Finished product temporary storage device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a finished product temporary storage device, which relates to the technical field of automatic meal delivery equipment and comprises a temporary storage rack, a plurality of meal storage platforms are mounted on the temporary storage rack through mounting racks, and meal storage rods arranged side by side are arranged on the sides, facing the interior of the temporary storage rack, of the meal storage platforms; the conveying mechanism is installed on the temporary storage frame, a movable table is movably connected to the output end of the conveying mechanism, meal conveying rods are arranged on the side, facing the meal storage platform, of the movable table side by side, and the meal conveying rods and the meal storage rods are arranged in a staggered mode in the vertical projection direction. The finished meals can be conveyed to the meal storage rods on the meal storage platform, due to the fact that the meal conveying rods and the meal storage rods are arranged in a staggered mode in the vertical projection direction, the finished meals are vertically taken and placed in the position conveying process, then it is guaranteed that the finished meals do not shake in the conveying process, food in the finished meals is prevented from being scattered, and the placing state of the finished meals is kept when the finished meals are just taken out.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automated food dispensing equipment technology, and in particular to a finished product temporary storage device. Background Technology

[0002] A vending machine is a machine that automatically dispenses goods based on the inserted coins or a QR code payment. Vending machines are commonly used equipment in commercial automation; they are not limited by time or location, saving manpower and facilitating transactions. They represent a new form of commercial sales and are also known as 24-hour mini-supermarkets or restaurants.

[0003] However, existing vending machines, especially those that require a waiting period before dispensing finished products, do not have temporary storage devices for finished products. When a user has an urgent matter to attend to after purchasing a product and cannot wait on the spot, the purchased item will remain at the dispensing slot. This may cause items to be piled up in the dispensing slot, affect the dispensing of the next product, or be stolen by others, which greatly affects the customer's shopping experience and reduces the customer's enthusiasm for purchasing. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome at least one of the defects described in the prior art, this utility model provides a finished product temporary storage device to solve problems such as the inability to temporarily store finished products.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its problem is:

[0006] A finished product temporary storage device includes: a temporary storage rack on which multiple food storage platforms are mounted via mounting brackets, and food storage rods arranged side by side on the side of each food storage platform facing the inside of the temporary storage rack; a conveying mechanism mounted on the temporary storage rack, and a movable platform movably connected to the output end of the conveying mechanism, and food conveying rods arranged side by side on the side of the movable platform facing the food storage platforms, wherein the food conveying rods and the food storage rods are offset in vertical projection.

[0007] With the above solution, the food delivery rod on the mobile platform moves through the conveying mechanism, which can transfer the finished meal to the food storage rod on the storage platform. Since the food delivery rod and the food storage rod are staggered in vertical projection, the finished meal is picked up and placed vertically when it is transferred, thus ensuring that the finished meal does not shake during the transfer process, preventing the food inside the finished meal from spilling, and maintaining the placement state of the finished meal when it was just served.

[0008] Furthermore, multiple mounting brackets are vertically and evenly arranged on one side of the temporary storage rack.

[0009] The above-mentioned further solutions allow for the utilization of vertical space to store more finished meals within a limited area.

[0010] Furthermore, a waste collection tray is fixedly installed on the lower side of the food storage platform.

[0011] Through the above-mentioned further solutions, the waste collection tray can collect food scraps or liquids that fall from the finished meal, preventing direct contact with the finished meal or other surfaces below, thereby maintaining food hygiene and safety and helping to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. Especially when handling foods that are prone to dripping sauces or soups, the effective collection of potentially leaked liquids or solid waste can prevent them from damaging other parts, such as corroding metal parts or causing electrical component failures, thereby extending the overall service life of the equipment.

[0012] Furthermore, the waste receiving tray has a slot on the side facing the inside of the temporary storage rack.

[0013] The aforementioned further solution allows for increased space for the food delivery rod to move up and down the food storage rod.

[0014] Furthermore, the food storage platform is fixedly equipped with sensors for sensing finished meals.

[0015] Through the above-mentioned further solutions, the sensors can automatically detect whether the finished meals on the food storage platform have been taken away or placed, making the whole process more efficient.

