Food gravity box

Abstract

The utility model relates to a food gravity box which comprises a box body used for storing food and a switch device detachably installed at the bottom of the box body, and the switch device comprises a shell provided with a flow channel, an impeller used for transferring the food and a rotating shaft. The box body is provided with a flow channel, the lower end of the shell is provided with a discharge port, the flow channel is communicated with the box body and the discharge port, the rotating shaft is rotatably arranged on the shell, the impeller is rotatably arranged in the flow channel of the shell through the rotating shaft, and the impeller is driven to rotate by rotating the rotating shaft. The impeller is driven to rotate by rotating the rotating shaft, so that part of food on the impeller is transferred to the lower side and falls off from the discharging opening, and the flow of the placed and taken food can be effectively controlled.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of food storage devices, in particular to a food gravity box. Background Art

[0002] Supermarket shopping has become a daily habit, and all kinds of food in the supermarket need to be displayed, generally through gravity box storage, and display products in supermarkets and other sales areas, such as bulk candies, snacks, beans and other products.

[0003] The existing food gravity box mainly uses a switch to put food in and out. After the switch is turned on, the food continues to fall under its own gravity, and it is difficult to control the flow rate of the food, resulting in too much or too little food being put in. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the existing food gravity box. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a food gravity box capable of controlling flow rate.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the utility model to solve its technical problems is: to provide a food gravity box, including a box body for storing food and a switch device detachably installed at the bottom of the box body, the switch device includes a shell provided with a flow channel, an impeller for transferring food and a rotating shaft; a discharge port is provided at the lower end of the shell, the flow channel connects the box body and the discharge port, the rotating shaft is rotatably arranged on the shell, the impeller is rotatably arranged in the shell flow channel through the rotating shaft, and the impeller is driven to rotate by rotating the rotating shaft.

[0006] Furthermore, the impeller includes a base and at least three blades, the base is fixed on the rotating shaft, and the blades are arranged on the base.

[0007] Furthermore, the switch device also includes a kit arranged in the flow channel, the kit is provided with a cavity for accommodating the impeller, the kit is also provided with a first through hole for installing the rotating shaft and a second through hole for unloading, the second through hole, the cavity and the flow channel are connected.

[0008] Furthermore, the kit is also provided with a guide plate to prevent material blockage, and the first through hole is opened on the guide plate.

[0009] Furthermore, the switch device also includes a knob, which is arranged on the outside of the shell; a third through hole is provided on the shell, one end of the rotating shaft passes through the first through hole and is fixedly connected to the impeller, and the other end passes through the third through hole and is fixedly connected to the knob, and the impeller is driven to rotate by rotating the knob.

[0010] Furthermore, the switch device also includes a decorative cover for fixing the feed opening, and the decorative cover is detachably mounted on the housing.

[0011] Furthermore, the shell is provided with a first slot near the feed opening, and the decorative cover is provided with a first protrusion that cooperates with the first slot; when the decorative cover is installed on the shell, the first protrusion is placed in the first slot.

[0012] Furthermore, the decorative cover is provided with a notch for facilitating force application.

[0013] Furthermore, the food gravity box shown also includes a locking assembly, a groove is opened on the box body, and the locking assembly is inserted into the groove; the locking assembly includes a locking piece, a connecting shaft, an elastic piece and an unlocking piece, and the locking piece and the unlocking piece are movably connected through the connecting shaft, and one end of the elastic piece is connected to the locking piece, and the other end is connected to the unlocking piece.

