Cooked food vending machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a cooked food vending machine, and relates to the technical field of vending machines, the cooked food vending machine comprises a shell, a heating cooking device, a manipulator, a lifting platform, a refrigeration storage bin and a control device, the shell is provided with a first installation cavity, a second installation cavity and a material moving channel; the heating cooking device is mounted in the second mounting cavity and is used for roasting the sausages; the manipulator is movably connected to the second mounting cavity and the material moving channel and is used for clamping sausages; the lifting platform is connected to the material moving channel in a lifting manner and is used for lifting sausages in the material moving channel; the refrigeration storage bin is mounted in the first mounting cavity and is used for storing sausages at low temperature; the control device is mounted in the second mounting cavity and is electrically connected with the heating cooking device, the manipulator, the lifting platform and the refrigeration storage bin; the technical scheme provided by the utility model has the technical effects that a batch of unbaked sausages are safely stored, and automatic feeding and automatic baking are realized, so that the food safety and the operation efficiency of the cooked food vending machine are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of vending machines, in particular to a cooked food vending machine. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous maturity of vending technology, more and more commodities enter the purchase scenarios of consumers through vending machines. It can not only reduce the occupation of manpower but also realize all-weather sales, reduce the sales cost and improve the operation efficiency.

[0003] Taking the automatic sausage vending as an example, the basic principle of the existing sausage vending machine is that a robotic arm takes out the sausages strung on sausage skewers from a low-temperature chamber and transfers them to a baking chamber. When the sausages are baked, the robotic arm then transfers the sausages to a discharging device, realizing the automatic production and sales of sausages. However, the existing sausage vending machine does not have a space for storing unbaked sausages, and it is necessary to manually feed the heating device of the sausage vending machine multiple times. Therefore, although the existing sausage vending machine realizes the automatic baking of grilled sausages, there are still technical defects in terms of food safety and operation efficiency, and there is a large space for technical optimization. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to propose a cooked food vending machine, aiming to safely store a batch of unbaked sausages, realize automatic feeding and automatic baking, so as to improve the food safety and operation efficiency of the cooked food vending machine.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model proposes a cooked food vending machine, which comprises:

[0006] A housing, the housing is provided with a first installation cavity, a second installation cavity and a material transfer channel. The first installation cavity and the second installation cavity are arranged in a stacked manner, and both ends of the material transfer channel are respectively communicated with the first installation cavity and the second installation cavity;

[0007] A heating and cooking device, which is installed in the second installation cavity and is used for baking sausages;

[0008] A robotic arm, which is movably connected to the second installation cavity and the material transfer channel and is used for clamping sausages;

[0009] A lifting platform, which is liftably connected to the material transfer channel and is used for lifting the sausages in the material transfer channel;

[0010] A refrigerated storage bin, which is installed in the first installation cavity and is used for storing sausages at a low temperature; and

[0011] A control device, which is installed in the second installation cavity and is electrically connected to the heating and cooking device, the manipulator, the lifting platform and the refrigerated storage bin.

[0012] In one embodiment, the refrigerated storage bin includes:

[0013] A bin body, which is installed in the first installation cavity and is used for storing sausages;

[0014] A refrigeration device, which is installed in the bin body and is used for reducing the temperature of the bin body; and

[0015] A storage box, which is installed in the bin body and is arranged at an interval from the refrigeration device; the storage box is used for discharging sausages one by one.

[0016] In one embodiment, the storage box includes:

[0017] A box body, which is provided with a feeding opening, a discharging opening and a plurality of partition chambers. The feeding opening is located at the top end of the box body, the discharging opening is located at the bottom end of the box body, and both the feeding opening and the discharging opening are communicated with the plurality of partition chambers;

[0018] At least one conveying chain, which is rotatably connected to the box body and is located below the discharging opening;

[0019] At least one driving motor, which is arranged at the bottom end of the box body and is in transmission connection with the conveying chain; and

[0020] At least one storage controller, which is arranged at the bottom end of the box body and is electrically connected to the driving motor.

[0021] In one embodiment, the refrigerated storage bin further includes:

[0022] A discharging hopper, which is connected to the storage box and is located at the discharging opening; and

[0023] A vision sensor, which is arranged on the discharging hopper and is used for detecting whether there is a sausage discharged from the discharging hopper.

