Meal taking cabinet for catering distribution

By using a combination of spiral heating wire and activated carbon layer in the food pickup cabinet, the problems of heat loss and odor residue in takeout food are solved, achieving both heat preservation and deodorization effects, and improving the food pickup experience.

CN223539222UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-11ANHUI HONGHE CATERING SERVICE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423092461.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-16
Publication Date
2025-11-11
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-16

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing food delivery lockers suffer from issues such as heat loss and odor residue, affecting the taste and the food pickup experience.

Method used

The system uses spiral heating wires to heat the air, combined with an activated carbon layer to remove odors, and a fan to circulate the air to achieve a heat preservation effect. It is powered by solar energy and monitored by cameras.

Benefits of technology

It effectively keeps takeout food warm, avoids odor residue, and improves the comfort and taste of picking up the food.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a meal taking cabinet for catering distribution, which comprises a catering distribution cabinet body, a plurality of meal taking openings are arranged on the front side of the catering distribution cabinet body, the inner wall of each meal taking opening is rotatably connected with a revolving door, each revolving door is provided with a glass door, each meal taking opening is provided with a heat preservation mechanism, and the heat preservation mechanism is provided with a heat preservation mechanism. The catering distribution cabinet comprises a catering distribution cabinet body, a solar panel is fixedly connected to the top of the catering distribution cabinet body, a camera is installed at the bottom of the solar panel, two batteries are fixedly connected to the top of the catering distribution cabinet body, and four supporting assemblies distributed in a rectangular shape are arranged at the bottom of the catering distribution cabinet body. Air can be heated by arranging the spiral heating wire, the air in the meal taking opening is changed into hot air, heat preservation is conducted on stored take-out food, peculiar smell of the air can be removed through the arranged activated carbon layer, and the smell is prevented from remaining in the meal taking opening.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food pickup cabinet technology, and in particular to a food pickup cabinet for food delivery. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology, smart technology has gradually taken over our lives. The market is now experiencing a wave of shared services. For office workers and students, ordering takeout requires a food locker.

[0003] Currently, takeout meals are placed in delivery lockers. For office workers and students, the time to pick up their meals is often delayed due to work and schoolwork, resulting in the takeout meals being stored in the lockers for a long time. This prolonged storage causes the takeout meals to lose heat, becoming cold and unpalatable. Furthermore, multiple takeout meals are stored in the lockers every day, and each meal has its own unique smell. When a new meal is stored, the lingering odor from the previous meal can affect the smell of both the stored meal and the person picking it up, causing discomfort. To solve the above problems, this application proposes a takeout locker for food delivery. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a food delivery cabinet. It can heat the air by setting a spiral heating wire, thus turning the air in the food delivery opening into hot air to keep the stored takeout food warm. In addition, the set activated carbon layer can remove odors from the air and prevent the smell from remaining in the food delivery opening.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A food delivery locker includes a cabinet body with multiple food retrieval openings on the front. Each food retrieval opening has a rotating door rotatably connected to its inner wall, and each rotating door has a glass door. Each food retrieval opening is equipped with a heat preservation mechanism. A solar panel is fixedly connected to the top of the cabinet body, and a camera is installed at the bottom of the solar panel. Two batteries are fixedly connected to the top of the cabinet body, and four support components are provided at the bottom of the cabinet body in a rectangular arrangement.

[0007] Preferably, the heat preservation mechanism includes a first connecting pipe that penetrates and is fixedly connected to the food delivery cabinet, the first connecting pipe being connected to the food pick-up port, a heating box being fixedly connected to the rear end of the food delivery cabinet, the first connecting pipe being fixedly connected to the heating box, a partition plate being fixedly connected to the inner wall of the heating box, a through hole being opened through the partition plate, a second connecting pipe being fixedly connected to the bottom of the heating box, a fan being fixedly connected to the rear end of the food delivery cabinet, the second connecting pipe being fixedly connected to the fan, and a third connecting pipe being fixedly connected to the fan, the third connecting pipe penetrating the food delivery cabinet and being connected to the food pick-up port.

[0008] Preferably, a C-shaped handle is fixedly connected to the front of the revolving door, and a protective sleeve is fitted on the outer wall of the C-shaped handle. The protective sleeve is made of rubber.

