Chopstick distributing machine

By designing an automated chopstick dispensing machine, including chopstick uniform device and ejection mechanism, combined with the identity verification function, the existing chopstick dispensing machine has been solved, and the accuracy and security of chopstick release are achieved.

CN222622664UActive Publication Date: 2025-03-18CHENGDU JIEDE TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420996148.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-05-09
Publication Date
2025-03-18
Estimated Expiration
2034-05-09

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Technical Problem

现有发筷机需要手动操作,出筷数量不易控制,并且无法进行取用人员的身份识别和无授权人员限制取用。

Method used

A chopstick generator is designed including a chopstick bucket, a chopstick uniform device, a chopstick ejection mechanism and an identity verification device. Face recognition is performed through the video acquisition device or identity verification is performed through the scan code and card reading device to decide whether to authorize use. The chopstick uniform distribution device and chopstick ejection mechanism ensure the accuracy and automation of chopstick release.

Benefits of technology

The chopsticks are automated, without manual operations, ensuring the accurate number of chopsticks released each time, and the access of unauthorized personnel is restricted through the identity verification function, which is suitable for places where outsiders need to be controlled.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a chopstick distributing machine which comprises a box body, a chopstick hopper is arranged in the box body and used for storing chopsticks, a guide face for a chopstick stack formed by the chopsticks to slide out is arranged at the bottom of the chopstick hopper, and a chopstick uniform distribution device is arranged at an outlet of the bottom of the chopstick hopper and enables the chopsticks to reach the position nearby a chopstick outlet in a single-layer mode. Chopsticks are ejected out in pairs through the chopstick ejection mechanism, the ejected chopsticks roll down to the chopstick bearing hook under the action of gravity, the chopstick bearing hook is arranged below the chopstick outlet, a control panel is arranged on one side of the box body, a display screen is arranged on the control panel, a video collecting device is arranged on one side of the display screen, and a code scanning and card reading device is further arranged on one side of the display screen. And the display screen, the video acquisition device, the code scanning and card reading device, the chopstick uniform distribution device and the chopstick ejection mechanism are electrically connected with the controller. The technical problems that in the prior art, chopsticks need to be manually discharged, the chopstick discharging number is inaccurate, the identity of taking personnel cannot be recognized, and taking is not limited by authorized personnel are solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of public restaurant facilities, in particular to a chopstick issuing machine. Background Art

[0002] As people's requirements for food hygiene conditions increase, the hygiene conditions of public dining places are gradually improving. Most dining places are providing sterilized bowls and chopsticks. For chopsticks, they must be washed first, then placed in a dryer for drying, and the dried chopsticks are placed in a disinfection cabinet for disinfection for a certain period of time, and then placed in a chopstick dispenser for the convenience of customers. The chopstick dispenser in the prior art is usually manually operated, so it is usually difficult to control the number of chopsticks that can be dispensed at one time; and anyone can take them without identity verification; so it is impossible to control when some specific places need to restrict outsiders. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide a chopstick dispensing machine to solve the technical problems in the prior art that chopsticks need to be dispensed manually and the number of chopsticks dispensed is inaccurate, and the identity of the user cannot be identified and the use of chopsticks by unauthorized persons cannot be restricted.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is:

[0005] A chopstick dispensing machine comprises: a box body, a chopstick bucket is provided in the box body, the chopstick bucket is used to store chopsticks, the bottom of the chopstick bucket has a guide surface for the chopstick pile formed by the chopsticks to slide out, a chopstick evenly distributing device is provided at the bottom outlet of the chopstick bucket, the chopstick evenly distributing device makes the chopsticks arrive near the chopstick outlet in a single layer, and the chopsticks are ejected in pairs by a chopstick ejecting mechanism, and the ejected chopsticks roll onto chopstick receiving hooks under the action of gravity, and the chopstick receiving hooks are arranged below the chopstick outlet, a control panel is provided on one side of the box body, a display screen is provided on the control panel, a video acquisition device is provided on one side of the display screen, and a code scanning and card reading device is also provided on one side of the display screen, and the display screen, the video acquisition device, the code scanning and card reading device, the chopstick evenly distributing device and the chopstick ejecting mechanism are electrically connected to a controller.

[0006] The utility model provides a chopstick distributing machine, wherein the chopstick uniform distribution device comprises a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft, wherein a plurality of primary chopstick shifting blocks and secondary chopstick shifting blocks are respectively mounted on the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft, and the distance between the primary chopstick shifting blocks and the guide surface is wider than the distance between the secondary chopstick shifting blocks and the guide surface.

