Meal taking and transferring device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of meal taking equipment, and provides a meal taking and transferring device. Comprising a seat body, a rotating table, a telescopic meal taking mechanism, a first gear and a second gear, wherein the rotating table is rotationally arranged on the seat body around a preset axis; the telescopic meal taking mechanism is arranged on the rotating table and is used for loading meal boxes; the first gear is arranged on the rotating table; the first motor is arranged on the base body and used for driving the second gear to rotate, and the moving mechanism is connected with the base body and used for moving the base body. The second gear is meshed with the first gear; the axis of the first gear coincides with the preset axis.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of food collection equipment, and more specifically, it relates to a food collection and transfer device. Background Technology

[0002] In modern unmanned kitchens or food storage cabinets, food containers are typically placed in manually one by one. When retrieving food, a separate power-operated ejection mechanism is usually used to push the containers out, and then a robotic arm or cart is used to deliver them. When there are multiple storage compartments for food containers, each compartment requires a corresponding independent power-operated ejection mechanism, making the entire equipment complex, difficult to maintain, and very expensive. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a food collection and transfer device to solve the technical problem that existing food collection devices are very complex.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a food transfer device is provided, comprising: a seat, a rotating platform rotatably mounted on the seat about a predetermined axis, a telescopic food transfer mechanism mounted on the rotating platform for loading a food container, a first gear mounted on the rotating platform, a second gear mounted on the seat, a first motor mounted on the seat for driving the second gear to rotate, and a moving mechanism connected to the seat and used to move the seat; the second gear meshes with the first gear; the axis of the first gear coincides with the predetermined axis.

[0005] Furthermore, the telescopic food-retrieving mechanism includes: a platform for placing a food container, a slide rail disposed on the rotating platform and allowing the platform to slide, and a drive mechanism for driving the platform to slide; the platform slides on the slide rail, and the extension direction of the slide rail is perpendicular to the predetermined axis.

[0006] Furthermore, it also includes: a first limiting block and a second limiting block; the first limiting block and the second limiting block are respectively disposed on the top surface of the platform, the first limiting block and the second limiting block are spaced apart, and a placement position for placing a lunch box is formed between the first limiting block and the second limiting block.

[0007] Furthermore, in the sliding direction of the platform, the first limiting block and the second limiting block are arranged sequentially at intervals.

[0008] Furthermore, both the first limiting block and the second limiting block are cuboids.

[0009] Furthermore, the first limiting block has a first hole, and the second limiting block has a second hole.

[0010] Furthermore, the driving mechanism includes: a second motor and an annular transmission belt; the second motor and the annular transmission belt are respectively disposed on the rotating platform; the platform is connected to the annular transmission belt.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes: a first storage shelf, a first recess disposed on the first storage shelf for storing the lunch box, a second storage shelf, and a second recess disposed on the second storage shelf for storing the lunch box; the first storage shelf and the second storage shelf are spaced apart to form a gap for the platform to move; the bottom of the first recess has a first notch for the platform to enter from below, and the bottom of the second recess has a second notch for the platform to enter from below.

[0012] Furthermore, there are multiple first cavities and multiple second cavities.

[0013] Furthermore, the moving mechanism includes: a frame, a moving module connected to the base and used to drive the base to move in the horizontal X direction and the vertical Z direction; the moving module is disposed on the frame.

[0014] The beneficial effects of the food retrieval and transfer device provided by this utility model are as follows: Compared with the prior art, the food retrieval and transfer device provided by this utility model has a base connected to a moving mechanism, and the moving mechanism can move the base; a rotating platform is provided on the base, and the rotating platform can rotate relative to the base around a predetermined axis; a telescopic food retrieval mechanism for loading lunch boxes is provided on the rotating platform, and the telescopic food retrieval mechanism can adjust its direction as the rotating platform rotates, and the telescopic food retrieval mechanism also moves with the base, making it very convenient for the telescopic food retrieval mechanism to move or rotate, facilitating users to obtain or move lunch boxes through the telescopic food retrieval mechanism; the telescopic food retrieval mechanism adopts... The retractable food retrieval mechanism makes retrieving the food container more convenient. A first gear is mounted on the rotating platform, its axis coinciding with a predetermined axis. When the first gear rotates, it drives the rotating platform to rotate around the predetermined axis. A second gear is mounted on the base, meshing with the first gear. A first motor is mounted on the base, driving the second gear to rotate, which in turn drives the rotating platform. The rotation of the platform changes the orientation of the retractable food retrieval mechanism. When a user needs to retrieve the food container, they can use the retractable, moving, and rotating mechanism to retrieve it from different positions. The structure is simple. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 A perspective view of the food collection and transfer device provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the first storage shelf and the platform provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Enlarged view of section A in the middle;

