Meal delivering and taking trolley
By designing a sliding rail and linkage mechanism on the food delivery cart, combined with an adsorption gripping mechanism, the problem of the robotic arm being unable to adapt to different sizes of food boxes was solved, and the effective gripping of food boxes of different sizes was achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422865700.9
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-11-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-10-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-11-22
AI Technical Summary
The robotic arm has difficulty adapting to clamping lunch boxes of different sizes, especially those that are easily deformed.
A food delivery cart was designed, which uses a first slide rail and a first sliding platform on the base. The sliding is driven by a first drive mechanism, which in turn links the adsorption gripping mechanism on the second sliding platform to grasp food boxes of different sizes.
It enables universal gripping of lunch boxes of different sizes, improving the adaptability and gripping efficiency of the food delivery cart.
Smart Images

Figure CN223480227U_ABST
Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of food delivery carts, and more specifically, it relates to a food delivery cart. Background Technology
[0002] In unmanned kitchens or food storage facilities, it is often necessary to transfer food containers, which is usually done by using a robotic arm to grip the containers. However, gripping different sized containers requires precise control of the gripping width, and it struggles to hold easily deformable containers. Therefore, robotic arms are not well-suited for gripping containers of different sizes. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a food delivery cart to solve the technical problem in the prior art where robotic arms are difficult to adapt to clamping food boxes of different sizes.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: a food delivery cart is provided, comprising: a seat, a first slide rail disposed on the seat, a first sliding platform slidably disposed on the first slide rail, a second slide rail disposed on the first sliding platform, a second sliding platform slidably disposed on the second slide rail, a first driving mechanism disposed on the seat and used to drive the first sliding platform to slide, a linkage mechanism connecting the first sliding platform and the second sliding platform, and an adsorption gripping mechanism disposed on the second sliding platform and used to grip food containers; the first slide rail and the second slide rail are arranged in parallel.
[0005] Furthermore, the first driving mechanism includes: a first motor mounted on the base, a first annular transmission belt, a first lead screw rotatably mounted on the base, and a sleeve sleeved on the first lead screw and threadedly connected to the first lead screw; the sleeve is connected to the first sliding table, and the first lead screw is arranged parallel to the first slide rail; the first motor is connected to the first lead screw via the first annular transmission belt.
[0006] Furthermore, the adsorption gripping mechanism includes: a third slide rail disposed on the second slide platform, a third slide platform slidably disposed on the third slide rail, an adsorption mechanism disposed on the third slide platform for adsorbing the lunch box, and a second driving mechanism disposed on the second slide platform for driving the third slide platform to slide; the third slide rail is arranged parallel to the second slide rail.
[0007] Furthermore, there are multiple first slide rails, multiple second slide rails, and multiple third slide rails.
[0008] Furthermore, the adsorption mechanism includes a suction cup.
[0009] Furthermore, the number of suction cups is multiple; and / or
[0010] The suction cup is mounted on the third sliding platform via an up-and-down swing mechanism.
[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a detection unit disposed on the third sliding stage and used to detect whether the adsorption mechanism has picked up the lunch box.
[0012] Furthermore, the second driving mechanism includes: a second motor disposed on the second sliding platform and a second annular transmission belt connected to the third sliding platform; the second motor drives the second annular transmission belt to move cyclically.
[0013] Furthermore, the linkage mechanism is a long telescopic scissor fork structure; one end of the scissor fork structure is connected to the second sliding table, the other end of the scissor fork structure is connected to the base, and the middle section of the scissor fork structure is connected to the first sliding table.
[0014] Furthermore, the first sliding stage and the second sliding stage are respectively plate-shaped; the first sliding stage and the second sliding stage are parallel to each other.