[0024] In one embodiment, the cooked food vending machine further includes a signal input module, which is arranged on the outer wall of the housing and is electrically connected to the control device, and is used for enabling a user to input preset information to the control device.

[0025] In one embodiment, the lifting platform includes:

[0026] A lifting motor, which is arranged in the material transfer channel;

[0027] A driving gear, which is rotatably connected to the material transfer channel and connected to the lifting motor;

[0028] A driven gear, which is rotatably connected inside the material transfer channel and is located at a position of the material transfer channel adjacent to the second installation cavity;

[0029] A transmission belt, which is sleeved on the driving gear and the driven gear; and

[0030] A bearing plate, which is connected to the transmission belt and is used for placing sausages.

[0031] In one embodiment, the lifting platform further includes two guide rails, the two guide rails are spaced inside the material transfer channel, the bearing plate is provided with two sliders, and each slider is slidably connected to one of the guide rails.

[0032] In one embodiment, the cooked food vending machine further includes a position sensor electrically connected to the control device, the position sensor is arranged inside the material transfer channel and is arranged adjacent to the second installation cavity; the position sensor is used to detect whether the bearing plate moves into place.

[0033] In one embodiment, the outer shell is further provided with a discharge port, and the discharge port is communicated with the second installation cavity;

[0034] The cooked food vending machine further includes a discharging mechanism, and the discharging mechanism includes:

[0035] A discharge frame, which is arranged on the outer shell and is located at the discharge port;

[0036] A driving cylinder, which is arranged on the discharge frame and is spaced from the discharge port; and

[0037] A baffle plate, which is slidably connected to the discharge frame and is connected to the driving cylinder to open or close the discharge port.

[0038] In one embodiment, the heating and cooking device includes:

[0039] A plurality of heating rollers, which are rotatably installed in the second installation cavity and are electrically connected to the control device; and

[0040] A temperature sensor, which is arranged in the second installation cavity and is electrically connected to the control device; the temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature of the second installation cavity.

[0041] The cooked food vending machine of the technical solution of the present utility model includes a housing, a heating and cooking device, a manipulator, a lifting platform, a refrigerated storage bin and a control device. The housing is provided with a first installation cavity, a second installation cavity and a material transfer channel. The first installation cavity and the second installation cavity are arranged in a stacked manner. The two ends of the material transfer channel are respectively communicated with the first installation cavity and the second installation cavity. The heating and cooking device is installed in the second installation cavity and is used for roasting sausages. The manipulator is movably connected to the second installation cavity and the material transfer channel and is used for clamping sausages. The lifting platform is connected to the material transfer channel in a lifting manner and is used for lifting the sausages in the material transfer channel. The refrigerated storage bin is installed in the first installation cavity and is used for storing sausages at a low temperature. The control device is installed in the second installation cavity and is electrically connected to the heating and cooking device, the manipulator, the lifting platform and the refrigerated storage bin. The refrigerated storage bin is installed in the first installation cavity and is used for storing sausages at a low temperature. This design not only ensures the freshness and hygiene of the sausages, but also avoids the deterioration of the quality of the sausages caused by temperature changes. In this way, the cooked food vending machine can safely store a batch of unroasted sausages, realize automatic feeding and automatic roasting, thereby improving the food safety and operation efficiency of the cooked food vending machine. Description of the Drawings

[0042] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model or the prior art, the following will briefly introduce the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments or the prior art. Obviously, the following drawings are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, without creative efforts, other drawings can also be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings.

[0043] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of the cooked food vending machine provided by the present utility model;

[0044] Figure 2 It is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the cooked food vending machine provided by the present utility model;

[0045] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram of the cooked food vending machine provided by the present utility model after removing part of the housing;

[0046] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram of the lifting platform of the cooked food vending machine provided by the present utility model.

[0047] Explanation of the reference numerals in the drawings:

[0048] 10. Outer shell; 10a. Material transfer channel; 20. Heating and cooking device; 30. Manipulator; 40. Lifting platform; 41. Driving gear; 42. Driven gear; 43. Bearing plate; 50. Refrigerating and storage bin; 51. Bin body; 52. Refrigerating device; 53. Storage box; 60. Discharging mechanism; 61. Discharging frame; 62. Driving cylinder; 63. Baffle; 70. Heating and cooking device.

