Transfer mechanism for meal delivery of medicated food machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of medicated food machines, and discloses a transfer mechanism for meal delivery of a medicated food machine. The Y-axis mechanism is connected to the Z-axis mechanism; the transfer table is connected to the Y-axis mechanism and is used as a bearing platform of the medicated food packaging box; and the positioning mechanism is mounted on the transfer table and used for fixing the position of the packaging box on the transfer table. According to the medicated food machine, through the design of a plurality of clamping plates in the positioning mechanism, the transfer mechanism can adapt to packaging boxes of different sizes, so that the transfer mechanism can clamp and transfer the packaging boxes of various sizes, and the flexibility and adaptability of the medicated food machine are greatly improved; the packaging box clamping device can better adapt to the appearance of a packaging box, the inductor can send out a signal when making contact with the packaging box, the clamping plate is controlled to stop moving, excessive clamping of the packaging box is avoided, and the integrity of the packaging box in the transferring process is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of medicinal meal machines, in particular to a transfer mechanism for serving meals from a medicinal meal machine. Background Art

[0002] Medicinal diet is a delicious food with a certain color, aroma, taste and shape that is made under the guidance of traditional Chinese medicine, culinary science and nutrition theory, strictly following medicinal diet recipes, by matching Chinese medicine with food with medicinal value, through unique dietary cooking techniques and modern scientific methods. It uses medicine as food.

[0003] The main function of the medicinal meal machine is to process medicinal materials and food materials into dietetic meals through cooking. The medicinal meal machine can heat the corresponding pre-made medicinal meal packages and pack them into boxes according to the user's choice, providing fast meal delivery services. The medicinal meal machine can be used in different outdoor places such as shopping malls.

[0004] With the enhancement of people's health awareness and the revival of traditional Chinese medicine culture, medicinal diet, as a dietary therapy that combines food and medicine, has been favored by more and more people. As an important tool for making medicinal diet, the automation and intelligence level of medicinal diet machines are also constantly improving. However, medicinal diet machines generally use fixed-size transfer mechanisms to transfer packaging boxes during the meal delivery process. Fixed-size transfer mechanisms can only adapt to packaging boxes within a specific size range. For packaging boxes that are too large or too small, the transfer mechanism may not be able to effectively clamp or transfer, resulting in stuck meals or damage to packaging boxes. Since the size of the transfer mechanism is fixed, when it is necessary to transfer packaging boxes of different sizes, it is often necessary to replace the entire transfer mechanism or make complex adjustments, which not only increases the difficulty of operation, but also reduces the flexibility and adaptability of the medicinal diet machine. Summary of the invention

[0005] In order to solve the above problems, the utility model is implemented through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A transfer mechanism for serving food from a medicinal food machine, comprising:

[0007] Z-axis mechanism;

[0008] A Y-axis mechanism connected to the Z-axis mechanism;

[0009] A transfer platform, connected to the Y-axis mechanism, used as a carrying platform for the medicinal food packaging box;

[0010] A positioning mechanism, installed on the transfer platform, for fixing the position of the packaging box on the transfer platform;

[0011] The positioning mechanism includes a positioning plate and multiple clamping plates. The positioning plate is installed on the transfer table. The multiple clamping plates are arranged on the positioning plate and are arranged to approach or move away from the center of the positioning plate at the same time. They are used to clamp packaging boxes of different sizes, ensuring that no matter how the size of the packaging box changes, it can be accurately clamped on the transfer table, which not only improves the efficiency and stability of the transfer, but also reduces the operational risks caused by the mismatch of the packaging box size.

[0012] The positioning mechanism also includes:

[0013] A plurality of control grooves are provided on the inner circle of the positioning plate;

[0014] A plurality of rotating plates are respectively connected in a plurality of control grooves, the clamping plate is connected to the rotating plate, and the rotating plate is arranged to rotate in the control groove to drive the clamping plate to move.

