Cover taking device and self-service pizza machine
By designing a lid-removing device in a self-service pizza machine, the automatic removal and placement of aluminum pizza container lids is achieved using a drive mechanism and suction cups, solving the problem of low storage space utilization, reducing production costs, and improving stability.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520586461.5
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-31
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-31
AI Technical Summary
In existing self-service pizza machines, aluminum pizza containers require the use of large pizza boxes for storage, resulting in low storage space utilization and a lack of lid-removing devices that are compatible with aluminum pizza containers and lids.
A lid-removing device was designed, including a drive mechanism and a lid-removing mechanism. The device uses a rotary motor or a lifting motor to drive a suction cup to pick up and place the lid, thereby realizing the automatic picking and placing of pizza container lids. The device is then combined with a recycling bin for lid recycling.
It simplifies the structure, reduces production costs, improves storage space utilization, and is highly stable, making it suitable for self-service pizza machines.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of vending machine technology, and in particular to a lid-removing device and a self-service pizza machine. 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 delivers it to the opening device. The opening device secures the pizza box, and a conveying mechanism located near the opening device removes the pizza from the box and places it into a heating device for heating. After heating, the pizza is removed from the heating device and placed back into the pizza box, which is then delivered to the dispensing port.
[0004] Current self-service pizza machines primarily place pizzas in heat-resistant aluminum pizza containers, which are then placed inside pizza boxes. Multiple pizza boxes are stored in a refrigerated storage unit. However, pizza boxes are typically larger than pizzas, requiring significant storage space and resulting in a limited storage capacity. Using only aluminum pizza containers with lids would greatly increase storage capacity; however, current self-service pizza machines lack a lid-removing mechanism compatible with the aluminum pizza containers and lids.
[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 lid-removing device and a self-service pizza machine to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the first aspect of this utility model provides a lid-removing device, which is installed in the control cabinet of a self-service pizza machine. The control cabinet is provided with a pick-and-place platform, including a drive mechanism and a lid-removing mechanism. The drive mechanism is installed on the pick-and-place platform, and the lid-removing mechanism is installed at the output end of the drive mechanism. The pick-and-place platform is provided with a lid-removing station. The drive mechanism is used to drive the lid-removing mechanism to enter and exit the lid-removing station to remove the lid of the pizza container.
[0008] In a further technical solution, the driving mechanism includes a first driving member, which is mounted on the pick-and-place platform. The cap-picking mechanism is mounted on the output end of the first driving member, and the first driving member is used to drive the cap-picking mechanism to rotate into and out of the cap-picking station.
[0009] In a further technical solution, the first driving component is a rotary motor.
[0010] In a further technical solution, the driving mechanism includes a first driving member and a second driving member. The first driving member is installed on the pick-and-place platform, the second driving member is installed at the output end of the first driving member, and the cap-picking mechanism is installed at the output end of the second driving member. The driving mechanism is used to drive the cap-picking mechanism to rotate into and out of the cap-picking station and to drive the cap-picking mechanism to move up and down on the cap-picking station.
[0011] In a further technical solution, the first driving component is a rotary motor, and the second driving component is a lifting motor; or; the first driving component is a lifting motor, and the second driving component is a rotary motor.
[0012] In a further technical solution, the cap-removing mechanism includes a swing arm and a cap-removing component, with the first end of the swing arm mounted on the output end of the drive mechanism and the cap-removing component mounted on the second end of the swing arm.
[0013] In a further technical solution, the lid-removing component is a suction cup, the suction cup is connected to an air tube, the air tube is connected to an air source, and the air source is used to extract the air between the suction cup and the lid.
[0014] A further technical solution also includes a recycling bin, which is installed in the control cabinet and located on one side of the pick-up and drop-off platform.
[0015] In a further technical solution, the recycling bin is provided with a recycling station, and the driving mechanism is used to drive the cap-removing mechanism to move between the cap-removing station and the recycling station.
[0016] The second aspect of this utility model provides a self-service pizza machine, including the lid-removing device.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, this utility model brings the following technical effects:
[0018] The lid-removing device of this utility model uses a drive mechanism to rotate a lid-removing mechanism, which then picks up and places the lid, thereby removing the lid from the pizza container. It has a simple structure, strong stability, and reduces production costs.
