Storage device and tableware storage equipment

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model discloses a storage device and tableware storage equipment. The storage device comprises a storage assembly and a buffer assembly. The storage assembly is provided with an opening and a storage space which communicate with each other, the opening is used for allowing tableware to fall into the storage space, and the storage space is used for storing the tableware; the buffering assembly is arranged in the containing space, a buffering space is defined by the buffering assembly, the area of the section of the buffering space in the first direction is gradually reduced, the first direction is the direction perpendicular to the bottom face of the containing space, the buffering space communicates with the containing space, and the buffering space is used for allowing tableware to penetrate through or containing the tableware in the process that the tableware falls in the containing space. By means of the mode, when the tableware falls down in the containing space, the tableware can be in elastic contact with the buffering assembly when penetrating through the buffering space so that the impact force can be gradually counteracted and relieved, or the tableware can be in elastic contact with the buffering assembly when contained in the buffering space so that the impact force can be gradually dispersed and weakened, and the probability of tableware breakage is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tableware storage technology, and in particular to a storage device and tableware storage equipment. Background Technology

[0002] As the tableware is conveyed to the tableware storage device via the conveyor belt, it is automatically dropped into the storage device by guide strips installed on the conveyor belt. During the process of the tableware falling into the storage device, the impact force generated by the fall is too great, and the bottom of the tableware collides with the bottom of the storage device, which can easily cause the tableware to break and become unusable. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to provide a storage device and tableware storage equipment that can reduce the probability of tableware breakage.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, one technical solution adopted in this utility model embodiment is: providing a storage device, including a storage component and a buffer component; the storage component is provided with an opening and a storage space that are interconnected, the opening is used for tableware to fall into the storage space, and the storage space is used to store tableware; the buffer component is disposed in the storage space, the buffer component encloses a buffer space, the area of ​​the buffer space gradually decreases along a first direction, the first direction being a direction perpendicular to the bottom surface of the storage space, the buffer space is connected to the storage space, and the buffer space is used for tableware to pass through or be contained during the process of tableware falling into the storage space, so as to buffer and guide the tableware.

[0005] Optionally, the buffer assembly includes a first buffer assembly disposed on the side of the storage space away from the opening. The first buffer assembly encloses a first buffer space, the area of ​​the first buffer space gradually decreasing along the first direction. The first buffer space is used to accommodate tableware to buffer and guide the tableware.

[0006] Optionally, the buffer component includes a second buffer component, which is disposed above the first buffer component along the first direction. The second buffer component encloses a second buffer space, the cross-sectional area of ​​which gradually decreases along the first direction. The second buffer space is used for tableware to pass through, so as to buffer and guide the tableware.

[0007] Optionally, the storage component includes a base plate, a top plate, a column assembly, and a baffle. The two ends of the column assembly are fixed to the base plate and the top plate, respectively. The baffle is arranged circumferentially along the column assembly and connected to it. The base plate, baffle, and column assembly together enclose the storage space. The opening is located on the top plate. The first buffer component includes multiple first elastic elements and multiple second elastic elements. The multiple first elastic elements are evenly inclined and fixed to the base plate and / or the column assembly at an annular interval. The multiple second elastic elements are evenly inclined and fixed to the baffle at an annular interval. The multiple first elastic elements and multiple second elastic elements enclose the first buffer space.

[0008] Optionally, one end of the first elastic member is fixed to the base plate, and the other end of the first elastic member extends obliquely toward the column assembly, with the other end of the first elastic member spaced apart from the column assembly; one end of the second elastic member is connected to the baffle, and the other end of the second elastic member extends obliquely away from the baffle.

[0009] Optionally, the second buffer assembly includes a plurality of third elastic elements and a plurality of fourth elastic elements. The plurality of third elastic elements are fixed to the column assembly at uniformly inclined ring intervals and are located above the first elastic element. The plurality of fourth elastic elements are fixed to the baffle at uniformly inclined ring intervals and are located above the second elastic element. The plurality of third elastic elements and the plurality of fourth elastic elements enclose and form the second buffer space.

