Meal taking device

Abstract

A meal taking device relates to the technical field of intelligent catering equipment and comprises a meal taking device host and a plurality of meal taking device extensions, the meal taking device host is provided with at least one modularized enclosure structure in the vertical direction, and the meal taking device extensions are sequentially stacked in a space defined by the modularized enclosure structures; a first contact and a second contact are arranged on the upper surface and the lower surface of the meal taking device extension respectively, and a positioning contact is arranged in the meal taking device host or the modular enclosure structure; when the multiple meal taking device extensions are sequentially stacked in the modular enclosure structure, the first contacts and the second contacts on every two adjacent meal taking device extensions make contact, and the second contacts on the meal taking device extensions located at the bottommost end of the modular enclosure structure make contact with the positioning contacts. And circuit communication between the meal taking device host and the multiple meal taking device extensions is realized. By adopting the technical scheme, the structure of the meal taking device is simplified, the occupied space of the meal taking device is reduced, meanwhile, the production cost is reduced, and market promotion and popularization are facilitated.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of intelligent catering equipment technology, specifically to a food dispensing device. Background Technology

[0002] Existing food dispensing devices mainly consist of a main unit and multiple sub-units. The main unit has multiple slots for accommodating the sub-units, and each slot contains a charging port for charging the sub-units. This design allows the sub-units to be charged when not in use, ensuring they can function properly when needed. However, this design has some significant drawbacks.

[0003] To accommodate more sub-units, the main unit needs more slots, resulting in a larger main unit size and a larger footprint. In space-constrained restaurants, this can lead to unnecessary space waste, affecting the overall layout and the customer dining experience.

[0004] At the same time, increasing the number of slots will significantly increase the production cost of the food dispenser. Each slot requires a corresponding charging interface and control circuit, which not only increases material costs but also raises the complexity of the manufacturing process. Higher production costs will directly affect the market pricing of the product, hindering the promotion and popularization of the food dispenser in the market.

[0005] To address the aforementioned issues, existing technologies urgently need improvement. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to address the problems of existing food dispensing devices being large in size, occupying a lot of space, and having high production costs, which are not conducive to market promotion. This utility model provides a food dispensing device.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is: a food dispensing device, including a main unit and multiple sub-units, wherein the main unit is provided with at least one vertical modular enclosure structure, and the multiple sub-units are stacked sequentially in the space enclosed by the modular enclosure structure.

[0008] The upper and lower surfaces of the food dispensing unit are respectively provided with a first contact and a second contact, and the main unit of the food dispensing unit or the modular enclosure structure is provided with a positioning contact.

[0009] When multiple food dispensing units are stacked sequentially within the modular enclosure structure, the first contact on two adjacent food dispensing units contacts the second contact, and the second contact on the food dispensing unit located at the bottom of the modular enclosure structure contacts the positioning contact, thereby achieving circuit connection between the main food dispensing unit and the multiple food dispensing units.

[0010] Optionally, the inner wall of the modular enclosure structure is vertically provided with guide strips, and the food dispensing unit is provided with guide grooves that cooperate with the guide strips.

[0011] Optionally, the top of the guide strip is flush with the top of the modular enclosure structure, and its bottom extends vertically downward along the length of the modular enclosure structure. A gap is reserved between the bottom of the guide strip and the bottom surface of the modular enclosure structure to facilitate the removal of the food dispensing device.

[0012] Optionally, the size of the food dispensing unit is larger than the space enclosed by the modular enclosure structure, so that when the food dispensing unit is stacked inside the modular enclosure structure, part of it is embedded inside the modular enclosure structure and the other part extends outside the modular enclosure structure.

[0013] Optionally, the food dispensing unit has grooves symmetrically distributed on both sides, with a portion of the grooves housed within the modular enclosure structure and the other portion extending outside the modular enclosure structure.

[0014] Optionally, both the first and second contacts are located on the portion of the food dispensing unit that extends to the outside of the modular enclosure structure.

[0015] Optionally, the lower surface of the food dispensing unit is provided with several positioning grooves, and the modular enclosure structure is provided with several positioning protrusions. The positioning protrusions match the positioning grooves to achieve accurate positioning of the food dispensing unit within the modular enclosure structure.

[0016] Optionally, the food dispensing device host is equipped with two sets of modular enclosure structures, and the two sets of modular enclosure structures are symmetrically arranged on the food dispensing device host.

