Pizza box pickup device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a pizza box taking device which comprises an X-axis moving mechanism, a Y-axis moving mechanism, a rotating mechanism, a Z-axis moving mechanism and a taking mechanism. The Y-axis moving mechanism is mounted on the X-axis moving mechanism; the rotating mechanism is mounted on the Y-axis moving mechanism; the Z-axis moving mechanism is mounted on the rotating mechanism; the goods taking mechanism is mounted on the Z-axis moving mechanism and comprises a mounting seat, a lifting mechanism, a lifting mechanism, a lifting mechanism and a lifting mechanism, and the mounting seat is slidably mounted at the moving end of the Z-axis moving mechanism; the clamping assembly is mounted on the mounting seat and is used for clamping the pizza box; the elastic assembly is installed on the clamping assembly, when the pizza box is carried, the elastic assembly drives the clamping assembly to be folded inwards, clamping of the pizza box is completed, the structure is simple, and cost is low.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vending machine technology, and in particular to a pizza box dispensing device. Background Technology

[0002] Vending machines are commonly used equipment in commercial automation. They are not limited by time or location, save manpower, and facilitate transactions, representing a new form of commercial retail, often referred to as 24-hour mini-supermarkets. Furthermore, with market changes, vending machines have evolved into various styles, including those selling items such as pizzas.

[0003] The self-service pizza machine places pizzas in pizza boxes and then stores them in a storage unit for refrigeration or freezing to maintain their quality over a long period. When in use, a conveying device removes the pizza box from the storage unit and sends it to the box-opening device. A conveying mechanism located near the box-opening device removes the pizza from the box and places it into a heating unit for heating. After heating, the pizza is removed from the heating unit and placed back into the pizza box, which is then sent to the dispensing port.

[0004] Existing handling devices, such as Chinese utility model patent applications No. 202410528227.7 and No. 202420917215.9, require a motor or other drive mechanism to control the opening and closing of the picking mechanism when gripping a pizza box, which results in high cost and complex structure.

[0005] In view of this, a new technical solution is needed to solve the above-mentioned technical problems. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a pizza box picking device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a pizza box retrieving device, including an X-axis moving mechanism, a Y-axis moving mechanism, a rotating mechanism, a Z-axis moving mechanism, and a retrieving mechanism for gripping pizza boxes, all installed on the main cabinet of the pizza machine; the Y-axis moving mechanism is installed at the moving end of the X-axis moving mechanism; the rotating mechanism is installed at the moving end of the Y-axis moving mechanism; the Z-axis moving mechanism is installed at the rotating end of the rotating mechanism; and the retrieving mechanism is installed at the moving end of the Z-axis moving mechanism. The retrieving mechanism comprises:

[0008] The mounting base is slidably mounted on the moving end of the Z-axis moving mechanism;

[0009] A clamping assembly, mounted on the mounting base, is used to clamp the pizza box;

[0010] An elastic component, installed on the clamping assembly, is used to drive the clamping end of the clamping assembly to move towards the center to complete the clamping of the pizza box.

[0011] In a further technical solution, the clamping assembly includes a first clamping member and a second clamping member, the first clamping member and the second clamping member are respectively installed on the mounting base, the first end of the elastic component is connected to the first clamping member, and the second end of the elastic component is connected to the second clamping member, for driving the two clamping members to move closer together.

[0012] In a further technical solution, the clamping assembly includes a first clamping member and a second clamping member, the first clamping member and the second clamping member being respectively mounted on the mounting base. The elastic assembly includes a first elastic member and a second elastic member, the first end of the first elastic member being connected to the mounting base, the second end of the first elastic member abutting against the outside of the first clamping member, the first end of the second elastic member being connected to the mounting base, and the second end of the second elastic member abutting against the outside of the second clamping member.

[0013] In a further technical solution, the mounting base is provided with a first guide component and a second guide component, one end of the first guide component is mounted on the mounting base, and the first end of the first clamping member is mounted on the second end of the first guide component;

[0014] One end of the second guide component is mounted on the mounting base, and the first end of the second clamping member is mounted on the second end of the second guide component.

