Food gravity box
By designing a detachable switch device in the food gravity box, and using the rotary adjustment shell to control the communication area of the flow path, the problem of difficulty in controlling the food flow in the prior art is solved, and precise control of the food flow is achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421859785.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-08-02
- Publication Date
- 2025-05-16
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-08-02
AI Technical Summary
Existing food gravity boxes are difficult to control the flow of food storage, resulting in too much or too little food storage.
A food gravity box is designed, adopting a detachable switching device, including a fixing shell and an adjusting shell, and the communication area between the second flow passage and the first flow passage opening is controlled by rotating the adjustment shell, thereby adjusting the flow rate of food.
It realizes precise control of the flow of food releasing, avoids the problem of too much or too little food releasing, and is suitable for supermarkets and hotel buffet restaurants and other places.
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Abstract
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 device to put food in and out. After the switch device is turned on, the food continues to fall under its own gravity, making it 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 detachable switch device installed at the bottom of the box body, the switch device includes a fixed shell provided with a first flow channel and an adjusting shell provided with a second flow channel, the lower end of the box body is provided with a first discharge port, the fixed shell is installed on the box body, the adjusting shell is rotatably installed on the fixed shell, the lower end of the adjusting shell is provided with a second discharge port, the first discharge port is connected with the first flow channel, and the second flow channel is connected with the second discharge port; by rotating the adjusting shell, the connection area between the second flow channel and the first flow channel port is controlled.
[0006] Furthermore, a first through hole and a second through hole are provided on the fixed shell, the first through hole and the second through hole are connected to the first flow channel, the first through hole is connected to the first discharge port 110; the second through hole is connected to the second flow channel; by rotating the adjusting shell, the inner wall of the adjusting shell can partially block, fully block or not block the second through hole.
[0007] Furthermore, a first limiting portion and a second limiting portion are provided on the fixed shell, and when the adjusting shell abuts against the first limiting portion, the inner wall of the adjusting shell completely blocks the second through hole; when the adjusting shell abuts against the second limiting portion, the inner wall of the adjusting shell does not block the second through hole.
[0008] Furthermore, the fixing shell is cylindrical or drum-shaped.
[0009] Furthermore, the food gravity box also includes a dust cover for shielding the second feed opening, and the dust cover is rotatably mounted on the adjustment shell.
[0010] Furthermore, a third material discharge port is provided on the dust cover, and the third material discharge port is connected to or displaced from the second material discharge port by rotating the dust cover.
[0011] Furthermore, the dust cover is also provided with a finger pressure plate for facilitating application of force and an elastic member for providing restoring force for the dust cover, and the elastic member is respectively connected to the dust cover and the adjustment shell.
[0012] 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.
[0013] Furthermore, a second slot is provided in the groove, and a second protrusion cooperating with the second slot is provided on the unlocking member; when the locking assembly is inserted into the groove, the second protrusion is locked in the second slot.
[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 provided 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, in which an adjusting shell is rotatably mounted on a fixed shell. By rotating the adjusting shell, the connecting area between the second flow channel and the first flow channel opening is controlled, thereby achieving control of the flow rate of putting in and taking out food. The larger the connecting area, the greater the flow rate. 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 2 A cross-sectional view of the fixed shell;
[0020] Figure 4 a-4c is a schematic diagram of the rotational change of the adjustment shell;
[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the middle dust cover being connected to the second feed opening;
[0022] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the changes after adjusting the shell;
[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, base and connecting parts. 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 mounted at the bottom of the box body 100. The switch device 200 includes a fixed shell 210 provided with a first flow channel 1 and an adjusting shell 220 provided with a second flow channel 2. A first discharge port 110 is provided at the lower end of the box body 100, the fixed shell 210 is mounted on the box body 100, and the adjusting shell 220 is rotatably mounted on the fixed shell 210. A second discharge port 221 is provided at the lower end of the adjusting shell 220, the first discharge port 110 is connected to the first flow channel 1, and the second flow channel 2 is connected to the second discharge port 221. By rotating the adjusting shell 220, the connection area between the second flow channel 2 and the first flow channel 1 is controlled, thereby realizing the control of the flow rate of putting in and taking out food. The larger the connection area, the greater the flow rate.
[0029] In this embodiment, a gasket (not shown) is provided at the connection between the box body 100 and the switch device 200. The gasket is made of rubber and can play a buffering and sealing role. A box cover 120 is provided on the top of the box body 100. After opening the box cover 120, granular food such as bulk candies, snacks, beans and other foods can be put in.
[0030] like Figure 2 and 3As shown, the fixed shell 210 is provided with a first through hole 211 and a second through hole 212, and the first through hole 211 and the second through hole 212 are connected to the first flow channel 1. The first through hole 211 is connected to the first discharge port 110, and the second through hole 212 is connected to the second flow channel 2. By rotating the adjusting shell 220, the inner wall of the adjusting shell 220 partially blocks, completely blocks, or does not block the second through hole 212. Figure 4 As shown in a, in the initial state, the communicating area between the second flow channel 2 and the first flow channel 1 is the smallest, and the inner wall of the regulating shell 220 completely blocks the second through hole 212, so that food cannot flow out. Figure 4 As shown in FIG. 2 b, after the adjusting shell 220 is rotated to a certain angle, the communicating area between the second flow channel 2 and the first flow channel 1 gradually increases, the inner wall of the adjusting shell 220 partially blocks the second through hole 212, and the food flows out slowly. Figure 4 As shown in FIG. 3 , after the adjusting shell 220 is further rotated, the communicating area between the second flow channel 2 and the first flow channel 1 is maximized, the inner wall of the adjusting shell 220 does not block the second through hole 212, and the food flows out quickly.
