Light dining car with inverted dining table structure
The lightweight food cart design with a reverse-mounted double food counter structure solves the problems of low space utilization, poor safety and stability, and food preservation in traditional food carts, achieving efficient space utilization, convenient operation, and good food preservation.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- HANGZHOU MAGNETSTAR TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-03
AI Technical Summary
Traditional food carts suffer from inadequate structural design, low space utilization, poor safety and stability, and difficulty in preserving food freshness.
The design features a lightweight food cart with a reversible double-counter structure for refrigeration. It includes a frame and the main body of the cart. The main body and the secondary counter can be flipped. It is equipped with a refrigerator and a water supply and drainage system. It adopts front-wheel steering and rear-wheel drive, optimizes the center of gravity distribution, and is equipped with a vehicle controller and braking mechanism.
It improves the space utilization, operational efficiency, and safety stability of the food truck, ensures the freshness of ingredients, and enhances mobility and load-bearing stability.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of mobile food cart technology, and more specifically, to a lightweight food cart with two food counters. Background Technology
[0002] Currently, mobile food trucks, as a low-cost and highly flexible street catering solution, meet the market's demand for mobility and ease of operation.
[0003] However, the internal structure design of traditional food trucks has flaws, resulting in low space utilization and difficulty in integrating catering utensils; they also have poor safety and stability, and are prone to tipping over during operation; these food trucks prioritize convenience, have simple structures, and are difficult to keep food fresh. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a lightweight food cart with a reverse-mounted double food stand structure for food preservation, so as to solve the problems of insufficient structural design, low space utilization, poor safety and stability, and food preservation of current food carts.
[0005] To address the aforementioned problems, this utility model first provides a lightweight dining cart with a reversible double-table structure for food preservation, comprising a frame and a main body mounted at its front end; the frame includes a rear-mounted drive wheel mechanism and a front-mounted driven wheel mechanism connected together, with a vehicle controller between them, which can adjust the vehicle speed and brakes; the main body includes a hinged main section and a secondary dining table section, the secondary dining table section being able to flip relative to the main body section towards the rear-mounted drive wheel mechanism along the connection point, and being able to flip until its tabletop is flush with the tabletop of the main body section; the main body includes a recessed first kitchen utensil placement area, a refrigerator, a water supply and drainage system, and a first inner storage cabinet, the refrigerator and the water supply and drainage system being sequentially arranged behind the first kitchen utensil placement area, the first inner storage cabinet being located below the first kitchen utensil placement area, and the first inner storage cabinet containing a vehicle-mounted battery connected to the refrigerator; the secondary dining table section includes a second kitchen utensil placement area and a second inner storage cabinet arranged adjacent to each other.
[0006] This lightweight food cart features a reversible design, with the cart body mounted at the front of the frame, meaning the driver's seat is at the rear. The frame uses front-wheel steering and rear-wheel drive, optimizing the center of gravity distribution. The front bears a greater load than the rear, making turning more agile and load-bearing more stable, thus improving overall maneuverability and stability. Furthermore, the cart body is designed with two parts: a main section and a secondary dining table. The secondary table can be flipped along the main section, transforming the cart into a foldable, extended structure, optimizing space utilization and operational efficiency. A refrigerator is also installed in the main section, providing refrigeration functionality to ensure food safety, especially important during the hot summer months. This invention forms a structurally stable and functionally flexible dual-dining table system, combining portability and operational efficiency, and also providing food preservation capabilities, solving the problems existing in traditional lightweight food carts.
[0007] Furthermore, the rear drive wheel mechanism includes a rear wheel and a drive motor installed in the middle of the rear wheel axle, which is connected to the front driven wheel mechanism by a connecting bottom beam. The drive motor is connected to the vehicle battery. A support rod is installed on the connecting bottom beam near the rear wheel, and a seat is installed above the support rod. The front driven wheel mechanism includes front wheels located on both sides of the frame body, which are connected to each other and equipped with a steering mechanism. A portion of the dining car body is located between the rear drive wheel mechanism and the front driven wheel mechanism, and an adjustable-height operating armrest is provided on the side of the main body near the rear drive wheel mechanism. The vehicle controller is installed above the operating armrest.
[0008] Furthermore, the vehicle controller is equipped with a first brake, a second brake, and a speed regulating mechanism. The first brake can control the first brake mechanism installed on the rear wheel, the second brake can control the second brake mechanism installed on the front wheel, and the speed regulating mechanism can control the speed of the drive motor.
[0009] Furthermore, the water supply and drainage system includes a handwashing basin and a water supply mechanism and a drainage mechanism located below it. The water supply mechanism is connected to the water inlet of the faucet on the handwashing basin, and the drainage mechanism is connected to the drain hole at the bottom of the handwashing basin.
[0010] Furthermore, the side table section is equipped with a cup taker, which is a cylindrical cavity that can hold a cup. A cup taking opening is provided on the opposite side, and the cup is taken out from the cup taking opening.
