Rail-mounted dining car with power

The adjustable locking and clamping mechanisms solve the problem of difficult space adjustment between plates in rail-mounted dining cars, enabling flexible use of the interior space and stable food transportation, thus improving transportation efficiency and dining experience.

CN223601059UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-28SICHUAN TIANCHUANG TUNNEL EQUIP MFG CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422852348.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-22
Publication Date
2025-11-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-22

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Technical Problem

In existing rail-mounted food carts, the plates and support frames are integrated or fixed with bolts, making it difficult to adjust the space between the plates and making it impossible to perfectly match food containers or plates of different sizes, thus affecting the efficiency of space utilization.

Method used

It adopts an adjustable locking and clamping mechanism, which allows for flexible adjustment of the plate height through the matching connection of the locking block and the locking slot, and uses a spring telescopic rod and clamping block to fix the food container, ensuring stability during transportation.

Benefits of technology

It enables flexible adjustment of the plate height, improves space utilization efficiency, ensures stable transportation of food containers and beverages, and enhances carrying capacity and dining experience.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a rail-mounted dining car with power, and relates to the technical field of rail-mounted dining cars. The device comprises a base, rails are arranged on the two sides of the top of the base, a plurality of guiding devices are fixedly connected to the top of the base, a saddle is arranged above the base, obstacle sensors are arranged on the two sides of the saddle, supporting rods are fixedly connected to the two sides of the top of the saddle, a first dinner plate is fixedly connected to the top of the saddle, and a second dinner plate is arranged above the first dinner plate. A third dinner plate is arranged above the second dinner plate, a fourth dinner plate is arranged above the third dinner plate, clamping mechanisms are arranged at the connecting positions of the first dinner plate, the second dinner plate, the third dinner plate and the fourth dinner plate and the supporting rod, clamping mechanisms are arranged on the two sides of the top of the fourth dinner plate, and the dinner plates are driven to ascend and descend by sliding the fixing blocks on the outer surface of the supporting frame. Therefore, the space can be flexibly utilized according to actual needs, the vertical space can be effectively utilized by adjusting the height of the dinner plate, and the carrying capacity and efficiency are improved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of rail dining cars, in particular to a powered rail dining car. BACKGROUND

[0002] Rail dining cars are mobile dining cars that run on tracks, commonly used to provide food and beverage services for passengers or employees. They are widely used in various places, such as trains, subways, airports, shopping malls, and large events, etc.

[0003] Rail dining cars are usually equipped with wheel axles and guide rail systems, allowing them to freely travel on predetermined tracks and conveniently reach designated locations to provide services. Inside the dining car, multiple layers of trays are usually arranged to achieve the purpose of classifying and storing different types of food, and to accommodate more meals in limited space to meet the needs of more people, thereby achieving a better dining experience.

[0004] The existing rail dining car is mostly integrated or fixedly connected with the support frame through bolts during use, but the sizes of different food containers or trays are different in actual use. The existing rail dining car is inconvenient to adjust the space between the two trays during use, which makes it difficult to perfectly match the space between the two trays with various food containers or trays, and it is inconvenient to flexibly utilize the space inside the rail dining car according to actual needs. CONTENT OF THE INVENTION

[0005] The present application aims to solve the problem that the existing rail dining car is mostly integrated or fixedly connected with the support frame through bolts during use, but the sizes of different food containers or trays are different in actual use, and the existing rail dining car is inconvenient to adjust the space between the two trays during use, which makes it difficult to perfectly match the space between the two trays with various food containers or trays, and it is inconvenient to flexibly utilize the space inside the rail dining car according to actual needs.

[0006] The present application adopts the following technical solutions to achieve the above-mentioned purposes:

[0007] The utility model provides a powered rail dining car, including the bottom, the top of bottom is equipped with the rail on both sides, the top of bottom is fixedly connected with a plurality of guide devices, the top of bottom is provided with the seat, the bottom of seat is installed universal wheel, universal wheel and rail slidingly connected, both sides of seat are equipped with obstacle sensor, the top of seat is fixedly connected with support rod, support rod is U type, the top of seat is fixedly connected with tray no.

