Storing and discharging mechanism for box lunch vending machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to a material storing and discharging mechanism for a box lunch vending machine, which comprises a heat preservation box, a plurality of material storing and discharging mechanisms and a material storing and discharging mechanism, and is characterized in that the interior of the heat preservation box is divided into a plurality of non-communicated warehouse areas through partition plates side by side; the storage and unloading mechanisms are installed in the storage bin areas in a one-to-one correspondence mode, and each storage and unloading mechanism comprises an object carrying piece installed in the corresponding storage bin area in a drawable mode and a spiral piece rotationally arranged above the object carrying piece through driving of a motor; the electric connection assembly is used for adjustably connecting the motor and an external power supply and comprises a plug used for being electrically connected with an electric controller of the motor, and a socket matched with the plug is arranged on the inner side wall of the storage bin area of the heat preservation box; when the object carrying piece is inserted into the heat preservation box in place, the electric motor is electrically connected with an external power source through electric connection of the plug and the socket, and otherwise the electric motor is disconnected. The box lunch box can independently store, discharge and fill box lunch in batches, so that the box lunch can be conveniently heated and sold in batches.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of boxed meal vending machine technology, specifically to a material storage and dispensing mechanism for a boxed meal vending machine. Background Technology

[0002] A lunchbox vending machine, also known as a boxed meal vending machine, is an automated vending machine that sells ready-to-eat boxed meals, allowing ordinary workers, especially white-collar workers, to quickly finish their lunch within a short lunch break. A lunchbox vending machine mainly consists of a casing, a dispensing channel inside the casing, and a heating mechanism. The dispensing channel stores and places the boxed meals, and then dispenses them one by one according to customer requests. The heating mechanism is used to heat the sold boxed meals to ensure they reach the optimal eating temperature.

[0003] Traditional boxed meal vending machines rely on heaters to continuously heat meals to maintain a constant temperature, catering to customers' immediate eating needs. Internally, the machines feature a layered structure with pull-out shelves divided into multiple aisles by partitions, each equipped with a feeding mechanism. This system requires all meals to be heated uniformly. During periods of low customer traffic or in areas with low sales, unsold meals exceeding a certain heating period can affect taste, necessitating replacement and resulting in significant financial losses. Furthermore, the uniform heating method requires disconnecting the entire heater when changing orders, and a waiting period is required after reloading before meals can be sold again, potentially leading to lost customers.

[0004] Therefore, the research objective of this utility model is to design a storage and dispensing mechanism for a boxed meal vending machine that can store, dispense, and refill boxed meals in batches, so as to facilitate the heating and sale of boxed meals in batches. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the technical problems existing in the prior art, the present invention provides a material storage and dispensing mechanism for a boxed meal vending machine, which can effectively solve the technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0006] The technical solution of this utility model is:

[0007] A food storage and dispensing mechanism for a boxed meal vending machine includes:

[0008] The insulated box has its interior divided into multiple non-connected storage areas by corresponding partitions arranged side by side. The front of the insulated box is open and connected to a corresponding closed door.

[0009] The storage and unloading mechanism is installed in each storage area. It includes a retractable loading component installed in the storage area and a spiral component that is driven to rotate above the loading component by a corresponding motor. When the motor rotates and drives the spiral component to rotate, the boxed meals placed in the corresponding spiral channel on the spiral component move forward one by one to be unloaded.

[0010] An electrical connection assembly for adjusting the connection between the motor and an external power source includes a plug for electrically connecting an electrical controller to the motor. The plug is fixedly installed externally at the end of the carrying component via corresponding wires. A socket adapted to the plug is provided on the inner side wall of the storage area of ​​the insulated box. When the carrying component is inserted into the insulated box and in place, the motor is electrically connected to the external power source through the plug and the socket; otherwise, the connection is disconnected.

[0011] Anti-friction components are used to reduce the friction between the load and the insulated box when the load is pulled out.

[0012] The anti-friction component includes at least two long strips fixedly installed side by side at intervals on the bottom of the load. The bottom of the long strips is arc-shaped and tangent to the bottom surface of the insulated box. A corresponding handle is fixedly installed below the outer end of the load between two adjacent long strips. The handle is spaced apart from the bottom surface of the insulated box.

[0013] A corresponding limiting component is provided on the bottom surface of the insulated box at the front end of the socket. The limiting component includes a limiting block corresponding to the long strip. When the object is inserted into the insulated box and in place, the inner end of the long strip abuts against the side wall of the limiting block.