[0015] The rotating plate comprises:

[0016] The rotating block is connected to the rotating plate, and the clamping plate is connected to the rotating block, which is used to provide flexible swinging for the clamping plate. When clamping packaging boxes of different shapes and sizes, the clamping plate can better adapt to the shape of the packaging box, avoid damage to the packaging box, and ensure the stability of transportation.

[0017] The positioning mechanism also includes:

[0018] A plurality of third power sources are installed around the positioning plate, the power shafts of the third power sources are connected to the rotating plate, and the third power sources are used to provide power for the rotating plate;

[0019] The sensor is connected to the clamping plate and is used for sending a signal when contacting the packaging box.

[0020] The Z-axis mechanism comprises:

[0021] First rail;

[0022] A first moving groove is provided on one side of the first guide rail;

[0023] A first moving seat, connected in the first moving groove, and configured to move in the first moving groove;

[0024] The connecting seat is connected to one side of the first movable seat and is used to drive the transfer platform to move up and down.

[0025] The Z-axis mechanism also includes:

[0026] A first screw rod is connected in the first moving groove and connected to the first moving seat, and is used to control the first moving seat to move in the first moving groove when the first screw rod rotates;

[0027] The first power source is installed on the first guide rail, and the power shaft of the first power source is connected to the first screw rod to provide rotational power for the first screw rod.

[0028] The Y-axis mechanism comprises:

[0029] A second guide rail connected to the connecting seat;

[0030] A second moving groove is provided on the second guide rail;

[0031] A second movable seat, connected in the second movable groove;

[0032] The moving platform is arranged on the second guide rail and connected to the second moving seat, and is used for driving the transfer platform to move along the Y axis.

[0033] The Y-axis mechanism also includes:

[0034] A second screw rod is connected in the second moving groove and connected to the second moving seat, and is used to control the second moving seat to move in the second moving groove when the second screw rod rotates;

[0035] The second power source is installed on the second guide rail and connected to the second screw rod to provide power for the second screw rod.

[0036] The projection shape of the clamping plate is an arc.

[0037] The projection shape of the positioning plate is a circular ring.

[0038] The utility model provides a transfer mechanism for serving food from a medicinal food machine. Compared with the prior art, it has the following beneficial effects:

[0039] 1. Through the design of multiple clamping plates in the positioning mechanism, the transfer mechanism can adapt to packaging boxes of different sizes, so that the transfer mechanism can clamp and transfer packaging boxes of various sizes, greatly improving the flexibility and adaptability of the medicinal diet machine.

[0040] 2. The clamping plate has the ability to swing flexibly through the connection design of the rotating plate and the rotating block. This feature enables the clamping plate to better adapt to the shape of the packaging box when clamping packaging boxes of different shapes and sizes, avoiding damage to the packaging box and ensuring the stability of transportation.

[0041] 3. The sensor equipped on the clamping plate can send a signal when it touches the packaging box, controlling the clamping plate to stop moving, avoiding excessive clamping of the packaging box and ensuring the integrity of the packaging box during transportation. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0042] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure proposed by the utility model.

[0043] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the positioning mechanism proposed by the utility model.

[0044] Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional structure diagram of the positioning mechanism proposed by the utility model.

[0045] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the rotating plate, the clamping plate, the third power source, the rotating block and the sensor proposed in the utility model.

[0046] The reference numerals in the figure are:

[0047] 1. Z-axis mechanism; 101. first guide rail; 102. first moving groove; 103. first moving seat; 104. connecting seat; 105. first screw rod; 106. first power source;

[0048] 2. Y-axis mechanism; 201. second guide rail; 202. second moving groove; 203. second moving seat; 204. second screw rod; 205. moving platform; 206. second power source;

[0049] 3. Transfer station;

