Novel knife and fork discharging device and self-service pizza machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a novel knife and fork outlet device and a self-service pizza machine, comprising a mounting seat which is mounted on a box body of the self-service pizza machine; the storage rack is mounted on the mounting base and used for placing the knife and fork box, and a discharging groove allowing the knife and fork box to pass through is formed in the bottom; the friction assembly is mounted on the mounting base, and a friction station allowing the knife and fork box to pass through is arranged in the middle; the output end of the driving mechanism is connected with the friction assembly, and the driving mechanism is used for driving the friction assembly to rotate, so that the knife and fork box is pushed out of the friction station. The device is simple in structure, reduces the use of a belt and a sensor compared with the prior art, reduces the production cost, drives the friction assembly to rotate through the driving mechanism, enables the knife and fork box located on the friction station to move under the extrusion stress of the friction assembly, and improves the production efficiency. Therefore, the knife and fork boxes are pushed away from the discharging groove under pushing of the friction assembly to complete discharging, and the to-be-discharged knife and fork boxes on the storage frame enter the discharging groove under the influence of gravity and are located on the friction station to prepare for next-time discharging.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic vending machines, in particular to a novel knife and fork dispensing device and a self-service pizza machine. Background Art

[0002] Self-service vending machines are a common form of commercial automation. Unrestricted by time and location, they save manpower and facilitate transactions. They represent a new form of retail, often referred to as 24-hour mini-supermarkets. As the market evolves, vending machines are becoming increasingly diverse, including those that sell items like pizza.

[0003] The self-service pizza machine places the pizza in a pizza box and then places it in a storage device for refrigeration or freezing, thereby preserving the pizza's quality over time. When in use, the pizza is taken out of the storage device by the transport device and sent to the box opening device. The box opening device positions the pizza box using the box positioning mechanism. After the lifting mechanism opens the pizza box, the gripping mechanism holds the pizza and sends it to the heating device for heating. After heating is complete, the pizza is returned to the pizza box and sent to the delivery port.

[0004] Typically, pizza arrives in a single piece after heating, requiring cutting with a knife and then eaten with a fork. Therefore, pizza machines are equipped with a cutlery dispensing device that delivers a pre-prepared cutlery tray to the food outlet. Existing cutlery dispensing devices primarily utilize a motor-driven belt with multiple baffles installed on the belt, which move the cutlery tray and deliver it to the food outlet. Multiple sensors are also installed to monitor the position of the cutlery tray, the number of cutlery trays in the storage rack, and the position of the baffles. While this method can deliver the cutlery tray, it is complex, costly, and often causes tray jams.

[0005] In view of this, it is necessary to propose a new technical solution to solve the above technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the deficiencies in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a novel knife and fork dispensing device and a self-service pizza machine to solve the problems raised in the background technology.

[0007] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the first aspect of the present invention provides a new type of knife and fork discharge device, including: a mounting base, mounted on the self-service pizza machine body; a storage rack, mounted on the mounting base, used to place the knife and fork box, and a discharge groove for passing the knife and fork box is opened at the bottom; a friction assembly, mounted on the mounting base, used to push the knife and fork box located at the bottom of the storage rack out of the discharge groove, and a friction station for passing the knife and fork box is provided in the middle; a driving mechanism, mounted on the mounting base, the output end of which is connected to the friction assembly, used to drive the friction assembly to rotate, thereby pushing the knife and fork box out of the friction station.

[0008] In a further technical solution, the driving mechanism includes a driving component and a transmission component respectively installed on the mounting seat, the output end of the driving component is connected to the input end of the transmission component, and the output end of the transmission component is connected to the friction component for driving the friction component to rotate.

[0009] In a further technical solution, the friction assembly includes a first friction wheel and a second friction wheel, the first friction wheel and the second friction wheel are respectively installed on both sides of the storage rack, the friction station is arranged between the first friction wheel and the second friction wheel, and the first friction wheel and the second friction wheel are respectively connected to the output end of the transmission assembly.

[0010] In a further technical solution, rubber rings are respectively provided on the outer sides of the first friction wheel and the second friction wheel.

[0011] In a further technical solution, the driving mechanism also includes a fixed seat, which is installed at the bottom of the mounting seat. The transmission assembly includes a first transmission wheel, a second transmission wheel and a transmission belt. The first transmission wheel, the second transmission wheel and the driving assembly are respectively installed on the fixed seat. The transmission belt is sleeved on the first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel, and the output end of the driving assembly is connected to the first transmission wheel.

