A vending machine delivery outlet and its working method

Abstract

The present invention belongs to the technical field of vending machines, and discloses a vending machine delivery outlet and its working method. The delivery outlet includes a delivery frame, on which a delivery door is provided. The delivery door is provided with a first sliding member and a second sliding member, and the delivery frame is provided with a first limiting track and a second limiting track respectively adapted to the first sliding member and the second sliding member; a driving mechanism is provided on the delivery frame, the output end of the driving mechanism is provided with a driving member, and the driving member is provided with a third sliding member; the delivery door is connected with a driven member, and the driven member is provided with a third limiting track adapted to the third sliding member. The present invention controls the opening of the delivery door by using a driving mechanism, cancels the structure of the door baffle of the traditional vending machine, has simple operation, the goods are not easily stuck at the delivery outlet, and improves the delivery efficiency of the goods.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of vending machines, and particularly relates to a vending machine delivery outlet and its working method. Background Art

[0002] An automatic vending machine is a novel vending device, which is characterized by replacing traditional manual vending with machine automatic vending. It is not restricted by time and location, can save manpower and facilitate transactions. It is a brand-new commercial retail form and is also known as a 24-hour unmanned intelligent supermarket. Although the types of goods that can be sold through unmanned vending machines are currently very limited, its advantages are obvious: it can be placed anywhere and can break through the business hours limit, providing goods such as cigarettes, beverages, newspapers, film rolls, packaged foods, etc. that people need to purchase at any time.

[0003] Currently, the general delivery outlets of vending machines on the market use a push door to pick up goods. To ensure that the door baffle can be reset in time after picking up goods and facilitate picking up goods, a return spring is generally set at the rotating shaft part of the door baffle, and a slope is set at the bottom of the picking-up port, so that the items roll directly and fall to the bottom of the picking-up port. This setting requires the purchaser to push the door baffle to pick up goods, which is more troublesome to operate. Moreover, when taking out larger items, it is easy to be stuck by the door baffle, and the goods are difficult to be taken out smoothly, which not only affects the purchaser's mood but also affects the sales efficiency of the goods. In addition, when the purchaser reaches out to pick up the goods, the door baffle quickly returns under the action of the return spring, and the purchaser is easily pinched by the door baffle. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to solve the above problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a vending machine delivery outlet, which has simple operation, the goods are not easily stuck at the delivery outlet, and the delivery efficiency of the goods is improved.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention is as follows: A vending machine delivery outlet includes a delivery frame, a delivery door is provided on the delivery frame, a first sliding member and a second sliding member are provided on the delivery door, and a first limiting track and a second limiting track adapted to the first sliding member and the second sliding member respectively are provided on the delivery frame; a driving mechanism is provided on the delivery frame, a driving member is provided at the output end of the driving mechanism, and a third sliding member is provided on the driving member; the delivery door is connected with a driven member, and a third limiting track adapted to the third sliding member is provided on the driven member.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment, the first limiting track includes a horizontal section and a vertical section that are interconnected. The second limiting track is a horizontal track. When the delivery door is opened, the driving member applies a force to the delivery door through the driven member, causing the delivery door to move in a straight line along the trajectory constrained by the horizontal section of the first limiting track and the second limiting track, and then the delivery door makes a flipping movement along the trajectory constrained by the vertical section of the first limiting track and the second limiting track.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment, a pressing portion is provided on the driving member, and a supporting portion adapted to the pressing portion is provided on the delivery door. When the delivery door is closed, the pressing portion applies a force to the delivery door through the supporting portion, causing the delivery door to make a flipping movement along the trajectory constrained by the vertical section of the first limiting track and the second limiting track, and then the delivery door makes a straight-line movement along the trajectory constrained by the horizontal section of the first limiting track and the second limiting track.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment, the pressing portion has an arc-shaped contour, and the supporting portion is provided with rollers.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment, a limiting block for abutting against the driving member is provided on the delivery frame.

[0010] As a preferred embodiment, the driving member includes a U-shaped frame body, and the U-shaped frame body is rotatably connected to the driving mechanism.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment, the driving mechanism includes a motor assembly. A driving gear is provided at the output end of the motor assembly. One end of the U-shaped frame body is provided with a driven gear, and the driven gear is meshed and connected to the driving gear.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment, it further includes a baffle. A fourth sliding member is provided on the baffle. A fourth limiting track adapted to the fourth sliding member is provided on the driving member, and the end of the driven member is in movable contact with the end face of the baffle.