[0014] The top of the closed door is rotatably connected to the insulation box via corresponding hinges. A power mechanism for driving the closed door to open and close is installed below both side walls of the insulation box. The power mechanism includes a connecting plate driven by a telescopic cylinder. The end of the connecting plate not connected to the telescopic cylinder is hinged with a corresponding arc-shaped arm. The closed door has a corresponding connecting piece at the position of the arc-shaped arm. The arc-shaped arm is detachably connected to the connecting piece by corresponding bolts. When the piston rod of the telescopic cylinder extends, it causes the closed door to flip upwards, opening the insulation box.

[0015] The load-bearing component consists of a base plate and an upright plate that are vertically and integrally connected. The upright plate has a corresponding notch from top to bottom in the middle. The motor is installed on the outside of the upright plate and its output shaft end passes through the notch and is connected to the spiral component. The plug and socket are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the upright plate and the inner wall of the insulation box through corresponding supports.

[0016] Both the insulated box and the isolation panel are constructed by sealing and connecting the heat-insulating panels.

[0017] Advantages of this utility model:

[0018] 1) By adding the material storage and dispensing mechanism of this utility model to the boxed meal vending machine, the original boxed meal rack is improved and set up as an independent and heat-insulated box. With the intervention of the loading component, it is possible to effectively store, heat, dispense and refill boxed meals in batches, so as to heat and sell boxed meals in batches, reduce the amount of boxed meals heated at the same time and the amount of boxed meals returned, thereby greatly reducing economic losses. In addition, each storage area is equipped with a corresponding loading component and heater. When refilling or changing goods, only the loading component needs to be pulled out individually, without pulling out the entire shelf. This is not only more convenient and labor-saving, but also ensures that each storage area does not interfere with each other. Each insulated box is closed through a corresponding sealing door, and other storage areas that do not need to be refilled can remain heated, thereby ensuring that sales can continue immediately after refilling, effectively solving the problem of waiting time after refilling and ensuring the practical effect of this utility model.

[0019] 2) Furthermore, the adjustable connection between the motor and the external power supply via the electrical connection component allows for quick separation of the detachable electrical connector plug and socket during loading, disconnecting the motor from the external power supply and facilitating easy removal of the load for material loading. After loading, the load is pushed into place, and the plug and socket are then connected to electrically connect the motor to the external power supply. This effectively solves the problems of wire entanglement and excessively long wire installation during loading, while ensuring ease of loading, further ensuring the practical effect of this utility model.

[0020] 3) This utility model improves surface-to-surface contact by setting corresponding anti-friction components between the load and the insulated box. This is achieved by using a small space and simplifying the complexity of the equipment. Multiple long strips are arranged side by side below the load, and the bottom of the long strips is set as an arc shape tangent to the bottom surface of the insulated box. This changes surface-to-surface contact to line-to-surface contact, thereby minimizing the friction force when the load is pulled out and improving the ease of pulling out.

[0021] 4) This utility model uses a connecting plate driven by a telescopic cylinder to hinge the arc-shaped arm. The piston rod of the telescopic cylinder extends and retracts to push the arc-shaped arm to push the closed door to flip upward and open. The arc-shaped arm and the closed door are connected by connectors and bolts, which makes it easy for personnel to quickly and conveniently disconnect the closed door from the power mechanism when loading goods. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure with part of the thermal insulation board removed.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the installation of this utility model in a boxed meal vending machine.

[0025] In the attached diagram: 1. Insulated box; 101. Storage area; 2. Isolation plate; 3. Sealing door; 4. Storage and unloading mechanism; 401. Loading component; 402. Motor; 403. Spiral component; 5. Electrical connection assembly; 501. Plug; 502. Socket; 6. Long strip block; 7. Handle component; 8. Limiting block; 9. Power mechanism; 901. Telescopic cylinder; 902. Connecting plate; 903. Arc arm; 904. Connector. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To facilitate understanding by those skilled in the art, the structure of this utility model will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0027] refer to Figure 1-3 A food storage and dispensing mechanism for a boxed meal vending machine, comprising:

[0028] The insulated box 1 is divided into multiple non-connected storage areas 101 by corresponding partitions 2 arranged side by side. The front of the insulated box 1 is open and connected to a corresponding closed door 3.

