Aisle device and automatic vending machine thereof

Abstract

The cargo aisle device and its automatic vending machine of the present invention, the cargo aisle device includes a cargo tray, a cargo aisle assembly detachably connected to the cargo tray, and a baffle matched with the cargo aisle assembly; the cargo aisle assembly includes a meshing gear, a driving gear arranged on the meshing gear, a driven gear arranged relative to the driving gear, and a chain wound around the driving gear and the driven gear; the transmission chain link of the chain is fixed with a holder in the direction away from the meshing gear, and the holder can follow the chain to rotate around the driving gear; the baffle is arranged relative to the holder, and the holder cooperates with the baffle to form a cavity for containing goods. The cargo aisle device of the present invention is suitable for containing and automatically dispensing long strips of goods such as pens, so that the automatic vending machine using the cargo aisle device is suitable for automatic vending of long strips of goods such as pens.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field related to automatic vending machines, and in particular relates to a goods channel device and an automatic vending machine thereof. Background Art

[0002] A vending machine (VEM) is a machine that can automatically pay for goods based on the coins inserted or mobile payments.

[0003] At present, the existing vending machines are usually used to sell bottled goods such as beverages, while the existing vending machine loading channel devices are not suitable for containing long-shaped goods such as pens, so that there is no vending machine on the market that can automatically sell long-shaped goods such as pens. Summary of the invention

[0004] Based on this, it is necessary to provide a cargo channel device and a vending machine thereof to address the technical problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] Specifically, a cargo aisle device includes a cargo pallet, a cargo aisle assembly detachably connected to the cargo pallet, and a baffle plate cooperating with the cargo aisle assembly; the cargo aisle assembly includes a meshing gear, a driving gear arranged on the meshing gear, a driven gear arranged relative to the driving gear, and a chain wound around the driving gear and the driven gear; a transmission chain link of the chain is fixedly connected with a holder in a direction away from the meshing gear, and the holder can follow the chain to rotate around the driving gear; the baffle plate is arranged relative to the holder, and the holder cooperates with the baffle plate to form a cavity for containing goods.

[0006] As a preferred solution of the present invention, a plurality of clamping seats are fixedly connected to the chain, and the plurality of clamping seats are arranged in sequence along the length direction of the chain on a portion of the chain away from the pallet.

[0007] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the baffle is detachably connected to the pallet, wherein the distance between the baffle and the holder is adjustable.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the baffle includes a connecting plate portion fixedly connected to the cargo pallet, and a baffle portion vertically arranged on the connecting plate portion; a plurality of grooves are opened on the connecting plate portion, and the baffle is fixed to the cargo pallet by screws passing through the grooves.

[0009] As a preferred solution of the present invention, a guide plate portion is provided on the baffle portion, and the guide plate portion is bent relative to the baffle portion in a direction away from the chain.

[0010] As a preferred solution of the present invention, a buckle is provided on the base, and the base is fixed to the transmission chain link in a snap-fit ​​manner through the buckle.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the card seat includes a bottom plate, a straight strip plate arranged on the bottom plate, and a first inclined plate and a second inclined plate arranged on both sides of the straight strip plate; the distance between the first inclined plate and the second inclined plate gradually increases from the direction away from the straight strip plate.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the cargo lane device also includes a first support plate and a second support plate fixedly connected to the cargo pallet, a first transmission shaft is provided between the meshing gear and the driving gear, and the first transmission shaft is rotatably provided on the first support plate; a second transmission shaft is provided on the driven gear, and the second transmission shaft is rotatably provided on the second support plate.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the present invention, the cargo lane assembly further comprises a cover plate, and the meshing gear and the chain are separated on both sides of the cover plate; wherein the card seat abuts against the cover plate at one end away from the baffle.

[0014] The present invention also seeks to protect an automatic vending machine, comprising an aisle device, and a gear transmission device for cooperating with the aisle device and capable of selectively acting on the aisle device, wherein the aisle device is any of the aisle devices described above.

