EASY-ACCESS TABLEWARE STRAGE DEVICE

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of accessing tablewares, and specifically disclosing an easy-access tableware storage device, comprising a fixed base, and a tableware compartment for placing the tableware is arranged in the fixed base. By integrating a fixed base, a tableware compartment, an elastic support assembly, an upper cover, and a clamp assembly, it utilizes the elastic properties of the support structure to hold tableware while allowing moderate movement during retrieval, thereby preventing collisions and disorganization among tablewares. Furthermore, the sliding connection between the clamp assembly and the upper cover enables precise selection and smooth pushing of tableware, enhancing operational accuracy and fluidity. The device also facilitates organized storage and automatic advancement of tableware, ensuring orderly access while improving convenience and hygiene standards. This design not only simplifies tableware retrieval but also enables sealed storage to prevent external dust contamination from compromising user safety.

Claims

1. An easy-access tableware storage device, characterized in that it comprises a fixed base (1), wherein the fixed base (1) is provided with a tableware compartment (11) for placing tableware (9), an elastic support assembly (12) for supporting the tableware (9) is disposed below the tableware compartment (11), and an upper cover (2) movably connected to one side of the fixed base (1) is arranged at the top of the tableware compartment (11), the upper cover (2) is internally provided with a clamp assembly (3) for gripping the tableware (9), and the clamp assembly (3) is slidably connected to the upper cover (2).

2. The easy-access tableware storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that the clamp assembly (3) comprises a limit block (31), an elastic member (37), and a sliding bracket (32); the limit block (31) is installed on the upper cover (2), the top of the sliding bracket (32) is provided with a limit groove (320) matching the limit block (31), and the limit block (31) contacts an edge of a head of the tableware (9); an outlet (33) is arranged at one end of the sliding bracket (32) away from the limit groove (320), swing block fixing pins (34) are respectively disposed on both sides of the outlet (33); a movable swing block (35) movably connected to the swing block fixing pin (34) is arranged on each swing block fixing pin (34), and a sliding bearing (36) is movably connected to each movable swing block (35); the upper cover (2) is provided with a guide slot (13) matching the sliding bearing (36), wherein the sliding bearing (36) slides back and forth within the guide slot (13); one end of the clastic member (37) is installed at the front end of the sliding bracket (32), and the other end is fixed to the upper cover (2) via a bolt.

3. The easy-access tableware storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that a shifter lever (38) for driving the sliding bracket (32) to move along the guide slot (13) is arranged on the sliding bracket (32); a strip-shaped groove (24) for allowing the shifter lever (38) to slide is formed on an outer wall of the side of the upper cover (2) close to the shifter lever (38).

4. The easy-access tableware storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that a limit step (39) is provided on an end face of the limit groove (320) facing the tableware (9); the limit step (39), the sliding bracket (32), and the movable swing block (35) jointly enclose a clamping cavity (4) for accommodating the tableware (9); a head of the tableware (9) abuts against the limit step (39), and the movable swing block (35) contacts the edge of a handle of the tableware (9); during use, the shifter lever (38) is pushed to drive the tableware (9) in the clamping cavity (4) to move outward.

5. The easy-access tableware storage device according to claim 4, characterized in that a connection pin is further arranged on both sides of a middle part of the sliding bracket (32), and a movable check swing block (30) movably connected to the connection pin is arranged on the connection pin; the movable check swing blocks (30) are used to prevent the tableware (9) in the clamping cavity (4) from falling back into the tableware compartment (11).

6. The easy-access tableware storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that the upper cover (2) comprises a left side plate (21), a right side plate (22), and a top plate (23); the guide slot (13) is located on inner sidewalls of the left side plate (21) and the right side plate (22); the limit block (31) is fixed to the top plate (23); movable shaft holes are respectively formed on both side edges of the top plate (23); and movable shafts movably connected to the movable shaft holes are installed on the left side plate (21) and the right side plate (22).

