Non-contact utensil pushing mechanism

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of catering equipment manufacturing and automated tableware dispensing technology, and discloses a non-contact tableware pushing mechanism, including a chopstick storage box body. A guide groove is provided on the outer side of the chopstick storage box body. A protective shell one and a protective shell two are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the chopstick storage box body. A chopstick storage container is fixedly connected between the protective shell one and the protective shell two. A slot two is provided at the bottom of the chopstick storage container. A conveying plate is fixedly connected to the side of the protective shell two near the protective shell one. An electric push rod is fixedly connected inside the chopstick storage container, and a push plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod. In this utility model, when there are no chopsticks left in the chopstick storage container, the top cover is lifted and multiple chopsticks are placed in. An ultraviolet lamp is activated to sterilize the chopstick storage container. The electric push rod is activated, causing the push plate to slide horizontally along the bottom of the chopstick storage container, pushing the chopsticks to the bottom slot. From the slot, the chopsticks fall onto the inclined conveying plate, and then slide down to the groove on the outside of the turntable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of catering equipment manufacturing and automated tableware dispensing technology, and in particular to a non-contact tableware pushing mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] With the large-scale development of the catering industry and the improvement of public health awareness, especially in crowded catering scenarios such as self-service restaurants, school canteens, and shopping mall food courts, the risk of cross-contamination of tableware (such as chopsticks) and the convenience of supporting services have become the focus of attention.

[0003] Existing technologies and traditional tableware pushing mechanisms have several shortcomings. Most rely on manual contact or simple open stacking, requiring users to directly touch multiple pieces of tableware, which can easily lead to cross-contamination. Furthermore, they lack built-in sterilization functions, making it easy for bacteria to grow during tableware storage. Secondly, traditional tableware pushing mechanisms are limited in function, only pushing tableware without considering the integration of napkins and other accessories. Users need to retrieve tableware and napkins from different locations, which is inconvenient. Moreover, traditional expansion structures are mostly fixed designs, requiring disassembly of the entire component to replace napkins, resulting in low maintenance efficiency. These technologies fail to meet the dual requirements of hygiene and convenience in modern catering scenarios. Therefore, a non-contact tableware pushing mechanism is proposed to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides a non-contact tableware pushing mechanism, which aims to improve the existing technology by reducing direct contact between users and equipment and lowering the risk of cross-contamination.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A non-contact tableware pushing mechanism includes a chopsticks storage box body, a guide groove on the outer side of the chopsticks storage box body, a protective shell one and a protective shell two fixedly connected to the inner wall of the chopsticks storage box body, a chopsticks storage container fixedly connected between the protective shell one and the protective shell two, a slot two on the bottom of the chopsticks storage container, a conveying plate fixedly connected to the side of the protective shell two near the protective shell one, an electric push rod fixedly connected inside the chopsticks storage container, a push plate fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod, an ultraviolet lamp fixedly connected to the outer side of the push plate, a motor fixedly connected to the bottom wall of the chopsticks storage box body, two turntables fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, multiple grooves on the outer side of the turntables, a sliding plate fixedly connected to one end of the protective shell two, multiple chopsticks inside the chopsticks storage container, and an extension component fixedly connected to the outer side of the chopsticks storage box body.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0008] The extension component includes a fixing base, the outer side of which is fixedly connected to the outer side of the chopsticks storage box body. The fixing base has a slot inside, a sliding block is slidably connected inside the slot, and a napkin box is fixedly connected to the outer side of the sliding block.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] The turntable is rotatably connected between the first protective shell and the second protective shell;

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] The push plate is slidably connected inside the chopsticks storage box;

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] The top of the main body of the chopsticks storage box is rotatably connected to a top cover, and a shelf is fixedly connected to the outside of the main body of the chopsticks storage box;

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] The chopsticks are located inside the groove;

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0018] The end of the sliding plate away from the second protective shell is located inside the guide groove;

[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0020] The bottom of the chopsticks storage box is fixedly connected to multiple bases.

