwave inlet that connects to the containment chamber; The first heating assembly includes at least one microwave generator connected to the housing, the microwave generator having a microwave outlet communicating with the microwave inlet, and the microwave generator being used to emit microwaves into the housing cavity.

8. The tasting food display case as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The upper end of the receiving box is provided with an air outlet that connects to the receiving chamber; The second heating component includes a heating element and a first fan, the first fan being used to drive air heated by the heating element into the receiving chamber through the air outlet.

9. The tasting food display case as described in claim 8, characterized in that, One side of the containment box is also provided with an exhaust vent that connects to the containment chamber; The second heating assembly further includes a preheating chamber and an air duct. The preheating chamber has a preheating chamber connected to the exhaust port. The heating element is installed in the preheating chamber. The air duct has an air cavity connecting the preheating chamber and the exhaust port. The first fan is disposed in the air cavity. The first fan is also used to drive the air in the receiving chamber into the preheating chamber, heat it with the heating element, and then enter the receiving chamber through the air cavity.

10. The tasting food display case as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The lifting drive component includes: A fixing plate is fixed in relative position to the heating mechanism and is located below the support assembly; A lifting plate is located below the fixed plate and is fixed to the supporting assembly; The lifting drive component is fixed to the lifting plate; and The second transmission screw is connected at one end to the output end of the lifting drive component and at the other end to the support assembly. Furthermore, the second transmission screw is connected to the fixed plate component in a transmission connection. The lifting drive component is used to drive the second transmission screw component to rotate, so that the support assembly moves upward relative to the heating mechanism.

11. The tasting food display case as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The shipping device includes: The conveying mechanism includes two conveying components spaced apart in a left-right direction, the two conveying components jointly supporting the lunchbox; and A conveying drive mechanism is used to drive the conveying mechanism to convey the lunch box forward or backward; The picking device is also used to move the food container on the dispensing device to the heating device to reheat the tasting sample inside the food container.

12. The tasting food display case as described in claim 11, characterized in that, Each of the conveying components includes a linkage timing pulley, a tensioning pulley, and a conveyor belt. The linkage timing pulley is fixed to the output end of the conveying drive mechanism and is connected to the conveyor belt. The tensioning pulley cooperates with the linkage timing pulley to tension the conveyor belt.

13. The tasting food display case as described in claim 11, characterized in that, The shipping device also includes a second base and a limiting mechanism; The conveying mechanism, the conveying drive mechanism, and the limiting mechanism are respectively disposed on the second base; The limiting mechanism includes third limiting members disposed on the left and right sides of the conveying assembly. The third limiting members are fixed to the second base. The two third limiting members cooperate with each other to restrict the lunch box supported by the conveying mechanism between the two third limiting members in the left and right direction.

14. The tasting food display case as described in claim 12, characterized in that, The conveying drive mechanism includes: Conveyor drive components; The first active synchronizing wheel is coaxially fixed to the output end of the conveying drive component; The first synchronous belt is connected to the first driving synchronous pulley; The first driven synchronous pulley is connected to the first synchronous belt for transmission; and A drive shaft, wherein the first driven synchronous pulley and the linked synchronous pulley are coaxially fixed to the drive shaft; The conveying drive is used to drive the first active synchronous wheel to rotate, so that the conveying mechanism conveys the lunch box forward or backward.

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