[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a telescopic folding mechanism, whose two ends are respectively connected to the main body and the side table.
[0012] Furthermore, the telescopic folding mechanism is a nitrogen spring.
[0013] Furthermore, the operating handrail includes a mounting crossbar and adjustable uprights connected to both sides thereon. Adjustable fasteners are provided on both sides of the main body, and the adjustable uprights are connected to the adjustable fasteners one by one. Attached Figure Description
[0014] 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 only embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without creative effort.
[0015] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the lightweight food cart structure provided for an embodiment of this utility model (I);
[0016] Figure 2 A schematic diagram (II) of the lightweight food cart structure provided for an embodiment of this utility model.
[0017] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0018] 100-Food cart body; 110-Main body; 111-First kitchen utensil storage area; 112-Water supply and drainage system; 1121-Wash sink; 1122-Faucet; 113-First inner storage cabinet; 114-Adjusting fasteners; 115-Refrigerator; 120-Side table section; 121-Second kitchen utensil storage area; 122-Second inner storage cabinet; 123-Cup dispenser; 130-Operating handrail; 131-Mounting crossbar; 132-Adjusting upright; 140-Telescopic folding mechanism;
[0019] 200 - Vehicle frame; 210 - Rear drive wheel mechanism; 211 - Rear wheel; 212 - Drive motor; 220 - Front driven wheel mechanism; 221 - Front wheel; 222 - Steering mechanism; 230 - Vehicle body controller; 240 - Connecting bottom beam; 241 - Support rod; 242 - Seat. Detailed Implementation
[0020] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of this utility model and are not intended to limit it.
[0021] To address the shortcomings of current food cart structural design, low space utilization, and poor safety and stability, this utility model provides a lightweight food cart with a reverse-mounted double-plate food storage structure, such as... Figure 1-2 As shown, it includes a frame and a food cart body mounted on its front end.
[0022] The vehicle frame includes a rear-mounted drive wheel mechanism and a front-mounted driven wheel mechanism connected together, with a vehicle body controller located between them. The vehicle body controller can adjust the vehicle speed and brakes.
[0023] The dining cart body includes an articulated main body and a secondary dining table. The secondary dining table can be flipped relative to the main body at the connection point towards the rear drive wheel mechanism, and can be flipped until its surface is flush with the surface of the main body. The flipping direction and height can be referenced. Figure 1 As shown, the angle at which the auxiliary dining table can be flipped in this embodiment is preferably 0-180°. In this way, when driving the food cart, the auxiliary dining table can be folded up to fit against the main body; when in operation, it can be flipped to 180° to expand the operating surface, improve space utilization and ease of operation.
[0024] The main body includes a recessed first kitchen utensil storage area, a refrigerator, a water supply and drainage system, and a first inner storage cabinet. The refrigerator and water supply and drainage system are respectively located behind the first kitchen utensil storage area. The first inner storage cabinet is located below the first kitchen utensil storage area and houses a vehicle-mounted battery connected to the refrigerator. This combination of external and internal storage space, along with convenient water supply and drainage and refrigeration systems, ensures food preservation and meets the needs of a light-duty catering truck.
[0025] The side table section includes a second kitchen utensil storage area and a second internal storage cabinet arranged adjacent to each other, thus combining the functions of a worktable and storage.
[0026] Preferably, the water supply and drainage system includes a handwashing basin and a water supply mechanism and a drainage mechanism located below it. The water supply mechanism is connected to the water inlet of the faucet on the handwashing basin, and the drainage mechanism is connected to the drain hole at the bottom of the handwashing basin. The specific structure of the drainage mechanism and the water supply mechanism is not limited. Those skilled in the art will understand the principle, and it will not be described again. They can be equipped as needed.
[0027] This lightweight dining cart features a reversible design, with the cart body mounted at the front of the frame, meaning the driver's seat is at the rear. The frame uses front-wheel steering and rear-wheel drive, optimizing the center of gravity distribution. The front bears a greater load than the rear, making turning more agile and load-bearing more stable, thus improving overall maneuverability and stability. Furthermore, the cart body is designed with two parts: a main body and a secondary dining table. The secondary dining table can be flipped along the main body, transforming the cart into a foldable, extended structure, optimizing space utilization and operational efficiency. This invention creates a structurally stable and functionally flexible dual-dining-table system that combines portability and operational efficiency, solving the problems inherent in traditional lightweight dining carts.
[0028] Specifically, such as Figure 2As shown, the rear-mounted drive wheel mechanism includes a rear wheel and a drive motor mounted in the middle of the rear wheel axle. It is connected to the front-mounted driven wheel mechanism by a connecting bottom beam. The drive motor is connected to the vehicle battery. The front-mounted driven wheel mechanism includes front wheels located on both sides of the vehicle frame. The two front wheels are connected and equipped with a steering mechanism.
