A meal storage cabinet with partition temperature control

The design of the folding placement panel and snap-fit ​​fixing components solves the problem of storing large or tall food items in food storage cabinets, achieving convenient storage and zoned temperature control, and improving the flexibility and safety of food storage.

CN224529386UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21SHENZHEN MEAL MEDIA NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SHENZHEN MEAL MEDIA NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-14
Publication Date
2026-07-21

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Technical Problem

Existing food storage cabinets are difficult to use effectively for storing large or tall food items, and placing heavy food items is laborious and inconvenient.

Method used

The design employs a folding placement plate and snap-fit ​​fixing components. Through the cooperation of rotation and sliding grooves, the folding placement plate can be flexibly adjusted. Combined with the zoned temperature control of temperature regulators and sensors, it provides a multi-functional food storage solution.

Benefits of technology

It enables convenient storage of larger or taller food items, reduces handling effort, improves storage efficiency, and ensures food quality and safety through zoned temperature control.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a meal product storage cabinet with partition temperature control belongs to meal product storage technology, including storage cabinet body, the inside middle position fixed mounting of storage cabinet body has the baffle, the inside upper end fixed mounting of storage cabinet body has two folding placement plates, both sides of baffle all fixed mounting have temperature regulator and temperature sensor, the side outer surface fixed mounting of storage cabinet body has the control panel, the utility model discloses the cooperation of folding placement plate and the clamping fixed assembly, when facing the meal product of bigger or higher shape, will pass through the relative sliding of two clamping columns, makes clamping column and clamping box separate, when this only needs to rotate folding placement plate, lets the mounting block on folding placement plate and installation slot are connected, can complete the folding work of folding placement plate, places the meal product on the fixed placement plate of lower layer, and through the cooperation of bearing and support rod, then can very easily make meal product slide on the placement plate, is more laborsaving.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of food storage technology, and in particular to a food storage cabinet with zoned temperature control. Background Technology

[0002] Food warehousing refers to the process of storing, managing, and maintaining various types of food and beverages. Its aim is to ensure that food maintains its quality, safety, and edibility within a certain period, meeting the needs of catering supply, retail, and distribution. This process requires selecting appropriate warehousing facilities and methods based on the characteristics of the food, such as perishability, shelf life, and storage conditions, to ensure the quality, safety, and edibility of the food. Food warehousing involves multiple stages, including receiving, inspection, warehousing, storage, inventory, and outbound delivery. It also requires strict control of the storage environment, such as temperature, humidity, and ventilation, to prevent food spoilage, damage, or contamination. In addition, effective food storage management also includes rationally planning storage space, optimizing inventory structure, and following the first-in, first-out (FIFO) principle to improve storage efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure that food can be supplied to where it is needed in a timely manner. Food storage cabinets with zoned temperature control are a type of equipment specifically designed for storing food. They have multiple independent storage areas, each of which can be individually temperature-controlled according to the storage requirements of different food items. The placement of food shelves in existing food storage cabinets is mostly fixed, making it difficult to store some larger or taller food items. Furthermore, storing some heavier food items is laborious and inconvenient. Utility Model Content

[0003] To overcome the technical defects of the existing technology, this utility model provides a food storage cabinet with zoned temperature control, which can store larger or taller food items and can place heavier food items in the storage cabinet with less effort.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: It includes a storage cabinet body, with a partition fixedly installed in the middle of the interior of the storage cabinet body. Two folding placement plates are fixedly installed at the upper interior of the storage cabinet body, and two fixed placement plates are fixedly installed at the lower interior of the storage cabinet body. Two mounting slots are fixedly formed on both inner walls of the storage cabinet body. Two mounting blocks are fixedly installed on the lower surface of one side of each of the two folding placement plates. The folding placement plates can be rotated to engage the mounting blocks with the mounting slots, causing the folding placement plates to adhere to the inner wall of the storage cabinet body. Temperature regulators and temperature sensors are fixedly installed on both sides of the partition. A control panel is fixedly installed on the outer surface of one side of the storage cabinet body, and the control panel can detect and control the temperature inside the storage cabinet.

[0005] Preferably, in order to allow the snap-fit ​​fixing component to slide within the sliding groove, a sliding groove is fixedly provided on one side edge of the upper end of the folding placement plate, and the snap-fit ​​fixing component is fixedly installed within the sliding groove.

[0006] Preferably, in order to allow the snap-fit ​​pins and snap-fit ​​box to snap into each other, the snap-fit ​​fixing assembly includes a pair of snap-fit ​​pins and a snap-fit ​​box, and a spring is fixedly installed on one side surface of the snap-fit ​​pins.

