Goods pushing device and self-service noodle cooking machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a goods pushing device which comprises a pushing plate and a driving mechanism. The driving mechanism is mounted in the noodle cooking bin; the push plate is mounted at the output end of the driving mechanism; the push plate is provided with a push-out station and an initial station; the driving mechanism is used for driving the push plate, so that the push plate is located at a push-out station or an initial station; when the push plate is located at the push-out station, the push plate is close to the goods taking opening and is used for isolating the outside from the noodle cooking bin; when the push plate is located at the initial station, the push plate is far away from the goods taking opening. The goods pushing device can push the noodle bowls to the goods taking opening, a user can take the noodle bowls conveniently, meanwhile, the push plate can close the goods taking opening, the situation that the user stretches into the noodle cooking bin to damage the noodle cooking device is prevented, and meanwhile the situation that the user stretches into the cabinet body through the noodle cooking bin to steal the noodle bowls to be sold is prevented.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vending machines, in particular to a goods pushing device and a self-service noodle cooker. Background Art

[0002] A vending machine is a commonly used device for commercial automation. It is not restricted by time and location, can save manpower and facilitate transactions. It is a new form of commercial retail and is also known as a 24-hour mini supermarket. With the changes in the market, various styles of vending machines have emerged, including vending machines that can automatically cook noodles.

[0003] In the self-service noodle cooker, the noodle bowl is heated and cooked in the noodle cooking chamber by a noodle cooking device. After the noodle bowl is processed, it is pushed towards the pickup opening by a push plate, and then the pickup opening is opened for the user to take the noodle bowl. However, there are still the following problems: 1. During the process of the user taking the noodle bowl, since the pickup opening is in the open position, the user can reach into the noodle cooking chamber and damage the noodle cooking device; 2. Since the noodle cooking chamber is connected to the area in the cabinet where the noodle bowls are stored, there is also a risk that the noodle bowls to be sold are stolen during the process of the user taking the noodle bowl; 3. Since the stroke of the push plate is very long, the push plate is unstable during the process of pushing the goods, and there are problems of sagging and shaking of the push plate. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Aiming at the deficiencies existing in the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a goods pushing device and a self-service noodle cooker to solve at least one of the problems raised in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, in the first aspect of the utility model, a goods pushing device is provided, which includes a push plate and a driving mechanism;

[0006] The driving mechanism is installed in the noodle cooking chamber;

[0007] The push plate is installed at the output end of the driving mechanism;

[0008] The push plate has a pushing-out position and an initial position; the driving mechanism is used to drive the push plate so that the push plate is in the pushing-out position or the initial position;

[0009] When the push plate is in the pushing-out position, the push plate is close to the pickup opening and is used to isolate the outside from the noodle cooking chamber;

[0010] When the push plate is in the initial position, the push plate is far away from the pickup opening.

[0011] Further, the driving mechanism includes a motor, a gear, a rack and a guide rod;

[0012] The motor is installed in the noodle cooking chamber;

[0013] The gear is installed at the output end of the motor;

[0014] The first end of the rack is installed on the push plate, and the second end of the rack passes through the noodle cooking bin and meshes with the gear;

[0015] The first end of the guide rod is installed on the push plate, the second end of the guide rod is slidably installed in the noodle cooking bin, and the guide rod is arranged parallel to the rack.

[0016] Furthermore, the driving mechanism further includes a control component, and the control component is installed in the noodle cooking bin;

[0017] When the push plate is in the pushing-out station, the rack touches the sensing end of the control component, and when the push plate is in the initial station, the push plate touches the sensing end of the control component.

[0018] Furthermore, the control component includes a first microswitch and a second microswitch, and the first microswitch and the second microswitch are respectively installed in the noodle cooking bin;

[0019] A first dial is provided on the rack, and when the push plate is in the pushing-out station, the rack touches the sensing end of the first microswitch;

[0020] A second dial is provided on the push plate, and when the push plate is in the initial station, the second dial touches the sensing end of the second microswitch.

[0021] Furthermore, the driving mechanism further includes a linear bearing, the linear bearing is installed in the noodle cooking bin, and the guide rod is slidably installed in the linear bearing.

[0022] Furthermore, the driving mechanism further includes a connecting plate;

[0023] The second end of the guide rod and the second end of the rack are respectively fixedly connected to the connecting plate.

[0024] Furthermore, there are two guide rods in total, and the rack is located between the two guide rods.

[0025] Furthermore, a support wheel is installed at the bottom of the push plate, and the support wheel rolls on the noodle cooking bin.

[0026] Furthermore, the push plate includes a main board and side boards connected to the edge of the main board and protruding outwards. When the push plate is in the pushing-out station, the main board and the side boards close the picking-up opening.