[0049] The realization, functional features and advantages of the purpose of the present utility model will be further described with reference to the embodiments and the accompanying drawings. Detailed implementation manners

[0050] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0051] It should be noted that if there are directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back,...) involved in the embodiments of the present utility model, the directional indications are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement conditions between components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0052] In addition, if there are descriptions such as "first", "second", etc. involved in the embodiments of the present utility model, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, the features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. In addition, if "and / or" or "and / or" appears throughout the text, its meaning includes three parallel solutions. Taking "A and / or B" as an example, it includes solution A, or solution B, or a solution where A and B are satisfied simultaneously. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the fact that those of ordinary skill in the art can implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the protection scope required by the present utility model.

[0053] The present utility model provides a cooked food vending machine.

[0054] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4, in an embodiment of the present utility model, a cooked food vending machine includes a housing 10, a heating and cooking device 20, a manipulator 30, a lifting platform 40, a refrigerated storage bin 50 and a control device. The housing 10 is provided with a first installation cavity, a second installation cavity and a material transfer channel 10a. The first installation cavity and the second installation cavity are arranged in a stacked manner, and both ends of the material transfer channel 10a are communicated with the first installation cavity and the second installation cavity respectively; the heating and cooking device 20 is installed in the second installation cavity and is used for baking sausages; the manipulator 30 is movably connected to the second installation cavity and the material transfer channel 10a and is used for clamping sausages; the lifting platform 40 is connected to the material transfer channel 10a in a lifting manner and is used for lifting the sausages in the material transfer channel 10a; the refrigerated storage bin 50 is installed in the first installation cavity and is used for storing sausages at a low temperature; the control device is installed in the second installation cavity and is electrically connected to the heating and cooking device 20, the manipulator 30, the lifting platform 40 and the refrigerated storage bin 50.

[0055] The sausages are first stored in the refrigerated storage bin 50. The refrigerated storage bin 50 is installed in the first installation cavity and is internally provided with a refrigeration device 52 to maintain a low-temperature environment to ensure the freshness of the sausages. When the user selects to purchase a sausage, the control device receives the instruction and controls the heating and cooking device 20 to start working through electrical connection. The heating and cooking device 20 bakes the sausages. During the baking process, the manipulator 30 is movably connected to the second installation cavity and the material transfer channel 10a and is used for clamping the sausages. The baked sausages are transmitted to the lifting platform 40 through the material transfer channel 10a. The lifting platform 40 is connected to the material transfer channel 10a in a lifting manner and is used for lifting the sausages in the material transfer channel 10a until they reach the pickup opening. The user picks up the goods at the pickup opening to complete the purchase process.

[0056] The present utility model adopts a stacked structure design. The stacked arrangement of the first installation cavity and the second installation cavity, as well as the ingenious connection of the material transfer channel 10a, effectively saves space, makes the overall structure more compact, is not only convenient for installation and operation, but also improves the stability and durability of the device. The heating and cooking device 20 is installed in the second installation cavity and is specifically used for baking sausages. It has high cooking efficiency and uniform heating, overcoming the problems of low heating efficiency and uneven heat reception in the traditional cooking method. This not only improves the cooking quality of the sausages, ensures the deliciousness and taste of the food, but also reduces energy waste and improves energy utilization efficiency. The flexible design of the manipulator 30 enables it to be movably connected to the second installation cavity and the material transfer channel 10a, and can accurately clamp the sausages, avoiding the cumbersome and error-prone manual operation, improving the accuracy and efficiency of the operation. At the same time, the use of the manipulator 30 also reduces the labor intensity and improves the operation safety.

[0057] The refrigerated storage bin 50 is installed in the first installation cavity and is used for storing sausages at low temperature. This design not only ensures the freshness and hygiene of the sausages but also avoids the quality decline of the sausages caused by temperature changes. At the same time, the use of the refrigerated storage bin 50 also reduces the possibility of bacterial growth and improves food safety. In this way, the cooked food vending machine of the present utility model can safely store a batch of uncooked sausages, realize automatic feeding and automatic baking, thereby improving the food safety and operation efficiency of the cooked food vending machine.

