Automatic dish distribution equipment
The innovative design of the clamping and food-separating device solves the problems of simple equipment structure and difficult cleaning and maintenance, achieving the effects of automation, uniform food separation and food safety, while reducing resource waste and labor costs.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-02-07
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-03
AI Technical Summary
Existing automatic food dispensing equipment has a simple structure, dispenses food unevenly, cannot adapt to different sizes and shapes of serving trays, and is difficult to clean and maintain, posing food hygiene risks and wasting resources.
The device employs a clamping device and a dispensing device. The clamping device secures the dispensing tray using an electric telescopic rod and a sliding rod and chute structure. The dispensing device dispenses food in a quantitative manner through a material cylinder, a stirring fan, and a valve. Combined with a scanner, the device automatically adjusts the clamping spacing and the dispensing position to ensure stability and uniformity.
It improves the stability and applicability of equipment, reduces food waste and cleaning burden, enhances food hygiene and safety and the customer dining experience, and reduces labor costs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of catering technology, specifically to an automatic food dispensing device. Background Technology
[0002] In traditional catering services, food distribution is usually done manually, which is not only inefficient but also poses food hygiene risks. With the development of technology, automated catering equipment is gradually becoming a trend. While existing automated food dispensing equipment has improved the efficiency of food dispensing to some extent, it still has some shortcomings, such as poor adaptability to different dishes and difficulties in cleaning and maintenance.
[0003] Chinese patent document CN211769054U discloses an automatic food dispensing device. It includes a frame, a food storage bin, and a food delivery mechanism. The food storage bin is mounted on the frame and has a vertically penetrating storage cavity. The food delivery mechanism is mounted on the frame and is used to receive and transfer the food from the storage cavity. This automatic food dispensing machine stores food in the food storage bin and automatically distributes the food through the food delivery mechanism, thus achieving automated food dispensing. This effectively achieves automatic and rapid food dispensing, ensures consistent and standardized food quantities, guarantees food hygiene, and saves labor costs, fully meeting the needs of businesses. This application also provides an automatic food dispensing and conveying line including the automatic food dispensing machine described above.
[0004] Although the equipment described in the aforementioned literature is easy to move, its structure is relatively simple, making it inconvenient for portioning and transporting food. Furthermore, the fixed output port prevents the equipment from distributing food evenly, reducing its practicality. In addition, the containers cannot be fixed when plating, making it easy to spill food, resulting in cost waste and increased cleaning burden. Utility Model Content
[0005] The main purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic food portioning device that can effectively solve the above-mentioned problems.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0007] An automatic food serving device includes a worktable, a conveyor fixedly connected to the upper end of the worktable, a scanner fixedly connected to the front of the upper end of the worktable, a fixed frame fixedly connected to the middle of the upper end of the worktable, clamping devices fixedly connected to both sides of the fixed frame, a food serving device fixedly connected to the upper end of the fixed frame, and a support frame fixedly connected to the lower end of the worktable.
[0008] The clamping device includes a first fixing plate, which is fixedly connected to both sides of the fixing frame;
[0009] The food serving device includes a support frame, the lower end of which is fixedly connected to the upper end of a fixed frame.
[0010] Preferably, a controller is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting bracket.
[0011] Preferably, a first electric telescopic rod is fixedly connected to one side of the first fixed plate, and a clamping plate is fixedly connected to one end of the first electric telescopic rod.
[0012] Preferably, sliding rods are fixedly connected to both sides of the clamping plate, and springs are slidably connected to the outer walls of the sliding rods.
[0013] Preferably, the inner wall of the first fixing plate is provided with a sliding groove.
[0014] Preferably, a material cylinder is fixedly connected to the upper end of the support, a second fixing plate is fixedly connected to the upper end of the material cylinder, a second motor is fixedly connected to the upper end of the second fixing plate, a stirring fan is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor, a feeding hopper is fixedly connected to the lower end of the material cylinder, and a moving part is fixedly connected to the lower end of the feeding hopper.
[0015] Preferably, a valve is fixedly connected to one side of the hopper.
