Guide rail guiding mechanism and self-service pizza machine

By designing the guide rail guide mechanism in a self-service pizza machine, using the combination of positioning components and guide components, the problem of rail installation offset is solved, the smooth movement of the handling device and the reduction of wear of the guide rails is achieved, and the stability and use of the equipment are improved. life.

CN222439999UActive Publication Date: 2025-02-07CHANGSHA ZHONGGU INTELLIGENT EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421225868.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-31
Publication Date
2025-02-07
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-31

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Technical Problem

The guide rails of existing self-service pizza machines are prone to deviation during installation, resulting in poor movement of the handling device and excessive wear on the guide rails after long-term use.

Method used

A guide rail guide mechanism is designed, including positioning components and guide components, through the combination of sliding wheels, sliding plates and elastic members, ensuring that the rails can be accurately aligned during installation and avoid lag and offset.

Benefits of technology

It realizes smooth movement of the handling device on the guide rail, reduces the wear of the guide rail, reduces the requirements for installation accuracy, and improves the stability and service life of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a guide rail guiding mechanism and a self-service pizza machine, which comprise a guide rail arranged on a box body and a mounting seat, the mounting seat is arranged on the top and / or the bottom of a carrying device, a positioning assembly is arranged on the first side of the mounting seat, a guiding assembly is arranged on the second side of the mounting seat in a sliding manner, and the guiding assembly is arranged on the guide rail. And a guide channel through which the guide rail passes is formed between the positioning assembly and the guide assembly. The two sides of the guide rail are guided through cooperation of the positioning assembly and the guide assembly, the sliding guide assembly enables the carrying device not to be blocked when the carrying device moves, movement is smoother, abrasion to the guide rail is reduced, and the requirement for installation precision is lowered.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic vending machines, in particular to a guide rail guiding mechanism and a self-service pizza machine. Background Art

[0002] Self-service vending machines are commonly used equipment for commercial automation. They are not restricted by time and place, can save manpower and facilitate transactions. They are a new form of commercial retail, also known as 24-hour mini supermarkets. And with the changes in the market, vending machines have also appeared in various styles, including vending machines that sell pizza, etc.

[0003] The self-service pizza machine will place the pizza in a pizza box and then put it in a storage device for refrigeration or freezing, so as to maintain the quality of the pizza for a long time. When in use, the pizza is taken out of the storage device by the handling device and sent to the box opening device. The box opening device positions the pizza box through the box positioning mechanism. After the lifting mechanism opens the pizza box, the clamping mechanism clamps the pizza and sends it to the heating device for heating. After the heating is completed, the pizza is put back into the pizza box and sent to the delivery port.

[0004] The existing pizza machine chassis is formed by foaming with a mold. There will inevitably be some errors in the foaming process, which will cause the upper and lower holes to be offset during installation, resulting in the upper and lower rails not being assembled on the same parallel line, that is, the upper rail is biased to the inside, the lower rail is biased to the outside, or vice versa. The handling device will get stuck when moving, and the movement is not smooth. Long-term use will cause greater wear on the rails.

[0005] In view of this, it is necessary to propose a new technical solution to solve the above technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a guide rail guiding mechanism and a self-service pizza machine to solve the problems raised in the background technology.

[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the first aspect of the utility model provides a guide rail guiding mechanism, including a guide rail installed on a box body, including a mounting seat, the mounting seat is installed on the top and / or bottom of a transport device, a positioning assembly is installed on a first side of the mounting seat, and a guiding assembly is slidably installed on a second side of the mounting seat, and a guiding channel for passing the guide rail is formed between the positioning assembly and the guiding assembly.

[0008] In a further technical solution, the guide assembly includes a sliding wheel, a sliding plate and an elastic member, the sliding wheel penetrates the sliding plate and is slidably mounted on the mounting seat, the first end of the elastic member abuts against the sliding plate, and the second end of the elastic member abuts against the mounting seat, so as to push the sliding plate and the sliding wheel close to the guide rail. The elastic member is provided so that a certain squeezing space can exist on the side of the guide rail close to the sliding wheel, thereby preventing the transport device from getting stuck when moving.

