Knife and fork discharging device and self-service pizza machine

Abstract

The invention discloses a knife and fork discharging device and a self-service pizza machine, the knife and fork discharging device comprises a mounting seat and a storage mechanism, the mounting seat is mounted on a box body of the self-service pizza machine, the storage mechanism is mounted on the mounting seat, the storage mechanism is provided with a storage cavity used for placing a knife and fork box, the bottom of the storage cavity is provided with a discharging groove used for allowing the knife and fork box to pass through, and the discharging groove is communicated with the storage cavity. The device further comprises a pressing mechanism, the pressing mechanism is installed on the material storage mechanism, and the output end of the pressing mechanism slides up and down in the material storage cavity. The structure is simple, by arranging the pressing mechanism, the weight borne by the knife and fork box close to the discharging groove is increased, goods can be smoothly discharged, and the goods are prevented from being stuck.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of vending machines, and particularly to a knife and fork discharging device and a self-service pizza machine. Background Art

[0002] A vending machine is a commonly used device for commercial automation. It is not restricted by time and location, can save manpower, and facilitate transactions. It is a brand-new form of commercial retail, also known as a 24-hour mini supermarket. Moreover, with the changes in the market, various styles of vending machines have emerged, including self-service pizza machines for selling items such as pizza.

[0003] Generally, the pizza after heating is in one whole piece and needs to be cut with a knife and then eaten with a fork. Therefore, the pizza machine is also equipped with a knife and fork discharging device to send a pre-prepared knife and fork box to the food outlet. The knife and fork discharging device in the prior art is as shown in the Chinese utility model patent with the application number: CN202421225139.1. This patent drives a push block to slide between a storage device and a mounting seat through a driving mechanism, so that the knife and fork box passes through a second discharge slot, a third discharge slot, and a discharge slot in sequence to complete the shipment. Since the weight of the knife and fork box is relatively light, when there are more knife and fork boxes in the storage mechanism, the knife and fork box closest to the second discharge slot is at the bottom and thus bears a greater weight, and can smoothly ship out from the second discharge slot. When there are fewer knife and fork boxes in the storage mechanism, the knife and fork box closest to the second discharge slot has fewer knife and fork boxes above it, bears less weight, and is difficult to smoothly ship out from the second discharge slot, resulting in a situation of stuck goods.

[0004] In view of this, a new technical solution is needed to solve the above technical problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Aiming at the deficiencies existing in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a knife and fork discharging device and a self-service pizza machine to solve the problems raised in the background art.

[0006] To achieve the above purpose, in the first aspect of the present invention, a knife and fork discharging device is provided, including a mounting seat and a storage mechanism. The mounting seat is installed on the box body of the self-service pizza machine, the storage mechanism is installed on the mounting seat, the storage mechanism is provided with a storage cavity for placing the knife and fork box, a discharge slot for passing the knife and fork box is opened at the bottom of the storage cavity, and a pressing mechanism is further included. The pressing mechanism is installed on the storage mechanism, and the output end of the pressing mechanism slides up and down in the storage cavity.

[0007] In a further technical solution, the pressing mechanism includes a pressing component. The pressing component is slidably installed up and down in the storage cavity, and the pressing component presses down on the knife and fork box located in the storage cavity.

[0008] In a further technical solution, the pressing mechanism further includes a guiding component, the guiding component is installed on the material storage mechanism, and the pressing component is connected to the moving end of the guiding component.

[0009] In a further technical solution, a connecting piece is arranged between the pressing component and the guiding component. The first end of the connecting piece is connected to the pressing component, and the second end of the connecting piece is connected to the guiding component.

[0010] In a further technical solution, the pressing component includes a pressing block, a connecting shaft and a fixing block. The connecting shaft passes through the fixing block and is installed on the pressing block. The fixing block slides up and down on the connecting shaft. The fixing block is installed on the connecting piece, and the pressing block presses against the knife fork box located in the material storage cavity.

[0011] In a further technical solution, the material storage mechanism is provided with at least two material storage cavities. Each material storage cavity is respectively installed with a pressing component, and the fixing blocks of each pressing component are respectively connected to the connecting piece.

[0012] In a further technical solution, the material storage mechanism is further provided with an adjustment cavity. The adjustment cavity is arranged between the two material storage cavities. At least one of the outer sides of the material storage cavities is provided with a first through groove for passing the connecting piece. A second through groove for passing the connecting piece is arranged between the adjustment cavity and the material storage cavity or between the two material storage cavities. The connecting piece sequentially passes through the first through groove and the second through groove and extends into the material storage cavity to be respectively connected to the fixing block.

