Material taking mechanism and meal cabinet with same

Abstract

The utility model provides a material taking mechanism and a meal cabinet with the material taking mechanism, the material taking mechanism is suitable for a discharging device, the discharging device comprises a material storage mechanism and a discharging mechanism, the material taking mechanism comprises a transportation structure, a material taking mechanism and a material taking mechanism, the transportation structure is used for carrying the to-be-taken materials taken out from the material storage mechanism to the feeding end of the discharging mechanism; the clamping structure is movably arranged on the transportation structure; the clamping structure is used for clamping the to-be-taken materials stored in the material storage mechanism to the conveying structure. The material taking mechanism can effectively solve the technical problems that in a meal outlet structure of a meal selling cabinet in the prior art, each goods channel needs to be independently provided with a motor and a crawler belt, so that cost is increased, and control is complex.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of catering equipment, in particular to a material taking mechanism and a dining cabinet with the same. Background Art

[0002] Meal vending machines are convenient and fast vending machines that offer consumers a variety of food options in a variety of boxes. They are highly practical for busy urbanites and therefore have significant market potential. Consumers simply select their favorite food, pay, and pick up their meal through the vending machine, eliminating the need for human service, saving time and labor costs. This unmanned service aligns with the modern lifestyle's pursuit of efficiency and convenience.

[0003] Currently, the food vending machines on the market only have automatic delivery functions. Customers still need to manually heat the food after picking up the food, which brings inconvenience to users and affects the overall experience. In addition, in existing food vending machines, the delivery aisles of the food delivery structure are usually equipped with independent motors and tracks for each aisle. When the number of aisles increases, the number of motors and tracks also needs to increase accordingly, resulting in increased costs. At the same time, during the assembly process of the entire machine, more man-hours are required to install the motors and tracks. In terms of the control system, each motor needs to be controlled separately, and the food collection process is lengthy and repetitive, resulting in cumbersome overall operation. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to overcome the above-mentioned technical deficiencies and provide a material-taking mechanism and a meal cabinet having the same, so as to solve the technical problems in the meal serving structure of the meal vending cabinet in the prior art, in which each cargo aisle needs to be independently equipped with a motor and a crawler, resulting in increased costs and complex control.

[0005] In order to achieve the above technical objectives, according to one aspect of the present invention: a material picking mechanism is provided, the material picking mechanism is suitable for a discharging device, the discharging device includes a storage mechanism and a discharging mechanism, the material picking mechanism includes: a transport structure, which is movably arranged; the transport structure is used to transport the material to be taken out from the storage mechanism to the feed end of the discharging mechanism; a clamping structure, which is movably arranged on the transport structure; the clamping structure is used to clamp the material to be taken stored in the storage mechanism onto the transport structure.

[0006] Furthermore, the clamping structure includes: a clamping assembly, which is movably arranged; the clamping assembly is used to clamp or avoid the material to be taken; a telescopic assembly, the telescopic assembly is telescopically arranged on the transport structure in a direction close to or away from the storage mechanism; the telescopic assembly has an extended state extending toward the storage mechanism and a retracted state retracting toward the transport structure, the telescopic assembly is connected to the clamping assembly, and the clamping assembly moves synchronously with the telescopic assembly; wherein, when the telescopic assembly is in the extended state, it drives the clamping assembly to move toward the storage mechanism, so that the clamping assembly is located in the storage mechanism to clamp the material to be taken; when the telescopic assembly switches from the extended state to the retracted state, it drives the clamping assembly that has clamped the material to be taken to move toward the transport structure, so as to move the material to be taken to the transport structure.

[0007] Furthermore, the clamping assembly includes: a clamping member for clamping or avoiding the material to be taken; the clamping member has a clamping space for placing the material to be taken; the clamping member is connected to the telescopic assembly, and the clamping member is retractable relative to the telescopic assembly to adjust the size of the clamping space; wherein, the clamping member has an avoidance state and a clamping state, when the clamping member is in the avoidance state, the clamping member opens relative to the telescopic assembly to avoid the material to be taken; when the clamping member is in the clamping state, the clamping member closes relative to the telescopic assembly to clamp the material to be taken located in the clamping space.

[0008] Furthermore, the clamping member includes: a first clamping plate, a second clamping plate and a third clamping plate connected in sequence; the first clamping plate and the third clamping plate are arranged opposite to each other, and the first clamping plate, the second clamping plate and the third clamping plate form a clamping space; the first clamping plate and the third clamping plate are both swingably arranged relative to the second clamping plate, and the first clamping plate and the third clamping plate move relative to each other; the size of the clamping space can be adjusted by swinging the first clamping plate and the third clamping plate relative to the second clamping plate.

[0009] Furthermore, the material picking mechanism also includes: a first detection structure, which is arranged on the transport structure to detect whether the clamping structure clamps the material to be picked up stored in the storage mechanism onto the transport structure; a control structure, the first detection structure and the clamping structure are both connected to the control structure, and the control structure controls the clamping structure according to the signal detected by the first detection structure.

[0010] Furthermore, the material taking mechanism also includes: a heating component, which is arranged on the clamping part of the clamping structure to heat the clamped material to be taken; wherein the heating component is connected to the control structure, and the control structure is used to control the start or stop of the heating component.

[0011] Furthermore, the material picking mechanism also includes: a second detection structure, which is arranged on the transport structure to detect the temperature of the clamped material to be picked up; the second detection structure is arranged at intervals from the first detection structure; wherein the second detection structure is connected to the control structure, and the control structure controls the start-up of the heating component according to the detection result of the second detection structure.

[0012] Furthermore, the material-taking mechanism also includes: a pushing structure, which is movably arranged on the transport structure in a direction close to or away from the feed end of the discharging mechanism; the pushing structure is used to push the material to be taken on the transport structure to the discharging mechanism; the pushing structure has an initial state of avoiding the clamping structure and a pushing state of pushing the material to be taken on the transport structure; wherein, when the transport structure moves to the feed end of the discharging mechanism and docks with the feed end of the discharging mechanism, the clamping structure avoids the pushing structure and the material to be taken, and the pushing structure is in a pushing state; when the material to be taken is pushed to the discharging mechanism, the pushing structure switches from the pushing state to the initial state.

[0013] Furthermore, the material-taking mechanism also includes: a third detection structure, which is arranged on the discharging mechanism to detect whether there is material to be taken out in the discharging mechanism; a control structure, the third detection structure and the transport structure are both connected to the control structure, and the control structure controls the transport structure according to the signal detected by the third detection structure.

[0014] Furthermore, the material picking mechanism also includes: a first driving structure, which is drivably connected to the transport structure, and the first driving structure drives the transport structure to move along the direction from the storage mechanism to the feed end of the discharging mechanism; a second driving structure, which is drivably connected to the transport structure, and the second driving structure drives the transport structure to move along the height direction of the discharging device; wherein the first driving structure and the second driving structure are both connected to the control structure, and the control structure controls the first driving structure and / or the second driving structure according to the signal detected by the third detection structure.

[0015] Furthermore, the material-picking mechanism also includes: a supporting component, which extends along the transport structure along the direction of the storage mechanism to the feed end of the discharging mechanism; the supporting component is connected to the second driving structure, and the second driving structure drives the transport structure to move along the height direction of the discharging device through the supporting component; the supporting component is provided with a first guide groove, and the first guide groove extends along the extension direction of the supporting component; at least a part of the transport structure is movably arranged in the first guide groove along the extension direction of the first guide groove.

[0016] Furthermore, the second driving structure includes: a transmission component, which is movably arranged along the height direction of the discharging device, and the transmission component is connected to the transport structure; a driving component, which is connected to the transmission component, and the driving component drives the transport structure to move along the height direction of the discharging device through the transmission component.

[0017] Furthermore, the transmission assembly includes: a first transmission wheel and a second transmission wheel, the first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel are rotatably arranged, and the first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel are spaced apart along the height direction of the discharging device; the driving assembly is drivingly connected to the first transmission wheel or the second transmission wheel; a transmission belt, the transmission belt is rotatably mounted on the first transmission wheel and the second transmission wheel to drive the transmission belt to move through the first transmission wheel or the second transmission wheel; the transport structure is connected to the transmission belt, and the transmission belt drives the transport structure to move along the height direction of the discharging device.

