A functional food display cabinet

Abstract

This utility model discloses a functional food display cabinet, including a display cabinet with a drive motor fixedly installed on its top surface. The output end of the drive motor extends into the interior of the display cabinet and is rotatably connected to a column. An adjustment plate is provided on the surface of the column, and adjustment holes are provided on both the adjustment plate and the surface of the column. In this utility model, by using a drive motor to rotate the display rack, a three-dimensional display of functional foods is achieved, allowing customers to observe the products from all angles. Compared to traditional flat display methods, this better showcases the features and details of functional foods, attracting customer attention, improving product display effectiveness, and thus promoting sales. Furthermore, the height of the adjustment plate is adjustable, allowing for flexible adjustment of the display layer spacing according to the packaging size of different functional foods, making it more convenient for customers to retrieve food without having to bend over, stand on tiptoe, or search, avoiding disruption of other product displays, and improving operational convenience and efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of functional food display equipment, and in particular to a functional food display cabinet. Background Technology

[0002] With the increasing health awareness of people, the functional food market is developing rapidly. Because of their specific health benefits, consumers often need to understand detailed product information when purchasing functional foods. This places higher demands on the display and presentation of functional foods. Traditional food display cabinets are mostly simple in structure, possessing only basic storage and display functions. In terms of display methods, they are mostly flat displays with food piled up, making it difficult for some products to be noticed by customers. This fails to fully showcase the diversity and characteristics of functional foods, affecting sales. Regarding product information display, there is a lack of effective means, making it difficult for customers to quickly obtain key information such as the ingredients, efficacy, target groups, and usage methods, increasing the difficulty of selection and reducing the purchasing experience. From the perspective of product retrieval, the layout and design of traditional display cabinets do not fully consider ergonomics. Customers may need to bend over, stand on tiptoe, or exert effort to find food, making operation inconvenient and potentially disrupting the display of other products. In terms of stability, existing display cabinets are prone to wobbling under different ground conditions, especially when frequently operated by customers or subjected to external impacts. This not only affects the display effect but may also cause food to fall and be damaged, posing a safety hazard.

[0003] Existing technologies have the following problems:

[0004] After extensive searching, it was found that the patent application document with application number CN201920118538.0 discloses a kind of display cabinet for baked goods. However, in actual use, this patent still cannot effectively solve the problems mentioned above, such as the single display method, inconvenient information display, inconvenient retrieval and placement, and insufficient stability. For example, its display rack structure is fixed and cannot be flexibly adjusted to adapt to functional food packaging of different sizes, which is not convenient for information display and makes it difficult for customers to obtain product information. The contact method between the cabinet and the ground is simple and the stability is difficult to guarantee. Based on the above problems, it is urgent to develop a new type of functional food display cabinet.

[0005] To address these shortcomings, we have proposed a functional food display cabinet. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to propose a functional food display cabinet to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a functional food display cabinet, comprising a display cabinet, a drive motor fixedly installed on the top surface of the display cabinet, and an output end of the drive motor extending into the interior of the display cabinet and rotatably connected to a column, wherein an adjustment plate is adjustable on the surface of the column, and adjustment holes are provided on the surfaces of the adjustment plate and the column, and fastening bolts are provided in the adjustment holes; a display, a microcontroller and a proximity switch are provided on the outer wall of the display cabinet; a support frame is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the display cabinet, and guide grooves are provided on the surfaces of the support frame and the display cabinet, and threaded rods are provided inside the guide grooves; an abutment plate is installed at one end of the threaded rod, and a protrusion is fixedly connected to the surface of the abutment plate away from the threaded rod; a threaded block is used in conjunction with the surface of the threaded rod inside the support frame, and a driven gear is welded to the outer wall of the threaded block; a reduction motor is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the display cabinet, and a drive gear is installed at the output end of the reduction motor through a reduction gear, and the drive gear meshes with the driven gear.

[0008] Preferably, the bottom of the display case is equipped with self-locking casters, and there are multiple self-locking casters arranged in a circular array on the bottom surface of the display case.

[0009] Preferably, the display, drive motor, proximity switch, geared motor and microcontroller are electrically connected.