[0050] 4. Positioning mechanism; 401. Positioning plate; 402. Rotating plate; 403. Clamping plate; 404. Third power source; 405. Control slot; 406. Rotating block; 407. Sensor. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0051] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical solution in the embodiments of the utility model is described clearly and completely. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0052] Reference Figure 1-Figure 4A transfer mechanism for a medicinal meal machine for serving meals, comprising: a Z-axis mechanism 1; a Y-axis mechanism 2, connected to the Z-axis mechanism 1; the design of the Z-axis mechanism 1 and the Y-axis mechanism 2 enables a transfer platform 3 to be precisely controlled in the vertical and horizontal directions; this multi-axis control mode ensures that the medicinal meal packaging box can be accurately transferred to a designated position, greatly improving the accuracy and efficiency of serving meals; the transfer platform 3, connected to the Y-axis mechanism 2, is used as a bearing platform for the medicinal meal packaging box; a positioning mechanism 4, installed on the transfer platform 3, is used to fix the position of the packaging box on the transfer platform 3; the positioning mechanism 4 includes a positioning plate 401 And multiple clamping plates 403, the positioning plate 401 is installed on the transfer platform 3, and the multiple clamping plates 403 are all arranged on the positioning plate 401, and are arranged to simultaneously approach or move away from the center of the positioning plate 401, for clamping packaging boxes of different sizes. The projection shape of the positioning plate 401 is a circular ring, and the multiple clamping plates 403 in the positioning mechanism 4 can simultaneously approach or move away from the center of the positioning plate 401, ensuring that no matter how the size of the packaging box changes, it can be accurately clamped on the transfer platform 3, which not only improves the efficiency and stability of the transfer, but also reduces the operational risks caused by the mismatch of the packaging box size.

[0053] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The positioning mechanism 4 also includes: a plurality of control grooves 405, which are arranged on the inner circle of the positioning plate 401; a plurality of rotating plates 402, which are respectively connected to the plurality of control grooves 405, the clamping plate 403 is connected to the rotating plate 402, and the rotating plate 402 is arranged to rotate in the control groove 405, so as to drive the clamping plate 403 to move, and the projection shape of the clamping plate 403 is an arc; the rotating plate 402 includes: a rotating block 406, which is connected to the rotating plate 402, and the clamping plate 403 is connected to the rotating block 406, so as to provide flexible swing for the clamping plate 403; a plurality of third power sources 404, which are installed around the positioning plate 401, and the power shaft of the third power source 404 is connected to the rotating plate 402 The third power source 404 is used to provide power for the rotating plate 402; the sensor 407 is connected to the clamping plate 403 and is used to send a signal when contacting the packaging box. The clamping plate 403 has the ability to swing flexibly through the connection design of the rotating plate 402 and the rotating block 406, so that the clamping plate 403 can better adapt to the shape of the packaging box when clamping packaging boxes of different shapes and sizes, avoiding damage to the packaging box and ensuring the stability of transportation. The sensor 407 uses a contact sensor or a proximity switch, which can stop moving after the clamping plate 403 contacts the packaging box, avoiding excessive clamping of the packaging box by the clamping plate 403, and will not affect the subsequent delivery of the packaging box.

[0054] Reference Figure 1The Z-axis mechanism 1 includes: a first guide rail 101; a first movable groove 102, which is opened on one side of the first guide rail 101; a first movable seat 103, which is connected in the first movable groove 102 and is configured to move in the first movable groove 102; a connecting seat 104, which is connected to one side of the first movable seat 103 and is used to drive the transfer platform 3 to move up and down; a first screw rod 105, which is connected in the first movable groove 102 and is connected to the first movable seat 103, and is used to control the first movable seat 103 to move in the first movable groove 102 when the first screw rod 105 rotates; a first power source 106, which is installed on the first guide rail 101, and the power shaft of the first power source 106 is connected to the first screw rod 105, and is used to provide rotational power for the first screw rod 105. The first power source 106 adopts a stepping motor and can also adopt a servo motor.