[0016] Preferably, the moving component includes a conveying pipe, the upper end of which is fixedly connected to the lower end of the hopper, an output port fixedly connected to the lower end of the conveying pipe, a pipe frame fixedly connected to one side of the output port, a second electric telescopic rod fixedly connected to the upper end of the pipe frame, a slide block fixedly connected to the upper end of the second electric telescopic rod, a threaded rod slidably connected to the inner wall of the slide block, and a first motor fixedly connected to one end of the threaded rod.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:
[0018] This utility model provides an automatic food dispensing device. The device is equipped with a clamping mechanism that secures the dispensing tray during feeding, preventing movement due to equipment vibration or operational errors. This improves the overall stability and reliability of the device, avoids waste caused by material slippage or spillage, reduces material loss, and increases resource utilization. It also ensures the tray does not become a source of contamination during food processing, thus guaranteeing food hygiene and safety. Furthermore, the clamping mechanism has an adjustable function to accommodate dispensing trays of different sizes and shapes, enhancing the device's versatility and flexibility to meet diverse production needs. The extension and retraction of a first electric telescopic rod moves the clamping plate. As the dispensing tray passes, a scanner detects and transmits information, causing the first electric telescopic rod to automatically extend and clamp the tray. The clamping distance can be adjusted according to different tray sizes, effectively expanding the device's applicability. Sliding rods and springs are installed on both sides of the clamping plate. When the clamping plate extends and retracts, the sliding rods slide along grooves opened in the first fixed plate, making the device operate more smoothly. The springs also buffer the impact forces generated during operation, further improving the stability of the device structure.
[0019] This invention provides an automatic food serving device. The device is equipped with a serving dispensing mechanism that automatically and accurately dispenses food, significantly reducing serving time. The left-right movement of the dispensing port helps to distribute food more evenly, preventing some portions from being too much or too little. Precise control of the portion size helps reduce food waste. The automated device reduces reliance on manual labor, lowering labor costs. Its simple structure and practical effectiveness allow even untrained operators to easily operate it. The device is designed for easy cleaning, and food-contact parts are typically made of food-grade materials. The even and rapid food serving provides a superior experience. To enhance the customer's dining experience, the equipment features a storage tank for food, a second motor that drives a stirring fan to keep the food flowing within the tank, preventing blockages at the dispensing port and improving dispensing efficiency. A valve controls the dispensing hopper for precise dispensing, significantly improving the equipment's usability. Furthermore, a first motor drives a threaded rod to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise, allowing the slide to move the lower components left and right along the thread for easy adjustment of the dispensing position. The second electric telescopic rod automatically raises and lowers the output port, preventing splashing, waste, and cleaning burdens. The flexible, extendable feeding hose avoids damage from pulling and has a suitable diameter to prevent food blockages. Attached Figure Description
[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping device structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the food portioning device of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the moving component structure in the food serving device of this utility model;
[0024] Figure 5 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model.
[0025] In the diagram: 1. Workbench; 2. Conveyor; 3. Scanner; 4. Fixing frame; 5. Clamping device; 51. First fixing plate; 52. First electric telescopic rod; 53. Clamping plate; 54. Slide rod; 55. Spring; 56. Slide groove; 6. Food separating device; 61. Moving part; 611. First motor; 612. Threaded rod; 613. Slide seat; 614. Second electric telescopic rod; 615. Pipe rack; 616. Output port; 617. Feeding pipe; 62. Hopper; 63. Material cylinder; 64. Bracket; 65. Second fixing plate; 66. Second motor; 67. Stirring fan; 7. Support frame. Detailed Implementation
[0026] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.