[0018] Furthermore, the transmission assembly also includes: a fixing part, the fixing part is installed on the transmission belt, and the transport structure is arranged on the fixing part, and the transmission belt drives the transport structure to move along the height direction of the discharge device through the fixing part.

[0019] Furthermore, the transmission assembly also includes: a guide member, which is arranged at one side of the first transmission wheel, extends along the height direction of the discharging device, and is provided with a second guide groove extending along the extension direction of the guide member; at least part of the fixing member is movably arranged in the second guide groove along the extension direction of the second guide groove; and / or, a counterweight member, which is installed on the side of the transmission belt away from the transport structure, and the counterweight member is arranged opposite to the transport structure; the counterweight member is used to balance the transport structure.

[0020] According to another aspect of the present invention: a meal cabinet is provided, comprising: a box body, an installation space is provided in the box body; a storage mechanism, the storage mechanism is arranged in the installation space, and a plurality of storage cavities are provided in the storage mechanism; a discharging mechanism, the discharging mechanism is installed in the box body, and the discharging mechanism is provided with a placement cavity and a dining port respectively connected to the placement cavity and the installation space; a picking mechanism, the picking mechanism is the above-mentioned picking mechanism; the picking mechanism is arranged in the box body, and at least part of the picking mechanism is located in the installation space; wherein the picking mechanism includes a movably arranged transport structure, the transport structure is used to move between the discharge port and the dining port of any one of the multiple storage cavities, and transport the food to be taken out from any one of the multiple storage cavities to the dining port.

[0021] Beneficial effects:

[0022] The technical solution of the present invention is applied. The material-retrieving mechanism provided by the present invention is provided with a transport structure and a clamping structure, and the transport structure is movably provided. The clamping structure is movably provided on the transport structure. When it is necessary to retrieve materials, the transport structure moves to the storage mechanism, and then the clamping structure moves into the storage mechanism to clamp the materials to be retrieved stored in the storage mechanism and drive the materials to be retrieved to be placed on the transport structure. Finally, the transport structure transports the materials to be retrieved taken out of the storage mechanism to the feed end of the discharging mechanism. It can be seen that by arranging the clamping structure on the transport structure and the clamping structure being movably provided relative to the transport structure, it is possible to quickly transport the materials to be retrieved stored in the storage mechanism to the transport structure, thereby effectively reducing the installation requirements for the motor and crawler during the equipment assembly process, thereby saving production and assembly time and improving production efficiency. In addition, the redundancy of each cargo lane being independently configured with a motor and crawler is avoided, which significantly reduces the manufacturing and maintenance costs of the overall equipment, and avoids the complexity of controlling multiple motors separately, improves the stability and response speed of the control system, and simplifies the operation process. Furthermore, the clamping structure can adjust the clamping force and position based on the size and shape of the material to be retrieved, flexibly adapting to the needs of multiple aisles or different types of materials. This flexibility increases the applicability of the entire retrieving mechanism and enhances the versatility and practicality of the device. Furthermore, the clamping structure enables rapid retrieval and placement, and transfers materials to the transport structure via the shortest possible path, thereby speeding up meal retrieval and improving overall work efficiency. Furthermore, the clamping structure provides stable support and fixation when gripping materials, ensuring the safety of the materials during transport. This stability significantly reduces the risk of materials falling due to vibration or external forces, improving operational safety. Furthermore, the coordinated operation of the transport and clamping structures ensures that the materials are accurately gripped on the transport structure, resulting in a smoother retrieval process, reduced waiting time, and a more convenient user experience. This retrieving mechanism effectively solves the technical problem of existing meal vending machine dispensing structures, which require each aisle to be equipped with a separate motor and track, resulting in increased costs and complex control. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram showing an embodiment of a material taking mechanism of the present invention, in which the material taking mechanism is located inside a food cabinet;

[0024] Figure 2 A schematic structural diagram from a first perspective is shown of an embodiment of the material taking mechanism of the present utility model with the second driving structure removed;

[0025] Figure 3 A schematic structural diagram from a second perspective is shown of an embodiment of the material taking mechanism of the present utility model with the second driving structure removed;

[0026] Figure 4 A schematic structural diagram from a third perspective is shown of an embodiment of the material taking mechanism of the present utility model with the second driving structure removed;

[0027] Figure 5 A schematic structural diagram of the clamping structure of the material-retrieving mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0028] Figure 6 A schematic structural diagram of a second driving structure in an embodiment of a material taking mechanism of the present utility model is shown;

[0029] Figure 7 A schematic structural diagram of a dining cabinet according to an embodiment of the present invention from a first perspective is shown;

[0030] Figure 8 A second perspective structural diagram of an embodiment of a dining cabinet of the present invention is shown;

[0031] Figure 9 A schematic flow chart of a first embodiment of the control method of the present invention is shown;

[0032] Figure 10 The figure shows a flow chart of a second embodiment of the control method of the present invention.

[0033] The above drawings include the following reference numerals:

[0034] 100. Retrieving mechanism; 1. Transport structure; 10. Storage space; 2. Clamping structure; 21. Clamping assembly; 211. Clamping member; 2110. Clamping space; 2111. First clamping plate; 2112. Second clamping plate; 2113. Third clamping plate; 22. Telescopic assembly; 3. First detection structure; 4. Second detection structure; 5. Pushing structure; 6. Support component; 60. First guide groove; 7. First drive structure; 8. Second drive structure ;81. Transmission assembly;811. First transmission wheel;812. Second transmission wheel;813. Transmission belt;814. Fixing member;815. Guide member;8150. Second guide groove;816. Counterweight;817. Second slide rail;200. Storage mechanism;201. Storage cavity;202. Discharge port;300. Discharge mechanism;301. Dining port;302. Dining port;303. Touch screen display;400. Box;401. Installation space. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the present invention, the following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts should fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0036] Example 1

[0037] See also Figures 1 to 6 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the present invention provides a material-picking mechanism, the material-picking mechanism 100 is suitable for a discharging device, the discharging device includes a storage mechanism 200 and a discharging mechanism 300, and the material-picking mechanism 100 includes: a transport structure 1 and a clamping structure 2 are movably arranged; the transport structure 1 is used to transport the material to be taken out from the storage mechanism 200 to the feed end of the discharging mechanism 300; the clamping structure 2 is movably arranged on the transport structure 1; the clamping structure 2 is used to clamp the material to be taken stored in the storage mechanism 200 onto the transport structure 1.

[0038] It can be seen that the material-taking mechanism provided by the present invention is provided with a transport structure 1 and a clamping structure 2, and the transport structure 1 is movably provided, and the clamping structure 2 is movably provided on the transport structure. When it is necessary to take materials, the transport structure 1 moves to the storage mechanism 200, and then moves into the storage mechanism 200 through the clamping structure 2 to clamp the materials to be taken stored in the storage mechanism 200 and drive the materials to be taken to be placed on the transport structure 1. Finally, the transport structure 1 carries the materials to be taken taken out from the storage mechanism 200 to the feeding end of the discharging mechanism 300. It can be seen that by providing the clamping structure 2 on the transport structure 1, and the clamping structure is movably provided relative to the transport structure 1, it is possible to quickly transport the materials to be taken stored in the storage mechanism 200 to the transport structure 1, thereby effectively reducing the need to install the motor and the crawler during the equipment assembly process, thereby saving production and assembly time and improving production efficiency. Furthermore, it avoids the redundancy of each cargo lane being independently configured with a motor and a crawler, significantly reduces the manufacturing and maintenance costs of the overall equipment, and avoids the complexity of controlling multiple motors separately, improves the stability and response speed of the control system, and simplifies the operating process. In addition, the clamping structure 2 can adjust the clamping force and position according to the size and shape of different materials to be taken, and flexibly adapt to the needs of taking multiple cargo lanes or different types of materials to be taken. This flexibility increases the scope of application of the entire material-taking mechanism and enhances the versatility and practicality of the equipment. At the same time, by setting up the clamping structure 2, rapid clamping and placement can be achieved, and the materials can be transferred to the transport structure 1 in the shortest path, thereby speeding up the meal picking speed and improving overall work efficiency. And when clamping materials, the clamping structure 2 can provide stable support and fixation to ensure the safety of the materials to be taken during transportation. This stability can significantly reduce the risk of materials falling due to vibration or external force, and improve operational safety. Furthermore, the coordinated operation of the transport structure 1 and the clamping structure 2 ensures that the material to be picked up is accurately clamped onto the transport structure 1, thereby achieving a smoother meal collection process, reducing waiting time during meal collection, and providing a more convenient user experience. This material collection mechanism effectively solves the technical problem of the existing meal vending cabinet's meal dispensing structure, which requires each aisle to be equipped with a separate motor and track, resulting in increased costs and complex control.