[0027] In a second aspect, the present utility model further provides a self-service noodle cooking machine, including a goods pushing device.

[0028] Compared with the prior art, the utility model brings the following technical effects:

[0029] The goods pushing device of the utility model can push the noodle bowl to the pick-up opening. While facilitating the user to pick up the noodle bowl, the push plate can also close the pick-up opening, preventing the user from reaching into the noodle cooking chamber to damage the noodle cooking device. At the same time, it also prevents the user from reaching into the cabinet through the noodle cooking chamber to steal the noodle bowls for sale.

[0030] The self-service noodle cooking machine of the utility model includes all the technical features and beneficial effects of the goods pushing device, so it will not be elaborated here. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the utility model, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required to be used in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the utility model, and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other related drawings can also be obtained based on these drawings.

[0032] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the goods pushing device in the utility model.

[0033] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the self-service noodle cooking machine in the utility model after removing the side plates.

[0034] Figure 3 is Figure 2 an enlarged view of part A in

[0035] Figure 4 is a schematic structural diagram of the push plate in the utility model.

[0036] MAIN SYMBOL DESCRIPTION OF ELEMENTS:

[0037] 1 - self-service noodle cooking machine, 100 - goods pushing device, 101 - push plate, 1011 - main board, 1012 - side board, 102 - driving mechanism, 1021 - motor, 1022 - gear, 1023 - rack, 1024 - guide rod, 1025 - linear bearing, 1026 - connecting plate, 103 - control component, 1031 - first microswitch, 1032 - second microswitch, 104 - first dial, 105 - second dial, 106 - support wheel, 200 - noodle cooking chamber, 300 - noodle cooking device, 400 - pick-up opening, 500 - pick-up board. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0038] Embodiments of the present utility model will be described in detail below. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, where the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements with the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present utility model and should not be construed as limiting the present utility model.

[0039] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc. indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model 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 thus should not be construed as limiting the present utility model.

[0040] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present utility model, "a plurality" means two or more unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0041] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected to", "fixed", etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it may be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0042] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the first feature being "on" or "under" the second feature may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are indirectly in contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "over" and "on" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a higher horizontal height than the second feature. The first feature being "under", "below" and "beneath" the second feature may be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the first feature has a lower horizontal height than the second feature.

[0043] Embodiment 1

[0044] Please refer to Figures 1 - 3 , the pusher device 100 includes a push plate 101 and a drive mechanism 102;

[0045] The drive mechanism 102 is installed in the noodle cooking bin 200;

[0046] The push plate 101 is installed at the output end of the drive mechanism 102;

[0047] The push plate 101 has a pushing position and an initial position; the drive mechanism 102 is used to drive the push plate 101 so that the push plate 101 is in the pushing position or the initial position;

[0048] When the push plate 101 is in the pushing position, the push plate 101 is close to the pick-up opening 400 and is used to isolate the outside from the noodle cooking bin 200;

[0049] When the push plate 101 is in the initial position, the push plate 101 is far away from the pick-up opening 400.

[0050] When the noodle cooking device 300 is not working, the push plate 101 is in the initial position. At this time, the pick-up opening 400 is in the closed position and the outside cannot enter the noodle cooking bin 200. When the noodle cooking device 300 finishes processing the noodle bowl, the drive mechanism 102 drives the push plate 101 to move. The push plate 101 will drive the noodle bowl to move towards the pick-up opening 400. When the push plate 101 moves to the limit position, the push plate 101 is in the pushing position and closes the pick-up opening 400. At this time, the pick-up opening 400 is opened and the user can take the processed noodle bowl. When the user takes out the noodle bowl, the pick-up opening 400 is closed again, and the drive mechanism 102 drives the push plate 101 to move to the initial position. The pusher device 100 can push the noodle bowl to the pick-up opening 400, which is convenient for the user to take the noodle bowl. At the same time, the push plate 101 can also close the pick-up opening 400 to prevent the user from reaching into the noodle cooking bin 200 and damaging the noodle cooking device 300. At the same time, it also prevents the user from reaching into the cabinet through the noodle cooking bin 200 to steal the noodle bowls for sale.