[0018] Figure 4 A schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation between the stage, the rotating stage, and the Z-moving stage provided in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of section B in the middle;

[0020] Figure 6 A schematic diagram illustrating the engagement of the platform, rotating platform, first gear, and second gear provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0021] Figure 7 A schematic diagram illustrating the engagement of the platform, rotating platform, first gear, and second gear provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0022] Figure 8 A schematic diagram illustrating the engagement of the platform, rotating platform, first gear, and second gear provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 3 ;

[0023] Figure 9 A schematic diagram illustrating the engagement of the platform, rotating platform, first gear, and second gear provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 4 ;

[0024] Figure 10 A schematic diagram showing the rotation table, the first gear, and the second gear in operation (the platform, the first limiting block, and the second limiting block are hidden) provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0025] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:

[0026] 1-Seat; 21-Rotating platform; 22-First gear; 23-Second gear; 24-First motor; 31-Platform; 32-First limiting block; 33-Second limiting block; 34-Slide rail; 35-Drive mechanism; 351-Second motor; 352-Annular transmission belt; 4-Moving mechanism; 41-Frame; 42-Moving module; 421-Z track; 422-Z moving platform; 423-X track; 51-First storage rack; 511-First cavity; 5111-First notch; 52-Second storage rack; 6-Lunch box. Detailed Implementation

[0027] It should be noted that the specific embodiments are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0028] It should be noted that, in the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise stated, " / " means "or". For example, A / B can mean A or B. The "and / or" in this document is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, and B existing alone. Here, A and B can be singular or plural, respectively.

[0029] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component. When a component is referred to as "connected to" or "attached to" another component, it can be directly connected to or indirectly connected to that other component. When a component is referred to as "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on or indirectly on that other component.

[0030] It should be noted that the terms "length", "width", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", and "outer" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0031] It should be noted that 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 technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0032] It should be noted that the term "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0033] Please also refer to Figures 1 to 10The food transfer device provided by this utility model will now be described. The food transfer device includes: a base 1, a rotating platform 21 rotatably mounted on the base 1 about a predetermined axis, a telescopic food transfer mechanism mounted on the rotating platform 21 for loading a food container 6, a first gear 22 mounted on the rotating platform 21, a second gear 23 mounted on the base 1, a first motor 24 mounted on the base 1 for driving the second gear 23 to rotate, and a moving mechanism 4 connected to the base 1 for moving the base 1; the second gear 23 meshes with the first gear 22; the axis of the first gear 22 coincides with the predetermined axis.

[0034] Thus, the seat 1 is connected to the moving mechanism 4, which can move the seat 1. A rotating platform 21 is provided on the seat 1, which can rotate relative to the seat 1 around a predetermined axis. A telescopic food-retrieving mechanism for loading the lunchbox 6 is provided on the rotating platform 21. This telescopic mechanism can adjust its direction as the rotating platform 21 rotates, and it also moves with the seat 1, making both movement and rotation very convenient for the user. The telescopic mechanism uses a telescopic method to retrieve the lunchbox 6, making it more convenient to retrieve the lunchbox 6. The rotating platform 21 is equipped with... A first gear 22 is provided, the axis of which coincides with a predetermined axis. When the first gear 22 rotates, it drives the rotating platform 21 to rotate around the predetermined axis. A second gear 23 is provided on the base 1, and the second gear 23 meshes with the first gear 22. A first motor 24 is provided on the base 1, and the first motor 24 can drive the second gear 23 to rotate. When the second gear 23 rotates, it drives the rotating platform 21 to rotate through the first gear 22. When the rotating platform 21 rotates, it can change the orientation of the telescopic food-retrieving mechanism. When the user needs to obtain the food box 6, the telescopic food-retrieving mechanism can be extended, moved, and rotated to obtain the food box 6 from different positions. The structure is simple.

[0035] In one embodiment, the predetermined axis is set vertically.