[0017] Optionally, the modular fencing structure includes at least two detachably connected fencing units.

[0018] Optionally, the outer surface of the enclosure unit is provided with several anti-slip protrusions.

[0019] As can be seen from the above, the food dispensing device provided in this application includes a main unit and multiple sub-units. The main unit is equipped with at least one vertical modular enclosure structure. Multiple sub-units are stacked sequentially within the space enclosed by the modular enclosure structure. Circuit connection is achieved through the contacts on the upper and lower surfaces of the sub-units and the positioning contacts within the main unit or the modular enclosure structure. This design simplifies the structure of the food dispensing device, reduces the space occupied by the device, and lowers production costs, which is conducive to market promotion and popularization. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this embodiment;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a diagram illustrating the modular enclosure structure and the main unit of the food dispensing device in this embodiment;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a view of the lower surface of the food dispensing unit in this embodiment;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the upper surface of the food dispensing unit in this embodiment.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 10, main unit of the food dispenser; 11, positioning contact; 20, food dispenser sub-unit; 21, first contact; 22, second contact; 23, guide groove; 24, groove; 25, positioning groove; 201, outer shell; 202, display screen; 203, control button; 30, modular enclosure structure; 301, enclosure unit; 31, guide strip; 32, gap; 33, positioning protrusion; 40, transmitter. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The following will refer to the appendix in the embodiments of this utility model. Figure 1-4 The technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model are clearly and completely described herein. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0027] It should be noted that if the embodiments of this utility model involve directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.), the directional indicators are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicators will also change accordingly.

[0028] Furthermore, if the embodiments of this utility model involve descriptions such as "first" or "second," these descriptions are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, features defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of those features. Additionally, if the word "and / or" appears throughout the text, it means including three parallel solutions; for example, "A and / or B" includes solution A, solution B, or a solution that simultaneously satisfies A and B. Furthermore, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but this must be based on the ability of those skilled in the art to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, it should be considered that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0029] Existing food dispensing machines mainly consist of a main unit and multiple sub-units. The main unit has multiple slots for accommodating the sub-units, and each slot contains a charging port for charging the sub-units. However, to accommodate more sub-units, the main unit needs more slots, which increases its size, occupies more space, and also increases the production cost of the food dispensing machine, hindering its market promotion. Therefore, improvements are needed.

[0030] To overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, this application provides a new food dispensing device solution, referring to... Figures 1-4 The device includes a main unit 10 for food dispensing and multiple sub-units 20 for food dispensing. The main unit 10 is equipped with at least one vertical modular enclosure structure 30, and the multiple sub-units 20 are stacked sequentially within the space enclosed by the modular enclosure structure 30.

[0031] The upper and lower surfaces of the food dispensing unit 20 are respectively provided with a first contact 21 and a second contact 22, and the main unit 10 or the modular enclosure structure 30 is provided with a positioning contact 11. When multiple food dispensing units 20 are stacked in sequence in the modular enclosure structure 30, the first contact 21 on two adjacent food dispensing units 20 contacts the second contact 22, and the second contact 22 on the food dispensing unit 20 at the bottom of the modular enclosure structure 30 contacts the positioning contact 11, thereby realizing the circuit connection between the main unit 10 and multiple food dispensing units 20.

[0032] By setting up a vertically oriented modular enclosure structure 30, multiple food dispensing units 20 can be stacked sequentially within the space enclosed by the modular enclosure structure 30, thereby reducing the number of receiving slots on the main food dispensing unit 10, reducing the size of the main food dispensing unit 10, and saving space. At the same time, through the design of the first contact 21, the second contact 22, and the positioning contact 11, the circuit connection between the main food dispensing unit 10 and the multiple food dispensing units 20 is realized, ensuring the normal operation of the food dispensing units 20.

[0033] By adopting the above technical solution, the main unit 10 of the food dispenser does not need to have multiple receiving slots, reducing the size of the main unit, occupying less space, and lowering production costs. At the same time, the food dispenser sub-unit 20 achieves circuit connection through contact points, ensuring the normal operation of the food dispenser sub-unit 20.

[0034] Furthermore, this application also proposes that the inner wall of the modular enclosure structure 30 is vertically provided with guide strips 31, and the food dispensing unit 20 is provided with guide grooves 23 that cooperate with the guide strips 31.