[0013] Another technical solution adopted by the present invention is: a working method for the delivery outlet of the vending machine described above, including a delivery door opening process and a delivery door closing process.

[0014] The delivery door opening process includes the following steps: The driving mechanism drives the driving member to rotate forward. When the driving member rotates, the third sliding member moves on the third limiting track. The driving member provides power to the driven member, and the driven member generates a pulling force on the delivery door, causing the delivery door to move in a straight line along the trajectory constrained by the horizontal section of the first limiting track and the second limiting track. The driving member continues to rotate forward, causing the delivery door to flip upward by 90 degrees along the trajectory constrained by the vertical section of the first limiting track and the second limiting track.

[0015] The process of closing the delivery door comprises the following steps: The driving mechanism drives the active part to rotate in the reverse direction. The pressing part of the active part applies pressure to the supporting part of the delivery door, causing the delivery door to flip downward by 90 degrees along the vertical section of the first limiting track and the track constrained by the second limiting track. The active part continues to rotate in the reverse direction, causing the delivery door to move linearly along the horizontal section of the first limiting track and the track constrained by the second limiting track.

[0016] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0017] 1. The present invention provides a delivery outlet of a vending machine. The delivery door is connected with a driven part, and a third limiting track adapted to a third sliding part is arranged on the driven part. When the driving mechanism drives the active part to move, the third sliding part of the active part moves in the third limiting track. At the same time, the active part provides a driving force to the driven part, causing the driven part to pull the delivery door to move along the track constrained by the first limiting track and the second limiting track, thereby opening the delivery door. The present invention controls the opening of the delivery door by using a driving mechanism, cancels the structure of the door baffle of the traditional vending machine, has simple operation, is not easy for goods to get stuck at the delivery outlet, and improves the delivery efficiency of goods.

[0018] 2. The first limiting track of the present invention comprises a horizontally connected horizontal section and a vertical section, and the second limiting track is a horizontal track. When the delivery door is opened, the active part applies a force to the delivery door through the driven part, causing the delivery door to move linearly along the horizontal section of the first limiting track and the track constrained by the second limiting track, and then the delivery door makes a flipping movement along the vertical section of the first limiting track and the track constrained by the second limiting track. The delivery door fully opens the delivery outlet, and the user can take away the goods through the delivery outlet. The present invention constrains the movement of the delivery door through the L-shaped first limiting track and the linear second limiting track, has a simple and ingenious structure, high reliability, and is easy to implement.

[0019] 3. A pressing part is arranged on the active part of the present invention, and a supporting part adapted to the pressing part is arranged on the delivery door. When the delivery door is closed, the pressing part applies a force to the delivery door through the supporting part, causing the delivery door to make a flipping movement along the vertical section of the first limiting track and the track constrained by the second limiting track, and then the delivery door makes a linear movement along the horizontal section of the first limiting track and the track constrained by the second limiting track, so that the delivery door closes the delivery outlet. It has a simple structure and high safety, avoiding the risk of the purchaser being pinched. Description of the Drawings

[0020] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of a delivery outlet of a vending machine provided by the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 is a schematic structural diagram of the delivery door of a vending machine provided by the present invention when it is opened;

[0022] Figure 3 It is a schematic structural diagram when the delivery door at the delivery outlet of a vending machine provided by the present invention is in use;

[0023] Figure 4 It is a schematic structural diagram when the delivery door at the delivery outlet of a vending machine provided by the present invention is closed;

[0024] Figure 5 It is a schematic structural diagram of the delivery door at the delivery outlet of a vending machine provided by the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 It is a schematic structural diagram of the driving part at the delivery outlet of a vending machine provided by the present invention;

[0026] In the figure: 1 - delivery frame; 2 - delivery door; 3 - first sliding part; 4 - second sliding part; 5 - second limiting track; 6 - driving part; 7 - third sliding part; 8 - driven part; 9 - third limiting track; 10 - horizontal section; 11 - vertical section; 12 - arc profile; 13 - roller; 14 - limiting block; 15 - motor assembly; 16 - driving gear; 17 - driven gear; 18 - baffle; 19 - fourth sliding part; 20 - fourth limiting track. Specific embodiments