[0051] As a preferred embodiment, a pick-up plate 500 is provided outside the pick-up opening 400. The push plate 101 will push the processed noodle bowl through the pick-up opening 400 and move it onto the pick-up plate 500 outside the pick-up opening 400. It should be particularly noted here that since the noodle bowl needs to pass through the pick-up opening 400, the push plate 101 needs to open the pick-up opening 400 during the movement. When the push plate 101 pushes the noodle bowl onto the pick-up plate 500, the push plate 101 closes the pick-up opening 400, so that users cannot reach into the inside of the noodle cooking chamber 200 to damage the noodle cooking device 300, nor can they reach into the cabinet to steal the noodle bowls for sale. In other embodiments, the noodle bowl does not need to pass through the pick-up opening 400. The push plate 101 pushes the noodle bowl to move close to the pick-up opening 400. At this time, the noodle bowl is inside the noodle cooking chamber 200. However, a pick-up space is formed between the pick-up opening 400 and the push plate 101. When the pick-up opening 400 is opened, users can take out the noodle bowl in the pick-up space. However, blocked by the push plate 101, users cannot reach into the inside of the noodle cooking chamber 200 to damage the noodle cooking device 300, nor can they reach into the cabinet to steal the noodle bowls for sale.

[0052] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 Furthermore, the drive mechanism 102 includes a motor 1021, a gear 1022, a rack 1023 and a guide rod 1024;

[0053] The motor 1021 is installed in the noodle cooking chamber 200;

[0054] The gear 1022 is installed at the output end of the motor 1021;

[0055] The first end of the rack 1023 is installed on the push plate 101, and the second end of the rack 1023 passes through the noodle cooking chamber 200 and meshes with the gear 1022;

[0056] The first end of the guide rod 1024 is installed on the push plate 101, and the second end of the guide rod 1024 is slidably installed in the noodle cooking chamber 200. The guide rod 1024 is arranged parallel to the rack 1023.

[0057] In this embodiment, the working principle of the drive mechanism 102 is that after the motor 1021 is started, the motor 1021 drives the gear 1022 to rotate, thereby driving the rack 1023, the push plate 101 connected to the rack 1023 and the guide rod 1024 connected to the push plate 101 to move together. Among them, the guide rod 1024 plays a guiding role. The forward and reverse rotations of the motor 1021 respectively control the two different moving directions of the push plate 101.

[0058] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3, Further, the driving mechanism 102 further includes a control component 103, and the control component 103 is installed in the noodle cooking chamber 200;

[0059] When the push plate 101 is at the pushing-out station, the rack 1023 touches the sensing end of the control component 103, and when the push plate 101 is at the initial station, the push plate 101 touches the sensing end of the control component 103.

[0060] In this embodiment, the control component 103 is used to control the motor 1021 to stop rotating when the push plate 101 is at the limit position, playing a protective role for the driving mechanism 102.

[0061] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 , Further, the control component 103 includes a first micro switch 1031 and a second micro switch 1032, and the first micro switch 1031 and the second micro switch 1032 are respectively installed in the noodle cooking chamber 200;

[0062] A first dial 104 is provided on the rack 1023. When the push plate 101 is at the pushing-out station, the rack 1023 touches the sensing end of the first micro switch 1031;

[0063] A second dial 105 is provided on the push plate 101. When the push plate 101 is at the initial station, the second dial 105 touches the sensing end of the second micro switch 1032.

[0064] In this embodiment, when the first dial 104 touches the sensing end of the first micro switch 1031, the first micro switch 1031 controls the motor 1021 to stop rotating. At this time, the push plate 101 is at the pushing-out station; when the second dial 105 touches the sensing end of the second micro switch 1032, the second micro switch 1032 controls the motor 1021 to stop rotating. At this time, the push plate 101 is at the initial station

[0065] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 , Further, the driving mechanism 102 further includes a linear bearing 1025, and the linear bearing 1025 is installed in the noodle cooking chamber 200, and the guide rod 1024 is slidably installed in the linear bearing 1025.

[0066] In this embodiment, the linear bearing 1025 functions to stabilize the guide rod 1024, enabling the guide rod 1024 to move stably on the same straight line.

[0067] Please refer to Figure 1 , Further, the driving mechanism 102 further includes a connecting plate 1026;

[0068] The second end of the guide rod 1024 and the second end of the rack 1023 are respectively fixedly connected to the connecting plate 1026.

[0069] In this embodiment, by providing the connecting plate 1026, it is used to stabilize the rack 1023 and prevent the end of the rack 1023 from shaking.

[0070] Please refer to Figure 1 , further, there are two guide rods 1024 in total, and the rack 1023 is located between the two guide rods 1024.

[0071] In this embodiment, two guide rods 1024 are provided, and the two guide rods 1024 are respectively arranged on different sides of the rack 1023, and its structure is more stable; in other embodiments, different numbers of guide rods 1024 can also be adopted, and at least one guide rod 1024 can be adopted.

[0072] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 , further, a support wheel 106 is installed at the bottom of the push plate 101, and the support wheel 106 rolls on the noodle cooking bin 200.

