Intelligent meal dispensing machine meal dispensing structure

By using a motor to drive the stirring rod and the transmission mechanism to link the screen plate, the problem of rice clumping causing blockage and uneven distribution at the rice outlet is solved, achieving uniform rice output and precise control, thus improving the working stability and efficiency of the rice dispenser.

CN224530087UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21HEFEI ZHILANDA INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HEFEI ZHILANDA INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-12
Publication Date
2026-07-21

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Technical Problem

Existing rice dispensing machines suffer from clumping of rice after it has been left to stand, which can cause blockages at the dispensing spout or uneven dispensing, making it difficult to accurately control the amount of rice dispensed.

Method used

The stirring rod is driven by a motor to prevent the rice from clumping, and the sieve plate slides up and down through a transmission mechanism. The linkage mechanism controls the opening and closing of the rice dispensing plate, so as to achieve loose rice and precise control of the amount of rice dispensed.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency of rice distribution, ensures even rice output and precise control, simplifies the operation logic, reduces equipment failure rate and cleaning difficulty, and extends equipment lifespan.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent meal dispenser meal outlet structure belongs to meal dispenser field, including box, install the box cover of box top and set up the meal outlet of box below, box outer wall is equipped with motor, and motor output end bushing is connected with the stirring rod, and the stirring rod rotation is connected in the box inside, and the other end of stirring rod extends to the outside of box and is equipped with transmission mechanism, the box inside is provided with the sieve plate that can slide up and down along the box inner wall, through motor drive stirring rod rotation, can not only carry out the rice in the box stirring and prevent the agglomeration, can also drive the sieve plate up and down sliding with the help of transmission mechanism, realize the loose of rice, simultaneously, the sieve plate is driven meal board to slide at the meal outlet with the linkage mechanism, realizes the opening and closing of meal outlet and the meal amount control, and the whole structure will stir, loose, meal control function linkage, has improved the meal efficiency, and each part cooperation work is stable and reliable, has simplified the overall operation logic of meal dispenser.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of rice dispensing machine technology, specifically a smart rice dispensing machine structure. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of the fast food industry, the demand for boxed meals is increasing daily for catering services such as corporate employee meals, student nutrition meals, airline catering, and railway catering. In order to cope with the production of large quantities of boxed meals, various types of meal dispensing machines are circulating in the market.

[0003] Existing rice dispensing machines often experience clumping of rice after it has been left to stand, leading to blockages at the dispensing spout or uneven dispensing, making it difficult to accurately control the amount of rice dispensed.

[0004] Therefore, this utility model provides an intelligent rice dispensing machine structure to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0006] This utility model provides an intelligent rice dispensing machine structure, which aims to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a smart meal dispensing machine structure, comprising a housing, a lid installed on the top of the housing, and a meal dispensing port opened at the bottom of the housing;

[0009] A motor is installed on the outer wall of the box, and a stirring rod is sleeved on the output end of the motor. The stirring rod is rotatably connected inside the box, and the other end of the stirring rod extends to the outside of the box and is provided with a transmission mechanism.

[0010] The box is equipped with a sieve plate that can slide up and down along the inner wall of the box, and the sieve plate is connected to the transmission mechanism.

[0011] Two rice outlet plates are symmetrically slidably connected at the rice outlet, and a linkage mechanism is provided at the bottom of the sieve plate, which is connected to the two rice outlet plates in a transmission manner.

[0012] As a preferred technical solution of this application, two sliding grooves are symmetrically opened inside the box body, and sliding rods are slidably connected inside the two sliding grooves. The two sliding rods are connected to the side wall of the sieve plate. Baffles are symmetrically connected to the upper and lower surfaces of the sieve plate, and the outer wall of each baffle is attached to the inner wall of the box body.

[0013] As a preferred technical solution of this application, a sealing gasket is connected to the side of each baffle that is in close contact with the inner wall of the box.

[0014] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the transmission mechanism includes a rotating rod, a cam, a spring, and a transmission belt;

[0015] A rotating rod is rotatably connected to the side wall of the box, and a cam is connected to the rotating rod. The outer wall of the cam is in contact with the upper surface of any of the slide rods. A spring is connected to the lower end of each of the two slide rods, and the other end of each spring is connected to the inner wall of the slide groove. The rotating rod and the stirring rod are connected by a transmission belt at the same end.