[0027] As Figure 1 shown, this embodiment provides a delivery outlet of a vending machine, including a delivery frame 1. A delivery door 2 is provided on the delivery frame 1, and the delivery frame 1 has a delivery outlet adapted to the delivery door 2. The delivery door 2 is provided with a first sliding part 3 and a second sliding part 4, and the delivery frame 1 is provided with a first limiting track and a second limiting track 5 respectively adapted to the first sliding part 3 and the second sliding part 4. The first limiting track and the second limiting track 5 respectively constrain the first sliding part 3 and the second sliding part 4, so that the delivery door 2 moves along a set track.

[0028] A driving mechanism is provided on the delivery frame 1. The output end of the driving mechanism is provided with a driving part 6, and a third sliding part 7 is provided on the driving part 6; a driven part 8 is connected to the delivery door 2, and a third limiting track 9 adapted to the third sliding part 7 is provided on the driven part 8. The third limiting track 9 includes a slideway opened on the driven part 8, and the third sliding part 7 includes a roller adapted to the slideway. The roller is rotatably arranged on the driving part 6. The driven part 8 is fixed on the delivery door 2. When the driving mechanism drives the driving part 6 to move, the third sliding part 7 of the driving part 6 moves in the third limiting track 9. At the same time, the driving part 6 provides a power to the driven part 8, so that the driven part 8 pulls the delivery door 2 to move along the track constrained by the first limiting track and the second limiting track 5. The present invention controls the opening of the delivery door 2 by a driving mechanism, cancels the structure of the door baffle 18 of the traditional vending machine, has simple operation, the goods are not easily stuck at the delivery outlet, and improves the delivery efficiency of the goods.

[0029] Specifically, the first limiting track includes a horizontal section 10 and a vertical section 11 that are interconnected. The horizontal section 10 and the vertical section 11 are connected to form an L-shaped structure. The second limiting track 5 is a horizontal track. The first limiting track and the second limiting track 5 are fixed on the shipping frame 1, and the second limiting track 5 is arranged above the first limiting track. The first sliding member 3 includes a sliding column adapted to the first limiting track. The sliding column is connected with a first fixing block, and the first fixing block is fixed on the shipping door 2. The second sliding member 4 includes a sliding seat adapted to the second limiting track 5. The sliding seat is connected with a second fixing block, and the second fixing block is fixed on the shipping door 2.

[0030] As Figure 2 、 Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown, initially the shipping door 2 is in a closed state. When the shipping door 2 needs to be opened, the driving mechanism drives the active member 6 to move. The active member 6 exerts a force on the shipping door 2 through the driven member 8. The first sliding member 3 and the second sliding member 4 respectively move linearly along the horizontal section 10 of the first limiting track and the second limiting track 5, so that the shipping door 2 moves linearly along the trajectory constrained by the horizontal section 10 of the first limiting track and the second limiting track 5. After the first sliding member 3 moves to the junction of the horizontal section 10 and the vertical section 11, the first sliding member 3 changes its moving direction, and the first sliding member 3 moves upward along the vertical section 11 of the first limiting track. The second sliding member 4 still moves linearly along the second limiting track 5. The shipping door 2 makes a flipping motion under the constraint of the vertical section 11 of the first limiting track and the second limiting track 5. After the shipping door 2 flips upward by 90 degrees, the shipping door 2 completely opens the shipping opening, and the user can take the goods through the shipping opening. The present invention constrains the movement of the shipping door 2 through the L-shaped first limiting track and the linear second limiting track 5, and its structure is simple and ingenious, with high reliability and easy implementation.

[0031] As Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, a pressing portion is provided on the driving member 6, and the shipping door 2 is provided with a supporting portion adapted to the pressing portion. When the shipping door 2 needs to be closed, the driving mechanism drives the driving member 6 to move. The pressing portion of the driving member 6 applies a force to the shipping door 2 through the supporting portion of the shipping door 2. The first sliding member 3 moves downward along the vertical section 11 of the first limiting track, and the second sliding member 4 moves linearly along the second limiting track 5. The shipping door 2 makes a flipping motion under the constraint of the vertical section 11 of the first limiting track and the second limiting track 5. The shipping door 2 flips downward by 90 degrees. Then, after the first sliding member 3 moves to the junction of the horizontal section 10 and the vertical section 11, the first sliding member 3 changes its moving direction, and the first sliding member 3 moves linearly along the horizontal section 10 of the first limiting track, and the second sliding member 4 moves linearly along the second limiting track 5, so that the shipping door 2 closes the shipping opening. The structure of the present invention is simple and has high safety, avoiding the risk of the purchaser being pinched.