[0014] Furthermore, the food gravity box also includes a base, the base is provided with an inclined groove adapted to the box body, a limiting hole is opened in the inclined groove, and a limiting block matching with the limiting hole is provided at the bottom of the box body; a top block is also provided in the inclined groove, and a stop slide block matching with the top block is provided on the box body; when the box body is installed on the base, the limit block is clamped in the limiting hole, and the stop slide block abuts against the top block.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the utility model provides a food gravity box, which is provided with an impeller capable of transferring food. The impeller is driven to rotate by rotating the rotating shaft, so that part of the food on the impeller is transferred to the bottom and falls from the discharge port, thereby effectively controlling the flow rate of the food released. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, in which:

[0017] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the food gravity box provided by the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Exploded schematic diagram of the switch device;

[0019] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Exploded schematic diagram of the switch device;

[0020] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the impeller transferring food;

[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 1Exploded schematic diagram of the switch device;

[0022] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of local decomposition;

[0023] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 A partial three-dimensional schematic diagram of

[0024] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 A partial decomposition and enlarged schematic diagram of ;

[0025] Fig. 9 yes Figure 8 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the middle locking assembly;

[0026] Fig.10 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the food gravity box and base. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] Now, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, a preferred embodiment of the present utility model is described in detail.

[0028] like Figure 1 and 2 As shown, the utility model provides a food gravity box, including a box body 100 for storing food and a switch device 200 detachably installed at the bottom of the box body 100. The switch device 200 includes a housing 210 provided with a flow channel 1, an impeller 220 for transferring food, and a rotating shaft 230. The lower end of the housing 210 is provided with a discharge port 211, and the flow channel 1 connects the box body 100 and the discharge port 211. The rotating shaft 230 is rotatably arranged on the housing 210, and the impeller 220 is rotatably arranged in the flow channel 1 of the housing 210 through the rotating shaft 230, and the impeller 220 is driven to rotate by rotating the rotating shaft 230. By rotating the rotating shaft 230, the impeller 220 is driven to rotate, so that part of the food above the flow channel 1 is transferred to the lower part and falls from the discharge port 211, so that the flow rate of the food can be effectively controlled.

[0029] In this embodiment, a gasket 10 is further provided at the connection between the box body 100 and the switch device 200. The gasket 10 is made of rubber and can play a buffering and sealing role. The bottom of the box body 100 has an opening connected to the flow channel 1, and the top is provided with a box cover. After opening the box cover, granular food such as bulk candy, snacks, beans and other foods can be put in.

[0030] like Figure 3As shown, the impeller 220 includes a base 221 and at least three blades 222. The base 221 is fixed on the rotating shaft 230, and the blades 222 are arranged on the base 221. In this embodiment, there are six blades 222, which are evenly distributed on the base 221, and a space for accommodating food is formed between two adjacent blades 222. Only food entering the space can be transferred and dropped.

[0031] In order to further facilitate the control of flow and the installation of the impeller 220, the switch device 200 also includes a kit 240 arranged in the flow channel 1. The kit 240 is provided with a cavity 2 for accommodating the impeller 220. The kit 240 is also provided with a first through hole 241 for installing the rotating shaft 230 and a second through hole 242 for unloading. The second through hole 242, the cavity 2 and the flow channel 1 are connected. In this embodiment, the inner wall of the cavity 2 is arc-shaped. When the impeller 220 is placed in the cavity 2, the inner wall of the cavity 2 is adapted to the blade 222, and the gap between the blade 222 and the inner wall of the cavity 2 is small, so as to prevent food from leaking from the gap. In addition, the kit 240 also has the function of blocking food, that is, food outside the accommodation space formed between two adjacent blades 222 will be blocked by the kit 240, and only food entering the accommodation space can be transferred and dropped by selection (refer to Figure 4 shown).

[0032] like Figure 3 As shown, in order to prevent the food in the flow channel 1 from getting stuck and affecting the food from sliding down, the set 240 is also provided with a guide plate 243 to prevent the food from getting stuck, and the first through hole 241 is provided on the guide plate 243. In this embodiment, there are two guide plates 243, which are symmetrically arranged, and each guide plate is provided with a first through hole 241, which is convenient for installing the rotating shaft 230. The set 240 is generally in the shape of a funnel with a large top and a small bottom, which is convenient for the food to slide down.