[0007] Preferably, in order to achieve a more stable snap-fit ​​effect, one end of the spring is fixedly connected to the sliding groove, the snap-fit ​​post is slidably snapped into the sliding groove, the upper end of the snap-fit ​​post adopts an inclined surface design, and the snap-fit ​​box is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the storage cabinet body.

[0008] Preferably, in order to allow the folding placement plate to rotate, bearings are fixedly installed on both sides inside the folding placement plate, a support rod is rotatably connected inside the bearing, and a hinge is rotatably connected to one side surface of the folding placement plate.

[0009] Preferably, in order to allow the food to slide through the cooperation of the support column and the bearing, the hinge is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the storage cabinet body, and bearings and support rods are fixedly installed inside the two fixed placement plates. The bearings and support rods are distributed in a linear array inside the folding placement plate and the fixed placement plate.

[0010] Preferably, in order to allow the mounting block to engage with the mounting slot, the size of the mounting block is matched with the size of the mounting slot.

[0011] Preferably, in order to monitor and control the temperature inside the storage cabinet, the temperature regulator and the temperature sensor are electrically connected to the control panel, and two cabinet doors are hinged to one side of the storage cabinet body, with handles fixedly installed on one side surface of each of the two cabinet doors.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model adopts the cooperation of a folding placement plate and a snap-fit ​​fixing component. When dealing with large or tall food items, the two snap-fit ​​posts are slid relative to each other, causing the snap-fit ​​posts to separate from the snap-fit ​​box. At this time, it is only necessary to rotate the folding placement plate so that the mounting block on the folding placement plate engages with the mounting groove, thereby completing the folding of the folding placement plate. The food items are then placed on the lower fixed placement plate. Through the cooperation of the bearing and the support rod, the food items can be easily slid on the placement plate, which is more labor-saving. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the folding placement plate structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the snap-fit ​​fixing component structure of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the card-connector structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cabinet door closing structure of this utility model.

[0018] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Storage cabinet body; 2. Partition; 3. Folding placement panel; 4. Fixed placement panel; 5. Mounting groove; 6. Mounting block; 7. Temperature regulator; 8. Temperature sensor; 9. Control panel; 10. Sliding groove; 11. Snap-fit ​​fixing assembly; 1101. Snap-fit ​​post; 1102. Spring; 1103. Snap-fit ​​box; 12. Cabinet door; 13. Support rod; 14. Bearing; 15. Hinge; 16. Handle. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:

[0020] like Figures 1-5 As shown, this embodiment provides a food storage cabinet with zoned temperature control, including a cabinet body 1. A partition 2 is fixedly installed in the middle of the interior of the cabinet body 1. Two folding placement plates 3 are fixedly installed at the upper interior of the cabinet body 1, and two fixed placement plates 4 are fixedly installed at the lower interior of the cabinet body 1. Two mounting grooves 5 are fixedly opened on both sides of the inner wall of the cabinet body 1. Two mounting blocks 6 are fixedly installed on the lower surface of one side of each of the two folding placement plates 3. Temperature regulators 7 and temperature sensors 8 are fixedly installed on both sides of the partition 2. The outer surface is fixedly equipped with a control panel 9. When in use, staff can rationally plan the placement area according to the type and quantity of food items. The upper folding placement plate 3 can be flexibly adjusted. When more space is needed, it can be unfolded. When it is necessary to store larger or taller food items, the folding placement plate 3 can be folded. It is precisely matched with the mounting slots 5 on both sides of the inner wall of the storage cabinet body 1 through the mounting block 6 to obtain a larger placement space. The temperature regulator 7 can adjust the temperature inside the storage cabinet body 1. The temperature sensor 8 monitors the temperature of each zone in real time and feeds the data back to the control panel 9.

[0021] As a technical optimization solution of this utility model, specifically as follows: Figure 2As shown, a sliding groove 10 is fixedly opened on one edge of the upper end of the folding placement plate 3. A snap-fit ​​fixing component 11 is fixedly installed in the sliding groove 10. Bearings 14 are fixedly installed on both sides inside the folding placement plate 3. A support rod 13 is rotatably connected inside the bearing 14. A hinge 15 is rotatably connected to one side surface of the folding placement plate 3. The hinge 15 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the storage cabinet body 1. Bearings 14 and support rods 13 are fixedly installed inside both fixed placement plates 4. The bearings 14 and support rods 13 are arranged in a linear array inside the folding placement plate 3 and the fixed placement plate 4. The folding placement plate 3 is connected to the inner wall of the storage cabinet body 1 through the hinge 15 on one side surface. It can rotate flexibly around the hinge 15 as the axis. When it is necessary to unfold the placement plate to increase storage space, the snap-fit ​​fixing component 11 at the upper end of the folding placement plate 3 is adjusted to rotate the folding placement plate 3 downward to a vertical state, thereby increasing the placement space. When the food is placed on the support rod 13, the food can slide, making it easier to place the food.