[0012] In a further technical solution, the driving mechanism also includes a fixed seat, which is installed at the bottom of the mounting seat. The transmission assembly includes a first transmission wheel and a second transmission wheel. The first transmission wheel, the second transmission wheel and the driving assembly are respectively installed on the fixed seat. The output end of the driving assembly is connected to the first transmission wheel, and the first transmission wheel is meshed with the second transmission wheel. The first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel are gears.

[0013] In a further technical solution, the transmission assembly also includes a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft, the lower end of the first rotating shaft is installed on the first transmission wheel, the upper end of the first rotating shaft extends out of the mounting seat and is connected to the first friction wheel, used to drive the first friction wheel to rotate, the lower end of the second rotating shaft is connected to the second transmission wheel, the upper end of the second rotating shaft extends out of the mounting seat and is connected to the second friction wheel, used to drive the second friction wheel to rotate.

[0014] In a further technical solution, a storage port for storing a cutlery box is opened at the top of the storage rack, a storage cavity for placing the cutlery box is provided in the middle of the storage rack, the storage port is connected to the top of the storage cavity, and the discharge trough is connected to the bottom of the storage cavity.

[0015] In a further technical solution, the storage rack includes a fixed plate and two folding plates, the two folding plates are respectively in an "L" shape, the two folding plates are respectively connected to the two sides of the fixed plate, and the storage cavity is formed between the two folding plates and the fixed plate. A first through groove is opened at the bottom of the folding plate close to the side of the friction component, and a second through groove is opened at the bottom of the fixed plate close to the side of the friction component, and the discharge trough is formed between the first through groove, the second through groove and the mounting seat.

[0016] In a second aspect, the present invention also provides a self-service pizza machine, including a knife and fork dispensing device.

[0017] Compared with the existing technology, the present invention brings the following technical effects:

[0018] The utility model discloses a new type of knife and fork discharging device with a simple structure. Compared with the existing technology, it reduces the use of belts and sensors and reduces production costs. The friction component is driven by a driving mechanism to rotate, so that the knife and fork box located on the friction station is squeezed and moved by the force of the friction component, so that the knife and fork box is pushed away from the discharge chute under the push of the friction component to complete the delivery. The knife and fork box to be shipped on the storage rack enters the discharge chute under the influence of gravity and is located on the friction station to prepare for the next delivery.

[0019] The self-service pizza machine of the present invention includes all the technical features and beneficial effects of a new knife and fork dispensing device, so they are not described in detail. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for use in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only illustrate certain embodiments of the present invention and therefore should not be regarded as limiting the scope. For ordinary technicians in this field, other relevant drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0021] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a novel knife and fork dispensing device of the present utility model.

[0022] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the decomposition.

[0023] Figure 3 This is another structural schematic diagram of a novel knife and fork dispensing device of the present utility model.

[0024] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Schematic diagram of the decomposition.

[0025] Description of main component symbols:

[0026] 1. Mounting seat;

[0027] 2. Storage rack; 21. Discharge chute; 22. Storage port; 23. Storage cavity; 24. Fixed plate; 241. Second through slot; 25. Folding plate; 251. First through slot;

[0028] 3. Friction assembly; 31. Friction station; 32. First friction wheel; 33. Second friction wheel;

[0029] 4. Driving mechanism; 41. Driving assembly; 42. Transmission assembly; 421. First transmission wheel; 422. Second transmission wheel; 423. Transmission belt; 43. Fixed seat;

[0030] 5. Cutlery box. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The following describes embodiments of the present invention in detail. Examples of the embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are intended only to explain the present invention and are not to be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0032] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like to indicate orientations or positional relationships based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention 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 therefore should not be understood as a limitation to the present invention.

[0033] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of the technical features being referred to. Thus, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of this utility model, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0034] In this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection; direct connection, indirect connection through an intermediate medium, internal communication between two components, or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on specific circumstances.