[0033] In this embodiment, in order to facilitate the rotation of the impeller 220, the switch device 200 further includes a knob 250. The knob 250 is disposed outside the housing 210, and the housing 210 is provided with a third through hole 212. One end of the rotating shaft 230 passes through the first through hole 241 and is fixedly connected to the impeller 220, and the other end thereof passes through the third through hole 212 and is fixedly connected to the knob 250. The impeller 220 is driven to rotate by rotating the knob 250, thereby realizing the transfer and drop of the food. In other embodiments, the knob 250 can also be other structures that facilitate force generation, such as a rocker, a swing arm, etc.

[0034] like Figure 5As shown, the switch device 200 further includes a decorative cover 260 for fixing the feed opening 211, and the decorative cover 260 is detachably mounted on the housing 210. In this embodiment, the housing 210 is further provided with a first slot 213 near the feed opening 211, and the decorative cover 260 is provided with a first protrusion 261 that matches the first slot 213. When the decorative cover 260 is mounted on the housing 210, the first protrusion 261 is placed in the first slot 213, which can prevent the decorative cover 260 from slipping off, thereby fixing the left and right half housings 210.

[0035] In order to facilitate the removal of the decorative cover 260, a notch 262 for applying force is provided on the decorative cover 260. When the decorative cover 260 needs to be removed, the decorative cover 260 can be buckled down by applying force to the notch 262 with a finger.

[0036] like Figure 6 and 7 As shown, the switch device 200 is provided with a first hook 270 and a first locking hole 280, and the box body 100 is provided with a second locking hole 110 and a second hook 120. When the switch device 200 is installed on the box body 100, the second hook 120 is hooked with the first locking hole 280, and the first hook 270 passes through the second locking hole 110.

[0037] In order to facilitate installation and removal of the switch device 200, the food gravity box further includes a locking assembly 300, and the switch device 200 is installed on the box body 100 through the locking assembly 300. Figure 8 As shown, a groove 130 is formed on the box body 100, and the second lock hole 110 is formed in the groove 130. When installing the switch device 200, the locking assembly 300 is inserted into the groove 130; when disassembling the switch device 200, the locking assembly 300 is taken out of the groove 130.

[0038] like Figure 8 and 9 As shown, the locking assembly 300 includes a locking member 310, a connecting shaft 320, an elastic member 330 and an unlocking member 340. The locking member 310 and the unlocking member 340 are movably connected through the connecting shaft 320. One end of the elastic member 330 is connected to the locking member 310, and the other end is connected to the unlocking member 340. In this embodiment, the elastic member 330 is selected as a spring. In order to prevent the locking assembly 300 from sliding out of the groove 130, a second slot 131 is further provided in the groove 130, and a second protrusion 341 that cooperates with the second slot 131 is provided on the unlocking member 340.

[0039] During installation, the unlocking member 340 is pressed upward by hand, and the unlocking member 340 rotates relative to the locking member 310, the elastic member 330 is compressed, and the second protrusion 341 is lifted and extends into the groove 130 together. When the locking member 310 abuts against the first hook 270, the first hook 270 can be prevented from falling off from the second locking hole 110. After releasing the hand, under the elastic force of the elastic member 330, the unlocking member 340 is reset downward, so that the second protrusion 341 is locked in the second locking groove 131 to complete the locking, and prevent the locking assembly 300 from slipping out of the groove 130, causing the switch device 200 to fall off. During disassembly, the unlocking member 340 is pressed by hand, and the unlocking member 340 rotates relative to the locking member 310, so that the second protrusion 341 is disengaged from the second slot 131, and then the locking assembly 300 is taken out of the groove 130 as a whole, and the first hook 270 slides out of the second lock hole 110, so that the switch device 200 is disengaged from the box body 100.

