Lifting plate supplement device for dinner plate

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of catering equipment, specifically relates to a lifting dish supplementing device for dinner plate, it includes frame, lifting drive mechanism, support frame and guide mechanism. The frame is placed vertically, lifting drive mechanism sets up on the frame, and is connected with support frame, is used for driving support frame to move up and down, support frame is provided with the clamping assembly for clamping dinner plate, guide mechanism sets up on the frame, and is connected with support frame, is used for providing the guidance for the up and down movement of support frame. The device adopts vertical layout, makes the device efficient use of space in vertical direction, solves the problem that horizontal conveying equipment such as conveyer belt occupies large floor area, is difficult to arrange flexibly in compact back kitchen or front desk area. In addition, the device can independently complete the clamping and supplementing operation of dinner plate, replaces the traditional manual carrying mode, and greatly reduces the labor cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of catering equipment technology, specifically relating to a lifting and replenishing device for plates. Background Technology

[0002] In the food service industry, ensuring fast and efficient turnover of plates while maintaining hygiene is a key aspect of improving operational efficiency. Currently, plate replenishment largely relies on manual labor. Staff need to regularly check the plate racks and manually move stacked plates to designated locations for replenishment. This method not only consumes a lot of manpower but also has problems such as untimely replenishment affecting customer experience and the risk of plate contamination or damage during transport.

[0003] To reduce labor costs, some venues have experimented with conveyor systems for replenishing plates. However, this method lacks stability when transporting stacks of plates, posing certain safety hazards. Furthermore, it has significant disadvantages in terms of space utilization: conveyor systems typically require substantial platform or floor space, hindering efficient layout in compact restaurant kitchens or front-of-house areas and limiting its widespread application. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a lifting and replenishing device for plates, which can effectively overcome the problem of insufficient space utilization in the prior art and achieve efficient and stable replenishment of plates in the vertical direction.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: A lifting and replenishing device for dinner plates includes a frame and a support frame; The rack is arranged vertically; The support frame is equipped with a clamping component for holding the plate; The top of the support frame is connected to a lifting drive mechanism for moving the support frame up and down, and the lifting drive mechanism is connected to the frame. The support frame is also connected to a guide mechanism that provides guidance for the up-and-down movement of the support frame, and the guide mechanism is connected to the frame.

[0006] Furthermore, the lifting drive mechanism includes a lifting cylinder, the piston rod of which is connected to the support frame, and the cylinder body is connected to the frame via a mounting plate.

[0007] Furthermore, the guiding mechanism includes two linear guides, each arranged along the vertical direction of the frame.

[0008] Furthermore, the support frame includes two parallel support arms, which are connected at the same end by a connecting arm, forming an overall U-shaped structure. Each support arm is provided with a slider at one end near the connecting arm, and is slidably connected to the corresponding linear guide rail through the slider. Each support arm has a clamping assembly at the end furthest from the connecting arm.

[0009] Furthermore, the clamping assembly includes a support plate and a clamping cylinder; The support plate is slidably connected to the end of the support arm away from the connecting arm; The cylinder body of the clamping cylinder is connected to the support arm, and its piston rod is connected to the support plate. Each of the two support plates has a tray for holding the plate together, and each tray is connected to the support plate on the same side.

[0010] Furthermore, the support plate is provided with elongated perforations for adjusting the extension distance of the support plate.

[0011] Furthermore, the frame is also provided with a limiting strip for limiting the position of the plate, and the limiting strip is arranged along the vertical direction of the frame.