[0036] In one embodiment, the vertical direction is perpendicular to the horizontal plane.

[0037] In one embodiment, the second gear 23 is disposed on the output shaft of the first motor 24.

[0038] In one embodiment, the rotating table 21 is rotatably mounted on the base 1 via a shaft.

[0039] Further, please refer to Figures 1 to 10As a specific embodiment of the food transfer device provided by this utility model, the telescopic food transfer mechanism includes: a platform 31 for placing a food container 6, a slide rail 34 disposed on a rotating platform 21 for sliding the platform 31, and a drive mechanism 35 for driving the platform 31 to slide; the platform 31 is slidably mounted on the slide rail 34, and the extension direction of the slide rail 34 is perpendicular to a predetermined axis. Thus, the drive mechanism 35 can drive the platform 31 to slide, and when the platform 31 slides, it can also drive the food container 6 on the platform 31 to slide; the platform 31 can adjust its direction as the rotating platform 21 rotates, and the platform 31 also telescopically moves with the movement of the base 1, making it very convenient for the platform 31 to move or rotate.

[0040] Further, please refer to Figures 1 to 10 As a specific embodiment of the food transfer device provided by this utility model, it further includes: a first limiting block 32 and a second limiting block 33; the first limiting block 32 and the second limiting block 33 are respectively disposed on the top surface of the carrying platform 31, and are spaced apart from each other, forming a placement position for placing the lunch box 6 between the first limiting block 32 and the second limiting block 33. Thus, the placement position is positioned between the first limiting block 32 and the second limiting block 33, reducing the chance of the lunch box 6 slipping off the carrying platform 31 from the placement position.

[0041] In one embodiment, the placement location is: a surface or space on the platform 31 for placing the lunch box 6.

[0042] Further, please refer to Figures 1 to 10 As a specific embodiment of the food transfer device provided by this utility model, the first limiting block 32 and the second limiting block 33 are arranged alternately in the sliding direction of the platform 31. In this way, the food container 6 on the platform 31 is not easy to fall off during the extension and retraction of the platform 31.

[0043] Further, please refer to Figures 1 to 10 In one specific embodiment of the food transfer device provided by this utility model, the first limiting block 32 is a cuboid, and the second limiting block 33 is a cuboid. This makes the fabrication of the first limiting block 32 and the second limiting block 33 very convenient.

[0044] Further, please refer to Figures 1 to 10 As a specific embodiment of the food transfer device provided by this utility model, a first hole is provided on the first limiting block 32, and a second hole is provided on the second limiting block 33. In this way, the first hole can reduce the weight of the first limiting block 32; and the second hole can reduce the weight of the second limiting block 33.

[0045] Further, please refer to Figures 1 to 10As a specific embodiment of the food transfer device provided by this utility model, the driving mechanism 35 includes: a second motor 351 and an annular transmission belt 352; the second motor 351 and the annular transmission belt 352 are respectively mounted on the rotating platform 21; the loading platform 31 is connected to the annular transmission belt 352. Thus, the motor can drive the annular transmission belt 352 to move cyclically, and the loading platform 31, connected to the annular transmission belt 352, can drive the loading platform 31 to slide.

[0046] In one embodiment, one end of the annular transmission belt 352 is fitted onto the first wheel, and the other end of the annular transmission belt 352 is fitted onto the second wheel; the output shaft of the motor is connected to the first wheel for transmission.

[0047] In one embodiment, the annular drive belt 352 has a drive section parallel to the slide rail 34, and the platform 31 is connected to the drive section.

[0048] Further, please refer to Figures 1 to 10 As a specific embodiment of the food transfer device provided by this utility model, it further includes: a first storage rack 51, a first recess 511 disposed on the first storage rack 51 for storing the food box 6, a second storage rack 52, and a second recess disposed on the second storage rack 52 for storing the food box 6; the first storage rack 51 and the second storage rack 52 are spaced apart to form a gap for the platform 31 to move; the bottom of the first recess 511 has a first notch 5111 for the platform 31 to enter the first recess 511 from bottom to top, and the bottom of the second recess has a second notch for the platform 31 to enter the second recess from bottom to top. Thus, when the platform 31 enters the first cavity 511 through the first notch 5111, the platform 31 can lift the lunch box 6 from below the first cavity 511. After the lunch box 6 reaches the platform 31, it can be transferred with the platform 31. When the platform 31 enters the second cavity through the second notch, the platform 31 can lift the lunch box 6 from below the second cavity. After the lunch box 6 reaches the platform 31, it can be transferred with the platform 31.