[0055] Reference Figure 1 The Y-axis mechanism 2 includes: a second guide rail 201, connected to the connecting seat 104; a second movable groove 202, opened on the second guide rail 201; a second movable seat 203, connected in the second movable groove 202; a movable platform 205, arranged on the second guide rail 201, connected to the second movable seat 203, and used to drive the transfer platform 3 to move along the Y-axis; a second screw rod 204, connected in the second movable groove 202, connected to the second movable seat 203, and used to control the second movable seat 203 to move in the second movable groove 202 when the second screw rod 204 rotates; a second power source 206, installed on the second guide rail 201, connected to the second screw rod 204, and used to provide power for the second screw rod 204. The second power source 206 adopts a stepping motor and can also adopt a servo motor.

[0056] Both the Z-axis mechanism 1 and the Y-axis mechanism 2 use the synergistic effect of the screw and the power source. This design not only ensures the smoothness and accuracy of the movement of the transfer platform 3, but also improves the stability and reliability of the entire transfer mechanism. At the same time, the powerful power output of the power source ensures that the transfer mechanism can still maintain excellent performance when it is overloaded or running at high speed.

[0057] The entire transfer mechanism adopts a modular design, which allows the various components to be easily disassembled and assembled. This not only facilitates subsequent maintenance and upgrades, but also improves the flexibility and scalability of the transfer mechanism. At the same time, the modular design also reduces the manufacturing and maintenance costs of the entire mechanism.

[0058] During use, according to the instructions of the medicinal meal machine control system, the Z-axis mechanism 1 and the Y-axis mechanism 2 work together, the first power source 106 can drive the first screw rod 105 to rotate, the first screw rod 105 drives the first moving seat 103 to move in the first moving groove 102, the first moving seat 103 drives the connecting seat 104 to move, the connecting seat 104 drives the Y-axis mechanism 2 to move, the second power source 206 can drive the second screw rod 204 to rotate, the second screw rod 204 can drive the second moving seat 203 to move in the second moving groove 202, the second moving seat 203 can drive the moving platform 205 to move, the moving platform 205 drives the transfer platform 3 to move, and moves the transfer platform 3 to the designated meal picking position. When the transfer platform 3 arrives at the meal picking position, the multiple clamping plates 403 of the positioning mechanism 4 are driven by the third power source 404 to approach the center of the positioning plate 401 at the same time until the sensor 407 on the clamping plate 403 contacts the packaging box and sends a signal. The sensor After 407 receives the signal, the third power source 404 stops working and the clamping plate 403 stops moving, ensuring that the packaging box is accurately clamped on the transfer platform 3. According to the instructions of the medicinal meal machine control system, the Z-axis mechanism 1 and the Y-axis mechanism 2 work together again to transfer the transfer platform 3 holding the packaging box to the designated meal delivery position. The manipulator in the medicinal meal machine can grab the meal box and take it away. During the transfer process, the Z-axis mechanism 1 and the Y-axis mechanism 2 ensure the precise control of the transfer platform 3 in the vertical and horizontal directions through the coordinated action of the screw rod and the power source, ensuring that the packaging box is accurately transferred to the target position. When the transfer platform 3 reaches the meal delivery position, the third power source 404 starts again, driving the clamping plate 403 to move away from the center of the positioning plate 401 at the same time until the clamping plate 403 completely releases the packaging box. After the packaging box is released, the transfer platform 3 returns to the initial position or the next meal pickup position under the control of the Z-axis mechanism 1 and the Y-axis mechanism 2, waiting for the next transfer task.

[0059] In summary, compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0060] Through the design of multiple clamping plates 403 in the positioning mechanism 4, the transfer mechanism can adapt to packaging boxes of different sizes, so that the transfer mechanism can clamp and transfer packaging boxes of various sizes, which greatly improves the flexibility and adaptability of the medicinal meal machine.

[0061] The clamping plate 403 has the ability to swing flexibly through the connection design of the rotating plate 402 and the rotating block 406. This feature enables the clamping plate 403 to better adapt to the shape of the packaging box when clamping packaging boxes of different shapes and sizes, avoiding damage to the packaging box and ensuring the stability of transportation.