[0009] Preferably, an activated carbon layer is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the heating box, and a spiral heating wire is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the heating box.

[0010] Preferably, the support assembly includes a fixing screw and a threaded sleeve, the fixing screw being threadedly connected to the threaded sleeve, and the fixing screw being disposed at the bottom of the catering delivery cabinet and fixedly connected thereto.

[0011] Preferably, an ultraviolet disinfection lamp is installed on the top of the inner wall of the food serving port.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] 1. A fan draws air out of the heating chamber to create negative pressure, while air from the food pick-up port is injected into the heating chamber through the first connecting pipe. The activated carbon layer removes odors from the air, and the air continues to flow through the through-hole. The spiral heating wire heats the air into warm air, and finally, the fan returns the warm air to the food pick-up port to keep the food stored there warm, preventing heat loss and achieving a heat preservation effect.

[0014] 2. Cameras can monitor people picking up food, and solar panels can convert solar energy into electrical energy stored in batteries to power various electrical components.

[0015] 3. The support components can keep the food delivery cabinet level. Staff can hold the threaded sleeve and rotate it to raise and lower it, keeping the cabinet level and providing stable support even on uneven ground.

[0016] In summary, by setting up a spiral heating wire, the air can be heated, thus turning the air in the food pick-up opening into hot air to keep the stored takeout food warm. In addition, the set activated carbon layer can remove odors from the air and prevent odors from remaining in the food pick-up opening. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a front view structural diagram of a food delivery locker proposed in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a rear view structural diagram of a food delivery locker proposed in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a partial structural cross-sectional view of a food delivery locker proposed in this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Food delivery cabinet, 2. Food pick-up port, 3. Revolving door, 4. Glass door, 5. C-shaped handle, 6. First connecting pipe, 7. Heating box, 8. Second connecting pipe, 9. Fan, 10. Third connecting pipe, 11. Activated carbon layer, 12. Divider plate, 13. Through hole, 14. Spiral heating wire, 15. Solar panel, 16. Camera, 17. Battery, 18. Support component. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0022] Reference Figures 1-3 A food delivery locker includes a cabinet body 1. The front of the cabinet body 1 has multiple food pickup slots 2 for storing takeout orders. Each food pickup slot 2 has a rotating door 3 rotatably connected to its inner wall. A C-shaped handle 5 is fixedly connected to the front of the rotating door 3. The outer wall of the C-shaped handle 5 is covered with a protective cover made of rubber to increase comfort. Each rotating door 3 is equipped with a glass door 4, allowing the viewer to see inside the food pickup slot 2 to determine if there is takeout for the delivery person and if the order is their own. An ultraviolet disinfection lamp is installed on the top of the inner wall of each food pickup slot 2, emitting ultraviolet light to sterilize and disinfect the takeout.

[0023] Each food pickup slot 2 is equipped with a heat preservation mechanism, which includes a first connecting pipe 6 that runs through and is fixedly connected to the food delivery cabinet 1. The first connecting pipe 6 is connected to the food pickup slot 2. A heating box 7 is fixedly connected to the rear end of the food delivery cabinet 1. The first connecting pipe 6 is fixedly connected to the heating box 7. An activated carbon layer 11 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the heating box 7. The activated carbon layer 11 can remove odors from the air inside the food pickup slot 2 and the heating box 7, preventing the food from absorbing other odors. A spiral heating wire 14 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the heating box 7. The spiral heating wire 14 can heat the air inside the heating box 7. The air flows back into the takeout opening 2 to keep the takeout food warm and prevent it from getting cold. A partition plate 12 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the heating box 7. A through hole 13 is opened through the partition plate 12. A second connecting pipe 8 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the heating box 7. A fan 9 is fixedly connected to the rear end of the catering delivery cabinet 1. The second connecting pipe 8 is fixedly connected to the fan 9. A third connecting pipe 10 is fixedly connected to the fan 9. The third connecting pipe 10 passes through the catering delivery cabinet 1 and is connected to the takeout opening 2. The fan 9 can continuously inject the air in the takeout opening 2 into the heating box 7 and then circulate it back to remove odors and heat the food, thus achieving the functions of removing odors and keeping the food warm.