[0013] In a further technical solution, the pressing component further includes an elastic member. The first end of the elastic member abuts against the pressing block, and the second end of the elastic member abuts against the fixing block.

[0014] In a further technical solution, the guiding component includes a guiding shaft and a linear bearing. The first end of the guiding shaft is connected to the top of the material storage mechanism, the second end of the guiding shaft is connected to the bottom of the material storage mechanism, the linear bearing is slidably installed on the guiding shaft, and the linear bearing is connected to one side of the pressing component.

[0015] In a second aspect, the present invention further provides a self-service pizza machine, including a knife fork discharging device.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the present invention brings the following technical effects:

[0017] The knife fork discharging device of the present invention has a simple structure. Through the arrangement of the pressing mechanism, the weight borne by the knife fork box near the discharging slot is increased, so that it can be discharged smoothly and the problem of goods jamming is avoided.

[0018] The self-service pizza machine of the present invention incorporates all the technical features and beneficial effects of the knife and fork dispensing device, and thus will not be elaborated herein. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative efforts.

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the knife and fork dispensing device of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 2 is another schematic structural diagram of the knife and fork dispensing device of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the pressing mechanism.

[0023] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the pressing assembly and the connecting member.

[0024] Figure 5 is Figure 4 the exploded schematic diagram in

[0025] Figure 6 is Figure 5 the front view in

[0026] MAIN ELEMENT SYMBOL DESCRIPTION:

[0027] 1. Mounting base;

[0028] 2. Material storage mechanism; 21. Material storage cavity; 211. First through groove; 22. Adjusting cavity; 221. Second through groove;

[0029] 3. Pressing mechanism; 31. Pressing assembly; 311. Pressing block; 312. Connecting shaft; 313. Fixed block; 32. Guide assembly; 321. Guide shaft; 322. Linear bearing; 33. Connecting member; 34. Adjusting member;

[0030] 4. Knife and fork box. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0031] The following details the embodiments of the present invention. The examples of the embodiments are shown in the drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals represent the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below by referring to the drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0032] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present invention.

[0033] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present invention, "a plurality of" means two or more unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0034] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "mounted", "connected", "coupled", "fixed", etc. shall be construed broadly. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0035] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are indirectly in contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on top of" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "beneath" and "underneath" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0036] Example 1

[0037] See Figures 1-6As shown in the figure, there is a knife and fork device, including a mounting base 1 and a storage mechanism 2. The mounting base 1 is installed on the box body of the self-service pizza machine, and the storage mechanism 2 is installed on the mounting base 1. The storage mechanism 2 is provided with a storage cavity 21 for placing the knife and fork box 4. The bottom of the storage cavity 21 is provided with a discharge slot for passing the knife and fork box 4. It further includes a pressing mechanism 3. The pressing mechanism 3 is installed on the storage mechanism 2, and the output end of the pressing mechanism 3 slides up and down in the storage cavity 21.

[0038] In this embodiment, through the setting of the pressing mechanism 3, the weight borne by the knife and fork box 4 near the discharge slot is increased, so that it can be shipped smoothly and avoid stuck goods.

[0039] In a further specific embodiment, the pressing mechanism 3 includes a pressing component 31. The pressing component 31 is slidably installed up and down in the storage cavity 21, and the pressing component 31 presses downward on the knife and fork box 4 located in the storage cavity 21. Through the setting of the pressing component 31, the weight of the pressing component 31 itself is applied to the knife and fork box 4, thereby increasing the weight of the knife and fork box 4 and enabling it to be shipped smoothly from the discharge slot.

[0040] In a further specific embodiment, the pressing mechanism 3 further includes a guiding component 32. The guiding component 32 is installed on the storage mechanism 2, and the pressing component 31 is connected to the moving end of the guiding component 32.

[0041] Through the setting of the guiding component 32, the lifting of the pressing mechanism 3 is guided and limited. At the same time, the guiding mechanism can make the bottom of the pressing component 31 always parallel to both the knife and fork box 4 and the mounting base 1, which can further avoid stuck goods when the knife and fork box 4 is shipped.

[0042] It should be noted that, as a preferred implementation method, the pressing component 31 of this embodiment is located in the middle of the storage cavity 21, so that the knife and fork box 4 can be evenly stressed and shipped better. In other specific embodiments, the pressing component 31 can also be located at other positions in the storage cavity 21.

[0043] In a further specific embodiment, a connecting piece 33 is provided between the pressing component 31 and the guiding component 32. The first end of the connecting piece 33 is connected to the pressing component 31, and the second end of the connecting piece 33 is connected to the guiding component 32.

