A device for automatically serving food

By using a flipping structure driven by an electromagnet and a transmission motor, combined with a clamping plate and a threaded rod for fixation, the problem of plates slipping and soup spilling in existing devices has been solved, realizing automated food pouring, improving the efficiency and safety of food pouring, and is especially suitable for the elderly and people with disabilities.

CN224477627UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-10BEIJING UNION UNIVERSITY

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
BEIJING UNION UNIVERSITY
Filing Date
2025-08-27
Publication Date
2026-07-10

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Technical Problem

Existing automatic food dispensing devices have hygiene problems such as plates slipping and soup spilling when manually poured, and are not suitable for the elderly, people with disabilities, and those recovering from surgery.

Method used

It adopts an electromagnet to attract the plate and a rotating structure driven by a transmission motor. With the clamping plate and threaded rod for fixation, it can automatically pour the food, avoid complicated operation, and reduce slippage and soup spillage.

Benefits of technology

It achieves automated dumping, improves the efficiency of food disposal, reduces safety hazards, and provides a convenient user experience, especially suitable for people with mobility impairments.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a device technology field of pouring food, and disclose a device of automatic pouring food, including support frame, the support frame top is opened with through slot, the through slot inner wall one side rotationally connected has the rotating rod, the rotating rod surface both sides are fixedly connected with the connecting block, the connecting block one side is fixedly connected with the placing plate. The utility model discloses the setting of electromagnet can adsorb and fix the dinner plate, and then cooperate with the overturning structure of transmission motor drive, and the user only needs to place the dinner plate to automatically complete the dumping action, avoids the complex operation such as lifting, alignment of traditional manual dumping, especially solves the operation difficult problem of old group, the disabled and postoperative convalescent due to insufficient limb strength or activity limitation, and simultaneously, the setting of clamping plate and threaded rod can fix the support frame on the top of the pouring barrel, thereby facilitating the subsequent pouring food work, so as to effectively reduce the sanitary and safety hidden danger such as dinner plate slide, soup spatter.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food pouring device technology, and in particular to an automatic food pouring device. Background Technology

[0002] Kitchen waste refers to easily perishable and biodegradable organic waste generated in daily life, mainly including food scraps, fruit peels, vegetable leaves, leftover food, tea leaves, coffee grounds, etc. It usually comes from family kitchens, restaurants, canteens and other catering establishments. This type of waste has a high moisture content and a high proportion of organic matter. If not handled properly, it can easily breed bacteria, produce odors and pollute the environment. However, through scientific classification and resource-based treatment (such as composting, anaerobic fermentation, etc.), kitchen waste can be transformed into organic fertilizer or bioenergy, achieving recycling and reducing the environmental burden caused by landfill and incineration. It is an important link in promoting green living and sustainable development.

[0003] Existing automatic food dispensing devices still have some problems in use. For example, most existing food waste collection stations rely on manual dumping, which often leads to congestion and delays during peak meal times due to insufficient number of dispensing outlets and cumbersome procedures. This not only reduces circulation efficiency but also easily causes hygiene problems such as slipping plates and spilling soup, posing safety hazards such as slips and falls. Furthermore, there is a lack of design adaptability for the elderly, disabled people, and those recovering from surgery. These individuals often have difficulty lifting and dumping plates independently due to insufficient limb strength, limited joint mobility, or poor balance, often requiring additional human assistance. This increases the workload of kitchen staff and can also create psychological burdens for those receiving assistance.

[0004] To address this issue, we provide an automatic food dispensing device. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is that most existing devices use a manual pouring mode to pour food, which can easily cause hygiene problems such as plates slipping and soup spilling. They are also inconvenient for the elderly, disabled people and postoperative patients. Therefore, we propose an automatic food pouring device.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solution: an automatic food dispensing device, comprising a support frame, a through groove at the top of the support frame, a rotating rod rotatably connected to one side of the inner wall of the through groove, connecting blocks fixedly connected to both sides of the rotating rod, a placement plate fixedly connected to one side of the connecting blocks, a first placement slot at the top of the placement plate, an electromagnet fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the first placement slot, a second placement slot at the other side of the top of the placement plate, a power supply device fixedly connected inside the second placement slot, a sealing plate at the top of the second placement slot, a drive motor inside the support frame, a drive rod fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor, a support arm fixedly connected to the surface of the drive rod, fixed plates fixedly connected to the bottom of both sides of the support frame, a threaded rod rotatably connected inside the fixed plate, a threaded sleeve threadedly connected to the surface of the threaded rod, and a clamping plate fixedly connected to one side of the threaded sleeve.

[0007] Preferably, a sealing groove is provided on one side of the top of the placement plate, and a sealing ring is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sealing plate.

[0008] Preferably, a horizontal plate is fixedly connected to both sides of the inner wall of the first placement groove, and a bolt is provided on the top of the sealing plate, with the bottom of the bolt extending into the interior of the horizontal plate.

[0009] Preferably, a limiting rod is fixedly connected to one side of the bottom of the fixing plate, and a connecting plate is fixedly connected to the other side of the threaded sleeve, with the connecting plate slidably connected to the surface of the limiting rod.