[0035] The mating structure of the guide bar 31 and the guide groove 23 can be achieved in various ways. For example, the guide bar 31 can be made of metal or plastic, and the guide groove 23 can be directly opened on the outer shell 201 of the food dispensing unit 20, or it can be achieved by installing the guide groove 23 assembly. In addition, the shape and size of the guide bar 31 and the guide groove 23 can also be adjusted according to actual needs to ensure that the food dispensing unit 20 can move smoothly within the modular enclosure structure 30.

[0036] By setting guide strips 31 on the inner wall of the modular enclosure structure 30 and setting guide grooves 23 on the food dispenser unit 20 that cooperate with the guide strips 31, the problem of unstable stacking of the food dispenser unit 20 in the prior art can be effectively solved, ensuring the stability and reliability of the food dispenser unit 20 during use. Compared with the prior art, the technical solution of this application can reduce the size of the main unit while ensuring stable stacking of the food dispenser unit 20, saving space and production costs, which is conducive to market promotion.

[0037] Furthermore, this application also proposes that the top end of the guide strip 31 is flush with the top end of the modular enclosure structure 30, and its bottom end extends vertically downward along the length direction of the modular enclosure structure 30, and a gap 32 is reserved between the bottom end of the guide strip 31 and the bottom surface of the modular enclosure structure 30 to facilitate the removal of the food dispensing unit 20.

[0038] By vertically installing guide strips 31 on the inner wall of the modular enclosure structure 30, with the top of the guide strips 31 flush with the top of the modular enclosure structure 30 and the bottom extending vertically downwards along the length of the modular enclosure structure 30, and a gap 32 reserved between the bottom of the guide strips 31 and the bottom surface of the modular enclosure structure 30 to facilitate the removal of the food dispensing unit 20, stable stacking and convenient removal of the food dispensing unit 20 within the modular enclosure structure 30 can be achieved. The gap 32 reserved between the bottom of the guide strips 31 and the bottom surface of the modular enclosure structure 30 can be adjusted according to the size of the food dispensing unit 20 and usage requirements to ensure that the food dispensing unit 20 can be smoothly removed.

[0039] Furthermore, this application also proposes that the size of the food dispensing unit 20 is larger than the space enclosed by the modular enclosure structure 30, so that when the food dispensing unit 20 is stacked inside the modular enclosure structure 30, part of it is embedded inside the modular enclosure structure 30, while the other part extends outside the modular enclosure structure 30.

[0040] By designing the size of the food dispensing unit 20 to be larger than the space enclosed by the modular enclosure structure 30, when the food dispensing unit 20 is stacked within the modular enclosure structure 30, part of it is embedded inside the modular enclosure structure 30, while the other part extends outside the modular enclosure structure 30. This design allows the food dispensing unit 20 to accommodate more units without increasing the size of the main food dispensing unit 10, while also facilitating the retrieval and placement of the units.

[0041] Furthermore, this application also proposes that the food dispensing unit 20 has grooves 24 symmetrically distributed on both sides, with a portion of the grooves 24 housed within the modular enclosure structure 30 and the other portion extending outside the modular enclosure structure 30.

[0042] By symmetrically arranging grooves 24 on both sides of the food dispenser unit 20, with one part of the grooves 24 housed within the modular enclosure structure 30 and the other part extending outside the modular enclosure structure 30, the stability and capacity issues of the food dispenser unit 20 within the modular enclosure structure 30 are resolved. This design allows a portion of the food dispenser unit 20 to be embedded within the modular enclosure structure 30, increasing its stability and making it easier to remove and insert. Furthermore, due to the design of the grooves 24, users can quickly pull out the food dispenser unit 20 by holding the portion of the grooves 24 extending outside the modular enclosure structure 30.

[0043] Through the above technical solution, the food dispensing unit 20 of this application can not only be stably stacked within the modular enclosure structure 30, but also be easily taken out or put in from the modular enclosure structure 30, which has a high space utilization rate and operational convenience, and is conducive to market promotion and application.

[0044] It should be noted that in this application, the guide groove 23 is located inside the groove 24, that is, the guide strip 31 slides and engages with one side of the groove 24. In some preferred embodiments, the guide groove 23 can also be provided separately.

[0045] Furthermore, this application also proposes that the first contact 21 and the second contact 22 are both located on the portion of the food dispensing unit 20 extending to the outside of the modular enclosure structure 30.