[0007] The utility model discloses a chopstick dispensing machine, wherein the first-level chopstick shifting block has stepped uniform chopstick teeth on one side facing the chopstick stack, and the uniform chopstick teeth gradually become thicker from bottom to top.

[0008] The utility model provides a chopstick issuing machine, wherein the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft are connected to the output end of the rotary power device through a connecting rod mechanism.

[0009] The utility model provides a chopstick issuing machine, wherein the chopstick ejecting mechanism comprises a third rotating shaft, a chopstick ejecting block is installed on the third rotating shaft, the third rotating shaft is connected to the output end of a rotary power device through a connecting rod mechanism, and the chopstick ejecting block is located below the chopstick pile.

[0010] The utility model provides a chopstick issuing machine, wherein a cover is hingedly connected to the top of the box body, and the control panel is hingedly connected to the upper part of the free end of the cover.

[0011] The utility model provides a chopstick issuing machine, wherein the side of the box body is provided with a plurality of indicator lights and sensors, and the indicator lights and sensors are electrically connected to a controller.

[0012] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: a chopstick issuing machine is proposed, which performs face recognition through a video acquisition device or performs identity authentication of a user through a code scanning and card reading device, thereby determining whether to authorize use; by arranging a multi-level chopstick shifting block at the outlet of the chopstick bucket, the chopstick stack can be gradually evenly distributed, forming a single-layer state of chopsticks at the outlet, and then the chopsticks are ejected through the chopstick ejecting block, and through the size limit of the chopstick ejecting block, the number of chopsticks ejected each time is exactly two, which is convenient for taking; at the same time, the action process provides power for the rotating power device, thereby realizing the automation and non-sensing process of chopstick taking. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, in which:

[0014] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a diagram of the chopsticks in the embodiment of the utility model when they are not lifted up;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a diagram of the chopsticks in the lifted state of the embodiment of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a diagram of the chopsticks ejection state according to an embodiment of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiment of the utility model clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiment of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiment of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiment is a part of the embodiment of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the utility model and are not used to limit the utility model. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0020] like Figure 1-5 As shown, a chopstick issuing machine comprises: a box body 1, wherein the box body 1 has a chopstick bucket 4, the chopstick bucket 4 is used to store chopsticks 5, the bottom of the chopstick bucket 4 has a guide surface 19 for the chopstick pile formed by the chopsticks 5 to slide out, a chopstick evenly distributing device is arranged at the bottom exit of the chopstick bucket 4, the chopstick evenly distributing device makes the chopsticks arrive near the chopstick outlet 22 in a single layer, and the chopsticks 5 are ejected in pairs by a chopstick ejecting mechanism, and the ejected chopsticks 5 roll onto the chopstick receiving hook 12 under the action of gravity, and the chopstick receiving hook 12 is arranged below the chopstick outlet 22, one side of the box body 1 has a control panel 3, the control panel 3 has a display screen 15, one side of the display screen 15 has a video acquisition device 17, one side of the display screen 15 also has a code scanning card reading device 16, the display screen 15, the video acquisition device 17, the code scanning card reading device 16, the chopstick evenly distributing device and the chopstick ejecting mechanism are electrically connected to the controller.

[0021] The utility model is a chopstick dispensing machine, wherein the chopstick uniform distribution device comprises a first rotating shaft 6 and a second rotating shaft 8, wherein a plurality of first-level chopstick shifting blocks 7 and second-level chopstick shifting blocks 9 are respectively mounted on the first rotating shaft 6 and the second rotating shaft 8, wherein the first-level chopstick shifting blocks 7 are farther from the guide surface 19 than the second-level chopstick shifting blocks 9. With such a structure, the farther away the chopsticks 5 are from the chopstick bucket 4, the fewer the layers are, and a regular single-layer chopstick-shaped structure is formed at the chopstick outlet 22, thereby facilitating the chopstick ejection mechanism to eject the chopsticks accurately.

[0022] The utility model provides a chopstick dispensing machine, wherein the first-level chopstick shifting block 7 has stepped uniform chopstick teeth 18 on one side facing the chopstick stack, and the uniform chopstick teeth 18 gradually become thicker from bottom to top. Such a structure can make the chopsticks 5 regularly layered from top to bottom, and when the first-level chopstick shifting block 7 swings once, a certain amount of chopsticks roll down, so as to be arranged in order at the exit.

[0023] In the utility model, the first rotating shaft 6 and the second rotating shaft 8 are connected to the output end of the rotating power device 13 through a connecting rod mechanism 14. Usually, the rotating power device 13 is a stepping motor, and the connecting rod mechanism 14 is a multi-stage connecting rod. Through the angle setting, the rotation of the first rotating shaft 6 and the second rotating shaft 8 is synchronized and coordinated through a power device.