[0010] Preferably, there are multiple adjustment plates, and the multiple adjustment plates are equidistantly distributed on the surface of the column.

[0011] Preferably, the display is a touch screen.

[0012] Preferably, the proximity switch is an infrared sensing proximity switch.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] 1. This utility model utilizes a drive motor to rotate the display rack, achieving a three-dimensional display of functional foods. This allows customers to observe the products from all angles, better showcasing the features and details of functional foods compared to traditional flat displays. This attracts customer attention, enhances product display effectiveness, and ultimately boosts sales. Furthermore, the adjustable height of the display rack allows for flexible adjustment of the display layer spacing based on the packaging size of different functional foods, making it easier for customers to pick up the food without bending over, standing on tiptoe, or searching. This also prevents disruption of other product displays, improving operational convenience and efficiency. Additionally, when a customer approaches or picks up a functional food product, a proximity switch senses the signal, and the microcontroller automatically illuminates the display, showing detailed information such as the product's ingredients, efficacy, target audience, and usage instructions. This design allows customers to quickly obtain the information they need, reducing confusion during selection and enhancing the shopping experience. It also helps customers accurately choose suitable functional foods based on their own needs.

[0015] 2. During the use of this utility model, the screw rod is driven to rotate by the geared motor so that the contact plate comes into contact with the ground. The protrusion increases the friction with the ground, which greatly improves the stability of the display cabinet during use. Even when customers operate it frequently or it is subjected to external impact, it can effectively prevent the display cabinet from shaking or tipping over, ensuring the safety of functional food, avoiding product damage from falling, and eliminating safety hazards. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a cross-sectional view of a functional food display cabinet proposed in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged diagram of B in the diagram;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Enlarged diagram of A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the external structure.

[0021] Legend:

[0022] 1. Display case; 2. Column; 3. Adjustment plate; 4. Adjustment hole; 5. Fastening bolt; 6. Display; 7. Microcontroller; 8. Proximity switch; 9. Self-locking caster wheel; 10. Support frame; 11. Guide groove; 12. Threaded rod; 13. Contact plate; 14. Protrusion; 15. Threaded block; 16. Driven gear; 17. Gear motor; 18. Drive gear; 19. Drive motor. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," 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 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model; the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance; furthermore, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "joined" should be interpreted broadly, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0025] Please refer to Figure 1-4A functional food display cabinet includes a display cabinet 1. A drive motor 19 is fixedly installed on the top surface of the display cabinet 1, and the output end of the drive motor 19 extends into the interior of the display cabinet 1 and is rotatably connected to a column 2. An adjustment plate 3 is provided on the surface of the column 2 for adjustment. Adjustment holes 4 are opened on the surfaces of both the adjustment plate 3 and the column 2, and fastening bolts 5 are installed in the adjustment holes 4. A display 6, a microcontroller 7, and a proximity switch 8 are installed on the outer wall of the display cabinet 1. A support frame 10 is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the display cabinet 1, and both the support frame 10 and the surface of the display cabinet 1 are open. A guide groove 11 is provided, and a threaded rod 12 is provided inside the guide groove 11. A contact plate 13 is installed at one end of the threaded rod 12, and a protrusion 14 is fixedly connected to the surface of the contact plate 13 away from the threaded rod 12. A threaded block 15 is used in conjunction with the surface of the threaded rod 12 inside the support frame 10, and a driven gear 16 is welded to the outer wall of the threaded block 15. A geared motor 17 is fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the display cabinet 1, and a drive gear 18 is installed at the output end of the geared motor 17 through a reducer, and the drive gear 18 meshes with the driven gear 16.