[0015] Due to the application of the above technical solution, the present invention has the following advantages compared with the prior art:

[0016] The cargo aisle device and the automatic vending machine thereof provided by the present invention have a reasonable structural arrangement, so that when the cargo aisle device is in operation, the goods can be placed on the card seat, and the baffle plate is used to block and limit the position, and then the meshing gear drives the chain and drives the card seat to rotate around the driving gear, so as to realize the automatic falling of the goods placed on the card seat, so that the cargo aisle device is suitable for containing and automatically shipping long strips of goods such as pens, and further the automatic vending machine using the cargo aisle device is suitable for the automatic sale of long strips of goods such as pens; at the same time, the cargo aisle device has a simple structure and has the effect of reducing production. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic structural diagram of a cargo channel device provided in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the cargo aisle components in the cargo aisle device.

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 1Schematic diagram of the structure of the card seat in the cargo channel device.

[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the card seat in the cargo aisle device from another perspective.

[0021] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the baffle in the cargo channel device.

[0022] Among them, 100, cargo aisle device; 10, cargo aisle assembly; 11, driving gear; 12, driven gear; 13, chain; 131, transmission chain link; 14, holder; 140, buckle; 141, bottom plate; 142, straight strip plate; 143, first inclined plate; 144, second inclined plate; 15, first support plate; 16, second support plate; 17, cover plate; 101, meshing gear; 111, first transmission shaft; 121, second transmission shaft; 20, baffle; 21, connecting plate portion; 211, strip groove; 22, baffle portion; 221, guide plate portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0024] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as those commonly understood by those skilled in the art of the present invention. The terms used in the specification of the present invention herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0025] An automatic vending machine provided in one embodiment of the present invention includes an aisle device 100 and a gear transmission device (not shown) used to cooperate with the aisle device 100 and capable of selectively acting on the aisle device 100.

[0026] Specifically, the gear transmission device has a swing gear (not shown) that can selectively mesh with the meshing gear 101 on the cargo lane device 100, and when the swing gear meshes with the meshing gear 101, the rotation of the swing gear can drive the meshing gear 101 to rotate, thereby driving the cargo lane device 100. The gear transmission device can adopt a conventional gear transmission device in the prior art, which will not be elaborated here.

[0027] See also Figure 1The cargo aisle device 100 provided in this embodiment includes a cargo pallet (not shown), a cargo aisle assembly 10 detachably connected to the cargo pallet, and a baffle 20 cooperating with the cargo aisle assembly 10.

[0028] It should be noted that the number of aisle devices on the vending machine of this embodiment can be set to multiple according to the use requirements, and the aisle devices on the existing vending machine can also be replaced according to the use requirements, so that the vending machine can also have the function of selling long-shaped goods such as pens. In addition, the number of aisle components 10 and baffles 20 on the cargo tray of each aisle device 100 is also multiple, and the aisle components 10 and the baffles 20 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence and coordinated manner.

[0029] Please also read Figure 2 The cargo lane assembly 10 includes a meshing gear 101, a driving gear 11 disposed on the meshing gear 101, a driven gear 12 disposed relative to the driving gear 11, and a chain 13 wound around the driving gear 11 and the driven gear 12; wherein the transmission chain link 131 of the chain 13 is fixedly connected with a holder 14 in a direction away from the meshing gear 101, and the holder 14 can follow the chain 13 to rotate around the driving gear 11. The baffle 20 is disposed relative to the holder 14, and the holder 14 cooperates with the baffle 20 to form a cavity for containing goods. In other words, the goods can be placed on the holder 14 and blocked by the baffle 20, so as to realize the containing of goods by the cargo lane assembly 10.

[0030] There are a plurality of holders 14 fixedly connected to the chain 13, and the plurality of holders 14 are arranged in sequence along the length direction of the chain 13 on the portion of the chain 13 away from the pallet. That is, the cargo lane assembly 10 of this embodiment can simultaneously hold a plurality of goods, specifically, one product can be placed on each holder 14, and the baffle 20 can be used to prevent the goods from falling outward from the portion extending out of the holder 14.