[0015] In a further technical solution, the first clamping member includes a first support portion, a first clamping portion, and a first transition portion. The first support portion is perpendicular to the first clamping portion. The first end of the first support portion is mounted on the second end of the first guide assembly, and the first transition portion is disposed at the second end of the first support portion.

[0016] In a further technical solution, the first transition portion is arc-shaped, and the cross-sectional perimeter of the first transition portion gradually decreases from front to back.

[0017] In a further technical solution, the second clamping member includes a second support portion, a second clamping portion, and a second transition portion. The second support portion is perpendicular to the second clamping portion. The first end of the second support portion is mounted on the second end of the second guide assembly, and the second transition portion is disposed at the second end of the second support portion.

[0018] In a further technical solution, the second transition portion is arc-shaped, and the cross-sectional perimeter of the second transition portion gradually decreases from front to back.

[0019] In a further technical solution, the elastic component includes an elastic element, the first end of which is mounted on the first clamping member, and the second end of which is mounted on the second clamping member.

[0020] In a further technical solution, the elastic component further includes a guide shaft, which is mounted on the mounting base, and the middle portion of the elastic element passes through the guide shaft.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, this utility model brings the following technical effects:

[0022] The pizza box picking device of this utility model uses an elastic element to drive the clamping assembly to close in the center when transporting the pizza box, thus clamping the pizza box. It has a simple structure and low cost. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the pizza box dispensing device of this utility model.

[0025] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A structural diagram from another perspective.

[0026] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the pickup mechanism.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first clamping component.

[0028] Explanation of key component symbols:

[0029] 1. Z-axis moving mechanism;

[0030] 2. Picking mechanism; 21. Mounting base; 22. Clamping assembly; 221. First clamping member; 2211. First support part; 2212. First clamping part; 2213. First transition part; 222. Second clamping member; 2221. Second support part; 2222. Second clamping part; 2223. Second transition part; 23. Elastic assembly; 231. Elastic element; 232. Guide shaft;

[0031] 3. Pizza box. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", 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 are not intended to 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.

[0034] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0035] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.

[0036] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0037] Example 1

[0038] like Figure 1-4 As shown, a pizza box retrieval device includes an X-axis moving mechanism, a Y-axis moving mechanism, a rotating mechanism, a Z-axis moving mechanism 1, and a retrieval mechanism 2 for gripping pizza boxes 3, all mounted on the main cabinet of the pizza machine. The Y-axis moving mechanism is mounted on the moving end of the X-axis moving mechanism; the rotating mechanism is mounted on the moving end of the Y-axis moving mechanism; the Z-axis moving mechanism 1 is mounted on the rotating end of the rotating mechanism; and the retrieval mechanism 2 is mounted on the moving end of the Z-axis moving mechanism 1. The retrieval mechanism 2 comprises: a mounting base 21, slidably mounted on the moving end of the Z-axis moving mechanism 1; a clamping assembly 22, mounted on the mounting base 21, for gripping the pizza box 3; and an elastic component 23, mounted on the clamping assembly 22, for driving the clamping end of the clamping assembly 22 towards the center to complete the gripping of the pizza box 3. When transporting the pizza box 3, the elastic component 231 drives the clamping assembly 22 to close towards the center, completing the gripping of the pizza box 3. The structure is simple. Compared to existing technologies, this reduces the use of drive mechanisms and significantly lowers production costs.

[0039] In a further specific embodiment, the clamping assembly 22 includes a first clamping member 221 and a second clamping member 222. The first clamping member 221 and the second clamping member 222 are respectively mounted on the mounting base 21. The first end of the elastic component 23 is connected to the first clamping member 221, and the second end of the elastic component 23 is connected to the second clamping member 222, for driving the two clamping members to move closer together. The pizza box 3 is clamped by the elastic component 23 driving the first clamping member 221 and the second clamping member to move closer together. The structure is simple and has strong stability.

[0040] In a further specific embodiment, the mounting base 21 is provided with a first guide component and a second guide component, one end of the first guide component is mounted on the mounting base 21, and the first end of the first clamping member 221 is mounted on the second end of the first guide component;

[0041] One end of the second guide component is mounted on the mounting base 21, and the first end of the second clamping member 222 is mounted on the second end of the second guide component.