[0019] The self-service pizza machine of this utility model includes all the technical features and effects of the lid-removing device, and therefore will not be described in detail here. Attached Figure Description
[0020] 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.
[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a self-service pizza machine.
[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the cap removal device.
[0023] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 A structural diagram from another perspective.
[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the drive mechanism and the cover-removing mechanism.
[0025] Explanation of key component symbols:
[0026] 1. Control cabinet;
[0027] 2. Picking and placing platform; 21. Cover picking station;
[0028] 3. Drive mechanism; 31. First drive component;
[0029] 4. Lid removal mechanism; 41. Swing arm; 42. Lid removal component;
[0030] 5. Recycling bins; 51. Recycling station;
[0031] 6. Handling equipment;
[0032] 7. Pizza container; 71. Box lid. Detailed Implementation
[0033] 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.
[0034] 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.
[0035] 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.
[0036] 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.
[0037] 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.
[0038] Example 1
[0039] like Figure 1-4As shown, a lid-removing device is installed in the control cabinet 1 of the self-service pizza machine. The control cabinet 1 is equipped with a loading and unloading platform 2, including a drive mechanism 3 and a lid-removing mechanism 4. The drive mechanism 3 is installed on the loading and unloading platform 2, and the lid-removing mechanism 4 is installed at the output end of the drive mechanism 3. The loading and unloading platform 2 is equipped with a lid-removing station 21. The drive mechanism 3 is used to drive the lid-removing mechanism 4 to enter and exit the lid-removing station 21 to remove the lid of the pizza container 7.
[0040] The drive mechanism 3 drives the lid-removing mechanism 4 to rotate, and the lid-removing mechanism 4 picks up and puts the lid on, thereby removing the lid from the pizza container 7. Compared with the existing lifting and opening method, this method simplifies the structure, reduces production costs, and is easier to install.
[0041] like Figure 2-4 As shown in a further specific embodiment, the driving mechanism 3 includes a first driving member 31, which is mounted on the pick-and-place platform 2. The cap-picking mechanism 4 is mounted on the output end of the first driving member 31. The first driving member 31 is used to drive the cap-picking mechanism 4 to rotate into and out of the cap-picking station 21. The first driving member 31 is a rotary motor.
[0042] In this embodiment, the first driving component 31 drives the cap-removing mechanism 4 to rotate on the cap-removing station 21. When the cap-removing mechanism 4 is located on the cap-removing station 21, the cap-removing component 42, in cooperation with the air source, picks up the cap. The structure is simple and highly practical.
[0043] like Figure 4 As shown, in a further technical solution, the cover-removing mechanism 4 includes a swing arm 41 and a cover-removing component 42. The first end of the swing arm 41 is installed at the output end of the drive mechanism 3, and the cover-removing component 42 is installed at the second end of the swing arm 41.
[0044] In a further technical solution, the cover removal component 42 is a suction cup, the suction cup is connected to an air tube, the air tube is connected to an air source, and the air source is used to draw air from between the suction cup and the cover 71.
[0045] Understandably, the end of the lid-removing component 42 is fixed to the second end of the swing arm 41, and the end of the lid-removing component 42 has an air extraction hole for connecting the air pipe. The air source is used to extract air between the lid-removing component 42 and the lid 71 to provide a power source, and the method of adsorbing the lid 71 by the suction cup is simple in structure, highly stable, and low in cost.
[0046] In a preferred embodiment, the first drive member 31 of this embodiment only has a rotation function. Since the conveying device 6 of the self-service pizza machine itself has a vertical movement function, when the conveying device 6 transports the pizza container 7 to the pick-up and drop-off station, the first drive member 31 drives the lid-removing member 42 to move above the lid 71 via the swing arm 41. The conveying device 6 then drives the pizza container 7 upward, so that the lid-removing member 42 fits against the lid 71. At this time, the air source draws away the air between the lid-removing member 42 and the lid 71, and the conveying device 6 then moves downward to detach the lid 71 from the pizza container 7.