[0039] Furthermore, a placement space 10 is provided on the transport structure 1 , and at least a portion of the clamping structure 2 is located on the placement space 10 . The clamping structure 2 clamps the materials to be taken stored in the storage mechanism 200 onto the placement space 10 .

[0040] In this embodiment, Figures 2 to 5As shown, the clamping structure 2 includes: a clamping component 21 and a telescopic component 22, the clamping component 21 is movably arranged; the clamping component 21 is used to clamp or avoid the material to be taken; the telescopic component 22 is telescopically arranged on the transport structure 1 in the direction of approaching or moving away from the storage mechanism 200; the telescopic component 22 has an extended state extended in the direction of the storage mechanism 200 and a retracted state retracted in the direction of the transport structure 1, the telescopic component 22 is connected to the clamping component 21, and the clamping component 21 moves synchronously with the telescopic component 22; wherein, when the telescopic component 22 is in the extended state, it drives the clamping component 21 to move toward the storage mechanism 200, so that the clamping component 21 is located in the storage mechanism 200 to clamp the material to be taken; when the telescopic component 22 switches from the extended state to the retracted state, it drives the clamping component 21 that has clamped the material to be taken to move toward the transport structure 1 to move the material to be taken to the transport structure 1. With such a structural setting, the clamping component 21 is provided to clamp the material to be taken. By providing the telescopic component 22, and the telescopic component 22 is connected to the clamping component 21, the telescopic component 22 can drive the clamping component 21 to reciprocate between the transport structure 1 and the storage mechanism 200. Therefore, through the coordinated operation of the telescopic component 22 and the clamping component 21, the material to be taken stored in the storage mechanism 200 can be quickly transported to the transport structure 1, thereby improving the working efficiency of the material taking mechanism.

[0041] Furthermore, when the clamping structure 2 does not need to clamp the material to be taken, at least a portion of the telescopic component 22 and the clamping component 21 are located in the placement space 10 .

[0042] Specifically, if Figures 2 to 5 As shown, the clamping assembly 21 includes: a clamping member 211 for clamping or releasing a material to be taken; the clamping member 211 has a clamping space 2110 for placing the material to be taken; the clamping member 211 is connected to the telescopic assembly 22, and the clamping member 211 is arranged to be retractable relative to the telescopic assembly to adjust the size of the clamping space 2110 of the clamping member 211; wherein the clamping member 211 has an avoidance state and a clamping state. When the clamping member 211 is in the avoidance state, the clamping member 211 opens relative to the telescopic assembly to avoid the material to be taken; when the clamping member 211 is in the clamping state, the clamping member 211 closes relative to the telescopic assembly to clamp the material to be taken located in the clamping space 2110. With this structural arrangement, the clamping member 211 can adjust the size of the clamping space 2110 by opening and closing, thereby accommodating materials of different sizes and shapes. Furthermore, the coordinated work of the clamping member 211 and the telescopic assembly 22 can realize automatic material taking and placement, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0043] Furthermore, the clamping assembly 21 further includes: a first driving member, which is drivingly connected to the clamping member 211 and is used to drive the clamping member 211 to open or close.

[0044] Optionally, the first driving member is a first motor.

[0045] Further, if Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the clamping member 211 includes: a first clamping plate 2111, a second clamping plate 2112, and a third clamping plate 2113 connected in sequence; the first clamping plate 2111 and the third clamping plate 2113 are arranged relative to each other, and the first clamping plate 2111, the second clamping plate 2112, and the third clamping plate 2113 are arranged to enclose a clamping space 2110; the first clamping plate 2111 and the third clamping plate 2113 are both swingably arranged relative to the second clamping plate 2112, and the first clamping plate 2111 and the third clamping plate 2113 move relative to each other; the size of the clamping space 2110 can be adjusted by the first clamping plate 2111 and the third clamping plate 2113 swinging relative to the second clamping plate 2112. With such a structural arrangement, the size of the clamping space 2110 can be flexibly adjusted through the relative movement of the first clamping plate 2111 and the third clamping plate 2113 to accommodate materials of different sizes and shapes.

[0046] Optionally, in addition to adjusting the size of the clamping space 2110 by swinging the first clamping plate 2111 and the third clamping plate 2113 relative to the second clamping plate 2112, the connection between the second clamping plate 2112 and the third clamping plate 2113 can be changed to a fixed connection, and the size of the clamping space 2110 can be adjusted only by swinging the first clamping plate 2111 relative to the second clamping plate 2112.

[0047] Furthermore, the clamping structure 2 also includes a second driving member, which is drivingly connected to the telescopic assembly 22 so as to drive the telescopic assembly 22 to telescope in a direction close to or away from the storage mechanism 200 through the second driving member.

[0048] Optionally, the telescopic component 22 is a telescopic rod.

[0049] Specifically, if Figure 4As shown, the material picking mechanism 100 also includes: a first detection structure 3 and a control structure. The first detection structure 3 is set on the transport structure 1 to detect whether the clamping structure 2 has clamped the material to be picked up stored in the storage mechanism 200 onto the transport structure 1; the first detection structure 3 and the clamping structure 2 are both connected to the control structure, and the control structure controls the clamping structure 2 according to the signal detected by the first detection structure 3. With such a structural setting, by setting the first detection structure 3, it is possible to detect in real time whether the clamping structure 2 has successfully clamped the material to be picked up onto the transport structure 1, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the operation. In addition, the control structure can automatically control the movement of the clamping structure 2 according to the detection signal of the first detection structure 3, thereby realizing fully automated operation.

[0050] Optionally, when the clamping structure 2 completes the clamping action and moves the clamping portion of the clamping structure 2 onto the transport structure 1, the first detection structure 3 detects whether the clamping structure 2 has clamped the material to be taken from the storage mechanism 200 onto the transport structure 1. If it is detected that the material has not been clamped, the control structure controls the clamping structure 2 to perform the clamping process again. If it is detected that the material has been clamped, the clamping structure 2 is controlled to maintain the clamping action or to avoid the material to be taken.

[0051] Optionally, the first detection structure 3 is a first infrared sensor.

[0052] Optionally, when the first detection structure 3 detects multiple times that the clamping structure 2 fails to clamp the material to be taken, the control structure issues an alarm instruction.

[0053] Optionally, after the clamping assembly 21 completes the clamping process, the control structure controls the telescopic assembly 22 to retract toward the transport structure 1 .

[0054] In this embodiment, the retrieving mechanism 100 further includes a heating component, which is disposed on the clamping portion of the clamping structure 2 and is used to heat the clamped material to be retrieved. The heating component is connected to a control structure, which is used to control the start and stop of the heating component. This structural arrangement, by providing a heating component, allows the material to be heated according to user needs, thereby providing customized service. Furthermore, users can instantly receive heated material during the retrieval process, improving the user experience. This effectively solves the problem of customers having to manually heat their food after retrieving it.

[0055] Furthermore, the clamping member 211 of the clamping assembly 21 forms a clamping portion of the clamping structure 2 .