[0042] By setting up the first guide component and the second guide component, the force that causes the first clamping member 221 and the second clamping member 222 to move towards the center is reduced, thereby further enhancing the stability and reliability of clamping.

[0043] It should be noted that, as a preferred embodiment, the first guide component and the second guide component in this embodiment are selected by opening guide grooves on the mounting base 21, and the first clamping member 221 and the second clamping member 222 slide in the guide grooves respectively. In other specific embodiments, guide rails and sliders can also be used for guidance, which will not be described in detail here.

[0044] In a further specific embodiment, the first clamping member 221 includes a first support portion 2211, a first clamping portion 2212, and a first transition portion 2213. The first support portion 2211 is perpendicular to the first clamping portion 2212. A first end of the first support portion 2211 is mounted on a second end of the first guide assembly. The first transition portion 2213 is disposed at the second end of the first support portion 2211. The first transition portion 2213 is arc-shaped, and the perimeter of the cross-section of the first transition portion 2213 gradually decreases from front to back.

[0045] The second clamping member 222 includes a second support portion 2221, a second clamping portion 2222, and a second transition portion 2223. The second support portion 2221 is perpendicular to the second clamping portion 2222. The first end of the second support portion 2221 is mounted on the second end of the second guide assembly, and the second transition portion 2223 is disposed at the second end of the second support portion. The second transition portion 2223 is arc-shaped, and the perimeter of the cross-section of the second transition portion 2223 gradually decreases from front to back.

[0046] The arc-shaped first transition portion 2213 and second transition portion 2223 can extend into the gap between the sides of the pizza box 3 and the storage device, which means that several pizza boxes 3 are placed on the storage device. Since the distance between the two transition portions is greater than the distance between the two clamping portions, when the clamping assembly 22 extends deep into the storage device, the pizza box 3 is initially clamped by the two transition portions and gradually changes to being clamped by the two clamping portions. The distance between the two clamping portions is also lengthened, which stretches the elastic member 231 and provides an inward pulling force to the first clamping portion 2212 and the second clamping portion 2222, thereby completing the fixation of the pizza box 3.

[0047] In a further specific embodiment, the elastic component 23 includes an elastic element 231, the first end of which is mounted on the first clamping member 221, and the second end of which is mounted on the second clamping member 222. It should be noted that the elastic element 231 in this embodiment is a spring.

[0048] In a further specific embodiment, the elastic component 23 further includes a guide shaft 232, which is mounted on the mounting base 21, and the middle portion of the elastic element 231 passes through the guide shaft 232. The guide shaft 232 better confines the elastic element 231 within its range, ensuring stability during use.

[0049] It should be noted that in this embodiment, a limit switch is provided at the mounting base 21. When the Z-axis moving mechanism 1 drives the picking mechanism 2 to move towards the storage device to clamp the pizza box 3, when the pizza box 3 touches the limit switch, it indicates that it has been clamped in place. The limit switch transmits a signal to the control system, and the Z-axis moving mechanism 1 stops driving the picking mechanism 2 to move towards the storage device.

[0050] Example 2

[0051] The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 lies only in that: "The clamping assembly 22 includes a first clamping member 221 and a second clamping member 222, which are respectively mounted on the mounting base 21. The elastic assembly 23 includes a first elastic member and a second elastic member. The first end of the first elastic member is connected to the mounting base 21, and the second end of the first elastic member abuts against the outside of the first clamping member 221. The first end of the second elastic member is connected to the mounting base 21, and the second end of the second elastic member abuts against the outside of the second clamping member 222." This embodiment, by placing the first elastic member outside the first clamping member 221 and the second elastic member outside the second clamping member 222, provides an inward pushing force when clamping the pizza box 3. The structure is simple and highly stable. Other details are omitted.

[0052] The terms "specific example" or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0053] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments, as long as they meet the purpose of the present invention, and all such changes should be within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention. For example, different combinations of specific embodiments and different combinations of distinguishing technical features.