[0009] In a further technical solution, the positioning assembly further includes a guide shaft, one side of the mounting seat protrudes upward to form a fixed plate, the elastic member is sleeved on the guide shaft, the first end of the guide shaft is connected to the sliding plate, and the second end of the guide shaft penetrates and is slidably mounted on the fixed plate. The guide shaft guides the sliding plate and the sliding wheel to move parallel to the guide shaft, that is, to move closer to or away from the fixed plate. The moving path of the sliding plate and the sliding wheel is ensured to avoid deviation.

[0010] In a further technical solution, the positioning assembly further includes a linear bearing, the fixing plate has a mounting hole, the linear bearing is mounted in the mounting hole, the second end of the guide shaft slides and passes through the linear bearing, and the second end of the elastic member abuts against the linear bearing. The linear bearing is provided so that the guide shaft can slide along the linear bearing, further enhancing the stability of the sliding plate and the sliding wheel when they move, with a simple structure and strong stability.

[0011] In a further technical solution, the number of the sliding wheels is three, the number of the linear bearings and the guide shafts is two, and each guide shaft is respectively sleeved with an elastic member. This arrangement can better guide one side of the guide rail, making the transport device more stable when moving on the guide rail.

[0012] In a further technical solution, the mounting seat is provided with a keyway, and the sliding wheel is slidably mounted in the keyway. The keyway is provided so that the sliding wheel slides in the keyway driven by the elastic member and the guide shaft, thereby guiding one side of the guide rail while having a certain movement space.

[0013] In a further technical solution, the elastic member is a spring, which is used to push the sliding plate and the sliding wheel, has a simple structure, low cost and long service life.

[0014] In a further technical solution, the positioning assembly includes at least one directional pulley, and the directional pulley is connected to the mounting seat. The directional pulley is provided to guide one side of the guide rail, which has a simple structure and strong stability.

[0015] In a further technical solution, the number of the directional pulleys is three, and the three directional pulleys are respectively mounted on the mounting seat, and the three directional pulleys respectively limit one side of the guide rail. The arrangement of the three directional pulleys can better guide one side of the guide rail and further enhance the stability during movement.

[0016] In a second aspect, the utility model also provides a self-service pizza machine, including a guide rail guiding mechanism.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the utility model brings the following technical effects:

[0018] The guide rail guiding mechanism of the utility model guides the two sides of the guide rail respectively through the cooperation of the positioning component and the guiding component. The slidable guiding component prevents the transport device from getting stuck when moving, makes the movement smoother, reduces the wear on the guide rail, and reduces the requirements for installation accuracy.

[0019] The self-service pizza machine of the present invention includes all the technical features and beneficial effects of the transport mechanism, so they are not described in detail. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the drawings required for use in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show certain embodiments of the utility model and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the guide rail guiding mechanism of the utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 It is another structural schematic diagram of the guide rail guiding mechanism of the utility model.

[0023] Figure 3 It is an exploded schematic diagram of the guide rail guiding mechanism of the utility model after the guide rail is hidden.

[0024] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the combination of the guide rail guiding mechanism and the transport device of the utility model.

[0025] Description of main component symbols:

[0026] 1. Guide rail;

[0027] 2. Mounting seat; 21. Fixing plate; 211. Mounting hole; 22. Keyway;

[0028] 3. Positioning assembly; 31. Directional pulley;

[0029] 4. Guide assembly; 41. Sliding wheel; 42. Sliding plate; 43. Elastic member; 44. Guide shaft; 45. Linear bearing;

[0030] 5. Handling device. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, and examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0032] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the referred device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0033] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0034] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "install", "connect", "connect", "fix" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0035] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "above" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, a first feature being "above", "above" or "above" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. A first feature being "below", "below" or "below" a second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0036] Example 1

[0037] See Figure 1-4 As shown, the guide rail guiding mechanism includes a guide rail 1 installed on the box body, including a mounting seat 2, the mounting seat 2 is installed on the top and / or bottom of the handling device 5, a positioning assembly 3 is installed on the first side of the mounting seat 2, and a guiding assembly 4 is slidably installed on the second side of the mounting seat 2, and a guiding channel for passing the guide rail 1 is formed between the positioning assembly 3 and the guiding assembly 4. As a preferred embodiment, the top of the handling device 5 of this embodiment is provided with a guide rail guiding mechanism, and in other specific embodiments, the guide rail guiding mechanism can also be provided at the bottom of the handling device 5, and the guide rail guiding mechanism can be provided at both the top and the bottom of the handling device 5.