[0016] Furthermore, the conveying mechanism includes a lifting assembly and a braking assembly. The lifting assembly is mounted on the temporary storage rack and is located on the side opposite to the mounting frame on the temporary storage rack. A mounting block is fixedly mounted on the output end of the lifting assembly, and a lifting platform is fixedly mounted on the mounting block. The braking assembly is fixedly mounted on the mounting block and located above the lifting platform. The vertical position of the lifting platform corresponds to the vertical position of the food storage platform.

[0017] Through the above-mentioned further solution, by fixing the mounting block on the output end of the lifting component, and then installing the lifting platform and braking component on it, the mounting block, lifting platform and braking component can be moved up and down.

[0018] Furthermore, the movable platform is slidably connected to the lifting platform, the movable platform is provided with a rail groove on the side facing the lifting platform, the lifting platform is provided with a guide rail slidably connected to the rail groove on the side facing the movable platform, the output end of the braking component is provided with a gear, the movable platform is provided with a drive rod on the side facing the food storage platform and near the brake, and the drive rod is provided with a rack that meshes with the gear.

[0019] Through the above-mentioned further solution, the moving platform can slide on the lifting platform by means of the rail groove and guide rail. The gear and rack mesh and are connected. The gear is driven to rotate by the braking component. The gear drives the rack to move, thereby driving the moving platform to move laterally.

[0020] Furthermore, the food storage platform is provided with a groove next to the food storage rod for driving the rod to pass through.

[0021] The above-mentioned further solutions enable the drive rod to pass smoothly through the food storage platform.

[0022] Furthermore, it also includes a food serving platform, which is located below the food storage platform. The food serving platform is equipped with food serving rods arranged side by side, and the food serving rods and the food conveying rods are staggered in vertical projection.

[0023] With the above further solutions, when it is necessary to temporarily store the finished meal, the finished meal on the serving rack can be transferred to the storage rack via the transfer rack; when it is necessary to serve the temporarily stored finished meal, the finished meal on the storage rack can be transferred to the serving rack via the transfer rack.

[0024] In summary, the finished product temporary storage device provided by this utility model has the following technical effects:

[0025] 1. The food delivery rod on the mobile platform moves via a conveying mechanism, which can transfer the finished meal to the food storage rod on the storage platform for temporary storage.

[0026] 2. Because the food delivery rod and the food storage rod are staggered in their vertical projections, the finished meals are picked up and placed vertically during the delivery process, which ensures that the finished meals do not shake during the delivery process, prevents the food inside the finished meals from spilling, and maintains the original placement of the finished meals when they were first served.

[0027] 3. When it is necessary to temporarily store the finished meal, the finished meal on the serving rack can be transferred to the storage rack via the serving rack; when it is necessary to serve the temporarily stored finished meal, the finished meal on the storage rack can be transferred to the serving rack via the serving rack. Attached Figure Description

[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 2 For the present utility model Figure 1 A magnified view of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the food serving platform structure of this utility model.

[0032] In the diagram: 1. Temporary storage rack; 11. Mounting rack; 2. Food storage platform; 21. Food storage rod; 22. Waste receiving tray; 221. Groove; 23. Sensor; 24. Groove body; 3. Conveying mechanism; 31. Lifting assembly; 311. Mounting block; 3111. Lifting platform; 3112. Guide rail; 32. Braking assembly; 321. Gear; 4. Moving platform; 41. Food delivery rod; 42. Rail groove; 43. Drive rod; 431. Rack; 5. Food serving platform; 51. Food serving rod. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0035] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances. Furthermore, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of this utility model described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0036] Example:

[0037] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, a finished product temporary storage device includes a temporary storage rack 1. Mounting racks 11 are vertically and evenly arranged on one side of the temporary storage rack 1. A food storage platform 2 is fixedly mounted on each mounting rack 11, allowing for the storage of more finished products within a limited space by utilizing vertical space. A lifting assembly 31 is fixedly mounted on the temporary storage rack 1, located opposite the side of the temporary storage rack 1 where the mounting racks 11 are located. A mounting block 311 is fixedly mounted on the output end of the lifting assembly 31, and a lifting platform 3111 is fixedly mounted on the mounting block 311. A braking component 32 is also fixedly installed on block 311 and located above the lifting platform 3111. The vertical position of the lifting platform 3111 corresponds to the vertical position of the food storage platform 2. By fixing block 311 on the output end of lifting component 31 and installing lifting platform 3111 and braking component 32 on it, the installation block 311, lifting platform 3111 and braking component 32 can be moved up and down. A moving platform 4 is slidably connected on lifting platform 3111, and the finished meal is transferred to food storage platform 2 through moving platform 4.

