Automatic meal distribution equipment
By introducing lid storage, dropping, and pressing components into the automatic meal distribution equipment, the problems of contamination and spillage caused by unsealed lunch boxes have been solved, enabling timely sealing and safe transportation of lunch boxes.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- TIBET JIUTAI BIOTECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-08
AI Technical Summary
Existing automated meal dispensing equipment lacks a matching food container sealing mechanism, which makes food susceptible to contamination when exposed to the air and prone to spillage during handling, affecting food safety and cleaning work.
An automatic meal distribution device was designed, comprising a conveying unit, a meal distribution component, a lid storage component, a lid dropping component, and a lid sealing and pressing component. The device uses an infrared scanning structure to control the sequential dropping and pressing of the lids, ensuring that the meal boxes are sealed promptly after meal distribution.
It enables timely sealing of lunch boxes, preventing food contamination and spillage, improving food safety and transportation efficiency, and reducing the hassle of cleaning.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of catering equipment technology, specifically to an automatic food dispensing device. Background Technology
[0002] In the catering service industry and in group dining settings, efficient and hygienic meal distribution methods are crucial. Currently, the emergence of automated meal distribution equipment has greatly improved the efficiency of meal distribution and reduced the intensity of manual labor, and it has been widely used in canteens, restaurants, and other similar venues.
[0003] However, most existing automated meal-dispensing systems lack a corresponding sealing mechanism for the food containers after dispensing. This deficiency has several adverse effects in practical use. Firstly, unsealed containers expose food directly to the air, making it highly susceptible to contaminants such as dust and droplets, severely impacting food hygiene and increasing food safety risks. Secondly, during handling and transportation, unsealed containers are prone to spillage and spillage, resulting in food waste, potential environmental pollution, and complicated cleanup efforts.
[0004] Therefore, an automatic meal dispensing device is proposed. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an automatic meal dispensing device in order to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model specifically adopts the following technical solution:
[0007] An automatic meal dispensing device includes a conveying unit, a meal dispensing component on the surface of the conveying unit, a finished product storage plate fixedly connected to the inner wall of the conveying unit, a lid storage component for sealing meal boxes on the surface of the conveying unit, a removal outlet on the surface of the lid storage component, a lid dropping component on the surface of the lid storage component, an opening on the surface of the lid dropping component, a push-out component for sequentially removing the lids on the surface of the lid dropping component, a lid pressing component on the surface of the conveying unit, and a rubber pad fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the lid pressing component.
[0008] Furthermore, the meal serving component includes a meal box feeding structure, the surface of the conveying unit is provided with the meal box feeding structure, the surface of the conveying unit is provided with a staple food dispensing unit, and the surface of the conveying unit is provided with a dish serving unit.
[0009] Furthermore, the cover storage assembly includes a mounting frame, the surface of the conveying unit is fixedly connected to the mounting frame, the surface of the mounting frame is fixedly connected to a connecting rod, the surface of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to a storage box, and the outlet is opened through the surface of the storage box.
[0010] Furthermore, the cover dropping assembly includes a mounting block, the surface of the storage box is fixedly connected to the mounting block, the surface of the mounting block is fixedly connected to the dropping box, and the opening is located on the surface of the dropping box.
[0011] Furthermore, the ejection assembly includes an electric push rod, which is fixedly connected to the surface of the dropping box. A connector is fixedly connected to the telescopic rod of the electric push rod, and a push block is fixedly connected to the surface of the connector, with the push block being movably inserted into the storage box.
[0012] Furthermore, the sealing and pressing assembly includes a frame, the surface of the conveying unit is fixedly connected to the frame, the surface of the frame is provided with an electric push rod two, the telescopic rod of the electric push rod two is fixedly connected to a pressure block, and a rubber pad is provided on the bottom surface of the pressure block.