[0040] like Fig.10 As shown, the food gravity box also includes a base 400, and the base 400 is provided with an inclined groove 410 adapted to the box body 100. A limiting hole 411 is provided in the inclined groove 410, and a limiting block 140 is provided at the bottom of the box body 100 to match the limiting hole 411, so that the box body 100 can be installed on the base 400. In this embodiment, there are four limiting blocks 140 and four limiting holes 411.

[0041] In order to further prevent the box body 100 from sliding, a top block 412 is further provided in the inclined groove 410, and a stop block 150 is provided on the box body 100 to cooperate with the top block 412. When the box body 100 is installed on the base 400, the limit block 140 is clamped in the limit hole 411, and the stop block 150 abuts against the top block 412.

[0042] The food gravity box of the utility model can store bulk granular food in the box body 100, and can controllably adjust the flow rate of bulk granular food, and is widely used in supermarkets, hotel cafeterias and other places for selling or self-service. Multiple food gravity boxes can be arranged into different shapes according to actual needs, which is very suitable for promotion and use.

[0043] It should be understood that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present utility model rather than to limit it. For those skilled in the art, the technical solutions described in the above embodiments can be modified, or some of the technical features therein can be replaced by equivalents; and all these modifications and replacements should fall within the scope of protection of the claims attached to the present utility model.

Claims

1. A food gravity box, comprising a box body for storing food and a switch device detachably mounted at the bottom of the box body, characterized in that: The switch device includes a shell with a flow channel, an impeller for transferring food, and a rotating shaft; a discharge port is provided at the lower end of the shell, the flow channel connects the box body and the discharge port, the rotating shaft is rotatably arranged on the shell, the impeller is rotatably arranged in the shell flow channel through the rotating shaft, and the impeller is driven to rotate by rotating the rotating shaft.

2. The food gravity box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The impeller comprises a base and at least three blades, the base is fixed on the rotating shaft, and the blades are arranged on the base.

3. The food gravity box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The switch device also includes a kit arranged in the flow channel, the kit is provided with a cavity for accommodating an impeller, the kit is also provided with a first through hole for installing the rotating shaft and a second through hole for unloading, and the second through hole, the cavity and the flow channel are connected.

4. The food gravity box according to claim 3, characterized in that: The kit is also provided with a guide plate to prevent material blockage, and the first through hole is opened on the guide plate.

5. The food gravity box according to claim 4, characterized in that: The switch device also includes a knob, which is arranged outside the shell; a third through hole is provided on the shell, one end of the rotating shaft passes through the first through hole and is fixedly connected to the impeller, and the other end of the rotating shaft passes through the third through hole and is fixedly connected to the knob, and the impeller is driven to rotate by rotating the knob.

6. The food gravity box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The switch device further comprises a decorative cover for fixing the feed opening, and the decorative cover is detachably mounted on the housing.

7. The food gravity box according to claim 6, characterized in that: The shell is also provided with a first slot near the feed opening, and the decorative cover is provided with a first protrusion that matches the first slot; when the decorative cover is installed on the shell, the first protrusion is placed in the first slot.

8. The food gravity box according to claim 6, characterized in that: The decorative sleeve is provided with a notch for facilitating application of force.

9. The food gravity box according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The food gravity box shown also includes a locking assembly, a groove is opened on the box body, and the locking assembly is inserted into the groove; the locking assembly includes a locking piece, a connecting shaft, an elastic piece and an unlocking piece, and the locking piece and the unlocking piece are movably connected through the connecting shaft, and one end of the elastic piece is connected to the locking piece, and the other end is connected to the unlocking piece.

10. The food gravity box according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The food gravity box also includes a base, the base is provided with an inclined groove adapted to the box body, a limiting hole is provided in the inclined groove, and a limiting block matching the limiting hole is provided at the bottom of the box body; a top block is also provided in the inclined groove, and a stop block matching the top block is provided on the box body; when the box body is installed on the base, the limit block is clamped in the limiting hole, and the stop block abuts against the top block.

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