[0035] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediary. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0036] Example 1

[0037] See Figure 1-4 As shown, a new type of knife and fork discharge device includes: a mounting base 1, mounted on the self-service pizza machine body; a storage rack 2, mounted on the mounting base 1, used to place the knife and fork box 5, and a discharge groove 21 for passing the knife and fork box 5 is opened at the bottom; a friction component 3, mounted on the mounting base 1, used to push the knife and fork box 5 located at the bottom of the storage rack 2 out of the discharge groove 21, and a friction station 31 for passing the knife and fork box 5 is provided in the middle; a driving mechanism 4, mounted on the mounting base 1, the output end of which is connected to the friction component 3, used to drive the friction component 3 to rotate, thereby pushing the knife and fork box 5 out of the friction station 31. The present technical solution has a simple structure and reduces the use of belts and sensors compared to the prior art, thereby reducing production costs. The friction assembly 3 is driven to rotate by the driving mechanism 4, so that the cutlery box 5 located on the friction station 31 is squeezed and moved by the friction assembly 3, thereby pushing the cutlery box 5 away from the discharge chute 21 under the push of the friction assembly 3 to complete the shipment. The cutlery box 5 to be shipped on the storage rack 2 enters the discharge chute 21 under the influence of gravity and is located on the friction station 31 to prepare for the next shipment.

[0038] In a further specific embodiment, the drive mechanism 4 includes a drive assembly 41 and a transmission assembly 42, each mounted on the mounting base 1. The output end of the drive assembly 41 is connected to the input end of the transmission assembly 42, and the output end of the transmission assembly 42 is connected to the friction assembly 3, thereby driving the friction assembly 3 to rotate. The drive assembly 41 drives the transmission assembly 42 to rotate, thereby driving the friction assembly 3 to rotate, pushing the cutlery box 5 to be shipped on the friction station 31 away from the discharge chute 21 to complete the shipment.

[0039] In a further specific embodiment, the friction assembly 3 includes a first friction wheel 32 and a second friction wheel 33, each mounted on either side of the storage rack 2. A friction station 31 is located between the first and second friction wheels 32, 33. The first and second friction wheels 32, 33 are each connected to the output end of the transmission assembly 42. Rubber rings are placed around the outer edges of the first and second friction wheels 32, 33. The rubber rings increase friction between the friction assembly 3 and the cutlery tray 5, enabling the two friction wheels to rotate to remove the cutlery tray 5. It should be noted that the width of the cutlery tray 5 is greater than or equal to the distance between the first and second friction wheels 32, 33. The rubber rings have a certain degree of elasticity, allowing the cutlery tray 5 to squeeze between the first and second friction wheels 32, 33 at the friction station 31 under the influence of gravity. It should be understood that the width of the cutlery tray 5 in this embodiment is 0-5 mm greater than the distance between the first and second friction wheels 32, 33. In a preferred embodiment, the value is 1 mm. If the value exceeds 5 mm, the cutlery box 5 will have difficulty squeezing into the friction station 31. If the width of the cutlery box 5 is smaller than the distance between the first friction wheel 32 and the second friction wheel 33, the friction assembly 3 will not be able to touch the cutlery box 5 during rotation, and the cutlery box 5 cannot be squeezed out.

[0040] In a further specific embodiment, the driving mechanism 4 also includes a fixed seat 43, which is installed at the bottom of the mounting seat 1. The transmission assembly 42 includes a first transmission wheel 421, a second transmission wheel 422 and a transmission belt 423. The first transmission wheel 421, the second transmission wheel 422 and the driving assembly 41 are respectively installed on the fixed seat 43, the transmission belt 423 is sleeved on the first transmission wheel 421 and the second transmission wheel 422, and the output end of the driving assembly 41 is connected to the first transmission wheel 421.

[0041] This arrangement enables the driving assembly 41 to simultaneously drive the first transmission wheel 421 and the second transmission wheel 422 to rotate, thereby driving the friction assembly 3 to rotate, thereby achieving the delivery of the cutlery box 5.

[0042] In a further technical solution, the transmission assembly 42 also includes a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft, the lower end of the first rotating shaft is installed on the first transmission wheel 421, the upper end of the first rotating shaft extends out of the mounting seat 1 and is connected to the first friction wheel 32, used to drive the first friction wheel 32 to rotate, the lower end of the second rotating shaft is connected to the second transmission wheel 422, and the upper end of the second rotating shaft extends out of the mounting seat 1 and is connected to the second friction wheel 33, used to drive the second friction wheel 33 to rotate.