[0021] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. In this utility model, when there are no chopsticks left in the chopstick storage box, the top cover is lifted and multiple chopsticks are placed inside. An ultraviolet lamp sterilizes the placed chopsticks. An electric push rod is activated, causing a push plate to slide horizontally along the bottom of the storage box, pushing the chopsticks to the bottom slot. From the slot, they fall onto an inclined conveyor plate and then slide into a groove on the outside of a turntable. The motor is activated, causing the turntable to rotate. The chopsticks rotate with the groove, fall under gravity onto an inclined sliding plate, and then slide onto a shelf. The motor resets, completing one chopstick retrieval cycle, reducing contact and lowering the risk of cross-contamination.

[0023] 2. In this utility model, a fixed base is fixedly connected to the outside of the main body of the chopsticks storage box, changing the traditional form of the tableware pushing mechanism. The sliding block slides vertically inside the slot one, and the napkin box can be fixed on the outside of the sliding block. When the two sides of the sliding block slide out from inside the slot one, the napkin can be replaced inside the napkin box. The napkin can be pulled out at the napkin box that is slidably connected to the outside of the main body of the chopsticks storage box, providing dual convenience for users when taking chopsticks. At the same time, it expands and innovates on the traditional tableware pushing mechanism, providing new functions. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of a non-contact tableware pushing mechanism proposed in this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 An exploded view of the sliding block of a non-contact tableware pushing mechanism proposed in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram of the main body of the chopsticks storage box of a non-contact tableware pushing mechanism proposed in this utility model.

[0027] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a protective shell for a non-contact tableware pushing mechanism proposed in this utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the turntable of a non-contact tableware pushing mechanism proposed in this utility model.

[0030] Legend:

[0031] 1. Top cover; 2. Main body of chopsticks storage box; 3. Base; 4. Sliding block; 5. Fixing seat; 6. Napkin box; 7. Guide groove; 8. Slide plate; 9. Shelf; 10. Slot 1; 11. Protective shell 1; 12. Protective shell 2; 13. Chopsticks storage box; 14. Push plate; 15. Ultraviolet lamp; 16. Slot 2; 17. Chopsticks; 18. Conveyor plate; 19. Turntable; 20. Motor; 21. Groove; 22. Electric push rod. Detailed Implementation

[0032] 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.

[0033] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 This utility model provides an embodiment of a non-contact tableware pushing mechanism, comprising a chopstick storage box body 2, a guide groove 7 on the outer side of the chopstick storage box body 2, a protective shell 11 and a protective shell 2 12 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the chopstick storage box body 2, a chopstick storage container 13 fixedly connected between the protective shell 11 and the protective shell 2 12, a slot 2 16 on the bottom of the chopstick storage container 13, a conveying plate 18 fixedly connected to the side of the protective shell 2 12 near the protective shell 11, an electric push rod 22 fixedly connected inside the chopstick storage container 13, a push plate 14 fixedly connected to the output end of the electric push rod 22, and an ultraviolet lamp 15 fixedly connected to the outer side of the push plate 14. A motor 20 is fixedly connected to the bottom, and two turntables 19 are fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 20. Multiple grooves 21 are opened on the outer side of the turntables 19. A sliding plate 8 is fixedly connected to one end of the second protective shell 12. Multiple chopsticks 17 are placed inside the chopstick storage box 13. An extension component is fixedly connected to the outer side of the main body 2 of the chopstick storage box. The turntable 19 is rotatably connected between the first protective shell 11 and the second protective shell 12. The push plate 14 is slidably connected inside the chopstick storage box 13. A top cover 1 is rotatably connected to the top of the main body 2 of the chopstick storage box. A shelf 9 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the main body 2 of the chopstick storage box. The chopsticks 17 are located inside the grooves 21. The end of the sliding plate 8 away from the second protective shell 12 is located inside the guide groove 7.