[0058] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 , the refrigerated storage bin 50 includes a bin body 51, a refrigeration device 52 and a storage box 53. The bin body 51 is installed in the first installation cavity and is used for storing sausages; the refrigeration device 52 is installed in the bin body 51 and is used for lowering the temperature of the bin body 51; the storage box 53 is installed in the bin body 51 and is spaced apart from the refrigeration device 52; the storage box 53 is used for discharging the sausages one by one.

[0059] The bin body 51 of the refrigerated storage bin 50 in this embodiment is made of stainless steel material, which has excellent corrosion resistance and hygienic performance. Its shape is a cuboid structure, and the size is customized according to actual needs. The bin body 51 is installed in the first installation cavity, and the first installation cavity is a dedicated space for fixing the bin body 51 to ensure the stable fixation of the bin body 51. The refrigeration device 52 is installed inside the bin body 51 and includes a compressor, a condenser, an expansion valve and an evaporator. The design of the refrigeration device 52 ensures the stability and uniformity of the temperature inside the bin body 51. The storage box 53 is installed inside the bin body 51 and is spaced apart from the refrigeration device 52. The storage box 53 is made of food-grade plastic and has a plurality of discharge ports for discharging the sausages one by one. The design of the storage box 53 ensures the hygiene and safety of the sausages during storage.

[0060] The following are the operation steps of the refrigerated storage bin 50: Put the sausages into the bin body 51 and close the bin door. Start the refrigeration device 52, and through the combined action of the compressor, condenser, expansion valve and evaporator, lower the temperature inside the bin body 51. After the temperature inside the bin body 51 reaches the set value, the storage box 53 starts to work and discharges the sausages one by one from the discharge ports. After taking out the sausages, close the storage box 53 and continue to store other sausages.

[0061] The bin body 51 is installed in the first installation cavity, providing sufficient storage space for the sausages, enabling a large number of sausages to be stored orderly, and improving the storage efficiency. At the same time, the tight fit between the bin body 51 and the first installation cavity reduces the leakage of cold air and lowers the energy consumption. The refrigeration device 52 is installed inside the bin body 51, capable of monitoring and adjusting the temperature of the bin body 51 in real time, ensuring that the sausages are stored in a suitable low-temperature environment and extending the shelf life of the sausages. The storage box 53 is installed inside the bin body 51 and is arranged at an interval from the refrigeration device 52. This design ensures that the sausages are not directly affected by the refrigeration device 52 during the discharging process, guaranteeing the quality of the sausages. At the same time, the one-by-one discharging method of the storage box 53 avoids the mutual extrusion and damage of the sausages during storage and retrieval, improving the integrity of the sausages.

[0062] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 , the storage box 53 includes a box body, at least one conveying chain, at least one driving motor, and at least one storage controller. The box body is provided with a feeding opening, a discharging opening, and a plurality of partition chambers. The feeding opening is located at the top end of the box body, the discharging opening is located at the bottom end of the box body, and both the feeding opening and the discharging opening are communicated with the plurality of partition chambers; the conveying chain is rotatably connected to the box body and is located below the discharging opening; the driving motor is arranged at the bottom end of the box body and is in transmission connection with the conveying chain; the storage controller is arranged at the bottom end of the box body and is electrically connected to the driving motor.

[0063] The storage box 53 of the present utility model adopts at least one conveying chain, at least one driving motor, and at least one storage controller, effectively improving the storage efficiency. The conveying chain is rotatably connected to the box body and is located below the discharging opening, enabling the smooth transportation of materials during the storage process, avoiding the problems of material congestion and damage, and greatly improving the production efficiency. The box body is provided with a feeding opening, a discharging opening, and a plurality of partition chambers. The feeding opening is located at the top end of the box body, the discharging opening is located at the bottom end of the box body, and both the feeding opening and the discharging opening are communicated with the plurality of partition chambers. This structural design makes the space utilization of the storage box 53 more sufficient, and the size and quantity of the partition chambers can be adjusted according to needs to store different types and specifications of materials, improving the flexibility of storage. The driving motor is arranged at the bottom end of the box body and is in transmission connection with the conveying chain; the storage controller is arranged at the bottom end of the box body and is electrically connected to the driving motor. This layout design makes the driving motor and the storage controller more compact, saving space and facilitating maintenance and operation.