[0008] Through the above technical scheme, the seat slides in the rail through the universal wheel at the bottom, drives the tray no.

[0009] Further, the clamping mechanism includes two groups of fixed blocks symmetrically and slidingly connected on both sides of the support rod, a recess is formed in one side of the fixed block, a sliding plate is slidingly connected in the recess, a sliding rod is fixedly connected to one side of the sliding plate, the sliding rod penetrates the fixed block at an end away from the sliding plate and is fixedly connected with a handle, a spring telescopic rod no.

[0010] Through the above technical scheme, the handle is pulled at the same time to compress the spring telescopic rod, the spring compression generates elastic potential energy, at this time, the hand drives the fixed block to slide on the outer surface of the support rod, when the appropriate height is adjusted, the elastic potential energy of the spring is released after the handle is loosened, the sliding plate moves towards the support rod, the sliding plate drives the clamping block to approach the support rod, the clamping block is clamped and connected with the clamping groove on the support rod, so that the position of the fixed block is fixed.

[0011] Further, the clamping groove is formed in both sides of the support rod, the shape of the clamping groove matches the clamping block, and the clamping block is clamped and connected with the clamping groove.

[0012] Through the above technical scheme, a plurality of clamping grooves matching the clamping block are formed in both sides of the support rod, so that the fixed block can be fixed at any clamping groove of the support rod.

[0013] Further, the two side inner walls of the groove are provided with sliding grooves, and the two sides of the sliding plate are fixedly connected with sliding blocks matched with the sliding grooves in shape.

[0014] By adopting the above technical scheme, when the sliding plate slides, the sliding blocks and the sliding grooves can limit the movement direction of the sliding plate within a certain range, preventing it from deviating from the predetermined track or losing control.

[0015] Further, the clamping mechanism comprises placing blocks fixedly connected to the two sides of the top of the dining tray, the inside of the placing block is hollow, and a plurality of spring telescopic rods II are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the placing block.

[0016] By adopting the above technical scheme, the beverage is placed in the placing block, and the clamping block will move towards the inner wall of the placing block during the process of placing the beverage, and the clamping block will squeeze the spring telescopic rod during the movement process, so that the spring is compressed. When the beverage is placed in the placing block, the beverage is fixed by the energy of the compressed spring.

[0017] Further, the clamping block is fixedly connected with a protective pad away from the spring telescopic rod II, and the clamping block and the protective pad are both arc-shaped and matched in shape.

[0018] By adopting the above technical scheme, the protective pad is a rubber pad, which can provide additional friction to prevent the cup or beverage bottle from sliding or tilting during clamping.

[0019] In summary, the present application has at least one of the following beneficial effects:

[0020] 1. When the height of the dining tray needs to be adjusted, pulling the handle will compress the spring telescopic rod, drive the fixed block to slide on the outer surface of the supporting rod, and when the height is adjusted to the appropriate height, the handle is released to move the sliding plate towards the supporting rod, the sliding plate drives the clamping block to move towards the supporting rod, the clamping block is connected with the clamping groove, the position of the fixed block is fixed, and the height of the dining tray can be fixed. The height of the dining tray can be adjusted to effectively utilize the vertical space, improve the carrying capacity and efficiency.