[0034] The main body 2 of the chopsticks storage box is the main part of the tableware pushing mechanism, used to fix the first protective shell 11 and the second protective shell 12, and to house the chopsticks storage box 13 and the motor 20. A guide groove 7 is opened on the outside of the main body 2 of the chopsticks storage box to guide the chopsticks 17 to slide out from the top of the slide plate 8. The inclined angle design allows them to slide smoothly out of the guide groove 7. The first protective shell 11 and the second protective shell 12 are used to fix and protect the chopsticks storage box 13 and the conveyor plate 18, providing a fixed base for them. A slot 16 is provided at the bottom of the chopsticks storage box 13, and an electric push rod 22 is fixedly connected inside. The output end of the electric push rod 22 is fixedly connected to a push plate 14. The push plate 14 is always in contact with the bottom of the chopsticks storage box 13. The push plate 14 and the electric push rod 22 cooperate to slide inside the chopsticks storage box 13 through telescopic movement, so that the remaining chopsticks 17 inside the chopsticks storage box 13 can slide through the slot 16 at the bottom of the chopsticks storage box 13 to the top of the conveyor plate 18. An ultraviolet lamp 15 is fixedly connected to the outside of the push plate 14. The chopsticks 17 placed inside the chopsticks storage box 13 are disinfected. The conveyor plate 18 is fixedly connected to the inside of the protective shell 12. With a certain tilt angle, the chopsticks 17 falling to the top of the conveyor plate 18 slide into the groove 21. Multiple grooves 21 are opened on the outside of the turntable 19. The inner diameter of the groove 21 matches the chopsticks 17. The two turntables 19 are connected to each other for balancing the chopsticks 17, ensuring that the chopsticks 17 are not easily deflected or fall off during the rotation of the turntable 19. The motor 20 serves as the power source to drive the turntable 19 to rotate, thereby driving the chopsticks 17 inside the groove 21 to rotate. Due to the certain tilt angle of the slide plate 8, the chopsticks 17 slide out from the top of the slide plate 8 and are guided to the shelf 9. After facial recognition, the user takes the chopsticks 17 from the shelf 9. The top of the chopsticks storage box body 2 is rotatably connected to the top of the chopsticks storage box 13, which is used to open the tableware pushing mechanism. The chopsticks 17 can be added to the inside of the chopsticks storage box 13, and dust can be prevented from entering the inside of the tableware pushing mechanism.

[0035] Reference Figure 1 - Figure 3 The extension components include a fixing base 5, which is fixedly connected to the outside of the chopsticks storage box body 2. The fixing base 5 has a slot 10 inside, and a sliding block 4 is slidably connected inside the slot 10. A napkin box 6 is fixedly connected to the outside of the sliding block 4. Multiple bases 3 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the chopsticks storage box body 2.

[0036] The extension component is an additional module for the main body 2 of the chopsticks storage box, providing a new functional component for the traditional tableware pushing mechanism. It changes the fixed design of the extension component of the traditional tableware pushing mechanism. The extension component includes a fixed base 5, which is fixedly connected to the outside of the main body 2 of the chopsticks storage box, providing an installation base for the sliding block 4. The sliding block 4 is used to connect the napkin box 6. The slot 10 restricts the movement direction of the sliding block 4, preventing the napkin box 6 from shifting left or right during vertical sliding inside the slot 10, further realizing the flexible picking and putting of the napkin box 6 and the stable connection of the fixed base 5. The napkin box 6 is used to store napkins, allowing users to get napkins while taking chopsticks 17, improving the convenience of use. Multiple bases 3 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the main body 2 of the chopsticks storage box, ensuring the stable operation of the tableware pushing mechanism, raising the main body mechanism, and preventing the bottom of the main body 2 of the chopsticks storage box from directly contacting the ground and causing damage.