[0073] In this embodiment, since the stroke of the push plate 101 is very long, if the push plate 101 is suspended, there will be problems of sagging and shaking of the push plate 101; by providing the support wheel 106 at the bottom of the push plate 101, during the movement of the push plate 101, the support wheel 106 rolls on the noodle cooking bin 200, and the support wheel 106 can play a role in supporting the push plate 101 to prevent the push plate 101 from sagging and shaking; in other embodiments, a scheme where the bottom of the push plate 101 is in direct contact with the noodle cooking bin 200 can also be adopted, or other support members can be adopted. However, in this way, there will be friction between the bottom of the push plate 101 and the noodle cooking bin 200, affecting the movement of the push plate 101.

[0074] Please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the push plate 101 includes a main board 1011 and side boards 1012 connected to the edge of the main board 1011 and protruding outward. When the push plate 101 is in the pushing position, the main board 1011 and the side boards 1012 close the picking opening 400.

[0075] In this embodiment, by providing the side boards 1012 protruding outward, the picking opening 400 can be closed more tightly.

[0076] Embodiment 2

[0077] The self-service noodle cooking machine 1 includes a goods pushing device 100. The self-service noodle cooking machine 1 of this embodiment includes all the technical features and technical effects of Embodiment 1, so they will not be elaborated here.

[0078] Descriptions such as "specific examples" or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present utility model. In this specification, the schematic description of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, without contradiction, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0079] Although the embodiments of the present utility model have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present utility model. Those of ordinary skill in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations to the above embodiments, as long as they meet the purpose of the present utility model, and should be within the scope of protection required by the present utility model. For example: different combinations of the specific embodiments, different combinations of the distinguishing technical features.

Claims

1. A cargo pushing device (100), characterized in that: It comprises a push plate (101) and a driving mechanism (102); The driving mechanism (102) is installed in the noodle cooking bin (200); The push plate (101) is installed at the output end of the driving mechanism (102); The push plate (101) has a push-out position and an initial position; the driving mechanism (102) is used to drive the push plate (101) so that the push plate (101) is located at the push-out position or the initial position; When the push plate (101) is at the push-out position, the push plate (101) is close to the pickup port (400) to isolate the outside world from the noodle cooking bin (200); When the push plate (101) is at the initial position, the push plate (101) is away from the cargo pickup port (400).

2. The cargo pushing device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving mechanism (102) comprises a motor (1021), a gear (1022), a rack (1023) and a guide rod (1024); The motor (1021) is installed in the noodle cooking bin (200); The gear (1022) is installed at the output end of the motor (1021); The first end of the rack (1023) is mounted on the push plate (101), and the second end of the rack (1023) passes through the noodle cooking bin (200) and meshes with the gear (1022); The first end of the guide rod (1024) is mounted on the push plate (101), the second end of the guide rod (1024) is slidably mounted on the noodle cooking bin (200), and the guide rod (1024) is arranged parallel to the rack (1023).

3. The cargo pushing device (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving mechanism (102) further comprises a control component (103), wherein the control component (103) is installed in the noodle cooking bin (200); When the push plate (101) is in the push-out position, the rack (1023) touches the sensing end of the control component (103); when the push plate (101) is in the initial position, the push plate (101) touches the sensing end of the control component (103).

4. The cargo pushing device (100) according to claim 3, characterized in that: The control component (103) comprises a first micro switch (1031) and a second micro switch (1032), wherein the first micro switch (1031) and the second micro switch (1032) are respectively installed in the noodle cooking bin (200); The rack (1023) is provided with a first paddle (104), and when the push plate (101) is in the push-out position, the rack (1023) touches the sensing end of the first micro switch (1031); The push plate (101) is provided with a second paddle (105), and when the push plate (101) is in the initial working position, the second paddle (105) touches the sensing end of the second micro switch (1032).

5. The cargo pushing device (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving mechanism (102) further comprises a linear bearing (1025), wherein the linear bearing (1025) is mounted on the noodle cooking bin (200), and the guide rod (1024) is slidably mounted on the linear bearing (1025).

6. The cargo pushing device (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving mechanism (102) further includes a connecting plate (1026); The second end of the guide rod (1024) and the second end of the rack (1023) are respectively fixedly connected to the connecting plate (1026).

7. The cargo pushing device (100) according to claim 2, characterized in that: There are two guide rods (1024) in total, and the rack (1023) is located between the two guide rods (1024).

8. The cargo pushing device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: A support wheel (106) is installed at the bottom of the push plate (101), and the support wheel (106) rolls on the noodle cooking bin (200).

9. The cargo pushing device (100) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The push plate (101) includes a main plate (1011) and a side plate (1012) connected to the edge of the main plate (1011) and protruding outward. When the push plate (101) is in the pushing position, the main plate (1011) and the side plate (1012) close the cargo pickup port (400).

10. A self-service noodle cooking machine (1), characterized in that: The invention comprises the cargo pushing device (100) as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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