[0010] Preferably, a mounting plate is fixedly connected to one side of the top of the inner cavity of the support frame, and the drive motor is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting plate.

[0011] Preferably, the bottom of the support frame is provided with a pouring trough for pouring out the food.

[0012] The technical effects and advantages of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] 1. This utility model uses an electromagnet to attract and fix the plate, and with the drive motor-driven flipping structure, the user only needs to place the plate to automatically complete the pouring action, avoiding the complicated operations such as lifting and positioning that are required for traditional manual pouring. It especially solves the problem of operation difficulties caused by insufficient limb strength or limited mobility for the elderly, disabled people, and postoperative rehabilitation patients. At the same time, the clamping plate and threaded rod can fix the support frame to the top of the pouring bucket, which facilitates the subsequent pouring work. This effectively reduces hygiene and safety hazards such as plate slippage and soup spillage, not only reducing the dependence on assistants, but also improving the efficiency of pouring food.

[0014] 2. This utility model, through the setting of the pouring trough, allows the food to directly enter the rice dumping bin, avoiding secondary pollution. Furthermore, the setting of the sealing groove and sealing ring can prevent external soup from entering the second placement groove. In addition, the rotational connection between the through groove and the rotating rod allows the placement plate to be reset to a horizontal position, facilitating continuous operation by the user. Thus, while improving the efficiency of waste disposal, it also provides a convenient user experience for people with mobility impairments. Attached Figure Description

[0015] The disclosure of this utility model is illustrated with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. In the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to refer to the same parts:

[0016] Figure 1 A three-dimensional device for automatically dispensing food Figure 1 .

[0017] Figure 2 A three-dimensional device for automatically dispensing food Figure 2 .

[0018] Figure 3 An exploded view of a plate placed in an automatic food dispensing device.

[0019] Figure 4 An exploded view of the sealing plate in an automatic food dispensing device.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the threaded rod in an automatic food dispensing device.

[0021] Legend: 1. Support frame; 2. Through slot; 3. Rotating rod; 4. Connecting block; 5. Placement plate; 6. First placement slot; 7. Electromagnet; 8. Second placement slot; 9. Power supply device; 10. Sealing plate; 11. Drive motor; 12. Drive rod; 13. Support arm; 14. Fixing plate; 15. Threaded rod; 16. Threaded sleeve; 17. Clamping plate; 18. Sealing slot; 19. Sealing ring; 20. Horizontal plate; 21. Bolt; 22. Limiting rod; 23. Connecting plate; 24. Mounting plate; 25. Tilting chute. Detailed Implementation

[0022] Based on the technical solution of this utility model, without changing the essential spirit of this utility model, those skilled in the art can propose various interchangeable structural methods and implementation methods. Therefore, the following detailed embodiments and accompanying drawings are merely illustrative descriptions of the technical solution of this utility model, and should not be regarded as the entirety of this utility model or as a limitation or restriction of the technical solution of this utility model.

[0023] Example 1

[0024] Please see Figures 1-5 This utility model is an automatic rice dispensing device, including a support frame 1. A through groove 2 is opened at the top of the support frame 1. A rotating rod 3 is rotatably connected to one side of the inner wall of the through groove 2. Connecting blocks 4 are fixedly connected to both sides of the surface of the rotating rod 3. A placement plate 5 is fixedly connected to one side of the connecting block 4. A first placement groove 6 is opened at the top of the placement plate 5. An electromagnet 7 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the first placement groove 6. A second placement groove 8 is opened on the other side of the top of the placement plate 5. A power supply device 9 is fixedly connected inside the second placement groove 8. A sealing plate 10 is provided at the top of the second placement groove 8. A drive motor 11 is provided inside the support frame 1. A drive rod 12 is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor 11. A support arm 13 is fixedly connected to the surface of the drive rod 12. Fixed plates 14 are fixedly connected to the bottom of both sides of the support frame 1. A threaded rod 15 is rotatably connected inside the fixed plate 14. A threaded sleeve 16 is threadedly connected to the surface of the threaded rod 15. A clamping plate 17 is fixedly connected to one side of the threaded sleeve 16.

[0025] Specifically: the two ends of the rotating rod 3 are rotatably connected to the two sides of the inner wall of the through groove 2 through the rotating shaft. The connecting block 4 can connect the placement plate 5 to the rotating rod 3, thereby providing the axis of the placement plate 5 to facilitate the subsequent tilting work. The electromagnet 7 and the power supply device 9 are electrically connected through the connecting wire. The electromagnet 7 and the power supply device 9 are both existing technologies, so they will not be described in detail here. The transmission motor 11 can drive the support arm 13 and the placement plate 5 to rotate through the transmission rod 12, thereby completing the tilting work. The threaded rod 15 can drive the clamping plate 17 to rise through the threaded sleeve 16, thereby fixing the support frame 1 to the top of the rice bucket.