[0015] The advantages of the food delivery cart provided by this utility model are as follows: Compared with the prior art, the food delivery cart provided by this utility model has a first slide rail on the seat, a first sliding platform sliding on the first slide rail, and a first drive mechanism that can drive the first sliding platform to slide along the first slide rail; a second slide rail is provided on the first sliding platform, and a second sliding platform slides on the second slide rail; the first sliding platform is connected to the second sliding platform through a linkage mechanism, and when the first sliding platform slides, it can drive the second sliding platform to slide, that is, the first sliding platform and the second sliding platform form a linkage state, and the method of driving the second sliding platform through the linkage mechanism is very simple; the second sliding platform is provided with an adsorption gripping mechanism for grabbing food boxes; when the second sliding platform slides, it can drive the adsorption gripping mechanism to move, and the adsorption gripping mechanism can adsorb the food box to grab the food box, and the method of grabbing the food box is simple in structure; moreover, if it is necessary to transfer food boxes of different sizes, as long as the food boxes of different sizes can be adsorbed by the adsorption gripping mechanism, the versatility of the food delivery cart for food boxes of different sizes is greatly improved. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the food delivery cart provided in the embodiments of this utility model. Figure 1 ;
[0017] Figure 2 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the food delivery cart provided in the embodiments of this utility model. Figure 2 ;
[0018] Figure 3A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the food delivery cart provided in the embodiments of this utility model. Figure 3 ;
[0019] Figure 4 An assembly diagram of the first sliding table provided for an embodiment of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the lead screw provided in an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0021] The following are the labeling elements in the figure:
[0022] 1-Base; 21-First slide rail; 22-First sliding table; 23-First drive mechanism; 231-First motor; 232-First annular transmission belt; 233-First lead screw; 234-Sleeve; 31-Second slide rail; 32-Second sliding table; 33-Linkage mechanism; 331-First connecting part; 332-Second connecting part; 333-Third connecting part; 4-Adsorption gripping mechanism; 41-Third slide rail; 42-Third sliding table; 43-Adsorption mechanism; 441-Second motor; 442-Second annular transmission belt; 5-Detection unit. Detailed Implementation
[0023] 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.
[0024] 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.
[0025] 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.
[0026] 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.
[0027] 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.
[0028] It should be noted that the term "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.
[0029] Please also refer to Figures 1 to 5 The delivery cart provided by this utility model will now be described. The delivery cart includes: a seat 1, a first slide rail 21 disposed on the seat 1, a first sliding platform 22 slidably disposed on the first slide rail 21, a second slide rail 31 disposed on the first sliding platform 22, a second sliding platform 32 slidably disposed on the second slide rail 31, a first driving mechanism 23 disposed on the seat 1 for driving the first sliding platform 22 to slide, a linkage mechanism 33 connecting the first sliding platform 22 and the second sliding platform 32, and an adsorption gripping mechanism 4 disposed on the second sliding platform 32 for gripping the food box; the first slide rail 21 and the second slide rail 31 are arranged in parallel.
[0030] Thus, the base 1 is provided with a first slide rail 21, and a first sliding platform 22 slides on the first slide rail 21. The first drive mechanism 23 can drive the first sliding platform 22 to slide along the first slide rail 21. A second slide rail 31 is provided on the first sliding platform 22, and a second sliding platform 32 slides on the second slide rail 31. The first sliding platform 22 is connected to the second sliding platform 32 through a linkage mechanism 33. When the first sliding platform 22 slides, it can drive the second sliding platform 32 to slide, that is, the first sliding platform 22 and the second sliding platform 32 form a linkage state. The way to drive the second sliding platform 32 through the linkage mechanism 33 is very simple. The second sliding platform 32 is provided with an adsorption gripping mechanism 4 for grabbing lunch boxes. When the second sliding platform 32 slides, it can drive the adsorption gripping mechanism 4 to move. The adsorption gripping mechanism 4 can adsorb the lunch box and grab it. The way to grab the lunch box is simple in structure. Moreover, if it is necessary to transfer lunch boxes of different sizes, as long as the lunch boxes of different sizes can be adsorbed by the adsorption gripping mechanism 4, it can be used. This greatly improves the versatility of the food delivery cart for lunch boxes of different sizes.