[0029] Among them, a support rod is installed on the connecting bottom beam near the rear wheel, and a seat is installed above the support rod;
[0030] Preferably, the main body of the dining cart is located between the rear drive wheel mechanism and the front driven wheel mechanism, and an adjustable operating armrest is provided on the side of the main body near the rear drive wheel mechanism, with the vehicle controller mounted above the operating armrest.
[0031] Specifically, the vehicle controller can be equipped with a first brake, a second brake, and a speed control mechanism. The first brake can control the first brake mechanism installed on the rear wheels, the second brake can control the second brake mechanism installed on the front wheels, and the speed control mechanism can control the speed of the drive motor.
[0032] Preferably, the operating handrail is in the shape of an inverted U, which includes a mounting crossbar and adjustable uprights connected to both sides thereon. Adjustable fasteners are provided on both sides of the main body, and the adjustable uprights are connected to the adjustable fasteners one by one.
[0033] Preferably, the side table section is equipped with a cup dispenser, which is a cylindrical cavity that can hold a cup. A cup-retrieving opening is located on the opposite side, through which the cup is removed. This type of food cart is frequently used in scenarios requiring disposable cups, and this greatly facilitates the placement and retrieval of the cups, improving operational convenience.
[0034] To facilitate the flipping operation of the side table section, a telescopic folding mechanism is installed on the main body of the food cart, with its two ends connected to the main body and the side table section respectively. Figure 2 As shown, the structure is preferably a nitrogen spring, which can provide tilting assistance and can be suspended at any angle within the tilting range, with extremely high process safety performance.
[0035] While the present invention has been disclosed above, it is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can make various modifications and alterations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention; therefore, the scope of protection of the present invention should be determined by the scope defined in the claims.
[0036] Finally, it should be noted that in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.
[0037] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.
[0038] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.
Claims
1. A lightweight food cart with a reverse-mounted double-table refrigeration design, characterized in that, It includes a frame body and a food cart body mounted on its front end; the frame body includes a rear drive wheel mechanism and a front driven wheel mechanism connected together, and a vehicle body controller is provided between the two, which can adjust the vehicle speed and brakes; The food cart body includes a hinged main body and a secondary dining table. The secondary dining table can be flipped relative to the main body along the connection point towards the rear drive wheel mechanism, and can be flipped to a height where its table surface is flush with the table surface of the main body. The main body includes a recessed first kitchen utensil placement area, a refrigerator, a water supply and drainage system, and a first inner storage cabinet. The refrigerator and the water supply and drainage system are respectively arranged sequentially on the rear side of the first kitchen utensil placement area. The first inner storage cabinet is located below the first kitchen utensil placement area and contains a vehicle battery connected to the refrigerator. The secondary dining table includes a second kitchen utensil placement area and a second inner storage cabinet arranged adjacent to each other.
2. The light-weight dining car of the reverse riding fresh-keeping double dining table structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rear drive wheel mechanism includes a rear wheel and a drive motor installed in the middle of the rear wheel axle. It is connected to the front driven wheel mechanism by a connecting bottom beam. The drive motor is connected to the vehicle battery. A support rod is installed on the connecting bottom beam near the rear wheel. A seat is installed above the support rod. The front driven wheel mechanism includes front wheels located on both sides of the vehicle frame, and the two front wheels are connected to each other and are provided with a steering mechanism; The main body of the food cart is located between the rear drive wheel mechanism and the front driven wheel mechanism, and an adjustable operating armrest is provided on the main body near the rear drive wheel mechanism. The vehicle controller is installed above the operating armrest.
3. The light-weight dining car of the reverse riding fresh-keeping double dining table structure according to claim 2, characterized in that, The vehicle controller is equipped with a first brake, a second brake, and a speed regulating mechanism. The first brake can control the first brake mechanism installed on the rear wheel, the second brake can control the second brake mechanism installed on the front wheel, and the speed regulating mechanism can control the speed of the drive motor.
4. The light-weight dining car of the reverse riding fresh-keeping double dining table structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, The water supply and drainage system includes a handwashing basin and a water supply mechanism and a drainage mechanism located below it. The water supply mechanism is connected to the water inlet of the faucet on the handwashing basin, and the drainage mechanism is connected to the drain hole at the bottom of the handwashing basin.
5. The reverse riding dual dining car structure of claim 4, wherein, The side table is equipped with a cup dispenser, which is a cylindrical cavity that can hold a cup. A cup-taking opening is provided on the opposite side, through which the cup is taken out.
6. The lightweight food cart with a reverse-mounted double-table refrigeration structure according to claim 5, characterized in that, The food cart body also includes a telescopic folding mechanism, the two ends of which are connected to the main body and the auxiliary dining table, respectively.
7. The reverse riding dual dining car structure of claim 6, wherein, The telescopic and folding mechanism is a nitrogen spring.
8. The reverse riding dual dining car structure of claim 7, wherein, The operating handrail includes a mounting crossbar and adjustable uprights connected to both sides thereon. Adjustable fasteners are provided on both sides of the main body, and the adjustable uprights are connected to the adjustable fasteners one by one.