Extraction type tableware distribution device and mounting structure thereof

Abstract

The utility model provides a draw-out type tableware distribution device and an installation structure thereof, the device comprises a housing and a stock bin mechanism installed in the housing in a sliding mode, the installation structure is formed by a slide way arranged at the bottom of the housing and a slide rail structure arranged at the bottom of the stock bin mechanism in a matched mode, and the stock bin mechanism can move along the slide way in a drawing mode. A plurality of locking holes are formed in the two sides of the sliding way, a locking assembly is arranged on the side face of the sliding rail structure and comprises a second switch, a first connecting rod, a second connecting rod and a lock hook, and locking and unlocking between the lock hook and the locking holes are controlled by pressing and matching with an elastic piece. A spring and fixator structure is arranged on the rear portion of the stock bin mechanism, buffering push-out force is provided during unlocking, and the stock bin mechanism pops up forwards but does not disengage from the housing. The device has the advantages of being stable in structure, safe, controllable, convenient to pull out and clean and the like, use convenience and sanitation are improved, and the device is suitable for self-service distribution scenes of multi-bin and multi-type tableware.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of tableware equipment technology, and in particular to a pull-out tableware dispensing device and its installation structure. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in public catering and self-service tableware dispensing scenarios, tableware dispensing devices are commonly used to centrally store and dispense tableware on demand. These devices typically consist of a fixed housing and an internal hopper mechanism with functions such as feeding and dispensing. However, in traditional structures, the housing and hopper mechanism are often integrated as a single unit or fixed with screws, making hopper disassembly inconvenient, hindering easy cleaning and quick replacement, and resulting in low maintenance efficiency. Especially in scenarios with multiple hoppers and frequent changes in tableware types, the fixed structure can easily cause operational inconvenience and even pose hygiene risks.

[0003] To improve structural flexibility and convenience, some products have attempted to use insert or snap-on designs, but the following problems still commonly exist: loose structures affect stability; lack of effective locking protection makes them prone to accidental detachment in unclean environments; and the lack of guiding constraints during the extraction process results in poor stability. Especially in public places with high hygiene requirements, how to achieve an installation structure that is both easy to extract and has reliable limiting protection has become a key challenge in the structural design of tableware dispensing devices. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, a pull-out tableware dispensing device and its installation structure are provided. This invention primarily utilizes a slide rail structure within the housing and a matching slide rail structure at the bottom of the hopper, combined with a locking mechanism controlled by a switch, to achieve guided sliding, position limiting, and safe locking of the hopper mechanism within the housing. This effectively solves the problems of fixed connection between the housing and hopper structure in existing tableware dispensing devices, inconvenient disassembly, lack of guidance and anti-detachment protection, and improves the modularity, maintainability, and ease of operation of the device.

[0005] The technical means adopted in this utility model are as follows:

[0006] A pull-out tableware dispensing device installation structure includes a slide rail set at the bottom of the cover and a slide rail structure set at the bottom of the hopper mechanism that cooperates with it, so that the hopper mechanism can be pulled out and moved along the slide rail inside the cover.

[0007] The slide rail extends longitudinally along the cover, and its bottom surfaces on both sides are provided with at least two sets of locking holes arranged at intervals in the front-back direction.

[0008] The slide rail structure is provided with a hopper locking assembly on the side. The hopper locking assembly includes a second switch located at the front of the hopper mechanism, a first connecting rod vertically connected to the second switch, a second connecting rod horizontally connected to the lower end of the first connecting rod, and a locking hook located at the end of the second connecting rod.

[0009] The second switch has an elastic element at its bottom. When pressed, it causes the first connecting rod to move down and the second connecting rod to rotate up, causing the locking hook to lift and release the lock from the locking hole. After the second switch is released, the locking hook rebounds under the action of the elastic element and can re-engage the front locking hole during the sliding process to achieve limit locking.

[0010] Furthermore, the rear of the hopper mechanism is provided with a retainer and a spring sleeved on the retainer. When the hopper mechanism is installed into the cover, the retainer is pressed into the rear space of the hopper mechanism. When the hopper mechanism is unlocked and pulled out, the spring pushes the retainer forward and abuts against the rear side wall of the cover, providing a spring force to the hopper mechanism, so that it is pushed forward a predetermined distance but does not come out of the cover.