[0038] The lifting assembly 31 includes, but is not limited to, a linear motor, a telescopic cylinder, a rack and pinion 431 gear 321 combination mechanism, a lead screw and nut combination mechanism, or other drive mechanisms that can achieve lifting, preferably a linear motor.

[0039] The braking assembly 32 includes a driver and a transmission rod. The driver is fixedly mounted on the mounting block 311. One end of the transmission rod passes through the mounting block 311 and connects to the gear 321, while the other end is connected to the driver. The transmission connection can be a belt drive, a worm gear drive, or a gear 321 drive, preferably a worm gear drive. The driver is an electric motor or a pneumatic motor.

[0040] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the food storage platform 2 has a food storage rod 21 arranged side by side on the side facing the lifting component 31, and the moving platform 4 has a food transfer rod 41 arranged side by side on the side facing the food storage platform 2. The food transfer rod 41 and the food storage rod 21 are staggered in vertical projection. Because the food transfer rod 41 and the food storage rod 21 are staggered in vertical projection, the finished food is picked up and placed vertically when it is transferred, thus ensuring that the finished food does not shake during the transfer process, preventing the food in the finished food from spilling, and maintaining the placement state of the finished food when it was just served.

[0041] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, a waste collection tray 22 is fixedly installed on the lower side of the food storage platform 2. It should be noted that the food storage rod 21 is also within the range of the waste collection tray 22. The waste collection tray 22 can collect food scraps or liquids that fall from the finished food, preventing them from directly contacting the finished food or other surfaces below, thereby maintaining food hygiene and safety and helping to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. Especially when handling foods that are prone to dripping sauces or soups, effectively collecting potentially leaked liquids or solid waste can prevent them from damaging other parts, such as corroding metal parts or causing electrical component failures, thereby extending the overall service life of the equipment.

[0042] The waste receiving tray 22 has a slot 221 on the side facing the inside of the temporary storage rack 1. The slot 221 can increase the space for the food delivery rod 41 to move up and down on the food storage rod 21.

[0043] The food storage platform 2 is equipped with a sensor 23 for sensing finished meals. The sensor 23 can automatically detect whether the finished meals on the food storage platform 2 have been taken away or placed, making the whole process more efficient.

[0044] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the movable platform 4 has a rail groove 42 on the side facing the lifting platform 3111. The lifting platform 3111 has a guide rail 3112 that is slidably connected to the rail groove 42 on the side facing the movable platform 4. The movable platform 4 has a drive rod 43 on the end facing the food storage platform 2 and near the brake. The drive rod 43 has a rack 431 that meshes with the gear 321. Through the cooperation of the rail groove 42 and the guide rail 3112, the movable platform 4 can slide on the lifting platform 3111. The gear 321 and the rack 431 are meshed and connected. The brake assembly 32 drives the gear 321 to rotate, and the gear 321 drives the rack 431 to move, thereby driving the movable platform 4 to move laterally.

[0045] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the food storage platform 2 is provided with a groove 24 next to the food storage rod 21 for the drive rod 43 to pass through, so that the drive rod 43 can pass smoothly through the food storage platform 2.

[0046] refer to Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, a food dispensing platform 5 is provided below the food storage platform 2. The food dispensing platform 5 is provided with food dispensing rods 51 arranged side by side. The food dispensing rods 51 and the food conveying rods 41 are offset in vertical projection. When it is necessary to temporarily store the finished food, the finished food on the food dispensing rods 51 can be transferred to the food storage rods 21 through the food conveying rods 41. When it is necessary to dispense the temporarily stored finished food, the finished food on the food storage rods 21 can be transferred to the food dispensing rods 51 through the food conveying rods 41.

[0047] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0048] The lifting component 31 drives the mounting block 311 to move up and down. The mounting block 311 drives the lifting platform 3111 and the braking component 32 to move up and down. The braking component 32 drives the gear 321 to rotate. The gear 321 drives the rack 431 to move, which in turn drives the moving platform 4 to move left and right, thereby enabling the food delivery rod 41 on the moving platform 4 to move up, down, left and right.