[0037] Working principle: When there are no chopsticks 17 remaining inside the chopstick storage box 13, the top cover 1 is opened, and multiple chopsticks 17 are placed inside the chopstick storage box 13. The ultraviolet lamp 15 is activated to sterilize and disinfect the inside of the chopstick storage box 13. The electric push rod 22 is activated to drive the push plate 14 to slide horizontally inside the chopstick storage box 13. The push plate 14 always fits against the bottom of the chopstick storage box 13, pushing the chopsticks 17 inside the chopstick storage box 13 to the second slot 16 at the bottom of the chopstick storage box 13. They fall onto the top of the conveyor plate 18 through the second slot 16. Since the conveyor plate 18 is tilted and fixed to the outside of the second protective shell 12, when the chopsticks 17 slide through the conveyor plate 18 to the groove 21 on the outside of the turntable 19, the motor 20 is activated, driving the two turntables 19 to rotate. Since the groove 21 is matched with the size of the chopsticks 17, As the turntable 19 rotates, the chopsticks 17 rotate at the groove 21. When the chopsticks 17 rotate to the guide groove 7, they finally fall onto the slide plate 8 under the action of gravity. Since the slide plate 8 is set at a certain tilt angle, the chopsticks 17 slide down to the shelf 9. Then the motor 20 stops, completing one chopstick retrieval process. This reduces the direct contact between the user and the tableware pushing mechanism, reducing the risk of cross-contamination. After the user takes away the chopsticks 17, they can take out a napkin from the napkin box 6, which is slidably connected to the outside of the chopstick storage box 2. When the napkins in the napkin box 6 are used up, the sliding block 4 can be slid vertically upward. The two sides of the sliding block 4 slide out from the slot 10, and then the napkins inside the napkin box 6 can be replaced, providing convenience for the user to take out the chopsticks 17.

[0038] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A non-contact tableware pushing mechanism, comprising a chopsticks storage box body (2), characterized in that: The main body (2) of the chopsticks storage box has a guide groove (7) on its outer side. The inner wall of the main body (2) of the chopsticks storage box is fixedly connected to a protective shell one (11) and a protective shell two (12). A chopsticks storage box (13) is fixedly connected between the protective shell one (11) and the protective shell two (12). A slot two (16) is opened at the bottom of the chopsticks storage box (13). A conveyor plate (18) is fixedly connected to the side of the protective shell two (12) near the protective shell one (11). An electric push rod (22) is fixedly connected inside the chopsticks storage box (13). The output end of 22) is fixedly connected to a push plate (14), and an ultraviolet lamp (15) is fixedly connected to the outside of the push plate (14). The bottom of the main body of the chopsticks box (2) is fixedly connected to a motor (20). The output end of the motor (20) is fixedly connected to two turntables (19). Multiple grooves (21) are opened on the outside of the turntables (19). One end of the protective shell (12) is fixedly connected to a sliding plate (8). Multiple chopsticks (17) are arranged inside the chopsticks box (13). An extension component is fixedly connected to the outside of the main body of the chopsticks box (2).

2. The non-contact tableware pushing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The extension component includes a fixing seat (5), the outer side of which is fixedly connected to the outer side of the chopsticks storage box body (2). The fixing seat (5) has a slot (10) inside, a sliding block (4) is slidably connected inside the slot (10), and a napkin box (6) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the sliding block (4).

3. The non-contact tableware pushing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The turntable (19) is rotatably connected between the first protective shell (11) and the second protective shell (12).

4. The non-contact tableware pushing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The push plate (14) is slidably connected inside the chopsticks storage box (13).

5. The non-contact tableware pushing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the main body (2) of the chopsticks storage box is rotatably connected to a top cover (1), and a shelf (9) is fixedly connected to the outside of the main body (2).

6. The non-contact tableware pushing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The chopsticks (17) are located inside the groove (21).

7. The non-contact tableware pushing mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the sliding plate (8) away from the second protective shell (12) is located inside the guide groove (7).

8. A non-contact tableware pushing mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the main body (2) of the chopsticks storage box is fixedly connected to multiple bases (3).

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