[0062] The sensor 407 provided on the clamping plate 403 can send out a signal when it contacts the packaging box, and control the clamping plate 403 to stop moving, thereby avoiding excessive clamping of the packaging box and ensuring the integrity of the packaging box during transportation.

[0063] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments may still be modified, or some of the technical features may be replaced by equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A transfer mechanism for serving food from a medicinal food machine, characterized in that: include: Z-axis mechanism (1); A Y-axis mechanism (2) connected to the Z-axis mechanism (1); A transfer platform (3), connected to the Y-axis mechanism (2), and used as a carrying platform for the medicinal food packaging box; A positioning mechanism (4), installed on the transfer platform (3), and used to fix the position of the packaging box on the transfer platform (3); The positioning mechanism (4) comprises a positioning plate (401) and a plurality of clamping plates (403). The positioning plate (401) is mounted on the transfer platform (3). The plurality of clamping plates (403) are arranged on the positioning plate (401) and are arranged to simultaneously approach or move away from the center of the positioning plate (401) for clamping packaging boxes of different sizes.

2. A transfer mechanism for serving food from a medicinal food machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning mechanism (4) further comprises: A plurality of control grooves (405) are provided on the inner circle of the positioning plate (401); A plurality of rotating plates (402) are respectively connected to a plurality of control slots (405), the clamping plate (403) is connected to the rotating plate (402), and the rotating plate (402) is configured to rotate in the control slot (405) to drive the clamping plate (403) to move.

3. The transfer mechanism for serving food from a medicinal food machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rotating plate (402) comprises: The rotating block (406) is connected to the rotating plate (402), and the clamping plate (403) is connected to the rotating block (406) to provide flexible swinging for the clamping plate (403).

4. The transfer mechanism for serving food from a medicinal food machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The positioning mechanism (4) further comprises: A plurality of third power sources (404) are installed around the positioning plate (401), the power shafts of the third power sources (404) are connected to the rotating plate (402), and the third power sources (404) are used to provide power for the rotating plate (402); The sensor (407) is connected to the clamping plate (403) and is used to send a signal when contacting the packaging box.

5. The transfer mechanism for serving food from a medicinal food machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The Z-axis mechanism (1) comprises: A first guide rail (101); A first moving groove (102) is provided on one side of the first guide rail (101); A first movable seat (103) is connected to the first movable groove (102) and is configured to move in the first movable groove (102); The connecting seat (104) is connected to one side of the first movable seat (103) and is used to drive the transfer platform (3) to move up and down.

6. The transfer mechanism for serving food from a medicinal food machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The Z-axis mechanism (1) further comprises: A first screw rod (105), connected in the first moving groove (102), connected to the first moving seat (103), and used for controlling the first moving seat (103) to move in the first moving groove (102) when the first screw rod (105) rotates; A first power source (106) is installed on the first guide rail (101); a power shaft of the first power source (106) is connected to the first screw rod (105) to provide rotational power for the first screw rod (105).

7. The transfer mechanism for serving food from a medicinal food machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The Y-axis mechanism (2) comprises: A second guide rail (201) connected to the connecting seat (104); A second moving groove (202) is provided on the second guide rail (201); A second movable seat (203), connected in the second movable groove (202); The moving platform (205) is arranged on the second guide rail (201), connected to the second moving seat (203), and is used to drive the transfer platform (3) to move along the Y axis.

8. The transfer mechanism for serving food from a medicinal food machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The Y-axis mechanism (2) further comprises: A second screw rod (204), connected in the second moving groove (202), connected to the second moving seat (203), and used for controlling the second moving seat (203) to move in the second moving groove (202) when the second screw rod (204) rotates; The second power source (206) is installed on the second guide rail (201) and connected to the second screw rod (204) to provide power for the second screw rod (204).

9. The transfer mechanism for serving food from a medicinal food machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The projection shape of the clamping plate (403) is an arc.

10. The transfer mechanism for serving food from a medicinal food machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The projection shape of the positioning plate (401) is a circular ring.

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