[0021] 2、The application, when the cup or beverage bottle needs to be fixed, the cup or beverage bottle is placed in the placing block, and the clamping block is in abutment with the cup or beverage bottle during placement of the cup or beverage bottle. The clamping block is forced to move towards the inner wall of the placing block. The clamping block extrudes the spring telescopic rod during movement. The beverage is fixed to a certain extent through the energy of the compressed spring. The cup or beverage bottle can maintain a relatively stable position, and tilting and falling during transportation are prevented. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0022] Figure 1 is a first three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of a seat in the application;

[0023] Figure 2 is a second three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of a seat in the application;

[0024] Figure 3 is a first three-dimensional structure schematic diagram of a seat in the application; Figure 2 is an enlarged schematic diagram of position A in the application;

[0025] Figure 4 is an enlarged schematic diagram of position B in the application. Figure 2

[0026] BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0027] 1, base; 2, track; 3, guide device; 4, seat; 5, universal wheel; 6, obstacle sensor; 7, support rod; 8, clamping mechanism; 9, clamping mechanism; 10, dinner plate one; 11, dinner plate two; 12, dinner plate three; 13, dinner plate four; 14, control panel; 15, start button; 16, voice prompt module; 81, fixed block; 82, groove; 83, sliding plate; 84, sliding rod; 85, handle; 86, spring telescopic rod one; 87, clamping block; 88, clamping groove; 89, sliding groove; 810, sliding block; 91, placing block; 92, spring telescopic rod two; 93, clamping block; 94, protective pad. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] The application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figures 1-4 The application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] The embodiment of the application discloses a powered track-type dining car.

[0030] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 ​The utility model provides a powered rail dining car, including base 1, the top both sides of base 1 are equipped with rail 2, the top of base 1 is fixedly connected with a plurality of guide device 3, the top of base 1 is provided with car seat 4, the bottom of car seat 4 is installed universal wheel 5, universal wheel 5 and rail 2 slidingly connected, the both sides of car seat 4 are provided with obstacle sensor 6, the top both sides of car seat 4 are fixedly connected with support rod 7, and support rod 7 is U-shaped, the top of car seat 4 is fixedly connected with dish one 10, the top of dish one 10 is provided with dish two 11, the top of dish two 11 is provided with dish three 12, the top of dish three 12 is provided with dish four 13, one side of dish four 13 is fixedly connected with control panel 14, the top one side of control panel 14 is provided with start button 15, the top other side of control panel 14 is provided with voice prompt module 16, and the connecting place of dish one 10, dish two 11, dish three 12 and dish four 13 with support rod 7 is provided with clamping mechanism 8, the top both sides of dish four 13 are provided with clamping mechanism 9.

[0031] When delivering food, car seat 4 slides inside rail 2 through universal wheel 5 at the bottom, driving dish one 10, dish two 11, dish three 12 and dish four 13 above to complete the delivery of dishes, the bottom of car seat 4 is provided with a sensor, the top of base 1 is fixedly connected with a plurality of guide devices 3, and car seat 4 is guided by the contact or pressure of guide devices 3, guide devices 3 are usually installed on the road from the kitchen to the dining room, car seat 4 is provided with a general controller and a drive module inside, when the sensor at the bottom of car seat 4 detects guide devices 3, car seat 4 will perform corresponding actions according to the preset program, for example, car seat 4 may adjust the direction, speed or perform specific operations to follow rail 2 and achieve the target position, when car seat 4 moves, obstacle sensor 6 is used for obstacle avoidance, obstacle sensor 6 is an ultrasonic sensor, which emits ultrasonic pulses and receives reflected signals, and determines the distance and position of surrounding objects by calculating the time difference and intensity of signals, when delivered to the designated position, the distance sensor of car seat 4 detects that the distance between the vehicle and the target position reaches within the predetermined threshold range, and the control system will send instructions to the voice module to play the pre-recorded or preset voice prompt, such as "please take the meal" and the like.

[0032] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3The engaging mechanism 8 comprises two groups of fixed blocks 81 symmetrically and slidingly connected on both sides of the support rod 7, one side of the fixed block 81 is provided with a groove 82, the inside of the groove 82 is slidingly connected with a sliding plate 83, one side of the sliding plate 83 is fixedly connected with a sliding rod 84, one end of the sliding rod 84 away from the sliding plate 83 penetrates through the fixed block 81 and is fixedly connected with a handle 85, one side of the middle of the sliding plate 83 is fixedly connected with a spring telescopic rod one 86, one end of the spring telescopic rod one 86 away from the sliding plate 83 is fixedly connected with the inner wall of the groove 82, and one side of the sliding plate 83 away from the sliding rod 84 is fixedly connected with a clamping block 87.