[0016] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the linkage mechanism includes a pressure rod, a pressure plate, and a connecting rod;

[0017] A pressure rod is connected to the lower surface of the sieve plate, and a pressure plate is connected to the bottom end of the pressure rod. Four connecting rods are symmetrically connected in pairs inside the pressure plate, and the other end of each pair of connecting rods is rotatably connected to the corresponding rice dispensing plate.

[0018] As a preferred technical solution of this application, two limiting grooves are symmetrically opened inside the box, and the two food dispensing plates are slidably connected inside the limiting grooves.

[0019] As a preferred technical solution of this application, the inner wall of the box above the food outlet is set in a conical shape.

[0020] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0021] The stirring rod is driven by a motor to rotate, which can not only stir the rice in the box to prevent clumping, but also drive the sieve plate to slide up and down through the transmission mechanism to loosen the rice. At the same time, the sieve plate drives the rice outlet plate to slide at the rice outlet through the linkage mechanism, realizing the opening and closing of the rice outlet and the control of the rice output. The overall structure links the stirring, loosening and rice output control functions, which improves the rice distribution efficiency. Moreover, the coordinated work of each component is stable and reliable, and the overall operation logic of the rice distributor is simplified. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of a smart meal dispensing machine.

[0023] Figure 2 A partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of a three-dimensional structure of a smart meal dispensing machine.

[0024] Figure 3 A smart meal dispensing machine structure Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of the structure at point A in the middle;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the stirring rod, sieve plate, and transmission mechanism in the rice dispensing structure of an intelligent rice dispenser;

[0026] Figure 5This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a smart rice dispensing machine, including a sieve plate, a rice dispensing plate, and a linkage mechanism.

[0027] In the picture:

[0028] 1. Box body; 11. Box lid; 12. Meal outlet; 2. Stirring rod; 3. Transmission mechanism; 31. Rotating rod; 32. Cam; 33. Spring; 34. Transmission belt; 4. Sieve plate; 41. Slide groove; 42. Slide rod; 43. Baffle; 5. Meal outlet plate; 51. Limiting groove; 6. Linkage mechanism; 61. Pressure rod; 62. Pressure plate; 63. Connecting rod. Detailed Implementation

[0029] 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.

[0030] This utility model provides a smart rice dispensing machine structure, such as... Figure 1-5 As shown, it includes a box body 1, a box cover 11 installed on the top of the box body 1, and a food outlet 12 opened at the bottom of the box body 1.

[0031] A motor is installed on the outer wall of the box 1. A stirring rod 2 is sleeved on the output end of the motor. The stirring rod 2 is rotatably connected inside the box 1. The other end of the stirring rod 2 extends to the outside of the box 1 and is equipped with a transmission mechanism 3.

[0032] The box 1 is equipped with a sieve plate 4 that can slide up and down along the inner wall of the box 1. The sieve plate 4 is connected to the transmission mechanism 3.

[0033] Two rice outlet plates 5 are symmetrically slidably connected at the rice outlet 12. A linkage mechanism 6 is set at the bottom of the sieve plate 4, which is connected to the two rice outlet plates 5. The stirring rod 2 is driven by a motor to rotate, which can not only stir the rice in the box 1 to prevent clumping, but also drive the sieve plate 4 to slide up and down with the help of the transmission mechanism 3 to loosen the rice. At the same time, the sieve plate 4 drives the rice outlet plate 5 to slide at the rice outlet 12 through the linkage mechanism 6, realizing the opening and closing of the rice outlet 12 and the control of the amount of rice dispensed. The overall structure links the stirring, loosening and rice dispensing control functions, improves the rice dispensing efficiency, and the coordinated work of each component is stable and reliable, simplifying the overall operation logic of the rice dispensing machine.

[0034] like Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, two symmetrical sliding grooves 41 are opened inside the box body 1. Sliding rods 42 are slidably connected inside each sliding groove 41. The two sliding rods 42 are connected to the side wall of the sieve plate 4. Baffles 43 are symmetrically connected to the upper and lower sides of the sieve plate 4. The outer wall of each baffle 43 is attached to the inner wall of the box body 1. The sliding grooves 41 inside the box body 1 provide a stable sliding track for the sliding rods 42, ensuring the stability of the sieve plate 4 when sliding up and down along the inner wall of the box body 1, and avoiding rice spillage or structural wear caused by the shaking of the sieve plate 4. The baffles 43 on the upper and lower sides of the sieve plate 4 are attached to the inner wall of the box body 1, which can prevent rice from leaking from the gap between the sieve plate 4 and the box body 1 into the non-working area, ensuring that the rice is orderly loosened and falls under the action of the sieve plate 4, thus improving the practicality of the structure.