[0024] The utility model discloses a chopstick issuing machine, wherein the chopstick ejecting mechanism comprises a third rotating shaft 10, on which a chopstick ejecting block 11 is mounted, and the third rotating shaft 10 is connected to the output end of a rotating power device 13 through a connecting rod mechanism 14, and the chopstick ejecting block 11 is located below the chopstick pile, such an arrangement enables the chopstick ejecting block 11 to be lifted and lowered during the rotation of the third rotating shaft 10, and the contact portion between the top surface of the chopstick ejecting block 11 and the chopsticks 5 is an inclined surface, so that after the chopsticks 5 are ejected, they can smoothly slide onto the chopstick receiving hook 12 under the action of gravity, and then they can be used by the user.

[0025] The utility model provides a chopstick issuing machine, wherein a cover 2 is hingedly connected to the top of a box body 1, and a control panel 3 is hingedly connected to the upper portion of a free end of the cover 2. Such an arrangement enables the control panel 3, the cover 2 and the box body 1 to form a Z-shaped structure, i.e., the control panel 3 and the cover 2 can be opened as a whole, or the angle of the control panel 3 can be adjusted separately.

[0026] The utility model discloses a chopstick dispensing machine, wherein the side of the box body 1 is provided with a plurality of indicator lights 21 and sensors 20, and the indicator lights 21 and sensors 20 are electrically connected to the controller. The indicator lights can be provided to display the working status of the device and whether there are chopsticks 5 inside. Meanwhile, the sensors 20 can be provided to prevent the chopsticks from being accidentally dispensed when no one is present.

[0027] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions 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 device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0028] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" 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 it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances. In addition, in the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, "plurality" means two or more.

[0029] It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make improvements or changes based on the above description, and all these improvements and changes should fall within the scope of protection of the claims attached to the utility model.

Claims

1. A chopstick dispensing machine, characterized in that: include: A box body (1) is provided with a chopstick bucket (4) inside the box body (1), the chopstick bucket (4) being used to store chopsticks (5), the bottom of the chopstick bucket (4) being provided with a guide surface (19) for sliding out a chopstick pile formed by the chopsticks (5), a chopstick distribution device being provided at the bottom outlet of the chopstick bucket (4), the chopstick distribution device causing the chopsticks to arrive near the chopstick outlet (22) in a single layer, the chopsticks (5) being ejected in pairs by a chopstick ejection mechanism, the ejected chopsticks (5) rolling down to the chopstick receiving hook (12) under the action of gravity The chopstick receiving hook (12) is arranged below the chopstick outlet (22); a control panel (3) is provided on one side of the box body (1); a display screen (15) is provided on the control panel (3); a video acquisition device (17) is provided on one side of the display screen (15); a code scanning and card reading device (16) is also provided on one side of the display screen (15); the display screen (15), the video acquisition device (17), the code scanning and card reading device (16), the chopstick evenly distributing device and the chopstick ejecting mechanism are electrically connected to the controller.

2. A chopstick dispensing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The chopstick uniform distribution device comprises a first rotating shaft (6) and a second rotating shaft (8), and a plurality of first-level chopstick shifting blocks (7) and second-level chopstick shifting blocks (9) are respectively mounted on the first rotating shaft (6) and the second rotating shaft (8), and the distance between the first-level chopstick shifting blocks (7) and the guide surface (19) is wider than the distance between the second-level chopstick shifting blocks (9) and the guide surface (19).

3. A chopstick dispensing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first-level chopstick shifting block (7) has stepped chopstick teeth (18) on one side facing the chopstick stack, and the stepped chopstick teeth (18) gradually become thicker from bottom to top.

4. The chopstick issuing machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first rotating shaft (6) and the second rotating shaft (8) are connected to the output end of the rotary power device (13) via a connecting rod mechanism (14).

5. The chopstick issuing machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The chopstick ejection mechanism comprises a third rotating shaft (10), on which a chopstick ejection block (11) is mounted, the third rotating shaft (10) being connected to an output end of a rotary power device (13) via a connecting rod mechanism (14), and the chopstick ejection block (11) being located below the chopstick stack.

6. The chopstick issuing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the box body (1) is hinged with a cover (2), and the control panel (3) is hinged to the upper part of the free end of the cover (2).

7. The chopstick dispensing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side surface of the box body (1) is provided with a plurality of indicator lights (21) and sensors (20), and the indicator lights (21) and sensors (20) are electrically connected to a controller.