Claims

1. A pizza box taking device, comprising an X-axis moving mechanism, a Y-axis moving mechanism, a rotating mechanism, a Z-axis moving mechanism (1) and a taking mechanism (2) for clamping a pizza box (3) installed on a main cabinet of a pizza machine; the Y-axis moving mechanism is installed on the moving end of the X-axis moving mechanism; the rotating mechanism is installed on the moving end of the Y-axis moving mechanism; the Z-axis moving mechanism (1) is installed on the rotating end of the rotating mechanism; and the taking mechanism (2) is installed on the moving end of the Z-axis moving mechanism (1), characterized in that: The taking mechanism (2) comprises: a mounting base (21) slidably mounted on the moving end of the Z-axis moving mechanism (1); a clamping assembly (22) mounted on the mounting base (21) for clamping the pizza box (3); a resilient assembly (23) mounted on the clamping assembly (22) for driving the clamping end of the clamping assembly (22) to move towards the middle to clamp the pizza box (3).

2. The pizza box retrieval device of claim 1, wherein: The clamping assembly (22) comprises a first clamping piece (221) and a second clamping piece (222), the first clamping piece (221) and the second clamping piece (222) are respectively mounted on the mounting base (21), the first end of the resilient assembly (23) is connected with the first clamping piece (221), and the second end of the resilient assembly (23) is connected with the second clamping piece (222) for driving the two clamping pieces to move towards the middle.

3. The pizza box retrieval device of claim 1, wherein: The clamping assembly (22) comprises a first clamping piece (221) and a second clamping piece (222), the first clamping piece (221) and the second clamping piece (222) are respectively mounted on the mounting base (21), the resilient assembly (23) comprises a first resilient piece and a second resilient piece, the first end of the first resilient piece is connected with the mounting base (21), the second end of the first resilient piece abuts against the outer side of the first clamping piece (221), the first end of the second resilient piece is connected with the mounting base (21), and the second end of the second resilient piece abuts against the outer side of the second clamping piece (222).

4. A pizza box retrieval device according to claim 2 or 3, characterised in that: The mounting base (21) is provided with a first guide assembly and a second guide assembly, one end of the first guide assembly is mounted on the mounting base (21), and the first end of the first clamping piece (221) is mounted on the second end of the first guide assembly. One end of the second guide assembly is mounted on the mounting base (21), and the first end of the second clamping piece (222) is mounted on the second end of the second guide assembly.

5. The pizza box retrieval device of claim 4, wherein: The first clamping piece (221) comprises a first supporting portion (2211), a first clamping portion (2212) and a first transition portion (2213), the first supporting portion (2211) is perpendicular to the first clamping portion (2212), the first end of the first supporting portion (2211) is mounted on the second end of the first guide assembly, and the first transition portion (2213) is arranged at the second end of the first supporting portion (2211).

6. The pizza box retrieval device of claim 5, wherein: The first transition portion (2213) is in an arc shape, and the cross-sectional circumference of the first transition portion (2213) gradually decreases from front to back.

7. The pizza box retrieval device of claim 4, wherein: The second clamping piece (222) comprises a second supporting portion (2221), a second clamping portion (2222) and a second transition portion (2223), the second supporting portion (2221) is perpendicular to the second clamping portion (2222), the first end of the second supporting portion (2221) is mounted on the second end of the second guide assembly, and the second transition portion (2223) is arranged at the second end of the second supporting portion.

8. The pizza box retrieval device of claim 7, wherein: The second transition part (2223) is arc-shaped, and a front-to-back change trend of a cross-sectional perimeter of the second transition part (2223) is gradually reduced.

9. The pizza box retrieval device of claim 2, wherein: The elastic assembly (23) comprises an elastic piece (231), a first end of the elastic piece (231) is installed on the first clamping piece (221), and a second end of the elastic assembly (23) is installed on the second clamping piece (222).

10. The pizza box retrieval device of claim 9, wherein: The elastic assembly (23) further comprises a guide shaft (232), the guide shaft (232) is installed on the mounting seat (21), and a middle part of the elastic piece (231) penetrates through the guide shaft (232).

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