Self-service canteen consumption machine

By designing support and receiving mechanisms in the self-service cafeteria vending machine, the problem of weighing errors caused by spilled soup was solved, achieving higher weighing accuracy.

CN223665044UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-12GUANGDONG YITONG FOOD CO LTD
View PDF 0 Cites 0 Cited by

Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423057553.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-11
Publication Date
2025-12-12
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-11

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

When the self-service cafeteria vending machine is weighing soup, spillage can cause errors, affecting the accuracy of subsequent weighings.

Method used

The design includes a support mechanism to support and weigh the soup bowl, and a catch mechanism to collect spilled soup, preventing it from coming into contact with the electronic scale.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy of soup weighing and reduces interference and errors in subsequent weighing.

✦ Generated by Eureka AI based on patent content.

Smart Images

  • Figure CN223665044U_ABST
    Figure CN223665044U_ABST
Patent Text Reader

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of consumption machines, and discloses a self-service canteen consumption machine, which comprises a consumption machine main body and an electronic scale connected with the consumption machine main body, a supporting mechanism used for auxiliary supporting is inserted into the scale pan, and a receiving mechanism used for receiving soup is arranged between the lower portion of the supporting mechanism and the upper portion of the scale pan. According to the self-service canteen consumption machine provided by the utility model, the supporting mechanism is arranged to support and weigh the soup bowl, and when soup spills out, the soup is stored by the receiving plate, so that the influence on the weighing of subsequent personnel is avoided, and the use accuracy is improved.
Need to check novelty before this filing date? Find Prior Art

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of payment machines, and more particularly to a self-service canteen payment machine. Background Technology

[0002] Self-service cafeteria payment machines are typically equipped with touchscreen interfaces that are intuitive and easy to use. Diners can pay via the touchscreen and view real-time information on dishes, nutritional components, and prices. These machines also support various payment methods, such as facial recognition, QR code scanning, and card payment, which are not only convenient and fast but also enhance payment security. In terms of hardware, self-service cafeteria payment machines are usually equipped with high-precision sensors and cameras, as well as electronic scales for weighing food.

[0003] When using the machine for extended periods, food or soup is typically placed in a plate or bowl and weighed on the electronic scale of the self-service cafeteria's payment machine. However, when weighing soup, the repeated removal and placement of the food on the scale can cause spillage. If the soup spills onto the scale, it adds extra weight to the subsequent weighing, making it impossible to accurately measure the actual weight and resulting in an error.

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, this application proposes a self-service cafeteria vending machine. Utility Model Content

[0005] (I) Purpose of the utility model

[0006] To address the technical problems existing in the background art, this utility model proposes a self-service canteen payment machine. This utility model has a support mechanism to support and weigh soup bowls. When soup is spilled, it is collected in a receiving tray to avoid affecting subsequent weighing and to increase the accuracy of use.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution

[0008] To solve the above problems, this utility model provides a self-service cafeteria vending machine, including a vending machine body and an electronic scale connected to the vending machine body, wherein the electronic scale includes a weighing pan;

[0009] The scale pan is fitted with a support mechanism for auxiliary support, and a receiving mechanism for receiving soup is provided below the support mechanism and above the scale pan.

[0010] Preferably, the support mechanism includes a rod, a mounting frame, and a support bar. One end of the rod is fixedly connected to the mounting frame, and the other end of the rod is slidably inserted into the interior of the weighing pan. The support bar is fixedly installed inside the mounting frame.

[0011] Preferably, the support bars are arranged in a crisscross pattern.

[0012] Preferably, the receiving mechanism includes a receiving plate and a support tube, the receiving plate being located below the support bar, and one end of the support tube being connected to the receiving plate.

[0013] Preferably, the support tube is connected to the interior of the receiving plate, and the end of the support tube away from the receiving plate is connected to a support box.

[0014] Preferably, the four sides of the top surface of the weighing pan are inclined outwards.

[0015] The above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0016] The plug is inserted into the weighing pan, and the soup bowl is placed on the support bar for weighing by the electronic scale. When the soup spills, it falls into the inside of the receiving tray. Since the receiving tray does not contact the electronic scale, it can hold the soup, which is convenient for subsequent weighing and reduces interference in subsequent weighing. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a self-service canteen vending machine proposed in this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a side sectional view of the receiving tray in a self-service canteen vending machine proposed in this utility model.