[0011] Furthermore, the slide rail structure is a guide bar set at the bottom of the hopper mechanism, and the slide is a T-shaped slide, and the two are slidably connected to each other.

[0012] Furthermore, the locking holes are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the slide, with each side including two locking holes, one in front and one behind, for limiting movement during operation and locking at the end, respectively.

[0013] Furthermore, the locking hook is an elastic limiting structure that can automatically lock with the locking hole during the sliding process of the hopper mechanism, preventing the entire mechanism from coming off.

[0014] This utility model also discloses a pull-out tableware dispensing device, including a cover and at least one slidably installed hopper mechanism inside the cover. The hopper mechanism and the cover adopt the above-described installation structure to realize pull-out and locking.

[0015] Furthermore, the cover is an integral structure with an opening at the front end and a longitudinal partition inside that divides it into multiple partitioned spaces for accommodating the hopper mechanism; the hopper mechanism includes a tableware receiving hopper and a tableware dropping hopper, the dropping hopper has a first switch at the front for controlling the dropping of tableware, and a spring and fixing structure at the rear for buffering the pushing out.

[0016] Furthermore, the bottom of the cover is provided with a base and an anti-slip pad.

[0017] Furthermore, the tableware dispensing bin is also equipped with a dust cover at the tableware retrieval position, including a dust cover body, a dust cover and a tableware retrieval outlet below. The dust cover body is provided with a first switch hole that matches the first switch and a second switch hole that matches the second switch.

[0018] Furthermore, multiple hopper mechanisms are arranged side by side inside the housing, and different types of tableware can be configured in different hopper mechanisms.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0020] 1. The slide and guide structure design provided by this utility model allows the hopper mechanism to be smoothly pulled out inside the cover, improving the convenience of retrieval and maintenance; at the same time, the locking component, through the second switch linkage rod and locking hook, cooperates with the locking holes set on both sides of the slide to achieve multi-point limit locking and prevent the hopper from slipping.

[0021] 2. The rear buffer spring structure provided by this utility model provides a safe ejection force to the hopper at the moment of unlocking, avoiding accidental injury or damage to parts caused by forceful sliding out.

[0022] 3. The tableware dispensing device provided by this utility model supports the side-by-side arrangement of multiple material bins. Different material bins can be configured with different tableware. The installation structure has the advantages of modularity and easy disassembly and assembly. It is suitable for tableware type replacement and independent cleaning, and meets the needs of high-frequency public use.

[0023] In summary, the pull-out tableware dispensing device and its installation structure provided by this utility model overcome the technical limitations of traditional tableware dispensing devices, such as fixed installation of the hopper mechanism, cumbersome assembly and disassembly, and lack of guidance and limit protection. This utility model offers a pull-out connection solution that is structurally reasonable, easy to operate, safe, reliable, and easy to maintain. It not only enables smooth sliding and segmented locking of the hopper mechanism but also provides a safe forward thrust to assist in extraction during unlocking, preventing accidental slippage and improving controllability and safety during use. It is particularly suitable for public scenarios involving multi-compartment classification management, frequent replacement, or cleaning, and has significant application value and promising prospects for promotion. Attached Figure Description

[0024] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pull-out tableware dispensing device of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the material hopper mechanism of the pull-out tableware dispensing device of this utility model being pulled out.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom of the pull-out tableware dispensing device of this utility model.

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the pull-out tableware dispensing device of this utility model.

[0029] Figure 5 This is a side view of the hopper mechanism of this utility model.

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the hopper mechanism of this utility model locked inside the cover.

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the material hopper mechanism of this utility model, showing the cover being pulled out and locked in front of the cover.