7. The easy-access tableware storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that the easy-access tableware storage device further comprises a plurality of movable positioning rods (5); the movable positioning rods (5) are respectively installed at both ends of the fixed base (1); the elastic support assembly (12) is sleeved on the movable positioning rod (5); a support plate (6) for placing tableware (9) is placed on the elastic support assembly (12); and the support plate (6) is movably connected to the movable positioning rods (5).

8. The easy-access tableware storage device according to claim 7, characterized in that the fixed base (1) comprises a left fixed plate (14) and a right fixed plate (15); the left fixed plate (14) and the right fixed plate (15) enclose an accommodating cavity housing the support plate (6), the movable positioning rods (5), and the clastic support assembly (12).

9. The easy-access tableware storage device according to claim 8, characterized in that the easy-access tableware storage device further comprises a switch assembly (7); the switch assembly (7) comprises a fixed block (71), a pin shaft (72), and a handle (73); an installation slot (74) for placing the handle (73) is formed on the fixed block (71); a positioning hole (75) is formed at one end of the handle (73); a fixed hole (76) corresponding to the positioning hole (75) is formed on the fixed block (71); one end of the pin shaft (72) sequentially passes through the positioning hole (75) and fixed hole (76) and abuts within the installation slot (74); the fixed block (71) is installed on the support plate (6); a sliding groove (16) matching the handle (73) is formed on the right fixed plate (15); and a limiting portion (17) is formed by the bottom of the sliding groove (16) being bent horizontally.

10. The easy-access tableware storage device according to claim 9, characterized in that the easy-access tableware storage device further comprises an engagement assembly (8); the engagement assembly (8) comprises a fixed sleeve (81) and a latch buckle (82); a circular hole (18) movably connected to the fixed sleeve (81) is formed on the right fixed plate (15); an engagement hole (19) is formed at the top of the circular hole (18); a fixed slot (83) for placing the latch buckle (82) is formed inside the fixed sleeve (81); one end of the latch buckle (82) is installed within the fixed slot (83) via a bolt, while the other end passes through the engagement hole (19) and latches onto the top plate (23); and a compression spring (84) is arranged between the fixed sleeve (81) and the circular hole (18).

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] FIG. 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the easy-access tableware storage device according to this application;

[0017] FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the easy-access tableware storage device according to this application;

[0018] FIG. 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the clamp assembly in the easy-access tableware storage device according to this application;

[0019] FIG. 4 is an exploded view of the clamp assembly in the easy-access tableware storage device according to this application;

[0020] FIG. 5 is a schematic structural diagram of the sliding bracket in the easy-access tableware storage device according to this application;

[0021] FIG. 6 is a schematic structural diagram of the easy-access tableware storage device in an open state according to this application;

[0022] FIG. 7 is a schematic structural diagram of the easy-access tableware storage device with tablewares not yet extracted according to this application;

[0023] FIG. 8 is a schematic structural diagram of the easy-access tableware storage device with tablewares extracted according to this application;

[0024] FIG. 9 is another schematic structural diagram of the clamp assembly in the easy-access tableware storage device according to this application;

[0025] FIG. 10 is a schematic structural diagram of another embodiment according to this application.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0026] The technical solutions in the embodiments of this application will be described clearly and comprehensively below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is evident that the described embodiments represent only a portion of the embodiments of this application, rather than all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this application, all other embodiments obtained by a person of ordinary skill in the art without inventive effort shall fall within the scope of protection of this application.

[0027] It should be noted that all directional indications (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this application are used solely to explain the relative positional relationships, movement, or other conditions among components in a specific orientation (as shown in the drawings). If the specific orientation changes, the directional indications will change accordingly.