[0056] Optionally, the heating component is an electric heating wire, which is disposed within the clamping portion of the clamping structure 2. Specifically, the heating wire is disposed within the first clamping plate 2111 and the third clamping plate 2113 of the clamping member 211. Alternatively, the heating wire is disposed within the first clamping plate 2111, the second clamping plate 2112, and the third clamping plate 2113 of the clamping member 211.

[0057] Optionally, through instructions issued by the user, after the control structure obtains that the clamping structure 2 is in the clamping state, it controls the heating component to start heating the material to be taken. When the heating reaches a preset time, the control structure controls the heating component to stop heating.

[0058] Specifically, the material-retrieving mechanism 100 further includes: a second detection structure 4, which is disposed on the transport structure 1 and is used to detect the temperature of the clamped material to be retrieved; the second detection structure 4 is spaced apart from the first detection structure 3; wherein the second detection structure 4 is connected to a control structure, and the control structure controls the activation of the heating component based on the detection results of the second detection structure 4. With such a structural arrangement, the second detection structure 4 can detect the temperature of the clamped material to be retrieved before heating and / or after heating, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the temperature data. Based on the detection results of the second detection structure 4, the control structure adjusts the heating time in real time and controls the activation and deactivation of the heating component, thereby achieving precise temperature control.

[0059] Optionally, when the user issues a heating instruction and the clamped material to be taken is moved onto the transport structure 1, the second detection structure 4 detects the current temperature of the clamped material to be taken, and sends the detected current temperature of the clamped material to be taken to the control structure. The control structure calculates the heating time based on the detected current temperature and the optimal heating temperature of the material to be taken, and then controls the heating component to start and heat. When the heating time is reached, the control structure controls the heating component to stop heating.

[0060] Optionally, when the heating structure completes heating, the second detection structure 4 again detects the current temperature of the clamped material to be taken. If the current temperature of the clamped material to be taken has not reached the optimal temperature at this time, the control structure again controls the structure to calculate the heating time based on the detected current temperature and the optimal temperature for heating the material to be taken, and then controls the heating component to start and heat. When the heating time is reached, the control structure controls the heating component to stop heating. This step can be repeated until the second detection structure 4 detects that the current temperature of the clamped material to be taken is the optimal temperature for heating the material to be taken.

[0061] Optionally, when the user does not issue a heating instruction, the second detection structure 4 does not perform detection.

[0062] Optionally, in order to monitor temperature changes in real time and promptly discover abnormal conditions during the heating process, the second detection structure 4 can monitor the temperature of the material to be taken in real time during the heating process.

[0063] Optionally, the second detection structure 4 is an infrared temperature sensor.

[0064] Specifically, if Figure 2 As shown, the material-retrieving mechanism 100 further includes: a pushing structure 5, which is movably arranged on the transport structure 1 in a direction close to or away from the feed end of the discharge mechanism 300; the pushing structure 5 is used to push the material to be retrieved on the transport structure 1 to the discharge mechanism 300; the pushing structure 5 has an initial state in which it avoids the clamping structure 2 and a pushing state in which it pushes the material to be retrieved on the transport structure 1; wherein, when the transport structure 1 moves to the feed end of the discharge mechanism 300 and docks with the feed end of the discharge mechanism 300, the clamping structure 2 avoids the pushing structure 5 and the material to be retrieved, and the pushing structure 5 is in a pushing state; when the material to be retrieved is pushed to the discharge mechanism 300, the pushing structure 5 switches from the pushing state to the initial state. With such a structural arrangement, by setting up the pushing structure 5, the material to be retrieved can be accurately pushed from the transport structure 1 to the feed end of the discharge mechanism 300, ensuring the accurate position of the material. And the material to be taken can be quickly pushed from the transport structure 1 to the discharging mechanism 300, which shortens the material transmission time and improves the overall operation efficiency.

[0065] Specifically, the material-taking mechanism 100 also includes: a third detection structure, which is arranged on the discharging mechanism 300 to detect whether there is material to be taken out in the discharging mechanism 300; the third detection structure and the transport structure 1 are both connected to the control structure, and the control structure controls the transport structure 1 according to the signal detected by the third detection structure. With such a structural setting, by setting the third detection structure, it is possible to detect in real time whether there is material to be taken out in the discharging mechanism 300, thereby ensuring the accuracy of the information. Through real-time detection, it is possible to avoid the transport structure 1 from performing invalid operations when there is no material to be taken out, thereby improving the accuracy of the operation. The control structure can optimize the scheduling of the transport structure 1 according to the detection results of the third detection structure, ensuring that the material-taking operation is performed only when there is material in the discharging mechanism 300, thereby improving overall efficiency. In addition, the third detection structure is connected to the control structure to realize automatic detection and control, reduce manual intervention, and improve the degree of automation of the system.

[0066] Optionally, after the user issues a food pickup instruction, if the third detection structure detects that there are materials to be removed from the discharge mechanism 300, the control structure controls the transport structure 1 to remain stationary or controls the transport structure 1 to move to the origin (i.e., the initial position of the transport structure 1). If the third detection structure detects that there are no materials to be removed from the discharge mechanism 300, the control structure controls the transport structure 1 to move toward the storage mechanism 200 to perform the food pickup process.

[0067] Optionally, the third detection structure is a third infrared sensor.

[0068] In this embodiment, Figure 1 、 Figure 3 and Figure 6 As shown, the retrieving mechanism 100 further includes: a first drive structure 7 and a second drive structure 8. The first drive structure 7 is drivably connected to the transport structure 1, driving the transport structure 1 in a direction from the storage mechanism 200 to the feed end of the discharge mechanism 300; and a second drive structure 8 is drivably connected to the transport structure 1, driving the transport structure 1 in a direction of height relative to the discharge device. Both the first drive structure 7 and the second drive structure 8 are connected to a control structure, which controls the first drive structure 7 and / or the second drive structure 8 based on signals detected by the third detection structure. With this structural arrangement, the first and second drive structures 7 and 8 can be configured to move the transport structure 1 in different directions, thereby ensuring that the transport structure 1 can accurately reach a designated location. The control structure adjusts the movement of the first and second drive structures 7 and 8 in real time based on the detection results of the third detection structure, ensuring precise control of the transport structure 1. Furthermore, the first and second drive structures 7 and 8 can quickly respond to commands from the control structure, achieving rapid movement and shortening the time required for retrieving and discharging materials.

[0069] Optionally, the discharging mechanism 300 is located on one side of the storage mechanism 200, and the length direction of the discharging mechanism 300 is arranged perpendicular to the width direction of the storage mechanism 200. The first driving structure 7 can drive the transport structure 1 to move back and forth in the horizontal direction (X-axis direction), and the second driving structure 8 can drive the transport structure 1 to move back and forth in the vertical direction (Y-axis direction).

[0070] Specifically, the retrieving mechanism 100 further includes: a support member 6, which extends in the direction from the storage mechanism 200 to the feeding end of the discharging mechanism 300; the support member 6 is connected to a second driving structure 8, which drives the transport structure 1 to move along the height direction of the discharging device via the support member 6; the support member 6 is provided with a first guide groove 60, which extends along the transport structure 1 in the extension direction of the support member 6; at least a portion of the transport structure 1 is movably disposed in the first guide groove 60 along the extension direction of the first guide groove 60. With such a structural arrangement, the transport structure 1 can be supported by the support member 6, and the support member 6 is provided with the first guide groove 60, which can guide the transport structure 1, reduce lateral deviation of the transport structure 1 during movement, and improve positioning accuracy.

[0071] Optionally, the supporting member 6 and the first guide groove 60 both extend in the horizontal direction (X-axis direction).

[0072] Specifically, if Figure 6 As shown, the second driving structure 8 includes: a transmission component 81 and a driving component. The transmission component 81 is movably arranged along the height direction of the discharging device, and the transmission component 81 is connected to the transport structure 1 for transmission; the driving component is connected to the transmission component 81, and the driving component drives the transport structure 1 to move along the height direction of the discharging device through the transmission component 81.