[0010] Optionally, one end of the third elastic member is connected to the column assembly, and the other end of the third elastic member extends obliquely away from the column assembly, and the other end of the third elastic member is spaced apart from the column assembly; one end of the fourth elastic member is connected to the baffle, and the other end of the fourth elastic member extends obliquely away from the baffle, and the other end of the fourth elastic member is spaced apart from the baffle.

[0011] Optionally, the column assembly is detachably connected to the baffle, and the baffle can open or close the storage space.

[0012] Optionally, the storage component includes a hinge, a first latch, and a second latch. One end of the hinge is connected to one side of the baffle, and the other end of the hinge is connected to one side of the column assembly, so that the baffle and one side of the column assembly are rotatably connected. The first latch is connected to the other side of the baffle, and the second latch is connected to the other side of the column assembly. The first latch and the second latch are detachably engaged, so that the other side of the baffle and the other side of the column assembly are detachably connected.

[0013] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, another technical solution adopted in this utility model embodiment is: to provide a tableware storage device, including a conveying device, a sorting device and the above-mentioned storage device, wherein the storage device is adjacent to the conveying device, the sorting device is disposed on the conveying device, the conveying device is used to convey tableware, and the sorting device is used to sort the tableware on the conveying device to the storage device so that the tableware falls into the buffer space of the storage device.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this utility model embodiment are as follows: Unlike the prior art, this utility model embodiment provides a storage device, including a storage component and a buffer component. The storage component has an interconnected opening and a storage space. The opening allows tableware to fall into the storage space, and the storage space is used to store the tableware. The buffer component is disposed within the storage space, enclosing a buffer space. The cross-sectional area of ​​the buffer space gradually decreases along a first direction, which is perpendicular to the bottom surface of the storage space. The buffer space is connected to the storage space and is used to allow tableware to pass through or be contained during its descent into the storage space, thereby buffering and guiding the tableware. Through this method, when tableware falls into the storage space, it can elastically contact the buffer component while passing through the buffer space to gradually offset and reduce the impact force, or it can elastically contact the buffer component while being contained in the buffer space to gradually disperse and weaken the impact force, reducing the probability of tableware breakage. Attached Figure Description

[0015] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the specific embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference numerals. In the drawings, the elements or parts are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the storage device provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the storage device provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the storage component of the storage device provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the buffer assembly of the storage device provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the elastic structure of the storage device provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the elastic structure of the storage device provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the storage device provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 3 ;

[0023] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the storage device provided in this embodiment of the utility model. Figure 4 ;

[0024] Figure 9 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of the storage device provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0026] 1 Storage component, 11 Opening, 12 Storage space, 13 Base plate, 14 Top plate, 15 Column component, 151 Column, 16 Baffle, 161 Mesh, 17 Hinges;

[0027] 2. Buffer assembly, 21. Buffer space, 22. First buffer assembly, 221. First buffer space, 222. First elastic element, 2221. First deformation gap, 223. Second elastic element, 23. Second buffer assembly, 231. Second buffer space, 232. Third elastic element, 2321. Third deformation gap, 233. Fourth elastic element, 24. Elastic structure;

[0028] 3 locking components, 31 bolts;

[0029] 4 sliding components, 41 slide rails, 42 sliders;

[0030] 5 bases, 51 screw holes;

[0031] 6 supports, 61 through holes;

[0032] X is the first direction;

[0033] 100 storage unit. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To facilitate understanding of this utility model, a more detailed description is provided below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. It should be noted that when an element is described as "fixed to" another element, it can be directly on the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. When an element is described as "connected" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element, or one or more intermediate elements may exist between them. The terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "vertical," "horizontal," etc., used in this specification indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0035] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used in this specification have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention pertains. The terminology used in this specification is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The term "and / or" as used in this specification includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items.