[0044] Through this setting, the weights of the connecting piece 33 and the moving end of the guiding component 32 can be applied to the knife and fork box 4, further increasing the weight borne by the knife and fork box 4 and strengthening the stability of shipping.

[0045] In a further specific embodiment, the pressing assembly 31 includes a pressing block 311, a connecting shaft 312, and a fixing block 313. The connecting shaft 312 passes through the fixing block 313 and is installed on the pressing block 311. The fixing block 313 slides up and down on the connecting shaft 312. The fixing block 313 is installed on the connecting member 33, and the pressing block 311 presses against the cutlery box 4 located in the storage cavity 21.

[0046] It should be noted that the fixing block 313 of this embodiment is provided with a through hole for passing through the connecting shaft 312, and the diameter of the through hole is larger than the diameter of the connecting shaft 312. Therefore, the fixing block 313 can move up and down along the connecting shaft 312.

[0047] As a preferred embodiment, the storage mechanism 2 of this embodiment is provided with two storage cavities 21. Each storage cavity 21 is respectively installed with a pressing assembly 31, and the fixing blocks 313 of each pressing assembly 31 are respectively connected to the connecting member 33.

[0048] The setting of the two storage cavities 21 can increase the storage quantity of the cutlery box 4. Moreover, when the cutlery box 4 is alternately taken out from the two storage cavities 21, part or all of the weight of the adjacent pressing assemblies 31 will also be applied to the cutlery box 4 that needs to be shipped, further increasing the weight borne by the cutlery box 4 and enhancing the stability of shipping.

[0049] In other specific embodiments, according to actual needs, the storage mechanism 2 can also be provided with three or four storage cavities 21 to facilitate the accommodation of more cutlery boxes 4. It can be understood that although this setting increases the storage quantity, it will correspondingly occupy the space of the self-service pizza machine and the production cost. And when the cutlery box 4 is alternately taken out from the three or four storage cavities 21, part or all of the weight of the adjacent pressing assemblies 31 will also be applied to the cutlery box 4 that needs to be shipped.

[0050] In a further specific embodiment, the storage mechanism 2 is further provided with an adjustment cavity 22. The adjustment cavity 22 is arranged between the two storage cavities 21. At least one side of the storage cavity 21 is provided with a first through groove 211 for passing through the connecting member 33. A second through groove 221 for passing through the connecting member 33 is provided between the adjustment cavity 22 and the storage cavity 21 or between the two storage cavities 21. The connecting member 33 sequentially passes through the first through groove 211 and the second through groove 221 and extends into the storage cavity 21 to be respectively connected to the fixing block 313.

[0051] The adjusting chamber 22 and the storage chamber 21 are connected by the provision of the first through groove 211 and the second through groove 221, so that the connecting piece 33 can drive the clamping assembly 31 located in each storage chamber 21 to move. It can be understood that the first through groove 211 and the second through groove 221 extend from the upper end to the lower end of the storage chamber 21 respectively, that is, extend from the top position to the bottom position of the storage chamber 21 but do not pass through the storage chamber 21.

[0052] It should be noted that an adjusting member is provided in the adjusting chamber 22 of the present embodiment, and the adjusting member is installed on the connecting member 33 and exposed in the adjusting chamber 22. When the cutlery box 4 is replenished in the material storage mechanism 2, the staff can directly pick up the adjusting member through the arrangement of the adjusting chamber 22 and the adjusting member, thereby driving the moving ends of the pressing assembly 31 and the guide assembly 32 to move, and pick up the adjusting member and move it to the top of the adjusting chamber 22.

[0053] The opening direction of the regulating cavity 22 is consistent with the opening direction of the material storage cavity 21 , so when replenishing, the regulating part can be picked up directly from the opening of the front regulating cavity 22 .

[0054] In other specific embodiments, the adjustment member can also be arranged at the guide assembly 32, that is, arranged on the side of the storage mechanism 2, and can be moved up and down only by toggling the adjustment member, and there is no need to set the adjustment chamber 22 to reduce the volume of the entire knife and fork discharge device.

[0055] In a further specific embodiment, the pressing assembly 31 further includes an elastic member, a first end of the elastic member abuts against the pressing block 311 , and a second end of the elastic member abuts against the fixing block 313 .

[0056] As a preferred embodiment, the elastic member of this embodiment is a spring, and the spring is sleeved on the connecting shaft 312 to prevent the spring from deflecting or twisting when compressed. The spring is set so that the pressing block 311 is always pressed downward by the gravity of the connecting shaft 312, the fixing block 313 and the connecting member 33, thereby ensuring that the cutlery box 4 always bears a weight higher than itself and is shipped smoothly. It should be noted that the specific structure and position of the spring are hidden in the accompanying drawings.