[0031] like Figure 3 As shown, in order to prevent the adjustment shell from rotating excessively, the fixed shell 210 is provided with a first limiting portion 213 and a second limiting portion 214. Figure 4 When the adjusting shell 220 abuts against the first limiting portion 213, the inner wall of the adjusting shell 220 completely blocks the second through hole 212; when the adjusting shell 220 abuts against the second limiting portion 214, the inner wall of the adjusting shell 220 does not block the second through hole 212. In this embodiment, the fixed shell 210 is cylindrical or drum-shaped, and the first through hole 211 and the second through hole 212 are provided on its curved surface.
[0032] like Figure 2 As shown, the food gravity box also includes a dust cover 10 for shielding the second feeding port 221, and the dust cover 10 is rotatably mounted on the adjustment shell 220. Specifically, a third feeding port 11 is provided on the dust cover 10, and the third feeding port 11 is connected or misaligned with the second feeding port 221 by rotating the dust cover 10. In this embodiment, the dust cover 10 is also provided with a finger pressure plate 12 for facilitating application of force and an elastic member (not shown) for providing restoring force to the dust cover 10, and the elastic member is respectively connected to the dust cover 10 and the adjustment shell 220. For example, the elastic member can be a torsion spring.
[0033] like Figure 1 As shown, in the initial state, the third feed opening 11 is misaligned with the second feed opening 221, and the second feed opening 221 is blocked, which can prevent dust from entering the flow channel and keep the food clean. When the dust cover 10 needs to be opened, first push the finger pressure plate 12 by hand to rotate the dust cover 10 to communicate with the second feed opening 221 (refer to Figure 5). At the same time, the elastic member is deformed, and after releasing the hand, the dust cover 10 returns to its original position under the action of the restoring force of the elastic member. Figure 1 The initial state.
[0034] As shown in FIG6 , when food needs to be put in or taken out, the adjusting shell 220 is first rotated so that the adjusting shell 220 abuts against the second limiting portion 214. At this time, the inner wall of the adjusting shell 220 does not block the second through hole 212, and the food quickly flows into the second flow channel 2. Then, the finger pressing plate 12 is first pushed by hand to rotate the dust cover 10 to communicate with the second discharge port 221, and the food flows out from the second discharge port 221. In this embodiment, the rotation axis of the adjusting shell 220 is parallel to the rotation axis of the dust cover 10. This rotation discharge method of the adjusting shell 220 can adapt to some special scenarios and meet customer needs.
[0035] like Figure 7 and 8 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 hook 122 that matches the second locking hole 121. When the switch device 200 is installed on the box body 100, the second hook 122 is hooked with the first locking hole 280, and the first hook 270 passes through the second locking hole 121.
[0036] 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 locking hole 121 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.
[0037] 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.
[0038] 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 121. 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 121, so that the switch device 200 is disengaged from the box body 100.
[0039] 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.
[0040] 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 is against the top block 412. In this embodiment, a screw 160 is provided on the box body 100, and the box body 100 can be installed on the connecting member 500 by the screw 160, and the connecting member 500 can be installed on the bracket to hang the food gravity box.
[0041] 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.
[0042] 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 fixed shell provided with a first flow channel and an adjusting shell provided with a second flow channel, a first discharge port is provided at the lower end of the box body, the fixed shell is mounted on the box body, the adjusting shell is rotatably mounted on the fixed shell, a second discharge port is provided at the lower end of the adjusting shell, the first discharge port is communicated with the first flow channel, and the second flow channel is communicated with the second discharge port; by rotating the adjusting shell, the communication area between the second flow channel and the first flow channel port is controlled.
2. The food gravity box according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixed shell is provided with a first through hole and a second through hole, the first through hole and the second through hole are connected to the first flow channel, the first through hole is connected to the first discharge port; the second through hole is connected to the second flow channel; by rotating the adjusting shell, the inner wall of the adjusting shell can partially block, fully block or not block the second through hole.
3. The food gravity box according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixed shell is provided with a first limiting portion and a second limiting portion. When the adjusting shell abuts against the first limiting portion, the inner wall of the adjusting shell completely blocks the second through hole; when the adjusting shell abuts against the second limiting portion, the inner wall of the adjusting shell does not block the second through hole.
4. The food gravity box according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The fixed shell is cylindrical or drum-shaped.
5. The food gravity box according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The food gravity box further comprises a dust cover for shielding the second feeding opening, and the dust cover is rotatably mounted on the adjusting shell.
6. The food gravity box according to claim 5, characterized in that: The dust cover is provided with a third material discharge port, and the third material discharge port is connected to or displaced from the second material discharge port by rotating the dust cover.
7. The food gravity box according to claim 6, characterized in that: The dust cover is also provided with a finger pressure plate for facilitating application of force and an elastic member for providing restoring force for the dust cover, and the elastic member is respectively connected to the dust cover and the adjustment shell.
8. The food gravity box according to any one of claims 1 to 3, 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.
9. The food gravity box according to claim 8, characterized in that: A second slot is also provided in the groove, and a second protrusion matching the second slot is provided on the unlocking member; when the locking assembly is inserted into the groove, the second protrusion is locked in the second slot.
10. The food gravity box according to any one of claims 1 to 3, 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.