[0012] Furthermore, the limiting strip is made of nylon material.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following advantages: In summary, this utility model proposes a lifting and replenishing plate device. This device adopts a vertical layout, making efficient use of space in the vertical direction and solving the problem that horizontal conveyor belts and other similar equipment require a large footprint and are difficult to flexibly deploy in compact kitchen or front-of-house areas. Furthermore, this device can independently perform plate clamping and replenishment operations, effectively replacing traditional manual handling methods. This not only significantly reduces labor costs but also effectively avoids the impact on service quality caused by untimely plate replenishment. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a first-position perspective view of a lifting and replenishing plate device for dinner plates according to the present invention. Figure 2 for Figure 1 The main view; Figure 3 for Figure 1 Side view; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the second posture of a lifting and replenishing plate device for dinner plates according to the present invention; Figure 5This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structural principle of the lifting drive mechanism and guide mechanism in a lifting and replenishing plate device for dinner plates according to this utility model. Figure 6 for Figure 5 The main view; Figure 7 for Figure 5 Side view.

[0016] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1-frame, 11-limiting strip, 12-fixed plate, 2-lifting cylinder, 3-support frame, 31-support arm, 32-connecting arm, 33-first slider, 34-support plate, 35-pallet, 36-clamping cylinder, 37-second slider, 38-second linear guide rail, 4-first linear guide rail. 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 of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0018] like Figures 1 to 7 As shown, a lifting and replenishing plate device for dinner plates includes a frame 1, a lifting drive mechanism, a support frame 3, and a guide mechanism. The frame 1 is arranged vertically; the lifting drive mechanism is mounted on the frame 1 and connected to the support frame 3, and the lifting drive mechanism is used to drive the support frame 3 to move up and down; the support frame 3 is provided with a clamping assembly for clamping the dinner plate; the guide mechanism is mounted on the frame 1 and connected to the support frame 3, and is used to guide the up and down movement of the support frame 3.

[0019] Specifically, in this embodiment, the lifting drive mechanism includes a lifting cylinder 2. However, other lifting mechanisms, such as electric push rods, can also be used. The lifting cylinder 2 is arranged vertically along the frame 1. The cylinder body of the lifting cylinder 2 is connected to the frame 1, and its piston rod is connected to the support frame 3. The lifting cylinder 2 is connected to the frame 1 via a mounting plate 12, which is fixedly connected to the frame 1 with bolts. Figure 1 As shown. Furthermore, the vertical fixed position of the lifting cylinder 2 on the frame 1 is adjustable. In this embodiment, the height of the movable end of the lifting cylinder 2 is lower than the fixed end. The guiding mechanism includes two first linear guide rails 4, each arranged along the vertical direction of the frame 1.

[0020] like Figures 5 to 7As shown, the support frame 3 includes two parallel support arms 31, which are connected at the same end by a connecting arm 32. The support frame 3 has a U-shaped structure and is arranged horizontally. The piston rod of the lifting cylinder 2 is connected to the support frame 3, that is, the piston rod of the lifting cylinder 2 is connected to the connecting arm 32 of the support frame 3. Each support arm 31 is provided with a first slider 33 at the end near the connecting arm 32, and is slidably connected to the corresponding first linear guide rail 4 through the first slider 33; each support arm 31 is provided with a clamping assembly at the end away from the connecting arm 32. The clamping assembly includes a support plate 34, a support plate 35, and a clamping cylinder 36. Two second sliders 37 are provided at the bottom of the support plate 34. Each support arm 31 has a second linear guide rail 38 at its end away from the connecting arm 32. Two second linear guide rails 38 are also provided, each perpendicular to the first linear guide rail 4. The second sliders 37 and second linear guide rails 38 are adapted to each other and correspond one-to-one. Therefore, the support plate 34 is slidably connected to the support arm 31. The clamping cylinder 36 is located at the bottom of the support plate 34. The cylinder body of the clamping cylinder 36 is connected to the support arm 31, and its piston rod is connected to the support plate 34. The extension and retraction direction of the clamping cylinder 36 is parallel to the extension direction of the second linear guide rail 38. The tray 35 is connected to the support plate 34. Specifically, the support plate 34 is provided with an elongated through hole, and the tray 35 is connected to the elongated through hole of the support plate 34 by bolts. The elongated through hole is used to adjust the extension distance of the tray 35 relative to the support plate 34. The trays 35 on the two support arms 31 are correspondingly arranged to jointly hold the plate.