[0057] In a further specific embodiment, the guide assembly 32 includes a guide shaft 321 and a linear bearing 322, the first end of the guide shaft 321 is connected to the top of the storage mechanism 2, the second end of the guide shaft 321 is connected to the bottom of the storage mechanism 2, the linear bearing 322 is slidably installed on the guide shaft 321, and the linear bearing 322 is connected to one side of the clamping assembly 31.

[0058] Through the arrangement of the linear bearing 322 and the guide shaft 321, the lifting of the pressing assembly 31 is guided to prevent the pressing assembly 31 from shifting during lifting.

[0059] Embodiment 2

[0060] The self-service pizza machine includes a knife and fork dispensing device. The self-service pizza machine of this embodiment includes all the technical features and technical effects of Embodiment 1, and thus will not be described in detail herein.

[0061] Descriptions such as "specific examples" or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic descriptions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0062] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations to the above embodiments, as long as they meet the purpose of the present invention, and shall be within the scope of protection required by the present invention, such as: different combinations of the specific embodiments, different combinations of the distinguishing technical features.

Claims

1. A knife and fork dispensing device, comprising a mounting base (1) and a storage mechanism (2). The mounting base (1) is installed on the cabinet of a self-service pizza machine, and the storage mechanism (2) is installed on the mounting base (1). The storage mechanism (2) is provided with a storage cavity (21) for placing a knife and fork box (4), and a discharge slot for passing the knife and fork box (4) is opened at the bottom of the storage cavity (21). It is characterized in that: It further includes a pressing mechanism (3), the pressing mechanism (3) is installed on the storage mechanism (2), and the output end of the pressing mechanism (3) slides up and down in the storage cavity (21).

2. The tableware discharging device according to claim 1, wherein: The pressing mechanism (3) includes a pressing component (31), the pressing component (31) is slidably installed up and down in the storage cavity (21), and the pressing component (31) presses downward on the fork and knife box (4) located in the storage cavity (21).

3. The knife and fork ejecting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The pressing mechanism (3) further includes a guiding component (32), the guiding component (32) is installed on the storage mechanism (2), and the pressing component (31) is connected to the moving end of the guiding component (32).

4. The tableware discharging device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A connecting piece (33) is arranged between the pressing component (31) and the guiding component (32), the first end of the connecting piece (33) is connected to the pressing component (31), and the second end of the connecting piece (33) is connected to the guiding component (32).

5. The tableware discharging device according to claim 4, wherein: The pressing component (31) includes a pressing block (311), a connecting shaft (312) and a fixing block (313), the connecting shaft (312) passes through the fixing block (313) and is installed on the pressing block (311), the fixing block (313) slides up and down on the connecting shaft (312), the fixing block (313) is installed on the connecting piece (33), and the pressing block (311) presses on the fork and knife box (4) located in the storage cavity (21).

6. The knife and fork ejecting device according to claim 5, wherein: The storage mechanism (2) is provided with at least two storage cavities (21), and each storage cavity (21) is respectively installed with a pressing component (31), and the fixing blocks (313) of each pressing component (31) are respectively connected to the connecting piece (33).

7. The tableware discharging device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The storage mechanism (2) is further provided with an adjustment cavity (22), the adjustment cavity (22) is arranged between the two storage cavities (21), at least one side of the storage cavity (21) is provided with a first through groove (211) for passing the connecting piece (33), and a second through groove (221) for passing the connecting piece (33) is opened between the adjustment cavity (22) and the storage cavity (21) or between the two storage cavities (21), and the connecting piece (33) sequentially passes through the first through groove (211) and the second through groove (221) and extends into the storage cavity (21) to be respectively connected to the fixing block (313).

8. The tableware ejecting device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The pressing component (31) further includes an elastic member, the first end of the elastic member abuts against the pressing block (311), and the second end of the elastic member abuts against the fixing block (313).

9. The knife and fork ejecting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The guiding component (32) includes a guiding shaft (321) and a linear bearing (322), the first end of the guiding shaft (321) is connected to the top of the storage mechanism (2), the second end of the guiding shaft (321) is connected to the bottom of the storage mechanism (2), the linear bearing (322) is slidably installed on the guiding shaft (321), and the linear bearing (322) is connected to one side of the pressing component (31).

10. Self-service pizza machine, characterized in that: It includes the fork and knife discharging device according to any one of claims 1-9.

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