[0028] Additionally, descriptions involving terms such as first or second in this application are for illustrative 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 with first or second may explicitly or implicitly include at least one such feature. Furthermore, technical solutions from different embodiments may be combined, provided that such combinations can be implemented by a person of ordinary skill in the art. When the combination of technical solutions results in contradictions or is unfeasible, such a combination shall be considered non-existent and falls outside the scope of protection claimed by this application.

[0029] This application proposes an easy-access tableware storage device.

[0030] In an embodiment of this application, as shown in FIGS. 1-8, the easy-access tableware storage device comprises a fixed base 1. A tableware compartment 11 for holding tablewares 9 is disposed within the fixed base 1. An elastic support assembly 12 for supporting the tablewares 9 is arranged below the tableware compartment 11. An upper cover 2 is pivotally connected to one side of the fixed base 1 at the top of the tableware compartment 11. A clamp assembly 3 for gripping tablewares 9 is disposed within the upper cover 2 and is slidably connected to the upper cover 2. The fixed base 1 houses the tableware compartment 11, which stores and arranges the tablewares 9. The elastic support assembly 12, typically a compression spring 84, is located at the bottom of the tableware compartment 11. It supports the tablewares 9 while allowing a certain degree of elastic movement when a tableware is pushed and retrieved, ensuring other tablewares 9 do not become disorganized due to the removal of a single tableware. The upper cover 2 overlays the tableware compartment 11 to prevent dust and other contaminants from entering.

[0031] In this embodiment, the clamp assembly 3 comprises a limit block 31, an elastic member 37, and a sliding bracket 32. The limit block 31 is mounted on the upper cover 2. The top of the sliding bracket 32 is provided with a limit groove 320 adapted to engage with the limit block 31. The limit block 31 contacts the head edge of the tableware 9. An outlet 33 is arranged at the end of the sliding bracket 32 opposite the limit groove 320. Swing block fixing pins 34 are respectively provided on both sides of the outlet 33. Movable swing blocks 35 are pivotally connected to the swing block fixing pins 34. Sliding bearings 36 are pivotally connected to the movable swing blocks 35. Guide slots 13 adapted to the sliding bearings 36 are formed in the upper cover 2. The sliding bearings 36 slide back and forth within the guide slots 13. One end of the elastic member 37 is attached to the front end of the sliding bracket 32, while the other end is fixed to the upper cover 2 via a bolt.

[0032] In this embodiment, a shifter lever 38 is provided on the sliding bracket 32 to enable the sliding bracket 32 to move along the guide slots 13. A strip-shaped groove 24 is formed in the outer wall of the upper cover 2 near the shifter lever 38 to accommodate the sliding motion of the shifter lever 38.

[0033] In this embodiment, a limit step 39 is provided on the end face of the limit groove 320 facing the tableware 9. The limit step 39, the sliding bracket 32, and the movable swing block 35 collectively define a clamping cavity 4 for holding the tableware 9. The head of the tableware 9 abuts against the limit step 39, and the movable swing block 35 contacts the handle edge of the tableware 9. During use, pushing the shifter lever 38 drives the tableware 9 located in the clamping cavity 4 to move outward.

[0034] In this embodiment, connection pins are also arranged on both sides of the middle section of the sliding bracket 32. Movable check swing blocks 30 are pivotally connected to the connection pins. The movable check swing blocks 30 prevent tablewares 9 located in the clamping cavity 4 from falling back into the tableware compartment 11.

[0035] In this embodiment, the upper cover 2 comprises a left side plate 21, a right side plate 22, and a top plate 23. The guide slots 13 are located on the inner side walls of the left side plate 21 and the right side plate 22. The limit block 31 is fixed on the top plate 23. Movable shaft holes are respectively formed on both side edges of the top plate 23. Movable shafts pivotally connected to the movable shaft holes are mounted on the left side plate 21 and the right side plate 22.