[0038] The two sides of the guide rail 1 are guided respectively by the cooperation of the positioning component 3 and the guide component 4. The slidable guide component 4 prevents the transport device 5 from getting stuck when moving, making the movement smoother, reducing the wear on the guide rail 1 and lowering the requirements for installation accuracy.

[0039] In a further specific embodiment, the guide assembly 4 includes a sliding wheel 41, a sliding plate 42 and an elastic member 43. As a preferred embodiment, the elastic member 43 of this embodiment is a spring, and in other embodiments, rubber can also be used. The sliding plate 42 and the sliding wheel 41 are pushed by the spring, which has a simple structure, low cost and long service life. The sliding wheel 41 penetrates the sliding plate 42 and is slidably installed on the mounting seat 2. The first end of the elastic member 43 abuts against the sliding plate 42, and the second end of the elastic member 43 abuts against the mounting seat 2, which is used to push the sliding plate 42 and the sliding wheel 41 close to the guide rail 1. The setting of the elastic member 43 allows a certain squeezing space to exist on the side of the guide rail 1 close to the sliding wheel 41, so as to avoid jamming of the transport device 5 when moving. When installing, the installation is selected according to the direction of the guide rail 1, that is, the guide assembly 4 is installed on the side of the guide rail 1 that is biased. When the transport device 5 moves on the guide rail 1, a moving gap will appear between the orienting component and the guide rail 1, and the guide rail 1 is closely fitted with one side of the guide component 4. Therefore, with the cooperation of the guide component 4, the transport device 5 will not get stuck, and the spring always pushes the sliding plate 42 and the sliding wheel 41 close to the guide rail 1 to guide the movement of the transport device 5.

[0040] In a further specific embodiment, the positioning assembly 3 further includes a guide shaft 44, one side of the mounting seat 2 protrudes upward to form a fixed plate 21, the elastic member 43 is sleeved on the guide shaft 44, the first end of the guide shaft 44 is connected to the sliding plate 42, and the second end of the guide shaft 44 penetrates and is slidably mounted on the fixed plate 21. The guide shaft 44 guides the sliding plate 42 and the sliding wheel 41 so that they can move parallel to the guide shaft 44, that is, approach or move away from the fixed plate 21. The moving path of the sliding plate 42 and the sliding wheel 41 is ensured to avoid deviation.

[0041] In a further specific embodiment, the positioning assembly 3 further includes a linear bearing 45, the fixing plate 21 has a mounting hole 211, the linear bearing 45 is mounted in the mounting hole 211, the second end of the guide shaft 44 slides and passes through the linear bearing 45, and the second end of the elastic member 43 abuts against the linear bearing 45. The linear bearing 45 is provided so that the guide shaft 44 can slide along the linear bearing 45, further enhancing the stability of the sliding plate 42 and the sliding wheel 41 when they move, with a simple structure and strong stability.

[0042] In a further specific embodiment, the number of the sliding wheels 41 is three, the number of the linear bearings 45 and the guide shafts 44 is two, and in other specific embodiments, the number of the linear bearings 45 and the guide shafts 44 can also be three, and the more the number, the more stable the guidance, and each guide shaft 44 is respectively sleeved with an elastic member 43. This arrangement can better guide one side of the guide rail 1, so that the transport device 5 is more stable when moving on the guide rail 1.

[0043] In a further specific embodiment, the mounting seat 2 is provided with a key slot 22, and the sliding wheel 41 is slidably mounted in the key slot 22. The key slot 22 is provided so that the sliding wheel 41 slides in the key slot 22 driven by the elastic member 43 and the guide shaft 44, thereby achieving a certain movement space while guiding one side of the guide rail 1.