[0033] When the height of the dinner plate needs to be adjusted, the spring telescopic rod is compressed while pulling the handle 85, and the spring compression generates elastic potential energy, at this time, the hand drives the fixed block 81 to slide on the outer surface of the support rod 7, when the height is adjusted to the appropriate height, the elastic potential energy of the spring is released after the handle 85 is loosened, the sliding plate 83 moves to the support rod 7, the sliding plate 83 drives the clamping block 87 to move close to the support rod 7, through the clamping groove 88 provided on the support rod 7, the clamping block 87 is clamped and connected with the clamping groove 88, so that the position of the fixed block 81 is fixed, so that the height of the dinner plate can be fixed, and the height of the dinner plate can be effectively utilized. The vertical space can improve the carrying capacity and efficiency.

[0034] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 3 A plurality of clamping grooves 88 are fixedly provided on both sides of the support rod 7, the shape of the clamping groove 88 matches the clamping block 87, and the clamping block 87 is clamped and connected with the clamping groove 88. The inner walls on both sides of the groove 82 are provided with sliding grooves 89, and the sliding plate 83 is fixedly connected with sliding blocks 810 on both sides, the shape of the sliding block 810 matches the sliding groove 89, and the sliding block 810 is slidingly connected with the sliding groove 89.

[0035] By providing a plurality of clamping grooves 88 on both sides of the support rod 7 which match the clamping block 87, the fixed block 81 can be fixed at any clamping groove 88 of the support rod 7, so that the height of the dinner plate is conveniently adjusted.

[0036] When the sliding plate 83 slides, the sliding block 810 and the sliding groove 89 are provided to limit the movement direction of the sliding plate 83 within a certain range, so as to prevent it from deviating from the predetermined track or out of control.

[0037] Referring to Figure 2 and Figure 4The clamping mechanism 9 comprises a placing block 91 fixedly connected to the top of the fourth dining plate 13 on both sides, the inside of the placing block 91 is hollow, a plurality of spring telescopic rods 92 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the placing block 91, a clamping block 93 is fixedly connected to the side of the spring telescopic rod 92 away from the inner wall of the placing block 91, a protective pad 94 is fixedly connected to the side of the clamping block 93 away from the spring telescopic rod 92, the clamping block 93 and the protective pad 94 are both arc-shaped, and the shapes of the clamping block 93 and the protective pad 94 are matched.

[0038] When the cup or the beverage bottle needs to be fixed, the cup or the beverage bottle is placed in the placing block 91, and the clamping block 93 is abutted during the placing process of the cup or the beverage bottle, the clamping block 93 is forced to move towards the inner wall of the placing block 91, and the clamping block 93 is pressed during the moving process, so that the spring is compressed, and the beverage is fixed by the energy of the compressed spring after the beverage is placed in the placing block 91, so that the cup or the beverage bottle is prevented from falling during transportation.

[0039] Working principle: when the meal is delivered, the seat 4 slides in the inside of the track 2 through the universal wheel 5 at the bottom, drives the first dining plate 10, the second dining plate 11, the third dining plate 12 and the fourth dining plate 13 above, so as to complete the transportation of dishes, when the height of the dining plate needs to be adjusted, the spring telescopic rod is compressed while the handle 85 is pulled, the spring compression generates elastic potential energy, at this time, the fixed block 81 is driven by the hand to slide on the outer surface of the supporting rod 7, when the height is adjusted to the appropriate height, the elastic potential energy of the spring is released after the handle 85 is released, so that the sliding plate 83 moves towards the supporting rod 7, the clamping block 87 is driven by the sliding plate 83 to move close to the supporting rod 7, the clamping block 87 is connected with the clamping groove 88 through the clamping groove 88 arranged on the supporting rod 7, so that the position of the dining plate is fixed.