[0047] like Figure 2-3 As shown in a further specific embodiment, the cap-removing device also includes a recycling bin 5, which is installed on the control cabinet 1 and located on one side of the pick-and-place platform 2. The recycling bin 5 is provided with a recycling station 51, and the driving mechanism 3 is used to drive the cap-removing mechanism 4 to move between the cap-removing station 21 and the recycling station 51.
[0048] With the setting of the recycling bin 5, after the cover removal mechanism 4 removes the cover, the first driving component 31 drives the cover removal mechanism 4 to move above the recycling bin 5. At this time, the air source stops drawing air between the cover and the cover removal component 42, or the air source injects air between the cover and the cover removal component 42 to separate the two, and the cover falls into the recycling bin 5 for later recycling and reuse.
[0049] Example 2
[0050] The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 lies only in that: the driving mechanism 3 includes a first driving member 31 and a second driving member. The first driving member 31 is mounted on the pick-and-place platform 2, the second driving member is mounted on the output end of the first driving member 31, and the cap-picking mechanism 4 is mounted on the output end of the second driving member. The driving mechanism 3 is used to drive the cap-picking mechanism 4 to rotate into and out of the cap-picking station 21 and to drive the cap-picking mechanism 4 to move up and down on the cap-picking station 21. As a preferred embodiment, the first driving member 31 in this embodiment is a rotary motor, and the second driving member is a lifting motor; in other specific embodiments, the first driving member 31 is a lifting motor, and the second driving member is a rotary motor.
[0051] In this embodiment, the rotation and lifting of the cover-removing mechanism 4 can be achieved through the drive mechanism 3. Although this increases the cost compared to embodiment 1, it also provides greater stability.
[0052] Example 3
[0053] like Figure 1 As shown, a self-service pizza machine includes the lid-removing device. This embodiment includes all the technical features and effects of Embodiment 1, and therefore will not be repeated.
[0054] 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.
[0055] 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 lid-removing device, installed in the control cabinet (1) of a self-service pizza machine, wherein the control cabinet (1) is provided with a lid-removing platform (2), characterized in that: It includes a drive mechanism (3) and a lid-removing mechanism (4). The drive mechanism (3) is installed on the pick-and-place platform (2), and the lid-removing mechanism (4) is installed at the output end of the drive mechanism (3). The pick-and-place platform (2) is provided with a lid-removing station (21). The drive mechanism (3) is used to drive the lid-removing mechanism (4) to enter and exit the lid-removing station (21) to remove the lid of the pizza container (7).
2. The cap removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving mechanism (3) includes a first driving member (31), which is installed on the pick-and-place platform (2). The cap-picking mechanism (4) is installed at the output end of the first driving member (31). The first driving member (31) is used to drive the cap-picking mechanism (4) to rotate into and out of the cap-picking station (21).
3. The cap removal device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first driving component (31) is a rotary motor.
4. The cap removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving mechanism (3) includes a first driving member (31) and a second driving member. The first driving member (31) is installed on the pick-up and place platform (2), and the second driving member is installed at the output end of the first driving member (31). The cap-picking mechanism (4) is installed at the output end of the second driving member. The driving mechanism (3) is used to drive the cap-picking mechanism (4) to rotate into and out of the cap-picking station (21) and to drive the cap-picking mechanism (4) to lift and lower on the cap-picking station (21).
5. The cap removal device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first driving component (31) is a rotary motor, and the second driving component is a lifting motor; or; the first driving component (31) is a lifting motor, and the second driving component is a rotary motor.
6. The cap removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cap-removing mechanism (4) includes a swing arm (41) and a cap-removing component (42). The first end of the swing arm (41) is installed at the output end of the drive mechanism (3), and the cap-removing component (42) is installed at the second end of the swing arm (41).
7. The cap removal device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The lid removal component (42) is a suction cup, which is connected to an air tube and an air source. The air source is used to draw air from between the suction cup and the lid (71).
8. The cap removal device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a recycling bin (5), which is installed in the control cabinet (1) and located on one side of the pick-up and drop-off platform (2).
9. The cap removal device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The recycling bin (5) is provided with a recycling station (51), and the driving mechanism (3) is used to drive the cap-removing mechanism (4) to move between the cap-removing station (21) and the recycling station (51).
10. A self-service pizza machine, characterized in that: Includes the cap removal device according to any one of claims 1-9.