DEVICE FOR TAKING TABLEWARE

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

The present application claims the benefit of Chinese Patent Application No. 202421727496.8 filed on Jul. 19, 2024, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present application relates to the technical field of devices for taking tableware, specifically disclosing a device for taking tableware.

BACKGROUND

Currently, disposable tableware is increasingly used in public places such as fast-food restaurants and small eateries, as well as in households. The primary advantage of disposable tableware lies in eliminating the risk of cross-contamination associated with reusable utensils, particularly evident during public health events (e.g., pandemics). They require no washing and can be discarded after use, significantly reducing cleaning efforts and dishwashing costs while enabling fast and efficient service. For small restaurants and fast-food establishments, disposable tableware saves substantial costs related to dishwashers and labor, especially during peak hours when high customer traffic demands quick table turnover and improved service efficiency. With the acceleration of modern lifestyles, many opt for takeout or quick meals, and the convenience of disposable tableware aligns with this trend. It facilitates easy transportation and consumption of food without concerns about cleaning or storing utensils. In settings such as outdoor activities, picnics, or temporary dining points where cleaning facilities may be inadequate or unavailable, disposable tableware resolves challenges related to sanitization, ensuring safety and convenience. However, existing technologies face issues of inconvenient storage and insufficient sanitation of disposable tableware.

SUMMARY

To address the defects and deficiencies in prior art, the present application provides a device for taking tableware featuring a simple structure and convenient storage.

To achieve the above objective, the technical solution adopted by the application is as follows: a device for taking tableware comprising a fixed base, wherein a tableware magazine for holding tableware is arranged inside the fixed base, an elastic support assembly for supporting the tableware is disposed below the tableware magazine, a movable cover movably connected to one side of the fixed base is arranged at the top of the tableware magazine, and a pushing assembly for rotationally pushing the tableware out is provided on the movable cover, with the pushing assembly being movably connected to the movable cover.

Further, the pushing assembly comprises a rotating dial cylinder, a fixed pin, and a coil spring; an installation hole is formed on the movable cover, and a pin shaft is installed in the installation hole; the rotating dial cylinder is inwardly concaved to form a cylindrical groove for accommodating the coil spring; a limiting groove communicating with the cylindrical groove is formed on one side of the cylindrical groove; an outer end of the coil spring is bent and embedded in the limiting groove; one end of the fixed pin passes through the cylindrical groove and is movably connected to the pin shaft, while the other end is provided with an open clamping groove; an inner end of the coil spring is bent and clamped within the clamping groove.

Further, a push-actuated position switching member is formed by inwardly concaving a side of the rotating dial cylinder facing the tableware magazine, and the size of the push-actuated position switching member matches the size of the tableware.

Further, the rotating dial cylinder is further provided with a dial piece; during use, the dial piece is flicked to drive the push-actuated position switching member on the rotating dial cylinder to contact an edge of a handle of the tableware and push the tableware outward.

Further, the device for taking tableware further comprises a plurality of guide shafts; the guide shafts are installed between left and right ends of the fixed base; the elastic support assembly is sleeved on the guide shafts; a tray for placing the tableware is placed on the elastic support assembly and is movably connected to the guide shafts.

Further, the elastic support assembly is a compression spring.

Further, the fixed base comprises a left fixed plate and a right fixed plate, and the left fixed plate and the right fixed plate enclose to form an accommodating cavity for containing the tray, the guide shafts, and the elastic support assembly.

Further, a tableware takeout outlet is formed on the left fixed plate, and the tableware takeout outlet communicates with the tableware magazine.

Further, the movable cover comprises an upper limiting strip and a hand-held portion; the hand-held portion is installed on one side of the upper limiting strip; the upper limiting strip is movably connected to the left fixed plate and the right fixed plate via a rotating shaft; and a locking handle is installed on one side of the rotating shaft.

BENEFITS OF THE PRESENT APPLICATION

The present application provides a device for taking tableware. By movably connecting a pushing assembly to a movable cover, flicking the pushing assembly during use causes it to rotate. This enables the pushing assembly to contact the edge of the tableware and push it outward, thereby ejecting the tableware. This achieves automatic pushing and orderly retrieval of tableware, reduces friction and collisions between utensils, improves convenience and hygiene standards during use. This not only makes tableware retrieval more convenient and simpler but also allows for sealed storage, preventing external dust contamination that could affect user experience. The device features a simple structure, low cost, and ease of implementation and promotion.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural view of a device for taking tableware according to the present application;

FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the device for taking tableware according to the present application;

FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the pushing assembly in the device for taking tableware according to the present application;

FIG. 4 is a schematic structural view of a rotating dial cylinder in the device for taking tableware according to the present application;

FIG. 5 is a schematic structural view of the device for taking tableware in an open state according to the present application;

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the device for taking tableware according to the present application;

FIG. 7 is a schematic structural view of another embodiment according to the present application;

FIG. 8 is a schematic structural view of yet another embodiment according to the present application.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is evident that the described embodiments are merely a part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all of them. Based on the embodiments of the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without making creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, rear, etc.) in the embodiments of the present application are used solely to explain the relative positional relationships, movements, and other aspects among components in a specific configuration (as shown in the drawings). If the specific configuration changes, these directional indications shall change accordingly.

Additionally, descriptions involving “first,” “second,” etc., in the present application are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, features defined as “first” or “second” may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. Furthermore, the technical solutions across different embodiments may be combined, provided that such combination can be implemented by those of ordinary skill in the art. If the combination of technical solutions results in mutual contradictions or impracticality, such a combination shall be deemed non-existent and falls outside the scope of protection claimed by the present application.