[0036] As the tableware is conveyed to the tableware storage device via the conveyor belt, it is automatically dropped into the storage device by guide strips installed on the conveyor belt. During the process of the tableware falling into the storage device, the impact force generated by the fall is too great, and the bottom of the tableware collides with the bottom of the storage device, which can easily cause the tableware to break and become unusable.

[0037] Therefore, this utility model provides an embodiment of a storage device 100 that can reduce the probability of tableware breaking.

[0038] To facilitate the reader's understanding of the concept of this utility model embodiment, the specific structure of the storage device 100 is described below:

[0039] Please see Figures 1 to 3The storage device 100 includes a storage component 1 and a buffer component 2. The storage component 1 is provided with an opening 11 and a storage space 12 that are interconnected. The opening 11 is used for tableware to fall into the storage space 12, and the storage space 12 is used to store tableware. The buffer component 2 is disposed in the storage space 12 and encloses a buffer space 21. The area of ​​the cross section of the buffer space 21 gradually decreases along a first direction, which is a direction perpendicular to the bottom surface of the storage space 12. The buffer space 21 is connected to the storage space 12 and is used for tableware to pass through or be contained during the process of tableware falling into the storage space 12, so as to buffer and guide the tableware.

[0040] In the above manner, the area of ​​the cross section of the buffer space 21 along the first direction X gradually decreases, so that the side wall of the buffer space 21 is inclined. When the tableware falls into the storage space 12, the tableware can elastically contact the buffer component 2 when passing through the buffer space 21 so as to be gradually offset and reduce the impact force. That is, when the tableware passes through the buffer space 21, the side wall of the tableware makes continuous and gradual contact with the inclined side wall of the buffer space 21. The impact force of the tableware is decomposed into multiple component forces through the inclined side wall of the buffer space 21. The reaction force provided by the inclined side wall of the buffer space 21 continuously offsets the impact energy of the tableware falling.

[0041] Alternatively, through the above method, when the tableware falls in the storage space 12, the tableware can be elastically contacted with the buffer component 2 when it is contained in the buffer space 21 so as to gradually disperse and weaken the impact force, thereby reducing the probability of the tableware breaking. That is, when the tableware is carried in the buffer space 21, the side wall of the tableware makes continuous and gradual contact with the inclined side wall of the buffer space 21. The impact force of the tableware is decomposed into multiple component forces through the inclined side wall of the buffer space 21. The reaction force provided by the inclined side wall of the buffer space 21 continuously offsets the impact energy of the tableware falling.

[0042] Furthermore, through the above method, the area of ​​the cross section of the buffer space 21 along the first direction X gradually decreases, so that the sidewall of the buffer space 21 is inclined and trumpet-shaped, which can accommodate the buffering of tableware of different shapes and sizes.

[0043] Regarding the aforementioned storage component 1, in some embodiments, please refer to 1 to 2. Figure 3The storage component 1 includes a base plate 13, a top plate 14, a column assembly 15, and a baffle 16. The two ends of the column assembly 15 are fixed to the base plate 13 and the top plate 14, respectively. The baffle 16 is arranged circumferentially along the column assembly 15 and is connected to it. The base plate 13, the baffle 16, and the column assembly 15 together enclose a storage space 12, with an opening 11 located on the top plate 14. Compared to a structure with only a baffle 16, the structure using several columns and baffles 16 not only encloses and forms the storage space 12 but also reduces the amount of enclosure material used, thus saving materials and reducing costs.

[0044] For the buffer component 2 described above, please refer to some embodiments. Figure 4 The buffer assembly 2 includes a first buffer assembly 22, which is disposed on the side of the storage space 12 away from the opening 11. The first buffer assembly 22 encloses a first buffer space 221, the area of ​​which gradually decreases along the first direction X. The first buffer space 221 is used to hold tableware for cushioning and guiding it. In this way, the first buffer assembly 22 is disposed at the bottom of the storage space 12 to support the tableware. When the tableware falls into the first buffer space 221 and is contained therein, the inclined sidewall of the first buffer space 221 gradually contacts the sidewall of the tableware, gradually offsetting and reducing the impact force of the tableware to achieve the purpose of cushioning. Furthermore, it gradually guides the tableware to slide along the inclined sidewall of the first buffer space 221 to achieve the purpose of guiding it.