[0026] Example 2

[0027] Please see Figures 1-5 Based on embodiment 1, a sealing groove 18 is provided on one side of the top of the placement plate 5, a sealing ring 19 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sealing plate 10, and horizontal plates 20 are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner wall of the first placement groove 6. A bolt 21 is provided on the top of the sealing plate 10, and the bottom of the bolt 21 extends into the interior of the horizontal plate 20. A limit rod 22 is fixedly connected to one side of the bottom of the fixing plate 14, and a connecting plate 23 is fixedly connected to the other side of the threaded sleeve 16. The connecting plate 23 is slidably connected to the surface of the limit rod 22. An installation plate 24 is fixedly connected to one side of the top of the inner cavity of the support frame 1, and a drive motor 11 is fixedly connected to one side of the installation plate 24. A tilting trough 25 is provided at the bottom of the support frame 1, which is used to pour out the food.

[0028] Specifically: the sealing plate 10, the sealing groove 18, and the sealing ring 19 can seal the second placement groove 8, thereby preventing oil from entering the interior of the second placement groove 8. The bolt 21 can easily install the sealing plate 10. The limiting rod 22 can limit the threaded sleeve 16 to ensure that it can lift and lower. The mounting plate 24 can fix the drive motor 11. One end of the drive rod 12 is also rotatably connected to one side of the mounting plate 24 through a rotating shaft, and the other end is fixedly connected to the output end of the drive motor 11. The tilting trough 25 can easily pour out the food.

[0029] Working principle: When it is necessary to fix the support frame 1 on the top of the rice bucket, the user first inserts the rice bucket between the clamping plate 17 and the fixing plate 14, and then the user rotates the threaded rod 15. The threaded rod 15 drives the threaded sleeve 16 to rise, and the threaded sleeve 16 drives the clamping plate 17 to rise, thereby fixing the support frame 1 on the top of the rice bucket, which facilitates the subsequent rice pouring work.

[0030] When food waste needs to be disposed of, the user activates the power supply device 9 via an external controller. The user then places the plate containing food waste onto the first placement slot 6 of the placement plate 5. The electromagnet 7 generates magnetism after the power supply device 9 is energized, firmly attracting the iron-containing plate. Subsequently, the drive motor 11 starts, driving the drive rod 12 to rotate. The drive rod 12 drives the support arm 13 to rotate, causing the connecting block 4 to rotate around the axis of the rotating rod 3, and rotating the placement plate 5 and the plate to a preset angle. The food waste then enters the food waste disposal bin through the pouring chute 25, thus completing the automatic disposal. After disposal, the drive motor 11 reverses its rotation to reset the placement plate 5 to a horizontal position. Then, the electromagnet 7 is de-energized and demagnetized, releasing the plate, which can then be removed. This reduces hygiene problems such as plates slipping and soup spills, and provides convenience for the elderly, disabled people, and those recovering from surgery.

[0031] The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the content described above. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to the above embodiments without departing from the technical concept of this utility model, and all such modifications and variations should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic food dispensing device, characterized in that, The device includes a support frame (1), a through groove (2) on the top of the support frame (1), a rotating rod (3) rotatably connected to one side of the inner wall of the through groove (2), connecting blocks (4) fixedly connected to both sides of the surface of the rotating rod (3), a placement plate (5) fixedly connected to one side of the connecting block (4), a first placement groove (6) on the top of the placement plate (5), an electromagnet (7) fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner cavity of the first placement groove (6), a second placement groove (8) on the other side of the top of the placement plate (5), and a power supply device (9) fixedly connected inside the second placement groove (8). The second placement slot (8) is provided with a sealing plate (10) at the top. The support frame (1) is provided with a drive motor (11). The output end of the drive motor (11) is fixedly connected to a drive rod (12). The surface of the drive rod (12) is fixedly connected to a support arm (13). The bottom of both sides of the support frame (1) is fixedly connected to a fixing plate (14). The fixing plate (14) is rotatably connected to a threaded rod (15). The surface of the threaded rod (15) is threadedly connected to a threaded sleeve (16). A clamping plate (17) is fixedly connected to one side of the threaded sleeve (16).

2. The automatic rice-pouring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sealing groove (18) is provided on one side of the top of the placement plate (5), and a sealing ring (19) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the sealing plate (10).

3. The automatic rice-pouring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first placement groove (6) has a horizontal plate (20) fixedly connected to both sides of its inner wall. The top of the sealing plate (10) is provided with a bolt (21), and the bottom of the bolt (21) extends into the interior of the horizontal plate (20).

4. The automatic rice-pouring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom side of the fixed plate (14) is fixedly connected to a limiting rod (22), and the other side of the threaded sleeve (16) is fixedly connected to a connecting plate (23). The connecting plate (23) is slidably connected to the surface of the limiting rod (22).

5. The automatic rice-pouring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame (1) has a mounting plate (24) fixedly connected to one side of the top of the inner cavity, and the drive motor (11) is fixedly connected to one side of the mounting plate (24).

6. The automatic rice-pouring device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support frame (1) has a pouring trough (25) at the bottom, which is used to pour out the food.