[0026] In use, first adjust the height of the adjustment plate 3 according to the packaging size of the functional food, place the food on the adjustment plate 3, and after connecting the power, the drive motor 19 drives the display rack to rotate, creating a three-dimensional display of the functional food. This allows customers to observe the product from all angles, better showcasing the features and details of the functional food compared to traditional flat displays, attracting customer attention, improving product display effectiveness, and thus promoting sales. Furthermore, the height of the adjustment plate 3 is adjustable, allowing for flexible adjustment of the display layer spacing according to the packaging size of different functional foods, making it more convenient for customers to pick up the food without having to bend over, stand on tiptoe, or search, avoiding disruption of other product displays, and improving operational convenience and efficiency. When a customer approaches the display cabinet 1, the infrared proximity switch 8 senses the signal and is controlled by the microcontroller 7. When display screen 6 lights up, it displays detailed information such as ingredients, efficacy, target audience, and usage methods for the functional foods in the corresponding area. This design allows customers to quickly obtain the information they need, reduces confusion during the purchase process, and enhances the shopping experience. It also helps customers accurately select suitable functional foods according to their own needs. If it is necessary to fix display case 1, start the geared motor 17, which lowers the threaded rod 12 through gear transmission, causing the contact plate 13 to contact the ground. The protrusion 14 increases friction and improves stability. Even when customers operate frequently or when subjected to external impact, it can effectively prevent display case 1 from shaking or tipping over, ensuring the safety of functional foods, preventing products from falling and being damaged, and eliminating safety hazards. When it is necessary to move, reverse the operation of geared motor 17 to raise the contact plate 13, and use the self-locking casters 9 to move display case 1.

[0027] In this implementation plan: the bottom of the display case 1 is equipped with self-locking casters 9, and there are multiple self-locking casters 9, which are arranged in a circular array on the bottom surface of the display case 1.

[0028] Specifically, it improves the ease of moving the entire display cabinet 1, which can meet different usage scenarios.

[0029] In this implementation scheme: the display 6, drive motor 19, proximity switch 8, geared motor 17 and microcontroller 7 are electrically connected.

[0030] Specifically, when the display case 1 is powered on, the drive motor 19 drives the display rack to rotate for a three-dimensional display. The proximity switch 8 monitors the surrounding environment in real time and transmits the signal to the microcontroller 7. After receiving the signal, the microcontroller 7 sends an instruction to the display 6 to light it up and display the detailed information of the corresponding product. If a customer touches the display screen to operate, the display 6 will send a feedback signal back to the microcontroller 7 to display more detailed information. On the other hand, when it is necessary to adjust the stability of the display case 1, the microcontroller 7 sends a control signal to the geared motor 17 according to the operation instruction or preset logic to drive it to rotate forward and backward. Through gear transmission, the threaded rod 12 is raised and lowered, thereby controlling the contact plate 13 to contact or separate from the ground to increase or decrease the stability of the display case 1.

[0031] In this implementation plan: multiple adjustment plates 3 are provided, and the multiple adjustment plates 3 are equidistantly distributed on the surface of the column 2.

[0032] Specifically, it enhances the ability to showcase functional foods, resulting in more efficient presentations.

[0033] In this implementation scheme: Display 6 is a touch screen.

[0034] Specifically, when viewing product information, customers can use touch operations to further query more detailed product information, such as the product's manufacturing process, relevant certification information, or obtain other related functional food products recommended by the system based on the customer's viewing history.

[0035] In this implementation scheme: the proximity switch 8 is an infrared sensing proximity switch 8.

[0036] Specifically, the proximity switch 8 may be an example of Omron's E2E series, including but not limited to.

[0037] Working Principle: In use, first adjust the height of the adjustment plate 3 according to the packaging size of the functional food. Place the food on the adjustment plate 3. After connecting the power, the drive motor 19 rotates the display rack for a three-dimensional display, allowing customers to observe the product from all angles. Compared to traditional flat display methods, this better showcases the features and details of the functional food, attracting customer attention, improving product display effectiveness, and thus promoting sales. Furthermore, the height of the adjustment plate 3 is adjustable, allowing for flexible adjustment of the display layer spacing according to the packaging size of different functional foods. This makes it more convenient for customers to retrieve food without having to bend over, stand on tiptoe, or search, avoiding disruption of other product displays and improving operational convenience and efficiency. When a customer approaches the display cabinet 1, the infrared proximity switch 8 senses the signal and, via the microcontroller... 7. The control display 6 lights up, showing detailed information such as ingredients, efficacy, target audience, and usage methods of the functional foods in the corresponding area. This design allows customers to quickly obtain the information they need, reduces confusion during the purchase process, and enhances the shopping experience. It also helps customers accurately select suitable functional foods according to their own needs. If it is necessary to fix the display cabinet 1, start the geared motor 17, which lowers the threaded rod 12 through gear transmission, causing the contact plate 13 to contact the ground. The protrusion 14 increases friction and improves stability. Even when customers operate frequently or when subjected to external impact, it can effectively prevent the display cabinet 1 from shaking or tipping over, ensuring the safety of the functional foods, preventing products from falling and being damaged, and eliminating safety hazards. When it is necessary to move, reverse the operation of the geared motor 17 to raise the contact plate 13, and use the self-locking casters 9 to move the display cabinet 1.