[0045] Furthermore, regarding the first buffer component 22 described above, please refer to [link / reference] in some embodiments. Figure 4 The first buffer assembly 22 includes a plurality of first elastic elements 222 and a plurality of second elastic elements 223. The plurality of first elastic elements 222 are fixed to the base plate 13 and / or the column assembly 15 at uniformly inclined annular intervals. The plurality of second elastic elements 223 are fixed to the baffle 16 at uniformly inclined annular intervals. The plurality of first elastic elements 222 and the plurality of second elastic elements 223 enclose and form a first buffer space 221.

[0046] Specifically, both the first elastic element 222 and the second elastic element 223 are spring sheets. One end of the first elastic element 222 is fixed to the base plate 13, and the other end of the first elastic element 222 extends inclined towards the column assembly 15. The other end of the first elastic element 222 is spaced apart from the column assembly 15. One side of the second elastic element 223 is connected to the baffle 16, and the other end of the second elastic element 223 extends inclined away from the baffle 16.

[0047] For the buffer component 2 described above, please refer to some embodiments. Figure 4The buffer component 2 includes a second buffer component 23, which is disposed above the first buffer component 22 along the first direction X. The second buffer component 23 encloses a second buffer space 231. The cross-sectional area of ​​the second buffer space 231 along the first direction X gradually decreases. The cross-sectional area of ​​the bottom opening of the second buffer space along the first direction X is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the tableware along the first direction X in its natural state. The second buffer space 231 is used for tableware to pass through, so as to buffer and guide the tableware. During the process of tableware passing through the second buffer space, the bottom opening of the second buffer space is opened under the pressure of the tableware, so that the tableware continues to fall through the second buffer space. In the above manner, the second buffer component 23 is disposed in the middle of the storage space 12 for the tableware to pass through. When the tableware falls into the second buffer space 231 and passes through the second buffer space 231, the inclined side wall of the second buffer space 231 gradually contacts the side wall of the tableware, gradually reducing the speed of the tableware and gradually offsetting the impact force of the tableware until the tableware passes through the second buffer space 231, thereby reducing the impact force of the tableware. Furthermore, the tableware is gradually guided to slide along the inclined side wall of the second buffer space 231 until it is straightened, until the tableware passes through the second buffer space 231, thereby achieving alignment.

[0048] Furthermore, regarding the second buffer component 23 described above, please refer to [reference needed] in some embodiments. Figure 4 The second buffer assembly 23 includes a plurality of third elastic elements 232 and a plurality of fourth elastic elements 233. The plurality of third elastic elements 232 are fixed to the column assembly 15 at uniformly inclined ring intervals and are located above the first elastic element 222. The plurality of fourth elastic elements 233 are fixed to the baffle 16 at uniformly inclined ring intervals and are located above the second elastic element 223. The plurality of third elastic elements 232 and the plurality of fourth elastic elements 233 enclose and form a second buffer space 231.

[0049] Specifically, one end of the third elastic member 232 is connected to the column assembly 15, and the other end of the third elastic member 232 extends obliquely away from the column assembly 15, and the other end of the third elastic member 232 is spaced apart from the column assembly 15; one end of the fourth elastic member 233 is connected to the baffle 16, and the other end of the fourth elastic member 233 extends obliquely away from the baffle 16, and the other end of the fourth elastic member 233 is spaced apart from the baffle 16.

[0050] It should be noted that the first buffer component 22 and the second buffer component 23 together constitute the buffer component 2; it should also be noted that the first buffer space 221 and the second buffer space 231 together constitute the buffer space 21.