[0029] Storage and unloading mechanism 4: Each storage area 101 is equipped with a corresponding storage and unloading mechanism 4, which includes a load 401 that can be pulled out and installed in the storage area 101, and a spiral component 403 that is driven to rotate above the load 401 by a corresponding motor 402. When the motor 402 rotates and drives the spiral component 403 to rotate, the boxed meals placed in the corresponding spiral channel on the spiral component 403 move forward one by one to discharge.

[0030] Electrical connection component 5, used for adjustable connection of motor 402 and external power supply, includes a plug 501 for electrically connecting the motor 402 to an electrical controller. The plug 501 is fixedly installed outwardly at the end of the carrier 401 via corresponding wires. The inner side wall of the storage area 101 of the insulated box 1 is provided with a socket 502 adapted to the plug 501. When the carrier 401 is inserted into the insulated box 1 and in place, the motor 402 is electrically connected to the external power supply through the plug 501 and the socket 502; otherwise, the connection is disconnected.

[0031] By adding the material storage and dispensing mechanism of this utility model to the boxed meal vending machine, the original boxed meal rack is improved and set up as an independent and heat-insulated insulated box 1. With the intervention of the loading component 401, it is possible to effectively store, heat, dispense and refill boxed meals in batches, so as to heat and sell boxed meals in batches, reduce the amount of boxed meals heated at the same time and the amount of boxed meals returned, thereby greatly reducing economic losses. Moreover, each storage area 101 is equipped with a corresponding loading component 401 and heater. When refilling or changing goods, only the loading component 401 needs to be pulled out individually, without pulling out the entire shelf. This is not only more convenient and labor-saving, but also ensures that each storage area 101 does not interfere with each other. Each insulated box 1 is closed through a corresponding sealing door 3. Other storage areas 101 that do not need to be refilled can remain heated, thereby ensuring that sales can continue immediately after refilling, effectively solving the problem of waiting time after refilling, and ensuring the practical effect of this utility model.

[0032] Furthermore, the adjustable connection between the motor 402 and the external power supply via the electrical connection component 5 allows for quick separation of the detachable electrical connection plug 501 and socket 502 during loading, disconnecting the motor 402 from the external power supply and facilitating the easy removal of the load 401 for material loading. After loading, the load 401 is pushed into place, and the plug 501 and socket 502 are then connected to electrically connect the motor 402 to the external power supply. This effectively solves the problems of wire entanglement and excessively long wire installation during loading, while ensuring ease of loading, further ensuring the practical effect of this invention.

[0033] An anti-friction component is used to reduce the friction between the load 401 and the insulated box 1 when the load 401 is pulled out.

[0034] The anti-friction component includes at least two long strips 6 fixedly installed side by side at intervals on the bottom of the load 401. The bottom of the long strips 6 is arc-shaped and tangent to the bottom surface of the insulated box 1. A corresponding handle 7 is fixedly installed below the outer end of the load 401 between two adjacent long strips 6. The handle 7 is spaced apart from the bottom surface of the insulated box 1.

[0035] This invention improves surface-to-surface contact by setting corresponding anti-friction components between the load 401 and the insulated box 1, thereby reducing friction force when the load 401 is pulled out, thus improving the ease of pulling out, while minimizing space and simplifying equipment complexity. This is achieved by placing multiple long strips 6 side by side at intervals below the load 401, with the bottom of the long strips 6 being an arc shape tangent to the bottom surface of the insulated box 1.

[0036] On the bottom surface of the insulated box 1, a corresponding limiting component is provided at the front end of the socket 502. The limiting component includes a limiting block 8 corresponding to the long strip 6. When the load 401 is inserted into the insulated box 1 and is in place, the inner end of the long strip 6 abuts against the side wall of the limiting block 8.

[0037] The top of the closed door 3 is rotatably connected to the insulation box 1 via corresponding hinges. A power mechanism 9 for driving the opening and closing of the closed door 3 is installed below both side walls of the insulation box 1. The power mechanism 9 includes a connecting plate 902 driven by a telescopic cylinder 901. A corresponding arc-shaped arm 903 is hinged to the end of the connecting plate 902 not connected to the telescopic cylinder 901. A corresponding connecting piece 904 is provided on the closed door 3 corresponding to the position of the arc-shaped arm 903. The arc-shaped arm 903 is detachably connected to the connecting piece 904 by corresponding bolts. When the piston rod of the telescopic cylinder 901 extends, it causes the closed door 3 to flip upwards, opening the insulation box 1.