[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0014] This utility model's conveying unit is responsible for conveying lunch boxes and setting up the food distribution components. It quantitatively dispenses food into the lunch boxes conveyed by the conveying unit. During the conveying process, empty lunch boxes have their lids stacked in a storage box. Controlled by an external control device, an infrared scanning structure is installed on the lid-dropping component. As the lunch box passes, the push-out component pushes the stacked lids, which then enter the lid-dropping component one by one through the outlet and opening. The lids then fall precisely to the top of the lunch box. When the lunch box passes the lid-pressing component, the component moves the rubber pad downwards, pressing and fixing the lid onto the lunch box. This device conveniently seals the lunch boxes after food distribution, preventing the food inside from being directly exposed and avoiding contaminants such as dust, as well as preventing food from spilling during handling. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;
[0016] Figure 2 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a partial structural cross-sectional view of the present invention;
[0018] Figure 4 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point B of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the sealing and pressing structure of this utility model.
[0020] Reference numerals: 1. Conveying unit; 2. Serving component; 201. Meal box feeding structure; 202. Staple food distribution unit; 203. Dishes serving unit; 3. Finished product temporary storage plate; 4. Lid storage component; 401. Mounting frame; 402. Connecting rod; 403. Storage box; 5. Removal outlet; 6. Lid dropping component; 601. Mounting block; 602. Dropping box; 7. Opening; 8. Pushing component; 801. Electric push rod one; 802. Connector; 803. Push block; 9. Lid sealing and pressing component; 901. Frame; 902. Electric push rod two; 903. Pressing block; 10. Rubber pad. Detailed Implementation
[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.
[0022] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0023] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters in the following figures indicate similar items; therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0024] In the description of the embodiments of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "inner", "outer", "upper", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed when in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0025] like Figure 1-5As shown, an automatic meal dispensing device includes a conveying unit 1, a meal dispensing component 2 on the surface of the conveying unit 1, a finished product storage plate 3 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the conveying unit 1, a lid storage component 4 for sealing meal boxes on the surface of the conveying unit 1, a removal outlet 5 on the surface of the lid storage component 4, a lid dropping component 6 on the surface of the lid storage component 4, an opening 7 on the surface of the lid dropping component 6, and a push-out component 8 for sequentially removing the lids from the conveying unit 1. The surface is equipped with a cap-pressing assembly 9, and a rubber pad 10 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the cap-pressing assembly 9; specifically, in this automatic meal distribution equipment, the conveying unit 1 is responsible for conveying empty meal boxes from the storage area to the meal distribution position, and conveying the divided meal boxes to the collection area. The meal distribution assembly 2 is set up to quantitatively dispense the meal into the empty meal boxes conveyed by the conveying unit 1. During the conveying process of the empty meal boxes by the conveying unit 1, the conveying unit 1 is equipped with a cap storage assembly 4, which can stack and store the caps of the empty meal boxes. The control system is configured with an infrared scanning structure installed on the lid-dropping assembly 6. As the lunchbox passes by, the ejection assembly 8 operates, pushing the lids in the lid storage assembly 4. At this time, the stacked lids in the lid storage assembly 4 can enter the lid-dropping assembly 6 through the removal outlet 5 and opening 7, and then the lid-dropping assembly 6 precisely drops to the top of the lunchbox. When the lunchbox passes the lid-pressing assembly 9, which also has an infrared scanning structure, the lid-pressing assembly 9 operates, sealing the lid... The pressing component 9 moves the rubber pad 10 downwards, which can press and fix the lid onto the lunch box. The rubber pad 10 can deform when pressed, protecting the lunch box during compression. The lunch box is then conveyed to the finished product storage plate 3, where staff can remove the lunch box containing the food. This equipment can easily seal the lunch boxes after they have been portioned, preventing the food inside from being directly exposed and avoiding contaminants such as dust, as well as preventing food from spilling during handling.