[0064] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 , the refrigerated storage bin 50 further includes a discharge hopper and a vision sensor. The discharge hopper is connected to the storage box 53 and is located at the discharging opening; the vision sensor is arranged on the discharge hopper and is used to detect whether there is a sausage discharging from the discharge hopper.

[0065] By setting up the discharge hopper, the structure of the refrigerated storage bin 50 becomes more reasonable and the working process becomes smoother. The connection design between the discharge hopper and the storage box 53 enables the sausage-like materials to be smoothly output from the storage bin, reducing the resistance during the output process of the materials and improving the efficiency of material output. At the same time, the design of the discharge hopper located at the blanking opening allows the materials to be directly output from the storage bin into the discharge hopper, avoiding the secondary handling of the materials and reducing the labor intensity.

[0066] The application of the vision sensor endows the present utility model with the characteristics of intelligence and automation. The vision sensor is arranged on the discharge hopper and can detect in real time whether there is sausage discharging from the discharge hopper. When the number of sausages in the discharge hopper reaches the preset value, it can send a signal in time to notify the control system to perform the next operation, such as stopping discharging, storing the next batch of materials, etc., thereby realizing the automatic control of material output and improving the production efficiency.

[0067] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 , the cooked food vending machine further includes a signal input module, which is arranged on the outer wall of the housing 10 and is electrically connected to the control device for the user to input preset information to the control device.

[0068] The setting of the signal input module enables the user to input preset information to the control device more conveniently and quickly. This improvement significantly enhances the convenience of user operation. The user can directly input information on the outer wall of the housing 10 without entering a complex operation interface, greatly reducing the operation steps and improving the user experience.

[0069] Optionally, the signal input module can be a touch screen, a frying pan or a button display screen.

[0070] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 , the lifting platform 40 includes a lifting motor, a driving gear 41, a driven gear 42, a transmission belt and a bearing plate 43. The lifting motor is arranged in the material transfer channel 10a; the driving gear 41 is rotatably connected to the material transfer channel 10a and is connected to the lifting motor; the driven gear 42 is rotatably connected in the material transfer channel 10a and is located at a position of the material transfer channel 10a adjacent to the second installation cavity; the transmission belt is sleeved on the driving gear 41 and the driven gear 42; the bearing plate 43 is connected to the transmission belt and is used for placing sausages.

[0071] The lifting motor is arranged in the material transfer channel 10a, effectively saving space and improving the overall space utilization rate of the material transfer channel 10a. It can achieve efficient material handling within a limited space, thereby enhancing production efficiency. Secondly, the driving gear 41 is directly connected to the lifting motor, while the driven gear 42 is rotatably connected within the material transfer channel 10a and is located adjacent to the second installation cavity of the material transfer channel 10a. This gear transmission method enables the entire lifting platform 40 to operate stably with high transmission efficiency, effectively reducing energy loss. At the same time, since the driving gear 41 is directly connected to the lifting motor, the response speed is fast, improving the dynamic performance of the lifting platform 40 and meeting the requirements of high-speed handling.

[0072] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 , the lifting platform 40 further includes two guide rails, which are spaced apart and arranged within the material transfer channel 10a. The bearing plate 43 is provided with two sliders, and each slider is slidably connected to a guide rail.

[0073] The setting of the two guide rails makes the lifting platform 40 more stable during operation, effectively avoiding lateral swing caused by single-rail operation, ensuring the smoothness of the material during transportation, and reducing the risk of damage to the material during handling. The two sliders are respectively connected to the two guide rails, sharing the weight of the bearing plate 43, improving the overall load-bearing capacity of the platform, and enabling the platform to adapt to a wider range of material handling requirements. Due to the precise cooperation between the guide rails and the sliders, the operation of the lifting platform 40 is smoother, reducing the running resistance and improving the operation efficiency.

[0074] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 , the cooked food vending machine further includes a position sensor electrically connected to the control device. The position sensor is arranged within the material transfer channel 10a and is disposed adjacent to the second installation cavity; the position sensor is used to detect whether the bearing plate 43 has moved into place.