[0051] Regarding the first buffer component 22 and the second buffer component 23 described above, please refer to [link / reference] in some embodiments. Figures 4 to 6 The first elastic member 222 is spaced apart from the column assembly 15 and forms a first deformation gap 2221. The third elastic member 232 is spaced apart from the column assembly 15 and forms a third deformation gap 2321. Both the first deformation gap 2221 and the third deformation gap 2321 are provided with elastic structures 24. One end of the elastic structure 24 is connected to the column assembly, and the other end of the elastic structure 24 is connected to the first elastic member or the third elastic member. In the above manner, when the first elastic member 222 or the third elastic member 232 carries the tableware and elastically deforms towards the direction close to the column assembly 15, the elastic structure 24 can not only control the amount of elastic deformation of the first elastic member 222 or the third elastic member 232 and play a limiting role to avoid excessive deformation of the first elastic member 222 or the third elastic member 232 towards the direction close to the column assembly 15, leading to elastic failure, but also provide an elastic reset function when the first elastic member 222 or the third elastic member 232 recovers its deformation, helping the first elastic member 222 or the third elastic member 232 to reset towards the direction away from the column assembly 15.

[0052] Furthermore, regarding the aforementioned storage component 1, in some embodiments, please refer to... Figure 3 The column assembly 15 is detachably connected to the baffle 16, which can open or close the storage space 12. This allows for convenient retrieval of tableware after it has been stored in the storage space 12.

[0053] Furthermore, regarding the aforementioned storage component 1, in some embodiments, please refer to... Figure 3 The column assembly 15 includes a plurality of columns 151, which are arranged at arc-shaped intervals. Along the arc-shaped arrangement of the columns 151, there are columns at the beginning and ends. The baffle 16 is arc-shaped, with one side rotatably connected to the column at the beginning and the other side detachably connected to the column at the end. The rotatable connection of one side of the baffle 16 allows it to be in an open or closed state, opening and closing the side wall of the storage space 12 for easy removal of tableware. The detachable connection of the other side of the baffle allows it to be in a locked or unlocked state, facilitating control and switching between the open and closed states of the side wall of the storage space 12.

[0054] Furthermore, regarding the aforementioned storage component 1, in some embodiments, please refer to... Figure 3The storage component 1 includes a hinge 17, a first latch (not shown), and a second latch (not shown). One end of the hinge 17 is connected to one side of the baffle 16, and the other end of the hinge 17 is connected to one side of the column assembly 15, allowing the baffle 16 to rotate relative to one side of the column assembly 15. The first latch is connected to the other side of the baffle 16, and the second latch is connected to the other side of the column assembly 15. The first latch and the second latch are detachably engaged, allowing the other side of the baffle 16 to be detachably connected to the other side of the column assembly 15. It is understood that when one side of the baffle 16 is rotatably connected to one side of the column assembly 15, the rotatable connection includes, but is not limited to, being achieved through the hinge 17 structure. For example, in some other embodiments, the rotatable connection can be achieved through a pivot structure, a pulley structure, or a hinge structure. It is also understood that when the other side of the baffle 16 is detachably connected to the other side of the column assembly 15, the detachable connection includes, but is not limited to, being achieved by a snap-fit ​​structure. For example, in some other embodiments, the detachable connection may be achieved by a pin structure, a threaded connection, or a magnetic structure.

[0055] Furthermore, regarding the aforementioned storage component 1, in some embodiments, please refer to... Figure 3 The baffle 16 is provided with a plurality of mesh holes 161 arranged in an array, and all the mesh holes 161 are connected to the storage space 12. The mesh holes 161 provide a visual function, making it easy to observe the storage status of the tableware.