[0027] like Figure 1 and Figure 5As shown, an automatic food dispensing device includes a worktable 1, a conveyor 2 fixedly connected to the upper end of the worktable 1, a scanner 3 fixedly connected to the front upper end of the worktable 1, a fixing frame 4 fixedly connected to the middle upper end of the worktable 1, and clamping devices 5 fixedly connected to both sides of the fixing frame 4. These devices can fix the dispensing tray during feeding, preventing movement of the tray due to equipment vibration or operational errors, thereby improving the overall stability and reliability of the equipment. They also avoid waste caused by material slippage or spillage, reducing material loss and improving resource utilization. Simultaneously, they ensure that the food does not become a source of contamination during food processing, thus guaranteeing food hygiene and safety. Furthermore, the clamping components also have a certain adjustment function to adapt to dispensing trays of different sizes and shapes, improving the versatility and flexibility of the equipment. To meet diverse production needs, the upper end of the fixed frame 4 is fixedly connected to a food distribution device 6. This device can automatically and accurately distribute food, greatly shortening the food distribution time. The left and right movement of the discharge port helps to distribute food more evenly, avoiding situations where some parts are too much or too little. By precisely controlling the portion size of each dish, it helps to reduce food waste. The automated equipment reduces reliance on manual labor, lowers labor costs, and has a simple, practical, and effective structure, allowing staff to operate it easily even without professional training. The equipment is designed for easy cleaning, and the parts that come into contact with food are usually made of food-grade materials. The even and fast food distribution service can enhance the customer's dining experience. The lower end of the worktable 1 is fixedly connected to a support frame 7.
[0028] The clamping device 5 includes a first fixing plate 51, which is fixedly connected to both sides of the fixing frame 4 to fix the dispensing tray;
[0029] The food serving device 6 includes a support 64, the lower end of which is fixedly connected to the upper end of the fixed frame 4 to distribute the food evenly.
[0030] A controller is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting bracket 4.
[0031] like Figure 2As shown, a first electric telescopic rod 52 is fixedly connected to one side of the first fixed plate 51, and a clamping plate 53 is fixedly connected to one end of the first electric telescopic rod 52. Slide rods 54 are fixedly connected to both sides of the clamping plate 53, and springs 55 are slidably connected to the outer wall of the slide rods 54. A groove 56 is provided on the inner wall of the first fixed plate 51. The extension and retraction of the first electric telescopic rod 52 can drive the clamping plate 53 to move. When the dispensing tray passes by, it is detected by the scanner 3 and the information is transmitted. The first electric telescopic rod 52 automatically extends to clamp and fix the dispensing tray. The clamping distance can be adjusted according to the dispensing tray of different sizes, which can effectively improve the applicability of the equipment. Slide rods 54 and springs 55 are provided on both sides of the clamping plate 53. When the clamping plate 53 is extended and retracted, it drives the slide rods 54 to slide in the groove 56 opened in the first fixed plate 51, making the equipment operation more stable. The springs 55 can buffer the impact force generated during operation, which can further improve the stability of the equipment structure.
[0032] like Figure 3 As shown, a material cylinder 63 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the support 64, a second fixing plate 65 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the material cylinder 63, a second motor 66 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the second fixing plate 65, a stirring fan 67 is fixedly connected to the output end of the second motor 66, a feeding hopper 62 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the material cylinder 63, a moving part 61 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the feeding hopper 62, and a valve is fixedly connected to one side of the feeding hopper 62. The material cylinder 63 can store food, and the second motor 66 can drive the stirring fan 67 to rotate, so that the food in the material cylinder 63 flows along with it, avoiding blockage of the feeding port and promoting feeding efficiency. The opening and closing of the valve can control the feeding hopper 62 to feed a certain amount of food, effectively improving the practicality of the equipment.
[0033] like Figure 4 As shown, the moving part 61 includes a conveying pipe 617. The upper end of the conveying pipe 617 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the hopper 62. An output port 616 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the conveying pipe 617. A pipe rack 615 is fixedly connected to one side of the output port 616. A second electric telescopic rod 614 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the pipe rack 615. A slide block 613 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the second electric telescopic rod 614. A threaded rod 612 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the slide block 613. A first motor 611 is fixedly connected to one end of the threaded rod 612. The first motor 611 can drive the threaded rod 612 to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise, so that the slide block 613 can drive the lower part to move left and right along the thread, which is convenient for adjusting the discharge position. The height of the output port 616 can be automatically raised and lowered by the extension and retraction of the second electric telescopic rod 614 to prevent splashing and waste of resources and cleaning burden. The conveying pipe 617 is a telescopic hose to avoid damage from pulling, and its appropriate diameter eliminates concerns about food blockage.