[0032] Preferably, the pressing portion is provided with an arc-shaped contour 12, and the supporting portion is provided with a roller 13. When the pressing portion applies a force to the supporting portion, the roller 13 of the supporting portion rolls along the arc-shaped contour 12 of the pressing portion, which can reduce the friction between the pressing portion and the supporting portion and better control the movement of the shipping door 2.

[0033] In this embodiment, a limiting block 14 for abutting against the driving member 6 is provided on the shipping frame 1. After the shipping door 2 closes the shipping opening, the limiting block 14 abuts against the driving member 6 to prevent the driving member 6 from continuing to move and causing damage to the equipment.

[0034] In this embodiment, the driving member 6 includes a U-shaped frame body. One end of the U-shaped frame body is rotatably connected to the driving mechanism, and the other end of the U-shaped frame body is rotatably connected to the shipping frame 1. Specifically, the driving mechanism includes a motor assembly 15. An output end of the motor assembly 15 is provided with a driving gear 16, and one end of the U-shaped frame body is provided with a driven gear 17, and the driven gear 17 is meshed and connected with the driving gear 16. The motor assembly 15 drives the driving gear 16 to rotate, and the driven gear 17 rotates along with the driving gear 16, so that the U-shaped frame body rotates. When the U-shaped frame body rotates, it controls the opening and closing of the shipping door 2.

[0035] It further includes a baffle 18. A fourth sliding member 19 is provided on the baffle 18. A fourth limiting track 20 adapted to the fourth sliding member 19 is provided on the driving member 6, and the end of the driven member 8 is in movable contact with the end face of the baffle 18. After the shipping door 2 is fully opened, the baffle 18 is in a vertical state, blocking the structure inside the shipping opening. During the rotation of the U-shaped frame body, the driven member 8 also moves, and the end of the driven member 8 is in movable contact with the end face of the baffle 18, preventing the baffle 18 from affecting the opening and closing of the shipping door 2.

[0036] This embodiment also provides a working method for the delivery outlet of the above vending machine, including the opening process and the closing process of the delivery door 2.

[0037] The opening process of the delivery door 2 includes the following steps:

[0038] The driving mechanism drives the driving member 6 to rotate forward. When the driving member 6 rotates, the third sliding member 7 moves on the third limiting track 9. The third sliding member 7 and the third limiting track 9 interact with each other. The driving member 6 provides power to the driven member 8, and the driven member 8 generates a pulling force on the delivery door 2, causing the delivery door 2 to move linearly along the trajectory constrained by the horizontal section 10 of the first limiting track and the second limiting track 5. The driving member 6 continues to rotate forward, causing the delivery door 2 to flip upward by 90 degrees along the trajectory constrained by the vertical section 11 of the first limiting track and the second limiting track 5. After the delivery door 2 is opened, the third sliding member 7 of the driving member 6 moves to the top of the third limiting track 9.

[0039] The closing process of the delivery door 2 includes the following steps:

[0040] The driving mechanism drives the driving member 6 to rotate reversely. The pressing portion of the driving member 6 applies a pressure to the supporting portion of the delivery door 2, causing the delivery door 2 to flip downward by 90 degrees along the trajectory constrained by the vertical section 11 of the first limiting track and the second limiting track 5. The driving member 6 continues to rotate reversely, causing the delivery door 2 to move linearly along the trajectory constrained by the horizontal section 10 of the first limiting track and the second limiting track 5. After the delivery door 2 is closed, the third sliding member 7 of the driving member 6 moves to the bottom of the third limiting track 9. The driving member 6 applies a pressure to the delivery door 2 through the driven member 8 to lock the delivery door 2. At the same time, the pressing portion of the driving member 6 presses tightly against the supporting portion of the delivery door 2.