[0031] In one embodiment, the first slide rail 21, the second slide rail 31, and the third slide rail 41 extend along a predetermined straight extension direction.
[0032] Further, please refer to Figures 1 to 5 As a specific embodiment of the food delivery cart provided by this utility model, the first driving mechanism 23 includes: a first motor 231 mounted on a base 1, a first annular transmission belt 232, a first lead screw 233 rotatably mounted on the base 1, and a sleeve 234 sleeved on the first lead screw 233 and threadedly connected to the first lead screw 233; the sleeve 234 is connected to a first sliding table 22, and the first lead screw 233 is arranged parallel to the first slide rail 21; the first motor 231 is connected to the first lead screw 233 via the first annular transmission belt 232. Thus, the first motor 231 drives the first lead screw 233 to rotate via the first annular transmission belt 232, and when the first lead screw 233 rotates, the sleeve 234 can move along the first lead screw 233, and the sleeve 234 can drive the first sliding table 22 to move during the movement.
[0033] In one embodiment, the first annular transmission belt 232 is sleeved on one end of the first lead screw 233.
[0034] Further, please refer to Figures 1 to 5 As a specific embodiment of the food delivery cart provided by this utility model, the adsorption gripping mechanism 4 includes: a third slide rail 41 disposed on the second slide table 32, a third slide table 42 slidably disposed on the third slide rail 41, an adsorption mechanism 43 disposed on the third slide table 42 for adsorbing food containers, and a second driving mechanism disposed on the second slide table 32 for driving the third slide table 42 to slide; the third slide rail 41 is disposed parallel to the second slide rail 31. Thus, the second driving mechanism can drive the third slide table 42 to slide along the third slide rail 41, and the adsorption mechanism 43 is disposed on the third slide table 42, and the position of the adsorption mechanism 43 can be adjusted with the third slide table 42.
[0035] Further, please refer to Figures 1 to 5 As a specific embodiment of the food delivery cart provided by this utility model, there are multiple first slide rails 21, multiple second slide rails 31, and multiple third slide rails 41.
[0036] Further, please refer to Figures 1 to 5 As a specific embodiment of the food delivery cart provided by this utility model, the adsorption mechanism 43 includes a suction cup. Thus, it is very convenient to pick up the food container using the suction cup.
[0037] Further, please refer to Figures 1 to 5In one specific embodiment of the food delivery cart provided by this utility model, multiple suction cups are used. This allows the multiple suction cups to adhere the food containers more firmly.
[0038] In one embodiment, the suction cup enhances its adsorption capacity through a vacuum system.
[0039] In one embodiment, the suction cup is elastic.
[0040] In one embodiment, the suction cup is mounted on the third sliding stage 42 via a swing mechanism. This allows the suction cup to swing up and down to adjust its orientation or position.
[0041] In one embodiment, the up-and-down swing mechanism can be a rotating component rotatably mounted on the third sliding table 42. In another embodiment, the rotating component is driven to rotate by a motor.
[0042] Further, please refer to Figures 1 to 5 As a specific embodiment of the food delivery cart provided by this utility model, it further includes: a detection unit 5 disposed on the third sliding platform 42 and used to detect whether the adsorption mechanism 43 has picked up the food container. Thus, the detection unit 5 can detect whether the adsorption mechanism 43 has picked up the food container.
[0043] In one embodiment, the detection unit 5 is a distance sensor.
[0044] Further, please refer to Figures 1 to 5 As a specific embodiment of the food delivery cart provided by this utility model, the second drive mechanism includes: a second motor 441 mounted on the second sliding table 32, and a second annular transmission belt 442 connected to the third sliding table 42; the second motor 441 drives the second annular transmission belt 442 to move cyclically. Thus, the second motor 441 can drive the third sliding table 42 to move via the second annular transmission belt 442.