[0022] As a technical optimization solution of this utility model, specifically as follows: Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the snap-fit ​​fixing assembly 11 includes a pair of snap-fit ​​posts 1101 and a snap-fit ​​box 1103. A spring 1102 is fixedly installed on one side surface of the snap-fit ​​post 1101. One end of the spring 1102 is fixedly connected to the sliding groove 10. The snap-fit ​​post 1101 is slidably snapped into the sliding groove 10. The upper end of the snap-fit ​​post 1101 adopts an inclined surface design. The snap-fit ​​box 1103 is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the storage cabinet body 1. When the folding placement plate 3 is in the unfolded state and needs to be folded for storage, the two snap-fit ​​posts 1101 are pulled, and the spring 1102 is stretched through the inclined surface at its upper end. The snap-fit ​​post 1101 is disengaged from the snap-fit ​​box 1103. At this time, the folding placement plate 3 is rotated, so that the folding placement plate 3 is in a vertical state under the action of the mounting block 6 and the mounting groove 5, thus completing the folding work.

[0023] As a technical optimization solution of this utility model, specifically as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 5 As shown, the size of the mounting block 6 matches the size of the mounting groove 5. The temperature regulator 7 and the temperature sensor 8 are both electrically connected to the control panel 9. Two cabinet doors 12 are hinged on one side of the storage cabinet body 1. Handles 16 are fixedly installed on one side of each cabinet door 12. Because the size of the mounting block 6 matches the size of the mounting groove 5, the folding placement plate 3 can be accurately and stably installed inside the cabinet. The temperature sensor 8 monitors the temperature of each zone in real time and transmits the data to the control panel 9. The temperature regulator 7 adjusts the temperature according to the instructions. Holding the handle 16, the hinged cabinet doors 12 can be easily operated, making it convenient to take out and put in food.

[0024] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that this invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this invention. Various changes and modifications may be made to this invention without departing from its spirit and scope. All such changes and modifications fall within the scope of this invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A food storage cabinet with zoned temperature control, comprising a cabinet body (1), characterized in that: A partition (2) is fixedly installed in the middle of the interior of the storage cabinet body (1). Two folding placement plates (3) are fixedly installed at the upper end of the interior of the storage cabinet body (1). Two fixed placement plates (4) are fixedly installed at the lower end of the interior of the storage cabinet body (1). Two mounting slots (5) are fixedly opened on both sides of the inner wall of the storage cabinet body (1). Two mounting blocks (6) are fixedly installed on the lower surface of one side of the two folding placement plates (3). Temperature regulators (7) and temperature sensors (8) are fixedly installed on both sides of the partition (2). A control panel (9) is fixedly installed on the outer surface of one side of the storage cabinet body (1).

2. The food storage cabinet with zoned temperature control according to claim 1, characterized in that: A sliding groove (10) is fixedly provided on one side edge of the upper end of the folding placement plate (3), and a snap-fit ​​fixing component (11) is fixedly installed in the sliding groove (10).

3. The food storage cabinet with zoned temperature control according to claim 2, characterized in that: The snap-fit ​​fixing assembly (11) includes a pair of snap-fit ​​posts (1101) and a snap-fit ​​box (1103), and a spring (1102) is fixedly installed on one side surface of the snap-fit ​​post (1101).

4. The food storage cabinet with zoned temperature control according to claim 3, characterized in that: One end of the spring (1102) is fixedly connected in the sliding groove (10), the snap-fit ​​post (1101) is slidably snapped into the sliding groove (10), the upper end of the snap-fit ​​post (1101) adopts an inclined surface design, and the snap-fit ​​box (1103) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the storage cabinet body (1).

5. The food storage cabinet with zoned temperature control according to claim 1, characterized in that: Bearings (14) are fixedly installed on both sides inside the folding placement plate (3). A support rod (13) is rotatably connected inside the bearing (14). A hinge (15) is rotatably connected to one side surface of the folding placement plate (3).

6. The food storage cabinet with zoned temperature control according to claim 5, characterized in that: The hinge (15) is fixedly installed on the inner wall of the storage cabinet body (1). The two fixed placement plates (4) are each fixedly provided with bearings (14) and support rods (13). The bearings (14) and support rods (13) are arranged in a linear array inside the folding placement plate (3) and the fixed placement plate (4).

7. The food storage cabinet with zoned temperature control according to claim 1, characterized in that: The size of the mounting block (6) matches the size of the mounting slot (5).

8. The food storage cabinet with zoned temperature control according to claim 1, characterized in that: The temperature regulator (7) and the temperature sensor (8) are electrically connected to the control panel (9). Two cabinet doors (12) are hinged to one side of the storage cabinet body (1), and handles (16) are fixedly installed on one side surface of each of the two cabinet doors (12).