[0049] After the finished meal is prepared, it will be moved to the top of the temporary storage rack 1. The delivery rod 41 moves upward to receive the finished meal. When the finished meal needs to be temporarily stored, the delivery rod 41 moves to move the finished meal to the top of the storage rod 21. When the delivery rod 41 descends, it passes through the gap between the storage rods 21, so that the finished meal is placed on the storage rod 21 for temporary storage. The delivery rod 41 moves away from the storage rod 21 through the slot 221 on the waste receiving tray 22, thus completing the temporary storage of the finished meal.

[0050] When it is necessary to serve the temporarily stored finished meal, the serving rod 41 is inserted into the space below the storage rod 21 through the slot 221 on the waste receiving tray 22. The serving rod 41 rises and passes through the gap between the storage rods 21 to take away the finished meal. Through the movement of the serving rod 41, the serving rod 41 is positioned above the serving rod 51. The serving rod 41 falls and passes through the gap between the serving rods 51 to place the finished meal on the serving rod 51 for serving.

[0051] When it is necessary to serve the finished meal directly, the delivery rod 41 moves the finished meal above the serving rod 51, the delivery rod 41 descends and passes through the gap between the serving rods 51, and the finished meal is placed on the serving rod 51 for serving.

[0052] Sensor 23 can sense the finished meal on the storage rod 21, so that the finished meal can be accurately placed on the empty storage rod 21 by the transfer rod 41.

[0053] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A finished product temporary storage device, characterized by, include: A temporary storage rack (1) is provided with multiple food storage platforms (2) mounted on it by a mounting frame (11). Each food storage platform (2) has a food storage rod (21) arranged side by side on the side facing the inside of the temporary storage rack (1). A conveying mechanism (3) is installed on a temporary storage rack (1). A mobile platform (4) is movably connected to the output end of the conveying mechanism (3). The mobile platform (4) has a conveying rod (41) arranged side by side on the side facing the food storage platform (2). The conveying rod (41) and the food storage rod (21) are staggered in vertical projection.

2. A finished product staging device as claimed in claim 1, wherein: Multiple mounting brackets (11) are vertically and evenly arranged on one side of the temporary storage rack (1).

3. The finished product temporary storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A waste collection tray (22) is fixedly installed on the lower side of the food storage platform (2).

4. The finished product temporary storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The waste receiving tray (22) has a slot (221) on one side facing the inside of the temporary storage rack (1).

5. A finished product temporary storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The food storage platform (2) is fixedly equipped with a sensor (23) for sensing finished meals.

6. A finished product temporary storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying mechanism (3) includes a lifting assembly (31) and a braking assembly (32). The lifting assembly (31) is installed on the temporary storage rack (1). The lifting assembly (31) is located on the side opposite to the side of the temporary storage rack (1) where the mounting frame (11) is provided. A mounting block (311) is fixedly installed on the output end of the lifting assembly (31). A lifting platform (3111) is fixedly installed on the mounting block (311). The braking assembly (32) is fixedly installed on the mounting block (311) and located above the lifting platform (3111). The vertical position of the lifting platform (3111) corresponds to the vertical position of the food storage platform (2).

7. A finished product temporary storage device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The movable platform (4) is slidably connected to the lifting platform (3111). The movable platform (4) has a rail groove (42) on the side facing the lifting platform (3111). The lifting platform (3111) has a guide rail (3112) slidably connected to the rail groove (42) on the side facing the movable platform (4). The output end of the braking assembly (32) has a gear (321). The movable platform (4) has a drive rod (43) on the end facing the food storage platform (2) and near the brake. The drive rod (43) has a rack (431) meshing with the gear (321).

8. A finished product temporary storage device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The food storage platform (2) is provided with a groove (24) next to the food storage rod (21) for the drive rod (43) to pass through.

9. A finished product temporary storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a food serving platform (5), which is located below the food storage platform (2). The food serving platform (5) is provided with food serving rods (51) arranged side by side. The food serving rods (51) and the food conveying rods (41) are staggered in vertical projection.

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