[0031] In this embodiment, the base 14 is provided with a buckle 140, and the base 14 is fixed to the transmission link 131 by the buckle 140 in a snap-fit ​​manner, so as to facilitate the assembly between the base 14 and the transmission link 131 of the chain 13. It should be noted that the assembly between the base 14 and the transmission link 131 is not limited to the snap-fit ​​shown in the figure, and those skilled in the art can set the connection between the base 14 and the transmission link 131 to threaded connection, welding fixation, interference fit, etc. according to the needs of use.

[0032] Please also read Figure 3 , Figure 4The card holder 14 of this embodiment includes a bottom plate 141, a straight strip plate 142 disposed on the bottom plate 141, and a first inclined plate 143 and a second inclined plate 144 disposed on both sides of the straight strip plate 142; the distance between the first inclined plate 143 and the second inclined plate 144 gradually increases from the direction away from the straight strip plate 142. In other words, the first inclined plate 143 and the second inclined plate 144 on the card holder 14 are inclined outwardly relative to the straight strip plate 142, so that the card holder 14 can accommodate goods of different specifications and sizes. The buckle 140 is disposed on the end surface of the straight strip plate 142 on one side away from the first inclined plate 143 and the second inclined plate 144.

[0033] Furthermore, the card holder 14 is integrally formed by injection molding of a plastic material, so as to facilitate the overall production and preparation of the card holder 14 .

[0034] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the baffle 20 is detachably connected to the cargo pallet, wherein the distance between the baffle 20 and the holder 14 is adjustable, so that the size of the cavity for accommodating goods on the cargo channel device 100 of this embodiment is adjustable to suit goods of different specifications and sizes.

[0035] Please also read Figure 5 The baffle 20 includes a connecting plate portion 21 fixed to the pallet, and a baffle portion 22 vertically arranged on the connecting plate portion 21; wherein the baffle portion 22 is arranged relative to the chain 13, and a plurality of grooves 211 are formed on the connecting plate portion 21, and the connecting plate portion 21 is fixed to the pallet by screws (not shown) passing through the grooves 211. The baffle 20 of this embodiment can adjust the assembly position of the baffle 20 on the pallet by adjusting the assembly position between the grooves 211 on the connecting plate portion 21 and the screws, thereby adjusting the spacing between the baffle portion 22 on the baffle 20 and the holder 14.

[0036] Furthermore, a guide plate portion 221 is provided on the baffle portion 22, and the guide plate portion 221 is bent relative to the baffle portion 22 in a direction away from the chain 13, so as to facilitate the goods placed on the base 14 and blocked by the baffle 20 to fall from the base 14, thereby facilitating the shipment of the cargo channel device.

[0037] In this embodiment, the pallet device further includes a first support plate 15 and a second support plate 16 fixedly connected to the pallet, and the meshing gear 101, the driving gear 11 and the driven gear 12 can be assembled to the pallet by using the first support plate 15 and the second support plate 16. The first support plate 15 and the second support plate 16 are detachably connected to the pallet, and can be fixed to the pallet by screws, so as to adjust the assembly position of the cargo lane assembly 10 on the pallet.

[0038] Specifically, a first transmission shaft 111 is provided between the meshing gear 101 and the driving gear 11, and when the meshing gear 101 is driven by the gear transmission device to rotate, the meshing gear 101 can drive the driving gear 11 to rotate through the first transmission shaft 111; the first transmission shaft 111 is rotatably provided on the first support plate 15, so that the first support plate 15 supports the meshing gear 101 and the driving gear 11. A second transmission shaft 121 is provided on the driven gear 12, and the second transmission shaft 121 is rotatably provided on the second support plate 16, so that the second support plate 16 supports the driven gear 12.