[0036] In this embodiment, the easy-access tableware storage device further comprises multiple movable positioning rods 5. The movable positioning rods 5 are respectively installed at both ends of the fixed base 1. The elastic support assembly 12 is sleeved over the movable positioning rods 5. A support plate 6 for holding tablewares 9 is placed on the elastic support assembly 12 and is movably connected to the movable positioning rods 5. The elastic support assembly 12, being a compression spring 84, is sleeved over the movable positioning rods 5 to ensure the stable placement of tablewares 9 and enable smooth movement during retrieval. The support plate 6 directly bears the tablewares 9, preventing direct contact between the tablewares and the spring.

[0037] In this embodiment, the fixed base I comprises a left fixed plate 14 and a right fixed plate 15. The left fixed plate 14 and the right fixed plate 15 enclose to form a cavity accommodating the support plate 6, the movable positioning rods 5, and the elastic support assembly 12.

[0038] In this embodiment, the easy-access tableware storage device further comprises a switch assembly 7. The switch assembly 7 includes a fixed block 71, a pin shaft 72, and a handle 73. An installation slot 74 for receiving the handle 73 is formed in the fixed block 71. A positioning hole 75 is formed at one end of the handle 73. A fixed hole 76 corresponding to the positioning hole 75 is formed in the fixed block 71. One end of the pin shaft 72 sequentially passes through the positioning hole 75 and the fixed hole 76 before abutting within the installation slot 74. The fixed block 71 is mounted on the support plate 6. A sliding groove 16 adapted to the handle 73 is formed in the right fixed plate 15. The bottom of the sliding groove 16 is horizontally bent to form a limiting portion 17.

[0039] In this embodiment, the easy-access tableware storage device further comprises an engagement assembly 8. The engagement assembly 8 comprises a fixed sleeve 81 and a latch buckle 82. A circular hole 18 pivotally connected to the fixed sleeve 81 is formed in the right fixed plate 15. An engagement hole 19 is formed at the top of the circular hole 18. A fixed slot 83 for placing the latch buckle 82 is formed inside the fixed sleeve 81. One end of the latch buckle 82 is fixed within the fixed slot 83 via a bolt, while the other end passes through the engagement hole 19 and latches onto the top plate 23. A compression spring 84 is arranged between the fixed sleeve 81 and the circular hole 18.

[0040] Specifically, this application enables sealed storage of tablewares 9, preventing contamination from external dust that could affect user experience. The device achieves stable storage and convenient retrieval of tablewares 9 through intricate mechanical structures. A series of precisely designed linkage componentssuch as the limit block 31, sliding bracket 32, and movable swing blocks 35work in concert to ensure secure storage and effortless extraction of tablewares 9. Additionally, the inclusion of the switch assembly 7 and the engagement assembly 8 facilitates loading and prevents disengagement, enhancing both operational convenience and structural stability. The robust fixed base 1, constructed from a left fixed plate 14 and right fixed plate 15, integrates a central tableware compartment 11. A support plate 6 and compression spring 84 are installed at the base, forming a sealed space that effectively isolates external contaminants and maintains tableware hygiene.

[0041] This application provides an easy-access tableware storage device. It includes a fixed base 1, with movable positioning rods 5 installed at both ends of the base. The fixed base 1 comprises a left fixed plate 14 and a right fixed plate 15, between which the tableware compartment 11 is centrally located. An elastic support assembly 12 for supporting tablewares 9 is mounted below the tableware compartment 11. The movable positioning rods 5 function to hold the elastic support assembly 12 at maximum compression, enabling tablewares 9 to be loaded into the compartment 11 without spring resistance. After loading tablewares 9, the upper cover 2 is closed, allowing the movable positioning rods 5 to return to their original position and apply elastic support force to the tablewares within the compartment. The topmost tableware 9 in the compartment contacts the clamp assembly 3 within the upper cover 2, designed for gripping tablewares. The upper cover 2 consists of a left side plate 21, a right side plate 22, and a top plate 23. Guide slots 13 are formed on the inner walls of the side plates. The clamp assembly 3 is slidably connected to these guide slots and comprises a limit block 31 and a sliding bracket 32, forming a single-tableware dispensing mechanism. The tail end of the sliding bracket 32 features an outlet 33, flanked by swing block fixing pins 34. Movable swing blocks 35 are pivotally connected to these pins and fitted with sliding bearings 36. These bearings slide back and forth within the guide slots 13. During tableware extraction, the movable swing blocks 35 contact the tableware 9 in a V-shaped configuration, aligning with the sliding bracket 32 in a straight line. Friction at the tableware neck is released, allowing smooth removal. Simultaneously, the head of the next tableware 9 below is pulled by the limit step 39, moving its handle partially out of the compartment 11 in preparation for the next retrieval. The sliding bracket 32 returns to its original position via the force exerted by the elastic member 37 (a tension spring). The coordinated action of the tension spring, sliding bracket 32, and movable swing blocks 35 ensures smooth, low-friction extraction of individual tablewares, enhancing user experience.