[0024] A solar panel 15 is fixedly connected to the top of the food delivery cabinet 1, which can convert solar energy into electrical energy. A camera 16 is installed at the bottom of the solar panel 15 to monitor the food retrieval process. Two batteries 17 are fixedly connected to the top of the food delivery cabinet 1 to store electrical energy. The bottom of the food delivery cabinet 1 is provided with four support components 18 arranged in a rectangular pattern. The support components 18 include a fixing screw and a threaded sleeve. The fixing screw is threadedly connected to the threaded sleeve. The fixing screw is located at the bottom of the food delivery cabinet 1 and is fixedly connected to it. By rotating the threaded sleeve, it can be moved up and down, so that the food retrieval cabinet can be leveled and its support can be stable.

[0025] In this invention, delivery personnel place the food in the pick-up slot 2. During the food storage process, the fan 9 is activated and the spiral heating wire 14 is powered. The fan 9 draws air out of the heating box 7 to create negative pressure, while the air in the pick-up slot 2 is injected into the heating box 7 through the first connecting pipe 6. The activated carbon layer 11 removes odors from the air, and the air continues to flow through the through hole 13. The spiral heating wire 14 heats the air to warm it, and finally, the fan 9 returns the warm air to the pick-up slot 2 to keep the food warm and prevent heat loss, thus achieving a heat preservation effect. The camera 16 can monitor the personnel picking up the food, and the solar panel 15 converts solar energy into electrical energy, which is stored in the battery 17 to power various electrical components. The support component 18 keeps the food delivery cabinet 1 level, and the staff can rotate the threaded sleeve to raise and lower it, keeping the cabinet level and stable even on uneven ground.

[0026] This invention solves the problem of delayed meal pickup times for office workers and students due to work and studies, which leads to long-term storage of takeout food in the delivery locker. Prolonged storage causes the food to lose heat, becoming cold and unpalatable. Furthermore, the locker stores multiple takeout orders daily, each with its own odor. When a new order is stored, the lingering smell of the previous order can affect both the food being stored and the person picking it up, causing discomfort.

Claims

1. A food delivery locker, comprising a food delivery locker body (1), characterized in that, The front of the food delivery cabinet (1) has multiple food pick-up slots (2), and the inner wall of each food pick-up slot (2) is rotatably connected to a rotating door (3). Each rotating door (3) is equipped with a glass door (4), and each food pick-up slot (2) is equipped with a heat preservation mechanism. A solar panel (15) is fixedly connected to the top of the food delivery cabinet (1), and a camera (16) is installed at the bottom of the solar panel (15). Two batteries (17) are fixedly connected to the top of the food delivery cabinet (1), and four support components (18) are arranged in a rectangular pattern at the bottom of the food delivery cabinet (1).

2. The food delivery locker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The heat preservation mechanism includes a first connecting pipe (6) that passes through and is fixedly connected to the catering delivery cabinet (1). The first connecting pipe (6) is connected to the food pick-up port (2). A heating box (7) is fixedly connected to the rear end of the catering delivery cabinet (1). The first connecting pipe (6) is fixedly connected to the heating box (7). A partition plate (12) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the heating box (7). A through hole (13) is opened through the partition plate (12). A second connecting pipe (8) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the heating box (7). A fan (9) is fixedly connected to the rear end of the catering delivery cabinet (1). The second connecting pipe (8) is fixedly connected to the fan (9). A third connecting pipe (10) is fixedly connected to the fan (9). The third connecting pipe (10) passes through the catering delivery cabinet (1) and is connected to the food pick-up port (2).

3. A food delivery locker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The revolving door (3) is fixedly connected to a C-shaped handle (5) on its front side. The outer wall of the C-shaped handle (5) is covered with a protective sleeve made of rubber.

4. A food delivery locker according to claim 2, characterized in that, The inner wall of the heating box (7) is fixedly connected with an activated carbon layer (11) and a spiral heating wire (14).

5. A food delivery locker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support assembly (18) includes a fixing screw and a threaded sleeve. The fixing screw is threadedly connected to the threaded sleeve. The fixing screw is located at the bottom of the catering delivery cabinet (1) and is fixedly connected to it.

6. A food delivery locker according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the inner wall of the food collection port (2) is equipped with an ultraviolet disinfection lamp.