[0019] Reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Main body of the consumer machine; 2. Electronic scale; 21. Scale pan; 3. Support mechanism; 31. Insert rod; 32. Mounting frame; 33. Support bar; 4. Receiving mechanism; 41. Receiving plate; 42. Support tube; 43. Support box. Detailed Implementation

[0020] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these descriptions are merely exemplary and not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known structures and technologies are omitted in the following description to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the concept of this utility model.

[0021] like Figure 1-2 As shown, the present invention proposes a self-service canteen vending machine, including a vending machine body 1 and an electronic scale 2 connected to the vending machine body 1. The electronic scale 2 includes a weighing pan 21, and the four sides of the top surface of the weighing pan 21 are inclined outward.

[0022] A support mechanism 3 for auxiliary support is inserted into the weighing pan 21. The support mechanism 3 includes a rod 31, a mounting frame 32 and a support bar 33. One end of the rod 31 is fixedly connected to the mounting frame 32, and the other end of the rod 31 is slidably inserted into the interior of the weighing pan 21. The support bar 33 is fixedly installed inside the mounting frame 32.

[0023] It should be noted that there are four insertion rods 31, which are inserted into the four corners of the weighing pan 21.

[0024] In an optional embodiment, the support bars 33 are arranged in a crisscross pattern, and the support bars 33 form openings between them for the soup to pass through.

[0025] A receiving mechanism 4 for receiving soup is provided below the support mechanism 3 and above the weighing pan 21. The receiving mechanism 4 includes a receiving pan 41 and a support tube 42. The receiving pan 41 is located below the support bar 33, and one end of the support tube 42 is connected to the receiving pan 41.

[0026] In an optional embodiment, in order to facilitate the discharge of soup from inside the receiving tray 41, the support tube 42 is connected to the interior of the receiving tray 41, and the end of the support tube 42 away from the receiving tray 41 is connected to a support box 43, which serves to store the soup inside the receiving tray 41.

[0027] The support box 43 is equipped with a drain valve for draining the liquid inside the support box 43.

[0028] In this invention, the insert rod 31 is inserted into the weighing pan 21, and the soup bowl is placed on the support bar 33 for weighing by the electronic scale 2. When the soup spills, it falls into the inside of the receiving plate 41. Since the receiving plate 41 does not contact the electronic scale 2, it can hold the soup, which is convenient for subsequent weighing and reduces subsequent weighing interference.

[0029] It should be understood that the specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative or explanatory of the principles of this utility model and do not constitute a limitation thereof. Therefore, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model should be included within its protection scope. Furthermore, the appended claims are intended to cover all variations and modifications falling within the scope and boundaries of the appended claims, or equivalent forms of such scope and boundaries.

Claims

1. A self-service cafeteria vending machine, comprising a vending machine body (1) and an electronic scale (2) connected to the vending machine body (1), characterized in that: The electronic scale (2) includes a weighing pan (21); A support mechanism (3) for auxiliary support is inserted into the weighing pan (21), and a receiving mechanism (4) for receiving soup is provided below the support mechanism (3) and above the weighing pan (21).

2. The self-service cafeteria vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support mechanism (3) includes a plug rod (31), a mounting frame (32) and a support bar (33). One end of the plug rod (31) is fixedly connected to the mounting frame (32), and the other end of the plug rod (31) is slidably inserted into the interior of the weighing pan (21). The support bar (33) is fixedly installed inside the mounting frame (32).

3. A self-service cafeteria vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support bars (33) are arranged in a crisscross pattern.

4. A self-service cafeteria vending machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The receiving mechanism (4) includes a receiving plate (41) and a support tube (42). The receiving plate (41) is located below the support bar (33), and one end of the support tube (42) is connected to the receiving plate (41).

5. A self-service cafeteria vending machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The support tube (42) is connected to the interior of the receiving plate (41), and the end of the support tube (42) away from the receiving plate (41) is connected to a support box (43).

6. A self-service cafeteria vending machine according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The top surface of the weighing pan (21) is inclined outward on all four sides.