[0021] In addition, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the frame 1 is also provided with limit strips 11, which are arranged vertically along the frame 1. Multiple limit strips 11 can be provided. In this embodiment, six limit strips 11 are provided, with two limit strips 11 located on both sides of one of the support plates 34; two more limit strips 11 located on both sides of another support plate 34; and the remaining two limit strips, one located between the ends of the two support arms near the connecting arm 32, and the other located between the ends of the two support arms away from the connecting arm 32. These six limit strips 11 are used together to limit the movement of the plate up and down. The limit strips 11 are made of nylon material, which is wear-resistant and prevents scratching the plate.

[0022] In summary, the operating steps of this utility model are as follows: the support frame 3 in the initial position is located at the top of the first linear guide rail 4. When a plate needs to be replenished, under the action of the clamping cylinder 36, the two support plates 34 move closer to each other, thereby bringing the two trays 35 closer together. At this time, the bottom edges of both sides of the plate are pressed onto the two trays 35. Figure 4As shown; then, under the action of the lifting cylinder 2, the lifting cylinder 2 drives the support frame 3 to move downward, thereby causing the plate to move downward. During the movement, the plate will not tilt or collapse under the fixing action of the limit strip 11. After moving downward to the designated position, as... Figure 3 As shown, under the action of the clamping cylinder 36, the two support plates 34 move away from each other, thereby causing the two trays 35 to move away from each other. At this time, the plate is placed in the designated position, and the support frame 3 is reset under the action of the lifting cylinder 2.

[0023] The present embodiment has now been described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Based on the above description, those skilled in the art should have a clear understanding of the present invention. Of course, the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural transformations made using the content of the present invention's specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present invention and should be protected by the present invention.

Claims

1. A lifting and replenishing plate device for dinner plates, characterized in that, Includes the frame and support frame; The rack is arranged vertically; The support frame is equipped with a clamping component for holding the plate; The top of the support frame is connected to a lifting drive mechanism for moving the support frame up and down, and the lifting drive mechanism is connected to the frame. The support frame is also connected to a guide mechanism that provides guidance for the up-and-down movement of the support frame, and the guide mechanism is connected to the frame.

2. The lifting and replenishing device for dinner plates according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting drive mechanism includes a lifting cylinder, the piston rod of which is connected to a support frame, and the cylinder body is connected to the frame via a mounting plate.

3. A lifting and replenishing plate device for dinner plates according to claim 1, characterized in that, The guiding mechanism includes two linear guides, each arranged along the vertical direction of the frame.

4. A lifting and replenishing plate device for dinner plates according to claim 3, characterized in that, The support frame includes two parallel support arms, which are connected at the same end by a connecting arm, forming an overall U-shaped structure. Each support arm is provided with a slider at one end near the connecting arm, and is slidably connected to the corresponding linear guide rail through the slider. Each support arm has a clamping assembly at the end furthest from the connecting arm.

5. A lifting and replenishing plate device for dinner plates according to claim 4, characterized in that, The clamping assembly includes a support plate and a clamping cylinder; The support plate is slidably connected to the end of the support arm away from the connecting arm; The cylinder body of the clamping cylinder is connected to the support arm, and its piston rod is connected to the support plate. Each of the two support plates has a tray for holding the plate together, and each tray is connected to the support plate on the same side.

6. A lifting and replenishing plate device for dinner plates according to claim 5, characterized in that, The support plate is provided with long strip-shaped perforations for adjusting the extension distance of the support plate.

7. A lifting and replenishing plate device for dinner plates according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame is also equipped with a limiting strip for limiting the position of the plate, and the limiting strip is arranged along the vertical direction of the frame.

8. A lifting and replenishing plate device for dinner plates according to claim 7, characterized in that, The limiting strip is made of nylon.

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