[0043] When the driving assembly 41 drives the first transmission wheel 421 and the second transmission wheel 422 to rotate, the first friction wheel 32 and the second friction wheel 33 are driven to rotate through the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft respectively, thereby realizing the delivery of the cutlery box 5, with a simple structure and strong stability.

[0044] In a further technical solution, a storage opening 22 for storing cutlery boxes 5 is provided at the top of the storage rack 2, and a storage cavity 23 for placing the cutlery boxes 5 is provided in the middle of the storage rack 2. The storage opening 22 is connected to the top of the storage cavity 23, and the discharge chute 21 is connected to the bottom of the storage cavity 23. It is understood that when adding cutlery boxes 5 to the storage cavity 23, the cutlery boxes 5 are placed into the storage cavity 23 through the storage opening 22. When the cutlery boxes 5 are discharged, the cutlery boxes 5 at the bottom pass through the storage cavity 23 and enter the friction station 31 located between the first friction wheel 32 and the second friction wheel 33 at the discharge chute 21. Driven by the drive assembly 41, the first friction wheel 32 and the second friction wheel 33 rotate, causing the cutlery boxes 5 to be squeezed by the first friction wheel 32 and the second friction wheel 33 for discharge.

[0045] In a further technical solution, the storage rack 2 includes a fixed plate 24 and two folding plates 25, the two folding plates 25 are respectively in an "L" shape, and the two folding plates 25 are respectively connected to the two sides of the fixed plate 24, and the storage cavity 23 is formed between the two folding plates 25 and the fixed plate 24. A first through groove 251 is provided at the bottom of the folding plate 25 close to the side of the friction component 3, and a second through groove 241 is provided at the bottom of the fixed plate 24 close to the side of the friction component 3. The discharge trough 21 is formed between the first through groove 251, the second through groove 241 and the mounting seat 1.

[0046] It should be noted that the fixed plate 24 limits one side of the cutlery box 5, and the two folding plates 25 in the "L" shape just limit the other three sides of the cutlery box 5. With the cooperation of the two folding plates 25, the front of the storage rack 2 is just exposed so that the number of cutlery boxes 5 in the storage cavity 23 can be seen. The structure is simple and practical.

[0047] Meanwhile, it is understandable that when the first friction wheel 32 and the second friction wheel 33 are installed on both sides of the friction station 31 , the first friction wheel 32 extends into the first through slot 251 , and the second friction wheel 33 extends into the second through slot 241 .

[0048] It should be noted that the drive assembly 41 of this embodiment uses a rotary motor. When the cutlery box 5 is shipped, the present invention only needs to rotate the rotary motor a set number of times, so that the friction assembly 3 drives the cutlery box 5 to ship once. After completing one shipment, a new cutlery box 5 to be shipped will enter the discharge chute 21 and be located on the friction station 31 to prepare for the next shipment. Therefore, the present invention does not need to set a sensor on the mounting base 1 to detect whether the cutlery box 5 has been shipped. In addition, according to actual needs, the present invention can also set a sensor at the bottom of the storage chamber 23 to sense the number of cutlery boxes 5 to be shipped in the storage chamber 23, so as to facilitate timely replenishment of the cutlery boxes 5. The first transmission wheel 421 and the second transmission wheel 422 of this embodiment are both conventional synchronous wheels. This configuration is a relatively common technology and will not be described in detail.

[0049] Example 2

[0050] The only difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that: "The driving mechanism 4 also includes a fixed seat 43, and the fixed seat 43 is installed at the bottom of the mounting seat 1. The transmission assembly 42 includes a first transmission wheel 421 and a second transmission wheel 422. The first transmission wheel 421, the second transmission wheel 422 and the driving assembly 41 are respectively installed on the fixed seat 43. The output end of the driving assembly 41 is connected to the first transmission wheel 421, and the first transmission wheel 421 is meshed with the second transmission wheel 422. The first transmission wheel 421 and the second transmission wheel 422 are gears. "Other details are not repeated. In the technical solution of embodiment 1, two smaller transmission wheels and a transmission belt 423 are used to complete the rotation of the friction assembly 3 driven by the driving assembly 41. In this embodiment, two larger gears are provided and meshed with each other, and the two gears are respectively connected to two rotating shafts to drive the friction assembly 3 to rotate. Compared with embodiment 1, the meshing transmission stability between the gears is stronger, and the technical effect of embodiment 1 can also be achieved.