[0073] Furthermore, the transmission assembly 81 includes: a first transmission wheel 811, a second transmission wheel 812 and a transmission belt 813. The first transmission wheel 811 and the second transmission wheel 812 are rotatably arranged, and the first transmission wheel 811 and the second transmission wheel 812 are spaced apart along the height direction of the discharging device; the driving assembly is drivingly connected to the first transmission wheel 811 or the second transmission wheel 812; the transmission belt 813 is rotatably mounted on the first transmission wheel 811 and the second transmission wheel 812 to drive the transmission belt 813 to move through the first transmission wheel 811 or the second transmission wheel 812; the transport structure 1 is transmission-connected to the transmission belt 813, and the transmission belt 813 drives the transport structure 1 to move along the height direction of the discharging device.

[0074] Optionally, the driving assembly is connected to the first transmission wheel 811 so as to drive the first transmission wheel 811 to rotate through the driving assembly, thereby driving the transmission belt 813 to rotate, thereby driving the second transmission wheel 812 to rotate.

[0075] Optionally, the second driving structure 8 is disposed in the box body 400 of the discharging device.

[0076] Furthermore, the transmission assembly 81 also includes: a fixing member 814, the fixing member 814 is installed on the transmission belt 813, and the transport structure 1 is set on the fixing member 814, and the transmission belt 813 drives the transport structure 1 to move along the height direction of the discharge device through the fixing member 814.

[0077] Furthermore, the supporting member 6 is mounted on the fixing member 814 , and the transport structure 1 is set on the fixing member 814 through the supporting member 6 .

[0078] Optionally, there are two second drive structures 8, and the two second drive structures 8 are respectively located at both ends of the support component 6. The two second drive structures 8 are both driven and connected to the support component 6, so that the two second drive structures 8 act synchronously to drive the support component 6 to move along the height direction of the discharge device.

[0079] Furthermore, the transmission assembly 81 further includes a guide member 815 disposed on one side of the first transmission wheel 811. The guide member 815 extends in the height direction of the discharge device and is provided with a second guide groove 8150 extending in the direction in which the guide member 815 extends. At least a portion of the fixing member 814 is movably disposed in the second guide groove 8150 along the direction in which the second guide groove 8150 extends. With this structural arrangement, the guide member 815 can guide the fixing member 814, reducing displacement of the fixing member 814 during movement and improving positioning accuracy.

[0080] Optionally, the guide member 815 is a first slide rail.

[0081] Furthermore, the transmission assembly 81 also includes a counterweight 816, which is mounted on the side of the transmission belt 813 away from the transport structure 1 and is positioned opposite the transport structure 1. The counterweight 816 is used to balance the transport structure 1. This structural arrangement, with the counterweight 816 positioned opposite the transport structure 1, effectively balances the transport structure 1, reducing shaking and vibration during movement, and ensuring smooth operation of the transport structure 1. Furthermore, the balancing effect of the counterweight 816 can reduce lateral and longitudinal deviations of the transport structure 1 during movement, improving positioning accuracy. It can also reduce the load on the drive assembly, lower energy consumption, and improve the energy efficiency of the system.

[0082] Optionally, the transport structure 1 is located on a side of the transmission belt 813 close to the storage mechanism 200 , and the counterweight 816 is located on a side of the transmission belt 813 away from the storage mechanism 200 .

[0083] Optionally, when the movement direction of the transport structure 1 is opposite to the movement direction of the counterweight 816 , when the transport structure 1 moves upward along the height direction of the discharge device, the counterweight 816 moves downward along the height direction of the discharge device.

[0084] Optionally, the transmission assembly 81 also includes: a second slide rail 817, the second slide rail 817 is located on the side of the transmission belt 813 away from the guide member 815, the second slide rail 817 extends along the height direction of the discharging device, and the second slide rail 817 is provided with a third guide groove extending along the second slide rail 817, and at least a portion of the counterweight 816 is movably arranged in the third guide groove along the extension direction of the third guide groove.

[0085] Optionally, the first transmission wheel 811 is a first gear, the second transmission wheel 812 is a second gear, the transmission belt 813 is a chain, and the counterweight 816 is a counterweight block.

[0086] Example 2

[0087] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the present invention provides a meal cabinet, comprising: a box body 400, a storage mechanism 200, a discharging mechanism 300 and a taking mechanism 100, wherein an installation space 401 is provided in the box body 400; the storage mechanism 200 is arranged in the installation space 401, and a plurality of storage cavities 201 are provided in the storage mechanism 200; the discharging mechanism 300 is installed in the box body 400, and the discharging mechanism 300 is provided with a placement cavity and a dining port 301 respectively connected to the placement cavity and the installation space 401; the taking mechanism 100 is The material-retrieving mechanism 100 of the first embodiment is described above; the material-retrieving mechanism 100 is disposed in the housing 400, and at least a portion of the material-retrieving mechanism 100 is located in the installation space 401; wherein the material-retrieving mechanism 100 includes a movably disposed transport structure 1, which is used to move between the discharge port 202 of any one of the multiple material storage chambers 201 and the dining port 301, and to carry the food to be retrieved from any one of the multiple material storage chambers 201 to the dining port 301. With such a structural arrangement, by arranging the material-retrieving mechanism 100 in the food cabinet, and by enabling the transport structure 1 of the material-retrieving mechanism 100 to quickly move between the multiple material storage chambers 201 and the dining port 301, the meal-retrieving time can be shortened and the meal-retrieving efficiency can be improved. In addition, by setting up the material-retrieving mechanism 100, the need for installing motors and tracks during the assembly of the food cabinet can be effectively reduced, thereby saving production and assembly time and improving production efficiency; and, avoiding the redundancy of independently configuring motors and tracks for each cargo aisle, significantly reducing the manufacturing and maintenance costs of the overall equipment, and, avoiding the complexity of individually controlling multiple motors, improving the stability and response speed of the control system, and simplifying the operating process.

[0088] Optionally, the discharge port 202 of each storage cavity 201 forms a discharge end of the storage mechanism 200 .

[0089] Optionally, the storage mechanism 200 is a shelf, and a plurality of aisles are provided in the shelf, and each aisle forms a storage cavity 201 .

[0090] Furthermore, the discharging mechanism 300 is provided with at least one placement cavity, at least one food inlet 301 and at least one food outlet 302 , and the at least one placement cavity, at least one food inlet 301 and at least one food outlet 302 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence.

[0091] Optionally, at least one feeding port 301 forms a feeding end of the discharging mechanism 300 .

[0092] Optionally, the discharging mechanism 300 has two placement cavities, two meal inlets 301 and two meal outlets 302 , and the two placement cavities, the two meal outlets 302 and the two meal inlets 301 are all spaced apart along the height direction of the food cabinet.

[0093] Optionally, a third detection component is provided in each placement cavity to detect whether there is food to be taken in the corresponding placement cavity.

[0094] Furthermore, the discharging mechanism 300 also has a touch screen display 303, and the volunteer user of the touch screen display 303 issues meal pickup instructions and checks the meal status.

[0095] Furthermore, the box body 400 has an external structure composed of external and internal sheet metal parts and extruded parts, and the interior is filled with foam material. The entire box body 400 is spliced ​​together by multiple foam boards.

[0096] Optionally, the entire box body 400 is formed by splicing 5 foam boards.