[0045] Further, please refer to Figures 1 to 5 In one specific embodiment of the food delivery cart provided by this utility model, the linkage mechanism 33 is a long, telescopic scissor fork structure; one end of the scissor fork structure is connected to the second sliding table 32, the other end of the scissor fork structure is connected to the base 1, and the middle section of the scissor fork structure is connected to the first sliding table 22. Thus, the first sliding table 22 and the second sliding table 32 are linked together via the scissor fork structure. In one embodiment, the scissor fork structure can amplify the relative movement between the first sliding table 22 and the second sliding table 32.
[0046] In one embodiment, in the extension and retraction direction of the scissor fork structure, the scissor fork structure has a first connecting part 331, a second connecting part 332, and a third connecting part 333 in sequence; the first connecting part 331 is connected to the base 1, the second connecting part 332 is connected to the first sliding table 22, and the third connecting part 333 is connected to the second sliding table 32.
[0047] In one embodiment, the scissor fork structure can refer to the single-sided or double-sided scissor fork in: (Chinese Utility Model Patent; Publication No.: CN203715089U; Subject Name: A Scissor Fork Type Vehicle Body Offline Lifting Device; Publication Date: 2014-07-16).
[0048] Further, please refer to Figures 1 to 5 In one specific embodiment of the food delivery cart provided by this utility model, the first sliding platform 22 and the second sliding platform 32 are respectively plate-shaped; the first sliding platform 22 and the second sliding platform 32 are parallel to each other. Thus, the plate-shaped first sliding platform 22 and the second sliding platform 32 are less likely to collide with each other.
[0049] 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 delivery cart, characterized in that, include: The system comprises a base, a first slide rail mounted on the base, a first sliding platform slidably mounted on the first slide rail, a second slide rail mounted on the first sliding platform, a second sliding platform slidably mounted on the second slide rail, a first driving mechanism mounted on the base for driving the first sliding platform to slide, a linkage mechanism connecting the first sliding platform and the second sliding platform, and an adsorption gripping mechanism mounted on the second sliding platform for gripping a lunchbox; the first slide rail and the second slide rail are arranged in parallel.
2. The food delivery cart as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The first driving mechanism includes: a first motor mounted on the base, a first annular transmission belt, a first lead screw rotatably mounted on the base, and a sleeve sleeved on the first lead screw and threadedly connected to the first lead screw; the sleeve is connected to the first sliding table, and the first lead screw is arranged parallel to the first slide rail; the first motor is connected to the first lead screw via the first annular transmission belt.
3. The food delivery cart as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The adsorption gripping mechanism includes: a third slide rail disposed on the second slide platform, a third slide platform slidably disposed on the third slide rail, an adsorption mechanism disposed on the third slide platform for adsorbing lunch boxes, and a second driving mechanism disposed on the second slide platform for driving the third slide platform to slide; the third slide rail is arranged parallel to the second slide rail.
4. The food delivery cart as described in claim 3, characterized in that, There are multiple first slide rails, multiple second slide rails, and multiple third slide rails.
5. The food delivery cart as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The adsorption mechanism includes a suction cup.
6. The food delivery cart as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The number of suction cups is multiple; and / or The suction cup is mounted on the third sliding platform via an up-and-down swing mechanism.
7. The food delivery cart as described in claim 3, characterized in that, Also includes: A detection unit is set on the third sliding platform and used to detect whether the adsorption mechanism picks up the lunch box.
8. The food delivery cart as described in claim 3, characterized in that, The second driving mechanism includes: a second motor disposed on the second sliding platform and a second annular transmission belt connected to the third sliding platform; the second motor drives the second annular transmission belt to move cyclically.
9. The food delivery cart as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The linkage mechanism is a long telescopic scissor fork structure; one end of the scissor fork structure is connected to the second sliding table, the other end of the scissor fork structure is connected to the base, and the middle section of the scissor fork structure is connected to the first sliding table.
10. The food delivery cart as described in any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The first sliding stage and the second sliding stage are both plate-shaped; the first sliding stage and the second sliding stage are parallel to each other.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Shear fork type lifting appliance for roll-off of vehicle body
CN203715089U