[0041] The present invention is not limited to the above optional embodiments. Anyone can obtain other various forms of products under the inspiration of the present invention. The above specific embodiments should not be construed as limiting the protection scope of the present invention. The protection scope of the present invention should be defined by the claims, and the description can be used to interpret the claims.

Claims

1. A vending machine delivery outlet, characterized in that, Comprising a shipping frame (1), a shipping door (2) is provided on the shipping frame (1), a first sliding member (3) and a second sliding member (4) are provided on the shipping door (2), and a first limiting track and a second limiting track (5) adapted to the first sliding member (3) and the second sliding member (4) respectively are provided on the shipping frame (1); a driving mechanism is provided on the shipping frame (1), a driving member (6) is provided at the output end of the driving mechanism, and a third sliding member (7) is provided on the driving member (6); the shipping door (2) is connected with a driven member (8), and a third limiting track (9) adapted to the third sliding member (7) is provided on the driven member (8). The first limiting track comprises a horizontal section (10) and a vertical section (11) which are communicated with each other, the second limiting track (5) is a horizontal track. When the shipping door (2) is opened, the driving member (6) applies a force to the shipping door (2) through the driven member (8), so that the shipping door (2) moves linearly along the trajectory constrained by the horizontal section (10) of the first limiting track and the second limiting track (5), and then the shipping door (2) makes a flipping motion along the trajectory constrained by the vertical section (11) of the first limiting track and the second limiting track (5). A limiting block (14) for abutting against the driving member (6) is provided on the shipping frame (1).

2. The vending machine delivery outlet according to claim 1, wherein, A pressing portion is provided on the driving member (6), a supporting portion adapted to the pressing portion is provided on the shipping door (2). When the shipping door (2) is closed, the pressing portion applies a force to the shipping door (2) through the supporting portion, so that the shipping door (2) makes a flipping motion along the trajectory constrained by the vertical section (11) of the first limiting track and the second limiting track (5), and then the shipping door (2) moves linearly along the trajectory constrained by the horizontal section (10) of the first limiting track and the second limiting track (5).

3. The vending machine outlet according to claim 2, characterized in that, The pressing portion is provided with an arc-shaped contour (12), and the supporting portion is provided with a roller (13).

4. The vending machine outlet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving member (6) comprises a U-shaped frame body, and the U-shaped frame body is rotatably connected with the driving mechanism.

5. The vending machine delivery outlet according to claim 4, wherein The driving mechanism comprises a motor assembly (15), a driving gear (16) is provided at the output end of the motor assembly (15), a driven gear (17) is provided at one end of the U-shaped frame body, and the driven gear (17) is meshed with the driving gear (16).

6. The vending machine delivery outlet according to claim 1, characterized in that It further comprises a baffle (18), a fourth sliding member (19) is provided on the baffle (18), a fourth limiting track (20) adapted to the fourth sliding member (19) is provided on the driving member (6), and the end of the driven member (8) is in movable contact with the end face of the baffle (18).

7. A working method for the delivery outlet of a vending machine as described in claim 2, characterized in that, Including the process of opening the shipping door (2) and the process of closing the shipping door (2), the process of opening the shipping door (2) comprises the following steps: The driving mechanism drives the driving member (6) to rotate forward. When the driving member (6) rotates, the third sliding member (7) moves on the third limiting track (9). The driving member (6) provides power to the driven member (8), and the driven member (8) generates a pulling force on the delivery door (2), causing the delivery door (2) to move linearly along the trajectory constrained by the horizontal section (10) of the first limiting track and the second limiting track (5). The driving member (6) continues to rotate forward, causing the delivery door (2) to flip upward by 90 degrees along the trajectory constrained by the vertical section (11) of the first limiting track and the second limiting track (5). The closing process of the delivery door (2) includes the following steps: The driving mechanism drives the driving member (6) to rotate reversely. The pressing portion of the driving member (6) applies pressure to the supporting portion of the delivery door (2), causing the delivery door (2) to flip downward by 90 degrees along the trajectory constrained by the vertical section (11) of the first limiting track and the second limiting track (5). The driving member (6) continues to rotate reversely, causing the delivery door (2) to move linearly along the trajectory constrained by the horizontal section (10) of the first limiting track and the second limiting track (5).

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