[0097] Implementation Three

[0098] like Figure 9As shown, the present invention provides a control method applicable to the retrieving mechanism 100 of the first embodiment described above. The control method includes: when the retrieving mechanism 100 receives a retrieving instruction and identifies that there is no material to be retrieved in the discharge mechanism 300, the transport structure 1 moves to the discharge end of the storage mechanism 200 according to the retrieving instruction; when the transport structure 1 moves to the corresponding position, the clamping structure 2 clamps the material to be retrieved stored in the storage mechanism 200 onto the transport structure 1; after the clamping structure 2 completes the clamping, the transport structure 1 transports the material to be retrieved to the feed end of the discharge mechanism 300. Using this control method, the retrieving mechanism 100 immediately responds and begins the retrieving operation after receiving the retrieving instruction, shortening the retrieving time and improving the retrieving efficiency. By providing the clamping structure 2 to clamp the material to be retrieved, the material to be retrieved stored in the storage mechanism 200 can be quickly transported to the transport structure 1, thereby effectively reducing the need to install the motor and crawler during the equipment assembly process, thereby saving production and assembly time and improving production efficiency. Furthermore, it avoids the redundancy of each aisle being independently equipped with a motor and a crawler, significantly reducing the manufacturing and maintenance costs of the overall equipment, and avoiding the complexity of controlling multiple motors individually, thereby improving the stability and response speed of the control system and simplifying the operating process. Furthermore, through the coordinated operation of the transport structure 1 and the clamping structure 2, it can ensure that the materials to be picked up can be accurately clamped onto the transport structure 1, thereby achieving a smoother meal picking process, reducing the waiting time during the meal picking process, and making the user experience more convenient. This control method can effectively solve the technical problems of the existing meal vending cabinet's meal delivery structure, in which each aisle needs to be independently equipped with a motor and a crawler, resulting in increased costs and complex control.

[0099] Optionally, when the user issues a material retrieval instruction, it first identifies whether there is material to be retrieved in the placement cavity of the discharge mechanism 300. If not, the transport structure 1 moves to the discharge end of the storage mechanism 200 according to the material retrieval instruction issued by the user. After the transport structure 1 moves to the corresponding position (that is, at least part of the transport structure 1 corresponds to the discharge port of a storage cavity 201 in the multiple storage cavities 201 in the storage mechanism 200 that stores the material to be retrieved), the clamping structure 2 starts the clamping process and clamps the material to be retrieved stored in the storage mechanism 200 onto the transport structure 1; after the clamping structure 2 completes the clamping, the transport structure 1 transports the material to be retrieved to the feed end of the discharge mechanism 300.

[0100] Furthermore, when the transport structure 1 moves to the corresponding position, the method in which the clamping structure 2 clamps the material to be taken stored in the storage mechanism 200 onto the transport structure 1 includes:

[0101] The clamping part of the clamping structure 2 is opened and extended toward the storage mechanism 200, and enters the storage mechanism 200 through the discharge end of the storage mechanism 200. When it is extended to a specified distance, the clamping part of the clamping structure 2 is controlled to stop extending and start clamping the material to be taken; after the clamping is completed, the clamping part of the clamping structure 2 is controlled to retract toward the transport structure 1 until the material to be taken is located on the transport structure 1.

[0102] Furthermore, when the transport structure 1 moves to the corresponding position, the method in which the clamping structure 2 clamps the material to be taken stored in the storage mechanism 200 onto the transport structure 1 further includes:

[0103] When the clamping portion of the clamping structure 2 moves from the material storage mechanism 200 to the transport structure 1, it detects whether the transport structure 1 has the material to be removed. If so, the subsequent steps are executed; if not, the clamping structure 2 is controlled to continue the clamping step. Alternatively, the transport structure 1 is controlled to move to another storage cavity 201 in the plurality of storage cavities 201 in the material storage mechanism 200 that contains the material to be removed, and then the clamping structure 2 is controlled to continue the clamping step.

[0104] Specifically, the control method also includes: determining whether the material to be retrieved needs to be heated based on the material retrieval instruction; if so, heating the material while it is on the transport structure 1; if not, pushing the material on the transport structure 1 to the feed end of the discharge mechanism 300 after the transport structure 1 is docked with the feed end of the discharge mechanism 300. This control method allows users to freely choose whether to heat the food based on their needs, thereby improving the user experience. It effectively solves the problem of users having to manually heat the food after retrieving it.

[0105] Furthermore, if necessary, when the material to be taken is located on the transport structure 1, the method for heating the material to be taken includes: obtaining the current temperature and the optimal edible temperature of the material to be taken; calculating the heating time Δt required to heat the material to be taken based on the current temperature and the optimal edible temperature of the material to be taken; heating the material to be taken located on the transport structure 1 based on the heating time Δt; when the material to be taken located on the transport structure 1 reaches the optimal edible temperature, and after the transport structure 1 is docked with the feed end of the discharging mechanism 300, the material to be taken placed on the transport structure 1 is pushed to the feed end of the discharging mechanism 300. By adopting such a control method, by obtaining the current temperature and the optimal edible temperature of the material to be taken, the required heating time Δt can be accurately calculated to ensure that the material to be taken reaches the optimal edible temperature. This improves the user experience.

[0106] Furthermore, if necessary, when the material to be taken is located on the transport structure 1, the method for heating the material to be taken also includes: obtaining the heating power Px required to heat the material to be taken based on the optimal edible temperature of the material to be taken; adjusting the heating power of the heating structure based on the obtained heating power Px required to heat the material to be taken; and the heating structure heating the material to be taken located on the transport structure 1 based on the adjusted heating power Px. By adopting such a control method, by accurately calculating the heating time and adaptively adjusting the heating power, the heating process can be completed quickly, shortening the total time for taking and discharging the material. By precisely controlling the heating time and power, overheating or underheating can be avoided, energy waste can be reduced, and the efficiency of material management can be improved. Users can easily send material taking and heating instructions through the control system to achieve rapid material taking and heating, improving the convenience of operation.

[0107] Specifically, the method for calculating the heating time Δt required for heating the material to be taken based on the current temperature and the optimal edible temperature of the material to be taken includes: obtaining the specific heat capacity C of the material to be taken and the weight m of the material to be taken; calculating the difference ΔT between the optimal edible temperature and the current temperature of the material to be taken based on the current temperature and the optimal edible temperature of the material to be taken; and calculating the heating time Δt required for heating the material to be taken based on the specific heat capacity C of the material to be taken, the weight m of the material to be taken, the difference ΔT between the optimal edible temperature and the current temperature of the material to be taken, and the heating power Px required to heat the material to be taken, and the calculation formula is:

[0108] Specifically, the control method further includes: after receiving the material taking instruction and identifying that there is material to be taken in the discharging mechanism 300, the material taking mechanism 100 controls the transport structure 1 to move to the origin (ie, the initial position) or remain stationary.

[0109] Optionally, after the transport structure 1 completes the material picking task, the control system will automatically control the transport structure 1 to move to the origin (i.e., the initial position). Therefore, after the material picking mechanism 100 receives the material picking instruction, if it determines that there is material to be picked up in the discharging mechanism 300, the transport structure 1 will be controlled to remain stationary.

[0110] Optionally, according to the material retrieving instruction issued by the user, the specific steps of controlling the movement of the material retrieving mechanism 100 are:

[0111] First, upon receiving a user-issued material retrieving instruction, the system determines whether the material to be retrieved requires heating based on the instruction. If heating is required, the system determines the optimal heating time for the material to be retrieved. Based on this optimal heating time, the system determines the required heating power Px for heating the material to be retrieved. The system then adjusts the heating power of the heating structure based on the determined required heating power Px. The system then determines whether the material to be retrieved is present within the discharging mechanism 300. If not, the system directly determines whether the material to be retrieved is present within the discharging mechanism 300.

[0112] When there is material to be taken out in the discharging mechanism 300, the transport structure 1 is controlled to remain stationary at the origin (ie, the initial position). When there is no material to be taken out in the discharging mechanism 300, the transport structure 1 is controlled to move according to the material taking instruction.

[0113] The material picking instruction usually includes information such as the type and quantity of the material to be picked up and whether heating is required.

[0114] Secondly, according to the material retrieval instruction, the transport structure 1 is controlled to move to the discharge end of the storage mechanism 200 where the material to be retrieved is stored. After the transport structure 1 moves to the corresponding position (i.e., at least a portion of the transport structure 1 corresponds to the discharge port of one of the multiple storage cavities 201 in the storage mechanism 200 where the material to be retrieved is stored), the clamping structure 2 moves, passes through the discharge end of the storage mechanism 200, extends into the storage mechanism 200, and clamps the material to be retrieved. After clamping, the material to be retrieved is transported to the transport structure 1.