[0035] like Figure 3 As shown, each baffle 43 has a sealing gasket connected to one side of the inner wall of the box 1. The sealing gasket on the baffle 43 further enhances the sealing between the baffle 43 and the inner wall of the box 1. Compared with the structure that only relies on the baffle 43 to stick together, it can more effectively prevent rice grains from leaking out of the gaps, reduce rice waste, reduce the difficulty of cleaning the equipment due to rice residue, and extend the service life of the equipment.

[0036] like Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the transmission mechanism 3 includes a rotating rod 31, a cam 32, a spring 33, and a transmission belt 34;

[0037] A rotating rod 31 is rotatably connected to the side wall of the housing 1. A cam 32 is connected to the rotating rod 31. The outer wall of the cam 32 is in contact with the upper surface of any sliding rod 42. A spring 33 is connected to the lower end of each sliding rod 42. The other end of each spring 33 is connected to the inner wall of the slide groove 41. The rotating rod 31 and the stirring rod 2 are connected by a transmission belt 34 at the same end. The rotating rod 31 in the transmission mechanism 3 is linked with the stirring rod 2 through the transmission belt 34, realizing the synchronous drive of the stirring and the sliding of the sieve plate 4 by a single motor, saving power source. The cooperation between the cam 32 and the spring 33 enables the sliding rod 42 to drive the sieve plate 4 to achieve stable up and down reciprocating motion, ensuring that the sieve plate 4 has a uniform effect on loosening and screening rice. Moreover, the transmission structure is simple, has a low failure rate, and is easy to maintain.

[0038] like Figure 2 and Figure 5 As shown, the linkage mechanism 6 includes a pressure rod 61, a pressure plate 62, and a connecting rod 63;

[0039] A pressure rod 61 is connected to the lower surface of the sieve plate 4, and a pressure plate 62 is connected to the bottom end of the pressure rod 61. Four connecting rods 63 are symmetrically connected in pairs inside the pressure plate 62. The other end of each pair of connecting rods 63 is rotatably connected to the corresponding rice outlet plate 5. In the linkage mechanism 6, the pressure rod 61 transmits the up and down movement of the sieve plate 4 to the pressure plate 62, and then converts it into the sliding of the rice outlet plate 5 through the connecting rods 63, realizing the mechanical linkage between the sieve plate 4 and the rice outlet plate 5. No additional power is needed to control the rice outlet plate 5, thus reducing energy consumption. The four connecting rods 63 are symmetrically connected in pairs, which can ensure the synchronicity of the sliding of the two rice outlet plates 5, so that the gap of the rice outlet 12 is adjusted evenly and the accuracy of the rice output control is guaranteed.

[0040] like Figure 2 As shown, two limiting grooves 51 are symmetrically opened inside the box body 1, and the two food dispensing plates 5 are slidably connected inside the limiting grooves 51. The limiting grooves 51 inside the box body 1 play a limiting and guiding role in the sliding of the food dispensing plates 5, preventing the food dispensing plates 5 from shifting or falling off during the sliding process, ensuring that the food dispensing plates 5 always move along the preset trajectory, ensuring the stability of the opening and closing of the food dispensing port 12, and avoiding abnormal food dispensing caused by misalignment of the food dispensing plates 5.

[0041] like Figure 2 As shown, the inner wall of the box 1 above the rice outlet 12 is set in a cone shape. The cone-shaped inner wall above the rice outlet 12 inside the box 1 can use gravity to guide the rice to gather towards the rice outlet 12, reduce the rice residue on the inner wall of the box 1, and improve the utilization rate of rice. At the same time, the cone-shaped structure can make the rice fall more smoothly and avoid the rice accumulation and blockage caused by the straight inner wall of the box 1, further ensuring the continuity of the rice dispensing process.