[0032] In the diagram: 1. Cover; 11. Cover body; 12. Partition; 13. Slide rail; 14. First locking hole; 15. Second locking hole; 16. Base; 17. Anti-slip pad;

[0033] 2. Material hopper mechanism; 21. Tableware receiving hopper; 211. First guide plate; 212. Second guide plate; 22. Tableware dropping hopper; 23. Dust cover; 231. Dust cover body; 232. Dust cover; 233. Tableware outlet; 234. Second switch; 235. First switch; 236. First connecting rod; 237. Second connecting rod; 238. Locking hook; 24. Spring; 25. Fixture; 3. Tableware. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection" and "installation" should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a detachable connection or a non-detachable connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. In addition, "connection" can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Among them, "fixed" means that they are connected to each other and the relative positional relationship remains unchanged after the connection. The directional terms mentioned in the embodiments of the present utility model, such as "inner", "outer", "top", "bottom", etc., are only for reference to the direction of the accompanying drawings. Therefore, the directional terms used are for better and clearer explanation and understanding of the embodiments of the present utility model, 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 on the embodiments of the present utility model. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0035] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, this utility model provides a pull-out tableware dispensing device and its installation structure, including a cover 1 and three hopper mechanisms 2 slidably installed inside the cover. Each hopper mechanism 2 includes a tableware receiving compartment 21, a tableware dropping compartment 22, a dust cover 23, and a hopper locking assembly. Both the cover 1 and the hopper mechanisms 2 can be made of ABS engineering plastic or food-grade polypropylene material.

[0036] The cutlery receiving compartment 21 is a narrow, elongated cavity extending vertically downwards, formed by a first guide plate 211 and a second guide plate 212 arranged opposite each other. The gap between the guide plates is slightly larger than the width of the cutlery 3, which is used to accommodate multiple stacked cutlery 3 and limit their stacking state. The cutlery dropping compartment 22 has a first switch 235 at the front to control the cutlery 3 to fall from the cutlery receiving compartment 21. The cutlery 3 can be a spoon, knife, or fork.

[0037] Specifically, the housing 1 has an integrally formed housing body 11 with an opening at the front end. The interior is divided into three independent partitioned spaces by longitudinal partitions 12 to accommodate the hopper mechanism 2. The sidewalls of the housing extend to form a base 16, and an anti-slip pad 17 is provided in the base area. This anti-slip pad can be a suction cup type or a silicone column, etc., to ensure stable placement of the device on a table or workbench (e.g., on a desktop or work surface). Figure 3 (As shown).

[0038] Each partition space has a T-shaped slide rail 13 extending in the front-to-back direction at its bottom. The bottom surfaces of both sides of the slide rail 13 are symmetrically provided with a front-to-back locking hole, that is, each side includes a first locking hole 14 and a second locking hole 15, which are used for limiting movement during operation and locking at the end. The bottom of the hopper mechanism 2 is provided with a slide rail structure that cooperates with the slide rail 13, and the side wall of the slide rail is equipped with a hopper locking component.

[0039] like Figure 5 As shown, the hopper locking assembly includes a second switch 234 located at the front of the cutlery feeding hopper 22. A first connecting rod 236 is vertically connected below the second switch 234, and a second connecting rod 237 is horizontally connected to the bottom end of the first connecting rod 236. A locking hook 238 that can be inserted into a locking hole is provided at the end of the second connecting rod 237. An elastic element (spring) is provided below the second switch 234. When the second switch 234 is pressed, the first connecting rod 236 moves down, and the second connecting rod 237 tilts up, causing the locking hook 238 to lift up and complete the unlocking. After releasing the button, the locking hook 238 springs back and can automatically engage with the locking hole during the sliding process to achieve front-end locking.

[0040] The rear of the cutlery feeding bin 22 is equipped with a retainer 25 and a compression spring 24 sleeved on it. When the feeding bin mechanism 2 is installed in place, the spring 24 is compressed in the rear cavity of the mechanism (e.g., Figure 6As shown), at this time, the locking hook 238 can be seen locked in the second locking hole 15, completing the terminal locking; when unlocking, press the second switch 234, the locking hook 238 lifts up, the spring 24 extends, pushing the retainer 25 against the rear side wall of the cover 1, providing a stable forward thrust for the hopper mechanism 2, causing it to partially pop out for subsequent extraction operations (such as...). Figure 7 As shown in the figure, the locking hook 238 is locked in the first locking hole 14 to achieve the limit during operation, which can prevent the hopper mechanism 2 from falling out of the cover 1. The operator can then perform subsequent actions such as filling the tableware 3 or pulling out the hopper mechanism 2 for cleaning.

[0041] In addition, to further ensure hygiene, a dust cover 23 is provided at the front end of the tableware feeding bin 22, and the dust cover 23 is provided with switch holes corresponding to the first and second switches respectively.