[0046] By setting both the first contact 21 and the second contact 22 on the part of the food dispenser unit 20 extending to the outside of the modular enclosure structure 30, it is convenient to connect the circuits between the food dispenser units 20 and the circuits with the food dispenser main unit 10.

[0047] Furthermore, this application also proposes that the lower surface of the food dispensing unit 20 is provided with a plurality of positioning grooves 25, and the modular enclosure structure 30 is provided with a plurality of positioning protrusions 33, the positioning protrusions 33 matching the positioning grooves 25, so as to achieve accurate positioning of the food dispensing unit 20 within the modular enclosure structure 30.

[0048] The background technology mentions that existing food dispensing machines require more slots on the main unit to accommodate more dispensers, resulting in a larger main unit size, occupying more space, and increasing production costs, which is detrimental to market promotion. This application addresses this by providing a positioning groove 25 on the lower surface of the food dispensing dispenser 20 and a positioning protrusion 33 within the modular enclosure structure 30. This allows the positioning protrusion 33 to match the positioning groove 25, achieving accurate positioning of the food dispensing dispenser 20 within the modular enclosure structure 30. This avoids dependence on the main unit size, saves space, and reduces production costs.

[0049] Specifically, the design of the positioning groove 25 and the positioning protrusion 33 can be varied. For example, the positioning groove 25 can be rectangular, circular, or other geometric shapes to adapt to different positioning requirements. The positioning protrusion 33 can be a raised structure of a corresponding shape to ensure precise matching with the positioning groove 25. The material of the positioning protrusion 33 can be selected from materials with moderate hardness to ensure that it is not easily worn during use, while ensuring the stability of positioning.

[0050] Furthermore, this application also proposes that the food dispensing device host 10 is equipped with two sets of modular enclosure structures 30, which are symmetrically arranged on the food dispensing device host 10.

[0051] In this application, the food dispensing unit 10 is equipped with two sets of modular enclosure structures 30, which are symmetrically arranged on the food dispensing unit 10. This configuration allows for better space utilization, increases the food dispensing unit's capacity, and reduces the size of the main unit, thus lowering production costs. The symmetrical arrangement of the two sets of modular enclosure structures 30 makes the food dispensing unit more stable and easier to use. In some preferred embodiments, the number of food dispensing units 10 can be increased or decreased according to actual needs, and no limitations are imposed here.

[0052] Furthermore, this application also proposes that the modular fencing structure 30 includes at least two detachably connected fencing units 301.

[0053] It should be noted that the enclosure unit 301 can be used individually or in combination to form modular enclosure structures 30 of different heights, accommodating different numbers of food dispensing units 20, thereby meeting the needs of different scenarios. Furthermore, to facilitate the disassembly and assembly of the enclosure unit 301, the enclosure units can be detachably connected via snap-fit, plug-in, or other simple disassembly structures.

[0054] Furthermore, the outer surface of the enclosure unit 301 is provided with several anti-slip protrusions (not shown in the figure). The anti-slip protrusions serve both an aesthetic purpose and an anti-slip function, thereby facilitating the disassembly and assembly of the enclosure unit 301.

[0055] Furthermore, this application also proposes that the food dispenser further includes a transmitter 40, which can be optionally configured inside the food dispenser host 10 or independently located outside the food dispenser host 10.

[0056] The food dispensing device of this application adopts a "main unit + extension unit" calling combination as its main mode, aiming to solve the problems of increased size, space occupation, and high production cost caused by the need to open multiple receiving slots on the main unit in the prior art. By configuring the transmitting main unit 40 inside the food dispensing device main unit 10 or setting it independently outside the food dispensing device main unit 10, the size of the main unit and the space occupied can be effectively reduced, thereby reducing production costs and promoting market promotion.

[0057] The transmitter 40 can be implemented in several ways. For example, the transmitter 40 can be directly integrated into the food dispensing unit 10, making reasonable use of existing space and thus not increasing the external size of the unit. Alternatively, the transmitter 40 can be independently installed outside the food dispensing unit 10 and connected to the food dispensing unit 10 and the extension unit via wireless communication. This allows for more flexible placement of the transmitter 40 and facilitates maintenance and upgrades.