[0056] Please see Figure 7 and Figure 8 The storage device 100 includes a locking component 3, a sliding component 4, a base 5, and a bracket 6. The base plate 13 of the storage component 1 is disposed on the base 5, the locking component 3 is disposed on the base 5, and the sliding component 4 is disposed between the base 5 and the bracket 6, allowing the base 5 and the bracket 6 to be slidably connected. When the locking component 3 locks the base 5 and the bracket 6, the storage component 1 is fixed to the bracket 6 along with the base 5. When the locking component 3 unlocks the base 5 and the bracket 6, the storage component 1 slides relative to the bracket 6 along with the base 5. The slidable connection between the base 5 and the bracket 6 allows the storage component 1 to slide relative to the bracket 6, facilitating the adjustment of the storage component 1's position. The locking component 3 locks the storage component 1 after it has been adjusted to the desired position, improving the stability of the storage component 1.

[0057] Regarding the locking component 3 described above, please refer to [link / reference] in some embodiments. Figure 8 and Figure 9The locking component 3 includes a bolt 31. The base 5 has a screw hole 51, through which the bolt 31 is screwed. The bracket 6 has a through hole 61. When the bolt 31 is inserted into the through hole 61, it restricts the sliding of the base 5 relative to the bracket 6, locking the base 5 and the bracket 6. When the bolt 31 is extended out of the through hole 61, the base 5 can slide relative to the bracket 6, unlocking the base 5 and the bracket 6. Multiple through holes 61 are evenly spaced. By inserting the bolt 31 into different through holes 61, the base 5 can be locked in different positions on the bracket 6, thereby locking the storage component 1 in different positions.

[0058] Regarding the sliding component 4 described above, please refer to [link / reference] in some embodiments. Figure 7 and Figure 8 The sliding component 4 includes a slide rail 41 and a slider 42. The slide rail 41 is mounted on the bracket 6, and the slider 42 is mounted on the base 5. The slide rail 41 and the slider 42 are slidably connected.

[0059] Please see Figure 7 and Figure 8 In some embodiments, there are multiple storage components 1, with their base plates 13 evenly spaced on the base 5. When the locking component 3 locks the base 5 to the support 6, all the storage components 1 are fixed to the support 6 along with the base 5. When the locking component 3 unlocks the base 5 from the support 6, all the storage components 1 slide synchronously with the base 5 relative to the support 6. The arrangement of multiple storage components 1 provides multiple storage spaces 12, facilitating the categorized storage of different tableware or increasing the storage capacity of similar tableware.

[0060] This utility model embodiment provides a storage device 100, including a storage component 1 and a buffer component 2. The storage component 1 is provided with an opening 11 and a storage space 12 that are interconnected. The opening 11 is used for tableware to fall into the storage space 12, and the storage space 12 is used to store the tableware. The buffer component 2 is disposed in the storage space 12 and encloses a buffer space 21. The cross-sectional area of ​​the buffer space 21 gradually decreases along a first direction, which is perpendicular to the bottom surface of the storage space 12. The buffer space 21 is connected to the storage space 12 and is used for the tableware to pass through or be contained during the process of falling into the storage space 12, so as to buffer and guide the tableware. In this way, when the tableware falls into the storage space 12, the tableware can elastically contact the buffer component 2 when it passes through the buffer space 21 to be gradually offset and reduced in impact, or the tableware can elastically contact the buffer component 2 when it is contained in the buffer space 21 to be gradually dispersed and weakened in impact, thereby reducing the probability of tableware breakage.

[0061] This utility model provides another embodiment of a tableware storage device, including a conveying device, a sorting device, and the aforementioned storage device 100. The storage device 100 is adjacent to the conveying device, and the sorting device is disposed on the conveying device. The conveying device is used to convey tableware, and the sorting device is used to sort the tableware on the conveying device to the storage device 100 so that the tableware falls into the buffer space 21 of the storage device 100.

[0062] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the description and drawings of this utility model, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A storage device, characterized by comprising: The application relates to a storage device. The storage device comprises a storage assembly and a buffer assembly. The storage assembly is provided with an opening and a storage space, the opening is used for allowing tableware to fall into the storage space, and the storage space is used for storing tableware. The buffer assembly is arranged in the storage space, the buffer assembly is enclosed with a buffer space, the area of the cross section of the buffer space gradually decreases along a first direction, the first direction is perpendicular to the bottom surface of the storage space, the buffer space is communicated with the storage space, and the buffer space is used for allowing tableware to penetrate or be accommodated in the process of falling of the tableware in the storage space, so that the tableware is buffered and guided.