[0038] It should be noted that the model specifications of the display 6, drive motor 19, microcontroller 7, geared motor 17 and proximity switch 8 need to be selected and determined according to the actual specifications of the device. The specific selection calculation method adopts the existing technology in this field, so it will not be described in detail.

[0039] The power supply and operating principle of the display 6, drive motor 19, microcontroller 7, geared motor 17 and proximity switch 8 are clear to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0040] It is worth noting that the microcontroller 7 disclosed in the above embodiments can be an MCS-51, the display 6 can be a DGUS series from Beijing Diwen Technology Co., Ltd., the drive motor 19 can be a Y80M1-2, the geared motor 17 can be a planetary gear reducer, such as the ZWBPD06006 series from Shenzhen Zhaowei Electromechanical Co., Ltd., and the proximity switch 8 can be, but is not limited to, the Omron E2E series. The operation of the microcontroller 7 controlling the display 6, drive motor 19, geared motor 17 and proximity switch 8 all adopt methods commonly used in the prior art. It should be noted that the above examples of the models of display 6, drive motor 19, microcontroller 7, geared motor 17 and proximity switch 8 are only examples and are not limited. The specific models can be flexibly selected according to actual needs.

[0041] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A functional food display case comprising a display case (1), characterized in that, A drive motor (19) is fixedly installed on the top surface of the display cabinet (1), and the output end of the drive motor (19) extends into the interior of the display cabinet (1) and is rotatably connected to a column (2). An adjustment plate (3) is provided on the surface of the column (2). Adjustment holes (4) are provided on the surfaces of the adjustment plate (3) and the column (2), and fastening bolts (5) are provided in the adjustment holes (4). A display (6), a microcontroller (7), and a proximity switch (8) are provided on the outer wall of the display cabinet (1). A support frame (10) is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the display cabinet (1), and guide grooves (11) are provided on the surfaces of the support frame (10) and the display cabinet (1). The guide groove (11) is provided with a threaded rod (12), one end of which is fitted with an abutment plate (13), and a protrusion (14) is fixedly attached to the side of the abutment plate (13) away from the threaded rod (12). The surface of the threaded rod (12) is located inside the support frame (10) and is fitted with a threaded block (15). The outer wall of the threaded block (15) is welded with a driven gear (16). The bottom surface of the display cabinet (1) is fixedly fitted with a reduction motor (17), and the output end of the reduction motor (17) is fitted with a drive gear (18) through a reducer. The drive gear (18) meshes with the driven gear (16).

2. A functional food display case as defined in claim 1, wherein The display cabinet (1) is equipped with self-locking casters (9) at the bottom, and there are multiple self-locking casters (9), and the multiple self-locking casters (9) are arranged in a circular array on the bottom surface of the display cabinet (1).

3. A functional food display case as defined in claim 1, wherein The display (6), drive motor (19), proximity switch (8), geared motor (17) and microcontroller (7) are electrically connected.

4. A functional food display case as defined in claim 1, wherein The adjustment plate (3) is provided in multiple ways, and the multiple adjustment plates (3) are equidistantly distributed on the surface of the column (2).

5. A functional food display case as defined in claim 1, wherein The display (6) is a touch screen.

6. A functional food display case as defined in claim 1, wherein The proximity switch (8) is an infrared sensing proximity switch (8).

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