[0042] Working principle: The motor output drives the stirring rod 2 to rotate inside the box 1, stirring the rice inside the box 1 to prevent it from clumping. Simultaneously, the end of the stirring rod 2 extending outside the box 1 drives the sieve plate 4 to move via the transmission mechanism 3. The rotating rod 31 in the transmission mechanism 3 rotates synchronously with the stirring rod 2 under the action of the transmission belt 34. The cam 32 on the rotating rod 31 rotates accordingly. Since the outer wall of the cam 32 is in contact with the upper surface of the slide rod 42, and the slide rod 42 slides and connects within the slide groove 41... With the sieve plate 4 in place, the rotation of the cam 32 will push the slide rod 42 downward and compress the spring 33. When the cam 32 rotates to the point where the protrusion leaves the slide rod 42, the spring 33 returns to its original position and drives the slide rod 42 upward, so that the sieve plate 4 slides up and down along the slide groove 41 on the inner wall of the box 1. The baffles 43 on the upper and lower sides of the sieve plate 4 are in close contact with the inner wall of the box 1, and the sealing gaskets on the baffles 43 can ensure that the rice will not leak out from the gaps. At the same time, the up and down sliding of the sieve plate 4 plays a further role in loosening and screening the rice.

[0043] When the sieve plate 4 slides downward, the linkage mechanism 6 at its bottom starts to work. The pressure rod 61 in the linkage mechanism 6 moves downward with the sieve plate 4, driving the pressure plate 62 to move downward. The pressure plate 62 pulls the two rice outlet plates 5 to slide relative to each other in the limiting groove 51 at the rice outlet 12 through the connecting rod 63, increasing the gap between the two rice outlet plates 5. After the rice is screened by the sieve plate 4, it flows out from the rice outlet 12. When the sieve plate 4 slides upward, the pressure rod 61 drives the pressure plate 62 to move upward, and the connecting rod 63 pushes the two rice outlet plates 5 to slide towards each other, reducing the gap at the rice outlet 12, thereby closing the rice outlet 12. In addition, the inner wall of the box body 1 above the rice outlet 12 is set in a cone shape, which can guide the rice to gather at the rice outlet 12 and ensure smooth rice discharge.

[0044] The above are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model, but the scope of protection of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the scope of the technology disclosed in this utility model, based on the technical solution and inventive concept of this utility model, should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. A smart meal dispensing machine structure, comprising a housing (1), a housing cover (11) mounted on the top of the housing (1), and a meal outlet (12) located below the housing (1); characterized in that: A motor is installed on the outer wall of the box (1), and a stirring rod (2) is sleeved on the output end of the motor. The stirring rod (2) is rotatably connected inside the box (1), and the other end of the stirring rod (2) extends to the outside of the box (1) and is provided with a transmission mechanism (3). The box (1) is provided with a sieve plate (4) that can slide up and down along the inner wall of the box (1), and the sieve plate (4) is connected to the transmission mechanism (3). Two rice outlet plates (5) are symmetrically slidably connected at the rice outlet (12). A linkage mechanism (6) is provided at the bottom of the sieve plate (4). The linkage mechanism (6) is connected to the two rice outlet plates (5) in a transmission manner.

2. The intelligent meal dispensing machine structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The box (1) has two symmetrically opened sliding grooves (41) inside. Each of the two sliding grooves (41) is slidably connected to a sliding rod (42). The two sliding rods (42) are connected to the side wall of the sieve plate (4). The upper and lower surfaces of the sieve plate (4) are symmetrically connected to baffles (43). The outer wall of each baffle (43) is attached to the inner wall of the box (1).

3. The intelligent meal dispensing machine structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: Each of the baffles (43) has a sealing gasket attached to one side of the inner wall of the box (1).

4. The intelligent meal dispensing machine structure according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism (3) includes a rotating rod (31), a cam (32), a spring (33), and a transmission belt (34). The side wall of the box (1) is rotatably connected to a rotating rod (31), and a cam (32) is connected to the rotating rod (31). The outer wall of the cam (32) is in contact with the upper surface of any of the slide rods (42). The lower ends of the two slide rods (42) are connected to springs (33), and the other end of each spring (33) is connected to the inner wall of the slide groove (41). The rotating rod (31) and the stirring rod (2) are connected by a transmission belt (34) at the same end.

5. The intelligent meal dispensing machine structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The linkage mechanism (6) includes a pressure rod (61), a pressure plate (62), and a connecting rod (63). The lower surface of the sieve plate (4) is connected to a pressure rod (61), and the bottom end of the pressure rod (61) is connected to a pressure plate (62). Inside the pressure plate (62), four connecting rods (63) are symmetrically connected in pairs, and the other end of each pair of connecting rods (63) is rotatably connected to the corresponding rice outlet plate (5).

6. The intelligent meal dispensing machine structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: The box (1) has two symmetrically arranged limiting grooves (51) inside, and the two food dispensing plates (5) are slidably connected inside the limiting grooves (51).

7. The intelligent meal dispensing machine structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the box (1) above the food outlet (12) is set in a cone shape.