[0042] The precise interplay between the clamp assembly 3 and the sliding bracket 32 enables accurate selection and smooth propulsion of tablewares 9, improving operational precision and fluidity.

[0043] The elastic support assembly 12 beneath the tableware compartment 11, utilizing compression springs 84 paired with movable positioning rods 5, facilitates effortless loading of tablewares 9 while providing moderate support to ensure stable storage of each item. When loading tablewares or pressing the handle 73 down to the limiting portion 17, the compression springs 84 are compressed. Their use ensures stable support while permitting slight movement, minimizing collisions and noise during extraction and further improving user experience.

[0044] Movable check swing blocks 30 are mounted on both sides of the sliding bracket 32's midsection to prevent an extracted tableware 9 from falling back into the compartment. A shifter lever 38 on the bracket's outer wall allows manual extraction of the top tableware 9 from a fully loaded compartment. The check swing blocks 30 effectively prevent accidental retraction of retrieved tablewares, ensuring reliability and safety during use.

[0045] The switch assembly 7 and engagement assembly 8 provide mechanical intelligence for opening and closing the device, simplifying operation. The engagement assembly 8 also prevents detachment of the top plate 23, enhancing structural integrity and maintaining the sealed environment to isolate contaminants and ensure tableware cleanliness.

[0046] This application enables sealed storage of tablewares 9, preventing dust contamination. By pulling the tableware handle 73, the tableware slides outwardly via internal mechanisms. Concurrently, the support plate 6 elevates the remaining tablewares under spring force, preparing for the next retrieval. This significantly enhances the efficiency and hygiene of tableware management. Suitable for diverse settings like food service, public spaces, and homes, it streamlines operations, reduces labor costs, and guarantees convenience and safety. Its rational design is easy to maintain and clean, offering high promotional value and social benefits. It integrates storage, support, and retrieval functions into a compact unit, optimizing space utilization and user convenience.

[0047] In practical applications, this easy-access tableware storage device significantly improves tableware management efficiency and hygiene standards, particularly suited for: Food Service Industry, enables rapid and accurate tableware retrieval, speeding up kitchen preparation and reducing customer wait times. The enclosed design helps maintain tableware cleanliness and reduces contamination.

[0048] This application allows customization of the tableware compartment 11 size to accommodate various tableware types and dimensions. As shown in FIG. 9, positioning holes 25 can be designed on the inner walls of the left and right side plates 21, 22 near the outlet 33. During tableware extraction, the movable swing blocks 35 engage these holes, aligning straight with the sliding bracket 32. Friction at the tableware neck is released, ensuring smooth removal.

[0049] Furthermore, another embodiment of this application, illustrated in FIG. 10, differs by utilizing transmission mechanisms to extract tablewares 9.

[0050] The above descriptions represent only preferred embodiments of this application and do not limit its patent scope. Any equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of this application, using the contents of this specification and its drawings, or direct/indirect application in other related technical fields shall be included within the scope of patent protection for this application.