[0049] Further, please refer to Figures 1 to 10 As a specific embodiment of the food transfer device provided by this utility model, there are multiple first recesses 511 and multiple second recesses.

[0050] Further, please refer to Figures 1 to 10As a specific embodiment of the food transfer device provided by this utility model, the moving mechanism 4 includes: a frame 41 and a moving module 42 connected to the seat 1 and used to drive the seat 1 to move in the horizontal X direction and the vertical Z direction; the moving module 42 is disposed on the frame 41. In this way, the moving module 42 can drive the seat 1 to move in the horizontal X direction and the vertical Z direction, which facilitates the movement of the seat 1 in the horizontal and vertical directions. After the position of the seat 1 is changed, the position of the food box 6 carried by the telescopic food transfer mechanism on the seat 1 can be changed.

[0051] In one embodiment, the mobile module 42 includes: a Z-track 421 mounted on a frame 41 and extending vertically; a Z-moving platform 422 slidably mounted on the Z-track 421; a Z-motor for driving the Z-moving platform 422 to slide; an X-track 423 mounted on the Z-moving platform 422; and an X-motor. The seat 1 is slidably mounted on the X-track 423, and the X-motor drives the seat 1 to slide. Thus, the Z-motor can drive the Z-moving platform 422 to move vertically along the Z-track 421, and the X-motor can drive the seat 1 to slide horizontally along the X-track 423, allowing the seat 1 to move in both the horizontal X-direction and the vertical Z-direction. The seat 1 can carry a telescopic food-retrieving mechanism and move in both the horizontal and vertical directions.

[0052] In one embodiment, the Z motor is a linear motor.

[0053] In one embodiment, the X motor is a linear motor.

[0054] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and substitutions can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model, and these improvements and substitutions should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A food collection and transfer device, characterized in that, include: The system comprises a seat, a rotating platform rotatably mounted on the seat about a predetermined axis, a telescopic food-retrieving mechanism mounted on the rotating platform for loading a lunchbox, a first gear mounted on the rotating platform, a second gear mounted on the seat, a first motor mounted on the seat for driving the second gear to rotate, and a moving mechanism connected to the seat for moving the seat; the second gear meshes with the first gear. The axis of the first gear coincides with the predetermined axis.

2. The food collection and transfer device as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The telescopic food-retrieving mechanism includes: a platform for placing food containers, a slide rail disposed on the rotating platform for sliding the platform, and a drive mechanism for driving the platform to slide; the platform is slidably mounted on the slide rail, and the extension direction of the slide rail is perpendicular to the predetermined axis.

3. The food collection and transfer device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: A first limiting block and a second limiting block; the first limiting block and the second limiting block are respectively disposed on the top surface of the platform, and the first limiting block and the second limiting block are spaced apart, forming a placement position for placing a lunch box between the first limiting block and the second limiting block.

4. The food collection and transfer device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, In the sliding direction of the platform, the first limiting block and the second limiting block are arranged at intervals.

5. The food collection and transfer device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The first limiting block is a cuboid, and the second limiting block is a cuboid.

6. The food collection and transfer device as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The first limiting block has a first hole, and the second limiting block has a second hole.

7. The food collection and transfer device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The driving mechanism includes a second motor and an annular transmission belt; the second motor and the annular transmission belt are respectively mounted on the rotating platform; the platform is connected to the annular transmission belt.

8. The food collection and transfer device as described in claim 2, characterized in that, Also includes: A first storage shelf, a first recess disposed on the first storage shelf for storing the lunch box, a second storage shelf, and a second recess disposed on the second storage shelf for storing the lunch box; the first storage shelf and the second storage shelf are spaced apart to form a gap for the platform to move; the bottom of the first recess has a first notch for the platform to enter the first recess from bottom to top, and the bottom of the second recess has a second notch for the platform to enter the second recess from bottom to top.

9. The food collection and transfer device as described in claim 8, characterized in that, There are multiple first cavities and multiple second cavities.

10. The food transfer device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, The moving mechanism includes: a frame and a moving module connected to the base and used to drive the base to move in the horizontal X direction and the vertical Z direction; the moving module is disposed on the frame.

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