[0038] This utility model uses a connecting plate 902 driven by a telescopic cylinder 901 to hinge and install an arc-shaped arm 903. The piston rod of the telescopic cylinder 901 extends and retracts to push the arc-shaped arm 903 to push the closed door 3 to flip upward and open. The arc-shaped arm 903 and the closed door 3 are connected by a connector 904 and bolts, which makes it easy for personnel to quickly and conveniently disconnect the closed door 3 from the power mechanism 9 when loading goods.

[0039] The loading component 401 is composed of a base plate and an upright plate that are vertically and integrally connected. The upright plate has a corresponding notch from top to bottom in the middle. The motor 402 is installed on the outside of the upright plate and its output shaft end passes through the notch and is connected to the spiral component 403. The plug 501 and socket 502 are respectively fixedly installed on the outer wall of the upright plate and the inner wall of the insulation box 1 through corresponding supports.

[0040] Both the insulated box 1 and the isolation plate 2 are constructed by sealing and connecting the heat insulation plates.

[0041] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A material storage and dispensing mechanism for a boxed meal vending machine, characterized in that, include: The insulated box (1) is divided into multiple non-connected storage areas (101) by corresponding partition plates (2) on both sides. The front of the insulated box (1) is open and connected to a corresponding closed door (3). Storage and unloading mechanism (4): Each storage area (101) is equipped with a corresponding storage and unloading mechanism (4), which includes a load (401) that can be pulled out and installed in the storage area (101), and a spiral component (403) that is driven to rotate above the load (401) by a corresponding motor (402). When the motor (402) rotates and drives the spiral component (403) to rotate, the boxed meals placed in the corresponding spiral channel on the spiral component (403) move forward one by one to discharge the food. An electrical connection assembly (5) is used to adjustably connect the motor (402) to an external power source. It includes a plug (501) for electrically connecting the motor (402) to an electrical controller. The plug (501) is fixedly installed outwardly at the end of the carrier (401) via a corresponding wire. The inner side wall of the storage area (101) of the insulated box (1) is provided with a socket (502) that is compatible with the plug (501). When the carrier (401) is inserted into the insulated box (1) and in place, the motor (402) is electrically connected to the external power source through the plug (501) and the socket (502). Otherwise, the connection is disconnected. Anti-friction component, used to reduce the friction force between the load (401) and the insulated box (1) when the load is pulled out.

2. The material storage and dispensing mechanism for a boxed meal vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The anti-friction assembly includes at least two long strips (6) fixedly installed side by side at intervals on the bottom of the load (401). The bottom of the long strips (6) is arc-shaped and tangent to the bottom surface of the insulated box (1). A corresponding handle (7) is fixedly installed below the outer end of the load (401) between two adjacent long strips (6). The handle (7) is spaced apart from the bottom surface of the insulated box (1).

3. The material storage and dispensing mechanism for a boxed meal vending machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, On the bottom surface of the insulated box (1), a corresponding limiting component is provided at the front end of the socket (502). The limiting component includes a limiting block (8) corresponding to the long strip (6). When the object (401) is inserted into the insulated box (1) and in place, the inner end of the long strip (6) abuts against the side wall of the limiting block (8).

4. The material storage and dispensing mechanism for a boxed meal vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top of the closed door (3) is rotatably connected to the insulated box (1) via a corresponding hinge. A power mechanism (9) for driving the closed door (3) to open and close is installed on the lower side walls of the insulated box (1). The power mechanism (9) includes a connecting plate (902) driven by a telescopic cylinder (901) and arranged in front and behind. The end of the connecting plate (902) not connected to the telescopic cylinder (901) is hinged with a corresponding arc arm (903). The closed door (3) is provided with a corresponding connector (904) at the position corresponding to the arc arm (903). The arc arm (903) is detachably connected to the connector (904) by a corresponding bolt locking method. When the piston rod of the telescopic cylinder (901) extends, it drives the closed door (3) to flip upward and open the insulated box (1).

5. The material storage and dispensing mechanism for a boxed meal vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The loading component (401) is composed of a base plate and a vertical plate that are vertically and integrally connected. The middle part of the vertical plate has a corresponding notch from top to bottom. The motor (402) is installed on the outside of the vertical plate and its output shaft end passes through the notch and is connected to the screw (403). The plug (501) and socket (502) are respectively fixedly installed on the outer wall of the vertical plate and the inner wall of the heat preservation box (1) through corresponding supports.

6. The material storage and dispensing mechanism for a boxed meal vending machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the insulated box (1) and the isolation plate (2) are made of heat-insulating plates that are sealed together.

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