[0075] By setting a position sensor electrically connected to the control device, the moving state of the bearing plate 43 can be monitored in real time. The introduction of this technical feature effectively solves the problem in the prior art that the bearing plate 43 is inaccurately positioned, resulting in chaotic placement or even damage of the cooked food. The use of the position sensor ensures that the bearing plate 43 can accurately move to the specified position, thereby improving the operation accuracy and reliability of the vending machine.

[0076] The application of the position sensor greatly improves the automation level of the cooked food vending machine. In traditional technology, the movement of the bearing plate 43 often requires manual intervention, which not only increases labor costs but also may cause malfunctions due to improper operation.

[0077] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 4, the outer shell 10 is also provided with a discharge port which communicates with the second installation cavity; the cooked food vending machine further includes a discharging mechanism 60, and the discharging mechanism 60 includes a discharging frame 61, a driving cylinder 62 and a baffle 63. The discharging frame 61 is arranged on the outer shell 10 and is located at the discharge port; the driving cylinder 62 is arranged on the discharging frame 61 and is spaced from the discharge port; the baffle 63 is slidably connected to the discharging frame 61 and is connected to the driving cylinder 62 to open or close the discharge port.

[0078] In this utility model, by providing a dedicated discharge port on the outer shell 10 which communicates with the second installation cavity, the problems of unsmooth discharging, easy food congestion and pollution in traditional vending machines are effectively solved. This design makes the discharging process smoother, improving the hygiene and discharging efficiency of food.

[0079] The connection between the driving cylinder 62 and the discharging frame 61 enables the discharging frame 61 to quickly and accurately open or close the discharge port as needed. This design not only simplifies the operation of the discharging mechanism 60 but also reduces the error and failure risks caused by manual operation. The baffle 63 is slidably connected to the discharging frame 61 and is connected to the driving cylinder 62 to open or close the discharge port. This design makes the opening and closing of the discharge port more flexible, allowing the discharging speed and quantity to be adjusted according to actual needs, effectively avoiding food waste.

[0080] In an embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 , the heating and cooking device 20 includes a plurality of heating rollers and temperature sensors. The plurality of heating rollers are rotatably installed in the second installation cavity and are electrically connected to the control device; the temperature sensors are arranged in the second installation cavity and are electrically connected to the control device; the temperature sensors are used to detect the temperature of the second installation cavity.

[0081] Through the collaborative work of the plurality of heating rollers, the heating and cooking device 20 can effectively improve the heating efficiency. The rotational installation of the heating rollers in the second installation cavity enables the heat to be evenly distributed when cooking food, avoiding the problem of heat concentration in traditional cooking equipment, greatly shortening the cooking time and improving the cooking efficiency. The temperature sensors arranged in the second installation cavity can detect and feedback the temperature information of the second installation cavity in real time. This design makes the heating process more precisely controllable. Users can adjust the temperature in real time according to the different requirements of the cooked food, avoiding the problems of food burning or being undercooked caused by too high or too low temperature during the cooking process, and greatly improving the cooking quality.

[0082] The electrical connection between the heating rollers and the control device in the heating and cooking device 20 of this utility model enables the heating rollers to perform precise temperature control according to the instructions of the control device. This intelligent control method not only improves the convenience of cooking but also makes the cooking process more energy-saving, contributing to energy conservation and reducing cooking costs.

[0083] In one embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 , the manipulator 30 includes a mounting plate and a finger cylinder. The mounting plate is slidably connected to the top of the second mounting cavity; the finger cylinder is connected to the mounting plate, and each of the two fingers of the finger cylinder is provided with a clamping portion, and an anti-slip portion is provided on one side of the two clamping portions facing each other.

[0084] The sliding connection between the mounting plate and the top of the second mounting cavity makes the manipulator 30 more stable during movement, effectively avoiding errors and damages caused by unstable movement. The connection design between the finger cylinder and the mounting plate makes the operation of the finger cylinder more flexible. Each of the two fingers of the finger cylinder is provided with a clamping portion, which enables the manipulator 30 to more precisely control the force when grasping and transporting items, avoiding damage to the items. At the same time, an anti-slip portion is provided on one side of the two clamping portions facing each other, further improving the stability of the clamped items and ensuring the safety of the items during transportation.