[0040] When the beverage needs to be fixed, the beverage is placed in the placing block 91, and the clamping block 93 is abutted during the placing process of the beverage, the clamping block 93 is forced to move towards the inner wall of the placing block 91, and the clamping block 93 is pressed during the moving process, so that the spring is compressed, and the beverage is fixed by the energy of the compressed spring after the beverage is placed in the placing block 91.

Claims

1. A powered trolley comprising a base (1) characterised in that: The top of the base (1) is provided with rails (2) on both sides, the top of the base (1) is fixedly connected with a plurality of guide devices (3), the upper side of the base (1) is provided with a seat (4), the bottom of the seat (4) is provided with universal wheels (5), the universal wheels (5) are slidably connected with the rails (2), the two sides of the seat (4) are provided with obstacle sensors (6), the top of the seat (4) is fixedly connected with support rods (7), the support rods (7) are in U shape, the top of the seat (4) is fixedly connected with a first tray (10), the upper side of the first tray (10) is provided with a second tray (11), the upper side of the second tray (11) is provided with a third tray (12), the upper side of the third tray (12) is provided with a fourth tray (13), one side of the fourth tray (13) is fixedly connected with a control panel (14), the top of the control panel (14) is provided with a start button (15), the other side of the top of the control panel (14) is provided with a voice prompt module (16), the first tray (10), the second tray (11), the third tray (12) and the fourth tray (13) are provided with clamping mechanisms (8) at the connection with the support rods (7), the top of the fourth tray (13) is provided with clamping mechanisms (9) on both sides.

2. A powered trolley according to claim 1 wherein: The clamping mechanism (8) comprises two groups of fixed blocks (81) which are symmetrically and slidably connected on both sides of the support rod (7), one side of the fixed block (81) is provided with a groove (82), the inside of the groove (82) is slidably connected with a sliding plate (83), one side of the sliding plate (83) is fixedly connected with a sliding rod (84), one end of the sliding rod (84) away from the sliding plate (83) penetrates the fixed block (81) and is fixedly connected with a handle (85), one side of the middle of the sliding plate (83) is fixedly connected with a spring telescopic rod (86), one end of the spring telescopic rod (86) away from the sliding plate (83) is fixedly connected with the inner wall of the groove (82), one side of the sliding plate (83) away from the sliding rod (84) is fixedly connected with a clamping block (87).

3. A powered trolley according to claim 2, wherein: The support rod (7) is fixedly provided with clamping grooves (88) on both sides, the shape of the clamping groove (88) is matched with the clamping block (87), and the clamping block (87) is clamped and connected with the clamping groove (88).

4. A powered trolley according to claim 2, wherein: The inner walls of the grooves (82) on both sides are provided with sliding grooves (89), the sliding plate (83) is fixedly connected with sliding blocks (810) on both sides, the shape of the sliding block (810) is matched with the sliding groove (89), and the sliding block (810) is slidably connected with the sliding groove (89).

5. A powered trolley according to claim 1, wherein: The clamping mechanism (9) comprises placing blocks (91) fixedly connected on both sides of the top of the fourth tray (13), the inside of the placing block (91) is hollow, a plurality of spring telescopic rods (92) are fixedly connected with the inner wall of the placing block (91), and the spring telescopic rod (92) is fixedly connected with a clamping block (93) on one side away from the inner wall of the placing block (91).

6. A powered trolley wagon according to claim 5, wherein: The clamping block (93) is fixedly connected with a protective pad (94) on the side away from the spring telescopic rod (92), the clamping block (93) and the protective pad (94) are both arranged in an arc shape, and the clamping block (93) and the protective pad (94) are matched in shape.