[0044] In a further specific embodiment, the positioning assembly 3 includes at least one directional pulley 31, and the directional pulley 31 is connected to the mounting seat 2. The directional pulley 31 is provided to guide one side of the guide rail 1, and the structure is simple and the stability is strong. As a preferred embodiment, the number of directional pulleys 31 in this embodiment is three, and the three directional pulleys 31 are respectively installed on the mounting seat 2, and the three directional pulleys 31 respectively limit one side of the guide rail 1. The provision of three directional pulleys 31 can better guide one side of the guide rail 1 and further enhance the stability during movement. In other specific embodiments, the number of directional pulleys 31 can also be four or five. The more the number of directional pulleys 31, the better the guiding effect, but the corresponding cost is also greater.

[0045] It should be noted that when the upper and lower guide rails 1 are not assembled on the same parallel line, the positions of the positioning assembly 3 and the guide assembly 4 can be swapped according to actual needs to better guide the guide rail 1.

[0046] Example 2

[0047] The self-service pizza machine includes a guide rail guide mechanism. The self-service pizza machine of this embodiment includes all the technical features and technical effects of the first embodiment, so they are not described in detail.

[0048] Descriptions such as "specific examples" or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples, unless they are contradictory.

[0049] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention. Ordinary technicians in the field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments. As long as they meet the purpose of the present invention, they should be within the scope of protection required by the present invention, such as: different combinations of specific embodiments, different combinations of distinguishing technical features.

Claims

1. A guide rail guiding mechanism, comprising a guide rail (1) mounted on a box body, characterized in that: The invention comprises a mounting seat (2), wherein the mounting seat (2) is mounted on the top and / or bottom of a handling device (5), a positioning assembly (3) is mounted on a first side of the mounting seat (2), a guide assembly (4) is slidably mounted on a second side of the mounting seat (2), and a guide channel for passing the guide rail (1) is formed between the positioning assembly (3) and the guide assembly (4).

2. The guide rail guiding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide assembly (4) comprises a sliding wheel (41), a sliding plate (42) and an elastic member (43); the sliding wheel (41) passes through the sliding plate (42) and is slidably mounted on the mounting seat (2); a first end of the elastic member (43) abuts against the sliding plate (42); and a second end of the elastic member (43) abuts against the mounting seat (2) for pushing the sliding plate (42) and the sliding wheel (41) close to the guide rail (1).

3. The guide rail guiding mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning assembly (3) also includes a guide shaft (44), one side of the mounting seat (2) protrudes upward to form a fixed plate (21), the elastic member (43) is sleeved on the guide shaft (44), the first end of the guide shaft (44) is connected to the sliding plate (42), and the second end of the guide shaft (44) passes through and is slidably mounted on the fixed plate (21).

4. The guide rail guiding mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The positioning assembly (3) also includes a linear bearing (45), the fixing plate (21) has a mounting hole (211), the linear bearing (45) is mounted in the mounting hole (211), the second end of the guide shaft (44) slides and passes through the linear bearing (45), and the second end of the elastic member (43) abuts against the linear bearing (45).

5. The guide rail guiding mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The number of the sliding wheels (41) is three, the number of the linear bearings (45) and the guide shafts (44) is two, and each guide shaft (44) is respectively sleeved with an elastic member (43).

6. The guide rail guiding mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting seat (2) is provided with a keyway (22), and the sliding wheel (41) is slidably mounted on the keyway (22).

7. The guide rail guiding mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The elastic member (43) is a spring.

8. The guide rail guiding mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning assembly (3) comprises at least one directional pulley (31), and the directional pulley (31) is connected to the mounting seat (2).

9. The guide rail guiding mechanism according to claim 8, characterized in that: The number of the directional pulleys (31) is three, and the three directional pulleys (31) are respectively mounted on the mounting seat (2), and the three directional pulleys (31) respectively limit one side of the guide rail (1).

10. Self-service pizza machine, characterized by: It comprises the guide rail guiding mechanism as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.