A stop structure of a food vending machine storage unit

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of limit structure of food vending machine storage unit, including limiting block body, the end face of limiting block body is equipped with slot, the slot is used to hold the limit edge on the edge of object-carrying tray, the slot is the elastic structure that can be elastically opened, one side wall of the slot is equipped with limiting pit, the limiting pit is used to hook the limit protrusion on the limit edge.The utility model aims at providing a kind of limit structure of food vending machine storage unit for fixing object-carrying tray on the structure of food storage channel in food vending machine cooperation tray, for solving the problem that object-carrying tray is easily displaced in storage channel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to food cooking and processing supplies, and more particularly to a limiting structure for a storage unit of a food vending machine. Background Technology

[0002] To improve dining convenience, the applicant designed a food vending machine, as per publication number CN112716256A, entitled "A Steamed Food Machine." The vending machine includes storage channels for food containers, typically with multiple containers arranged in a row within each channel. Cooked food is transferred to a food output space via a related structure, from which the user retrieves the food. However, existing food output spaces are designed to allow only one food container to be retrieved at a time. When a user orders multiple meals, multiple retrievals are required, leading to inconvenience. A proposed solution is to design the food storage space as several storage channels, with trays for storing multiple food containers within these channels. The multiple food containers are stored on these trays, and the trays are then removed for retrieval of the multiple food containers at once. However, food containers tend to shift when stored in the channels, preventing them from being placed on the trays. Utility Model Content

[0003] The present invention aims to provide a limiting structure for a food vending machine storage unit, which is installed in the food storage channel of the vending machine and works in conjunction with the structure on the tray to fix the carrying tray, in order to solve the problem that the carrying tray is easy to move in the storage channel.

[0004] The above technical problems are solved by the following technical solution: a limiting structure for a storage unit of a food vending machine, characterized in that it includes a limiting block body, a slot is provided on one end face of the limiting block body, the slot is used to lock the edge of the loading tray, the slot is an elastic structure that can be elastically opened, and a limiting recess is provided on one side wall of the slot, the limiting recess is used to hook the limiting protrusion on the edge.

[0005] Preferably, the slot is an elastic structure capable of opening flexibly, with a limiting recess on one side wall and a limiting protrusion on the locking edge for engaging with the limiting recess. This improves the reliability of fixing.

[0006] Preferably, the cargo tray has an outwardly flared edge, which forms the locking edge. The limiting protrusion is disposed on the lower surface of the outwardly flared edge. The slot extends horizontally, and the limiting recess is disposed on the lower sidewall of the slot. The lower sidewall of the slot has a guide slope at one end of the slot opening to guide the limiting protrusion into the slot. This design provides a neat appearance and helps prevent deformation of the cargo tray.

[0007] Preferably, the limiting recess extends through both end faces of the limiting block body along the extension direction of the slot. This improves the ease with which the limiting protrusion enters the limiting recess.

[0008] Preferably, a detection switch is fixed on the limiting block body. When the retaining edge is inserted into the slot to a set position, the detection switch detects that the cargo tray is installed in place. The detection switch is bolted to the end face of the limiting block body along the extension direction of the slot. This allows the system to determine whether a cargo tray is present; the detection switch is easy to install and remove.

[0009] Preferably, the lower surface of the limiting block body is provided with a wiring groove that extends through the limiting block body along the extension direction of the slot. This allows for convenient and concealed fixing of the wires.

[0010] Preferably, the limiting protrusion is an elongated strip extending along the extension direction of the slot, and a gripping groove for the user's fingers to be inserted is formed between the limiting protrusion and the outer end face of the tray. This improves the reliability of gripping the tray.

[0011] Preferably, the lower sidewall of the slot has a countersunk hole, through which a hexagon socket bolt passes and is threaded onto the base frame. The upper sidewall of the slot has an operating hole aligned with the countersunk hole for the hexagon socket bolt to pass through. This facilitates the installation and removal of the limiting block body.

[0012] Preferably, the lower surface of the limiting block body is provided with a weight-reducing recess, thus forming a shell structure. This results in a lightweight and cost-effective design. The utility model offers the following advantages: multiple meals can be taken at once; the tray is reliably fixed and easy to remove. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention from one perspective;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention from another perspective;

[0015] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the connection relationship between the cargo tray and this utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the usage state of this utility model. In the figure: 1. Carrying tray; 2. Base frame; 3. Vertical isolation frame; 4. Carrying channel; 5. Limiting block body; 6. Slot; 7. Clamping edge; 8. Limiting recess; 9. Limiting protrusion; 10. Outer flange; 11. Guide slope; 12. Detection switch; 13. Press head of inspection switch; 14. Wiring groove; 15. Countersunk hole; 16. Operating hole; 17. Weight reduction recess; 18. Limiting block; 19. Limiting channel; 20. Detailed Implementation

[0017] 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.

