Tableware taking device and its rotation-type misalignment material discharge structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tableware taking devices face issues with large size, weight, unreliable discharge, and cumbersome operation due to the need for translation movement and potential sticking of tableware, affecting efficiency and dining time.
Innovation Solution
A rotation-type misalignment material discharge structure with a support block and drive element, featuring a rotation shaft and stacked support sheets with misaligned discharge portions, driven by a pull rod system and gear mechanism, allowing for compact, lightweight, and reliable discharge without translation movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a slide block is used to pull tableware from the magazine, then the tableware discharge function is achieved, but the device size and weight increase making it difficult to move
Solution Approach 1:
The support block is divided into multiple support sheets (first support sheet, second support sheet, third support sheet) stacked on a rotation shaft. Each support sheet has discharge portions that are misaligned in the perpendicular direction, allowing the tableware discharge function to be distributed across multiple rotating components rather than requiring a single large slide block.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transforms the static slide block into a dynamic rotating support block. The support block rotates under the drive of the drive element (pull rod, gear mechanism), bringing different discharge portions of different support sheets to the discharge position sequentially. This dynamic rotation replaces the translational movement of a large slide block with rotational movement of compact stacked sheets.
2Reliability
If a large slide block is used for tableware discharge, then the discharge function is achieved, but the device becomes difficult to move
Solution Approach 1:
The invention changes the movement dimension from horizontal translation (slide block) to vertical rotation (stacked support sheets on rotation shaft). The discharge portions are misaligned in the perpendicular direction, meaning they are arranged in different angular positions around the rotation shaft. This dimensional change allows compact stacking and easy mobility while maintaining the discharge function.
3Productivity
If the tableware in the bottommost layer is pushed by the pushing element, then discharge is attempted, but the tableware may not be completely displaced from the support block
Solution Approach 1:
The rotation of the support block brings the discharge portions of the support sheets to the discharge position before the tableware needs to be discharged. This preliminary positioning ensures that when tableware needs to be discharged, the discharge portions are already in the correct position to guide and complete the discharge process reliably.
Solution Approach 2:
The dynamic rotation of the support block provides active control over the discharge process. Unlike the static pushing element that merely applies force, the rotating support block with misaligned discharge portions actively guides the tableware through the discharge path, ensuring complete displacement from the support block.
4Reliability
If tableware gets stuck in the magazine, then all tableware must be taken out and stacked back in turns, but these procedures are numerous and cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The rotating support block with multiple misaligned discharge portions allows different layers of tableware to be discharged in sequence through rotation. This dynamic sequential discharge mechanism prevents tableware from getting stuck because each discharge portion is positioned to guide tableware smoothly, eliminating the need for manual intervention and time-consuming procedures.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution enables accurate, reliable, and efficient discharge of tableware with reduced friction and weight, eliminating the need for translation movement, thus improving operational efficiency and reducing the risk of tableware damage and dust contamination.
Implementation Method 1
the support block is rotated for discharging the material under a drive of the drive element
Implementation Method 2
one end of the rotation shaft is in transmission connection with the drive element
Implementation Method 3
an inclined chute for guiding the falling tableware
Data Source
AI summary
A rotation-type misalignment material discharge structure is provided. It has a support block and a drive element. The support block comprises a rotation shaft, a first support sheet and a second support sheet stacked on the rotation shaft successively. The first support sheet comprises a first support portion and a first material discharge portion, the second support sheet comprises a second support portion and a second material discharge portion. The first and second material discharge portions are misaligned in a perpendicular direction. One end of the rotation shaft is in transmission connection with the drive element; wherein the support block is rotated for discharging the material under a drive of the drive element. The support block is rotated for discharging the material under a drive of the drive element, such that the in-situ material falling is accurate and reliable without requiring any forward, backward, leftward or rightward movement.