The present application proposes a device for taking tableware.

In the embodiments of the present application, as shown in FIGS. 1-6, in the device for taking tableware, a tableware magazine 2 for holding tableware 8 is arranged inside the fixed base 1, an elastic support assembly 3 for supporting the tableware 8 is disposed below the tableware magazine 2, a movable cover 4 movably connected to one side of the fixed base 1 is arranged at the top of the tableware magazine 2, and a pushing assembly 5 for rotationally pushing the tableware 8 out is provided on the movable cover 4, with the pushing assembly 5 being movably connected to the movable cover 4. The fixed base 1 is internally provided with a tableware magazine 2 for storing and arranging tableware. The elastic support assembly 3, typically consisting of compression springs, is located at the bottom of the tableware magazine 2. It supports the tableware 8 while also allowing a degree of elastic movement when the tableware 8 is being pushed out, ensuring that other tableware items 8 do not become disordered due to the removal of a single piece. The movable cover 4 is pivotally connected to one side of the fixed base 1 and covers the top of the tableware magazine 2, preventing dust and other contaminants from entering.

In this embodiment, the pushing assembly 5 comprises a rotating dial cylinder 51, a fixed pin 52, and a coil spring 53; an installation hole 11 is formed on the movable cover 4, and a pin shaft is installed in the installation hole 11; the rotating dial cylinder 51 is inwardly concaved to form a cylindrical groove 510 for accommodating the coil spring 53; a limiting groove 511 communicating with the cylindrical groove 510 is formed on one side of the cylindrical groove 510; an outer end of the coil spring 53 is bent and embedded in the limiting groove 511; one end of the fixed pin 52 passes through the cylindrical groove 510 and is movably connected to the pin shaft, while the other end is provided with an open clamping groove 520; an inner end of the coil spring 53 is bent and clamped within the clamping groove 520.

In this embodiment, a push-actuated position switching member 512 is formed by inwardly concaving a side of the rotating dial cylinder 51 facing the tableware magazine 2, and the size of the push-actuated position switching member 512 matches the size of the tableware 8. The design of the push-actuated position switching member 512 on the rotary dial cylinder 51 corresponds to the size of the tableware 8, aiming to ensure precise pushing action without disturbing the arrangement of other tableware 8.

In this embodiment, the rotating dial cylinder 51 is further provided with a dial piece 513; during use, the dial piece 513 is flicked to drive the push-actuated position switching member 512 on the rotating dial cylinder 51 to contact an edge of a handle of the tableware 8 and push the tableware 8 outward.

In this embodiment, the device for taking tableware further comprising a plurality of guide shafts 6; the guide shafts 6 are installed between left and right ends of the fixed base 1; the elastic support assembly 3 is sleeved on the guide shafts 6; a tray 7 for placing the tableware 8 is placed on the elastic support assembly 3 and is movably connected to the guide shafts 6. The elastic support assembly 3 consists of compression springs sleeved over the guide shaft 6, ensuring stable placement of the tableware 8 while enabling smooth movement during retrieval. The tray 7 directly bears the tableware 8, avoiding direct contact between the tableware and the springs.

In this embodiment, the fixed base 1 comprises a left fixed plate 12 and a right fixed plate 13, and the left fixed plate 12 and the right fixed plate 13 enclose to form an accommodating cavity for containing the tray 7, the guide shafts 6, and the elastic support assembly 3.

In this embodiment, a tableware takeout outlet 14 is formed on the left fixed plate 12, and the tableware takeout outlet 14 communicates with the tableware magazine 2. The purpose of the tableware takeout outlet 14 is to facilitate grabbing the tableware 8.

In this embodiment, the movable cover 4 comprises an upper limiting strip 41 and a hand-held portion 42; the hand-held portion 42 is installed on one side of the upper limiting strip 41; the upper limiting strip 41 is movably connected to the left fixed plate 12 and the right fixed plate 13 via a rotating shaft 40; and a locking handle 43 is installed on one side of the rotating shaft 40.

The upper limit strip 41 and the hand-held portion 42 form part of the movable cover 4. The hand-held portion 42 facilitates the operator's opening of the movable cover 4, while the rotating shaft 40 and the locking handle 43 enable more convenient and secure operation of the movable cover.

Specifically, this application enables sealed storage of the tableware 8, thereby preventing external dust from contaminating the tableware 8 and affecting user experience. During use, by flicking the dial piece 513, the push-actuated position switching member 512 on the rotary dial cylinder 51 is driven to contact the handle edge of the tableware 8, pushing the tableware 8 outward until it is dislodged. Simultaneously, the rotary dial cylinder 51 automatically resets under the force of the internal coil spring 53, returning to contact the handle edge of the tableware 8 within the tableware magazine 2, preparing for the next retrieval. This facilitates quick access to the tableware 8. When loading the tableware 8, the compression spring is compressed, causing the tray 7 to move upward, which drives the tableware 8 to rise and enables rapid access for use.

Additionally, another embodiment of this application, as shown in FIG. 7, is a device for taking tableware featuring rotational electric or sensing-based extraction. This variant adds a motor 9 and two conical gears 10 in mesh to the base design of this application. The key difference lies in the sensing-based electric extraction of the tableware 8.

Furthermore, yet another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, is a device for taking tableware that omits the pushing assembly 5. The distinction from this application is that the tableware 8 is retrieved directly by hand after opening the movable cover 4.

The above descriptions represent only preferred embodiments of this application and do not limit the scope of its patent protection. Any equivalent structural modifications made based on the inventive concept of this application, using the content of this specification and the accompanying drawings, or any direct/indirect application in other related technical fields, shall fall within the scope of patent protection for this application.