[0039] In this embodiment, the cargo lane assembly further includes a cover plate 17, and the meshing gear 101 and the chain 13 are separated on both sides of the cover plate 17. The cover plate 17 can be used to surround the chain 13 to protect the chain 13 and prevent external foreign objects from causing jamming of the movement of the chain 13. It should be noted that the cover plate 17 can also be fixed to the cargo pallet by screws to facilitate the assembly of the cover plate 17.

[0040] Among them, the end of the holder 14 away from the baffle 20 is against the cover plate 17, so that when the chain 13 drives the holder 14 to move around the driving gear 11, the holder 14 can move against the cover plate 17, thereby improving the stability of the holder 14 assembled on the chain 13, and then improving the stability of the holder 14 when following the movement of the chain 13, preventing the goods from accidentally falling before reaching the discharge port.

[0041] In summary, the aisle device and the vending machine thereof provided by the present invention have a reasonable structural setting, so that when the aisle device is working, the goods can be placed on the card seat, and the baffle is used to block and limit the position, and then the meshing gear is used to drive the chain and drive the card seat to rotate around the active gear, so as to realize the automatic falling of the goods placed on the card seat, so that the aisle device is suitable for containing and automatically shipping long strips of goods such as pens, and then the vending machine using the aisle device is suitable for the automatic sale of long strips of goods such as pens; at the same time, the aisle device has a simple structure and has the effect of reducing production.

[0042] The technical features of the above-described embodiments may be arbitrarily combined. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above-described embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0043] The above-mentioned embodiments only express several implementation methods of the present invention, and the descriptions thereof are relatively specific and detailed, but they cannot be understood as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be pointed out that, for ordinary technicians in this field, several variations and improvements can be made without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all belong to the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the patent of the present invention shall be subject to the attached claims.

Claims

1. A cargo channel device, Features: It comprises a cargo pallet, a cargo lane assembly detachably connected to the cargo pallet, and a baffle matched with the cargo lane assembly; the cargo lane assembly comprises a meshing gear, a driving gear arranged on the meshing gear, a driven gear arranged relative to the driving gear, and a chain wound around the driving gear and the driven gear; a driving chain link of the chain is fixedly connected with a holder in a direction away from the meshing gear, and the holder can follow the chain to rotate around the driving gear; the baffle is arranged relative to the holder, and the holder cooperates with the baffle to form a cavity for containing long strips of goods; The base is provided with a buckle, and the base is fixed to the transmission chain link by the buckle in a snap-fit ​​manner; the base comprises a bottom plate, a straight strip plate provided on the bottom plate, and a first inclined plate and a second inclined plate provided on both sides of the straight strip plate; the distance between the first inclined plate and the second inclined plate gradually increases from the direction away from the straight strip plate; The cargo lane device further comprises a first support plate and a second support plate fixedly connected to the cargo tray, a first transmission shaft is provided between the meshing gear and the driving gear, and the first transmission shaft is rotatably provided on the first support plate; a second transmission shaft is provided on the driven gear, and the second transmission shaft is rotatably provided on the second support plate; The cargo track assembly further comprises a cover plate, wherein the meshing gear and the chain are separated on both sides of the cover plate; wherein the card seat abuts against the cover plate at one end away from the baffle plate; The baffle is detachably connected to the cargo tray, wherein the distance between the baffle and the card seat is adjustable; The baffle plate includes a connecting plate portion fixedly connected to the cargo pallet, and a baffle plate portion vertically arranged on the connecting plate portion; the connecting plate portion is provided with a plurality of grooves, and is fixed to the cargo pallet by screws passing through the grooves; A guide plate portion is provided on the baffle portion, and the guide plate portion is bent relative to the baffle portion in a direction away from the chain.

2. The cargo channel device according to claim 1, Features: A plurality of clamping seats are fixedly connected to the chain, and the plurality of clamping seats are arranged in sequence along the length direction of the chain on a portion of the chain away from the cargo pallet.

3. An automatic vending machine, comprising a channel device, and a gear transmission device for cooperating with the channel device and selectively acting on the channel device, Features: The cargo aisle device is the cargo aisle device described in any one of claims 1-2.

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