[0085] The above are only exemplary embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformation made under the technical concept of the present invention by using the content of the specification and drawings of the present invention, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields, is included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A prepared food vending machine, characterized in that: The prepared food vending machine comprises: A housing, wherein the housing is provided with a first installation cavity, a second installation cavity and a material transfer channel, the first installation cavity and the second installation cavity are stacked, and two ends of the material transfer channel are respectively connected to the first installation cavity and the second installation cavity; A heating and cooking device, which is installed in the second installation cavity and is used for grilling sausages; A manipulator, the manipulator is movably connected to the second installation cavity and the material transfer channel, and is used for clamping sausages; A lifting platform, the lifting platform is connected to the material transfer channel and is used to lift the sausages in the material transfer channel; A refrigerated storage bin, which is installed in the first installation cavity and is used for storing sausages at low temperatures; and A control device is installed in the second installation cavity and is electrically connected to the heating and cooking device, the manipulator, the lifting platform and the refrigeration storage bin.

2. The prepared food vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The refrigeration storage bin comprises: A storage body, which is installed in the first installation cavity and is used to store sausages; A refrigeration device installed in the warehouse body and used to reduce the temperature of the warehouse body; and A material storage box is installed in the warehouse body and is spaced apart from the refrigeration device; the material storage box is used to discharge the sausages one by one.

3. The prepared food vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The material storage box comprises: A box body, wherein the box body is provided with a loading opening, a unloading opening and a plurality of compartments, wherein the loading opening is located at the top end of the box body, the unloading opening is located at the bottom end of the box body, and the loading opening and the unloading opening are both connected to the plurality of compartments; At least one conveying chain, the conveying chain is rotatably connected to the box body and is located below the unloading opening; At least one driving motor, which is disposed at the bottom end of the box body and is drivingly connected to the conveying chain; and At least one material storage controller is disposed at the bottom end of the box body and is electrically connected to the driving motor.

4. The prepared food vending machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The refrigeration storage bin also includes: A discharge hopper connected to the material storage box and located at the material discharge opening; and A visual sensor is arranged on the discharging hopper and is used to detect whether sausages are discharged from the discharging hopper.

5. The prepared food vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The prepared food vending machine further comprises a signal input module, which is arranged on the outer wall of the housing and is electrically connected to the control device, and is used for a user to input preset information into the control device.

6. The prepared food vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting platform comprises: A lifting motor, wherein the lifting motor is arranged in the material moving channel; A driving gear, the driving gear is rotatably connected to the material transfer channel and is connected to the lifting motor; A driven gear, the driven gear is rotatably connected to the material transfer channel and is adjacent to the second installation cavity. A transmission belt, wherein the transmission belt is sleeved on the driving gear and the driven gear; and A carrying plate, which is connected to the transmission belt and is used for placing sausages.

7. The prepared food vending machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The lifting platform further comprises two guide rails, the two guide rails are arranged at intervals in the material transfer channel, the bearing plate is provided with two sliders, and each slider is slidably connected to one of the guide rails.

8. The prepared food vending machine according to claim 6, characterized in that: The prepared food vending machine further comprises an in-place sensor electrically connected to the control device, wherein the in-place sensor is arranged in the material transfer channel and adjacent to the second mounting cavity; the in-place sensor is used to detect whether the carrying plate has moved into position.

9. The prepared food vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The housing is also provided with a discharge port, and the discharge port is communicated with the second installation cavity; The prepared food vending machine further comprises a discharging mechanism, and the discharging mechanism comprises: A discharging frame, the discharging frame is arranged on the housing and located at the discharging port; A driving cylinder, the driving cylinder is disposed on the discharging frame and spaced apart from the discharging port; and A baffle is slidably connected to the discharge frame and connected to the driving cylinder to open or close the discharge port.

10. The prepared food vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The heating cooking device comprises: a plurality of heating rollers, the plurality of heating rollers being rotatably mounted in the second mounting cavity and being electrically connected to the control device; and A temperature sensor is disposed in the second installation cavity and is electrically connected to the control device; the temperature sensor is used to detect the temperature of the second installation cavity.

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