2. The storage device according to claim 1, wherein the buffer assembly comprises a first buffer assembly, the first buffer assembly is arranged on the side of the storage space away from the opening, the first buffer assembly is enclosed with a first buffer space, the area of the cross section of the first buffer space gradually decreases along the first direction, and the first buffer space is used for accommodating tableware to buffer and guide the tableware.

3. The storage device according to claim 2, wherein the buffer assembly comprises a second buffer assembly, the second buffer assembly is arranged above the first buffer assembly along the first direction, the second buffer assembly is enclosed with a second buffer space, the area of the cross section of the second buffer space gradually decreases along the first direction, and the second buffer space is used for allowing tableware to penetrate to buffer and guide the tableware.

4. The storage device according to claim 3, wherein the storage assembly comprises a bottom plate, a top plate, a column assembly and a baffle, two ends of the column assembly are fixed to the bottom plate and the top plate respectively, the baffle is arranged along the circumference of the column assembly, the baffle is connected with the column assembly, the bottom plate, the baffle and the column assembly jointly enclose the storage space, and the opening is arranged on the top plate. The first buffer assembly comprises a plurality of first elastic members and a plurality of second elastic members, the plurality of first elastic members are annularly and uniformly inclinedly fixed to the bottom plate and / or the column assembly, the plurality of second elastic members are annularly and uniformly inclinedly fixed to the baffle, and the plurality of first elastic members and the plurality of second elastic members enclose the first buffer space.

5. The storage device according to claim 4, wherein one end of the first elastic member is fixed to the bottom plate, the other end of the first elastic member is inclinedly extended towards the direction close to the column assembly, and the other end of the first elastic member is arranged in a spaced mode with the column assembly. One end of the second elastic member is connected to the baffle, and the other end of the second elastic member is inclinedly extended towards the direction away from the baffle.

6. The storage device according to claim 4, wherein ​ ​ ​ The second buffer assembly comprises a plurality of third elastic members and a plurality of fourth elastic members, the plurality of third elastic members are annularly and uniformly spaced and fixedly inclined to the column assembly, and the third elastic members are located above the first elastic members, the plurality of fourth elastic members are annularly and uniformly spaced and fixedly inclined to the baffle, and the fourth elastic members are located above the second elastic members, and the plurality of third elastic members and the plurality of fourth elastic members enclose the second buffer space.

7. The storage device according to claim 6, wherein, one end of the third elastic member is connected to the column assembly, the other end of the third elastic member extends in a direction away from the column assembly, and the other end of the third elastic member is spaced apart from the column assembly; one end of the fourth elastic member is connected to the baffle, the other end of the fourth elastic member extends in a direction away from the baffle, and the other end of the fourth elastic member is spaced apart from the baffle.

8. The storage device according to claim 4, wherein, the column assembly and the baffle are detachably connected, and the baffle can open or close the storage space.

9. The storage device according to claim 4, wherein, the storage assembly comprises a hinge, a first buckle and a second buckle, one end of the hinge is connected to one side of the baffle, the other end of the hinge is connected to one side of the column assembly, so that the baffle and one side of the column assembly are rotationally connected, the first buckle is connected to the other side of the baffle, the second buckle is connected to the other side of the column assembly, and the first buckle and the second buckle are detachably buckled, so that the other side of the baffle and the other side of the column assembly are detachably connected.

10. A tableware storage apparatus characterized by comprising: The storage device comprises a conveying device, a sorting device and the storage device according to any one of claims 1-9; The storage device is adjacent to the conveying device, the sorting device is arranged on the conveying device, the conveying device is used for conveying tableware, and the sorting device is used for sorting the tableware on the conveying device to the storage device, so that the tableware falls into the buffer space of the storage device.

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