[0051] Example 3

[0052] The self-service pizza machine includes a novel knife and fork dispensing device. The self-service pizza machine of this embodiment includes all the technical features and technical effects of embodiment 1 or embodiment 2, and therefore will not be described in detail.

[0053] Descriptions such as "specific examples" or "some examples" mean that the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples, unless they are mutually inconsistent.

[0054] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. Ordinary technicians in this field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments. As long as they meet the purpose of the present invention, they should be within the scope of protection required by the present invention, such as: different combinations of specific embodiments, different combinations of distinguishing technical features.

Claims

1. A new type of knife and fork dispensing device, characterized by: include: A mounting base (1) is mounted on a self-service pizza machine body; A material storage rack (2) is mounted on the mounting base (1) and is used to place the cutlery box (5). A material discharge chute (21) is provided at the bottom for the cutlery box (5). A friction assembly (3) is mounted on the mounting seat (1) and is used to push the cutlery box (5) located at the bottom of the storage rack (2) out of the discharge chute (21), with a friction station (31) provided in the middle for the cutlery box (5) to pass through; A driving mechanism (4) is mounted on the mounting seat (1), and an output end is connected to the friction assembly (3), and is used to drive the friction assembly (3) to rotate, thereby pushing the cutlery box (5) out of the friction station (31); The driving mechanism (4) comprises a driving assembly (41) and a transmission assembly (42) respectively mounted on the mounting seat (1); the output end of the driving assembly (41) is connected to the input end of the transmission assembly (42); and the output end of the transmission assembly (42) is connected to the friction assembly (3) for driving the friction assembly (3) to rotate.

2. The novel knife and fork dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The friction assembly (3) comprises a first friction wheel (32) and a second friction wheel (33), wherein the first friction wheel (32) and the second friction wheel (33) are respectively mounted on both sides of the storage rack (2), the friction station (31) is arranged between the first friction wheel (32) and the second friction wheel (33), and the first friction wheel (32) and the second friction wheel (33) are respectively connected to the output end of the transmission assembly (42).

3. The novel knife and fork dispensing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer sides of the first friction wheel (32) and the second friction wheel (33) are respectively covered with rubber rings.

4. The novel knife and fork dispensing device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The driving mechanism (4) further comprises a fixing seat (43), wherein the fixing seat (43) is mounted on the bottom of the mounting seat (1); the transmission assembly (42) comprises a first transmission wheel (421) and a second transmission wheel (422); the first transmission wheel (421), the second transmission wheel (422) and the driving assembly (41) are respectively mounted on the fixing seat (43); the output end of the driving assembly (41) is connected to the first transmission wheel (421); the first transmission wheel (421) is meshed with the second transmission wheel (422); and the first transmission wheel (421) and the second transmission wheel (422) are gears.

5. The novel knife and fork dispensing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The transmission assembly (42) further includes a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft, wherein the lower end of the first rotating shaft is mounted on the first transmission wheel (421), the upper end of the first rotating shaft extends out of the mounting seat (1) and is connected to the first friction wheel (32), and is used to drive the first friction wheel (32) to rotate, the lower end of the second rotating shaft is connected to the second transmission wheel (422), and the upper end of the second rotating shaft extends out of the mounting seat (1) and is connected to the second friction wheel (33), and is used to drive the second friction wheel (33) to rotate.

6. The novel knife and fork dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the material storage rack (2) is provided with a material storage opening (22) for storing the cutlery box (5), and the middle of the material storage rack (2) is provided with a material storage cavity (23) for placing the cutlery box (5), the material storage opening (22) is communicated with the top of the material storage cavity (23), and the material discharge chute (21) is communicated with the bottom of the material storage cavity (23).

7. The novel knife and fork dispensing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The material storage rack (2) comprises a fixed plate (24) and two folding plates (25), the two folding plates (25) are respectively in an "L" shape, the two folding plates (25) are respectively connected to the two sides of the fixed plate (24), the material storage cavity (23) is formed between the two folding plates (25) and the fixed plate (24), a first through groove (251) is formed at the bottom of the folding plate (25) on the side close to the friction component (3), a second through groove (241) is formed at the bottom of the fixed plate (24) on the side close to the friction component (3), and the discharge trough (21) is formed between the first through groove (251), the second through groove (241) and the mounting seat (1).

8. Self-service pizza machine, characterized by: The invention comprises a novel knife and fork dispensing device according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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