[0115] Again, if it is not necessary to heat the material to be taken, when the material to be taken is on the transport structure 1, the transport structure 1 carries the material to be taken toward the feed end of the discharge mechanism. After the transport structure 1 is docked with the feed end of the discharge mechanism 300, the clamping structure 2 avoids the material to be taken, and then pushes the material to be taken from the transport structure 1 to the feed end of the discharge mechanism 300. If it is necessary to heat the material to be taken, the current temperature and the optimal edible temperature of the material to be taken are obtained, and the heating time Δt required to heat the material to be taken is calculated based on the current temperature and the optimal edible temperature of the material to be taken. Then, the transport structure 1 is heated based on the heating time Δt and the heating power Px. After the heating time Δt, the heating is stopped, and it is detected whether the current temperature of the material to be taken has reached the optimal edible temperature. If not, the above heating steps are repeated until it is detected that the current temperature of the material to be taken has reached the optimal edible temperature. When the current temperature of the material to be taken reaches the optimal edible temperature and the transport structure 1 is docked with the feed end of the discharge mechanism 300 , the clamping structure 2 avoids the material to be taken and then pushes the material to be taken from the transport structure 1 to the feed end of the discharge mechanism 300 .

[0116] Finally, when it is detected that there is material to be taken out in the discharging mechanism 300, the transport structure 1 is controlled to move to the origin (ie, the initial position), and the user is prompted to take out the material.

[0117] Example 4

[0118] Figure 10 is a flow chart of a control method according to another exemplary embodiment. Figure 10 As shown, the method includes:

[0119] First, the user orders food through the touch screen 303. After completing the order, the pick-up instruction is sent to the control structure. After receiving the pick-up instruction, the control structure first determines whether the food to be picked up needs to be heated. If so, the optimal serving temperature is first obtained based on the type of food to be picked up. Based on the obtained optimal serving temperature, the heating power Px required to heat the food to be picked up is obtained. The heating power of the heating structure is adjusted based on the obtained heating power Px required to heat the food to be picked up. Then, the detection result of the third detection structure is obtained to determine whether there is food to be picked up in the placement chamber of the discharge mechanism 300. If not, the detection result of the third detection structure is directly obtained to determine whether there is food to be picked up in the placement chamber of the discharge mechanism 300.

[0120] If the result detected by the third detection structure is that there is food to be taken in the placement cavity of the discharge mechanism 300, the transport structure 1 is controlled to remain stationary at the origin (i.e., the initial position), and the "Please take the food" sign is displayed on the touch screen 303.

[0121] If the result detected by the third detection structure is that there is no food to be taken in the placement cavity of the discharge mechanism 300, the transport structure 1 is controlled to move according to the food taking instruction.

[0122] Next, the transport structure 1 moves to a storage cavity 201 of the storage mechanism 200 that contains the food to be picked up, based on the type of food to be picked up in the food pickup instruction. After moving to the corresponding position (i.e., when the clamping portion of the clamping structure 2 corresponds to the discharge port 202 of the storage cavity 201), the telescopic assembly 22 drives the clamping assembly 21 toward the storage mechanism 200, so that the clamping assembly 21 is located in the storage cavity 201. At the same time, the clamping assembly 21 opens to facilitate the picking up of the food to be picked up.

[0123] Once again, when the clamping assembly 21 completes clamping, the telescopic assembly 22 is controlled to drive the clamping assembly 21 to retract toward the transport structure 1, so that the food to be taken is placed on the transport structure 1. When the first detection structure 3 detects the food to be taken, the telescopic assembly 22 is controlled to stop retracting.

[0124] When the food to be taken needs to be heated, when the food to be taken is located on the transport structure 1, the second detection structure 4 detects the current temperature of the food to be taken clamped by the clamping component 21, the specific heat capacity C of the material to be taken and the weight m of the material to be taken; the heating time Δt required to heat the material to be taken is calculated based on the specific heat capacity C of the material to be taken, the weight m of the material to be taken, the difference ΔT between the optimal edible temperature of the material to be taken and the current temperature and the heating power Px; then the clamping component 21 further clamps the food to be taken, and the heating structure starts to heat the food to be taken. At the same time, the remaining heating time will be synchronously displayed on the touch display screen 303.

[0125] When heating is complete and the food reaches the optimal temperature, the transport structure 1 moves toward the food inlet 301 of the discharge mechanism 300. After the transport structure 1 docks with the food inlet 301 of the discharge mechanism 300, the clamping structure 2 (i.e., the telescopic assembly 22 and the clamping assembly 21) moves out of the way of the food and the pushing structure 5, allowing the food to be placed on the transport structure 1. The pushing structure 5 then pushes the food to the food inlet 301 of the discharge mechanism 300. After the pushing is complete, the pushing structure 5 returns to its original position.

[0126] Alternatively, when heating begins, the transport structure 1 moves toward the food inlet 301 of the discharge mechanism 300, docking the transport structure 1 with the food inlet 301 of the discharge mechanism 300. After heating is completed and the current temperature of the food to be taken reaches the optimal temperature, the clamping structure 2 (i.e., the telescopic assembly 22 and the clamping assembly 21) moves out of the way of the food to be taken and the pushing structure 5, allowing the food to be placed on the transport structure 1. The pushing structure 5 then pushes the food to the food inlet 301 of the discharge mechanism 300. After pushing is completed, the pushing structure 5 returns to its original position.

[0127] When the food to be taken does not need to be heated, the transport structure 1 moves toward the food inlet 301 of the discharge mechanism 300. After the transport structure 1 docks with the food inlet 301 of the discharge mechanism 300, the clamping structure 2 (i.e., the telescopic assembly 22 and the clamping assembly 21) moves away from the food to be taken and the pushing structure 5, so that the food to be taken is placed on the transport structure 1. The pushing structure 5 then pushes the food to be taken to the food inlet 301 of the discharge mechanism 300. After the pushing is completed, the pushing structure 5 returns to its original position.

[0128] Finally, when the third detection structure recognizes the food to be picked up, the transport structure 1 moves to the origin (ie, the initial position), and at the same time, a "Please pick up the food" sign is displayed on the touch screen 303.

[0129] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present application and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequential order. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchangeable where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present application described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, for example, a process, method, system, product or device comprising a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0130] Optionally, the specific examples in this embodiment may refer to the examples described in the above embodiments, and this embodiment will not be described in detail here.

[0131] The serial numbers of the above-mentioned embodiments of the present application are for description only and do not represent the advantages or disadvantages of the embodiments.

[0132] In the above embodiments of the present application, the description of each embodiment has its own focus. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant description of other embodiments.

[0133] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present application. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principles of the present application. These improvements and modifications should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present application.

Claims

1. A material taking mechanism, characterized in that: The material taking mechanism (100) is suitable for a material discharging device, wherein the material discharging device comprises a material storage mechanism (200) and a material discharging mechanism (300). The material taking mechanism (100) comprises: A transport structure (1) is movably provided; the transport structure (1) is used to transport the material to be taken out from the storage mechanism (200) to the feed end of the discharge mechanism (300); A clamping structure (2) is movably arranged on the transport structure (1); the clamping structure (2) is used to clamp the material to be taken stored in the storage mechanism (200) onto the transport structure (1).

2. The material taking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clamping structure (2) comprises: A clamping assembly (21) is movably provided; the clamping assembly (21) is used to clamp or avoid the material to be taken; A telescopic assembly (22) is telescopically arranged on the transport structure (1) in a direction approaching or moving away from the material storage mechanism (200); the telescopic assembly (22) has an extended state in which it extends toward the material storage mechanism (200) and a retracted state in which it retracts toward the transport structure (1); the telescopic assembly (22) is connected to the clamping assembly (21), and the clamping assembly (21) moves synchronously with the telescopic assembly (22); Wherein, when the telescopic component (22) is in the extended state, it drives the clamping component (21) to move toward the material storage mechanism (200), so that the clamping component (21) is located in the material storage mechanism (200) and clamps the material to be taken; when the telescopic component (22) switches from the extended state to the contracted state, it drives the clamping component (21) that has clamped the material to be taken to move toward the transport structure (1), so as to move the material to be taken onto the transport structure (1).