[0058] Furthermore, this application also proposes that the food dispensing unit 20 includes a housing 201, a display screen 202, control buttons 203, a communication module and a power module. The communication module is communicatively connected to the transmitting host 40, and the power module is electrically connected to the display screen 202, the first contact 21, and the second contact 22.

[0059] The food dispensing unit 20 of this application, through the inclusion of a housing 201, a display screen 202, control buttons 203, a communication module, and a power module, enables independent operation and information display. The communication module communicates with the main transmitter 40, enabling real-time transmission and reception of information. The power module provides power to the display, first contact 21, and second contact 22, ensuring the normal operation of the unit.

[0060] Specifically, the outer casing 201 protects the internal components and provides a user-friendly structure. The display screen 202 shows food collection information and other relevant prompts. The control buttons 203 allow users to input operating commands, facilitating interaction between the user and the food collection device. The communication module is responsible for wireless communication with the transmitter 40 to transmit information. The power module provides the necessary power supply to ensure the normal operation of the display screen 202, the first contact 21, and the second contact 22.

[0061] Therefore, by integrating a display screen 202, control buttons 203, a communication module, and a power module into the food dispensing unit 20, this application achieves independent operation and information display functions for the food dispensing unit 20, thus improving the user experience. Simultaneously, the connection between the communication module and the transmitting host 40 ensures real-time information transmission, further improving the working efficiency and reliability of the food dispensing unit.

[0062] The above is only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model and not to limit it. Any other modifications or equivalent substitutions made by those skilled in the art to the technical solution of this utility model, as long as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of this utility model, should be covered within the scope of the claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A food dispensing device, characterized in that, It includes a main unit (10) for food dispensing and multiple sub-units (20). The main unit (10) for food dispensing is provided with at least one vertical modular enclosure structure (30). Multiple sub-units (20) are stacked sequentially in the space enclosed by the modular enclosure structure (30). The upper and lower surfaces of the food dispensing unit (20) are respectively provided with a first contact (21) and a second contact (22), and the main unit (10) or the modular enclosure structure (30) of the food dispensing unit is provided with a positioning contact (11). When multiple food dispensing units (20) are stacked sequentially within the modular enclosure structure (30), the first contact (21) on two adjacent food dispensing units (20) contacts the second contact (22), and the second contact (22) on the food dispensing unit (20) at the bottom of the modular enclosure structure (30) contacts the positioning contact (11), thereby realizing the circuit connection between the food dispensing unit (10) and the multiple food dispensing units (20).

2. The food dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner wall of the modular enclosure structure (30) is vertically provided with guide strips (31), and the food dispensing unit (20) is provided with guide grooves (23) that cooperate with the guide strips (31).

3. A food dispensing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top of the guide strip (31) is flush with the top of the modular enclosure structure (30), and its bottom extends vertically downward along the length of the modular enclosure structure (30). A gap (32) is reserved between the bottom of the guide strip (31) and the bottom surface of the modular enclosure structure (30) to facilitate the removal of the food dispensing unit (20).

4. A food dispensing device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The size of the food dispensing unit (20) is larger than the space enclosed by the modular enclosure structure (30), so that when the food dispensing unit (20) is stacked inside the modular enclosure structure (30), part of it is embedded inside the modular enclosure structure (30), and the other part extends outside the modular enclosure structure (30).

5. A food dispensing device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The food dispensing unit (20) has grooves (24) symmetrically distributed on both sides. A portion of the grooves (24) is housed within the modular enclosure structure (30), while the other portion extends outside the modular enclosure structure (30).

6. A food dispensing device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first contact (21) and the second contact (22) are both located on the part of the food dispensing unit (20) that extends to the outside of the modular enclosure structure (30).

7. A food dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower surface of the food dispensing unit (20) is provided with several positioning grooves (25), and the modular enclosure structure (30) is provided with several positioning protrusions (33). The positioning protrusions (33) match the positioning grooves (25) to achieve accurate positioning of the food dispensing unit (20) within the modular enclosure structure (30).

8. A food dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The food dispenser also includes a transmitter (40), which can be optionally configured inside the food dispenser host (10) or independently located outside the food dispenser host (10).

9. A food dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The modular enclosure structure (30) includes at least two detachably connected enclosure units (301).

10. A food dispensing device according to claim 9, characterized in that, The outer surface of the enclosure unit (301) is provided with several anti-slip protrusions.

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