[0034] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: The clamping device 5, through the extension and retraction of the first electric telescopic rod 52, drives the clamping plate 53 to move. When the dispensing tray passes by, the scanner 3 detects and transmits the information, and the first electric telescopic rod 52 automatically extends to clamp and fix the dispensing tray. The clamping distance can be adjusted according to different sized dispensing trays, effectively improving the applicability of the equipment. Slide rods 54 and springs 55 are provided on both sides of the clamping plate 53. When the clamping plate 53 extends and retracts, it drives the slide rods 54 to slide in the grooves 56 opened in the first fixed plate 51, making the equipment operation more stable. The springs 55 can buffer the impact force generated during operation, further improving the stability of the equipment structure. Using the dispensing device 6, the material cylinder 63... It can store vegetables, and the second motor 66 can drive the stirring fan 67 to rotate, so that the vegetables in the material tank 63 can flow, avoiding blockage of the feeding port and promoting feeding efficiency. The opening and closing of the valve can control the feeding hopper 62 to feed in a quantitative manner, effectively improving the practicality of the equipment. In addition, the first motor 611 can drive the threaded rod 612 to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise, so that the slide 613 can drive the lower part to move left and right along the thread, making it easy to adjust the discharge position. The extension and retraction of the second electric telescopic rod 614 can automatically raise and lower the height of the output port 616 to prevent splashing and waste of resources and cleaning burden. The feeding pipe 617 is a telescopic flexible hose to avoid damage from pulling, and the diameter is suitable so there is no need to worry about the vegetables blocking the pipe.
[0035] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claims. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An automatic dish dividing apparatus comprising a worktable (1), characterized in that: The upper end of the workbench (1) is fixedly connected with a conveying table (2), the upper end of the workbench (1) is fixedly connected with a scanner (3) in front, the upper end of the workbench (1) is fixedly connected with a fixing frame (4) in the middle, both sides of the fixing frame (4) are fixedly connected with clamping devices (5), the upper end of the fixing frame (4) is fixedly connected with a dish separating device (6), and the lower end of the workbench (1) is fixedly connected with a support frame (7). The clamping device (5) comprises a first fixed plate (51) fixedly connected to both sides of the fixing frame (4). The dish separating device (6) comprises a support (64) fixedly connected to the upper end of the fixing frame (4).
2. The automatic serving device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the fixing frame (4) is fixedly connected with a controller.
3. The automatic serving device according to claim 1, characterized in that: One side of the first fixed plate (51) is fixedly connected with a first electric telescopic rod (52), and one end of the first electric telescopic rod (52) is fixedly connected with a clamping plate (53).
4. The automatic serving device according to claim 3, characterized in that: Both sides of the clamping plate (53) are fixedly connected with slide rods (54), and the outer wall of the slide rod (54) is slidably connected with springs (55).
5. An automatic serving device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The inner wall of the first fixed plate (51) is provided with a sliding groove (56).
6. An automatic serving device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper end of the support (64) is fixedly connected with a material cylinder (63), the upper end of the material cylinder (63) is fixedly connected with a second fixed plate (65), the upper end of the second fixed plate (65) is fixedly connected with a second motor (66), the output end of the second motor (66) is fixedly connected with a stirring fan (67), the lower end of the material cylinder (63) is fixedly connected with a lower hopper (62), and the lower end of the lower hopper (62) is fixedly connected with a moving part (61).
7. An automatic serving device according to claim 6, characterized in that One side of the lower hopper (62) is fixedly connected with a valve.
8. The automatic serving device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The moving part (61) comprises a material conveying pipe (617), the upper end of the material conveying pipe (617) is fixedly connected with the lower end of the lower hopper (62), the lower end of the material conveying pipe (617) is fixedly connected with an output port (616), one side of the output port (616) is fixedly connected with a pipe frame (615), the upper end of the pipe frame (615) is fixedly connected with a second electric telescopic rod (614), the upper end of the second electric telescopic rod (614) is fixedly connected with a sliding seat (613), the inner wall of the sliding seat (613) is slidably connected with a threaded rod (612), and one end of the threaded rod (612) is fixedly connected with a first motor (611).
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Automatic dish distribution machine and automatic meal distribution conveying line
CN211769054U