3. The material taking mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The clamping assembly (21) comprises: A clamping member (211) is used to clamp or avoid the material to be taken; the clamping member (211) has a clamping space (2110) for placing the material to be taken; the clamping member (211) is connected to the telescopic component (22), and the clamping member (211) is arranged to be retractable relative to the telescopic component to adjust the size of the clamping space (2110); The clamping member (211) has an avoidance state and a clamping state. When the clamping member (211) is in the avoidance state, the clamping member (211) opens relative to the telescopic assembly to avoid the material to be taken; when the clamping member (211) is in the clamping state, the clamping member (211) closes relative to the telescopic assembly to clamp the material to be taken located in the clamping space (2110).

4. The material taking mechanism according to claim 3, characterized in that: The clamping member (211) comprises: a first clamping plate (2111), a second clamping plate (2112) and a third clamping plate (2113) connected in sequence; the first clamping plate (2111) and the third clamping plate (2113) are arranged relative to each other, and the first clamping plate (2111), the second clamping plate (2112) and the third clamping plate (2113) enclose the clamping space (2110); the first clamping plate (2111) and the third clamping plate (2113) are both swingably arranged relative to the second clamping plate (2112), and the first clamping plate (2111) and the third clamping plate (2113) move relative to each other; the size of the clamping space (2110) is adjusted by the first clamping plate (2111) and the third clamping plate (2113) swinging relative to the second clamping plate (2112).

5. The material taking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material taking mechanism (100) further comprises: a first detection structure (3), the first detection structure (3) being arranged on the transport structure (1) and being used to detect whether the clamping structure (2) has clamped the material to be taken stored in the material storage mechanism (200) onto the transport structure (1); A control structure, wherein the first detection structure (3) and the clamping structure (2) are both connected to the control structure, and the control structure controls the clamping structure (2) according to the signal detected by the first detection structure (3).

6. The material taking mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The material taking mechanism (100) further comprises: A heating component, the heating component being arranged on the clamping portion of the clamping structure (2) and being used for heating the clamped material to be taken; Wherein, the heating component is connected to the control structure, and the control structure is used to control the start or stop of the heating component.

7. The material taking mechanism according to claim 6, characterized in that: The material taking mechanism (100) further comprises: A second detection structure (4), the second detection structure (4) is arranged on the transport structure (1) for detecting the temperature of the clamped material to be taken; the second detection structure (4) is spaced apart from the first detection structure (3); The second detection structure (4) is connected to the control structure, and the control structure controls the start-up of the heating component according to the detection result of the second detection structure (4).

8. The material taking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material taking mechanism (100) further comprises: A pushing structure (5), the pushing structure (5) being movably arranged on the transport structure (1) in a direction close to or away from the feed end of the discharge mechanism (300); the pushing structure (5) being used to push the material to be taken on the transport structure (1) to the discharge mechanism (300); the pushing structure (5) having an initial state of avoiding the clamping structure (2) and a pushing state of pushing the material to be taken on the transport structure (1); When the transport structure (1) moves to the feed end of the discharge mechanism (300) and docks with the feed end of the discharge mechanism (300), the clamping structure (2) avoids the pushing structure (5) and the material to be taken, and the pushing structure (5) is in a pushing state; when the material to be taken is pushed to the discharge mechanism (300), the pushing structure (5) switches from the pushing state to the initial state.

9. The material taking mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material taking mechanism (100) further comprises: a third detection structure, the third detection structure being arranged on the discharging mechanism (300) and being used to detect whether there is material to be taken out in the discharging mechanism (300); The control structure is connected to the third detection structure and the transport structure (1). The control structure controls the transport structure (1) according to the signal detected by the third detection structure.

10. The material taking mechanism according to claim 9, characterized in that: The material taking mechanism (100) further comprises: a first driving structure (7), the first driving structure (7) being drivingly connected to the transport structure (1), the first driving structure (7) being used to drive the transport structure (1) to move in a direction from the storage mechanism (200) to the feeding end of the discharge mechanism (300); a second driving structure (8), the second driving structure (8) being drivingly connected to the transport structure (1), the second driving structure (8) being used to drive the transport structure (1) to move along the height direction of the discharge device; The first driving structure (7) and the second driving structure (8) are both connected to the control structure, and the control structure controls the first driving structure (7) and / or the second driving structure (8) according to the signal detected by the third detection structure.

11. The material taking mechanism according to claim 10, characterized in that: The material-retrieving mechanism (100) further includes: a supporting component (6), the supporting component (6) extending along the transport structure (1) in the direction from the storage mechanism (200) to the feed end of the discharging mechanism (300); the supporting component (6) is connected to the second driving structure (8), and the second driving structure (8) drives the transport structure (1) to move along the height direction of the discharging device through the supporting component (6); the supporting component (6) is provided with a first guide groove (60), and the first guide groove (60) extends along the extension direction of the supporting component (6); at least a portion of the transport structure (1) is movably arranged in the first guide groove (60) along the extension direction of the first guide groove (60).

12. The material taking mechanism according to claim 10, characterized in that: The second driving structure (8) comprises: A transmission assembly (81), the transmission assembly (81) being movably arranged along the height direction of the discharge device, and the transmission assembly (81) being in transmission connection with the transport structure (1); A driving assembly is connected to the transmission assembly (81), and the driving assembly drives the transport structure (1) to move along the height direction of the discharge device through the transmission assembly (81).

13. The material taking mechanism according to claim 12, characterized in that: The transmission assembly (81) comprises: a first transmission wheel (811) and a second transmission wheel (812), wherein the first transmission wheel (811) and the second transmission wheel (812) are rotatably arranged and spaced apart from each other along the height direction of the discharging device; and the driving assembly is drivingly connected to the first transmission wheel (811) or the second transmission wheel (812); A transmission belt (813) is rotatably mounted on the first transmission wheel (811) and the second transmission wheel (812) to drive the transmission belt (813) to move via the first transmission wheel (811) or the second transmission wheel (812); the transport structure (1) is in transmission connection with the transmission belt (813), and the transmission belt (813) drives the transport structure (1) to move along the height direction of the discharge device.

14. The material taking mechanism according to claim 13, characterized in that: The transmission assembly (81) further includes: a fixing member (814), the fixing member (814) being mounted on the transmission belt (813), and the transport structure (1) being arranged on the fixing member (814), and the transmission belt (813) drives the transport structure (1) to move along the height direction of the discharge device through the fixing member (814).

15. The material taking mechanism according to claim 14, characterized in that: The transmission assembly (81) further comprises: a guide member (815), the guide member (815) being arranged at one side of the first transmission wheel (811), the guide member (815) extending in the height direction of the discharging device, the guide member (815) being provided with a second guide groove (8150) extending in the extension direction of the guide member (815); at least a portion of the fixing member (814) being movably arranged in the second guide groove (8150) along the extension direction of the second guide groove (8150); and / or, A counterweight (816) is installed on a side of the transmission belt (813) away from the transport structure (1), and the counterweight (816) is arranged opposite to the transport structure (1); the counterweight (816) is used to balance the transport structure (1).

16. A dining cabinet, characterized in that: include: A box body (400), wherein an installation space (401) is provided in the box body (400); A material storage mechanism (200), the material storage mechanism (200) being arranged in the installation space (401), and a plurality of material storage cavities (201) being provided in the material storage mechanism (200); a discharging mechanism (300), the discharging mechanism (300) being installed in the box body (400), and the discharging mechanism (300) being provided with a placement cavity and a dining port (301) respectively communicating with the placement cavity and the installation space (401); A material retrieving mechanism (100), wherein the material retrieving mechanism (100) is the material retrieving mechanism (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 15; the material retrieving mechanism (100) is arranged in the box (400), and at least a portion of the material retrieving mechanism (100) is located in the installation space (401); The material taking mechanism (100) includes a movably arranged transport structure (1), and the transport structure (1) is used to move between the discharge port (202) of any one of the plurality of material storage cavities (201) and the dining port (301), and to carry the food to be taken out from any one of the plurality of material storage cavities (201) to the dining port (301).

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