[0026] like Figure 1As shown, the food serving component 2 includes a food container feeding structure 201, a staple food dispensing unit 202, and a side dish serving unit 203. Specifically, the food serving component 2 is controlled by a controller. The controller can control parameters such as the weight, speed, and quantity of the food serving according to a preset program, and can also monitor the operating status of the equipment to promptly detect and handle faults. The food serving component 2, used in conjunction with the conveying unit 1, completes the food serving process. The food container feeding structure 201 is a lifting and lowering feeding structure, consisting of a supporting frame and a lifting and lowering drive. The system consists of a support frame located above the lunchbox conveyor line, which can slide along the height of the frame. It is composed of a support slide and multiple support arms for temporarily storing lunchboxes. The lifting and lowering drive is generally a rotary motor, which drives the support frame to rise and fall through a transmission device, allowing the lunchboxes to be transferred between different height positions. At this time, empty lunchboxes can be placed one by one onto the conveyor unit 1 for conveying. The staple food distribution unit 202 accurately distributes rice into the lunchboxes, and the side dish distribution unit 203 undertakes the key task of accurately distributing side dishes into each lunchbox. The staple food distribution unit 202 and the side dish distribution unit 203 are equipped with storage and distribution structures, which are existing mature technologies.
[0027] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, the lid storage assembly 4 includes a mounting frame 401. The mounting frame 401 is fixedly connected to the surface of the conveying unit 1. A connecting rod 402 is fixedly connected to the surface of the mounting frame 401. A storage box 403 is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting rod 402, and an outlet 5 is opened through the surface of the storage box 403. Specifically, the lid storage assembly 4 is set up to stack and store the lids. Under the control of an external control device, the stacked lids can be transported one by one to the lid falling assembly 6. Then, the lids fall from the lid falling assembly 6 onto the lunch box conveyed on the conveying unit 1. The mounting frame 401 installs and connects the connecting rod 402 to the conveying unit 1. The connecting rod 402 is fixedly installed on the storage box 403. The storage box 403 can store the lids used for sealing the lunch box.
[0028] like Figure 3 , Figure 4As shown, the lid dropping assembly 6 includes a mounting block 601. The mounting block 601 is fixedly connected to the surface of the storage box 403, and the dropping box 602 is fixedly connected to the surface of the mounting block 601. An opening 7 is observed to be opened on the surface of the dropping box 602. Specifically, the lid dropping assembly 6 is configured such that the lid pushed out by the push-out assembly 8 can fall onto the lunch box on the top surface of the conveying unit 1. Then, the lid is pressed and fixed by the lid pressing assembly 9 and the rubber pad 10, so that the lid is fixed on the lunch box. The mounting block 601 installs and connects the dropping box 602 to the storage box 403. After the lid enters the dropping box 602 through the opening 7, it falls onto the lunch box from the bottom of the dropping box 602.
[0029] like Figure 3 As shown, the ejection assembly 8 includes an electric push rod 801. The electric push rod 801 is fixedly connected to the surface of the drop box 602. A connector 802 is fixedly connected to the telescopic rod of the electric push rod 801. A push block 803 is fixedly connected to the surface of the connector 802, and the push block 803 is movably inserted into the storage box 403. Specifically, the ejection assembly 8 is designed to push the caps in the storage box 403 one by one into the drop box 602, whereupon the caps fall onto the lunchbox. An infrared scanning structure is installed on the 2nd. When the lunch box passes by, the electric push rod 801 operates. The telescopic rod of the electric push rod 801 is connected by the connector 802. The electric push rod 801 can drive the push block 803 to move back and forth. When the push block 803 moves on the storage box 403, the push block 803 can push the empty lunch box. At this time, during the reciprocating movement of the push block 803, the empty lunch box can enter the dropping box 602 one by one through the outlet 5 and the opening 7.