[0018] See Figures 1 to 4 A limiting structure for a storage unit of a food vending machine includes a limiting block body 5, with a slot 6 on one end face of the limiting block body. The limiting block body is made of plastic, making the slot an elastic structure capable of opening elastically. A limiting recess 8 is provided on one side wall of the slot. The slot extends horizontally, specifically laterally. The limiting recess is located on the lower side wall of the slot, and the lower side wall of the slot has a guide slope 11 at the end of the slot opening to guide the limiting protrusion into the slot. The limiting recess extends through both end faces of the limiting block body along the extension direction of the slot. A detection switch 12 is fixed on the limiting block body; the detection switch is bolted to the end face of the limiting block body along the extension direction of the slot. A wiring groove 14 extends through the limiting block body along the extension direction of the slot on the lower surface of the limiting block body. A countersunk hole 16 is provided on the lower side wall of the slot, and an operating hole 17 aligned with the countersunk hole for an internal hexagonal socket to pass through is provided on the upper side wall of the slot. The lower surface of the limiting block body is provided with a weight-reducing recess 18, which makes the limiting block body form a shell structure.

[0019] In use, the carrying tray 1 is stored in the carrying channel 4. A vertical partition 3 separates several carrying channels on the base frame 2. A limiting block body is fixed to one end of the carrying channel; specifically, an internal hexagonal bolt passes through a countersunk hole and is threaded onto the base frame to secure the device. Limiting blocks 19 are located on both sides of the carrying channel on the vertical partition frame, forming a limiting channel 20 between the limiting blocks and the base frame. The two sides of the carrying tray pass through this limiting channel. The carrying tray has retaining edges 7 at both ends, used to store lunch boxes within the carrying channel. When the carrying tray is in the carrying channel, the retaining edge at one end of the carrying tray is engaged in a slot and fixed. The retaining edge has a limiting protrusion 9 for engaging with the limiting recess. The carrying tray has an outward-flared edge 10, which forms the retaining edge, and the limiting protrusion is located on the lower surface of the outward-flared edge. When the retaining edge is inserted into the slot to the set position, the retaining edge presses down on the pressing head 13 of the inspection switch, causing the detection switch to detect that the cargo tray is installed in place. The limiting protrusion is an elongated strip extending along the extension direction of the slot, and a gripping groove 15 for the user's fingers to be inserted is formed between the limiting protrusion and the outer end face of the cargo tray.

[0020] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used merely 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 limitation, 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. Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions, and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A limiting structure for a storage unit of a food vending machine, characterized in that, The device includes a limiting block body, with a slot on one end face of the limiting block body. The slot is used to lock the edge of the loading tray. The slot is an elastic structure that can open elastically. A limiting recess is provided on one side wall of the slot. The limiting recess is used to hook the limiting protrusion on the edge.

2. The limiting structure of a food vending machine storage unit according to claim 1, characterized in that, The cargo tray has an outward-turned edge, which forms the locking edge. The limiting protrusion is disposed on the lower surface of the outward-turned edge. The slot extends horizontally, and the limiting recess is disposed on the lower side wall of the slot. The lower side wall of the slot has a guide slope at one end of the slot opening to guide the limiting protrusion into the slot.

3. The limiting structure of a food vending machine storage unit according to claim 2, characterized in that, The limiting recess extends through both end faces of the limiting block body along the extension direction of the slot.

4. The limiting structure of a food vending machine storage unit according to claim 3, characterized in that, A detection switch is fixed on the limiting block body. When the clamp edge is inserted into the slot to the set position, the detection switch detects that the loading tray is installed in place. The detection switch is installed on the end face of the limiting block body along the extension direction of the slot by bolts.

5. The limiting structure of a food vending machine storage unit according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lower surface of the limiting block body is provided with a wiring groove that extends through the limiting block body along the extension direction of the slot.

6. The limiting structure of a food vending machine storage unit according to claim 2, 3, 4, or 5, characterized in that, The limiting protrusion is an elongated strip extending along the extension direction of the slot, and a gripping groove for the user's fingers to be inserted is formed between the limiting protrusion and the outer end face of the carrying tray.

7. The limiting structure of a food vending machine storage unit according to claim 2, 3, 4, or 5, characterized in that, The lower sidewall of the slot is provided with a countersunk hole, and the upper sidewall of the slot is provided with an operating hole aligned with the countersunk hole for the internal hexagon to pass through.

8. The limiting structure of a food vending machine storage unit according to claim 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5, characterized in that, The lower surface of the limiting block body is provided with a weight-reducing pit, so that the limiting block body forms a shell structure.

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