[0042] The multiple hopper mechanisms 2 of this utility model can be arranged side by side inside the cover 1, and the same or different types of tableware can be configured according to actual needs.

[0043] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An installation structure for a pull-out tableware dispensing device, characterized in that, The slide rail structure is a guide strip arranged at the bottom of the bin mechanism, and the slide is a T-shaped slide, and the two are slidably connected with each other. The slide extends longitudinally along the cover, and at least two groups of locking holes are arranged on the bottom surfaces of the two sides of the slide. The slide rail structure is provided with a bin locking assembly on the side surface, and the bin locking assembly comprises a second switch arranged at the front of the bin mechanism, a first connecting rod vertically connected with the second switch, a second connecting rod transversely connected with the lower end of the first connecting rod, and a locking hook arranged at the end of the second connecting rod. The second switch is provided with an elastic member at the bottom, and when the second switch is pressed, the first connecting rod is driven to move downward, the second connecting rod is rotated upward to drive the locking hook to be lifted to release the locking with the locking hole; after the second switch is released, the locking hook is resiliently returned under the action of the elastic member, and can be re-engaged with the front locking hole during the sliding process to achieve limiting and locking.

2. The mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized by The rear part of the bin mechanism is provided with a fixing device and a spring sleeved on the fixing device, and the fixing device is pressed into the rear space of the bin mechanism when the bin mechanism is installed into the cover; when the bin mechanism is unlocked and pulled out, the spring pushes the fixing device to move forward and abuts against the rear side wall of the cover to provide a pop-out force for the bin mechanism, so that the bin mechanism is pushed forward by a predetermined distance but does not come out of the cover.

3. The mounting structure according to claim 2, characterized by The slide rail structure is a guide strip arranged at the bottom of the bin mechanism, and the slide is a T-shaped slide, and the two are slidably connected with each other.

4. The mounting structure according to claim 3, wherein The locking holes are symmetrically arranged on the two sides of the slide, and each side comprises two locking holes arranged in front and behind, respectively, for limiting and terminal locking during operation.

5. The mounting structure according to claim 4, wherein The locking hook is a resilient limiting structure, which can automatically lock with the locking hole during the sliding process of the bin mechanism to prevent the whole mechanism from coming out.

6. A self-contained, portable, disposable, extractable utensil dispensing device, comprising: The cover is a whole structure, and an opening is arranged at the front end, and a longitudinal partition plate is arranged inside to divide the cover into a plurality of partition spaces for accommodating the bin mechanism; the bin mechanism comprises a tableware accommodating bin and a tableware discharging bin, and the front part of the discharging bin is provided with a first switch for controlling the discharging of tableware, and the rear part is provided with a spring and a fixing device structure for buffering the pushing.

7. The self-contained, portable, extractable utensil dispensing device of claim 6, wherein, The bottom of the cover is provided with a base and an anti-skid pad.

8. The extractable utensil dispensing device of claim 7, wherein, The tableware taking position of the tableware discharging bin is also provided with a dust cover, which comprises a dust cover main body, a dust cover, and a tableware taking outlet below, and the dust cover main body is provided with a first switch hole matched with the first switch and a second switch hole matched with the second switch.

9. The extractable utensil dispensing device of claim 8, wherein, A plurality of bin mechanisms are arranged side by side in the cover, and the same or different types of tableware can be arranged in different bin mechanisms.

10. The extractable utensil dispensing device of claim 9, wherein, The cover is a whole structure, and an opening is arranged at the front end, and a longitudinal partition plate is arranged inside to divide the cover into a plurality of partition spaces for accommodating the bin mechanism; the bin mechanism comprises a tableware accommodating bin and a tableware discharging bin, and the front part of the discharging bin is provided with a first switch for controlling the discharging of tableware, and the rear part is provided with a spring and a fixing device structure for buffering the pushing. The bottom of the cover is provided with a base and an anti-skid pad. The tableware taking position of the tableware discharging bin is also provided with a dust cover, which comprises a dust cover main body, a dust cover, and a tableware taking outlet below, and the dust cover main body is provided with a first switch hole matched with the first switch and a second switch hole matched with the second switch. A plurality of bin mechanisms are arranged side by side in the cover, and the same or different types of tableware can be arranged in different bin mechanisms.

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