[0030] like Figure 1 , Figure 5 As shown, the sealing and pressing assembly 9 includes a frame 901. The frame 901 is fixedly connected to the surface of the conveying unit 1. An electric push rod 902 is provided on the surface of the frame 901. The telescopic rod of the electric push rod 902 is fixedly connected to a pressing block 903, and a rubber pad 10 is provided on the bottom surface of the pressing block 903. Specifically, the sealing and pressing assembly 9 is configured to press and fix the lid on the lunch box. The pressing block 903 is provided with an infrared scanning structure. When the lunch box passes by, the frame 901 installs the electric push rod 902. The electric push rod 902 operates, and the telescopic rod of the electric push rod 902 drives the pressing block 903 to move downward. The pressing block 903 can drive the rubber pad 10 to move up and down. The pressing block 903 drives the rubber pad 10 to move downward, and the rubber pad 10 presses and fixes the lid on the lunch box to the lunch box. The rubber pad 10 can deform, so that the lunch box is not subjected to excessive squeezing force.
[0031] In summary, this automatic meal distribution equipment uses a conveying unit 1 to transport empty meal boxes from the storage area to the distribution location, and to transport the portioned meal boxes to the collection area. The distribution component 2 dispenses a fixed amount of food into the empty meal boxes conveyed by the conveying unit 1. During the conveying process, a lid storage component 4 is installed on the conveying unit 1. A mounting frame 401 is connected to a connecting rod 402, which in turn is connected to a storage box 403. The storage box 403 can stack empty meal boxes. Controlled by an external control device, an infrared scanning structure is installed on the drop box 602. As a meal box passes by, an electric push rod 801 operates. The telescopic rod of the electric push rod 801 is connected via a connector 802, allowing the electric push rod 801 to drive the push block 803 to reciprocate back and forth. When push block 803 moves on storage box 403, it can push empty lunch boxes. During the reciprocating movement of push block 803, empty lunch boxes can enter drop box 602 one by one through outlet 5 and opening 7. Then, they fall from drop box 602 into lunch boxes conveyed by conveying unit 1. Then, conveying unit 1 continues to convey lunch boxes. When the lunch box passes the capping and pressing component 9, under the control of external equipment, the pressing block 903 is also equipped with an infrared scanning structure. The electric push rod 902 runs, and the telescopic rod of electric push rod 902 drives pressing block 903 to move downward. Press block 903 drives rubber pad 10 to move downward. Rubber pad 10 presses and fixes the cap on the lunch box to the lunch box. Rubber pad 10 can deform so that the lunch box will not be subjected to large squeezing force.
[0032] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An automatic meal dispensing device, characterized in that, The device includes a conveying unit, a food dispensing component on its surface, a finished product storage plate fixedly connected to the inner wall of the conveying unit, a lid storage component for sealing food containers on its surface, a removal outlet on its surface, a lid dropping component on its surface, an opening on its surface, a push-out component for removing lids one by one on its surface, and a lid pressing component on its surface. A rubber pad is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the lid pressing component.
2. The automatic meal dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The meal serving component includes a meal box feeding structure, the surface of the conveying unit is provided with the meal box feeding structure, the surface of the conveying unit is provided with a staple food dispensing unit, and the surface of the conveying unit is provided with a dish serving unit.
3. The automatic meal dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cover storage assembly includes a mounting frame, the surface of the conveying unit is fixedly connected to the mounting frame, the surface of the mounting frame is fixedly connected to a connecting rod, the surface of the connecting rod is fixedly connected to a storage box, and the outlet is opened through the surface of the storage box.
4. An automatic meal dispensing device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The cover dropping assembly includes a mounting block, the surface of the storage box is fixedly connected to the mounting block, the surface of the mounting block is fixedly connected to the dropping box, and the opening is located on the surface of the dropping box.
5. An automatic meal dispensing device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The ejection assembly includes an electric push rod, which is fixedly connected to the surface of the dropping box. The telescopic rod of the electric push rod is fixedly connected to a connector, and a push block is fixedly connected to the surface of the connector. The push block is movably inserted into the storage box.
6. An automatic meal dispensing device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sealing and pressing assembly includes a frame, and the frame is fixedly connected to the surface of the conveying unit. An electric push rod is provided on the surface of the frame, and a pressure block is fixedly connected to the telescopic rod of the electric push rod, with a rubber pad provided on the bottom surface of the pressure block.